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Shriya Saran recalled that she was in the middle of her cousins wedding celebrations in Jaipur when she received a call asking her to audition for RRR the very next day. The Drishyam 3 actress said that the opportunity to work with SS Rajamouli again was worth it for her to leave the wedding midway.

Rajkummar Rao once shared a heartwarming anecdote about Amitabh Bachchan recording a special video for his late mother. While the gesture left a lasting impression on him, what eventually happened to the video remains unclear.

Actress Sonali Bendre, who has returned to host the second season of Pati Patni Aur Panga, revealed that comedian Munawar Faruquis humour often makes her forget she is hosting the show, as she gets engrossed in enjoying his wit.

Shilpa Shetty revisited some cherished memories with her father by sharing a couple of throwback pictures on social media. She admitted that even after a decade, she misses him every single day.

Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against actor Imran Khan and others detained during a protest at August Kranti Maidan in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Partys demonstration in Delhi. The protest sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation

A 35-year-old television actor has been rescued after a police raid at a hotel on Mira-Bhayander Road in Thane uncovered an alleged human trafficking and prostitution racket. A 39-year-old woman has been arrested under human trafficking and anti-trafficking laws

Kelly Clarkson has criticised a Brooklyn store after alleging that an employee assumed she could not afford the items she wanted. The singer said the interaction cost the store a huge sale and compared the experience to Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman

Adam DeVine celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary with wife Chloe Bridges by sharing a series of pictures on Instagram. Calling her the Queen, the actor-comedian joked that he plans to get disgustingly wrinkly with her over the next 60 years

The makers of Thiagarajan Kumararajas Pocket Novel, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan, have announced that filming has wrapped. The update came with a behind-the-scenes video from the sets. Earlier, Malavika thanked the team and praised Vijay Sethupathi

Ranveer Singh joined Nita Ambani for a Garba session at the first anniversary celebration of Swadesh Eros in Mumbai on October 10. Dressed in a pink embroidered jacket and matching kurta, the actor brought his signature energy to the Navratri gathering

Jr NTR wished filmmaker SS Rajamouli on his birthday with a warm picture of the two sharing a hug. Calling him a man who keeps raising the bar and surpassing his own achievements, the actor wrote, Love you Jakkanna

Juhi Chawla wished Rekha on her 72nd birthday with rare pictures of the two actors together. Calling the veteran star a powerhouse of talent, a true style icon and a diva, Juhi shared a glimpse of their warm bond

Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has praised Rajkummar Raos portrayal in the upcoming biopic Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. He said Rao captured his mannerisms so convincingly that lawyers who knew him wondered if the actor had lived with him

Amitabh Bachchan has shared an emotional reflection on how music, daily routines and cherished memories keep loved ones close even after they are gone. In a blog post, the actor wrote about melodies that bring back moments spent with them

Tanishaa Mukerji has urged paparazzi not to provoke Jaya Bachchan during the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. The actress alleged that some reporters deliberately poke the veteran star during public appearances, asking them to respect her space

Kangana Ranaut has criticised the Cockroach Janata Party, calling its leadership anti-national forces amid protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. The BJP MP alleged an attempt to destabilise the country after Delhi Police detained thousands

Salman Khan has vowed stronger action against paparazzi and platforms that continue taking actresses back pictures without their consent. Speaking on Bigg Boss 20, the actor said photographers must respect women who object to such shots. Neha Dhupia thanked him for raising the issue

Anushka Sharma and her family have purchased three luxury apartments on the same floor in Versova, with the combined value touching Rs 44.1 crore. Anushka bought a flat for Rs 14.9 crore, while her parents purchased an adjoining unit for Rs 10.91 crore. She and Virat Kohli jointly acquired a third

After its run at international film festivals, Kaushal Ozas debut feature Little Thomas is set to release in Indian theatres on October 23. Starring Rasika Dugal, Gulshan Devaiah and child actor Hridansh Parekh, the family film is backed by Anurag Kashyap

Director Dhruv Tripathi calls Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani the soul of Reporting Live, an investigative thriller about reporters uncovering an illegal sand-mining syndicate. After two years of research into threats faced by journalists, police officers and IAS officers

Salman Khan is preparing for the final 50-day schedule of Vamshi Paidipallys Monster, with close-combat action sequences set to be filmed at a studio in Mira Road. A source says the makers want the fights to feel raw and rustic. The actor is juggling the shoot with Bigg Boss 20

Manish Goel, last seen in Anupamaa, enters Bigg Boss 20 as a wildcard. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, he discusses his private life, 100 failed auditions between 2011 and 2015, starting as a spotboy at 17 and meeting Salman Khan after 15 years

Ranveer Singh made a stylish appearance at a Swadesh event in a striking pink ethnic ensemble featuring a floral embroidered jacket. The actor, who recently welcomed his second daughter with Deepika Padukone, is embracing his girl dad era

Nushrratt Bharuccha shared her first social media post after suffering a spinal fracture in Bali during a work-cum-holiday trip. The actress was airlifted to Mumbai for surgery and is now focusing on recovery, saying, Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost.

