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Mumbai, "June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Kajol decided to introduce the netizens to her unconventional best friends this National Bestfriend Day on Sunday. Kajol revealed that her friends- her coffee, her crochet, and her books have a hard time understanding social media, and hence she could not upload a photo with them. "I couldn't get any pictures coz I was spending time with my best friends, and they really don't get social media....my coffee, my crochet, and my books! #NationalBestfriendDay." Kajol penned on social media. On more than one occasion, Kajol has been seen kitting and reading books whenever she gets a chance. Recently, Kajol revealed who is the biggest prankster between her and her husband, Ajay Devgn. The stunner will next be seen leading the drama "Maa". On Wednesday, the makers shared a video of Kajol and R Madhavan talking about the film on YouTube. During their chat, Madhavan told Kajol, "Everyone knows that you're a big prankster." Bashing his claim, Kajol corrected him saying, "No, you're mistaking me for Ajay Devgn. Not at all." During the interaction, Madhavan asked her if she "ever scared a director out of your kindness and humility by completely memorising all your lines and all the other characters' lines, going completely prepared and sitting there stoically and waiting for the shot?" To this, Kajol replied, "Never would I do that to myself. I never do it to myself. If you want to scare the director, there are many other things to scare him. But, no." "Maa" has been helmed by Vishal Furia, who is credited for his work in movies like "Chhorii" and "Chorii 2." Backed by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, the core cast of the flick will also have Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Jitin Gulati, Gopal Singh, Surjyasikha Das, Yaaneea Bharadwaj, Roopkatha Chakraborty, and Kherin Sharma in pivotal roles, along with others.
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has officially revealed the release date for his much-anticipated horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla.' The film, which marks his reunion with veteran director Priyadarshan, will be released on April 2, 2026. The actor shared the exciting news on his official Instagram account, alongside a new poster for the movie, which has already sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans. In his Instagram post, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Beyond excited to be on set with my favourite @priyadarshan.official as we begin the shoot of our horror comedy #BhoothBangla today. Yeh darr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actor Kajol says she isn't a fan of horror films and will be watching "Maa", her own entry in the genre, solely for professional reasons. "Maa", directed by Vishal Furia, is the first horror project of Kajol's career of over 30 years. The movie shares the same universe with the 2023 movie "Shaitaan", which featured her actor-husband Ajay Devgn. "I don't watch horror films. I have watched a lot of big films. I'm not a horror film aficionado at all. "I haven't watched 'Maa' yet. Only in parts with lots of green screens behind me so that I don't get scared, and no background music, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Nothing beats the feeling of celebrating festivals with your family members. This Durga Puja, our Bollywood celebrities are also ensuring they indulge in festive vibes surrounded by their loved ones. On Wednesday, actor Ajay Devgn joined her wife Kajol and daughter Nysa at the 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Also Read | Nagarjuna Gets Personality Rights Protection: Delhi High Court Issues Restraining Order on Unauthorised Use of Telugu Superstar's Voice, Face Without His Consent. For darshan, Ajay opted for traditional wear. He arrived ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace filmmaker Rohit Shetty shared a light-hearted take on the current phase of his life especially post the recent attacks on his house. The fiilmmaker blending humour with his signature action-packed style. Taking to social media, he wrote: "Life mein comedy aur action chal rahi hai". With this caption, the filmmaker seems to have to made a witty remark on recent developments around him. Reports had earlier suggested a tense situation involving alleged firing outside his residence, which created a brief stir. While details around the incident remained lim ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As his film "Dil Dhadakne Do" turned 10, Bollywood's livewire star Ranveer Singh has shown immense reverence for Zoya Akhtar and used a reference from the film to showcase his bond with the director. Ranveer took to Instagram stories, where he shared a hilarious scene involving a "butter knife" featuring him, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Zarina Wahab, Rahul Bose and Anil Kapoor. For the caption he wrote: "ZOIE SUPREMACY I love you like Pluto loves Kabir. #10yearsofddd." "Dil Dhadakne Do", a family comedy drama film, which is directed by Zoya Akhtar, has a star-stud ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The trailer of Sarzameen - starring Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan - is finally out and we must say it is intense. The film looks into the complexities of family ties, the personal dread of one's duty, and the sacrifices that weigh into both. In the trailer we see Prithviraj Sukumaran taking on the role of Vijay Menon, a soldier who wants to protect the love of his family, as well as serving the nation. We can see Kajol playing Meher, a mother who will do everything in her power to keep her family together. Ibrahim Ali Khan will essay the role of Harman - a vulner ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jitin Gulati, who was recently seen in 'Maa', is honouring the guiding forces behind his life and career, his parents on the occasion of Guru Purnima. In an emotionally grounded and heartfelt message for his parents, the actor reflected on the immeasurable impact they've had in shaping his worldview and work ethic. He told IANS, "How I approach my work and my life is all deduced from my parents' life. My understanding of hard work, ethics, passion, and even navigating hardships, it's all derived from how they've led theirs". The actor acknowledged the ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Janhvi Kapoor dazzles in a Manish Malhotra golden half-saree inspired by the traditional Pattu Pavadai, channeling her mother Sridevi's timeless elegance. (Image: ManishMalhotra05/ instagram) Janhvi Kapoor, who has been on a fashion high this year, is once again making headlines during the promotions of her upcoming film Param Sundari, stunning in exceptionally unique sarees. Her latest outing in a golden half-saree was no exception. Designed by Manish Malhotra, Janhvi looked nothing short of a ...Read More >
One of Bollywood's most iconic films, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, has completed three decades this year. The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer was released on October 20, 1995. Celebrating this happy occasion, Pooja Ruparel, who played the role of 'Chutki' in the Aditya Chopra directorial, opened up on SRK and Kajol's bond on the sets of the film. She revealed that the iconic on-screen couple were such "great co-actors" and no matter how romantic the scene was, SRK and Kajol switched to being f ...Read More >
Mumbai October 25: Bollywood has been left in a state of shock after learning about the sudden passing away of veteran actor Satish Shah. Many B-town celebs used social media to mourn the loss of the prominent actor. R Madhavan wrote, "The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now .Satish Ji we make the Gods laugh out loud as they admire their own creation. Thank you for being such a solid wind beneath my wings early on in my career... for constantly believing in me and egging me on. You will be missed you so very much Satish Ji.. A void that can never be filled... Rest in Eternal Peac ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the Durga Puja festivities get underway across the country, Bollywood's biggest stars are also marking the occasion with deep emotion and tradition. On the auspicious day of Saptami, veteran actress Jaya Bachchan was seen attending the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, hosted by Kajol's family. In a widely circulated video, Kajol and Jaya Bachchan greeted each other with a heartfelt hug at the venue. The duo, who shared the screen as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, were seen smiling and posing together for the cameras. Jaya Bachchan ...Read More >
Hyderabad: IMDb has released a special report titled 25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000-2025). The analysis covered 130 movies, choosing the top five from each year. Shah Rukh Khan leads the list with 20 titles, followed by Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan with 11 each. Deepika Padukone secured the fourth spot with 10 films, placing her ahead of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, and Alia Bhatt. Reacting to the honour, Deepika shared that she has always chosen a difficult path to challenge the status quo. According to latest IMDb repo ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hindi film actress Kajol is celebrating her husband, superstar Ajay Devgn's birthday in her trademark style. On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a picture of her husband in which he can be seen looking into the camera with a sarcastic and exhausted expression. The actress wrote in the caption, "At some point the candles on the cake look less like a celebration and more like a fire hazard. I think u have reached that point. Happy birthday anyways. May u always have cake (sic)". Ajay Devgn is one of the biggest superstars of Hindi cinema with a solid track recor ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's newborn daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, turned three months old on December 8. To mark the occasion, Anju Bhavnani, Ranveer's mother and grandmother to little Dua, donated her hair to charity as a gesture of love and hope. Also Read | 'Crime Patrol' Actress Sapna Singh Seeks Justice After Son's Tragic Death; Police Arrest Two Friends. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Anju shared a series of pictures in which she was seen holding four braids of her donated hair with the caption, "Donated." The next photo d ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answers to your three questions are self-evident: 1. He will not, 2. He will not, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) "Maa", a mythological horror film starring Kajol, has earned Rs 25.41 crore gross at the worldwide box office during its first weekend, the makers said on Monday. Directed by Vishal Furia, best known for Lapachhapi", "Criminal Justice" and "Chhori", the film is written by Saiwyn Quadras. It released in theatres on June 27. