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Amitabh Bachchan entertained viewers on Kaun Banega Crorepati while decoding popular Gen Z expressions such as “rocking” and “killing it.” The megastar humorously interpreted the phrases literally, continuing his playful fascination with evolving youth slang and terminology

Tina Ahuja shared glimpses of her Raksha Bandhan celebrations with brothers Yashvardhan Ahuja and Krushna Abhishek, along with mother Sunita Ahuja and Arti Singh. The family gathering came amid ongoing public speculation surrounding Govinda and Sunita’s marriage

Actor Siddharth said the success of Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar has transformed the scale and nature of conversations around his work. Praising its authenticity and portrayal of Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, he highlighted the series’ humanised depiction of wartime camaraderie

Actor Mihir Ahuja discussed portraying real-life Air Force officer CH Bal Reddy, or “Baldi,” in Netflix’s ‘Operation Safed Sagar’. He said mastering military posture and the character’s emotional journey was challenging, while filming at real locations made the experience especially fulfilling

On Raksha Bandhan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared a nostalgic 1986 childhood photo featuring herself, brother Ranbir Kapoor and mother Neetu Kapoor. The heartfelt post celebrated their enduring sibling bond, strengthened after father Rishi Kapoor’s death, while Neetu also shared the throwback

Actress Preity Zinta shared a heartwarming experience in Paris, where a neighbour sent her favourite Kadhi Chawal after learning she was unwell with fever. The gesture touched her deeply. Zinta also recently visited the Kanapathy Temple and returned to films with ‘Batwara 1947’

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna starrer period action drama ‘Ranabaali’, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, will release worldwide on October 16, 2026, postponed from September 11. Set in the British era, the film draws from real historical events and suppressed accounts

Hollywood actor Gerard Butler has confirmed the Scottish tradition of wearing a kilt, saying it is commonly followed at weddings. Butler discussed the custom humorously with Drew Barrymore, while recalling his Scottish upbringing and extensive career in Hollywood films

Actress Richa Chadha celebrated Onam with daughter Zuneyra at Kerala’s Gurupuram Sree Maha Vishnu Temple, where she gifted a life-size mechanical elephant. She highlighted preserving traditions compassionately, promoting animal welfare and using technology to celebrate festivals while respecting cultural customs

A jewellery brand has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon after online criticism over her outfit. Kriti defended the campaign, saying cultural respect lies in emotions and traditions, not clothing. Kangana Ranaut also criticized the ad and questioned its festive appropriateness

Actor Umar Riaz defended his brother Asim Riaz amid a controversy involving former girlfriend Himanshi Khurana and allegations of religious conversion. Umar criticised the use of religion to defame someone, while the former couple continued exchanging allegations following Himanshi’s podcast appearance

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut criticised Kriti Sanon’s jewellery advertisement, calling its portrayal of Raksha Bandhan “intentionally creepy” and questioning her outfit. The advertisement triggered a social media debate, with some users criticising the styling while others defended Sanon’s clothing and creative freedom

Actress Shriya Saran’s Instagram picture with Rajinikanth has sparked speculation about her possible role in Ashwath Marimuthu’s upcoming action entertainer ‘Dharman’. The film, featuring Rajinikanth as a doctor battling criminals, has begun its third schedule in Hyderabad amid fan excitement

Grieftech—a new-age tech venture—proposes a different dimension to remembering the departed souls. Through this, AI-generated content can be created in Virtual Reality format using the digital footprints of the deceased

Actress Zoe Saldana shared behind-the-scenes clips showing fun moments with her female crew, including dancing, workouts, meals and getting her hair done. The Oscar-winning actress, known for Avatar, Star Trek and Marvel films, offered fans a glimpse of her busy work life

Karan Johar recalled how his friendship with Kajol began after an awkward first meeting at a party. He also revealed that Kajol had a major crush on Akshay Kumar and that their shared search for the actor eventually brought them closer

Twinkle Khanna shared a glimpse of her playful bond with pet dog Mr Jeeves, revealing his hilarious reaction to her packing for a trip. The affectionate dog stole her sock and ran away, prompting Twinkle to humorously describe his displeasure

Arhaan Khan brushed off social media trolls who mistook his beanie-covered hairstyle for balding. The son of Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan responded humorously, urging followers to enjoy his Bali photos, as he shared holiday moments with friends and family

Advance bookings have opened for Yash-starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The makers unveiled a special video featuring the ensemble cast, building anticipation for the pan-Indian film, which is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on August 26

Actor Jack Coleman mourned his late “Heroes” co-star Hayden Panettiere, remembering her as a prodigious talent and compassionate colleague. Coleman recalled their first meeting, her popularity, animal welfare advocacy and courage. Panettiere died August 16 at age 36

Actress Samiksha Bhatnagar recalled her experience working with Sunny and Bobby Deol in ‘Poster Boys’, describing Sunny as shy and humble. She said Bobby’s friendly and comfortable nature boosted her confidence, while praising director Shreyas Talpade for warmly welcoming newcomers on set

Actor Vikrant Massey shared a heartwarming picture of his son enjoying a train ride during their Norway vacation. He revealed the toddler’s fascination with Mumbai’s auto-rickshaws and spoke about fatherhood, saying his son Vardaan has brought happiness, blessings and good fortune

Actor Anupam Kher expressed concern over a viral Ladakh video showing a woman allegedly speaking disrespectfully to Army personnel. He shared the patriotic song “Sena Ki Jai” from his film “Tanvi The Great,” highlighting courage, discipline, service and respect as Gen Z values

Actress Rasika Dugal won Best Actor (Series) for “Delhi Crime Season 3” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. She thanked the festival and the show’s team, celebrating eight years of portraying IPS officer Neeti Singh in the acclaimed series