Actor Imran Khan was detained by Mumbai Police at the CJP protest at August Kranti Maidan, along with girlfriend Lekha Washington and cousin Zayn Marie. Lekha later shared videos claiming cops were not letting them go home or take a cab

The detentions came amid action against people protesting or planning to participate in demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Actor Imran Khan was among over 400 people detained during a CJP protest in Mumbai against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Accompanied by his cousin Zayn Marie, the actor shared a selfie from a police van. Netizens lauded his courage by calling him a true hero

Wasim Jaffer advises Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to focus on his batting instead of taking up wicket-keeping ahead of the domestic season

Rise and Fall 2 is set to welcome three wildcard contestants: Rishabh Jaiswal, Jashwanth Bopanna and Sonam Malik. Their entry could change the power dynamics between the Rulers and Workers. The show is hosted by Virender Sehwag and streams on MX Player

A protest had been called at August Kranti maidan on Saturday to demand the resignation on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi

Rajinikanth revealed he was not interested in doing Baasha 2 and Petta 2 because he is generally not keen on sequels. However, after rewatching Jailer on OTT, its ending and the threat posed by Varma convinced him there was a perfect story for Jailer 2

As Abhijeet Dipke has been detained in the national capital, we could not contact him. But we have contacted his parents, and they are on the way to Santuk Pimpri, his cousin said

Roston Chase praises West Indies captain Shai Hope as underrated following his brilliant 45-ball century that guided the team to a historic chase in Ranchi

Rajinikanths Jailer 2 has received a temporary ticket price hike in Andhra Pradesh from October 15 to 21. Single screens can charge Rs 50 extra and multiplexes Rs 75 extra, while Vijay Deverakondas Ranabaali will release at standard ticket prices

Head coach Vijay Dahiya calls on Delhi's players to turn individual talent into team success as they kick off their Ranji Trophy campaign against Bengal

A delegation of MPs from the INDIA bloc, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday and submitted a memorandum raising concerns over alleged electoral irregularities and what they described as attempts to undermine Indian democracy

Ahead of Jailer 2, Rajinikanth revealed that he wanted a song of Tamannaah Bhatia in the sequel just like the previous instalment. However, director Nelson was not in favour of the idea. Rajinikanth then revealed the reason he wanted her song

The tenders, floated on Friday, invite bids until November 2, 2026, for the operation and management of six healthcare facilities under the civic bodys healthcare collaboration model

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) laid a trap and caught Sanjay Parshuram Naik, 62, sarpanch of Karivili village in Bhiwandi taluka, while he was allegedly accepting the money on Friday, ACB inspector Pramod Ahire said, according to PTI

Madhuri Dixit recalled a bizarre filming experience on Kon Honar Crorepati, telling guest Sonali Bendre about a high-voltage director who would get emotional and cry under a table while explaining scenes, and even sob on a trolley during her shot

The Delhi High Court restrained the unauthorised use of Vijay Deverakonda's name, image and voice, including through AI deepfakes. It directed Meta, Google and X to remove identified infringing content and ordered the blocking of specified websites within 72 hours

Anil Kapoor revisited his iconic Mr India look after 39 years on India Ke Top 1 percent, revealing that he bought the jacket from Mumbai's Chor Bazaar. The actor said his original shirt, trousers and jacket still fit him, recalling the film's lasting legacy

Sunil Gavaskar criticises Indias bowling choices in the second T20I, while Yuzvendra Chahal voices concern over batter-friendly pitches after West Indies chased 250

Shehnaaz Gill expressed unwavering support for Mahhi Vij on Bigg Boss 20, recalling how Mahhi stood by her during difficult times, even helping her when she had no clothes. She called Mahhi pure-hearted and said she would support her regardless of her gameplay

Maximum temperatures remained above normal across several parts of the state, including Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha, while no rainfall was recorded at most of the reporting stations

BLACKPINK's Jennie recently joined The Weeknd at his South Korea concert on October 8, 2026, where they performed their song One Of The Girls for the first time ever.

Narendra Modi is a dictator. He is scared. Which is why he has shut down railways, the metro, and all roads. If Narendra Modi is so afraid of the youth of this country, the people of this country, then why is he sitting in the Prime Minister's chair, Dipke said

India head coach Gautam Gambhir analyses the second T20I defeat, crediting Roston Chase's spell and addressing India's failure to defend 250

Police are also keeping a close watch on the movements of certain people who could mobilise people or influence them to participate in the proposed demonstration, the source said. Surveillance has been intensified outside the residences of such people as part of the security measures, added the source

Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson is set to enter the world of supernatural horror with The Exorcist: Martyrs, a new film that will bring the popular horror franchise back to theatres.