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Nani, Sonali Kulkarni, Kayadu Lohar and Raghav Juyal attended the press meet of The Paradise in Mumbai. Mostly, actors of Pan-India films come on stage and answer pre-decided questions asked by the host. But the actors of The Paradise, in a rare instance, decided to take questions from the media as well. As expected, Nani stole the show with his replies, especially his remarks on Shah Rukh Khan and his iconic 1993 film. Nani said, The Paradise is an extremely intense film. Nowadays, when we see

Avantika Dassani recently shared a glimpse of her Ganesh poojan in Sangli with her mother, actress Bhagyashree. The occasion also became a moment for Avantika to reflect on the bond she shares with her Aai and the role her mother continues to play in her life. Sharing a picture from the poojan, Avantika spoke about standing by her mother while acknowledging the guidance and strength she has received from her over the years. She wrote, I stand besides her, and as she always has, she continues to

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan starrer upcoming film Udta Teer is set to feature a new musical collaboration, with rapper Emiway Bantai joining forces with composer duo Sachin-Jigar for a track in the film. The collaboration brings together the established Bollywood music duo and one of the prominent voices from Indias independent hip-hop space. Sachin-Jigar, known for experimenting across genres, are composing the music for Udta Teer. For the new track, they have teamed up with Emiway, wh

Rashmika Mandanna is set to walk the red carpet at Vogue World in Milan today, where she is expected to join an international line-up of celebrities including Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Johnson, Dua Lipa and Irina Shayk. The appearance will bring the actor into the spotlight at one of the fashion events taking place in Milan. According to a source close to the development, Rashmika will be part of the red-carpet line-up alongside several international names. The source said, Rashmika will be walk

Kartik Aaryan reached a significant milestone in his career as he received the Best Actor in a Leading Role National Award for Chandu Champion at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony. President Droupadi Murmu presented the honour to the actor and also acknowledged his portrayal of Paralympic champion Murlikant Petkar. Kartik shared the award with Malayalam actor Mammootty, who was recognised for his performance in Bramayugam. During the ceremony, President Murmu highlighted the importance of b

Nora Fatehi recently opened up about her decision to move to India at the age of 22 to pursue her aspirations of becoming an actor and performer. Speaking on the Untriggered Podcast, Nora recalled her early connection with Bollywood and what encouraged her to take the step despite the challenges that came with starting over in a new country. Nora said she had grown up watching Hindi films and was drawn to the way Bollywood combines music, dance and cinema. She recalled having an instinct that en

Zee TV has extended its focus on women beyond television with its Zee TV Ladies Special initiative during Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai. As part of the initiative, the channel has introduced a dedicated Ladies Special Toilet near the citys popular Parel Cha Raja pandal, offering women access to a safe and hygienic washroom facility from September 14 to 24. Ganesh Chaturthi sees thousands of devotees visiting pandals across Mumbai. With women often spending several hours navigating crowded streets a

The upcoming film Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar has brought back a sense of nostalgia for actors associated with filmmaker Luv Ranjans early Bollywood outings. Divyenndu, best remembered by many fans as Liquid from Pyaar Ka Punchnama, and Ishita Raj, who made her Bollywood debut with the same franchise, have extended their wishes to the team of the upcoming film. Divyenndu recently shared the trailer of Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar on Instagram and used the occasion to make a playful reference to his much-

Rajesh Tailang is set to return as Sanjay Kataria in the second season of Bakaiti. While the first season introduced audiences to the dynamics of the Kataria family and the everyday conflicts that shaped their relationships, Season 2 takes Sanjays character into a more vulnerable space. Speaking about Sanjays journey in the new season, Rajesh Tailang said the character has become more accepting of his vulnerabilities. He explained that Sanjay initially viewed opening up about his problems as a s

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has sponsored a rifle for Indian shooter Meghana Sajjanar after learning about the athletes difficulties in accessing suitable sporting equipment. According to Sajjanar, Khurrana came across an article about her journey and decided to extend support despite not knowing her personally. Sajjanar, who competes in rifle shooting, was looking to progress to the international level when access to suitable equipment became a challenge. The support from Khurrana enabled her to a

Sonali Bendre has unveiled the first poster of Sohla, marking her first outing as a film presenter. The poster introduces Pashya, a 13-year-old boy who is at the centre of a story about family, hope and the choices that shape one's life. The film is scheduled to release theatrically on October 16, 2026. Sohla, which means celebration, refers to a coming-of-age ceremony that holds significance in a young boy's life. The ritual is celebrated with family and close ones and marks the occasion when a

Drishyam The Conclusion has been in the news even before it went on floors, especially after Akshaye Khanna walked out of the film at the last minute. Jaideep Ahlawat then stepped in, giving the makers much-needed relief. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Abhishek Pathak, who is also one of the films writers and producers, opened up about the unexpected casting change and how it impacted the film. When asked whether it was a challenge to get the dates of Jaideep Ahlawat

Richa Chadha has praised Salman Khan for speaking out against online trolling and body-shaming during the latest Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar episode. Salmans remarks on age, weight, appearance and motherhood have sparked conversations about the scrutiny faced by women, particularly new mothers, over their bodies. Salman addressed the issue without naming anyone. Speaking about the tendency to troll people over different aspects of their lives, he said, Why do you want to troll? Uske wazan par,

Veer Pahariyas latest song, Ishq Ka Ghulam, from Prem Keetanu has caught the attention of actress Ananya Panday. The actress recently shared the track on her Instagram Stories and expressed her liking for the song. Ananya posted a monochrome behind-the-scenes picture of herself while getting ready, with Ishq Ka Ghulam playing in the background. Sharing the picture, she tagged Veer Pahariya and wrote, Cant stop listening to this song @veerpahariya , giving the song a shout-out. Crooned by B Praak

Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar has opened up about how films portray patriotism differently, comparing her 2018 directorial Raazi with the more action-driven Dhurandhar. According to Meghna, the difference lies in the stories being told rather than the level of patriotism displayed by their characters. The filmmaker discussed the subject during her appearance on the podcast Learn By KK Create. Asked about Dhurandhar and whether her approach to patriotism differs from that seen in other films, Meghna sa