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Mumbai: Celebrity couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcomed their first child, a daughter, in July. Soon after Kiara became a mom, an old statement of hers about Kareena Kapoor resurfaced on social media. Sharing a picture of Kareena and Kiara, a social media page named Bolly Masala wrote, "Kiara Advani wants her daughter to have Kareena Kapoor's qualities. She and Sidharth recently welcomed a baby girl." Kiara was upset, and called out the social media page for linking her old statement to her newborn daughter. "This was said during the promotions of our film Good Newwz. Kindly stop putting old interviews out of context," Kiara commented. Kiara's reaction drew mixed reaction online. A section of netizens lauded the actress for addressing the issue directly, but others felt her sharp reaction was unnecessary. "I'm so glad someone called out such pages directly because most of the time they put things out of context and celebs get heat for no reason!" wrote one user. Another person commented, "I wish all of them responded to these pages... trying to make a buck out of twisting people's statements." One critic wrote, "Wow, that was rude though. Yikes! She could have easily ignored it since she did say that. Not like they made it up." During the promotions of 'Good Newwz' Kiara had expressed her desire to have two healthy babies. When journalist Faridoon Shahryar asked Kiara which qualities of Kareena she would want her daughter to possess, the actress replied, "Her confidence, her expressions, her aura. All her qualities. She is a 10 on 10." On the work front, Kiara was recently seen in Ayan Mukerji's 'War 2' along with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. She will next be seen in the Kannada movie 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups', along with Yash. The film also features Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Achyut Kumar and Akshay Oberoi in key roles.
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, 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, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Hrithik Roshan and NTR-starrer "War 2" directed by Ayan Mukerji has hit the big screen and it seems not many are impressed as viewers have drawn comparison between the latest and its first installment, which was released in 2019. "War 2" is an action thriller film directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor. A viewer said that "War 2" is a good action movie but looks very made up. "The action was good but it looked very fictional. 'War 1' looked more raw and natural. It looked made up in this o ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, one of Bollywood's most adored couples, are all set to embrace parenthood. The couple, who tied the knot in 2023, announced they are expecting their first child earlier this year with a heart-warming Instagram post that featured a pair of baby mittens and the caption: "The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon." Now, the couple is making headlines again -- this time for their recent appearance outside a clinic in Bandra, Mumbai. A video shared by Instant Bollywood has gone viral across social media platforms, showing the pair stepping out for a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actors Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan have finished shooting for their upcoming film "War 2".Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the movie is a sequel to the 2019 film "War", which featured Roshan in the role of RAW agent Major Kabir Dhaliwal.Also starring Kiara Advani, it is slated to hit the big screen on August 14. "Feeling a mixed bag of emotions as the cameras stopped rolling for #War2. 149 days of relentless chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, injuries... and it was all WORTH IT.@tarak9999 sir it has been an honor to work alongside you and create something so special together. @advani_kiara ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8: After 149 days of relentless chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, and injuries, actor Hrithik Roshan has finally wrapped up the shoot of "War 2". Revealing that he is feeling a mixed bag of emotions, Hrithik took to his X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle and shared a photo of him cutting the cake with director Ayan Mukerji. He further penned a nostalgic note, looking back at his "WAR 2" journey. "Feeling a mixed bag of emotions as the cameras stopped rolling for #War2. 149 days of relentless chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, injuries... and it was all WORTH IT!", Hrithik wro ...Read More >
Mumbai: The advance bookings for Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's highly-awaited film, 'War 2', have officially begun. On Sunday, the makers confirmed the update and also unveiled a brand new pre-release promo. The thrilling footage shows the lead actors as Kabir and Vikram confronting each other in intense action scenes, teasing their rivalry that remains at the heart of the film. "Are you ready to witness the CARNAGE in cinemas from August 14th? BOOK TICKETS NOW for #War2 and let us give you an ex ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): On the back of two consecutive successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, returns for its third edition, bigger, better and bolder, as per a release from ISPL. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. Among the highlights of the upcoming season, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a brand-new Porsche 911, further showcasing how the league has scaled up to match global sporting competition and benchmarks. The announcem ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has extended his warm wishes on the occasion of Diwali. He also offered a glimpse from a homely puja ceremony in his social media post. Taking to Instagram, SRK shared a picture from his family's Diwali festivities, which seemingly also featured his wife, Gauri Khan. "Happy Diwali to everyone! May Goddess Lakshmi ji bless you with prosperity and happiness. Wishing love, light and peace to all," the actor wrote in the caption. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQCshEjk6Yt/ Shah Rukh Khan, who is known for hosting one of ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): Launched to bring the excitement of street cricket to a professional platform and showcase the country's cricketing talent, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) became an instant success during its inaugural season earlier this year. According to a press release, the league's second season is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 26 to February 15, 2025. "Indian Street Premier League is a great platform for India's cricket talent, and the inaugural season highlighted the immense potential of this tournament. ISPL not only created oppor ...Read More >
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, celebrated for their on-screen chemistry in 'Shershaah,' have reportedly welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in Mumbai on Tuesday. While the couple hasn't officially announced the news, fans are showering them with blessings. They announced their pregnancy on February 28. The couple married in Jaisalmer on February 7, 2023. What began as a dreamy on-screen pairing in Shershaah has now blossomed into the most heartwarming chapter of real life. According to ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17: Producer Nidhi Dutta, who is currently busy with her production 'Border 2', has embraced parenthood. Nidhi and her husband Binoy Gandhi have welcomed a baby girl, whom they have named Sitara Dutta Gandhi. For Nidhi, the experience of becoming a mother has been both transformative and deeply grounding. The days leading up to Sitara's birth were filled with anticipation, and her arrival has brought with it an overwhelming sense of love and peace. As they begin this new journey as parents. Meanwhile, the work on 'Border 2' has been going on in full-swing. Earlier, this week, Bol ...Read More >
