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‘Palaash was caught red-handed at wedding and beaten by female cricketers’
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has made allegations that appear to confirm what many had feared, that singer-composer Palaash Muchhal allegedly cheated on Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. He has also accused Muchhal of cheating him of over ₹40 lakh,...
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I SW S S SS S ‘FU DARK’ R D UNSEALED CHATS
IT ALL STARTED... The Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni dispute traces back to the It Ends With Us press run in 2024, when rumours of friction began doing the rounds. The situation escalated in December 2024 after Blake filed a complaint alleging sexual...
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BRB, TAKING A BREAK
From Zakir Khan’s long hiatus announcement to Neha Kakkar’s pause, a larger conversation is unfolding around burnout, balance and mental health On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after he spoke about...
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Akshay Kumar’s convoy caught in a freak road accident
Actor Akshay Kumar, 58, and his wife, author Twinkle Khanna, 51, were part of a multi-vehicle road accident on Monday night in Mumbai’s Juhu area. While the actor’s convoy vehicle was hit, the couple, who were travelling in a separate car ahead,...
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City LOVE & WAR RELEASE ‘NOT’ POSTPONED TO 2027
With several tentpole releases locking in dates for late 2026 and 2027, chatter around big-screen timelines has only grown louder, and Love & War is the latest to be pulled into it. A recent update suggested that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, starring...
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Karisma calls Priya’s bid to access her divorce papers ‘frivolous’
The Supreme Court sought actor Karisma Kapoor’s response to a plea filed by Priya Kapur seeking certified records, including documents related to Karisma’s 2016 divorce from the late businessman Sunjay Kapur. Karisma’s counsel opposed the plea,...
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HONEY LEAVES A BAD TASTE
Rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy after a video from his gig at a Delhi concert went viral, triggering widespread criticism over an explicit onstage remark. The clip, recorded at a January 12 concert by Nanku and Karun in the...
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‘WANT AADYA TO EXPERIENCE City MAKAR SANKRANTI CELEBRATIONS’
On Makar Sankranti, a festival of renewal, gratitude, and harvest, actor Shreyas Talpade joins HTCity for a special shoot where he shows his kite flying skills and gorges on tilgul (jaggery and sesame candy). He shares his thoughts on the festival,...
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VIEWERS KNOW WHAT TO TAKE FROM DHURANDHAR
After nearly 15 years of navigating auditions, actor Danish Pandor is basking in widespread recognition for his role as gangster Uzair Baloch in Dhurandhar (2025). The 38-year-old credits the “overwhelming” appreciation in part to his co-stars Ranveer...
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A BREAK-ING START TO THE YEAR
Actors Veer, 30, and Tara, 30, have quietly ended their relationship, reports Filmfare, though neither has officially confirmed the split VEER PAHARIYA AND Rumours about Veer and Tara’s relationship first surfaced in 2025 when they were spotted on a...
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The global content creator returns to India and turns Mumbaikar with vada pav, cutting chai and gully cricket. He will also visit the Capital British social media star, musician and professional boxer KSI arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, kicking off...
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DELHI WEDDING FOR SHIKHAR, SOPHIE
Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is set to marry Sophie Shine in the third week of February
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‘WE HAVE BEEN EACH OTHER’S SAHARA’
Ishaan Khatter has had a dream run on screen over the past year. One of the biggest highlights was Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026. The film, starring Ishaan alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, even made it...
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DILJIT DOSANJH & IMTIAZ ALI STOP PRESS
Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh first collaborated on the acclaimed Amar Singh Chamkila biopic. They now reunite for a yet-untitled film also starring Vedang Raina and Sharvari, set to release later this year. Amid rising tensions between India and...
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SRK under fire as KKR’s IPL 2026 roster includes Bangladeshi player
Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to sign Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for ₹9.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction on December 16 has drawn criticism in India, with several leaders linking the move to recent reports of violence against Hindu...
