Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, whose towering screen presence made him one of Indian cinema's most memorable character actors, died on August 4, 2026, at the age of 74. The news was confirmed by his longtime friend and Lagaan co-star, actor Yashpal Sharma, who broke the news through an emotional social media tribute. According to his manager Siddharth Tiwari, Rawat had been battling cancer that had relapsed, and he passed away just hours before the news broke. Reports indicate

The Celebrity Hour Desk The trailer for Nitesh Tiwari's mega-budget mythological epic Ramayana has barely settled into the news cycle, and it's already stirring up a fresh round of debate — this time from a voice with a very personal stake in the subject. Shiv Sagar, grandson of the legendary Ramanand Sagar (whose 1987 televised Ramayan remains one of Indian television's most iconic productions), has weighed in on the casting of the upcoming two-part film, and his comments ar

In a buzz-worthy moment from the birthday celebration of Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor, the couple Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya have once again drawn attention for their affectionate pose — and social-media watchers are reading a lot into it. What Happened On 11 November 2025, Boney Kapoor celebrated his 70th birthday with family and close friends. Actor Arjun Kapoor shared a heartfelt Instagram message for his father, accompanied by candid glimpses from the event. In

Bollywood icon Kajol has ignited a firestorm of commentary after stating that she believes marriages should come with an expiry date and an opportunity for renewal — a concept she argues would spare many people from prolonged suffering. During the latest episode of her talk-show Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle (hosted alongside Twinkle Khanna), Kajol participated in the popular “This or That” segment. When the prompt asked “Should marriage have an expiry date and a renewal op

In the latest episode of the explosive reality show Bigg Boss 19, influencer-contestant Tanya Mittal has publicly blown the whistle on a kitchen-rule imposed by music composer Amaal Mallik, accusing him of “using power to humiliate me” and making it clear she is “not here to be disrespected.” According to multiple promos and eyewitness accounts from the house, Amaal, acting in a role of authority during a captaincy or ration task, mandated that everyone should eat together at

Art collector and lifestyle influencer Shalini Passi has revealed a simple yet powerful detox drink recipe she credits for her radiant complexion and youthful glow. The ritual doesn’t rely on expensive creams or treatments—just a morning drink using familiar Indian ingredients. ➤ The Recipe Combine in powdered form: 500 gm cumin seeds (jeera), 500 gm carom seeds (ajwain), 50 gm cinnamon powder, 2 tablespoons black salt (kala namak), and 5 tablespoons triphala powder. Each mor

Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal is alleged to have made a dramatic lifestyle shift—quitting alcohol and non-vegetarian food—in preparation for his upcoming mythological project Mahavatar, directed by Amar Kaushik. The film, centred on the warrior-sage Parashurama and promoted as a grand cinematic spectacle, is claimed to demand absolute physical and spiritual focus, prompting this purported change. Some media reports state that Kaushal and the director have embraced a “sattvic”

Indian cinema in 2025 is not just surviving — it’s thriving. A crop of high-budget, pan-Indian films across multiple languages has smashed records, demolished norms, and forced the industry to rethink what success looks like. At the forefront is Kantara: Chapter 1, which has emerged as the year’s highest-grossing Indian film, rewriting expectations in the process. Massive Winners. Kantara: Chapter 1 reportedly has earned approximately ₹697 crore in India so far. Close behind

Bollywood’s veteran superstar Dharmendra has once again become the centre of media chaos — not for a film or an award, but for fake death rumours that spread like wildfire across social media. His family, particularly Hema Malini and Esha Deol, have now broken their silence and lashed out at media outlets for spreading baseless and “inhumane” reports about the 89-year-old actor’s health. The internet was flooded on Monday morning with disturbing posts claiming Dharmendra had

Bollywood actress Shehnaaz Gill has peeled back the velvet rope on what really happens in the legendary farmhouse parties of Salman Khan — and the picture is more “desi” than you might expect. In a candid chat on a podcast, she revealed details about riding ATVs, picking berries, and how Salman’s star image gives way to a surprisingly grounded host. What She Said Shehnaaz recalled that during the filming of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, the cast stayed at Salman’s farmhouse for

