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Vijay Varmas latest all-black look has sparked comparisons to Ranveer Singh, with social media users calling him Ranveer Singh from Meesho. The actor wore a dramatic cut-out top with leather trousers and oversized sunglasses at a Mumbai event
Jason Sanjay revealed how father Vijay may react after watching Sigma, saying he takes time to analyse films but will be proud. Meanwhile, Vijays wife Sangeetha Sornalingam and daughter Divya Saasha attended an early screening in Chennai
Bhagyashrii Borse has shared a heartfelt note for her Operation Ganga co-star Mohanlal, calling it a blessing to work alongside the Malayalam superstar. The actress said she gets to see cinema through his eyes and learn from him every day on set
Salman Khan attended a special screening of Prem Keetanu to support Veer Pahariya and the team, but an unexpected moment unfolded outside the theatre. A fan rushed past security and grabbed the actors hand, prompting bouncers to intervene and pull him away
Isha Koppikar has shared glimpses from her intimate 50th birthday celebration, surrounded by her daughter Rianna, family and close friends. Posting pictures and videos from the occasion, the actress called it a late post but said the memories were right on time
Rhiti Tiwari has been evicted from Bigg Boss 20 in a mid-week twist after Maahi, Uditi and Yung chose her name. Her eviction sparked reactions online, with some netizens speculating that she could be sent to the secret room
Shabana Azmi urged citizens to raise their voice for their voting rights and questioned concerns over voter lists. She called for a protest at Mumbais Shivaji Park on Gandhi Jayanti and spoke about the need to ask questions
On Thursday, Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre, who is a close friend of Ronaldo, explained the Al-Nassr strikers side of the tale, claiming he felt betrayed by the Portugal manager
Anahat Singhs opening-match loss proved costly as India went down against Hong Kong 1-2. Later, India were beaten 1-2 by Malaysia
As tennis team finishes medal-less for the first time in 40 years, former Asian Games gold medallist Gaurav Natekar calls for introspection; AITAs Sunder Iyer insists players gave their best
Purnekar, a local leader of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot at and attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Tuesday night in the jurisdiction of Kapurbawdi police station
Sundeep Kishan has addressed targeted trolling against Sigma, claiming he knows who is behind the campaign and who is funding it. Jason Sanjays directorial debut, starring Kishan, is set to release worldwide on October 2
Report said that the panel has cancelled its programme of visiting the Supreme Court
Yami Gautam Dhar says winning the National Film Award for Article 370 brought both validation and responsibility. The actor admits the honour has changed her outlook and calls it a true validation for artistes across languages and formats
Malavika Mohanan penned a heartfelt note thanking the Pocket Novel team and Vijay Sethupathi. She praised him as a caring and giving co-actor who encouraged her and created a comfortable space for her to explore her role and get things right
Rannvijay Singha says Roadies REBIRTH will feature a new leadership dynamic, with three OGs taking on three NewGs. He highlights the six-person battle as something never seen before on the show, with two gangs driving the game
Niki Walia reflects on her three-decade acting journey and return after a family break. She says the rise of OTT changed the roles being explored, while her polished image became a hurdle as casting teams struggled to see her in less affluent characters
Sharon Stone has opened up about her teen pregnancy, attributing it to a lack of sex education. The actor recalled that at 17, neither she nor her 23-year-old boyfriend knew enough about contraception or the need for birth control
Hunkkaar lead writer Heeraz Marfatia says a great idea is only the seed of a series. He believes strong world-building and character development are essential to sustain a show, while calling development the most shortchanged phase of the creative process
Sources say Fatima Sana Shaikh has shot for a cameo in Ram Gopal Varmas Police Company. Her brief but crucial role was filmed in September and is being kept under wraps. She may also have a larger role in the films second part
Tom Cruise and director Alejandro G Irritu decode Diggers crucial 10-minute monologue. Irritu reveals the scene went through 70 versions over nine years, while Cruise recalls filming the emotionally intense sequence in four takes
Drishyam: The Conclusion is heading for a massive opening, with advance bookings showing strong momentum ahead of its October 2 release. The Ajay Devgn starrer has already surpassed Drishyam 2's final advance booking figures and is eyeing an opening of over Rs 50 crore net, according to trade estimates.
Sharing a series of pictures from her trip on Instagram, Bhumi Pednekar said she has been living her best life in the city, while also admitting that she continues to miss home. The photo dump gives a peek into how she has been spending her days in the city.
