As “Kesari Chapter 2” released on Friday, actor Akshay Kumar said that he’s not merely acting as an artist, but as an Indian in the film.

Akshay shared a few stills from the film, which also stars Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan.

For the caption, he wrote in Hindi: “Kahaniyaan bahut suni hongi aapne par yah ek toofaan hai. C. Shankaran Nayar ki is kahani ne mujhe jhajhkoor diya kyunki hum nahin jaante the ki Jallianwala Bagh narsanhar ke baad kisi ek vyakti ne poore British ampayar ko adalat mein ghaseet kar ghutnon par la diya tha.”

“(You must have heard many stories, but this one is a storm. C. Sankaran Nair’s story shook me because we didn’t know that after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, one man dragged the entire British Empire to court and brought them to their knees..)”

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, who escaped during a police raid in connection with an alleged drug use complaint against him, was caught in another controversy when his colleague Vincy Aloshious accused him of misbehaviour.

Aloshious, who had previously spoken about being mistreated by a co-actor on a film set, identified the individual as Chacko.

She initially, without naming the Chacko, said an actor misbehaved with her and was seen spitting some white powder.

She had complained to the Film Chamber on the condition that the name of the actor should not be revealed.

Actor Chunky Panday is a proud father after watching his “dearest” daughter Ananya Panday in the film “Kesari Chapter 2”.

Chunky took to Instagram, where he shared some glimpses from the premier of “Kesari Chapter 2.” The first was an image of Chunky posing with his daughter Ananya and wife Bhavna. Another image showed Chunky standing triumphantly in front of the movie poster for Ananya.

“What came first The Chicken or the Egg. So Proud of you my Dearest @ananyapanday for being a part of this Cinematic Wonder #kesari2 #premierenight,” he wrote as the caption.

“Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh” is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films.

The film is a spiritual sequel to Kesari in 2019, the plot is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Actor Harshvardhan Rane shared some glimpses from the muhurat puja of his upcoming film “Deewaniyat” and revealed a heart-melting reason as to why the film’s team wanted to work with him.

Taking to Instagram, Harshvardhan shared a glimpse of himself posing with director Milap Zaveri and the producers. He then shared a picture from the Ganapati puja ahead of the shoot.

“Am working with them because they are very talented, humble and passionate.…but they are working with me because you guys bought tickets for SanamTeri Kasam… So i want to thank… YOU,” Harshvardhan wrote.

Actor Karthi, whose upcoming film ‘Sardar 2’ is on the verge of completion, has undertaken a holy pilgrimage to the world famous Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala.

Social media was abuzz with pictures of the actor prayerfully completing the Irumudi Kattu ritual before setting off on the pilgrimage.

Interestingly, Karthi was seen offering prayers at the temple along with another popular Tamil actor, Mohan Ravi, who is also now in Sabarimala.

Meanwhile, shooting for director P S Mithran’s eagerly awaited spy thriller ‘Sardar 2’, featuring Karthi in the lead, is fast nearing completion. It may be recalled that only recently, the film’s shooting had entered its 100th day.

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who will be soon seen in the upcoming movie ‘The Bhootnii’, has pointed out the difference in work culture of the film industry over the decades.

The actor recently spoke about his co-actors in the film, and how things have changed for the actors of the younger generation.

He said,”The young stars in the film are all extremely talented and they have been cast because they nailed the audition. Of course, there is a big difference between then and now. Today’s stars have the advantage of having a bound script with their dialogues being given to them much in advance”.

The film also stars Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari, Beyouncik and Aasif Khan.

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has shared yet another spellbinding moment featuring the evergreen Rekha, who looked ethereal in a handwoven Banarasi silk saree from his label.

Radiating timeless elegance, Rekha stunned in the richly crafted saree adorned with intricate gold and silver zari, beautifully offset by a delicate hint of pink. On Thursday, Malhotra posted a series of pictures featuring Rekha and captioned it, “There is always a REKHA about our Iconic and Stunning Rekhaji dressed in a handwoven Chartreuse Banarasi Kora silk sari with gold and silver zari accentuated with a delicate hint of pink #mymmsaree @manishmalhotraworld.”

Known for her deep admiration for Indian weaves, Rekha paid homage to tradition through her style. Notably, Manish Malhotra often shares Rekha’s photos, celebrating her timeless beauty and their shared love for traditional Indian craftsmanship.

