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Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Actors and technicians of the Bengali film and television industry on Tuesday staged a day-long cease work demanding safety at workplace, but they later decided to lift the stir and resume shooting from April 8 after reaching a consensus with producers and channels for the adoption of a Standard Operating Procedure to ensure proper security arrangements. The artistes called the strike on Tuesday after actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned in the sea during an outdoor shoot ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors and technicians in the Bengali film and television industry on Tuesday began an indefinite strike to protest the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who died during a shoot at Odisha's Talsari beach recently. The forum is pressing for improved safety measures on sets. Film studio Bharat Lakshmi Studio on Prince Anwar Shah Road in south Kolkata wore a deserted look on Tuesday morning, with shooting floors locked and no technical activity underway. The ...Read More >
Divyanka Tripathi exuded pregnancy glow and radiated joy at her godh bharai ceremony with hubby Vivek Dahiya. Check out the video! Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya are all set to embrace parenthood in June 2026, and they have been over the moon! Last month, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child through a lovely post on Instagram. Now, they recently hosted a godh bharai (baby shower) ceremony, and the event was filled with joy, laughter, and sweet moments as the couple ...Read More >
Kolkata: Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday said that he will speak to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging that the Odisha government investigate the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee through the state's CID. Speaking to media persons, Adhikari said, "A complaint has been filed at Talsari Coastal Police Station. I have received a copy of the complaint. I will speak to the Chief Minister of Odisha today so that the Odisha governm ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya celebrated their Baby Shower today in Mumbai. It was attended by several Bollywood celebrities. 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' actress Divyanka Tripathi is set to become a mother after tying the wedding knot with Vivek Dahiya ten years ago. The actress has announced her pregnancy in a heartwarming post on her social media. Also Read | Samay Raina's 'Still Alive' Trailer Drops: Comedian Addresses Scandal and Global Su ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya celebrated their Baby Shower today in Mumbai. It was attended by several Bollywood celebrities. 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' actress Divyanka Tripathi is set to become a mother after tying the wedding knot with Vivek Dahiya ten years ago. The actress has announced her pregnancy in a heartwarming post on her social media. For the ceremony, Divyanka donned a white dress while Vivek Dahiya was dressed in a blue suit, ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 29: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday evening condoled the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who tragically passed away earlier in the day at the age of 42. He was best-known for his blockbuster Bengali film, 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar'. Using her X handle, Mamata Banerjee wrote, "I am left stunned, heartbroken, and grief-stricken by the sudden news that the distinguished, young, and popular actor, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, is no longer amongst us. I s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Actor Sayani Gupta has stepped into production with the launch of her banner Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM), with her directorial debut short film 'Aasmani' as its first project. After over a decade of working across films and streaming platforms, Sayani said the move towards production stems from her desire to be more deeply involved in storytelling. "It has been a long dream. I've been wanting tell a certain kind of stories and the idea is to be able ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Following his demise on location for his latest project, 'Bhole Baba Paar Karega', Rahul Arunoday Banerjee left behind a legacy that is both diverse and deeply rooted in the soil of Bengal. While veterans like Soumitra Chatterjee had compared his instinctive acting to that of the legendary Kali Banerjee, his peers remember him as an underrated actor par excellence whose acting journey began at the age of three with his father's theatre troupe, Bijoygarh Atmaprakash. The stage-bred disci ...Read More >
Actress Mrunal Thakur left her fans nostalgic as she reunited with her former co-stars from the hit television series Kumkum Bhagya on Wednesday night. Actor Supriya Shukla, who played Mrunal's mother in the TV serial, took to her Instagram and shared a carousel of photos featuring the Kumkum Bhagya cast members reunited after a long time. Supriya wrote a heartfelt birthday message for veteran actress Madhu Raja in the post, remembering their long-standing friendship. Mrunal played the role of ...Read More >
Meera Vasudevan is a versatile actress who has worked across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Actress Meera Vasudevan has been making headlines after revealing that she has ended her third marriage to cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. In a candid Instagram update, she shared that as of August 2025, she is officially single. Ever since Meera publicly announced her divorce, she has once again become the centre of attention, prompting many to revisit both her personal journey and her ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Actor Nikitin Dheer penned a sweet note to his late father and television star Pankaj Dheer and thanked well-wishers for their messages and support. Pankaj died on October 15 following a battle with cancer. He was 68. Nikitin shared a video on his Instagram handle on Saturday. "I am not the best at expressing my feelings.. But I shall try.. It's said, the only thing that's guaranteed upon birth is death..We all know it, accept it, believe it, but when one loses someone ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's "Mahabharat" and king Shivdutt in the fantasy drama "Chandrakanta", died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer on Wednesday. "He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months," producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told PTI. Dheer is survived by wife Anita Dheer and son Nikitin Dheer, who is also an actor. His last rites were conducted at the Pawan Hans crematoriu ...Read More >
