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Sonam-Anand welcome baby no. 2!
Actor Sonam A Kapoor, 40, and businessman Anand Ahuja, 41, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on March 29. Sharing the news on Instagram on Sunday, Sonam wrote that their “family has grown,” adding that their son Vayu is “overjoyed to...
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City RCB return home with win and tribute
Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for their IPL 2026 home opener with a strong win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (March 28), with Virat Kohli leading the charge in an emotionally charged evening. It was also the...
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DDH AT 18 MONTHS
Actor Varun Dhawan reveals that his daughter Lara was diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip at 18 months; urges early detection
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‘MANY STARS REJECTED DHURANDHAR AND THEN REGRETTED IT’
With smashing box office records, following closely after its predecessor Dhurandhar (2025), the films have earned praise for their ensemble cast. Behind this casting is Mukesh Chhabra. The casting director of Aditya Dhar’s magnum opus gets talking on...
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VIRAT’S NEW INK GOES VEGAN City
Ahead of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2026, cricketer Virat Kohli has added a new tattoo using plant-based cruelty-free ink to his left arm. The tattoo, completed over 24 hours across three sessions (so far), restores his faded Shiva design with...
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Vivek, Bhushan confirm Op Sindoor film, say ‘some stories choose you’
After reports about Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri helming a film on Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, we have learnt that it is based on Lt Gen KJS ‘Tiny’ Dhillon’s book, Operation...
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BADSHAH WEDDING PICS SURPRISE FANS
Singer-rapper Badshah has reportedly married Punjabi actormodel Isha Rikhi. The news surfaced after Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared a series of pictures and videos on Instagram on Tuesday. The photos show Badshah and Isha performing wedding...
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On Sunil Grover burnout buzz: slow I’m already
Amid conversations around burnout in comedy, sparked recently by Zakir Khan taking a break due to work pressure, actor-comedian Sunil Grover offers a contrasting take: he is not slowing down anytime soon. A familiar face across television, films and...
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Dwayne Bravo faces backlash over ‘two chicks’ comment
Former cricketer Dwayne Bravo found himself at the centre of an on-mic gaffe during a pre-season press conference ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Friday. The moment came after a remark about having “two chicks at home” was picked up by live...
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THE WORLD BIDS FAREWELL TO ITS FAVOURITE TOUGH GUY
TRIBUTES POUR I Soon after the news broke, tributes to Norris poured Speaking to reporters outside the White House, US President Donald Trump described him as a “great guy” and a “tough cookie”, adding, “You didn’t want to fight him, I’ll tell...
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City ‘I will never make Kabhi
IK3G... conic — the adjective doesn’t just describe the body of work, but the man behind it as well. Filmmaker-host-actor Karan Johar, in a candid chat on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, talks about everything under the sun — his upcoming films and...
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City DHURANDHAR-
For actor Danish Pandor, this Eid-ul-Fitr feels different, coming on the back of the success of his recent release Dhurandhar The Revenge. But he says his sense of gratitude remains unchanged. “The gratitude has always been there. Success is just a...
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NEW RULES TO SOAR HIGH
Frequent flyers and cabin crew alike are welcoming the new, ‘passenger-friendly’ rules for Indian airlines laid out by the DGCA
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‘OSCARS SHOULD HAVE MENTIONED DHARAM JI’S NAME’
The 98th Academy Awards missing out on legendary Indian actor, late Dharmendra’s mention in the televised In Memoriam section has not gone down well with his fans. Social media, since Monday morning, has been reacting strongly to the miss on the...
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Fawad Khan asked me, ‘Is the homosexuality a whisper or a shout?’
As Kapoor & Sons clocks 10 years tomorrow, director Shakun Batra reflects on the making of the family drama, starring Rishi Kapoor, Fawad Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Ratna Pathak Shah, Rajat Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt. “There was a two-year gap between when...
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DESCRIBE ME’ Aamir turns 61; girlfriend Gauri, exwives Reena, Kiran attend celebrations
Actor Naga Chaitanya is riding a professional high. He recently won the Best Actor award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 for his film Thandel (2025), and his next project, the adventure drama Vrushakarma, has him playing a treasure hunter, a...
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FROM INDIA TO PARIS: W FOR WOMAN TAKES CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC WEAR TO PARIS FASHION WEEK ELLI AVRRAM CHANNELS SPRING, THE PARIS WAY
Indian ethnic wear has stepped onto one of fashion’s biggest global stages. W for Woman, part of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., became the first major Indian wear retail brand to present its collection at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing its...
