Neerja Ghaywan`s Homebound, which has received massive acclaim on the global stage, has now landed in a legal soup. Journalist and author Puja Changoiwala has reportedly initiated legal proceedings against Dharma Productions and Netflix India, claiming that thefilm infringes upon her copyright. This comes at a time when the Neeraj Ghaywan-directed starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal…
The Bombay High Court refused to grant urgent ad-interim relief to Trimurti Films on Tuesday in a high-stakes copyright battle. The production house had sued Dharma Productions, Saregama India, and rapper Badshah over the alleged unauthorised use of the iconic 1992 song Saat Samundar Paar in the upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera…
It`s a special birthday for actor Ahaan Panday. Not only did he mark his acting debut this year, but his film Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, created history at the box office. Headlined by newcomers Ahaan and Aneet, the romantic musical received immense love from the audience, making them two of the most loved actors…
In her three-decade-long career, Madhuri Dixit has delivered classic hits, carving a niche for herself. However, things changed for her when Tezaab was released. While she is regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses of her generation, there was a time she was judged for her looks. In a recent interview, the diva recalled…
Rising star and Bollywood’s newest heartthrob Ahaan Panday is celebrating his 28th birthday today. Ahaan Panday became a household name after the massive success of Saiyaara, which went on to emerge as a blockbuster at the box office. As the actor celebrates his birthday, he received the sweetest wish from co-star Aneet Padda, who showered…
Something’s brewing Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Gurinder Chadha. Pics/PTI, AFP Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has expressed her admiration for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, highlighting her desire to collaborate again in the future. Speaking to PTI, the director said, “I would love to find the right thing for her” for a project. Gurinder, known for Bend It Like…
Even as people are winding down their work in the last 10 days of the year, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is going full throttle on his next, O` Romeo. We have heard that the filmmaker and leading man Shahid Kapoor will conduct a quick shoot at Vrundavan Studios in Malad, on December 28, marking the last…
Choreographer Vijay Ganguly has cleared the air around his recent statement about Tamannaah Bhatia being rejected by director Aditya Dhar for the Shararat song from Dhurandhar. The choreographer took to his social media to clarify that the actress was never under consideration for the part. Vijay Ganguly clarifies his statement Vijay penned a long note…
The Delhi High Court recently passed an ad interim injunction on Monday protecting the personality rights of actor R Madhavan. The court alsio restrainted the misuse of his name, image, likeness and other personality traits. The order was passed during a hearing when the court heard his civil suit against the circulation of deepfake, AI-generated…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will soon turn 60. Ahead of his milestone birthday, the star took to his social media handles and shared some gym pictures of himself. The actor flexed his muscles and flaunted his fitness at the age of 59. Salman Khan drops gym looks Salman Khan took to social media to share…
As Dhurandhar`s historic run continues at the box office, the film has created one more record on day 17 since its release on December 5, 2025. The Ranveer Singh starrer has marched on to become the highest-grossing film of the year, leaving the likes of Kantara Chapter 1, Chhaava and Saiyaara behind. Dhurandhar becomes the…
Aditya Dhar`s Dhurandhar has been garnering a lot of praise and acclaim ever since it hit the theatres on December 5, 2025. The film has also created history at the box office, becoming the 2025 highest grossing films. With several celebrities also praising the film, Shilpa Shetty has now taken to social media to praise…
Harsh Chhaya and Shefali Shah`s split in 2000 was widely publicised at the time. After nearly six years of marriage, the couple separated. Harsh just posted a mysterious comment on Facebook about an actor couple who separated over 25 to 30 years ago. Netizens speculated that the actor`s now-deleted message was directed at his ex-wife,…
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes memory from her early days in Bollywood. During her appearance on Indian Idol 16, she revealed how legendary dancer and actor Helen guided her and other heroines in mastering on-screen essentials like contact lenses, eyelashes, and wigs. Zeenat Aman says Helen influenced her look Reflecting on…
Actor Danish Pandor turned a year older today and is currently basking in the success of the recently released film Dhurandhar. In the film, he essays the role of Uzar Balochi, the trusted aide of Rehman Dikaith. His performance, along with his on-screen chemistry with Ranveer Singh, has been widely appreciated by audiences. Aahana Kumra`s…
Actress Priyanka Chopra joined her husband Nick Jonas and the Jonas brothers for their oh-so-famous pre-show ritual. Nick posted a fun video on his Instagram, where he, PeeCee, and brother Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, were seen grooving on the old Bollywood banger, Aap Jaisa Koi from the 1980 release Qurbani featuring Feroz Khan, Vinod Khanna,…
Director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has emerged as a box-office juggernaut since its theatrical release on December 5. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles, has already crossed Rs 500 crore at the Indian box office. Arjun Rampal turns DJ, plays FA9LA Following the film’s release, the…
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone turned the Mumbai airport into a moment of effortless star power on Monday morning, walking in hand-in-hand and twinning in coordinated winter blacks and greys. The power couple moved with calm, confident ease, a visual of two stars grounded in their space, but very much aware of the frenzy they…
Actor Aditya Pancholi wished Govinda on his birthday by paying a heartfelt tribute to their friendship, which has stood the test of time. He said that the foundation of their friendship was laid the day they first met. Calling Govinda `one of a kind`, Pancholi wrote on his X (Previously known as Twitter), “HappyBirthdayGovinda I…
The Hindi film Drishyam is not just a film franchise but cinema pop culture. It not only smashed box office records but created a new genre of ‘Family thriller’. Vijay Salgaonkar played by Ajay Devgn became an Iconic character, defining the role of a father and what he can do for his family. A simple…
