Hindustan Times (Gurgaon) - City
Vicky says film on track despite Nushrratt’s injury
Amid rumours that his debut production has been delayed due to actor Nushrratt Bharuccha’s spine injury, businessman Vicky Jain has dismissed the speculation, confirming that the film is nearing completion. He tells us, “Nushrratt has completed her...
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#Showbiz ON-SCREEN RAVANA
As Yash gears up to play Ravana in Ramayana, a look at the actors who played the ruler on screen
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DRAPED IN DIVINITY
From embroidery to hand-painted artwork, shop for sarees that bring Maa Durga’s imagery to life
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FESTIVE SHOWDOWN!
From Yami Gautam Dhar’s Nayyi Navelli to Hollywood’s Street Fighter, six films are hitting the big screens and vying for audiences ahead of Dussehra
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‘THE CASE IS OVER’
Days after his death, Nana Patekar’s son Malhar calls out those ‘unnecessarily’ recalling Tanushree Dutta’s #MeToo allegation against the late actor
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JUNG HOYEON UP FOR B’WOOD?
The Squid Game fame model-turned-actor shares she would love to star in a Bollywood film; says, ‘Please call me, but teach me to dance!’
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FRANCHISES RULE THE 2026 BOX OFFICE
The year began on a high note for Bollywood with Border 2 crossing ₹300 crore at the box office. It set the ball rolling, and films like Dhurandhar The Revenge, Cocktail 2, Welcome To The Jungle, Dhamaal 4, Awarapan 2, and Drishyam 3 kept the cash...
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Playing Dhalsim, an Indian yogi and martial artist, in the upcoming video game adaptation, Street Fighter, Vidyut Jammwal says he was struck by how well his international co-stars understood Indian culture. “They see us exactly the way we are meant to...
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FESTIVE FERVOUR
On the first day of Navratri, actor Ayushmann Khurrana opens up on his family traditions and his two upcoming festive releases
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST
On World Mental Health Day, actor Taapsee Pannu talks about how social media has made actors more vulnerable to anxiety and comparisons
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HALLE BERRY’S DAUGHTER RESPONDS TO CHILD ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
As the conversation around longevity evolves, individuals are no longer focused on simply living longer, but on living longer in good health. This understanding has shifted longevity from being a buzzword to a science-led approach to wellness....
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THE SPIRIT THAT KEEPS INDIA FLYING
On the Indian Air Force’s 94th anniversary today, a war veteran, the wife of a Kargil hero and an actor who stepped into an air warrior’s shoes tell us about the courage, sacrifice and strength behind the uniform
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[email protected] T Gurugram ‘I don’t want to be defined by one kind of image’
Shagun Roy en years after making her Bollywood debut with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), Disha Patani looks back at the decade as “a period of discovery”. “Everything was new to me when I did that film,” says Patani, who played MS Dhoni’s...
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BOOKS, LOOKS AND LOVE AT PARIS FASHION WEEK
At the ongoing Paris Fashion Week, Valentino made books the front-row accessory, Indian stars brought the glamour, and Off Campus co-stars Mika Abdalla and Josh Heuston make a joint appearance
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‘Maatrubhumi will be viewed by CBFC this week’
Salman Khan’s next, the war drama Maatrubhumi, which has been in the news over its title change and delayed release, may finally have a release date soon. Sources close to the film say the Apoorva Lakhia directorial, also starring Chitrangda Singh, is...
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Well done, bro: Salman, Shah Rukh lead salute to Captain Smit
Bollywood stars have rallied behind flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who is recovering in Abu Dhabi after being seriously injured in an alleged cockpit attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30. Despite his injuries, Machchhar managed to...
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MANE CHARACTER ERA
In today’s edition of glam drop with HT City, here’s what’s trending in Navratri hair accessories
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‘THEY WANT VIEWS’
Actor Shehnaaz Gill shares the quirky way she deals with trolls and nasty reports written about her, giving her Punjabi roots the credit
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Kim might have given her most expensive autograph yet
Kim Kardashian may have just given one of her most expensive autographs yet. During the NikeSKIMS pop-up launch in Shanghai on Monday, the reality TV star and entrepreneur was approached by a luxury reseller and influencer with an unusual request: sign...
