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From Salman Khan to Shah Rukh, celebrities who received underworld threats

Baba Siddique murder: The shocking murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has brought back the focus on security and safety of Mumbai's high profile individuals

Baba Siddique praised for pandemic relief; was friends with Bollywood stars

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Mumbai, was a popular figure in Bollywood circles and had earned praise for supplying life-saving medicines to patients during the Covid pandemic. During the peak of the pandemic, the 66-year-old leader had arranged highly sought-after medicines for needy patients. He was also known for his grand Iftar parties which were attended by top Bollywood stars. Baba Siddique had represented Bandra (West) seat three times in the Maharashtra assembly. A prominent Muslim leader from Mumbai, he was also known be close to several Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt. His son Zeeshan Siddique is currently the Congress MLA from Mumbai. While quitting the Congress to join the NCP in February this year, Baba Siddique had not cited any reason for his decision to leave the Grand Old Party, only stating some things are better left unsaid. With his joining the NCP, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP had received a b

Baba Siddique praised during pandemic, was friends with Bollywood stars

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Mumbai, was a popular figure in Bollywood circles and had earned praise for supplying life-saving medicines to patients during the Covid pandemic. During the peak of the pandemic, the 66-year-old leader had arranged highly sought-after medicines for needy patients. He was also known for his grand Iftar parties which were attended by top Bollywood stars. Baba Siddique had represented Bandra (West) seat three times in the Maharashtra assembly. A prominent Muslim leader from Mumbai, he was also known be close to several Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt. His son Zeeshan Siddique is currently the Congress MLA from Mumbai. While quitting the Congress to join the NCP in February this year, Baba Siddique had not cited any reason for his decision to leave the Grand Old Party, only stating some things are better left unsaid. With his joining the NCP, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP had received a .

Diwali clash: Cinema owners struggle to allocate shows for big releases

From metro cities to Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, theatres are feeling the heat as they navigate the high-stakes festive clash between huge films like Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Amitabh Bachchan turns 82: Bollywood celebs wish Big B on his birthday

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan turned 82 today, on October 11, 2024. Fans and bollywood have started wishing and gathering outside his home, Jalsa, in Mumbai since last night

Stree 2 OTT release: When and where to watch this horror comedy film

Stree 2 has finally made its way to OTT platforms. The Amar Kaushik directorial horror comedy, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, will be streaming on Prime Video today, on October 10

Happy birthday Rekha: All about the 70-year journey of legendary actress

Born to renowned Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actress Pushpavalli, the legendary actress Rekha is celebrating her 70th birthday today, Oct 10

Ratan Tata passes away: Celebrities remember the titan's lasting legacy

Bollywood's biggest stars paid heartfelt tributes to Ratan Tata, honoring his visionary legacy, emphasising how his leadership and generosity will inspire generations to come

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 out: Trailer launched at Jaipur's Raj Mandir Cinema

The trailer for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is set to be displayed at the iconic Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur. It is set for a theatrical release during the Diwali festivities on November 1

India has highest oral cancer cases due to betel nut in South Asia: Study

The Lancet Oncology study highlighted that South-Central Asia recorded the highest number of oral cancer cases linked to smokeless tobacco and areca nut use

Actor Manasi Parekh in tears while accepting Best Actress National award

For her role in the Gujarati movie Kutch Express, actress Manasi Parekh took home the Best Actress National Award. Her performance at Thiruchitrambalam earned her a trophy

Singham Again: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh at trailer launch

Singham Again trailer was launched on Monday in Mumbai. The trailer was graced by Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Tiger Shroff. The film is set to release in Diwali

Amid box office jitters, Saregama eyes majority stake in Dharma Productions

Saregama is in talks to acquire a majority stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, though the deal may not finalise soon. The move comes amid box office volatility affecting studios

Rajkumar Hirani to receive Madhya Pradesh govt's Kishore Kumar Samman

Director Rajkumar Hirani, known for films such as "Munna Bhai MBBS", "3 Idiots" and "PK", will be conferred the Madhya Pradesh government's Kishore Kumar Samman for the year 2023. According to a press note from Hirani's PR team, the ceremony will be held in the legendary singer's hometown Khandwa on October 13, coinciding with his 37th death anniversary. The Culture Department of Bhopal will present the award to Hirani, whose last film was 2023's social drama "Dunki", starring Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal. The event, set to take place at the Police Parade Ground, will also feature 'Kishore Night', a special musical tribute to Kishore Kumar by singer Neeraj Shridhar and his team. Previous recipients of the Kishore Kumar Samman include Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Dharmendra, and Shatrughan Sinha.

First song from Kriti Sanon, Shaheer Sheikh's Do Patti, Raanjhan, is out

The first single song from Do Patti, 'Raanjhan,' has just been announced, featuring Kriti Sanon in a double role with TV star Shaheer Sheikh. The film is about twin sisters with hidden secrets

Kick 2: Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala announce sequel to 2014 hit

Bollywood star Salman Khan is busy shooting for his upcoming 'Sikander' these days. Meanwhile, the superstar has announced the sequel of Kick alongside producer Sajid Nadiadwala

OTT releases this week: From The GOAT to CTRL; Top movies, shows to watch

OTT releases this week: Several movies and series going to be released this weekend on different OTT platforms such as Netflix, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar

Govinda discharged from hospital four days after revolver accident

Govinda will be discharged from a hospital here on Friday, four days after the actor was injured in the leg when his revolver accidentally went off, his family said. The 60-year-old actor underwent a surgery on Tuesday and is recuperating at a private hospital. Sharing a health update with the reporters, Govinda's daughter Tina Ahuja said, "He is better. He is getting discharged today." The actor's wife, Sunita Ahuja, also told reporters that Govinda has been advised to rest for at least six weeks. "He will be discharged today. I will bring him here but he will have difficulty to stand... He is fine and will start dancing again in a few days. Everyone has prayed for him and we have the blessings of Mata rani," she said. "At home, the doctor has told him to remain on bed rest for six weeks. So, we will not allow many people because he could get infected. So, he needs to res," she added. Govinda, known for films such as "Love 86", "Swarg", "Dulhe Raja" and "Partner", was injured in

Samantha Prabhu invests in wellness startup Secret Alchemist as co-founder

Aromatherapy-based wellness brand Secret Alchemist was founded in 2021 by Ankita Thadani and Akash Valia. The brand offers a range of products for holistic well-being

Border 2: Suniel Shetty's son Ahan Shetty in war drama cast; teaser out

Ahan Shetty has joined the cast of the upcoming war drama, Border 2, alongside Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh. The movie will hit the theaters on January 23, 2026