In an exciting update, Sunny Deol has confirmed that he will be returning to the big screen with a powerful new mission in "Jaat 2."

On Thursday, the actor took to his Instagram handle to announce "Jaat 2," where he is all set to reprise his titular character in the highly anticipated sequel. Sharing the poster, Sunny wrote in the caption, “#Jaat on to a New Mission!#Jaat2.” The poster also highlighted the names of producers Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Y, and TG Vishwa Prasad, with Mythri Movie Makers continuing to support the sequel. While Sunny Deol's return has been confirmed, no further cast announcements have been made yet.

The upcoming action drama will be directed by Gopichand Malineni. Interestingly, Deol announced the sequel to the action-packed entertainer just a week after the release of the first installment in theaters.

As Sudhir Mishra's "Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi" marked its 20th anniversary of release on Wednesday, actress Chitrangda Singh took a walk down memory lane, reflecting on the film that introduced her to the world of cinema.

Recalling her first day on set, Chitrangda shared a heartfelt memory saying, “The first time I saw a proper movie camera was on my first day of shoot. It was the scene where KK’s character comes to meet (Geeta) in the guest house. It was an emotional, intimate moment and I was so nervous to block out everyone in the room and act with no dialogue. I can never forget that feeling. I think I got the shot in two or three takes and Sudhir Mishra just said, ‘Welcome to the movies, Chitrangda.’ I still remember that day so clearly - the excitement, the nervousness, the joy.”

Congratulations are in order for actress Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan, who have welcomed their baby boy into the world.

The couple took to Instagram to share the joyous news with a heartfelt post. On Wednesday, Sagarika posted a family portrait revealing the name of their baby boy: Fatehsinh Khan. The ‘Chak De’! India actress wrote, “With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan.”

The heartwarming family picture captures Zaheer gently holding their newborn son in his lap, while Sagarika lovingly embraces him from behind. Another sweet photo offers a close-up glimpse of their baby boy’s tiny hand. Notably, the couple’s good news was met with an outpouring of love and heartfelt wishes from friends and celebrities, including Anushka Sharma, Athiya Shetty, Genelia D'Souza, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, and many others from the film and sports fraternity.

 From buying tickets for David Dhawan's film in black to being directed by him, life has truly come full circle for actor Maniesh Paul.

It might be exciting to know that years ago, Paul watched Dhawan's "Judwaa", starring Salman Khan at Delhi’s iconic Sapna Theatre, by getting tickets in black. The film left a lasting impression on him with its comedy, music, and Dhawan's trademark masala storytelling.

Like many film enthusiasts growing up in the '90s, Paul experienced cinema as a celebration, sometimes even going the extra mile to secure a seat for the biggest releases of the time. That memory has stayed with him — not just as a fan moment, but as a reminder of where it all began.

Actress Kalki Koechlin has talked about the pressures working moms face to balance career and family, often managing both professional duties and household responsibilities. She also spoke about the need for shared parenting and greater awareness of gender roles at home.

Asked as a working mother, how does she balance the emotional needs of her child with the demands of her career, especially in a world that still puts pressure on women to do it all?

Kalki told, “Yeah, there’s a lot of pressure to do it all. And the thing is, sometimes I can choose to be a supermom and do it all—there are days when I do just that.”

The actress said that she would wake up "at 6 A.M., take the dogs for a walk, prepare the oats and almond pancake her daughter loves for her school tiffin, send her off on the bus, get on a flight, and work all day."

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta took to social media to share a simple yet effective exercise aimed at strengthening the back.

For people who spend long hours sitting at desks or in front of screens, Zinta’s routine offers a practical solution to combat back pain and improve posture. On Tuesday, the ‘Soldier’ actress posted a video showcasing a back-strengthening exercise using a ball. In the video, she demonstrates a simple yet effective exercise designed to alleviate back pain and improve posture, especially for those who spend long hours sitting.

Sharing her clip, Preity wrote in the caption, “For people that sit a lot, this is an amazing exercise to keep you back, glutes and legs strong. Thank you @adrianleroux for the inspiration & for helping me get back my form #Ting #Dontgiveup #pzfit #Strong.”

Comedian Kapil Sharma and auteur Anurag Kashyap are having disagreements over the story and premise of Kapil’s new project.

Kapil, who rules the television industry, is not happy with Kashyap over the latter’s choice of projecting the comedian in a new advertisement of a soft drink brand.

