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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

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

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

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.

On Amol Parashar's 40th birthday, Konkona Sen Sharma shared a playful video that is grabbing attention as the two continue to be linked amid dating rumours. The simple birthday post soon became a talking point online, with several fans describing it as a possible hard launch of their relationship.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly cleared Telugu star Nanis much-awaited action entertainer, The Paradise, for release with an A certificate and a runtime of nearly three hours.

Elvish Yadav has broken his silence on speculation surrounding the woman he was seen with after his birthday celebration. The actor clarified that she is a common friend and denied the dating rumours.

Dulquer Salmaans upcoming Telugu romantic drama Aakasamlo Oka Tara has locked November 20, 2026, as its worldwide theatrical release date. Directed by Pavan Sadineni, the film stars debutant Satvika Veeravalli and explores love, ambition and the pursuit of dreams

Bigg Boss 20 contestants Aasif Khan and Qazi Touqeer had another heated confrontation, with Aasif appearing to charge towards Qazi in the latest promo. The clash sparked mixed reactions online, while their previous captaincy-task fight had also nearly turned physical

Rashmika Mandanna met members of legendary Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmis family at a temple ahead of her biopic MS A Legacy On Screen. The actor will portray the iconic musician in Gowtam Tinnanuris upcoming pan-India project, the actress faced backlash over her 'thank you Amma' video

Cyrena Anne Quast, a 35-year-old from St. Cloud, has become a topic of online discussion because her mugshot resembles a lot like Jennifer Lopez. As soon as her picture hit the internet, social media was filled with jokes and memes, with plenty of people turning the singer's popular songs into punchlines.

Taylor Swifts husband Travis Kelce has been named among investors linked to a Rs 335 crore Ponzi scheme operated by Indian-origin investment adviser Siddharth Jawahar. Jawahar was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty

Gouri Kishan opened up about patriarchy and misogyny in the film industry, recalling being 'brushed aside' when she spoke up. She stressed the need for women to fight discrimination and called for equal opportunities without gender becoming a limiting factor

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal recently gave fans a glimpse of their Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations by sharing a video of them performing the aarti at Arpita Khan's home. The couple, however, disabled comments on the post and simply captioned the clip, Ganpati Bappa Morya.

#Love brings dating apps, workplace rivalry and modern relationships into a contemporary rom-com. Starring Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lekshmi, the series follows rival dating-app founders whose professional competition takes an unexpected. It premieres October 2

Luv Ranjan has unveiled the first poster of Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, bringing six newcomers to the big screen. Alisha Chopra, Sparsh Walia, Sakshi Vaidya, Kunal Vaid, Sargun Kaur Luthra and Tushar Chhibber headline the youthful friendship-comedy, releasing on October 23

While the makers insist the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case merely inspires Daayra, it is evident that, barring a few scenes, it serves as a direct on-screen depiction of the gruesome crime

Sonu Nigam has called out a digitally altered video that falsely shows him mocking Salman Khan while singing 'Main Hoon Tera Hero' and shared the context behind the real footage. The fake video of Sonu Nigam began circulating online amid the Amaal Mallik credit controversy.

Dadasaheb Phalke awardee Anant Nag has opened up about his decision to quit acting, revealing that he does not wish to return to acting. He clarified that it was not due to health concerns

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has denied ever knowing or meeting Disha Salian and alleged that attempts to link him to the case were politically motivated

Tamil filmmaker Pa Ranjith has unveiled Vettuvam, his first film planned for a pan-India release across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada. The cryptic first poster features Mallakhamba, hinting at a distinctive world. The World of Vettuvam will be introduced on September 18

Vivek Agnihotri slammed a news portal for referring to Pallavi Joshi as his wife while reporting her CBFC appointment. He highlighted her decades-long career and achievements, calling the description third-rate, malicious and deeply misogynistic and criticising its patriarchal framing

Kareena Kapoor Khan opens up about playing police officer Ajooni in Meghna Gulzars Daayra, a film that explores the conflict between the letter of the law and the delivery of justice. Starring Kareena and Prithviraj Sukumaran as cops on opposing sides

Sara Ali Khan is enjoying a picturesque getaway in Switzerland with her mother Amrita Singh. From the Swiss Alps and lakes to glaciers, rivers and scenic wire-car rides, Sara shared glimpses of their mother-daughter holiday