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Days after Archana Puran Singh`s son Ayushmaan Sethi lost Rs 87,000 in an online scam, he has now recovered the amount, he confirmed in a latest vlog. The scam occurred after he signed up for what was advertised as a seven-day free trial
Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh recently addressed the plagiarism row surrounding his film Kahaani 2, saying that the legal battle was like a slow-burn and it was nightmare. He added that he had never met the individual in his life
Upcoming film Raaka, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, has sparked a massive bidding war for UP-Bihar distribution rights. Driven by Allu Arjuns northern popularity and Atlees scale, prices have reached unprecedented levels
Jimin faced online backlash after viral concert clips questioned his live vocals. Critics pointed out flaws, while fans defended him, calling clips misleading and highlighting performance challenges, reaffirming support amid growing debate over K-pop artists scrutiny
Kichcha Sudeep, who has a cameo in the upcoming film KD The Devil, recently defended the director Prem in the Sarke Chunar song row at a press conference. He said that people outside Karnataka do not know Prems contribution to Kannada cinema
Palak Tiwari opened up about her character Sanober in Lukkhe and said Sanober is a gift to her mother Shweta Tiwari`s iconic character Prerna in Kasauti Zindagi Kay
Dhurandhar 2`s SFX supervisor recently opened up about the intense and explosive climax scene of the film featuring Ranveer Singh and Arjun Rampal. He revealed that no CGI was used, and the scene was shot using 500 litres of fuel and real blasts
Kangana Ranaut celebrated 20 years of her debut film Gangster`s release. Marking 20 years in the industry, she posted throwback glimpses of her first porftolio that got her a role in Gangster
Actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb shared that she had auditioned for Michael Jackson`s This Is It Tour, which was his last tour. She even got to meet the singer as she reached the final round
The makers of Tumbbad 2 have finally announced its release date, after weeks of intrigue. Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui`s film went on floors earlier this month
After visiting the Tiruchendur Murugan temple on Tuesday, Vijay was seen visiting the Shirdi Sai Baba shrine in Nashik, Maharashtra on Wednesday. This comes just before the election results scheduled on May 4, and the rumoured release of Jana Nayagan on May 8
Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty was among the first voters in West Bengal Assembly Elections. He chose to stand in the queue to vote like an ordinary citizen
Tamannaah Bhatia looked stunning in a burgundy velvet off-the-shoulder David Koma piece. Taylor Swift previously wore that corset during her appearance on The Late Show
Riteish Deshmukhs Raja Shivaji will release in multiple languages, with the Hindi version 8 minutes shorter than the Marathi cut. The filmmaker has opted for a crisper edit for Hindi audiences while retaining the original local flavour
The CBFC has cleared Kannada actor Dhruva Sarja`s upcoming film KD: The Devil for release with an `A` certificate. The film faced controversy for its song Sarke Chunar
Rajeev Khandelwal refuses to return to daily soaps, ruling out Kahiin Toh Hoga sequel. He values completed stories, may revisit Left Right Left, and dismisses social media validation, preferring real-life connections over virtual appreciation
After a record-shattering worldwide box office run, Dhurandhar Part 1 is all set to expand its collection by releasing in Japan. It will hit Japanese cinemas soon
Varun Dhawan has locked June 5, 2026 as the release date for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The film returned to its original slot after multiple changes made to avoid clashes with Yashs Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups
Paras Kalnawat revealed a painful breakup involving betrayal and no closure, leaving lasting emotional scars. He withdrew socially, struggled with trust issues, and turned to spirituality for healing, choosing forgiveness while slowly working toward emotional recovery and future relationships
Yashs Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups has been postponed from its June 4, 2026 release. Makers said the delay follows its strong response at CinemaCon, as they work on global distribution and partnerships for a wider release
Channing Tatum shared a poem about the internal conflict between the brain and heart on Instagram, leading people to think it is about his ex-fiancee`s Zoe Kravitz`s engagement to Harry Styles
Tabu has been cast opposite Nagarjuna in the upcoming film, tentatively titled `King100.` The news was confirmed by the official social media handle of Annapurna Studios
Soon after Nikki Tamboli`s entry, the most explosive moment came during a heated clash between her and Fukra Insaan. Nikki introduced her Team Lootere contestants in the episode
Prime Video has shared the first-look photos from the series Sterling Point, directed by Megan Park. The coming-of-age drama revolves around 17-year-old Annie Jacobson
