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Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif Ali Khan has explored genres across films and OTT, from intense dramas like recently released to beloved romcoms such as (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005). But the actor now feels Bollywood-style...
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YOGRAJ SEEKS ANTICIPATORY BAIL
Former cricketer and now actor Yograj Singh, 68, has sought anticipatory bail following an FIR filed against him Chandigarh on May 14. The complaint was made by a local advocate over alleged anti-women dialogue by his character in the web series...
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Bringing my culture to Cannes felt special: Huma Qureshi
Actor-producer Huma Qureshi spotlighted Indian craftsmanship at the French Riviera on Saturday during the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. She adorned a plum-hued Banarasi saree with gold zari detailing and temple jewellery, a look she describes as a...
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‘MAINE SAARE TABOO TOPICS KHATAM KAR DIYE HAIN’
His career spans 14 years, and he already has a National Award to his name, apart from the moniker ‘clutter breaker’. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, currently tickling the audience’s funny bone with his latest flick Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (PPAWD), spoke on...
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Goal-den trio: BTS, Shakira, Madonna to rock FIFA’S first-ever halftime
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11-July 19) is set to make history beyond football. In a major announcement on Thursday, FIFA revealed that global music icons Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the tournament’s first-ever halftime show during the...
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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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Amish Tripathi denies reports of Ranveer Singh acquiring Shiva Trilogy rights
Multiple reports on Monday claimed that actor Ranveer Singh had acquired the rights to author Amish Tripathi’s bestselling Shiva Trilogy under his production banner, Maa Kasam Films. The reports further suggested that the actor had partnered with Birla...
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‘I can’t put a woman in boxes like abla naari, strong-headed’
It is important to tell stories of all kinds of women. What matters to me is how she rises above the difficult situation she is in. The story should not end with her feeling helpless. In a shoot with HT City Showstoppers, actor Nushrratt Bharuccha...
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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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DEVOLEENA BHATTACHARJEE
“A private room specially curated for moms to breastfeed and be with toddlers is something that should be made available on all sets. This will help for a smoother shoot too, as emergencies could be handled well without going to the vanity van,” says...
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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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50,000 fans. 5 hours. Mexico says ‘Te Amo’ to BTS
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum with BTS members at the National Palace
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Vi a ’s eak detailin : GOAT number late sparks CM buzz
Actor Vijay appears to have already manifested his political victory. Contesting his first election with his newly-formed party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), he secured 108 of 234 seats in the recently held Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, emerging as...
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ALL THINGS INDIAN AT MET 2026
MANISH MALHOTRA The businesswoman wore a Gaurav Gupta saree that was crafted by kaarigars using pure gold threads. The bodice was handembroidered with 200 vintage mine-cut diamonds from her mum, businesswoman Nita Ambani’s personal collection. She...
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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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Huma Qureshi, Rachit Singh to marry in October
Actor Huma Qureshi and her beau, actor and acting coach Rachit Singh, who’ve largely kept their relationship private, are now gearing up for the next step. After details of their US engagement, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is reportedly...
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Karl Urban on levelling up with Mortal Kombat after The Boys: It belongs to fans
After becoming a globally recognised name with web series The Boys, Kiwi actor Karl Urban is now stepping into another massive pop-culture universe. He will be seen in the upcoming film Mortal Kombat II, based on the iconic video game franchise. For...
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Did Diljit go gender-fluid on Fallon’s show?
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh turned heads with a high fashion moment for his Tuesday appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Here’s decoding his look
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Yash’s Toxic gets delayed again, Varun’s Hai Jawani... returns to original date
The 2026 release calendar is shifting yet again. Actor Varun Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is now back to its original slot, June 5, earlier scheduled for May 22. This move comes after actor Yash’s Toxic was postponed again from its June 4...
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Bend it like PM Modi! Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a friendly football match on Tuesday with local youth in Sikkim’s Gangtok during his visit to the state for its 50th statehood celebrations. The 75-year-old later took to X to share photos and...
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Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan team up for two new films
After the super success of Bangla, which marked their reunion after 14 years, actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan have added two more films to their slate, continuing a long creative partnership that dates back to the 2000s. Both projects...
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Raghu Rai
One of the most globally renowned photographers from India, Raghu Rai, passed away at a hospital in Delhi on Sunday at 83. His son Nitin Rai, also a photographer, told PTI that he was battling cancer which had spread to his brain, and he also had...
