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'Deva is a Piece of My Heart', Shahid Kapoor talks about his next

The enchanting trailer of Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde's "Deva" has added to the excitement for the film, leaving the fans wanting more. Speaking during the trailer launch event, Shahid Kapoor shared his experience about stepping into the role of Dev Ambre.

Leonardo DiCaprio to donate $1 million to LA fire relief efforts

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio is donating $1 million to help Los Angeles recover from the devastating wildfires.

The Oscar winner announced on his Instagram Stories Wednesday, January 15 that he is donating $1 million toward relief efforts, reports.

"The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city. I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild's Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts," he wrote.

"Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and SoCal Fire Fund — organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most," added the “Don't Look Up” actor.

Saif Ali Khan attacked with knife, hospitalised

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan sustained injury after he was attacked with a knife at home by a thief.

A theft occurred at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor's house early this morning around 4 AM.

During the robbery, a thief attacked Saif with a knife, injuring him. Fortunately, the injury is not serious, as the knife wound is on his back.

The police have started an investigation, and CCTV footage from the area around the house is being reviewed.

According to reports, his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their children Taimur and Jeh are safe.

The family has not yet issued any official statement regarding the incident. Mumbai police have confirmed the news.

Ashwath Marimuthu’s ‘Dragon’ to release on February 14

Director Ashwath Marimuthu’s romantic comedy ‘Dragon’, featuring actor Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead, will hit screens on February 14 this year for Valentine’s Day, its makers announced on Wednesday.

AGS Entertainment Creative Producer Archana Kalpathi took to her X timeline to make the announcement. She wrote, “Mark your calendars for February 14th, 2025, because Dragon is hitting the screens with a bang! Don’t miss out on the electrifying entertainment that awaits—see you at the movies! @pradeeponelife in & as #Dragon A @Dir_Ashwath Araajagam. A @leon_james Musical. #PradeepAshwathCombo”

Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who is best known for his earlier film ‘Oh My Kadavule’, tweeted, “ Happy birthday to our producer Agohram sir.Arajagam in theatres from Feb 14 2025.”

Ashwath in a separate funny tweet to fans of actor Silambarasan also made it clear that after the release of ‘Dragon’ on February 14, he will be all theirs.

Diljit Dosanjh shares pictures from upcoming movie ‘Punjab '95’

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, whose Dil-Luminati tour has become a massive rage in India and globally, has shared pictures from his upcoming movie ‘Punjab '95’.

The actor shared a series of pictures in which he could be seen in his character at different timelines of the story.

The first picture shows him inside a prison with his eyes closed as he sits amidst harsh lighting. The other pictures show him outside the prison reading newspapers and certain documents.

Kriti Sanon shares a wholesome family moment during Lohri celebration

One of the most sought-after Bollywood actresses at the moment, Kriti Sanon recently celebrated Lohri with her family. The 'Luka Chuppi' actress also took to the stories section of her IG handle and dropped a wholesome family moment.

Kriti Sanon posted a video where we can see her father Rahul Sanon lovingly feeding his better half Geeta Sanon. Later on, he also fed both his girls, Kriti and Nupur Sanon.

Meanwhile, a couple of days back, the diva posted a string of throwback pictures from 2024. Her Insta post included the caption, “Still lingering somewhere in December 2024”.

Aside from her cinematic projects, Kriti Sanon has also been making headlines for her alleged relationship with businessman Kabir Bahia. The rumored couple have been seen spending time with each other on several occasions. However, these two are yet to make their relationship official.

"The Raja Saab" postponed; Sankranti surprise awaits Prabhas fans

Prabhas' forthcoming romantic comedy "The Raja Saab" is one of the most anticipated dramas of 2025. The movie was initially slated to reach the big screen on 10th April 2025, however, the release has now been pushed.

While Prabhas fans will have to wait for the drama a bit longer, the makers have something exciting in store for them. If the reports are to be believed, the makers are planning a special surprise during Sankranti this year.

A source close to the project revealed, "The release of the highly anticipated film "The Raja Saab" has been postponed and will no longer release on April 10th, 2025 as originally scheduled. Full-fledged promotions will kick off once the new release date is finalized. In the meantime, a special wishes poster might be released for Sankranthi."

