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Tamil actress Akshaya Hariharan took to social media to reveal that someone else had cast a vote in her name using a different photo in the Tamil Nadu Election 2026 held on April 23.
Haq director, Suparn Verma, recently revealed that actress Yami Gautam learnt the Quran for the film, adding that they spent nearly 1.5 years understanding Islamic law. He shared that the reasearch was extensive for the film
Kat Graham revealed that her role as Diana Ross was removed from the Michael biopic due to legal reasons. Meanwhile, Paris Jackson criticised the films sanitised portrayal of her father
Sameer Anjaan addresses lyrics controversy involving Nora Fatehi and Badshah, blaming producers over writers for vulgar content. He questions unchecked creative liberty, highlights declining music quality, and announces plans to launch a global platform supporting meaningful, high-quality music
Anurag Basu confirmed that his upcoming film with Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela is on track for release this year. Despite delay rumours, the films shoot is progressing smoothly and remains on schedule
Trisha shared her first post after casting her vote in the Tamil Nadu election 2026, and fans couldn`t help but notice how her post had a connection to Vijay and his party, TVK. She shared a song from their film Ghilli
Riteish Deshmukhs Raja Shivaji trailer sparked controversy over its depiction of the iconic wagh nakh incident. The debate has reignited discussions around historical accuracy and cinematic interpretation. Here`s everything you need to know about Wagh Nakh
Shooting of Seher Hone Ko Hai was reportedly paused amid Parth Samthaans cyber complaint row. The actor faced online harassment and took a social media break. The controversy disrupted production, though makers aim to resume filming soon while fans extend support
Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was detained one year ago, has been released from prison. The actress was in prison for her involvement in the gold smuggling case, where she was accused of smuggling 14.2 kg gold worth Rs 12.56 crore from Dubai
The Devil Wears Prada star Stanley Tucci is married to his co-star Emily Blunt`s sister Felicity. The two first met in 2006 but got romantically involved only in 2010 after Tucci`s wife passed away
Avinash said that he has been working for a while but this is his first full-blown masala film with romance, comedy, and drama, which makes it special for him
Actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani recently spoke about his relationship with his actor wife, Rakul Preet Singh, saying their marriage is like a situationship. He also added how they are transparent with each other
The trailer shows the return of Prashant, who is hustling in an unforgiving film industry, and Jimmy, who is climbing through the cut-throat world of real estate and politics
Manoj Bajpayees upcoming film Governor: The Silent Saviour was announced on his birthday with an intriguing poster reveal. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, the film promises a gripping, high-stakes legal drama
Ramayana`s opening sequence is set to be a war between Ravana and Kubera at Mount Kailash. It will be a larger-than-life opening battle sequence about the lesser-known chapter of the epic
Supermodel Kendall Jenner and actor Jacob Elordi are growing closer. If rumours are to be believed, they have been hanging out together for the past few months
Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are set to reunite for their fourth film together, directed by Anees Bazmee. The duo was spotted heading to Kerala for the shoot, with Akshay sharing the update on social media
Actor Karan Wahi recently reacted to rumours about him quitting his acting career amid his recent spiritual transformation. He quashed the rumours, asking people not to spread lies for the sake of virality
Jaafar Jackson captures Michael Jackson`s high voice and sensational dance movies with ease, but the script is frustratingly shallow and does not take an interest in digging beneath the surface and giving the singer a personality off-stage
Abhishek Banerjee shared how surprised he was when he was offered a negative role in Vedaa, and said that he is open to exploring all categories and shades
Paris Jackson slammed the Michael biopic as dishonest, revealing her inputs were ignored by the makers. The film has also sparked family tensions, with Janet Jackson notably absent from both the film and promotions
In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Vaibhav Gupta spoke about Mann Atkeya from Dhurandhar 2, praised Ranveer Singhs energy and talent, and dismissed claims of reality shows like Indian Idol being scripted
Ahead of Dev Ds re-release, Abhay Deol shared how a creative exchange with Anurag Kashyap led to a unique twist in a key scene. The film, a modern take on Devdas, returns to theatres 17 years after its original release
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Top Gun, Paramount Pictures is all set to bring back the original and its sequel on the big screen for a special one-week-only theatrical run
