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When Karan Johar cried while working with Salman Khan for the first time in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

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When Karan Johar cried while working with Salman Khan for the first time in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Karan Johar revealed that he broke down on the first day of shooting Kuch Kuch Hota Hai while working with Salman Khan, overwhelmed by nerves during his debut as a director. The filmmaker recalled how the moment turned into a memorable learning experience on the iconic film’s set.

Dhurandhar box office collection day 44: Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer sees good growth on Saturday as sequel gears up for March 19 release

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Dhurandhar box office collection day 44: Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer sees good growth on Saturday as sequel gears up for March 19 release

Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, continues its remarkable run at the Indian box office into Day 44, showing a notable uptick in Saturday collections and building momentum ahead of its sequel’s release on March 19, 2026. The film has maintained an impressive overall performance domestically.

The Raja Saab box office collection day 9: Prabhas starrer records lowest earnings; total now at rs 136 crore

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The Raja Saab box office collection day 9: Prabhas starrer records lowest earnings; total now at rs 136 crore

The Raja Saab saw a sharp drop in box office earnings on its ninth day, recording its lowest single-day collection since release, while its total India net box office stands at around Rs 136 crore after nine days.

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Box Office Collection Day 2: Sees slight growth with Rs 1.50 Cr on Saturday

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Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Box Office Collection Day 2: Sees slight growth with Rs 1.50 Cr on Saturday

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos shows a slight growth on its second day, collecting Rs 1.50 Cr, taking the two-day India net total to Rs 2.75 Cr amid mixed audience response.

Aamir Khan Productions’ Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos opens to Rs 1.25 crore on day 1 amid positive buzz

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Aamir Khan Productions’ Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos opens to Rs 1.25 crore on day 1 amid positive buzz

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is a Hindi-language spy comedy directed by and starring Vir Das in his feature directorial debut, produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film follows a clumsy but enthusiastic secret agent on a hilariously unpredictable mission filled with satire and quirky humour. The ensemble cast also includes Mithila Palkar, Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi and a cameo by Imran Khan.

Why is 2016 trending? Kangana Ranaut reflects on career peak and the legal storm that defined that year

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Why is 2016 trending? Kangana Ranaut reflects on career peak and the legal storm that defined that year

Amid a wave of social-media nostalgia for 2016, Bollywood actor and MP Kangana Ranaut shared an emotional Instagram post looking back on that year as a turning point in her life — both a professional high after hits like Queen and Tanu Weds Manu Returns and a personal low triggered by a controversial legal notice that sparked a feud and industry-wide division.

Shobhaa De, Shaan, and Javed Akhtar reject communal bias claim after AR Rahman’s remarks called it ‘dangerous’

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Shobhaa De, Shaan, and Javed Akhtar reject communal bias claim after AR Rahman’s remarks called it ‘dangerous’

Veteran columnist Shobhaa De, playback singer Shaan and lyricist Javed Akhtar have responded critically to AR Rahman’s suggestion that his reduced work in Bollywood might be linked to communal bias. All three rejected the notion that religion or minority identity affects opportunities in the industry, asserting that talent and merit remain central to getting work.

Sana Khan denies she was ‘brainwashed’ by husband to quit Bollywood, reveals details of secret wedding

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Sana Khan denies she was ‘brainwashed’ by husband to quit Bollywood, reveals details of secret wedding

Sana Khan has refuted online claims that her husband, Mufti Anas Sayed, “brainwashed” her into leaving the film industry and embracing a spiritual life. She described her decision to quit acting and her private 2020 wedding as deeply personal choices she made in pursuit of peace and inner fulfilment.

Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko and Kim Su Mi announce divorce after 14 years of marriage

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Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko and Kim Su Mi announce divorce after 14 years of marriage

Hip-hop artist Gaeko of Dynamic Duo and his wife Kim Su Mi have announced their decision to divorce after 14 years of marriage, emphasising that they will continue to co-parent their two children amicably and have asked fans for understanding and support as they move forward separately.

Virat Kohli chants Jai Shree Mahakal as he offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of the 3rd odi vs New Zealand

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Virat Kohli chants Jai Shree Mahakal as he offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of the 3rd odi vs New Zealand

Ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against New Zealand, former India captain Virat Kohli, joined by Kuldeep Yadav, visited the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek divine blessings and participate in the early-morning Bhasma Aarti.

Shah Rukh Khan may return to Don 3 after Ranveer Singh's exit, but only if THIS director is brought on board

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Shah Rukh Khan may return to Don 3 after Ranveer Singh's exit, but only if THIS director is brought on board

Following reports that Ranveer Singh has exited the highly anticipated Don 3, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly open to returning to the franchise as the lead, but only if director Atlee is involved in the project.

Dia Mirza joins ‘this was 2016’ trend revisits Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein memories, shares unseen pictures with R.Madhavan

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Dia Mirza joins ‘this was 2016’ trend revisits Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein memories, shares unseen pictures with R.Madhavan

Actress Dia Mirza joined the viral “this was 2016” nostalgia trend by sharing unseen photos from the Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein era, co-starring with R. Madhavan, as the iconic romantic drama approaches its 25th anniversary, delighting fans and sparking renewed affection for the classic.

Vir Das rewrote the Happy Patel script after watching Pathaan and Tiger to tap into the booming spy genre

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Vir Das rewrote the Happy Patel script after watching Pathaan and Tiger to tap into the booming spy genre

Indian comedian-actor-filmmaker Vir Das revealed that after re-watching the success of spy blockbusters like Pathaan and Tiger, he decided to rewrite the entire script of his spy comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos to better align with audience appetite for the genre — a move that helped shape the film’s unique comic-espionage identity.

Reality star Divya Agarwal confirmed as the third contestant on the upcoming show, The 50

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Reality star Divya Agarwal confirmed as the third contestant on the upcoming show, The 50

Divya Agarwal, winner of Bigg Boss OTT season 1, has officially signed on as the third confirmed contestant for the highly anticipated Indian reality competition The 50, which premieres on February 1, 2026, on Colors TV and JioHotstar. She joins previously announced participants Karan Patel and Faisal “Mr. Faisu” Shaikh in the star-studded lineup.

Nari Nari Naduma Murari box office collection day 3: three-day total near Rs 5.20 crore

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Nari Nari Naduma Murari box office collection day 3: three-day total near Rs 5.20 crore

The Telugu romantic comedy Nari Nari Naduma Murari, starring Sharwanand, Samyuktha Menon, and Sakshi Vaidya, earned an estimated Rs 2.25 crorein India net on its third day, bringing its three-day box-office total to around Rs 5.20 crore amid the Sankranti release window.

Punjabi and Bollywood singer B Praak receives a death threat demanding Rs 10 crore, Police launch probe

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Punjabi and Bollywood singer B Praak receives a death threat demanding Rs 10 crore, Police launch probe

Punjabi and Bollywood singer B Praak has reportedly been threatened with death by a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who allegedly demanded Rs 10 crore in extortion and warned of serious harm if the demand wasn’t met, prompting a police investigation in Mohali.

Anaganaga Oka Raju box office collection day 3: earns roughly Rs 6.50 crore, weekend total nears Rs 20.05 crore

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Anaganaga Oka Raju box office collection day 3: earns roughly Rs 6.50 crore, weekend total nears Rs 20.05 crore

The Telugu romantic comedy Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshii Chaudhary, continued its Sankranti box-office run with an estimated Rs 6.50 crore India net on day 3, bringing its three-day total to roughly Rs 20.05 crore across theatres.

Parasakthi box office collection day 7: Sivakarthikeyan’s starrer crosses Rs 41 crore in first week

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Parasakthi box office collection day 7: Sivakarthikeyan’s starrer crosses Rs 41 crore in first week

The Tamil political-drama Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, continued its strong seasonal run with an estimated Rs 4.75 crore India net collection on day 7, bringing its seven-day total to approximately Rs 41 crore at the domestic box office, buoyed by holiday attendance and consistent crowd turnout.

The Raja Saab box office collection day 8: closes week one with over Rs 130 crore as collections steady but slow

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The Raja Saab box office collection day 8: closes week one with over Rs 130 crore as collections steady but slow

Prabhas’ horror-comedy The Raja Saab has completed its first seven days at the Indian box office with a cumulative India net collection of around Rs 130.4 crore, showing steady but subdued growth through its opening week following a strong debut. The film continues to draw audiences despite weekday drops, setting up potential for further earnings in its second week.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 5: sees a blockbuster start, crosses Rs120 crore in five days

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 5: sees a blockbuster start, crosses Rs120 crore in five days

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, the Sankranti 2026 Telugu release starring megastar Chiranjeevi, has opened to a strong box-office performance, earning over Rs120 crore within its first five days of release and dominating ticket sales across India and overseas as audiences flock to theatres during the festival period.

Jennifer Lawrence opens up about losing the Sharon Tate role after the internet called her looks into question

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Jennifer Lawrence opens up about losing the Sharon Tate role after the internet called her looks into question

Jennifer Lawrence opened up about missing the chance to play Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, suggesting that online critics’ focus on her looks played a role in casting decisions and led the part to go to Margot Robbie.

Alia Bhatt posts sweet throwbacks from 2016, names Shah Rukh Khan favourite co-star, see pic

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Alia Bhatt posts sweet throwbacks from 2016, names Shah Rukh Khan favourite co-star, see pic

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt took to social media to share a series of nostalgic photos from 2016, celebrating memorable moments from one of her most eventful years in the industry. Her post captures personal highlights, professional milestones, and behind-the-scenes snippets that offer fans a glimpse into her life a decade ago.

‘Gandhi Talks’ teaser introduces Vijay Sethupathi’s silent drama ahead of January release

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‘Gandhi Talks’ teaser introduces Vijay Sethupathi’s silent drama ahead of January release

The much-anticipated teaser for Gandhi Talks, a rare silent film produced by Zee Studios and starring Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari, Arvind Swamy, and Siddharth Jadhav, has been unveiled ahead of its January 30, 2026, theatrical release.

Pamela Anderson reacts to Seth Rogen at Golden Globes: ‘It felt weird and yucky’

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Pamela Anderson reacts to Seth Rogen at Golden Globes: ‘It felt weird and yucky’

Actress Pamela Anderson opened up about a tense encounter with Seth Rogen at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, saying she felt “weird” and “yucky” being near him because he was involved in Hulu’s Pam & Tommy, a series based on the life that she criticised for being made without her consent.

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