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With DC, Arun Matheswaran gives the tale of Devdas a stylish, blood-soaked treatment where Wamiqa Gabbi and Anirudh Ravichander steal the show.

'It's a very disturbing thing to go back to my life and say, why did I act in such sexist, C-grade films, films derogatory to women. They were just bad films, bad choices. So I did, and did I sell my soul? Of course I sold my soul.'

Ohh My Dog has something different to offer. As for dog lovers, this is definitely a film to catch, rave Rajesh Karkera and Mayur Sanap.

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.

The BCCI's fitness monitoring system is under scrutiny after pacer Harshit Rana was found overweight despite being cleared for selection for the England tour. This incident, coupled with other player injuries, has prompted the board to introduce stricter, uniform fitness benchmarks, including a fixed Bronco Test standard, to address inconsistencies and improve player fitness assessment.

Cricket South Africa has revised the India women's team tour schedule to include three T20Is, a Test, and three ODIs, extending the tour until December 30.

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to make a bigger impact on white-ball cricket than Sachin Tendulkar, but stresses that his future hinges on proper management and a strong support system, citing examples like Vinod Kambli and Prithvi Shaw.

South Africa's T20 captain Aiden Markram has withdrawn from The Hundred competition's Manchester Super Giants due to unspecified personal reasons. Jos Buttler will take over as captain, and Michael Bracewell will join as a replacement player.

'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.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were spotted at Mumbai airport, marking Deepika's first public appearance since the announcement of their second pregnancy.

The voice of one of India's greatest playback singers may have fallen silent, but her music is anything but gone. It lives on in the airwaves, in our memories, in moments we return to without even realising.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 actor Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are optimistic about their film's appeal to family audiences, addressing the current scarcity of family-friendly Hindi cinema.