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City Deepti Sharma, Rani Mukerji champion power, pride and Nari Shakti this Republic Day
I want to inspire each girl in the country to follow their dreams because sapne zarur poore hote hain. Every girl is a mardaani and a warrior! As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day tomorrow, cricketer Deepti Sharma and actor Rani...
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NARI SHAKTI BOLLYWOOD BREAK
Simran Bala, Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a 26year-old from Jammu and Kashmir. She will lead an allmen contingent, making her the first female officer to command over 140 male personnel at the annual national event....
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A private bestie check-in turns public, with actor Blake Lively and singer Taylor Swift’s unsealed messages in New York federal court filings revealing the latest twist in Blake’s It Ends With Us legal battle with co-star/director Justin Baldoni
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Love, lights and 2026
MS Dhoni, Sakshi Dhoni and little Ziva celebrated the New Year in Phuket with party hats, slushies and plenty of festive cheer
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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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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
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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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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‘Those at the Messi tour will hardly watch a national game’
The response to the Messi tour made me genuinely happy, as it showed that our country does love football. But we aren’t able to find a single investor willing to invest in Indian football. That makes me question things. When Argentine footballer...
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THE SAAG AFFAIR
From Sarson to Gongura, chefs and culinary experts decode India’s winter special delicacy
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THE MILLIONAIRE BOYS
The IPL 2026 mini-auction turned five domestic uncapped players to overnight crorepatis
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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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THE YEAR OF LOVE ON BIG SCREEN AND BADS ON OTT
From Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to Mohit Suri, Aryan Khan and Anurag Kashyap, iMDb reveals India’s top picks
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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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TIËSTO’S INDIA TOUR
EDM icon is set to return to India for a three-city tour next year
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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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RAJAN SHAHI’S YRKKH CREATES HISTORY WITH 5000 EPISODES
Indian television celebrates a landmark moment as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH), produced by Rajan Shahi’s Director’s Kut Productions (DKP), achieves the extraordinary milestone of 5000 episodes, further strengthening its position as India’s...
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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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Anupam Kher says Naseeruddin apologised in person for 2020 remarks
I n 2020, actor Naseeruddin Shah had called Anupam Kher a “clown” and a sycophant while criticising his progovernment stance on social media. Anupam had responded sharply at the time with a video on X. Now, in a recent conversation with Samdish on...
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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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BE THE BRIDE OF YOUR DREAMS
This wedding season, step into a world where dreams meet design. Indriya’s Bridal Collection brings alive a bride’s most personal vision through handcrafted pieces rooted in heritage and refined with contemporary artistry. From opulent Polki to...
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Sholay 4K screening cancelled at the 56th IFFI, here’s why
Fans of Sholay will have to wait longer to watch the remastered version of the iconic 1975 classic, originally scheduled for a special screening at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). HT City has learnt that the screening has now been...
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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!
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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QUEENS OF THE PITCH
From a 225 sq. ft. home behind her father’s vegetable stall to the world stage, Radha’s journey is pure grit. Spotted by coach Prafful Naik at 12 while playing in her society compound, she rose through Mumbai’s U-19 ranks and mastered her craft through...
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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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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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ONE YEAR OF ROOH BABA VS MANJULIKA BATTLE: DIWALI BLOCKBUSTER OF THE DECADE!
When Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (BB3) lit up theatres on November 1, 2024, it wasn’t just another Diwali release; it was a celebration of cinema that blended horror, comedy, drama, emotions, and impeccable performances by actors Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, and...
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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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City
For Kartik Aaryan, 2025 will always remain one of his most special years, with big film announcements one after the other, and of course, his Best Actor wins: IIFA for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Filmfare for Chandu Champion, both 2024 releases. As we catch...
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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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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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‘THAMMA’S MY BIGGEST FILM EVER, BUT I AM CALM’
I am usually known for films which are realistic and close to social comedies, but this is a little away from that. Taking the path less travelled has been a constant for Ayushmann Khurrana. From his debut in Vicky Donor (2012) and hits like Shubh...
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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 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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