After the success of Stree 2, Shraddha Kapoor chose to take a measured approach towards her next film rather than immediately signing projects. The actress, who will next be seen in Laxman Utekars much-anticipated biographical musical drama Eetha, has revealed that she turned down several offers, including lucrative ones, because she was waiting for a story that truly resonated with her. Speaking about the decision, Shraddha said, After Stree 2, I was offered a lot of films and money as well, but I had decided that until I get that perfect story, I won't sign anything. My heart said that I will have to keep that patience, and I did that. The actress also acknowledged that waiting for the right opportunity was not easy, particularly when she was eager to return to the screen. However, looking back, she feels proud of having trusted her instincts and remained patient instead of taking up a project simply to maintain her screen presence. Of course its difficult to wait for something that you really really want. But right what I am feeling is pride. I just feel so proud of the fact that I waited. So, I would say listen to that little voice in your heart. Sometimes, it can be difficult but it is totally worth it, she added. Her next project, Eetha, marks a significant choice in her career, bringing her into the world of Maharashtras folk theatre traditions. Directed by Laxman Utekar and written by Kshitij Patwardhan, the film chronicles the life of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a legendary Marathi Tamasha and Lavani performer, with Shraddha essaying the central role. The narrative traces Vithabais journey from rural folk stages to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, while exploring the gender prejudice, caste barriers and personal heartbreak she encountered along the way. It also seeks to highlight the dignity and cultural significance of Maharashtras folk-theatre tradition. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, alongside Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharmas Kathputli Creations, Eetha also features Randeep Hooda, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Siddharth Jadhav in key roles. The films soundtrack is composed by Ajay-Atul. Eetha is scheduled to release theatrically across India on December 4, 2026. For Shraddha, the project represents the outcome of a wait she now believes was worth taking. Also Read: Shraddha Kapoor unveils EETHA trailer as she steps into the role of Lavani legend Eetha Bai; film to release on December 4
Netflixs Gajab Raat is generating positive reactions on social media. The film stars Manoj Bajpayee as the Delhi Police cop Ajay Nirvit along with Sumit Gahlawat as his colleague Tomar. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Sumit said that he is happy with the reactions the film has generated and this also includes memes being made on his and Bajpayees scenes. I am very overwhelmed by the amazing reactions, he said. Its been one week since the release and (I am) still getting countless messages on social media. Specially, when people noticed small gestures where I am not even speaking any dialogues. That means a lot to me. On social media, there are many memes I saw where me and Manoj sirs scenes were involved. That is something I am experiencing for the first time. For Sumit, one reaction stayed special. Best message I got was when someone said, For Tomar, his senior Nirvit is his world. Tomar doesnt want to know what is right or wrong. He only knows that his senior is always right. So, people saw this level of chemistry between us. As far as preparations are concerned, Sumit relied more on what his co-actor did. I had to rely on the most basic and necessary thing listen to your co-actor very actively, especially for this role. Manoj sir improvised a lot, so for that you have to react genuinely on what he is saying in the moment. He added, Also, I dont think of this role as only a cop. For me, I had to think how Tomar is as a human, what is his thought process as an individual, etc. The cop part comes on at a very later stage, and in that also I just had to make a backstory of how Tomar and his senior Nirvits relationship is. That is the centre point for me because that chemistry between these two must be very authentic. It was a dream-come-true for Sumit to share screen with someone as veteran as Bajpayee. But there was also some nervousness. I am a huge admirer of Manoj sir since my childhood, from Satya to Shool to Gangs Of Wasseypur to Raajneeti and many more. Honestly speaking, I was very nervous before the shoot as to how I am going to perform with the legend, what if I make a mistake and he has to give another take because of me. Many things were going on in my mind. However, all went well for Sumit at the start itself. On the first day of the shoot itself when I shot my first scene with him, I realized how easy he is as a co-actor. He is so funny off camera; no