After reports of Laapataa Ladies star Pratibha Ranta starring in the Hindi remake of Dear Comrade opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi emerged, the actress has now reacted, urging fans to wait for the official confirmation
Nawazuddin Siddiqui once joked that he faced repeated rejections in marriage because women preferred Akshaye Khanna. The anecdote resurfaced amid praise for Akshaye’s work, highlighting his enduring charm, fan following, and upcoming projects
Vikas Khanna raised concerns about the carpet at Mumbai airport, calling it a potential health risk for people with respiratory issues. While praising the airport’s efficiency, he urged authorities to remove it for public safety
Amid the success of Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh starrer has now been declared tax-free in the region of Ladakh in India. The governor of the union territory announced the news on his social media account
Amid the massive success of Dhurandhar, an old video of Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealing Ranveer Singh as his first choice for Kabir Singh has resurfaced. The filmmaker later went on to praise Ranveer’s powerful performance in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster
Nidhi Dutta said the song was created 29 years ago by her father, JP Dutta, Javed Akhtar, Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam, and Roop Kumar Rathod. She said, "Same Emotions, Lyrics that Echo The Heartache of New Characters but the Same Immortal Melody"
The cast of Oh My God 3, Akshay Kumar's beloved franchise, just got bigger with actress Rani Mukerji joining the upcoming instalment. The film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors by mid-2026
Simar Bhatia began 2026 by penning a note of gratitude, thanking her family, teachers, director Sriram Raghavan and the entire team of Ikkis, including Agastya Nanda
Calling the experience deeply fulfilling, Minissha Lamba said vegetarianism has brought her a sense of peace and alignment with her inner voice, and wished she had started sooner
An AI-generated video falsely claimed to be a scene from Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions online. Netizens pointed out inconsistencies and debated its quality, with some calling it better than the official teaser
Ahan Shetty revealed that he grew up watching his father, Suniel Shetty, be a part of the iconic patriotic song Sandese Aate Hain, making his own journey with Ghar Kab Aaoge all the more emotional
Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, an anti-war drama based on Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, opened to strong Day 1 collections on January 1, 2026. Dharmendra’s final screen appearance, with Bobby Deol dubbing for his younger portions, adds emotional weight to the film
Ahan Shetty revealed that he grew up watching his father, Suniel Shetty, be a part of the iconic patriotic song Sandese Aate Hain, making his own journey with Ghar Kab Aaoge all the more emotional
02 January,2026 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, an anti-war drama based on Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, opened to strong Day 1 collections on January 1, 2026. Dharmendra’s final screen appearance, with Bobby Deol dubbing for his younger portions, adds emotional weight to the film
02 January,2026 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShah Rukh Khan faces backlash from some Hindu groups over Bangladeshi players in his IPL team amid violence in Bangladesh. An All India Hindu Mahasabha leader made inflammatory threats, prompting outrage, while political parties have yet to respond officially
02 January,2026 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKirti Kulhari and Rajeev Siddhartha made their relationship Instagram official on New Year 2026, sharing cosy pictures together and ending months of dating rumours. They have shared screen space in Four More Shots Please
02 January,2026 11:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFor the uninitiated, Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar have worked together in superhit Bollywood films like Parinda in 1989, Welcome in 2007 and Welcome Back in 2015
02 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSADVERTISEMENT
Eshaan Roshan, the son of music director Rajesh Roshan, recently married Aishwarya Siingh. Hrithik Roshan posted pictures from the lavish festivities on social media about a week after his cousin's wedding. Hrithik, his sons Hridaan and Hrehaan Roshan, and his girlfriend Saba Azad were present at the wedding celebrations. Along with her lover Arslan Goni, his ex-wife Sussanne Khan also attended the wedding.
Sudhir Mishra came out in support of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar amid propaganda claims, calling it a well-made film with terrific acting and skilled filmmaking. He also slammed netizen calling it an evil intent film
02 January,2026 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Both Sagarika Ghatge and Vidya Malvade shared a picture of themselves posing with their families and other friends who joined them in the celebration
02 January,2026 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Javed Akhtar condemned a deepfake video falsely showing him “turned to God,” calling it “rubbish.” He warned he may report the creators and those sharing it to cyber authorities, highlighting concerns over AI content misrepresentation
02 January,2026 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nearly six years after its release, Dear Comrade is getting a Hindi remake. Dharma Productions is actively pushing the project forward, with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Pratibha Ranta emerging as frontrunners to lead the film
02 January,2026 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
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In this heartfelt episode of The Bollywood Film Story, singer Shilpa Rao sits down with Mayank Shekhar for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation. Shilpa opens up about growing up with a father who quietly shaped her musical journey, her early struggles after arriving in Mumbai, and why she believes “Bombay people are not starstruck.” She reflects on life-altering failures, the importance of constantly learning, and the moment her first song changed everything.
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