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Saba Pataudi calls Taimur a perfect mix of Khans and Kapoors
Saba Pataudi called her nephew Taimur Ali Khan a perfect mix of the Khan and Kapoor families. Celebrating his tenth birthday with throwback photos, she posted images featuring sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor, her mother Sharmila Tagore, and Taimur’s younger brother Jeh. Saba wrote a tribute praising the boy he is becoming, noting his kindness and visible talent, saying their grandfather would be proud. She mentioned traveling to London, a place loved by her late father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Earlier, his mother Kareena Kapoor shared a glimpse of a Lionel Messi-themed party for Taimur. Her Instagram stories showed blue and white balloons with a Messi jersey number and a happy birthday message. Kareena had previously taken Taimur and...
Rohit Sharma’s got Vecna’s fielding locked down
Cricket star Rohit Sharma claims he has already handled the fielding for Vecna. A massive fan of the streaming show Stranger Things, Sharma says he has binge-watched the series for years. He expressed excitement about working with Netflix for the final season, joking about setting the villain's fielding placement. The captain channels a character like Will Byers when things get intense, bringing his own chaotic energy. The show takes place in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, during the eighties. It mixes supernatural events with nostalgic storytelling, starting with a boy's disappearance. His friends uncover government secrets and a dark alternate dimension called the Upside Down. A key figure is Eleven, a girl with psychic...
Maanvi Gagroo slams double standards in women's onscreen portrayal
Maanvi Gagroo says on-screen portrayals of women need more thoughtful handling. The Four More Shots Please actress, who plays Siddhi Patel, argues that storytelling has long reflected a narrow mindset. She points out how female characters who drink or smoke get labeled as corrupt or lost, only to be redeemed by suddenly adopting traditional behavior. Gagroo stresses that art and life influence each other, requiring these outdated ideas to change as the world does. She questions the constant scrutiny placed on women's personal choices compared to men's actions, noting that society rarely judges men for similar or worse behavior. Her issue centers on the unequal standard of judgment between genders, suggesting that fairness should come...
Max B drops a new mixtape after 16 years locked up, and it’s fire
Harlem rapper Max B is out of prison and just dropped a new project. He served sixteen years before his conviction got tossed, finally hitting the studio after telling Joe Budden about his release date last year. His fresh mixtape, Public Domain 7: The Purge, runs twenty-four tracks with appearances from A$AP Rocky, Kehlani, and French Montana, plus A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Lola Brooke. A deluxe version with five extra songs is also out, including a freestyle over an SZA instrumental. This marks his first major work since the 2006 debut Million Dollar Baby, confirming his return to the scene.
Alaya F flips into 2026 with headstands and hard-earned confidence
Alaya F characterized 2025 as a year built on grit and personal growth. The Freddy actress shared a video of her advanced yoga practice, including a headstand, highlighting the discipline central to her year. She expressed pride in her professional and personal progress. She began her career with the 2020 film Jawaani Jaaneman, a project she still considers uniquely special. Her most recent appearance was in Bade Miya Chote Miyan with Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. Next, Alaya will star in the Mumbai-set thriller series Storm, produced by Hrithik Roshan. The cast includes Parvathy Thiruvothu, Srishti Shrivastava, Rrama Sharma, and Saba Azad.
Papon ditches the stage for the sofa, rings in the New Year with family and ghazals
Papon plans a quiet New Year with his family after a nonstop schedule of concerts and promotions. The playback singer called 2025 a rewarding period, expressing gratitude for the strong audience response to his work. He intends to recharge before launching two original ghazal EPs in 2026, viewing it as a fresh chapter. His recent Sham-E-Mehfil tour saw sold-out shows, reinforcing his bond with listeners across independent and film music. Papon previously spent his fiftieth birthday working in the studio, stating that music itself is his preferred celebration. He is currently finishing a new album.
Simbu and Vetrimaaran wrap the first schedule of 'Arasan', chaos guaranteed
The first filming schedule for Vetrimaaran's action movie Arasan, starring Silambarasan, has finished in Kovilpatti. Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu shared a behind-the-scenes video highlighting Simbu’s transformation and director Vetrimaaran working on set. The project, a collaboration between Simbu and the acclaimed director, has major buzz partly because actor Vijay Sethupathi recently joined the cast. Key roles will also feature Andrea Jeremiah, Samuthirakani, and Kishore, with music by Anirudh. A previously released promo hints at a gritty narrative connected to Vetrimaaran’s earlier film Vada Chennai. That clip shows Simbu advising director Nelson, who appears as himself, to use a disclaimer when depicting real events involving...
Diljit Dosanjh mourns Ustad Puran Shah Koti, calls him irreplaceable
Diljit Dosanjh marked the death of legendary musician Ustad Puran Shah Koti as a permanent setback for Punjabi music. The singer and Border 2 actor shared an old video of Koti performing, stating the artist dedicated his whole life to music and represented a rare spirit that would not return. Dosanjh called the loss irreplaceable for the industry. Fellow musician Guru Randhawa also posted a tribute with a throwback clip, labeling Koti a forever legend whose contributions and mentorship would be globally remembered. Ustad Puran Shah Koti was seventy-two years old. He passed away after a prolonged illness.
Mouni Roy whips up a Bengali feast, proves she’s more than just Naagin
Mouni Roy finally got to enjoy a proper homemade Bengali meal. The Naagin actress posted about it on her Instagram stories, first teasing followers with a cooking pic and asking them to guess the dish. She later revealed the full spread, which featured Deemar jhaal, aloo shedhdho, and ghee rice, calling it a feast made with her own hands. On the work front, Roy has finished shooting a new thriller series for streaming. That project was filmed in Mumbai and Punjab, and it co-stars Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Shaheer Shaikh, and Sanjay Kapoor. A source indicated the casting combination has generated noticeable excitement, with particular mention of Nimrit’s emotionally deep role. Roy’s upcoming slate also includes the David Dhawan-directed...
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