Reloaded version of Pushpa 2: The Rule to release from January 11

The makers of director Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring actor Allu Arjun in the lead, have now announced that they are to release from January 11, a reloaded version of the film which will feature an additional 20 minutes.

Taking to their social media pages, the production house Mythri Movie Makers wrote, "#Pushpa2TheRule RELOADED VERSION with 20 minutes of added footage will play in cinemas from 11th January The WILDFIRE gets extra FIERY "

Pushpa 2: The Rule has emerged as the biggest film of 2024, setting unparalleled examples of success since its release. From winning the hearts of the audience to breaking box office records, the film has left its mark everywhere. Not only did it inaugurate the over ₹800 Crore club in Hindi, but it also crossed the ₹1800 Crore mark worldwide, making it India's biggest and highest-earning film.

'Chidiya Udd' teaser promises a landscape of shifting loyalties

The teaser of the upcoming streaming series 'Chidiya Udd', was unveiled on Monday. The show, inspired by Aabid Surti’s novel 'Cages', promises an intense crime drama, and is helmed by Ravi Jadhav under the creative vision of the National Award-winning director Madhur Bhandarkar.

The teaser offers a glimpse into a world which lies at the intersection of crime, power, and survival intersect in the heart of Mumbai’s underworld. The series dives deep into the intense journey of a young woman navigating her way through the ruthless landscape of a red-light district. With a bold exploration of life, crime, and survival, the series explores a landscape of shifting loyalties, resilience, and the harsh choices one must make to claim freedom against all odds.

The show stars Jackie Shroff, Bhoomika Meena, Sikandar Kher, Madhur Mittal, Mayur More, and Mita Vashisht.

Ed Sheeran hints at a new album release in 2025

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has got his fans excited for 2025 with a bold promise which is thrilling and teasing his fanbase in equal measure.

The 33-year-old ‘Shape of You’ hitmaker spent large parts of 2024 on the road due to his ongoing The Mathematics Tour, which celebrates the works of his first five studio albums, Plus, Multiply, Divide, Equals and Subtract. The tour began back in April 2022 and is not due to end until September 2025 and saw the flame haired pop singer play 43 concerts around the globe in 2024 alone, reports.

While Ed has unleashed five mathematical related albums since he debuted on the music scene in 2011, he has also released two further albums, with Number 6 Collaborations Project released in 2019 and Autumn Variations released in 2023.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra shares dreamy pictures from her vacation in Finland

Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who was last seen in ‘Indian Police Force’, is all set to ring in the New Year in the biting cold of Finland.

On Monday, the actress shared several pictures and videos of herself and her family enjoying the Finnish winters. The dreamy pictures and videos capture the beauty of the Nordic country.

She wrote in the caption, “Wondering & Wandering in Winter Wonderland”.

Salman Khan promises stellar action extravaganza with ‘Sikandar’ teaser

The teaser of the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer ‘Sikandar’ was unveiled on Saturday. It sets the tone for a quintessential Salman Khan film as the Bollywood superstar packs a punch.

The teaser begins with Salman walking into a hall decorated with guns and artifacts. The superstar’s back faces the camera with the hall dimly lit. The knights in armour are soon revealed to be assassins.

Salman goes on to say, “Suna hai bahut saare log mere peecche pade hain. Bas mere mudne ki der hai”.

The assassins deploy their weapons and attack Salman but he tackles all of them, setting the stage for a high-voltage showdown. Salman brims with charisma, power, and his trademark swag in the teaser.

‘Baida’ to release in cinemas in early 2025

 The upcoming film ‘Baida’ has booked its release. The film is set to release in the theatres in early 2025. The supernatural thriller is set in the backdrop of India’s Hindi heartland.

It is helmed by Sudhanshu Rai and Puneet Sharma, and stars Sourabh Raaj Jain, Hiten Tejwani and Tarun Khanna.