Ritwik Pareeks comedy mystery satire Dug Dug is releasing in India. It is backed by Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani, Vikramaditya Motwane and Vasan Bala as executive producers
Jaafar Jackson captures Michael Jackson`s high voice and sensational dance movies with ease, but the script is frustratingly shallow and does not take an interest in digging beneath the surface and giving the singer a personality off-stage
Rajinikanth cast his vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections amid heavy media presence, with videos raising concerns over voter privacy. Several film celebrities, including Kamal Haasan and Ajith Kumar, also participated in the polling across the state
Fardeen Khan shared a video from a party, where he joined his daughter Diani for a beautiful dance. He poured out his emotions on watching his daughter grow up
In his Netflix documentary Hulk Hogan: Real American, the late wrestler revealed that he hit rock bottom after his divorce from Linda Hogan and began drinking heavily
Ajith Kumar arrived early in Chennai to cast his vote, drawing huge crowds of fans. Despite returning from abroad, he prioritised civic duty, kept a low profile, and avoided media interaction, earning praise for his responsible and composed approach
One year after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Rupali Ganguly remembered the victims and said that Indian citizens are still angry about the innocent lives lost
Divyanka Sirohi died at 29 after reportedly suffering a heart attack at her home. The All Indian Cine Workers Association expressed shock, while fans and colleagues mourn the sudden loss of the young Haryanvi perform
Rajeev Khandelwal spoke about the need to divide responsibilities and redefine conventional roles within a marriage and cited his own marriage as an example
Malavika Mohanan disclosed that the last time she shed tears was when she was shooting in Chennai a month ago, because she was away from her friends and family
Kritika Kamra brought 1970s fashion back onscreen with her character Gulrukh. She said her fashion on the show was inspired by actresses like Zeenat Aman and Rekha
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D`Souza shared a heartfelt anniversary wish for their Vahina-Dada - Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. Abhishek will be seen in their film Raja Shivaji
Subhash Ghai revisited his film Taal and reflected on the risks he took while making it, wondering if it would be possible to make a sequel to it in today`s age
Jungkook joined the viral Hooligan biker trend with a surprise reel, recreating a fan-inspired video. His stylish motorcycle clip impressed ARMY, who flooded social media with praise and declared him the standout winner of the challenge
Anne Hathaway accepted a Quran from a fan after her Inshallah remark during The Devil Wears Prada 2 promotions. She also confirmed work is underway on The Princess Diaries 3, though it is yet to be officially approved
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari thanked the audience for all the love they showered on Nil Battey Sannata and shared a series of BTS pics from set and clips from the film to mark the milestone
Parineeti Chopra shared a note on kindness and self-love. She advised her followers to spend less time chasing stuff and to spend more time making memories and helping others
Reflecting on her return to the big screen after a long time, Sameera Reddy said that she wanted her comeback to be unsettling, challenge people`s beliefs and spark debate
Emily Blunt shared that John Krasinski and their daughters, Hazel and Violet, are thrilled about the sequel, because they are big fans of The Devil Wears Prada
Deepika Padukone continues shooting Raaka amid her second pregnancy, with the makers denying reports of her role being reduced. They confirmed her part remains crucial, while she balances work on Raaka and King alongside personal milestones
David Dhawan supports Varun Dhawan after trolling over Border 2, saying criticism will pass with time. He praised his growth as an actor and shared advice to stay focused. The filmmaker also addressed comparisons with Salman Khan and Govinda
Gabru, starring Sunny Deol, has been postponed from its May 8 release due to a reshuffled box office calendar after Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The makers now plan a June-end or early July release, aiming for a better window
After Assi, Anubhav Sinha is working on new ideas, having written two scripts and begun a third. He plans a break to write another, while also expressing interest in films set in 1940s India, inspired by historical narratives
Reports suggest Ashneer Grovers biopic is in early casting stage. Amid Aamir Khan and Shraddha Kapoor`s name surfacing for the biopic, reports are rife that Imran Khan has done a look test for a pivotal role
Payal Kapadia has been appointed jury president for the 65th Cannes Critics Week. She will lead an international panel celebrating emerging filmmakers and debut works
Aryan Khan turned a wedding ritual into a playful showdown while guarding his best friends shoe. The viral video shows him refusing to give up, even as guests tried to snatch it away

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