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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): Actors Rajpal Yadav and Rajesh Puri extended their heartfelt tributes to veteran star Satish Shah following his passing on Saturday. Speaking to ANI, Rajesh Puri, who shared an old friendship with Satish Shah and also worked with him in multiple projects, expressed deep shock over hearing the news. "We worked together even before I did 'Hum Log', collaborating on several TV shows and films. I wonder what happened to him. Earlier, we used to meet ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar expressed his sorrow on the demise of the veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday. According to the medical certification of cause of death issued by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Satish Shah passed away due to Septic Shock at the age of 74 today. In a telephonic conversation with ANI, Madhur Bhandarkar described Satish Shah as a very "jolly" person who carried a "good sense of humour". He ca ...Read More >
Jaya Bachchan often faces negativity on social media for her viral videos with the paparazzi. The veteran actress has often stated that she does not like cameras following her and intruding on her personal space. However, Karan Johar recently came out in support of Jaya Bachchan and urged paparazzi to understand that even she has a 'very warm' heart. During the Filmfare Awards, recently held in Ahmedabad, Karan Johar invited Jaya Bachchan on stage to present an award, saying, "Let's give a huge ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan expressed deep condolences on the demise of advertising icon Piyush Pandey on Friday. In a blog post, Big B paid a tribute to the "creative genius", whom he also described as the "most amiable friend" and a "guide." "No words to express our grief.. Piyush Pandey passed away this morning.. The creative works left behind by him shall ever be an eternal emblem of his immeasurable creativity." Bachchan said he was "shocked" and "speechless" at demise of Piyush Pande ...Read More >
Veteran actor Asrani died at the age of 84. His nephew Ashok Asrani confirmed the news. The senior and versatile actor of Hindi cinema, Shri Govardhan Asrani, passed away this evening at around 4 PM after a prolonged illness. He was originally a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Asrani received his education from St. Xavier's School, Jaipur. Asrani's contribution to the field of comic acting has been invaluable. Over several decades, he gave Hindi cinema many memorable characters and carved a spec ...Read More >
New Delhi: Model-actress Pooja Bedi recently opened up on her marriage with Farhan Furniturewala, her quitting films and why the relationship eventually didn't last. In conversation with Siddharth Kannan Pooja Bedi spoke about her marriage with Farhan and how gossip about the film industry in the 90s made things worse for families to accept filmy bahus. She said, "I got married to Farhan, who came from a conservative Muslim family, and there was no way on earth his family was going to accept a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Renowned filmmaker and ad guru Prahlad Kakkar, who has been behind some of India's most iconic ad campaigns, recently shared intriguing insights about the 1994 Miss India pageant, highlighting the intense competition between Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Kakkar recalled the moments he witnessed during the contest, shedding light on Sushmita Sen's belief that the competition was "rigged." He said, "I had escorted Aishwarya to Goa with her ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): Actor Parineeti Chopra, who recently embarked on the chapter of motherhood, is celebrating her 37th birthday on Wednesday. Making her first birthday after giving birth to her child, her husband and politician Raghav Chadha took to Instagram and penned a sweet wish for Parineeti. Also Read | 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2': Bill Gates and Will Smith To Make Special Appearances; Smriti Irani's Show Tackles Maternal Health and Relationship Lesson ...Read More >
New Delhi: Iconic Bollywood actor and comedy legend Govardhan Asrani, fondly known simply as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84, leaving behind an irreplaceable legacy of laughter and memorable characters. The news of his demise was confirmed by his team on Instagram in an emotional tribute, where they captioned the post: "हंसी के बादशाह, लाखों दिलों पर राज करने वाले महान अभिनेता Asrani जी के निधन की खबर ने हम सभी को गहरे शोक में डुबो दिया है। उन्होंने अपने अद्वितीय अभिनय, सादगी औ ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is grieving the loss of legendary actor-comedian Asrani and talked about the years of working together in some of Hindi cinema's cult films such as Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag and De Dana Dan to name a few. Akshay took to Instagram, where he shared a picture from their film and also recalled meeting Asrani a week ago on the sets of Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. "Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shar ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, describing him as a versatile performer who created an enduring place for himself in Indian cinema. Asrani, who was admitted to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in suburban Juhu four days ago following breathing issues, passed away at 3pm on Monday after accumulation of water in the lungs. "Asrani was synonymous with wholesome entertai ...Read More >
