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Sohail Khan's latest Instagram post is pure family goals. The actor shared a family picture to wish fans on Eid-ul-Fitr. The frame was lit with the Khan brothers – Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz – along with their sisters, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan. Also joining the fam-jam were Alvira's husband, Atul Agnihotri and their son, Ayaan.  And of course, Arbaaz's son, Arhaan Khan, along with Sohail's kids, Nirvaan and Yohan, and Arpita's little one, Ahil, completed the happy picture. Dressed in cool and casual outfits, the family looked super happy on the festive occasion. “ Eid Mubarak to everybody from everyone of us,” wrote Sohail Khan in his caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sohail Khan (@sohailkhanofficial) The Khan family never misses a chance to shower love on each other. In February, Arbaaz Khan's son, Arhaan, dropped an episode of his podcast Dumb Biryani on YouTube. The video f...

Salman Khan has made a grand comeback with his Eid release Sikandar. The film released on Sunday (March 30) in theatres. On its first Monday of release, which coincided with Eid, the film minted Rs 29 crore for all languages. The film raked in Rs 26 crore on its opening day, taking the total to Rs 55 crore at the domestic box office. As per Sacnilk, the film registered footfalls of 26.70 percent in afternoon shows, followed by 30.18 % in evening shows and 33.12% in night shows. Sikandar had an overall 24.60% Hindi occupancy on Monday, as per Sacnilk.  Salman Khan's Eid release opened to average reviews. Film critic Saibal Chatterjee gave the film two out of 5 stars and wrote, "The bloated actioner, which alternates between Rajkot and Mumbai, also aspires to be Salman Khan's version of Jawan. It opens too many fronts for its own good and ends up fluffing its lines. "Little of what Sikandar cobbles together - the story and screenplay are both by the director - ac...

Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's much-anticipated film Sikandar has finally hit theatres. However, just hours before its official release, the movie was leaked online.  Reports suggest that an HD print surfaced on various websites, sparking concerns among the makers. Trade analyst Komal Nahta strongly condemned the leak, calling it a producer's worst nightmare. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, "It's the worst nightmare for any producer. A film is being leaked before its theatrical release. Unfortunately, that's what happened last evening to Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Sikandar', slated to release today in cinemas. The producer had the authorities pull the film down from 600 sites last night, but the harm had been done. The multiplication continued and is continuing. Condemnable act which could cost the producer of the Salman starrer dear!" Despite the setback, Salman Khan's loyal fans have come together in support, urging everyone to wa...

Rashmika Mandanna is on a roll. Her last film, Chhaava , led by Vicky Kaushal , broke several box office records. Now, she has collaborated with Salman Khan in Sikandar . The AR Murugadoss directorial is eyeing an Eid release on March 30, 2025.  While Rashmika Mandanna keeps taking up new challenges, she remains unfazed about her competitors in the South industry. The actress revealed it herself in an interview with NDTV.  Rashmika Mandanna said, “I read this quote in one book saying, ‘What separates you as a star from an actor is the choices that you make.' Now it was my choice to go to different industries — Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and tomorrow I want to do a Malayalam film also. Hopefully, I get that opportunity.” She added, “These were my choices and the films that I am doing today are also my choices. I do not have any other reference because I do not know if any other person has come from Coorg, gone to the Kannada industry and made a debut there and then in T...

Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, has broken its silence on the controversy surrounding late actress Sulli. For context, Sulli's brother Choi Da Hee accused Kim Soo Hyun of pressurising her to perform explicit scenes in the 2017 film Real .  This new revelation comes amid Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron's dating scandal. Kim Soo Hyun has been accused of being in a relationship with late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was 15 and he was 27.  Coming to Gold Medalist, the agency has now issued a statement, reported All K-pop . On Friday (March 28), the organisation shared that they are “currently verifying the situation” involving Kim Soo Hyun and Sulli.  On the same day, Choi Da Hee demanded answers from Kim Soo Hyun, and Lee Sa Ra, the director of Real . He raised three key points — the first one was an intimate scene from the movie. Sulli's brother claimed that the particular scene in question was not mentioned in the script, as reported by All K-pop . Choi Da Hee ad...

