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Manish Malhotras mother Garima Malhotra passed away at 94 on March 19. The designers team confirmed the news and shared last rites details. Celebrities like Karan Johar, Karisma Kapoor, and Arjun Kapoor visited to offer condolences
Call Me Bae 2 is set to get more exciting with Shruti Haasan joining the cast in a key role. The new season will bring added drama, humour, and unexpected twists, while much of the original ensemble returns for the stylish series
Sonalika Joshi shared that Gudi Padwa is a meaningful yet simple ritual at home, while celebrations on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah sets are vibrant, with songs, traditional attire, and the entire team coming together for festive fun
Preity Zinta is set to return to Bollywood with Lahore 1947 and the newly announced comedy-drama Vibe, directed by Kunal Kemmu. The film follows two unlikely friends who accidentally get entangled in a terrorist plot, with Preity calling the script irresistibly funny
Tateeree song row deepens as the National Commission for Women summons Badshah over alleged obscenity and vulgarity. Directors and producer have also been asked to appear
A digital recreation of Val Kilmer will appear posthumously in the indie film As Deep as the Grave, after his estate approved the AI use of his likeness. Producers say the move honors Kilmers love for emerging technology, with his daughter Mercedes Kilmer supporting the project
Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna`s wedding photographer gives insights into capturing their dreamy nuptials. He shares the stories behind some of the viral photos, describes the couple`s vision and explains his process of documenting the wedding
Muslim clerics have criticised Dhurandhar 2, alleging it promotes communal divide and targets a specific community. They questioned the films narrative and said such portrayals, without verification, are misleading and harmful to social harmony
Raj Arjun grew emotional while speaking about daughter Sara Arjuns impact on his life and career at a public event. He credited her unwavering support during his struggles and called her his greatest strength
Rajpal Yadav has declined to settle his 2012 cheque-bounce case and will argue it in court, his lawyer revealed. The actors interim bail has been extended till April 1 after he paid a substantial amount, with the next hearing scheduled soon
Paid previews of Dhurandhar 2 were hit by delays and cancellations after film prints failed to reach theatres on time. PVR INOX apologised, citing content issues and unavailable regional versions, and offered refunds or alternate bookings
The teaser of Carry On Jatta 4 is out, featuring a VFX recreation of late comedy legend Jaswinder Bhalla in a special tribute appearance. The film, starring Gippy Grewal and Binnu Dhillon, releases on June 26
Ahead of its March 19 release, Dhurandhar 2 has been granted protection by the Madras High Court, which restrained illegal streaming and telecast till April 15. The order came on a plea by Reliance Industries and Jio Studios to curb piracy risks
As Dhurandhar 2 finally released in theatres, casting director Mukesh Chhabra took to social media to share that Aditya Dhar worked till 2.30 AM ahead of the film`s release. Many paid preview shows of Dhurandhar 2 were cancelled due to technical difficulties
Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan`s new track sheds light on the deep-rooted social evil of dowry. Discussing it, Shbughani Latkar says that no relationship is worth accepting something that goes against your self-respect
NCW summoned Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt, and others over alleged obscenity in Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, citing legal violations. Nora responded with a video, saying she didnt understand the lyrics and later distanced herself from the Hindi version
Vartika Tiwari is currently seen as Astha in Aspirants 3. She recalled her most memorable moment from the show and spoke about sharing the screen with Naveen Kasturia
Aditya Dhar`s recent post hinted at a surprise in the post-credits of Dhurandhar 2, which many speculated could be the announcement of a third instalment. But does the film hint at a third part?
