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Harvard India Conference: Shashi Tharoor praises Priyanka Chopra for making country proud, actress responds 

Feb 16, 2026, at 10:25 am

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met Indian actress Priyanka Chopra at the annual Harvard India Conference, when he praised her for making the country proud.

YouTuber finds Dhurandhar's pirated copies being sold in Pakistan for just Rs 16

Feb 13, 2026, at 04:06 pm

YouTuber Karl Rock, based in India, recently posted a video on social media where he showed pirated copies of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which is banned in Pakistan, being sold in Karachi's Rainbow Centre.

O'Romeo thrives on silence and unsaid emotions: Shahid Kapoor; Triptii Dimri calls it a dream come true

Feb 13, 2026, at 11:31 am

Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri open up about collaborating with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj in O'Romeo, discussing its intense romantic world, emotionally layered performances, and the challenges of portraying love, transformation and unspoken desire. The film releases on February 13, on the eve of Valentine’s Day. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh notes their thoughts from the promotional trail.

Taapsee Pannu on her hat-trick collaboration with Anubhav Sinha: ‘His films are dramatically real’

Feb 12, 2026, at 12:12 pm

Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha have established themselves as one of the most lethal actor-director duos in Hindi cinema, delivering hard-hitting films like Mulk and Thappad.

Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, other industry figures offer support to Rajpal Yadav after he surrenders in jail

Feb 11, 2026, at 10:36 pm

Several prominent figures from the Hindi film industry, including Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, have come forward to support actor Rajpal Yadav after he surrendered at Tihar Jail on February 5 in connection with a decade-old Rs 9-crore cheque bounce case.

Ranveer Singh receives ransom threat; security tightened outside the actor’s Mumbai home

Feb 10, 2026, at 08:25 pm

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has received a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding crores of rupees in ransom, the Mumbai Police has said.

Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment seeks Rs. 40 crore in damages from Ranveer Singh over ‘Don 3’ exit: Report

Feb 09, 2026, at 11:35 pm

Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment has reportedly demanded Rs. 40 crore in damages from actor Ranveer Singh following his alleged exit from the much-anticipated film Don 3 in December last year.

‘Jana Nayagan’ producers move Madras High Court to withdraw plea against CBFC

Feb 09, 2026, at 10:53 pm

The producers of actor Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan have submitted a letter to the Madras High Court Registry seeking to withdraw their writ petition against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), after agreeing to have the film referred to the revising committee.

Arijit Singh is back! Aamir Khan reunites with the singer for romantic drama Ek Din

Feb 09, 2026, at 04:18 pm

Aamir Khan Productions has officially announced that Arijit Singh will be lending his voice to its upcoming film Ek Din, setting the stage for a much-anticipated musical collaboration.

Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor attend 100-year celebration event of RSS in Mumbai

Feb 08, 2026, at 12:38 pm

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday began a two-day event in Mumbai to mark 100 years since its formation, with several prominent Bollywood personalities attending the opening day of the celebrations titled “100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons.”

Big trouble for Manoj Bajpayee’s Ghooskhor Pandat! Yogi Adityanath orders action over title row, trailer deleted

Feb 06, 2026, at 04:21 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat have taken down its trailer following a massive backlash and an action order from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, media reports said.

Assi trailer drops: Taapsee Pannu takes on a dark, disturbing courtroom battle

Feb 04, 2026, at 04:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The trailer of Anubhav Sinha's Assi, which is based on harrowing everyday news, was on Wednesday unveiled by the makers.

Ranveer Singh unleashes vengeance: Dhurandhar: The Revenge Teaser breaks the internet

Feb 03, 2026, at 02:07 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, unveiled the film’s teaser on Tuesday, promising a high-octane action spectacle.

Just from the heart: Shah Rukh Khan wishes Rani Mukherji for Mardaani 3 success

Jan 31, 2026, at 05:51 pm

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan wished his onscreen heroine of several projects, Rani Mukherjee, for the success of her latest released movie 'Mardaani 3'.

Alia Bhatt announces new film ‘Don’t Be Shy’ as producer with Amazon Prime Video

Jan 30, 2026, at 04:30 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt on Friday announced her next project as a producer, titled Don’t Be Shy.

