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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): 'Jab Talak', the first song from 'Cocktail 2', was unveiled on Wednesday. Helmed by Homi Adajania, the film features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. Recalling shooting for the song, Shahid said, "Jab Talak is incredibly special to all of us, especially as it marks the first song from Cocktail 2. There was such a positive energy on set while shooting it--we truly had a great time together. Everything felt easy, wa ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order restraining filmmaker Santosh Kumar from repeating his allegation that director Aditya Dhar stole the script of his blockbuster film "Dhurandhar" from him. Dhar has moved the HC claiming that Kumar's repeated allegations are defamatory and damage his reputation. Justice Arif Doctor, while passing an interim order, noted that Dhar made a prima facie case for the grant of such relief. "Until the next date, the defendant (Kumar) sh ...Read More >
Salman Khan (L) and Rajpal Yadav (R). ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Salman Khan supported Rajpal Yadav amid Rs 9-crore cheque bounce case controversy * An award show host's remark on Rajpal's case sparked criticism and social media praise * Rajpal said the controversial segment was meant as a broader commentary on global issues Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Salman Khan came out in support of actor Rajpal Yadav after a remark at ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The trailer of 'Candy And The Pizza Ggirl' was unveiled on Wednesday, offering a striking glimpse into a surreal, chaotic, and darkly comic night set in Mumbai. Directed by debutant Akkhil Kapur, the movie is set over the course of a surreal full-moon night in Mumbai. The film follows a chain of chaotic, interconnected events triggered by a single catastrophic incident. As the night unfolds, a diverse group of eccentric characters find their lives c ...Read More >
Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran will be playing the main villain in SS Rajamouli's epic, 'Varanasi', as Kumbha. He will lock horns with Mahesh Babu in the globetrotter film and for the part, the actor has been working tirelessly. Recently he shared that he has finished his part of the shoot for the schedule.Prithviraj Sukumaran took to his Instagram handle to share that he has completed a part of the film and is rewarding himself with a well-deserved treat. He shared a picture of his me ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rakul Preet Singh will soon be seen sharing the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi in the eagerly-awaited romantic comedy, "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do". As movie buffs look forward to witnessing the drama on the big screen, Rakul has shared an update on social media, revealing that she has commenced the dubbing for "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do". She took to the stories section of her official Instagram handle and posted a photo of hers ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been garnering praise from the Bollywood celebrities ever since its release in theatres on March 19. However, the alleged silence of Deepika Padukone, wife of Ranveer Singh, on the film's success has been a point of discussion among the fans of the couple. Deepika Padukone has now broken her silence regarding the ongoing chatter on the internet and highlighted her support for husband Ranveer Singh and Dhurandhar after she skipped the sequel's screening in Mum ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil actor-politician Vijay (actor) has claimed that news about his divorce was deliberately leaked just weeks before the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to damage his political prospects. According to reports, Vijay suggested that his political opponents timed the circulation of his personal issues to coincide with the poll campaign, alleging a calculated attempt to tarnish his image. Addressing party members and supporters, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief said that ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has shared that shooting for the song 'Jab Talak' from her upcoming film 'Cocktail 2', felt like living the perfect summer with friends. The song was unveiled on Wednesday, and captures the youthful, sun-soaked spirit of the film. The track is composed by Pritam, crooned by Arijit Singh and Akasa, and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Talking about the song, actress Kriti Sanon shared, "'Jab Talak' carries such a beautiful, feel-goo ...Read More >