The re-entry of Ansh Gujrals legacy through Reyansh in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has sparked mixed reactions. While it boosts nostalgia and drama, viewers question casting choices and timeline logic, leading to debate online
On Wheel of Fortune, Bhumi Pednekkar revealed how Akshay Kumar pranked her while shooting their movie Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, as he knew what her biggest fear was
Diljit Dosanjh spoke about the historical weight of performing at a stadium in Vancouver that was located just two kilometres away from the Komagata Maru site
Remo DSouza has dismissed rumours that he converted to Christianity for wife Lizelle DSouza, revealing it happened earlier in Gujarat due to his church-related work and charitable activities
Sunita Ahuja grabbed attention on Laughter Chefs 3 with witty digs at contestants and husband Govinda, joking about his firing incident. Her candid humour and banter added a lively, entertaining twist to the upcoming episode
Kareena Kapoor shared a clip of Diljit Dosanjh`s electrifying performance on The Tonight Show, hosted by Jimmy Fallon and exclaimed she will always be his fan
George Clooney said that he finds it harder to watch his old movies as he ages, because it`s disorienting that he no longer looks like his younger self
Neetu Chandra considers herself lucky not to come from a privileged or Bollywood background, as that way, she does not face any pressure to carry the legacy forward
At the age of 71, Anupam Kher posted an inspiring Instagram reel offering a glimpse of his rigorous workout regimen. He highlighted the benefits of working out
Kangana Ranaut celebrated 20 years of her debut film Gangster`s release. Marking 20 years in the industry, she posted throwback glimpses of her first porftolio that got her a role in Gangster
Chiranjeevi`s look in director Bobby`s film has been finalised. This is the second time that director Bobby is working with Megastar Chiranjeevi after Waltair Veerayya
Anne Hathaway denied claims that models were fired from The Devil Wears Prada 2 over size inclusivity changes. She said the move was misrepresented and actually led to more job opportunities and better representation
Production duties are being handled by Shawn Levy and Dan Levine through 21 Laps, alongside Michael H. Weber.
Marking her special day, Sanjay Kapoor wished his wife Maheep Kapoor with a simple yet loving note and posted a series of unseen pics from their personal life
Aamir Khan opened up about finding peace and fulfilment with Gauri Spratt. Reflecting on past marriages with Kiran Rao and Reena Dutta, he said things didnt work out despite deep bonds
Wamiqa Gabbi celebrated a milestone as Bhooth Bangla entered the Rs 100 crore club. Thanking Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar, Ektaa R Kapoor and Faara Sheikh, she expressed gratitude to the entire team for their support.
The show climbed back into the Top 10 during Week 16 and has held its No 9 spot into Week 17.
Harshita Gaur moves from Mirzapur to horror with Anarth, calling it the right time to explore a new genre. She says the shows theme of everyday fears and emotions drew her to the project
Pulkit Samrat says he stayed in character as Ravi on and off set for his intense role, carrying the same mindset home. He credits the process for helping him stay consistent and deeply connected to the character
A 53-second clip from Ram Charans Peddi leaked online the same day it was shot, shocking the team. Makers rushed into damage control, removing over 400 links and probing if the footage was recorded from an on-set monitor
Boman Irani will honour aspiring writers at a Spiral Bound gala in Bandra on April 30. Javed Akhtar will felicitate the winners. Other attendees include Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar, Sooraj Barjatya, and Anupam Kher
With Richard Linklater joining How to Not Have Sex as executive producer, writer Anshulika Dubey says the Hollywood filmmaker admired that her adaptation captured the spirit of his original Tape
A CCTV technical head at Anna University, which happens to be a vote-counting centre, was arrested after he was seen watching Vijay`s Jana Nayagan illegally, while on duty. This comes after the police have already arrested over 10 people in the case
An old video of 9-year-old Sara Arjun has surfaced on social media, where she can be heard calling Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt her inspirations, drawing widespread attention. In the video, she further said that she wants to be Sara Arjun only
Anupama actress Rupali Ganguly recently shared a post slammingAlia Bhatt over her all-leather outfit, which she wore at the Milan Fashion Week. The actress, who is known for her love for animals, reshared a reel by a content creator
Actress Karisma Kapoor, who was recently seen on the sets of Laughter Chefs, was seen telling paparazzi not to shoot her from inappropriate angles. This comes when several actresses have complained about being shot inappropriately

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