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I was very marriage-oriented but chose peace over toxicity, says Divya Dutta

National Award-winning actress Divya Dutta reveals her natural journey to singlehood, stressing the importance of peace and self-focus over toxic relationships. She also promotes her political drama web series Mayasabha, streaming now on Sony LIV. Mumbai: National Award-winning actress Divya Dutta has talked about how her path to a single life unfolded organically and said that it’s better to live a peaceful, self-focused life than to be in a toxic relationship. Asked if there was a moment when she consciously chose the path to singlehood, or did it unfold naturally with her evolving priorities in life, Divya Dutta told IANS: “Absolutely.. It just happened organically over time.” The actress said that she initially did envision a traditional, movie-like marriage but realised…

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Mouni Roy shares heartfelt birthday message for husband Suraj Nambiar

Actress Mouni Roy pens a romantic birthday note for husband Suraj Nambiar, reflecting on their eight-year journey. Meanwhile, she stars in the spy thriller Salakaar, streaming on JioHotstar, portraying a complex and resilient character. Mumbai: Actress Mouni Roy has penned a heartfelt note for her husband Suraj Nambiar and said that her best time started when she met him. Taking to Instagram, Mouni shared a string of pictures with Suraj from their romantic getaways and expressed that her love for him is without reason. “Eight years almost & errrr fighting,dunno about what im writing. I don’t know coz my love for you doesn’t bear reason ,In best days or in worst, Come ruin or rapture, in sickness and in health. You…

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Hyderabad: Vijay Deverakonda appears before ED in betting app case

Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad over his role in promoting a betting app. The ED is probing the financial links of several celebrities after users suffered losses and suicides linked to app promotions. Hyderabad: Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to record his statement in connection with the betting app case on Wednesday. The ED, which had recently issued notices to film personalities who promoted betting apps, has also sent notices to Vijay asking him to appear before the investigation team at the ED zonal office in Basheerbagh. The ED officials are expected to grill the film actor about his financial transactions and bank details during questioning. It may be noted that the…

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Varun Dhawan wraps Amritsar shoot for ‘Border 2’, visits Golden Temple

Varun Dhawan has wrapped the Amritsar schedule of his upcoming war film ‘Border 2’. The actor celebrated with a cake-cutting on set and visited the Golden Temple. The film, set against the Kargil War backdrop, releases on January 23, 2026. Mumbai: Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has wrapped up the Amritsar schedule of his upcoming war epic ‘Border 2’. On Wednesday, the makers of the film took to their social media, and shared several pictures and a video from the wrap up party from the sets in Amritsar. In the video, Varun said, “It’s a wrap but Bharat Mata ki Jai”. The actor then went ahead to cut the cake. Producer Bhushan Kumar and actress Medha Rana were also seen in the…

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Manchu Manoj announces 21st film ‘David Reddy’, a historical action drama

Marking 21 years in cinema, Manchu Manoj announced his 21st film titled David Reddy. Directed by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti, the historical action drama is set between 1897–1922 and revolves around India’s freedom struggle. A motion poster teases a rebellious theme. Chennai: Actor Manchu Manoj, who completed 21 years in the film industry on Wednesday, announced that his next film had been titled ‘David Reddy’ and that it would be a historical action drama. Taking to his social media timelines to pen a lengthy post to express gratitude to all those who had supported him and enabled him to reach this milestone in his film career, Manchu Manoj said, “With a heart full of gratitude… Today marks 21 years of my journey…

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Tom Holland reveals he wore his grandmother’s fishnets for iconic ‘Umbrella’ performance

Tom Holland revealed he wore his grandmother’s fishnets during his now-viral 2017 ‘Lip Sync Battle’ performance of Rihanna’s “Umbrella.” The Spider-Man star also shared that his father had advised against doing the show to avoid rapid fame. Los Angeles: Hollywood star Tom Holland revealed that he wore his granny’s fishnets for ‘Lip Sync Battle’ and that his father warned him against the performance. On a recent episode of Gordon Ramsay’s “Scrambled,” the “Spider-Man” star went behind the scenes on his 2017 rendition of Rihanna’s “Umbrella” on the Spike competition show. Holland started his performance with “Singin’ in the Rain” before quickly switching to “Umbrella.” During the transition, Holland trades his suit for a dress, fishnets and a wig. He appeared on…

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‘Mandala Murders’ creator Gopi Puthran: India is a mythical place

Mandala Murders creator Gopi Puthran believes India’s deep mythological roots influence storytelling, helping audiences connect emotionally. He credits the show’s global success to its fusion of myth and fiction. Mumbai: Filmmaker and Mandala Murders creator Gopi Puthran has spoken about how India’s rich mythological heritage deeply influences its people, and believes that stories based on traditions can earn widespread acclaim. Crediting India’s rooted mythological beliefs for helping viewers connect with the themes of Mandala Murders, Puthran said, “India is a mythical place, and we have so much potential to draw inspiration from this and create content that resonates with people. As citizens, I feel we are all drawn to this as it is in our DNA.” “When we grow up,…

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Ikka on ‘maybe’: Armaan Malik’s voice is just incredible, it elevates the whole song

Armaan Malik and Ikka collaborate for the first time on Maybe, a romantic and moody track blending hip-hop and melody. Both artists praise the seamless process and vibrant outcome. Mumbai: Singer Armaan Malik and hip-hop powerhouse Ikka have officially released their vibrant new song titled Maybe, which encapsulates the excitement of new love. Ikka said, “This track is different from some of my previous work, and that’s what made it so exciting. Maybe allowed us to explore a more playful and romantic side, and Armaan’s voice is just incredible – it elevates the whole song.” With Maybe, Ikka said the duo “aimed for a track that feels good, makes you smile, and reminds you of those butterflies you get when…

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Ankita Lokhande suits up in pink, says ‘always in my Pretty Woman era’

Ankita Lokhande stuns in a pink suit, sharing a stylish photo montage on Instagram with the caption “Always in my Pretty Woman era.” The actress recently wrapped up her stint on ‘Laughter Chefs 2’ with husband Vicky Jain. Mumbai: Actress Ankita Lokhande looked every inch sharp as she shared a glimpse of herself all suited up in pink as she is in her “pretty woman era.” Ankita took to her Instagram, where she shared a video featuring a photo montage of the actress. She looks every inch pretty in a pink suit with black details. To complete her look, the actress wore a diamond choker, nude makeup and tied her curly hair into a bun. “Always in my Pretty Woman Era!,”…

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Riteish Deshmukh pens heartfelt birthday wish to ‘Baiko’ Genelia

On Genelia’s 38th birthday, Riteish Deshmukh wrote a heartfelt Instagram post calling her the heart of their home and his life partner. The post included family photos and a tribute celebrating her love, strength, and humor. Mumbai: As Genelia Deshmukh turned 38 on Tuesday, actor Riteish Deshmukh showcased his love for his actress-wife, whom he tagged as the “heart of their home.” Taking to Instagram, Riteish, who often shares sneak-peeks into his romantic life with Genelia, shared a gamut of photographs. The pictures featured him and Genelia through the years, along with throwbacks from their younger days, some recent loved-up pictures of the couple, and a few with their sons Riaan and Rahyl. For the caption, Riteish wrote: “Happy Birthday, My…

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