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Akshay Kumar says fantasy stories cannot completely abandon logic. While promoting Bhooth Bangla, the actor explained why even comic books and supernatural tales need an explanation for a characters powers, transformation and actions
Taylor Swift's song August has been removed from a TikTok video posted by a Trump-affiliated account after the track was used in a clip featuring Donald and Melania Trump. The audio later disappeared from the post, with TikTok showing that the sound was unavailable
In a shocking series of events, a 16-year-old from Madhya Pradesh travelled 900 kms away from home all the way to Mumbai to become an actor in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He was located at Goregaon's Film City and has been reunited with his family
Sagarika Ghatge and Vivan Bhathena are set to reunite on screen nearly two decades after starring together in Chak De India. The actors, who played Preeti Sabharwal and Abimanyu Singh in the 2007 sports drama, are now working on an untitled project
Tamil actor Vishal has reacted to Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention over his alleged remarks about Trisha, calling for equal action against anyone who makes inappropriate comments about women in the film industry. Vishal said people making similar remarks on YouTube and elsewhere
Nick Jonas and brother Joe Jonas took a break from their Jonas Brothers Tour to enjoy an Indian food feast at Adrak Yorkville. Nick shared a glimpse of their meal, which included Rani Kachori, Onion Bhajia, Royal Pista Lamb Chop, Murgh Makhani and Papad Ki Tokri
Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar revisits the Kargil War through the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows squadron. Siddharth, Abhay Verma and Jimmy Shergill lead a grounded military drama that balances aerial combat with the personal lives of its pilots
Actor and singer Piyush Mishra, who joined the ongoing students' protests in Jharkhand, shared that the pain and suffering in the eyes of the students forced him to come in their support
Southern actor Vijay Sethupathi was seen flaunting a completely new avatar as he gears up to return as the host for the tenth season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss Tamil'.
The makers of SS Rajamouli's Varanasi have released a new look of Mahesh Babu from the film on the occasion of his birthday. The pictures show a modern look of the actor in the African jungle
Nayanthara, who was seen attending the trailer launch event of her next, Toxic, with Yash, revealed why she stays away from promotions. She also opened up about why she broke the approach for Yash's film
A recent red carpet appearance turned awkward for actress Nikita Rawal, after a female fan came close to her for a selfie and soon kissed her on the lips, leaving the actress shocked. The video of the encounter is now going viral on the internet
Ravi Kishan has broken his silence on his comment, 'money follows my brother,' when weighing fame over money during a recent interview. The actor recently took to Twitter to strengthen his claim saying, 'reputation is king'
Have you heard? Fans have spotted Deepika Padukones name on IMDb and Wikipedia cast listings of Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love & War. Days after her calling Gen Z 'generation gutter', Kangana Ranaut praised the younger generation as ambassadors of Indias culture and identity
Bengali superstar Jeet on delving into the highs, lows, and sacrifices of freedom fighter Ananta Singh in his upcoming biopic. As an actor, opportunities to portray someone with so many shades are rare, he added
After hitting rock bottom, actor Neelima Sharma on playing the lead in Lovers in the Blue Night, which premires at the Venice Film Festival. The film follows four migrants in Mumbai whose lives intersect through love and desire
Looking forward to Mirzapur: The Movie and Parivarik ManuRanjan, Pankaj Tripathi on why cinema needs variety, from rooted stories to mainstream entertainers
Alanna Panday and husband Ivor McCray have announced their second pregnancy with an adorable social media video featuring their son River. Their family, including cousins Ananya and Ahaan Panday, celebrated the news with heartfelt reactions and congratulatory messages
Yash praised Kiara Advanis dedication and performance at the Toxic trailer launch, saying she surrendered to the films vision. He also said people should follow their beliefs despite criticism, seemingly taking a subtle dig at Tabaahi backlash
Mamitha Baiju plays the female lead, while Radhika Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon are seen in important roles.
As the father-son duo sat in the car, Sunny had a brief exchange with the media before they zipped off to their destination.
