Vijay Varma revealed he trained with a magician and spent months mastering card tricks for his role in ‘Matka King’. He also spoke about the challenge of acting while performing with cards
Harshita Gaur says Mirzapur: The Movie will be a bigger, more immersive experience as it moves from OTT to cinemas. After nine years as Dimpy Pandit, she is excited to watch the story unfold on the big screen
Writer Divy Nidhi Sharma ditches the saviour trope in Divya Dutta-starrer ‘Chiraiya’ to craft a complex protagonist reflecting uncomfortable truths
Writer Divy Nidhi Sharma took a year to write the intense Chiraiya, calling it traumatic. He then shifted to the lighter, mythological horror comedy Nayyi Navelli, describing it as charming with a strong feminine theme
Dibyendu Bhattacharya was unsure how his serious judge would be received in Maamla Legal Hai Season 2, but audiences praised the layered role. He next stars in Alpha with Alia Bhatt
For Alfia, legacy is a foundation, not a shortcut. As she steps into the OTT space with The Pyramid Scheme, she is determined to build a journey that is her own
Anil Kapoor’s series 24 built a strong following for its real-time narrative, sharp pacing, and high production value. Now, the show is set to arrive on JioHotstar
Shweta Tripathi said the Women's Reservation Bill is the beginning of increasing representation in the Parliament and will ensure a faster transition toward equality
Kritika Kamra is currently juggling promotional duties for her Netflix series Matka King. She said she was sure about not wanting to take long break pre and post wedding
To celebrate their series Sankalp's director Prakash Jha, actors Kubbra Sait, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor, and the rest of the team organised a luncheon
Shilpa Shetty Kundra has exited the slice-of-life series Coke due to scheduling conflicts, despite excitement to reunite with Jackie Shroff. Shefali Shah is now in advanced talks to replace her, with makers finalising details
Sayani Gupta has wrapped her debut directorial Aasmani and is already working on two new projects, including a fantasy horror film. While embracing filmmaking, she insists acting remains central, drawing inspiration from Aparna Sen and Konkona Sen Sharma
Shilpa Shetty Kundra has exited the slice-of-life series Coke due to scheduling conflicts, despite excitement to reunite with Jackie Shroff. Shefali Shah is now in advanced talks to replace her, with makers finalising details
09 April,2026 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuSayani Gupta has wrapped her debut directorial Aasmani and is already working on two new projects, including a fantasy horror film. While embracing filmmaking, she insists acting remains central, drawing inspiration from Aparna Sen and Konkona Sen Sharma
09 April,2026 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaSaqib Saleem opens up about playing a layered cop in Kaptaan, enduring tough shoot conditions, bonding with co-stars, and sharing a balanced take on the 8-hour shift debate, stressing both budget realities and actor comfort.
08 April,2026 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti SampatSiddharth Nigam opens up about struggling to break his TV image, rejecting typecast roles, and embracing growth with Kaptaan. He also shares views on work-life balance, theatre experience, and seeking a transformative breakthrough role
08 April,2026 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti SampatVarun Badola shared his take on character artists getting recognition after the rise in OTT and social media, using Dhurandhar as an example of a concept-driven film
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The wait is finally over! Warner Bros. Discovery has officially unveiled the first teaser, title and release date of its highly anticipated Harry Potter television series. While the core cast will lead, some new members have been added to the show which aims to revisit Harry’s first year at Hogwarts School. Here's everything you need to know about the series
Hosted by Parineeti Chopra, Mom Talks brings together well-known celebrity parents, such as Imran Khan, Gauhar Khan and more to converse about parenting
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Harshita Gaur speaks about the challenges of portraying the old version of Dimpy in Mirzapur The Movie and reconnecting with her character's innocence. She shares her excitement for her horror movie Anarth, and recalls fun BTS memories from set with Kalki Koechlin and Parambrata Chattopadhyay
07 April,2026 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Shah
A teary-eyed Dan Levy said he was assailed by memories of Catherine O'Hara as he returned to the set. He also revealed that he had previously been considerng a follow-up series
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Anjum Batra says Mintu in Maamla Legal Hai 2 is more layered, moving beyond a comic sidekick to a responsible leader. He highlights new dynamics, evolving relationships, and his passion for playing diverse, challenging roles across projects
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How do you stay relevant for over 20 years in an industry that moves at lightning speed? Mona Singh reveals the one word that saved her career: "No". In this exclusive career reflection with Mid-Day, Mona Singh opens up about the "architecture of waiting." While 2026 is seeing her in everything from a Goan gangster to a math-genius's mother in Maa Ka Sum, the road wasn't built on overnight luck. It was built on the brave decision to reject 90% of the roles that came her way to avoid being boxed into repetitive tropes.
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