Mumbai: Renowned comic actor and Hindi film veteran Govardhan Asrani, known by his stage name, Asrani, has passed away at the age of 84. The cause of his death was unknown at the time of filing the report. His last rites were performed at Santacruz Crematorium Monday. As per his manager and close friend, the actor passed away due to a chest infection, at 3 PM October 20. The official Instagram account handler of the actor shared the post with regards to the actor's demise. They wrote, "The n ...Read More >
Although she enjoyed unprecedented success as a leading lady in Bollywood, Parveen Babi's personal life was tumultuous due to her battling several mental health issues. For a while, Parveen was in a relationship with actor Kabir Bedi. In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, Bedi's daughter Pooja reminisced about her interaction with the 'Deewaar' star. Pooja stated that she met Parveen several times as a child. "We used to go to her home. She was very lovely and warm," she recalled. She then went on ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and politician husband Raghav Chadha have embarked on the chapter of parenthood with the arrival of their first child- a boy. On Sunday, Parineeti and Raghav announced the birth of their baby boy via a joint Instagram post. They posted a sweet note which read, "He's finally here! Our baby boy. And we literally can't remember life before! Arms full, our hearts are fuller. First we had each other, now we have everything. The couple signed off with, "Wi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): Couple Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha have embarked on the chapter of parenthood with the arrival of their first child. On Sunday, Parineeti and Raghav announced the birth of their baby boy via a joint Instagram post. Also Read | Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha Blessed With Baby Boy, Say 'First We Had Each Other, Now We Have Everything' (See Post). They posted a sweet note which read, "He's finally here! Our baby boy. And we literally can't ...Read More >
PVR Inox will host a Birthday Film Festival for Shah Rukh Khan. The event starts October 31, ahead of his 60th birthday. Over two weeks, 75 cinemas across 30 cities will screen his biggest hits. Films like Chennai Express, Devdas, Dil Se, Main Hoon Na, and Jawan will be shown. This celebrates the actor's 33-year journey in cinema. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be honoured with the Birthday Film Festival at India's PVR Inox, India's largest film exhibition company, which is set to re-r ...Read More >
Samantha in an conversation with NDTV. New Delhi: At the NDTV World Summit 2025 session "Authenticity: The New Fame," Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about the choices that shaped her journey, including her decision to take on the now-iconic dance number Oo Antava in Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. Speaking about reconciling fame, responsibility, and authenticity, the actor said her choices often stem from curiosity and self-challenge rather than image-making. She said, "I want to do films tha ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 (ANI): Zaira Wasim, the actor who left the film industry more than six years ago, shared the happy news of her wedding with her fans on Friday night. Zaira took to Instagram to post two pictures from her wedding day, but did not reveal the name or face of her husband. For her big day, Zaira chose a bright red wedding outfit with golden embroidery. The photos showed the couple signing the nikaah papers and posing with their backs to the camera. Along wi ...Read More >
Noted Kannada theatre artist and comedian Raju Talikote passed away at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack at a private hospital in Manipal, Udupi district. Talikote, who was in Udupi for a film shoot, reportedly suffered the cardiac arrest on Sunday night and was admitted to the hospital, where he breathed his last the following evening. His last rites will be held on Tuesday at his native Chikka Sindagi in Sindagi taluk, Vijayapura district, according to sources close to the family. ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 13 (ANI): Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who achieved a long-awaited milestone in his 25-year film career by taking home his first-ever Best Actor (Male) award at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025, dedicated it to his wife Aishwarya and daughter Aaradhya. The actor, who won the award for his performance in 'I Want To Talk' was visibly moved as he took to the stage to a standing ovation. His voice trembled with emotion as he addressed the audience and thanked those who ...Read More >
BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan was honoured with the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'Laapataa Ladies'. The actor-turned-politician received a congratulatory message from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Yogi shared the post on X and wrote, "Heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur, Shri Ravi Kishan Ji, on receiving the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film Laapataa Ladies. This award will provide enco ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: Returning to his hometown after winning Filmfare Award, Bhojpuri superstar MP Ravi Kishan received a hero's welcome in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. Carrying the shining black trophy in his hands, he headed straight to Gorakhnath Temple, where he bowed before Guru Gorakhnath and placed the trophy at the deity's feet.The actor-turned-MP said, "I dedicate the award to my wife, my children, my director Kiran Rao, producer Aamir Khan, Times of India and Filmfare." He added that Chief Minister Y ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (PTI) Veteran Telugu and Tamil actress and playback singer R Balasaraswathi Devi died at her residence here on Wednesday due to old age, her family members said. She was 97. Balasaraswathi Devi was the first playback singer in the Telugu film industry. "She was unwell for the last two to three days. She passed away peacefully at 8 am today," family sources said. Her singing career began in the 'Sati Anasuya' movie, and she sang over 2,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil and other lan ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): In an industry as dynamic and unpredictable as Bollywood, a few connections have truly stood the test of time. One such bond is that of veteran actor Parikshit Sahni and the inimitable Amitabh Bachchan. In a conversation with ANI, Parikshit Sahni reflected on his deep admiration for Amitabh Bachchan, while also revealing how the 'Piku' actor recommended him for different films. Acknowledging Big B's contribution towards his acting career, Sahni s ...Read More >
Kangana Ranaut compared her struggles to Shah Rukh Khan's, saying she came from an unknown village while he was convent-educated from Delhi. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has always made headlines for her remarks, and this time, the Queen star has compared her struggles with those of King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan. Speaking at an event in the capital city, Kangana talked about how her struggles have been greater in comparison to those of other actors. "Why did I get so much success? There ...Read More >
Actor Saif Ali Khan has opened up about the distressing public reaction to his recent knife attack, revealing that many people dismissed the violent incident as 'fake'. Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has finally spoke about the knife attack at his Pali Hill home earlier this year. The knife incident left the actor with multiple wounds in his spine area, which eventually led to a long stay at the hospital. But the one thing that got the audience's attention was the actor's composed look as he st ...Read More >
Three Bollywood films will be made in the UK from next year, the Prime Minister has revealed during his trade mission to India. Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement as he visited Yash Raj Films (YRF), a film studio in Mumbai, alongside a delegation from the British film industry. The studio, India's leading film production and distribution company, will bring three major productions to locations across the United Kingdom from early 2026. The announcement marks the end of an eight-year hiatu ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday visited the Yash Raj Films (YRF) Studios in suburban Andheri and announced that major Indian production houses including the YRF will make movies across locations in the UK by next year. Three new Bollywood films will be made in the United Kingdom from next year, he announced. "Bollywood is back in Britain, and it is bringing jobs, investment and opportunity, all while showcasing the UK as a world-class destination for global ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Today is Gauri Khan's birthday, and fans across the world are celebrating the woman who has been the biggest support in Shah Rukh Khan's life for more than three decades. But Gauri is not just the wife of a superstar. She is a film producer, designer, and businesswoman who built her own name in the world of style and luxury. On her special day, some old stories about SRK and Gauri Khan are resurfacing online. There's a funny yet emotional story about Shah Rukh and Gauri's first nig ...Read More >
Mumbai: The recent episode of the quiz-based reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' promises a healthy dose of banter between the show host Amitabh Bachchan, veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar, and the latter's son Farhan Akhtar. A new promo of the show shared by the makers on Monday shows the three of them having a gala time on the sets of the show During a segment on the show, Farhan took to the host's chair and proceeded to engage the two gentlemen in a round of quiz with Big B and Javed Akhtar ...Read More >
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