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Rajkummar Rao distributes sweets to paparazzi after welcoming baby girl with Patralekhaa

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Actor Rajkummar Rao recently won hearts with a heartfelt gesture while attending an event in Mumbai. Carrying a box of sweets in hand, he distributed them to paparazzi to mark a major personal milestone — the arrival of his baby girl with wife Patralekhaa. The moment at the We The Women summit became an instant social media favourite. Videos show Rajkummar stepping onto the red carpet at the event, dressed casually in a white T-shirt with a black jacket and glasses. His team carried a large bag full of sweet boxes, and he greeted the waiting photographers with warmth and a broad smile — offering each a box. Fans on social media were quick to appreciate the sweetness of the gesture. Comments ranged from “The perfect example of BADHAI HO,” to “Laxmi jii aayi hai,” while others simply wrote “Congratulations” and “Respect for @rajkummar_rao.” The baby girl is Rajkummar and Patralekhaa’s first child, born on their fourth wedding anniversary, November 15, 2025. The couple had announced h...

Advance booking storm begins for Dhurandhar; a thunderous opening in the offing for the Ranveer Singh action outing

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The buzz around Dhurandhar has officially quadrupled and nowhere is that more evident than in the film’s advance bookings. The ticket sales have opened significantly earlier than expected, showing the faith the makers have on their movie. The early trends show that the audiences have been waiting for a film like this. For a film releasing on a regular weekday, the kind of excitement this movie has is rare. What’s even more thrilling is how widespread the interest already seems to be. From metro multiplexes to premium formats to smaller city screens gradually unlocking their shows, the uptake has been remarkable. Theatres might also be considering adding more shows when demand rises, given that the conversation on social media is only fuelling the hype. Fans are celebrating the scale, the casting, the gritty promise of Aditya Dhar’s vision and the hope that Dhurandhar delivers the kind of big-screen, all-out Indian action experience audiences have been craving. Dhurandhar is ridin...

The Meme Effect: When scenes from OTT shows take over the internet

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The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards is just a few days away. The mega event is all set to take place on December 3 and 4 in Mumbai. One can expect some of the biggest names from the OTT sphere to gather under one roof. Before that happens, here’s looking at how scenes from various Indian OTT shows have triggered memers all around to country to create funny memes. The iconic ‘Dekh raha hai na Binod’ exposes the hypocrisy of ‘health conscious’ individuals. Munna Bhaiya’s Jalwa from Mirzapur finds its away in college You can’t keep Sachiv ji and Pradhan ji from Panchayat out of the meme race, can you? When Netflix created a meme on its own show! When Ashneer Grover’s dialogue in the original situation in Shark Tank becomes a meme in itself! The spoiler in The Ba***ds of Bollywood has unsurprisingly become a meme. The Family Man is a fully memeworthy show and here is proof! The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards ...

Photos: Aamir Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Kritika Kamra and others grace the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2025

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Celebrity makeup artist Namrata Soni exposes harsh realities of bridal makeup industry: “I have to create five to six mood boards”

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Renowned celebrity makeup artist Namrata Soni pulled back the curtain on the bridal makeup world during an ANI Podcast discussion on makeup and skincare, revealing the mounting pressures and unrealistic demands brides place on artists today.​ Soni detailed the exhaustive preparation required for modern brides, emphasizing how expectations have evolved. “When I do brides today, I’m not exaggerating. Oh my god, I have to create a mood board and not one mood board. I have to create five to six mood boards for every outfit because they are first of all not willing to tell us what their personality is, who they are and they want us to give them all options,” she shared. When pressed by the host to define a mood board, Soni explained, “So mood board is a collage where you have the outfit that the client is going to be wearing and then you have hair and makeup references for it. So I’ll have seven different hairstyles that will suit that outfit, seven different makeup looks that would suit...

EXCLUSIVE: Tamannaah Bhatia signs Siddhant Chaturvedi-starrer Chitrapati V Shantaram

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Bollywood Hungama was among the first ones to inform the viewers that the biopic of the legendary film personality V Shantaram is in the making and that Siddhant Chaturvedi will play the lead role in this film, which has been titled Chitrapati V Shantaram . We now bring to you another exciting news from this upcoming film. We have now learned that Tamannaah Bhatia has also come on board. A source told Bollywood Hungama , “Tamannaah Bhatia is on a high at present and has proved that she can essay varied kinds of roles. Just like Siddhant Chaturvedi, Tamannaah also essays a real-life character and moreover, it’s a crucial role to the narrative. Tamannaah is excited as the role is challenging and viewers would get to see her in a new light.” The source also revealed, “ Chitrapati V Shantaram will be directed by Abhijeet Deshpande, who made the successful Marathi biopic, Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018), and also wrote the memorable Marathi film Natsamrat (2016) and Hindi titles l...