On Tuesday, Kapil took to his Instagram, and shared the brand film of a soft drink in which Anurag comes to him with a script. Anurag, who is known for his rooted stories, starts narrating him the script with the scene set in a public bus. Kapil questions the choice of the vehicle when Anurag tells him that he will pop in phone screens of a person who scans the QR code on the bottle of soft drink.

Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has made his return to Hollywood as he has started filming for his upcoming movie ‘Day Drinker’.

Lionsgate shared a first-look image of the actor from the film after his high-profile legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard, reports.

The film from ‘500 Days of Summer’ and ‘Snow White’ director Marc Webb re-teams Depp and Penelope Cruz for a fourth time after previous collaborations on ‘Blow’, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ and ‘Murder on the Orient Express’.

As per ‘Variety’, Madelyn Cline also stars in the film. Manu Rios, Aron Piper, Juan Diego Botto and Anika Boyle round out the cast. ‘Day Drinker’ tells the story of a private-yacht bartender (Cline) who encounters a mysterious, onboard guest (Depp).

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan feels that one of the “most worthless activities” during the day is to search an issue on the internet.

“One of the most worthless activities during the day is to search an issue on the net…(sic)” the cine icon wrote in his blog

The thespian revealed that it is because of distractions.

“The moment you zero in on the desire, you find yourself getting , quite unnecessarily , interested in all the other ones that come at you in a drove .. and by the time you realise that you need to get back to why you came to the net in the first place… YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN WHY (sic).”

The star shared that he was on the social media platform to read comments and then got distracted.

Actor-filmmaker Rajat Kapoor has consistently pushed the boundaries of conventional cinema with his power-packed performances. As he steps into the world of “Khauf”, he says it feels like a 'big shift' for him.

Rajat spoke about what drew him to the upcoming horror series Khauf and why this character is unlike anything he has ever portrayed.

Talking about his role in Khauf, he shared, “The character is unlike anything I’ve done before. All I knew was, when I got the call and read the material, I was genuinely excited. It felt like a big shift for me—a real departure from what I’ve done in the past.”

The actor found the reading material very thrilling.

In a powerful new collaboration, Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to share the screen with Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran in filmmaker Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming project “Daayra.”

“Daayra” delves deep into the complexities of today’s society, confronting urgent and unsettling truths that resonate with the times. This gripping crime-drama thriller unravels the timeless conflict between crime, punishment, and justice, with Kareena and Prithviraj bringing raw intensity and gravitas to their powerful roles.

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol turned an unexpected travel hiccup into a moment of peace and reflection, as he embraced the calm of the countryside after his flight was delayed.

The 'Gadar' actor shared glimpses of his serene time in the fields, describing the experience as “sukoon” — a rare moment of tranquility amid his busy schedule. On Monday, Sunny took to his Instagram handle and shared a video where he expressed his gratitude for the immense love showered on his recent release, "Jaat."

In the clip, the actor revealed that he was at the Chandigarh airport, but his flight to Pune was delayed. So, instead of waiting at the airport, he decided to step out into the fields and is seen enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Sharing the video, the Border action simply wrote in the caption, “Sukoon….#Jaat relaxing in the fields as his flight gets delayed See you Pune in the evening, thank you all for loving #Jaat.”

Actor Randeep Hooda surprised fans with an unannounced visit to a local theatre in Chandigarh, where his latest hit film Jaat was being screened. Following the visit, he traveled to his ancestral home in Rohtak, which he proudly tagged as the 'heart of Jaat land.’

Randeep chose to mark the festival of Baisakhi with a heartfelt visit to his homeland in Rohtak, Haryana and revealed he gorged on home cooked meals.

“I went to the heart of Jaat land and my ancestral town, Rohtak with my brother, director and honorary, the visionary behind Jaat a the film. We had some delicious home cooked Haryanvi food and choorma at my Kaka’s house and what better to see packed screens for Jaat with audiences showering so much love along with seetis and taalis”.

A source close to the actor added that Randeep has always worn his identity with pride.

Pop star Lady Gaga has heaped praise on Bruno Mars, tagging the musician as a "once-in-a-generation artist".

The 39-year-old singer-actress and Mars released 'Die with a Smile', their Grammy-winning collaboration in 2024.

Gaga told 'Extra': "He's like my brother. I really care about him and only want the best things for him. He's so talented. He's like a once-in-a-generation artist. We wanted to make a love song, and I think that was the perfect thing for us to do together, because I think we feel similarly about making the public smile."

