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Director Anil Sharma confirms Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol's Apne 2, says "I have too many scripts"

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Director Anil Sharma confirms Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol's Apne 2, says "I have too many scripts"

Director Anil Sharma has confirmed that Apne 2 is finally happening, with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol reuniting after 17 years for the sequel to the 2007 family drama.

Shah Rukh Khan teaches Lakshya his iconic pose at The Ba***ds of Bollywood launch, calls him 'Hamari kahani ka badshah'

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Shah Rukh Khan teaches Lakshya his iconic pose at The Ba***ds of Bollywood launch, calls him 'Hamari kahani ka badshah'

Shah Rukh Khan complimented The Ba**ds Of Bollywood lead actor Lakshya for his portrayal, calling him 'Hamari kahani ka badshah.' He also taught him his iconic pose.

Samantha looks absolutely stunning in a recent photo shoot, dons’ gold jewellery like a goddess

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Samantha looks absolutely stunning in a recent photo shoot, dons’ gold jewellery like a goddess

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the fashion diva of South Indian cinema, is once again in the news for a magazine photo shoot in which she looks very different. Samantha appears sure of herself in her stylish black dress and daring red-tinted crop cut.

Shah Rukh Khan praises son Aryan Khan’s hard work, calls The Ba**ds of Bollywood 'fresh and unique'

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Shah Rukh Khan praises son Aryan Khan’s hard work, calls The Ba**ds of Bollywood 'fresh and unique'

Shah Rukh Khan hosted the preview launch of Aryan Khan’s debut Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood and expressed his heartfelt gratitude while calling it a special father-son moment. He praised Aryan’s hard work, urged fans to shower him with love and prayers.

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan confesses of being nervous at The Ba**ds of Bollywood launch: 'Agar mujhse mistake hojaye to phir papa hai na...'

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Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan confesses of being nervous at The Ba**ds of Bollywood launch: 'Agar mujhse mistake hojaye to phir papa hai na...'

Aryan Khan admitted to being on the stage for the very first time during the launch of his series The Ba**ds of Bollywood preview. He also pre-apologised to the audience for his mistake.

Cha Eun-Woo tops the list of most followed Korean stars, surpassing Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Min Ho

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Cha Eun-Woo tops the list of most followed Korean stars, surpassing Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Min Ho

Korean celebrities captivate global audiences with charm, hit dramas, and immense talent. As K-dramas and K-pop dominate worldwide, it’s no surprise that Korean actors boast millions of Instagram followers, showcasing their unmatched star power.

Shah Rukh Khan jokes about his injury at son Aryan Khan’s debut launch event: “National award ke liye mera ek haath hi kaafi hai"

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Shah Rukh Khan jokes about his injury at son Aryan Khan’s debut launch event: “National award ke liye mera ek haath hi kaafi hai"

Shah Rukh Khan has recently won the Best Actor National Film Award for his 2023 film Jawan earlier this month. King Khan joked about his injury and national award win at Aryan Khan's Netflix debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood preview launch.

Shah Rukh Khan showers praise on Mona Singh at Aryan Khan’s movie preview: 'Mona Jaisi Koi nahi'

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Shah Rukh Khan showers praise on Mona Singh at Aryan Khan’s movie preview: 'Mona Jaisi Koi nahi'

Shah Rukh Khan praised Mona Singh at Aryan Khan’s directorial debut preview, calling her “irreplaceable” and recalling her iconic Jassi days. He also teased her for playing motherly roles too soon, leaving the audience in splits.

BTS Jungkook's Bam Vs Blackpink Rose's Hank, fans fight over 'most followed celebrity dog' on Instagram

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BTS Jungkook's Bam Vs Blackpink Rose's Hank, fans fight over 'most followed celebrity dog' on Instagram

BTS’ Jungkook and Blackpink’s Rosé have sparked a playful fan rivalry, not over music, but their pets. Jungkook’s dog Bam and Rosé’s pup Hank have become Instagram sensations, leaving fandoms debating whose furry friend reigns supreme.

Aryan Khan's directorial debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood preview out, features cameos by Salman Khan, Bobby Deol and others

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Aryan Khan's directorial debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood preview out, features cameos by Salman Khan, Bobby Deol and others

Aryan Khan's directorial debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood preview provides the first look of the cast members Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, and Raghav Juyal. The upcoming Netflix series also features cameos from Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Bobby Deol and Shah Rukh Khan.

Austin Butler reveals he went temporarily blind, almost cracked his ribs on set

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Austin Butler reveals he went temporarily blind, almost cracked his ribs on set

Austin Butler has recently opened up about his health struggles. The actor revealed that he almost cracked his ribs while filming a fight scene for his new movie, Caught Stealing.

