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The Pataudi takeover, UK edition
HONOURING TIGER’S LEGACY Actor Saif Ali Khan travelled to the UK to celebrate a special milestone for his father, the late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi. Recently, Winchester College, where both father and son...
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IMTIAZ ALI ON WHY MAIN VAAPAS AAUNGA IS FINDING ITS AUDIENCE SLOWLY
Even as Main Vaapas Aaunga (MVA) records a gradual uptick at the box office, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says he always expected the film to find its audience over time rather than through a blockbuster opening. “We are not a star-driven film, so it was...
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Tom Holland confirms he’s married to Zendaya
After months of speculation — and an AI-fuelled wedding photo frenzy — actor Tom Holland, 30, has finally confirmed that he is married to long-time partner and SpiderMan co-star Zendaya. Rumours about their wedding have been swirling since January,...
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Samantha admits myositis diagnosis changed her ‘egoistic’ outlook as an actor
Actor Samantha recently opened up on her complicated relationship with fame, saying a diagnosis of her autoimmune disorder myositis in 2022 changed her outlook on life and career. The actor reflected on how sudden fame shaped her early years in the...
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An eagle, clockwork designs, scripts and geometric patterns dominate the French defender’s body art, giving it a sleek, graphic aesthetic. NEYMAR JR One of football’s most heavily tattooed stars, Neymar’s collection features faith-based messages,...
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Obsessed with Obsession? Anurag Kashyap calls out limited screenings for Indian films
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has voiced his frustration over the way theatres are giving limited screen space to Indian films while continuing to schedule multiple shows for the Hollywood horror film Obsession, released on May 29. Sharing his concerns on...
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I’ve worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
Singer-actor Nora Fatehi took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing Siir Siir, the official track from the tournament’s music album. The song, which Nora sings and features in alongside French...
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway, and it began with a concert as grand as the tournament itself. More than 80,000 fans packed Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11 as global music stars, dazzling performances and Mexican cultural...
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Her professionalism has not changed: Akshay Kumar on Raveena Tandon
After delivering several hit films together, including (1994), (1996) and (2004), actors Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are set to reunite on screen in Welcome to the Jungle. The two also famously dated in the 1990s before parting ways. Responding to...
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This Friday, June 12, is set to witness one of the most crowded release days in recent memory, with as many as nine films arriving in cinemas simultaneously. From Imtiaz Ali’s partition drama Main Vaapas Aaunga and Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Governor to...
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sharan Sharma to wed next month
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma, best known for directing Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and Mr & Mrs Mahi (2024), are set to tie the knot next month. We have exclusively learnt that the couple will marry in Mumbai on...
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OLD SONGS, NEW HITS: B’WOOD DEBATES THE REMIX TREND
From Chunnari Chunari (Biwi No. 1, 1999) and Ramba Ho (Armaan, 1981) to Sandese Aate Hain (Border, 1997), Bollywood’s classics are finding a second life through remixes. As films such as the Dhurandhar franchise, Border 2, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai...
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ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE
Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...
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It wasn’t me! Nushrratt Bharuccha calls out fake Insta Story on moaning sounds
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has been battling online trolling since Sunday after a video from her Instagram Story, posted during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title win, went viral with several social media users claiming they could hear “moaning”...
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DELHI HOTEL
The devastating fire that ripped through Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people (18 foreign nationals) and injuring several others, has left Delhi shaken. As investigators probe the blaze, believed to have...
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Viral but NOT REAL
ay 2026 may well be remembered as the month deepfakes went mainstream in celebrity culture. Within weeks, actors including Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Urvashi Rautela and Rukmini Vasanth found themselves battling AIgenerated images and videos that...
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ROYAL ‘CHAMPIONS’ BENGALURU, AGAIN!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title on Sunday, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB rode on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls to seal a second successive title. The...
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DELHI COURT FRAMES CHARGES AGAINST JACQUELINE, SUKESH
After withdrawing her plea to turn approver in the ₹200crore extortion case last month, actor Jacqueline Fernandez now faces money laundering charges alongside alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh...
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RGV’S TWO CENTS ON DON 3 ROW
Actor Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Don 3 weeks before filming now has more industry insiders picking sides. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a NonCooperation...
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Bhai-cott: Salman not part of Don peace talks
Contrary to reports that surfaced on Friday claiming actor Salman Khan had stepped in to mediate the ongoing Don 3 dispute between actor Ranveer Singh and actorfilmmaker Farhan Akhtar, HT City has learnt that no such intervention took place. A source...
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New Baywatch, OG charm
Actors Michael Bergin, Kelly Packard and David Chokachi, who were a part of the hit series Baywatch in the 1990s, returned to their lifeguard duties as the trio was pictured filming scenes for the upcoming reboot of the series in Venice Beach,...