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (8th April) termed certain posts made by propagandist and journalist Rana Ayyub on X relating to Hindu deities and freedom fighter V D Savarkar, as "highly derogatory, inflammatory and communal". A Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav made the remarks while hearing a plea filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva before the High Court. The High Court issued notices to Rana Ayyub, the Delhi Police and X, seeking their responses and directed the Delhi Police and X t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The trailer of 'Candy And The Pizza Ggirl' was unveiled on Wednesday, offering a striking glimpse into a surreal, chaotic, and darkly comic night set in Mumbai. Directed by debutant Akkhil Kapur, the movie is set over the course of a surreal full-moon night in Mumbai. Also Read | 'Raaka' Meaning: What Does Allu Arjun-Atlee's Film Title Stand For?. The film follows a chain of chaotic, interconnected events triggered by a single catastrophic incident ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The makers of the forthcoming film Cocktail 2 have dropped the first look of their song Jab Talak on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The 1-minute-50-second video features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna dancing at a beach party, giving fans a glimpse of the film's youthful vibe. The song has already caught attention online, as many viewers felt it reminded them of Tumhi Ho Bandhu from the original Cocktail. A viewer responded to the video by writing, "Cocktail 1 - tumhi ho ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its strong run at the box office even after three weeks. The film, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has crossed Rs. 1600 crore worldwide and remains one of the biggest hits of the year. After 19 days, the film collected Rs. 1641.36 crore worldwide. This includes Rs. 1241.36 crore gross from India and Rs. 400 crore from overseas markets like North America and the UK. By day 20 and 21, the worldwide total remained around Rs. 1641 c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The trailer of 'Candy And The Pizza Ggirl' was unveiled on Wednesday, offering a striking glimpse into a surreal, chaotic, and darkly comic night set in Mumbai. Directed by debutant Akkhil Kapur, the movie is set over the course of a surreal full-moon night in Mumbai. The film follows a chain of chaotic, interconnected events triggered by a single catastrophic incident. As the night unfolds, a diverse group of eccentric characters find their lives c ...Read More >
He was commenting particularly on the extreme risks fans of actor-turned-politician Vijay are taking to get close to him during the campaign trail. Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport, Rajinikanth appealed to the youth, urging them to prioritise their education and physical health. Replying to a query about how, fans, often in the rush to be near Vijay, during his political campaigns, put themselves in harm's way, Rajnikanth said they have to be "careful". Despite the tragic incident ...Read More >
The Rajasthan High Court has granted Bollywood actor Salman Khan relief from a bailable warrant issued against him by the Jaipur District Consumer Commission-II. Following the order passed by a bench of Justice Anoop Singhi, Khan is no longer required to appear before the Commission on April 13. As per IANS, the date was earlier set as a 'final opportunity' for the actor, failing which arrest warrants were to be issued.The case stems from a complaint filed by Yogendra Singh Badiyal, alleging mis ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The Bombay High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order restraining filmmaker Santosh Kumar from repeating his allegation that director Aditya Dhar stole the script of his blockbuster film "Dhurandhar" from him. Dhar has moved the HC claiming that Kumar's repeated allegations are defamatory and damage his reputation. Justice Arif Doctor, while passing an interim order, noted that Dhar made a prima facie case for the grant of such relief. "Until the next date, the defend ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Actor Deepika Padukone has responded to online backlash about her silence on husband Ranveer Singh's performance in the two-part spy saga "Dhurandhar". Padukone broke her silence by responding to a comment on an Instagram reel that polled whether her absence from the film's success chatter was a snub to "Dhurandhar" director Aditya Dhar or simply an attempt to steer clear of the "internet's favourite drama". "The latter, my friend. P.S. I watched it way before any of you ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Rapper Badshah on Tuesday apologised before the National Commission for Women (NCW) for the alleged vulgar lyrics of his song 'Tateeree', offering to make a song on women empowerment within four months and raise funds for women's welfare. The rapper submitted a written apology before the Commission for the song and promised to sponsor the education of 50 girls. He appeared before the Commission after it took cognisance of the objectionable lyrics of the song and the public o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has stayed the execution of bailable warrants issued against actor Salman Khan in a case related to the alleged misleading advertisement linked to a pan masala brand, and directed that the original records of the proceedings be produced before it. A bench comprising NCDRC President Justice AP Sahi and member Bharatkumar Pandey ordered the Rajasthan State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to summon the complete record ...Read More >
