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Aarushi Bajaj is all set to star in her first Hindi film, Don't Be Shy, produced by Alia Bhatt.

'The first thing is to make an approximate calculation about how many people are actually offended by the content and then only move forward with a decision.'

Purely relying on Yash's aura to the point of draining him dry, Toxic doesn't have an smidgen of storytelling in its body rolling in sex, shock and sounds of bullets fired at anyone and everyone.

From timeless classics to modern favourites, these 10 Malayalam songs capture the colour, warmth and togetherness of Onam like few others can.

If Khalifa: The Ruler continues to bleed at the box office, the odds of a big-budget sequel materialising drop to practically zero.The harsh reality of franchise filmmaking is incredibly simple: If the 'ruler' fails to conquer, absolutely no one is going to care about the 'legacy', no matter how many superstars you cram onto a poster.

Four individuals, including a student, were injured when a sound box system collapsed during the pre-release event for actor Yash's film 'Toxic' at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad. The incident occurred after attendees climbed the structure, leading to a police case against the event organisers and university management.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said protest is a legitimate form of dialogue in a democracy and should be aimed at building consensus rather than creating divisions.

The CPI(M) has strongly opposed the Union government's proposal to levy charges on UPI transactions, calling it a reach of public trust and demanding the immediate withdrawal of the legislation. The party highlighted that the government had previously promoted UPI as a free public utility, encouraging widespread adoption, and now seeks to monetise this infrastructure. They also linked this move to a broader trend of increasing banking charges.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has deemed WhatsApp messages sent by a deceased tribal man to his father as a prima facie crucial dying declaration in a suicide abetment case. This ruling led to the denial of bail for three accused individuals, who were allegedly involved in harassing the victim over an agricultural land dispute. The court highlighted the electronic evidence and corroborating family statements.

The government is questioning the visiting Meta team on whether the company is adhering to the law of the land, following summons to the social media giant over temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post recently, sources said on Thursday.

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has been convicted and sentenced to ten years in jail by the Bombay High Court in a 2013 rape case, overturning a trial court's acquittal and criticising its 'perverse' reasoning.

Over Rs 180 crore was incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to 23 countries including the US, the UK, France, China and Japan in 2025, according to data shared by the government.

The Supreme Court has questioned the amended constitution of the Shiv Sena, observing that it appeared to have made the party 'virtually a one-person structure' and raising concerns about democratic functioning within political parties.

'We don't make films to create controversy. I believe our stories are sincere and pure. When people watch them, they connect emotionally.'

Neha Dhupia shows everyone just what she does on a family vacation to Thailand.

Melodies from Jyotirmayee Nayak, the Indian Idol 16 winner.

Entire villages have been washed away, animals have been washed away. Whatever they had, everything is finished.'

'I grew up in an industry which was generous, kind, had a big heart, and was not cutthroat.' 'Well, maybe it was cutthroat, but not like this.''Itna gussa nahi tha logon mein. People were generous. Insecure nahi the.''Aisa nahi tha, mera kaam leke bhaag jayega.'

'They become heroes because of their actions.'

The Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer has dropped, revealing an ambitious, potentially overcrowded multiverse saga featuring Doctor Doom, returning heroes, and universe-colliding stakes that could define the future of the MCU.

Sunny Deol makes a stylish appearance at the Ikka screening.

Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt tied the knot in a registered marriage ceremony in Mumbai.

'You can't put an an arm around Naseer sir and say, sir, ek aur take karte hain. You got to be clear why you want it.'

Did you know Sonali Kulkarni was recommended by Mani Ratnam at the very beginning of her career?

'I never imagined my character would become so big. After Damini, I didn't get a chance to play a lawyer. I was very happy when Ikka was offered to me.'

Sonu Nigam battles a strained nerve and persistent pain, expressing concerns about upcoming performances.

Television actress Sanchita Ugale's death by suicide on June 14, 2026, has drawn eerie parallels to Sushant Singh Rajput's 2020 death.

From Arshad Warsi's anecdotes about the father-son duo Rajkumar Hirani and Vir Hirani to Vikrant Massey's excitement over playing an unconventional villain to a lovely Shreya Ghosal performance, Pritam And Pedro's trailer launch had it all.

Nora Fatehi has successfully transitioned to the global stage, with her FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem Siir Siir becoming a viral hit, especially following Morocco's impressive draw against Brazil.

'Don't worry about retirement. Keep working. If you want a long life, keep working.'

'If there is one motto in my family, it is to make people laugh. My father only wants to make people laugh.'

Lawyers, spies, sexist men, goats and filthy rich folk, there are all kinds to be found on OTT this week

Naseeruddin Shah, alongside director Imtiaz Ali and the cast, offered insights into the upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga at its trailer launch, praising the script and sharing their unique experiences.

Alia Bhatt will grace the prestigious Cannes film festival as a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, and she shares a chic glimpse of her journey to the French Riviera.

'Shah Rukh Sir gave us a lot of room to make the film we wanted to make.'

Trisha Krishnan worshipped at the Tirumala Venkateswara temple in Tirupati on her birthday on Monday, May 4.

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal make their first notable public appearance after son Vihaan Kaushal's birth.

'When kids love it, it becomes a wholesome family film, and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is one such film.'

'When we are young, people often ask what we want to become, and I would always say I wanted to be a singer. Acting found me and I absolutely love my craft. But getting to sing this song today felt like a dream come true.'

The highly-anticipated Drishyam 3 teaser has dropped, promising a gripping continuation of Georgekutty's relentless battle to safeguard his family, with Mohanlal returning to face new, unseen threats.