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Like every year, several notable Indian celebrities, including Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt, and Aditi Rao Hydari, will be seen attending the Cannes Film Festival 2026. Besides, Karan Johar, Tara Sutaria, among others are also expected
The final edition of Antony Starr`s series, The Boys Season 5, is facing criticism in India over its `heavily edited` religious visuals and dialogues. The season, which released last month, concludes with its finale episode on May 13
Aamir Khan was all praise for Riddhima Kapoor Sahni after watching Daadi Ki Shaadi, even joking that she was better than Ranbir Kapoor. The film marks Riddhimas acting debut alongside Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor, ahead of its May 8 release
Saif Ali Khan, who steps into the role of a cop for the second time in Kartavya, recalled he was jokingly advised to never play a cop in his life. The actor, who played a cop earlier in Sacred Games, also opened up about the first time he played a cop
Fresh off the success of her debut production Toaster, Patralekhaa has announced her next film, Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry. The female-led drama also stars Maanvi Gagroo and promises an emotionally rich journey of two women
Twenty-five years after it was shot, Vidya Balan and Irrfan Khans forgotten film The Last Tenant has finally been released on YouTube. Vidya, who watched it for the first time, admitted she had once wanted to forget the film amid a difficult phase in her career
Following BJP`s historic win in the West Bengal elections 2026, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri confirmed that his film The Bengal Files, which was banned in the state, is set to release. The filmmaker penned a long note on social media, sharing his joy
Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary opened up about parenting daughter Ekleen, revealing how the toddlers strong personality, adorable habits and dont touch attitude have transformed their lives and taught them valuable lessons about love, individuality and modern parenting
Samantha Ruth Prabhus Maa Inti Bangaaram has been pushed to June 19, with makers avoiding a clash with the ongoing IPL season. The team said the decision was taken to allow Telugu audiences to cheer for Sunrisers Hyderabad during their playoff campaign
The Madras High Court has rejected the property suit against Boney Kapoor and his daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, over late actress Sridevi`s property. The suit was filed by three individuals, who sought stake in the property
BTS members V and Jungkook became victims of AI-generated deepfake edits circulating online. The viral suggestive content sparked outrage among ARMY, who demanded legal action from HYBE and stronger protections against digital exploitation
Prakash Raj has strongly backed Vijay after the Tamil Nadu Governor reportedly refused to invite TVK to form the government. Calling the Governors conduct disgusting and unconstitutional, Raj said Vijay deserves the chance to prove his majority on the floor of the House
Following the criticism around Ek Din, actress Sai Pallavi recently said that she believes she was `miscast` in the film alongside Junaid Khan. She added that she doesn`t think she was meant to do the role
Yo Yo Honey Singh denied singing controversial track Volume 1 during a Delhi High Court hearing. The court directed him to file an affidavit after questioning his alleged association with the song amid obscenity and vulgarity allegations
Writer Apurva Asrani recently took to his Instagram account to reveal that he will be deleting his account over the lack of privacy on the platform. He added that his professional accounts will remain active
Speaking about her character Vedha in Sapne vs Everyone season 2, Nidhi Shah said that Vedha is layered and intense, and she enjoyed stepping out of her comfort zone
Nora Fatehi appeared before the National Commission for Women over the Sarke Chunar controversy and issued a public apology. The actor also announced plans to sponsor the education of orphan girls, calling it her way of giving back to society
The trailer shows Saif Ali Khan playing a police officer whose duty pulls him into a web of power, influence and deception, while his personal life begins to unravel
More than a year after the tragic Pushpa 2: The Rule stampede, Allu Aravind and Sneha Reddy visited young survivor Sri Tej and his family. The family reportedly assured continued financial support and pledged to fund the education of his younger sister
Tanya Mittal is reportedly set to join a new Zee5 reality show produced by Preeti and Neeti Simoes under Lil Frodo Productions. The buzz intensified after Tanya hinted at the project online following her widely discussed journey on Bigg Boss 19
As David Attenborough turns 100, longtime collaborator Mike Gunton shares stories from decades behind the camera. From beers at base camp to crawling inside a termite mound, Gunton reveals the humour, courage and genius of the man the world thinks it knows
Harsh Chhaya revealed that Papaji becomes more violent and action-driven in season 4 of Undekhi. The actor said the character finally picks up the gun after losing patience, while also reflecting on acting being his true calling