Drishyam The Conclusion delivers a twisty mystery as Jaideep Ahlawats Rajveer Tomar closes in on Ajay Devgns Vijay Salgaonkar. Strong performances, crisp writing and a satisfying climax keep the thriller engaging despite a few shortcomings
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise recently recreated his iconic dance moves from his coming-of-age teen comedy film 'Risky Business' during his recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show
Alia Bhatt will present one of the five awards at The Earthshot Prize 2026 Awards Night in Mumbai. The ceremony will bring together guests from the film, music, sport and entertainment industries, as well as people and organisations involved in environmental initiatives
Lust Stories 3 actor Gurfateh Pirzada has grabbed eyeballs with his latest photoshoot, where he is seen completely naked, posing for a magazine cover. The photograph reminded many of Ranveer Singh's controversial nude photoshoot in 2022
Rasika Dugal has called for normalising conversations around desire and sexuality, emphasising the need for spaces where people can access accurate information. She also said that such discussions can be uncomfortable but should not be treated as taboo.
The Bombay High Court has directed the removal of deepfakes and other unauthorised content allegedly misusing actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu's name, image, voice and other aspects of her personality. The order came after the actor approached the court over the alleged misuse of her identity across AI platforms, e-commerce portals and digital media.
Divya Khossla Kumar recently posted a long note on social media slamming Komal Rani over the sindoor incident at Lalbaugcha Raja during her visit with Govinda. She questioned Komal asking her to stop using religion for agenda
Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi's Pooja Meri Jaan holds a deep message and powerful social commentary, which falters in execution. The film could be a standalone sequel to Taapsee Pannu's Pink, but misses its league
Vishal Dadlani shared a video extending his support to the CJP's demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and revisions to the electoral roll (SIR) process. The singer-composer also said that he will participate in the protest to be held in Mumbai on Oct 2.
Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot in the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The aircraft, carrying 174 people, was forced to make an emergency landing in Tabuk in northwest Saudi Arabia
Actress Swara Bhasker recently recalled facing harrowing incidents with directors during the early days of her career. She shared that a director once insisted on rehearsing a romantic scene alone with her
On the first day of shooting for his debut film Neerja, Jim Sarbh accidentally hit Sonam Kapoor in the mouth with a gun. The actor spoke about the on-set accident and the way he was treated in his early days in the industry.
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has questioned the way Ranbir Kapoor's character, Lord Rama, has been portrayed in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic, Ramayana. He also criticsed the film's action sequences and extensive use of Visual effects.
MMRDA on October 1 launched e-Punarvasan, an integrated digital system for Project Affected Persons (PAPs), linking surveys, Aadhaar-based verification, eligibility, e-Lottery, allotment and possession. On its first day, 94 eligible Garib Nagar slum dwellers received possession letters
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnsons psychological thriller, Verity, has been cleared by the CBFC with an A certificate after undergoing cuts on September 29, ahead of its October 2 theatrical release
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said protests would also be organised in Goa, Karnataka, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. If Kumar does not resign, Dipke said a further protest would be held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi from the end of October
Rajpal Yadav attended Mushtaq Khan's prayer meet on Monday. A viral video sparked confusion after a woman was seen shouting at Rajpal while he was interacting with the media. What really happened? Scroll down to know!
Raghav Chadha has praised wife Parineeti Chopras performance in Shaque: Trust No One, calling the Netflix mystery thriller a genuinely gripping, nail-biting watch. He said the series kept him guessing until the end and praised Parineeti for completely bringing her character to life
Arnold Schwarzenegger steps into Santa Claus boots in The Man With the Bag, an action-comedy that turns Christmas into a high-stakes heist. When Santas magical bag is stolen by a rogue elf, he recruits thief Vance to assemble a crew and save the holiday. The film premieres on December 2
Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has allegedly met with an accident in Bali, following which she was hospitalised. The actress has sustained an injury during the accident and is currently undergoing treatment for the same in Bali
Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad are commemorating a special milestone in their relationship. The actor shared a series of romantic pictures with Saba on Thursday, October 1, to mark five years of togetherness.
Adnan Khan opens up about staying motivated through televisions demanding schedules, embracing unpredictable action sequences in Mannat, and focusing on the craft rather than results. The actor also reflects on his early struggles, Kathaa Ankahee, and his openness to films
Dhvani Bhanushali opens up about her acting debut Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, recalling her fear of audience acceptance, nervous first day and transition from music videos to films. She says playing Meera was daunting but enriching and taught her to silence external pressure
Actor Ajay Devgn revealed that he called Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to watch Drishyam: The Conclusion and sought his approval. He also said the new script brings his character Vijay Salgaonkar's story to an end, with twists, turns and shock value expected from the franchise.
After her National Award win for Kutch Express, Manasi Parekh took on Priyanka in Netflixs Chumbakk, drawn to the characters layered writing and comic energy. She says motherhood helped her connect with Priyankas conversations, vulnerabilities and equation with her children
To mark 10 years in the industry, Disha Patani took to her Instagram stories and shared a heartwarming picture from MS Dhoni featuring herself and her co-star Sushant Singh Rajput
Almost 10 years after Balika Vadhu actress Pratyusha Banerjee died by suicide, her ex-boyfriend, Rahul Raj, has been discharged by the Bombay High Court. The court relied on the couple's last conversation to accept Rahul's plea

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