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Priyanka Chopra hails ‘Icons’ Aishwarya Rai and Irrfan Khan as Hollywood trailblazers: ‘They did it first’

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Priyanka Chopra hails ‘Icons’ Aishwarya Rai and Irrfan Khan as Hollywood trailblazers: ‘They did it first’

Priyanka Chopra credited Aishwarya Rai, Irrfan Khan and Mindy Kaling for helping pave the way for her Hollywood success, saying she “stands on their shoulders” as she reflects on representation and her journey at the Harvard India Conference.

Rajpal Yadav’s lawyer accuses complainant of ‘malicious intent’ following interim bail: ‘It was never about the money’

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Rajpal Yadav’s lawyer accuses complainant of ‘malicious intent’ following interim bail: ‘It was never about the money’

Rajpal Yadav’s lawyer claims the complainant in his Rs 9 crore cheque‑bounce case is driven by malicious intent and seeks his imprisonment rather than repayment, even as the actor secures interim bail until March 18 after depositing Rs 1.5 crore with the complainant.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli seek spiritual blessings from Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli seek spiritual blessings from Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visited Premanand Maharaj at the Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan for a spiritual interaction and blessings, reflecting the couple’s ongoing faith journey and personal devotion.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna emerge as top picks for ‘Tumbbad’ sequel: Reports

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna emerge as top picks for ‘Tumbbad’ sequel: Reports

The hunt for the perfect foil to Sohum Shah’s Vinayak Rao is heating up. According to fresh industry report, the makers of Tumbbad 2 have shortlisted two of Bollywood’s most versatile powerhouses—Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui—to play the primary antagonist.

SZA takes the stage by storm at Isha Foundation’s Mahashivratri 2026 chants, ‘Shiv Shambhu’, Watch

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SZA takes the stage by storm at Isha Foundation’s Mahashivratri 2026 chants, ‘Shiv Shambhu’, Watch

Grammy-winning artist SZA surprised fans by attending the Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, where she respectfully donned Indian attire, chanted with devotees and led spiritual participation, earning praise and amusement online.

Aamir Khan reportedly steps in to mediate between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment Rs 40 cr compensation row

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Aamir Khan reportedly steps in to mediate between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment Rs 40 cr compensation row

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has reportedly stepped in as a mediator amid a dispute between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment of Rs 40 crore compensation row over the actor’s exit from Don 3, hosting industry heavyweights to help negotiate a resolution.

Rajpal Yadav granted interim bail, brother Chandrapal says, ‘Our good days are yet to come’

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Rajpal Yadav granted interim bail, brother Chandrapal says, ‘Our good days are yet to come’

Rajpal Yadav secured interim bail from the Delhi High Court in his Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case after depositing Rs 1.5 crore; his brother reacted positively, saying “our good days are yet to come” as the actor awaits the next hearing on March 18, 2026.

Chiranjeevi shares shoulder surgery update after fans spot him in an arm sling, says: ‘Getting back to my routine’

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Chiranjeevi shares shoulder surgery update after fans spot him in an arm sling, says: ‘Getting back to my routine’

Fans first noticed the actor wearing a black arm sling when he was seen receiving a wedding invitation for Allu Sirish from the Allu family. To put an end to rumors, Chiranjeevi shared a photo on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) alongside his surgeon.

John Abraham addresses being the most criticized outsider since 2003: “I was like a horse with blinkers”

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John Abraham addresses being the most criticized outsider since 2003: “I was like a horse with blinkers”

John Abraham discusses his comfort in working with male co-stars and how viewing them as collaborators rather than rivals has helped him navigate criticism throughout his Bollywood career.

Anurag Kashyap hails Rekhachitram, Thudarum, and Eko: “I see more Malayalam films in a week than Hindi films”

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Anurag Kashyap hails Rekhachitram, Thudarum, and Eko: “I see more Malayalam films in a week than Hindi films”

Anurag Kashyap applauds Malayalam films Rekhachitram, Thudarum and Eko for their originality and word-of-mouth success, questioning why Bollywood doesn’t produce similar risk-taking films despite its larger industry scale.

Anoushka Shankar makes history as the first Indian musician on ‘The Graham Norton Show

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Anoushka Shankar makes history as the first Indian musician on ‘The Graham Norton Show

Celebrated sitarist Anoushka Shankar has made history by becoming the first Indian musician to appear on the iconic British talk show, The Graham Norton Show. Her appearance, which aired on February 13, 2026, follows her highly successful Chapters Tour 2026 in India and marks a major milestone in her 30-year musical career.

Ameesha Patel reacts after the Moradabad court issues a fresh non-bailable warrant in the 2017 event case

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Ameesha Patel reacts after the Moradabad court issues a fresh non-bailable warrant in the 2017 event case

A Moradabad court has issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against Ameesha Patel in a 2017 event payment dispute. The actor calls the case “old and settled,” claiming a prior agreement resolved the matter, while the court has directed her to appear by March 27, 2026.

