Bollywood
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Nov- 2025 -30 November
Kareena Kapoor’s Friday night goes retro with John Travolta’s ‘Grease’
Kareena Kapoor Khan spent her Friday night revisiting the classic 1978 musical Grease, sharing a still from the John Travolta–Olivia Newton-John film on Instagram. The actress, currently in the news for Netflix’s Dining with the Kapoors, is shooting for Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming thriller Daayra. Mumbai: Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan spent her Friday night with a sprinkle of Hollywood charm, setting in to watch the evergreen musical “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Kareena took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a screenshot from a still from the iconic finale of the 1978 film “Grease”, where Travolta and Newton-John dance together. The Bollywood diva captioned the post: “Friday movie night. IYKYK.” Grease marked the directorial debut of Randal Kleiser…
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29 November
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani name their baby girl Saraayah Malhotra
Six months after becoming parents, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani revealed their baby girl’s name as Saraayah Malhotra, sharing a tender photo on social media. Bollywood colleagues, including Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan, sent warm wishes to the new family Mumbai: Almost six months after welcoming their baby girl, Bollywood couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have finally revealed the name of their little bundle of joy. Sid and Kiara have named their baby girl Saraayah Malhotra. Announcing the name of their firstborn on social media, the new parents shared a joint post that read, “From our prayers, to our arms (Folded hands emoji) our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra (Sparkles, folded hands, red heart and evil eye emojis) (sic).”…
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29 November
Hema Malini mourns Dharmendra: ‘He was everything to me’
Hema Malini penned an emotional tribute to her husband, legendary actor Dharmendra, calling him her “loving husband”, “guide”, and “go-to person.” She described her loss as “indescribable” while honouring his legacy as an iconic, humble public figure loved across generations. Mumbai: Actress-politician Hema Malini expressed profound grief over the passing of her husband and legendary actor Dharmendra, sharing an emotional tribute to the superstar, whom she said was “everything to her.” Taking to X, formerly called Twitter, Hema penned an emotional note. In the heartfelt message, she described Dharmendra as “many things to me”, “my ‘go-to’ person” and “was everything to me.” She wrote in the note: “Dharam ji. He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our…
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28 November
Adivi Sesh says dancing on camera was something he “never imagined” doing for Dacoit
Adivi Sesh, known for intense action roles, says he never imagined performing a full-fledged dance number until Dacoit pushed him creatively. Featuring Mrunal Thakur, the song marks a major first for the actor in a film that blends action, drama and romance. Mumbai: Actor Adivi Sesh is gearing up for a full-fledged dance number in his upcoming pan-India action-drama-romance Dacoit. Known for gravitating towards intense narratives and action-driven characters, the actor said that performing an all-out dance sequence is something he never thought he would take on. Sesh told IANS: “For as long as I can remember, the audience has seen me run, chase, fight, jump – but never dance. I’ve always been drawn to intense stories and action-heavy roles, and…
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28 November
Diljit Dosanjh misses out on Best Actor at International Emmys
Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila, nominated in two categories at the 53rd International Emmy Awards, returned without a win. Diljit lost the Best Actor title to Spain’s Oriol Pla, while the series category went to Lost Boys and Fairies. Mumbai: Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila” had bagged not one, but two prestigious nominations at the 53rd International Emmy Awards. Protagonist Diljit Dosanjh was in the running for the ‘Best Actor’, along with “Amar Singh Chamkila” being nominated in the ‘Best TV Movie/Mini-Series’ category. The project turned out empty-handed at the Emmys during the ceremony, which took place on Monday night in New York City. Refreshing your memory, “Amar Singh Chamkila” was in the running for the ‘Best TV…
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28 November
Ram Charan mourns Dharmendra, ‘star who changed Indian Cinema’
Tollywood star Ram Charan paid tribute to Bollywood legend Dharmendra, praising him for transforming Indian cinema and touching millions of hearts. Tributes also poured in from Chiranjeevi and Amitabh Bachchan, remembering his humility, charm, and enduring legacy. Mumbai: Tollywood star Ram Charan mourned the loss of Dharmendra, the legend credited with changing the face of Indian Cinema and touching countless hearts during his journey. Taking to his official X (Earlier known as Twitter) account, the ‘RRR’ actor wrote, “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of legendary actor #Dharmendra Ji. A star who touched millions of hearts and changed the face of Indian Cinema. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. (sic)” Ever since the news of Dharmendra ji’s…
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28 November
When Dharmendra’s producer emptied his pockets to pay the actor Rs 51
Dharmendra recalled that he received only Rs 51 as the signing amount for his first film after producer T.M. Bihari and his associate emptied their pockets. The actor also credited director Arjun Hingorani for providing him food, shelter and early support in Mumbai New Delhi: A raw youth out of Punjab, propelled into the Hindi film industry after a national talent hunt, Dharmendra was all agog when his first-ever producer asked him to wait for his signing amount, as he anticipated getting a princely sum. However, he only ended up with a modest stipend — and that too, from what was available in their pockets! Recalling the incident almost two decades later, Dharmendra revealed that all he managed to get then…
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27 November
Dharmendra: The He-Man with a soft heart who defined six decades of Hindi cinema
Dharmendra, one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring stars, blended machismo, sensitivity and charm through a 65-year career spanning over 300 films. From “Satyakam” to “Sholay” and “Rocky Aur Rani”, he remained relevant across eras until his passing at 89 New Delhi: When he was not breaking hearts with his gentle smile, he was breaking bones of baddies with his “dishoom” biceps. And then there was his comic timing that left the audience bathed in mirth. Dharmendra was the rare star packing it all in a 65-year career with no full stops. Machismo, sensitivity, charisma. And classic handsomeness. Sprinkled with stardust and wrapped in tinsel, his was a career that spanned every kind of movie – from intense “Satyakam” to romantic “Baharein…
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27 November
Dharmendra recalls the day he unknowingly entered Dilip Kumar’s bedroom
A young Dharmendra once walked uninvited into Dilip Kumar’s home in 1952, driven by starstruck admiration. The moment startled the legendary actor but eventually led to a warm bond, as Dharmendra later met him again after winning the Filmfare talent contest New Delhi: Much before he won the Filmfare talent contest to launch his foray into the film world, Dharmendra visited Bombay, boldly went to his idol Dilip Kumar’s house, walked in, and reached right up to his bedroom only to run away after the thespian woke up to find a stranger in his home. The interesting anecdote from sometime in 1952 is talked about in detail by Dharmendra himself in the ‘Reminiscences’ section of Dilip Kumar’s autobiography ‘The Substance and…
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27 November
Dharmendra’s top 10 songs that defined romance, friendship and heartbreak
A look at ten of the most memorable songs from Dharmendra’s 65-year film career, reflecting his effortless shift between romance, friendship, humour and heartbreak. These timeless melodies continue to define his legacy as one of Bollywood’s most versatile stars Mumbai: Bollywood stars have been either He-men or mushy romantics. Dharmendra was the rare star who effortlessly carried off the macho and the mush. He bashed up bad men, once wearing a Roman skirt, with as much power as he serenaded his heroines with unforgettable songs that are now classics. Here are 10 of the most popular songs from Dharmendra’s remarkable career of 65 years and over 300 films: 1. “Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai”: Dharmendra romances Mumtaz in this 1973 romantic number…
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