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Kunal Kemmu trades screens for safaris, spots leopard
Kunal Kemmu is on a wildlife vibe to close out the year. The actor, fresh off praise for his role in the streaming show Single Papa, was filmed by his wife, Soha Ali Khan, spotting a leopard in nature. He reposted her Instagram Story of the moment, thanking his luck for the sighting. This follows a family trip to the Maldives for his 42nd birthday earlier in 2025, where they went scuba diving and enjoyed dinners by the ocean. He and Soha have been married for over a decade, since early 2015, after meeting on a film set back in 2009. They are parents to a daughter named Inaaya Naumi Kemmu. Kunal has talked about their relationship blending different backgrounds, saying their cultural similarities helped bridge their upbringings. He...
Pressure mounts on survivor to shield accused filmmaker
That pressure to drop a case is the whole story. A woman in the film industry accused veteran director and former politician P.T. Kunhummuhammed of sexual misconduct during a selection process for the International Film Festival of Kerala. She says instead of getting support, people are pushing her to back down to protect him, using his age and health as excuses. She claims intermediaries have been hounding her, making the situation unbearable, and that the system favors the accused from the start. She alleges the police dragged their feet for days, only filing a formal report after the media picked up the story. Even then, she feels authorities moved slowly, letting Kunhummuhammed have time to get anticipatory bail. The Women in...
Sisters twirl through tears and joy, honoring mom's legacy
Sussanne Khan's birthday post for her sister Farah got weirdly deep. She shared a video on Instagram from the celebration, showing the two sisters dancing together. The clip also included a moment where Farah held a picture of their mom, Zarine Khan, who passed away recently. Sussanne wrote a long caption gushing about her older sister, calling her Faru Jaan and talking about their bond. She said being Farah's sister was the highlight of her life. Sussanne credited Farah with shaping who she is today. She mentioned their mom always called Farah a phenomenal person. The post talked about wanting to make their mother proud from heaven. Sussanne ended by saying a word bigger than love would be Farah's name itself. The whole thing was a...
Madhuri Dixit says ticket prices are scaring families off
A veteran star pinpoints why theater crowds are thinning. Actress Madhuri Dixit says rising ticket prices are making families budget carefully, choosing only certain films for the big screen. She notes that after work hours are too late for many people, leaving weekends as the main option. The convenience of streaming services offers a cheaper, easier alternative with movies available at home anytime. Dixit stressed that good films still succeed in theaters, so the future is not entirely bleak. However, the combination of high costs, scheduling difficulties, and the comfort of home viewing presents a clear challenge. She believes improving the cinema experience itself could help bring audiences back.
Krystle D’Souza calls Dhurandhar role a dream come true
An actress got a dream gig that turned out bigger than expected. Krystle D'Souza reflected on her role in the recent film Dhurandhar, noting her small part became a major career moment. She specifically joined for the chance to work alongside stars like Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt in the ensemble cast. D'Souza appears in the popular song Shararat with Ayesha Khan, a track that blew up online after the movie's release. She admitted she did not know her exact screen time when she signed on, but accepted anyway, wanting to be part of the project in any capacity. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action thriller features a large cast including R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal. D'Souza called the experience a dream come true...
Ranbir and Alia jet off for a quiet year-end getaway
That famous film industry couple is heading out for their annual escape. Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were spotted at the Mumbai airport dressed in casual athletic wear, waving before their flight to an undisclosed spot. This marks their regular year-end trip, a tradition continuing from before their 2022 marriage, like their visit to Kenya's Masai Mara reserve a few years back. Bhatt has often expressed her fondness for that particular location, known for its wildlife and the Great Migration. Her travel choices highlight a preference for nature-focused, private getaways over typical luxury vacations. Such trips offer a deliberate disconnect from work and public life, aligning with a trend of celebrities choosing eco-conscious...
Tridha Choudhury dodges nude scenes to protect her career
An actress explained turning down certain roles for major career reasons. Tridha Choudhury said she avoided a Hollywood project requiring nude scenes, knowing it could block future work in Bollywood and typecast her. She believes accessing international opportunities is possible without that compromise, unwilling to risk her entire journey for one part. Choudhury started in Bengali cinema before gaining notice on TV shows like Dahleez. She later took on intense roles in series such as Aashram and Bandish Bandits. Her recent move into comedy with the film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 was a deliberate script choice, not a pivot from bold characters. She views all performance, whether action or romance, as acting, but sees comedy as a unique...
Ishita Dutta hosts Veda’s first rice feast
A celebrity couple just marked their baby's major food milestone. Actors Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth held a traditional Bengali Annaprashan ceremony for their daughter Veda, giving her the first taste of rice. Dutta posted photos from the event, showing her in a saree while Sheth and their son Vaayu matched in yellow kurtas. Both sets of grandparents and family attended, showering the baby with love alongside a themed cake. The couple met on the set of a TV show years ago, marrying in 2017. They first became parents with son Vaayu's arrival two years ago, then welcomed daughter Veda earlier this year. They recently celebrated eight years of marriage, with Dutta posting a wedding photo, noting their family now feels complete.
Kangana Ranaut wraps decade-long Jyotirlinga pilgrimage
An actress just finished a massive ten-year religious trek. Kangana Ranaut completed her pilgrimage to all twelve Jyotirlingas, with Bheema Shankar as her final stop. She posted photos in traditional clothes, offering milk at the shrine, crediting the accomplishment to divine grace and her ancestors' merit. Ranaut said the journey started mostly by travel coincidence, but recently became a focused goal. She noted the unique nature of the Bheema Shankar site, where the deity combines masculine and feminine energy in a single form, mostly hidden under a silver cover. Ranaut managed to view the ancient icon during its brief daily unveiling. This visit follows her earlier darshan at the Girishneshwar Jyotirlinga in her home state, a site...
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