Chhorii led by Nushrratt Bharuccha was quite the success story, which led to its sequel Chhorii 2. Joining the team in its second instalment is Soha Ali Khan, and her sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan couldn't be more enthusiastic and supportive of her next release. Sharing a story on Instagram, Kareena wrote, ""Love this, Soha. All the luck." Kareena added a few heart emojis along with her best wishes. Instagram/Kareena Kapoor Khan The teaser of Chhorii 2 was unveiled on March 26, 2025, and it indeed takes us back to the bone-chilling world of the horror-thriller that had left a lasting impression. The teaser begins with an eerie landscape where Sakshi's (Nushrratt Bharuccha) daughter is searching for her, only to find herself lost in the labyrinth of menacing forces she can't comprehend. Interestingly, Soha Ali Khan will be seen in a negative role. The film shows Nushrratt fighting against the dark forces once again to protect her daughter. The p...

Academy Award-winning actor and producer Leonardo DiCaprio has teamed up with filmmaker Shannon Kring on the upcoming documentary Nine Little Indians , which sheds light on the harrowing story of abuse at a US boarding school for Native American children. The documentary, currently in post-production, follows the nearly two-decade-long legal battle of the Charbonneau sisters and their childhood schoolmates who endured horrific abuse at St. Paul's Indian Mission School in South Dakota. According to Deadline, the film will chronicle their fight to hold the Catholic Church accountable for the heinous crimes inflicted upon them. DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way, is producing the documentary alongside Red Queen Media and Terra Mater Studios. The film features interviews with two former nuns at the school and the abbot who supervised several of the priests accused of rape and murder. Filmmaker Kring, known for her documentary 'End Of The Line: The Women Of Standing ...

Kartik Aaryan and southern actor Sreeleela were spotted shooting in North Bengal on Wednesday for Anurag Basu's untitled film. Pictures from the venue are already viral on social media. The picture which stood out of the lot is Kartik riding a bike with Sreeleela on the pillion. Kartik Aaryan sports overgrown bread and hair. His left hand is seen wrapped in a bandage.  The viral pictures also show Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela being welcomed at a Siliguri hotel. There are also BTS shots of the crew chilling and having fun with actors.  Kartik Aaryan & Sreeleela on the sets of Anurag Basu's next in Siliguri by u/Suspicious_Vehicle_9 in BollyBlindsNGossip Earlier, there were rumours suggesting that Triptii Dimri was being considered for the female lead role. However, reports claimed she was dropped due to her "overexposed" and "overtly sexualised" image after her appearance in Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor.  Anurag Basu, however, dismissed these clai...

Aamir Khan has once again surprised fans by sharing an unseen audition tape of himself in a police uniform, casually chewing paan . The clip from a rejected audition clip for Laapataa Ladies  showcases a never-before-seen side of the actor. While the role didn't make it to the big screen, the video has sparked excitement among fans, who are fascinated by Aamir's effortless transformation. Aamir's new YouTube channel, " Aamir Khan Talkies ," shared a video where Kiran Rao revealed that Aamir was originally supposed to play the role of a cop named Shyam Manohar in the film, which later went to Ravi Kishan. In this audition clip, Aamir can be seen performing a scene from the film. In the video, the PK actor appears as a police inspector, casually chewing a betel leaf while delivering his lines in a distinct rural accent. The audition clip features Aamir in a police uniform, sporting slicked-back hair and chewing paan —a signature trait of the character. Seated...

Rajkummar Rao in a light-hearted film, is our favourite genre. The Stree actor is back with another Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Film titled Bhool Chuk Maaf . He will be seen sharing screen space with Wamiqa Gabbi in the film. This heartwarming romantic comedy is set to release in theatres on May 9, 2025. It is directed and written by Karan Sharma. Considering Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi will be paired opposite each other for the first time, fans are eager to see a fresh dose of charm, chaos, and small-town romance taking place. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) The plot of the film is set against the backdrop of Varanasi's vibrant lanes, the film follows Ranjan (Rajkummar Rao), a hopeless romantic who lands a government job to win over his love, Titli (Wamiqa Gabbi). But just before their wedding is about to take place, as destiny may have it, a twist in the story flips his world upside dow...

Sonu Nigam performed at Delhi Technological University's (DTU) Engifest 2025 on Sunday. The show took an ugly turn when a section of the crowd -  over one lakh students - began pelting stones and bottles at the stage. The situation prompted Sonu Nigam halt his performance midway and he urged the students to refrain from such actions, endangering his team on stage.  "Main aapke liye aaya hun yahan pe so that we can all have a good time. I'm not asking you to not enjoy, but please aisa na kariye (I have come here for you so that we can all have a good time. I'm not asking you to not enjoy, but please don't do this)," he pleaded, Hindustan Times reported, pointing out that his team members were getting hurt. Videos of the show went viral on X. In several videos, Sonu Nigam was seen singing his hit numbers. Even a pink bunny band was tossed at him and he wore it during his performance. The way crowd was cheering "Pookie-Pookie" after this?? #SonuNiga...

