Hindustan Times (Gurgaon) - City
Final fever grips the Capital
‘We really controlled the ball, played much better throughout, and honestly, we earned this win.’ The chants grew louder, the tension sharper, and every move drew a roar as football fans packed Instituto Cervantes New Delhi for the FIFA World Cup 2026...
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FOREVER GRATEFUL: WINNERS REACT TO NATIONAL HONOURS
From Kartik Aaryan’s dream come true and Manoj Muntashir’s ‘second chance’ to surprise calls and family legacies, the 72nd National Film Awards sparked deeply personal reactions across Indian cinema
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AAMIR GETS THREAT
Aamir Khan has reportedly received a death threat allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the latest Bollywood celebrity to be targeted
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MAKE IT ‘FRICY’!
Summer fruits paired with spicy toppings like chilli crisps and black salt are social media’s latest food obsession, dominating this season’s menus
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BABY, MESSI MET HIS MATCH… 19 YEARS AGO
Before they became World Cup rivals, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal shared a bathtub moment, a rubber duck and one seriously prophetic photograph. In 2007, a shy, 20-year-old Messi was photographed helping bathe six-month-old Yamal during a UNICEF...
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‘A HISTORIC WIN’
Cricketer Sneh Rana on India defeating England in the women’s Test held in Lord’s last week
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Bollywood gets real, again
EETHA Based on: Who’s playing her: Shraddha Kapoor When: August 28 The USP: Among the defining stories of her resilience is that she returned to perform on stage shortly after giving birth. The Laxman Utekar directorial marks Shraddha’s return to the...
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MICHAEL OLISE 9.6M
JUDE BELLINGHAM MARCUS RASHFORD ENGLAND Most viral moment: A stadium-wide rendition of Hey Jude after Jude Bellingham’s winner, with David Beckham and son Romeo joining in. Famous fans: Former captain David Beckham and family! SPAIN Most viral...
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DIDN’T KNOW THEY WERE BIG STARS: CAFE MANAGER ON SERVING DAMON, NOLAN AND HOLLAND
After Matt Damon, Christopher Nolan and Tom Holland’s chai and bun maska stop went viral, the manager of the Mumbai café they visited shares what it was like hosting the trio It’s not every day that you spot three Hollywood heavyweights — American...
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Wimbledon’s starstudded stands
Wimbledon London turned into a who’s who of sports, as Sachin Tendulkar posed with Roger Federer, Brian Lara took the Royal Box, and Shubman Gill attended the men’s semi-finals on Saturday in style. Meanwhile, actor Ananya Panday added a Bollywood...
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THE WINNING DIET
As FIFA World Cup 2026 fever continues to grip fans, here’s a look at the diets that help football’s biggest stars stay fast, strong and match-ready
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WHAT’S UP, SWIFTIES?
Fans are lining up to buy trash and literal bags of air as souvenirs from Taylor Swift’s wedding
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MESSI MAGIC, VAR TRAGIC? EGYPT’S EXIT SPARKS DEBATE
It was a night that had everything — a stunning comeback, a recordbreaking Lionel Messi, VAR controversy and allegations that sparked a social media meltdown. Argentina looked headed for a shock exit against Egypt before three late goals turned a 2-0...
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City KRITI REVEALS SHE FROZE HER EGGS IN 2021: NOT EASY, BUT WORTH IT
Actor Kriti Sanon has revealed for the first time that she froze her eggs in 2021, sharing that she never wanted to feel tied down by a “need to get married now or have kids, keeping a timeline in mind”. Speaking on the Humans of Bombay podcast, the...
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TEARS AND CHEERS
World Chocolate Day special: From Indiangrown cacao and regional flavours to entertainment world’s sweetest chocolate moments, here’s a delicious deep dive into all things cocoa From Neymar’s tearful international farewell and Cristiano Ronaldo’s...
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SOORYAVANSHI: THE YOUNGEST EVER
On Saturday, cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history at England’s Old Trafford as he became the youngest to represent India in men’s international cricket. On his debut, the left-hander scored 14 off 10 balls, including two sixes. Within...
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A ₹100 CRORE BONANZA
Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle crosses the box office milestone, trade overjoyed
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IT’S HAPPENING!