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TAAL 2 SCRIPT IS ALMOST READY: SUBHASH GHAI
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, 80, has announced that Taal 2 ,a sequel to thew 1999 cult classic featuring Akshaye Khanna, Aishwraya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor is on cards. “Uska poora script hum almost complete kar chuke hain aur abhi hum soch rahe hain...
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Rihanna touches down in Mumbai!
Singer-businesswoman Rihanna returned to India on Thursday night and was spotted at the Kalina Airport in Mumbai after arriving on a private jet. She was greeted by paparazzi chanting ‘Riri, Riri,’ and acknowledged them with a wave and a few blown...
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Imran Khan shuts down rumours of playing Ashneer Grover in biopic
The internet has been abuzz with rumours of a biopic on businessman Ashneer Grover, with actor Imran Khan set to portray him, co-starring Shraddha Kapoor. Actor Aamir Khan was speculated to back the film being directed by Shraddha’s beau, writer Rahul...
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My job is not to go around offending people: Twinkle Khanna
Self-aware, sharp and gently irreverent, she moves between insight and humour without missing a beat. This World Book Day, author-filmmaker Twinkle Khanna, known for writing Mrs Funnybones (2015), The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad (2016), Pyjamas Are...
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Straight out of Kantara: Fans react to Tilak’s century after chat with Hardik
umbai Indians’ batsman Tilak Varma scripted a stunning turnaround against the Gujarat Titans in Monday’s IPL match in Ahmedabad. Since it followed an intense mid-innings chat with MI captain Hardik Pandya, many fans said it felt straight out of the...
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Than I should have: Jasmine Sandlas
Singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding high on the success of her tracks in Dhurandhar films.now, during a chat on Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the singer opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and family situation. The 40-year-old reflected...
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AI can replace Timothée, but not a dancer on stage
Two months after actor Timothée Chalamet’s comment on opera and ballet sparked debate, Oscar-winning actor Charlize Theron has weighed in, calling the remark “reckless”. “Oh, boy, I hope I run into him one day. That was a very reckless comment about...
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Aaj kuch shuru karo, achha hota hai: Pooja
would My family gold coin buy a small We’d come on this day. do a small back home, more about puja... It’s than intention else. anything
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Shooter in Rohit Shetty house firing case arrested in Agra
The shooter who allegedly opened fire at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence two months ago was arrested on Thursday by a joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force an the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. According to police, the accused,...
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HC BARS RAJIV RAI FROM PUBLIC REMARKS ON DHURANDHAR
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday recorded an undertaking from filmmaker Rajiv Rai to refrain from making public comments on his dispute with the makers of Dhurandhar The Revenge, after he called them “thieves” in media interactions. The court also...
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Pietersen reignites IPL vs country debate (offfield)
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen stirred conversation after saying prioritising the IPL over England duties effectively ended his international career, reviving the long-running franchise vs country debate.
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AKSHAY, WAMIQA AND RAJPAL PACK IN HORROR AND HUMOUR
Actors Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajpal Yadav talk ghosts, manifestations and upcoming release Bhooth Bangla in the latest session of Stars in the City I feel very lucky [to be cast opposite Akshay Kumar]. It was such an overwhelming experience.
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NATASA’S BOND WITH KRUNAL-PANKHURI
Fans have noticed that Natasa Stankovic, Hardik’s former partner, shares a cordial equation with Krunal and his wife Pankhuri Sharma. The actor, along with her son, Agastya, also met Hardik’s mother recently at their residence in Mumbai.
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THE GOLDEN VOICE SIGNS OFF
Concern grew late Saturday night as news spread that Asha Bhosle had been admitted to a South Mumbai hospital. By Sunday morning, those fears were confirmed, as the legendary singer passed away at 92. She had been admitted on Saturday evening due to...
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City KEEN TO DO AN INDIAN FILM
Turning heads with his ripped physique and hard-hitting punches in the global hit Bloodhounds 2, South Korean star Woo Do Hwan has another reason to smile — his growing fanbase in India. And if the right opportunity comes along, he’s open to crossing...
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City
He’s been in the film industry for almost 20 years now, and people swear by his school of filmmaking. Unrequited, often incomplete love (barring a few exceptions) forms an integral part of his stories. Yet, when you speak to him, he’s all heart....
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‘HOMELANDER IS OBVIOUSLY THE BAD GUY’
Few characters in recent pop culture have sparked as much fascination and confusion as Homelander from the satirical superhero web series The Boys. Played with chilling precision by Antony Starr, the supe has become both meme machine and lightning rod...
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Splitsville for Sanya and Rishab
Actor Sanya Malhotra and sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma have quietly called it quits after being together for over a year. Sources confirmed to us that the two parted ways some time ago, choosing to keep the split low-key. They have also unfollowed...
