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Rhea Chakraborty announces social media break, says “I’ve been missing myself a little”

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Rhea Chakraborty has announced that she is taking a temporary break from social media, saying the constant digital noise had started affecting her mental well-being. The actor shared an emotional note on Instagram, explaining that she wanted to step away from the pressure of online life and reconnect with herself through real-world experiences. In the note shared with her 3.6 million followers, Rhea wrote, “Lately, I’ve been missing myself a little. The constant noise, the scrolling, the keeping up — it’s all started to feel heavier than I expected… So, I’m taking a step back for a while — to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and reconnect with what feels real. Choosing lived moments over posted ones, for now.” The actress has been slowly rebuilding both her personal and professional life after facing intense media scrutiny in 2020 following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Over the years, Rhea has largely stayed away from the spotlight while gradually returning to pu...

EXCLUSIVE: Amit Behl reveals HILARIOUS Hawa anecdote: “Gaiety-Galaxy audience yelled, ‘Tabu ka husband peeche baitha hai; ice-cream kha raha hai!’

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The talented and veteran actor Amit Behl is on cloud nine as his upcoming film, September 21 , was screened at the Marché du Film at the 79th Cannes Film Festival 2026. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , Amit opened up on this aspect and then also went down memory lane. While discussing his film career, Amit Behl touched on Hawa (2003), starring Tabu, and shared a hilarious anecdote. He said, “It was my second film with Guddu ji (Guddu Dhanoa). I had already worked with him on a very interesting film, Kismat (2004), starring Bobby Deol and Priyanka Chopra. Then, Hawa happened. It was a low-key release and I went to watch the film’s night show at Gaiety-Galaxy. My character had married Tabu and he leaves her just before the interval.” He continued, “After the interval, Shahbaz Khan’s character, a doctor, asks Tabu ‘ Aapke husband abhi kahan hai ?’. Somebody from the audience shouted, ‘ Peeche baitha hai. Apni biwi ke saath ice-cream kha raha hai’ ! It was very fu...

Peddi trailer launch: Ram Charan praises Divyenndu: “He has got swag, a certain body language that I’d like to develop!”

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SRam Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyenndu, director Buchi Babu Sana, producer Venkata Satish Kilaru and cinematographer Ratnavelu attended the trailer launch of their film Peddi at a multiplex in Mumbai. Divyenndu seems to play a negative part, but behind the camera, he and Ram Charan developed a great bond. Both spoke highly of each other at the event. Divyenndu praised the team members of Peddi , “Buchi sir was so warm towards me. Ram garu, you are just amazing, man. What a guy you are! Thank you so much for your love and warmth! Peddi looks smashing. Janhvi, you look stunning. I am sure this is a different part that you’ve played this time and it looks promising. Rahman sir, it’s an honour to be in your presence!” Divyenndu’s portrayal of Munna in Mirzapur has become iconic. The host asked what Munna would tell Peddi if they ever met. Divyenndu smiled and replied, “Peddi is already a complete guy. Woh sab kuch kar sakte hai . I guess Munna would simply say, ‘Saath milke gang ...

Cocktail 2 song event: Rashmika Mandanna brings the house down with her “Kriti Sanon is F**KING hot!” remark; Shahid Kapoor calls Kriti and Rashmika “superstars in the prime of their careers”

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A fun event was hosted by the Cocktail 2 team at a premium restobar in central Mumbai on Sunday, May 17, and was attended by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, producers Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan, director Homi Adajania and music director Pritam Chakraborty. Two unreleased songs were premiered at the event – ‘ Mashooka’ , featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, and ‘Tujhko’ featuring Shahid and Rashmika Mandanna. At the event, Shahid Kapoor said, “I am very fortunate to have worked with these two amazing actresses, superstars and beautiful ladies who are extremely professional and in the absolute prime of their careers. Both have given spectacular performances and look amazing. That’s why my character, Kunal, can’t decide who to go with. That’s what the film is all about.” He added, “With Rashmika, this is my first film. But it never felt so. Whenever we got into any shot, we never even discussed what we were going to do. I just loved that she was all up for spontan...

BREAKING: Cocktail 2 trailer to be launched on May 29; media gets EXCLUSIVE glimpse of foot-tapping track ‘Mashooka’ and soulful number ‘Tujhko’

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A fun event was hosted by the Cocktail 2 team at a premium restobar in central Mumbai on Sunday, May 17, and was attended by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, producers Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan, director Homi Adajania and music director Pritam Chakraborty. The media was invited to the bash with the promise of a surprise. The surprise turned out to be an exclusive preview of two songs from the film – ‘Mashooka’ and ‘ Tujhko’. ‘Mashooka’ features Shahid Kapoor romancing Kriti Sanon in Sicily, Italy, and other picturesque locations. The foot-tapping number sees the duo in a playful, goofy mood before ending with a seductive dance sequence. ‘Tujhko’ , meanwhile, is sung by Arijit Singh and focuses on Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The slow romantic number hints that the two characters were college sweethearts before circumstances pulled them apart. After both songs were unveiled, the media was asked to decide which one should release first. Initially, the journ...

EXCLUSIVE: T-Series gears up to announce Satranga, a grand musical spectacle in the making

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Something big is brewing at T-Series. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that the Bhushan Kumar-led powerhouse is preparing to announce a brand-new film titled Satranga, described by insiders as a large-scale musical drama mounted on an ambitious cinematic canvas. While an official announcement is expected soon, the project has already begun generating strong buzz within industry circles. Sources close to the development reveal that Satranga is being envisioned as more than just a conventional musical romance. The film is said to be a sweeping emotional spectacle where music forms the very backbone of the storytelling. According to sources, the script is nearly locked, indicating that the creative groundwork is firmly in place. The makers are now focused on assembling the cast, which has not yet been finalized. Given the scale of the project and T-Series’ long-standing relationships with Bollywood’s biggest stars, expectations around the eventual casting are already high. K...

As Raja Shivaji is all set to FINALLY break Sairat’s 10-year record, experts congratulate Riteish Deshmukh: “Whenever he does a Marathi movie, he SHAKES up the box office”

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The much-loved historical Raja Shivaji , produced by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, has collected Rs. 84.70 crores in two weeks. The film, directed by Riteish Deshmukh and starring him in the leading role, is holding steady, and trade and industry are excited to see if and when it enters the Rs. 100 crore club. However, what’s also significant is that in a few days from now, it’ll cross the Rs. 90 crore club. Once that happens, the ten-year-old record of Sairat (2016) will finally be broken, and the historical will emerge as the highest Marathi grosser of all time. Bollywood Hungama spoke to experts to understand what the success of Raja Shivaji means and what more Marathi cinema can do to find widespread acceptance. Popular actor-producer Adinath Kothare said, “It’s a very important milestone. I want to congratulate Riteish Deshmukh for taking this daring, huge step.” Trade veteran Taran Adarsh opined, “ Raja Shivaji is a big achievement for Riteish, especially for carry...