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Kuberaa producer Puskur Ram Mohan Rao is set to enter Hindi cinema with a biopic on Param Vir Chakra awardee Abdul Hamid, who was killed during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. The film is in development, with its director and lead actor yet to be announced
Ashi Dua says Lust Stories 3 aims to explore female desire through engaging, meaningful stories rather than provocation. She discusses handling social media outrage sensitively and how female directors bring authenticity to womens stories and male characters
After Saiyaara, Mohit Suri will reunite with Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda for a mature, unconventional love story backed by Yash Raj Films. The shoot begins in Mumbai in October before moving to Goa in November
Jason Sanjay explained why dad Vijay will not be involved in the his debut film Sigma's promotional campaign, citing his responsiblities as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. He further recalled his reaction to Vijay becoming CM and spoke about his desire to build an identity of his own.
61-year-old South Indian actor Disco Shanthi recently shared a picture of her hospitalisation on social media, leaving her fans and well-wishers worried. She did not reveal the reason for her hospitalisation
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024. He will be honoured during the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia on September 22
The CBFC has been reconstituted by the Centre with a new 18-member board being named, which will take effect immediately. This comes at a time when the board has continually faced criticism
Shehnaaz Gill recently faced a terrifying moment during a flight when she and her brother Shehbaz Badesha were praying for a safe landing amid severe turbulence. The actor later shared a video of the frightening experience and showed gratitude after the plane landed safely.
Amid the ongoing row surrounding the use of the song Shoorveer in Mirzapur The Movie, the Delhi High Court questioned the song on Maharana Pratap being used during a fight sequence
Actress Mandakini opened up about the controversial photograph of her with underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim that was clicked during Sharjah cricket match. She also revealed how the picture caused signifcant damage to her film career.
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj recently shared that he found Karan Johar's Lust Stories, featuring Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal, to be his career best film. Vishal further called it a strong film
Despite receiving mixed to negative ratings upon its theatrical release, Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari has topped the charts on Netflix following its OTT release. The actress has now reacted to it
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared an adorable hug with husband, Raj Nidimoru, before heading inside the Mumbai airport. The affectionate airport moment comes at a special time as the couple prepares to welcome their first child after 9 months of marriage.
Days after a video of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and Trisha at Silverstone went viral, actor Ambika has now reacted to the video, saying she would avoid it if she were in their place. She added that Trisha should be careful since it could give Vijay 'a bad name'
Bhagyashrees return to Sangli has sparked a family dispute over the traditional Ganpati aarti at the royal family-owned Ganpati Panchayatan temple. Her father objected to the actor performing the ritual, saying adopted son Yuvraj Adityaraje Patwardhan is now the sole heir
The Vvaan trailer introduces Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah in a supernatural adventure rooted in Indian folklore. The film blends fantasy, action, romance and humour as the duo are drawn into a mysterious world of ancient beliefs, forbidden forests and supernatural forces
Ahead of its September 18 release, Kunal Kemmy and Preity Zinta's Vibe has been cleared by the CBFC with an 'A' rating. The film was cleared after a few cuss words were muted. However, the violent scenes remain untouched
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj recently shared that he found Karan Johar's Lust Stories, featuring Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal, to be his career best film. Vishal further called it a strong film
Bigg Boss 20s Qazi Touqeer turned desi dad as Arishfa Khan asked him to send a marriage proposal to BTS member V. Their playful exchange, with Qazi addressing V as Arishfas future husband, amused fans and desi ARMY online
Divyenndu is celebrating a memorable 15th year in Bollywood following the success of Mirzapur: The Movie. The actor, who has explored varied characters and genres through films and OTT, credited patience and perseverance for his recent run
Dhanushs upcoming D56, directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, has been surrounded by speculation over its title. The filmmaker has now reacted to the rumours with a witty response, leaving fans curious about whether the much-awaited projects title has been revealed
Vijay Sethupathis Maharaja is officially getting a Hollywood remake. Reports have linked Matthew McConaughey to the project, but producer Sudhan Sundaram said his casting is not confirmed. An A-list star is reportedly lined up
Isha Rikhi opened up about her marriage on Bigg Boss 20, claiming she experienced physical, emotional and social cheating. She said she felt she had been played the whole time and described the relationship as toxic and driven by convenience
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently reunited with filmmaker David O. Russell in Los Angeles. He took a trip down memory lane, recalling his experience of working with him on the acclaimed film Silver Linings Playbook
Actress Bhumi Pednekkar, who is away from home in New York during Ganpati celebrations, revealed that she found solace at a temple in the city and said he finds you wherever you are