It`s been almost three weeks since the release of Aditya Dhar`s film Dhurandhar, and the spy drama continues to receive strong praise from moviegoers and people from the film industry. Even weeks after its release, the film is still being talked about for its story, action, and message. Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut is the…
Actor Rajat Bedi expressed heartfelt gratitude towards Rakesh Roshan, who had cast the actor in the 2003 film Koi… Mil Gaya, and tagged the veteran filmmaker as the one who gave him a role that’s kept him alive till today. In the 2003 film, Rajat played the iconic character Raj Saxena. It turned out to…
Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late father, remembering him on his 85th birth anniversary. Taking to Instagram, Shilpa shared old pictures with her dad, capturing the strong bond between the father-daughter duo. The post also featured a priceless moment showing Shilpa`s father with her son, Viaan. …
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan fondly remembered his late mother, Teji Bachchan, on her 18th death anniversary, marking the day with an emotional tribute on his blog. The actor shared a photograph of his mother and dedicated the day entirely to her memory, expressing his feelings through a deeply personal note. Amitabh Bachchan pens a heartfelt note…
As Welcome completed 18 years since its release, Anil Kapoor looked back at the film with gratitude and nostalgia. He paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Feroz Khan. Recalling the impact of Khan’s iconic character RDX, Kapoor shared how the veteran actor brought unmatched energy and gravitas to the film, turning the role into…
Ahead of the December 25 release of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, the censor board has asked for several modifications. The film, starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, has been directed by Sameer Vidwans. The rom-com has been cleared by the CBFC with a handful of changes. CBFC suggested changes for TMMTMTTM…
Singer and composer Armaan Malik penned a heartfelt note on social media as he marked 18 years in the music industry. Commemorating the special occasion, Armaan decided to take a trip down memory lane and uploaded a picture from his first professional photoshoot before stepping into the entertainment industry on the Stories section of his Instagram…
Just days ahead of the release of the war film Ikkis, actor Sunny Deol remembered his father, legendary actor Dharmendra, as he shared a behind-the-scenes video from the movie, where the `He-Man` will be seen in a posthumous appearance. Sunny Deol posted a video on Instagram from the final day of the shoot. The clip…
Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, continues to cause mass destruction at the Indian box office. From its storyline to Akshaye Khanna’s viral FA9LA dance, everything about the film is grabbing attention. Apart from Flipperachi’s hit, Krystle D’Souza and Ayesha Khan’s Shararat is also the masses’ favourite. However, choreographer Vijay Ganguly recently revealed Tamannaah Bhatia was the…
Mexican actor Dario Yazbek Bernal, known widely for his role in Netflix’s The House of Flowers, recently wrapped up the shoot of White in India. With Vikrant Massey stepping into the role of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Montoo Bassi’s directorial venture will chronicle the spiritual leader’s involvement in Colombia’s peace process. “At its core, the…
No funding for ‘Stree’ Dinesh Vijan Producer Dinesh Vijan has revealed that Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree (2018) was made without external backing as financiers were unwilling to support the project. Speaking to PTI, he shared, “When we made Stree, no one was funding me, so I had to make it on my own,” adding that several…
To an entire generation, if not more, Sonu Nigam has been the voice of Bollywood. They grew up on the singer’s different numbers and moods — as he serenaded them with Suraj Hua Maddham, made them dance with Bijuriya, or reflected their heartbreak in Tanhayee. Now, the lucky ones are reliving their favourite singer’s magic,…
Virality is unpredictable. Earlier this month, Flipperachi became the toast of Bollywood when his song, FA9LA, was used for Akshaye Khanna’s entry scene in Dhurandhar. Within days, it was everywhere on the internet. Had the Bahraini rapper anticipated this? “When Ranveer Singh posted the song [on Instagram], I knew it was about to blow up,” the…
As per original plans, pre-production of ‘Luka Chuppi 2’ was to begin in early 2026. But the buzz in the industry is that the Varun Dhawan and Sharvari-starrer has now been pushed by nearly six to eight months. Reason? From what we’re told, it’s director Laxman Utekar’s packed slate. A still from ‘Luka Chuppi’…
If JP Dutta’s Border (1997) chronicled the Battle of Longewala of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, its upcoming sequel Border 2 will focus on several chapters of the same war. Its subject aside, another element binds the two movies. mid-day has exclusively learnt that director Anurag Singh’s drama — led by Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun…
Actress Nora Fatehi recently met with a car accident after a drunk driver slammed into her car on Saturday. However, she has now broken her silence on the accident, assuring all her well-wishers that she is alive and well, although he has suffered some minor injuries. Nora Fatehi breaks the silence on her car accident…
Singer Kumar Sanu recently filed a defamation lawsuit against his former wife, Rita Bhattacharya. She has now publicly reacted to the legal notice sent to her by the legend. In the suit, Kumar alleged that Rita defamed him in earlier interviews in which Bhattacharya alleged mistreatment by him during their marriage. The petition has been filed…
Actor Emraan Hashmi recently suffered an injury on set while filming a high-octane action sequence for his upcoming film, Awarapan 2. However, the actor soon returned to the sets to fulfil his work commitments despite the intense injury. Emraan Hashmi suffers an injury on the sets A photo recently went viral on social media, which…
Actor Nora Fatehi met with a car accident on Saturday afternoon while she was headed to David Guetta’s concert in Mumbai. The actor suffered minor injuries and received first aid. Despite being advised medical rest, Fatehi chose to honour her professional commitment and attended the concert. Nora Fatehi says she is alive and well After…
Cleared with conditions (L-R) Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. Pics/Instagram, X Christmas releases always come with excitement, and occasionally a little censorship drama. The upcoming romcom Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, gears up for its Christmas Day theatrical release after facing the Central Board of Film…
