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A star-studded evening as the cast of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 comes together for a grand screening in Mumbai.

Mrunal Thakur, Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Khushi Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar lit up Ramesh Taurani's Diwali bash with their fashionable festive appearances.

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Johnny Depp has hinted at a potential return to his beloved role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, driven by a desire to conclude the franchise on a high note.

From Aditi-Sidharth to Shilpa-Raj, Bollywood couples bring glamour to Ramesh Taurani's Diwali bash.

Mani Ratnam is set to create a cinematic spectacle by bringing together Suriya and Dhanush for an ambitious dual-hero film, marking their first collaboration on screen.

'We connected because both us were passionate about films and photography. From those days, he was into tech and geeky stuff. We used to watch movies at his house.'

Singer Kanika Kapoor announced her separation from businessman husband Gautam Hathiramani, bringing their four-year marriage to an end.

From Student Of The Year: After Dark to Daayra and The Odyssey, November brings a fresh mix of thrillers, fantasy and action on OTT.

Mayur Sanap picks 10 things that make Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 an intriguing big-screen prospect.

From gorgeous saris to glamorous gowns and statement-making outfits, Bollywood celebrities brought their fashion A-game to Lifestyle Asia India's Diwali party.

'Pyre is a very small story about two people. But I hope that through their lives, we can see a much larger story -- of migration, ageing, loneliness, belonging and a changing India.'

'Humanising someone in a story like this, while dealing with such a sensitive subject, is a task. You can't predict how audiences will respond.'

'I still remember when I gave three hits as a writer, back to back, Sanjay Gupta threw a party to celebrate me. He called the whole industry and the media. Which director throws a party for his writer?'

From a pioneering silent film to Ramanand Sagar's iconic television series and the much-debated Adipurush, explore 10 Indian screen adaptations that have reimagined the Ramayana across generations.

'...If I didn't like the face of my co-star, I would walk out. I would be like, yeh toh mere saamne dialogue bolne ke layak bhi nahin hai!'

From a nostalgic TV detective to scene-stealing turns in Laapataa Ladies and Mirzapur: The Movie, we look at 10 performances that showcase Ravi Kishan's remarkable range.

From grand mythological spectacles and monster mayhem to action-packed thrillers, November promises a packed big-screen line-up.

The guest list in Producer Anand Pandit's Diwali bash includes the who's who of Bollywood.

'Having grown up away from the glare of the limelight and the intrusive nature of paparazzi culture, the children were deeply distressed by the sudden intrusion into their privacy at such a difficult time.' 'In their grief and anguish, some of their reactions may have been directed towards certain members of the media. I sincerely regret any hurt this may have caused.'

The same Salman Khan who once called out Nehal Chudasama and Baseer Ali's fake romance seems to be conveniently encouraging Scout OP and Love Gill's confused bhai-behen relationship on Bigg Boss 20.

From spooky vampires and Wednesday Addams to Batman and princesses, Bollywood stars had plenty of fun celebrating Halloween 2026.

Bollywood actresses brought glamour to producer Anand Pandit's Diwali bash.

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

From Dard-e-Disco to more recently, Tu Mil Jaaye, Shah Rukh Khan has given fans plenty of reasons to swoon over his shirtless avatars, proving that King Khan's six-pack appeal is timeless.

Ayushmann Khurrana's Udta Teer is poised to achieve be an average box office success, benefiting from a clear run with no significant new releases.

'Once I became a film director, I realised that in our male-dominated industry, there is no question of having a female superstar.'

Amitabh Bachchan has implemented a new security protocol for his weekly Sunday darshan, greeting fans from within a bulletproof shield.

From personal stories of love, marriage and fatherhood to Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan sharing their fondest Diwali memories from childhood, there were plenty of heartwarming, candid moments on the special Ramayana episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati.

'He held my hand when I was at my lowest.'

'Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi excel in the more action-packed moments, and do bring a lot of charm to the handful of scenes that expand on their characters.'

Venkatesh leads a genre-bending entertainer that promises comedy and thrills, but Trivikram's contrived writing and poorly executed surprises leave it struggling to deliver.

'He fell in the kitchen last night and sustained a head injury. Unfortunately, he passed away.'

'It is the story of hundreds of Eethas who fall, rise and stand back up, never letting their dreams die.'

The latest streaming sensations this week, from the gripping psychological horror Obsession and the poignant Matthew Perry documentary to the action-packed Mirzapur: The Movie and a host of regional and international series across major OTT platforms.

Looking at Patrick Stewart's life through the ages.

In Akka's confused worldview, women are just as violent as men when consumed by power and pride. Glorifying their cruelty as code and dog-eat-dog politics as empowerment to promote the idea of how flawless the world would be if women ran it, is flawed in itself, observes Sukanya Verma.

An Islamic cleric issued a fatwa against actress Sara Ali Khan, demanding she repent for offering prayers at the Kedarnath temple.

'We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And a tremendous friend and man. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days.'

'If a young actress shows up and there's people that aren't approved, she's going to be in a position like, 'Do I say something and get a reputation for being difficult? Or do I just let these people that I'm not comfortable with see me naked? So it was important to me to explain that to the people why that was not okay.'

Priyanka Chopra Jonas offered fans an intimate look into her Karva Chauth celebrations in the US, sharing heartwarming family moments with Nick Jonas and Malti Marie.

Tamannaah Bhatia shines in metallics, Uorfi Javed makes a bold statement, Ananya Bangar turns heads in lace.

'He was a one-of-a-kind man with a clean heart who always spoke his mind. A true raja, he was the king of hearts.'

Ranbir Kapoor recently revealed the thrilling details of his proposal to Alia Bhatt in Kenya's Maasai Mara, where three lions unexpectedly became witnesses to the romantic moment.

'We managed with each other even through our own separate breakups with other people. We are good at managing.'

'We have just forgotten because we put on ties and shirts and jackets, look fancy, and have good behaviour in public.'

'When I bring up Birds On Ice, people think it is a documentary because there's no other fictional film set in the winters in Ladakh.'

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Amitabh Bachchan marked his 84th birthday by continuing his regular Sunday darshan tradition, greeting a massive gathering of devoted fans outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa.