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IMDb 2025 list: Saiyaara debutants Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda make top stars

Saiyaara debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda featured on IMDb's most popular Indian stars list for 2025, while director Mohit Suri topped IMDb's first-ever most popular Indian directors list

IMDb 2025 list: Saiyaara debutants Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda make top stars
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 12:33 AM IST

Veteran actor Satish Shah cremated as Film and TV fraternity pays tributes

Family members, friends, and colleagues from the film and television industry bid a tearful adieu to veteran actor Satish Shah, who was cremated here on Sunday afternoon. Industry veteran Naseeruddin Shah, his wife Ratna Pathak Shah, who was also Satish Shah's co-star in "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", other actors from the fan-favourite show, and members of the film fraternity attended his final farewell. Satish Shah passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 following a kidney ailment. He is survived by his wife, Madhu Shah, a designer. The mortal remains were brought to his home in Bandra (East) in an ambulance at around 11 am, and the same vehicle was later decked with marigold flowers and two photographs of the actor on the front and rear sides. The body was later transported to Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle for the last rites, which were conducted by Shah's personal assistant Ramesh Kadatala. "He (Ramesh) has been like his (Shah) son. He has been with the couple for close to 40

Veteran actor Satish Shah cremated as Film and TV fraternity pays tributes
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 7:14 PM IST

Son of Sardaar' and 'Jai Ho' actor Mukul Dev dies at 54

Actor Mukul Dev, best known for his roles in films such as Son of Sardaar, Yamla Pagla Deewana and Jai Ho, has passed away, his brother Rahul Dev said on Saturday. He was 54. "My brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully last night at New Delhi due to ailing health," Rahul Dev told PTI. According to Mukul Dev's close friend Vindu Dara Singh, the actor died at a hospital in the national capital. He was unwell for eight to ten days. He was not looking after his health and was depressed after the demise of his mother. We were waiting for Mukul to join us for the photo shoot of Son of Sardaar 2' but he had stopped answering our calls, Singh told PTI. The actor will be cremated at 5 pm on Saturday. Mukul Dev, a former model, is survived by his daughter, Sia Dev, from his marriage to ex-wife Shilpa Dev. He made his acting debut with the 1996 movie "Dastak", co-starring Sushmita Sen and Sharad Kapoor. He was largely seen playing supporting roles in Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali and Telugu ...

Son of Sardaar' and 'Jai Ho' actor Mukul Dev dies at 54
Updated On : 24 May 2025 | 2:42 PM IST

Allu Arjun granted regular bail, can't leave India without court permission

A court on Friday granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, an accused in the case booked over the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2'. The II Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge had earlier reserved the order for today after hearing arguments from the lawyers of the actor and the police. The court directed the actor to furnish two sureties, who shall execute bond for Rs 50,000 each, besides his own with the same amount. As part of the bail conditions, the 'Pushpa' star has to appear before the investigating officer every Sunday between 10 am and 1pm for a period of two months or till filing of the charge sheet, whichever is earlier. "Petitioner shall not hamper the investigation in any manner nor shall directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any witness so as to dissuade them from disclosing such facts to the court or to any police officer," the court said. The petitioner shall cooperate with

Allu Arjun granted regular bail, can't leave India without court permission
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 6:28 PM IST

'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor goes missing, police files case

Delhi Police on Saturday lodged an abduction case over the disappearance of actor Gurucharan Singh of the famous TV serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' fame, officials said. Multiple teams have been formed to find the 50-year-old actor, who is a Delhi resident, after he went missing five days ago, they said. He was last seen near the Delhi airport with a backpack, the police said citing a CCTV footage. An FIR has been lodged under Section 365 (abduction) and and an investigation has been launched into the matter, they added. "Actor Gurucharan Singh who plays the role of 'Roshan Singh Sodhi' in the TV serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' went missing on April 22 evening," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Rohit Meena said. "Singh's father lodged a missing complaint saying his son had left for Mumbai on April 22 at 8.30 pm. He has been missing since then," Meena said. The actor had left his home here to take a flight for Mumbai. But he did not reach Mumbai, neither

'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor goes missing, police files case
Updated On : 27 Apr 2024 | 4:26 PM IST

Delhi HC restrains use of Anil Kapoor's name, image, signature catchphrase

the court was not convinced by this argument saying that Jhakaas is 'Bambaiyya Hindi and if that is the case, it cannot be protected.'

Delhi HC restrains use of Anil Kapoor's name, image, signature catchphrase
Updated On : 20 Sep 2023 | 9:34 PM IST

2022 in review: How Brand Deepika became India's global face of luxury

From LV and Cartier to Cannes, the actor has had a sizeable brand presence this year

2022 in review: How Brand Deepika became India's global face of luxury
Updated On : 07 Dec 2022 | 10:05 PM IST

Anurag Kashyap predicts Oscar for Rajamouli's RRR, denounces Kashmir Files

RRR, which was released on March 24, 2022, is the second highest grossing film of 22, after KGF: Chapter 2. Kashyap predicted a Best International Feature award for Rajamouli's RRR.

Anurag Kashyap predicts Oscar for Rajamouli's RRR, denounces Kashmir Files
Updated On : 17 Aug 2022 | 10:00 AM IST

Sportspersons to designers, celebs put themselves out in the NFT universe

Amitabh Bachchan recently sold his collection for $966,000 (approximately Rs 7.18 cr)

Sportspersons to designers, celebs put themselves out in the NFT universe
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 11:07 AM IST

Sidharth Shukla, 'Balika Vadhu' star, 'Bigg Boss 13' winner, dies at 40

Popular TV actor Sidharth Shukla suffered a massive heart attack in the morning

Sidharth Shukla, 'Balika Vadhu' star, 'Bigg Boss 13' winner, dies at 40
Updated On : 02 Sep 2021 | 12:55 PM IST

Actors vs brand: Stars rain on their own parade

Film marketers hunt for a new formula as actors trip over their personal lives and avowed causes in their attempt to promote their films

Actors vs brand: Stars rain on their own parade
Updated On : 25 Sep 2017 | 10:48 PM IST