India celebrates a landmark moment as Mrs. Geetanjali Om Parkash (59), Managing Director of Dr Om Parkash group of Eye Institutes in Amritsar, Punjab, has been crowned Mrs International World Classic 2026 at the grand finale held on 27th March 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This historic win marks the first time India has secured this prestigious global title, making it a proud and defining achievement for the nation. Mrs. Om Parkash delivered an exceptional performance across all rounds of th ...Read More >
Actress Kashmira Pardeshi goes viral after being spotted cheering for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, sparking unconfirmed dating rumours with PBKS batter Nehal Wadhera An IPL match, a quick camera cut, and suddenly the internet has a new obsession. The buzz this time isn't just about cricket, it's about a familiar face in the stands that has everyone talking. During the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) clash in IPL 2026 held in Chennai on April 4, a young woman caught the attention ...Read More >
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda at Kodagu reception ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda married on February 26 in Udaipur * Their Kodagu reception was held on April 6 at Serenity Convention Hall, Virajpet * Rashmika wore a pink and olive-green silk saree draped in traditional Kodava style Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda got married on Feb ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tollywood icon star Allu Arjun is celebrating his birthday today, and fans across the Telugu states have turned the occasion into a grand festival. Adding to the excitement, the makers of his upcoming film Raaka unveiled the much-awaited first look, sending social media into a frenzy. Directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures, Raaka is touted to be a high-budget pan-Indian sci-fi film. The first look poster features Allu Arjun in a rugged avatar with a shaved head, visible scars ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Producer Namit Malhotra has responded to the criticism over his upcoming production 'Ramayana'. On Tuesday, the producer took to his social media, and shared a note, assuring the audience that the team is working to fix the issues in the VFX. He wrote, "Dear all, the response over the past few days has truly been overwhelming, inspiring, and humbling. Seeing how our Rama continues to touch so many hearts across the world fills me with deep humility and joy. I cherish all of the ...Read More >
* Shah Rukh Khan hugged Sourav Ganguly in a video shared by KKR on Instagram * Sourav Ganguly was KKR captain in 2008 and 2010 but not in 2009 * The KKR vs Punjab Kings match was called off due to rain Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: IPL season is on, and Kolkata Knight Riders competed against Punjab Kings in Kolkata yesterday. The highlight of the evening was a video shared by KKR on Instagram, where Shah Rukh Khan was seen hugging it out with former ...Read More >
Subashini, best known for her role in the popular Sun TV serial Kayal, was found dead in Chennai on April 6, 2026. A day after Subashini Balasubramaniyam was found dead, her last Instagram post has now grabbed everyone's attention. Just two days before her tragic death, i.e. on April 4, the actress had shared a video on her social media in which she was seen taking a stroll in a forest. In the video, she looked happy as she roamed around the forest. In the caption, she also wrote, "Life Lately" ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', has shared the reason behind choosing to work with the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman. Imtiaz, who spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, majorly works with either Pritam or A.R. Rahman, and with both of them, he has a terrific track record. When asked what compelled him to gravitate more towards A. R. Rahman for 'Main Vapas Aa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal is set to host a reality game show, titled "Tum Ho Naa", Sony Pictures Networks India has announced. The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television as well as streaming service Sony LIV. Khandelwal is best known for his work in TV, OTT shows and films like "Kahiin To Hoga", "Left Right Left", "Haq Se", "Showtime", "Aamir", "Shaitan", and "Table No. 1". "Over the years, I've been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some q ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal is set to host a reality game show, titled "Tum Ho Naa", Sony Pictures Networks India has announced. The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television as well as streaming service Sony LIV. Khandelwal is best known for his work in TV, OTT shows and films like "Kahiin To Hoga", "Left Right Left", "Haq Se", "Showtime", "Aamir", "Shaitan", and "Table No. 1". "Over the years, I've been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some q ...Read More >
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