Kapil Sharma to return to Colors after 11 years in Laughter Chefs: Report

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Recent reports suggest that Kapil Sharma is all set to make a much-talked-about return to Colors, marking a significant moment for fans who have long associated the channel with some of his earliest television triumphs. While he is not reviving Comedy Nights With Kapil, the iconic skit-based chat show that made him a household name, the comedian, we hear, is gearing up to be a part of an entirely different show— the comedy cooking reality show Laughter Chefs that is expected to mark a return with its new season soon. For those who came in late, Comedy Nights With Kapil had once been one of the biggest draws on Indian television, welcoming major Bollywood stars and featuring popular comedians like Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda and many others. The show ended amid reports of a fallout between Kapil and the channel — an incident that unfolded nearly 11 years ago. Despite the long-standing buzz around their differences, the comedian and the network have finally decided to t...

Birthday special: 5 Times Alaya F gave new-age twists to ethnic wears

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When it comes to ethnic fashion, Alaya F knows her style and she never fails to turn heads with the way she looks at fashion. What makes her stand apart is her drive to experiment with traditional wears, and give them modern twists. As she celebrates her birthday today, here’s looking at 5 times she served IT-girl moments in ethnic wears! Silver Lehenga: Alaya looked straight out of a modern Indian fairytale in a silver lehenga with detailed embroidery. The ruffled hand-scarf gave the look a dramatic twist, and she simply enhanced her look with selective traditional jewellery.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ALAYA F (@alayaf) Floral lehenga: Alaya looked as radiant as ever in a multi-coloured floral lehenga with golden undertones. She gave her look a smooth royal touch by accessorising it with stone jewellery pieces.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by A...

‘Ba***ds of Bollywood is not a documentary on the Cordelia cruise incident’: Shah Rukh Khan-owned Red Chillies counters Sameer Wankhede’s defamation claim

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A legal battle is underway between IRS officer Sameer Wankhede and Shah Rukh Khan’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment over the Netflix web series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, directed by Aryan Khan. Wankhede has filed a Rs 2 crores defamation suit at the Delhi High Court, claiming that the show’s portrayal of a government officer is a veiled depiction of him and has damaged his reputation, particularly in relation to the 2021 Cordelia Empress cruise drug case involving Aryan Khan. In response, Red Chillies Entertainment opposed Wankhede’s plea for an interim injunction to stop streaming the series. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, representing Red Chillies, argued that while the show draws inspiration from overzealous officers, it does not specifically depict or reference the Cordelia cruise incident. Kaul stressed, “Can satire and fiction co-exist? There is no law that it cannot co-exist. I may be partly inspired by real persons and stories yet there can be disclaimers, n...

Alaya F reveals SIBO diagnosis during 75-Hard; says she’s been on antibiotics for 50 days

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Alaya F has always been the one who genuinely pioneers fitness among the Gen-Z, cementing herself as the true fitness icon who’s often celebrated for her commitment and dedication. The actress embarked on a 75-Hard for the second time and documented her progress on her social media. Recently, she announced that she has been diagnosed with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), a day before she concludes her 75-Hard. In her video, the actor shared, “It’s day 74 of my 75-Hard of the year; I’m at the finish line. But today, instead of showing you guys progress photos, I actually have a personal story to tell you. You guys are probably used to seeing my stomach look a little like this (toned), but for most of this 75-Hard, my stomach has actually looked like this (bloated).” She added, “For almost three months, I had a mystery illness that we just couldn’t seem to diagnose. It turned out to be a severe case of something called SIBO, which causes constant bloating, terrible fatigu...

Photos: Nushrratt Bharuccha, Palak Tiwari, Kriti Kharbanda, Rupali Ganguly and others grace The Screenxx Summit and Awards 2025

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Shubhangi Atre reveals Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai film wrapped in just 20 days

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The beloved television comedy Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai! is now making its way to the big screen — and the transition happened faster than anyone expected. According to an exclusive report by HTCity, the show’s long-awaited film adaptation has already been shot, and it was wrapped up in a record-breaking 20 days. Shubhangi Atre, who plays Angoori Bhabhi, confirmed the astonishing timeline. She said, “Yes, the film has been shot in just 20 days!” and even joked, “We should be in Guinness Record!” In addition to the core cast Shubhangi Atre, Rohitashv Gour, and Aasif Sheikh the movie will also feature actors Ravi Kishan, Mukesh Tiwari, and Bijendra Kala. The entire production was completed in the picturesque hill towns of Mussoorie and Dehradun. Speaking of the shoot, Shubhangi said, “Bohot thand mein shooting ki humne, it was very exciting and the shoot was over in March. It’s a complete laughter ride!” About what fans can expect, she hinted at some surprises, “Angoori kuch alag karti h...

