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Boxing champion Mary Kom recently attracted backlash after her comment about female athletes during a conversation inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. Following the flak, her team issued a statement, apologising for her remarks

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife, Sussanne Khan, recently opened up on how her bond strengthened with the actor's family after her mother's demise. Sussanne's mother, Zarine Khan, passed away at the age of 81 on November 7, 2025

South actor Dhanush recently posed with his mother and sisters for a perfect family pic in his recent post on social media, calling the three ladies in his life his 'blessings'

Karan Wahi and Rithvik Dhanjani added a nostalgic touch to their Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrations by recreating Smriti Irani's iconic style from the popular TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi while showcasing their eco-friendly idols

A new leaked picture allegedly from the sets of SS Rajamouli's Varanasi is taking the internet by storm. Fans are gushing over the visuals of temples, a dinosaur and other giant creatures in the image

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently shared a post on X in support of TV actors, calling them amazing. His post comes after actor Rohit Roy in a podcast called TV a 'dustbin medium' and slammed TV actors

Ananya Panday, who is recently in New York, was seen attending the US Open Womens Final. Amid her appearance, the actress dropped a picture with Off Campus star Belmont Cameli, which has the internet going gaga

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently shared a post on X in support of TV actors, calling them amazing. His post comes after actor Rohit Roy in a podcast called TV a 'dustbin medium' and slammed TV actors

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, on Sunday, left the internet surprised by announcing his new project with Saiyaara director Mohit Suri. The two ace filmmakers are set to collaborate on a new film, which they are expected to announce soon

Filmmaker Anuparna Roy has scored a huge win at the Venice Film Festival's latest edition with her film Lovers in the Blue Night, taking home the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film. She shares that she wanted to shed light on the lives of the marginalised with the film

Marathi actor Vikas Samudre sparked concern with a social media post that appeared to suggest he was taking an extreme step. Mumbai Police traced him and confirmed he was safe. Samudre later said a typing error caused the confusion

Diljit Dosanjh has announced an Ahmedabad concert at Narendra Modi Stadium on November 21. The singer revealed the date during his Wembley concert, confirming the next leg of his AURA World Tour in India

Celine Dion returned to the stage after more than six years, getting emotional during her first full concert in Paris. The singer, who has Stiff Person Syndrome, thanked fans for their support as she resumed live performances

Mahira Khan has announced her second pregnancy at 41, sharing a picture that showed her baby bump. The Pakistani actor made the announcement while attending TIFF 2026, where she moderated a conversation as part of its Community Impact programming

Diljit Dosanjh made history by becoming the first Punjabi singer to headline Wembley Stadium. Alongside his popular hits, the concert celebrated Punjabi culture as fans were offered free turban-wrapping services at the venue

Tiger Shroff revisited his Baaghi days with a throwback rehearsal video from Bangkok. The actor was seen polishing his kickboxing skills on the streets while preparing for an action sequence, with fans praising his dedication and skills

Joey King has dismissed plastic surgery rumours following her 2026 Met Gala appearance, saying she did not get a facelift. The actor revealed she used skincare and beauty treatments, got a spray tan and followed a 36-hour water-only fast

Ganesh Acharya has opened up about creating Anil Kapoors first qawaali for India Ke Top 1 Percent. He said the actors infectious energy elevated the song and helped create a performance that complemented his signature jhakaas style

Pierce Brosnan has dismissed rumours of a feud with his MobLand co-star Tom Hardy, calling the speculation a storm in a teacup. Brosnan said he is a huge fan of Hardy and described their bond with Hardy and Helen Mirren as rock solid

Sandeepa Dhar says she was initially scared to try comedy, calling it one of the toughest genres to perform. She believes Chumbak was the perfect project for her debut in comedy, praising the world created by Aatish Kapadia and JD Majethia

Vijay and Trisha Krishnan were spotted at Silverstone during Ajith Kumars Le Mans race. A video showing Vijay seemingly moving away and hiding his face when Trisha appeared has gone viral, sparking speculation among fans

Benedict Garrett has come out in defence of Yash-starrer Toxic amid mixed reviews. Sharing pictures from the film, the actor urged audiences not to judge it based on negative reviews and instead watch it and form their own opinion

R Madhavan revealed he was asked to hide his marital status before Alaipayuthey as the team feared audiences might not accept a married romantic hero. However, he refused to pretend he was single and chose to stand by his wife

Fourteen years after her acting debut, Alia Bhatt is now backing new talent as a producer with Dont Be Shy. The coming-of-age romantic comedy gives four newcomers their big-screen break and marks Sreeti Mukerjis directorial debut

Anuparna Roy has clarified that Songs of Forgotten Trees is not banned or blocked in India. Speaking to mid-day, the filmmaker said the CBFC is working towards clearing the acclaimed drama for a domestic release

