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Paresh Rawal took ₹11 lakh, claims Akshay's team amid 'Hera Pheri 3' row

The company said that Paresh Rawal accepted ₹11 lakh as the signing amount for the film, further adding that the actor did not express dissatisfaction regarding it during the initial shoot

Akshay Kumar sues Paresh Rawal for ₹25 crore over Hera Pheri 3 exit

Akshay Kumar sues Paresh Rawal for ₹25 crore over his sudden exit from Hera Pheri 3, marking the actor's first-ever legal action against a fellow co-star

Paresh Rawal confirms exit from 'Hera Pheri 3', leaving fans heartbroken

Paresh Rawal has shocked fans by confirming his departure from Hera Pheri 3, despite excitement over the return of the iconic trio with Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty

Ananya Panday, Ishaan Khatter named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

India leads the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list with 94 entries, including actors Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, along with innovators across tech and social impact

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par faces boycott calls after trailer drop

Many social media users started calling for a "boycott" of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's upcoming movie 'Sitaare Zameen Par' hours after the release of its trailer

War 2 update loading: Hrithik Roshan hints teaser release on Jr NTR's b'day

Hrithik Roshan shared a post on X tagging his War 2 co-star Jr NTR. The makers are expected to release the teaser of the much-awaited movie

Raid 2 crosses ₹130 crore in 13 days, drives strong cinema footfalls

Raid 2's success amid geopolitical tension and lacklustre releases brings relief to exhibitors, with consistent audience traction and over ₹174 crore worldwide

Pakistani actors Fawad, Mahira removed from Bollywood posters, albums

Mawra Hocane has also been removed from the album covers of Sanam Teri Kasam on both Spotify and YouTube Music. The film's producer Deepak Mukut said he was not informed about the change

Frames per second: Fun and games, from Satyajit Ray and Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson presenting a restored version of Satyajit Ray's 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri at Cannes is a fitting tribute from an admirer to a master

Bhool Chuk Maaf OTT release: When & where to watch after release canceled

Rajkummar Rao's Bhool Chuk Maaf's theatrical release, on May 9, has been cancelled amid security concerns. However, the movie will now be released directly on Prime Video for the viewers

Indian celebrities, film stars and designers shine at Met Gala 2025

Shah Rukh Khan donned an all-black bespoke outfit, Dlljit Dosanjh shone in a white ensemble that honoured his Sikh roots and Kiara Advani, sporting her baby bump, combined black, white and gold too. Bejewelled and resplendent, the three showbiz stars from India made a memorable debut at the Met Gala. And then there were event regulars, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas and entrepreneurs Natasha Poonawalla and Isha Ambani dressed in their finest. Fashion world's biggest night, held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, also saw fashion designers Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra walking the blue carpet dotted with daisies on Monday night (New York time). The theme of the gala this year was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, which is a homage to Black fashion. Shah Rukh arrived for the event in a Sabyasachi design -- wearing a floor-length elongated coat in Tasmanian superfine wool with monogrammed, Japanese horn buttons. The coat is hand canvassed, single breasted with a pe

The Diplomat OTT release: When and where to watch John Abraham film online?

The Diplomat, which is based on real political drama, stars John Abraham in the lead role, and was released in theatres on March 14, 2025. On May 9, it will be available for streaming on Netflix

'Sitaare Zameen Par' poster out: Release date of Aamir Khan film announced

Aamir Khan has shared a first look poster of Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel of 'Taare Zameen Par' (2007). The poster also introduces 10 debutants in the movie. The release date is June 20

Babil Khan breaks silence after viral video, returns to Instagram amid buzz

After a video of actor Babil Khan breaking down went viral, he returned to Instagram and shared posts of peers he named, as his team clarified the clip was misread

Aamir Khan calls for more creative collaboration with China at WAVES Summit

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan calls for deeper collaboration between Indian and Chinese creative communities at the WAVES Summit 2025, emphasizing shared cultural values and storytelling

India needs to invest in more theatres, says Aamir Khan during WAVES summit

Superstar Aamir Khan on Friday said India is a film loving country but the majority of its people lack access to cinemas. On day two of the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) here, the 60-year-old actor participated in a session titled "Studios of the Future: Putting India on World Studio Map". Aamir said there is a serious need for investment in infrastructure to boost the industry's growth. "My belief is that we need to have a lot more theatres in India and theatres of different kinds. There are districts and vast areas in the country which don't have a single theatre. "I feel that whatever issues we have faced over the decades is just about having more screens. And according to me, that is what we should be investing in. India has huge potential but that can only be realised when you have more screens across the country. If you don't, then people won't watch the films," the actor said. The superstar highlighted that India is way behind the United States a

Pakistani FM radio stations stop playing Indian songs amid rising tensions

Pakistani FM radio stations on Thursday stopped airing Indian songs following tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed. "The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has stopped airing Indian songs on Pakistani FM radio stations across the country with immediate effect," PBA Secretary General Shakeel Masood said. Indian songs, especially from greats like Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, and Mukesh, are popular among Pakistanis and are played by FM radio stations here daily. Pakistan Information Minister Atta Tarar commended the PBA decision amid speculations that the government had directed the association to immediately stop airing Indian songs on all FM radio stations given the current situation between the two countries. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. The attack drew swift and widespread condemnat

HIT 3 Twitter reviews: Nani's performance shines, fans call it one-man show

Nani's action thriller movie received positive reviews from fans. Some say that the second part is inspired by Squid Game

Raid 2 advance booking: Ajay Devgn's film has fair opening with Rs 4.94 cr

Raid 2 starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor is set to release on May 1. Bookings for the film were opened on Monday, and as per Sacnilk, the film has collected a decent amount

Bollywood stars, cricketers invest in Karamtara Engineering's pre-IPO round

Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan, as well as cricket players Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, have invested in power transmission firm Karamtara Engineering's pre-IPO round. Karamtara Engineering is a backwards-integrated manufacturer of products for the renewable energy and transmission lines sectors. It offers a diverse product portfolio, which enables it to serve as a one-stop shop for solar structures (fixed-tilt and trackers). The company offers lattice structures for transmission lines, fasteners for solar, wind, transmission and industrial sectors, and overhead transmission line hardware fittings and accessories. As part of the transaction, the company's promoters, Tanveer Singh and Rajiv Singh, have transferred an aggregate of 34,09,724 equity shares at Rs 310 apiece for an aggregating amount of Rs 106 crore, by way of a secondary sale, according to a public announcement. Of these shares, Kapoor has bought 1,61,300 shares worth Rs 5 crore, Khan picked up 1,29,0