Sharing a glimpse of what to expect this time, Sudhanshu Rai said, “Taking forward our signature of story being the king, ‘Baida’ is a wholesome entertainer, an intriguing tale of unexpected twists, turns and some larger-than-life characters that will keep the audience glued to the screen. It was the constant encouragement from my fans and followers to convert my stories into films that prompted me to make my acting and directorial debut with ‘Chaipatti’, and with ‘Baida’, the universe of unheard & unimaginable stories is just set to get bigger”.

Salman Khan hosts intimate birthday celebrations

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is celebrating his birthday on Friday. Several pictures and videos from his birthday celebrations have surfaced on social media in which he could be seen indulging in intimate celebrations.

One of the pictures posted by his fanclub shows him cutting the cake with a kitchen knife with his one hand inside the pocket. Another picture shows him posing with his head of security, Shera.

A video shared by his fanclub gives a closer look into celebrations with his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma, and the actor’s rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur in the frame.

OTT series ‘Gunaah’ returns with season 2 on January 3

The action-drama streaming series ‘Gunaah’ is returning with its 2nd season. This season delves deeper into a gripping tale of revenge, betrayal, and love and is filled with more twists, emotional drama, and shocking revelations.

The series stars Gashmeer Mahajani, Surbhi Jyoti, Darshan Pandya and Shashank Ketkar, and is set to drop on OTT on January 3.

Talking about the show, Gashmeer Mahajani, who plays Abhimanyu, said, “Abhimanyu’s journey in ‘Gunaah’ season 2 is nothing short of extraordinary. This time, his choices are more difficult, his struggles are more profound, and his vulnerabilities are laid bare. It was both challenging and rewarding to portray his evolution, especially as he navigates the tumultuous relationships and high-stakes decisions that define this season. I’m confident that viewers will resonate with the complexities of his character and the emotional depth of his story”.

Salman Khan is shrouded in mystery in ‘Sikandar’ poster

The poster of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s upcoming movie ‘Sikandar’ was unveiled on Thursday. The poster shows Salman with his face away from the camera as he holds a spear. The actor dons a suit in the poster.

Salman Khan can be seen standing tall surrounded by an aura of mystery and power. The visual sets the tone for a gripping, larger-than-life cinematic experience. His towering presence in the poster reflects the unstoppable persona of Sikandar, a character poised to captivate audiences like never before.

The film is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, who is known for ‘Ghajini’, and also stars Rashmika Mandanna opposite Salman Khan. ‘Sikandar’ marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their 2014 blockbuster, ‘Kick’, which also marked the directorial debut for the latter.

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘Sikandar’ promises to be a cinematic spectacle that blends action, drama, and emotion.

Diljit Dosanjh goes trekking, balances work with fun in nature’s lap

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh knows how to balance work and fun. The actor-singer, who has been winning hearts owing to his Dil-Luminati Tour, went on trekking.

Recently, he shared pictures and videos from his trekking. In the pictures and the videos, the actor-singer can be seen having a gala time.

He wrote in the caption, “Let’s Go”.

AP Dhillon, Divine bring the house down as they join Karan Aujla at Mumbai gig

It was a night of great music and electrifying performances as AP Dhillon, Divine joined Karan Aujla for his ‘It Was All a Dream’ Tour on December 22.

Following the already sensational appearance of Vicky Kaushal, Quick Style and Parineeti Chopra earlier in the tour, rapper Divine's unexpected collaboration added a layer of excitement to Aujla’s captivating performance that saw over 20,000 fans present at MMRDA.

The two artists delivered a high-energy performance, blending their unique styles to create a truly cultural moment on legendary hits ‘Baazigar’ and ‘100 Million’.

The next was an explosive surprise, which reflected a spirit of community with a cameo performance by AP Dhillon amid his controversy with Diljit Dosanjh. Dhillon, who has just wrapped up his three-city India tour, was joined by Aujla giving a high voltage performance on Brown Munde as the crowd engaged in a singalong.

Denzel Washington gets baptized and receives a minister’s license

After saying religion is ‘not fashionable’ in Hollywood, two-time Academy Award winner actor Denzel Washington has been baptized and became a minister.

The star was baptized, receiving a certificate of baptism, as well as a minister’s license, meaning that he can later get ordained, reports deadline.com.

