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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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Nupur Sanon confirms wedding to Stebin; flaunts huge diamond ring
Most celebrity couples prefer to keep their relationships private until marriage. So when reports urfaced that actor Nupur Sanon is et to marry singer Stebin Ben, fans waited for confirmation. As reported arlier, the couple is expected to tie he knot...
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ADIVI SESH AND MRUNAL THAKUR
The actors are teaming up for the first time in the romantic thriller Dacoit: A Love Story. From the trailer, their characters appear to be partners-in-crime. This marks Mrunal’s fourth Telugu film after Sita Ramam (2022), Hi Nanna (2023) and The...
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Kriti steps into NY with 20th Hindi film
She’s ringing in the new year still basking in the success of her 2025 release Tere Ishk Mein (TIM), which earned both strong reviews and big boxoffice numbers. And 2026 marks another milestone for Kriti Sanon, the release of her 20th Hindi film since...
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Starry reunions stanned by fans AKSHAY KUMARRAVEENA TANDON (WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE)
AKSHAY KUMAR-PRIYADARSHAN (BHOOTH BANGLA) This actor-director duo has given us cult hits such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Hera Pheri (2000) and Bhagam Bhag (2006). Now, 20 years later, they will reunite for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla and possibly...
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THE A TO Z OF 2025
From the craze to Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing and Smriti Mandhana’s cancelled wedding, the year was packed with drama, action, and more
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V’S ‘NAMASTE’ TRIGGERS FRENZY OVER BTS INDIA STOP IN 2026
BTS fans in India, collectively known as ARMY, are abuzz after group member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, appeared to hint that the K-pop supergroup could include India in its 2026 world tour. During a live chat with fans on Saturday, the...
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AP Dhillon x B’wood: Sanjay, Tara turn up for the ‘brown munda’
Mumbai witnessed a spectacular close to the concert season this year on Friday as singer-rapper AP Dhillon delivered a power-packed performance as part of his One of One tour. The highlight of the evening was a surprise on-stage appearance by actor...
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ZYDUS PINKATHON MUMBAI SETS WORLD RECORD FOR INCLUSION
Bringing together over 5,300 women participants, the 10th edition of the Zydus Pinkathon Mumbai, held on December 20 and 21 at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, reaffirmed its position as one of India’s largest women’s running event. The two-day meet featured 3...
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Dharma denies plagiarism claim by author over Homebound
Neeshita Nyayapati Dharma Productions has denied author and journalist Puja Changoiwala’s allegation that its film Homebound directed by Neeraj Ghaywan plagiarises her 2021 novel of the same name, calling the claims “baseless and unfounded”. The...
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City
Actor Varun Dhawan slips into full festive mode on Christmas today, turning Santa for a special shoot with HT City — complete with a sleigh and plenty of cheer. “Christmas time means togetherness, celebrating friends and family,” he shares. Looking...
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B-TOWN’S XMAS GLOW
On Christmas eve, actors Lauren Gottlieb and Tara Sutaria are embracing family time and indulging in their holiday traditions
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DAVID GUETTA TURNS SUNBURN INTO A GIANT SING-ALONG
Global EDM icon David Guetta, who last performed in India in 2017, turned Day 2 of Sunburn Festival in Mumbai into a full-throttle celebration as thousands sang along to his set. Taking over the main stage, the DJproducer wasted no time igniting the...
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Mallika Sherawat attends White House Xmas Dinner
Actor Mallika Sherawat recently attended the White House Christmas dinner in the US on an official invitation and called the experience “surreal.” On Friday, she shared glimpses of the dinner hosted by the US President Donald Trump. Posting some...
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SHANAYA BREAKS SILENCE ON HER DEBUT FILM’S FAILURE
Even with her Kapoor lineage, actor Shanaya Kapoor hasn’t had an easy start in the movies. She was first set to debut in Bedhadak, which was shelved, followed by actor-filmmaker Mohanlal’s pan-India project Vrushabha, which also didn’t take off. She...