Gaga released 'Mayhem', her latest album, in March, and she said she cherishes the experience of releasing new music, reports.

Grammy-winning pop star Ed Sheeran celebrates his birthday by spending money on movie memorabilia and wants Hollywood star George Clooney's Batman costume next.

The 34-year-old singer treats himself to a piece of movie memorabilia every birthday and after previously buying Alicia Silverstone's Batgirl outfit from 1997's 'Batman and Robin', he's hoping to land her co-star's costume from his only outing as the Caped Crusader.

Sheeran said on Alex Cooper's 'Call her Daddy' podcast: "I'm trying to get the George Clooney Batman costume … I bought the Alicia Silverstone Batwoman (outfit), so it would be matching.(sic)"

The hit series 'The Last of Us' is set to return with its third season. The show has been renewed in advance of the premiere of Season 2 on April 13.

While the first season adapted the acclaimed 2013 Sony Playstation game of the same title, the game’s sequel, 2020’s 'The Last of Us Part II', is so massive that creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann always planned to split its events into multiple seasons, reports.

In an interview about the seven-episode Season 2, Mazin said that he felt the series has “one or two more seasons” before reaching the end of 'Part II'.

He told 'Variety', “It’s getting harder to make, because every episode gets big. You don’t want to wait four years for a 17-episode finish, or whatever it is".

One of South India’s most celebrated stars, Jr. NTR, is all set to commence shooting for acclaimed director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film, tentatively titled “NTRNeel,” from April 22.

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with NTR Arts, “NTRNeel” is poised to be a one-of-a-kind cinematic spectacle. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, bringing together three powerhouses of Indian cinema—Jr. NTR, Prashanth Neel, and Mythri Movie Makers—for the very first time. The announcement has created a buzz across the country, with fans eagerly anticipating what promises to be a massive cinematic event. The makers had teased a major reveal, and they’ve now delivered—officially confirming that Jr. NTR, affectionately known as the “Man of the Masses,” will begin shooting on April 22.

Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan has heaped praise on filmmaker Ryan Coogler and said that the director played an instrumental role in his success.

The 38-year-old actor has frequently worked with Coogler over the last decade such as 'Creed', 'Black Panther' and 'Sinners'.

Jordan told 'Extra': "It’s extremely important to me … I feel like, at a time, earlier in my career when I was figuring out what type of actor I wanted to be, lead actor, you know, like where do I stand in the entertainment industry?”

“Only been a part of ensembles and in this nature, never opened a movie before, never been a lead of a film before, so I was searching for that and Ryan was the first director to believe in that, and tell me I was a movie star and believed it and made me believe it, you know?"

The upcoming edition of the Tribeca Film Festival will be opened by ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’, a two-part documentary based on musician Billy Joel.

Tribeca Festival CEO and co-Founder Jane Rosenthal announced the opening night programming on stage at the NAB Show’s Business Show of Entertainment event, reports.

“For nearly 25 years, the Tribeca Festival has celebrated the artists who give New York its heart and soul”, Rosenthal said. “On the opening night of the 2025 Festival, we are thrilled to honor Billy Joel, an artist who has embodied that very spirit. Paying tribute to the legendary performer who captured the essence of a ‘New York State of Mind’ is a perfect way to kick off this year’s celebration of creativity and inspiration”.

The first look of Anupam Kher’s much-anticipated film ‘Tanvi The Great’ has been revealed, offering a powerful message about embracing individuality.

The first look video celebrates the beauty of being different, yet no less, highlighting the strength and uniqueness of its protagonist. On Monday, the veteran actor took to his Instagram handle and shared the first look from his much-awaited film.

He captioned the post, “FIRST LOOK: I decided to make the film #TanveerGreat almost four years ago today! And then it took four years to write and make it! Now, it's time to share this 'piece of my heart' with all of you! But slowly, and with lots of love! Is she extraordinary? Is she unique? Does she have a superpower? We don’t know? What we know is that….Tanvi is different but no less! #TanviTheGreat Coming soon! #AnupamKherStudio #NFDC #Tanviness #Tanvipedia.”

Actress Samantha, who has turned producer with the film ‘Subham’, on Monday defined the unit of the film as a “small team with big dreams” and expressed gratitude for the journey of producing and creating this film along with her team.

