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Kubbra Sait has shared a light-hearted video on Instagram after making an unusual discovery about her forehead. The actress appeared amused when a small metallic object seemed to stick to the centre of her forehead, prompting her to test it further. In the video, Kubbra places the object on her forehead and watches as it remains in place. Surprised by what she sees, she continues experimenting with it while recording her reactions. Sharing the reel on Instagram, Kubbra added her own humorous tak
The makers of the Arshad Warsi and Sanjeeda Shaikh-starrer, which was earlier promoted under the name Jeevan Bheema Yojana, have finally unveiled the films official title as Jeevan Ya Bheema Con?. The title reveal comes during the films release week, following a promotional strategy that kept audiences guessing about the movies actual name. As part of what the makers describe as a first-of-its-kind marketing approach, the phrase Jeevan Bheema Yojana was used extensively throughout the promotiona
Akshay Oberoi has opened up about his experience working around the sets of King, his bond with filmmaker Siddharth Anand, and how years of struggle have shaped his career. The actor, who recently appeared as gangster Tony in Geetu Mohandas Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, described the film as one of the biggest projects of his career while reflecting on his journey in the industry. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Akshay said that his recent projects have made him appreciate how far he has come.
Gurdeep Mehndi is slowly and steadily making his mark as a singer and composer, carving an identity of his own beyond that of his father, Daler Mehndi, and uncle, Mika Singh. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Gurdeep spoke about his latest single as a singer, Chan Mahi. He also features in the music video alongside Aditi Sharma, and its unique, cinematic visuals have been widely appreciated. What kind of reactions have you received for Chan Mahi? The ones who are close to me and
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her family this year, and an unseen picture from the festivities has now surfaced online. The photo was shared by her sister-in-law Shrima Rai and offers a glimpse into the private family celebrations. In the picture, Aishwarya is seen posing with her brother Aditya Rai, sister-in-law Shrima and their children. Aishwarya's mother, Vrinda Rai, is also part of the family photograph. Her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan can be seen alongside her grand
Indian pop titan and streaming powerhouse Darshan Raval is plotting a massive return to the road. Produced and promoted by leading live events promoter Team Innovation in association with Warner Music India, the singer-songwriter has announced a five-city tour The Love Letters India Tour, marking his first extensive live trek following a three-year hiatus. Riding high on the success of his latest monsoon anthem Barsaat Lagdi Ae, Raval will bring his high-production, fan-first show to major arena
Zee TVs Tu Hi Re Dil Mein is set for another major twist with the entry of actor Anuraj Chahal. The actor has joined the show as Sanjog, a character who shares a close friendship with Sanjay, played by Abrar Qazi. According to Chahal, his entry will bring new developments to the ongoing storyline involving Sanjay, Vrinda and Swati. The show recently moved into a new phase following Vrinda, played by Priyanshi Yadav, and Sanjays marriage. At the same time, Vrinda and Swati, portrayed by Simran Ra
Indian rock band Euphoria has released its ninth studio album, 'Dhoomsday.' The multilingual album brings together a range of artists from different musical backgrounds, including Shalmali, Akriti Kakar, Dhanji, Abhay Jodhpurkar, Jyotsna Radhakrishnan and Kinshuk Sen. The album also features the voice of late singer KK on its closing track. The album comprises eight tracks, beginning with 'Dhoomsday - The Prologue.' It moves across different musical styles and languages through collaborations wi
Mirzapur: The Movie is heading to theatres on September 4, and Ravi Kishan has added to the anticipation with a fresh update from Gorakhpur. The actor shared that the film is receiving a positive response while teasing fans with what he called a garma-garam report ahead of its worldwide theatrical release. Sharing the update, Ravi Kishan said, I am coming directly from Gorakhpur with a garma-garam report. There is a great response to the film, and people can't wait for 4th September! His comment
Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Gaur, Rasika Dugal, Sonal Chauhan, Romy, Rashmeet Kaur, Dhanda Nyoliwala, Anand Bhaskar, Ginny Diwan, Junaid Kumar, John Stewart Enduri, director Gurmmeet Singh and writer Puneet Krishna attended the music launch of Mirzapur The Movie in Mumbai. During the trailer launch, the media was told that Ravi Kishan would attend. However, he was nowhere to be found. This time, the invite message didnt ment
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, director Meghna Gulzar, producers Vineet Jain and Dr Jayantilal Gada and Junglee Pictures CEO Amrita Pandey attended the trailer launch of Daayra at a multiplex in Mumbai. The film deals with violence by a minor against another minor. Kareena was asked about what she feels about it, especially as a mother to sons, Taimur and Jeh. Kareena Kapoor Khan said, Its the responsibility of the boy and man as well. I am a mother of two sons and, of course, I am t