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‘WE ARE NOT BANNING RANVEER SINGH’
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE)’s decision to issue a NonCooperation Directive (NCD) has sparked reactions across the film industry and on social media. While many questioned whether a film body can “ban” an artiste, FWICE...
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RANVEER SINGH TO BE BOYCOTTED BY BOLLYWOOD?
Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against actor Ranveer Singh amid his reported fallout with filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani over his exit from Don 3. The directive, issued on...
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QUEEN FOR QUEEN
After trolls called her ‘old’, Kangana Ranaut called Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s looks at the Cannes Film Festival ‘glorious’
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Ram Charan calls Jasprit Bumrah a footballer, apologises for blunder
Actor Ram Charan found himself at the centre of a meme fest after not one, but two awkward slipups during the grand music launch of Peddi in Bhopal. The actor first left fans stunned after mistakenly calling Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah a...
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COSMIC SPARKLE Two looks, one Cannes queen
After much anticipation over her appearance, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan finally stepped onto the Cannes 2026 red carpet on Friday evening in a sculpted abyss-blue couture gown by Amit Aggarwal. The mermaid-finish silhouette, paired with a sheen...
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THAILAND’S VISA-FREE PARTY IS OVER FOR INDIAN TRAVELLERS
Thailand may remain one of India’s favourite foreign getaways, but spontaneous holidays just got a lot less easy. In a major policy shift, the Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to end the relaxed 60-day visa-free entry scheme that travellers from 93...
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‘I beg for an audition; I’m very comfortable with it’
Actor Radhikka Madan says she still “begs for auditions” despite earning praise for her performances, admitting that every project feels like a “do or die” situation. The actor, recently appreciated for her work in Subedaar by filmmaker Hansal Mehta,...
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The ‘Melodi’ universe strikes again — this time with Melody toffees
On the final leg of his fivenation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni over dinner in Rome on Tuesday. Soon after, Meloni shared a video thanking Modi for gifting her a packet of Melody toffees, instantly sending social...
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STOP PRESS
Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu has turned a viral movie detail into a memento for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. On Monday, he gifted the actorpolitician the “TN 07 CM 2026” number plate used in their 2024 film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT). The plate had gone viral...
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STARTED FINISHED
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif Ali Khan has explored genres across films and OTT, from intense dramas like recently released to beloved romcoms such as (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005). But the actor now feels Bollywood-style...
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DID URVASHI COPY GIGI?
Actor Urvashi Rautela’s red carpet look at Cannes has sparked a copycat debate. Social media users compared her ivory-andgold saree to American model Gigi Hadid’s look at the 2023 inauguration of NMACC in Mumbai. Gigi’s ensemble was an Abu Jani Sandeep...
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Bringing my culture to Cannes felt special: Huma Qureshi
Actor-producer Huma Qureshi spotlighted Indian craftsmanship at the French Riviera on Saturday during the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. She adorned a plum-hued Banarasi saree with gold zari detailing and temple jewellery, a look she describes as a...
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‘MAINE SAARE TABOO TOPICS KHATAM KAR DIYE HAIN’
His career spans 14 years, and he already has a National Award to his name, apart from the moniker ‘clutter breaker’. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, currently tickling the audience’s funny bone with his latest flick Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (PPAWD), spoke on...
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Goal-den trio: BTS, Shakira, Madonna to rock FIFA’s first-ever halftime
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11-July 19) is set to make history beyond football. In a major announcement on Thursday, FIFA revealed that global music icons Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the tournament’s first-ever halftime show during the...
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Hiroyuki Sanada felt ‘pressure’ returning for Mortal Kombat II
Hiroyuki Sanada, 65, admits returning as Scorpion in recently released Mortal Kombat II came with pressure after the first film built a loyal fan base. “We had a little pressure,” Sanada says, adding, “We should go forward and make it better than the...
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Strong Indian presence AI controversy
India will maintain a strong presence on the Cannes red carpet. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returns as a festival regular, while Alia Bhatt, Aditi Rao Hydari and Tara Sutaria are also attending. India’s official delegation will be led by filmmaker Ashutosh...
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‘WED IN INDIA’ PUSH SPARKS FRESH INTEREST IN LOCAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce nonessential foreign exchange spending has struck a chord with India’s wedding industry. Addressing a public rally in Telangana on Sunday, the PM urged citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign travel and...
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I read the script in one sitting: Kang Mi-Na on If Wishes Could Kill
The global success of the recently released series, If Wishes Could Kill, has turned its cast into overnight stars. Riding the success, South Korean actor and singer Kang Mi-Na opens up about the experience, the pressures that came with it, and what...
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PANKHURI AWASTHY RODE
Mother to twins Raditya and Radhya, born in 2023, Pankhuri admits she is apprehensive about bringing them to sets. “For new mothers, a bigger room should be provided to be with the kids. I have twins, so confining them to a room doesn’t seem ideal... I...