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‘WHY DOES AUDIENCE CARE ABOUT THE OPENING OF A FILM?’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar’s clarity of thought is refreshing in a world of rehearsed answers by celebrities. In the latest episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, she talks about her journey, troll culture and urges fans to support low budget...
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City
Actor Kritika Kamra and TV presenter-cricket commentator Gaurav Kapur tied the knot on Wednesday at their home in Mumbai STOP PRESS Bahraini rapper and singer Flipperachi, who sang the popular song, FA9LA in Dhurandhar, has cancelled his upcoming...
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How restaurants across India are coping with the LPG shortage
The commercial food sector across India is grappling with the ripple effects of the US-Israel and Iran conflict. The ongoing crisis in the Gulf has pushed global oil prices higher and disrupted energy supply routes. This includes LPG cylinder shortages...
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Kuldeep Yadav set to marry on Saturday
After India’s victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav is preparing for a new innings in his personal life as he gets set to marry his childhood friend Vanshika on Saturday, March 14 in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The...
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Fans spot extra Shakira show! Third concert in India?
It seems global pop star Shakira has added a second Mumbai show to her India tour next month following overwhelming demand. The extra concert, scheduled for April 11 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, comes a day after her originally announced Mumbai date on...
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B’WOOD REWINDS: ARE RE-RELEASES A GUARANTEE OF BOXOFFICE SUCCESS?
Bollywood is increasingly turning to its past to draw audiences back to theatres. Multiplexes have witnessed a steady rise in films returning to the big screen, from cult favourites to relatively recent titles finding a second theatrical life. In the...
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‘Would love to get something concrete in the west’
Actor Richa Chadha, who made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! has spent nearly two decades carving a space for herself through unconventional roles. Now, the 39-year-old says she is looking beyond domestic boundaries and setting...
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Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, actor Huma Qureshi says women in Bollywood are flipping the status quo to build a truly inclusive industry
Along with compelling femaleled storytelling, we need more women in decision-making roles: more writers, directors, producers, studio heads. While change is coming in, we need more women to join the movement. I’m glad to see a growing number of women...
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NO BHAGAM BHAG 2?
Shooting for the sequel has reportedly been halted due to a clash between the director and producer
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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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‘Acting is about taking City risks’
Shanaya Kapoor’s recent casting choices have sparked conversation. After making her debut in Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan opposite Vikrant Massey, where their age gap drew attention, the actor is now seen in Tu Yaa Main Gourav, with their height difference...
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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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Deepika of The White Lotus after being asked to audition
After weeks of speculation about Deepika Padukone’s return to Hollywood with the new season of The White Lotus, a report states that the actor will not be a part of the show because she refused to audition. “Auditions are a mandatory part of the...
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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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HATKE FESTIVITIES
Adding a quirky spin to the prewedding celebrations, the couple hosted a ‘Virosh Premiere League’. Team bride and Team groom reportedly faced off in a friendly cricket match ahead of traditional ceremonies. Vijay also shared a glimpse of the miniature...
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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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Kerala Story 2 director: Anurag ab maansik roop se durbal hain
The controversy around The Kerala Story 2 escalated on Sunday after director Kamakhya Narayan Singh criticised filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for calling the film “bulls**t propaganda.” Anurag (53) made the remarks while speaking to paparazzi in Kochi at...
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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 since...
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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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‘I CRIED TO GET MY MONEY BACK FROM RAJPAL’
As Rajpal Yadav walked out of the Tihar Jail on Tuesday, thanks to the Delhi High Court granting him interim bail till March 18, he thanked the country and his industry for their support. “I will complete 30 years in Bollywood, in Mumbai in 2027....
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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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Ranbir Kapoor confirms Love & War delay, no new release date yet
Actor Ranbir Kapoor is currently awaiting the release of two of his films, Ramayana Part One and Love & War. While the former is locked for a Diwali 2026 release, there has been considerable speculation around the latter’s timeline. During an Instagram...
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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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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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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’
After nearly seven years away from acting, actor Rhea Chakraborty returns to the screen with filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s upcoming series. Her comeback follows a prolonged period of legal battles and public scrutiny following the death of actor Sushant...
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RIGHTS KI HERA PHERI?
