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Hema Malini reacts to Dharmendras Oscars 2026 memoriam snub: `It`s a shame`

Hema Malini has reacted after Dharmendra was not included in the televised In Memoriam tribute at the Oscars 2026, despite being listed online by the Academy. Calling it a shame, she said the late actor never cared much about awards

16 Mar 2026 7:16 pm
Vishwanath and Sons teaser spotlights romance between Mamitha Baiju and Suriya

The teaser of Vishwanath and Sons showcases Suriya and Mamitha Baiju in an unconventional romance that addresses a significant age gap with emotional maturity. Blending tenderness, layered performances, and strong visuals, the film promises a heartfelt relationship drama

16 Mar 2026 6:17 pm
Nora Fatehi`s latest song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke termed as `vulgar and cheap`

The new KD: The Devil song featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt sparked backlash online, with many calling it vulgar. Armaan Malik also criticised the track, saying commercial songwriting had hit a `new low`

16 Mar 2026 5:58 pm
Ishqbaaz actress Navnindra Behl dies at 76, son Kanu Behl confirms

Veteran actor and Ishqbaaaz fame Navnindra Behl has died at 76. Her filmmaker son Kanu Behl confirmed the news with an emotional social media post remembering her as his guide and mentor. Several celebs, including Aahana Kumra and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, expressed condolences

16 Mar 2026 5:14 pm
Pawan Kalyan on censor row over Vijay`s Jana Nayagan: `Not right to blame NDA`

Pawan Kalyan dismissed claims that the NDA influenced certification delays of Vijays Jana Nayagan. He said CBFC decisions are independent and cited his own films A certificate as proof

16 Mar 2026 5:13 pm
The 50: Nehal Chudasama slams Hamid Barkzi for calling her `naagin`

The latest clash features Nehal Chudasama slamming Hamid Barkzi after he called her a naagin during a nomination discussion, pointing out that the entire house is aware of the reality

16 Mar 2026 4:17 pm
Does Akshay Kumar wishes to be part of Dhurandhar? Actor reveals

Akshay Kumar praised Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar, saying changing audience tastes shape film trends. He added that while actors may regret missing roles, there is no jealousy among peers

16 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
Akshay Kumar reveals his late father would watch all his films 18-20 times

Akshay Kumar welcomed the cast of the Gujarati film Laaloand revealed the deeply moving and inspiring journey behind the film, which was made on a budget of 48 lakhs and grossed 100 crore

16 Mar 2026 3:55 pm
Ram Gopal Varma shares spooky detail about Bhoot filming location

Ram Gopal Varma revealed that the Mumbai apartment where Bhoot was shot remains vacant even after 20 years. He said people avoid the flat due to its eerie association with the horror film

16 Mar 2026 3:43 pm
Exclusive | Khushi Dubey on playing Momita in new show Papa Kehte Hain

Khushi Dubey will return to TV with Papa Kehte Hain, playing Momita, a lively and outspoken character. The family drama about five siblings is adapted from Party of Five and aims to offer a fresh alternative to traditional saas bahu shows.

16 Mar 2026 2:59 pm
Anurag Dobhal`s condition worsens, rushed back to hospital; manager updates

YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, also known as UK07 Rider, was rushed to hospital again after his health worsened during a transfer to Dehradun. His manager said he developed breathing issues and is fighting hard for his life following injuries from a recent car crash

16 Mar 2026 2:49 pm
Major fight at Yo Yo Honey Singh`s Delhi concert; police intervenes to solve

A fight broke out among attendees at Yo Yo Honey Singhs Delhi concert during his My Story World Tour show at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Police intervened to control the scuffle while the singer continued performing, and the event carried on without further disruptions

16 Mar 2026 2:48 pm
Jannat Zubair and Ayaan attacked in Panvel; reports yet to be confirmed

Reports claim actress Jannat Zubair and her brother Ayaan Zubair were allegedly attacked during a visit to Panvel, raising concern among fans. However, neither the siblings nor authorities have confirmed the incident, leaving the situation unclear and widely discussed online

16 Mar 2026 2:26 pm
Online debate erupts over BTS Arirang teaser and racism allegations

BTS faced online backlash after promotional visuals for their upcoming album Arirang sparked accusations of racism and historical whitewashing. Critics said the teaser misrepresented Black history linked to Howard University, while fans defended the group, arguing the full concept isnt yet revealed

16 Mar 2026 2:19 pm
Amid war in West Asia, Kanye West postpones New Delhi concert to May 2026

Kanye Wests New Delhi concert has been postponed to May 23, 2026, due to geopolitical tensions. Fans can use their existing tickets for the rescheduled date

