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Hrithik Roshan recently liked a post on Instagram slamming trolls who criticised Katrina Kaif over her postpartum weight gain after her recent appearance. The actress was seen attending the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola attended Ektaa Kapoor's Ganpati visarjan separately following their separation announcement. The former couple was seen posing for the cameras at different moments during the event.
Ranbir Kapoor bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa in Mumbai on Friday with his mother, Neetu Kapoor. This year, however, the family tradition became even more special as Alia Bhatt and their daughter, Raha, joined in.
The trailer for Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy was released on Friday ahead of its September 25 release date. The trailer gives a glimpse of the film that explores friendship, love, violence and a world that teaches men not to cry
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recently weighed in on actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff endorsing pan masala. He said they may be stars, but to him they are violators of law
Neena Gupta said she got so frustrated with rumours about her pregnancy that she intentionally told everyone she was pregnant. The Badhaai Ho actress has also spoken about the constant scrutiny she has faced over her personal choices.
Actress Anu Aggarwal has recalled a difficult moment from one of her last film shoots with legendary actor-filmmaker Dev Anand, when she suffered a fracture to her coccyx while filming an important scene
The trailer of Bakaiti Season 2 is out, bringing the Kataria family back with more laughter, clashes and emotional drama. Set in old Ghaziabad, the new season sees two Kataria families living under one roof as they navigate financial pressures and relationship troubles
Marathi film Gondhal has become India's official entry into the Oscars 2027. The Film Federation of India announced that the film has been submitted to compete at the 99th Academy Awards
Catch up on top sports headlines, Indian women's team's win, Jos Buttler's T20 record, and other stories
Kareena Kapoor has opened up about the January 2025 stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan, revealing how their son Taimur played a crucial role in his father's decision to forgive the attacker. She also talked about the mixed emotions she continues to struggle with following the incident.
Pregnant Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were seen repeating their ritual by visiting Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of welcoming their second child. The couple had earlier visited the temple days before the birth of their first child, daughter Dua in 2024
Dupahiya Season 2 premieres on October 1, returning to the fictional village of Dhadakpur with more small-town chaos, fresh challenges and unexpected twists. Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava and the ensemble return, while Bhojpuri actor-singer Nirahua joins the cast
Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed that Mamata Banerjee was no longer able to protect the party's political position
The trailer of Musafiri introduces Richa Chadha as she explores Mumbai through its lesser-known histories, people, places and stories. The eight-episode series takes her beyond familiar landmarks to discover the city with fresh eyes. It premieres September 25
The first look of Unaccustomed Earth has been unveiled, starring Freida Pinto and Siddharth in the lead. Adapted from Jhumpa Lahiris acclaimed short story collection, the family drama follows an Indian American community navigating love, loss, relationships and belonging
Actor Amol Parashar, who is celebrating his 40th birthday on Thursday, has spoken about what he values the most as a gesture from someone. He added that he has never been big on birthdays, and this year is going to be no different
Actress Namrata Shirodkar gave a glimpse of her Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.She further shared a video featuring her children, daughter Sitara and son Gautam, as the family bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa
Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Daayra starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan, has credited the late actor Irrfan Khan's powerful performance in Talvar for convincing the audience about Aarushi Talwar's parents
Rashmika Mandannas casting as M.S. Subbulakshmi has faced criticism from some social media users. At the biopics launch, Kamal Haasan backed her and compared the pressure of the role to that of portraying Michael Jackson in a biopic
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana will reportedly have an English version around 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi cut. The global edit will omit songs and trim some scenes to make the film more suitable for international audiences
Kim Kardashians four children, North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm West, have been added to the restraining order against Nicholas Costanza, whom she has accused of stalking her for years. The order follows allegations that Costanza previously sent a diamond ring and birth control pills to her
India registered narrow victories in the opening rounds of the 46th Chess Olympiad, while World Champion D Gukesh briefly dropped below 2700 live ratings
Mohit Malik opens up about his memorable Birju Lohar role in Mirzapur: The Movie, revealing the intensity behind his fight with Pankaj Tripathi, the deleted letters scene, Beena tattoos significance and his emotional connection to the films song
Captain Shreyas Iyer lauded Abhishek Sharmas record-breaking 31-ball century as India secured a 127-run victory over Afghanistan to seal a 3-0 T20I series sweep
