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City Deepti Sharma, Rani Mukerji champion power, pride and Nari Shakti this Republic Day
As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day tomorrow, cricketer Deepti Sharma and actor Rani Mukerji came together as proud flag bearers for an HTCity exclusive. The moment resonated deeply in a year when the Republic Day 2026 celebrations are...
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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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BLAKE LIVELY TAYLOR SWIFT
I always want the opportunity to be a better friend if there’s something [I] unintentionally did. I know how busy and taxed you are physically, emotionally, practically, so I don’t expect any more from you ever. Just want to make sure all is...
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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 EXPERTS EXPLAIN On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after...
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Fashion frat mourns the loss of Valentino
Fashion brands pay heartfelt tributes to the Italian powerhouse ”He was in love with colour just like we Indians are - it is a central part of our celebrations! While Western couture is dominated by black, his tribute to that scarlet hue, now a...
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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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OTT producers want plot repeated 3-4 times due to phone distraction
Have you noticed a character in a Netflix original explaining the plot to someone who was literally standing right there when it happened? If you felt like the movie was treating you like you weren’t paying attention, you’re actually right. In a...
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BTS’ COMEBACK ALBUM
Korean boy band BTS officially announced the title of their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, set for release on March 20, through their record label BigHit Music’s social media channels on Thursday morning. Pre-orders for the album, which will feature a...
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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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I LIVED AS HER SLAVE: ONLER, MARY KOM’S EX-HUSBAND
Their relationship once stood as a quiet rebuttal to rigid ideas of marriage and masculinity. MC Mary Kom and Karung Onkholer Kom (Onler) married in 2005. She became World Champion six times and often called Onler her pillar of strength. In 2023, they...
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‘I make it a City
For former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, Lohri is a festival of “gratitude, warmth, and staying close to my roots”. The 25year-old is celebrating the harvest festival this year in Mumbai, following the traditions she grew up with. “Lohri is very...
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Tanishq launches Festival of Diamonds, unveils Ananya Panday as brand face
Tanishq unveiled the latest edition of its Festival of Diamonds at a curated, day-long showcase that brought together natural diamonds and contemporary jewellery styling. An immersive showcase, it blended fashion, film and retail to present diamonds as...
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Khanna Raashii KumarAnees joins Akshay film Bazmee
After much speculation around the casting, HT City has learnt that Raashii Khanna has come on board Akshay Kumar’s next film, which will be directed by Anees Bazmee. The film, which also stars Vidya Balan (as exclusively reported by HT City earlier)...
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2026, WHY SO DRY ON THE BIG SCREEN?
Despite big releases such as Shah Rukh Khan’s King, Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Part 2 lined up for 2026, the Hindi films release...
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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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ACTORDIRECTOR REUNIONS IN 2026
GENELIA DESHMUKH & RITEISH DESHMUKH The husband-wife duo has collaborated both as co-stars and as director–actor. Riteish Deshmukh directed and costarred in Genelia Deshmukh’s comeback Marathi film Ved (2022), a critical and commercial success....
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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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Starry reunions stanned by fans AKSHAY KUMARRAVEENA TANDON (WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE)
AKSHAY KUMAR-PRIYADARSHAN (BHOOTH BANGLA) This actor-director duo has given us cult hits such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Hera Pheri (2000) and Bhagam Bhag (2006). Now, 20 years later, they will reunite for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla and possibly...
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A SUCCESSFUL START AND A BLOCKBUSTER FINISH
The year 2025 arrived in style for Hindi cinema. After a quiet January, February saw the hit Chhava with actors Akshaye Khanna and Vicky Kaushal, while the year ends on a high with director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, grossing over ₹1,000 crore. ‘TIER 2...
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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’
Mumbai witnessed a spectacular close to the concert season this year on Friday as singer-rapper AP Dhillon delivered a power-packed performance as part of his One of One tour. The highlight of the evening was a surprise on-stage appearance by actor...
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Dharma denies plagiarism claim by author over Homebound
Neeshita Nyayapati Dharma Productions has denied author and journalist Puja Changoiwala’s allegation that its film Homebound directed by Neeraj Ghaywan plagiarises her 2021 novel of the same name, calling the claims “baseless and unfounded”. The...
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City
Actor Varun Dhawan slips into full festive mode on Christmas today, turning Santa for a special shoot with HT City — complete with a sleigh and plenty of cheer. “Christmas time means togetherness, celebrating friends and family,” he shares. Looking...
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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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‘I take fashion advice from my fans’
Shooting for HT City Showstoppers, actor Anyaa Singh opens up on her fashion inspirations and experimenting with her style
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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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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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‘Won’t be able to work unless producers agree to 12-hour shifts’
As the debate around fixed work hours in the film industry continues, actor Radhika Apte has lent her voice to the demand, saying it is “not possible” for her to work without clearly capped shifts. The conversation gathered momentum earlier this year...