16 Mar 2026 2:19 pm
Hiten Tejwani says he worked 1819 hours daily at the beginning of his career

Hiten Tejwani recalled his early career years when he would work for extremely long hours, and hardly prioritise sleep or anything else, saying he values work-life balance now

16 Mar 2026 1:54 pm
Salman Khans Battle of Galwan retitled as Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace

Battle of Galwan has been retitled Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, with Salman Khan unveiling a new poster carrying a strong anti-war message. The title change has sparked widespread discussion, with many praising its powerful sentiment

16 Mar 2026 1:32 pm
Oscars 2026: Dharmendra not mentioned in the In Memoriam section

Indian fans were disappointed after Dharmendra was not mentioned in the televised In Memoriam segment at the 98th Academy Awards. However, the veteran actor was included in the official online tribute list released by AMPAS

16 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Soni Razdan wishes Alia Bhatt on her birthday eve with an adorable selfie

Soni Razdan uploaded an adorable selfie of the mother and daughter duo, in which she was seen twinning with Alia in black attire, to wish Alia on her birthday eve

16 Mar 2026 12:42 pm
Amrita Rao calls Jolly LLB `way ahead of its time` as it completes 13 years

Amrita Rao shared a scene from Jolly LLB, featuring her and Arshad Warsi on social media. She also shared a couple of BTS moments from set and reflected on the film

16 Mar 2026 12:37 pm
Oscars 2026: Zendayas ring stack sets off secret wedding speculation

Zendaya sparked speculation about a possible secret marriage to Tom Holland after appearing at the 2026 Oscars wearing a stack of rings, including a gold band. The jewellery choice quickly went viral, though neither star has confirmed the rumours

16 Mar 2026 12:33 pm
Esha Gupta shares heartwarming birthday wish for Yo Yo Honey Singh

Actress Esha Gupta referred to rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh as a Gods child in a birthday post presumably for his resilience, and building himself from the ground up

16 Mar 2026 12:27 pm
Rashmika Mandanna misses brother-in-law Anand Devarakonda on his birthday

Vijay Devarakonda penned a heartfelt birthday note for Anand, saying that he feels absolutely blessed to have a brother like him. Rashmika Mandanna said they miss him as he is away for a shoot

16 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
CM Chandrababu Naidu meets newlyweds Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy

Allu Sirish thanked Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu for honouring him and his wife with a visit, and shared pictures from the special meeting on social media

16 Mar 2026 12:08 pm
Oscars 2026: Sean Penn wins Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another

Sean Penn won his third Oscar for his role as Col Steven J. Lockjaw in the film One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson but could not attend the ceremony

16 Mar 2026 12:03 pm
Oscars 2026: Avengers stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans reunite

The reunion also hinted at their next big MCU appearance. In Avengers: Doomsday, Downey Jr is expected to return as the villain Doctor Doom and Evans as his character Steve Rogers

16 Mar 2026 12:00 pm
Oscars 2026: Sinners wins Best Original Screenplay

Ryan Coogler`s Sinners defeated Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Blue Moon to clinch the prestigious Best Original Screenplay award at the 98th Academy Awards

16 Mar 2026 11:52 am
Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another`s Paul Thomas Anderson wins Best Director

One Battle After Another was nominated for 13 Oscars, including best picture, best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, best supporting actor for both Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn, and more

16 Mar 2026 11:40 am
Oscars 2026: Sean Penn a no-show for third win, Kieran Culkin accepts his award

Sean Penn won his third Oscar for his role as Col Steven J. Lockjaw in the film One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson but could not attend the ceremony

16 Mar 2026 11:33 am
Oscars 2026: Cassandra Kulukundis wins inaugural casting award

Cassandra Kulukundis has served as the casting director on past Oscar favourites including The Brutalist and There Will Be Blood, winning an Oscar the first time for One Battle After Another

16 Mar 2026 11:16 am
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas`s ride to the Oscars turns `adventurous`- watch

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas had an adventurous golf cart ride to the Academy Awards venue before their red carpet appearance. The cart briefly tilted during a sharp turn, but the driver quickly regained control

16 Mar 2026 11:02 am
Oscars 2026: Live-Action Short Film award results in a tie

The Oscars ceremony saw a rare moment this year as the Live-Action Short Film category ended in a tie. The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both won the award

16 Mar 2026 10:42 am
How Korean students recorded Arirang over a century before BTS global rise

The Korean folk song Arirang, often called Koreas unofficial anthem, was first recorded in 1896 by Korean students in the United States. The historic recording, preserved in the Library of Congress, highlights early cultural exchange and draws parallels with BTS global influence