serious attitude. I just went with flow with him and everyday was a day to remember for me, he said. In the near past, Sumit has acted in Vipul Amrutlal Shahs The Kerala Story (2023). Later, he became the only actor to be repeated in its sequel The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond (2026). In between, he also acted in Shahs Bastar: The Naxal Story (2024). Speaking about his equation with Shah, the actor said, Vipul sir is such a relaxed person and so supportive always. I dont have to be formal in front of him anymore. Thats the ease I have with him now. It always feels good when you get to perform challenging roles and the trust makers show in you that they repeat you in their films consistently. When asked about his forthcoming projects, Sumit Gahlawat revealed, Next, I think in December my show with Nawaz sir (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and Dia Mirza maam named Hassan MD will release on JioHotstar. Also Read: Manoj Bajpayee, Boman Irani and Divya Duttas Last Man in Tower to premiere on Hindi Zee 5 on November 6
Sooraj R. Barjatya is set to revisit the familiar charm of monsoon romance with Saawan Aaya Hai, a romantic track featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari from his upcoming film Yeh Prem Mol Liya. Known for bringing music and romance together in his films, the filmmaker has often used melodies and seasonal settings to capture emotions on screen. From Yeh Mausam Ka Jaadu Hai Mitwa in Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! to the rain sequence in Mhare Hiwda Mein Naache Mor from Hum Saath Saath Hain, his films have featured songs that remain associated with their romantic storytelling. With Saawan Aaya Hai, Barjatya returns to a similar musical space, using the monsoon as the backdrop for a romantic sequence featuring Ayushmann and Sharvari. The song also sets the mood for Diwali week, with the preparations and cleaning for the festival bringing the family together. Against this setting, the track captures the two actors sharing moments in the rain, exchanging glances and recreating the charm of old-school Bollywood romance. Rather than relying on elaborate expressions, the song allows the music and the moments shared by the lead pair to convey the emotions. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya, Saawan Aaya Hai has been sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Keshav Anand, with lyrics penned by Mayur Puri. The collaboration brings together Shreya's vocals and Himesh's composition for a melody rooted in the familiar style of Hindi film romance. Music has remained an important part of Barjatya's storytelling, with several songs from his films continuing to find listeners across generations. The new track adds to that musical approach in his upcoming film. Three decades after making his debut as a filmmaker with a major Bollywood success, Barjatya returns to a familiar romantic setting with Ayushmann and Sharvari taking on the roles of Prem and his leading lady. The song also features the film's ensemble cast, which includes Anupam Kher, Supriya Pathak, Seema Pahwa, Saumya Tandon, Swanand Kirkire, Shaad Randhawa, Shruti Seth, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Krish Rao and Ashnoor Kuckreja. Also Read : Ayushmann Khurrana on his desire to champion unconventional cinema: I have always believed in walking the road less travelled
This years grand Diwali release, Ramayana, will neither arrive on the day of the festival nor on the lucrative post-Diwali holiday. Instead, the makers have decided to bring the much-awaited epic to cinemas on Thursday, November 5, that is, will release three days before the Festival of Lights. The decision has surprised the trade and industry. After all, the days leading up to Diwali are traditionally considered dull for the movie business. Audiences are busy with last-minute preparations, shopping and festivities, resulting in reduced footfalls. Even on Diwali, collections tend to dip significantly during the evening hours due to Lakshmi Puja. Moreover, times have changed. Today, a film can face considerable negativity if its opening collections fall short of expectations, even when the numbers are affected by the pre-Diwali period. This was evident in the case of Krrish 3 (2013). The Hrithik Roshan-starrer was released on Friday, November 1, while Diwali fell on Sunday, November 3. As expected, its collections over the first three days were good but not extraordinary. It was only on Monday, November 4, that the business went to another level, making it clear that the film was heading towards massive success. A similar pattern was witnessed with Housefull 4 (2019), which also released two days before Diwali. The Akshay Kumar-starrer saw a significant jump in collections from its fourth day, once the festive period was over. This explains why a trend emerged with Happy New Year (2014), when filmmakers increasingly began targeting