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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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MESSI LANDS IN A MESS!
Football fans in Kolkata eagerly waited to catch a glimpse of footballer Lionel Messi at the kickoff of his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025 on Saturday, but excitement turned to disappointment as many were unable to see him, with the star surrounded by...
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City ‘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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Abhishek Bachchan calls divorce rumours ‘rubbish’ and reveals how he keeps his daughter away from online chatter
Aaradhya doesn’t have a phone. If her friends want to get in touch with her, they call her mother’s phone. ABHISHEK BACHCHAN,
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It’s a hard launch for Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur
Actor Kritika Kamra and cricket commentator-host Gaurav Kapur made their romance Instagram official and social media is swooning. On Wednesday, Kritika shared a carousel of intimate breakfast photos, confirming months of dating rumours. The post is...
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Hardik slams paps for ‘cheap sensationalism’ after girlfriend Mahieka’s pics go viral
Cricketer Hardik Pandya took to his Insta Stories on Tuesday to slam the paparazzi after videos of his girlfriend, model Mahieka Sharma, exiting a Mumbai restaurant recently surfaced online. He accused some media outlets of using angles that turned an...
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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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STOP PRESS
Priya Sachdev has hit back at mum-in-law Rani Kapur during a Delhi HC hearing in the dispute over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s will. Rani has accused Priya of hiding the extent of Sunjay’s wealth and suggested funds may have been moved abroad....
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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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JAYA BACHCHAN’S ‘GANDE PANT’ COMMENT SPARKS PAPARAZZI BACKLASH
The actor’s fraught relationship with the paps has sparked fresh controversy. She even questioned their background, triggering backlash from lensmen requested me so much to not post it, so I didn’t. Humne unki izzat rakhi. I am not saying all the boys...
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Uncalled for: King on artistes being ill treated on stage
Recent incidents at live concerts have raised serious concern over audience behaviour toward performers. From the shocking moment in Bengaluru where Akon’s pants were forcefully pulled down, to Karan Aujla continuing his set despite someone throwing a...
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‘IN 100 MORE JANAMS, I’D STILL WANT TO BE RAJINIKANTH’
Actor Rajinikanth was honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, marking his remarkable 50-year milestone in the film industry. Taking the stage at...
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CLASSROOM GOALS: MEETING DAVID BECKHAM @ RECESS
David Beckham, or should we now say Sir David Beckham, spent his Wednesday morning at a government residential school in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, turning a regular school day into the kind of memory that becomes family WhatsApp DP material. The...
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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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‘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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Mahadevan dedicates twin Grammy noms to late Zakir Hussain
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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BEYOND THE NODS
Fans and social media users noted the absence of major names. was left off the nominations despite strong commercial performance of his album Hurry Up Tomorrow and lead single Timeless. also did not receive any nominations for her latest album Virgin,...
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‘Our fear was we may not Match international films’
Actor Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra broke new grounds in Malayalam cinema, becoming the highest grossing film in the language and India’s first female superhero film. On its digital release, she says,“I feel honoured that we made a...
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PLAYING AS WORLD CHAMP ON HOME SOIL FEELS SURREAL
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, (youngest) World Champion Gukesh D. The tournament, currently underway in Goa from October 30 to November 27,...
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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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Kaali daal in langar is my favourite: Sonam on Gurpurab
For actor Sonam Bajwa, who is of Punjabi descent and known for her performances in Punjabi films like the Carry On Jatta franchise and Godday Godday Cha (2023), the festival of Gurpurab — celebrated today — holds a special place in her heart, despite...
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DEEPTI SHARMA
Role: All-rounder (Left-hand bat, off-spin) | From: Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Age: 28 Steady, strategic and fierce, Deepti anchors India’s line-up. She discovered cricket after a childhood throw hit the stumps by chance. Today she’s among the world’s most...
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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
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 SAIYAMI KHER What an iconic chase! Goosebumps watching those winning runs....
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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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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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A MUSICAL DELIGHT: PITBULL IN INDIA, SHASHWAT GOES GLOBAL
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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ASRANI DIES AT 84, TRIBUTES POUR IN
Legendary comedian and actor Asrani passed away at the age of 84 after prolonged illness on October 20 at Arogya Nidhi hospital, Juhu, Mumbai. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India, rose to fame in the 1960s and became iconic for his...
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‘THIS DIWALI, I’LL CELEBRATE WITH ZUBEEN BHAIYA’S MEMORIES IN MY HEART’ Moodboard: Starry Diwali edition
For Olympic boxing champ Lovlina Borgohain, Diwali has always been about light, love and home. But this year, the festival carries a bittersweet note as she remembers Zubeen Garg, the late Assamese singer and cultural icon who passed away last month....
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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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