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SHEFALI AGAINST SEXISM
Actor Shefali Shah talks about the deeply skewed expectations for men and women and gender bias in the industry that reflects in casting choices
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2025 CELEBRITY SPLITS
From Smriti-Palaash, Vijay-Tamannaah to Celina-Peter, 2025 has seen these celebrity couples part ways, creating headlines of breakups and new beginnings
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BOLLYWOOD BABIES
From Katrina-Vicky to Kiara-Sidharth, 2025 was all about actors stepping into the new role of parenthood and embracing it to the fullest
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You can’t see me... anymore: John Cena retires; celebs share tributes
Legendary WWE superstar John Cena has officially closed the curtain on his in-ring wrestling career after 26 years, concluding a farewell run that culminated in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13. Cena (48) tapped out to...
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MESSI LANDS IN A MESS!
Football fans in Kolkata eagerly waited to catch a glimpse of footballer Lionel Messi at the kickoff of his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025 on Saturday, but excitement turned to disappointment as many were unable to see him, with the star surrounded by...
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‘I DIDN’T EXPECT FA9LA TO BLOW UP TO THIS EXTENT’
Long before Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar turned it into a fullblown cultural moment in India, Bahrain-based rapper Hussam Aseem, aka Flipperachi, had already seen his track FA9LA go viral when it released in 2024. But nothing prepared him for what the song...
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It’s a hard launch for Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur
Actor Kritika Kamra and cricket commentator-host Gaurav Kapur made their romance Instagram official and social media is swooning. On Wednesday, Kritika shared a carousel of intimate breakfast photos, confirming months of dating rumours. The post is...
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Hardik slams paps for ‘cheap sensationalism’ after girlfriend Mahieka’s pics go viral
Cricketer Hardik Pandya took to his Insta Stories on Tuesday to slam the paparazzi after videos of his girlfriend, model Mahieka Sharma, exiting a Mumbai restaurant recently surfaced online. He accused some media outlets of using angles that turned an...
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‘NEEDED MORE SILENCE’
The intrusive pap culture has been a hot topic of discussion, especially after actor-MP Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Actor Vijay Varma, who returned with Gustaakh Ishq after a 14-month break, says the gap feels bigger because he once had frequent...
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AAMIR OPENS HIS HEART: ON REENA, KIRAN & GAURI
Celebrated actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, long known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, has often drawn attention not just for his work but for the unusually warm relationships he maintains with his former partners. On Sunday, at the 2025 Hindustan Times...
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MS DHONI IS THE NEW FACE OF PANASONIC AIR CONDITIONERS
Panasonic Life Solutions India has a cool new milestone: MS Dhoni, India’s legendary ‘Captain Cool’, is now the brand ambassador for its Air Conditioners. Dhoni’s calm leadership, consistent performance, and trustdriven legacy make him the perfect fit...
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City CHAOS
TRAVELLER ANGER BOILS Passengers vented on social media over flight disruptions and lastminute cancellations, alleging airport boards falsely showed “ontime” schedules. Thousands were left stranded, leading to confrontations with staff at multiple...
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STOP PRESS
Priya Sachdev has hit back at mum-in-law Rani Kapur during a Delhi HC hearing in the dispute over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s will. Rani has accused Priya of hiding the extent of Sunjay’s wealth and suggested funds may have been moved abroad....
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JAYA BACHCHAN’S ‘GANDE PANT’ COMMENT SPARKS PAPARAZZI BACKLASH
The actor’s fraught relationship with the paps has sparked fresh controversy. She even questioned their background, triggering backlash from lensmen requested me so much to not post it, so I didn’t. Humne unki izzat rakhi. I am not saying all the boys...
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Uncalled for: King on artistes being ill treated on stage
Recent incidents at live concerts have raised serious concern over audience behaviour toward performers. From the shocking moment in Bengaluru where Akon’s pants were forcefully pulled down, to Karan Aujla continuing his set despite someone throwing a...
