Hrithik Roshan described his experience portraying Kabir in War 2 as relaxed because of his familiarity with the character. The actor posted on Instagram that working with director Ayan Mukerji created an enjoyable atmosphere on set. Roshan acknowledged an internal conflict about the ease of production, but reminded himself that filmmaking does not require constant struggle.
The original War film reached its sixth anniversary on Friday, prompting co-star Tiger Shroff to share his appreciation for the project. Shroff posted videos from the Siddharth Anand-directed film on Instagram, expressing gratitude to both the director and Roshan. The younger actor called the experience life-changing, noting the significance of working alongside...
A confrontation erupted in the Bigg Boss 19 house between contestants Kunickaa Sadanand and Amaal Mallik over a task dispute. The disagreement began when Sadanand contested the referee's decision, prompting Mallik to question her temperament. Sadanand responded by challenging his reputation and questioning his reasons for joining the show.
Mallik accused Sadanand of attempting to tarnish his public image and suggested her aggressive behavior had ended her career decades ago. Sadanand defended her film credentials and declared she did not need his respect. The exchange intensified when both contestants moved toward each other before fellow housemates intervened.
The music composer claimed Sadanand had been displaying similar conduct...
Actress Malvika Raj announced the name of her newborn daughter on the Hindu festival of Dussehra, 40 days after the child's birth. The actress, recognized for portraying young Pooja in the 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, named her baby girl Mahara. Social media posts showed the new parents in coordinated outfits celebrating the naming ceremony.
The couple revealed their pregnancy in May 2025 and welcomed their daughter on Aug. 23, 2025. Raj and her husband Pranav shared the news through a pastel-themed announcement card. The actress previously gained fame for her childhood role in the Bollywood film, which remains her most memorable performance despite appearing in other productions and advertisements.
Six of Sean Diddy Combs' children addressed the court on Friday and pleaded for leniency before the judge sentenced the 55-year-old music producer on Mann Act violations. Quincy Brown told the court his father transformed after conviction on charges of transporting individuals across state lines for sexual encounters, and described 15 years of observed personal growth. Justin Combs asked the judge to grant his father another opportunity at life, and said the hip-hop mogul maintained regular phone contact from detention.
D'Lila Combs expressed fear about losing both parents after her mother's 2018 death, and worried her 2-year-old sister would grow up without their father present. The jury acquitted Combs of racketeering conspiracy...
India maintains strong economic momentum supported by macroeconomic stability, domestic investment capacity, and financial sector strength, according to Michael Debabrata Patra, former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Patra told reporters on Friday at the fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave that the nation demonstrates low inflation rates, manageable debt levels, and substantial foreign exchange reserves positioned as the fourth largest globally. The country finances most investment through domestic savings rather than external sources, and banking sector net non-performing assets approach zero.
The former central bank official projected India will achieve growth exceeding 8 percent, noting first-quarter expansion reached...
Singer Miley Cyrus believes she became the first celebrity targeted by cancel culture after transitioning from her Disney Channel role on Hannah Montana to a more provocative public image. The 32-year-old performer told CBS Sunday Morning on Friday that she did not fully comprehend the severity of public backlash until later in life, but described the period as enjoyable despite criticism from others. Cyrus acknowledged she made an early career commitment at age 11, and only began questioning whether entertainment remained her passion after reaching her late 20s.
The musician told CR Fashion Book she feels comfortable walking away from the industry if her commitment wavers, though she currently maintains enthusiasm for her work. Cyrus...
JioHotstar will launch Pitch to Get Rich on October 20, a fashion entrepreneurship competition featuring Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, and Malaika Arora as judges and investors. The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund partnered with Dharmatic Entertainment to produce the series, which offers 40 crore rupees in investment capital to 14 selected founders competing for funding and guidance. Business leaders Naveen Jindal, Dhruv Sharma, Ravi Jaipuria, Darpan Sanghvi, Gaurav Dalmia, Vagish Pathak, and Vinod Dugar will join the entertainment industry figures on the program.
Dharmatic Entertainment CEO Apoorva Mehta described the show as a platform connecting fashion innovation with business investment opportunities. Fashion Entrepreneur...
Music composer Vishal Dadlani credited singer Shreya Ghoshal for inspiring his return to Indian Idol 16 after a late-night conversation rekindled his enthusiasm for the program. Dadlani explained that a three-hour discussion with Ghoshal reminded him of the enjoyment he experiences working alongside her and fellow judge Badshah on the singing competition. The composer stated his dual motivation stems from reconnecting with colleagues and discovering emerging vocal talent through the audition process.
The 16th season launches on October 18 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV with the theme Yaadon Ki Playlist, and features contestants reimagining classic Bollywood songs with contemporary arrangements. Dadlani and Ghoshal have...
India rejected accusations from Bangladesh Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Friday and stated that the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government repeatedly deflects blame for domestic problems. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the claims as false and said Bangladeshi authorities should examine local extremist actions against minorities in Chittagong Hill Tracts rather than accusing external forces of causing unrest in Khagrachari district.
Violence erupted on Sept. 28 after protests demanded justice for a gang-raped Marma schoolgirl, and resulted in deaths and injuries among indigenous communities. Human rights organizations criticized the interim government's handling of minority protection and...