Bobby Deol goes full disco, chaos, and Kashyap in the electrifying teaser of Bandar. The actors first collaboration with Anurag Kashyap promises a wild, stylish ride packed with madness and mystery
Matka King has been renewed for season 2 following the success of season 1. The series became the most-watched new scripted series on Prime Video in the last two years
Khatron Ke Khiladi returns with a thrilling new season hosted by Rohit Shetty. Former contestants Karan Wahi and Rithvik Dhanjani reunite, promising nostalgia, fierce competition and emotional redemption through daring stunts
The makers of The Silent Saviour: Governor have dropped a powerful teaser featuring Manoj Bajpayee as a Rashtriya Bank of India Governor during the 1990s economic meltdown
Paying tribute to the late producer R B Choudary, Rajinikanth spoke about their meeting on Jailer 2 sets, where the producer had asked him to act in his 100th film
Celina Jaitly broke down while visiting late son Shamshers grave in Austria amid her ongoing divorce battle with husband Peter Haag. The actress shared an emotional video and alleged she has been denied contact with her surviving children during custody proceedings
Known for her unfiltered take on motherhood, Ileana D`Cruz posted a video where she was sitting on the floor and attending to her baby during a chaotic breastfeeding session
BTS received a royal-style welcome in Mexico City after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum. The group greeted nearly 50,000 fans from the National Palace balcony ahead of their sold-out ARIRANG tour concerts
Rajeev Khandelwal opened up about his mother`s demise due to ovarian cancer and urged all women not to ignore its symptoms and to get tested immediately
Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor revealed they filmed Daadi Ki Shaadi in Shimla during the India-Pakistan conflict. While Ranbir Kapoor worried about his mothers safety, Neetu reassured him with humour
Prime Video`s web series Elle follows Elle Woods` life as she deals with drama and tricky friendships in high school, and chronicles her relationship with her family
Dibyendu Bhattacharya opened up about colour bias in Bollywood, revealing he was recently replaced in an advertisement because the makers allegedly did not want a dark-skinned actor. The actor called the issue deeply rooted in society
Parmish Verma and Sonak Chauhan will be seen in the Punjabi film Shera. Pamrish praised Sonal for her calmness, stating that he never saw her lose her temper
Saumya Tandon shared glimpses from her peaceful getaway featuring mountains and sea views, but said that while she made many friends during her trip, she misses home now
Priyanka Chopra and Orlando Bloom will star in a survival thriller titled Reset, directed by Matt Smukler, who previously helmed Wildflower. Smukler said the leads were cast due to their undeniable chemistry
Ahead of Vijays expected swearing-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, a fan became emotional outside his residence after seeing no police security deployed there. Meanwhile, the TVK chief reportedly declined CM convoy vehicles before taking oath
Ishaan Khatter announced that his comedy film with Gullak director Palash Vaswani is titled Jugaadu. The shooting is set to begin in Punjab later this month
Saba Pataudi appeared visibly overwhelmed as she posed with her family while cutting her birthday cake. She thanked Soha Ali Khan for hosting the birthday lunch
Rasika Dugal, who is paired opposite Saif Ali Khan in Kartavya, revealed what it was like working with him and shared why she admires his career choices
Anil Kapoor also joined in on the Met Gala mania. He shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed in an outfit inspired by his character Majnu Bhai`s painting from Welcome
Junaid Khan opened up about the pressure of being Aamir Khans son during Ek Din promotions. He said the superstars legacy will always follow him and it may take a lifetime to create his own identity in cinema
Ekta Kapoor praised Akshay Kumar`s discipline and consistency, stating that by doing four films a year, he gives producers more opportunities and agency and keeps Bollywood thriving
The four-part docu-drama series will spotlight issues surrounding India`s cultural heritage, and the global networks involved in temple idol theft and illicit trafficking
Kunal Thakur revealed that for the first time in his nine-year-long career, his father visited him on the set of Glory. He said that the moment felt bigger than any premiere, applause, or screen time ever could
In her vlog, Divyanka Tripathi opened up about the demanding shooting schedule of Banoo Main Teri Dulhann. She said they would shoot non-stop for long hours, so she would sleep on the floor on set
Palaash Muchhals lawyer has denied Vigyan Manes atrocity allegations, calling them a publicity tactic to pressure the singer in an ongoing defamation and financial fraud dispute involving alleged unpaid dues
Mediation in the Dhurandhar 2 copyright dispute over the recreated Oye Oye song has failed. Trimurti Films alleges the makers used a version of Tirchi Topiwala without permission. The Delhi High Court will hear the matter again on May 8
After their cameo appearance together in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly set to reunite with Shahid Kapoor in Amit Sharmas relationship comedy. The film is expected to go on floors in October for a 2027 release

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