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebrations begins with a July 2 rehearsal dinner in NYC
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‘LUCKY TO BE ALIVE’
Actor Jasmine Bhasin recalls how her birthday trip turned into a health scare
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Nora Fatehi cheers Morocco’s giant-killing night
My love for football reignited in 2022 when I watched Morocco go from being a team that no one really cared for to suddenly becoming the underdog that won everyone’s hearts and reached the semi-finals,” says Nora Fatehi, as Morocco scripted another...
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G2 gears up for crucial Hyderabad schedule
Eight years after Goodachari (2018) became one of Telugu cinema’s most acclaimed spy thrillers and a commercial success, actorwriter Adivi Sesh is raising the stakes with G2. A source close to the team tells us that the film’s next schedule will begin...
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SPLITSVILLE FOR AKANKSHA, GAURAV
Actor Akanksha Chamola, 35, shocked everyone at the premiere of a reality TV show with the revelation that she and husband, actor Gaurav Khanna, 44, are getting a divorce. She said, “Gaurav (and I) are getting a divorce. We have been living separately...
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Nobody has the right to ban an actor; nobody can ban art.
On Ranveer Singh being issued an NCD by FWICE after Don 3 exit
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THE POWER OF PINK!
From tennis courts to fashion runways, pink has become this summer’s boldest style signal
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SHORT IS HOT AGAIN!
From Aneet Padda to Kim K, celebs are rocking bobs. Here's how to pick the right hairstyle for you
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‘Being in a race with others is boring’
It began in 2024 and has continued well into 2026 — Kriti Sanon’s successful run at the movies shows no signs of slowing down. It started with Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, followed by the heist comedy Crew and a darker turn in Do Patti. 2025...
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Tom-Zendaya: Here comes the wedding ring...
Days after actor Tom Holland confirmed that he and actor Zendaya had secretly tied the knot, the newlyweds turned heads at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day fan event in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, with Zendaya’s dazzling ring stack stealing the show. Her...
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PANKAJ TRIPATHI RUSHES TO PATNA
On Monday, reports emerged that actor Pankaj Tripathi’s elder brother, Vijayendranath Tripathi, was attacked with a sharp object and seriously injured in Bihar’s Gopalganj district. HT City has learnt that the actor has since reached Patna to be by his...
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Baby on board: Samantha and Raj expecting first child
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with filmmakerhusband Raj Nidimoru. The news comes a little over six months after the pair tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Coimbatore. An insider source tells HT City, “Yes, it is true....
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YOGA HAS ANSWERS
International Day of Yoga: Actor Neha Dhupia on why yoga remains her constant, her foundation, her very core
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The Pataudi takeover, UK edition
SUPER(MAN) PLUS-ONE SARA’S best known for British actor Henry Cavill, Actor Sara Ali Khan joined Ascot. They an event at England’s Royal playing Superman, for and quintessential of Bollywood glamour served up a stylish blend British elegance.
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Preity Zinta gets Bombay HC nod to sue Google, Meta over deepfakes
Actor Preity G Zinta has been granted permission by the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against Google LLC, Meta and several other entities over alleged AIgenerated deepfakes and unauthorised use of her identity. According to a report by Bar...
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Tom Holland confirms he’s married to Zendaya
After months of speculation — and an AI-fuelled wedding photo frenzy — actor Tom Holland, 30, has finally confirmed that he is married to long-time partner and SpiderMan co-star Zendaya. Rumours about their wedding have been swirling since January,...
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Samantha admits myositis diagnosis changed her ‘egoistic’ outlook as an actor
Actor Samantha recently opened up on her complicated relationship with fame, saying a diagnosis of her autoimmune disorder myositis in 2022 changed her outlook on life and career. The actor reflected on how sudden fame shaped her early years in the...
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Vijay-Sangeetha divorce case adjourned to August 7
The divorce proceedings involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay and his wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, saw no major developments on Monday, June 15, as the Chengalpattu Mahila Court adjourned the matter to August 7. According to an India...
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Gadar turns 25: Ameesha Patel recalls concern over casting opposite Sunny Deol
Actor Aamir Khan’s Lagaan (2001) is celebrating its 25th anniversary today, June 15. Ahead of the milestone, the star cast of the period sports drama and several notable members of the film fraternity, including Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and...