Amyra Dastur, known for her appearances in films like Mr. X, Kaalakaandi and Made in China, is gearing up for Netflixs upcoming multi-generational comedy series Chumbak. Created and directed by Aatish Kapadia and produced by JD Majethia, the show features a large ensemble cast comprising several familiar names from Indian television and entertainment. With the trailer now released, audiences have been introduced to the shows world of family, friendships, neighbourhood relationships and the every
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised Dhurandhar The Revenge for its realistic portrayal of characters while appearing to take an indirect dig at films that focus heavily on hero elevation, style and spectacle. Although Varma did not name any film in his lengthy post on X, his comments come amid ongoing comparisons between Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar The Revenge and Yashs Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups. The comparison between the two films began after both were initially scheduled to release on
Actress Sonali Kulkarni once took on an unusual role in Ali Abbas Zafars Bharat, where she played Salman Khans mother despite being nine years younger than the superstar. Sonali, who is 51, portrayed the older character opposite Salman, who is now 60. In a recent interaction with SCREEN, the actress opened up about how she came to accept the challenging part. Sonali revealed that she initially questioned whether she was the right choice for the role. During the casting process, she felt she cant
Abhishek Banerjee has spoken about how his work in Stolen influenced the way filmmakers approached him professionally. Following the success of Stree 2, the actor took on the lead role in the survival thriller, which presented him in a different genre and required him to carry much of the films emotional and narrative arc. Reflecting on the shift in his career after Stree 2, Abhishek said, Stree 2 jaisi commercial film ke baad, meri agli film thi Stolen. It was a completely different space and a
Zee TVs Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, starring Amandeep Sidhu as Sneha and Sheizaan Khan as Siddhu, is set to enter an emotionally intense phase. The show, which recently focused on the developing relationship between Siddhu and Sneha, is now gearing up for a dramatic turn involving Madhu, played by Priya Bhardwaj. In the recently released promo, Madhu meets with a major accident, following which Durgawati, portrayed by Indira Krishnan, holds Sneha responsible for her condition. Durgawati subsequently a
Orry has given fans a glimpse into his 45-day stint on Khatron Ke Khiladi by sharing pictures of the room he stayed in during the shoot. Taking to Instagram, Orry reflected on the space that became an unexpected part of his daily life, documenting the routines, long days, exhaustion and moments that unfolded behind the scenes. Describing just how much the room became a part of his life, Orry revealed that it was his bedroom, dressing room, dining room, office, gym, coffee shop and even his break
Excel Entertainment co-founder and producer Ritesh Sidhwani has opened up about the challenges of bringing Mirzapur from streaming to the big screen with Mirzapur: The Movie. The upcoming film marks the theatrical transition of the popular franchise and is set to bring its established characters and world to cinemas on September 4, 2026. With the series having already completed three seasons, one of the key challenges for the makers was creating a feature film that could offer something new to e
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has finally reacted to Salman Khans viral Sonam, its done bro remark, which became a talking point on social media after the actor appealed to him to call off his hunger strike. Wangchuk addressed the comment during his appearance on Prakhar Guptas podcast, where he was also shown a T-shirt featuring Salmans picture along with the now-famous line. During the conversation, Wangchuk was asked whether he was aware of Salman Khans comment. As the T-shirt was handed to him, th
Fashion often draws from existing trends, silhouettes and cultural references, but recreating a designer creation almost exactly can quickly become a subject of debate. That is what happened after Urvashi Rautelas appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival drew comparisons with Gigi Hadids much-discussed 2023 Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla ensemble. Now, designer Sandeep Khosla has shared his candid reaction to the controversy. Speaking to NDTV on August 29, Khosla addressed Urvashis Cannes look and s
Actress Avika Gor has opened up about her experience on Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 15 days after her elimination from the stunt-based reality show. Reflecting on the experience, Avika said the show has changed the way she looks at life, fear, challenges and situations beyond her control. Taking to Instagram, the Balika Vadhu actor spoke about the difference between watching a stunt from the comfort of home and actually being in the middle of a high-pressure challenge. She admitted that she someti