Television czarina and producer Ekta Kapoor celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing together some of the most familiar faces from the Hindi TV industry as she hosted friends and colleagues for Ganpati celebrations at her residence on Monday
Amaal Mallik warned social media users against targeting his family amid the Main Hoon Hero Tera credit row. Defending brother Armaan Malik, he said, My anger is like Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt while hitting back at trolls
Vijay Sethupathis leadership remarks on Bigg Boss Tamil 10 sparked speculation among viewers over a possible reference to CM Vijay. Vijay TV clarified that the comments were directed only at contestant Shatiga and should not be linked to outside events
Kim Kardashian has been awarded Rs 111 by a Paris court over the 2016 armed robbery in which she was held at gunpoint and robbed of jewellery worth Rs 57.55 crore. Most of the stolen jewellery has never been recovered
Netflix is bringing back The Great Indian Kapil Show for Season 5, with Kapil Sharma and his comedy gang returning on September 26. Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and others will reunite for the festive-themed season, with new episodes dropping every Saturday at 8 pm
Rani Mukerji turned heads at Sabyasachi Mukherjees New York Fashion Week show, choosing a timeless black saree instead of a gown. She completed the understated look with sunglasses, gold jewellery, a clutch and pumps, celebrating Sabyasachis return to NYFW
Hrithik Roshan celebrated his niece Suranikas 30th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. Welcoming her to her 30s, the actor praised her growth and called her a rare breed. Suranika, an entrepreneur who runs bakery establishment Moonbeam Bakery
Kareena Kapoor took a trip down memory lane as she shared a priceless black-and-white photo from the Kapoor family archives. The picture features her grandfather Raj Kapoor with young Kareena, Karisma Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. Sharing the throwback on Riddhimas birthday
Courteney Cox has expressed interest in directing Scream 8, saying her long association with the franchise gives her a unique understanding of the series. Cox, who has appeared in all seven Scream films, joked that directing the next instalment would be great and fun
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have confirmed they have parted ways after nine years of marriage. The actors, who met in 2015, married in 2017 and share two children. They said they had been separated for a while
Rasika Dugal shared a picture featuring the women of Mirzapur, including Shriya Pilgaonkar, giving fans a nostalgic glimpse of the shows beloved characters. The reunion-style post celebrates the bond between the actresses as the franchise continues to remain popular
Sambhavna Seth and Avinash Dwivedi revealed the faces of their twin sons, Dhwajah and Yugaarth, on Ganesh Chaturthi. The couple shared heartwarming family pictures, marking a special moment after welcoming their babies through surrogacy following years of their journey to parenthood
Mahhi Vij recalled her early career, revealing how she landed her first music video, worked in South Indian films and was selected for Yuva. After several film projects fell through, she turned to television and found success with shows like Laagi Tujhse Lagan and Balika Vadhu.
Shah Rukh Khan attended Nita and Mukesh Ambanis star-studded Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia but avoided the paparazzi outside. An inside picture of the actor posing with the Ambanis has now surfaced online
Lisa has reassured BLACKPINK fans that the group will remain together despite the members solo careers. She said breaks from group activities are possible but stressed they should not be mistaken for a breakup, adding that she wants BLACKPINK to continue even at 50
Salman Khan celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family, where a video showed him performing aarti in the wrong direction. Sister Arpita Khan Sharma quickly noticed the mistake and guided him, with the endearing moment going viral on social media
When asked if it was exhausting because her character speaks so much, and if it took a lot of energy, she said, It did take a lot of energy. But that's the thing. Atish bhai is the source of our energy. He's a genius.
Indira Krishna has hit back at Rohit Roy over his dustbin remark about television, calling it terrible for a veteran actor from the medium to say. She said TV has given actors work and a platform, adding that it will always remain the biggest medium
Gurfateh Pirzada underwent physical training in Kalaripayattu and Lathi and gained 10-15 kg to play Bagha Jatin in The Revolutionaries. He says getting the characters physicality and understanding his psyche were key to his performance
Vikrant Massey reflects on how the definition of success has evolved, saying it is no longer limited to professional achievements or material comforts. He believes good health, peace of mind, emotional well-being and happiness are equally important
Kartik Aaryan celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in the UK, while Ananya Panday rushed home to welcome Bappa with her family. Sharvari marked the festival at her ancestral home in Morgaon, while Shah Rukh Khan celebrated with family and friends at Mannat
Confident that Mirzapur: The Movie success will change the game in Hindi films, Sheeba Chadha now eyes her next biggie Ramayana: Part 1
Sanya Sagar, who features in the Hollywood indie A Mosquito in the Ear, says working with Nazanin Boniadi was inspiring. The actor admired Boniadis fearlessness in speaking about womens rights and the struggles of Iranian youth
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reportedly planning an exclusive jewellery collection inspired by the period pieces worn by Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and others in Love & War. The line is expected to launch in December, ahead of the film release
Suriya and Jyotika commemorated their 20th wedding anniversary on September 11, 2026. After two decades of marriage, the couple marked the milestone by renewing their vows in the presence of family and kids.

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