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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,

MUMBAI-Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar have reunited on screen for filmmaker Priyadarshan's much-awaited thriller 'Haiwaan', and Saif has revealed how Akshay, known for his mischievous nature, pulled a hilarious prank on him while shooting for the film. Sharing

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has opened up about the current cinematic era in India, saying he will keep pace with technological changes but will not blindly follow trends or compromise on the kind of content he believes in. The director said that

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Anupam Kher has reflected on his journey from a small-town boy in Shimla to receiving a special honor in Las Vegas, as he marked September 10 as “Anupam Kher Day.” The actor took to Instagram to recall the honor,

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- A college project on Steve Jobs’ connection with Neem Karoli Baba unexpectedly led 21-year-old Anupriya Nagar from an Economics degree in the UK to producing ‘Hanuman Ansh,’ a devotional drama that has become a major box-office success. While researching

MUMBAI-Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan became emotional as her triplets, Diva, Anya and Czar, began their college journeys in different cities. Farah’s daughter Divya is off to Babson College, a private business school in Wellesley, where she will specialize in entrepreneurship

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently visited the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Houston along with the cast of his play 'Jaane Pehchaane Anjane' ahead of their first performance in the city. The actor sought divine blessings before beginning the play's tour. During

MUMBAI-Fashion designer Masaba Gupta has praised actress Bipasha Basu after seeing her latest pictures on the cover of Elle India, while appearing to take a subtle dig at actress Mrunal Thakur over her past comments about Bipasha's muscular physique. On September

MUMBAI-As Bollywood's power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone wait for the arrival of their second child, they shared some adorable family pictures featuring their daughter and soon-to-be big sister, Dua, with their Instagram followers. On September 8, Ranveer and Deepika

MUMBAI — Actor Gajraj Rao has named legendary actors Irrfan and Manoj Bajpayee as his mentors, saying fellow actors in the industry inspire him and push him to chase excellence. Rao made the comments during the latest episode of the 'Pehla

MUMBAI — Indian filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming crime thriller 'Daayra', says consuming non-fiction does not make her cynical but keeps her grounded in reality. Gulzar said that while reading non-fiction can disappoint

MUMBAI -Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have submitted their responses to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over their promotion of Vimal elaichi, while a response from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is still awaited. The Maharashtra FDA

MUMBAI- Actor Taapsee Pannu, who has delivered several acclaimed performances in Bollywood, said she is comfortable with not having many Rs 100-crore films to her credit, as she has consciously prioritized the quality and longevity of her filmography over temporary

Mumbai — Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini recalled her visit to the first ISKCON temple in New York on the occasion of Srila Prabhupada Jayanti. The actress shared a throwback from her visit to the historic temple at 26 Second

MUMBAI-Actress Bhavna Pani opened up about her experience of working with Akshay Kumar in the film 'Bhooth Bangla', sharing how the actor kept the atmosphere on set light with games, cricket sessions and occasional pranks. Speaking about Akshay's working style, Bhavna said he enjoys

MUMBAI-Actor Varun Dhawan shared a special family moment as he took his wife, fashion designer Natasha Dalal, and their daughter Lara to see his wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore. The 'Student of the Year' actor shared photos from the outing

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Anupam Kher is all set to come to the US and Canada for his play 'Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane'. Before leaving, he shared a heartwarming glimpse of time spent with his mother, Dulari, as a casual conversation turned into

MUMBAI-Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, celebrated Rakhi with her younger cousin, Neer, the son of actress Parineeti Chopra and politician Raghav Chadha. The four-year-old Malti sent a Rakhi to her little cousin, with Parineeti sharing the

MUMBAI-Actor Manoj Bajpayee has reacted to the ongoing debate over humor involving immigrants and people's roots on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', saying people should be able to laugh at themselves and each other while maintaining respect. Asked about

MUMBAI - In the latest update in Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident, accused Mohammad Shariful Islam approached a Mumbai court on August 28 to plead guilty in the matter. The Bangladeshi National, who was arrested two days after the

MUMBAI-Former General Secretary of the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) Upasana Singh has accused the organization’s current leadership under Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon of allegedly using the association's platforms for self-publicity. She also claimed that photographs taken of other

MUMBAI- Katrina Kaif faced trolling on social media after making a rare public appearance following the birth of her son in November last year. Katrina was seen alongside her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal, at the funeral of filmmaker Kuku Kohli in

MUMBAI-Actress Shehnaaz Gill, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Punjabi film 'Singh vs Kaur 2', has shared how a wish she made years ago after watching the original film eventually became a reality. The actress said that

MUMBAI-Actress Kareena Kapoor said her upcoming film 'Daayra', where she plays ACP Ajooni Kohli made her reflect on realities that people may not always want to confront. Kareena said there are certain films that go beyond entertainment and make audiences pause

MUMBAI-Mumbai Police have claimed to have busted an alleged extortion plot targeting actor Salman Khan, with the accused allegedly creating a fake identity and WhatsApp chats to make it appear that an organized crime gang was threatening the actor. Police said

MUMBAI - Veteran actresses Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure have rejected allegations by former Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) general secretary and actress Upasana Singh that they ran the association in a “dictatorial” and unfair manner, defending the functioning

MUMBAI-Actress Taapsee Pannu shared a cryptic post on social media on August 23 after actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called her a 'sasti copy' in a post that was later deleted. The exchange followed recent remarks by Taapsee that Kangana

MUMBAI-Actor Vijay Vikram Singh said Akshaye Khanna on the sets of 'Ikka', remained quiet while shooting because of his deep involvement in his character. Singh said Khanna generally does not talk much on set and stays completely focused on his role.