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With the roaring success of Dhurandhar 2 at the box office, Aditya Dhar`s franchise has become the first in Indian cinema to cross the Rs 3,000 crore mark at the box office. The Dhurandhar franchise has beat Baahubali and Pushpa in the process
Rashmika Mandanna`s makeup artist recently got candid about her bridal look, recalling how the actress got fully ready in just 90 minutes, adding that she told them they had only 40 minutes to get her ready
Director Vikram Bhatt, who spent days in jail in a Rs 30 crore fraud case, recently recalled the time he fell terribly ill inside prison and how he prayed to Devi. The filmmakers adds that prayers saved him
Director Kunal Kohli recently opened up about the film industry`s lack of support towards film, recalling how many said Dhurandhar would fall flat on Monday when it was released. He also recalled the industry`s reaction to his 2004`s film Hum Tum
An influencer recently shared a reel accusing Varun Dhawan and his team of getting fake reviews for his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Varun strongly reacted to her claims and got into an online spat with her
Rapper King is all set to make his acting debut with the upcoming series Lukkhe. Also starring Palak Tiwari, Raashii Khanna and others, the series premieres on May 8. It will be an eight-episode series, headlined by Raashii and KING
After the passing away of the legendary singer and her grandmother, Asha Bhosle, Zanai Bhosle penned an emotional note on Instagram saying she is waiting for her to come back to her
After the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, actor and singer Farhan Akhtar paid an emotional tribute to the singer by singing her song Dum Maro Dum at a college event. He expressed his joy at seeing young students showing their love and respect for her music
Sony Pictures has released the trailer for Insidious: Out of the Further at CinemaCon. The sixth film in the franchise stars Amelia Eve and follows a mother who discovers she can enter and manipulate The Further, unleashing terrifying consequences
Offset made a return to performing days after being shot outside a Florida casino. He appeared on stage in a wheelchair at Rowfest in Arkansas, later standing briefly during the show as the crowd cheered his comeback performance
Steven Spielberg said he shelved sci-fi film Robopocalypse because its estimated 200 million dollar budget made it too risky. He feared it could become a company-ender if it failed to recover costs
Le Sserafim have announced their return with their 2nd Studio Album Pureflow part 1. Pureflow presents a new perspective on what it means to be fearless
Starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, the film takes place in a colourful, larger-than-life world, promising to be a feel-good entertainer
Namit Malhotra confirmed that Brahmastra 2 will be developed after he wraps up Ramayana. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, is part of Ayan Mukerjis Astraverse, though an official announcement is still awaited
Ahead of the trial, Blake Lively wants to bar the jury from hearing any details about her or Ryan Reynolds` financial status. She also wants to use an interview of Justin Baldoni talking about `harassing` Britney Spears as evidence of his behaviour with women
Huma Qureshi opened up about her meeting with Ed Sheeran at a party, where he praised her film Gangs of Wasseypur and she tried teaching him a few Hindi words
Ram Charan spoke about fatherhood, describing himself as a rough dad while his wife Upasana is nurturing. He shared that being a father has changed his priorities and made him more present in both personal and professional life
Singer Nick Jonas is set to act in an untitled rom-com that will premiere on Netflix. He will play a carefree bachelor whose life changes when he suddenly inherits his cousin`s child
The shooting of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan`s Thalaivar 173 has been delayed as director Cibi Chakravarthi has exited the project. The makers are in talks with another director to replace him
Vijay Varma revealed he trained with a magician and spent months mastering card tricks for his role in Matka King. He also spoke about the challenge of acting while performing with cards
As Ed ONeill turned 80, Sofia Vergara shared a heartfelt birthday post on social media. She posted a picture with her Modern Family co-star and called him her favourite husband.
After Asha Bhosles death, Karisma Kapoor shared a nostalgic post, revealing Tu Tu Hai Wahi as her favourite song. She said she grew up listening to the iconic track
After Asha Bhosles funeral, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle penned an emotional note, expressing gratitude for the immense love and respect shown to the legendary singer by fans and the film fraternity
Singer Shaan remembered Asha Bhosle after her death, sharing a heartfelt note. He recalled her wish to keep singing till her last day and praised her passion. The singer left for heavenly abode on April 12 at the age of 92, leaving a void in music industry
The 48-year-old rapper created the drawings and paintings as a teenager while studying at Polaris School in Chicago, and they were first brought to wider attention when they were made public in 2021, reports Female First UK.
