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Shalin Bhanot has addressed comparisons between himself and Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeer. Looking back at how contestants from several seasons have been likened to him, the Bigg Boss 16 fame wondered why his name grabs limelight whenever a new season starts.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone shared a monochrome maternity photoshoot, introducing Dua as she turns two years old. The couple celebrates intimate family moments as they prepare to welcome their second child.
Austin Abrams came dangerously close to a serious accident while filming Zach Creggers Resident Evil. Cregger revealed that had Abrams been one step to the right, the stunt could have killed him. The film releases September 18
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor has married producer Cameron Fuller in an intimate ceremony in France. The couple are said to have exchanged vows at the 18th-century Le Mas des Poiriers surrounded by family and close friends
Taking it way back when Divyenndu Sharma revealed that he was the first choice to play Vikrant Massey's character, Bablu Pandit, in Mirzapur. However, the actor rejected it for this reason. Read on!
Kareena Kapoor was recently spotted visiting Sanjay Leela Bhansali at his office on Tuesday. Her visit grabbed eyeballs as it comes amid their long-standing reported fallout following Devdas. The meeting has sparked speculation if a collaboration is on the cards
Days after a viral video showing Sanjay Dutt refusing to speak in Marathi at a Dahi Handi event sparked debate, now an old video of the actor speaking fluent Marathi has surfaced online
Ravi Kishans viral money follows my brother moment is now a song. T-Series is releasing Money Follows My Brother on September 11, turning his meme-worthy interview exchange into a full-fledged music video. Kishan has also embraced the joke and shared the teaser
Kangana Ranaut has come out in support of Trisha Krishnan weeks after Udhayanidhi Stalin landed himself in a major controversy for his alleged comments on Trisha amid her link-up rumours with CM Thalapathy Vijay.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's upcoming film Haiwaan has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A 16+ certificate. The Priyadarshan-directorial has locked a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes ahead of release
Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming has been named as the captain of the Japanese team. Wataru Miyauchi and Alex Shirai-Patmore have been picked as the two wicketkeeper-batsmen in the squad
While speaking exclusively to Mid-Day, Preity Zinta, who made her much-awaited acting comeback with Batwara 1947, revealed whether the film's underperformance affected her. She also opened up about her challenging and vastly different role in Kunal Kemmu's upcoming directorial, Vibe.
Shiv Sagar, who is the grandson of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, recently mentioned that he cannot accept Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram since the actor has been associated with films like Animal. Shiv feels that the actor's image from his previous work could make it tough for some viewers to accept him in the role of Lord Ram.
Diljit Dosanjhs new music video has striking similarities to the student protests he was previously questioned about. After initially saying, Im an artist, the singer later addressed the backlash and acknowledged that the treatment of students was wrong
Filmmaker and actor Tigmanshu Dhulia has broken his silence on Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, questioning if the film even had a story. The director admitted he liked the film but stated that today's films lack stories
The School Education Department said the extension will give parents, students, teachers, citizens and other stakeholders more time to share their views on the proposed legislation
Ashish Nehra spoke about Pandya and said that he is always keen to learn. Further, Nehra said that Gill is a bit reserved and is a work in progress
The Maharashtra Directorate of Education has directed junior colleges to strictly follow the centralised online admission process for Class 11. Colleges granting unauthorised offline admissions or admitting students beyond sanctioned capacity may face action
During his visit, Singh will hold talks with Sri Lankan leadership on various issues to further strengthen bilateral ties in mutually beneficial areas, including a strong maritime and defence partnership
The proposed system is expected to create a digital replica of the Kumbh Mela area, integrating GIS-based 2D and 3D maps, real-time operational data, and artificial intelligence (AI). The Digital Twin is proposed to be integrated with the existing Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC)
Indian para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar aims for gold at the upcoming Asian Para Games in Japan after claiming bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Kunal Kemmu reveals that Sharmila Tagore herself wanted to make a cameo in his upcoming film VIBE. After Soha Ali Khan told him about her mothers interest, Kemmu approached Tagore, who readily agreed. The actor-turned-director says he was careful to give the veteran a role
The defamation complaint against the Congress leader had been filed for Gandhi's commander-in-thief remark against PM Modi in 2018 over the Rafale fighter jet deal. The complaint had alleged that Gandhi defamed PM Modi in a public speech in September 2018 in Rajasthan
A Reddit user alleged that her Mumbai PG landlord installed a CCTV camera inside the shared living room without tenants consent and later told the seven women living there to dress decently, sparking privacy concerns and online criticism