the day after Diwali for their big-ticket releases. The strategy allowed films to capitalize on the lucrative holiday and register extraordinary opening-day collections. Besides Happy New Year, films like Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Golmaal Again (2017) and Thugs Of Hindostan (2018) benefited immensely from the post-Diwali holiday. And now, the makers of Ramayana have decided to go against the prevailing trend by arriving well before the festival. Interestingly, the advance booking trends indicate that a bumper opening is assured. But is the pre-Diwali period necessarily a disadvantage for a film carrying extraordinary buzz? Bollywood Hungama went back in time to examine several films that released in the days leading up to Diwali and still emerged as major successes. Past pre-Diwali hits One of the biggest examples is Amitabh Bachchan's Mard (1985). Just like Ramayana, it arrived four days before Diwali. That year, the festival was celebrated on Tuesday, November 12, while the Manmohan Desai entertainer had a grand release on Friday, November 8. Yet, the film managed to attract audiences in huge numbers right from its opening day. Trade veteran Taran Adarsh told Bollywood Hungama, I remember the craze for Mard. It was unimaginable, that too from the first day of release. It had Amitabh Bachchan and Manmohan Desai coming together. It couldnt have gotten bigger than that, in those days. In 1992, Ajay Devgn's Jigar released on Friday, October 23, while Diwali fell on Sunday, October 25. A year later, Shah Rukh Khan's Baazigar arrived on Friday, November 12, just a day before Diwali, which was celebrated on Saturday, November 13. Both films went on to become hits. The 1995 Diwali season witnessed the release of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol romantic drama arrived on Friday, October 20, while Diwali was celebrated on Monday, October 23 (though, as per information on the internet, a section of the population celebrated it on Tuesday, October 25). Its initial collections were not extraordinary, but the film gathered tremendous momentum as the festive holidays began. Ultimately, it emerged as the biggest hit of 1995 and went on to create history. Raj Bansal, who released Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in Rajasthan, however, told us, Though DDLJ released a few days before Diwali, it did huge business since the day of its release. Mard was an action film and front-loaded and hence, it probably had a greater advantage. A year later, Sunny Deol's Ghatak released on Friday, November 8, 1996, while Diwali fell on Sunday, November 10. Despite arriving before the festival, the action entertainer opened strongly and went on to become one of the year's biggest successes. In 1998, Bollywood witnessed one of the biggest Diwali clashes of the decade when Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan arrived together on Friday, October 16. Diwali fell on Tuesday, October 20, making it a situation similar to Mard and Ramayana. Interestingly, the pre-Diwali effect was hardly visible in their opening performances. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda, registered the biggest opening of 1998, while Shah Rukh Khan's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai also opened well. Both films enjoyed encouraging opening weekends, demonstrating that strong audience interest can overcome the traditional pre-Diwali slowdown. Another interesting example is Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999). The Salman Khan-starrer arrived on Friday, November 5, while Diwali fell on Sunday, November 7. The Sooraj Barjatya directorial was released on a grand scale. However, the pre-Diwali period did affect its initial collections, which were below their full potential, even though it registered the third-biggest opening of 1999. But once the festive period was over, the film witnessed a substantial jump in business. The collections went from strength to strength, and Hum Saath Saath Hain ultimately emerged as the biggest hit of the year. To conclude The pre-Diwali effect is certainly real, and history has repeatedly demonstrated that even some of the biggest films can witness relatively subdued collections before the festival. However, history also shows that films carrying extraordinary buzz and strong audience interest can overcome this challenge. This is what makes Ramayana's release strategy particularly fascinating. The film is arriving with unprecedented expectations, immense curiosity and the advantage of being one of the most eagerly awaited spectacles in Indian cinema. As per trade estimates, Ramayana is looking at an opening of Rs. 60-70 crores, which would make it one of the biggest Hindi openers of all time. If a film can open to such a massive figure before Diwali, one can only imagine the box office numbers it could generate from Monday, November 9, especially if the content clicks big time. Pre-Diwali