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Pankaj Tripathi opened up about his spiritual journey and its role in helping him manage his emotions. He said that while he can control how he reacts to anger, preventing the emotion from taking over his mind remains a work in progress

Filmmaker Atlee marked his 12th wedding anniversary with wife Priya by sharing a heartfelt note on Instagram. Recalling their nearly 18-year bond, he credited her unconditional love and support for shaping him into a better person

Jennifer Garner looked back at a memorable six-week Europe trip with her children during ex-husband Ben Affleck's Batman shoot in London. The actress recalled taking the kids out of school to explore Paris and Venice, describing the experience as incredible

Comedian Navin Prabhakar is taking Indian humour to international stages, where audiences are embracing catchphrases like 'Pehchaan Kaun'. He says performing abroad brings a sense of nostalgia as his comedy helps people reconnect with memories of home

Former actor and comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. The judge called him a sexual predator and criticised his behaviour towards women

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan and wife Anna have announced their separation after years of marriage. In a statement, the couple said they parted ways with mutual understanding and respect, adding that their children's happiness remains their priority

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali is set for its Netflix premiere on November 13. Set in 19th-century colonial India, the period drama will stream in five languages and marks the actors' first on-screen collaboration since their wedding

Filmmaker Vinod Kapri claims his film Pyre has lost nearly 75 per cent of its shows after Ramayana: Rise of a Legend released. He argues that smaller films deserve fair screen space, especially when audiences are turning up for their screenings

Shut since September 7 over an alleged entertainment licence renewal lapse, Mumbai's Gaiety-Galaxy is eyeing a reopening in the last week of November. The management hopes to screen Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi and Shah Rukh Khan's King in December

After the iconic Famous Studios shut its doors to be redeveloped into a luxury residential tower, owner reveals the company will change tack to content creation; operates from Andheri, Santacruz

Samantha Ruth Prabhu gave fans a glimpse of her pregnancy with a candid baby bump picture, playfully calling it her maternity shoot. The actress, who is expecting her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru, received much love from fans

Bigg Boss 20 contestants Qazi Touqeer and Manish Goel got into an ugly argument after Qazi accused Manish of making him uncomfortable by touching him during a role-play task in which he was dressed as a woman

Amid the ongoing debate around the glorification of Ravana in the Ramayana, Yash has now opened up about the role, calling the character the 'brain' of the epic. He also recalled how his friends and family asked him not to do it

Gurfateh Pirzada revealed that firecrackers entering his balcony burnt it and almost his entire room during Diwali. He expressed anger over Mumbai's hazardous AQI and pollution. Vivek Agnihotri and Bhumi Pednekar also raised concerns over fire safety and pollution

Kareena Kapoor Khan opened up about cosmetic procedures, saying she is strongly against Botox and going under the knife. She emphasised the importance of natural therapies, self-preservation and embracing ageing, adding that she is enjoying her 40s

Tamil actor Balaji Murugadoss has taken to social media to question CM Vijay over a Narcotics Department search at his residence. Claiming that officials repeatedly refused to identify the person who had filed the complaint against him, the actor sought an explanation and demanded action over the incident.

Kareena Kapoor not only skipped the usual ethic saree or suit for Diwali 2026 by wearing a chic kaftan, but she also grabbed eyeballs with her kalgi, which is 200 years old, belonging to the Nawab of Bhopal

Sunita Ahuja opened up about her strained relationship with Govinda and expressed hope of reuniting with him. Calling theirs a 40-year-old marriage, she said nobody could separate them and recalled their Diwali celebrations and shopping for jewellery together

Suriya and Jyotika are celebrating a major box-office milestone this Diwali, with their latest production, Scene, entering the Rs 100-crore club worldwide. The couple expressed gratitude to audiences for their overwhelming response and for embracing the film across regions and languages.

Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has sparked speculation about a possible Ramayana connection with its first-look reveal. Now, a story claiming to outline the film's basic plot has gone viral on social media.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar shared glimpses of his Diwali celebrations. The actor took to his Instagram and shared a video of himself performing pooja for the festival. Akshay and Twinkle Khannas son Aarav was also seen in the video enjoying Diwali festivities

Dwayne Johnson recently celebrated his mother Ata Johnsons 78th birthday. On Sunday, the actor took to his Instagram and shared a series of pictures and videos from the birthday celebrations.

Comedian Samay Raina's Diwali celebrations at his new Mumbai residence turned into a star-studded affair, with his rumoured girlfriend, actress Medha Shankr, among the guests. Have a look!