16 Mar 2026 10:35 am
Oscars 2026: KPop Demon Huntersbags Best Animated Feature award

Director Maggie Kang got teary-eyed after receiving the Oscar award for her project KPop Demon Hunters. Tearfully, she dedicated her win to Korea and Koreans

16 Mar 2026 10:35 am
Oscars 2026: Avatar Fire and Ash wins Best Visual Effects award

Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third instalment in James Cameron`s acclaimed science fiction-fantasy franchise. Richard Baneham won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects

16 Mar 2026 10:24 am
Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another wins Best Adapted Screenplay

Paul Thomas Anderson`s directorial One Battle After Another took home the Best Adapted Screenplay award. He gave a shoutout to his wife and children in his speech

16 Mar 2026 10:17 am
Oscars 2026: Rachel McAdams pays emotional tribute to Diane Keaton

The 98th Academy Awards paid tribute to several dignitaries who passed away over the past year during the In Memoriam segment. Legendary actress Diane Keaton was among those honoured

16 Mar 2026 10:09 am
Bollywood stars mourn celebrity hairstylist Marce Pedrozos sudden death

The film industry mourns the sudden death of celebrity hairstylist Marce Pedrozo. Actors Varun Dhawan, Nora Fatehi and Tara Sutaria shared emotional tributes, remembering his talent, warmth and support. Pedrozo worked with many Bollywood stars

16 Mar 2026 10:04 am
Oscars 2026: Autumn Durald Arkapaw wins Best Cinematography for Sinners

In the history of the Best Cinematography category, only three women had been nominated before. Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman ever to win the Oscar in this category

16 Mar 2026 10:03 am
Oscars 2026: Michael B Jordan wins Best Actor for Sinners

The other nominees for Best Actor were Timothee Chalamet in Marty Supreme, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent

16 Mar 2026 9:53 am
Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress for Hamnet

Jessie Buckley had swept the awards circuit leading up to the ceremony, winning at the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and more. She is the first Irish performer to win a best actress Oscar

16 Mar 2026 9:46 am
Oscars 2026: Leonardo DiCaprio`s One Battle After Another wins Best Picture

One Battle After Another was one of the strongest contenders at the awards show, competing against several other major films to finally win the top honour for Best Picture

16 Mar 2026 9:39 am
Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra presents Best International Feature Award

Priyanka Chopra shared the stage with Javier Bardem as they announced the winner in the category. The award was given to Joachim Trier directorial Sentimental Value

16 Mar 2026 9:32 am
Oscars 2026: Ludwig Goransson bags Best Original Score for Sinners

For Sinners, Ludwig Goransson created a score that blends orchestral composition with modern production techniques, which won him an Academy Award for Best Original Score

16 Mar 2026 9:25 am
Sidharth Malhotra to reunite with mentor Karan Johar for a relationship drama

Sources say Sidharth Malhotra to reunite with mentor Karan Johar for a relationship drama, marking their seventh outing since Student of the Year. They have done 7 major projects together turning into hits

16 Mar 2026 8:45 am
Composers Vishal-Vinay get candid about creating Lalla for Subedaar

With Lalla climbing the charts after Subedaar release, composers Rohan-Vinayak share how the music was designed to let the lyrics shine

16 Mar 2026 8:42 am
Norwegian-Nigerian singer Tolou on performing in Lollapolooza India 2026

Norwegian-Nigerian singer Tolou expresses her joy on performing for the Indian audience at Lollapalooza India. Reveals she is intrigued by the Indian music and would love to explore

16 Mar 2026 8:30 am
Have you heard? Akshay Kumar says `comedy hasn`t gotten its due`

Akshay Kumar said he learned the basics of comedy from filmmakers Priyadarshan, Rajkumar Santoshi and late writer director Neeraj Vora, adding that if he understands even the C of comedy, the credit goes to them

16 Mar 2026 8:21 am
Sanjana Sanghi on attending WIPC at Harvarad University: `I`ve always revered`

Sanjana Sanghi shares her proud moment as she becomes the only Indian actor invited to Women in Power event at Harvard University this year

16 Mar 2026 8:06 am
Naga Chaitanya reveals Vrushakarma presents mythology in a thriller format

Playing a treasure hunter in Vrushakarma, Naga Chaitanya discusses how such characters are popular in Hollywood but rarely seen in Indian films. Recalls wondering how to bring such roles in forefront for the audience

16 Mar 2026 7:53 am