Rohitashv Gour had a sweet reunion with his Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain co-star, Shilpa Shinde . The actor dropped a picture with Shilpa on Instagram on Sunday.  FYI: Rohitashv and Shilpa played husband and wife in the &TV show, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain . Shilpa quit the show in 2016 after having several issues with the makers. Rohitashv's latest Instagram post brings back fond memories for the show's viewers. The side note read, "Recently met Shilpa Shinde. Came to know a very different side of her charismatic aura."  Reacting to the post, actress Charrul Malik dropped red heart emojis in the comment section.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohitashv Gour (@rohitashvgour) Shilpa Shinde debuted on the small screen with the 2001 show Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai , which aired for three years. She played titular roles in shows like Amrapali and Meher and supporting characters in shows like Sanjivani,   Devon Ke D...

There is a possibility for a Ghajini sequel, says filmmaker A R Murugadoss, who burst onto the Bollywood scene with the Tamil movie's Hindi adaptation starring Aamir Khan. Ghajini was a remake of the director's 2005 Tamil film featuring South star Suriya in the lead. The original film was a box-office hit and gained nationwide popularity after the success of the 2008 Hindi version headlined by Aamir. Last month, Ghajini producer Allu Aravind expressed his desire to make the second part with the Hindi cinema star. “There is a possibility for Ghajini 2. We have something in mind and we will sit and discuss. If everything goes well, we can do it. I have a basic idea, not a full script. If it is made, it will be made both in Tamil and Hindi as well,” Murugadoss told PTI. Ghajini revolved around Sanjay, a businessman with anterograde amnesia seeking revenge on those who killed his fiancée, Kalpana. Actor Asin played the role of Kalpana in both Tamil and Hindi versions of th...

Veteran music composer Daboo Malik has finally responded after his son, singer-songwriter Amaal Mallik, opened up about his struggles with depression and strained family ties.   In a now-deleted Instagram post, Amaal expressed feeling unappreciated by his parents and hinted at a growing rift with his brother, singer Armaan Malik. He shared that despite his years of dedication and hard work, he often felt belittled and questioned by his own family.   Addressing the controversy, Daboo Malik took to Instagram on Saturday and shared a heartfelt post. The composer posted a touching picture of Amaal affectionately kissing him on the cheek, accompanied by the message, "I Love You."  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daboo Malik (@daboomalik) In his emotional post on Thursday, Amaal, the elder son of Daboo Malik and nephew of celebrated musician Anu Malik, also blamed his parents for the increasing distance between him ...

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has kicked off with a thrilling showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday. As the excitement builds, Punjab Kings' co-owner Preity Zinta is all pumped up for the season. The actress shared a fun video on Instagram, featuring the team's coach Ricky Ponting and newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer. But what stole the show was the  Gangs of Wasseypur -style twist. The video is backed by an iconic Piyush Mishra -style narration, dramatically announcing Punjab Kings' entire match schedule. The powerful voiceover also hints at how the team is ready to dominate the tournament. In her caption, Preity Zinta wrote, “It's that time of the year & I'm super excited for IPL 2025. All the best to Punjab Kings as they start the tournament with naya josh, naya squad, naya captain, naya coach & a brand new vibe. Looking forward to seeing all of you in the stadium. Now let the games begin.”...

Amitabh Bachchan and the late Shashi Kapoor have worked together in several blockbusters such as Deewaar , Silsila , Trishul , and Namak Halal , to name a few. The two shared a lovely camaraderie on and off the screen. Back in 2017, Amitabh Bachchan mentioned an incident on his blog that included the late Shashi Kapoor. The Piku actor spoke about how Kapoor had once deleted some scenes from a film, just because he thought Amitabh Bachchan was meant for bigger things. In an ironic turn of events, Bachchan was once hired to play an extra in the role of a pallbearer at Kapoor's funeral in  Filmvalas , many years ago. When Shashi Kapoor got to know about it, he spoke to the producer James Ivory-Ismail Merchant and had the scenes deleted from the film. Shashi Kapoor had said, "Don't be silly. I am not going to let you do these things. Don't do these bit parts. You are made for bigger things." Recalling the moment, Amitabh Bachchan had also written, "Shashi j...