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Anupam Kher says Naseeruddin apologised in person for 2020 remarks
In 2020, actor Naseeruddin Shah had called Anupam Kher a “clown” and a sycophant while criticising his progovernment stance on social media. Anupam had responded sharply at the time with a video on X. Now, in a recent conversation with Samdish on...
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‘IN 100 MORE JANAMS, I’D STILL WANT TO BE RAJINIKANTH’
Actor Rajinikanth was honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, marking his remarkable 50-year milestone in the film industry. Taking the stage at...
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‘I’M EXCITED TO CALL HER MY WIFE’
Actor-influencer Bhavin Bhanushali married Disha Bhanushali on November 27 in an intimate, traditional ceremony. Excited to start this new chapter Bhavin tells us, “We’ve been friends for three years. Everything feels the same, only now she’ll be...
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CHATTING USING MY NAME IS NOT RIGHT
Just days after actors Shriya Saran and Aditi Rao Hydari called out imposters pretending to be them, actor Rakul Preet Singh has spoken about a disturbing online impersonation incident, warning others to stay vigilant. Explaining how the incident...
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Celina accuses husband of violence, seeks ₹50 crore in damages
Actor Celina Jaitly has reportedly filed a domestic violence case against her husband Peter Haag in Mumbai seeking damages, child custody, and maintenance. Celina, who married the Austrian entrepreneur and hotelier on September 18, 2010, also alleges...
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ALVIDA... DHARAM
For much of November, anxiety hovered around Dharmendra’s health. Updates from the hospital, the anxious quiet that followed, and the brief spells of relief when there was no news kept fans on edge. Then, on Monday, the sudden movement outside his...
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HIP-HOP’S LOUDEST NIGHT LANDS IN INDIA
Rolling Loud, one of the world’s biggest hip-hop festivals, made a high-energy India debut in Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar on Saturday. With two stages running simultaneously, fans spent the evening sprinting between sets to catch every act on Day 1. The...
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‘MY FILMOGRAPHY SHOULD SPEAK FOR ME’
Ever since her latest film Haq hit theatres, actor Yami Gautam Dhar has been experiencing an emotional outpouring from her fans like never before. Many women have come up to her, sharing how relatable her character felt, some even kissed her hand,...
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10/11 BLAST: CELEBS OFFER CONDOLENCES
Following the highintensity explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, which claimed at least 13 lives, the film fraternity expressed grief and shock on social media. Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas wrote on X, “It’s devastating to see the visuals...
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City ‘ZUBEEN MUST BE REBORN TO CREATE MUSIC AGAIN’
It’s been close to two months since the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg on September 19, but for his colleague and “very close friend” Papon, it’s still hard to come to terms with. “I really don’t know how to still react to it. I still keep...
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Mahadevan dedicates twin Grammy noms to late Zakir Hussain
Shweta Pandit remembers her aunt, singer-actor Sulakshana Pandit, as ‘a woman ahead of her time who never got her due’ Veteran playback singer and actor Sulakshana Pandit died on Thursday at 71 following a heart attack, closing a luminous chapter in...
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BEYOND THE NODS
Fans and social media users noted the absence of major names. was left off the nominations despite strong commercial performance of his album Hurry Up Tomorrow and lead single Timeless. also did not receive any nominations for her latest album Virgin,...
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‘Our fear was we may not Match international films’
Actor Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra broke new grounds in Malayalam cinema, becoming the highest grossing film in the language and India’s first female superhero film. On its digital release, she says,“I feel honoured that we made a...
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PLAYING AS WORLD CHAMP ON HOME SOIL FEELS SURREAL
Hearing the home crowd, feeling their support, it gives you good energy and motivation. After a 23-year wait, the FIDE World Cup (chess) has returned to India and this time, it’s being led by the nation’s brightest chess star, (youngest) World...
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