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Mumbai (Web Desk): Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has candidly shared her experience navigating the film industry without a cinematic background, saying that outsiders often face more criticism, rejection, and hardship compared to those from film families. In a recent interview with entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama, the Mimi star said there are no shortcuts to success in Bollywood, and those coming from outside the industry must work significantly harder to make their mark. "In this indus ...Read More >
India, August 20, 2025: Placing a bold emphasis on the "Be" in its iconic "Be Your Own BOSS" platform, BOSS is proud to announce Indian actor and dancer Ishaan Khatter as one of the prominent faces of its "Be the Next" BOSS Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, celebrating individuals who are emerging, pushing boundaries, and shaping their own paths to success. Khatter, India's newest 'It Boy' taking Hollywood by storm, embodies the spirit of ambition and individuality that defines the BOSS ethos. Fresh f ...Read More >
Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas tragically passed away at the age of 51 in a hotel room in Chottanikkara, as confirmed by Kochi police. Known for his comical roles in films like 'Hitler Brothers' and 'Detective Ujjwalan,' Navas's death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and fans, including Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Popular Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas has passed away at the age of 51. He was found dead in a hotel roo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the proposal to rename Islampur in Sangli district as Ishwarpur in Maharashtra reflects India ongoing cultural renaissance. He said that it marks an effort to restore historical identities that were once deliberately erased. Speaking to the media on Friday, Shekhawat said, There were many of our subjects, places, history books, and incidents, which were intentionally erased, or ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's first campus of Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), modelled after IITs and IIMs that will serve as a national centre of excellence dedicated to the animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality sector, was inaugurated by I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday. The first batch of 300 students will begin classes in Sept at the campus on National Films Development Corporation's premises in Pedder Road. With world-class infrastructure, including fully ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IITC) was launched on Friday at the NFDC complex, Pedder Road, by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of Union minister for railways, IT, Electronics, information & broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw. The centre aims to innovate, upscale the learning in graphics and cutting edge digital skills and make India the global hub for entertainment technology. The campus admissions for 17 courses have started and by Sep ...Read More >
A disgraced family GP who faced career ruin after she stole Botox products worth £1,600 from a cosmetic clinic has been allowed back to work early. Dr Nimrit Dhillon, 35, was caught on CCTV repeatedly helping herself to boxes of Belotero Intense and Bocouture botox from a store room while working as a trainer. Footage showed Dhillon - who calls herself 'Dr Nim' - checking the coast was clear before she loaded her stolen goods into her handbag. When she realised she had been caught, Dhillon, o ...Read More >
Dheeraj Kumar, an iconic presence in Indian television and film, passed away at the age of 79 due to complications from pneumonia. The actor had been admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital earlier in the week after experiencing acute respiratory distress. According to a report by India Today, Kumar was moved to the Intensive Care Unit and placed on a ventilator as his condition worsened. Despite efforts by medical professionals, he succumbed to the illness. His grieving family ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): AP Dhillon fans are in for a treat as their favourite singer is set to release his new track 'Thodi Si Daaru' on Thursday. This song will mark the first collaboration of the singer with actress Tara Sutaria for a music video. Taking to her Instagram handle, Tara Sutaria shared a teaser of their upcoming music video on Instagram. Also Read | Birthday Special: Top 10 Katrina Kaif Songs That Prove She's Bollywood's Ultimate Dancing Diva. Apart from th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): AP Dhillon fans are in for a treat as their favourite singer is set to release his new track Thodi Si Daaru on Thursday. This song will mark the first collaboration of the singer with actress Tara Sutaria for a music video. Taking to her Instagram handle, Tara Sutaria shared a teaser of their upcoming music video on Instagram. Apart from the glamorous presence of Tara, the song teaser is also creating a buzz in the entertainment industry, as it also ...Read More >
Veteran actor Ronit Roy shared his struggles before finding stability in the entertainment industry, facing financial hardship and emotional isolation in the early 1990s. Veteran actor Ronit Roy recently opened up about the difficult years he faced before finding stability in the entertainment industry. While Roy is today regarded as a respected figure in both film and television, his early journey was marked by intense financial hardship and emotional isolation. In a candid conversation on the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Veteran actor, director and television producer Dheeraj Kumar passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai on Tuesday. The actor had been reportedly battling pneumonia and was undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Also Read | 'Ramayana' Budget: INR 4000 Crore Being Invested in Nitesh Tiwari-Ranbir Kapoor's Mythological Epic, Surpasses THESE Recent Hollywood Biggies. The actor's mortal remains will be taken to his house from the hos ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15: Producer-director-actor Dheeraj Kumar, who is known for his work in television and films, passed away on Tuesday at 11:40 am. The actor-producer who was 79 years old, was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. At the time of death, his son Ashutosh Kumar was with him. He was diagnosed to be suffering from acute pneumonia, and was on ventilator support in the ICU. The actor reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. It is reported that it will take 2-3 hours to ge ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar, known for starring in Manoj Kumar's "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan" and producing hit television shows "Om Namah Shivay" and "Adalat", has passed away at a hospital here, a family friend said on Tuesday. He was 79. Kumar was suffering from acute pneumonia and was admitted to an intensive care unit of the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. "He passed away this morning at 11:00 am due to pneumonia at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (Maxim News): Veteran actor, producer, and director Dheeraj Kumar, known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema and television, passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday morning due to cardiac arrest. He was undergoing treatment for acute pneumonia at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai and was on ventilator support in the ICU at the time of his demise. