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Not Parineeti Chopra, Shraddha Kapoor is Saina Nehwal`s pick if biopic remade

After Parineeti Chopra unfollowed Saina Nehwal on social media, the badminton star recently said Shraddha Kapoor is still her pick for her biopic if ever made again. Parineeti Chopra played Nehwal in her 2021 biopic Saina, after which the actress unfollowed her

18 Feb 2026 10:39 pm
Pooja Meri Jaan director slams Maddock Films over delay in release

Pooja Meri Jaan director Navjot Gulati recently slammed Maddock films over the delay in release despite being announced three years ago and completed four years ago. He alleged that he is tired of calling them and that the production house headed by Dinesh Vijan does not care

18 Feb 2026 8:45 pm
Rajpal Yadav says prisoners should have lifelines like KBC

Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was recently released from Tihar jail on interim bail, has appealed for prison reforms, including smoking rooms inside the jail premises. He added that prisoners should have lifelines like the show Kaun Banega Crorepati

18 Feb 2026 8:14 pm
Here`s what`s in Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna`s wedding invite box

Amid the growing speculations about Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda`s rumoured wedding, a video of their invite hamper has now gone viral. The box includes luxury items with customised touches

18 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
Mammootty opens up on 2025 health scare that temporarily paused his career

Mammootty revealed that a 2025 health scare caused temporary loss of smell and taste, pausing his career. Reflecting on the ordeal, he said it made him value basic senses more deeply. The Malayalam superstar has since recovered and resumed work on multiple film projects.

18 Feb 2026 7:12 pm
`Better than Sinners`: Anurag Kashyap praises special effects of Nishaanchi

Anurag Kashyap compared the VFX work in Nishaanchi to Sinners, claiming his films double-role execution was even better. He also revealed he has written a Malayalam script that may not be feasible in Hindi due to its content and economics

18 Feb 2026 6:58 pm
Kiku Sharda defends Kapil Sharma, says He is not a wannabe fake person

Kiku Sharda has dismissed claims that Kapil Sharma is a wannabe fake person, calling their bond respectful and well maintained. He said public perception often differs from reality and stressed that their long association

18 Feb 2026 6:57 pm
Wheel of Fortune: Akshay Kumars kidney remark leaves RJ Mahvash in splits

Akshay Kumar brought his trademark humour to Wheel of Fortune India, teasing RJ Mahvash during a puzzle round and joking hed give Rs 1 crore and even his kidney to anyone who solved it. Despite having a 101 fever, Mahvash laughed it off, calling him the sweetest star

18 Feb 2026 6:53 pm
Rana Daggubati opens up about health scare that altered the way he looks

Rana Daggubati opened up about battling kidney failure and heart complications after Baahubali, revealing how survival became his only focus. The actor admitted his drastic physical transformation left him disoriented as he stepped away from big-budget roles

18 Feb 2026 6:49 pm
Vishal Dadlani slams Chhattisgarh High Court`s rape case verdict

Singer Vishal Dadlani recently strongly reacted to the Chhattisgarh High Court`s verdict in a rape case, where the court observed that `Ejaculation without penetration constitutes an attempt to commit rape and not actual rape`

18 Feb 2026 6:35 pm
The 50: Khanzaadi slams Chahat Pandey and Tejaswi Nadivada for spreading lies

After exiting The 50, Khanzaadi criticised re entry task dynamics, accused Chahat Pandey of insecurity, claimed unfair narratives hurt her game, and alleged Tejaswi misrepresented events despite not remembering exactly what happened.

18 Feb 2026 6:16 pm
Lokah 2: Kalyani Priyadarshan confirms her return; shares update on filming

Lokah star Kalyani Priyadarshan recently confirmed that she is a part of the second instalment of the film. She also shared an update that the film is likely to go on floors in September this year

18 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Kennedy BTS: Rahul Bhat reveals gruelling transformation behind Anurag Kashyaps

Ahead of its OTT release, Kennedy unveiled Rahul Bhats intense transformation video, highlighting his deeply committed performance as a tormented ex-cop. After earning acclaim at Cannes, the neo-noir drama is finally set for its long-awaited homecoming

18 Feb 2026 5:37 pm
Karan Kundrra on `creating history` by earning the highest paycheck with BB15

Karan Kundrra revealed his highest pay cheque came from Bigg Boss 15, claiming he demanded a historic fee. Confident negotiations and production knowledge secured the deal, while Elvish Yadav joked about his relationship with Tejasswi Prakash

18 Feb 2026 5:22 pm
Chiranjeevi celebrates wife Surekha`s birthday, pens heartfelt note

Chiranjeevi penned a heartfelt birthday note for wife Surekha, calling her the true secret behind his success. He described her as the nucleus of their family and his greatest strength since their 1980 wedding