Prime Videos Babita Singh Reporting takes a different approach to the cop drama by placing as much emphasis on its protagonists personal journey as it does on the investigation at the heart of the story. Since its premiere, the film has drawn attention for its layered narrative, grounded storytelling and performances, particularly that of Nimisha Sajayan, who plays suspended police officer Babita Singh, also known as Baby. The story begins with Baby investigating the murder of her childhood frie
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, director Meghna Gulzar, producers Vineet Jain and Dr Jayantilal Gada and Junglee Pictures CEO Amrita Pandey attended the trailer launch of Daayra at a multiplex in Mumbai. The film releases next month, on September 18, and incidentally its the month of several films of Kareena and her family. Haiwaan, starring Kareenas husband, Saif Ali Khan, and co-starring Akshay Kumar, releases on September 11. Meanwhile, September 18 will also see the release of Vib
Filmmaker Nidhi Dutta and Binoy Gandhi recently celebrated their daughter Sitaras first birthday with a family getaway that took them from London to Disneyland. The couple marked the milestone with an intimate celebration at their home in London before continuing the birthday festivities with a visit to Disneyland. The first birthday was celebrated in the presence of close family members, with the couple choosing to keep the occasion centred around family and creating memories with their daughte
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, director Meghna Gulzar, producers Vineet Jain and Dr Jayantilal Gada and Junglee Pictures CEO Amrita Pandey attended the trailer launch of Daayra at a multiplex in Mumbai. Prithviraj Sukumaran entertained the audience as he narrated how he came on board Daayra. Prithviraj Sukumaran began by saying, I was offered Daayra when I had said yes to a very big film in South India S S Rajamoulis Varanasi. Hence, I knew that in the months ahead, I wont have time
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, director Meghna Gulzar, producers Vineet Jain and Dr Jayantilal Gada and Junglee Pictures CEO Amrita Pandey attended the trailer launch of Daayra at a multiplex in Mumbai. Several female actresses have played the role of police officers in the recent past, but Kareena Kapoor Khan assured that her portrayal of a cop stands out. Kareena Kapoor Khan explained, My character in Daayra is very sure and sensitive. I wont say shes assertive as such. She knows w
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, director Meghna Gulzar, producers Vineet Jain and Dr Jayantilal Gada and Junglee Pictures CEO Amrita Pandey attended the trailer launch of Daayra at a multiplex in Mumbai. The film deals with violence by a minor against another minor. Prithviraj Sukumaran was asked what he feels about it as a father. Prithviraj Sukumaran said, We are not worried just as parents. I am worried as a husband, as a friend to someone, as a responsible citizen of this country
Excel Entertainments Mirzapur The Movie is one of the most keenly-awaited films of the year. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, it stars Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, among others. The film is special since it is based on the web series Mirzapur, which is a big hit on OTT. It has had three successful seasons on Amazon Prime Video. The film is expected to take a strong opening. It is widely believed that Mirzapur The
Rohit Saraf is set for a diverse line-up of projects this year, with the actor moving across genres and characters in The Revolutionaries, Mismatched Season 4 and the upcoming Telugu film Mahakali. The projects see Saraf take on roles that are markedly different in tone, allowing him to explore both intense and romantic spaces on screen. The actor will next be seen in The Revolutionaries, directed by Nikkhil Advani. Saraf plays Sachindranath Sanyal in the period series, which is set against the
Concerns over fake and synthetic paneer have reportedly made their way into celebrity kitchens, with Twinkle Khanna revealing that she and her mother, actor Dimple Kapadia, have started making the popular dairy product at home. Twinkle opened up about the change in her latest Mrs Funnybones column, published on August 30, while adding her trademark humour to the ongoing food-safety conversation. According to Twinkle, reports surrounding allegedly fake paneer prompted the mother-daughter duo to r
Shweta Tripathi recently took a break from her professional commitments and travelled across Europe with her husband, rapper Chaitnya Sharma, and a group of close friends. The getaway included a stop in Vienna, where the couple attended Australian singer-songwriter Chet Fakers live concert at Arena Wien as part of his A Love for Strangers tour. The Vienna concert became one of the highlights of the trip for Shweta, with the journey being planned around Chaitnyas fondness for Chet Fakers music. T
Priyadarshans upcoming thriller Haiwaan is among the films generating considerable anticipation ahead of its September 11 release. The dark thriller features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher. While the trailer has already sparked interest, Boman Irani says that the perception of comedy continues to follow both him and Priyadarshan, despite the filmmaker having explored multiple genres throughout his career. The comedy stamp a