Taking to X to share the teaser of her first film, ‘Subham’, Samantha wrote, “Presenting to you our little labour of love. A small team with big dreams! We’re incredibly grateful for this journey and what we’ve created together. We truly hope you enjoy our film… and may this be the start of something truly special! #Subham @TralalaPictures.”

Samantha's production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, has produced this film along with Kanakavalli Talkies.

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan may have delivered consecutive hits for the better part of his career as an actor, but he is a bundle of nerves as he makes his foray into direction. The actor, who is currently on a USA Tour to mark his 25 years as a part of the Indian Entertainment Industry, confirmed directing his upcoming movie ‘Krrish 4’.

During an event in Atlanta, USA, the actor reacted to an old picture of himself behind the camera, as he said, "This was during a film called ‘Koyla’. That was the first time I did something behind the camera, I directed the making of ‘Koyla’. And now I'm going behind the camera again. Good luck to me”.

He further mentioned, "I can't tell you all how nervous I am, I'll need all the encouragement I possibly can get”.

Sailesh Kolanu, the director of actor Nani’s upcoming film, ‘Hit: The Third Case’, has expressed disappointment at a section of the media leaking details of his film which the makers had intended to keep as a surprise for audiences.

Taking to his timeline on X, director Sailesh wrote, ‘For every single moment of excitement that is experienced in the cinemas by our audience, there is a story of a huge team working relentlessly for days and nights together, slogging beyond their physical capabilities. All for that moment of impact that we want to create in the auditorium. We take pride in that.”

The director, in his post, then went on to express his thoughts on the state of the media today.

Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber recently celebrated his mom’s birthday. The ‘Peaches’ singer, 31, shared a childhood photo of his mother Pattie Mallette on Instagram to celebrate her milestone 50th birthday.

“50 MOMMMMMMMM luv that I get to be ur son (sic)”, his caption read. “Happy bday @pattiemallette”. In the photo, a younger Mallette smiled in what appeared to be a school photograph. Showing her appreciation to her son, Mallette commented underneath the post, “Love you so much”.

Justin's wife Hailey Bieber also shared her husband's post on her Instagram Stories, reports ‘People’ magazine.

She wrote, "Happy Birthday @pattiemallette I love you so much”.

The trailer for “Chhorii 2” is finally out, and it shows Nushrratt Bharuccha in a gripping battle to protect her child from terrifying supernatural forces.

The intense trailer teases a chilling sequel that promises to take the horror up a notch, with Bharuccha's character fighting against evil entities in a desperate bid to keep her child safe. Set in the mysterious and eerie world of underground caves, the trailer for “Chhorii 2” plunges viewers back into Sakshi’s terrifying journey, now darker, deadlier, and even more dangerous.

The chilling atmosphere is enhanced by haunting rituals, ghostly apparitions, and unsettling folklore as she battles malevolent supernatural forces to protect her daughter, Ishani. Soha Ali Khan looks intriguing in the enigmatic role as ‘Daasi Ma.’ Beneath the spine-chilling scares, the trailer also unveils a deeply emotional survival story—one of a mother’s relentless fight against evil.

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s fourth installment of the Spider-Man film is officially titled “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”

The fourquel will begin filming this summer, according to director Destin Daniel Cretton, who announced the production timeline at CinemaCon, reports.

Holland wasn’t at the annual convention for movie theater owners, which is currently taking place in Las Vegas, the actor sent a video to tease the upcoming superhero adventure.

“I am so sorry I can’t be with you. I am halfway around the world shooting a movie,” said Holland, who will be seen next in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” with Matt Damon, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway.

“I know we left you with a massive clip hanger at the end of ‘No Way Home,’ so ‘Spider Man: Brand New Day’ is a fresh start. It is exactly that. That’s all I can say.”

The makers of director P S Mithran's eagerly-awaited spy thriller ‘Sardar 2’,featuring actors Karthi and Rajesha Vijayan in the lead, on Monday released the first look poster of the film.

Director P S Mithran took to his social media timelines to release the first look poster of the film.

He wrote, “Eid Mubarak folks! Presenting the #Sardar2 first look Prologue from 12.45 pm today.”

The first look picture has Karthi sporting an intense look and holding a Katana (a Japanese sword used by the Samurai).

Amidst a symphony of cheers, thunderous applause, and an air charged with unbridled excitement, the much-anticipated three-day cultural extravaganza—KAARVAAN 2025—unfurled its final chapter at DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh