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Salman Khan’s 60th birthday bash at his farmhouse in Panvel, on the outskirts of Mumbai, turned out to be a relatively subdued affair. Among the notable guests were cricketer M.S. Dhoni and his wife. “They stayed for quite a while, and Dhoni even danced to Salman’s songs,” one of Salman’s prominent guests told me on Saturday morning. “The party wrapped up a while ago. In fact, guests are still trickling out, with many staying over at the farmhouse. However, Dhoni and his wife left for Mumbai after the celebrations.” A director-friend described the party as “subdued but fun.” “There was a lot of booze, but Salman didn’t drink. He kept saying, ‘I can’t believe I am 60. I don’t feel it.’ All of us kept reassuring him that he didn’t look his age.” Salman’s parents, though frail and initially reluctant to travel, made it to Panvel for the celebrations. Salman’s father, Salim Khan, insisted he was celebrating both Christmas and his son’s birthday—and wore a Santa cap to prove his point. ...

The much-anticipated third instalment of the Drishyam franchise appears to be undergoing a significant casting shake-up. If industry buzz is to be believed, Akshaye Khanna has exited Drishyam 3 , and the makers have roped in Jaideep Ahlawat as his replacement in the Ajay Devgn-led thriller. Not too long ago, reports had hinted at possible issues between Akshaye Khanna and the makers of Drishyam 3 . While there was no official confirmation at the time, the latest developments suggest that the actor has indeed stepped away from the project. Reports now claim that Jaideep Ahlawat, who has been receiving widespread appreciation for his performances in Pataal Lok Season 2 and The Family Man Season 3, has been finalised to take his place. Akshaye Khanna has been enjoying a strong resurgence at the box office, thanks to back-to-back projects where he portrayed layered, grey characters. He was recently seen as Aurangzeb in Chhaava and followed it up with a pivotal role in the recently rel...

Two major films released on Christmas Day yesterday – the Hindi romcom Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri , starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, and the Hollywood biggie, Anaconda . Both films are as different as chalk and cheese. However, besides their release dates, they oddly meet at the same pop-culture pit stop: a F.R.I.E.N.D.S-inspired “relief” moment. In a scene in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri , which was also shown in the teaser, Rumi (Ananya Panday) gets stung by a jellyfish. Rumi cries in pain and Rehaan aka Ray (Kartik Aaryan) asks her to manage until they go back to the yacht and seek medical help. But Rumi is in deep pain and wants immediate relief. This is when Ray reminds her of an episode of the cult TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S, where Chandler pees on Monica, after the latter is similarly in pain due to the jellyfish sting. Rumi is disgusted at first but the pain is so unbearable that she agrees with Ray’s idea. Coincidentally, Anaconda also has a scene of t...

A few days ago, the makers of Drishyam 3 announced that their highly anticipated film will be released on October 2, 2026. The press note mentioned the name of the leading actors of the film – Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor. Akshaye Khanna’s name was missing and it raised eyebrows. The actor is on a high after Dhurandhar and hence, fans were looking forward to seeing him in the next part of Drishyam , especially when he rocked the show in Drishyam 2 (2022). Meanwhile, reports emerged that he had walked out of the third part due to remuneration differences. Bollywood Hungama has now found more information about what led to his exit. A source told Bollywood Hungama , “Akshaye was menacing as the villain in Chhaava, while he stole the show, and how, in Dhurandhar . He has become the next big thing. Realizing the same, he decided to revise his fees. Accordingly, he asked for Rs. 21 crores from the makers of Drishyam 3 .” The source continued, “The makers of Drishya...

Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt marked Christmas 2025 with an intimate family gathering that captured both festive spirit and genuine warmth. The couple, along with their young daughter Raha, joined close relatives for a celebration filled with love and seasonal cheer. Ranbir arrived in a stylish all-black outfit, complete with a leather jacket and moustache look linked to his upcoming film Love And War , while Alia was already present with her family at the venue hosted by her mother Soni Razdan. Their presence, alongside extended family members, underscored the close-knit nature of the celebration. Social media posts shared by both Alia and her sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni offered an inside look at the festive atmosphere. One image shows Alia and Ranbir holding their daughter close, as the trio posed in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The décor included ornaments bearing family names, adding a personal touch to the celebrations.   Vi...

Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal is returning to theatres in a new market two years after its original release, with a Japanese release date now confirmed. The makers announced that the action drama will open in cinemas across Japan on February 13, 2026. Production house Bhadrakali Films shared a specially designed poster for the Japanese audience on X (formerly Twitter), featuring Ranbir Kapoor’s intense portrayal of Ranvijay Singh, alongside a Japanese tagline that translates to “This man cannot be stopped.” The announcement highlighted the film as a memorable cinematic experience beyond its initial home market. この男は誰にも止められない。 Kono otoko wa Darenimo Tomerarenai The most talked-about, debated, and unforgettable cinematic experience is coming to Japan. Animal releases in Japanese theatres on February 13, 2026. #Animal #AnimalinJapan #AnimalTheFilm #RanbirKapoor … pic.twitter.com/0ppdkqtd0W — Bhadrakali Pictures (@VangaPictures) December 24, 2025 Animal wa...

One of the most loved and talented actors of our times, Akshay Oberoi, completed 15 years in the film business on December 24. His debut film, Isi Life Mein (2010) was backed by Rajshri Productions and was a sweet, clean family entertainer and peppered with soulful and peppy music. Sadly, the film sank without a trace due to poor promotion and a clash with Tees Maar Khan (2010). However, Akshay Oberoi persevered and worked in memorable films and shows like Pizza (2014), Gurgaon (2017), The Test Case (2017), Flesh (2020), Fighter (2024), The Broken News 2 (2024), the recently released Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025), to name a few. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , Akshay Oberoi spoke about Isi Life Mein and looked back at his memorable journey. How did you bag the lead part in Isi Life Mein ? Also, I believe you were doing plays with Makrand Deshpande before joining films… I was in the US. I went to Johns Hopkins University. I studied theatre in the St...

Akshaye Khanna is currently enjoying a strong career resurgence, thanks to his power-packed performance in Dhurandhar . The actor has been widely praised for his restrained yet impactful screen presence, and the success of the recently released Ranveer Singh–starrer spy drama has firmly placed him back in the spotlight. Adding to this momentum, Khanna was also part of another blockbuster of 2025 — Chhaava as the lead antagonist— further consolidating his standing as one of the most reliable performers in the industry today. With this renewed demand, it comes as little surprise that Akshaye Khanna has reportedly revised his remuneration. However, this fee hike may have had a ripple effect on one of the most anticipated films currently in production — Drishyam 3 . For the unversed, Akshaye played a crucial role in Drishyam 2 , the Hindi adaptation of the popular Malayalam thriller franchise led by Ajay Devgn and Tabu. His character added a significant narrative layer to the sequel, wi...

Darr , which completes 32 years today, continues to remain an iconic film. The movie is known the most for Shah Rukh Khan’s deep portrayal of an obsessed one-sided lover. But one can’t ignore the way the film was handled by the late legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. On the film’s anniversary, its dialogue writer Javed Siddiqi looked back at his positive experience with the filmmaker in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama . Siddiqi revealed that his first project with Chopra never got made. “Yash ji was an excellent director of his time,” he said. “He was a great human being too. I met him for the first time when he called me in 1989 or 1990 to write a serial. I wrote that serial but it never got made till now. It must be still lying with them. But in between all this, he offered me films like Darr and Yeh Dillagi . He was a very sorted director. He used to respect writers enormously.” Coming to Chopra’s respect for writers, Siddiqi revealed an incident from the shoot of Darr , ...