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OTHER ARTISTES TARGETED IN RECENT SHOOTING INCIDENTS
apper-singer Offset, aka Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was reportedly shot at near a casino in Florida, USA, on Monday. TMZ cited Seminole County Police as saying, “Two individuals have been detained by police. The investigation is ongoing.” Offset is said...
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Dhadak was the most successful debut film
Actor Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 opposite Ishaan Khatter with Dhadak. Now, she has revealed struggling with depression despite her first film’s commercial success. “Every time anyone talks to me about my first film, they are like,...
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Veteran actor Brian Cox, best known for the series Succession and films such as Manhunter (1986) and Troy (2004), is no stranger to speaking his mind. The 79year-old has once again made headlines for his unfiltered remarks, this time aiming for several...
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SKY’S DHURANDHAR MOMENT
Cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav had a playful exchange when he recreated actor Akshaye Khanna’s viral step from Dhurandhar
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‘ANGRY, HAIRY MAN COVERED IN BLOOD GENRE DISTURBS ME’
He was Hindi cinema’s quintessential chocolate boy ever since his debut in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) — until he disappeared from the screen in 2015. Eleven years on, his resurgence has been organic, driven by fans who kept asking, “Where is Imran...
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Ranbir’s first look as Rama unveiled in Ramayana
The first glimpse of director Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film, Ramayana Part 1, was unveiled on Thursday, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The film is set to release on Diwali this year. According to multiple reports, actor Ranbir Kapoor is earning ₹150...
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Priyanka visits Golden Temple, joins seva
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas visited the Golden Temple on Tuesday, where she offered prayers and performed seva by cleaning utensils at Sri Darbar Sahib, dressed in a pink suit with her head covered with dupatta. Social media users praised the...
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‘THERE SHOULD BE STRONG LAWS AGAINST CYBERBULLYING’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar didn’t hold back as she spoke during a session on Monday at the just-concluded International Film Festival Delhi’s inaugural edition, getting candid about social media trolling and the need to support smaller films. In...
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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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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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Constant dating buzz: It’s irritating; I treat it as a joke
For actor Malaika Arora, personal life is a matter of rife speculation, with several dating and link-up rumours being frequently reported. Opening up on the issue, the 52-year-old said that she often laughs off the scrutiny. “It’s irritating, but now...
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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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PLAY HARD, WORK HARDER: IPL’S NEW RULEBOOK
From curtailed practice sessions and dressing room access to stricter dress codes and travel norms, the BCCI has introduced tighter, more disciplined rules for cricketers ahead of Indian Premier League 2026 starting on March 28 DEW RULE: BALL...
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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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Rajasthan
The song Sarke Chunar from KD The Devil has sparked controversy, from backlash over its lyrics to a reported fatwa against actor Nora Fatehi, who features in the track. Amid allegations that the outrage was orchestrated for publicity, director Prem has...
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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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THE BIGGEST ACTING SURPRISE THE FIRSTS
The Best Actor win had been one of the most closely watched contests all season. For months, industry chatter had pitted Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo Dicaprio in this race. But it went to Michael B Jordan for Sinners, picking up his first Oscar and...
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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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LARA’S RETURN FROM DUBAI: FELT LIKE AIRLIFT 2
Among many Indians stranded in the UAE during the bombings in the midst of the ongoing US Israel Iran war was actor Lara Dutta Bhupathi. After posting an emotional video on social media about the situation she was facing in Dubai, the actor is now...
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ON TIPS FROM THE FAM
Sirish’s elder brother, Allu Arjun was the best man at the wedding. “He didn’t give me marriage advice, but told me to enjoy every moment of the wedding. He said many things may go wrong, but I shouldn’t let that stress me out because it’s one of the...
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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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A TOAST TO THE CAPTAINS OF TEAM INDIA
“The day we won the World Cup, everything changed,” exclaims Deepika TC, 23, captain of Indian Women’s Blind Cricket team. Last November, she led the team to lift the inaugural Women’s T20 WC for the Blind. Her journey began in a village in Andhra...
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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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ARJUN WEDS SAANIYA
Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, tied the knot with entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 in a star-studded ceremony in Mumbai
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‘FEASTING ON KARANJIS IS STILL THE BEST PART OF HOLI’
Waking up at 6am on the day of Holi, actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar recalls filling up buckets of water balloons to engage in the ensuing festive bedlam. “My sister Samiksha and I would play with our friends from the building (in Mumbai). And my mother...
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