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Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has thanked Bollywood megastar Salman Khan for supporting him and lauding his 30 year-old career. The actor calling Salman as an elder brother, took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to express gratitude. He wrote, "Bhai, mere 30 saal ke safar ko sarahne ke liye bahut-bahut shukriya. Aap hamesha ek bade bhai ki tarah raasta dikhate aaye hain. Love you, Bhai, Naman!" The tweet comes after Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, in Tuesda ...Read More >
Mumbai: Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 has been making headlines even before the shooting has officially begun. Several celebrity names rumoured to be part of the upcoming season of the Rohit Shetty-hosted show have been circulating online, leaving fans excited. Interestingly, every year, there is a strong crossover between Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi, which is one of the main reasons why reality show lovers eagerly follow both formats. This year too, several popular former Bigg Boss contestants ar ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Actor Rajpal Yadav has addressed a recent incident stemming from a viral moment at an awards ceremony in Mumbai, urging restraint even as the episode sparked debate online. During the April 5 event, Yadav was in the audience and there was bantering between him and journalist Saurabh Dwivedi and comedian Zakir Khan, who were on the stage. In a clip circulated widely on social media, Yadav referred to the impact of the West Asia conflict said, "Rupya, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar in the Rs 200 crore extortion-linked money laundering case, observing that continued incarceration beyond a reasonable period violates the fundamental right to personal liberty and speedy trial.In its order, the court directed that Chandrashekhar be released on bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh along with sureties of the like amount.The court also imposed several conditions, restraining him f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Paresh Rawal says it felt good to be back in the company of his favourite people -- Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar -- for "Bhooth Bangla", a film that reunites the trio after a long gap. They have delivered a number of comedy hits in "Garam Masala", "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", "Bhagam Bhag", "Hera Pheri", "Hungama" and "Hungama 2". Rawal is also reuniting with his "Hera Pheri" co-star Tabu in this movie. "It was a lot of fun to be back. You look forward to certain things in life. ...Read More >
Priyanka is in Hyderabad to shoot for Varanasi. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the film also stars Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas gave a peek into her morning routine as she headed to work in Hyderabad. Priyanka took to Instagram stories, where she shared a video of herself where she is seen prepping her skin with a hydrating face mask and a wand. The actress was heard saying in the clip: "Goodmorning. On my way to work. Skin prep. Its a beautiful day for ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama 'Matka King', headlined by Vijay Varma, with the series set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s. Also Read | 'Bhooth Bangla' Trailer T ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama 'Matka King', headlined by Vijay Varma, with the series set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s. The series follows the journey of Bri ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Streaming service Netflix on Tuesday announced that "Glory", a sports thriller series set in the world of boxing, will premiere on its platform on May 1. The Haryana-set series is created by Karan Anshuman and Karmanya Ahuja, and features Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat and Suvinder Vicky in the lead roles. "Glory" centres on the mysterious death of Nihal Singh, India's hope for an Olympic boxing medal, and the web of revenge, ambition and betrayal that follows. Divyenndu, who pl ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Looks like the wedding celebrations for Tollywood's much-loved couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are far from over. After their grand wedding in February this year, the duo hosted another intimate reception in Kodagu, Karnataka last night, and the pictures from the event are now making waves on social media. The reception, held at Serenity Convention Hall in Virajpet, took place on April 6, just a day after Rashmika celebrated her 30th birthday. In a heartfelt tribute to ...Read More >
TV actor Disha Vakani's father and renowned playwright Bhim Vakani died at the age of 84. According to close family members, he had been paralysed one and a half years ago and had recently developed pneumonia. He was hospitalised and died on April 7 at 8:30 AM. Who was Bhim Vakani Bhim Vakani had a long and distinguished career in Gujarati theatre, making significant contributions to the stage. He also appeared in notable Bollywood films, including the Oscar-nominated Lagaan, produced by Aam ...Read More >
On Tuesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself talking to the camera. He appealed to his followers to not go after the show hosts Saurabh Dwivedi and Zakir Khan, who passed the snide remark at him from the stage. He said in Hindi, "I was fortunate to go to the Screen awards the other day. I got a chance to meet the entire industry there. There was a lot of dancing, skits and singing. The atmosphere was great. Various skits were going on. One of the things that Saurab ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra), April 7 (ANI): Superstar Salman Khan has come out in praise of Rajpal Yadav for his three decades of contribution to the film industry, lauding his consistency and the value he brings to every performance. Khan's remarks in support of the comedian came in the wake of a recent award show in which the host apparently takes a dig at Rajpal's ongoing cheque bounce case. Reportedly, the controversy arose during the Screen Awards held in Mumbai on April 5, where the conversation ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is currently juggling multiple commitments, including his upcoming film King and his IPL duties. Amid this, the actor is creating massive buzz for his much-anticipated cameo in superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, which is already one of the most awaited films in Indian cinema. According to the latest reports, the film is currently being shot in Hyderabad, with a crucial schedule underway in Begumpet. The shoot has reportedly reached its final stages, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 celebrated the best of Hindi cinema and OTT in a star-studded ceremony held in Mumbai on April 5. Director Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' was adjudged Best Film, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani presenting the award to the team, as per a press release. Also Read | Salman Khan Supports Rajpal Yadav After 'Dollar Rate' Mockery at 2026 Awards Show, Says ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to withhold the publication of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news TV channels for another four weeks or until further orders. The move comes amid concerns over the coverage of the ongoing Israel-Uran conflict. According to the ministry, the decision aims to curb "unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content" being aired by some news channels, which could create p ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 celebrated the best of Hindi cinema and OTT in a star-studded ceremony held in Mumbai on April 5. Director Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' was adjudged Best Film, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani presenting the award to the team, as per a press release. Meanwhile, Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar emerged as the biggest winner of the night, sweeping 14 awards ...Read More >
