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Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul recently celebrated his 47th birthday, but the day turned into a confusion after many on the internet feared that the actor was dead. His death rumours began doing rounds leaving fans worried
Amid the devastating and tragic flash floods that hit Nepal, several Bollywood celebs have now come forward to express their heartbreak and shock, extending support to the victims affected
Amrish Puri's son Rajeev Puri dismissed the long-standing rumour of his father slapping Govinda when he arrived nine hours late and also shared why they may not have collaborated again.
Amid the controversy surrounding Kriti Sanon's clothes in a Raksha Bandhan ad, actor Celina Jaitly is now facing scutiny online after she was seen celebrating the festival at an event in Mumbai wearing a deepneck blouse
Mohit Malik opens up about playing Birju Lohar in Mirzapur: The Film, revealing that he underwent an intense physical and psychological transformation for the role. He grew his beard, built a desi physique and immersed himself in the character for months
Actress Dia Mirza recalled how filming the song 'Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai' pushed her out of her comfort zone, especially as she was still learning to accept her own body.
Salman Khan was spotted after celebrating Raksha Bandhan with his sisters, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan Sharma. Away from film sets and blockbuster buzz, the superstar appeared to spend the festival in full family mode
Following days of public exchanges and throwing shade at each other, Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev have buried their feud on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Kangana shared a note on social media calling him her elder brother
Gal Gadot has addressed speculation about her return as Wonder Woman in the revamped DCU. The actress revealed that the studio had previously expressed interest in developing a third film, but she has not had any recent conversations about reprising the iconic role
Kylie Jenner has revealed that she wants bigger boobs in the future, joking that she wants her breasts to walk in before she does. The beauty mogul said she is not rushing into another procedure, but may revisit the idea after turning 30
Manasi Joshi Roy recalls cherished Raksha Bandhan celebrations with brother Sharman Joshi and their extended family, including singing Bhaiya Mere Rakhi Ke Bandhan Ko Nibhana. She also reveals that Sharman gifted her a silver necklace and earrings set from his first earnings
Zeenat Aman marked Raksha Bandhan by remembering her late on-screen brother Dev Anand and their iconic bond in Hare Rama Hare Krishna. She also recalled filming in Nepal and expressed concern for those affected by the devastating floods, urging support for authorised relief efforts
Shehnaaz Gill reveals that Singh vs Kaur 2 feels like the outcome of her manifestation. The actress shares how the sequel became a reality, making the project particularly special as she returns to a franchise close to her heart
Ahead of Raksha Bandhan 2026, late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti remembered their fond memories of the festival in a heartfelt Instagram post
Rajat Bedi talks about presenting the Marathi film Bandhu and reveals why the story convinced him to come on board. He says the film explores emotions and relationships in a way that connects deeply with every family member
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar penned a sweet birthday note for his wife, Shibani Akhtar, on social media. Calling her his sunshine, the actor showered his wife with love on her special day
Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming epic film Ramayana, has shared insights into her role of Surpanakha in the film. The actress, who essays the role of Ravanas sister, has revealed what drew her to the character
Kriti Sanon has cheekily referenced her Raksha Bandhan outfit controversy in a sweet post with sister Nupur Sanon. Sharing a picture of them tying rakhis to each other, Kriti joked that the Rakhi fashion committee is still in session, while shifting the focus back to what she says truly matters
Arti Singh opened up about celebrating Raksha Bandhan with brother Krushna Abhishek this year. She recalled his memorable teenage visit to Lucknow to tie her rakhi, gifting her his only chain, and revealed that Krushnas biggest wish is to see her happily married
Madhu Chopra has reacted to Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan ad controversy, saying personal choice is important but should come with boundaries, dignity and respect for others values. Her comments come after GIVA withdrew the campaign and Kriti strongly defended her outfit
Rukmini Vasanth faced trolling and moral policing over an intimate sequence in Toxic. After a social media post labelled her wife material and questioned her role, fans defended the actor, calling out the sexist expectations and hypocrisy surrounding female performers
Sameer Nair recalled the scepticism surrounding Kaun Banega Crorepati before its launch, revealing that the show was considered an expensive gamble. He explained why Amitabh Bachchan was chosen as host and how KBC eventually became a landmark television success
Beyonc has announced a personal donation of $1 million to support relief efforts in Colombia after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Choc. Her contribution will help provide food and housing supplies, joining relief efforts backed by fellow music stars
Dwayne Johnson has switched up his pre-workout routine, replacing his usual Cream of Rice with blended cooked jasmine rice and protein powder. The fitness enthusiast says the fast-digesting shake gets him ready for his first working set
Robert Downey Jr celebrated 21 years with wife Susan Downey in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling her his lioness and SuperBuddy. The Hollywood star described himself as her adult cub and expressed gratitude for being guided on a path of righteous humility
