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Imtiaz Ali sparked debate after questioning society's comfort with burqa and parda practices. Stressing that his remarks were about women's freedom and social expectations rather than religion, the filmmaker called for discussions on traditions, choice and gender equality

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his exit from Don 3, Ranveer Singh has reportedly decided to avoid media interactions and interviews for 18 months, until Pralay. The actor will not speak about the Don 3 row

Tannmay Vekaria became emotional on the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah while remembering his late mother. The actor broke down in tears, prompting a brief pause in shooting as colleagues gathered to comfort him

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is back on the big screens with Maa Inti Bangaaram, which released on June 19, and the film has been receiving mixed reception. While many have criticised the story and plot of the film as boring and predictable, Samantha is receiving praise for her performance

Allu Arjun has been summoned by a court in the Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre stampede case. The actor has been directed to appear in person at the next hearing as legal proceedings into the tragic incident continue

Shahid Kapoor has expressed surprise over Cocktail 2 receiving an A certificate from the CBFC. The actor said he could not understand the reasoning behind the rating, insisting there is nothing objectionable in the film

A viral post by an alleged former schoolmate revealed that BTS member Jeon Jungkook often hid his famous boba eyes behind long bangs during school. The post claims the shy teenager became self-conscious after classmates frequently complimented his striking appearance

Cocktail 2 has sparked mixed reactions online. While viewers praised the chemistry between Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, many felt it failed to match the original's charm. Kriti's performance emerged as the film's biggest highlight among audiences

The teaser of Eetha shows Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, highlighting her performing even during last stage of pregnancy. The powerful glimpse has received rave reviews online

Anupam Kher has shared a powerful video titled 'I Am An Indian', where he addresses common stereotypes about Indians and highlights the country's culture, history and global contributions. The actor said the idea came from a WhatsApp forward

Rajkumar Hirani says a 3 Idiots sequel is still in development. Set 1520 years after the original, it will explore the lives of Rancho, Farhan and Raju as married men with children navigating mid-life crises

A BTS video from Main Vaapas Aaunga shows Diljit Dosanjh warmly greeting Naseeruddin Shah and touching his feet, earning praise online. Fans lauded their respectful bond as the actors play grandfather and grandson in the Imtiaz Ali film

Toy Story 5 swaps nostalgia for a timely story about childhood in the digital age. With Jessie taking centre stage, the film explores technology, friendship and growing up while delivering humour, heart and emotional closure

The teaser of Eetha shows Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, highlighting her performing even during last stage of pregnancy. The powerful glimpse has received rave reviews online

Sara Ali Khan met Hollywood star Henry Cavill, famously Superman, at Royal Ascot. The Swiss watch brand ambassadors posed together in elegant photos that quickly went viral, with netizens calling it a surprising and royal crossover moment

Jackie Chan took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he shared photos from across China and reflected on his journey to global stardom. The action icon revealed the three wishes he carried at the start of his career and credited China for shaping his values, stories and identity

Amitabh Bachchan revealed he spent the entire night awake after redoing a piece of work because he felt it could have been performed better. Sharing a candid note on social media, the veteran actor said he sought permission for a retake and is now waiting to know if the revised version turned out better

Sonali Bendre has opened up about her experience working on Raakh, revealing that the emotionally intense role stayed with her even after filming ended. The actress said acting without many dialogues felt natural, but internalising the character made it difficult to leave behind once she returned home from the set

Lindsay Lohan celebrated husband Bader Shammas on his birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post and a personal video montage. The clip featured rare family moments, including glimpses of their son Luai, as Lohan praised Shammas for being a loving husband, father and friend

Shabana Azmi celebrated her brother Baba Azmi and actress Tanvi Azmi as they marked 41 years of marriage. Sharing a warm picture of the couple, Shabana penned a heartfelt anniversary message, sending them love, blessings and prayers on their special day

Robert Downey Jr. has expressed confidence that Avengers: Doomsday will meet fan expectations despite following Infinity War and Endgame. Returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom, the actor said the team worked hard to create a story that is emotionally complex

Angelina Jolie has reflected on finding her strength again after years of personal challenges, crediting her children for helping her rediscover herself. In a recent interview, the actress said her fighting spirit has returned and revealed that her children are very encouraging

Imtiaz Ali says Main Vaapas Aaunga was never expected to open big as it is not a star-driven film. He credits strong word of mouth and younger audiences for its steady box office growth and says ticket sales are now showing an upward trend

Raj Arjun shared an emotional birthday note for daughter Sara Arjun, describing her as a prayer, a comfort and an entire sky. The actor posted a heartfelt message and a video montage of their memories together, calling Sara his whole world and expressing gratitude for the joy she brings to his life

Kriti Sanon says Cocktail 2 carries a relevant and rooted message about modern relationships, situationships and commitment. Speaking at the film's Delhi press conference, the actress shared that the story explores contemporary dating dynamics while delivering an emotional takeaway

Dhanush's upcoming film OM, previously referred to as D55, has unveiled its first look teaser. The video shows Dhanush in a rugged avatar standing up against enemies to save a group of men. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film also stars Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela