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I’ve worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
Singer-actor Nora Fatehi took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing Siir Siir, the official track from the tournament’s music album. The song, which Nora sings and features in alongside French...
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FIFA WC 2026 BEGINS
The opening ceremony of the international football tournament saw performances by artistes such as Shakira, Burna Boy and EJAE, among others, in Mexico on Thursday
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Her professionalism has not changed: Akshay Kumar on Raveena Tandon
fter delivering several hit films together, including Mohra (1994), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) and Police Force: An Inside Story (2004), actors Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are set to reunite on screen in Welcome to the Jungle. The two also...
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sharan Sharma to wed next month
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma, best known for directing Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and Mr & Mrs Mahi (2024), are set to tie the knot next month. We have exclusively learnt that the couple will marry in Mumbai on...
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OLD SONGS, NEW HITS: B’WOOD DEBATES THE REMIX TREND
I don’t have any problem with recreations, but when I am there and the writer is there, why not give us a film to create? Can’t we recreate or remix our own songs that we have created with our heart and soul? From Chunnari Chunari (Biwi No. 1, 1999)...
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City WANTED TO DO THE MOVIES I DID’
Saif Ali Khan reflects on career setbacks, second chances and why audiences were far more forgiving when he entered the industry three decades ago Three decades into Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan believes longevity in the industry is a mix of hard work,...
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DRAMA ON THE LIPS
From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Ananya Panday, here’s how to wear celeb-approved oxblood lips
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‘THE ATTITUDE OF ‘MERE KARNE SE KYA HOGA’ CANNOT EXIST TODAY’
On World Environment Day, actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar says her journey as a climate advocate began long before she entered films. Recalling her days as a “curious, troubled, worried teenager” who feared for the planet’s future, the actor, who serves...
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DELHI HOTEL
The devastating fire that ripped through Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people (18 foreign nationals) and injuring several others, has left Delhi shaken. As investigators probe the blaze, believed to have...
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Viral but NOT REAL
ay 2026 may well be remembered as the month deepfakes went mainstream in celebrity culture. Within weeks, actors including Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Urvashi Rautela and Rukmini Vasanth found themselves battling AIgenerated images and videos that...
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ROYAL ‘CHAMPIONS’ BENGALURU, AGAIN!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title on Sunday, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB rode on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls to seal a second successive title. The...
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DELHI COURT FRAMES CHARGES AGAINST JACQUELINE, SUKESH
After withdrawing her plea to turn approver in the ₹200crore extortion case last month, actor Jacqueline Fernandez now faces money laundering charges alongside alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh...
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‘When it comes to mangoes, I never worry about the sugar rush! Alphonsos are my fave’
When we were kids, we had two mangoes divided among the three of us. Almost every day, I would fight with my sister, thinking she had more than me.
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‘I FORGIVE THEM’
Singer Adnan Sami reacts to people who still question his patriotism and loyalty to India
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BANNING IS A STRONG WORD FOR A HARDWORKING ACTOR: POONAM DHILLON
The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3 has taken another turn, with Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon questioning why the artistes’ body was not consulted before Federation of Western India Cine...
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‘I AM TOTALLY BALD’
Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh reveals that he actually wears a wig due to baldness from medication
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A CALM PRESENCE
Akshara Singh reflects on Akshay Kumar making her feel ‘respected’ on Welcome to the Jungle set
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PADMA PRIDE
It was a proud moment. I just wanted Dharam ji’s presence besides me as I received the award. (Daughter) Ahana was with me, (elder daughter) Esha also wanted to come but could not make it. Sunny, Bobby (stepsons) are happy.
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Ram Charan calls Jasprit apologises for blunder
Actor Ram Charan found himself at the centre of a meme fest after not one, but two awkward slipups during the grand music launch of Peddi in Bhopal. The actor first left fans stunned after mistakenly calling Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah a...
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ALIEN ALERT!
Actor Akshay Kumar to play the lead in India’s first alienthriller titled SAMUK: here’s all you need to know about Bollywood’s boldest sci-fi gamble yet
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WHICH FILM IS IT?
