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Hina Khan advised fans to maintain a healthy and balanced diet during Ramadan. She cautioned against overeating fried and sugary food at iftar, urged people to prioritise fibre and protein, break the fast gradually, stay hydrated, and keep workouts light while fasting
Swara Bhasker strongly condemned the Taliban after it formalised a new penal code allegedly permitting domestic violence under certain conditions. Gauahar Khan also reacted with outrage, as human rights advocates criticised the law
Rajpal Yadav opened up about his time in Tihar Jail after being granted interim bail in a cheque bounce case. He attended his nieces wedding in Shahjahanpur and said being with family meant a lot. The actor added he will resume work gradually
Filmmaker Vipul A Shah returns with Hisaab, a unique bank heist drama starring Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah. Unlike his 2002 hit Aankhen, this fresh story promises a twist, with a long-developed script and strong, original content
Shweta Tripathi is set to begin shooting an intense drama in March and has already started prepping through readings and workshops. After wrapping Mirzapur: The Movie, she is on a break in Europe, embracing a new look to mark a fresh chapter
Ben Bernhard reveals that Road to Perdition and The Grandmaster influenced the visual language of ORomeo. He crafted a soft, naturalistic 90s Bombay underworld aesthetic for romantic scenes, while treating action sequences with bolder, stylised lighting
Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Jackie Shroff are in advanced talks to star in an eight-episode Amazon Prime Video slice-of-life drama exploring urban relationships. The script is finalized, locations in Mumbai and Pune are scouted, with filming set for March
Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy is a dark, atmospheric noir anchored by a gripping performance from Rahul Bhat. Set in pandemic-era Mumbai, the film traces the psychological unraveling of a hitman trapped in a corrupt system
Only sad part about this sweet, simple romcom is youll wait for it to drop on Netflix
Jahnavi Killekar called The 50 an amazing yet challenging experience, expressing hurt over Shiv Thakares alleged betrayal and slamming abusive fights between Siddharth Bhardwaj and Karan Patel. She also criticised Prince Narulas gameplay, saying she refuses to learn manipulative tactics
In an exclusive chat with Midday, Akshay Dogra described playing the antagonist in Vadh 2 as a creatively demanding yet rewarding experience. He revealed he was in a Zen mode when the film came his way, making the dark role feel like a sharp contrast
Amid the success of O`Romeo, actor Shahid Kapoor recently opened up about online trolling of actors, slamming trolls in strong words. He also highlighted that its important to have a balance of allowing public opinion in your lives and holding yourself up
V addressed reports that his private messages were submitted as evidence in the legal dispute between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. V clarified that the chats were casual, empathetic conversations shared privately and not meant to support either side
Aamir Dalvi praised Kennedys long journey from Cannes premiere to release, calling the wait worthwhile. Recalling his nervous first day with director Anurag Kashyap, he said Kashyaps spontaneous, instruction light style helped him find comfort and deliver a fresh, organic performance
Yaadein stars Iqbal Khan as Dr Dev, who rebuilds life after losing eight years of memory. Calling second chances deeply personal, Iqbal said they mean growing wiser, not fixing the past, drawing inspiration from his friends journey and Dr Pierdante Piccionis real life story
Karan Patels team revealed he suffered a serious rib fracture during The 50 after a forceful collision with Sidharth Bhardwaj. Despite intense pain and medical advice, he continued performing and even re entered as a wildcard. His exit, they clarified
Vikas Khanna reflects on 16 years with MasterChef India, calling it a responsibility to showcase Indian cuisine globally. He values its new jodi concept, cultural storytelling, and the platforms role in connecting India with the world
French President Emmanuel Macron named Anil Kapoor as his favourite Bollywood actor during a rapid-fire chat in India. The moment, set against the Gateway of India backdrop, quickly went viral online
Jaideep Ahlawat surprised fans with a blink-and-youll-miss-it cameo as a railway lineman in Kohrra Season 2. The actor called it a fun collaboration with Sudip Sharma and joked that the filmmaker cant make a crime drama without him
Harrdy Sandhu is set to return to Punjabi cinema as a lead actor after years in Bollywood, with Simrat Kaur reportedly being considered as his co-star. The untitled film is already generating buzz for its fresh pairing and high production scale
Amid the growing security concerns, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were seen attending an event to show their support for Prakash Padukone. This comes after the actor recently received an extortion threat
On Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment, Aly Gonis birthday turned into a cake-themed showdown, with contestants baking creations inspired by his personality. A magician added surprise, and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor made it special. Aly called it one of his most memorable celebrations
Raj Kundra has been granted bail by a PMLA court in the 150 crore rupee Bitcoin scam case. He must provide a one lakh rupee surety and take prior permission for any travel outside the country
Amid the growing Buzz around SS Rajamouli`s Varanasi, a theatre in Andhra Pradesh recently put up a poster of the film featuring Mahesh Babu as Lord Ram. The poster has set the internet speculating if it is Mahesh`s look from the film
