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India-West News Desk MUMBAI-Director Abhishek Pathak has clarified that while Jaideep Ahlawat is joining the cast of ‘Drishyam 3’, he is not a direct replacement for Akshaye Khanna. Instead, Ahlawat will portray a newly developed character following Khanna's abrupt departure from the production. Addressing

MUMBAI- Actress Krystle D’Souza talked about a defining moment in her career as she reflected on her experience in the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'. She shared how what began as a small role in the film unexpectedly became a significant milestone for her,

India-West News Desk BELAGAVI- U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar on December 28 said relations between India and the United States are currently “a little bit strained” due to tariffs imposed by Washington on Indian goods. Speaking during a visit to Karnataka, Thanedar said the trade

MUMBAI - Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut recently shared a heartfelt moment as she completed a decade-long spiritual journey visiting all 12 Jyotirlingas, with Bhimashankar being the final stop. The 'Tanu Weds Manu' actress expressed her joy and gratitude, attributing her accomplishment to

MUMBAI- Actor Ishaan Khatter, whose film 'Homebound' has been officially shortlisted for the upcoming Academy Awards, has looked back at 2025 and shared that this year has been "extraordinary" for him. Ishaan took to Instagram, where he shared a string of

MUMBAI -Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who currently has Y+ security cover, defied security protocols on his 60th birthday. Skipping the usual bulletproof car, he hopped on his motorcycle and enjoyed a free-spirited ride around his Panvel farmhouse. On December 27, Salman was

MUMBAI-B-town has witnessed some of the biggest scandals and rows in 2025. Be it interpersonal dynamics between the members of the fraternity, security threats or trade wars, the industry has been through a dramatic year. As the year draws to a close,

MUMBAI- Young heartthrob Kartik Aaryan and hot and glamorous Ananya Panday starrer 'Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri' has hit theatres. The story revolves around Rehaan (Kartik Aaryan) and Rumi (Ananya Panday), who meet during a trip journey. As

MUMBAI -Actor and content creator Gaurav Gera took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he recalled his long and unexpected journey with superstar Ranveer Singh, stretching from a viral social media video in 2015 to the sets of 'Dhurandhar'

MUMBAI- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has described the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' as a game-changer that the Indian film industry cannot ignore and added that it will actually be a film for all those makers who believed in 'VFX ridden, expensive sets,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Sunita Ahuja has addressed ongoing rumors surrounding her husband Govinda’s alleged affair with a younger woman, describing 2025 as an emotionally difficult year for her and her family. Speaking to ETimes, Sunita dismissed the speculation and questioned the intent of

MUMBAI -The 'Gadar' actress spoke fondly of the Bollywood superstar’s qualities. Ameesha Patel praised Salman as an exceptional actor and a remarkable human being. She said, “I would like him to live a long life. And may he rule, may he have

MUMBAI -Anupam Kher shared a very special wish for Anil Kapoor, who turned 69 on December 24. Kher posted, “My dearest, dearest friend, Anil, a very happy birthday to you. May God give you all the happiness in the world, a

MUMBAI - As the first quarter of the 21st century draws to a close, Malaika Arora is looking back on a period defined by change, growth and constant reinvention, both for herself and for Hindi cinema. She said Bollywood has

MUMBAI -Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has gifted a new home to Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez for Christmas. On December 24, Sukesh wrote a letter to the actress, and spoke about the new house, as he expressed his love for the actress. He wrote, “Baby

MUMBAI- Ahead of its theatrical release, the makers of the Agastya Nanda starrer 'Ikkis' held a special screening for the cast and their family members here. Visuals from the venue captured several high-profile guests, including Akshay Kumar, who arrived with his

MUMBAI- Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has had a stellar 2025, is looking forward to an even better 2026 with 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' and a film with Sooraj Barjatya. He says he is thrilled to be entering the

MUMBAI - Veteran stars Zeenat Aman and Helen took a stroll down memory lane as they talked about romance, crushes on co-stars, and the golden days of Hindi cinema on the sets of singing based reality show ‘Indian Idol.’ With interaction led

MUMBAI -  Fun and humorous Bollywood couple, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, recently hosted director and choreographer Farah Khan and her cook Dilip at their home for her YouTube channel.  Along with making food together, they also had some fun conversations

MUMBAI - Over the course of 2025, Bollywood lost several well-known names such as Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar, and Pankaj Dheer, talents whose work left a lasting imprint on cinema and popular culture. Each passing left behind memories, milestones, and a void. As curtains are

MUMBAI - Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has officially declared global icon Priyanka Chopra's American husband, Nick Jonas, as ‘Jiju’ by referring to him with the same term on social media. The superstar was surprised when Nick Jonas shared a fun dance

MUMBAI, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is taking a playful dig at his own reputation for intense creative control. His production house has released a light hearted video in which the actor discusses the trailer strategy for his upcoming production ‘Happy

WASHINGTON, DC -  Actress Mallika Sherawat shared her excitement after receiving an invitation to the White House Christmas dinner. Describing the experience as “completely surreal,” she expressed her gratitude for the honor, marking a special moment in her illustrious career. On December

MUMBAI- Dino Morea, who is gearing up for his latest release, 'Four More Shots Please Season 4', has applauded actors Bobby Deol and Akshaye Khanna for creating a strong impact with their recent performances, and also noted how the digital era has amplified their

CHENNAI- Actress Esther Anil, who is best known for playing the role of the younger daughter of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in his blockbuster film 'Drishyam', has just graduated from the London School of Economics. The young actress, who reprised her role

