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Wheel of Fortune: Akshay Kumar`s poetic exchange wins hearts

Akshay Kumar interacts with contestant Priya, asking her to recite her heartfelt and relatable poem on old-school romance. Akshay calls it the best poem he has heard

6 Apr 2026 11:35 am
Fan asks Hrithik Roshan if he backed War 2 in VFX debate; actor responds

Hrithik Roshan reacted to fan speculation that he indirectly defended War 2 amid the Ramayana VFX debate. The actor clarified his stance on VFX quality, calling War 1 perfect, War 2 affected by time constraints, and praised Fighters realism

6 Apr 2026 11:24 am
Avengers Doomsday: Robert Downey Jr shares `easter eggs` about his character

Robert Downey Jr shared a picture featuring Doctor Doom holding a basket of several Easter Eggs, hinting at which Marvel characters could appear in the film

6 Apr 2026 11:11 am
Yami Gautam hails Sara Arjun: `You are the present and future`

Sara Arjun wrote a note expressing gratitude to the entire crew of Dhurandhar 1&2. She even spoke about the peak detailing done by Aditya Dhar for the films

6 Apr 2026 10:43 am
Dhurandhar 2: Ranveer Singh`s film mints Rs 1000 crore, beats Baahubali 2

Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar 2 has entered the Rs 1000 crore club at the Indian box office within 18 days, becoming the second fastest Indian film to do so after Pushpa 2. The film continues its strong run, closing in on major all-time records

6 Apr 2026 10:37 am
Salman Khan spends quality time with his furry friend

Salman Khan shared a carousel post capturing his candid laughter and his play time with his canine. He shared photos of his furry companion in a playful mood

6 Apr 2026 10:25 am
Main Vaapas Aaunga: AR Rahman, Diljit Dosanjh collaborate on a soulful song

The film is set to feature a song titled Kya Kamaal Hai, which the makers call a song of hope amidst the noise, violence and displacement that surrounds us today

6 Apr 2026 10:09 am
Rahul Banerjee death: Bengali film and TV industry announces indefinite strike

The Bengali film and television industry has called an indefinite strike following Rahul Banerjees tragic death during a shoot. Industry bodies, including top actors and technicians, are demanding strict safety protocols on sets before work resumes

6 Apr 2026 10:04 am
Palak Tiwari spills the beans on her make-up routine

Actress Palak Tiwari has shed light on what influenced her makeup looks at the beginning of her career. She was the showstopper for the Bombay Times Fashion Week

6 Apr 2026 10:03 am
Anurag Kashyap`s blockbuster Dev D to re-release on April 24

PVR Inox has announced that Anurag Kashyap`s film Dev D is set to re-release in theatres on April 24. It starred Abhay Deol, Kalki Koechlin and Mahie Gill

6 Apr 2026 10:01 am
Halle Bailey says motherhood has made her more confident in her voice

Halle Bailey opened up about her journey to and through motherhood, stating that parenting her 2-year-old son has made her stronger and more sure of herself

6 Apr 2026 9:55 am
Meryl Streep reveals the inspiration behind her The Devil Wears Prada character

Meryl Streep has finally cleared the air around her portrayal of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, revealing she was inspired by Clint Eastwood and Mike Nichols, not Anna Wintour

6 Apr 2026 9:38 am
Rakesh Bedi apologises over use of Harijan term: `Didn`t know it`s prohibited`

Rakesh Bedi has issued a public apology after an old interview resurfaced showing him using the word Harijan. The clip drew backlash from Azad Samaj Partys Kailash Jaiswar. The actor clarified he was unaware the term is banned and expressed regret

6 Apr 2026 9:12 am
Paresh Rawal calls social media a puking pot: `You have no right to criticise`

Paresh Rawal has spoken out against rising negativity on social media, calling it a puking pot. In an interview, he urged users to avoid criticism, maintain restraint and focus on spreading positivity while using platforms responsibly

6 Apr 2026 8:31 am
Sayani Gupta on Aasmani: I was close to shifting from acting to direction

Sayani Gupta has made her directorial debut with the short film Aasmani, which she has also written and produced. The film, inspired by her FTII journey and the women who shaped her life, marks a new chapter in her creative career

6 Apr 2026 7:55 am
Composer Vivek Agrawal on using virtual reality to make his album LoveTalk

Vivek Agrawal has created The Oasis, an interactive AR-driven virtual world to experience his debut album LoveTalk. Featuring a digital avatar of himself, the project blends music, storytelling and visuals, aiming to make listening more immersive and interactive

6 Apr 2026 7:48 am
Tia Bajpai on singing in Swahili and Korean: Didnt overcommit to languages`

Tia Bajpai opens up about experimenting with global sounds in her new album, singing in Swahili, Korean, Hindi, English and Latin. She admits it was intimidating but exciting, saying she didnt want to play safe and aimed to explore new musical identities

