Hindustan Times (Jaipur) - City
R-DAY PARADE MEET THE DEBUTANTS
MILITARY MIGHT Indian Army will showcase its newly raised Bhairav units — light commando battalions trained for speed, drones, and border operations along key border areas. The elite formations will march down Kartavya Path for the first time. They...
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BLAKE LIVELY TAYLOR SWIFT
Hey, just checking in. I have no reason to ask, but I donno, I’ve been feeling like I should... is everything ok? I felt like a bad friend lately because was such a sad sack who only talked about my own s**t for months. No you’re not wrong, but it’s...
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BRB, TAKING A BREAK
On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after he spoke about taking a ong break from work to focus on his ealth. Addressing the audience, Zakir aid the hiatus could last three to five ears, potentially until...
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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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From the beginning, we wanted Bridgerton to be an inclusive fantasy: Creator Jess Brownell
As Bridgerton returns for its fourth season, creator Jess Brownell beams over the show’s global popularity. “It’s incredible… We didn’t know if young people would be interested in watching something that was set in the 1800s, but I am so pleased to see...
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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 MAKAR City 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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Sharman Joshi opens up on making his Bengali film debut
Bengali was completely foreign to me.. the chief assistant director guided me as I mouthed all my lines. Even though I didn’t speak the language, I was able to emote in it. Having made his mark in Hindi cinema, actor Sharman Joshi is now stepping into...
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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
DILJIT DOSANJH & IMTIAZ ALI 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. GENELIA...
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FRESH PAIRINGS FROM SOUTH TO WATCH OUT FOR
The actors are teaming up for the first time in the romantic thriller Dacoit: A Love Story. From the trailer, their characters appear to be partners-in-crime. This marks Mrunal’s fourth Telugu film after Sita Ramam (2022), Hi Nanna (2023) and The...
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WHO’S ENTERING BOLLYWOOD THIS YEAR
Medha Rana Model-turned-actor Medha Rana is set to step into Bollywood with the war drama Border 2. Paired opposite Varun Dhawan, she features in the ensemblecast film hitting screens over the Republic Day weekend. The teaser released last month has...
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Franchises and more franchises
THIS YEAR WILL SEE BOLLYWOOD DOUBLING DOWN ON BIG UNIVERSES AND SEQUELS, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDE: Welcome To The Jungle Drishyam 3 Border 2 Ramayana Part 1 Mardaani 3 Dhurandhar Part 2 Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Compiled by Rishabh Suri
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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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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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Dharma denies plagiarism claim by author over Homebound
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 production house also...
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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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It’s a boy! Singer B Praak and wife Meera welcome second child
Singer B Praak and his wife Meera P Bachan have welcomed their second baby boy. The couple shared the update on social media, which quickly went viral and received an overwhelming response from fans and well-wishers across India. The announcement...
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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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WOMEN VS AI MISUSE
Actors Sreeleela, Payal, and Anjali speak out against the misuse of Ai-generated images
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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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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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‘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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Vishal blasts Anuv’s act; but Neha, Chaar
Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani slammed musician Anuv Jain for an “embarrassing” act during English musician Jacob Collier’s Mumbai concert on November 30. A clip showing Anuv crooning his hit Baarishein alongside Jacob has viewers criticising the...
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‘Happy to see Bobby make a huge comeback’
Ramesh Taurani, coproducer of Race 3 — Bobby’s comeback film in 2018 after a career slump — is thrilled with the actor’s return to the limelight. He says, “Bobby was a star even before his debut film… I can’t describe the craze people had for him even...
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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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CHAOS
TRAVELLER ANGER BOILS 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...
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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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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!
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, confirming their intimate ceremony at the Ling Bhairavi...
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Taapsee Pannu calls AQI crisis inevitable,
Actor 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 crisis was “inevitable”. “It’s not...
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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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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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Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai film shot in 20 days, Ravi Kishan, Mukesh Tiwari join cast
Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! Popular sitcom Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! is making its way to the big screen! HT City has exclusively learnt that while the main cast— Shubhangi Atre, Rohitashv Gour and Aasif Sheikh—will return, new faces like Ravi Kishan, Mukesh...
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City 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
THE FIGHT Actor Shriya Saran has become the latest celebrity to face online impersonation, days after Aditi Rao Hydari called out a fake account posing as her. Shriya tells us that an unknown person recently impersonated her and began messaging people...
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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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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 para-athlete to...
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B’WOOD BLESSES VIC-KAT BABY!
It’s celebration time for actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, who welcomed their baby boy on Friday. Vickat shared the news on Instagram (inset above), simply captioning the post, ‘Blessed.’ The couple, who tied the knot in December 2021, had...
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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. 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...
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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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SMRITI MANDHANA
Role: Left-hand batter | From: Sangli, Maharashtra | Age: 29 Smriti grew up playing cricket with her father and brother. Her journey has come from scoring runs in boys’ teams to becoming a global face of Indian cricket. She was picked for the...
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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 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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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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‘THIS DIWALI, I’LL CELEBRATE WITH ZUBEEN BHAIYA’S MEMORIES IN MY HEART’ Moodboard: Starry Diwali edition
Olympic boxer Lovlina Borgohain dedicates her Diwali to late singer Zubeen Garg 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...
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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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