On Indian Idol season 16, Karisma Kapoor recalled that Neetu Kapoor had fainted right in the middle of her wedding with Rishi Kapoor. Find out why! Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor recently shared an unknown fact about Bollywood veteran actress Neetu Singh from her wedding day with Bollywood late star Rishi Kapoor. Talking about it on the singing reality show Indian Idol, Karisma revealed how Neetu Singh had fainted right in the middle of her wedding, seeing so many stars and so much of crowd. S ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): In a rare crossover between cricket and cinema, filmmaker Aditya Dhar on Tuesday responded with heartfelt gratitude to Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli after the latter lavished praise on 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' calling it a "cinematic masterpiece." Kohli shared an emphatic review on Instagram, describing the experience as deeply moving and immersive. "Saw the film today and dare I say that I have never ever seen a cinematic experience like this m ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', has spoken up on the importance of telling a love story in times of crisis, and how it could restore the faith of mankind in good. In 'Main Vapas Aaunga', Imtiaz Ali touches upon the themes of separation, the Partition of India, and the pain that followed. Imtiaz spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and said that this is the perfect time to tell st ...Read More >
Mumbai: A new day and a new relationship rumour have fans talking. The worlds of entertainment and sports in India are often buzzing with dating speculation, and this time, the spotlight is on Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh. The Punjab Kings pacer has fuelled fresh rumours after sharing cryptic posts on Snapchat. In the now-viral images, Arshdeep is seen holding hands with a mystery woman, hinting at a possible new chapter in his personal life. The lack of context quickly grabbed attention onl ...Read More >
Indian Film Festival of L.A. Reveals Industry Days Lineup, With Netflix, HBO, Universal Among Participating Companies (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago Kanye West has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in the U.K. following the furore over his headline booking at this year's Wireless Festival, BBC News reported, as sponsors continued to flee and politicians maintained their pressure on the government to bar his entry. In a statement cited by BBC News, the rapper - who also goes by Ye - said ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The much-awaited trailer of Akshay Kumar's starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' is finally out to offer a glimpse into the fun-filled horror comedy in Priyadarshan's style. Starring Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and late actor Asrani in the prominent roles, the 'Bhooth Bangla' is slated to release in theatres on April 16. The three-minute and three-second trailer opens with the introduction of a demon, Vadhusur, who has grown powerful since its emergence 1000 years ago. It was followed by the appearan ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hindi Film Industry star couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were spotted at the Mumbai airport Monday night, along with their little baby girl Raha. The couple, along with their daughter, seems to have flown out to celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary April 15. In the video, Alia looked stylish in her loose beige shirt paired with comfortable trousers and sneakers. Ranbir seemed to opt for casual in a T-shirt and pants. Before the security check, little Raha appeared quite sleepy ...Read More >
New Delhi: Louvre Abu Dhabi on Tuesday called for proposals for the 6th edition of its contemporary art initiative 'Art Here', which will be curated by the Museum of Art & Photography's (MAP) founding director Kamini Sawhney. It is also the first time the exhibition has invited participation from Indian artists along with those from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. "'Art Here' 2026 will be conceptualised by guest curator Kamini Sawhney, a distinguished museum leader, known for shap ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Rumours about celebrities are nothing new, but sometimes they reach a point where the person involved decides to respond directly. Actor Trisha Krishnan did exactly that on Tuesday, using humour to address speculation that she is planning to retire from films. Her witty Instagram Story quickly grabbed attention and put an end to the chatter. Over the past few days, social media had been buzzing with claims that Trisha was stepping away from films. The reports spread rapidly, leaving ...Read More >
Janhvi Kapoor with mother Sridevi ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Janhvi Kapoor recalled people labelled her mother Sridevi a homewrecker during her career * Sridevi never shared her struggles with her children, only happy stories from her life * Janhvi lost her mother in a drowning accident and felt she also lost her father's old self Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Janhvi Kapoor has lost her mother, legendary actress Sridevi, just ...Read More >
Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) There are some melodies that never fade -- they linger in the air, travel across time, and quietly return to you when you least expect them. Such was the music of Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar virtuoso whose artistry not only defined Indian classical music for generations but carried its soul to every corner of the world. Born on April 7, 1920, and leaving behind a universe of sound on December 11, 2012, Ravi Shankar was more than a musician -- he was ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 26 : Fazilla Jan, a young Kashmiri artist is embarking on a remarkable ... Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 26 : Fazilla Jan, a young Kashmiri artist is embarking on a remarkable journey of self-discovery through art. The 19-year-old Fazilla has already left an indelible mark on the local art scene, capturing the essence of nature with her captivating brushstrokes. Fazilla's artistic voyage began in 2018 during her 8th standard when she disc ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled a striking new mural at Rash Behari Avenue, transforming one of South Kolkata's busiest streets into a vibrant celebration of the team's deep-rooted bond with its fans. The mural is inspired by the campaign "Prothom Bhalobasha KKR", placing the emotion of first love at the centre of the team's connection with the city. It brings together KKR's identity, its players, and the unwavering voice of its supporters ...Read More >
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