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Farewell, Asrani: The Sholay 'jailer' who redefined humour in Bollywood

Known for his impeccable comic timing and gentle humour, Asrani left behind a legacy of unforgettable characters that continue to make the people laugh

Veteran actor Asrani passes away at the age of 84 after prolonged illness

The end came on Monday afternoon, four days after he was admitted to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in suburban Juhu

A quieter Diwali at box office: Collection likely to see 60% dip

Unlike last year's star-driven blockbusters, this Diwali's releases led by *Thamma* and *Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat* mark a shift toward story-led cinema and regional strength

Kantara: Chapter 1 Box Office Day 16: Film nears ₹500 crore mark in India

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its strong run at the box office, with steady collections in its second week. As per Sacnilk, the film is inching closer to the ₹500 crore mark in India

OTT releases this week: Top movies and web series to watch this Diwali

This Diwali weekend, several new films and web series are releasing on major OTT platforms. Celebrate the festival with fresh doses of drama, thrill, friendship, romance, and more

Rise and Fall grand finale: Arjun Bijlani crowned winner, wins ₹28 lakh

Ashneer Grover's reality show Rise & Fall announced its winner on October 17. TV actor Arjun Bijlani lifted the trophy after defeating Aarush Bhola and won a cash prize of ₹28.10 lakh

Bigg Boss 19 week 8: Nominations, voting trends, controversy & more

Bigg Boss 19 returned to Colors TV in August, bringing a fresh wave of drama, emotions, and entertainment, along with the unexpected twists that make the reality show a fan favourite every season

Kantara: Chapter 1 continues dream run, earns ₹650 cr worldwide Collection

Kantara: Chapter 1 has surpassed the lifetime earnings of SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning and is now inching closer to the ₹700 crore mark at the global box office

Kantara: Chapter 1 emerges as 2025's 2nd highest-grossing Indian film

Rishab Shetty's latest release, Kantara: Chapter 1, has entered its second week, witnessing a slight dip on weekdays. However, the film has already crossed the ₹600 crore mark at the box office

Kantara: Chapter 1 continues record run, crosses ₹600 crore globally

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 continued its record-breaking run in its second weekend, crossing ₹600 crore worldwide. The prequel to Kantara was released in theatres on October 2, 2025

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra sets new benchmark for Malayalam film industry

Highest-grossing Malayalam blockbuster earns ₹300 cr in 6 weeks of release

Fans throng outside Jalsa to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 83rd birthday

Some came dressed as his most famous on-screen characters, others held up life-size cutouts and banners bearing his image and famous dialogues

UNAIDS releases short film 'Ghotul' to mark International Day of Girl Child

Directed by Shashanka Bob' Chaturvedi, the 12-min film 'Ghotul' explores Gond Muria traditions, where elders guide adolescents in open discussions on love, intimacy, and responsibility

Films with vulgarity get clearance, real stories are blocked: Javed Akhtar

Talking about the impact of hyper-masculinity portrayed in films on mental health, Akhtar said that the popularity of such films stems from societal approval

Frames per Second: The billionaire as a common man in a world of ambition

Shah Rukh Khan is India's richest actor now, but one of his early films, 'Raju Ban Gaya Genteman', was a nuanced critique of ambition and the pursuit of wealth

Kantara: Chapter 1 box office day 8: Rishab Shetty's film crosses 500 cr

Kantara Chapter 1 by Rishab Shetty has had a successful first week in theatres. The historical action drama continues to do well at the box office, having already made over ₹500 crore club

Varinder Singh Ghuman, India's vegetarian bodybuilding icon, dies at 42

Varinder Singh Ghuman passed away due to a heart attack leaving everyone shocked. He was not only a celebrated bodybuilder but also an actor. Social media is flooded with condolences and tributes

New OTT releases this week: New movies and web series to binge watch

There's a diverse mix of genres to explore in this week's new OTT releases, from gripping thrillers to light-hearted romances and more. Here's a curated list of what to watch

Dulquer Salmaan's Lokah: Chapter 1 emerges as an 'All-time blockbuster'

Dulquer Salmaan's Lokah Chapter 1 has now become an 'All-Time Blockbuster'. Sacnilk report says, the film has over Rs 299.92 cr worldwide, including 154.24 cr from the Indian box office collection

Kantara: Chapter 1 box office day 7- Collection dips after ₹300 crore mark

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 saw a slight dip after crossing ₹300 crore. The Kannada period drama, a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, continues its strong box office run, despite the drop.