Chaand Dekh Lena captures the emotional reality of relationships shaped by a soldiers duty. Chitrangda Singh waits with resilience for Salman Khan to return home
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan and Sreeleela, released early on Ugadi and opened to positive fan reactions. The action entertainer features a tough cop story and faces a box office clash with Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Yami Gautam appears in a brief cameo in Ranveer Singh`s Dhurandhar 2, helmed by her husband Aditya Dhar. She makes a cameo as a nurse in a hospital killing one of Hamza`s targets
As they drove past Galaxy Apartments, Dipika Kakar asked Ruhaan to sing his favourite Salman Khan song, and he began singing O O Jaane Jaana in his babyish voice
Allu Arjun and Preity Zinta praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge after early screenings, calling it a patriotic spectacle with powerful performances. The Aditya Dhar directorial stars Ranveer Singh and is inspired by covert operations and real geopolitical events
In the photos she shared from Tirupati temple, Raveena Tandon is in a cream and gold saree and green blouse, while Rasha Thadani wears a vibrant red-and-green saree with gold borders
Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh deliver an absolute cinema with a few flaws that one can choose to overlook. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge packs a punch with its action, performances, direction and twists. However, the pace, runtime, and BGM could do better
Mannara Chopra and Anurag Dobhal shared a close bond since their stint on the reality show, Bigg Boss 17. Mannara shared a heartfelt message under his recent post
Michelle Pfeiffer spoke about losing her husband, Peter Horton and said that it can be hard to think clearly and build your life back in the midst of heartbreak
Shilpa Shinde and Amitabh Ghanekar speak about the Maharashtrian traditions of hoisting Gudis outside homes and the festive dishes prepared on Gudi Padwa
Marking 10 years since the film was released, Alia Bhatt recalled that her first day of shoot for Kapoor & Sons was for the popular dance number Kar Gayi Chul
Harshvardhan Rane revealed that he has gone on a weight-gain journey for an action sequence to be shot next month, and shared how much progress he has made
Peddi`s director shared a clip of Tilak Verma meeting Ram Charan on set and disclosed that the batsman caught a glimpse of the film`s sports sequences and was thoroughly impressed
Ananya Panday was elated upon seeing a reel of her father, Chunky Panday, which showed him participating in a viral trend and sharing several throwback pics from the 90s
For the Oscars red carpet, Kim Kardashian`s outfit featured a curve-hugging gold Gucci turtleneck gown and towering high heels. Icy blue contact lenses and intentionally tousled hair were part of her look
On the birth anniversary of the legendary actor Shashi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor penned a heartfelt note for him on social media, sharing some fond memories with him
Slated to take place from 18 March to 5 July, the second edition of National Indian Film Festival of Australia brings a diverse array of screenings, gala events and industry discussions to audiences across metropolitan and regional Australia
On March 15, Sean Penn was missing from the 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. Penn, who bagged the Best Supporting Actor award for One Battle After Another, skipped the huge prestige to catch up with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Have you heard? Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is weighing his options for his next project even as he nears completion of King. Bhumi Pednekkar recently visited Parmarth Niketan Ashram, in Rishikesh
Demi confirmed during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week that 45-year-old socialite Paris served as the receptions DJ in May 2025
Oscar-winning AR Rahman is to score the music of ace director Mani Ratnam`s next film featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead.
Director Mayukha Patel, who posted about similarities between Homebound and her film Dihadi, says the idea was not to level allegations but to bring attention to indie movies. It could be a coincidence. Sometimes, similar ideas can emerge, Patel reflected
Ten years after their divorce, Priyadarshan reunites with his former wife Lissy. The filmmaker confirmed the news saying, Except for a marriage certificate, we are living the same life together.
Actor and director Dev Patel resumes the shoot of his revenge drama The Peasant in Mumbai; unit to head to Rajasthan soon. The team has already completed a two-week schedule of the revenge drama in the city
Singer Mangli issued an apology after Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke sparked outrage over alleged vulgar lyrics. The track has been removed from platforms, and a revised version with corrected lyrics will be released soon
Dhurandhar 2 faced chaos in Mumbai as several shows were cancelled last minute due to technical glitches. Fans rushed between theatres, faced confusion over timings, and dealt with refunds and uncertainty
The first look teaser of Raja Shivaji, directed by Riteish Deshmukh, will be unveiled in theatres alongside Dhurandhar 2. It offers a grand glimpse into the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Tom Holland unveiled the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer from the Empire State Building in a grand fan event. The film follows an older, isolated Peter Parker facing new threats and releases July 31 in multiple Indian languages
Khushbu Sundar and Vishnu Manchu slammed AIADMK MP C.V. Shanmugam for his controversial remarks about Nayanthara. They stressed that women actors are not public property and demanded dignity and accountability in public discourse
Ranveer Singh boosted hype for Dhurandhar 2 at the grand album launch, thanking fans for the first films record success. He called the sequels anticipation unprecedented and promised a bigger cinematic experience
Emma Thompson leads Dead of Winter, a tense survival thriller about a grieving widow stranded in a blizzard who stumbles upon a kidnapping. Premiering March 20 on Lionsgate Play, the film blends claustrophobic suspense with an emotional story of courage and love
Akshay Kumar revealed that he truly enjoys the experience of stepping out, exploring markets, and visiting stores in person rather than shopping virtually

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