6 Apr 2026 7:40 am
Saket Patel refutes AI use in Ramayana teaser: `Ranbir remained in character`

Turban-clad actor Saket Patel from Ramayana has dismissed viral AI claims about the teaser crowd scene featuring Ranbir Kapoor. He said the sequence was shot at Film City two years ago with around 500 artistes, filmed over half a day, and was entirely real

6 Apr 2026 7:29 am
Sayanai Gupta on Aasmani: I was close to shifting from acting to direction

Sayani Gupta has made her directorial debut with the short film Aasmani, which she has also written and produced. The film, inspired by her FTII journey and the women who shaped her life, marks a new chapter in her creative career

6 Apr 2026 7:19 am
Antony: Sunny Deol jets off to Goa for shooting major action sequences

Sunny Deol has wrapped the Mumbai schedule of his upcoming action entertainer Antony and is now heading to Goa for the next leg. The month-long schedule will focus on key high-octane fight sequences directed by Balaji Ganesh

6 Apr 2026 7:13 am
Vignesh Shivan regrets losing friendship with Dhanush: `It`s my biggest loss`

Vignesh Shivan opened up about his fallout with Dhanush involving Nayanthara, saying he regrets losing their bond and considers it his biggest loss, while recalling how important Dhanush was in his life and career

5 Apr 2026 8:48 pm
Gigi Hadid reacts to Epstein files, calls mention disturbing

Gigi Hadid reacted after her name surfaced in Epstein files, calling it disturbing and clarifying she has never had any affiliation with him, adding she stayed silent to not overshadow victims

5 Apr 2026 6:43 pm
Ranbir Kapoor reveals daughter Rahas adorable reaction to Ramayana

Ranbir Kapoor opened up about daughter Rahas reaction to Ramayana, revealing how she asks him questions about Hanuman, Sita and his shoot, making his journey of playing Lord Ram even more special

5 Apr 2026 6:31 pm
Saket Patel on AI claims in Ramayana teaser: `Shot with real Ranbir Kapoor`

Saket Patel addressed AI rumours linked to Ranbir Kapoors Ramayana teaser, clarifying that he is the man in the viral scene and it was filmed on real sets with real crowds, not generated using AI

5 Apr 2026 6:29 pm
Poonam Sinha reacts to Sonakshi Sinhas pregnancy rumours: `Happiness will come`

Poonam Sinha addressed Sonakshi Sinhas pregnancy rumours, saying she has already been made a grandmother several times due to speculation, adding that the happiness will come at the right time

5 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
Shiloh Jolie to star in K-pop artist Dayoungs music video, internet reacts

Shiloh Jolie is set to feature in K-pop artist Dayoungs music video. The teaser has gone viral, with fans praising her dance and striking resemblance to Angelina Jolie

5 Apr 2026 4:11 pm
Soha Ali Khan opens up on perimenopause, says she had to give up morning coffee

Soha Ali Khan spoke about dealing with perimenopause and hormonal changes, sharing how she gave up her morning coffee habit and switched to a warm, digestion-friendly drink

5 Apr 2026 3:39 pm
Karisma Kapoor reveals Neetu Singh fainted at her wedding with Rishi Kapoor

Karisma Kapoor shared a lesser-known anecdote about Neetu Singh fainting at her wedding with Rishi Kapoor amid a massive crowd, adding that the incident had scared the entire family

5 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
Mrunal Thakur opens up on love, says shes waiting for a passionate romance

Talking about the movie, the film is directed by Shaneil Deo and produced by Suvin S. Somasekhar.

5 Apr 2026 3:07 pm
Pallichattambi trailer: Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar film promises intense action

The trailer of Pallichattambi, starring Tovino Thomas, offers a glimpse into a period action drama set in Kerala. It showcases a powerful narrative with themes of resistance, action, and community

5 Apr 2026 2:57 pm
Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika`s `Ranabaali` unit wraps up Rayalaseema schedule

Mythri Movie Makers, the production house producing the film, took to its X timeline to make the announcement. It also released a video that showed the actors being accorded a warm welcome in the region.

