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Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant shared heartwarming pictures with her fav girls Rani Mukerji and Rekha from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. Rekha also felicitated Rani, who received a special citation for excellence in acting at the festival
Rashmika Mandanna has opened up about how recovering from a hip injury has changed her perspective on life and work. The actress reflected on the pressure to constantly hustle and said being forced to slow down has helped her appreciate rest, family, gratitude
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah brings a food safety crackdown into Gokuldham as FDA officials raid Madhavi Bhides pickle business after allegedly finding glass in her products. The topical storyline has viewers comparing the fictional action to Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe
Sonu Nigam has opened up about Auto-Tune and its growing role in the music industry, admitting that he uses pitch-correction technology for certain songs. However, the singer stressed that technology should enhance a performance rather than replace vocal ability
Diana Penty gave fans a glimpse of a fun, hectic day after staying up late with her friends. The actress shared a video of herself getting her hair and makeup done inside a car as she rushed to her next commitment
The End of Oak Street flips the dinosaur movie formula by sending an ordinary 1980s suburban neighbourhood millions of years into the past. With no superheroes or trained scientists to save them, families must survive prehistoric predators
Matthew McConaughey has revealed that he turned down the role of Joel in The Last of Us, explaining that he was not focused on acting when the opportunity came his way. The actor said he was exploring writing and leadership roles at the time
Gaurav Khanna and Shraddha Arya are reportedly set to headline Ekta Kapoors upcoming romantic drama for Star Plus. The show is expected to explore love and family relationships, with details about its storyline, characters, launch date and time slot yet to be confirmed
Khushi Kapoor remembered her late mother Sridevi on her 62nd birth anniversary with a heartwarming childhood throwback. The picture features Sridevi, Boney Kapoor and young Khushi standing between her parents and holding their hands
The Delhi High Court questioned whether the reputation associated with the Bachchan family name can legally extend across generations while hearing Aaradhya Bachchans case over allegedly false health reports
Yash praised Sudev Nair for his immense contribution to Toxic, calling him the films invisible pillar. He said the movie would not have happened without Sudev, who stepped up whenever cast dates clashed
Raashii Khanna has kick-started shooting for Farzi 2, returning as RBI officer Megha Vyas. The actress shared BTS glimpses from the sets, including her vanity, makeup session and a Rs 500 note, as Shahid Kapoor had begun filming in March
Awarapan 2 brings Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit in an emotional action-romance driven by redemption, betrayal and nostalgia. Strong performances, soulful music and references to the original make the sequel especially appealing to longtime fans, despite uneven action
Actress Rani Mukerji was recently honoured with the La Trobe Honorary Doctorate degree at IFFM 2026 wherein she was seen getting emotional and fighting back tears. She was also honoured for her 30 years in cinema at the festival
Batwara 1947 attempts to revisit Partition through the unlikely bond between a Muslim family and an elderly Hindu woman who refuses to leave her Lahore home. Sunny Deol brings his trademark intensity, but Shabana Azmi emerges as the emotional heart of the film
Suriya's emotional drama film Vishwanath And Sons has finally hit the screens, and fans have been rushing to the theatres to catch the early shows. The early reviews of the film are out on social media, and it includes mixed reactions
Actress Pavithra Gowda who is currently facing imprisonment in the Renukaswamy murder case was reprimanded by Karnataka HC for allegedly using headphones in prison. Additionally, the court also dismissed Darshan Thoogudeepa's plea challenging co-accused Pradosh's application to become an approver
The 17th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has officially begun, with a press conference held on Thursday in the presence of several prominent members of the Indian film industry, including Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Varma and Rishab Shetty
Ariana Grande appears to have made her rekindled romance with Ricky Alvarez officially on Instagram as she shared pictures of the two together in a recent photo dump
On the eve of the release of her film 'Batwara 1947' with Sunny Deol, actress Preity Zinta shared her look test photo for her character Hamida. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, 'Batwara 1947' is set during India's Partition and explores a story of love, sacrifice and resilience
Yash recently praised Kiara Advani's dedication and commitment on the sets of Toxic despite being pregnant with her daughter. The actor revealed that they would be worried about her well-being and would take care of her
The investors of Selena Gomez's mental health start-up have sued the singer, the company and her mother, alleging fraud worth USD 1.2 million. They also accused Selena of neglecting her duties to build and promote the start-up
BTS members Kim Namjoon, aka RM, and Jung Hoseok, aka J-Hope, have come under fire for attending a concert of Chris Brown and Usher after pictures of them went viral on social media. Fans have been fuming over them attending shows of artists who have a history of violence against women
Have You Heard? Yashs Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has received an A certificate from the CBFC with a runtime of over 3 hours. The V Shantaram biopic, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia, has not been shelved, director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande has clarified.