Shabana Azmi thanked Vidya Balan and her producer-husband Siddharth Roy Kapur for a special birthday gesture ahead of her 75th birthday. The duo surprised the veteran actress with a creative cake featuring an artistic representation of her and a message celebrating her borderless talent
Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrated her fathers 80th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a happy picture of the two together. The Oscar-winning actor expressed her love for her dad and called herself the luckiest girl in the world to have a father like him
Miley Cyrus has opened up about the personal journey behind her upcoming 10th studio album, Bass Persuades. The singer said it feels special to watch the record evolve alongside her life in real time. Cyrus also thanked everyone who contributed to the album, which arrives on September 18
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have pledged to refurbish 20 schools in Mumbai as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Alia announced the initiative on social media while wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday
Matthew Lillard has opened up about returning as Stu Macher in Scream 7 after Melissa Barreras exit from the franchise. The actor admitted he feels embarrassed and shame about his decision, saying he should have spoken up at the time and questioning why he agreed to return
Salman Khans gesture towards a young fan at a Ganpati event has gone viral. Amid the crowd rush, the actor stopped to help the child, shook hands with him and gently moved him away from the crowd before heading to his car
Gautam Gambhir discussed the role of seam-bowling all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya following India's T20I series victory against Afghanistan
Ranveer Singh visited Lalbaugcha Raja on Ganesh Chaturthi, seeking blessings for his family. He pledged to join the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and support the education of 1,000 underprivileged girls
Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh Shrivastava and Preity Zinta's film will certainly not leave you with a negative 'Vibe,' as it successfully balances the action-thriller elements with a pinch of comedy, making it an entertaining experience to watch.
Raveena Tandon recalled her equation with Karisma Kapoor on Andaz Apna Apna, revealing how they often laughed despite their differences. She shared how being tied to a pillar during a night shoot helped break the ice
Ajith Kumars Dare Devil first look has been unveiled, showing the actor in a white suit, red-tinted sunglasses and holding a dice piece. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film will begin shooting in November 2026
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has started shooting for the culinary reality show Celebrity MasterChef Tamil in Chennai. The actress, who is reportedly in her seventh month of pregnancy, is set to take on a new challenge with the show
Late Dolly Parton was posthumously honoured with the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honours & Awards. A recorded message from the singer was played, while friend Emmylou Harris paid tribute to her legacy
Lady Gaga and fiance Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Rose Bean Polansky. Her name reportedly has a special musical connection to Gaga, inspired by La Vie En Rose and activist Carl Bean
Dev Sharma, who plays Ram in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, revealed he was offered Lakshman in Ramayana but was rejected for being taller than Ranbir Kapoor. He was also considered for Adipurush but was not cast for his physique
Sara Arjun has reportedly joined YRF Talent, the talent management arm of Yash Raj Films. She is also set to headline Maneesh Sharmas upcoming project opposite Ambrish Verma, while she will play Madhubala in an upcoming biopic
Delnaaz Irani plays an overbearing Parsi mother in Chumbak and says she embraced the characters quirks without reducing her to a caricature. She also reveals filmmaker Aatish Kapadia had written the role keeping her in mind
Rajesh Tailang has reunited with filmmaker Richie Mehta for Phoolan after nearly 20 years of collaboration. The actor, who has featured in almost every Mehta project, also opens up about his characters vulnerability in Bakaiti 2
Shaunak Sen says his 2023 Oscar nomination for All That Breathes has made it easier to get meetings with people who have resources. At TIFF 2026, he is presenting Termite, his first fiction short, inspired by friendship, loneliness and change
Ashutosh Gowariker has reportedly met around 50 club and city-level cricketers in Mumbai for look tests for Aamir Khans Lalkaara. The sports drama, based on the 1952 India-Pakistan Test series, will feature real cricketers alongside actors
Bigg Boss 20 witnessed an explosive clash after Arishfa called Love chamchi, with the argument escalating over families and upbringing. Qazi defended Arishfa, triggering Aasifs confrontation. Meanwhile, Qazis remarks resurfaced, while the captaincy task intensified Mahhi and Loves feud
After a stint with Bigg Boss OTT 3, Anil Kapoor returns to reality TV with India Ke Top 1 Percent. The veteran star shares his take on the show, why actors need to be more open to different platforms and more.
Qazi Touqeers remarks about ganji gudiya and an alleged lollipop comment have sparked a double-meaning controversy inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. While some contestants questioned his choice of words, Qazi defended his intentions, leaving viewers divided over the issue
Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown and her husband, model-actor Jake Bongiovi, have reportedly welcomed their second child via adoption. The arrival marks the second time the couple has chosen to build their family through this process.
Team India's Axar Patel has claimed two wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Thakur have bagged one wicket each. Nitish Kumar Reddy is yet to claim any wickets

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