Trisha Krishnan received a bomb threat at her residence in Chennai for the second time in six months. Police personnel promptly arrived, and an investigation is underway
Following Asha Bhosles death, Hridaynath Mangeshkar announced plans to build one of Asias largest hospitals in memory of Asha and Lata Mangeshkar, along with a museum celebrating their musical legacy
After Asha Bhosles funeral, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle penned an emotional note, expressing gratitude for the immense love and respect shown to the legendary singer by fans and the film fraternity
A video that has gone viral from Karan Aujla`s much-awaited Mumbai 2.0 concert shows a group of engaging in violence and punching and kicking each other
Ruby Rose alleged that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her years ago at a nightclub. Responding through a representative, Perry denied the accusations, calling them categorically false and dangerous, reckless lies
Kangana Ranaut says she finds extreme reactions unsettling and doesnt understand the hate she receives. Meanwhile, Sara Arjun is likely to portray Madhubala in a film backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Akshay Kumar emphasises seva over donation on Wheel of Fortune India. Meanwhile, Indian Idol sees Chaitanya Devadhe return as a wildcard entrant, sharing that he feels more confident and fearless on stage
Writer Divy Nidhi Sharma ditches the saviour trope in Divya Dutta-starrer Chiraiya to craft a complex protagonist reflecting uncomfortable truths
Harshita Gaur says Mirzapur: The Movie will be a bigger, more immersive experience as it moves from OTT to cinemas. After nine years as Dimpy Pandit, she is excited to watch the story unfold on the big screen
Asha Bhosle made her acting debut at 79 with Mai (2013). Director Mahesh Kodiyal recalls discovering her acting talent during a song recording and praises her unmatched passion and dedication on set
After Jana Nayagan is leaked online, IMPPA shoots off letter to PM Narendra Modi urging strict action; bodys secretary notes certification delay makes films vulnerable to piracy
At CinemaCon 2026, Indian cinema takes the global stage as Yash promotes Toxic: A Fairy-tale for Grown-ups in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Ramayana: Part One, led by Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, also draws international attention
Salman Khan recently took to X to congratulate Priety Zinta on the performance of her team in the Indian Premier League, but it soon went viral as the internet was reminded of his old 2014 tweet
Piyush Mishra recently made some shocking statements claiming that he does not talk to Anurag Kashyap and Naseeruddin Shah. He shared that Anurag speaks a lot and that is the problem, he and Shah do not like each other
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the leak of Vijay`s Jana Nayagan, the Editors Association has denied the film`s editor`s involvement in the matter. Meanwhile, the suspicion has now moved to Annpurna Studios, which was handling the film`s CGI
Akshay Kumar`s Bhooth Bangla has cleared the CBFC cut with a U/A 16+ certificate after trimming down about 10 minutes from the film. The film was cleared after making significant changes suggested by the CBFC
Actor-model Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of sexual assault almost 20 years ago, claiming that she remained quiet because Katy helped her secure a US visa
Leaked footage of Jana Nayagan was illegally telecast on a local cable channel, prompting Vijays supporters to file a complaint and demand strict action. The incident has intensified concerns around piracy, with fans pushing authorities for a thorough investigation
Shoiab Ibrahim said that ever since Dipika Kakar`s cysts reoccurred, even if she complains of the slightest pain, he gets extremely worried and stressed
Singer Karan Aujla paid a unique and heartwarming tribute to Asha Bhosle at his Mumbai concert by playing her viral Tauba Tauba clip and a mash-up of her 15 hit songs. The emotional tribute moved everyone attending the concert
Commemorating their first anniversary since Sunjay Kapur`s demise, Priya Kapur penned a note, calling him her soulmate, safe place, heartbeat and stating he made the ordinary feel magical
Wheel of Fortune has struggled to gain significant TRPs since it began. Now, reports suggest it will be pulled off air and be replaced by another reality game show
After legendary singer Asha Bhosle died on Sunday, Pakistan`s Media Regulatory Authority seemingly issued a notice to the country`s news channels restricting the coverage of her death
Actor-turned-politician Vijay has appealed to a Divisional Bench against the Madras High Court`s ruling in the Rs 1.5 crore tax penalty case against him. Though the appeal was filed in March 2026, it has yet to be processed for listing
Vijays campaign rally in Kanyakumari saw a tense moment when a supporter threw a flower ball, prompting a swift security response. The TVK chief also unveiled an ambitious tech-driven governance plan, including an AI ministry and digital welfare initiatives

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