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JUDGE’S WORDS IN POCSO CASE STRIKE A CHORD
Excerpts from the order Beta, this Court heard you. When you said, ‘Jab tak uncle buddhe na ho jaaye, tab tak unhe jail mein hi rakha jaaye’, this Court listened.” These words that have moved many are by Additional Sessions Judge Rajani Ranga, who...
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ICONS REMEMBERED
DTirector Priyadarshan says the poor box-office performance of his latest film, Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, may have been disappointing, but it has not left him disillusioned. The thriller, which released on September 11, had an...
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RIP MUSHTAQ BHAI
Several celebrities, including Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda and Anupam Kher, remembered late actor Mushtaq Khan on social media, who passed away on Thursday aged 75
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ROBOTS ON THE RUNWAY? INDUSTRY SAYS NO
The walk, the stare, the attitude, and the way a garment moves on a body — the model has always been as much a part of the fashion spectacle as the clothes. What happens when a machine replaces all that human drama? At Vogue World: Milano on Tuesday,...
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City ‘THIS WIN HAS GIVEN ME NEW WINGS’
Randeep Hooda is already looking beyond his first National Award as a director. Fresh off winning Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, he says the honour has given him “new wings” to do more behind the camera. President Droupadi Murmu...
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NATIONAL AWARDS FROM THE NEW ADDRESS
Indian cinema’s 2024 winners gathered at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday for the 72nd National Film Awards, presented by President Droupadi Murmu. Kartik Aaryan, who shared Best Actor with Malayalam legend Mammootty, said the win left his family and...
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Vvaan makers face legal notice over unauthorised use of Aigiri Nandini
Singer-composer Sargam Vaish took to Instagram on Monday to flag the alleged unauthorised use of his song Aigiri Nandini in the trailer of the Siddharth Malhotra-Tamannaah Bhatia starrer The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. Now, Vaish tells us that a legal...
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Celebs shower love as DeepikaRanveer welcome second child
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, adding a new member to their family. The actor-couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Saturday, accompanied by an evil eye emoji. Several friends and...
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NEW RULES, NEW WAY?
With the refreshed guidelines by Central Board of Film Certification getting into effect, filmmakers share if the changed rules impact their creative process
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I’M NOT NECESSARILY GOOD AT ANY LANGUAGE
Set to play late legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi in an upcoming biopic, Rashmika Mandanna is no stranger to crossing linguistic and cultural boundaries on screen. The actor, last seen in Cocktail 2, has built a career across Kannada,...
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THE NEW FILM GUARD
The new 18-member committee of Central Board of Film Certification, including Suniel Shetty and Pallavi Joshi, shares their plan and vision for their new role
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Shilpa bids Bappa an emotional goodbye
Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra bid adieu to appa in festive spirit on Tuesday, dancing o the dhol and even picking up the nstrument herself during the Ganpati isarjan. But behind the celebrations was he sadness of saying goodbye. She tells s, “You have to...
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RECORD NIGHT AT THE EMMYS
The biggest night in American television returned to Los Angeles on Monday, with The Pitt and Widow’s Bay emerging as the top winners at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. RECORDS RUMBLE Widow’s Bay set a comedy record with 14 Emmys, while Matthew Rhys...
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STARS WELCOME BAPPA HOME
From Ananya Panday to Kajol, celebs marked Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday with pujas and family celebrations at their homes in Mumbai
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Sushmita Sen fronts Philips Airfryer campaign
Airfryers have gone from being a niche kitchen appliance to a familiar fixture in Indian homes. Marking a decade of building the category in India, Philips has launched its new campaign, Airfryer Matlab Philips, featuring actor Sushmita Sen as brand...
