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Single Salma is a coming-of-age story about a 30-something woman from a conservative Muslim family in Lucknow who embraces self-love and independence. Starring Huma Qureshi, the film explores themes of feminism and individuality while challenging societal pressures around marriage. Single Salma centers on an unconventional woman in India, addressing self-love, freedom of choice, and resisting societal marriage pressure. While the themes are commendable, the film's execution is lacking, as the storytelling tends to be didactic and mediocre, ultimately leading to an underwhelming outcome despite the team's efforts. Hindi cinema has previously addressed similar themes. Salma, a 33-year-old engineer in Lucknow’s…

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues to perform well at the box office, nearing Rs 600 crore in domestic collections but falling short by Rs 1 crore due to a slowdown in its fourth week. On Wednesday, the film earned Rs 2.50 crore, resulting in total domestic earnings of Rs 599.15 crore, as reported by Sacnilk. Rishab Shetty’s film grossed Rs 337.4 crore in its first week, Rs 147.85 crore in the second week, and Rs 78.85 crore in the third week. In the fourth week, it experienced a weekend surge in collections but a significant 68% drop during weekdays,…

On Day 8, the box office collection of Ayushmann Khurrana's Diwali release Thamma improved significantly, earning Rs 5.5 crore, a 27.9% increase from its disappointing first Monday. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and featuring Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the horror-comedy appears to have stabilized after its initial decline. Thamma has surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark, achieving a total domestic collection of Rs 101.1 crore after its first week at the box office. A key factor for its mid-week recovery was the Rs 99 ticket offer launched by producers, leading to increased attendance. The film's occupancy improved over…

Archana Puran Singh, a viral YouTube vlogger, shares her family's daily life with her husband Parmeet Sethi and their sons, Ayushmaan and Aaryaman. The family shares everyday moments and enjoys dining together. Archana's channel has over 991,000 subscribers, attracting viewers with its warmth and humor. Other YouTube creators like Farah Khan and Bharti Singh also discuss the profitability of vlogging, with Farah stating it is more lucrative than filmmaking and less hassle. Farah's vlog with her cook Dilip has 2.38 million subscribers. Parmeet Sethi, in an interview with Pinkvilla, stated that their YouTube venture has been creatively fulfilling and could…

Officially, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have moved into their new house, which has particular sentimental meaning for the pair. The newlyweds had made an investment in this home long before they were married, even showing off a few photos of it in one of Sonakshi's YouTube vlogs when it was still under construction. Sonakshi shared warm photos of their finished house on Instagram on Thursday, writing, "Feels like home," to give admirers a preview. The house's furnishings, which include a calming white and beige color scheme with striking bursts of color, perfectly capture both of their personalities. Their unique…

Review of the film Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat: After watching "Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat" for a few hours, I'm still in shock that Bollywood is still producing these movies in 2025. In contrast to the typically very empty theaters I see on the first day of a film's release, my show was almost full, and I had heard about the excitement around the movie. And I felt I was in for something new and welcoming when it began, with Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa getting down to a romantic tangle. But I was completely mistaken. When he meets the attractive…

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone shared a picture of their daughter Dua, who turned one on September 8, on Diwali. On October 21, 2025, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh went viral on Instagram after posting photos of their daughter Dua. Deepika and Ranveer appear flawless in the family portrait while clutching the dua. It is well known that Deepika Padukone enjoys dressing in Sabyasachi attire. She selected the designer to dress her for her November 14, 2018, wedding to Ranveer Singh. The duo has frequently walked the catwalk for the designer or elegantly dressed in his clothing for formal events.…

Comparisons to Aditya Sarpotdar's upcoming vampire movie Thamma, which stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna as the leads, have been made ever since Dominic Arun's Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1-Chandra, which starred Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role, was released and met with positive reviews. Ayushmann responded to these comparisons in an interview with Galatta Plus, saying that Thamma was a "massier" movie than Lokah. Ayushmann responded, "We are high on comedy," when asked about the parallels between Lokah and Thamma. Even while I had fun at Lokah, I also think thatIt wasn't released in Allahabad, where I was filming…

Famous for their roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, respectively, Smriti Irani and Sakshi Tanwar have filmed a special episode of the current revival series of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Along with a selfie she snapped on the set of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, Smriti Irani shared a special post on social media for Sakshi Tanwar. Smriti Irani wrote: "I can describe Sakshi with a lot of adjectives, like grace, grit, and gorgeousness, but I can't explain how it felt to accept her memory and reality after 2.5…

News of Actor Pankaj Dheer's Death: On Wednesday, at the age of 68, Pankaj Dheer, who was most renowned for portraying Karna in BR Chopra's hit television series Mahabharat, died in Mumbai. Pankaj was afflicted with cancer. The death of Pankaj Dheer was announced by the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA). We regret to notify you of the passing on October 15, 2025, of Shri Pankaj Dheer ji, the former Chairman of our Trust and the Hon. General Secretary of CINTAA. The cremation will take place adjacent to Pawan Hans in Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, today at 4:30 p.m.…