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Kriti steps into NY with 20th Hindi film
She’s ringing in the new year still basking in the success of her 2025 release Tere Ishk Mein (TIM), which earned both strong reviews and big boxoffice numbers. And 2026 marks another milestone for Kriti Sanon, the release of her 20th Hindi film since...
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THE TRUSTED POLICE ALLY
From restoring faces and digitally removing masks to reviving investigations, AI is proving to be a reliable investigative partner in the hands of trained officers
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THE A TO Z OF 2025 Saiyaara
From the craze to Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing and Smriti Mandhana’s cancelled wedding, the year was packed with drama, action, and more
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V’S ‘NAMASTE’ TRIGGERS FRENZY OVER BTS INDIA STOP IN 2026
BTS fans in India, collectively known as ARMY, are abuzz after group member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, appeared to hint that the K-pop supergroup could include India in its 2026 world tour. During a live chat with fans on Saturday, the...
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AP Dhillon x B’wood: Sanjay, Tara turn up for the ‘brown munda’
Singer-rapper AP Dhillon’s December 26 concert in Mumbai, part of his One of One Tour, turned out to be a star-studded affair as actors Sanjay Dutt and Tara Sutaria joined him on stage. Viral videos from the night showed AP touching Sanjay’s feet, with...
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ZYDUS PINKATHON MUMBAI SETS WORLD RECORD FOR INCLUSION
Bringing together over 5,300 women participants, the 10th edition of the Zydus Pinkathon Mumbai, held on December 20 and 21 at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, reaffirmed its position as one of India’s largest women’s running event. The two-day meet featured 3...
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City
AFrom gratitude and togetherness to his own nice-and-naughty list and cheesecake on the menu, actor Varun Dhawan opens up on what the festive season means to him as he poses for us ctor Varun Dhawan slips into full festive mode on Christmas today,...
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B-TOWN’S XMAS GLOW
On Christmas eve, actors Lauren Gottlieb and Tara Sutaria are embracing family time and indulging in their holiday traditions
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DAVID GUETTA TURNS SUNBURN INTO A GIANT SING-ALONG
Global EDM icon David Guetta, who last performed in India in 2017, turned Day 2 of Sunburn Festival in Mumbai into a full-throttle celebration as thousands sang along to his set. Taking over the main stage, the DJproducer wasted no time igniting the...
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MUMBAI MEETS MORELLO MAGIC!
Asea of music lovers in black took over the Fairmont Hotel in Mumbai on Friday night, and you just knew that they aren’t gearing up for a show but a heart thumping celebration of rock music. American guitarist Tom Morello performed in the city for the...
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SHANAYA BREAKS SILENCE ON HER DEBUT FILM’S FAILURE
Even with her Kapoor lineage, actor Shanaya Kapoor hasn’t had an easy start in the movies. She was first set to debut in Bedhadak, which was shelved, followed by actor-filmmaker Mohanlal’s pan-India project Vrushabha, which also didn’t take off. She...
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SHEFALI AGAINST SEXISM
Actor Shefali Shah talks about the deeply skewed expectations for men and women and gender bias in the industry that reflects in casting choices
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2025 CELEBRITY SPLITS
From Smriti-Palaash, Vijay-Tamannaah to Celina-Peter, 2025 has seen these celebrity couples part ways, creating headlines of breakups and new beginnings
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BOLLYWOOD BABIES
From Katrina-Vicky to Kiara-Sidharth, 2025 was all about actors stepping into the new role of parenthood and embracing it to the fullest
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You can’t see me... anymore: John Cena retires; celebs share tributes
Legendary WWE superstar John Cena has officially closed the curtain on his in-ring wrestling career after 26 years, concluding a farewell run that culminated in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13. Cena (48) tapped out to...
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CHAOS MARS START OF MESSI’S GOAT INDIA TOUR IN KOLKATA
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi’s tour began on a chaotic note at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, as disorder broke out after large sections of the crowd failed to get a clear view. Frustrated spectators, many of whom had paid premium...
