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Exclusive | Shivya Pathania on doing reality shows: Never say never

In an exclusive chat with Mid-day, Shivya Pathania spoke about Spectra, her new hosting venture on Amazon MX Player backed by Harsh Mainra, a Himalayan reality show centred on art with purpose. She also discussed typecasting, mythological roles, and long TV working hours

17 May 2026 2:50 pm
Cannes 2026: Aditi Rao Hydari shines in striking green gown with dramatic train

Aditi Rao Hydari made a striking appearance at Cannes 2026 in a custom lime-green Tony Ward Couture gown featuring a dramatic train and thigh-high slit. Husband Siddharth also praised her look, sharing a sweet reaction on social media

17 May 2026 1:20 pm
Raaka director Atlee Kumar and Priya Mohan reveal daughters name

Atlee Kumar and wife Priya Mohan officially revealed the name of their newborn daughter as MIYOU. The couple shared an emotional social media post featuring an intimate picture and called her their art of love in the announcement

17 May 2026 12:44 pm
Ameesha Patel stands by her remarks on younger actresses fake PR game

Ameesha Patel stood by her remarks on younger actresses and their alleged PR games. The actor said many stars today consider themselves number one despite not delivering major box office hits or creating history with their films

17 May 2026 12:30 pm
Rajinikanth clarifies he is not jealous of Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu CM

Rajinikanth dismissed speculation that he was jealous of Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu CM. The actor clarified his meeting with MK Stalin was personal, praised Vijays political success and said he has already quit politics completely

17 May 2026 12:24 pm
Cannes 2026: Urvashi Rautela trolled for allegedly copying Gigi Hadid

Urvashi Rautela was heavily trolled at Cannes 2026 after social media users claimed her ivory-and-gold couture look closely resembled Gigi Hadids 2023 NMACC gala outfit. Diet Sabya also mocked the actress over her dramatic styling choices

17 May 2026 11:19 am
Sujatha Vijayakumar defends daughter Aarti Ravi amid Ravi Mohans allegations

Aarti Ravis mother Sujatha Vijayakumar defended her amid Ravi Mohans allegations during his divorce battle. She denied claims made by the actor, while Aarti shared a cryptic note saying her silence should not be mistaken for weakness

17 May 2026 10:39 am
MTV Splitsvilla X6: Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu lift the trophy

Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu emerged winners of MTV Splitsvilla X6 - Pyaar Ya Paisa. The duo impressed fans with their strong bond and teamwork, winning the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh in the grand finale

17 May 2026 9:08 am
Vicky Kaushal birthday: Katrina Kaif shares adorable glimpse of son Vihaan

Katrina Kaif penned a heartfelt birthday wish for husband Vicky Kaushal, thanking him for being her constant support and sharing adorable moments from his intimate birthday celebration with son Vihaan

17 May 2026 8:39 am
Rose Leslie joins The Last Druid alongside Russell Crowe

Game of Thrones star Rose Leslie has joined Russell Crowe in action drama The Last Druid. Andreas Pietschmann and Daniel Zovatto have also boarded the film, directed by William Eubank, about a Celtic elder battling Roman forces in Caledonia onscreen

17 May 2026 8:12 am
Have you heard? Shah Rukh Khan`s King mounted on a massive Rs 350 crore budget

King, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, is reportedly being made on a massive Rs 350 crore budget. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film releases in 2026

17 May 2026 8:05 am
Final spell underway

Aneet Padda is reportedly set to play dual roles of a goddess and demoness in Shakti Shalini. The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe film is in its final shooting schedule, with a possible January 2027 release planned

17 May 2026 8:02 am
Patralekhaa: Women are always portrayed as somebodys something

Patralekhaa says women in films are often portrayed as somebodys something, with love at the centre of their stories. She calls Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry a refreshing women-led film without a love angle

17 May 2026 7:58 am
The royalty finally arrives

In a landmark ruling after a 14-year battle, the Calcutta High Court directed telecom companies to obtain IPRS licences for caller tunes and ringtones, ensuring lyricists and composers finally receive royalties under the 2012 Copyright Act

17 May 2026 7:53 am
Kamal Haasan meets TN CM Vijay, shares THESE six demands for Tamil Film industry

Actor and politician Kamal Haasan recently met the newly elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and `brother` Vijay, wherein he submitted 6 demands for the Tamil film industry. The actor took to X to share more about his meeting

16 May 2026 9:09 pm
Malavika Mohanan slams `distasteful questions` about Vijay

Malavika Mohanan recently took to X to slam the `distasteful questions` she was asked about Vijay at a recent event. The actress said she had immense respect for Vijay and urged the media to ask respectful and considerate questions