The event took place at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ located in New York City’s Harlem, per Today. First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York live streamed the service on Facebook.

The actor said: “In one week I turn 70. It took a while, but I’m here.”

He went on to thank his wife, Pauletta Washington.

Diljit Dosanjh finds the solution to the advisory against calling children on his concert stage

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who has been riding on the wave of success, has reacted to the government's advisory against calling children on stage.

On Saturday, the singer-actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of videos on which he could be seen interacting with the show attendees in the audience arena. The videos show him receiving the love of his fans as they gifted him a shawl among other things.

He said in one of the videos, “I was given the advisory saying I cannot bring children on stage. No worries, I have found the solution to it. I have installed the ladder to get down from the stage, I’ll come to you guys”.

Diljit Dosanjh exudes ‘Don’ vibes as he surpasses Shah Rukh Khan to achieve this milestone

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh recently made headlines after surpassing Shah Rukh Khan on the UK’s Top Asian Celebrity list. He shared his reaction to this achievement with his music.

The Punjabi sensation has claimed the top spot on the UK's list of the Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World, surpassing celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun. The ‘Udta Punjab’ actor took to his Instagram stories to share his reaction and he let his music speak for him.

Reposting an article about the achievement, Diljit added his popular track "Born To Shine" to express his emotions. In another story, he featured his new song "Don," further celebrating this milestone.

Dosanjh claimed the top spot thanks to his chart-topping tracks, successful film projects, international collaborations, and his highly successful Dil-Luminati Tour. He also received widespread praise for his role in the critically acclaimed film “Amar Singh Chamkila.”

Big B talks about Aaradhya Bachchan’s performance

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan spoke about granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan’s performance in school. He said children, their innocence and desire to be at their best in the presence of parents is “such a delight” to watch.

Big B wrote: “Children .. their innocence and desire to be at their best in the presence of parents .. such a delight .. and when they are in the company of thousands performing for you .. it is the most exhilarating experience ..Today was one such ..”

It was on December 19, when veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan attended the event along with their families for a school annual day act.

The joint act by Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, and AbRam Khan, the youngest son of SRK, was the highlight of the evening.

The star-studded event was attended by several high-profile celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Karan Johar as they gathered to cheer for their children.

Bachchan and Khan family cheer for Aaradhya-Abram's joint performance

Two of the biggest families of Bollywood, headed by the Shahenshah and the Baadshah of Hindi cinema, cheered for their young ones at their school's annual function in the city.

Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan attended the event along with their families. The joint act by Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, and AbRam Khan, the youngest son of SRK, was the highlight of the evening.

The star-studded event was attended by several high-profile celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Karan Johar as they gathered to cheer for their children.

Aaradhya and AbRam's Christmas-themed performance stole the show. In a clip that has now gone viral, While Aaradhya was dressed in a lovely red-and-white outfit, AbRam donned a white sweater and red muffler.

Anushka Sharma lauds the legacy of Ravichandran Ashwin

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who has been on an acting sabbatical owing to her motherhood duties, has lauded cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

The actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a video from BCCI, and wrote, “A lasting legacy”.

Ravichandran Ashwin was one the formidable forces of the Indian squad during his tenure in international cricket, and is considered to be one of the greatest spinners of all time. He was a part of the 2011 ODI World Cup winning squad and also the 2013 Champions Trophy, where in the 2013 final, he bowled the final over which led to India’s win.

Ravichandran Ashwin also contributed to Indian cricket with his bat as he gave a strong support in the batting department in the lower order.

Diljit Dosanjh likens Kashmir to ‘sukoon’

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh is currently enjoying a peaceful break in the breathtaking Kashmir, which is also as "heaven on earth".

Diljit took to Instagram, where he shared a reel featuring his visit. The reel video starts with playing with birds, praying, walking around the beautiful lanes of the picturesque state, striking a conversation with locals, taking pictures with fans and even buying goods from the market.

For the background score, he chose the number “Wohi Khuda Hai” by Sufi musician Milad Raza Qadri.

