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'I never wished to cause pain': AR Rahman clarifies 'communal' remark, reaffirms faith in India's creative freedom

Expressing pride in being Indian and gratitude for the country's creative freedom, Rahman reflected on his diverse collaborations and projects, saying they have strengthened his artistic purpose. He reiterated his commitment to music that respects the past, celebrates the present and inspires the future, amid ongoing debate over his comments about limited work offers in Bollywood.

18 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' to reach the cinema halls in March 2027

The shoot for Spirit commenced in November 2025. The Mahurat ceremony of the action entertainer was graced by many bigwigs from the entertainment industry. Mega star Chiranjeevi also attended the event as a special guest.

18 Jan 2026 1:12 pm
'Stop associating my name with Talwiinder': Sony Kaur denies being his ex-girlfriend amid Disha Patani dating rumours

Model Sony Kaur took to Instagram to clarify rumours linking her to singer Talwiinder after her cryptic post went viral, with many netizens speculating that it was a dig at his rumoured relationship with Disha Patani. Interestingly, Disha's alleged ex-boyfriends Tiger Shroff and Alex were also present at NupurStebin's reception, along with her alleged current partner, Talwiinde.

17 Jan 2026 9:19 pm
Viral 2016 trend: Kangana Ranaut recalls legal battle with alleged ex-bf Hrithik Roshan; shares picture with Arjun Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor

Kangana Ranaut reflected on one of the toughest phases of her life, recalling the turmoil of 2016 during her legal dispute with Hrithik Roshan. She said that had she known the controversy would not matter by 2026, she would not have suffered as much. The row escalated after she referred to Hrithik as a silly ex in an interview, triggering legal notices, leaked emails, and counter-allegations of impersonation.

17 Jan 2026 9:01 pm
Person who had to do it: Nupur Sanon reveals what went behind Kriti Sanon holding her super heavy 'phoolon ki chaadar'

Kriti Sanon lifted Nupur Sanon's 'super heavy' phoolon ki chaadar during her wedding with Stebin Ben. Now, the younger Sanon has revealed what went behind the scenes.

17 Jan 2026 12:22 pm
Gaurav Khanna's wife Akanksha grooves to hit Bollywood numbers in sensuous red fit on her birthday; gets trolled for vulgar dance moves

Gaurav Khanna, winner of Bigg Boss 19, recently hosted a fun pre-birthday bash for his wife Akanksha Chamola. Dressed in striking red outfits, the couple shared cheerful moments, playful banter, and laughter with the paparazzi. Videos from the celebration, including a light-hearted cake-cutting moment has gone viral.

17 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Year of the bump: Kareena Kapoor joins viral 2016 trend, shows unseen pictures flaunting baby bump

Kareena Kapoor Khan has shared several unseen and raw pictures from her pregnancy days by joining the 2016 viral trend.

17 Jan 2026 11:28 am
Sidharth Malhotra turns 41: Kiara Advani sings, actor celebrates first birthday as dad, cuts cake with Saraayah's Papa' written on it

An inside video from the celebration showed Kiara sweetly singing Baar Baar Din Ye Aaye for her husband, as close friends, including Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, and others, joined in the festivities. Sidharth was later seen cutting the cake with Kiara by his side, making for a heartwarming family moment.

17 Jan 2026 4:59 am
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu tops box office chart; beatis BMW, AOR and NNNM

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has beaten Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, Anaganaga Oka Raju and Naari Naari Naduma Murari at the box office.

16 Jan 2026 2:37 pm
The Raja Saab 7 days box office collection: Prabhas starrer inches closer to Rs 250 crore in first week

The Raja Saab has collected Rs 60 crore gross at the worldwide box office on the weekdays and its seven day global collection stands at Rs 245 crore gross.

16 Jan 2026 2:36 pm
Sunny Deol yells at Pakistan in Border 2 trailer; criticised for screaming dialogues

Border 2 is inspired by real events from the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The trailer introduces Sunny Deol as a major, with his juniors, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, serving in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, respectively. The trio comes together to save India during a moment of national crisis. However, the trailer has sparked mixed reactions, with Sunny Deol's high-pitched, aggressive dialogue delivery not going down well with fans.

16 Jan 2026 2:33 pm
Hypocrisy: Alia Bhatt urges fans not to fly kites for bird safety on Makar Sankranti; netizens question her Gucci ambassadorship

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram story to urge fans not to fly kites, highlighting concerns over bird safety. However, several netizens were quick to point out what they termed hypocrisy, reminding her of her association as a Gucci ambassador, noting that she wears leather clothing and carries bags made from animal skin.

16 Jan 2026 11:53 am