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Filmmaker-host Karan Johar announced that “Koffee With Karan” will conclude with its ninth season, premiering on JioHotstar on October 14. The show, launched in 2004, has completed eight seasons and 161 episodes, becoming a prominent celebrity talk show

Actor Siddharth praised the streaming era for enabling artists to take on contrasting roles, citing his characters in “Operation Safed Sagar” and “Lust Stories 3”. Filmmakers discussed bold programming, audience expectations, algorithms, entertainment and the evolving streaming landscape at FICCI FRAMES

Amitabh Bachchan was amused when KBC 18 contestant Almas Khan recalled falling asleep during his 1997 film Mrityudaata at Jaipur’s Raj Mandir theatre as a child. Bachchan joked about how she could watch the movie while sleeping, recalling the film’s release

Actress Raashii Khanna shared glimpses of her Mysore schedule while shooting for ‘Dharman’, featuring temple visits, city outings, workouts, UNO games and moments with friends. She also shared pictures with Rajinikanth and Ram Pothineni from the upcoming Tamil film

  Industry experts attribute stronger cinema-going culture in South India to affordable, regulated ticket prices, compared with the North. They say high ticket costs and premium multiplex positioning have reduced movie consumption, with audiences watching fewer films in theatres despite OTT growth 

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Uditi Singh described her breakup with actor Karan Wahi as a “blessing in disguise”. Recalling their COVID-19 lockdown relationship struggles, she said the separation transformed her personal and professional life and changed the course of her career

Actress Ishita Dutta is returning as Anju Salgaonkar in ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’, the third and final instalment of the franchise. She said the mystery, unanswered questions and nostalgia surrounding the series make her return exciting and meaningful for audiences

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan will headline an upcoming devotional drama presented by Mahaveer Jain Films. Directed by Amit Aarryan, the film explores a unique friendship between a man and God, blending spirituality, humour, emotion and drama into a family entertainer

The makers of Puri Jagannadh’s ‘Slumdog 33 Temple Road’ unveiled Zarina Wahab’s first look as Zubaida. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, the action entertainer also features Tabu, Samyuktha and Duniya Vijay. The film has completed shooting and is planned as a pan-India release

Grammy winner Taylor Swift praised Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell for their performances in the “Patient Zero” music video, unveiled during the 2026 VMAs. Swift described working with Johnson as a dream experience and thanked the cast for participating 

Actor Deepak Tijori urged people to make yoga and proper breathing part of their daily routine, highlighting its connection with health and personality. Actress-doctor Aditi Govitrikar said yoga benefits the body, breath and mind while promoting yogasana as a sport

Singer Ayaan Agnihotri, Salman Khan’s nephew, shared pictures from his Great Britain vacation, offering glimpses of family time with Ayat and relatives. Ayaan recently made his Bollywood playback debut with ‘C’mon Baby’ from Anurag Kashyap’s film ‘Bandar’

  Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti claimed she recently learnt from the person who conducted his post-mortem that there was gun use, a broken leg and force involved. She urged people to reject hatred and revenge, stressing faith, love and healing 

Romanian actress and singer Iulia Vântur described experiencing Mumbai’s Ganpati Visarjan for the first time as beautiful, spiritual and special. She said she was moved by thousands of devotees gathering for the festival’s culmination and revealed she made a wish to Lord Ganesha

Actress Sonakshi Sinha shared photos in a red saree, revealing she wore the traditional attire for the first time since her wedding in June 2024. The saree was gifted by friend and ‘Double XL’ co-star Huma Qureshi

Orry reflected on his ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’ experience, saying intense challenges created strong bonds and trust among contestants. However, he noted relationships formed under pressure can change after returning to normal life. Orry was eliminated following a stunt injury

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali unveiled Alia Bhatt’s first look from the period drama ‘Love & War’, presenting her in a glamorous cabaret-inspired avatar. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia and Vicky Kaushal, is scheduled to release in theatres on January 21, 2027

Nani-starrer ‘The Paradise’, directed by Srikanth Odela, collected Rs 76.90 crore globally on its opening day, including Rs 54.90 crore domestically and Rs 22 crore overseas, according to Sacnilk. The Telugu film explores oppression and social discrimination

Actor Anupam Kher mourned veteran actor Mushtaq Khan’s death, recalling their collaborations and describing him as a simple man with a great sense of humour. Kher offered condolences to Khan’s son Mohsin and family, remembering their shared experiences in films

Actor-filmmaker Dhanush praised Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Dorothy’, calling it a “masterpiece” and lauding its intense performances and Ilaiyaraaja’s background score. Starring Keerthy Suresh, the film premiered at TIFF 2026, received a standing ovation and has now released worldwide

Actor Angad Bedi remembered his late father, legendary cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi, on his 80th birth anniversary, celebrating his legacy and family. Angad revealed he added his father’s name to his own and shared updates about his children and family

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s son Aarav made a rare public appearance with his mother and younger sister Nitara at Mumbai airport. The 24-year-old, known for maintaining a low profile, was seen in casual attire while accompanying his family

Amitabh Bachchan recalled on “Kaun Banega Crorepati 18” that he and Jaya Bachchan decided to marry spontaneously without elaborate family discussions. He said Jaya informed her parents, who agreed, and the couple married the next day following “Zanjeer” success

Filmmaker Nag Ashwin said winning two National Awards for “Kalki 2898 AD” was especially gratifying as the film combined ambitious visual and logistical challenges with emotional accessibility. He said the recognition affirmed its distinctive visual identity and Indian-rooted hybrid world