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. The makers shared the box office numbers on the X handle. "Mytho horror wins big. Total worldwide GBOC of 25.41 crore," read t ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4: The makers of Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Ibrahim Ali Khan's much-awaited drama "Sarzameen" have dropped the gripping trailer from the film. Going by the preview, the project will feature Prithviraj Sukumaran as Vijay Menon - a man torn between his love as a father and his duty as a soldier. On the other hand, we see Kajol as Meher - a mother who is ready to go to any lengths to keep her family together. Ibrahim Ali Khan will essay the role of Harman - a vulnerable young man caught at crossroads. Talking about the film, Kajol said, "Sarzameen called for an emotional depth ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) As her son Yug turned 15 on Saturday, Bollywood star Kajol penned a birthday note for him, where she expressed her hope that her "cool boy" always remains kind and wonderful. Kajol took to Instagram, where she shared a video. In the clip, she along with her husband Ajay Devgn and son Yug are walking. The actress is heard telling them: "Yuggy video, Ajay video." She then pans the camera to herself and flashes a big smile. "Touchdown on 15 today for Yug Devgan! Hoping my cool boy always remains kind and wonderful.. #happybirthday #mybaby #grownup," Kajol capti ...Read More >
Happy Birthday Prithviraj Sukumaran: From winning a National Award to directing one of Malayalam Cinema's highest-grossing films, here's a look at his journey and achievements. Prithviraj Sukumaran Birthday: Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran celebrates his 43rd birthday today, on October 16. Over the past two decades, he has built a remarkable career in Indian cinema, earning acclaim not only as an actor but also as a director. His journey began in 2002 with Ranjith Balakrishnan's romantic d ...Read More >
MUMBAI: It has been a dramatic week for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Even as the espionage thriller smashes box office records, a piracy scare briefly threatened to steal its thunder after a full-length version surfaced on YouTube. The leak emerged on March 30 via a channel titled "A2z movie", which uploaded what appeared to be a cam-recorded print of the film. Clocking in at nearly three hours and 49 minutes, the footage was reportedly blurry but complete enough to spark spoilers and fan outrage online. Soon after, users on X began flagging the issue, explicitly naming the "A2z movie" channel i ...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 Trends at No 1: Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan Reunion Sets New YouTube Record Ahead of Release. The seri ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Police arrested activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody on Thursday from his residence in Ujire, Udupi district, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP National Organising Secretary B.L. Santhosh, amid high drama. Thimarody has been at the forefront of the movement demanding justice for victims in the mass grave case against the Dharmasthala temple management. According to police, he had abused B.L. Santhosh in a video, alleging that it was Santhosh who dragged the Dharmasthala temple into the mass grave case to divert the issue. Following ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 2 (ANI): Bollywood actor Kajol participated with much enthusiasm in the 'Sindoor Khela' ceremony with her daughter Nysa, sister Tanisha and other family members at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. The Durga Puja celebrations, which have been led by the actor's family for several decades now, is set to culminate on Thursday with Vijayadashami. Also Read | 'Kantara Chapter 1' Movie Review: Rishab Shetty Dares To Go Bigger With an Ambitious if Overstuffed Prequel With Three Standout Sequences (LatestLY Exclusive). In visuals from the pandal, Kajol c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 2 (ANI): Bollywood actor Kajol participated with much enthusiasm in the 'Sindoor Khela' ceremony with her daughter Nysa, sister Tanisha and other family members at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. The Durga Puja celebrations, which have been led by the actor's family for several decades now, is set to culminate on Thursday with Vijayadashami. In visuals from the pandal, Kajol could be seen taking part in the rituals, which includes applying 'sindoor' or vermillion to Goddess Durga and offering prayers before bidding farewell to the deity. The act ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The battle of Bihar is getting intense, and colourful with the approaching assembly elections. The Padma Shri awardee, actor Manoj Bajpayee recently found himself at the centre of a poll campaign video doctored by the IT wing of Rashtriya Janata Dal. The 4 time National Award-winning actor slammed the creators of the video for unlawfully using his personality and imagery without his consent, for electoral gains and swinging the voters. Tejashwi Yadav, the son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared the now deleted doctored ...Read More >
Mumbai: Rohit Shetty took to social media on Saturday to share a humorous post, offering a light-hearted take on his life after the recent firing incident at his Mumbai home, saying, "life mein hi action chal raha hai." Known for his action-packed style, the filmmaker blended humour with the tense situation and wrote, "Life mein comedy aur action chal rahi hai". Reports earlier mentioned a tense situation with alleged firing outside his house, which caused some panic. While not much is known about the incident, it has added an unexpected "action" element to his life, which is usually about ...Read More >
Anurag Basu's latest cinematic venture, 'Metro... In Dino,' finally arrived in theatres on July 4, creating a wave of nostalgia and anticipation among film enthusiasts. With a star-studded cast that includes Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Konkona Sen Sharma, the film is a spiritual successor to Basu's 2007 anthology Life in a... Metro. Eighteen years after the original touched hearts with its portrayal of urban relati ...Read More >