Bollywood's biggest stars ignite the screen! From the dazzling premiere of [mention a recently released film or event] to the brewing controversies surrounding [mention a current entertainment scandal], India's entertainment scene is ablaze. This week saw [mention a significant entertainment event, e.g., a music launch, award ceremony, or box office milestone], further cementing India's position as a global entertainment powerhouse. The battle for box office supremacy heats up as [mention competing films or actors], while the digital realm witnesses the rise of [mention a trending OTT series or online sensation]. Beyond Bollywood, regional cinema continues to flourish, with [mention a noteworthy achievement in regional cinema]. From the vibrant world of music to the captivating realm of television, Abtak.com brings you the pulse of Indian entertainment. Dive in and stay updated on the latest news, reviews, and exclusive interviews—your ultimate destination for all things entertainment. Explore the captivating stories unfolding now!
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5 (ANI): Actor Aahana S Kumra will be seen participating in reality show Rise and Fall. On what made her say yes to the show, the Lipstick Under My Burkha star in a press note said, When they (makers) called me for Rise and Fall, I was intrigued. I got a call from my friend who also the casting director and he asked me to meet the team. I met them and it was pretty amazing because it the first time that theyre doing this show in India, and it coincides with my first time doing any reality format. The captive format of the show excites Aahana but also makes her nervous at the same time. It is very challenging because Im somebody who so addicted to talking to friends and family and being at home, connected with everybody. So just being completely disconnected from everyone sounds very challenging. I would like to see how persistent I can be, and this is the reason why I wanted to do the show, she added. Rise and Fall will have 15 contestants locked in, including Arjun Bijlani, Kiku Sharda, Kubbra Sait, Dhanashree Verma, Arbaz patel, Aditya Narayan and Aarush Bhola. Speaking about joining the show, Aditya Narayan said, Ive spent my life entertaining people on screen and on stage -- but Rise & Fall is a completely different ballgame. Here, there are no scripts, no rehearsals, just raw reality. Stepping into this world of luxury in a suit feels great, but I know tables can turn any second. Im here to enjoy, compete, and maybe surprise a few people along the way. The show starts streaming from September 6 on Amazon MX Player, and is hosted by Shark Tank fame Ashneer Grover. (ANI) Disclaimer: This news article is a direct feed from ANI and has not been edited by the News Nation team. The news agency is solely responsible for its content.
Mumbai, June 5: The reality show 'Hip Hop India 2' has decided its winner for its second season. Contestant Shubhankar, who is known by his stage name, Hectik, was crowned the winner. With Remo D'Souza and Malaika Arora added at the helm as the judges, Bollywood actors Sara Ali Khan and Adtiya Roy Kapur graced the season finale. They were there to promote their upcoming film 'Metro...In Dino'. The finalists included Hitesh, Rule Breakerz, Aman-Kunal, and Lil Pool, each of whom brought their own signature styles to the stage. Shubhankar owned the stage and raised the winner's belt in a moment ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): The second season of 'Hip Hop India' has finally found its winner on Thursday. The battle for the crown reached its ultimate thrilling conclusion as Shubhankar aka Hectik emerged as the winner of the dance competition 'Hip Hop India' Season 2 on Amazon's free streaming service, Amazon MX Player. Also Read | 'DNA' Release Date: Atharva Murali, Nimisha Sajayan-Starrer Film To Hit Screens on June 20. The grand finale was full of spectacular performances where Shubhankar outshone formidable finalists Hitesh, Rule Breakerz, Aman-Kunal, and Lil Pool to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The sudden passing of actress-model Shefali Jariwala at the age of 42 has left the entertainment industry in shock. Best known for her iconic role in the 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga', Jariwala was last seen by her residential complex's security guard just hours before her reported death, making the news all the more difficult to believe for those who interacted with her. Shatrughan Mahato, a security guard at her Andheri apartment in Mumbai, recalled his final interaction with the actress, saying she appeared to be in a good mood that morning. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Actor Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on June 27, was cremated on Saturday evening. The cremation took place at the Oshiwara Crematorium. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, broke down in tears as he performed the last rites. Family, close friends, and fellow television stars gathered to pay their last respects. Aarti Singh, Mahira Sharma, and Rashami Desai were seen at her home earlier in the day, where her body was kept before being taken for the final rites. Singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who also visited Jariwala's residence, was seen emotional. Para ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad on Wednesday issued a clarification after a purported video of former allegedly beating a poor helpless canteen worker went viral on social media. Gaikwad, an MLA from Buldhana stated his repeated pleas to the canteen staff to serve quality food fell to deaf ears. I have been coming to Akashwani canteen for 30 years and staying here for 5.5 years. I have repeatedly requested that they serve good food. Eggs 15 days old, non-veg 15-20 days old, vegetables 2-4 days old. Nearly 5,000-10,000 people eat here, and everyone has ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear two more pleas challenging the Election Commission of India move to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the pleas on July 10, along with other pending petitions. Advocate Vrinda Grover and another advocate mentioned for urgent listing. Grover said the plea filed by two social activists, Arshad Ajmal and Rupesh Kumar, challenged the poll panel June 24 decision to conduct the SIR of electoral rolls ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern for the safety of residents after strong tremors from a 4.4 magnitude earthquake, with its epicentre in Haryana Jhajjar district, were felt across Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning. Hope everyone is safe after the earthquake. Praying for the well-being of all, Kejriwal posted on X. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck Haryana Jhajjar district at around 9:04 am at a depth of 10 km. Strong tremors were reported in Delhi, Noida, Gur ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): The romantic film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein may be over two decades old, but it still holds a special place in Dia Mirza heart. The actress, who made her acting debut with RHTDM, recently took to Instagram to thank the film for shaping her journey, both on and off-screen. Sharing a simple selfie in a white kurta, Dia reflected on her debut and the impact the film had on her life. In the background of her post, she added the now-iconic rain theme music that played during her introduction in the movie. This tune has in so many ways defined the song ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the tremendous success of the primary season of Amazon MX Player's show based on Chartered Accountants, "Half CA", the viewers are eagerly waiting for the release of season 2. Commemorating the National Chartered Accountants' Day on Tuesday, the streaming platform has released a new teaser from the show. The latest season will carry forward Archie Mehta's (played by Ahsaas Channa) CA journey as she commences her Articleship. We will get to see how she copes with the long hours, mounting responsibilities, and emotional burnout, along with the massive ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Indian stock markets on Tuesday ended higher, recovering from the flat opening due to the news of a possible mini trade deal between India and the United States late in the night. Stock markets opened under pressure as concerns over US President Donald Trump fresh tariff measures took center stage. At the end of the trading session, the Sensex was up 270.01 points or 0.32 per cent, at 83,712.51, and the Nifty was up 61.20 points or 0.24 per cent, at 25,522.50. The Financial heavyweights helped Nifty and Nifty Bank close in the green. Kotak Ban ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Delhi government, claiming its role in orchestrating the fuel ban on old vehicles to favour automobile tycoons. What began as a policy stunt has ballooned into a full-blown crisis, dragging multiple neighbouring cities into chaos and placing two crore vehicle owners under siege. Saurabh Bharadwaj denounced the farce as a reckless betrayal, crafted in collusion, defended with lies, and destined to collapse under the weight of its own hypocrisy, Bhar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): The GSEC in Hyderabad will be the first of its kind in the APAC region after Tokyo and only the fifth globally, with similar facilities in Dublin, Munich, and Malaga, according to a statement. This GSEC is a specialised international cybersecurity hub designed to play a crucial role in developing advanced security and online safety products tailored for the Indian context. The centre will focus on cutting-edge research, AI-driven security solutions, and creating a collaborative platform for leading experts and researchers in cybersecurity. It also aims to ...Read More >
The books for class 9-12 will be available from 2026-27. New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reduced the prices of books for classes 9 to 12 by 20 per cent. The decision was announced by NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani during an event held in the national capital on Monday. The reduction in the prices of books will be effective from the upcoming academic year. News agency PTI quoted the minister as saying that while the textbooks for classes 9- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) "Tum Hi Ho" singer Arijit Singh has edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers. American singer Swift, one of the biggest names in the pop music circuit, is in second place with 139.6 million followers and Britain's Sheeran, who came out with his India-set track "Sapphire" recently, is at number three with 121 million, according to the listing released by data tracking websites Chartmasters and Volt.fm this week. The websites provide in-depth analysis of artis ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 : The second season of 'Hip Hop India' has finally found its winner on Thursday. The battle for the crown reached its ultimate thrilling conclusion as Shubhankar aka Hectik emerged as the winner of the dance competition 'Hip Hop India' Season 2 on Amazon's free streaming service, Amazon MX Player. The grand finale was full of spectacular performances where Shubhankar outshone formidable finalists Hitesh, Rule Breakerz, Aman-Kunal, and Lil Pool to emerge victorious in the battle of dance. With his explosive energy and unmatched command of the KRUMP style, ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Elnaaz Norouzi, who is known for her work in 'Sacred Games', 'Tehran' and others, recently exited the reality streaming show 'The Traitors'. After stepping out of the show, the actress is "overwhelmed with all the love that she has been receiving, of late. Elnaaz's journey on the show became one of the most talked-about -- and now, one of the most cherished. Talking about the response, the actress said in a statement, "I'm honestly overwhelmed... I never imagined this kind of love. The messages, the DMs, the edits every word has touched me deeply. I g ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog FATF has for the first time introduced the concept of state sponsored terrorism in its latest report, highlighting that such funding is a longstanding threat to international peace and security, stability of regional financial, and political systems. State sponsored terrorism means a state actively financing terrorist activities as part of its state policy. Before this, India had raised and identified state sponsored terrorism from Pakistan as a source of Terrorist Financing risk in its ML/TF risk asses ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Delhi is experiencing incessant rainfall since Wednesday causing water logging in several areas including Bindapur in Uttam Nagar, where roads are submerged under water. The water logging has made the day to day activities of residents difficult. The rains lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, bringing relief from days of intense heat. Waterlogging was witnessed in several parts of Delhi. Traffic also came to a standstill in many parts of the national capital following the heavy rainfall. Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP) Delhi Pres ...Read More >
