Hindustan Times (Jaipur) - City
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The girls who grew up in the White House are all grown up! In 2009, Malia (10) and Sasha (7) stood beside their parents, Barack and Michelle Obama, as they began life in the White House as America’s First Family. Seventeen years later, the sisters, now...
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Preity Zinta gets Bombay HC nod to sue Google, Meta over deepfakes
Actor Preity G Zinta has been granted permission by the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against Google LLC, Meta and several other entities over alleged Aigenerated deepfakes and unauthorised use of her identity. According to a report by Bar...
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Tom Holland confirms he’s married to Zendaya
After months of speculation — and an Ai-fuelled wedding photo frenzy — actor Tom Holland, 30, has finally confirmed that he is married to long-time partner and Spiderman co-star Zendaya. Rumours about their wedding have been swirling since January,...
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Samantha admits myositis diagnosis changed her ‘egoistic’ outlook as an actor
Actor Samantha recently opened up on her complicated relationship with fame, saying a diagnosis of her autoimmune disorder myositis in 2022 changed her outlook on life and career. The actor reflected on how sudden fame shaped her early years in the...
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LUCAS HERNÁNDEZ NEYMAR JR (BRAZIL)
(FRANCE) An eagle, clockwork designs, scripts and geometric patterns dominate the French defender’s body art, giving it a sleek, graphic aesthetic. One of football’s most heavily tattooed stars, Neymar’s collection features faith-based messages,...
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Actor Aamir Khan’s Lagaan (2001) is celebrating its 25th anniversary today, June 15. Ahead of the milestone, the star cast of the period sports drama and several notable members of the film fraternity, including Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and...
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I’ve worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
Goals Game Time Singer-actor Nora Fatehi took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing Siir Siir, the official track from the tournament’s music album. The song, which Nora sings and features in...
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway, and it began with a concert as grand as the tournament itself. More than 80,000 fans packed Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11 as global music stars, dazzling performances and Mexican cultural...
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Her professionalism has not changed: Akshay Kumar on Raveena Tandon
fter delivering several hit films together, including (1994), (1996) and (2004), actors Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are set to reunite on screen in The two also famously dated in the 1990s before parting ways. Responding to a question from HT City...
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sharan Sharma to wed next month
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma, best known for directing Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and Mr & Mrs Mahi (2024), are set to tie the knot next month. We have exclusively learnt that the couple will marry in Mumbai on...
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It’s confirmed! Jennifer Winget is all set to tie the knot
Actor Jennifer Winget recently set the rumour mill abuzz after a seemingly innocuous comment on a wedding dance Reel caught fans’ attention. Soon after, eagle-eyed followers noticed another intriguing detail: the actor had begun following several...
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City WANTED TO DO THE MOVIES I DID’
Saif Ali Khan reflects on career setbacks, second chances and why audiences were far more forgiving when he entered the industry three decades ago Three decades into Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan believes longevity in the industry is a mix of hard work,...
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(@Tinydhillon): “You want the young officer to sacrifice his life for the love of the nation, but you don’t want him to express his love for his fiancée. In the Army we say, ‘Youngster nahi karega, toh kaun karega.’ If you cannot find a fault in his...
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‘THE ATTITUDE OF ‘MERE KARNE SE KYA HOGA’ CANNOT EXIST TODAY’
On World Environment Day, actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar says her journey as a climate advocate began long before she entered films. Recalling her days as a “curious, troubled, worried teenager” who feared for the planet’s future, the actor, who serves...
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DELHI HOTEL
The devastating fire that ripped through Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people (18 foreign nationals) and injuring several others, has left Delhi shaken. As investigators probe the blaze, believed to have...
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Viral but NOT REAL
ay 2026 may well be remembered as the month deepfakes went mainstream in celebrity culture. Within weeks, actors including Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Urvashi Rautela and Rukmini Vasanth found themselves battling Aigenerated images and videos that...
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ROYAL ‘CHAMPIONS’ BENGALURU, AGAIN!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title on Sunday, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB rode on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls to seal a second successive title. The...
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DELHI COURT FRAMES CHARGES AGAINST JACQUELINE, SUKESH
After withdrawing her plea to turn approver in the ₹200crore extortion case last month, actor Jacqueline Fernandez now faces money laundering charges alongside alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh...
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Jankee Mehta on donating 90 packets of breast milk and why awareness matters
Singer-actor Jankee Mehta recently revealed that she donated nearly 90 packets of breast milk after realising her daughter Rumi, born in August last year, no longer needed her stored supply once she started solids. “I thought, if this milk isn’t going...
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New Baywatch, OG charm
ctors Michael Bergin, Kelly Packard and David Chokachi, who were a part of the hit series Baywatch in the 1990s, returned to their lifeguard duties as the trio was pictured filming scenes for the upcoming reboot of the series in Venice Beach,...
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‘WE ARE NOT BANNING RANVEER SINGH’
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE)’S decision to issue a Noncooperation Directive (NCD) has sparked reactions across the film industry and on social media. While many questioned whether a film body can “ban” an artiste, FWICE...
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RANVEER SINGH TO BE BOYCOTTED BY BOLLYWOOD?
Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a Non-cooperation Directive (NCD) against actor Ranveer Singh amid his reported fallout with filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani over his exit from Don 3. The directive, issued on...
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QUEEN FOR QUEEN
After trolls called her ‘old’, Kangana Ranaut called Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s looks at the Cannes Film Festival ‘glorious’
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The Cannes regular traded classic gowns for a theatrical white tuxedo with sequins, feathers and power shoulders Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned up the drama for her final Cannes 2026 appearance on Saturday, stepping onto the closing ceremony red...
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COSMIC SPARKLE Two looks, one Cannes queen
After much anticipation over her appearance, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan finally stepped onto the Cannes 2026 red carpet on Friday evening in a sculpted abyss-blue couture gown by Amit Aggarwal. The mermaid-finish silhouette, paired with a sheen...
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THAILAND’S VISA-FREE PARTY IS OVER FOR INDIAN TRAVELLERS
Thailand may remain one of India’s favourite foreign getaways, but spontaneous holidays just got a lot less easy. In a major policy shift, the Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to end the relaxed 60-day visa-free entry scheme that travellers from 93...
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‘I beg for an audition; I’m very comfortable with it’
Actor Radhikka Madan says she still “begs for auditions” despite earning praise for her performances, admitting that every project feels like a “do or die” situation. The actor, recently appreciated for her work in Subedaar by filmmaker Hansal Mehta,...
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The ‘Melodi’ universe strikes again — this time with Melody toffees
On the final leg of his fivenation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni over dinner in Rome on Tuesday. Soon after, Meloni shared a video thanking Modi for gifting her a packet of Melody toffees, instantly sending social...
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Was this Dhoni’s last IPL hoorah at CSK home ground? The mystery continues
When Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a crucial clash on Monday, attention drifted from the result onto a lingering question: Was this MS Dhoni’s final IPL appearance at home ground Chepauk? Dhoni has not featured in the...
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STARTED FINISHED
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif Ali Khan has explored genres across films and OTT, from intense dramas like recently released 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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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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