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ARJUN WEDS SAANIYA
Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, tied the knot with entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 in a star-studded ceremony in Mumbai
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This Holi, women safety takes centre stage at tricity parties
As Holi celebrations take place today across Chandigarh and adjoining cities of Panchkula and Mohali, ensuring women’s safety has become the top priority for event organisers this time. They are committed to keeping the festival of colours joyful and...
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Are Tom Holland and Zendaya already married?
Hollywood’s power couple, actors Tom Holland and Zendaya, seem to have said ‘I do’ in a quiet, secret ceremony, according to Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach. While walking the red carpet of the 2026 Actors Awards on Sunday, Law said during media...
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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS ESCALATE City
PV Sindhu Badminton star PV Sindhu, en route to Birmingham for the All England Open, found herself stranded at Dubai airport amid the disruption. “It’s hard to process what’s unfolding right now… I am safe right now, stuck here in Dubai with my team....
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‘The mystery surrounding actors has faded’
Close to two decades into her film career, Aditi Rao Hydari has called out what she describes as a growing culture of “paid negativity” and agenda-driven narratives amplified by social media. While smear campaigns are not new, she believes the speed at...
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‘OTT ONLY WANTS HITS’
Actor Taapsee Pannu says that while films that are not ‘big-scale’ and ‘event-based’ may not work in theatres, OTT platforms also ask for films that are ‘box office successes’
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PRIYANKA REVEALS BEING ‘FORCED’ TO ANNOUNCE MM’S BIRTH
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently revealed that she was “forced” to publicly announce the birth of her daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, during what she describes as a “personally traumatic time”. Speaking on the Jay Shetty podcast,...
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Flipperachi looks forward to finally watching
Bahranian rapper Flipperachi, whose high-energy viral track FA9LA featured in director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar (2025), is excited to watch the film nearly three months after its release. The delay wasn’t by choice as the film was banned across...
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SHE’S A WARRIOR
Actor Vicky Kaushal recently opened up about how fatherhood has transformed his life after welcoming his first child, Vihaan, with actor Katrina Kaif in November last year. Vicky revealed the journey has filled him with awe, especially for Katrina,...
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The wedding of Virosh is official!
Amid leaked invites, videos of gift hampers, and pap spottings ahead of their upcoming nuptials on February 26, actorcouple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have finally confirmed their wedding! The two shared a note on their respective...
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SRK visits Salim Khan at Mumbai hospital
Saturday evening saw actor Shah Rukh Khan visit veteran screenwriter Salim Khan at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, extending support to the Khan family after the 90-year-old’s recent health scare. Salim, father of actor Salman Khan, has been admitted...
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Indians treat cricketers with adulation usually reserved for movie stars: Dale
From roaring crowds in stadiums across the world to tense World Cup battles with nailbiting finishes, few cricketers understand the theatre of international cricket quite like former South African pacer Dale Steyn. In a recent interview, held on the...
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RAJPAL, WIFE ON LEGAL BATTLE: TAKING IT ONE STEP AT A TIME
Days after being granted interim bail and walking out of Tihar Jail on February 17 in a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case, actor Rajpal Yadav is choosing reflection over reaction. The 54-year-old, who travelled with his wife, Radha Yadav, to his hometown in...
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SUPER INKS FOR SUPER INNINGS
The batter represents England’s newer generation of cricketers who prefer small, geometric or symbolic tattoos. His ink is minimalist: clean lines rather than large statements. SHIMRON HETMYER The West Indies’ batter has bold and expressive ink,...
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CAN EYE WORKOUTS REALLY CUT YOUR SPECTACLE NUMBER?
Actor Hrithik Roshan, 52, recently set social media buzzing after claiming his eye prescription reduced significantly through what he described as an “eye workout”. But eye specialists say the claim needs careful context. Sharing his decade-long...
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‘My father paying for my genderaffirming surgery means a lot’
Cricketer Anaya Bangar, who is set to undergo genderaffirming surgery in Bangkok next month, feels her biggest victory is the acceptance she has received from her family, especially her father, former cricketer Sanjay Bangar. While her father...
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INDIA ROASTS PAK ON PITCH AND IN POSTS
Sunday night saw India thrash Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup match. What followed was a social media storm and love for the men in blue
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City
In an industry increasingly driven by aggressive PR visibility, Sobhita Dhulipala says the constant amplification is not for her. Even as many celebrities lean into round-theclock buzz, the actor maintains she prefers a more measured presence. “Over...
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Sunny Leone: I’m glad Mouni spoke up
Recently, actor Mouni Roy spoke about facing harassment while performing at a public event, urging greater respect for artistes. Actor Sunny Leone, who frequently performs at large shows has now weighed in. While she has not faced a similar situation,...
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FRESH THREATS TO ROHIT, RANVEER; MAFIA SCARE BACK IN TOWN
In the past week alone, several Bollywood celebs have reported extortion threats and targeted attacks, reviving fears of underworld-style intimidation reminiscent of the 1990s and 2000s. Actor Ranveer Singh received a ransom threat via a voice note on...
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‘I DIDN’T WANT TO DO A FILM FOR A SMALLER, INTELLECTUAL AUDIENCE’
Actor Shahid Kapoor has played brooding men before, but as O’romeo releases today, he appears surprisingly at ease. Calm, measured, almost detached from the chaos his character brings to screen. Excerpts... O’romeo is your fourth outing with filmmaker...