successes in the last 41 years 1985 Diwali on Tuesday, November 12 Mard released on November 8 1992 Diwali on Sunday, October 25 Ajay Devgn's Jigar released on October 23 1993 Diwali on Saturday, November 13 Baazigar released on November 12 1995 Diwali on Monday, October 23 or Tuesday, October 24 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge released on October 20 1996 Diwali on Monday, November 11 Ghatak released on November 8 1998 Diwali on Tuesday, October 20 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan released on October 16 1999 Diwali on Monday, November 8 Hum Saath Saath Hain released on November 5 2006 Diwali on Saturday, October 21 Don released on October 20 2013 Diwali on Sunday, November 3 Krrish released on November 1 2016 Diwali on Sunday, October 30 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay released on October 28 2019 Diwali on Sunday, October 27 Housefull 4 released on October 25 Also Read: After Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar 2, can Ranbir Kapoors Ramayana make him Bollywoods BIGGEST superstar? 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Aneet Padda marked her 24th birthday with an emotional social media post, offering a glimpse into her thoughts on growing older, remembering loved ones and appreciating the people who continue to be part of her life. The actress shared a series of photographs on Instagram along with a deeply personal note in which she spoke about the emotions that birthdays bring, including nostalgia, grief, happiness and gratitude. Accompanied by a carousel of warm, candid snapshots, the post offered followers an intimate peek into her world. The imagery captured a mosaic of celebratory and everyday momentsfrom candid smiles and cozy gatherings with close friends and family to nostalgic snippets that reflected simple, unscripted happiness. Together with her words, the photographs painted an honest picture of someone embracing life's full spectrum of emotions. In her post, Aneet began by admitting that birthdays often make her emotional. Reflecting on the moments leading up to midnight, she wrote, Something about birthdays makes me cry. She went on to describe how the occasion makes her revisit memories, missed opportunities, unexpressed feelings and people she wishes she could spend more time with. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aneet Padda (@aneetpadda_) The actress also remembered her late grandfather, affectionately referred to as Dadu, and spoke about how difficult it feels to celebrate birthdays without him. She mentioned missing Julie as well, recalling even the little things about her, such as her snoring at night. Expressing regret over the love she could not always give, Aneet reflected on how people sometimes take time and relationships for granted. Her birthday, however, also brought moments that reminded her of the love surrounding her. Aneet mentioned receiving calls from her parents, a thoughtful gift from her sister and a message from her childhood best friend that took her back to their teenage years. She also acknowledged the new friendships she had made and the people who had introduced her to experiences she had not known before. Thanking her followers for their affection, the actress described them as her extended family and said their wishes and messages had moved her to tears. Reflecting on turning 24, she expressed gratitude for having so many people to love and cherish, adding that she sometimes gets so caught up in missing the past that she forgets to appreciate everything she still has. Aneet further explained that she had taken time to share her birthday thoughts because the occasion was about more than just celebrating another year. She wrote, Its not exactly about a birth-day after all. Maybe its when everything Ive been too busy living to feel catches up with me. She also revealed that her birthday wish this year was for everyone around her to be happy. Expressing her affection for those who have supported her, she said she hoped they knew how much they meant to her and that she had a lifetime to find different ways to express that love. Concluding her lengthy note, Aneet thanked everyone for being part of her celebrations and for giving her reasons to smile and cry. She wrote, Something about birthdays makes me cry and Id save every tear and thank God for it on my knees. Through her birthday post, Aneet offered a personal reflection on how happiness and grief can coexist, while reminding herself and her followers to appreciate the people and moments that make life meaningful. Also Read : Aneet Paddas fans celebrate her 24th Birthday with a special billboard in Mumbai