Anubhav Sinha believes the obsession with box office numbers has gone too far and hopes audiences dont judge Assi by its earnings. He says he would avoid releasing figures if it were entirely up to him
Mrunal Thakur dismissed wedding rumours with Dhanush and clarified that the Valentines Day marriage reports were untrue. She described herself as a huge fan of the actor and expressed her desire to work with him
Actress Shanaya Kapoor recently opened up about her shelved debut with Dharma Production, Bedhadak, saying it shaped her into who she is today. She added how her father, Sanjay Kapoor, encouraged her to stay focused on her craft
Actor Rajkummar Rao took to Instagram to wish his wife Patralekhaa a heartfelt happy birthday, celebrating her as an incredible partner, mother, and daughter. Sharing adorable family and travel moments, he expressed love and gratitude as she embraced motherhood this year
Prabhas opened up about his childhood in Chennai and said that he misses the city. He also reflected on how he lost fluency in Tamil after moving to Hyderabad
Shalini revealed that Ajith and Vijay share a warm relationship despite public perceptions of rivalry and fan wars. Both actors have repeatedly denied any bad blood and wished each other success
Amid the ongoing lawsuit over bounced cheques worth Rs 9 crore, Rajpal Yadav`s lawyer has now opened up, saying the complainant wanted to share the stage with Amitabh Bachchan. However, when Rajpal`s team refused, he went on to file the lawsuit
Priyanka Chopra reveals she never intended to leave Bollywood but felt limited and was pushed to explore Hollywood. However, she is now excited to make her comeback with SS Rajamouli`s Varanasi
With 4 finalists announced, Krishna Shroff is the latest contestant to join the Top 5 of The 50, as per rumours. The finale is guaranteed to showcase a tough neck-to-neck battle for the win
AR Rahman has told the Supreme Court he will give credit to the Junior Dagar Brothers` composition Shiva Stuti for inspiring his Ponniyin Selvan II song Veera Raja Veera
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Kajol, restraining misuse of her name, image, and likeness for commercial or digital exploitation. The Court also ordered removal of obscene online content targeting her
Amid reports of Aditya Dhar`s B62 Studios being blacklisted over violations on the sets of Dhurandhar 2, BMC officials have now reportedly said that the civic body has issued a show-cause notice to the production house
In Udne Ki Aasha, Himanshi Parashar enters as Simran in Amritsar, crossing paths with Sachin amid his rift with Sailee. Her dramatic arrival hints at emotional twists that may test loyalties and reshape relationships
On The 50, a heated clash erupted after Nikki Tamboli alleged body-shaming remarks by Shiv Thakre and Prince Narula. Arbaz Patel intervened to protect her during the confrontation, but due to the shows strict no-violence policy, he was ultimately evicted
An allegedly leaked censor certificate of Karthi and Lokesh Kanagarajs Kaithi 2 indicated that the sequel to the 2019 film has been renamed to Dilli. This comes after Lokesh recently addressed the delay in the film assuring that it remains his top priority
The viral CBFC certificate circulating online is not for Dhurandhar 2, but for the television premiere of the first film. The sequel is yet to be submitted for certification
Amid the growing security concerns, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were seen attending an event to show their support for Prakash Padukone. This comes after the actor recently received a death threat and an extortion message
Featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Sachin Khedekar, Amey Wagh, Prajakta Koli (in her Marathi film debut),Kshitee Jog, Siddharth Chandekar, Harish Dudhade, Pushkaraj Chirputkar, and Kadambari Kadam, the film struck a deep chord with audiences in cinemas
The Supreme Court of India criticised Elvish Yadav in the snake venom case, warning celebrities against misusing wildlife. His counsel denied rave party links, while the court sought clarity on alleged illegal possession and venom extraction. Hearing stands adjourned
On The 50, Karan Patel was eliminated in a shocking five contestant vote out, breaking down over missing his daughter. The episode also revisited his controversial influencers versus TV actors remark, reigniting debate among viewers
Lekha Washington addressed trolling over her relationship with Imran Khan, responding to love jihad remarks with humour and clarity. She emphasised her multicultural background and said she prefers to counter hate and division with light-heartedness
Swanand Kirkire has called his co-star Ayushmann Khurrana a grounded actor and said Sharvari brings wonderful energy to the set of Sooraj Barjatya`s Yeh Prem Mol Liya
One of 2026s keenly awaited cinematic releases, Bandar is all set to arrive in cinemas worldwide in May 2026. It stars Bobby Deol and is directed by Anurag Kashyap
Hrithik Roshan praised Shahid Kapoors performance in O`Romeo, calling the films quirky tone engaging and its action sequences brilliant. The Vishal Bhardwaj directorial has performed well in its first week at the box office
Ranveer Singh received a Rs 10 crore extortion threat via voice note allegedly linked to the Bishnoi gang. Mumbai Police launched a probe, tightened security, and traced a VPN connection reportedly indicating links to Lawrence Bishnois gang
Ajay Devgn took a moment to celebrate his mother on her birthday, calling her the shakti behind everything he is. He took to Instagram and shared a picture featuring him alongside his mother Veena and wife Kajol

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