He wrote the caption as: “KASHMIR& Sukoon. (sic)”

Recently, Diljit explained why he uses the spelling 'Panjab' instead of 'Punjab'. The singer-actor, who has been hitting it out of the park in his Dil-Luminati tour in India, has addressed the “conspiracy” that has been alleged against him over the spelling of the Indian state of Punjab.

On Monday, the actor-singer, penned a long note in which he also spoke about how English is a very tricky language.

Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam to share the stage in Dubai for special performance

Playback singers Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam, are teaming up for a special live performance in Dubai this month.

The two will be seen uniting for a live performance at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 29, 2024. This live concert will welcome 2025, celebrating decades of timeless music and unforgettable memories.

Talking about the show, Asha Bhosle said, “Sharing the stage with Sonu will be a wonderful experience and will create new memories in Dubai, likely for the first and last time. We hope to leave a lasting legacy for our audiences in the UAE”.

She further mentioned, “Coming from a world-class musical family, singing came naturally to me as music was so deeply ingrained in our lives. Now, I’m at a stage where I want the next generation to carry forward this art and continue entertaining audiences. Music flows through my veins, and performing on stage gives my life purpose. I hope we can bring that warmth and euphoria to the UAE audience through our performance”.

Allu Arjun detained in theatre stampede case in Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police on Friday detained Tollywood actor Allu Arjun in the case registered against him in connection with a stampede at a theatre during the premiere show of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' on December 4.

A woman died and her son was critically injured during the stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere show attended by Allu Arjun.

A police team from Chikkadpally Police Station took the actor into custody from his house in Jubilee Hills and shifted him to Police Station.

Allu Arjun's father, well-known filmmaker Allu Arvind, and other family members were present when he was detained.

SRK’s captivating voice adds power to Diljit Dosanjh’s latest track 'Don'

The much-hyped track “Don” by Diljit Dosanjh in collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan has finally dropped and it's the Bollywood superstar’s captivating voiceover in the song that adds volume to the number.

The over three-minute-long video begins with SRK saying: “Puraane kahaawat hai ke sabse upar jaana hai toh bahut saari mehnat chahiye lekin sabse upar tikna hai toh maa ki dua chahiye. Tumhaara mujh tak pahuchna mushkil hi nahi naamumkin hai. Kiyunki dhool kitni bhi upar chali jaaye aasmaan ko ganda nahi karsakti.”

The dialogue loosely translates too: “There’s an old saying, which states that to reach the top you need to work hard. But if you want to maintain that position, the only thing you need is your mother’s blessings. It’s not just hard to reach me, it’s impossible as no matter how high the dust flies, it can’t dirty the sky)."

Diljit Dosanjh seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh offered prayers at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh amid his Dil-Luminati Tour across India.

The Punjabi singer-actor witnessed the bhasma aarti along with his team members as he visited the temple, which is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva, in the early hours of the day.

Diljit, who was honoured with a shawl by the temple management, took to his Instagram, where he shared a reel video of his visit to the temple, where the presiding deity, Shiva in the form of lingam is believed to be Swayambhu.

For the caption, Diljit, who is seen offering prayers in the clip, simply wrote: “Jai Shri MAHAKAL.”

Daniel Craig reveals why ‘male vulnerability’ is interesting

Hollywood star Daniel Craig shared that “male vulnerability” is “interesting” and revealed that he feels "proud" to be an actor.

"Male vulnerability is really interesting because, as tough as men appear to be, they’re all vulnerable. We all hide - from our kids, spouses, colleagues. The armour of masculinity is there for a reason and what is that reason? I’m always exploring it," Craig told The Sunday Times newspaper.

Craig stars in the film adaptation of William S. Burroughs' 1985 novel 'Queer', and he would love to receive an Oscar nomination for his performance in the movie.

Asked if he cares about receiving recognition, Daniel replied: "Of course! Don’t be stupid, I’d be over the moon to get a nomination. Well, it’s scary. Awards go the way of the wind, but I cannot say, ‘I don’t give a ….’

"Still, years ago I learnt how arbitrary this is. It was soul-destroying, rejection after rejection. Because you think, ‘Can I act?’ But there’s nothing you can do about it. It’s a coin toss in many ways, so you have to let it go. And it’s all gravy for me now."