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What transpired at the meeting, according to sources RANVEER’S SIDE
The drama around Don 3 appears to be unfolding off screen. Actor Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment have reportedly been at loggerheads since Ranveer exited the third instalment of the franchise in December 2025. Ranveer’s entry into...
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HERE’S WHY MADDY COULDN’T ATTEND RDB REUNION
Where was Maddy? That was the question buzzing on social media when Rang De Basanti marked 20 years with a special screening on February 6. As director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reunited with cast members Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Siddharth, Sharman...
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THE RELEASE DATE SHUFFLE City
In a span of just a few days, at least five films have altered their release dates in 2026. Some have been changed to dodge clashes, others because shoots and clearances are still underway. From strategic delays to pulling up the schedules, the...
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Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur to tie the knot in March
Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur surprised fans when they made their relationship public in December. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is gearing up for the next big step, with wedding bells set to ring in next month. According to a...
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‘THE YEARS WHEN NO ONE WANTED TO WORK WITH ME WERE PAINFUL’
Actor Rhea Chakraborty speaks candidly about her break from acting, the pain of being sidelined and why stepping back on set now feels healing After nearly seven years away from acting, actor Rhea Chakraborty returns to the screen with filmmaker...
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‘I’M HERE DUE TO MY SISTER’
British singer Calum Scott says moments of disbelief still catch him off guard, especially while performing far from home
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City FASHION X POLITICS
Our political leaders aren’t just making policies, but serving statements at the Parliament Budget Sessions. From nailing the quarter-zip trend to contemporising the elegance of sarees, here’s decoding the fashionable shift in political wardrobes
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Anarchist callisthenics: The workout to active critical thinking muscles
Jeff Guenther, a Portlandbased counsellor and mental health expert, took to his Instagram to discuss anarchist callisthenics, a psychological workout of practising small, inconsequential acts of defiance to activate your “muscles of independent...
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Rohit Shetty house firing: Film body seeks CM’S intervention
Following the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence between 12.30 and 1am on Sunday, the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene. A part of...
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FOUR DETAINED FOR FIRING OUTSIDE ROHIT SHETTY’S RESIDENCE
Four people were detained from Pune on Sunday in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence, police said. They were picked up from the Karvenagar and Dhayari areas in Pune during an operation carried out by...
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INFLUENCE
Actor Sobhita Dhulipala, who married actor Naga Chaitanya in December 2024, says that her professional path remains firmly independent of her marital ties to one of Telugu cinema’s most influential film families. After stepping away from work for over...
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SHOWBIZ’S BUDGET 2026 WISHLIST
After hosting global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, and with PM Narendra Modi highlighting the potential of live events, industry leaders argue that policy support is key to making live music sustainable in India. “Live entertainment has become...
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Tanishq Diamonds X Rahul Mishra shine at Paris Couture Week
For the fourth consecutive year, Tanishq returned to Paris Couture Week, reinforcing its journey from India’s most trusted jewellery brand to a globally aspirational luxury maison. The showcase marked its third collaboration with couturier Rahul Mishra...
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OUTFIT: MOLEDRO show stoppers
She stuns in a oneshoulder Moledro gown, layered with mirror accents and delicate appliqué that catch the light with every move. Soft lavender and muted green tones and sheer detailing come together for a look that feels romantic and modern. FOR CELEB...
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City
Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, has been dominating showbiz chatter lately, following unfiltered social media posts that have openly hinted at tensions with his former close friends, actor Sara Ali Khan and her brother, actor Ibrahim...
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After the R-day parade, a dash of stars at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Indian film fraternity is set to add star power to the 77th Republic Day At-home Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. HT City has learnt that actors Ranbir Kapoor, Samantha and Yami Gautam Dhar, along with filmmakers Aditya Dhar (Yami’s husband)...
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R-DAY ’26: NARI SHAKTI
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, cricketer Deepti Sharma and actor Rani Mukerji came together as proud flag bearers for an Htcity exclusive
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R-DAY PARADE MEET THE DEBUTANTS
NARI SHAKTI Simran Bala, Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a 26year-old from Jammu and Kashmir. She will lead an allmen contingent, making her the first female officer to command over 140 male personnel at the annual...
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A private bestie check-in turns public, with actor Blake Lively and singer Taylor Swift’s unsealed messages in New York federal court filings revealing the latest twist in Blake’s It Ends With Us legal battle with co-star/director Justin Baldoni
I always want the opportunity to be a better friend if there’s something [I] unintentionally did. I know how busy and taxed you are physically, emotionally, practically, so I don’t expect any more from you ever. Just want to make sure all is...
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BRB, TAKING A BREAK
On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after he spoke about taking a ong break from work to focus on his ealth. Addressing the audience, Zakir aid the hiatus could last three to five ears, potentially until...
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Fashion frat mourns the loss of Valentino
Fashion brands pay heartfelt tributes to the Italian powerhouse ”He was in love with colour just like we Indians are - it is a central part of our celebrations! While Western couture is dominated by black, his tribute to that scarlet hue, now a...
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City LOVE & WAR RELEASE ‘NOT’ POSTPONED TO 2027
With several tentpole releases locking in dates for late 2026 and 2027, chatter around big-screen timelines has only grown louder, and Love & War is the latest to be pulled into it. A recent update suggested that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, starring...
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