Mumbai: The excitement for Bigg Boss 19 is only getting bigger as more names get confirmed for this year's grand season. The Salman Khan-hosted reality show, which premieres on August 24, 2025 with the theme "Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar", has been creating a buzz across social media even before its launch. Now, according to inside sources, television actress Shafaq Naaz is all set to enter the Bigg Boss house. Known for her roles in popular daily soaps, Shafaq grabbed headlines during the Tunisha Shar ...Read More >
Popular TV actor Hina Khan has opened up about her relationship with husband Rocky Jaiswal. She shared how the two handle fights and disagreements. ... Popular TV actor Hina Khan has opened up about her relationship with husband Rocky Jaiswal. She shared how the two handle fights and disagreements. In an interview, the actress revealed that understanding and calm communication play a key role in keeping their bond strong. When asked how she handles disagreements with her husband, Hina shared t ...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 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shubhangi Atre, best known for her role in the show 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain,' has dismissed the long-standing belief that television is a medium dominated by women, while films are meant for male actors. Sharing her thoughts on the matter, she called the notion outdated and irrelevant in today's evolving entertainment landscape. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Atre highlighted how the times are changing. She pointed to successful, female-led films like Queen ...Read More >
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New Delhi: One of the renowned television actresses, Lataa Saberwal, who recently made headlines for the announcement of her divorce after 15 years of marriage, has now been reported that the 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' have been approached to participate in the upcoming reality show, Bigg Boss 19. As per a report by Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan, Lataa Saberwal is set to surprise everyone in the superhit reality show. Lataa became a household name with her role as Akshara's mother in the reality hi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Television nostalgia hit a fever pitch as the first look of Smriti Irani reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani from the legendary soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi dropped online. The internet erupted in excitement as fans were transported back to the golden era of Indian television, a time when Irani's portrayal of the ideal Indian daughter-in-law became a household name. Smriti Irani, who was a finalist in the Miss India 1998 pageant, began her journey in the limelight ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and politician Smriti Irani, who is all set to reprise the iconic role of Tulsi Virani after 25 years in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, has spoken about National Award-winning designer Gaurang Shah's "magical" weaves, which she will be seen wearing in the upcoming serial. "Gaurang Shah has not just designed sarees, he has woven stories, traditions, and modernity into every thread. For Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, his work brought alive the soul of I ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the iconic and most successful show "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" is all set to make a comeback after 25 years on the small screen with its part 2, filmmaker Karan Johar, who has countless memories of it, said that the soap opera changed the face of Indian television and credited TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor for it. Karan took to his Instagram stories, where he shared the promo of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2". Karan wrote as the caption: "Kyunki Saas Bhi K ...Read More >
New Delhi : Its 2025! The new generations have no idea who Tulsi Virani is! But those who are from 90s and older generations know it and can't statop being nostalgic as Smriti Irani's iconic character look has been leaked on social media. It comes from the new season of 'Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. The official announcement of the show and its characters is yet to be made by the makers; credit to leaks and social media, the first look of Tulsi Virani is no more a hidden secret and netizen ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Actor Parag Tyagi has penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Shefali Zariwala, remembering her not just as the iconic "Kaanta Laga" girl, but as a woman of deep strength, grace, and boundless love. Jariwala, who shot to fame with her breakout appearance in the remix track "Kaanta Laga", passed away on June 27 at the age of 42. In a post on Instagram on Thursday evening, Tyagi shared a photo of Zariwala and called her "fire wrapped in grace". "Shefali, Meri Pari -- the eve ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7: Streaming giant Netflix and TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. have teamed up for a long term creative collaboration for a range of projects across different formats of storytelling. Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms, said,"At Balaji Telefilms, storytelling has always been at the heart of everything we do -- whether through cinema, television, or digital platforms." She added that partnering with Netflix is a big moment. Ekta added: "It allows us ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, ...Read More >
Mumbai. June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Ekta Kapoor's 50th birthday, filmmaker Karan Johar wished his "karmic twin" and tagged her as a visionary and a pioneer. Karan took to his Instagram stories, where he shared a throwback picture with Ekta and wrote: "Happy birthday to my karmic twin!!!! To the girl with the largest heart and the forever friend!!!" He added: "Love you Ektu ... you are a visionary, a pioneer...and may you continue to lead way and inspire generations!!!" On the occasion of her b ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will begin its probe into the Chinnaswamy stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives on June 4, starting Saturday. Concurrently, the magisterial enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district is also progressing. Sources confirmed that the CID probe will be headed by SP Shubanvita and Dy SPs Gowtham and Purushottam were named as investigators. The CID is likely to seek custody of th ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Streaming giant Netflix and TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. have teamed up for a long term creative collaboration for a range of projects across different formats of storytelling. Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms, said,"At Balaji Telefilms, storytelling has always been at the heart of everything we do -- whether through cinema, television, or digital platforms." She added that partnering with Netflix is a big moment. Ekta ad ...Read More >
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