Craig said that he feels "proud" to be an actor, insisting that it's an "important" job.

Mrunal Thakur celebrates 1 year of ‘Hi Nanna’ with unseen pictures, videos

As her film “Hi Nanna” completed one year since its release, actress Mrunal Thakur celebrated the moment by sharing unseen images and videos from the shoot.

Mrunal shared a reel video. The clip has her look test, videos from the sets, moments shared with her co-stars, dubbing sessions and a few glimpses of her behind-the-scenes moments among many others.

“Happy 1 year #teamhinana,” she wrote as the caption.

Mrunal started her acting career in 2012 with the television series “Mujhse Kuchh Kehti... Yeh Khamoshiyaan.”

She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Bulbul Arora in Ekta Kapoor’s popular daily soap “Kumkum Bhagya” and left a lasting impression with her roles in other TV shows like “Arjun.”

Jim Carrey says he never left the ‘Sonic universe’

Hollywood star Jim Carrey, who voices the character of Doctor Eggman in the upcoming movie ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’, has said that the film doesn’t mark his return because he never left the Sonic universe.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ is based on the video game series published by Sega. It is a sequel to ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’, and is directed by Jeff Fowler from a screenplay by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington, based on a story by Casey and Miller.

Reflecting on his return, Jim Carrey brought his signature humor and charm, as he said, “I never left the Sonic universe! Where else would I go? The Sonic universe is all-encompassing. Only a fool would try to quantify it. I think it was Carl Sagan who said, ‘For creatures as small as we, vastness is bearable only through the collection of 50 rings or finding a chaos emerald.’ I’m paraphrasing, of course. Carl Sagan said something completely different, but I’m sure he was a very big Sonic fan, so I don’t think he’d mind”.

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Jackie Shroff remembers late icon Dev Anand on 13th death anniversary

On Dev Anand’s 13th death anniversary on Tuesday, veteran actor Jackie Shroff remembered the late icon and paid a heartfelt tribute to the star.

Jackie shared a video montage of Dev Anand featuring his iconic moments from his films including “Johny Mera Naam”, a track “Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chala Gaya”, “Aankhon Hi Aankhon Mein” and “Khoya Khoya Chand”

Jackie captioned the post: “Remembering Dev Saab 26 Sept 1923 - 3 Dec 2011.)

Dev Anand is considered as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. Over a career spanning six decades, the star had worked in over 100 films. He made his debut in 1946 with “Hum Ek Hain”, a film about Hindu-Muslim unity.

He had his first commercial success in Ziddi in 1948 and gained widespread recognition with the blockbuster crime thriller Baazi 1951, which is regarded as the forerunner of the spate of "Bombay Noir" films that followed in Bollywood in the 1950s.

Elton John has lost his sight following an eye infection

Music icon and five-time Grammy winner Elton John has revealed that he has lost his sight following an eye infection.

The singer said at a performance of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical that he was only able to enjoy the show in an auditory manner.

“I have lost my sight and I haven’t been able to see the performance but I have enjoyed listening to it,” he said on stage at the charity event for the Elton John AIDS Foundation held at The Dominion Theatre in London on Sunday evening, reports.

According to the Daily Mail, he was assisted off stage by his husband David Furnish.

“To my husband who’s been my rock because I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews,” he added, according to the Daily Mail.

He added: “It’s hard for me to see it but I love to hear it and it sounded good tonight. Thank you for coming!”

Vikrant Massey announces retirement: Coming 2025, we would meet each other for one last time

Actor Vikrant Massey, who is basking in the success of his latest film “The Sabarmati Report”, has decided to call it quits in acting aged 37 and shared that he realised “it's time to recalibrate and go back home.”

On Monday morning, Vikrant, who will be seen in "Zero Se Restart" took everyone by shock after announced that he planned to step back from acting after 2025. He penned a note on Instagram, which read: “Hello, The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal. I thank each and every one of you for your indelible support A But as I move forward, I realise its time to recalibrate and go back home. As a Husband, Father & a Son. And also as an Actor.”

