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Kiran Rao hopes Laapataa Ladies is India's official entry to the Oscars
Filmmaker Kiran Rao says it's a long-cherished dream to see her film represent India at the Academy Awards. Now, she hopes Laapataa Ladies gets picked.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:56 PM IST
PTI | HT Entertainment Desk
Sohum Shah's Tumbbad re-release surpasses previous box office haul; makes ₹13 cr
Actor-producer Sohum Shah's film Tumbbad re-released in theatres on September 13 after its initial release in 2018. Here's how it fared.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:40 PM IST
PTI | HT Entertainment Desk
Abbas Tyrewala says Vishal Bhardwaj ensured he was decently paid for Maqbool
Abbas Tyrewala admitted in a recent interview that the closest he came to being paid well was with Vishal Bhardwaj. Here's what he said.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:02 PM IST
Ashish Sharma says he was removed from Action Replayy without being informed
Ashish Sharma recently opened up about how he was removed from Action Replayy. The film also featured Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 04:04 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Anurag Bohra
Shah Rukh, Preity Zinta's Veer-Zaara crosses ₹100 cr worldwide upon re-release
Yash Chopra's 2004 romantic saga Veer-Zaara, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, has been re-released in cinemas.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 04:00 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Devansh Sharma
Ananya Panday: Sara, Janhvi and I constantly try to be there for each other
Actor Ananya Panday feels it is important to build a supportive environment for her contemporaries. She shared her views at Maitri: Female First Collective.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 03:28 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Written by Sugandha Rawal
Anita Hassanandani's mom was ‘concerned’ about her relationship with Eijaz Khan
Actor Anita Hassanandani fell in love with Eijaz Khan while working on Ekta Kapoor's show, Kkavyanjali. They called it quits in 2007.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 02:42 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Vivek Oberoi says he never committed to a relationship to avoid heartbreak
Vivek Oberoi recently spoke about refraining from serious relationships before getting married. He was last seen in Indian Police Force (2024).
Published on Sep 20, 2024 01:57 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Anurag Bohra
Sana Khan on husbands who 'let wives wear skimpy clothes': Have self-respect
Sana Khan says she wonders what is wrong with husbands who feel 'proud' when their wives step out of the house in revealing clothes.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 01:39 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sanya
BLACKPINK's Jennie breaks silence on indoor vaping incident: ‘What can I do?'
In July, a video of BLACKPINK's Jennie vaping indoors sparked controversy. She vaped while getting her makeup done and blew smoke towards the staff.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 01:13 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Jaideep Ahlawat joins Manoj Bajpayee-starrer The Family Man season 3?
Jaideep Ahlawat, as per a report, “will have a crucial role in the third season” of The Family Man. The third season was announced in May 2024.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 01:07 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Jr NTR says that Janhvi Kapoor ‘manifested’ her role in Devara Part 1
In a recent interview, Jr NTR talked about how Janhvi Kapoor was cast for Koratala Siva's Devara: Part 1 as Thangam. Here’s what he said.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:14 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Alia Bhatt says she fought with Ranbir Kapoor over who Raha would address first
Alia Bhatt recorded her daughter Raha Kapoor calling her “mumma” for the first time as proof against Ranbir Kapoor's claim that she called him “papa” first.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 10:57 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Devansh Sharma
Shama Sikander reveals she attempted suicide: Wanted to come back as somebody...
Shama Sikander said she 'was saved by her family' as she recalled attempting suicide. The actor said doctors 'removed the poison' from her body all night.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 10:51 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sanya
Diddy warned by widow of inmate killed at his 'disgusting' detention centre
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘should try to transfer to a different prison’, according to a woman whose husband was killed at the same facility where Diddy is being held.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Shama Sikander reveals 'a superstar' improvised in ad to hug her inappropriately
Shama Sikander recalls how the actor made her feel uncomfortable during an ad shoot and 'wanted to hug her for some reason'. She said it was 'weird'.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 09:18 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sanya
Alia Bhatt says she watches Aishwarya Rai videos to prepare for her own songs
Alia Bhatt named three actors who define Indian cinema for her – her Dear Zindagi co-star Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Rekha.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:40 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Devansh Sharma
The Buckingham Murders box office day 7: Film takes India total to nearly ₹8 cr
The Buckingham Murders box office collection day 7: The murder mystery starring Kareena Kapoor has not been doing well for the last few days.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:23 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
When Amitabh Bachchan stood up for Jaya Bachchan using her maiden name Bhaduri
Reddit unearthed an old article penned by Taroon Coomar Bhaduri in 1989, where he spilled unknown facts about Amitabh Bachchan.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:26 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Alia Bhatt on life after Raha: Haven’t had a therapy session in two months
In a recent interview, actor Alia Bhatt revealed that she hasn’t had any personal time to herself ever since she delivered Raha.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:37 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Dia Mirza reacts to controversy over changing names of terrorists in IC 814
Dia Mirza recently spoke about the controversy over her show - IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. She plays the role of a journalist in the thriller series.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:08 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Anurag Bohra
Vivek Oberoi on the 'absurd' star entourage expense: Unnecessary cost to cinema
Vivek Oberoi recently reacted to the debate over high entourage costs of big stars. He was last seen in Rohit Shetty's show - Indian Police Force.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 07:44 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Anurag Bohra
Kritika Kamra: There’s a fine line between a compliment and objectification
Actor Kritika Kamra recently emphasised on the importance of men taking responsibility for fighting sexism in men-only spaces.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 07:41 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Sunita Ahuja recalls converting to Christianity in school only to have wine
Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja revealed why she converted to Christianity when she was in school. Sunita and Govinda have been married since March 1987.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 06:34 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Anurag Bohra
When Dulquer Salmaan addressed the ‘stereotype’ of Malayalis being smart
In an interview, Dulquer Salmaan was asked about the ‘stereotype’ of Malayalis being ‘very smart.’ Here’s how the actor responded.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 05:31 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Madalsa Sharma reacts to beef between Sudhanshu Pandey-Rupali Ganguly
Madalsa Sharma recently exited from the daily soap Anupamaa. She spoke about the rumoured rift between her co-stars Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 04:48 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Anurag Bohra
Triptii says relatives told her parents 'no one is going to want to marry her'
Triptii Dimri reveals people 'said mean things' to her parents after she joined films. She said it was 'difficult' for her when she moved to Mumbai from Delhi.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 04:26 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sanya
Kareena Kapoor shares Taimur, Jeh's reaction to monitoring their screen time
Kareena Kapoor recently spoke about regulating the screen time of her sons - Taimur and Jehangir. She was recently seen in The Buckingham Murders.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 03:45 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Anurag Bohra
BLACKPINK's Jennie dating GOT7's BamBam? Here's what her agency has said
Several pictures surfaced on social media platforms recently in which Jennie and BamBam were seen together at a Japanese restaurant in LA.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 02:32 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Emergency release: Court orders CBFC to decide on certification by this date
The makers of the Kangana Ranaut film have accused CBFC of intentionally delaying the release of Emergency at the BJP's behest for votes in Haryana elections.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 02:24 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sanya