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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 05:52 PM

'Biggest Loss': Vignesh Shivan Opens Up On Broken Friendship With Dhanush After Nayanthara Controver...

Hyderabad: Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan has opened up about his strained relationship with actor Dhanush, calling it one of his biggest personal regrets. In a recent interview with a newswire, the director said he still holds deep respect for Dhanush and considers him an important part of his life. Vignesh shared an emotional note about their bond. He said he has always admired Dhanush and even feels a fatherly connection with him. He recalled that Dhanush's birthday falls on July 28, the same day ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 04:48 PM

Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana scene sparks AI row, Actor reacts

Hyderabad: The teaser of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, recently created a huge buzz online. While many viewers praised its grand visuals, one particular scene led to unexpected controversy. In the scene, Lord Rama is seen walking through the streets of Ayodhya while people shower him with flowers. However, sharp-eyed viewers noticed something unusual. The turban of a man standing nearby appeared to change color from blue to purple within seconds. This small detail quickly went ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 04:26 PM

Imran Khan rejects 'competition' label, recalls being compared to Ranbir Kapoor in early Bollywood -...

Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan has spoken about the intense comparisons he faced with Ranbir Kapoor early in his career, saying he never believed in cinema as a competitive space. Speaking during a talk show interaction, the actor reflected on how the industry often positioned his contemporaries as rivals, especially when he and Ranbir Kapoor debuted around the same time and were considered Bollywood's 'next big stars'. Imran Khan said he was consciously distancing himself from the idea of competiti ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 08:34 AM

Dhurandhar 7.5-hr director's cut to hit theatres on April 5?

Rumours around filmmaker Aditya Dhar's ambitious 7.5-hour director's cut of Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, have sparked curiosity online, with claims suggesting a limited theatrical release on April 5. As per reports, the extended version combines the duology Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge has surfaced through a CBFC certificate dated March 31, 2026. However, when IANS reached out to the makers, they were unavailable for comment. There is still no clarity or official statement reg ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 10:33 PM

Ajay Devgn Gifts Himself Rs 1.4 Crore Mercedez-Benz V-Class Luxury Car On 57th Birthday

Ajay Devgn with his new car. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Ajay Devgn turned 57 on April 2 and bought a Mercedes-Benz V-Class * The luxury car cost around Rs 1.40 crore * Devgn owns multiple high-end cars including Rolls-Royce Cullinan and BMW X7 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Ajay Devgn turned 57 on April 2. On the occasion, the actor gifted himself a brand-new luxury car. Details Actor Ajay Devgn marked his 57th birthday by a ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 10:26 PM

'Life Mein Hi Action...' Rohit Shetty Takes A Humorous Dig At Himself After Firing Incident At Home

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 ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 07:29 PM

Malayalam Director Ranjith Taken Into Custody In Attempted Sexual Assault Case

A photo of Ranjith. (Photo: X) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Noted Malayalam film director Ranjith was taken into custody on Tuesday evening * He was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a woman actor * The case against Ranjith was registered by Kochi City Police on Monday Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Noted Malayalam film director Ranjith was taken into custody on Tuesday evening in connection with an attempted sex ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 06:46 PM

Kashyap says he was roped in for 'Dacoit' during wedding ceremony of Sobhita Dhulipala-Naga Chaitany...

Mumbai, Apr 4 (PTI) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Saturday said he was approached for a role in the upcoming pan-India film "Dacoit" at the wedding of actors Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya. Narrating the story of how he was cast in the upcoming action-thriller, Kashyap said that during the ceremony he was pulled aside for an impromptu script narration by director Shaneil Deo and actor Adivi Sesh, who also co-wrote "Dacoit". "I went to attend the wedding of Sobhita (Dhulipala) to do kanyada ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 04:09 PM

Rohit Shetty takes humourous dig at his life's situation post attack: Life mein comedy aur action ch...

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 firin ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 03:43 PM

Adivi Sesh calls 'Dhurandhar' a phenomenon, says film will run in theatres for another 3-4 months

Mumbai, Apr 4 (PTI) South actor Adivi Sesh on Saturday said he had to push the release of his bilingual film "Dacoit" due to the massive theatrical dominance of Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge". Sesh's film was originally slate to lock horns with "Dhurandhar" on March 19 but the film's team decided to shift the movie to April 10. "We were going to release it on March 19 and for the South version the occasion of Ugadi, which is the Telugu new year is good, but we were not getting proper ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 01:22 PM

PVR INOX to re-release Anurag Kashyap's acclaimed movie 'Dev.D' on April 24

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's cult classic "Dev.D" is set to return to the big screen as PVR INOX on Saturday announced a re-release of the 2009 film, a modern-day adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 Bengali novel "Devdas". The film will be re-released by PVR INOX, in association with Star Studio18, on April 24, a press release said. Set in modern-day Punjab and Delhi, the film featured Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill and Kalki Koechlin in lead roles. It was written by ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 11:33 AM

