Bollywood's first superstar, Rajesh Khanna's films did not just entertain the audience; they also had a message. Apart from this, the dialogues of many of the actor's films also became very famous. In these dialogues, too, deep lessons for life were given to the audience. Know about some such special dialogues on the occasion of his birth anniversary. 
Varun Dhawan's latest offering Baby John, which was released on Christmas Day, failed to gain momentum even on Friday. The film nett collections in India dropped again on its third day of theatrical release. As per Sacnilk, the film minted just Rs 3.65 crore on Day 3, which is even lesser than its Thursday collections. On Thursday, Baby John earned Rs 4.75 crore. After Day 3, the total collections currently stand at Rs 19.65 crore.
Varun Dhawan's new release Baby John is struggling against Allu Arjun-starrer pan-India film Pushpa 2: The Rule even on the second day of its release. Baby John was released in cinemas on the occasion of Christmas on December 25 and is facing a tough competition from Pushpa 2, which premiered 20 days prior to its release. As per Sacnilk, Varun's film minted just Rs 4.5 crore while Allu Arjun's latest release earned Rs 9.6 on its 22nd day of theatrical release.
Varun Dhawan's first and only release of 2024 as lead, Baby John, was finally released on December 25 on the occasion of Christmas. The much-awaited actioner also stars Wamiqa Gabbi and Keerthy Suresh in pivotal roles. Since no other big films were released in cinemas during the festive season except for Baby John, it was expected to do good business at the box office. However, Baby John went head-to-head with Allu Arjun-starrer pan-India film Pushpa 2, which managed to dent the opening day figures of Varun Dhawan's film.
Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon, who was last seen in Do Patti and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Jiya is in the news, not for her films but due to her personal life. The actor is reportedly dating Kabir Bahia, who is a close aide to former cricketer MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni. On the occasion of Christmas 2024, Kriti shared a series of photos on her Instagram, where she may have indirectly made her relationship with Kabir official. In one of the photos, she can also be seen posing with the former World Cup-winning captain, who turned Santa for his family. 
Sunny Deol fans finally have a reason to rejoice as their favourite actor's highly-anticipated flick Border 2 has officially begun filming. T-Series, the banner behind the film, took to its official social media handles to announce the news to fans. In the post shared by T-Series, a clapboard from the film's set is seen dated December 21, 2024. Along with the announcement post, T-Series wrote, ''The cameras are rolling for Border 2! With Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty leading the charge, this Anurag Singh directorial, powered by cinematic legends Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta promises action, drama, and patriotism like never before. Mark your calendars: #Border2 hits theaters on Jan 23, 2026!'' 
Shyam Benegal dies: Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, one of the most influential pioneers of Indian parallel cinema, passed away at the age of 90 after a prolonged illness. The legendary director, who had just celebrated his 90th birthday on December 15 in a modest manner, left behind a profound legacy that transformed Indian cinema. Benegal’s contribution to filmmaking is unmatched, and his work continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike.
Singer Diljit Dosanjh recently spoke about Karan Aujla and AP Dhillon on starting their shows in India during his Indore concert. The singer-turned-actor congratulated both and said that the era for individual singers has begun. However, AP Dhillon took a dig at fellow superstar during his concert in Chandigarh. He commented in the middle of the performance that went viral in no time. This has sparked a debate on social media and fans have been divided into two factions. At the same time, Diljit has also been seen giving his reaction to Dhillon's comment.
The famous 90s crime investigation show 'CID' is back with its much-awaited second season. The first episode of 'CID 2' was released on Sony TV and Sony Liv on December 21 and fans have fallen in love with the iconic trio Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastava, and Dayanand Shetty all over again. Their much-loved characters ACP Pradyuman, and Inspectors Abhijeet and Daya are back with their crime cases. As soon as the first episode was released, fans expressed their happiness on X (formerly Twitter). So why wait, read its X review here. 
Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule has added one more feather to its hat as the film has finally crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark. The film achieved this feat after 17 days of its theatrical release. As per Sacnilk, Pushpa 2 minted Rs 13.75 crore on its third Friday, taking the total nett collections in India to Rs 1004.85 crore. As per the portal, the film has grossed over Rs 1,400 crore globally, which includes Rs 235 crore from the overseas market.
2024 has been a year full of ups and downs for Bollywood where several films flopped while a few turned up to be a sleeper hit. Many big actors stayed away from the big screens this year while a few had the opportunity to feature in several films and entertain the audience. Since 2024 is about to end in a few days, we have listed down the list of a few popular Bollywood stars who appeared in more than one films.
HBO has finally confirmed the highly-anticipated prequel series of Dune: Prophecy for its second season. The announcement was made during a virtual press conference where executive producer Alison Schapker along with stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. After this, HBO Max also shared the news officially on their social media handles. The announcement of the second season came just ahead of the first season's finale episode, which is set to air this Sunday.
Annual Day function of Dhirubhai Ambani International School is currently the hottest topic on social media. Several pictures and videos from the star-studded event are doing rounds on the internet. One such video features Shah Rukh Khan dancing with school kids on his popular track 'Deewangi Deewangi'. The annual day event at Ambani's school brought together B-towners under one roof, who were present to cheer their kids. In the viral video, other celebrities like Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan are also seen shaking a leg with the school kids.
Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, is once again all over social media for her acting stint during the annual day program at Dhirubhai Ambani International School. During Aaradhya's performance, her parents are seen 'proudly' cheering their daughter. Not only her parents but her grandfather Amitabh Bachchan was also present at the event, who enthusiastically supported his granddaughter. Among several viral videos, a clip of Aishwarya and Abhishek cheering for their daughter and recording her performance on their phones is trending high on the internet.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee, known for her stint in Bigg Boss 13 and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, has embraced the joys of motherhood. She welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with her husband Shanwaz Shaikh on December 18, 2024. In a heartwarming post on Instagram, the actress expressed her happiness and wrote, ''Hello world! Our little angel BOY is here 18-12-2024.'' The couple's announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans and close friends from the TV industry.
Ajay Devgn's much-awaited romantic drama flick De De Pyaar De 2 is all set to be released in theatres on November 14, 2025. Some reports earlier claimed that it will be released in May next year. Actor Rakul Preet Singh is also returning for the sequel, titled De De Pyaar De 2 and directed by Anshul Sharma. The movie will also feature R Madhavan. However, it is still not confirmed whether Tabu will be returning in the sequel or not. Filmmaker Luv Ranjan's banner Luv Films shared the news of the film's release date on its social media handles. "#DeDePyaarDe2 will release on 14th November 2025," read a post on Instagram.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recorded the statement of Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat and a TV actor named Pooja Banerjee in a money laundering case in connection with a betting website, owned by some Pakistani nationals, that also 'illegally' broadcast Men's T20 World Cup matches. The probe agency had undertaken fresh searches in this case last week in Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune as part of the investigation against portal Magicwin. Sources said the agency had asked Sherawat and TV actor Pooja Banerjee to respond to some queries in this case by email or through an official representative.
Ravichandran Ashwin, India's one of the most successful spin bowlers, surprised everyone when he announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday in the middle of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He announced the news during a post-match press conference when he was present alongside skipper Rohit Sharma. The news came as a shock not only among his fans but also for many Bollywood celebrities. Reacting to the 'shocking' news, many popular B-town celebs took to their respective social media handles and paid tribute to India's one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, was India's official entry to Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Language Film category but failed to make it into the top 10. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 15 categories for the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony on Tuesday. However, this list didn't have the name of Kiran Rao's latest directorial. Produced under the banners of Aamir Khan Productions, Kindling Pictures, and Jio Studios, Laapataa Ladies was released in theatres on March 1 this year. 
Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun in the titular role, remains unstoppable even after 12 days of its theatrical release. However, the film recorded its lowest box office numbers of its second Monday but these figures can still beat any other movie's collections any day. As per Sacnilk, Pushpa 2 minted Rs 27.75 crore, taking its total nett collections to Rs 929.85 after Day 12. Despite Pushpa 2 originally being a Telugu film, it has made more money from its dubbed Hindi version.