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‘I DIDN’T EXPECT FA9LA TO BLOW UP TO THIS EXTENT’
Long before Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar turned it into a fullblown cultural moment in India, Bahrain-based rapper Hussam Aseem, aka Flipperachi, had already seen his track FA9LA go viral when it released in 2024. But nothing prepared him for what the song...
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THE YEAR OF LOVE ON BIG SCREEN AND BADS ON OTT
From ambitious historical to youthful romance and bold digital-first experiments, IMDb’s year-end list showcases what India actually watched this year in its Best of 2025 report. Based on page-views and user activity, the top slot is dominated by...
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AKSHAYE’S VIRAL DANCE
Everyone loves an underdog finally getting their moment in the spotlight and right now, it’s actors Akshaye Khanna (50) and Bobby Deol (56) stealing it. Gen Z can’t get enough of Akshaye, while Bobby has been crowned “Lord Bobby” online, with fans...
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‘NEEDED MORE SILENCE’
The intrusive pap culture has been a hot topic of discussion, especially after actor-MP Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Actor Vijay Varma, who returned with Gustaakh Ishq after a 14-month break, says the gap feels bigger because he once had frequent...
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AAMIR OPENS HIS HEART: ON REENA, KIRAN & GAURI
Celebrated actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, long known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, has often drawn attention not just for his work but for the unusually warm relationships he maintains with his former partners. On Sunday, at the 2025 Hindustan Times...
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MS DHONI IS THE NEW FACE OF PANASONIC AIR CONDITIONERS
Panasonic Life Solutions India has a cool new milestone: MS Dhoni, India’s legendary ‘Captain Cool’, is now the brand ambassador for its Air Conditioners. Dhoni’s calm leadership, consistent performance, and trustdriven legacy make him the perfect fit...
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TRAVELLER ANGER BOILS SHOWBIZ INDUSTRY STRUGGLES
Passengers vented on social media over flight disruptions and lastminute cancellations, alleging airport boards falsely showed “ontime” schedules. Thousands were left stranded, leading to confrontations with staff at multiple Indian airports. A...
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EDM star Tiësto to headline three-city India tour in 2026 after a decade
Global EDM icon Tiësto is set to return to India for a major threecity tour next year, with shows planned in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. The Grammy-winning Dutch DJproducer last performed a multi-city run in the country more than a decade ago....
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City The King shows why he’s The King!
Cricketer Virat Kohli once again stole the spotlight, this time in Raipur on Wednesday, smashing his 53rd ODI century in the second match against South Africa, his second ton in consecutive games after the one in Ranchi. With this knock, Kohli extends...
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Shraddha reveals twins’ faces: Our tiny tornadoes are one
Shraddha Arya, best known for her role in television show, Kundali Bhagya, embraced motherhood for the first time in 2024 following her marriage in November 2021. It was a double blessing for Shraddha and her husband, Indian Navy officer Rahul Nagal,...
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SAMANTHA-RAJ ARE MARRIED!
The duo tied the knot in Coimbatore on Monday On Monday, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu put all speculation about her relationship to rest by sharing her wedding photos with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, one half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK,...
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Taapsee Pannu calls AQI crisis inevitable, Natasha Coutinho
natasha.coutinho @hindustantimes.com ctor Taapsee Pannu, who grew up in Delhi and now lives in Mumbai, says the alarming air-quality levels in both cities come as no surprise. With AQI readings touching hazardous levels over the past week, she says the...
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RAJINIKANTH @ IFFI
‘If there are 100 more janams, I’d like to be born as Rajinikanth,’ says the Tamil actor as he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award
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Honouring her roots
Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth married in September last year at the 400-year-old Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple in Telangana, a shrine built by Aditi’s ancestors. She wore a handwoven Maheshwari tissue lehenga with a Banarasi tissue dupatta and...
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CHATTING USING MY NAME IS NOT RIGHT
Just days after actors Shriya Saran and Aditi Rao Hydari called out imposters pretending to be them, actor Rakul Preet Singh has spoken about a disturbing online impersonation incident, warning others to stay vigilant. Explaining how the incident...