SCOOP: Single screens in a fix as Tere Ishk Mein’s 2-week condition risks shrinking Dhurandhar’s show count

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Tere Ishk Mein will release in 2 days from now, and it is all set to spring a surprise at the box office, going by the advance booking trends. However, the ticket sales are yet to start in several single screens. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the distributors of the Dhanush-Kriti Sanon starrer have made a certain demand to the single-screen owners, which the latter have not yet agreed upon. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama , “AA Films, owned by Anil Thadani, has asked the single-screens to sign an agreement stating that they’ll play all shows of Tere Ishk Mein this week. All theatres have agreed to this directive. But the distribution team has further instructed the theatres that they will have to commit 2 shows of Tere Ishk Mein next week. Only when these two conditions are met will they get to release Tere Ishk Mein .” The source continued, “ Dhurandhar releases next Friday, December 5. Hence, if single screen hall owners agree to the demand put forth by AA Films, t...

Sharmila Tagore on missing out on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani with Dharmendra, “I fell ill and couldn’t do the film”

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“We shared the same birthday. He was my co-star in seven films. I knew he was not keeping good health. But the news of his passing is still very saddening,” said Sharmila Tagore, who worked in films as far-ranging as  Satyakam  and  Chupke Chupke  with Dharmendra. She reflected on their screen togetherness. “We first worked together in  Devar  and then during the same year in  Anupama . Two very serious subjects, followed by an out-and-out commercial film  Mere Humdum Mere Dost . Shooting with him was a breeze. He was as effortless on screen as he was off it. He was never ‘The Star’ on the sets, always his natural self. There was nothing put-on about him.” Sharmila Tagore recalled her first meeting with Dharmendra. “Before we worked together, we met when I was shooting with Yash Chopra’s  Waqt . I don’t know in what context he was there. But I remember he was dressed… how shall I put it… not like a star a...

Throwback: Dharmendra once confessed that he was JEALOUS of Shah Rukh Khan: “Itni khoobsurat ladkiyon ke saath yeh romance kar raha hai! Toh main kyun nahin?”; revealed SRK’s comments on Apne: “He told me I should have promoted it well”

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The moviegoers and the film industry at large are in mourning as everyone’s favourite actor, Dharmendra, passed away at the age of 89 on Monday, November 24. As expected, tributes poured in from several actors and film personalities. On the night of November 24, superstar Shah Rukh Khan wrote a heartfelt post wherein he called the deceased actor a father figure. In 2024, Dharmendra posted a picture with SRK and in 2023, he also wished him luck for Jawan. Bollywood Hungama went through the archives and found many fascinating quotes from Dharmendra, which prove the deep bond they shared. In July 2015, possibly during the promotions of Second Hand Husband , Dharmendra revealed that Shah Rukh Khan had once advised him that the Deols should promote and market their films well to grab eyeballs. This was in context to Apne (2007), which starred Dharmendra and his two sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Dharmendra said, “ Apne was a good film and there was no film like this in the sports ge...

Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali turn heads at International Emmys 2025 as Amar Singh Chamkila shines with dual nominations

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Netflix India delivered a proud moment on the global stage as Amar Singh Chamkila earned two major nominations at the 53rd International Emmy Awards held in New York. The biographical drama — which premiered on Netflix on April 12, 2024 — stands tall as the only Indian title shortlisted this year, spotlighting the increasing global resonance of authentic Indian stories. Diljit Dosanjh, nominated in the category of Best Performance by an Actor, arrived on the red carpet alongside filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, whose direction and screenplay brought the turbulent life of Punjabi folk sensation Amar Singh Chamkila to the screen with depth and sensitivity. Joining them were producer Mohit Choudhary, Monika Shergill (Vice President, Content, Netflix India), and Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh (Director, Original Films, Netflix India), representing the streamer’s growing global footprint. The film, released to widespread acclaim, explores the life and legacy of Amar Singh Chamkila, the controversial yet w...

Huma Qureshi slams online harassment; actress calls for equal punishment for digital misconduct

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Huma Qureshi has spoken candidly about online harassment, eve-teasing, and the disturbing trend of digital misconduct against women. In a recent conversation with The Male Feminist, the actress opened up about the kind of comments she faces on social media and why she believes online offenders should face the same consequences as those who engage in harassment in public spaces. Calling out the intrusive and inappropriate messages she often receives, Huma shared, “There are comments like ‘post a picture in a bikini,’ and I am like, ‘kar kya rahe ho boss?’ It is very disgusting, and it is quite sad. Mere hisaab se toh jaise ap ladki ko physically ya kahi sadak pe chalte hue tease karne ki punishment milti he, online ki bhi same punishment honi chahiye (According to me, just like someone who physically harasses or teases a woman on the street is punished, the same punishment should apply online). There is no difference.” The actress further elaborated on how many users cross boundaries...

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 ...