Amit Sadh has developed a loyal following thanks to his dashing looks, impressive acting talent and outspoken, no-nonsense personality off-screen. In recent years, he has won appreciation for his performances in acclaimed projects like Breathe, Avrodh: The Siege Within and Jeet Ki Zid. The actor is now gearing up for the theatrical release of his upcoming film, Pratap. Interestingly, this marks his first film in a significant role in eight years to receive a proper theatrical release, the last being Gold (2018). Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Amit Sadh during the promotions of Pratap and asked him how he usually spends the day when his film releases in cinemas. Amit candidly admitted, It's been many years since my film has released theatrically. So, I dont know what I used to do on the day of release. When reminded that he did have a theatrical release last year with Pune Highway (2025), Amit Sadh clarified, I dont call Pune Highway a proper theatrical release. It was a token release to put it on OTT. When you want to premiere your film on streaming, you have to do some things. He added, I was very disappointed by the manner in which Pune Highway was released. It becomes a forced release when the OTT platform dictates that you need to do something (and only then will they buy the film). We all know this by now. Amit Sadh further stated, My last release was Gold (2018). After that, Pratap will be my next big theatrical release. Of course, I am not complaining. I had great work on digital like Breathe, Zid, Avrodh, etc. Speaking about his expectations from Pratap, the actor said, Pratap is getting a good theatrical release. I am thankful to my producer. We have a great team and all of them are doing a good job. I really hope we can get people to cinemas on November 20. Incidentally, after Gold, Amit Sadh was also seen in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer Super 30 (2019), which enjoyed a theatrical release. However, his role in the film was relatively brief and could be described as a special appearance. Also Read: Pratap: Amit Sadh starrer gets a custom-built jail set in Bhopal to recreate the films prison world
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Filmmaker Milap Zaveri remembered late filmmaker Sanjay Gupta with an emotional tribute, sharing a video from his speech at the latters prayer meet. Taking to his Instagram handle, Milap posted a heartfelt note alongside the video, recalling his 25-year association with Sanjay and the bond they shared over the years. In his post, Milap penned a few lines dedicated to Sanjay, writing, Jo kisi ke aage nahi jhukta tha, Jo mohabbat dene se nahi rukta tha, Woh Sanjay Gupta tha. He also expressed his gratitude to Sanjays wife, Anuradha Lekhi Gupta, for giving him the opportunity to pay tribute to the filmmaker through his words. Recalling their long-standing association, Milap mentioned how Anuradha would often tease him about his writing style whenever he penned lines for Sanjay. Sharing the video, Milap wrote, Thank You @anuradhalekhigupta for allowing me the honour and chance to pay a small tribute to Gups with these lines. For 25 years you told me i write cheesy and corny lines for him. This was the last time But he is a Badshah who will always be inda in our hearts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milap Zaveri (@milapzaveri) The tribute comes after Sanjay Gupta's prayer meet, which was held in Mumbai on November 3, following his demise on October 31. Several members of the film fraternity, along with his family and close friends, gathered to remember the filmmaker and celebrate his life. The gathering brought together moments of grief, music, personal anecdotes and memories shared by those who knew him closely. At the prayer meet, Milap also recalled how Sanjay had been a guiding figure in his life and career. He shared that Sanjay had given him Kaante when he was just 21 and described him as his Guruji, Godfather and someone he loved deeply. He also referred to Sanjay as a Badshah who would continue to live on in everyone's hearts, drawing a connection to the filmmaker's 2006 film Zinda. Through his latest Instagram post, Milap has once again expressed his affection and respect for the filmmaker, remembering a bond that extended beyond their professional association. His words also echoed the sentiment shared by several others at the prayer meet: while Sanjay Gupta may no longer be physically present, his memories and the relationships he built will continue to remain with those who knew him. Also Read : Aditya Roy Kapur and Tara Sutarias film with Milap Zaveri titled Parwana
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Ranbir Kapoor shared that daughter Raha is deeply interested in the Ramayana and has visited the film's sets several times. The actor revealed that she even shot a few scenes with Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey, becoming a part of his cinematic journey
Salman Khan Turns Singer After 11 Years For Maatrubhumi's Teri Sexy Beauty
And with his much-awaited film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace keeping fans curious, every new glimpse of the film is adding to the excitement.