16 May 2026 7:18 pm
Peddi: Buchi Babu Sana rejected Khushi Kapoor before casting Janhvi Kapoor

Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana recently revealed that he had initially approached Khushi Kapoor for the film, but rejected her before casting Janhvi Kapoor. He recalls telling Khushi that he didn`t want her in the film, he wanted her sister

16 May 2026 7:17 pm
Ravi Mohan says he slit his wrists, vomitted blood amid divorce with Aarti Ravi

Ravi Mohan recently held a press conference in which he made explosive claims against his estranged wife, Aarti Ravi, adding that he will not work until his divorce. The actor also alleged that Aarti is doing black magic on him

16 May 2026 5:18 pm
`Supermax`: Will Smith to play FBI agent in prison thriller

Weil and Rosen will also executive-produce the project. Production duties will be handled by The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman.

16 May 2026 2:45 pm
The Batman Part 2: Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson come on board

Moving further, Reeves also shared GIFs of actors Brian Tyree Henry, Sebastian Koch, and Charles Dance.

16 May 2026 2:45 pm
Namrata Shirodkar drops rare pictures with Madhuri Dixit, check out

Throwing it back to a beautiful era, Namrata Shirodkar shared heartwarming old photos with Madhuri Dixit from their younger days, stirring pure nostalgia.

16 May 2026 2:44 pm
Cannes 2026: Huma Qureshi, Aditi Rao Hydari opt for desi glam

Huma Qureshi brought Indian craftsmanship to the Cannes Film Festival by stepping out in a stunning plum Banarasi saree. Her look, paired with gold temple jewellery, beautifully blended heritage, storytelling, and timeless elegance

16 May 2026 2:43 pm
Karuppu box office: Suriya-starrer earns over Rs 14 crore on day 1 in India

Karuppu opened to a respectable Rs 14.4 crore net on Day 1 despite its last-minute release delay. Strong fan celebrations and positive turnout helped the film clock a worldwide gross of Rs 20.66 crore

16 May 2026 1:29 pm
Cannes 2026: Mallika Sherawat recalls her debut at festival with Jackie Chan

Refreshing your memory, Mallika shared the screen space with Jackie Chan in the 2005 release, The Myth.

16 May 2026 1:14 pm
`Peddi: Divyenndu`s character introduced as Rambujji in Ram Charan-starrer

The excitement surrounding `Peddi` continues to soar as the makers continue to unveil striking posters and intense glimpses of Ram Charan`s powerful transformation in the film.

16 May 2026 1:13 pm
Sanjay Dutt`s sister Priya Dutt digs out rare throwback pic with family

Sharing the pictures, Priya wrote,Over the years, life has gifted me so many beautiful bonds...

16 May 2026 1:12 pm
Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Box Office: Film with four leads bring in Rs 4 cr on day 1

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has opened to a fair start at the Indian box office, collecting Rs 4.38 crore NBOC on Day 1. Positive audience reactions and strong word-of-mouth are expected to boost the films weekend performance

16 May 2026 1:01 pm
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai bears no resemblance to any other film, say makers

Tips Industries has issued a public notice clarifying that Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is an original story and screenplay. The statement comes amid industry speculation and an ongoing legal battle involving music and intellectual property rights

16 May 2026 12:20 pm
After Vijay becomes Tamil Nadu CM, Pawan Kalyan in neighbouring state faces heat

Pawan Kalyan says he has been facing pressure ever since Vijay became Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. The Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM urged supporters not to compare their political journeys, saying the situations are completely different

16 May 2026 11:45 am
Salman Khan reveals he has never read a movie script in his life

Salman Khan has made a surprising confession, revealing that he has never read a film script in his entire career. The superstar says he chooses films based on their overall feel

16 May 2026 10:05 am
Ravi Mohan`s partner Keneesha Francis hints at breakup, alleges cheating

Keneesha Francis has sparked breakup rumours with Ravi Mohan after sharing an emotional note about walking away with silence. The singer also revealed that she has left Chennai, stepped away from music, and logged off social media

16 May 2026 8:37 am
Not out, not giving up

Para cricketer Amir Hussain Lone, whose biopic was unveiled at Cannes, says the makers were shocked on learning how he pursued the sport after losing his arms

16 May 2026 7:44 am
Stage said no, screen said yes

Appearing as a celebrity guest on Indian Idol 16, Ayushmann Khurrana recalls how he was rejected by the singing reality show in 2006

16 May 2026 7:40 am
Kartavya movie review: In Saif we trust!

Can a so-so script be uplifted by a star, through the performance alone? Hell, yeah!

16 May 2026 7:33 am
Watch: Trisha Krishnan smiles and blushes after fans conver regards to Vijay

Trisha Krishnan grabbed attention during Karuppu screening after fans asked her to convey their regards to Vijay. The actress smiled shyly, replied Definitely, and blushed before waving at fans

15 May 2026 10:41 pm
Kanye Wests New Delhi concert cancelled after authorities issue directives

Kanye Wests much-awaited India debut concert in New Delhi has been cancelled following security advisories issued by authorities. Organisers confirmed that all ticket holders will receive full refunds for the cancelled event

15 May 2026 8:50 pm
Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary reflect on family sacrifices and stress

Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary revealed that staying away from their daughter during The 50 was emotionally difficult. The couple also opened up about supporting each other while returning to reality television together after a long time

15 May 2026 8:10 pm
Drakes `Make Them Cry` becomes talking point after unexpected BTS reference

Drake sparked massive online debate after referencing BTS in his song Make Them Cry from Iceman. While some fans viewed the lyric as praise for BTS global success, others criticised the mention as unnecessary and attention-seeking

15 May 2026 8:08 pm
Dhurandhar 2: Netflix reportedly crashes in Pakistan after film`s OTT release

Dhurandhar 2 reportedly caused Netflix servers to crash in Pakistan shortly after release. Despite criticism over its anti-Pakistan narrative, viewers rushed to watch Ranveer Singhs much-talked-about film

15 May 2026 7:56 pm
Kamal Haasan calls for sustainable filmmaking and reduced foreign shoots

Kamal Haasan urged the Indian film industry to adopt sustainable filmmaking practices amid rising global economic pressures caused by the West Asia crisis. The actor called for reduced extravagance, fewer foreign shoots, and collective efforts to protect cinema workers and the industrys future

15 May 2026 7:44 pm
BTS Jungkooks Rs 39 lakh Ducati purchase sparks massive online buzz

BTS member Jungkook sparked massive online buzz after revealing his new Ducati Panigale V4 S superbike worth around Rs 39 lakh. Fans flooded social media with reactions, while searches for Ducati motorcycles surged worldwide following the singers viral Instagram post

15 May 2026 7:04 pm
Divyanka Tripathi shares precious baby kick moment with fans on social media

Divyanka Tripathi melted hearts online after sharing a video of her baby kicking inside her womb. Fans showered love on the actress and Vivek Dahiya, calling the emotional pregnancy moment adorable and celebrating the couples journey into parenthood

15 May 2026 5:52 pm
Tum Se Tum Tak: Anita Hassanandani to play Aryavardhans first wife Rajnandini

It has been confirmed that Anita Hassanandani will join the show Tum Se Tum Tak. She will play the role of Rajnandini, Aryavardhans first wife and introduce major twists and drama

15 May 2026 5:52 pm
Peddi: Makers introduce Divyendu as Rambujji through BTS clip

Peddi makers have revealed that Divyendu plays a character called Rambujji and shared his first look. A BTS video shows him immersed in discussion and playing cricket on set

15 May 2026 5:47 pm
Dhurandhar 2: Delhi HC rejects stay plea, directs T-Series to deposit Rs 50 lakh

Delhi HC refused to stay Dhurandhar: The Revenges OTT release in the copyright dispute over Rang De Lal (Oye Oye). However, the court directed T-Series to deposit Rs 50 lakh within four weeks

15 May 2026 5:45 pm
Cannes 2026: Tara Sutaria honoured at Women In Cinema Gala

Tara Sutaria emerged as one of the standout Indian names at the Women In Cinema Gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Foundation, and spoke about her emotions as she was honoured

15 May 2026 5:05 pm
Aakhri Sawal: Sanjay Dutt`s film put on hold in UAE despite global release

Sanjay Dutts latest film, Aakhri Sawal, has reportedly been put on hold in the UAE after facing censorship issues despite its release in other countries on May 15. The film is based on the 100-year history and socio-political journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

15 May 2026 4:33 pm
John Krasinski on reprising the iconic role of Jack Ryan in Ghost War

John Krasinski is returning as Jack Ryan in Jack Ryan: Ghost War, marking the franchises leap from a hit series to a full-scale feature film. The actor says stepping back into the role has been his most fun experience yet

15 May 2026 4:22 pm
Golmaal 5: Is Akshay Kumar getting Rs 40 crore for 22 day shoot?

According to a report, Akshay Kumar is getting paid a jaw-dropping amount of Rs. 35-40 crore for his short shooting schedule of 18 to 22 days for Golmaal 5

15 May 2026 4:07 pm
Saif Ali Khan reveals Shah Rukh Khan offered him Main Hoon Na

Saif Ali Khan recalled how Shah Rukh Khan once approached him for a role in Main Hoon Na. However, director Farah Khan later told him not to do the film, leaving fans curious about the role he was offered

15 May 2026 3:46 pm