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29 Oct

From Slow Start to Smash Hit: Thamma Joins ₹100 Crore Club in Just Over a Week

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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…

25 Oct

Vlogging Over Verses: Parmeet Sethi Unpacks the Economics of Going Online

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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…

24 Oct

Sonakshi Sinha Turns Minimalism into Magic in Her Sea-View Mumbai Home

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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…

23 Oct

From Darr to Deewaniyat: Bollywood’s Endless Fascination with Problematic Passion

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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…

22 Oct

Meet Dua: Deepika and Ranveer’s Diwali Portrait is a Sabyasachi-Style Masterpiece

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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.…

17 Oct

Thamma’ Packs More Punch Than ‘Lokah, Says Ayushmann in Genre Debate

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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…

16 Oct

Smriti Irani to Sakshi Tanwar: “You Are Home, Hope, and All Heart

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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…

15 Oct

Pankaj Dheer, Face of Epic Era in Indian TV, No More

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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.…

14 Oct

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara 2 Crosses ₹600 Cr Mark, Eyes Chhaava’s Domestic Throne

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Day 12 Box Office Collection for Kantara 2: It appears that actor-director Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 may finally overtake director Laxman Utekar's Vicky Kaushal-starring Chhaava, which for eight months held the top spot on the list of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025. Despite not making as much money each day as Chhaava, the Kannada movie is doing well outside of India and has already made more money outside than the Vicky Kaushal-starring movie did over its whole run. According to preliminary estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, Kantara 2 brought in Rs 13.5 crore on its second Monday in…

13 Oct

She Slipped Away Unmarried: Diane Keaton’s Death Reopens Al Pacino’s Old Wounds

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After a decades-long on-again, off-again romance that started in the 1970s, it’s reported that Al Pacino is filled with regret for not having married Diane Keaton. Keaton, who passed away on Saturday in California at the age of 79, was Pacino’s co-star in the “The Godfather” trilogy, and their off-screen friendship started in 1974. After Keaton was said to have issued him an ultimatum regarding marriage, which he rejected, the two parted ways in 1990. A friend of the actor commented, “I know he will always regret not making his move when he had the chance.” “Al would often say…