Actor Ranveer Singh has landed in legal trouble months after drawing criticism for reenacting a Daiva-inspired moment from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 at a public event. According to reports, an FIR was registered at Bengaluru’s High Grounds Police Station, accusing the actor of offending Hindu religious sentiments linked to the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka. The complaint, filed by Bengaluru-based advocate Prashanth Methal, alleges that during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025, Ranveer made inappropriate remar

The makers officially announced the release date of Welcome to the Jungle, the third chapter in the much-loved Welcome film series. After facing several postponements since 2024, the film is now locked for a theatrical release on June 26, 2026. Helmed by director Ahmed Khan, Welcome to the Jungle features a grand ensemble cast comprising more than 30 actors. The line-up includes Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, D

The 23rd edition of the India Conference at Harvard University will be held on February 14 and 15, 2026, at the university’s campus. Organised by students, the annual event will be led by actor and global icon Priyanka Chopra and will focus on India’s changing influence in the global arena. Alongside Priyanka, the conference will host a notable roster of speakers, including Dr Shashi Tharoor and Amitav Acharya, as well as other prominent figures from the worlds of policy-making, academia, business, and culture. This year’s theme, “The India We Imagine,” invites speakers to explore t

Arijit Singh, widely regarded as one of the most cherished voices in Indian music, has taken fans by surprise with an unexpected announcement: he is stepping away from playback singing. The singer shared this update on Instagram, instantly stirring emotions among listeners who have grown up with his songs and associate his voice with an entire era of Bollywood music. In his heartfelt Instagram post, Arijit expressed sincere gratitude to his audience for the constant love and support he has received throughout his journey. He revealed that he will no longer be accepting new projects as a play

Actor Mouni Roy has spoken out about an alleged incident of harassment that she says took place during her performance at a private wedding event in Karnal. According to Mouni, the uncomfortable episode unfolded while she was on stage entertaining guests at the function. She alleged that a section of the audience behaved in an inappropriate manner, passing offensive comments and crossing personal boundaries. In her note, the actress expressed shock over the conduct of some attendees, including elderly men, stating that their actions left her feeling humiliated. The actress further claimed t

Anurag Singh, the celebrated Punjabi filmmaker from Jalandhar who enjoys a massive fan following, has delivered a blockbuster moment with his latest directorial Border 2. The patriotic action drama has achieved a major milestone by crossing the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office within just three days of its release, according to the film’s makers. Backed by T-Series and J P Films, Border 2 features an ensemble cast led by Sunny Deol, alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The war drama opened to a solid ₹32.10 crore nett on day one, followed by ₹40.59 cror

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are finally out, drawing the curtain on weeks of intense speculation around the world. Attention in Hollywood has turned to the films dominating the 2026 Oscars conversation. Heavyweights like One Battle After Another and Sinners have surged ahead, establishing themselves as strong players across multiple categories. With the nominees now confirmed, anticipation is building for the main event scheduled for March 15. The 98th Academy Awards will be presented by Conan O’Brien, setting the stage for a high-profile evening honouring the year’s sta

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted temporary relief to veteran singer Kumar Sanu in a ₹50 crore defamation lawsuit against his former wife, Rita Bhattacharya, issuing a gag order to curb the circulation of alleged defamatory content. Justice Milind Jadhav directed Bhattacharya and certain independent media outlets to refrain from making, publishing, or sharing any statements deemed false, slanderous, or damaging to the singer and his family. The court noted that Bhattacharya’s interviews appeared to cross the bounds of fair comment and contained what it described as a personal at

Krishna Shroff, daughter of veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, is ready to take on a new challenge as she joins the upcoming reality series The 50. Expressing confidence ahead of the show, Krishna said her belief in herself and willingness to embrace the journey will help her stand out in what she described as an unpredictable competition. JioHotstar unveiled a promo announcing her entry through a collaborative Instagram post with Tiger Shroff, captioned, “All set to bring the fire and the fearless to The 50!” The show is scheduled to premiere on February 1 on JioHotstar and Colors.