Neena Gupta says actors of her generation often struggle with ego and insecurity. Recalling an incident from a shoot, she said an actor pulled her back to take her spot. She added that she prefers working with younger actors
Relief Hospital Director Dr Vishal Kodgirkar said five Govindas were injured after falling during a Dahi Handi event and were brought to the hospital for treatment. Two of them had suffered head injuries and loss of consciousness and were admitted for observation for 24 hours in accordance with medical protocol, he said
According to police, Constable Vinayak Salve received the information while the team was on patrol. Police Inspector Wahid Pathan then directed PSI Rahul Kolpe to verify the tip and take legal action
After the Delhi building collapse incident sparked concerns, actor Sonu Sood has now raised questions about the safety of students. He also suggested building new hostels on vacant government lands
The protest followed a private visit on September 5 by around 100 people linked to BAPS, a Hindu organisation, who were in France for celebrations surrounding the inauguration of a temple in the Paris suburbs
The VHP had last week announced that Muslims would not be allowed to enter garba and dandiya venues during Navratri and issued guidelines asking organisers to verify participants identities through Aadhaar cards and apply tilak on their foreheads. Navratri begins on October 11
Despite scoring highly in his Class 12 examinations, he was unable to secure a seat after obtaining a rank of 10,474 in the institutes aptitude test. Police said the disappointment over not gaining admission to the institute he aspired to attend had deeply affected him
Mary Kom opened up about Manipurs situation on Bigg Boss 20, admitting she feels helpless and ashamed that she could not do more for her state. She expressed hope for unity, peace and harmony among Manipurs different communities
Cricket Australia has approved a privatisation model for the Big Bash League, opening the Melbourne Renegades for a complete 100 per cent private stake sale
The threat was received at 8:39 am, following which security agencies were alerted and necessary checks were initiated, they said
Lisa Ray took a nostalgic trip back to her 1980s childhood, recalling the music, fashion and carefree moments that shaped her youth. From candy-coloured leg warmers and Flashdance-inspired style to Madonna, Michael Jackson and Duran Duran, the actor looked back at summers in Calcutta
The three WDFC sections New Sanand (North)-New Makarpura in Gujarat, New Umbergaon-New Saphale (between Gujarat and Maharashtra) and New Saphale-New Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (in Maharashtra) cover 326 route kilometres and have been developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore
Ella Bright appears to have put rumours of a fallout with her Off Campus co-star Belmont Cameli to rest after sharing fresh pictures featuring him. Speculation began when fans noticed Cameli had archived several promotional posts with Bright
MTV Roadies is reportedly heading to Netflix after the streaming giant struck an estimated Rs 18 crore deal with JioHotstar. The move follows Netflixs acquisition of MTV Hustle Season 5, though the Roadies deal remains officially unconfirmed
C Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old Manipuri musician, died after a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff allegedly assaulted him when he objected to their shouting and drinking alcohol outside his Kilokari village apartment early Monday, officials said
Panchayat actor Aasif Khan revealed he was offered Bigg Boss in 2022 but turned it down, saying off-camera acting was not his taste. He later joined Salman Khans show to explore television
The woman, identified as Manglo Bai Sarathi, allegedly consumed pesticide at her house in Kerakachhar village under the Kartala police station limits on Saturday and succumbed during treatment on Monday, they said
Ellie Goulding reflects on her lifelong love for songwriting as she introduces her new music. The singer recalls writing songs with her guitar since she was eight and says music helped her escape difficult moments while finding joy. Goulding also thanks fans for supporting her journey
Parvathy Thiruvothu dismissed speculation about her unfollowing Geetu Mohandas, saying there was nothing behind it. She criticised attempts to pit women against each other and refused to comment on Geetus Toxic
Teri Hatcher is set to replace Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical in London. The Desperate Housewives star begins performances on October 20, following Williams final show on September 19
Dulquer Salmaan penned a heartfelt birthday note for his father, Malayalam superstar Mammootty, calling him his safest place in the world. The actor expressed gratitude for their bond, celebrating Mammoottys presence, love and unwavering support throughout his life
According to the prosecution, the girl had accompanied Qureshi to Lucknow. The court therefore acquitted him of the kidnapping charge, observing that the victim had voluntarily travelled with the accused
Qazi Touqeer and Yung DSA got into a heated argument on Bigg Boss 20 after Qazi mimicked the rapper. The clash turned personal when Yung said Bhai mat ban, prompting Qazi to warn him, Baap pe mat jaa.
Hanuman Ansh has delivered a stunning fifth weekend, earning Rs 49.25 crore nett. The film collected nearly four times Dhurandhar 2s Rs 12.55 crore and also surpassed the combined fifth-weekend earnings of Dhurandhar and its sequel
A vada pav vendor from Malad in Mumbai was seeking to buy an insurance policy in 2018 when an acquaintance introduced him to one of the accused, who was then running a share-broking company, a police official said
Mirzapur The Movie had another end credit scene that was shot but held back for Part 2. A source says the sequel was always part of the plan, with the unseen scene intended to set up the next chapter of the story

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