
Veteran Bollywood character actor Mushtaq Khan passes away
The industry mourns Mushtaq Khan, whose age is reported as either 56 or 75, after a lung cancer relapse; his last appearances were in Stree 2 and Gadar 2.
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The industry mourns Mushtaq Khan, whose age is reported as either 56 or 75, after a lung cancer relapse; his last appearances were in Stree 2 and Gadar 2.

Mushtaq Khan, the dependable comic face of Hindi cinema for over three decades, died on Thursday night after a short bout of cancer treatment, leaving fans and colleagues mourning his loss.

Mushtaq Khan, the veteran supporting actor who appeared in classics like Hera Pheri and Gadar, died at 56 in Mumbai following a lengthy liver cancer battle, leaving his wife Salma and sons Arshad and Mohsin.

Veteran choreographer Shanthi Kumar recounts Silk Smitha’s rise from humble beginnings, her volatile relationships with producers, a controlling manager dubbed ‘Doctor’, and the haunting confessions that preceded her suicide.

Salman Khan’s upcoming film Monster has secured a Rs 100‑crore all‑India distribution agreement with PVR INOX, signalling strong faith in the superstar’s draw as the Eid‑2027 release approaches.

Anil Kapoor used his show to share a heartfelt memory of Krishna Kapoor’s unmatched hospitality, linking it to a contestant’s plan to start a restaurant after winning a crore‑rupee prize.

Darshan Raval announced his next musical chapter, The Everafter EP, featuring four fresh tracks. A mysterious cover art packed with envelopes, rings and scattered letters hints at a larger story, while fans await a release date and deeper meanings.

Rakul Preet Singh shared an Instagram snap from the dubbing booth, confirming she’s voicing Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s star‑studded ‘Ramayana’, slated for a Diwali release.

Mushtaq Khan, the familiar face behind many Bollywood comedy side‑roles, died in Mumbai at 56. While reports hint at a cancer battle, no official cause has been confirmed and relatives have yet to comment.

In promoting The Social Reckoning, Sorkin revealed Jeremy Strong’s method of embodying Mark Zuckerberg extended beyond the set, with the actor maintaining the tech mogul’s demeanor and speech patterns at all times.

Shah Rukh Khan tops the 2026 Hurun India Rich List with a reported net worth of Rs 10,000 crore, keeping him ahead of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan.

Bhumi Pednekar took to Instagram to share breezy photos from San Francisco, posing before the iconic bridge and promising more travel content, while fans await news of her upcoming films.

In a candid chat, Radhika Apte reveals she never tallies calories, follows a pescetarian routine, indulges in sweets and treats sev puri as her regular evening meal, while swapping between tea and coffee.

PVR Inox has agreed to pay Rs 100 crore for the nationwide theatrical rights of Salman Khan’s upcoming film Monster, slated for an Eid 2027 release. The deal, reported by multiple trade outlets, underscores the star’s box‑office pull and the film’s high‑budget spectacle.

Ayushmann Khurrana visited the famed Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati pandal, shared a video on social media and captioned it “Only gratitude”. The timing aligns with his upcoming films Udta Teer and Yeh Prem Mol Liya, set for October and November releases respectively.

Salman Khan and Arvind Swamy are shooting a large‑scale train sequence for the upcoming action drama Monster in Mumbai, sharing three intense days together amid a ten‑day schedule.

Shah Rukh Khan is being reported as India's richest actor and a dollar billionaire, but two accounts of the Hurun India Rich List disagree on whether his fortune rose to Rs 12,490 crore or fell from it.

The makers of Little Thomas have released the film's debut track, filmed in Goa's Fontainhas and Altinho neighbourhoods, ahead of its October 23 theatrical release starring Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal.

On the 30th anniversary of Silk Smitha's passing, Kushboo Sundar opens up about their friendship, the actress's professionalism, and the personal struggles that shaped her enigmatic legacy.

Ayushmann Khurrana addresses questions on playing a Pakistani spy who chants 'Pakistan Zindabad' in Udta Teer, calling it standard spy-genre territory reworked as comedy, ahead of the film's October 9 release.

Ranbir Kapoor’s latest look for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s romance‑action film ‘Love & War’ features a bullet‑scarred hero in a turquoise vintage car, alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, with a global launch set for January 21, 2027.

Ayushmann Khurrana is set for two back-to-back releases in opposite genres, a patriotic spy comedy with Sara Ali Khan and a Sooraj Barjatya family musical opposite Sharvari, both landing in quick succession.

Karan Johar's fortune rose from Rs 1,400 crore to Rs 1,880 crore in a year on the Hurun India Rich List, overtaking Amitabh Bachchan, whose wealth grew by just Rs 30 crore, to claim fourth spot.

Juhi Chawla's family wealth has jumped from Rs 4,600 crore to Rs 7,790 crore in a year, per the Hurun India Rich List, making her India's richest actress on the back of Red Chillies and Knight Riders holdings.

Bhansali Productions unveiled the first Love & War poster on Thursday, confirming a January 21, 2027 theatrical release for the Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal film after it slipped from Christmas 2025 and a rumoured March 2026 slot.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali released Ranbir Kapoor's character poster from Love & War, showing him with a moustache and a blood-streaked hand. The film also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, releasing January 21, 2027.

Hurun's 2025 rich list ranks Bollywood's wealthiest names beyond the box office. Juhi Chawla's family, powered by Knight Riders Sports, sits second only to Shah Rukh Khan, ahead of Hrithik Roshan and Karan Johar put together.

Pratik Gandhi says casting briefs asking for 'rich-looking' actors still circulate today, just as they did when he lost television roles to the look years ago. Arshad Warsi and Tigmanshu Dhulia weighed in on why.

Kartik Aaryan visited Lalbaugcha Raja a day after winning his first National Award for Chandu Champion, placing the trophy before the deity and calling himself blessed beyond words on social media.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has released the first look of Love & War, showing Ranbir Kapoor in a striking new avatar ahead of the film's January 2027 worldwide release across three languages.