Breaking Hype
Avneet Kaur Shines at London Premiere of Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’
The Indian star shared a red‑carpet snap with the Hollywood legend, posting a heartfelt caption ahead of the film’s Indian release on Oct 2.
16 min ago2 min read
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Breaking Hype
Jeremy Strong Immerses Himself as Zuckerberg for Sorkin’s New Film
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.
18 min ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Shah Rukh Khan’s Net Worth Hits Rs 10,000 Crore, Still India’s Richest Actor
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.
18 min ago2 min
Bollywood
Bhumi Pednekar posts stunning San Francisco snaps on Instagram
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.
19 min ago2 min
Bollywood
Radhika Apte’s Unusual Dinner Choice and Laid‑Back Diet Philosophy
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.
2 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
PVR Inox shells out Rs 100 crore for Salman Khan’s Monster
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.
2 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Ayushmann Khurrana Prays at Lalbaugcha Raja Before Two Film Launches
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.
2 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Salman Khan and Arvind Swamy Film Massive Train Stunt for Monster
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.
4 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Ayushmann Khurrana Defends Playing A Pakistani Spy In Udta Teer
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.
5 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Kushboo Sundar Remembers Silk Smitha on 30th Death Anniversary
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.
5 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Little Thomas Unveils First Song Shot Across Goa's Old Quarters
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.
5 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan's Fortune Numbers Don't Quite Match Across Reports
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.
5 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor Appears Bloodied in Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ First Look
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.
6 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Ayushmann Khurrana Lines Up Spy Comedy And Barjatya Musical Back To Back
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.
6 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Karan Johar Leapfrogs Amitabh Bachchan On Hurun Rich List
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.
6 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Juhi Chawla's Family Fortune Nearly Doubles To Rs 7,790 Crore
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.
8 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Love & War Finally Locks January 21, 2027 After Two Delays
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.
8 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor's Bloodied Hand Marks His Return To Bhansali's World
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.
8 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Juhi Chawla's Wealth Beats Hrithik Roshan And Karan Johar Combined
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.
10 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Pratik Gandhi Says TV Casting Calls Still Screen For 'Rich-Looking' Actors
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.
10 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Kartik Aaryan Carries His National Award To Lalbaugcha Raja
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.
10 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor's Look From Bhansali's Love & War Is Out
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.
10 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan Stays India's Richest Actor Despite Steep Wealth Drop
Shah Rukh Khan remains India's wealthiest actor at Rs 10,000 crores in the Hurun India Rich List 2026, a fall of Rs 2,490 crores from last year, as he preps his December release King.
12 hours ago2 min
Bollywood
Vir Das Gets Third International Emmy Nomination For Fool Volume
Vir Das has scored his third International Emmy nomination for Fool Volume, the Netflix special he shot after losing his voice. He's now the first Indian performer with three nods.
12 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Salman Khan Teams Up with Arvind Swamy for Action Drama Monster
Salman Khan and veteran Kollywood star Arvind Swamy have begun shooting Monster in Mumbai, with the pair locked in a cat‑and‑mouse chase. Producer Dil Raju eyes an Eid 2027 launch.
22 hours ago3 min
Bollywood
Udta Teer Trailer Drops, Ayushmann and Sara Lead Chaotic Comedy
The Udta Teer trailer introduces Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in a madcap mix of comedy and action, backed by a veteran cast and set for release on 9 October 2026.
22 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Udta Teer’s Trailer Sparks Debate Over UAE Release
The Udta Teer trailer dropped amid a delayed press event, with Ayushmann Khurrana hailing it as a genre‑bending patriotic comedy. Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor confirms the film is under UAE‑GCC censor review.
1 day ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Udta Teer trailer launch honors late actor Mukul Dev
The Udta Teer trailer dropped on Thursday with Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan and director Aakash Kaushik praising Mukul Dev’s performance, confirming it as his swan song before the film hits theatres on October 9.
1 day ago2 min
Bollywood
Suhail Nayyar Packs On Muscle for Udta Teer Spy Role
Suhail Nayyar reveals he bulked up, switched to a protein‑rich menu and studied spy series to nail his role in the upcoming comedy‑action Udta Teer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan.
1 day ago2 min
Bollywood
Ayushmann Khurrana Leads Spy Comedy Udta Teer, Trailer Drops
Udta Teer’s trailer reveals Ayushmann Khurrana playing a Pakistani operative who loses his memory and adopts an Indian patriot’s mindset, while newcomer Aakash Kaushik directs and Emiway Bantai sings.
1 day ago2 min