Subhash Ghai has opened up about his past fallout with Salman Khan and revealed how the actors father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, intervened after the two had a scuffle. Ghai recalled the incident while discussing his collaboration with Salman in the 2008 film Yuvvraaj. According to Ghai, his professional association with Salman came after an unpleasant incident at a party. The filmmaker said that Salman was under the influence of alcohol during the gathering when an argument broke out bet
The journey of Orry aka Orhan Awatramani on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 may have hit an unexpected roadblock. The internet media personality, who has been participating in the stunt-based reality show and taking on a series of challenges, has seemingly hinted at an emotional exit following an injury sustained during a task. Orry recently shared a video on his Instagram Stories in which he appeared to be helped by others after getting injured during a challenge. Alongside the video, he posted an emotio
Guru Randhawa marked his birthday with a humanitarian gesture, announcing a personal contribution of Rs.5 lakhs towards the ongoing Nepal flood relief efforts. The singer and actor has chosen to use the occasion to draw attention to the situation faced by flood-affected families, with his contribution being directed towards rescue operations, medical supplies and emergency food distribution. According to the information shared, Randhawa is supporting the relief work through the Hemkunt Foundatio
More than a decade after the release of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, the character of Naina Talwar as Deepika Padukone has once again found herself in the spotlight. The Academys official social media handle recently shared a video featuring one of Nainas memorable dialogues from the 2013 film, bringing the character back into conversations around the popular Hindi romantic drama. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani featured Deepika Padukone as Naina Talwar, a shy and introverted medic
The Dil Chahta Hai Reunion happened on August 28 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. It was organized by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva. The event saw almost the entire team of the film Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimpla Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni, Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa get nostalgic on its 25 iconic years. During the course of the discussion, Aamir funnily recalled that filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, who was the first AD (assistant dire
Chitrangda Singh has built a filmography that does not lend itself easily to a single description. Over the years, the actor has moved between emotionally layered dramas, mainstream entertainers and streaming projects, often choosing characters that offer a different challenge from her previous work. From Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Inkaar to Baazaar, Bob Biswas and her more recent projects, Chitrangda has explored varied characters and storytelling formats. Here are five reasons why her career
Akshay Oberois big-budget film, Toxic, finally released in cinemas on August 26. At the films trailer launch, held in Bengaluru on August 8, the actor was seen sporting long hair. However, of late, he has gone back to a short haircut. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Akshay revealed the reason behind the change in look and spoke about his upcoming projects and a lot more. Akshay Oberoi said, I had signed up for a lovely period film. Its set in a village during the pre-Partition
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Parineeti Chopra have often spoken about their close bond as cousins, and the next generation of their families appears to be carrying the relationship forward. This Raksha Bandhan, the sisters extended their family celebrations to their children as Priyanka and Nick Jonas daughter Malti sent a Rakhi from Los Angeles to Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadhas son Neer. As India celebrated Raksha Bandhan on August 28, Parineeti took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the spe
The Dil Chahta Hai Reunion happened on August 28 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. It was organized by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva. The event saw almost the entire team of the film Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimpla Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni, Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa get nostalgic on its 25 iconic years. One of the funniest aspects about Dil Chahta Hai was the character Subodh and his obsession with time tables and punctuality
Komal Nahta had a conversation with Adnan Sami, during which the latter spoke strongly against the growing trend of remixed songs. Adnan Sami began by saying, It is always lovely to revive an old song. In my opinion, the ratio should be 80-20, with 20 being the remixed songs. Thats how it was before. But now, its 20-80 (laughs)! Adnan then stated, One word that would define this is khauff. The corporates are scared to experiment. It is happening even in cinemas. Remakes are attempted, sequels ar

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