Harry Styles joins Southbank Centre’s 75th celebrations as Meltdown curator and performer

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Harry Styles joins Southbank Centre’s 75th celebrations as Meltdown curator and performer

Harry Styles will curate and headline the 2026 Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre from June 11–21, marking the venue’s 75th anniversary. His edition promises a diverse artistic programme featuring genres from pop to electronic and spotlighting emerging talent, alongside public performances and free cultural events.

Allu Sirish presents the first wedding invite to uncle Chiranjeevi ahead of the March 6 ceremony

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Allu Sirish presents the first wedding invite to uncle Chiranjeevi ahead of the March 6 ceremony

Allu Sirish kickstarts his wedding celebrations with fiancée Nayanika Reddy by presenting the first invitation card to his uncle Chiranjeevi, following Telugu tradition. Accompanied by his parents, Sirish sought the megastar’s blessings ahead of their March 6, 2026 wedding, marking an emotional and culturally significant beginning to the festivities.

A. R. Rahman takes a 40-day digital detox to focus on Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana event

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A. R. Rahman takes a 40-day digital detox to focus on Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana event

A. R. Rahman announces a 40-day digital detox to focus entirely on composing for Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious film Ramayana, ahead of a major unveiling event. The move reflects the scale and cultural importance of the two-part epic set for a Diwali 2026 release.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran expresses regret after crass remark on Trisha Krishnan

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Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran expresses regret after crass remark on Trisha Krishnan

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran expressed regret after drawing widespread criticism for a crass remark involving actor Trisha Krishnan while attacking politician Vijay’s ambitions, calling the comment a mistake and apologising if it hurt anyone.

Raveena Tandon on rekindled friendship with Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty: ‘Who hasn’t gone through link-ups and break-ups?’

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Raveena Tandon on rekindled friendship with Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty: ‘Who hasn’t gone through link-ups and break-ups?’

Raveena Tandon says she, Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty have all moved past old rumours of romantic link-ups and break-ups, calling such experiences common in the industry and emphasising that they are now good friends, even reuniting with Akshay on the film Welcome to the Jungle.

Proud wife Patralekhaa applauds Rajkummar Rao’s transformation, says the world doesn’t see his hard work

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Proud wife Patralekhaa applauds Rajkummar Rao’s transformation, says the world doesn’t see his hard work

Patralekhaa praised husband Rajkummar Rao for his dedication and hard work after his viral weight-gain transformation for the NIKAM biopic, reminding fans that the rigorous process behind an actor’s performance often goes unseen.

Kangana Ranaut praises Dhurandhar star Sara Arjun as ‘authentic and rooted’

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Kangana Ranaut praises Dhurandhar star Sara Arjun as ‘authentic and rooted’

Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to praise Sara Arjun, the young lead of Dhurandhar, calling her “authentic and rooted” and saying she is “rooting for” the rising star after seeing a video of her at a Maha Shivratri celebration.

Parineeti Chopra shares glimpses of son Neer’s nursery in new video, Watch

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Parineeti Chopra shares glimpses of son Neer’s nursery in new video, Watch

Parineeti Chopra shared a sweet Instagram video showing the nursery she and husband Raghav Chadha have prepared for their son Neer, delighting fans with personal and heartwarming glimpses into her new journey as a mother.

Rajkummar Rao explains viral transformation, says weight gain was for Nikam biopic; now prepping for Sourav Ganguly role

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Rajkummar Rao explains viral transformation, says weight gain was for Nikam biopic; now prepping for Sourav Ganguly role

Rajkummar Rao has finally addressed social media trolling over his recent weight gain and changed appearance, revealing that the transformation was for his role in the Ujjwal Nikam biopic, and said he is now preparing physically for his next project, the Sourav Ganguly biopic.

Palash Muchhal ropes in Shreyas Talpade and Daisy Shah for new Mumbai thriller; filming to begin soon

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Palash Muchhal ropes in Shreyas Talpade and Daisy Shah for new Mumbai thriller; filming to begin soon

Palaash Muchhal has reunited with the film world by announcing a new Mumbai‑set thriller starring Shreyas Talpade and Daisy Shah, with production expected to begin soon — marking his latest directorial move after a period of personal headlines.

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions sues Humble Motion Pictures, alleging illegal termination of film services deal

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Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions sues Humble Motion Pictures, alleging illegal termination of film services deal

*Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has moved the Bombay High Court against Dubai‑based Humble Motion Pictures FZCO, alleging that Humble wrongfully terminated a services agreement related to the Punjabi film Viyaah Kartaare Da.

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna spotted at Mumbai airport amid wedding buzz

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Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna spotted at Mumbai airport amid wedding buzz

s Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna were recently spotted at Mumbai airport amid ongoing wedding rumours, arriving separately but later leaving in the same car — a moment that reignited fan excitement and speculation about a possible wedding later this month.

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