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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…

09 Oct

Freedom or Control? Ismail Darbar Backs Son Zaid’s Authority Over Gauahar Khan’s Career

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Ismail Darbar, the music director, expressed that while his daughter-in-law Gauahar Khan is a fantastic mother to his grandchild, he implied disapproval of her continuing to work after marriage and motherhood. During an interview, he referenced his second wife, Ayesha, as an example, stating that she sacrificed her promising career to build a family with him. Er sagte, dass er kein Recht habe, Gauahar zu sagen, was sie tun soll. Aber sein Sohn Zaid Darbar, ihr Ehemann, könne das. In a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Ismail mentioned that he hails from a traditional family where individuals would avert their gaze…

07 Oct

Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa Confirm Second Pregnancy

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Comedian Bharti Singh and her husband, writer-producer Haarsh Limbachiyaa, are preparing to welcome their second child. On Monday, the couple announced the happy news to their followers via a joint Instagram post. The picture shows Bharti and Haarsh posing in front of a picturesque mountain backdrop. As Bharti leans back into Haarsh’s embrace, he tenderly strokes her baby bump. While sharing the photo, they wrote: “We are pregnant again.” The announcement immediately prompted heartfelt congratulations from friends and admirers alike. Anita Hassanandani remarked, “Congratulations,” whereas Parineeti Chopra expressed, “Congrats my girl!” Internet sensation Orry, along with television stars Disha Parmar,…

06 Oct

Rajinikanth’s Spiritual Journey Shines Through Simple Meal on Leaf Plate

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Rajinikanth was depicted in one of the stills dressed in white and consuming food from disposable leaf plates (pattal) on a stone surface by the road. A car was seen parked against a hilly backdrop in the background. Superstar Rajinikanth took a brief respite from his overwhelming work commitments and headed to the Himalayas for some spiritual rejuvenation. According to the reports, Rajinikanth paid a visit to the Swami Dayananda Ashram in Rishikesh and paid his respects to Swami Dayananda. Thalaiva was reported to have meditated by the Ganga's banks and taken part in the Ganga Aarti while he was…

04 Oct

When Priyanka Introduced Triptii: A Moment of Class That Won the Internet

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At Bvlgari's inaugural Indian exhibition, Serpenti Infinito, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), actress Priyanka Chopra mingled with various celebrities. Her chat with actor Triptii Dimri was what caught fans' attention. Priyanka Chopra presents Triptii Dimri to the CEO of BvlgariTriptii struck a pose for the paparazzi in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter). Upon finishing, she walked toward the exit, where Priyanka was seen waiting patiently with a smile. They embraced as a way of greeting each other. Priyanka has Triptii pose with herNot long after, they were approached by Jean-Christophe Babin, the CEO of…

29 Sep

Chic in Midnight Blue: Aishwarya Rai Turns Heads in Paris With Aaradhya by Her Side

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Before Le Défilé L'Oréal Paris for Paris Fashion Week, Aishwarya Rai was spotted in Paris with her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. The L'Oréal Paris website states that the show will be livestreamed on their YouTube channel, L'Oréal Paris USA, starting 30 September at 12:30 am IST. The brand has Aishwarya as a worldwide ambassador. Let’s examine her and Aaradhya’s outfits more closely. Aaradhya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai were seen entering their hotel in Paris. The 51-year-old actor embraced a power-dressing moment during her casual paparazzi sighting. Her outfit consisted of wide-legged trousers, a white shirt, and a blazer. The blazer was…

27 Sep

Swapping Bloodshed for Butterflies: Lee Jung-jae’s Genre Shift Speaks Volumes

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Over three seasons of Squid Game, actor Lee Jung-jae has become synonymous with Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player No. 475. He is now exchanging the lethal realm of survival games for something more humorous, trading in the green tracksuit for a bomber jacket, and switching genres with Prime Video’s romantic comedy Not Nice to Meet You. He plays the role of Lim Hyeon-jun, a cherished actor stuck in detective roles. He feels suffocated by the sameness of his profession and is looking for a new beginning in stories filled with emotion. His life intersects with that of Lim Ji-yeon’s…

22 Sep

Tom Holland’s On-Set Mishap Puts ‘Brand New Day’ Filming on Hold

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On Friday, British actor Tom Holland sustained a mild concussion while filming the upcoming Marvel film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in the United Kingdom. As a precaution, Holland took a several-day vacation from filming after suffering a minor injury. No additional people were injured in the incident. Holland suffered a mild concussion on Friday during filming an action sequence for the film. The actor will leave the scene for a few days to recover. The exact cause of the injury is unknown, however no other cast or crew members were injured. Despite his injuries, Holland appeared in public on Saturday,…