Regina Cassandra says female stars deserve grand cutouts like male superstars
Kanika announces separation from husband Gautam after four years of marriage
Ramayana early reviews: Yash wows as audience hails VFX
'Can't Thank You Enough For King Song Tu Mil Jaaye': Shah Rukh Khan To Ed Sheeran
The actor shared Ed Sheeran's recording video and thanked him for contributing to the song, especially its Hindi portions.
Renowned playback singer Kanika Kapoor has confirmed her separation from husband, Gautam Hathiramani, after four years of marriage.On Tuesday evening, the singer shared an official statement on her Instagram account, confirming that the couple have...
If Hollywood Can Do It, We Can Too: Producer Namit Malhotra On Making Ramayana A Global Spectacle
Namit Malhotra admitted that many people in India have questioned the decision to make another adaptation when the story is already widely known.
November's OTT Releases: Student Of The Year, Odyssey
From Student Of The Year: After Dark to Daayra and The Odyssey, November brings a fresh mix of thrillers, fantasy and action on OTT.
Anti-national to burn even one cracker: Soni Razdan's dig at Dia's ad removal row
Anti-national to burn even one cracker: Soni Razdan's dig at Dia's ad removal row
'Ramayana: Part 1': Namit Malhotra gets emotional at Mumbai screening
Tabu commands power in first character glimpse from Nagarjuna's King100. Watch
Tabu commands power in first character glimpse from Nagarjuna's King100. Watch
Seeman praises Karthik Subbaraj's 'Dorothy'
Mika Singh recalls spontaneous collaboration with Rai Laxmi
Mika Singh recalled how Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein with Rai Laxmi came together unexpectedly during a casual coffee meeting. With no prior planning, the duo decided to collaborate and shot the song the very next day. Mika called it one of his favourite songs
Prashanth Neel confirms Ravi Basrur as music director for Jr NTR's Dragon
Prashanth Neel has confirmed that KGF and Salaar composer Ravi Basrur will score his upcoming action entertainer Dragon, featuring Jr NTR in the lead. The director made the announcement while answering a fan's question during an Instagram Q&A session
Yeh Prem Mol Liya: Ayushmann, Sharvari's romantic song Saawan Aaya Hai out
The makers of Yeh Prem Mol Liya have released Saawan Aaya Hai, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari sharing romantic moments in the rain. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Keshav Anand, the song celebrates old-school romance
Shah Rukh Khan's film 'King' secures Rs 665 crore in pre-release deals
Om: Sreeleela to play Roja in Dhanush and Mammootty's action entertainer
The makers of Dhanush and Mammootty's Om have unveiled Sreeleela's look and introduced her as Roja. The announcement comes ahead of the release of the film's third single, Senjudare. Sai Pallavi plays IPS officer Nithya Reddy in the action entertainer
Saif Ali Khan on first bike ride with Kareena: 'She dug her nails into me'
Saif Ali Khan shared a hilarious anecdote about his first bike ride with Kareena Kapoor Khan. He revealed how she kept digging her nails into him and asking him to stop, eventually admitting that she hated bike rides. The experience made him realise they liked each other
Gangai Amaran questions Anirudh's music, says his songs lack Tamil identity
Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash open up about AI and its impact on filmmaking
Ranbir Kapoor believes AI can enhance filmmaking but cannot replace the human touch in storytelling and performing arts. Yash also weighed in, urging filmmakers to be responsible and cautious about how they use the technology
Ramayana's Rs 100-crore advance booking dream within reach, 25 lakh tickets sold
Ramayana's Rs 100-crore advance booking dream within reach, 25 lakh tickets sold
Aarti Ravi's proud mother moment as son Aarav graduates in London
Singer Kanika Kapoor Announces Separation From Husband Gautam Hathiramani After 4 Years Of Marriage
Kanika was earlier married to businessman Raj Chandok, with whom she shares three children - daughters Aayana and Samara, and son Yuvraaj.
Kanika Kapoor confirms separation from husband Gautam Hathiramani, seeks privacy
Kanika Kapoor has confirmed her separation from husband Gautam after four years of marriage. Addressing reports about their differences over work and travel, the singer dismissed claims that she was unhappy living in Lagos and spoke about the grief of a second divorce
Any parent of a young child will tell you how much their children are suffering because of air pollution, wrote Soni Razdan.
Vijay praises Rashmika Mandanna's fierce avatar 'O Mysaa Re'
Salman Khan turns on the charm with Chitrangda in Teri Sexy Beauty from Maatrubhumi
Salman Khan turns on the charm with Chitrangda in Teri Sexy Beauty from Maatrubhumi
Salman Khan releases new song 'Teri Sexy Beauty' - WATCH
Anurag Kashyap seeks National Awards for Sanath and Sai Prithviraj
'Malamaal Weekly 2' to move ahead without Priyadarshan and Riteish Deshmukh
Salman, Bobby, Raveena lead starry Ramesh Taurani Diwali bash
Salman, Bobby, Raveena lead starry Ramesh Taurani Diwali bash
Telly Tattle! Rohit Sharma reveals plans to launch his own brand
In the Diwali special episode of Family Full House, Rohit Sharma will host Shark Tank India judges Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal. The cricketer reveals how watching the show has inspired him to turn entrepreneur
Bhuvan Arora on Farzi 2: 'There is excitement, but no pressure'
Bhuvan Arora says shooting for Farzi 2 is underway and going well. The actor admits he is excited about the sequel but is not letting expectations or pressure affect his performance. He also discusses his upcoming projects, including Rowdy Janardhana
Lisa Mishra reveals how Call Me Bae brought her back to her love for acting
Lisa Mishra says working as both an actor and composer on Call Me Bae gave her a deeper understanding of the series. The experience also reignited her love for acting, allowing her to learn on the job after exploring theatre
Rajeev Siddhartha says Kinaare reminded him of Abbas Kiarostami's films
Actor Rajeev Siddhartha says he was drawn to Kinaare's simplicity, comparing its storytelling to the meditative films of Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. The family drama, starring Kirti Kulhari, explores relationships, grudges and reconciliation
Surat Court Issues Warrant Over Controversial Remarks on Brahmin Community
Director Amit Rai Walks Out Over Creative Clashes; Akshay Kumar Out
Sanjay Gupta was developing crime thriller CIU as his web series debut
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta was developing an eight-part web series based on the true crime thriller CIU: Criminals in Uniform. He had approached Anil Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Akshaye Khanna and several other actors for the project
'Tu Mil Jaaye' Becomes Most-Watched Film Song in 24 Hours
Toddler Shoots Fun Takes with Sita & Lakshman on Sets
Rimi Tomy Set to Marry Fitness Coach Libin Mathew in Intimate November Wedding
'Tu Mil Jaaye' Song Choreography: Piyush Bhagat, Shazia Samji reveal SRK rehearsal ethic
Namit Malhotra & Ranbir Kapoor Spark Huge Buzz Around Part 3
Singer Kanika Kapoor confirms split from husband after 4 years of marriage
Singer Kanika Kapoor confirms split from husband after 4 years of marriage
How Sunny Deol's 29-Year-Old Cult Classic 'Border' Inspired Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Udta Teer'