Bhuvan Arora and his wife Vaneja Gupta have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. Announcing the news on Instagram, the Chandu Champion and Farzi actor shared an emotional note about witnessing his son's birth and praised his wife for her strength during labour. The couple's son was born on June 9

Farhan Akhtar has opened up about his transition from directing to acting, revealing that working on The Fakir of Venice and Rock On!! sparked his interest in performing. The filmmaker-actor said those experiences made him realise the possibilities of acting, leading to films like Luck By Chance and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Karan Kundrra has defended discussing his proposal plans with his parents before proposing to Tejasswi Prakash. The actor slammed critics and said there is nothing wrong with consulting family before making important life decisions

Amid Shehzada Dhami's allegations of unpaid dues, Shilpa Shinde criticised TV producers, calling them white-collar mafias. She also claimed artists' associations often side with producers instead of supporting actors out of fear of losing work

Tina Ahuja revealed that misconceptions about being Govinda's daughter have limited her audition opportunities. She also expressed interest in OTT projects, spoke about potentially joining Laughter Chefs, and shared how Maa Hai Na strengthened her bond with mother Sunita Ahuja

The makers of Vvan: Force of the Forest have scheduled a 10-day additional shoot to enhance key scenes, especially the climax. After reviewing the films final cut, the team felt certain sequences could be made bigger and more dramatic

Ramandeep Yadav, who plays Rajjo in Raakh, says missing out on the same role in Black Warrant turned out to be a blessing. The actor believes he was destined to play Rajjo and chose not to extensively research Ranga

Ananth Mahadevan says he was overlooked for Manoj Bajpayees Governor despite earning acclaim for playing RBI governor S Venkitaramanan in Scam 1992. Calling the role tailor-made for him, he also criticised filmmakers for lacking maturity in casting decisions

Pravin Tarde, the director of the Marathi film, Deool Band 2, recently recalled how Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan waived off around Rs 42 lakh dues. The filmmaker added that since Salman Khan had remade his earlier Mulshi Pattern as Antim by Salman Khan, Shah Rukh was aware of thier work

Amid the trolling and criticism, the action director of Alpha has defended Alia Bhatt, praising her dedication and passion for the project. He even heaped praises on Sharvari, calling them both incredible

Amid speculation over a runtime difference, Sony Pictures Entertainment India clarified that Spider-Man: Brand New Day has not yet been submitted to the CBFC. The studio also confirmed there will be no IMAX release in India

Kala Hiran producer Amit Jani alleged that he received death threats from Shahzad Bhatti, whom he described as a Pakistani terrorist. Jani said he informed authorities and vowed to release the film despite the threats

Amid pre-release buzz of Welcome to the Jungle, Akshay Kumar was recently seen visiting the Vaishnodevi temple, where fans were seen gathering around him to click selfies. His upcoming film is set to release on June 26, 2026

Netflix has announced the international release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge from June 19. The uncensored version will reportedly include unmuted profanities, extended violence sequences and an unseen Lyari gang war scene

A few days ago, music composer Pritam sparked speculations about retiring from Bollywood, leaving fans confused. However, now, a source close to the composer has clarified the reports

Actor Saif Ali Khan recently travelled to the UK to pay tribute to his late father, legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, at a special ceremony held at Winchester College. The actor unveiled a commemorative plaque at the institution's historic cricket pavilion, Hunter Tent

A teaser shared by Netflix India and Samay Raina has sparked speculation that Indias Got Latent Season 2 could stream on Netflix. While fans are excited about the comeback, many worry the shows edgy humour may face greater moderation on the platform

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have revealed they suffered a miscarriage early in their relationship before welcoming son Rocky in 2023. In Barker's upcoming documentary, the couple recalled the heartbreak of losing a baby girl they had named Tulip

Rohit Shetty has revealed the extensive safety measures followed on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. Every stunt is tested by experts, contestants receive detailed briefings, and medical teams remain on standby, ensuring safety while maintaining the shows signature high-adrenaline challenges

Taylor Swift became one of the biggest talking points at Travis and Jason Kelce's sold-out New Heights live podcast in Los Angeles after an unseen video of the singer playfully feeding fianc Travis Kelce while making 'airplane noises' was shown to fans

Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi is all set to get an extended theatrical cut with about six minutes of additional footage added to the film. This comes amid the roaring success of the film at the box office

A viral claim suggested that Kangana Ranaut indirectly criticised Alpha after its trailer launch. However, a fact check found the post being circulated was old and unrelated, with no mention of Alia Bhatt or the film

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and husband Raj Nidimoru visited Tirumala temple where they were mobbed by fans. A video shows Raj protecting her as the crowd gathered, while Samantha greeted devotees and waved at fans during the visit

Actor Maanvi Gagroo revealed she once received a text offering 'Rs 1 lakh plus compromise' for a project during the early days of her career. Speaking on a podcast, she said she did not understand the implication at the time and thought it referred to a financial arrangement