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Actor Vijay Deverakonda mourned veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, recalling his warmth and affection. Several film personalities, including Jr NTR, Kamal Haasan and SS Rajamouli, also paid tribute to the filmmaker, celebrated for his experimental style and lasting contribution to Indian cinema

Actress Yami Gautam urged social media users not to alter or enhance her public appearance photos and videos using AI without consent. Her comments came amid controversy over a morphed ‘Chuttamalle’ video, as other actors also condemned misuse of technology

Actress Bhagyashree shared glimpses of a romantic date night with husband Himalaya Dassani, highlighting the importance of couples spending quality time together. The actress, married since 1989, regularly shares moments from their relationship, celebrating companionship, memories and family life

Television actress Hina Khan described her first Ladakh trip as a test of endurance, revealing she suffered daily nosebleeds due to dry, high-altitude conditions. She urged travellers to prioritise acclimatisation, proper clothing, hydration, essential medicines and protective travel gear

  Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha suffered a spinal fracture after an accident in Bali and is undergoing medical observation. Her publicist said arrangements are being made to bring her to Mumbai by air ambulance, where she will undergo surgery and require recovery time 

Actress Kerry Washington joked that her Animals co-star Ben Affleck would do anything for her except promote their upcoming Netflix crime thriller on social media. Washington shared a humorous Instagram reel featuring Affleck walking away when asked to make a TikTok video

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, 71, successfully climbed a 35-foot indoor rock-climbing wall at a mall in Raleigh, North Carolina. Sharing the experience online, Kher said the challenge strengthened his belief in himself and highlighted the triumph of the human spirit

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