Actor Sunny Deol shared his deep affection for his father, Dharmendra, after watching a trailer. He posted the preview for the film Ikkis, expressing love for his papa. The movie tells the true story of Arun Khetarpal, a soldier who received a high military honor at age twenty-one during a war.
Dharmendra plays the soldier's father, delivering a poignant performance. This role marks his final screen appearance before his passing. The film stars Agastya Nanda as the young war hero, with supporting actors like Jaideep Ahlawat. Originally set for a late December release, it is now scheduled for early January next year.
Actor Ranveer Singh gave Nick Jonas an official family title online. This happened after Jonas posted a video dancing to a hit track from Singh's film Dhurandhar. Jonas called the song his new pre-show hype anthem. In the comments, Singh enthusiastically called him Jiju, a Hindi term for brother-in-law. Jonas replied by calling Singh Bhai and mentioning the movie's title track.
The friendly exchange highlights their warm relationship, connected through actor Priyanka Chopra, who is married to Jonas. She and Singh have co-starred in several Bollywood films, playing siblings, spouses, and lovers in different projects.
The new MasterChef India season features a unique duo from Indore, Pinky Mangal and Preeti Agarwal. Mangal, a homemaker who lost her sight, cooks entirely without assistance. She previously won multiple awards in a national cooking contest for visually impaired chefs. Agarwal says their partnership combines artistic vision with skill, aiming to bring pride to their city.
Judge Ranveer Brar called Mangal extraordinary and an inspiration. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law team embodies resilience for the show’s theme this year. They will compete before a judging panel including Vikas Khanna and Kunal Kapur.
In a past interview, the late actor Dilip Kumar recalled first meeting his future wife Saira Banu when she was very young. He said he knew her before her film career, even introducing her to his legendary co-star Madhubala on the set of Mughal-e-Azam. Kumar admitted he initially disapproved of Banu entering the industry, thinking a well-educated woman should marry instead. She persisted, and they later wed in 1966 with a significant age gap between them.
Kumar and Madhubala were once romantically involved before their separation. He passed away after a long illness, leaving behind a celebrated film legacy spanning decades. His notable works include classics like Devdas and Ganga Jamuna.
At a promotional event for his upcoming movie Dacoit, director Anurag Kashyap joked about being accustomed to his films underperforming financially. He was asked about the box office results for his recent passion project, Nishaanchi. Kashyap replied that he expected a bit more, but realized quickly the audience reception was familiar territory.
He mentioned the film, originally produced for Amazon, found its audience more easily after being combined into a single feature for streaming. Kashyap also revealed the movie initially had a much longer working title involving the character names Babloo, Dabloo, and Rinku before being shortened. In Dacoit, he plays a tough police officer named Swamy alongside Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur.
Sparsh Shrivastava says his role in the series Jamtara changed his career completely. He told an interviewer that the show brought him real industry respect and trust, a shift he feels he genuinely earned through his work. He also had high praise for director Kiran Rao from his film Laapataa Ladies, calling her a gem for empowering her actors.
Jamtara is a crime drama about young men running phishing scams in a small district, clashing with a greedy politician and a determined police superintendent. Laapataa Ladies follows two brides accidentally swapped during a train journey. That film was India’s official selection for the Oscars after screening at a major international festival.
Entrepreneur Sussanne Khan posted a birthday tribute for her boyfriend, Arsalan Goni. She shared a video reel of their time together with a note calling him her magical man and the love of her world. Khan wrote that he is her rock and her home, saying their bond helps them overcome any hardship.
She recently visited his family in Kashmir, posting photos with his brother, actor Aly Goni, and other relatives. The couple is frequently seen socializing with his friends and family, including at a Christmas gathering with Aly and his girlfriend, Jasmin Bhasin. Khan was previously married to actor Hrithik Roshan, with whom she shares two sons. They divorced but continue to co-parent and maintain a friendly relationship, often appearing...
Actor Shaan R Grover called a recent music video his most meaningful project this year. He stars in Kumar Sanu's track Laut Ke Na Aa, playing a heartbroken man wandering mountain roads. Grover said filming was intense, involving a superbike ride through scenic but frightening locations.
The experience felt surreal because Sanu's voice defined his childhood, famously singing for Shah Rukh Khan in the nineties. Hearing that same voice for his own performance created a powerful full-circle moment for the actor. Grover gained wider recognition from his role in the film Saiyaara. He has also appeared in the Netflix movie Nobleman and several streaming series.
Director Nani has finished filming his new movie, Delivery Boy. The production took only 42 days, with all shooting done in Chennai and Coimbatore. The story follows a lower-middle-class delivery driver fighting to save his mother's life. Leo Sivakumar and Brigida star in the lead roles.
Post-production, like dubbing, is already underway, targeting a release around next March. The supporting cast includes actors like Radikaa Sarathkumar and Dushyanth. The technical crew features music by Sundaramoorthy and cinematography by Prasanna Kumar. The film is produced by Amutha Leoni under the Asasi Creations banner.