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp His son, Ashutosh Kumar, was by his side when the end came at 11:40 am. Hospit ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's passenger vehicle sales crossed the one million mark in the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2025-26 with exports registering a double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday. "Passenger Vehicles, comprising utility vehicles and cars, saw their highest ever exports in Q1 of 2025-26 of 2.04 Lakh units, registering a growth of 13.2 per cent over Q1 of 2024-25," according to the SIAM statemen ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Producer-director-actor Dheeraj Kumar, who is known for his work in television and films, passed away on Tuesday at 11:40 am. The actor-producer, who was 79 years old, was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. At the time of death, his son Ashutosh Kumar was with him. He was diagnosed with acute pneumonia and was on ventilator support in the ICU. The actor reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. It is reported that it will take 2-3 hours to get the paperwork done f ...Read More >
Mumbai Weather Alert: IMD Forecasts More Moderate to Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms for Next 4 Days. IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory Mumbai Rains:- People are in a bad condition due to the continuous heavy rains in Mumbai. Due to torrential rains in Mumbai and Thane on Tuesday, many areas in the region are waterlogged. People are facing numerous troubles due to heavy rainfall. Over the last few hours, heavy rains have caused havoc in various areas of Mumbai, including Vile Parle, Santacruz, Andheri, ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Producer-director-actor Dheeraj Kumar, who is known for his work in television and films, passed away on Tuesday at 11:40 am. The actor-producer who was 79 years old, was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. At the time of death, his son Ashutosh Kumar was with him. He was diagnosed to be suffering from acute pneumonia, and was on ventilator support in the ICU. The actor reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. It is reported that it will ta ...Read More >
Gurugram: Rahul Fazilpuria a popular Haryanvi singer narrowly escaped targeted firing near Gurugram on Monday evening. The attack was reportedly planned and attackers fired multiple shots at singer's car near SPR stretch in Gurugram's Badshahpur area. The attackers fled the scene after firing back-to-back bullets. Fazilpuria is known for his Haryanvi tracks and established in Haryanvi music industry. He has also collaborated with many Bollywood singers and big youtubers. Singer is said to be a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Another day, another headline about Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, after he attended the 65th birthday party of his former girlfriend, Sangeeta Bijlani. Held at a high-end restaurant in Bandra, the party had many familiar faces from entertainment industry, including Arjun Bijlani, a TV star who posted photos of himself with Sangeeta and Salman that got people talking about. Dressed casually in a black t-shirt and blue denim jeans, Salman Khan looked dapper as ever. The actor sporte ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Union Minister Smriti Irani is making headlines once again -- this time not for her political work, but for her return to television. The actress-turned-politician will be seen reprising her iconic role of Tulsi Virani in the reboot of the hit daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The makers recently unveiled the first look of Smriti Irani from the reboot. Dressed in a maroon saree with a rich zari border, Smriti completes her Tulsi look with a large red bindi, traditiona ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Maalik' is creating a significant buzz in the entertainment industry with its teasers, trailers and new tracks. The makers have now released a song titled 'Raaj Karega Maalik', which is sung by the MTV Hustle winner MC Square. Taking to their Instagram handle, Tips (the official production banner of the film) shared the latest song from 'Maalik', which perfectly resonates with Rajkummar Rao's gangster vibe in the movie. The mus ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Maalik' is creating a significant buzz in the entertainment industry with its teasers, trailers and new tracks. The makers have now released a song titled 'Raaj Karega Maalik', which is sung by the MTV Hustle winner MC Square. Taking to their Instagram handle, Tips (the official production banner of the film) shared the latest song from 'Maalik', which perfectly resonates with Rajkummar Rao's gangster vibe in the movie. Also Re ...Read More >
Parag Tyagi has shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on June 27 due to cardiac arrest. Remembering her as more than just the "Kaanta Laga girl," Tyagi described Shefali as a compassionate, strong, and selfless person who deeply impacted those around her. He urged people to honour her legacy by remembering the light and love she brought into their lives. A prayer meet was held in Mumbai on July 2, while investigations continue into the circumstances surro ...Read More >
New Delhi: At 77, the legendary Mumtaz remains an icon of grace and beauty, proving that age is truly just a number when it comes to radiating star power. Despite stepping away from the silver screen many years ago, the veteran actress continues to turn heads whenever she graces an event or interacts with the media. Now, the 'Prem Kahani' actress is opening up about what keeps her glowing and it's not all just good genes. In a candid chat with The Times of India, Mumtaz discussed how she mainta ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Monday kicked off a feedback-cum-review exercise in Karnataka, aimed at evaluating the performance of the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and to quell murmurs of dissent.The move also comes amid speculation of a change at the helm and a cabinet reshuffle, but Surjewala firmly denied any connection to changes at the top."This is purely an organisational exercise," Surjewala said. "Unlike what is being projected -- whic ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Anupam Kher's upcoming directorial 'Tanvi The Great' is creating a buzz in the entertainment industry due to its global premiere in Cannes Film Festival, New York, Houston and Austin. Following the movie's trailer release, Anupam Kher expressed happiness at the response of the viewers, saying that the film promotes awareness for 'autism' and taps into the 'goodness' in human beings. 'Tanvi The Great' follows the story of an autistic girl who strives ...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 >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who made his acting debut in 2000 with J. P. Dutta's drama "Refugee," will be completing 25 years in the entertainment industry on Monday. In a recent conversation with IANS, the 'Guru' actor reflected on achieving this milestone and said that instead of dwelling on the past, he is choosing to look ahead with renewed determination and clarity. Reflecting on his journey, Abhishek said he doesn't believe in looking back. "I want to look fo ...Read More >
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