Pap videos showing actor-MP Kangana Ranaut wearing a mangalsutra in Mumbai went viral. Here is the film that she was shooting for
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HOOPS ARE BACK
From Ishaan Khatter and Allu Arjun to ASAP Rockie and Connor Storrie, men are acing this style
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The ‘Melodi’ universe strikes again — this time with Melody toffees
On the final leg of his fivenation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni over dinner in Rome on Tuesday. Soon after, Meloni shared a video thanking Modi for gifting her a packet of Melody toffees, instantly sending social...
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SC has conceded defeat: Maneka on stray dog ruling
In January, the Supreme Court had flagged Maneka Gandhi’s public criticism of its stray dog orders as contemptuous but refrained from initiating proceedings, according to Law Beat On Tuesday morning, the Supreme Court rejected pleas filed by animal...
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STARTED FINISHED
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif Ali Khan has explored genres across films and OTT, from intense dramas like recently released Kartavya to beloved romcoms such as Hum Tum (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005). But the actor now feels...
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DID URVASHI COPY GIGI?
Actor Urvashi Rautela’s red carpet look at Cannes has sparked a copycat debate. Social media users compared her ivory-and-gold saree to American model Gigi Hadid’s look at the 2023 inauguration of NMACC in Mumbai. Gigi’s ensemble was an Abu Jani...
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HUMA @ CANNES
Actor-producer Huma Qureshi spotlighted Indian craftsmanship at Cannes on Saturday
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THE TABOO SMASHER
Known for his unconventional roles, Ayushmann Khurrana reflects on his evolving choices in the latest episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra
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INDIA AT CANNES
Actor Tara Sutaria, who made a glam debut at the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera, talks about representing the country
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CANNES OR CAN’T-SEE? INTERNET ZOOMS IN ON ALIA BHATT
Viral videos from Cannes triggered debate online after users claimed photographers appeared focused elsewhere while Alia Bhatt waved on the red carpet Alia Bhatt’s Cannes 2026 appearance sparked unexpected social media debate late Tuesday night after...
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Mouni Roy and husband Suraj Nambiar reportedly living separately amid split chatter
Rumours of trouble in actor Mouni Roy and businessman-husband Suraj Nambiar’s marriage have surfaced online, four years after their lavish Goa wedding. Speculation intensified after fans noticed the couple had reportedly unfollowed each other on...
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‘WED IN INDIA’ PUSH SPARKS FRESH INTEREST IN LOCAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce nonessential foreign exchange spending has struck a chord with India’s wedding industry. Addressing a public rally in Telangana on Sunday, the PM urged citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign travel and...
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I read the script in one sitting: Kang Mi-Na on If Wishes Could Kill
The global success of the recently released series, If Wishes Could Kill, has turned its cast into overnight stars. Riding the success, South Korean actor and singer Kang Mi-Na opens up about the experience, the pressures that came with it, and what...
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Indian bridal expression comes alive at Tanishq’s Rivaah Wedding Lounge
Some spaces do more than host conversations; they become a reflection of them. That was the mood at Tanishq’s Rivaah Wedding Lounge in South Extension on Friday, as the Femina Miss India 2026 winners stepped in, bringing together celebration, culture,...
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‘PEOPLE SHOULD STOP TALKING ABOUT FILM BUDGETS’
Riteish Deshmukh is a relieved man, physically, mentally and emotionally. His latest labour of love, Raja Shivaji, has worked at the box office, especially in Maharashtra. His craft as a director, apart from acting, too has found praise. Speaking on...
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VAIBHAV FOR INDIA?
Sooryavanshi’s coach Manish Ojha says age is just a number in cricket; he is ready for Team India
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OP SINDOOR TITLE FINALLY ALLOCATED TO A FILM
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor today, as India marks the triumphant strike against the Pakistan-based terror camps, production house Bihar Film Company has secured the official rights to use the title Operation Sindoor for a film. The...
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Alia to return to Cannes; Ammy to make his debut
Actor Vicky Kaushal is reportedly in the running to join the sequel of filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s 2009 film 3 Idiots, potentially as the “fourth idiot”. A source told Pinkvilla, “Vicky is keen on sharing screen space with Aamir... Multiple meetings...
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VIJAY FEVER SPREADS ACROSS TAMIL NADU!
Actor-turned politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, fondly called Vijay, is on the brink of making history as he leads his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the polls of Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The early celebrations have...
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