5 Apr 2026 2:33 pm
Hey Kay Navin? series review: A heartfelt take on modern insecurities

Hey Kay Navin? explores the quiet insecurities in a seemingly perfect marriage, as Rama searches for purpose beyond routine life. Through her journey of starting a business, the series reflects on comparison, self-doubt, and emotional growth

5 Apr 2026 1:22 pm
Rohit Shetty takes humourous dig at his life`s situation post attack

Talking about Rohit Shetty, the filmmaker is best known for creating some of Bollywoods most successful commercial franchises. He is currently shooting for Golmaal 5

5 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
Janhvi Kapoor on deepfake: `Perceptions of privilege make it harder to speak`

Janhvi Kapoor revealed she first encountered a morphed image of herself online at just 15, calling it a disturbing experience. She says AI-generated deepfakes continue to affect her deeply even today

5 Apr 2026 12:15 pm
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan grace high-profile wedding, watch

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan attended journalist Rajat Sharmas daughters wedding in Mumbai, with videos from the event going viral. Several prominent figures, including PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, also graced the ceremony

5 Apr 2026 11:48 am
Fauzi: Makers of Prabhas-starrer react after pictures from sets leak online

Fauzi makers have issued a strict warning after leaked set photos of Prabhas film surfaced online. They urged fans to avoid sharing such content, promising strict action against violators

5 Apr 2026 10:45 am
Vignesh Shivan`s `Love Insurance Kompany` trailer released

The trailer introduces a futuristic world where relationships are validated not by instinct, but by an algorithm. Pradeep plays a spirited youngster who crosses paths with Dheena at a rehab centre, only to realise she is completely glued to her phone

5 Apr 2026 9:17 am
Adivi Sesh says he crossed US-Canada border while chasing first love

Addressing the media present, he said, Let me say this again publicly. In my first love story, I was in the US. I went to Canada to chase the girl.

5 Apr 2026 9:11 am
Kareena Kapoor Khan gives a glimpse of soccer duties with Saif Ali Khan

The backdrop suggests a sports ground, indicating that probably both the parents are attending their childrens activity.

5 Apr 2026 9:10 am
Hrithik Roshan defends Ramayana amid VFX criticism: `Bash with better awareness`

Hrithik Roshan penned a long note talking about the use of VFX in movies and explained the different types of the technique. His note comes amid Ranbir Kapoor`s Ramayana getting criticised for its special effects

5 Apr 2026 8:51 am
Have you heard? Part of Raj Kapoor`s ancestral house in Pakistan collapses

The house, built by Prithviraj Kapoors father, Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor, between 1918 and 1922, is also where Raj Kapoor and his uncle Trilok Kapoor were born. A piece of history, quite literally, hanging by a thread

5 Apr 2026 7:54 am
Welcome team to fly to Dubai in May for Suniel Shetty`s entry scene shoot

Producer Firoz Nadiadwala doubles down on Dubai to shoot Suniel Shettys grand entry in Welcome to the Jungle. The team will fly to the city in May

5 Apr 2026 7:40 am
Love & War shoot delayed because of Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal`s schedules

Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love & War shoot to resume only in the latter half of 2026; Ranbir, Vicky busy with Ramayana and Mahavatar. Alia Bhatt has wrapped her portions

5 Apr 2026 7:35 am
Global applause to homecoming hopes, Aditya Kriplani on Main Actor Nahin Hoon

Nawazuddin Siddiquis Main Actor Nahin Hoon gears up for an India release, after festival rounds. Aditya Kriplani speaks to Mid-Day about the film hitting theatres in India

5 Apr 2026 7:29 am
Vijay scolds guard for pushing elderly man at Puducherry rally

Vijay reprimanded a security guard for pushing an elderly man during a Puducherry rally. The viral video drew praise online, with many calling it a display of empathy and leadership amid growing political engagement

4 Apr 2026 10:40 pm
BTS drop hidden OT7 track Come Over on ARIRANG deluxe vinyl

BTS released a hidden OT7 track Come Over on ARIRANG deluxe vinyl, produced by SUGA. The emotional song, unavailable on streaming, offers a heartfelt message to ARMY and celebrates the groups reunion

4 Apr 2026 9:46 pm
Jailer 2 update: Rajinikanth declines to comment on elections

Rajinikanth declined to comment on Tamil Nadu elections during a media interaction, focusing instead on Jailer 2. He confirmed filming is complete, with a release date announcement expected soon, keeping fans excited about the highly anticipated sequel.

4 Apr 2026 9:28 pm
Patriot trailer: Mammootty, Mohanlal return together in explosive spy thriller

The trailer of Patriot reunites Mammootty and Mohanlal in a high-stakes spy thriller. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film blends action, politics, and intrigue, raising expectations for a gripping cinematic spectacle in 2026

4 Apr 2026 7:37 pm
Naagin 7 gets star twist as Akshay Kumar enters as mystical Naag guru

Akshay Kumar makes a cameo as a Naag Guru in Naagin 7, guiding Priyanka Chahar Choudharys character. The crossover, promoting Bhooth Bangla, blends fantasy and star power, boosting excitement among fans ahead of upcoming episodes

4 Apr 2026 7:23 pm
Adivi Sesh on Dacoit postponement: Theek tarah ka showcasing nahi mil raha

Adivi Sesh postponed Dacoit to avoid clashing with Dhurandhar 2, saying it wasnt getting theek tarah ka showcasing. He prioritised better screen space and visibility to give his film a fair theatrical chance

4 Apr 2026 6:59 pm