2024 is coming to an end and with it, this year's wedding season is also about to wrap up. If we look at the lives of film stars, the year 2024 has been a year of big changes for many celebrities. We are not talking about their films and careers, but personal lives. This year has been full of beautiful memories for several celebrity couples, after all, life has started anew for them. This year witnessed a lot of reunions and why not, 2024 saw a record-breaking stat of 48 lakh registered marriages this season. This also included several celebrity weddings and in this edition of year-enders we are going to have a look at celebs who tied the knot in 2024. Dive right in to get a sneak peek into this year's celebrity weddings.
Sukumar directed Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil starrer 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is ruling the domestic box office. The film has broken many records at the domestic as well as global box office. 'Pushpa 2' has become the highest-grossing Indian film to date. It has completed 10 days of its release today. Let's take a look at the initial figures of its latest earnings. 
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was released from Chanchalguda Jail in Hyderabad on Saturday morning, following a night of protests by hundreds of fans outside the prison. Actor Allu Arjun's lawyer Ashok Reddy said, " They received an order copy from High Court but despite that, they didn't release the accused (Allu Arjun)...they will have to answer...this is illegal detention, we will take legal action...as of now he has been released..."
Rajinikanth celebrated his 74th birthday on December 12. Many celebrities and fans of the actor flocked to social media to extend their heartfelt wishes. 'King Khan' Shah Rukh Khan was also among those celebs who wished Rajinikanth and called even him 'coolest of the cool'. Taking to his Instagram handle, the Jawan star also penned a heartwarming note, which reads, ''To the coolest of the cool. The bossest of all the bosses. The man, the legend and an absolutely remarkably simple man, despite being the Superest of Stars!! Sir, thank u for inspiring us. Be healthy and know u are respected and loved too much. Have a great birthday @rajinikanth sir.''
Superstar Rajinikanth, one of India's most celebrated actors, celebrates his 74th birthday on Thursday. Born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, the actor enjoys legendary status in Indian cinema and commands a following that spans generations. Known for his charisma and unique style, Rajinikanth’s birthday is nothing short of a festival for his devoted followers, especially in Tamil Nadu.
Google has unveiled the list of Year In Search 2024. As per the list, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2 is the most searched movie of the year, surpassing the numbers of Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD and Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies. Claiming the second spot on Google's Most Searched list is Kalki 2898 AD, which also featured Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in key roles. Both the films were box office success and have registered several records in their names.
The trailer of the upcoming Hollywood film 28 Years Later has been released on Tuesday. Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell and Alfie Williams, the film has created anticipation with a scene from the trailer, which convinced people that Oscar Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy is returning to the third instalment. For the unversed, Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award-nominated writer Alex Garland have reunited for the horrific new thriller which is set in the world created by 28 Days Later. 
Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles, got the biggest headstart at the box office in Indian cinema. The film is shattering every possible box office record ever since its release on December 5. Now, the film has also surpassed the lifetime collections of Bollywood's biggest film and Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan. As per Sacnilk, Pushpa 2 has minted Rs 593.1 crore in just five days of its theatrical release, surpassing Jawan's lifetime business of Rs 582.31 crore.
Punjabi singer AP Dhillon set the stage on fire on Saturday when his soulful Mumbai performance excited his fans. However, the main attraction of his stint was when Bollywood diva and 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' girl Malaika Arora joined him on the stage. Several pictures and videos from Dhillon's Mumbai concert are all over social media, however, one video featuring Malla grooving with the singer on the stage captivated the attention most. The duo even shared a warm hug.
Superstar Aamir Khan has given an update on his next film Sitaare Zameen Par, which was earlier scheduled to hit the big screens on the occasion of Christmas this year. The actor while speaking to an American news outlet Deadline on the sidelines of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia revealed that Sitaare Zameen Par will come out in theatres by mid-2025.
Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles, was released worldwide on Thursday and went off to a headstart as expected by trade analyst. As per Sacnilk, the action drama film dethroned RRR to become India's biggest opener ever. Pushpa 2 minted Rs 175 crore on its Day 1, with a major contribution coming from its original Telugu version. The film is expected to cross Rs 300 crore mark after adding the collections of Friday. Trade analysts are also predicting a massive havoc at the box office in the first weekend as the film is expected to easily touch Rs 1,000 crore mark.
Pushpa 2 Twitter Review: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule is finally released worldwide. The hype around Pushpa 2 has been unmatchable and its pre-release earning are evident for it. The film has already churned out good numbers for its producers ahead of its theatrical release. Pushpa 2 has been released in cinemas in over 21,000 screens on Day 1 and most of the shows are already housefull. Many people who are watching the first and early shows of Pushpa 2 are putting out their reviews about the film on social media. If you are also planning to watch the film in cinemas, then it is highly recommended that you take a look at some of the first reviews of the audience.
A docu-series titled The Roshans is all set to explore the story of actor Hrithik Roshan's illustrious film family which includes his filmmaker father Rakesh Roshan, musician uncle Rajesh Roshan and his late grandfather and music maestro Roshan. Netflix on Wednesday took to its social media handles to announce that the documentary will take viewers on an "intimate journey through their lives, exploring three generations of passion, dedication, and outstanding contributions" to Hindi cinema.
In the year 2024, Bollywood's Singham Ajay Devgn made a flurry of films. Many of his big films were released from March to November. While he opened his account at the box office with the supernatural horror thriller film 'Shaitaan' with R Madhavan, this year the account of 'Bajirao Singham' closed with Rohit Shetty's film 'Singham Again'. Meanwhile, the list of Ajay's films to be released in 2025 is also slowly being revealed. One of his most awaited films 'Raid 2' has been in the news for a long time. Now the makers have finally revealed when Ajay Devgn will return to the screen as Amay Patnaik.
Poo-rock sensation Maroon 5 is all set to entertain the Indian audience live with their gig in Mumbai. The band members were spotted at the Mumbai airport in the wee hours of Tuesday. Soon after the band members came out of the airport, they were captured by the paps when they were getting inside their cars. A few band members also greeted the paparazzi by smiling and waving towards them. Maroon 5, led by Adam Levine, will perform live at Mumbai Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra to investigate a pornographic allegation. He has been ordered to appear at the ED's Mumbai office at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, is set to hit the big screens next week on December 5. The highly-anticipated flick has already been declared a 'mega blockbuster' by several trade analyst much ahead of its theatrical release. A few months ago, the deal for Pushpa 2's digital and satellite rights also made headlines for being the highest so far for any film. In theatrical terms as well, the film is expected to shatter several box office records.
In the house of 'Bigg Boss 18', Shilpa Shirodkar has made Eisha Singh the 'Time God' of Salman Khan's show. But now after becoming the Time God, seems like Eisha Singh's attitude has completely changed. In the latest episode of Bigg Boss, Eisha Singh falsely accused Karan Veer Mehra to save Avinash Mishra. The responsibility of choosing the 9th 'Time God' in the house of Bigg Boss 18 was once again entrusted to Shilpa Shirodkar. She rejected the team of Karan Veer and Eden Rose and made Eisha Singh the 'Time God'. 
If you also wait for Friday to arrive, so that you can binge-watch your favourite titles on OTT platforms, then this is the space where you get the jist of major films and web shows premiering this weekend. From action drama to suspense thriller, this weekend offers a plethora of such films and shows.
The 'International Film Festival of India 2024' has been very special for movie lovers. Many films are also being announced at this festival this time. In this episode, Shahid Rafi, son of music legend Mohammad Rafi, has announced to make a biopic on his father. According to reports, its official announcement will be made next month. It is significant to note that December 24 is the birth centenary of Mohammad Rafi, one of the greatest singers of the Hindi film industry. On Tuesday, tribute was paid to him at 'IFFI'. The legendary singer has sung songs for more than 1,000 films in Indian languages as well as some foreign languages.
