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Sony TV has unveiled promos for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, confirming its August 10, 2026, premiere with Amitabh Bachchan as host. Bachchan says the revamped format reflects an era where answers are easily available through smartphones and AI, requiring contestants to rely on thinking rather than memorisation alone.

The first still presents Priyanka in an intense avatar. Dressed in a black corset-style outfit with her hair tied in a high, tousled bun, she sports a fierce expression. Set against a warm, amber-lit backdrop, the image hints at the powerful side of Mandakini's character.

Ahead of Ramayana's trailer launch, Annu Kapoor questioned Sai Pallavi's casting as Sita, saying, Have you thought about whom you have cast as Sita? Sita is revered as a mother. He also claimed he was unfamiliar with director Nitesh Tiwari.

The historic mission marks India's entry into the private orbital launch market and carries symbolic payloads, including PM Narendra Modi's handwritten Vande Mataram postcard.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently in her first trimester of pregnancy. Recently, several posts circulating on social media claimed that the actress and her husband, Raj Nidimoru, had celebrated an intimate baby shower.

Dilip Joshi dismissed rumours of quitting Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, calling out unverified reports published without proper fact-checking.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is currently running in theatres. Movie-goers who watched the film called it a masterpiece. Viewers have especially praised Matt Damon's performance, describing it as one of the film's biggest strengths.

Aamir Khan dismissed the long-held belief that 3 Idiots was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk. That is a misconception, he said, adding that neither he nor the film's writers knew Wangchuk while making the movie. He also wished for Wangchuk's hunger strike to end safely.

Reacting to Sonam Wangchuk's 19-day hunger strike, actress Sonakshi Sinha posted a video on Instagram expressing concern over the continued silence. She said Wangchuk was fighting for future generations and a better system, insisting she was speaking out for the country's welfare

Arjun Bijlani has slammed paparazzi and media pages for linking him romantically with Mouni Roy, clarifying that he was only supporting a close friend during a difficult phase. Actress Krystle D'Souza also criticised a paparazzi page for spreading misleading speculation about Arjun and Mouni's friendship.

Jennifer Winget is set to begin a new chapter in her personal life as she prepares to marry Singapore-based businessman William Ishmael in an intimate wedding ceremony in the United Kingdom. According to multiple reports, the private celebration is expected to take place on July 16 with only close family

A viral AI-generated screenshot falsely claimed that Deepika Padukone shared an Instagram Story supporting Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. While some Reddit users alleged she posted and quickly deleted it, there is no evidence that Deepika ever shared the Story

Kunal Kamra took a nasty jibe at the Centre during a CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee criticised the comedian, accusing him of using Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and the students' protest to further his own agenda.

After an outing with Anusha Dandekar, Mouni Roy repeatedly asked paparazzi to stop filming her from outside her car, saying, Band karo! Anusha also gestured to the photographers, urging them to respect the actress's request.

A clip from Lock Upp has gone viral after Shilpa Shinde, while mimicking Shivangi Joshi, remarked on the actress's sexuality. The video has triggered outrage online.