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Vikram Bhatt, daughter booked in Rs 13.5 crore financial fraud case

The couple was arrested from their Mumbai residence on December 7 and brought to Udaipur. The duo was produced in court. DSP Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit is leading the investigation. Upon arrival in Udaipur, both attempted to avoid media cameras. Vikram Bhatt is still in custody in relation to the INR 30 crore fraud case.

Jan 24, 2026

AR Rahman says 'I never wished to cause pain' on the 'communal' remark controversy

'I never wished to cause pain': AR Rahman clarifies 'communal' remark, reaffirms faith in India's creative freedom

Expressing pride in being Indian and gratitude for the country's creative freedom, Rahman reflected on his diverse collaborations and projects, saying they have strengthened his artistic purpose. He reiterated his commitment to music that respects the past, celebrates the present and inspires the future, amid ongoing debate over his comments about limited work offers in Bollywood.

Jan 18, 2026

Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' to reach the cinema halls in March 2027

The shoot for "Spirit" commenced in November 2025. The Mahurat ceremony of the action entertainer was graced by many bigwigs from the entertainment industry. Mega star Chiranjeevi also attended the event as a special guest.

Jan 18, 2026

Toxic teaser out: Yash smokes a cigar in gun-blazing act; fans ask, 'Was the lovemaking car scene necessary?'

'Let's keep changing the game': Yash thanks Namit Malhotra, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and others for Toxic love

Rocking Star Yash celebrated his birthday with the unveiling of the teaser for Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups, which received widespread acclaim from fans and the film industry. Grateful for the overwhelming response, Yash thanked several colleagues and collaborators, with special mentions for Namit Malhotra and Sandeep Reddy Vanga for their support.

Jan 13, 2026

'Toxic' director Geetu Mohandas identifies Beatriz Taufenbach as actress in intimate scene in film's trailer

Who is with Yash in Toxic trailer's car scene; see her official Instagram profile

Set against the eerie silence of a cemetery, the video opens with a burial in progress before cutting to Yash's character seated in a car with a woman in an intimate moment. Behind them, a bomb is placed, yet the two remain completely unfazed.

Jan 9, 2026

Javed Akhtar warns of legal action against creators making his deepfake video with misleading claims

A few days ago, Javed Akhtar and Islamic scholar Mufti Shamail Nadwi engaged in a high-profile public debate in New Delhi titled 'Does God Exist?' at the Constitution Club of India, moderated by journalist Saurabh Dwivedi. Akhtar, well known for his secular and atheistic views, challenged traditional theistic arguments, raising questions about faith, evidence, and reason.

Jan 2, 2026

'Battle of Galwan' teaser out: Salman Khan dons fierce soldier avatar, takes on Chinese troops at LAC

In the teaser Salman Khan appears in one of his most commanding avatars, as he embodies an Indian Army officer with restrained ferocity and quiet authority. In the teaser, he can be seen in a weathered look, controlled aggression, and piercing silence speak louder than words, especially in the final moments where his unflinching gaze locks directly with the viewer, leaving a lasting impact.

Dec 27, 2025

Nora Fatehi on performing at David Guetta's concert after accident: 'Worked way too hard to reach these milestones'

'Minor injuries, but I'm alive..': Nora Fatehi performs at concert, shares health update after accident

Nora Fatehi was in a car accident on Saturday while she was on her way to an event. Recently, the dancer and actress shared an update on her health through social media, stating that she is doing well. Fatehi had an accident while she was going to DJ David Guetta's concert in Mumbai. What made fans appreciate her was that, despite sustaining minor injuries, she went ahead with the planned stage appearance alongside Guetta at the Sunburn Festival.

Dec 21, 2025

Creepy BDSM Variant of Deshbhakti…': Family Man 3 writer reviews Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar; Anupama Chopra forced to delete Review after calling Film 'High on Testosterone, Anti-Pak'

Pakistan's ban fails: Dhurandhar turns into underground sensation

The movie, which deals with the 1999 Khandahar hijacking, Mumbai 26/11 attacks and also the Lyari gang wars, has not gone down well with the Pakistan establishment, and all attempts have been made to block it. However, the ISI has completely lost control over the digital space and attempts at a blackout have failed miserably.