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WHY B&W FOR MAMAS
Photographers explain the appeal behind celebritybacked monochrome maternity shoots
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WHAT IT TAKES TO PROTECT THE PRESIDENT FT. MAJOR RISHABH SINGH SAMBYAL
From missile development to mass surveillance, the report details Claude’s misuse, sparking concern from celebs including PV Sindhu
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KAREENA CALLS IT OUT
The actor has questioned Bollywood rushing to cash in on the violence trend after Animal’s success
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PEOPLE HARDLY KNOW ME; I WANT IT TO REMAIN THAT WAY: HANUMAN ANSH STAR
As Hanuman Ansh becomes a box-office phenomenon, breakout actor Shobhinaw Satyaa says fame won’t change how he lives, or the roles he chooses With Hanuman Ansh emerging as one of the year’s surprise box-office successes, its 31-year-old lead Shobhinaw...
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IS ‘A’ BECOMING BOX-OFFICE FRIENDLY?
Mirzapur The Movie has crossed ₹100 crore at the India box office in four days despite carrying an A certificate, which restricts viewing to audiences aged 18 and above, becoming the latest film this year to challenge the idea that an adult rating...
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Satya Niketan tragedy DU COLLEGES OPEN GATES TO HELP STUDENTS
On Sunday, news of a building collapse in Satya Niketan jolted the Capital. Its premises were used as a paying guest (PG) accommodation for students, mainly those enrolled in the nearby colleges of Delhi University’s South Campus. As heartbreaking...
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AND THE EMMY GOES TO...
The opening night of the 78th Emmy Awards, held on Saturday in Los Angeles, US, saw several prominent names take home trophies, including three first-time winners: Octavia Spencer, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny. American actor Octavia won...
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PC MEETS JLAW!
Actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Jennifer Lawrence met at the LVMH Prize in Paris on Friday, sending fans into a frenzy over the crossover
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‘IT’S A JOKE’
Archana Puran Singh’s son Aaryaman Sethi defends Samay Raina against backlash on family jokes
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‘WHEN YOU PLAY KRISHNA, YOU GET ALL YOUR ANSWERS’
Siddharth Gupta, who played Lord Krishna in the film Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam this year, says the role has had a personal impact on him beyond the film. On Janmashtami today, he speaks about the process of “becoming Krishna” and how it helps him...
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#Showbiz VIROSH’S QUALITY TIME
Rashmika Mandanna, recovering from a hip injury, says it’s the most time she has spent with hubby
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THE NO. 10 SIGNS OFF
Several Indian celebrities bid farewell to Lionel Messi as he announced his retirement from international football on August 31
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Nepal floods: Stray Kids’ Lee Know, Manisha Koirala extend support
As the death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal rises to more than 800, several celebrities have come forward to help those affected by the disaster. Stray Kids member Lee Know has joined the relief efforts, donating 100 million won...
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TRANS WOMEN IN WOMEN’S SPORT: THE FAIRNESS DEBATE
Cricket Australia’s decision to give transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar a pathway to elite women’s cricket has reignited the fairness-versus-inclusion debate. Karan Sethi speaks to former India women’s cricket captain Sandhya Agarwal and Olympian Dutee...
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‘11 KGS UP ALREADY’
Samantha Ruth Prabhu talks about weight gain and how pregnancy has made her feel “empowered”
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ESCAPE AMID DISASTER
As rescue operations continue in flood-hit Nepal and Tibet, actors caught in the region recount their narrow escapes
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WHAT ARE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR IN A SECOND HOME?
A second home helps people trade the chaotic tempo of city life for an accessible, nature-centric sanctuary where they can build relaxed, meaningful routines with family Specific questions arise when people begin thinking about a second home. It is...
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BEYOND THE WRIST...
From button covers to watch charms, brands are creating rakhis that will last longer than a day
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FOR HUMA, EID MEANS FAMILY FIRST AND DESSERT ALWAYS!
Actor Huma Qureshi may be juggling film promotions and shoots, but Eid remains reserved for family. As Eid-eMilad-un-Nabi is observed today, the actor says she plans to keep the celebrations simple, with loved ones, good food and a little festive...
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Kajol on Gen Z discovering her films: They were more romanticised than movies today
Younger people come up to me and say, ‘We just watched Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998). What a cool film it is!’ As Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham completes 25 years later this year, Kajol says that a whole new generation of viewers...