I learnt to survive: Rajpal Yadav opens up on his jail days

Actor Rajpal Yadav recently shared his experiences during his time in Tihar Jail, in a conversation with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. He spoke about the discipline required to stay in jail and expressed gratitude for the support he received from fellow actors and filmmakers during this challenging period. Rajpal Yadav recalls jail days While appearing on Farah Khan's vlog, Rajpal prepared mixed vegetable rice, a dish he recalled making during his struggling days in Mumbai when he li ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 04, 2026 06:29 AM

"Telangana to be transformed into Textile Capital of South Asia": CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates ATEXC...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D Sridhar Babu and Tummala Nageswara Rao, inaugurated the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) on Friday, a premier global summit for the textile and apparel industry jointly organised by the Telangana government and Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The CM highlighted Telangana's vision to become the textile capital of South Asia by 2047. He said the government can ...Read More >

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TechnologyApr 04, 2026 03:32 AM

Telangana to be South Asia's textile capital by 2047: Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana, one of the largest producers of high-quality cotton in the country, is set to emerge as the textile capital of South Asia by 2047, with the govt working towards building an end-to-end textile ecosystem, from cotton cultivation to global fashion markets in London, New York, Paris, Milan, Tokyo and Dubai, said chief minister A Revanth Reddy here on Friday.Pointing to Telangana's success in producing vaccines and medicines for the world, he said the state has also become a glo ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 04, 2026 01:34 AM

12th Saudi Film Festival postponed until June

DHAHRAN: Originally slated for April 23-29, the 12th Saudi Film Festival will now take place between June 25-July 1. Organized by the Cinema Association in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) and supported by the Saudi Film Commission, Ithra headquarters in Dhahran will play host once again. ‏This year's festival explores the theme of "Cinema of the Journey," presenting a curated selection of Arab and international films -- both short and feature-length -- tha ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 09:33 PM

Aditya Dhar issues legal notice after Santosh Kumar RS' claim that Dhurandhar The Revenge is copied?

Talking about similarities in Dhurandhar The Revenge and his film, titled D-Saheb, Santosh claims, "The fictional main character has been copied. In my story, a young boy's family gets attacked by criminals and he takes revenge. The son of a former Army officer, he kills 10 people and is arrested. But impressed with his courage, the national security advisor sends him to Pakistan as a RAW agent to finish terrorism. Aditya Dhar is very smart, he has taken only the main lines of my movie and added ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 09:12 PM

IFFD 2026 Concludes on a Spectacular High, Transforming Delhi into a Global Celebration of Cinema

New Delhi : The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 came to a resounding close on March 31, capping off days of cinematic celebration with a finale that was as expansive as it was electric. Marking a landmark inaugural edition, IFFD 2026 set the tone for Delhi's emergence as a global film and cultural destination. The festival opened with Sirât, Olivier Laxe's Academy Award-nominated Spanish film, setting a strong international tone, and from early morning screenings to late-night ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 08:10 PM

Gauri Spratt Promotes QWEEN by Wearing a Rare Aquamarine Ring Gifted by Aamir Khan

BANGALORE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of its official launch this May, QWEEN has already found its very first customer, Aamir Khan. The actor and filmmaker recently commissioned two bespoke rings for Gauri Spratt, custom-crafted by QWEEN, India's first self-discovery, 100% natural, experiential luxury jewellery brand, backed by Rosy Blue and Kashikey. Aamir Khan has also come on board as a strategic investor in QWEEN, making it both a personal gesture and a reflection of his bel ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 03:21 PM

Telangana aims to become textile capital of South Asia: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Friday that his government aims to transform the state into the textile capital of South Asia by 2047. Revanth Reddy assured the investors in the textile sector that the government will provide them with infrastructure, land, power, water, and incentives, along with expedited approvals. Addressing the Asian Textile Conference 2026 here, he said that his goal is to ensure that garments made in Telangana are wo ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 01:34 PM

Ahaan Panday Begins Shooting New Ali Abbas Zafar Action Film

It should be noted that the title of Ahaan Panday's film with Ali Abbaz Zafar has not been revealed as of now. Ahaan Panday has finally started shooting for his next movie with the filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar. On Friday, the director took to his Instagram handle and announced the same by dropping two pictures. The first photo featured a glimpse of Panday from the movie. With his eyes visible, the young actor looked intense in the picture. The second picture featured a clap board which read, "Prod ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 01:31 PM

Entertainment News | Ali Abbas Zafar Kicks off High-octane Action Romance with Ahaan Panday | Latest...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has officially commenced shooting for his latest project, a high-stakes action romance produced under the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner. The announcement, made through Zafar's Instagram handle today, has already sparked excitement among cinephiles. Also Read | 'Biker' X Review: Sharwanand's Motocross Actioner Wins Fans With Stunning Visuals and Father-Son Emotion. Alongside the post, Zafar shared a striking first-look image ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 12:56 PM