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Celina accuses husband of violence, seeks ₹50 crore in damages
Actor Celina Jaitly has reportedly filed a domestic violence case against her husband Peter Haag in Mumbai seeking damages, child custody, and maintenance. Celina, who married the Austrian entrepreneur and hotelier on September 18, 2010, also alleges...
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ALVIDA... DHARAM
For much of November, anxiety hovered around Dharmendra’s health. Updates from the hospital, the anxious quiet that followed, and the brief spells of relief when there was no news kept fans on edge. Then, on Monday, the sudden movement outside his...
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HIP-HOP’S LOUDEST NIGHT LANDS IN INDIA
Rolling Loud, one of the world’s biggest hip-hop festivals, made a high-energy India debut in Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar on Saturday. With two stages running simultaneously, fans spent the evening sprinting between sets to catch every act on Day 1. The...
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‘MY FILMOGRAPHY SHOULD SPEAK FOR ME’
Ever since her latest film Haq hit theatres, actor Yami Gautam Dhar has been experiencing an emotional outpouring from her fans like never before. Many women have come up to her, sharing how relatable her character felt, some even kissed her hand,...
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10/11 BLAST: CELEBS OFFER CONDOLENCES
Following the highintensity explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, which claimed at least 13 lives, the film fraternity expressed grief and shock on social media. Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas wrote on X, “It’s devastating to see the visuals...
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City ‘ZUBEEN MUST BE REBORN TO CREATE MUSIC AGAIN’
It’s been close to two months since the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg on September 19, but for his colleague and “very close friend” Papon, it’s still hard to come to terms with. “I really don’t know how to still react to it. I still keep...
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MY AUNT DIDN’T GET HER DUE
Shweta Pandit remembers her aunt, singer-actor Sulakshana Pandit, as ‘a woman ahead of her time who never got her due’ Veteran playback singer and actor Sulakshana Pandit died on Thursday at 71 following a heart attack, closing a luminous chapter in...
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When doubters tell her ‘No, you can’t’, she proves ‘Yes, I can’
India’s 18-year-old para archer Sheetal Devi continues to redefine what’s possible by breaking barriers and shattering limits with every arrow she releases. Born without arms, the reigning World Compound Champion became the first Indian paraathlete to...
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B’WOOD BLESSES VIC-KAT BABY!
As Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announce the arrival of their first child, social media floods with heartfelt wishes It’s celebration time for actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, who welcomed their baby boy on Friday. VicKat shared the news on...
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PLAYING AS WORLD CHAMP ON HOME SOIL FEELS SURREAL
Hearing the home crowd, feeling their support, it gives you good energy and motivation. World chess champion After a 23-year wait, the FIDE World Cup (chess) has returned to India and this time, it’s being led by the nation’s brightest chess star,...
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HERE WE GO AGAIN... FOR A RELEASE DATE REJIG
In two months, 2025 will come to an end. However, the saga of musical chairs of release dates in Bollywood is just getting started. In the past few days, the release calendar for December has been completely rearranged. It began with the Alia...
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‘HAQ TAKES A VERY UNBIASED LOOK AT THE SHAH BANO City CASE’ ST RS in the
Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam Dhar were in Delhi recently to meet the winners of the latest edition of HT City Stars In The City. The actors, who will soon be seen together in Haq, were game for any questions that came their way. The conversation with...
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RICHA GHOSH DEEPTI SHARMA
Role: Wicketkeeper-batter | From: Siliguri, West Bengal | Age: 22 Fearless and fiery, Richa brings Dhonilike calm behind the stumps and muscle with the bat. She made her debut as a teen and quickly became India’s go-to finisher in tight chases. A...
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PITBULL PULLS PLUG ON INDIA LEG OF TOUR
OGrammy-winning American rappersongwriter Pitbull, aka Mr. Worldwide, has cancelled his highly anticipated return to India. He was slated to perform at the Huda Grounds in Gurugram on December 6 and in Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City on December 8 as part...