Kiara Advani expressed gratitude to Yash and Geetu Mohandas for believing in her and giving her the role of Nadia in Toxic. She said there will be a Kiara before and after the film and cannot wait for audiences to experience her character
The trailer of Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is out, promising a larger-than-life gangster saga packed with action, betrayal, power and redemption. Yash plays both father and son in the intense conflict, with an ensemble cast
Harshad Chopda has clarified that Sriti Jha was not the ex-girlfriend who cheated on him with his best friend. Addressing speculation, he said Sriti is a very dear friend and that the incident happened before their association
Preity Zinta slammed a paparazzo for claiming she ignored Aamir Khan at the Batwara 1947 shoot. Calling it clickbait, she clarified she did not see him as she was rushing to shoot and catch a flight for the films promotions
Millind Gaba and Pria Beniwal have sparked separation rumours after reportedly unfollowing each other on Instagram. The couple, who married in 2022, welcomed twins in May 2025. Neither has confirmed or addressed the split rumours
Mohanlal apologised to fans and organisers after a Sydney stage show was cancelled as he could not get a visa. He expressed disappointment, took responsibility and promised that his team would return to Sydney for a show
Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana will reportedly release internationally on November 6, while the makers are targeting a Diwali release in India on November 8. Producer Namit Malhotra confirmed the plan, with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi leading the epic
Amitabh Bachchan returns as host of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, promising tougher challenges. A new promo features Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol, with Aamir questioning the sochna padega tagline. The duo will promote Batwara 1947 on the show
Mrunal Thakur has dismissed dating rumours with Yashasvi Jaiswal after a video of them at a Mumbai cafe went viral. She questioned why educated people believe rumours and urged social media users to focus on the right issues
Swara Bhasker has been hospitalised after testing positive for dengue. Sharing a picture from the hospital, the actor wrote, Well that escalated fast. Dengue-fied and hospitalised! She has not revealed further details about her condition or treatment
Reese Witherspoons 84-year-old father, John Draper Witherspoon, was rushed to hospital after being found near the pool at his Nashville home. He was reportedly conscious when help arrived, while Reese later reassured concerned fans about his condition
Madhuri Dixit is set to host the Marathi edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati, marking her first association with the franchise as a host. The promo introducing her will reportedly be unveiled during KBC 18 premiere on August 10
Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra has ruled out joining Bigg Boss, saying her recent reality TV experience was mentally exhausting. She said she wants to focus on her career and may consider television opportunities as a host or mentor instead
Manisha Koirala revisits her beloved character Rajeshwari as 1942 A Love Story returns to cinemas in a restored version on August 21, 2026. She shared rare pictures and said the role changed her life in many ways
Avika Gor has been hospitalised with dengue after suffering 103-104 degree fever for five days. Her husband Milind Chandwani revealed she continued shooting and even travelled to Delhi for an ad, praising her dedication and respect for her craft
Mohit Suri gets nostalgic over Awarapan 2, calling it a long-lost love and old friend. He praises Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and director Vishesh Bhatt while urging fans to watch the sequel in theatres on August 14
Pradeep Rawats son Vikramaditya broke down at his fathers prayer meet, remembering the veteran actor as a man of honour. He vowed to carry forward his legacy. Rawat, known for Ghajini and Lagaan, died aged 74 after battling blood cancer
Mumbai Police constable Ganesh, 41, died of a heart attack while deployed outside Salman Khans residence. The actors security remains heightened amid threats linked to Lawrence Bishnoi
Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan actor Charlie Chauhan has reportedly married cricketer Ramandeep Singh in an intimate ceremony. Pictures from the wedding have surfaced online, offering fans glimpses of the couples traditional celebrations as they begin a new chapter together
Jugal Hansraj is set to return in Shekhar Kapurs Masoom: The Next Generation, reuniting with Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. The spiritual sequel explores family, identity and generational relationships, with Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen and A. R. Rahman also attached
Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan have begun the final schedule of Anees Bazmees yet-untitled family comedy in Mumbai. The 15-day stint includes a song featuring the leads and a large-scale comic climax involving Raashii Khanna and other cast members
Shabana Azmi, hospitalised since July 30 with H1N1 swine flu and chronic bronchitis, will miss promotions for Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. Despite her health setback, the veteran actor remains optimistic about both releases and their reception
Voice artiste Ketan Kavva, who dubbed Jaafar Jackson in the Hindi version of Michael, says his focus was on capturing Jaafars emotions rather than imitating Michael Jackson. He believes modern dubbing demands authenticity, with voice artistes approaching characters like actors
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Anil Kapoor is set to host Star Plus new reality game show India Ke Top 1 percent, premiering September 5. Based on The 1percent Club, the show will test contestants on logic, reasoning, observation and decision-making rather than conventional general knowledge
Lakshmi is the creator, host, and executive producer of the docuseries Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. She has received 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Harshvardhan Rane and Sanjeeda Shaikh have sparked dating rumours again after fans spotted similarities in their latest social media posts from a Pune getaway. The actors have remained tight-lipped, while fans speculate that the duo may have spent the weekend together
Varun Dhawan will headline YRFs first-ever theatrical horror film, directed by Rocket Boys fame Abhay Pannu. The film marks Pannus theatrical debut and Varuns second collaboration with YRF after Sui Dhaaga. It is slated for 2027
Varun Tejs Korean Kanakaraju has sparked controversy over a scene featuring comedian Satya spoofing an iconic NTR sequence from Yuga Purushudu. While some fans called the reference disrespectful, others defended it as harmless comedy, with allegations of a planted meme also emerging

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