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Taapsee’s take on Kangana’s upbringing
In a recent interview with India Today, Taapsee was asked whether she and Kangana had made amends. She said, “My opinion on her is reflective of my upbringing and my way of talking, my way of perceiving things and hers. She stands by hers. So, I think...
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SAIF X PRIYADARSHAN
Teaming up with Priyadarshan for the first time in Haiwaan, actor Saif Ali Khan says that the filmmaker reminds him of his father, late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
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#Showbiz DON 3 DISPUTE DEEPENS
Ranveer’s father has challenged Farhan’s ₹45-crore compensation claim before IMPPA officials
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BACK TO THE UK
Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, are planning a return to the United Kingdom after living in in California for six years, but they will not be back at royal duties
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‘I LOVE DOING STUNTS’
Hollywood star Jason Statham on still doing his own stunts and shooting on a real ship for Mutiny
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or actor Randeep Hooda, photography has been a passion for years. He brought that love for the lens into his professional life with his 2024 directorial debut, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which recently earned him the National Film Award for Best Debut...
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NO MONKEYING AROUND AT THE WORLDS THIS TIME
For 18-year-old Unnati Hooda, making her World Championships debut, the measures show how seriously the hosts have taken January’s criticism: “The competition is returning to India after 17 years so of course it a huge responsibility to have a smooth...
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SRK, AJAY, TIGER GET FDA NOTICES
Weeks before winning gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, boxer Jaismine Lamboria was in a Mohali hospital battling a bacterial infection. After a 14-day treatment, the 24-year-old had barely three weeks to recover and prepare for the Games....
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NO OZEMPIC: SOHAIL
The actor opens up on his drastic transformation, denies taking weight-loss drugs
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ALL FOR THE NATION
AActor Vedang Raina marks India’s 80th Independence Day with an exclusive shoot with HT City as he reflects on how Main Vaapas Aaunga increased his love for the country
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FRAMES OF PARTITION
On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day today, here’s a look at the Bollywood films that turned the lens on the pain, violence and scars left on the people of India by the 1947 Partition
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#MyCity DELHI’S I-DAY PLANS
From 80-km pedal for 80 years of independence to Old Delhi’s kite flying traditions, here’s a look
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IS 2026 YEAR OF THE YOUTH?
On International Youth Day today, Prahlad Kakkar, Suhel Seth and Soni Razdan weigh in on how Gen Z is changing perceptions of youth
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What’s going on at CINTAA? 11 members resign, Poonam Dhillon hits back
Abitter power tussle has erupted within the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA), with 11 members resigning amid serious allegations. Eight elected Executive Committee members, along with three co-opted members, have stepped down, alleging that...
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Delhi holds a special place for Grammy-nominated artiste Raja Kumari. In the Capital on Friday for Dhaagon Ki Sargam ,a National Handloom Day event by the Ministry of Textiles and the FDCI, the rapper-singer opened up about her roots, craft and her...
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MIDNIGHT MUSINGS
Cricketer Rishabh Pant’s unfiltered midnight land plea sparks meme fest, evoking a response from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami
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NETAS GET GEN-Z CODED
AFrom GRWMs and AMAs to Snapchat and “clock it”, politicians are speaking the language of the scroll to connect with younger Indians
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#Showbiz HUMA QURESHI OPINES
The actor on her wedding plans, the value of smallbudget cinema and the burden of public scrutiny
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#Showbiz KANIKKA OR KIARA?
Actor Kanikka Kapur reacts on being mistaken for actor Kiara Advani in Batwara 1947 poster
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LOVE, RINGS, AND GOLDEN FINALE
TATE MCRAE GOES GOLD AT LOLLAPALOOZA Canadian singer-dancer Tate McRae surprised fans during her set at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Sunday when she dipped into a pool of gold paint while performing her song Sports Car. Tate walked barefoot up a set of...
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Dot your nails with this season’s latest trend
HOW TO DO IT AT HOME Start with clean, prepped nails and apply your chosen base colour Once dry, use a dotting tool, the rounded end of a bobby pin or any round-tipped tool to create dots Keep dots evenly spaced for a clean, graphic finish, or vary...
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