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‘I AM City NOT AFRAID TO STEP OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE’
He turned 30 on November 1, and in just eight years of acting, Ishaan Khatter has already worked with international filmmakers and bagged a film, Homebound, that’s been selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars this year. Now, the actor’s gaze...
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CELEBS HAIL INDIA’S HISTORIC CRICKET WIN OVER AUSTRALIA City
From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Virat Kohli, stars flooded social media to applaud India’s stunning run chase that sealed a spot in the Women’s World Cup final SACHIN TENDULKAR Fabulous victory! Well done @JemiRodrigues and @ImHarmanpreet for leading from...
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FANS SING EVERY WORD AS ENRIQUE IGLESIAS RETURNS TO INDIA
The pop star performed to packed crowds at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai, marking his first India appearance in over a decade For Indian fans who grew up on his love songs, Enrique Iglesias’ return to India felt like meeting an old friend again. A little...
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STREAMING HAS BEEN HELL FOR ARTISTES City
It’s a really broken system where creators don’t get much but record labels and streaming platforms make all the money. Indian talent has become a favourite on global platforms for collaboration today. But with multiple Grammy nominations and...
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USING THE TERM PAN-INDIA ACTOR’
Priya Mani Raj, who is set for the release of The Family Man Season 3 next month, has worked in both regional and Hindi industries, but is averse to the tag of “pan-India actor”. Expressing her disapproval, she says, “We’re all Indian at the end of the...
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‘MAMA WOULD HAVE BEEN CONCERNED IF HIS SISTERS SLIPPED INTO SADNESS’
On Sunday, actorsinger Ishitta Arun took to Instagram to address a wave of online criticism after she and her family were seen smiling and laughing at the funeral of her uncle, veteran adman Piyush Pandey. The 70year-old, widely hailed as the “father...
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REMEMBERING SATISH SHAH
The last rites of late actor Satish Shah were conducted in Mumbai on Sunday, a day after he died of renal failure at 74. Earlier, his mortal remains were kept at his residence in Bandra for antim darshan. Several industry A-listers, friends, and...
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Satish Shah no more; friends, colleagues in shock
Veteran actor Satish Shah died on Saturday afternoon at Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, following kidney failure. He was 74. The actor was known for his impeccable comic timing and iconic performances across films and television. He is survived by his wife...
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Pitbull returns to the country with his world tour this December
Rapper and singersongwriter Pitbull, aka Armando Christian Pérez, is all set to return to India this December with his I’m Back world tour. The Grammy Award-winning artist will perform at HUDA Grounds in Gurugram on December 6 and at Ramoji Film City...
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Is this the end? Kohli’s wave sparks retirement buzz
Was it just a token of appreciation for the Adelaide crowd, or a quiet goodbye to ODI? Those were the questions swirling on Thursday as cricketer Virat Kohli lifted his right hand for a brief wave after being dismissed for a duck in the second ODI...
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‘ Wish I could live closer to my sisters, like when we were kids, but that’s life
It’s no secret that love for family runs deep in the Deol household, and festivals often bring emotions to the surface. On Bhai Dooj today, actor Bobby Deol gets sentimental as he reflects on his close bond with siblings, especially his sisters, Vijeta...
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MY SON VEDAVID LOVES WATCHING THE CITY LIT UP
Between family rituals and festive sweets, Yami Gautam enjoys Diwali through her son’s eyes this year Actor Yami Gautam Dhar, who was brought up in Chandigarh, will be celebrating Diwali there, soaking in the festive buzz and the comfort of familiar...
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THIS DIWALI, IT ALREADY FEELS LIKE WE City ARE A FAMILY OF THREE
Actor Patralekhaa gets candid about embracing motherhood, celebrating Diwali, and the joy of new beginnings With a baby on the way, this Diwali feels unlike any other for actor-couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa. Adding to the joy are some career...
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‘REELS ON DAIVA HURT SENTIMENTS’
Actor Rishab Shetty calls out the inappropriate mimicry of Daiva rituals based on his film says it is about faith and belief on
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