Tanya Maniktala has won the Best Actress award at IFFJK for Arifa, one of the three chapters in Muhabbat Se. The actor, who plays a daughter seeking acceptance from her dying father, praised the films writing, calling it poetic

Pratik Gandhi has revealed that Hansal Mehtas Gandhi may be nearing its release announcement. The actor said the makers are currently finishing the music and background score of the final episode, adding that an update could come soon

Rohit Chandel has seemingly hinted at a television comeback after Sairaab announced its end. In an emotional farewell, the actor thanked his team and fans, saying he looked forward to seeing them very soon in his next chapter

Salman Khan praises Qazi Touqeer during the first Weekend Ka Vaar of Bigg Boss 20, calling him the houses rockstar. Meanwhile, a new task, Big Boss and Big Loss, is expected to trigger fresh conflicts among the contestants

Haiwaan is witnessing a decline on day 2 at the box office, with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's thriller facing tough competition from Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Zafar-led Mirzapur The Movie. Check detailed box office reports!

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay shared a warm moment with Ajith Kumar at Silverstone, where he flagged off the Michelin Le Mans Cup race. A video of Vijay running towards Ajith and hugging him has gone viral online

Shera's son Abir Singh is reportedly all set for his Bollywood debut, which will also feature actor Sooraj Pancholi. It has not been confirmed whether Salman Khan will produce the film.

Hanuman Ansh producer Ragini Sona has dismissed reports of a Rs 100 crore OTT deal, calling them rumours. The devotional drama continues its strong theatrical run, reportedly crossing Rs 200 crore worldwide after gaining momentum through word of mouth

Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' English version has reportedly been removed from theatres after a struggling one-week run. However, there has been no official confirmation from the makers regarding the same.

Avengers Endgame Encore has recorded a strong early response in India, selling over 7,300 tickets within 24 hours of advance bookings opening. With more than 155,000 interests already logged, the limited theatrical re-release is showing strong demand ahead of its September 25 release

Nani, who has undergone a striking physical transformation for Srikanth Odela's upcoming action drama The Paradise, has recently talked about the film's demanding process, calling it the most tiring project of his career, both mentally and physically.

Actor Rohit Roy has courted controversy after calling television a dustbin medium and saying film stars possess a level of style and class that TV actors do not. His comments have sparked criticism from actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee

Alia Bhatts bodyguard was seen pushing a fan who appeared to be trying to take a selfie with the actor outside the trailer launch of Dont Be Shy. The video has sparked a debate over celebrity security and fan interactions

Actors Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure questioned Upasana Singh over access to the associations data amid the ongoing dispute within CINTAA.

Filmmaker Kabir Khan recalled being in the US when the 9/11 terror attacks took place and witnessing New York struggle to come to terms with the unimaginable tradgey. On the attacks' 25th anniversary, he shared a series of pictures he had taken around the city.

Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik publicly slammed actor Salman Khan's production team for celebrating a song from the 2015 film Hero without acknowledging its composer and lyricist. His comments have once again shed light on the importance of crediting music creators, amid his decision to step back from film music.

Priyanka Chopra shared a sweet mother-daughter moment with Malti Marie, giving fans a glimpse of their matching cherry-print outfits. Calling Malti her Minnie me, Priyanka shared the adorable picture as she balances her international commitments

Keerthy Sureshs Tamil film Dorothy had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation after the screening. Keerthy attended the premiere with director Karthik Subbaraj, co-stars Sananth and Rishikanth, and producers

Bipasha Basu received a response from a nutrition product company after claiming she found tiny worms in a newly opened product tub. The company assured consumers of its quality and safety measures, while Bipasha thanked them for responding quickly

Legacy aims to give emerging hip-hop artists a platform without forcing them into a predetermined mould. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Raftaar and KRSNA say the focus is on authentic artists, strong writing and music rather than sob stories, reels or virality

Jass Manak has faced backlash after a video from his engagement ceremony with fiancee Komal Tanwar surfaced online. The clip shows the singer showering currency notes on Komal during the celebrations, prompting criticism from some social media users who called the gesture disrespectful

Kareena Kapoor paid a stylish tribute to sister Karisma Kapoor by recreating a memorable fashion moment from Zubeidaa while promoting Daayra. Kareena shared a collage comparing her pastel rainbow saree with Karismas similar multicoloured look from the 2001 film

Gen V star Asa Germann has reportedly joined Marvel Studios upcoming X-Men film, directed by Jake Schreier and produced by Kevin Feige. Germann is said to be playing Warren Worthington III, aka Angel, after previously being rumoured for Cyclops. Kit Connor was later cast as Cyclops

Sumeet Vyas is exploring a new style of comedy with Chumbak. The actor says he immediately connected with his character, finding the role relatable and different from the kind of comic parts he has portrayed earlier.

Mona Vasu joins Jagadhatri as a cop, marking a new phase in her television journey. The actor says the show stands apart from conventional saas-bahu dramas, blending family emotions with a strong investigative and action-driven storyline