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Paresh Rawal BREAKS silence on “propaganda” tag for The Taj Story: “I was ZAPPED by the research…I don’t like doing anything for the sake of sensationalism”

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The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal, emerged as a surprise at the box office. The trade and industry didn’t expect much from the film, but it opened better than expected at Rs. 90 lakhs. It jumped to Rs. 2 crores on Saturday and again to Rs. 3 crores on Sunday. Its weekday hold was strong and the second weekend earnings were also fair. It is expected to collect around Rs. 20 crores in its lifetime, which was previously unthinkable. While the film was appreciated for its subject and performances, many called it right-wing propaganda. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Paresh Rawal broke the silence on this criticism. Paresh Rawal dismissed the aforementioned label and stated, “When this script came to me, I was zapped by the research. It was very meticulous. The writer even provided me with all the primary resources…I don’t like doing anything for the sake of sensationalism.” Not just Paresh Rawal but his talented son, Aditya Rawal, also jointly spoke to Mumbai Mirror, which is a ra...
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Fans Have Spoken: What India’s watching and why it matters

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The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards is just around the corner. The grand show celebrating streaming content is all set to take place on December 3 and 4 in Mumbai. One can expect a large number of prominent personalities from the digital space to gather under one roof. But before that happens, here’s looking at what India is watching currently and why it matters. Over the past few years, India’s digital entertainment landscape has exploded — and in 2025, Hindi-language OTT shows continue to be at the heart of that boom. From crime thrillers to family dramas and superhero sagas, here’s a closer look at what Indians are tuning into right now — and why those viewing patterns are so consequential. One standout in the current Hindi OTT lineup is Criminal Justice (Season 4) on JioHotstar. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, this legal drama has broken records: it became India’s most-watched streaming original in 2025 so far. Its success is emblematic of a larger trend...
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Celina Jaitly shares heart-wrenching plea for detained brother Major Vikrant: “444 Days without my brother”

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Celina Jaitly has once again turned to social media to highlight the emotional and uncertain battle her family has been fighting for more than a year. On Sunday, the actress penned a deeply emotional note for her brother, Army officer Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the Middle East for over 444 days. Opening up about the turmoil her family has endured since his abduction, she said the passage of time has felt like “a countdown of fear, hope and unbearable silence.” In her note, Celina wrote that her brother’s detention began with eight months of complete incommunicado isolation, followed by his continued confinement at an undisclosed location. She recalled receiving one final call from him — a call he made to the only number he could remember, one that, according to her, “carried more pain than words and more truth than the world is ready to face.” She added that Major Vikrant suffers from several service-related injuries and has “given his youth, strength, mind a...
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“My respectful salute to our brave security personnel”: Shah Rukh Khan shares message of courage as he honours 26/11 and Pahalgam heroes

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Shah Rukh Khan attended the Global Peace Honours 2025 on Saturday at the Gateway in Mumbai, where he paid tribute to the victims of major terror attacks and acknowledged the courage of India’s security forces. The event, organised by the Divyaj Foundation and led by Amruta Fadnavis, brought together survivors, families of victims, national leaders, dignitaries and members of the film industry for a collective remembrance. During his address, Shah Rukh remembered those who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the Pahalgam terror incident and the recent blasts in Delhi. He also offered his respect to the personnel who were martyred in these tragedies. Sharing a specially written set of lines dedicated to the armed forces, he said: “My humble tribute to the innocent people who lost their lives in the 26/11 terrorist attack, the Pahalgam terrorist attack, and the recent Delhi blasts, and my respectful salute to our brave security personnel who were martyred in these attacks. Tod...
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From Kiara Advani to Akansha Ranjan Kapoor: Actresses who are acing the mermaid gown trend

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There’s something undeniably timeless about the mermaid gown — a silhouette that hugs the body till the knees and then flares out dramatically, much like a mermaid’s tail. Elegant, sensual, and perfectly sculpted, this style has long been a red-carpet favourite across the globe, and now Bollywood’s leading ladies are giving it their own spin. Be it structured metallics, pastel drapes, or high-shine sequins, these stars are redefining glamour and making the mermaid gown the statement look of the season. Akansha Ranjan Kapoor   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kanch???? (@akansharanjankapoor) Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is quickly carving her niche as one of the industry’s most effortlessly stylish stars. Recently seen in a pastel-hued mermaid gown that perfectly combined structure and softness, Akansha looked ethereal. The gown’s subtle train and sculpted bodice highlighted her frame without overpowering her natural elegance. With sleek hair, muted tones, and mini...
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EXCLUSIVE: Shanaya Kapoor’s acting coach Rachit Singh believes the audience will get “blown away” by her in her upcoming films: “Like how Saiyaara happened to Aneet Padda”

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Rachit Singh was recently seen as a Betaal in Aditya Sarpotdar’s Thamma. The film was a part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. But much before making his film debut in the movie, Rachit has been working as an acting coach, who has trained quite a few actors. One of them is Shanaya Kapoor, who made her acting debut earlier this year in Santosh Singh’s Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, in which she was cast opposite Vikrant Massey. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Rachit said that the world will see Shanaya’s true talent in her upcoming projects. “You will now watch Shanaya’s actual potential,” he said. “Till now, we have only seen her in her first film. She is doing quite a few films in which she is playing different types of characters. She is a very hardworking girl.” Rachit has also trained Aneet Padda, who hit a jackpot earlier this year with Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara. He gave her example for Shanaya saying, “Like how Saiyaara happened to Aneet. Of course, Aneet is very good b...
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Rakul Preet Singh says her name is a blend of her parents’ names: “Created a combination of their love”

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A recent clip from Rakul Preet Singh’s interview with Shubhankar Mishra has started making the rounds on social media, drawing attention to the unique story behind the actress’ name. Rakul, who is currently seen in De De Pyaar De 2, had spoken about how her parents created her name by combining their own. In the resurfaced snippet, Rakul explained, “My dad’s name is Kulwinder and my mom’s name is Rajinder. Rajinder + Kulwinder became Rakul… the first alphabets. They did this back in 1990. And if you notice, there’s no one else with this name—I haven’t heard of another Rakul so far. So they created a combination of their love, like their daughter is the symbol of that.” While many found the story sweet, social media users were quick to point out that the idea of blending parents’ names to form a child’s isn’t new. Several netizens chimed in with examples from the entertainment industry and beyond. Some comments also focused on the terminology, with a user saying, “First alphabets nai ...
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