Ali Abbas Zafar kicks off high-octane action romance with Ahaan Panday

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has officially commenced shooting for his latest project, a high-stakes action romance produced under the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner. The announcement, made through Zafar's Instagram handle today, has already sparked excitement among cinephiles. Alongside the post, Zafar shared a striking first-look image of 'Saiyaara' fame Ahaan Panday, intensely gazing behind a classic YRF clapboard. Zafar captioned the post writing, "A ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 12:22 PM

It was awfully difficult: Zeenat Aman on 'Don's' wheelchair scene with Amitabh Bachchan

New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Actor Zeenat Aman went down memory lane and recalled shooting a wheelchair scene alongside Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan from the cult film "Don" and called it an "awfully difficult" experience. The film released in 1978 and featured Aman in the role of Roma and Bachchan as the ruthless underworld boss Don and his innocent lookalike, Vijay. Aman shared a video scene of the film on her Instagram handle on Thursday, in which she pretended to be a nurse and had to take ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 10:55 AM

Entertainment News | Allu Arjun Celebrates Son Ayaan's Birthday with Heartfelt Post | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Superstar Allu Arjun marked a personal occasion on Friday by sharing a heartfelt birthday message for his son, Allu Ayaan, offering fans a glimpse into his family life. Sharing a candid photograph, the actor appeared in festive traditional attire alongside Ayaan, who stole the spotlight with his playful expression, sticking his tongue out and flashing a peace sign. Also Read | Meryl Streep Speaks on Makers' Splurging on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2?, Says 'Honey, ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 09:34 AM

Gauri Spratt Promotes QWEEN by Wearing a Rare Aquamarine Ring Gifted by Aamir Khan

PRNewswire Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 2: Ahead of its official launch this May, QWEEN has already found its very first customer, Aamir Khan. The actor and filmmaker recently commissioned two bespoke rings for Gauri Spratt, custom-crafted by QWEEN, India's first self-discovery, 100% natural, experiential luxury jewellery brand, backed by Rosy Blue and Kashikey. Aamir Khan has also come on board as a strategic investor in QWEEN, making it both a personal gesture and a reflection of his ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 03, 2026 08:33 AM

Pune farmer moves court against actor Sonali Bendre, her husband alleging land grabbing

Bendre, however, denied the allegation, saying it was an attempt to extort money as her name was not mentioned on any of the land purchase documents. The complainants - Chandrakant Balu Shinde and his mother Kamalbai - claim that the celebrity couple was using their social influence and taking help of the local police to forcibly take possession of their 30 'guntha' of land in Uksan village in Maval taluka of the district. The suit was filed against the celebrity couple and two others through ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 02, 2026 10:38 PM

Pune farmer moves court against Sonali Bendre and husband Goldie Behl, alleges land grab

Mumbai: A farmer from Pune district has filed a civil lawsuit against actor Sonali Bendre and her filmmaker husband Goldie Behl, accusing them of encroaching on their land and indulging in "mafia-style" intimidation. Bendre denied the allegation, saying it was an attempt to extort money as her name was not mentioned on any of the land purchase documents.The complainants -- Chandrakant Balu Shinde (50) and his mother Kamalbai (75) -- claim the celebrity couple was using their social influence and ...Read More >

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SportsEntertainmentApr 02, 2026 09:34 PM

Rajkummar Rao Reveals Title Of Sourav Ganguly Biopic, Details Inside

Rajkummar Rao (L) Sourav Ganguly (R) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rajkummar Rao will portray Sourav Ganguly in an upcoming biopic titled Dada The Sourav Ganguly Story * Filming for the biopic officially began with director Vikramaditya Motwane sharing updates from Eden Gardens * Rajkummar Rao expressed nervousness and excitement about playing Ganguly and mastering the Bengali accent Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Raj ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 02, 2026 07:54 PM

'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor's look as Lord Rama out, Nitesh Tiwari says film took 7 years to make

Mumbai (PTI): Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor's first look as Lord Rama from producer Namit Malhotra's "Ramayana", one of the most ambitious cinematic events in the history of Indian cinema, was unveiled on Thursday. The makers released a two-minute-38-second teaser titled 'Rama' on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, offering audiences their first glimpse into Lord Rama's world, from the battlefields to the grand palaces and dense forests, with Kapoor donning royal robes adorned with heavy gold jewe ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 02, 2026 07:02 PM

Pune farmer moves court against actor Sonali Bendre, her husband alleging land grabbing

Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) A farmer from Pune district has filed a civil lawsuit against Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre and her filmmaker husband Goldie Behl, accusing them of encroaching on their land and indulging in "mafia-style" intimidation. Bendre, however, denied the allegation, saying it was an attempt to extort money as her name was not mentioned on any of the land purchase documents. The complainants - Chandrakant Balu Shinde (50) and his mother Kamalbai (75) - claim that the celebrity coupl ...Read More >

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