Babita Singh Reporting follows underconfident cop Babita Baby Singh, played by Nimisha Sajayan, as a trip home pulls her into an unexpected investigation. The slow-burn mystery works best as a story of self-worth, with Baby gradually learning to stop pleasing everyone
K Annamalai has criticised Yash-starrer Toxic over its misogynistic themes, violence and intimate scenes. He called for stricter certification norms and urged theatres to ensure minors are not allowed into A-rated screenings
Kangana Ranaut celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her brother, sharing pictures of the rituals and puja thaal. Her post came days after she criticised Kriti Sanons Rakhi ad for missing traditional elements, including parents, halwa puri, dhoop, akshat and teeka
Actor Sanjana Sanghi, who is celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandhan with her brother for the first time in 10 years this year, opens up about her plans and excitement. She also recalls the best gift that he ever got her
Anil Kapoor is set to host India Ke Top 1 Percent, a new reality game show premiering September 19 on Star Plus. Featuring 100 participants and 13 common-sense-based questions, the show offers a collective prize pot of up to Rs 1 crore
Kamya Panjabi opened up about the painful years of her first marriage, recalling domestic violence and controlling behaviour. She revealed that she used makeup to hide injury marks and continued working while keeping her struggles private
Krystle DSouza reacted to Shahneel Gills elimination from The Traitors 2, accusing her former ally of plotting against her. Calling the betrayal heartbreaking, Krystle said Shahneels exit was karma, while her social-media post sparked reactions from fans and fellow contestants
Chilling CCTV footage reportedly shows four suspected attackers approaching Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan moments before he was shot outside a gym in Shamli. Preliminary information suggests around 18 rounds were fired
Veteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao has passed away. Chiranjeevi confirmed the news in an emotional post, remembering his dear friend and praising his distinctive acting across films and television serials
Yash-starrer Toxic witnessed a sharp drop on Day 2, collecting Rs 36.40 crore net in India. Its two-day India net total stands at Rs 137.50 crore, while the worldwide gross has reached Rs 190.75 crore amid largely negative reviews
Angad Bedi celebrated wife Neha Dhupias birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. He shared a carousel of their cherished moments, followed by a candid video of Neha dancing, while fans and the actors loved ones showered her with birthday wishes
Veteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao has passed away. Chiranjeevi confirmed the news in an emotional post, remembering his dear friend and praising his distinctive acting across films and television serials
Orry has opened up about his 2021 fallout with Amrita Singh, calling it a deeply traumatic and dark phase in his life. He said the experience made him stronger and helped him deal with the hate he faced after becoming a public figure
Susan Sarandon paid tribute to late actor Tim Curry, remembering him as a funny, sexy, original talent. She praised his kind heart and generosity towards fans, sharing throwback pictures of the Rocky Horror star, who died aged 80
Asha Bhosles final feature film song, Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chupi Hai Kahan, will be unveiled on her birthday, September 8. Recorded in late 2023, the track features in Harish Vyass father-son drama-comedy Om Ka Hari and celebrates life and love
Muzammil Ibrahim is thrilled to work with his childhood idol Salman Khan in Vamshi Paidipallys SVC63. The actor, who is a self-confessed fan of the superstar, admits he gets tongue-tied around Khan
Swanand Kirkire and Shekhar Ravjiani have teamed up for their independent album Maati, 12 years after first conceiving the idea. The duo launched Piyarva, a song born from a rainy afternoon conversation and one that stayed with Kirkire for years
Emraan Hashmi is set to return to the stage after 19 years following the success of Awarapan 2. He will headline Bollywood-themed gigs in Bengaluru on August 29 and Hyderabad on September 5. Sources claim he has charged Rs 2 crore for the appearances
Yashs Toxic screening reportedly turned chaotic as disappointed viewers demanded refunds and shouted for their money back. The situation escalated, prompting the theatre owner to call cops. A viral video sparked debate over the films reception
Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died aged 85 at his Los Angeles home. His family confirmed his peaceful passing and urged fans to honour his legacy with compassion
Amaal Mallik has announced a temporary break from composing music for films, saying he needs time to focus on his mental, physical and overall well-being. The composer assured fans he is doing okay and hopes to return stronger
Ali Hazelwoods bestselling romance The Love Hypothesis heads to the screen with Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. After one impulsive kiss, PhD candidate Olive enters a fake-dating arrangement with intimidating professor Adam
Kabzaa director R Chandru backed Yashs Toxic amid negative reviews, calling it an attempt by a Kannadiga to conquer the world and urging Kannadigas to support it. Fans disagreed, with some criticising the film and pan-India approach
Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatts Eternal Sunshine Productions joins Prime Video for Dont Be Shy, a coming-of-age film starring Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal. The colourful story of friendship, first love and growing pains
Shah Rukh Khan reportedly waived a Rs 42 lakh DCP bill for Marathi film Deool Band 2, helping the makers release it in theatres. The film later became a success, with its makers pledging profits towards educating children of farmers who died by suicide

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