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‘PEOPLE SHOULD STOP TALKING ABOUT FILM BUDGETS’
Riteish Deshmukh is a relieved man, physically, mentally and emotionally. His latest labour of love, Raja Shivaji, has worked at the box office, especially in Maharashtra. His craft as a director, apart from acting, too has found praise. Speaking on...
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Golden retriever energy: Dev Patel look-alike contest goes viral in London
In the latest sign of the internet’s growing obsession with celebrity look-alike culture, a crowd of Dev Patel doppelgängers gathered at London Fields over the weekend, turning the East London park into an impromptu fan arena celebrating the...
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OP SINDOOR TITLE FINALLY ALLOCATED TO A FILM
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor today, as India marks the triumphant strike against the Pakistan-based terror camps, production house Bihar Film Company has secured the official rights to use the title Operation Sindoor for a film. The...
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City ALL THINGS INDIAN AT MET 2026
MANISH MALHOTRA The businesswoman wore a Gaurav Gupta saree that was crafted by kaarigars using pure gold threads. The bodice was handembroidered with 200 vintage mine-cut diamonds from her mum, businesswoman Nita Ambani’s personal collection. She...
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VIJAY FEVER SPREADS ACROSS TAMIL NADU!
Actor-turned politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, fondly called Vijay, is on the brink of making history as he leads his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the polls of Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The early celebrations have...
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OSCARS VS AI: INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY REACTS TO NEW GUIDELINES
Bilkul sahi decision hai. Kahaniyaan algorithms se nahi, insaan ki zindagi se aati hain. AI madad kar sakta hai, par mehsoos nahi kar sakta. It’s now part of a massive global shift, but balance is key. Technology should enhance storytelling, not...
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Karl Urban on levelling up with Mortal Kombat after The Boys: It belongs to fans
After becoming a globally recognised name with web series The Boys, Kiwi actor Karl Urban is now stepping into another massive pop-culture universe. He will be seen in the upcoming film Mortal Kombat II, based on the iconic video game franchise. For...
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WOULD ENCOURAGE KING CHARLES TO RETURN KOHINOOR: ZOHRAN MAMDANI
Aremark by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday, made ahead of his meeting with King Charles III during the UK monarch’s four-day visit to the US, set off a wave of reactions across Instagram and X. At a press conference, he was asked what...
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Kailash Kher’s ‘don’t sing on demand’ remark draws mixed industry views
What could have been a routine audience request turned into a statement on artistic dignity by Kailash Kher. At an event in Delhi last week, the singer refused to perform impromptu when asked to sing a few lines, using the moment to challenge what he...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a friendly football match on Tuesday with local youth in Sikkim’s Gangtok during his visit to the state for its 50th statehood celebrations. The 75-year-old later took to X to share photos and videos from the match,...
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Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan team up for two new films
After the super success of Bhooth Bangla, which marked their reunion after 14 years, actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan have added two more films to their slate, continuing a long creative partnership that dates back to the 2000s. Both...
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Raghu Rai
One of the most globally renowned photographers from India, Raghu Rai, passed away at a hospital in Delhi on Sunday at 83. His son Nitin Rai, also a photographer, told PTI that he was battling cancer which had spread to his brain, and he also had...
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TAAL 2 SCRIPT IS ALMOST READY: SUBHASH GHAI
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, 80, has announced that Taal 2 ,a sequel to thew 1999 cult classic featuring Akshaye Khanna, Aishwraya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor is on cards. “Uska poora script hum almost complete kar chuke hain aur abhi hum soch rahe hain...
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Rihanna touches down in Mumbai!
Singer-businesswoman Rihanna returned to India on Thursday night and was spotted at the Kalina Airport in Mumbai after arriving on a private jet. She was greeted by paparazzi chanting ‘RiRi, RiRi,’ and acknowledged them with a wave and a few blown...
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Imran Khan shuts down rumours of playing Ashneer Grover in biopic
The internet has been abuzz with rumours of a biopic on businessman Ashneer Grover, with actor Imran Khan set to portray him, co-starring Shraddha Kapoor. Actor Aamir Khan was speculated to back the film being directed by Shraddha’s beau, writer Rahul...
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My job is not to go around offending people: Twinkle Khanna
Self-aware, sharp and gently irreverent, she moves between insight and humour without missing a beat. This World Book Day, author-filmmaker Twinkle Khanna, known for writing Mrs Funnybones (2015), The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad (2016), Pyjamas Are...
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Straight out of Kantara: Fans react to Tilak’s century after chat with Hardik
umbai Indians’ batsman Tilak Varma scripted a stunning turnaround against the Gujarat Titans in Monday’s IPL match in Ahmedabad. Since it followed an intense mid-innings chat with MI captain Hardik Pandya, many fans said it felt straight out of the...