From box-office storm to Netflix: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar arrives on OTT

Jan 30, 2026, at 11:12 am

Mumbai/IBNS: After a blockbuster theatrical run, Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna-starrer Dhurandhar has begun streaming on Netflix.

Success doesn’t guarantee peace: Vishal Dadlani after Arijit Singh announces playback retirement

Jan 29, 2026, at 09:42 pm

Singer and composer Vishal Dadlani has weighed in on Arijit Singh’s shock decision to retire from playback singing, saying the move is a reminder that professional success does not always translate into personal peace or contentment.

Bollywood’s dream team returns! Imtiaz Ali’s new romance with Diljit Dosanjh set to hit theatres June 12

Jan 29, 2026, at 04:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah, is scheduled to release in theatres on June 12, 2026.

Ranveer Singh booked for mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s Kantara act, allegedly insulting Chavundi Daiva

Jan 29, 2026, at 01:02 am

An FIR has been filed against actor Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru for allegedly insulting Hindu religious sentiments and the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka.

Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing, says he will continue making music

Jan 27, 2026, at 09:55 pm

Singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, a move that has left fans across social media stunned.

Republic Day roar! Sunny Deol’s Border 2 storms box office with ₹59 cr in a day

Jan 27, 2026, at 04:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2, the spiritual sequel to J. P. Dutta’s iconic 1997 film Border, posted a massive box office haul on Republic Day, earning ₹59 crore in India on Monday, which was a public holiday.

Border 2 crosses ₹100 crore in just 3 days! Sunny Deol’s epic sequel smashes box office records

Jan 26, 2026, at 04:41 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Sunny Deol starrer Border 2, a spiritual successor to J.P. Dutta’s iconic 1997 film Border, has stormed past the ₹100‑crore mark within just three days of its release.

Border 2 fever grips nation as Mona Singh shares BTS moments

Jan 25, 2026, at 05:37 pm

Border 2 has been winning over audiences across the country since its release on Friday, rekindling the patriotic fervour and buzz created by the original Border in 1997.

SRK is back! Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ release date revealed with roaring teaser

Jan 24, 2026, at 07:07 pm

Shah Rukh Khan fans have a date to mark on their calendars—December 26, 2026. The makers of the superstar’s much-anticipated film King announced on Saturday that the movie will hit theatres on that day.

Karan Johar slams trolls mocking Varun Dhawan as ‘Border 2’ opens to rave reviews

Jan 23, 2026, at 11:05 pm

Actor Varun Dhawan has been facing heavy online trolling since the release of the Border 2 trailer, with social media users mocking his smile in particular.

Sunny Deol: ‘Border made me live my dream of being a soldier—Border 2 will be bigger’

Jan 23, 2026, at 11:27 am

Reflecting on the legacy of Border, veteran actor Sunny Deol opens up about how Dharmendra’s Haqeeqat inspired his dream to portray a soldier on screen, his journey with J.P. Dutta, and the emotional impact the film had on a generation. From the challenge of recreating the iconic music to the audience’s long wait for Border 2, he speaks passionately about patriotism, the power of the uniform, and the real heroes who guard the nation. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him

'That expression stayed with me': Influencer alleges uncomfortable flight experience with Kiara Advani

Jan 21, 2026, at 11:26 pm

Social media influencer Kartikey Tiwari has shared a video on Instagram recounting what he described as an awkward encounter with actors Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan during a flight from Jaipur to Mumbai.

Rani Mukerji returns as fearless cop Shivani Roy in Mardaani 3 – watch ‘Babbar Sherni’ song!

Jan 20, 2026, at 04:23 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Rani Mukerji’s highly-anticipated Mardaani 3, produced by Yash Raj Films, is set to hit cinemas on January 30.

'Doesn’t suit him to be pitied': Taslima Nasreen attacks AR Rahman’s discrimination claim

Jan 19, 2026, at 02:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has joined the chorus of voices criticising iconic composer A.R. Rahman’s claim that he faces discrimination in Bollywood because of his Muslim identity.

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman breaks silence after a heated debate over his ‘communal’ comment

Jan 18, 2026, at 08:12 pm

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has issued a statement following widespread backlash over his recent comments suggesting a possible “communal” element in Bollywood, saying he never intended to cause pain with his words.