18 Feb 2026 5:18 pm
Psycho Saiyaan trailer: A filmy romance that edges into obsession

Psycho Saiyaan trailer shows that what begins as a sweeping romance slowly reveals its darker heartbeat, turning into obsession. It stars Ravi Kishan, Tejasswi Prakash and Anud Singh Dhaka

18 Feb 2026 4:58 pm
Original vocals of Do Deewane Shaher Mein was retained for THIS reason

Sanjay Leela Bhansali suggested incorporating the iconic Do Deewane Shaher Mein into Do Deewane Seher Mein after watching the completed film. The makers retained the original vocals, opting for a reprise rather than a remix

18 Feb 2026 4:55 pm
Exclusive | Muskan Bamne returns to TV after Anupamaa with Pushpa Impossible

Pushpa Impossible welcomes Muskan Bamne as Shanaya, a layered character who evolves from stubborn to positive. After a two year break, she returns to fiction, reunites with Karuna Pandey, and promises fresh drama

18 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Harshvardhan Rane braves freezing temperatures to shoot wildlife

Harshvardhan Rane shared a video on his social media account where he was seen braving sub-zero temperatures in Yellowstone National Park while indulging in wildlife photography.

18 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
Sunny Leone was in disbelief about being cast in Anurag Kashyap`s Kennedy

Sunny Leone shared that her first reaction was disbelief that she had been offered a role in Anurag Kashyap`s directorial, and wasn`t sure of it until she reached set

18 Feb 2026 4:14 pm
Vivek Agnihotri joins hands with T-Series for film on Operation Sindoor

T-Series and Vivek Agnihotri have joined hands for a film based on Operation Sindoor, Indias 2025 military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The project will be produced under T-Series and I Am Buddha Productions, with Agnihotri directing

18 Feb 2026 4:14 pm
MasterChef India: Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur welcome their moms

A special episode of MasterChef India featured mothers of Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur, revisiting childhood dishes and memories. The heartfelt challenge transformed the competitive kitchen into an emotional tribute to family, tradition and culinary roots

18 Feb 2026 4:10 pm
Swanand Kirkire says use of AI in music production worries him

Swanand Kirkire is troubled by the current music landscape because technology has changed the pace of production, and songs only have a fleeting lifespan now

18 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
Rajpal Yadav makes a desperate plea for work after walking out of jail

After over a week in jail, Rajpal Yadav was granted interim bail in a cheque bounce case. Thanking supporters, he appealed for meaningful film roles, respected court proceedings, and said he stayed positive in jail. A press conference is expected soon regarding the matter

18 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Salim Khan health update: Writer undergoes DSA procedure, is fine and stable now

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was hospitalized after his blood pressure spiked and he suffered a minor brain haemorrhage. Sharing health update, doctors stated that he underwent a DSA angiography, is stable on ventilator support as a precaution, and no surgery is required

18 Feb 2026 3:02 pm
Divya Dutta recalls `no vanity, no staff` on Stanley Ka Dabba set

Divya Dutta reminisced about the fond memories of filming Stanley Ka Dabba. Stating that it holds a special place in her heart, she recalled how all tiffins were shared on set

18 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
Anurag Kashyap says he went to rehab after Netflix project got shelved

Anurag Kashyap revealed that Netflix shelving his adaptation of Maximum City deeply affected him, leading to a heart attack and rehab. He described the project as a miscarriage after investing years into a 900-page script that was ultimately dropped without explanation

18 Feb 2026 2:28 pm
Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer: Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin

Directed by Jon Favreau, Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White in the lead. The new trailer is out

18 Feb 2026 1:43 pm
Plot of Yash`s Toxic unveiled, movie to span from 1940s to 1970s in Goa

Yashs Toxic is a period gangster drama set in Goa between the 1940s and 1970s, charting the rise of a ruthless empire amid colonial decline and crime syndicates

18 Feb 2026 1:38 pm
BTS J-Hope`s Birthday: Hobi donates over Rs 1 crore in children`s hospital

J-Hope of BTS donated 300 million won (Rs 1.88 crore) on his birthday to Seoul Asan Hospital and ChildFund Korea, supporting childrens healthcare and student scholarships as gratitude to ARMY

18 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez engage in PDA after actress finalises divorce

Jessica Alba was captured in a red leopard print bikini amidst the ocean on Miami beach, packing in PDA and spending quality time with boyfriend Danny Ramirez

18 Feb 2026 12:42 pm
Shabana Azmi looks back at her `flower-in-hair` style from the 80s

Shabana Azmi posted an old photograph of herself from 1982. The portrait shows the actress in a classic look with a flower tucked into her hair, which she says has remained constant

18 Feb 2026 10:39 am
Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal groove to Garry Sandhu`s VIP on a drive

Setting couple goals once again, Sonakshi Sinha uploaded a video of her and husband Zaheer grooving in the car on the peppy V.I.P track by Garry Sandhu and Shiva Choudhary