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Than I should have: Jasmine Sandlas
Singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding high on the success of her tracks in Dhurandhar films.Now, during a chat on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the singer opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and family situation. The 40-year-old reflected...
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Actor-couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone announced their second pregnancy on Sunday with a photo of their daughter, Dua
Actor-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are set to embrace parenthood once again. They shared the news on Sunday with an Instagram post featuring their daughter Dua (see left), marking their second pregnancy announcement. In the picture, Dua...
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Scorpions call off India tour, cite medical emergency
ZAYN SHARES PHOTO FROM HOSPITAL Former One Direction member Zayn Malik shared a photo from a hospital bed on Instagram, sparking concern among fans. “Been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering. Heartbroken that I can’t see you all this...
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Shooter in Rohit Shetty house firing case arrested in Agra
The shooter who allegedly opened fire at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence two months ago was arrested on Thursday by a joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force an the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. According to police, the accused,...
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City HC BARS RAJIV RAI FROM PUBLIC REMARKS ON DHURANDHAR
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday recorded an undertaking from filmmaker Rajiv Rai to refrain from making public comments on his dispute with the makers of Dhurandhar The Revenge, after he called them “thieves” in media interactions. The court also...
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‘We had a blast, there was no one telling us to rush’
Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at their Mumbai home on March 11, choosing to skip the big-budget destination wedding route. For Kamra, the focus was always on the marriage, not the spectacle. “Wedding was...
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AKSHAY, WAMIQA AND RAJPAL PACK IN HORROR AND HUMOUR
My son shared recently that after watching Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), he was scared of (actor) Vidya Balan for six years! Actors Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajpal Yadav talk ghosts, manifestations and upcoming release Bhooth Bangla in the latest...
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NATASA’S BOND WITH KRUNAL-PANKHURI
Fans have noticed that Natasa Stankovic, Hardik’s former partner, shares a cordial equation with Krunal and his wife Pankhuri Sharma. The actor, along with her son, Agastya, also met Hardik’s mother recently at their residence in Mumbai.
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THE GOLDEN VOICE SIGNS OFF
Concern grew late Saturday night as news spread that Asha Bhosle had been admitted to a South Mumbai hospital. By Sunday morning, those fears were confirmed, as the legendary singer passed away at 92. She had been admitted on Saturday evening due to...
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City KEEN TO DO AN INDIAN FILM
If there’s a great story or script, and the circumstances align, I would love to be part of an Indian production. The South Korean star talks about his growing Indian fanbase and his latest hit Turning heads with his ripped physique and hard-hitting...
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He’s been in the film industry for almost 20 years now, and people swear by his school of filmmaking. Unrequited, often incomplete love (barring a few exceptions) forms an integral part of his stories. Yet, when you speak to him, he’s all heart....
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Tanishq reimagines the natural gemstone trend with ‘Hues’ as Triptii shines
Tanishq’s latest collection, Hues, was unveiled at an intimate showcase recently by actor Triptii Dimri; Pelki Tshering, chief marketing officer, Tanishq; and Garima Maheshwari, head of design, Tanishq. The actor’s look mirrored the essence of Hues:...
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THE BIG BOX OFFICE CLASH
KHOSLA KA GHOSLA 2- VVAN (AUGUST 28) The sequel to the 2006 National Award winning comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla marks the return of its original cast of Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Tara Sharma Saluja and Parvinn Dabass, with Ravi Kishan as the...
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STOP PRESS
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently met The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo. Sharing pictures on Tuesday, he gushed, “Standing next to HER (Meryl) & them today, I felt the ground shift… They were both so warm and welcoming.”
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Dhadak was the most successful debut film
Actor Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 opposite Ishaan Khatter with Dhadak. Now, she has revealed struggling with depression despite her first film’s commercial success. “Every time anyone talks to me about my first film, they are like,...
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Veteran actor Brian Cox, best known for the series Succession and films such as Manhunter (1986) and Troy (2004), is no stranger to speaking his mind. The 79year-old has once again made headlines for his unfiltered remarks, this time aiming for several...
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SKY’S DHURANDHAR MOMENT
Cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav had a playful exchange when he recreated actor Akshaye Khanna’s viral step from Dhurandhar
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‘ANGRY, HAIRY MAN COVERED IN BLOOD GENRE DISTURBS ME’
He was Hindi cinema’s quintessential chocolate boy ever since his debut in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) — until he disappeared from the screen in 2015. Eleven years on, his resurgence has been organic, driven by fans who kept asking, “Where is Imran...
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Ranbir’s first look as Rama unveiled in Ramayana
The first glimpse of director Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film, Ramayana Part 1, was unveiled on Thursday, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The film is set to release on Diwali this year. According to multiple reports, actor Ranbir Kapoor is earning ₹150...
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