Dec 18, 2025

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Ban: Here's why GCC nations blocked the film but Pakistan didn't

Propaganda or patriotism? 'Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar' divides political parties; BJP, opposition lock horns over terror portrayal

Released on December 5, the high-octane spy thriller is written and directed by Aditya Dhar. Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, the film traces covert intelligence operations against the backdrop of major geopolitical and terror-related events, including the Kandahar plane hijacking, the 2001 Parliament terror attack and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Dec 13, 2025

CM Stalin, EPS wish Rajinikanth on his birthday

Rajinikanth seeks blessings after 75th birthday; Superstar visits Tirumala with family

Rajinikanth was accompanied by his entire family, including his daughters Aishwarya and Soundarya, during his visit to the temple. On Friday, several celebrities cutting across regions and industries joined scores of fans in greeting Superstar Rajinikanth a happy birthday.

Dec 13, 2025

Salman Khan broke down on the set of Bigg Boss 19 as he remembered veteran actor Dharmendra, who had appeared on the reality show many times over the years. During the 7 December finale episode, Khan also praised Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol for conducting a

Salman Khan's personality rights: Delhi HC orders removal of illegal social media content in 3 days

Salman Khan had filed a complaint under the Information and Technology (Intermediaries) Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules. The court stated that it will soon issue a stay order regarding non-social media platforms violating the actor's personality and publicity rights.

Dec 11, 2025

Vishal Dadlani mocks 10-hour 'Vande Mataram' debate in Parliament: India's unemployment problem has been solved

Taking to his Instagram handle, Vishal posted a video of him where he is heard saying, "Hello, brothers and sisters. I have good news for you. Yesterday, our parliament debated on Vande Mataram for 10 hours. Vande Mataram is a very famous and well-known folk song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. People love it. It was debated in the parliament."

Dec 10, 2025

'I would have slapped her…' Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna's father slams Farrhana Bhatt for mocking him

Gaurav Khanna has triumphed in Bigg Boss 19, securing the diamond-studded trophy and a Rs 50 lakh prize after a strategic 105-day journey. After win, Gaurav's father has recently opened up about his fall out with co-contestant Farrhana Bhatt.

Dec 10, 2025

Vikram Bhatt sent to 7-day police custody in Rs 30 crore fraud case

Vikram Bhatt, his wife sent to 7-day police custody in Rs 30 crore fraud case

The couple was arrested from their Mumbai residence on December 7 and brought to Udaipur late Monday night. The duo was produced in court on Tuesday afternoon. DSP Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit is leading the investigation.

Dec 9, 2025

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar movie review: Brutal, brilliant spy ride

Dhurandhar is big, bold and proudly political — a spy thriller built with scale, intent and uncommon research depth. Trim 20 minutes and this could be a modern classic. Even as is, it stands tall at 4 out of 5 stars — a thunderous reminder of what Indian action cinema can be when ambition meets authenticity.

Dec 8, 2025

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion)

Netflix–Warner Bros mega deal: $82.7 billion acquisition after Discovery Global separation

"This acquisition brings together two pioneering entertainment businesses, combining Netflix's innovation, global reach and best-in-class streaming service with Warner Bros' century-long legacy of world-class storytelling", Netflix said late on Friday, announcing the plan for the acquisition.

Dec 6, 2025

Kashmir's Farhana Bhatt is redefining victory on Bigg Boss 19

As the finale approaches on December 7, Farhana (Farrhana) Bhatt has already secured a victory that no trophy can encapsulate. She entered as Farhana Bhat, an actress with a few roles to her name. She will exit as Farhana Bhatt of Kashmir.

Dec 3, 2025

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram announce pregnancy on their second wedding anniversary: 'A little wild one on the way'

On their second wedding anniversary, Randeep and Lin took to Instagram to share the joyful news. They posted a dreamy picture of themselves sitting in the woods by a bonfire, twinning in beige outfits and smiling brightly at the camera. Along with the picture, they announced Lin's pregnancy and captioned the post, "Two years of love, adventure, and now… a little wild one on the way ???? ❤️ ♾️."

Nov 29, 2025

Real or AI-generated?: Nikhil Kamath drops teaser of his next podcast with Elon Musk; Internet can't handle it

Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath has officially confirmed that Elon Musk will feature on an upcoming episode of his wildly popular 'WTF' podcast and this revelation has sent social media into a frenzy. The news came via a sleek, black-and-white teaser shared on social media, giving fans their first glimpse of the duo together.