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MUMBAI-Actress Sameera Reddy says she has learned to embrace her body, moving from insecurity in 2009 to confidence in 2026. The actress said her motivation to stay fit now comes from within, not from seeking validation from others. She added that

HYDERABAD-Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who turns 40 on October 28, is reflecting on nearly two decades in cinema with gratitude, clarity and curiosity. As she approaches the milestone birthday, she says personal growth is about embracing change without losing the

MUMBAI-Actress Rashmika Mandanna has announced an initiative to support 400 families at a time for three months, saying her character Jayamma in the upcoming film 'Ranabaali' shares her real-life values and has inspired her to speak publicly about her charitable

MUMBAI-Bollywood actress Sharvari, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’, has said that working with filmmaker Sooraj R. Barjatya on the song ‘Jhumka Patola’ gave her a deeper understanding of how dance

MUMBAI- A theatre course at Columbia University reignited Sara Ali Khan’s childhood dream of becoming an actor, prompting her to reconsider her plans to pursue law while studying history at the university. She weighed almost 100 kg at the time. Speaking

MUMBAI-Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s Instagram debut has prompted fans to revisit his viral reaction to the prospect of winning a two-year supply of ghee on quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. The actor joined Instagram on October 11 with his verified

MUMBAI-Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit’s husband, Dr Sriram Nene, has revealed that he did not recognize Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan at their wedding reception in 1999. Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently visited Madhuri and Dr Nene’s Mumbai

CHENNAI-Popular Tamil actor Napoleon, who has settled in the United States, has said his upcoming horror comedy 'America Aavi' is the first Tamil film to be shot entirely in the country using film enthusiasts and Tamil technicians living there. Speaking at

MUMBAI-Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur once drank alcohol while filming 'Aashiqui 2' and ended up slurring his lines, prompting the crew to wrap up the shoot for the day, he recalled during an appearance on filmmaker Karan Johar's chat show

MUMBAI-Actress Tanushree Dutta, who accused veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, has reacted to his demise by referring to him as a 'Shaitaan' and describing his death as “evil dead.” In a video uploaded following Patekar's death on October 8,

MUMBAI-Malhar Patekar, son of veteran actor Nana Patekar, has explained why his father's final rites were held after sunset, saying the family needed time to transport his mortal remains from Goa to the actor's farmhouse in Donje village in Pune

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinema's most powerful and distinctive performers, passed away at the age of 75 on October 8, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. His passing sent shockwaves through

MUMBAI-Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child, drawing warm wishes from friends and colleagues in the film industry. Sidharth and Kiara shared a picture of themselves with their daughter Saraayah, holding a

MUMBAI-Actress Saiyami Kher has reflected on her decade-long journey in cinema, recalling the rejection and unsolicited advice she faced while trying to find her footing in the film industry. “I was a reserved, introverted 20-something girl from Nashik with barely any

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Kiran Rao has spoken about how romantic relationships have evolved across generations, saying today's youth have greater freedom in expressing themselves and approaching love. While promoting 'Lust Stories 3', the filmmaker said she would prefer the term "free" rather than

MUMBAI-Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has strongly condemned a sexually explicit deepfake video featuring her, saying the circulation of fictionalized content without consent is “deeply violating” and “bordering on sexual assault”. The actress on October 4 spke out against the doctored video

MUMBAI-Actor Sanjay Dutt remembered Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 1 by sharing a memorable scene from his 2003 film 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' that highlights the ideals associated with the Father of the Nation. Dutt shared a

MUMBAI-Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was in Bali for a work-cum-holiday trip, suffered a fracture in her spine following an accident and is currently hospitalized there. An official statement issued on behalf of the actress by her team said Nushrratt is

MUMBAI-The dispute over the management and committee of the Cine and Television Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) has taken another turn, with actor and former Cintaa office-bearer Upasana Singh alleging that funds belonging to the organization were transferred after a previously frozen

MUMBAI-Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Udta Teer', says he does not look at whether a filmmaker is directing their first film or their tenth. For him, the deciding factor is whether

LOS ANGELES, CA- Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela’s legal team is pursuing damages estimated at Rs 7,000 crore from an unnamed Los Angeles-based AI company, alleging that it commercially used her name, image and likeness without her permission. In a strongly worded

MUMBAI- Shweta Singh Kirti, sister of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has shared what she said she recently learned from the person who conducted her brother’s post-mortem, claiming there was gun use, that his leg was broken and that

MUMBAI- Actress Kashmera Shah has extended her support to Sunita Ahuja amid the public dispute surrounding Sunita’s marriage to actor Govinda. A day after actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, who has been linked to Govinda, called Sunita a “cunning woman” and alleged

MUMBAI- American YouTuber MrBeast attended a Mumbai event for director Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ alongside Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, actress Sai Pallavi, actor Ravi Dubey and producer Namit Malhotra. During the event, a paparazzo greeted MrBeast by saying, “Jai Shri Ram, Mr

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has announced that the fifth installment of his ‘Golmaal’ franchise will be ub theatres on January 8, 2027, promising “laughter and joy” for audiences. Rohit shared the film’s vibrant poster, featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Sharman