New Delhi: NTR, the man of the masses, has firmly cemented his place as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. With his magnetic screen presence, powerful performances, and unmatched charisma, he continues to be a force to reckon with. After captivating global audiences with RRR, the superstar is now gearing up for two of the biggest releases of 2025 and 2026. First up is War 2, marking his much-awaited Bollywood debut in YRF's highly successful spy universe. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film will see NTR face off against Hrithik Roshan in an electrifying showdown. Also starring Kiara Ad ...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 >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
At the Hyderabad pre-release event of Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty found himself at the centre of a language row. The actor-director, who has been aggressively promoting the much-awaited prequel releasing on October 2, delivered his entire speech in Kannada -- and Telugu fans were not impressed. Clips from the event went viral on social media, with netizens questioning why Rishab, while keen on the Telugu box office, didn't speak even a single word in Telugu. "They want Telugu audiences but won't speak Telugu," fumed one comment that captured the general mood. What stung fans further wa ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) After 149 days of relentless chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, and injuries, actor Hrithik Roshan has finally wrapped up the shoot of "War 2". Revealing that he is feeling a mixed bag of emotions, Hrithik took to his X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle and shared a photo of him cutting the cake with director Ayan Mukerji. He further penned a nostalgic note, looking back at his "WAR 2" journey. "Feeling a mixed bag of emotions as the cameras stopped rolling for #War2. 149 days of relentless chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, injuries... and it was all WORTH ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Superstar Rajnikanth paid tribute to the veteran actress B Sarojadevi, who passed away at the age of 87. Taking to his official handle X, he wrote, "The great actress Saroja Devi, who won the hearts of millions of fans, is no longer with us. May her soul rest in peace. #SarojaDevi" Also Read | Model San Rechal Gandhi Dies by Suicide at 26 Amid Financial Struggles; Here's Everything To Know About the Former Miss Pondicherry. https://x.com/rajinikanth/status/1944638878973087994 Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan also ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI) As actor Khushbu Sundar puts it, with the passing away of legendary actor B Saroja Devi, an era of golden cinema comes to an end. The actress known for her doe-eyed beauty and endearing screen presence made her debut when she was only 17 years old, as a co-star of Honnappa Bhagavathar, one of the pioneers of Kannada cinema in 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955). Bengaluru-born Saroja Devi would eventually be crowned the first female super star of Kannada cinema. Soon after her death, another film legend from Bengaluru who made it big in Tamil Nadu, Superstar Rajnikanth, took ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLCs under the Governor's quota by the state government was a slap in the face for both the BJP and the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...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 >
Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad made a stunning entry at Ramesh Taurani's Diwali bash, holding hands and flashing shy smiles as they posed for paparazzi. Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan and his longtime girlfriend Saba Azad made a striking appearance at Ramesh Taurani's Diwali celebration in Mumbai. The couple, known for keeping their relationship grounded yet affectionate, looked effortlessly elegant as they arrived hand-in-hand, exchanging shy smiles while greeting the paparazzi. Their warm ch ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): On the back of two consecutive successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, returns for its third edition, bigger, better and bolder, as per a release from ISPL. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. Among the highlights of the upcoming season, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a brand-new Porsche 911, further showcasing how the league has scaled up to match global sporting competition and benchmarks. Also Read | ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kantara: Chapter 1, the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, is all set to release on October 2. Directed and acted by Rishab Shetty, the film has been in the making for more than two years. The trailer, visuals, and scale of the movie have created huge hype. Advance bookings are already strong, crossing Rs. 4.2 crore in India, which is more than double the first film's opening day numbers. Recently, the team held a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad with Jr. NTR as the chief guest. The celebrations in Hyderabad, however, took an unexpected turn. Rishab Shetty spoke only in K ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 23 (ANI): Workers of Pro Kannada organisations staged protest in Bengaluru demanding the removal of actress Tamannah Bhatia as the brand ambassador from Karnataka Soaps and detergents limited (KSDL). The actress has been offered an amount of Rs 6.2 crore to work the brand. Meanwhile, Karnataka Large and medium Industries Minister MB Patil stated that the locals of Karnataka were extremely unhappy with the appointment of actress Tamannah Bhatia as an ambassador of the KSDL products. Also Read | West Bengal: 13-Year-Old Boy Accused of Stealing Chips Dies by S ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playing a major role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, adding that India was actually dealing w ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Bollywood power couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who earlier this week announced the birth of their baby girl stepped out with their daughter for the first time on Friday. After Kiara got discharged from hospital, the couple headed to the actress's mother's residence to seek blessings for the little one. Also Read | 'Saiyaara' X Review: Ahaan Panday Shines in Mohit Suri's Musical Romance Drama Co-Starring Aneet Padda, Netizens Say 'Movie Brings Back the Freshness Bollywood Has Been Missing'. Visuals showed Kiara and Sidharth's car enter ...Read More >
Mumbai: The highly-anticipated action-drama 'War 2', starring superstars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR that released earlier this year, failed to meet the expectations of fans and underperformed at the box-office. Now, after more than a month of its release on August 14, lead actor Hrithik Roshan opened up about the film, saying that it was too easy during the shoot. Sharing a series of pictures from 'War 2's shoot on Instagram, Hrithik wrote, "Playing kabir was so much fun. So relaxed, knew him so well. It was going to be easy. Finally a movie I could do like so many others do, keep it simple, ...Read More >