Foraying into vertical storytelling with Blackmail, actor Mugdha Godse is confident the new format will become the next big thing. For Godse, the appeal lay in the formats ability to tell tightly written, fast-paced stories
After six years, actor-turned-producer Jackky Bhagnani is set to return in front of the camera with the song Tere Rang Mein, released days ahead of Independence Day
Ahead of Pal Bhar Ke Liye premire at Melbourne film festival, couturier-turned-director Vikram Phadnis reveals his drama about mental health stems from a personal space
Kim Kardashian has opened up about her struggle with psoriasis, admitting the condition made her insecure, especially when flare-ups appeared on her face. She has tried various treatments over the years and recently credited a broccoli-seed supplement with helping manage her symptoms
Yash reflected on KGF clashing with Shah Rukh Khans Zero in 2018. Despite being an SRK fan, he said KGF was a small film compared to Zero, so they released on the same day. KGF later became a pan-India success
Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 contestant Ganesh Baraiah, known as the worlds smallest doctor, shared his inspiring journey with Amitabh Bachchan. Despite dwarfism and a 72 percent locomotor disability, he overcame barriers to become a doctor after his father rejected a Rs 5 lakh circus offer
Sanjay Dutt has clarified that he is not associated with Pune nightclub Ballr after the Bombay High Court restrained the venue from playing copyrighted music without necessary authorisation from PPL India
Rhea Chakraborty opened up about the years she spent under suspicion following Sushant Singh Rajputs demise. On The Traitors 2, she said she finally got a clean chit this year and admitted she no longer likes being under doubt
Ranbir Kapoors Ramayana will reportedly release in China as The Legend of Prince. Sony Pictures will distribute the film there, while the makers are exploring a promotional campaign in China ahead of its November 6 international release
Shriya Saran recalls Awarapans box-office failure, saying the 2007 film was ahead of its time. She revealed she wasnt invited to some award shows despite its nominations and felt disheartened as audience love did not translate into numbers
Pooja Bedi says she is not getting married to fianc Maneck Contractor despite their eight-year engagement. She explained that commitment is enough for them and marriage would only mean signing a piece of paper and involving the government
Subhash Ghai has opened up about casting Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna in Taal, revealing how Vinod Khanna recommended his son and why he wanted Aishwarya to shed her glamorous beauty queen image. Ghai recalled telling her, I need to destroy your image
A Barbie sequel may not be heading back to Barbie Land anytime soon. Talks between Warner Bros. and the original films creative team, including Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, have reportedly stalled over compensation
The trailer of 7 Dogs, starring Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, is out. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the global action thriller follows an Interpol officer battling a dangerous criminal syndicate
Heated Rivalry star Dylan Walsh appears to have revealed more about Season 2 than he was supposed to. After a video discussing the upcoming production went viral, the actor admitted that the clip had landed him in trouble, leaving fans even more curious
Prakash Raj questioned the Election Commission after his voter status was marked shifted during the electoral roll revision. Claiming officials changed their explanation, the actor alleged contradictions and stressed that the issue concerns every citizens right and dignity
Priyanka Chopra remembered late Bollywood icon Sridevi on her birth anniversary with a tribute, sharing the first look at Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi. The upcoming book, authored by Dhiraj U. Kumarr, will chronicle the legendary actors remarkable career
Kangana Ranaut clarified her Generation Gutter remark, saying she never targeted the entire Gen-Z generation. She claimed only 2,000 Gen-Z people were at Jantar Mantar, while many others, including Shabana Azmi-type people, were present
Kannada actor Risheekaa Singh criticised Yashs Toxic trailer over its intimate scenes, questioning the actors choice of imagery. She said women should be respected and warned that she would ask Yash to leave Karnataka if she felt otherwise
Elvish Yadav has joined the cast of Malamaal Weekly 2, alongside Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav. Calling it a new journey, Elvish thanked fans for supporting his Bollywood dreams. The announcement sparked excitement among his followers
South Indian actress Shakeela recently shared that she spent Rs 3 lakh on a neck surgery after bearing immense pain due to her phoe addiction. She advised fans and followers not to watch unnecessary videos on the phone
Rajkummar Raos much-awaited courtroom drama Prahaar - The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam has a new release date after being initially postponed from August 7. The film is now eyeing a festive weekend, wherein it is likely to clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2
Ibrahim Ali Khan penned a heartfelt birthday wish for sister Sara Ali Khan, calling her his appa jaan and thanking her for being the best sister ever. He also shared an adorable picture of them posing together by a bonfire
Nargis Fakhri shared a glimpse of her first flying experience, posing in the pilots seat. The actress joked that she was apparently a pilot in her past life, adding that she did well during her first flight
On World Elephant Day, Dia Mirza urged the government and people to protect elephant corridors, stressing that connected forests, rivers, farms and grasslands are vital for elephants to move safely, find food and water, and raise their young for all
As the Independence Day weekend gears up for a fierce box office clash, the advance bookings show Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 taking the lead over Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947

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