Actor Sargun Mehta is on cloud nine as her husband, actor Ravie Dubey, receives widespread appreciation for his portrayal of Lakshman in Ramayana. Celebrating his achievement, Sargun penned an emotional note for her husband, reflecting on his 21-year-long journey

Keerthy Suresh shed light on her experience working in the Hindi film industry. The actress said that while Bollywood believes in a lot of pre-production, South is more 'spontaneous'

Farah Khan has called out online portals for circulating fake content claiming a fire broke out at her residence in Mumbai. The filmmaker slammed the reports while clarifying that the fire had broken out in an under-construction building and not her home.

Amitabh Bachchan recently shared an update about his health in a Diwali note. The actor revealed that he has been struggling with hand discomfort, which has made it difficult for him to personally write letters to his fans.

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli recounted an unpleasant Diwali experience while taking his mother to Mumbai's Khar Hinduja Hospital for emergency treatment. He requested residents to avoid bursting loud bombs outside the hospital, but was taken aback by a man's response.

Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend is gearing up to release in Hong Kong on November 12. The film has crossed the Rs 350 crore mark at the worldwide box office in just three days and is now set to reach another international audience.

Shweta Tripathi's maiden production, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, has been selected for the WIF India x Gold House Scholarship at TIFF 2026. The queer love story, starring Tripathi and Tillotama Shome, is directed by Sanjoy Nag.

Esha Deol and ex-husband Bharat Takhtani reunited at a Diwali bash nearly three years after announcing their separation. Meanwhile, Malayalam superstar Mammootty is set to make his return to Tamil cinema after a seven-year gap. The veteran superstar will feature in Dhanush-starrer OM.

Adrija Roy, Arjun Bijlani and other celebs reveal the Bollywood songs that are a must-have on their Diwali party playlists. From London Thumakda and Deewangi Deewangi to Nagada Sang Dhol, their picks span generations of festive hits.

In an exclusive interview, veteran singer Gurdas Maan reflects on Punjabi musics growing global popularity, applauding artistes like Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla. He also explains why staying rooted in culture and maintaining artistic integrity matter more to him than chasing trends or viral hits.

Diljit Dosanjh's November 27 Mumbai concert will go ahead despite bomb threat emails. Security arrangements at Mahalaxmi Racecourse have been significantly strengthened, with over 1,500 private security personnel expected to be deployed.

Singer Daler Mehndi has issued his first statement following the controversial Uttarakhand concert row, wherein he was accused of being intoxicated. The singer has thanked his fans and his family, including his brother, Mika Singh, for supporting him

On the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20, Salman Khan was seen getting emotional as singer Mohit Chauhan paid a moving tribute to his father and legendary writer Salim Khan. The actor was in tears as the singer sang a song written by the lyricist

BTS V sent his Indian fans into a frenzy by wishing them on the occasion of Diwali. The K-pop star expressed curiosity about the festival when he was informed about the occasion before extending his wishes in Hindi. He also reacted to an AI image of the boyband in desi outfits

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan was recently seen attending the 2026 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles alongside notable Hollywood stars. He became the first Indian actor to attend the prestigious event

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have treated fans with a special surprise on Diwali 2026 by revealing their son, Vihaan's face on the occasion. This comes exactly a year after the couple welcomed the baby boy on November 7, 2025

Janhvi Kapoor recently revealed her mother Sridevi's reaction to her nose job. The actress revealed how the late actress saw 'potential' in her after sshe got her cosmetic surgery done

Ramayana director Nitesh Tiwari has reacted to the comparisons between Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and the epic. The filmmaker acknowledged that there are similarities between the two

Bollywood star Sunny Deol is extremely proud of his film Ramayana: Part 1. Sunny, who plays Lord Hanuman, took to Instagram and shared a video urging audiences to watch the film, saying it has been made exceptionally well and is no less than any Hollywood film

Matt Damon has revealed that his wife, Luciana Barroso, underwent brain surgery following a brain aneurysm just days before making a surprise appearance at the 2024 Oscars celebrations

Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson has opened up about her role in the upcoming DC film The Batman: Part II, stating that it has pushed her outside her comfort zone and spurred a lot of existential angst

Hollywood actors Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger were the biggest rivals in the action film genre. Stallone has now shared that they were very confrontational with each other and the rivalry affected both of them

Saif Ali Khan has dropped a cool video of himself where he was seen opening a champagne bottle with the help of a meat cleaver, as he was unable to find an opener

Actress Shilpa Shirodkar called veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty the kindest soul she ever had the opportunity to know as she reunited with him after 2 decades. She also credited him for her success

After witnessing a slow couple of days, Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana recorded a 45 per cent jump on day 3. The film added over Rs 69 crore to its bankroll, taking its overall haul to Rs 189 crore gross in India

According to a report by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), covering the period up to Tuesday, November 3, authorities have also imposed environmental compensation (EC) in 636 cases

The meeting comes after the core committees first meeting on Monday, following a delegation of senior NCP leaders meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday