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Honey Singh reveals he was drowning in drugs and alcohol, took 8 years to clean his system, ‘I used to smoke 12-15 joints…’

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Honey Singh reveals he was drowning in drugs and alcohol, took 8 years to clean his system, ‘I used to smoke 12-15 joints…’

Yo Yo Honey Singh reflected on his toughest years, admitting that drug abuse wrecked his career and stole almost a decade of his physical and mental health, marking the most painful chapter of his life.

Palash Muchhal’s mother confirms her son's wedding with Smriti Mandhana will happen soon, says, "dono takleef mein hai, shadi bauhat he..."

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Palash Muchhal’s mother confirms her son's wedding with Smriti Mandhana will happen soon, says, "dono takleef mein hai, shadi bauhat he..."

The uncertainty around Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding has quietly grown into one of the most watched off-field storylines of the year.

Surbhi Chandna gives a direct message to trolls online: "Jo karna hai kar main meri marzi ki maalkin"

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Surbhi Chandna gives a direct message to trolls online: "Jo karna hai kar main meri marzi ki maalkin"

Surbhi Chandna sent a bold message with her new Instagram post, mouthing “Jo Karna Hai Kar” as she made it clear she’s done adjusting for others and is fully owning her choices and identity.

Tere Ishk Mein Twitter Review: Netizens say Dhanush gives flashback of Raanjhana, calls first-half 'slow'

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Tere Ishk Mein Twitter Review: Netizens say Dhanush gives flashback of Raanjhana, calls first-half 'slow'

Anand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has triggered one of the most polarised responses Bollywood has seen in a while. As the first shows began on Thursday morning, Twitter turned into a battleground of opinions.

Andhra King Taluka box office collection Day 1: Ram Pothineni's film opens at Rs 4.25 Crore

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Andhra King Taluka box office collection Day 1: Ram Pothineni's film opens at Rs 4.25 Crore

Andhra King Taluka opened in theatres on November 27 and collected an estimated Rs 4.25 crore net on day one, marking a stable but unspectacular start to its box office journey.

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra name their daughter Saraayah, share her first pic

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra name their daughter Saraayah, share her first pic

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, who welcomed their baby girl in July, have now revealed her name as Saraayah Malhotra through a warm joint Instagram post that instantly drew love from fans.

Suniel Shetty explains why he avoids South films: ‘They want us only as antagonists’

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Suniel Shetty explains why he avoids South films: ‘They want us only as antagonists’

Suniel Shetty said he avoids South films because he’s mostly offered antagonist roles, adding that despite many offers, he refuses to be typecast, even though he has strong regional roots and popularity.

Former Union Minister Subhash Maharia meets Hema Malini, attends prayer meet at Dharmendra’s Mumbai residence

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Former Union Minister Subhash Maharia meets Hema Malini, attends prayer meet at Dharmendra’s Mumbai residence

Former Union Minister of State for Rural Development Subhash Maharia visited Hema Malini in Mumbai to offer his condolences following the death of veteran actor Dharmendra. Maharia also paid floral tribute at a private prayer setup inside Dharmendra’s residence.

Were two prayer meets held for Dharmendra? Did Hema Malini, Esha and Ahana skip prayer meet hosted by first wife Prakash Kaur and sons Sunny, Bobby Deol?

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Were two prayer meets held for Dharmendra? Did Hema Malini, Esha and Ahana skip prayer meet hosted by first wife Prakash Kaur and sons Sunny, Bobby Deol?

The Deol family is navigating an emotionally layered moment after Dharmendra’s passing. The legendary actor, who connected two households and generations of Bollywood, died just days before turning 90, leaving a profound void.

Saiyaara actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda step out for dinner after denying dating rumours

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Saiyaara actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda step out for dinner after denying dating rumours

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda reignited dating chatter after being spotted at a Mumbai restaurant, their dinner outing once again sending social media into overdrive with fresh speculation about their off-screen equation.

Bruce Willis’ family to donate his brain for FTD research, Emma Heming Willis says holidays with him are 'joyous'

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Bruce Willis’ family to donate his brain for FTD research, Emma Heming Willis says holidays with him are 'joyous'

Emma Heming Willis shared how the family is gently reshaping holiday traditions to keep Bruce Willis involved despite his frontotemporal dementia, focusing on presence, adaptation, and preserving the warmth of their celebrations.

Drishyam 3 release: Jeethu Joseph clarifies timeline; no simultaneous release for Mohanlal and Ajay Devgn versions

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Drishyam 3 release: Jeethu Joseph clarifies timeline; no simultaneous release for Mohanlal and Ajay Devgn versions

Jeethu Joseph dismissed rumours about a simultaneous three-language release for Drishyam 3, clarifying that a viral chat screenshot had sparked unnecessary confusion and the team has not finalised any such plan.

‘Men don’t cry is a lie’: Jaideep Ahlawat tears up while calling Manoj Bajpayee a ‘chalta-phirta institute’

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‘Men don’t cry is a lie’: Jaideep Ahlawat tears up while calling Manoj Bajpayee a ‘chalta-phirta institute’

Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat lit up a promotional interview with sharp humour and heartfelt nostalgia, teasing their explosive on-screen face-off in The Family Man 3 as Srikant Tiwari meets Rukma.

Shalini Ajith Kumar shares unseen pics from Venice with husband Ajith Kumar and kids

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Shalini Ajith Kumar shares unseen pics from Venice with husband Ajith Kumar and kids

Shalini Ajith Kumar surprised fans with unseen photos from her Venice trip with Ajith Kumar, capturing the couple’s warm chemistry and elegance as they celebrated a special moment in the scenic city.

Inside Dharmendra’s prayer meet: A musical tribute marked an emotional farewell

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Inside Dharmendra’s prayer meet: A musical tribute marked an emotional farewell

Dharmendra’s prayer meet in Mumbai featured a soulful musical tribute, bringing family, friends, and colleagues together at Taj Lands End for a quiet, dignified Celebration of Life honouring the legendary actor’s legacy.

After divorce from Dhanashree Verma, Yuzvendra Chahal shocks fans with ‘Shaadi Ke Liye Ready Hoon’ statement

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After divorce from Dhanashree Verma, Yuzvendra Chahal shocks fans with ‘Shaadi Ke Liye Ready Hoon’ statement

Yuzvendra Chahal sparked buzz with an unexpected Instagram caption saying he’s ready for marriage again and only needs the right partner, coming just months after his divorce from choreographer Dhanashree Verma.

When Esha Deol recalled meeting dad Dharmendra’s first wife Prakash Kaur for the first time, “I touched her feet, she left me after…”

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When Esha Deol recalled meeting dad Dharmendra’s first wife Prakash Kaur for the first time, “I touched her feet, she left me after…”

Esha Deol once recalled visiting Dharmendra’s family home during uncle Ajeet Deol’s illness and meeting Prakash Kaur for the first time. “I touched her feet and she left me after blessing me,” Esha said, remembering the rare moment of connection.

Dharmendra Prayer Meet: Inside pics show Sunny and Bobby Deol standing with family

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Dharmendra Prayer Meet: Inside pics show Sunny and Bobby Deol standing with family

Sunny and Bobby Deol stood with their family as the film industry came together at Taj Lands End to remember Dharmendra. His passing on November 24 left Bollywood united in grief and gratitude.

Sanjay Khan recalls terrifying incident with Dharmendra on Haqeeqat sets, "our walk back to the officers’ mess ended with a rifle aimed at us"

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Sanjay Khan recalls terrifying incident with Dharmendra on Haqeeqat sets, "our walk back to the officers’ mess ended with a rifle aimed at us"

Sanjay Khan reflected on a dramatic yet humorous incident with Dharmendra from the Haqeeqat shoot, sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram after the actor’s passing, celebrating their enduring friendship and memories.

Preity Zinta sells her Bandra apartment for Rs 14.08 crore

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Preity Zinta sells her Bandra apartment for Rs 14.08 crore

Preity Zinta has sold her Bandra flat for Rs 14.08 crore, two years after buying it. Despite the lower price, she plans to reinvest the amount into another luxury property.

Celina Jaitly pens a note on courage after filing domestic violence case against husband

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Celina Jaitly pens a note on courage after filing domestic violence case against husband

Celina Jaitly, after filing a domestic violence case against husband Peter Haag, shared a raw note on X, describing courage as her lifeline while navigating a painful divorce and fighting for dignity.

Siddharth Nigam on toughest years of his career and his musical play Kaneez

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Siddharth Nigam on toughest years of his career and his musical play Kaneez

Siddharth Nigam reflected on the toughest phase of his career, admitting that the industry’s uncertainty tested his patience, finances and confidence. Despite early success with Dhoom 3 and Ashoka, he told Moneycontrol the journey was far from easy.

Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 teaser out: Will Riteish Deshmukh return or is Mahesh Manjrekar taking charge again?

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Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 teaser out: Will Riteish Deshmukh return or is Mahesh Manjrekar taking charge again?

Bigg Boss Marathi is officially gearing up for its next chapter, and the first teaser of Season 6 has sent fan excitement soaring. Viewers have spent months waiting for clarity on the launch date, theme and, above all, the host.

Apne 2 is happening, confirms filmmaker Deepak Mukut, calls it a tribute to late Dharmendra

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Apne 2 is happening, confirms filmmaker Deepak Mukut, calls it a tribute to late Dharmendra

Apne 2 is officially back on track, and the intent behind it is heavier than before. Producer Deepak Mukut has dismissed cancellation rumours, calling the project an emotional responsibility rather than a routine sequel.

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