Netflix's latest addition, Adolescence , has managed to leave the audience awestruck. Jumping on the bandwagon, Bollywood diva Alia Bhatt has also showered praises on the miniseries. Sharing the poster of "Adolescence" on her Instagram stories, Alia penned, “This show is truly perfection... From the writing to the staging to the EXCEPTIONAL cinematography - I wonder what it felt like when, after an hour of calling action, to finally calling cut... how did the entire cast and crew feel????”. She further applauded the entire cast of the drama for a spectacular performance. “The performances by each and every person that has walked into frame and out was ALIVE.. real raw and so so hot in the moment that the energy is very very palpable! & so moving," the diva added. Lauding the crew of "Adolescence", Alia wrote, The magic of storytelling and an entire crew coming together to deliver, every department giving nothing but their heart and soul to every seco...

The Diplomat is a political thriller film by Shivam Nair, led by John Abraham. The film is based on real events exploring themes of India-Pakistan relations, diplomacy, and the personal conflicts raging between the diplomats. The film has been receiving a positive response from the audience and critics alike. In conversation with Pinkvilla, John revealed how the film was rejected by OTT platforms because they thought it was not good enough. He said, "The loss of faith happens from the studio. So when a studio sees a film it goes and does a round of OTTs, because a studio may want to mitigate the risk by sending it to an OTT channel. Some OTT channels have refused The Diplomat because they didn't find it great. They didn't find it good. They rejected the film; they threw it out." John further revealed that no one had any expectations from The Diplomat , and how the film's reception has proved the studios and OTT platforms who rejected the film, wrong. The ac...

Esha Deol shares a strong bond with her mother, veteran actress Hema Malini . Esha, time and again, has expressed her love and affection towards her superstar mom.  Recently, the actress opened up about the advice she received from Hema Malini after her divorce from Bharat Takhtani. The two parted ways in February 2024. They are parents to daughters — Miraya and Radhya. Esha Deol , in a conversation with The Quint, said Hema Malini told her to never give up on romance.  She said, “One more very sweet thing she [Hema Malini] has told me is we do so many things in life – working, self-care, everything. She said one thing which is very important in life and should never die out is romance. She said that is something that just gives you those butterflies in your stomach, it's that feeling, we all want it. I have that advice in my head but I have not acted upon it yet.” Esha Deol also opened up about how Hema Malini inspired her to become financially independent....

Esha Deol announced her divorce from Bharat Takhtani in February last year. In a recent interview with The Quint, the actor opened up about the challenges of being a single parent and how she is adapting herself to the new role of co-parenting. Esha shared that the changing equation between the husband and the wife can't affect their children's wellbeing and she has always ensured that.  "When kids are involved, it is important to let your ego aside and have the threshold. At the end of the day, we are parents to these beautiful kids. Let's give them the best and that's when I think, when you decide to do that, when you are like that, the other person... he or she has to melt, if it's possible. And you change the roles. And you co-parent," Esha told The Quint.  Esha also emphasized that for the sake of the children, the parents need to portray themselves as a "unit." "For your kids, you have to be a unit. That unit can't break. Mayb...

Raghu Ram, known as the creator of MTV Roadies , will play the role of an antagonist in Ajith's upcoming film Good Bad Ugly . Raghu Ram, who is not so familiar with the southern culture of worshipping the stars, initially didn't realize the kind of opportunity he got. In a recent interaction with India Today, Raghu Ram recalled how he was "told off" for addressing Ajith by his name on set, despite them being of a similar age. "I grew up in Delhi and worked in Mumbai as well. We call our superiors by name. When I went to the shoot, Ajith came and introduced himself to me. Since he was around the same age as I am, I started calling him by his name. And it was awkward," Raghu Ram recalled.  The director, the crew everyone was shocked by Raghu Ram's behaviour. "The entire crew was shocked and there was silence. Later, the crew told me it was disrespectful. The director and the assistant director, when we went to Spain for shooting, told me off. Then...

We can't get enough of Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya's love story. Months after their traditional wedding, the couple shared some more inside stories from their courtship period in an interview with Vogue. Sobhita Dhulipala revealed the love story, actually, began with an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. Sobhita shared that a fan dropped a message on her Instagram why she's not following Naga Chaitanya. Hardly the fan knew that he/she had played a cupid in the Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala relationship unwittingly.  "I was sifting through the questions when I saw one that asked, 'Why aren't you following Chay Akkineni?' I was like, 'What?' So I went to his profile and saw that he was following only around 70 people, including me. I was a tiny bit flattered, so I followed him back," Sobhita shared. As soon as they started following each other, they started talking via DMS. Love blossomed and Naga Chaitanya booked his flight to meet S...