MUMBAI-Actor Abhishek Bachchan has lauded his nephew Agastya Nanda for his portrayal of war hero Arun Khetarpal in the film 'Ikkis'. He praised Agastya's dedication in bringing the iconic role to life. Junior Bachchan called his nephew's dedication to portraying Arun

India-West News Desk MUMBAI-Ranveer Singh has paired a career-defining box office resurgence with a reflective message on patience and destiny, as his latest release ‘Dhurandhar’ continues its record-breaking run across cinemas nationwide. While one section talks about Akshaye Khanna’s dance movement

MUMBAI- Filmmaker Karan Johar, who runs a successful production house and a talent management company with Bunty Sajdeh, has expressed appreciation as the two amicably part ways professionally. Sharing a picture with Bunty Sajdeh, Karan wrote, “Bunty and I have been

NEW DELHI -Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s latest release 'Dhurandhar' has sparked a heated nationwide debate, with several political parties accusing the film of promoting government propaganda. The government, however, has maintained that the movie merely depicts terrorism and that the government

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and veteran actor Kamal Haasan led the heartfelt wishes for superstar Rajinikanth as the iconic actor turned 75 on December 12, marking a monumental occasion in Indian cinema. Haasan dropped a photo of the

NEW DELHI - Bollywood veteran superstar Hema Malini broke down at the prayer meet of her late husband, Dharmendra. The prayer meet that was held on December 11, in Delhi, saw Hema Malini addressing people who had come to offer their last

MUMBAI- Comic artiste and actor Zakir Khan has shared that his friend ‘Kuntal’, whom he based his stand-up special 'Mannpasand' on, doesn’t exist. Zakir recently appeared on Tennis player Sania Mirza’s podcast, 'Serving It Up With Sania', and shared that he has no friend

MUMBAI- Veteran actor Boman Irani on December 9 dropped a cryptic post stating that he has “finally hit” the “limit” and that he is “exhausted”. He also stated that he is considering “stepping away for a bit”. Boman took to Instagram stories, where

MUMBAI -Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has been taken to Udaipur by the Rajasthan police. Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, were taken into custody after a complaint was filed against them by an Udaipur-based doctor, alleging that he was defrauded of crores by the director on the

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Former football superstar David Beckham and actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu first met in Mumbai during Beckham’s visit as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The two were photographed greeting each other warmly, a brief interaction that later

MUMBAI -Actress Krystle D’Souza, who features alongside star Ranveer Singh in the song 'Shararat' from the film 'Dhurandhar', has spoken about her experience working with the "powerful performer." The actress shared, "When you share the screen with such powerful performers, you

CHENNAI- Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth paid glowing tributes to veteran film producer AVM Saravanan, who passed away early on December 4, saying the latter was a true gentleman and that he was someone who had stood by him when he was

MUMBAI- Actor Shahid Kapoor opened up about how his instinct has been a driving force both in his personal and professional life. Speaking during a session of IFP 15, Shahid was asked how an artist like him protects his instinct. Reacting

MUMBAI- Marking the 30th year of Yash Raj Films' historic blockbuster, 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' ('DDLJ'), Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a new bronze statue in London's Leicester Square, celebrating their iconic roles in one of Indian cinema’s most

MUMBAI- Veteran actress Deepti Naval recently shared a selfie and revealed that she was riding in an auto rickshaw while heading for lunch at a plush luxury hotel in Mumbai. Sharing the simplicity of the ride, Deepti mentioned her destination. She wrote,

MUMBAI- Indian cricketer Virat Kohli scored his second century in the ODI match against South Africa on December 3. Just like his fans and all Indians, his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma seem to be thrilled and elated over the fantastic achievement. The

MUMBAI- Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s production house has announced a “hatke” spy film 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos', which marks Vir Das’ directorial debut and is slated to release on January 16, 2026. The makers on December 3 unveiled the film with

MUMBAI- Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is gearing up for his younger sister Kritika Tiwari’s wedding. The bride-to-be is said to tie the knot this week in their hometown, Gwalior. On December 3, Kartik shared a rehearsal clip on his official social

MUMBAI- Shefali Shah celebrated 24 years of her iconic film 'Monsoon Wedding,' reflecting on her transformative journey as Ria. 'Monsoon Wedding,' directed by Mira Nair, written by Sabrina Dhawan, also starred Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, and Vasundhara Das. The 'Darlings' actress opened up about how

MUMBAI- Actor Ranveer Singh has issued a heartfelt apology after facing criticism for mimicking Rishab Shetty's portrayal of the Daiva from Kantara Chapter 1 during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025. Ranveer attempted to recreate the film's climactic sequence where Rishab Shetty

COIMBATORE- Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in a traditional ceremony on December 1. The two wed at Isha Foundation’s Linga Bhairavi Temple in Coimbatore. While reports were doing the rounds that the couple will be entering matrimony soon, the

MUMBAI- Ahead of the release of her latest drama, 'Christmas Karma', filmmaker Gurinder Chadha landed in Mumbai to launch her next project. As she reached the Maximum City, Gurinder ended up celebrating designer-turned-producer Manish Malhotra's 'Gustaakh Ishq', alongside veteran actress Rekha,

MUMBAI- Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda were honored with the Gen Z Icon Award at the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2025 ceremony for their performances in the romantic drama, 'Saiyaara'. The film, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films CEO Akshay Widhani, is a love

MUMBAI -Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, the visionary behind Bollywood’s landmark film Sholay, revisited the iconic classic at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on November 27. Speaking at a session titled “50 Years of Sholay: Why Sholay Still Resonates”, Sippy opened up

MUMBAI -  Kapil Sharma has broken his silence on the firing outside his cafe in Canada that took place earlier this year. On November 26, he attended the trailer launch of his upcoming film ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ where