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Soha Ali Khan on comments around Saif-Kareena’s outings without their son: Don’t judge

Actor Soha Ali Khan says it’s unfair to judge celebrity parents as one only looks at things from outside without really knowing how involved a parent really is.

Actors Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu are excited about becoming parents later this year.(Prodip Guha)

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Updated on Jun 12, 2017 03:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Sanya Malhotra: Romancing on screen would be really challenging

Dangal girl Sanya Malhotra says that having done wrestling on-screen in her debut film, she is sure she can do anything that comes her way next.

Actor Sanya Malhotra made her Bollywood debut with Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal.

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Updated on Jun 10, 2017 04:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Elli Avram on being linked-up with Salman Khan: These rumours make me laugh

Actor Elli Avram rubbishes rumours that she got projects in Bollywood because of her proximity with actor and Bigg Boss host Salman Khan.

Actor Elli Avram says that Bigg Boss changed her life and she will always be thankful to the show.

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Updated on Jul 02, 2017 03:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Siddhanth Kapoor: People who don’t have any kaam-dhanda talk about nepotism

Shraddha Kapoor’s brother, actor Siddhanth Kapoor, says that his father Shakti Kapoor has never made a single call to any director or producer to help him get a movie.

Siblings Shraddha and Siddhanth Kapoor will play on-screen siblings in Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2017 06:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Happy birthday Sonam Kapoor: These childhood pics prove that she was a diva even back then

As actor Sonam Kapoor turns 32 today, here’s taking a look at some of her best throwback photos, which she shared on Instagram.

Actor Sonam Kapoor is highly active on social media and often shares her pictures on Instagram.

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Updated on Jun 09, 2017 03:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Swara Bhaskar: Watching Baahubali 2: The Conclusion prompted me to learn Telugu

Actor Swara Bhaskar says that having watched Baahubali 2 over ten times, she was inspired to rekindle her desire to learn Telugu, for which she sought help from her father, who is from Andhra Pradesh.

Actor Swara Bhaskar says she will never turn down a film just because she doesn’t know the language.

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Updated on Jun 09, 2017 02:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

SRK’s Jab Harry Met Sejal averts clash with Akshay’s Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

After months of speculations that Imtiaz Ali’s film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma will clash with Akshay Kumar’s next; the final release date of the film has been announced and there’s no clash.

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in Imtiaz Ali’s directorial titled Jab Harry Met Sejal.

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Updated on Jun 09, 2017 06:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Dimple Kapadia turns 60: Check out the actor’s journey through these rare photos

From playing a 16-year-old girl in Bobby to a 60-year-old mommy in Cocktail, actor Dimple Kapadia has had an incredible journey in films. On her birthday today, take a look at some of her rare pics.

Actor Dimple Kapadia was paired opposite Rishi Kapoor in the 1973 film Bobby, which marked her Bollywood debut.

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Updated on Jun 08, 2017 02:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Dangal girl Fatima Sana Shaikh’s beach photos will give you vacation goals

Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh is shooting in Malta for Thugs of Hindostan alongside Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.

Fatima Sana Shaikh shared these amazing snaps from Malta.

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Updated on Jun 07, 2017 02:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

See Pics: Arjun Rampal’s LA holiday gets better as he catches up with Preity Zinta

Actor Arjun Rampal’s friendship with Preity Zinta goes back to 2002, when they first shared screen space in the film Dil Hai Tumhaara.

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Updated on Jun 07, 2017 01:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Mandira Bedi: I turn down item song offers because that’s not my thing

Actor Mandira Bedi reveals that she did an item song in a Tamil film 10 years ago, and since then, she’s been getting multiple offers but she always says no.

Mandira Bedi feels that after all the anchoring, people forgot that she is an actor first.(Yogen Shah)

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Updated on Jun 15, 2017 07:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Taimur, Misha, AbRam, Aaradhya: Bollywood toddlers are breaking the Internet

Famous star parents are no longer secretive about their tots. It’s both a case of peer pressure on social media and a greater sense of openness, say relationship and psychology experts.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted this picture of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya at Cannes Film, and captioned it, “Bahurani aur hamari Rani .. !!!”

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Updated on Jun 07, 2017 11:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Shah Rukh Khan and the Ramez Galal prank: SRK’s outburst was staged

Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s team says that he knew all about Egyptian comedian Ramez Galal’s prank, which sent his car tumbling into a quicksand in the deserts outside Dubai.

Reports claim that actor Shah Rukh Khan was paid Rs 2 crore to appear on Ramez Galal’s prank show.(Getty Images for DIFF)

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Updated on Jun 05, 2017 05:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Prem Chopra: I faced rejection, failure and humiliation, but stayed on

Veteran actor Prem Chopra says that 50 years in the film industry is a really long time and people who started their career with him are nowhere in the scene now.

Actor Prem Chopra is best remembered for his negative roles in films during the ’70s and ’80s.(Punnet Chandhok/HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 05, 2017 05:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Manisha Koirala: I don’t care about people’s opinions any more; don’t want to repeat my mistakes

Actor Manisha Koirala says she doesn’t feel any void in her life and only if somebody can add value in her life, that person is welcome.

Actor Manisha Koirala is making a comeback in films after a hiatus of five years.(Amal KS/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 21, 2017 07:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Maniesh Paul set to turn a rapper; will soon record for a Hong Kong based company

Actor-host Maniesh Paul says that he never knew he could perform a rap before he got to perform LIVE at Salman Khan’s Da-Bang tour.

Though Maniesh Paul confirmed that he’s been approached to record a rap song, he’s yet to take the final call soon.

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Updated on Jun 18, 2017 11:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Harsh and I are not dating. We’re strictly platonic friends: Elena Fernandes

Actors Elena Fernandes and Harshvardhan Kapoor were recently spotted chilling in London, but Elena rubbishes reports that they are seeing each other.

Actor Elena Fernandes was seen in the film Kapoor & Sons as Fawad Khan’s secretary.

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Updated on Jun 03, 2017 04:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Sonakshi Sinha turns 30: Ten times the birthday girl gave us major fitness goals

Actor Sonakshi Sinha often takes to Instagram to post photos and videos from her workout schedule and leaves her fans asking for more.

Actor Sonakshi Sinha doesn’t care about body-shaming comments on social media, says that nobody should tell her how she’s supposed to look.

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Published on Jun 02, 2017 01:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Happy Birthday Sonakshi Sinha: Check out these adorable childhood pics of the actor

Sonakshi Sinha has shared quite a few throwback photos on her Instagram and she looks ‘too cute too handle’ in them.

Actor Sonakshi Sinha has two siblings - twin brothers Luv and Kush.

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Updated on Jun 02, 2017 10:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Swara Bhaskar: I don’t believe in doing bold roles for the sake of glamour

Actor Swara Bhaskar received critical acclaim for her portrayal of an erotic folk dance in Bihar in her last film, Anaarkali of Aarah.

Swara Bhaskar says she has to be convinced about roles that she portrays on-screen.

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Updated on Jun 09, 2017 02:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Priyanka Chopra shuts up trolls, gives it back to haters in style with more legs

Actor Priyanka Chopra faced a lot of backlash after her pictures meeting PM Modi went viral, where she was seen wearing a western outfit.

Actor Priyanka Chopra met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin.

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Updated on May 31, 2017 11:58 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Lisa Haydon shares the first photo of her son, Zack Lalvani, and it’s too cute to handle

Actor Lisa Haydon, throughout her pregnancy, shared pictures of her baby bump on her Instagram page, and even announced the birth of her son through an adorable photo.

Lisa Haydon and Dino Lalvani welcomed their son, Zack, on May 17.

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Updated on May 30, 2017 02:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

19 years of Dushman: Eight lesser known facts about the Kajol-Ashutosh Rana starrer

As the 1998 psychological thriller, Dushman, completes 19 years of its release on May 29 , here’s taking you down memory lane.

Kajol played the role of twin sisters—Naina and Sonia—in 1998 film Dushman.

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Updated on Jun 16, 2017 01:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Karishma Tanna on reality shows: If I’m getting good money and exposure, why not?

Actor Karishma Tanna, who has done a number of reality shows, from Bigg to Nach Baliye, says that the TV industry is very uncertain, so if she’s satisfied with the money and content of a show, she’ll take it up.

Actor Karishma Tanna has a cameo in Rajkumar Hirani’s next film, a biopic based on actor Sanjay Dutt’s life.

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Updated on Jul 01, 2017 05:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

33 Years of Saaransh: Anupam Kher gets nostalgic, shares throwback photos

Actor Anupam Kher played the role of a retired school teacher in his first film, Saaransh (2984), when he was just 28-year-old.

Actor Anupam Kher made his debut with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s Saaransh. The duo have worked in several films, since.

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Updated on May 26, 2017 03:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Behen Hogi Teri director, producer arrested for hurting religious sentiments

Rajkummar Rao-starrer, Behen Hogi Teri, has run into trouble days before the release, after the actor’s Shiva look didn’t go down well with some.

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Shruti Haasan in a still from their upcoming film, Behen Hogi Teri.

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Updated on Jun 19, 2017 01:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByYashika Mathur and Monika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Arjun Kapoor’s comment on family ties brings back focus on Bollywood’s half-siblings

Actor Arjun Kapoor recently spoke dismissively about any relationship with his half-sisters Jhanvi and Khushi Kapoor. What makes half-siblings love or hate or ignore each other? We try to analyse.

Arjun Kapoor never shared any familial relationship with Sridevi, who is technically his stepmother, so there is hardly any bond between him and his half-sisters Jhanvi and Khushi.

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Updated on May 25, 2017 07:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Akshay Kumar completes Padman shoot in 37 days; rubbishes reports of financial trouble

Actor Akshay Kumar has trashed reports that his wife Twinkle Khanna’s production house ran into debt.

Akshay Kumar’s Padman is based on Arunachalam Muruganantham, a small town entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu, who invented cost-effective sanitary napkins.

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Updated on May 25, 2017 06:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

10 years of Cheeni Kum: Child actor Swini Khara has grown up to be a pretty diva

Remember Amitabh Bachchan’s young co-star, Swini Khara, from Cheeni Kum? Swini, who played the adorable character of Sexy, is all grown up. Check out how she looks now.

Swini Khara played the role of Amitabh Bachchan’s little friend, confidante and neighbour in the film.

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Updated on May 26, 2017 06:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

Sana Khan: Bollywood isn’t too welcoming and inviting to newcomers and outsiders

Actor Sana Khan, ex-Bigg Boss contestant, says that she has always got work based on her calibre and nobody has ever recommended her for films.

Actor Sana Khan would be next seen sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar in the film, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.

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Updated on Jun 01, 2017 03:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMonika Rawal Kukreja, New Delhi

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Actor Soha Ali Khan says it’s unfair to judge celebrity parents as one only looks at things from outside without really knowing how involved a parent really is.

Dangal girl Sanya Malhotra says that having done wrestling on-screen in her debut film, she is sure she can do anything that comes her way next.

Actor Elli Avram rubbishes rumours that she got projects in Bollywood because of her proximity with actor and Bigg Boss host Salman Khan.

Shraddha Kapoor’s brother, actor Siddhanth Kapoor, says that his father Shakti Kapoor has never made a single call to any director or producer to help him get a movie.

As actor Sonam Kapoor turns 32 today, here’s taking a look at some of her best throwback photos, which she shared on Instagram.

Actor Swara Bhaskar says that having watched Baahubali 2 over ten times, she was inspired to rekindle her desire to learn Telugu, for which she sought help from her father, who is from Andhra Pradesh.

After months of speculations that Imtiaz Ali’s film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma will clash with Akshay Kumar’s next; the final release date of the film has been announced and there’s no clash.

From playing a 16-year-old girl in Bobby to a 60-year-old mommy in Cocktail, actor Dimple Kapadia has had an incredible journey in films. On her birthday today, take a look at some of her rare pics.

Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh is shooting in Malta for Thugs of Hindostan alongside Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.

Actor Arjun Rampal’s friendship with Preity Zinta goes back to 2002, when they first shared screen space in the film Dil Hai Tumhaara.

Actor Mandira Bedi reveals that she did an item song in a Tamil film 10 years ago, and since then, she’s been getting multiple offers but she always says no.

Famous star parents are no longer secretive about their tots. It’s both a case of peer pressure on social media and a greater sense of openness, say relationship and psychology experts.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s team says that he knew all about Egyptian comedian Ramez Galal’s prank, which sent his car tumbling into a quicksand in the deserts outside Dubai.

Veteran actor Prem Chopra says that 50 years in the film industry is a really long time and people who started their career with him are nowhere in the scene now.

Actor Manisha Koirala says she doesn’t feel any void in her life and only if somebody can add value in her life, that person is welcome.

Actor-host Maniesh Paul says that he never knew he could perform a rap before he got to perform LIVE at Salman Khan’s Da-Bang tour.

Actors Elena Fernandes and Harshvardhan Kapoor were recently spotted chilling in London, but Elena rubbishes reports that they are seeing each other.

Actor Sonakshi Sinha often takes to Instagram to post photos and videos from her workout schedule and leaves her fans asking for more.

Sonakshi Sinha has shared quite a few throwback photos on her Instagram and she looks ‘too cute too handle’ in them.

Actor Swara Bhaskar received critical acclaim for her portrayal of an erotic folk dance in Bihar in her last film, Anaarkali of Aarah.

Actor Priyanka Chopra faced a lot of backlash after her pictures meeting PM Modi went viral, where she was seen wearing a western outfit.

Actor Lisa Haydon, throughout her pregnancy, shared pictures of her baby bump on her Instagram page, and even announced the birth of her son through an adorable photo.

As the 1998 psychological thriller, Dushman, completes 19 years of its release on May 29 , here’s taking you down memory lane.

Actor Karishma Tanna, who has done a number of reality shows, from Bigg to Nach Baliye, says that the TV industry is very uncertain, so if she’s satisfied with the money and content of a show, she’ll take it up.

Actor Anupam Kher played the role of a retired school teacher in his first film, Saaransh (2984), when he was just 28-year-old.

Rajkummar Rao-starrer, Behen Hogi Teri, has run into trouble days before the release, after the actor’s Shiva look didn’t go down well with some.

Actor Arjun Kapoor recently spoke dismissively about any relationship with his half-sisters Jhanvi and Khushi Kapoor. What makes half-siblings love or hate or ignore each other? We try to analyse.

Actor Akshay Kumar has trashed reports that his wife Twinkle Khanna’s production house ran into debt.

Remember Amitabh Bachchan’s young co-star, Swini Khara, from Cheeni Kum? Swini, who played the adorable character of Sexy, is all grown up. Check out how she looks now.

Actor Sana Khan, ex-Bigg Boss contestant, says that she has always got work based on her calibre and nobody has ever recommended her for films.

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