As 2025 draws to a close, the year stands out as a surprising one for the Indian film industry, marked by several sleeper hits. While the year is set to end with Kartik Aaryan’s Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri , anticipation around a slate of 2026 releases is steadily building. One of the most keenly awaited among them is Shahid Kapoor’s fourth collaboration with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, O Romeo . The makers appear keen to wrap up filming quickly, with the final leg of the shoot scheduled to begin on December 28. The team is unlikely to take a break for New Year celebrations, as Bhardwaj plans to kick off a 10-day patch shoot at Vrundavan Studios in Malad. According to a report by Mid-Day, this phase will include action sequences and dialogue-heavy scenes. A source quoted by the publication revealed, “It’s a patch shoot, with some action and dialogue-heavy scenes lined up.” The report further stated that the first two days will largely focus on Shahid Kapoor’s portions, while ...

Actress Aneet Padda marked her Saiyaara co-star Ahaan Panday’s birthday with a deeply personal note that quickly caught the attention of fans and industry insiders alike. Around midnight on December 23, 2025, Aneet took to social media to share a series of photographs featuring Ahaan’s childhood moments, throwback selfies, and candid behind-the-scenes glimpses from the sets of Saiyaara . Alongside the images, Aneet penned a long, reflective message that spoke about witnessing Ahaan’s kindness, curiosity, and impact on the people around him. Her note described everyday moments — from strangers smiling at his laughter to his habit of finding beauty in ordinary scenes — while also touching upon how warmly he is regarded by her own family. She also mentioned the pride his mother feels on seeing him on screen and reflected on his journey long before audiences were introduced to him through cinema. Calling him “always a star,” Aneet concluded the message by expressing pride in the person...

Singer Kumar Sanu and his former wife Rita Bhattacharya are once again in the spotlight as a legal dispute unfolds years after their divorce. The veteran playback singer filed a defamation suit in the Bombay High Court against Bhattacharya, alleging that recent interviews she gave contained defamatory remarks that harmed his reputation and violated the terms of their divorce agreement. In his petition, Sanu’s legal team, led by advocate Sana Raees Khan, has sought damages reported to be Rs 50 crores and has demanded that the interviews in question be taken down from various entertainment platforms. The suit claims that Bhattacharya’s statements breach a clause from their 2001 divorce settlement that prohibited either party from making allegations against the other in public. Reacting publicly for the first time since the notice was issued, Bhattacharya described her shock at the legal action, particularly the financial demand involved. In an interview with ETimes, she said, “The pap...

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Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor revealed family health routines and fun menu debates in a recent Tweak India video. Their daughter Misha actively participates in monthly meal planning discussions. Mira enforces simple, Ayurvedic-inspired habits to promote wellness. Mira makes her kids walk 100 steps after meals to aid digestion and bans mixing different fruits to avoid digestive issues. Before bed, the children drink warm milk mixed with haldi, gud, and ghee for its anti-inflammatory and nourishing benefits.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tweak India (@tweakindia) The Kapoors hold big conversations once a month to plan kids’ menus, turning into lively debates between Mira and their daughter. Shahid and his son Zain enjoy watching the exchanges as entertainment. The video was shared a couple of days after Misha, now nine, won a silver medal at the Sports Climbing Championship 2025 held at Jamnabai International...

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Tamannaah Bhatia and her experimental western picks never go out of style! Whether it’s about sporting metallic breastplates or sashaying in a fitted textured gown, Tamannaah shows exactly how it’s done! As she rings in another year, here’s looking at the times she stunned in western picks. Sculpted Red Dress: Tamannaah shimmered in a sculpted red wine gown by designer Kristina Fidelskaya. The outfit looked like a molten liquid light dipped in rich red hues, featured a high halter neckline, figure-hugging silhouette and sequin embellishments that glistened like delicate fish scales.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) Black bodycon dress: Tamannaah Bhatia stunned in a striking black bodycon gown that blended sleek sophistication with an edgy twist. The outfit featured fitted silhouette that accentuated her frame, but what truly made it stand out were its unique cut-out details with ge...