The list of winners of the International Emmy Awards 2024 has been released on November 25. Emmys were special for India this year. Not only did the latest year's Emmy-winning actor and stand-up comedian host this season but Indian actor Aditya Roy Kapur also attended International Emmy Awards 2024 as his series The Night Manager was nominated in Best Drama category. This event was presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS) and was held in New York Hilton Midtown.
Amid several big theatrical releases, OTT always has something more to offer. The last week of November will also be full of entertainment. Many new films and series are going to knock on OTT this week. Let us tell you about these series and films which are going to give you a dose of entertainment this week.
Actor Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar reached the Golden Temple in Amritsar together. Ranveer Singh's film is to be shot in this city. Before the shooting, he bowed his head in the Golden Temple with Aditya Dhar. His pictures are going viral on social media. The first leg of shooting of this film has been done in Bangkok. The second part is to be shot in Amritsar. The makers have still not revealed the name of their film. 
The Abhishek Bachchan starrer 'I Want to Talk' was finally released in theatres on November 22. The film is about a man named Arjun Sen, a USA-based NRI, who is facing a life-changing surgery and also has a complicated relationship with his daughter since childhood. The film, which received positive reviews from the audience, had a slow start at the box office. The film could not even surpass Abhishek's last release 'Ghoomar'.
The relationship between controversies regarding film stars and legal troubles is quite old. Senior actor Shilpa Shetty has also not been far away from such controversies, sometimes because of her husband Raj Kundra and sometimes due to her controversial statements. During a TV interview in the year 2013, Shilpa made a controversial comment about the underprivileged class, due to which an FIR was also registered against the actress in Rajasthan and a case was also run under the SC/ST Act. Now the actor has got relief from the Rajasthan High Court in this case and the court has dismissed the FIR registered in the case. 
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated the 13th birthday of her daughter Aaradhya on November 16 and recently shared a series of pictures from the celebration on her Instagram handle. As per Aishwarya's post, Aaradhya has now officially entered her teenage. Not only this, in one of the pics, the actress is also seen flaunting her wedding ring, which many are seeing a perfect way to dismiss the ongoing divorce rumours with Abhishek Bachchan. ''HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 THE ETERNAL LOVE OF MY LIFE dearest Daddy-Ajjaa and my darling Aaradhya MY HEART… MY SOUL… FOREVER AND BEYOND,'' Aishwarya wrote in the caption. The post also included a throwback picture of little Aaradhya while another one of a balloon with the text, ''You're officially a teenager Aaradhya''.
AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu decided to part ways after nearly thirty years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in an arranged marriage in 1995, said in a statement through Saira's lawyer Vandana Shah revealing the emotional strain that led to their decision. Later, on Tuesday night Rahman also took to his X handle and shared the news with his fans. ''We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter,'' he wrote.
The official announcement on Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix's collaboration on a unique, untitled Bollywood series is here now. The series, which was produced by Gauri Khan, is the first work that Aryan Khan has created and directed. At an event organised by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria this week in Los Angeles, the announcement of this alliance and the massive project was revealed. From its release date to plot, here's everything you need to know about Aryan's debut series.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC), one of the longest-running TV shows, is once again in the news for the wrong reasons. According to the media reports Actor Dilip Joshi, who plays Jethalal Gada's role - one of the leading characters - on the show and producer Asit Modi reportedly had an ugly argument on the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The media reports suggested that the argument took place when Joshi reached out to the producer to have a talk about his leaves, Modi ignored him which led to the heated spat. However, the actor now refuted the media reports.
Amid ongoing tensions between Dhanush and Nayanthara over the use of footage from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, a heartwarming anecdote from their past has resurfaced, shining a light on the strong friendship they once shared. A video has gone viral in which Dhanush recalls how Nayanthara generously agreed to appear in a song for Ethir Neechal (2013) without any monetary compensation, despite her busy schedule.