In a strange twist of events, the Madras High Court has questioned producer Firoz Nadiadwala on whether his film, Hera Pheri 3 is being made at all, because a production house Seven Arts International- has claimed that they, and not Nadiadwala, own the...
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City FASHION 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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When HT City spoke up
The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra was the first to question the behaviour of trolls, urging commenters to show more empathy, compassion and respect towards the actor. The Reel clocked 2 million views, nearly 94k likes and over 5k comments, including...
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ITALY
Italy’s World T20 squad includes one Indian-origin player. Jaspreet Singh, born in India and raised in Italy, reflects the country’s growing focus on tapping diaspora talent as it builds its presence in European associate cricket.
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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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HEY ACTING, LET’S BREAK UP
As Rimi Sen’s revelation of quitting Bollywood for real estate made headlines recently, here’s a look at actors who consciously stepped away from showbiz and charted paths beyond the glitz
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Patna
In a shocking (and quiet) move, actor Janhvi Kapoor, among filmmaker Karan Johar’s most fiercely guarded protégées, has exited his talent roster Dharma Collab Artists Agency (DCAA) and signed with another agency. Karan has earlier produced six of...
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Genetic illnesses in my family, says Zakir
Stand-up comic Zakir Khan told his live audience during his January 18 show in Hyderabad that he is going on a long break owing to health reasons. Now, Zakir revealed that he is predisposed to some illnesses. “There are certain genetic illnesses in my...
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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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‘LOVE FOR INDIA IS A WAY OF LIFE’
With the Tricolour unfurled at her Mumbai home, reflects on pride and purpose, on screen and off, in a Republic Day shoot with HT City
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City
As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day tomorrow, cricketer Deepti Sharma and actor Rani Mukerji came together as proud flag bearers for an HTCity exclusive. The moment resonated deeply in a year when the Republic Day 2026 celebrations are...
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‘Palaash was caught red-handed at wedding and beaten by female cricketers’
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has made allegations that appear to confirm what many had feared, that singer-composer Palaash Muchhal allegedly cheated on Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. He has also accused Muchhal of cheating him of over ₹40 lakh,...
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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 good.
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BRB, TAKING A BREAK
From Zakir Khan’s long hiatus announcement to Neha Kakkar’s pause, a larger conversation is unfolding around burnout, balance and mental health EXPERTS EXPLAIN On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after...
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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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From the beginning, we wanted Bridgerton to be an inclusive fantasy: Creator Jess Brownell
As Bridgerton returns for its fourth season, creator Jess Brownell beams over the show’s global popularity. “It’s incredible… We didn’t know if young people would be interested in watching something that was set in the 1800s, but I am so pleased to see...
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HONEY LEAVES A BAD TASTE
Rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy after a video from his gig at a Delhi concert went viral, triggering widespread criticism over an explicit onstage remark. The clip, recorded at a January 12 concert by Nanku and Karun in the...
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‘WANT AADYA TO EXPERIENCE City MAKAR SANKRANTI CELEBRATIONS’
On Makar Sankranti, a festival of renewal, gratitude, and harvest, actor Shreyas Talpade joins HTCity for a special shoot where he shows his kite flying skills and gorges on tilgul (jaggery and sesame candy). He shares his thoughts on the festival,...
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VIEWERS KNOW WHAT TO TAKE FROM DHURANDHAR
After nearly 15 years of navigating auditions, actor Danish Pandor is basking in widespread recognition for his role as gangster Uzair Baloch in Dhurandhar (2025). The 38-year-old credits the “overwhelming” appreciation in part to his co-stars Ranveer...
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Sharman Joshi opens up on making his Bengali film debut
Bengali was completely foreign to me.. the chief assistant director guided me as I mouthed all my lines. Even though I didn’t speak the language, I was able to emote in it. Having made his mark in Hindi cinema, actor Sharman Joshi is now stepping into...
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2026, WHY SO DRY ON THE BIG SCREEN?
Despite big releases such as Shah Rukh Khan’s King, Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Part 2 lined up for 2026, the Hindi films release...
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DELHI WEDDING FOR SHIKHAR, SOPHIE
Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is set to marry Sophie Shine in the third week of February
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‘WE HAVE BEEN EACH OTHER’S SAHARA’
Ishaan Khatter has had a dream run on screen over the past year. One of the biggest highlights was Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026. The film, starring Ishaan alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, even made it...
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