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'He is celebrated more for his melancholic songs although he sang an equal number of happy songs.'

'There is enough room for two Kings during the festive season.'

'I've 'de-sold' myself to a few films.'

Dismissing Toxic as merely a style-over-substance gangster drama would be missing what makes it unusual, notes Mayur Sanap.

Hi is a charming, feel-good romcom powered by Nayanthara and Kavin's chemistry, but its predictable second half keeps it from becoming truly delightful, notes Sreeju Sreedharan.

Composer and singer Amaal Mallik has announced a temporary hiatus from music production, citing the need to prioritise his health and well-being.

Bollywood stars take to social media to share heartwarming pictures and celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their beloved siblings.

Several prominent Bollywood and television personalities, including Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu, Alia Bhatt, and Nia Sharma, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with industry colleagues, proving that strong sibling-like connections can form beyond biological ties.

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Pratibha Mukherjee were stranded in Nepal due to heavy rains and flash floods, but their son Tamaghna Mukherjee has confirmed they are safe and making their way back home.

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

Babita Singh Reporting goes past the messy homes and humming markets to reflect the daredevilry of a protagonist coming into her own.What ensues is a raw and thrilling marriage of momentum and meltdown across awkward inquiries made within junkie hideouts, suspicious relatives, battered classmates and Ravan's effigy, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Mirzapur: The Movie brings back some familiar faces, resurrects a few dead ones and adds a fresh crop of actors to its blood-soaked big-screen world.

'No one could match him in tragic songs.'

'If somebody is suggesting something sleazy, you need to take your decision and you know, leave from there.''No amount of work is more important than your dignity.'

Yash has delivered a phenomenal box office success with Toxic.

Aarushi Bajaj is all set to star in her first Hindi film, Don't Be Shy, produced by Alia Bhatt.

Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has unleashed a wave of fan frenzy and houseful shows across Karnataka, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.

Toxic looks spectacular, but beneath its glossy, brutally violent exterior lies a hollow, confused film that mistakes style and swagger for substance, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

'The first thing is to make an approximate calculation about how many people are actually offended by the content and then only move forward with a decision.'

Tim Curry, celebrated for his unforgettable performances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and Annie, has passed away at 80, prompting an outpouring of tributes from Hollywood and fans worldwide.

If an OTT series can make a young person curious about the armed forces, make a family understand the sacrifices made by those in uniform, or simply make someone walk up to a veteran and say, Thank you for your service, then it has achieved something far more important than merely getting its history right, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

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

Avtar 'Kuku' Kohli, a notable figure in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following a heart attack.

'Dolly Parton managed to give the world the ultimate mystery and fantasy in some corners of her life, but to give full transparency in the ways that counted. Somehow she was true grace and true grit, all in one dazzling person.'

Marvel has unveiled its list of essential movies and one show to watch before the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

Jewellery brand GIVA has removed its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon following social media backlash over her attire.

Dolly Parton, who passed away at 80, expressed a unique final wish to be laid to rest in a 'beautiful bed of plush cotton.'

'When her child is in danger, I don't think a mother has any boundaries in her mind.'

Have a blast with Don't Be Shy!, one puzzling piece at a time!

Kuku Kohli is famously credited with introducing superstar Ajay Devgn to Hindi cinema with the 1991 blockbuster hit Phool Aur Kaante.

Ravi Teja has made a spectacular comeback at the box office with his latest Telugu action drama Irumudi.

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite in Priyadarshan's dark thriller Haiwaan where Kumar portrays a psychopathic villain and Khan a visually impaired hero.

Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO's Harry Potter series.

Toxic has amassed a staggering Rs 41.75 crore in advance sales in India alone.

Former couple Himanshi Khurana and Asim Riaz are embroiled in a public spat, with Himanshi alleging 'violence' and 'disrespect' from Asim and vowing to share 'facts and evidence' regarding their breakup.

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has seen its revenue grow by over 9 per cent to 7,064 crore, driven by the strong performance of SonyLIV, Sony SAB, and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), said Gaurav Banerjee, head of SPNI.

Kangana Ranaut has criticised Kriti Sanon's outfit choice in a recent Raksha Bandhan jewellery ad, calling it 'intentionally creepy'.

'...Because they want to sexually engage with multiple people, so be it.'

The bandana, once a rockstar staple, is making a chic comeback among female celebrities in both Bollywood and Hollywood, with stars like Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Zendaya showcasing versatile ways to style the head scarf.

Vin Diesel has affirmed his unwavering devotion to Meadow Walker, the daughter of his late Fast and Furious co-star Paul Walker.

Akshaye Khanna makes a striking Telugu cinema debut as the formidable Shukracharya in the newly unveiled glimpse of Mahakali.

'I wanted to make an out-and-out entertainer, a film where people could come into the theatre, laugh, have fun, and walk out feeling entertained. That was my thought when I took up Korean Kanakaraju.'

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has cemented its superhit status at the box office with a strong second-weekend performance, while Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 has emerged as one of the biggest disasters of 2026.

Actress Aasha Singh Jaiswal, known for her roles in films and television, has passed away in Mumbai.

Looking at the unconfirmed list of contestants lining up for the 20th edition of Bigg Boss.

'Even if it's just a short moment, he creates something that is pure cinema.'