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BORDER 2 REVIEW
Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh’s gripping war drama entertains, despite its length
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NEW STAR KID ALERT!
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, known for his work across film and theatre, has stepped into a new role — that of a theatre producer. His maiden production, Lailaaj, will be staged at Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the annual theatre festival hosted by the National...
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CONTROLLING, ATTACKING: BROOKLYN BLAMES BECKHAMS
Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham, the eldest son of former footballer David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, has finally addressed months of speculation surrounding a rift with his parents. In a series of Stories on Monday, the 26year-old accused...
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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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I convey emotions first: Kim Seon Ho on acting and global fans
South Korean actor Kim Seon Ho’s dimpled smile has sparked a meme frenzy and fuelled prince charming fantasies around the world. Much like his on-screen roles, he remains endearingly shy when accepting praise. “Every time my fans tell me they liked my...
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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 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 Dhurandhar (2025). The 38-year-old credits the “overwhelming” appreciation in part to his co-stars Ranveer...
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A BREAK-ING START TO THE YEAR
VEER PAHARIYA AND TARA SUTARIA ● Rumours about Veer and Tara’s relationship first surfaced in 2025 when they were spotted on a private outing, and fans noticed matching vacation photos. ● In March, they made a joint public appearance at a fashion...
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KSI GOES DESI IN MUMBAI
British social media star, musician and professional boxer KSI arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, kicking off his India visit with a special HT City shoot. And in true Mumbai style, the YouTube icon with 1.7 crore subscribers and 12.9 million Instagram...
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CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
From Jacob Elordi to Timothée Chalamet, here’s a round-up of who won the top honours
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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
KIARA ADVANI AND YASH Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups has been making headlines for quite some time. Recently, Kiara’s character was introduced as Nadia, sparking widespread curiosity. The film also features Huma Qureshi and...
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WHO’S ENTERING BOLLYWOOD THIS YEAR
New energy hits Hindi cinema as fresh talent and South stars cross over in 2026
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2026 WHAT DO YOUR STARS SAY?
MAR 21 APR 20 Aries The year does not reward haste, but it strongly supports smart direction. New learning, purposeful conversations and travel-related exposure shape your outlook in the first half. Financial stability improves when impulsive choices...
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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’
Singer-rapper AP Dhillon’s December 26 concert in Mumbai, part of his One of One Tour, turned out to be a star-studded affair as actors Sanjay Dutt and Tara Sutaria joined him on stage. Viral videos from the night showed AP touching Sanjay’s feet, with...
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ZYDUS PINKATHON MUMBAI SETS WORLD RECORD FOR INCLUSION
Bringing together over 5,300 women participants, the 10th edition of the Zydus Pinkathon Mumbai, held on December 20 and 21 at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, reaffirmed its position as one of India’s largest women’s running event. The two-day meet featured 3...
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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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HO HO HO! SANTA VARUN IS IN CHRISTMAS MODE
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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RANVEER QUITS DON 3?
Amid Dhurandhar’s success, the actor has reportedly exited Don 3; now prioritising Pralay
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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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A SAREE-OUS STORY
On World Saree Day today, here’s a look at how culture and climate shape the Indian drapes
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GEN Z TURNS ZEN G
The generation is choosing commitment over casual hookups and IRL meet-cutes over swipe culture
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WEDDING BABYSITTER
Anyone who has attended a big fat Indian wedding with a toddler in tow knows the drill: missed dancing on the floor, halfeaten meals, and frantic hunts for quiet corners amid dhol beats and fireworks. But, parents have to no longer feel torn between...
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WELLNESS IN 2025
A surge of quirky trends dominated wellness this year. From new walks and diets to bizarre weightloss drugs and cortisol hype, here is a round-up of the major moments
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MUMBAI’S MESSI MANIA
The GOAT India Tour of football icon Lionel Messi has united sports fans and celebrities alike
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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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FROM VOWS TO VIEWS
After the billionaire wedding in Udaipur blew up Instagram, this is how couples are now hiring PR managers to make their own weddings go viral
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AMRIT-DILJIT NEW SONG
Punjabi singer and lyrist Amrit Maan is all set to welcome 2026 on a great note. The singer, whose recent track, Feels ,is getting a good response, reveals that he will be collaborating with singeractor Diljit Dosanjh once again, following the success...
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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 From ambitious historical to youthful romance and bold digital-first experiments, IMDb’s year-end list showcases what India actually watched...
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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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NOT YOUR USUAL TIES
The tie is suddenly fun again. What used to be a stiff office staple is now one of the coolest accessories on runways, red carpets and street style. Designers and celebs are playing with new shapes, soft fabrics and even jewellery to give this classic...
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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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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!
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, says clean air cannot be a luxury
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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PELPUM IN TREND
If there is one thing we know for sure is that fashion always circles back, and the peplum’s big comeback this season proves just that. A peplum is a dress or a top with a flared ruffle attached to a garment at the waist. Currently, the trend has not...
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THE WEDDING EDIT
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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ORRY IN TROUBLE?
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, has been discharged from hospital, but her wedding to composer Palaash Muchhal, already postponed once, is still awaiting a new date. In the meantime, Smriti has deleted all weddingrelated posts...
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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 its India debut in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, with performances by British rapper Central Cee, American artistes Wiz Khalifa and Swae Lee, and several homegrown stars. Fans hopped between...
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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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AKON TIME-TRAVELS DELHI TO THE 2000S
Dilliwale went all out on Sunday night as rappersinger Akon kicked off his India tour at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Thousands poured in, some waving glow sticks, others sparkling with glitter from pop-up stalls. But this was not just the scene. Even...
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PEOPLE FELT SAFE SHARING THEIR PAIN WITH ME: RHEA
Actor Rhea Chakraborty has lived through a storm few in show business could imagine. Five years after facing jail time and a social boycott following the death of her ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020, Rhea recently received a clean chit from...
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CUFFING THE TREND
Move over jhumkas and chandbalis. This shaadi season is all about that statement ear cuff. Ear cuffs aka kaffa are one of the hottest jewellery trends right now, whether your ears are pierced, if you prefer minimalism or maximalism, these adornments...
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LUCKNOW’S GLORY
With the city entering UNESCO’s City of Gastronomy list, we delve into Awadhi cuisine’s rich legacy
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RAMA DUWAJI’S STYLE
Here’s a lowdown of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s wife’s fashion choices
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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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SHAFALI VERMA
Role: Right-hand batter | From: Rohtak, Haryana | Age: 21 Her explosive batting brought a new energy to Indian cricket, making her one of the youngest-ever debutants. Her aggression at the top redefined India’s approach. In 2025 World Cup, she shone...
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PITBULL PULLS PLUG ON INDIA LEG OF TOUR
OGrammy-winning American rapper-songwriter 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...
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‘I AM 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, that’s been selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars this year. Now, the actor’s gaze is firmly...
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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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INSIDE A SPOOKY PARTY
From haunted house themes to ‘finger’ food, here’s how Halloween parties are getting a glow-up
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STREAMING HAS BEEN HELL FOR ARTISTES City
Indian talent has become a favourite on global platforms for collaboration today. But with multiple Grammy nominations and countless international shows, Musician Anoushka Shankar cracked it long ago! Having clocked 30 years as a sitarist, she is now...
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‘WINNING BEST ACTOR AWARDS FOR BOTH BHOOL BHULAIYAA 3, CHANDU CHAMPION IN A YEAR FEELS SURREAL’
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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SAREE’S CHIC PLUS ONE
This wedding season, the six-yard drape is getting an elegant and mod pairing with jackets
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A MUSICAL DELIGHT: PITBULL IN INDIA, SHASHWAT GOES GLOBAL
Shashwat Sachdev, best known for composing tracks in Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) and The Ba***ds of Bollywood, recently revealed that he would be joining forces with two-time Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. He is teaming up with Hans for the...
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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’
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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‘LAST INDIA GIG’
F or Dutch DJ-producer Nick Leonardus van de Wall, aka Afrojack, India is a place that keeps calling him back. “The fans, the energy of the fans — everyone is very passionate about the music,” he says. “I remember the first time I played Sunburn...
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CELEB WATCH LIST
Nimrrit Kaur Ahluwalia spills all about her current OTT watch and her fave bingeing partners
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