He said that 2025 will be one last time he will be seen.

Allu Arjun says ‘Pushpa’ franchise in incomplete without Rashmika Mandanna’s Srivalli

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, has heaped praise on his co-star from the film Rashmika Mandanna.

The pair recently attended a press event in Mumbai during the promotional campaign of the film where Allu Arjun spoke highly of Rashmika. He went on to say that the ‘Pushpa’ franchise is incomplete without her character of Srivalli.

During the event, Allu Arjun highlighted Rashmika’s unwavering support, calling her the kind of person who uplifts everyone around her.

Allu Arjun said, "I want to take two minutes and thank her for everything she has done for this film. Her support is immense. There is no way this film is complete without Srivalli's support. Me and my director have so much admiration for her because we keep shooting every day, and she comes once in a while. When she comes, those days are so pleasant. She leaves me like such a sweet girl, bringing in so much beautiful, positive energy”.

Rupali Ganguly jets off for holiday with husband, son amid drama with stepdaughter

Amid her ongoing feud with stepdaughter Esha Verma, renowned television actress Rupali Ganguly has jetted off for a family holiday in Goa with husband Ashwin Verma and their son Rudransh.

Ashwin shared a string of pictures of the three sitting in the flight. He captioned the images: “Family time #familia #rupaliganguly #rudranshverma #ashwinverma #goa #vacation.”

Rupali took to her stories section, where she re-shared three pictures. In the first image, she is seen sitting with her husband and son and captioned it as #familia.

She then shared a glimpse of their sitting behind the husband-wife duo and captioned it: ‘He wasn’t allowed to sit in the emergency row.”

Drashti Dhami shares glimpse of daughter, reveals name

Actress Drashti Dhami has named her newborn daughter Leela and even shared a glimpse of her tiny feet on social media.

Drashti shared a picture of her daughter Leela’s tiny feet as the actress and her husband Niraj Khemka held on to it lovingly.

“Say hello to Leela,” she wrote as the caption.

It was on October 23, when Drashti and her businessman husband Neeraj Khemka welcomed their daughter and proudly announced that “she is here”.

Drashti took to Instagram, where she shared a motion card with an adorable circus theme.

Mohammad Rafi's son Shahid announces biopic on legendary singer

 Music icon Mohammed Rafi’s son Shahid Rafi has announced a biopic on his iconic father.

Shahid also shared that filmmaker Umesh Shukla, known for making films such as “OMG-Oh My God!” and “Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge”, is in talks for helming the upcoming movie.

The biopic will officially be announced next month, as December 24, 2024 will mark Rafi's 100th birthday.

Known for crooning classics such as “Likhe Je Khat Tujhe”, “DardEDil DardEJigar”, “Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan”, "Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya", "Kaun Hai Jo Sapnon Mein Aaya", "Aaja Aaja", "Parda Hai Parda", "Gulabi Aankhein" and "Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya", the legendary singer in his illustrious career has lent his vocals to over 1,000 films across Indian and foreign languages.

Sara Ali Khan’s winter favourites are undhiyu, sarso ka saag

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has revealed her winter favourite delicacies, which include the Gujarati and Punjabi dish undhiyu and sarso ka saag.

Sara shared a picture of a table with the winter green delicacies kept on the table. One had undhiyu written on it, while the other was tagged as sarso ka saag.” The actress added the “fresh” and “saag paneer” stickers on the post.

“My two favourite things!! Winter is here Only love and thanks to @krishoparekh,” she wrote as the caption.

Undhiyu, which is a mixed-vegetable dish that is a regional specialty of Surat in Gujarat. The name of this dish comes from the Gujarati word undhu, which translates to 'upside-down', since the dish is traditionally cooked upside-down underground in earthen pots called matlu that are fired from above.

Sarson ka saagoriginated in the Punjab region. The dish is known as sarson ka saag in Hindi, sarson da saag in Punjabi, sarsav nu shaak in Gujarati,and sariso saag in Maithili.

On the professional front, Sara was last seen in "Ae Watan Mere Watan" alongside Emraan Hashmi and Abhay Verma.

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