18 Feb 2026 10:24 am
Sunita Ahuja says she may forgive Govinda if he changes

Sunita Ahuja says she may forgive Govinda if he changes and lives by their mutual understanding. Amid cheating allegations, she shared that she is going through menopause and needs her husbands love and support

18 Feb 2026 10:18 am
Soha Ali Khan tries to make the perfect roti - Watch

Soha Ali Khan joked about her culinary skills as she shared a fun glimpse from her kitchen, where she was seen trying to make a perfect roti and ensure it was round

18 Feb 2026 10:16 am
Shilpa Shirodkar visits Mumbai`s Chinese temple on new year

On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, Shilpa Shirodkar visited the Kwang Kung Temple in Mumbai. In the photos she shared, she was seen offering prayers

18 Feb 2026 10:09 am
Jaffer Sadiq cherishes memories of working with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2

Jaffer Sadiq, who features alongside Rajinikanth in Jailer 2, has penned a post saying that every moment spent with the Superstar has turned into a memory he will cherish forever

18 Feb 2026 9:59 am
Shraddha Kapoor and Randeep Hooda wrap up Eetha`s Pune schedule

The Eetha team celebrated after completing their Pune schedule by getting a huge cake on set. A video shows Shraddha Kapoor and Randeep Hooda cutting it

18 Feb 2026 9:48 am
Writer Salim Khan put on ventilator after blood pressure spike: Report

Salim Khan has been placed on ventilator support after a sudden spike in blood pressure led to complications. The veteran screenwriter will undergo surgery and doctors will share update after family`s consent

18 Feb 2026 9:40 am
After Mohanlal, Mammootty wraps up dubbing for Patriot

The makers of Patriot announced that Mammootty has completed dubbing for his portions in the film. The eagerly-awaited thriller is directed by Mahesh Narayanan

18 Feb 2026 9:39 am
Surbhi Jyoti flaunts her baby bump in latest photoshoot

Surbhi Jyoti took to her Instagram handle and posted a string of photos from her latest photoshoot. She was seen posing in a beautiful green salwar kameez

18 Feb 2026 9:33 am
Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case: Businessman recalls crying over unpaid loan

In the cheque bounce case against Rajpal Yadav, businessman Madhav Gopal Agrawal said he cried in front of the actor at his residence, claiming he had borrowed money himself to extend the Rs 5 crore loan for the film

18 Feb 2026 9:03 am
Filmmaker Chloe Zhao admits balancing career and family life is difficult

Before, I would read as many self-help books as possible and go like, I must fix this! But alchemy costs things. You cant transform without letting something die.

18 Feb 2026 8:05 am
Have you heard? Shah Rukh Khan reflects on being called King

Shah Rukh Khan says the title King has never been about power for him. Ahead of his film King, the superstar shares that the word reminds him of responsibility, humility and purpose towards the people who believe in him and the stories he chooses to tell

18 Feb 2026 8:00 am
Jackie Shroff urges youth to lead climate action: Its our duty to clean mess`

Ahead of kickstarting Mitti Ki Awaaz, Jackie Shroff shares how the initiative encourages the current generation to take charge of building a greener planet

18 Feb 2026 7:54 am
Babil Khan preps for action drama, undergoes intense Muay Thai training

Babil Khan is gearing up for an action drama backed by a leading studio. The actor has been training in Muay Thai in Thailand, working out six days a week with pad work, sparring, clinch techniques, bag drills and strength conditioning

18 Feb 2026 7:44 am
Matka King: Vijay Varma-starrer gambler drama to release in April

Vijay Varmas web series Matka King, directed by Nagraj Manjule, set in 1960s Mumbai, will premiere on Prime Video in April 2026. The crime drama, about a cotton trader who invented Matka gambling, wrapped shooting in 2025

18 Feb 2026 7:35 am
Akshay Kumars Bhooth Bangla song to release with Dhurandhar: The Revenge

In a novel promotional strategy, makers of Akshay Kumars Bhooth Bangla to attach its first song to Dhurandhar: The Revenge

18 Feb 2026 7:26 am
The 50: Adnaan Shaikh gets saved and Bebika Dhurve recieves exit order

The 50 sees wild card re-entries, intense Arena battles and emotional confrontations. Arushi and Urvashi return after their teams win, while Khanzaadi and Tejaswi exit. Post-task fights erupt, alliances shift, and Bebika Dhurve is ultimately evicted from the Palace

17 Feb 2026 11:33 pm
Rajpal Yadav released from Tihar jail, thanks Indian cinema members for support

Rajpal Yadav was granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court in a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case after depositing Rs 1.5 crore. Upon release, he thanked the film industry for standing by him and said he would follow court proceedings

17 Feb 2026 6:24 pm