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Hina Khan urges fans to eat healthy and balanced diet during Ramadan

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

21 Feb 2026 10:11 am
Swara Bhasker slams Talibans new law legalising domestic violence

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

21 Feb 2026 9:38 am
Rajpal Yadav recalls jail time after interim bail: `I accepted the routine`

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

21 Feb 2026 8:54 am
Vipul A Shah on heist drama Hisaab: `Comparisons with Aankhen are unavoidable`

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

21 Feb 2026 8:00 am
Shweta Tripathi kickstarts preparation for her next intense drama after Mirzapur

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

21 Feb 2026 7:59 am
Ben Bernhard says Road to Perdition shaped the visual tone of ORomeo

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

21 Feb 2026 7:49 am
Shilpa Shetty, Jackie Shroff reunite after 26 years for slice-of-life series

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

21 Feb 2026 7:35 am
Kennedy movie review: Cannot take your eyes off Rahul Bhat in noir

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

20 Feb 2026 10:49 pm
Do Deewane Seher Mein movie review: Ever so slightly Basu Chatterjee!

Only sad part about this sweet, simple romcom is youll wait for it to drop on Netflix

20 Feb 2026 10:48 pm
The 50`s Jahnavi Killekar on Shiv Thakare: `I felt hurt, he is like my brother`

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

20 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
Akshay Dogra on his dark turn in Vadh 2: `The only harness is being truthful`

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

20 Feb 2026 8:40 pm
O`Romeo star Shahid Kapoor reacts to online trolling

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

20 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
`I had no intention of taking sides`: BTS V reacts to court use of private texts

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

20 Feb 2026 8:12 pm
Exclusive | Aamir Dalvi recalls nervous first day with Anurag Kashyap on Kennedy

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

20 Feb 2026 7:59 pm
Iqbal Khan gets candid about giving second chances in love with Yaadein

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

20 Feb 2026 7:46 pm
Serious rib fracture: Karan Patels team responds to performance criticism

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

20 Feb 2026 7:40 pm
Exclusive | Vikas Khanna: MasterChef India is an escape to come to my roots

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

20 Feb 2026 7:27 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron calls Anil Kapoor his favourite Bollywood star

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

20 Feb 2026 7:04 pm
Kohrra 2: Jaideep Ahlawat makes a blink-and-miss appearance in Netflix show

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

20 Feb 2026 6:44 pm
Harrdy Sandhu and Simrat Kaur team up for producer Siddhant Pilanias next

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

20 Feb 2026 6:29 pm
Amid extortion threat, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone spotted at an event

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

20 Feb 2026 6:27 pm
Laughter Chefs 3: Aly Goni has a special birthday celebration on set

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

20 Feb 2026 6:19 pm
PMLA court grants bail to Raj Kundra in Rs 150 crore Bitcoin scam: `All is good`

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

20 Feb 2026 5:44 pm
Varanasi: Theatre in Andhra Pradesh puts up Mahesh Babu`s poster as Lord Rama

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

20 Feb 2026 5:34 pm
Anubhav Sinha hopes audience does not take Assi box office numbers seriously

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

20 Feb 2026 5:28 pm
Mrunal Thakur says she is big fan of Dhanush, wishes to share screen with 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

20 Feb 2026 5:11 pm
Shanaya Kapoor says her shelved debut film Bedhadak shaped her

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

20 Feb 2026 5:09 pm
Rajkummar Rao pens heartfelt birthday wish for Patralekhaa: `Lucky to have you`

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

20 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Prabhas reveals his special connection with Chennai

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

20 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Shalini Ajith Kumar says her husband and actor-politician Vijay share beautiful

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

20 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Rajpal Yadav`s lawyer claims his case has an Amitabh Bachchan connection

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

20 Feb 2026 4:38 pm
Priyanka Chopra reveals real reason behind leaving Bollywood: `Was being pushed`

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

20 Feb 2026 4:25 pm
The 50: Krishna Shroff becomes the only woman to reach the Top 5

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

20 Feb 2026 4:22 pm
AR Rahman agrees to credit Junior Dagar Brothers in Ponniyin Selvan song

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

20 Feb 2026 4:17 pm
Delhi HC orders removal of Kajol`s obscene content online

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

20 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Dhurandhar 2: BMC sends show-cause notice to Aditya Dhar`s B62 Studios

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

20 Feb 2026 3:50 pm
Himanshi Parashar bags a pivotal role in Kanwar Dhillon`s Udne Ki Aasha

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

20 Feb 2026 3:33 pm
The 50: Arbaz Patel`s eviction happened due to brawl with Prince, Shiv?

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

20 Feb 2026 3:16 pm
Kaithi 2: Leaked censor certificate shows film renamed to Dilli

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

20 Feb 2026 3:12 pm
No CBFC clearance for Ranveer Singh`s Dhurandhar 2 yet

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

20 Feb 2026 3:01 pm
Amid death threat, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone spotted at an event

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

20 Feb 2026 2:35 pm
Prajakta Koli`s debut Marathi film to arrive on ZEE5 on February 27

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

20 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Supreme Court calls out Elvish Yadav in snake venom case: `Very bad for society`

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

20 Feb 2026 2:07 pm
The 50: Karan Patel`s emotional eviction from the show leaves his friends teary

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

20 Feb 2026 1:47 pm
Lekha Washington reacts to Love Jihad label on relationship with Imran Khan

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

20 Feb 2026 1:39 pm
Swanand Kirkire joins Ayushmann Khurrana & Sharvari in Yeh Prem Mol Liya

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

20 Feb 2026 1:34 pm
Bandar: Bobby Deol-starrer locks release date, makers drop poster

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

20 Feb 2026 1:13 pm
Hrithik Roshan praises Shahid Kapoor-starrer O`Romeo: I had fun

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

20 Feb 2026 1:09 pm
Ranveer Singh receives Rs 10 crore extortion threat; note came from US number

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

20 Feb 2026 12:31 pm
Ajay Devgn calls mother Veena the shakti of his life on her birthday

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

20 Feb 2026 12:21 pm