'Shah Rukh Khan mopped the floor himself to do the knee-slide in I Am The Best song shoot', reveals Faruk Kabir

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'Shah Rukh Khan mopped the floor himself to do the knee-slide in I Am The Best song shoot', reveals Faruk Kabir

Faruk Kabir, acclaimed for Khuda Haafiz and Salaakaar, fondly recalled assisting on Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000), sharing a touching memory of working closely with superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Darshan Thoogudeepa’s ‘The Devil’ song release date out amid his jail stay, wife Vijayalakshmi to manage actor's social media

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Darshan Thoogudeepa’s ‘The Devil’ song release date out amid his jail stay, wife Vijayalakshmi to manage actor's social media

Kannada star Darshan Thoogudeepa remains in Parappana Agrahara Jail amid the Renukaswamy murder case, but fans eagerly await the release of Idre Nemmadiyag Irbak song from his film The Devil.

'Mahavatar Narasimha' inches towards Rs 300 crore worldwide

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'Mahavatar Narasimha' inches towards Rs 300 crore worldwide

Hombale Films and Kleem Productions’ Mahavatar Narasimha is nearing the ₹300 crore mark worldwide, setting a historic benchmark as the first Indian animated film to achieve this feat.

Vidya Balan gave 'gaalis' because she was exhausted from Parineeta auditions, reveals Vidhu Vinod Chopra

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Vidya Balan gave 'gaalis' because she was exhausted from Parineeta auditions, reveals Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalled the intense audition journey that finally brought Vidya Balan on board as Lalita in Parineeta, despite big stars eyeing the role. As the film marks 20 years, he revealed how a “girl from Chembur” went on to become its unforgettable leading lady.

Bill Gates to make Korean TV debut on ‘You Quiz on the Block’, know talk show details, date and time

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Bill Gates to make Korean TV debut on ‘You Quiz on the Block’, know talk show details, date and time

Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, to debut on South Korea’s hit show You Quiz on the Block, offering audiences a rare personal glimpse beyond his tech legacy and global philanthropy.

Swara Bhaskar reveals she has a crush on Dimple Yadav, says 'We are all bisexuals’

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Swara Bhaskar reveals she has a crush on Dimple Yadav, says 'We are all bisexuals’

Swara Bhaskar has once again sparked conversation with her candid views on sexuality and gender. Swara Bhaskar reveals she has a crush on Dimple Yadav, says 'We are all bisexuals’

Kangana Ranaut hosts Rashtra Sevika Samiti women’s wing meet at her home

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Kangana Ranaut hosts Rashtra Sevika Samiti women’s wing meet at her home

Kangana Ranaut poses with the women of the organisation and was also seen honouring a man with a Pahari topi. She also performed aarti for the women.

Urvashi Rautela becomes the only actress to judge Miss Universe thrice, celebrates her 10-year golden anniversary

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Urvashi Rautela becomes the only actress to judge Miss Universe thrice, celebrates her 10-year golden anniversary

Bollywood diva and global icon Urvashi Rautela creates history as the only actress to judge Miss Universe India 2025 for the third consecutive year, proudly elevating India’s global presence.

Amid feud with NewJeans, ADOR appoints new CEO Lee Do-Kyung

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Amid feud with NewJeans, ADOR appoints new CEO Lee Do-Kyung

ADOR appointed Lee Do-Kyung as CEO on August 20, replacing interim head Kim Joo-Young. The leadership shift comes amid the label’s ongoing legal battle with NewJeans, heightening uncertainty over its future.

K-pop group PLAVE concert interrupted by bomb threat, police arrest suspect who called it a ‘Prank’

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K-pop group PLAVE concert interrupted by bomb threat, police arrest suspect who called it a ‘Prank’

PLAVE’s Seoul concert on August 19 faced a bomb threat after a man in his 20s issued it via social media. He was arrested, sparking security concerns for K-pop events.

Sukumar’s daughter Sukriti Veni Bandreddi felicitated by CM Revanth Reddy after National Award triumph

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Sukumar’s daughter Sukriti Veni Bandreddi felicitated by CM Revanth Reddy after National Award triumph

At just 15, Sukumar’s daughter Sukriti Veni Bandreddi has made her parents proud, winning the National Award for Best Child Artist for Gandhi Tatha Chettu. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy felicitated the young talent at a special ceremony in Hyderabad.

Oscars may leave ABC after 2028, YouTube reportedly in talks to take over

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Oscars may leave ABC after 2028, YouTube reportedly in talks to take over

The Academy Awards will continue to air on ABC through 2028 under the network’s current deal with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Grammy-Nominated kirtan maestro Krishna Das announces multi-city India tour

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Grammy-Nominated kirtan maestro Krishna Das announces multi-city India tour

Grammy-nominated kirtan maestro Krishna Das is returning to India for a three-city tour in 2025, bringing his soul-stirring chants to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

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