The image was shared on X. Mumbai: The cause behind actor Shefali Jariwala's death is yet to be ascertained, and her body has been taken for postmortem, the Mumbai Police said on Saturday. "Her body was found at her residence in Andheri. The police received the information at 1 am (Saturday). Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of her death is not yet clear," police stated. A mobile forensic unit and a team of Mumbai Police reached the actor's apartment in the ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): As expected, legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday in a low-key way. A video has been doing the rounds on the internet in which Dhoni can be seen cutting his birthday cake in the presence of his JSCA stadium staff in Ranchi. Captain Cool was all smiles. Also Read | Fact Check: Did Robert Downey Jr Really Say 'You're a Racist if You Don't Like Ironheart'? Here's the Truth Behind Viral Quote. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLymRKeS8so/ Lauded for his calmness under pressure and his tactical excellence, Dhoni has made a ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 6: Bajaj Markets simplifies access to personal loans from multiple financial partners, and facilitates the funding for diverse needs, including travel, wedding expenditures, and medical emergencies. Users can easily compare vital loan specifics like interest rates, available loan amounts, and repayment tenures, and select those that align with their specific requirements and preferences. Also Read | Arietids Meteor Shower 2025 Peaks on June 7: Why Is It Known As the Most Active Daytime Meteor Shower? How To Watch the Shooting Stars and Other Important Details ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Seven major Indian states raised a total of Rs 13,300 crore in the latest round of auction of State Government Securities (SGS), according to the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). All participating states accepted the full amount they had notified for the auction. Madhya Pradesh led the fundraising drive, mobilizing Rs 4,800 crore through two securities. The state offered the highest yields in the auction, 7.14 per cent on a 16-year security and 7.15 per cent on an 18-year security. Following Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra raised a substantial a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): As it's Sidharth Shukla's birth anniversary on Thursday, fans have taken social media to pay heartfelt tributes to the late actor. Shehnaaz Gill, who shared a close bond with Sidharth Shukla, also remembered the 'Bigg Boss 13' winner. She took to her Instagram story and wrote, "12:12" on a black background. Though she didn't explain more about it, her post clearly showed how much she misses the presence of Sidharth in her life. #SidharthShuklaLivesOn," a fan wrote on X. Be it X or Instagram, Sidharth's fans have flooded all social media plat ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): Announcing the monetary policy on Friday from Mumbai, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the MPC has decided to reduce the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility by 50 basis points to 5.5 per cent. He said, "The reduction recommended by the MPC is for 50 basis points to 5.5 per cent. This is with an immediate effect." Also Read | Amazon Layoffs Continue: US-Based E-Commerce Giant Cuts More Jobs From Kindle and Alexa Units, Continues CEO Andy Jassy's Strategy To Streamline Operations. The RBI Gover ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 28 (ANI): Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Rajya Sabha MP and OBC Morcha International President K Laxman, along with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader NV Subhash, paid tribute to the former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on the occasion of his 104th birth anniversary. NV Subash recalled Narasimha Rao's "bold steps" in implementing the economic liberalisation policy. He highlighted how Rao's vision, supported by BJP leaders like LK Advani, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Murli Manohar Joshi, shaped the country's economic growth. Also Read | MSME Day Concl ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15th July, 2025 so students are advised to prepare accordingly. The exam will start at 10:30 AM and wil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5: Being an Indian immigrant arriving in the UK at the age of four and speaking only Gujarati, Dr. Khalid Master's journey is one of resilience, excellence, and purpose. With the encouragement of his parents, he pursued academic distinction, ultimately graduating from Liverpool University Dental School in July 2000 with distinction. He began his career serving the socially deprived area of Accrington, Lancashire, first as a Vocational Trainee and then as a full-time associate. Over nearly a decade of NHS service and more than 1,500 hours of postgraduate study, Dr. Maste ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has revealed one of her favourite traditions that keeps her grounded amidst her busy schedule. In a candid conversation with People magazine, Priyanka shared that every Sunday morning, she and her family make time for a ritual that she describes as "mandatory." "Sunday morning snuggles in bed," the 'Heads of State' actress told People magazine, adding, "They have to happen. It's mandatory." Despite her demanding work commitments, the actress ensures that this intimate family time is never missed. "Seven am, but we go ...Read More >