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Abhijeet Bhattacharya has seemingly joined the ongoing debate surrounding Daler Mehndi's controversial Uttarakhand concert. Without directly naming the veteran singer, Abhijeet took a stand against lip-syncing during live performances and assured his audience that he would never pretend to sing on stage.
During the latest episode of Koffee With Karan season 9, Kareena Kapoor addressed conspiracy theories surrounding the knife attack, including claims that it was staged and questions about Saif's speedy recovery.
After years of speculation about Munna Bhai 3, the much-awaited sequel appears to be moving forward. A new report suggests that Rajkumar Hirani has roped in Farhad Samji to work on the script, with filming expected to begin in 2027.
Did you know? Saif Ali Khan was keen to work with Kareena Kapoor in these two films, but the actress had other plans. Karan Johar recalls Saif's reaction to her decision on Koffee With Karan season 9. Read on!
Days after the stay on Imran Khan's 'Leave India' notice was extended, his cousin, Zayn Marie Khan, has had her OCI status come under the scanner. Mumbai Police have approached the FRRO to verify her OCI status
As Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer Ramayana gears up for release, actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, has criticised the film's music. Sharing a video of himself, he said that he was disappointed by the music
Reports suggest Jailer 2's digital version may include around 30 minutes of additional footage, potentially bringing back scenes featuring Mohanlal, Vijay Sethupathi and other major stars. However, the makers have yet to confirm the extended cut.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday has quashed a PIL filed against Sunny Deol's upcoming film Suryaa, ahead of its November 20 release. The PIL seeking a ban on the film argued that the film showed violence against doctors
An unpleasant experience on the set of India Ke Top 1% has left stunt director Geeta Tandon disappointed. She alleged that she and her son waited for nine hours despite her unpaid appearance. Geeta also shared details of her interaction with the show's production manager.
The Mumbai Police have arrested the accused, who was sending threatening emails to actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor. He was reportedly sending audio messages in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi, pretending to be a member of their gang.
Sreeleela has joined the cast of Rajinikanth's upcoming film Dharman. Helmed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for directing Oh My Kadavule and Dragon, the film marks the actress's first on-screen collaboration with the superstar.
Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, has received positive reactions following its Mumbai premiere. Early viewers, including YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, have praised the film, calling it a visual spectacle and a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
As she gears up for her upcoming film Eetha, Shraddha Kapoor has addressed her two-year gap from the screen after Stree 2. She revealed the reason for taking a break, sharing that she was offered several films
In a recent AMA session on Instagram, Shraddha Kapoor was asked how she handles criticism amid the mixed reactions to her Marathi dialogue delivery and accent in the trailer of her upcoming film, Eetha.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga has reacted after the recent violent chainsaw attack in Andhra Pradesh and the attack on a 6-year-old were linked to his films like Animal and Arjun Reddy. The filmmaker said cinema was being used as a scapegoat
From finding her footing in the Indian entertainment industry to exploring opportunities in Hollywood, Elnaaz Norouzi says her journey has been anything but easy. The actress said she's grateful to have had the chance to work across different countries and entertainment industries.
The makers of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's next film, tentatively titled #L368 and directed by Anoop Sathyan, released a BTS video from the film's sets on Tuesday, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
Badshah and Shreya Ghoshal have joined forces for Mahiya, a romantic track featuring Avneet Kaur. The rapper describes the collaboration as a coming together of two musical universes, united by a universal love story.
Actor Matt LeBlanc, who is known for his role in the iconic sitcom Friends, once spoke about his love for big toys. A clip from The Graham Norton Show has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actor talking about his favourite thing to do: nothing.
Rise and Fall 2 sees its first-ever triple eviction as Manish Kashyap, Jashwanth Bopanna and Rishabh Jaiswal are eliminated. Virender Sehwag reprimands Shehzad Poonawalla over his vamp remark about Priyanka Chahar Choudhary
Mahhi Vij gets emotional on Bigg Boss 20 after Love Gills mother calls her out over a comment she made about her daughter. Mahhi denies the remark and threatens to quit, accusing the makers of selectively showing her comments and targeting her
A day after Tusshar Kapoor received an extortion threat, actor Ayushmann Khurrana has received a threatening audio message demanding crores of rupees. This comes amid rising concerns around the security of Bollywood celebrities
Filmmaker and music composer Gangai Amaran, brother of Ilaiyaraaja, has taken a jibe at Anirudh Ravichander's music, questioning how his compositions suit the Tamil industry. He said his music was good but did not identify as Tamil
On KWK 9, Kareena Kapoor revisited the night Saif Ali Khan was stabbed, recalling how she screamed in panic. She revealed that the incident left her disturbed for six months, while Saif described it as the worst night of his life
Choreographer Bosco Leslie Martis reflects on his latest track, Begum Bewafa, navigating the changing landscape of visual storytelling in the age of social media and the hard-earned wisdom that comes with surviving decades behind the camera
Bruno Fernandes accepted his benching against Bournemouth and insisted United players are not trying to 'save someone's job' after beating Roma 3-2
Bhumi Pednekkar has been roped in to lead the upcoming horror franchise Jaani Dushman, directed by Arshad Syed. Set in the UK, the film is an emotionally charged mother-daughter story featuring supernatural elements and buried family secrets
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has finally opened up about his possible return as Jack Sparrow for Pirates of the Caribbean 6. He teased that he would put on the pirate costume one more time, adding that he would never turn down a request from Jerry Bruckheimer
Manoj Bajpayee opened up about his work experience with Boman Irani and Divya Dutta in his latest film Last Man in Tower, which is set to arrive on an OTT platform on November 6.
Bollywood star Jackie Shroff extended a special birthday wish to actress Tabu as she turned a year older on November 4.Taking to his social media account, Jackie shared a picture featuring Tabu and himself sitting alongside each other at an event
Actor Jason Statham and director Guy Ritchie partnership is set to extend with the film Dogfight. The film is described as a stylish revenge actioner set in the London criminal underworld
Namit Malhotra explained that Ramayana 2 has been postponed by a year because the makers need more time to work on the ambitious sequel. He said they do not want to rush the grand finale and want to deliver it on the scale it deserves
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar offers valuable advice for batters facing New Zealand conditions, emphasising patience and the mindsets needed on NZ tour
Ranbir Kapoor shared that daughter Raha is deeply interested in the Ramayana and has visited the film's sets several times. The actor revealed that she even shot a few scenes with Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey, becoming a part of his cinematic journey
Initially, Indian pacers started well, dominating the opening hour by taking early wickets. At the midway stage of the innings, the hosts were struggling at 109/5, having been put in to bat first.
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
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first African American woman elected governor in the US, winning Georgia's race. Republican Byron Donalds is projected to become Florida's first African American governor, marking two historic milestones in the 2026 midterms
Fadnavis attributed the improvement to the use of modern technology and digital monitoring systems, which he said ensure accountability at every stage of the emergency response process
Mika Singh recalled how Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein with Rai Laxmi came together unexpectedly during a casual coffee meeting. With no prior planning, the duo decided to collaborate and shot the song the very next day. Mika called it one of his favourite songs
Daytime temperatures remained elevated, with Colaba recording a maximum of 36.5 degrees Celsius and Santacruz registering 35 degrees Celsius, according to the IMDs reported observations
Prashanth Neel has confirmed that KGF and Salaar composer Ravi Basrur will score his upcoming action entertainer Dragon, featuring Jr NTR in the lead. The director made the announcement while answering a fan's question during an Instagram Q&A session
The makers of Yeh Prem Mol Liya have released Saawan Aaya Hai, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari sharing romantic moments in the rain. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Keshav Anand, the song celebrates old-school romance
Tim Seifert was the star with the bat in the powerplay for New Zealand, scoring a quickfire 38, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Daryl Mitchell scored 28 before being run out by Rohit Sharma.
The makers of Dhanush and Mammootty's Om have unveiled Sreeleela's look and introduced her as Roja. The announcement comes ahead of the release of the film's third single, Senjudare. Sai Pallavi plays IPS officer Nithya Reddy in the action entertainer
Saif Ali Khan shared a hilarious anecdote about his first bike ride with Kareena Kapoor Khan. He revealed how she kept digging her nails into him and asking him to stop, eventually admitting that she hated bike rides. The experience made him realise they liked each other
Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Aruna Miller were projected to win re-election in the US midterm polls. Meanwhile, Pia Dandiya led Florida's congressional race, while Republican Vivek Ramaswamy trailed Democrat Amy Acton in Ohio's gubernatorial contest
The German champions also arrived in Madrid without coach Vincent Kompany, sick with a meningitis-related condition.
Belonging to the Dalodesmidae family, scientists identified distinct, stunted microscopic bristles on the legs of mature males
Ranbir Kapoor believes AI can enhance filmmaking but cannot replace the human touch in storytelling and performing arts. Yash also weighed in, urging filmmakers to be responsible and cautious about how they use the technology

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