MUMBAI-Ace filmmaker Sudhir Mishra will direct veteran actress Waheeda Rehman in his upcoming project, which explores a lesser-known 21-day chapter from the life of Mahatma Gandhi. National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee will play Mahatma Gandhi, while Waheeda Rehman has been roped

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Daayra' starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan, has opened up about growing up as the daughter of actress Rakhee Gulzar and veteran lyricist Gulzar. Meghna said

MUMBAI-Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has recalled how he and actress-politician Jaya Bachchan decided to get married almost spontaneously, saying he never knew what she told her parents before they agreed to the wedding. Bachchan spoke about his marriage to Jaya during

MUMBAI-Veteran Bollywood actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher has received a commendation from the state of Georgia for his contributions to cinema, education and the arts, as well as his role in strengthening cultural ties between India and the United States. Kher shared pictures

MUMBAI-Actor-filmmaker Dhanush attended the 72nd National Film Awards with his sons, Yatra and Linga, and joked that he did not mind them stealing his thunder at the prestigious event. Sharing photos from the ceremony on his official Instagram account, Dhanush dedicated

MUMBAI- Actor Sanjay Mishra, who received the Best Supporting Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards, said staying grounded and observing the world around him helps him create believable and engaging characters on screen. Mishra attended the National Awards ceremony

MUMBAI- Actor Vivek Oberoi, who has often found himself at the center of discussions surrounding his equation with Salman Khan, has reacted to the superstar's strong stand against social media trolls. Vivek chose not to dwell on the constant trolling and

MUMBAI-President Droupadi Murmu has urged India’s leading film stars to refrain from endorsing products that could adversely affect people’s health, while calling for greater representation of women in National Film Awards juries and better social security for workers at the

MUMBAI-Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji, died on September 22 at the age of 75. Several of Rani's close friends from the film industry attended her last rites at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu. Shah Rukh Khan attended the

MUMBAI-Marathi filmmaker Santosh Davakhar believes the international approach of his film ‘Gondhal’ played an important role in its selection as India’s official entry for the Oscars, amid competition from 32 other films, including the Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’. “Dhurandhar 1, Dhurandhar 2,

CHENNAI-The makers of director Atlee's eagerly awaited film 'Raaka', starring actor Allu Arjun, on September 21 announced that the movie has set a Guinness World Record for the “Most People Motion-Captured in Real-Time,” with 37 performers captured simultaneously. Sun Pictures, which

MUMBAI- Actor Salman Khan has criticized paparazzi photographers for taking inappropriate photos of actresses from behind and urged women to speak up if they are uncomfortable with such pictures. During the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode of ‘Bigg Boss 20’, Salman spoke

MUMBAI-Bollywood couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone welcomed their second daughter on September 19, with wishes pouring in from the film industry. Among the messages was one from filmmaker Aditya Dhar, director of Ranveer’s upcoming film ‘Dhurandhar’, who celebrated the arrival

MUMBAI-Actress Soni Razdan recently shared a candid and amusing video featuring her daughter Alia Bhatt, in which the actress opened up about a quirky habit of her father, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. The veteran actress wrote, “When my daughter (@aliaabhatt) gets real

Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee Anant Nag Reflects On 50-Year Journey BENGALURU-Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag, who has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema, has recalled the role of his gurus and the

MUMBAI-Actor Vikrant Massey has highlighted the growing importance of mental and emotional well-being, saying the definition of success has evolved to include good health, peace of mind and the ability to live a happy and fulfilling life. The '12th Fail' actor

MUMBAI-Veteran actress Deepti Naval recently met actress Ashwini Bhave at her California home during her ongoing book tour of the US. Naval shared a series of candid pictures from their reunion on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the warm

NEW DELHI-The Supreme Court on September 16 issued notice to film producer Boney Kapoor and his daughters, actors Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, on a plea seeking to revive a property dispute involving a 2.70-acre parcel of land in Chennai

NEW YORK, NY-Actress and environmentalist Bhumi Pednekkar, who was in New York during Ganpati celebrations, found solace at a temple in the city and said, “he finds you wherever you are”. The actress took to Instagram to share a string of

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani shared a heartfelt note for superstar Salman Khan on September 15, recalling how the actor stood by him during a difficult phase in his career and continued to support him over the years. Sharing two pictures with Salman,

MUMBAI - Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor gave fans a glimpse of her family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on September 14, sharing pictures of her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, working with clay to make an eco-friendly Lord Ganpati idol at home. In

MUMBAI-Actress Preity Zinta has shared her perspective on why Indian cinema continues to resonate with audiences living abroad, saying NRIs, particularly those in the US, often hold on to their Indian identity through films and entertainment. Preity said geographical boundaries do

MUMBAI-Actress Rani Mukerji and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan were honored with the prestigious Raj Kapoor awards at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony held in Mumbai on September 9. Rani received the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award from Maharashtra Chief

MUMBAI-Actress Manisha Koirala praised her father, Nepali politician and former cabinet minister Prakash Koirala, for putting his political career aside while remaining committed to his vision of a stable and prosperous Nepal. Manisha recalled that her father's interest in politics began

MUMBAI-Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Daayra', opened up about her restrained performance in the movie, saying director Meghna Gulzar repeatedly asked her to hold back. Joking about her expressive personality,