Urvashi Dholakia recently posted about going to a restaurant alone. The actress, known for Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Naagin 6, called the solo dinner a magical and liberating experience. She shared selfies with a Christmas tree in the background on Instagram.
She wrote that she finally understood why people enjoy their own company like that. The moment felt awkward for her, promoting self-love and inner peace instead. She clarified her post was not a sponsored ad, just a personal share about the cafe's nice holiday decorations.
Dholakia returned to TV this year on the show Pushpa Impossible, playing Devi Singh Shekhawat. She described the role as a strong woman supporting the main character. Her most recent project was the series...
Fashion journalism pioneer Meher Castelino has died at 81. The first-ever Femina Miss India winner, crowned in 1964, later built a massive legacy writing for major publications and events like Lakme Fashion Week. She is survived by her son Karl, her daughter-in-law Nisha, and her daughter Christina.
Launching her writing career with Eve’s Weekly in 1973, she became a syndicated columnist featured in over a hundred and fifty publications. She treated fashion as a serious business, focusing on craftsmanship and trends over celebrity glamour. Her analytical columns served as a crucial chronicle of the industry's growth.
She authored multiple books, including Fashion Kaleidoscope and Manstyle. Known for mentoring new designers and...
Shahid Kapoor is pumped because his brother Ishaan Khatter's film Homebound got an Oscar shortlist spot. The movie, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, is up for Best International Feature Film. It stars Ishaan Khatter alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa.
Kapoor posted about his pride for the whole team on social media. Johar also gushed online, calling the journey from Cannes to the Oscars list overwhelming. Ghaywan thanked everyone for the global support. The film is competing against entries from a bunch of other countries like Japan, South Korea, and France.
The Academy dropped shortlists in several categories. The actual Oscars ceremony happens much later. Homebound is currently...
Dino Morea talked up Bobby Deol and Akshaye Khanna getting huge online lately. He said streaming shows and movies like Animal let them blow up in a way old hits could not. The actor, who has Four More Shots Season 4 coming out, mentioned his own past work in Raaz and Aksar. He noted that those films stayed popular without any social media boost.
Morea explained fame worked more slowly back then. Positive word of mouth from actual moviegoers in towns and cities built his reputation. A hit film traveled gradually. The internet changes that whole game now. He pointed out that a viral role today gets insane reach almost instantly.
He admitted feeling a little jealous about the modern system. A performance like that from Deol or Khanna...
The teaser for a new Netflix series, Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, dropped. It stars Emraan Hashmi as Arjun Meena, a sharp customs officer hunting smugglers at airports. This marks the first collaboration between Hashmi and creator Neeraj Pandey.
Hashmi said the role was exciting new territory, playing a calm and observant character instead of a flashy one. He praised the chance to work with Pandey and Netflix on this kind of story. The series features an ensemble cast including Sharad Kelkar and Amruta Khanvilkar.
Pandey noted the unique setting, exploring the high-pressure, unseen world of airport customs. He aims for authentic storytelling with his signature tension and grounded humor. The show is produced by Friday Storytellers...
Actress Wamiqa Gabbi called working with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions a surreal, full-circle moment. She said growing up on films from that studio shaped her entire view of cinema. She feels pure joy and nostalgia as she joins that world.
Her last project was the fantasy comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf with Rajkummar Rao. Up next is the sequel Pati Patni Aur Woh 2 starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, directed by Mudassar Aziz for a Holi release. She also has several other films lined up.
One major project is Bhooth Bangla, a Priyadarshan film reuniting Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. The cast includes Tabu and Mithila Palkar. Produced by Balaji Telefilms and Cape of Good Films, it is scheduled for release in early April.
Actress Sonali Bendre posted about her movie Dahek hitting a twenty-sixth anniversary. She shared a throwback clip of the song Sawan Barse Tarse Dil featuring her and co-star Akshaye Khanna. The track was sung by Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam.
Bendre wrote that the feelings from the film are still the same after all this time. The romantic drama from 1999, directed by Lateef Binni, focused on a Hindu-Muslim marriage causing conflict. It also starred Danny Denzongpa and Dalip Tahil.
The actress started as a model before her film debut. She became known for roles in movies like Hum Saath Saath Hain and Sarfarosh. Later, she judged TV talent shows and appeared in series like The Broken News. Her most recent project was the 2022 film Love...
Actress Sonakshi Sinha posted a Get Ready With Me video for her husband Zaheer Iqbal's birthday. The clip showed her detailed makeup routine from start to finish.
She began with skincare, using aloe vera gel and a moisturizer as a primer. For her eyes, Sinha created a smoky look using a shadow stick and black eyeshadow blended with brushes. She layered a lighter brown shade on top. She then corrected and concealed her skin, applied a matte foundation, and contoured her face. Setting powder followed.
Sinha added more definition under her eyes with a dark shadow stick. She finished her eyes with kajal and a bit of shimmer. The routine included a highlighter, eyebrow pencil, and a lip process where she first tried a dark shade before...
Telugu and Tamil film actress Sreeleela called out AI-generated garbage on social media. She made an emotional post asking people to stop supporting this nonsense. Fellow actress Priyanka Arul Mohan had a similar complaint a while back.
Sreeleela said there is a big difference between using tech and abusing it. She argued these tools should make life easier, not more complicated. Every woman is someone's daughter or friend, she noted, even if she works as an artist. The industry should be a protected space that spreads joy.
The actress admitted she misses a lot online due to her busy schedule. She thanked fans for alerting her to the problem. Sreeleela called the situation deeply disturbing, saying she and her colleagues are all...