Singer Divya Kumar has made headlines with a striking disclosure: he claims he originally recorded the track “Tainu Ki Pata” for the web-series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, but was later replaced by Diljit Dosanjh. Despite being offered what he described as an “insane” amount by the production house of Shah Rukh Khan to accept the change, Kumar says he turned it down. In his interview, Kumar explained how he felt torn: “I had originally sung ‘Tainu Ki Pata’, but later they repla

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has publicly blasted Netflix’s India operations, accusing the streaming giant of shifting away from its original “brave, premium” identity to something he describes as “massy” at a premium cost . He specifically claimed that Netflix has “snatched” popular free-to-air TV shows such as CID, The Kapil Sharma Show and Crime Patrol from their free‐to‐view audiences and repackaged them behind a paywall. During a podcast conversation, Kashyap detai

Bollywood legend Dharmendra, aged 89, is currently admitted at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after a recent hospital stay that triggered widespread concern. While initial reports flagged serious health concerns, Sunny Deol and the actor’s family have clarified that Dharmendra is on the mend and that much of the media speculation is unfounded. What’s reportedly happened Dharmendra was admitted in late October for what the family describes as a “precautionary check-up” after

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday turned heads with a striking fashion moment during her appearance on the celebrity talk show Two Much, hosted by Kajol and Twinkle Khanna. She wore a floral, body-hugging maxi dress with bold cut-out details from designer Marianna Senchina, priced at around 750 Euros — approximately ₹76,000. What stood out The dress featured a floral print, a snug silhouette and strategic cut-outs that combined elegance with edginess. Ananya, typically known fo

In a candid recollection, actor-director Farhan Akhtar has revealed a moment on the set of the 1991 film Lamhe that left him convinced his fledgling career was finished before it even began. The Incident Farhan, then just 17 and working as an assistant cameraman under veteran cinematographer Manmohan Singh on the Yash Chopra -directed Lamhe , described how he was sent to wipe a stain on the wooden floor mid-shoot. At that moment, Sridevi — deep into a dance sequence — slip

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is grieving the sudden passing of his long-time make-up artist, Ashok Sawant, who died on 9 November 2025 after a prolonged illness. In an emotional tribute shared on social media, Bachchan recalled a working relationship that spanned 27 years —starting from his debut film—describing Sawant not merely as a team member but as family. “Ashok dada and I have worked together for over 27 years. He wasn’t just a part of my team, he was part of my

In yet another dramatic turn in Bollywood’s celebrity marriage circuit, Sunita Ahuja , wife of actor Govinda , has made headlines by publicly declaring that her husband is “not a good husband.” While she praised his qualities as a son and brother, she admitted candidly: “He’s a very good son and brother, but not a husband.” Unfiltered Confession or Strategic Leak? Sunita’s remarks came in a wide-ranging interview where she spoke about past mistakes, marital challenges and lif

The courtroom drama ( Haq ) — starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi — witnessed a notably strong bounce on its second day at the Indian box office, yet its trajectory suggests a complicated story ahead. Brief Recap of Numbers & Growth According to early trade estimates: Day 1 (Friday): ₹1.75 crore net. Day 2 (Saturday): ₹3.35 crore net — a hefty 91.4 % growth over Day 1. Two-day total (net) thus stands at approximately ₹5.10 crore . What it Means On paper, the jump from D

In a frank and unsettling revelation, actor Vijay Varma has spoken about a chapter in his life steeped in isolation, anxiety and depression—one that many in the entertainment industry might recognise but few openly confront. According to his recent interview, the lockdown was a breaking point: he found himself unable to rise from his couch for days, locked in his Mumbai apartment, feeling utterly paralysed. Varma explained that the interruption of his relentlessly busy sched

Bollywood is buzzing with excitement as Indian film Homebound received a major signal boost in New York. The screening was personally hosted by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese — who also serves as executive producer on the project — and brought along the film’s key cast and crew, including Ishaan Khatter , Vishal Jethwa , and director Neeraj Ghaywan . The Big Picture Homebound , which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, has been ridin