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BollywoodJan 12, 2022

Urfi Javed turns heads with her 'Not Javed Akhtar's granddaughter' outfit

Urfi Javed, who continues to make headlines for her fashion choices, has once again grabbed eyeballs with her funky tee that carried a statement. After several rumours were doing rounds on social media, linking the Bigg Boss OTT contestant to the family of veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, Urfi decided to bash them through her quirky outfit. Urfi was recently spotted at the airport, sporting a white tee that read, 'Not Javed Akhtar's granddaughter'. She paired it with black leggings and could also be seen holding the holy scripture 'Shrimad Bhagavad Gita'. This is not the first time Urfi has
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BollywoodJan 12, 2022

Vir Das tests COVID-19 positive, muses about pillows

Comedian-actor Vir Das shared on Monday night that he has tested positive for COVID-19 positive and has mild symptoms. Taking to his Instagram handle, Vir wrote, "Right. I've tested positive for Covid-19. Mild symptoms. Aches and a sore throat. Isolated at home. Had only been in contact with two other people in the last month and thankfully they are both negative."
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BollywoodJan 11, 2022

Nicolas Cage and wife Riko Shibata announce pregnancy

Hollywood star Nicolas Cage surprised fans on his birthday (January 7). The actor revealed that he and his wife Riko Shibata are expecting their first child together. Their representatives confirming the news said that the parents-to-be are elated. This is Nicolas Cage’s third child while first with his wife Riko Shibata. Nicolas is already a father to two children from prior marriages. Nicolas and Riko met in Japan in 2020 when he was filming Sion Sono’s Prisoners Of Ghostland.
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BollywoodJan 11, 2022

Madhur Bhandarkar tests positive for Covid-19

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar on Saturday said he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. In a brief statement posted on his official Instagram page, the 53-year-old filmmaker said he is experiencing mild symptoms and has isolated himself. "I have tested positive for Covid. Been fully vaccinated but experiencing mild symptoms. Have isolated myself," he wrote.
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BollywoodJan 11, 2022

Nafisa Ali, Maanvi Gagroo test positive for Covid-19

Veteran actor Nafisa Ali and ‘Four More Shots Please!’ star Maanvi Gagroo tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Ali, known for starring in movies like ‘Major Saab’, ‘Life In a Metro’, ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’ and ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3’, posted a picture of herself from a Goa hospital on Instagram. Gagroo revealed her Covid-19 diagnosis on her Instagram stories.
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BollywoodJan 08, 2022

Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier dies at 94

Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier, who was an Academy Award winner, has died at the age of 94. Sidney's roles were legendary. He starred as Mark Thackeray in 'To Sir With Love', and Detective Virgil Tibbs in 'In the Heat of the Night' in 1967. He also starred in 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', also released in the same. Poitier was a tireless civil rights activist. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 by President Obama for his work. A dual citizen of the US and the Bahamas, he served from 1997-2007 as Bahamian Ambassador to Japan.(ANI)
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PollywoodJan 08, 2022

Sonu Sood steps down as Punjab's 'State Icon' ahead of Assembly polls

Ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Friday has "voluntarily" stepped down as the "State Icon" of Punjab. Known for his philanthropic efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sood shared that the decision was taken "mutually" by him and the Election Commission. This move comes ahead of the state elections. He took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Like all good things, this journey has come to an end too. I've voluntarily stepped down as the State Icon of Punjab. This decision was mutually taken by me and EC in light of my family member contesting in Punjab Assembly El
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BollywoodJan 08, 2022

Kubbra Sait, Vishal Dadlani test positive for Covid-19

Actor Kubbra Sait and music composer-singer Vishal Dadlani revealed their coronavirus diagnosis on their respective social media handles. 'Sacred Games' star Sait shared the news of her Covid-19 diagnosis on her Instagram Stories. "First and foremost #maskup. Second of first, tested positive with mild/ asymptomatic Covid-19. If you were in contact with me, please run a home test... (so that we don't burden the already testing system)," the 38-year-old actor posted. Taking to Instagram, Dadlani shared a picture of his Covid-19 test-strip and urged everyone who came in contact with him to get th
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BollywoodJan 08, 2022

Swara Bhasker tests positive for Covid-19, under home quarantine

Actor Swara Bhasker said that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is under home quarantine. In a Twitter post, the 33-year-old actor shared that she and her family members developed symptoms for COVID-19 since January 5 and had isolated themselves. “Hello Covid! Just got my RT-PCR test resulted and have tested positive. Been isolating and in quarantine. Symptoms include fever, a splitting headache and loss of taste. Double vaccinated so hope this passes soon. So grateful for family & to be at home. Stay safe everyone,” Bhasker said.

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BollywoodJan 23, 2026

Homebound Misses the Oscar Boat

In a surprising twist, Homebound has been snubbed for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars. The last Indian film to grace the Academy Awards nominations was Aamir Khan’s iconic Lagaan back in 2002. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Adar Poonawalla under Dharma Productions, Homebound draws inspiration from a 2020 New York Times article by Basharat Peer. The film tells the poignant tale of two friends, Shoaib and Chandan, who navigate the challenges of their oppressed backgrounds amid a society riddled with systemic discrimination. Se
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BollywoodJan 23, 2026

Nana Patekar Pulls a Vanishing Act at O Romeo Trailer Launch

In a twist worthy of a Bollywood plot, veteran actor Nana Patekar made a dramatic exit from the trailer launch of Shahid Kapoor’s film O Romeo in Mumbai. Arriving fashionably early, Nana was ready to steal the spotlight, but after waiting over an hour for co-stars Shahid and Triptii Dimri, his patience apparently ran dry. As whispers filled the room, Nana’s team showed up, and with a flourish, he exited, leaving everyone buzzing. The incident quickly turned into the talk of the town, prompting filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj to address the situation from the stage. With a grin, Vishal remark
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BollywoodJan 22, 2026

Salman Khan Faces Legal Challenge Over Personality Rights

The Delhi High Court has served notice to Bollywood star Salman Khan regarding a legal issue involving his personality and publicity rights, following a petition from a China-based AI voice-generation company. Khan is required to respond within four weeks. This notice stems from a plea to overturn a prior interim order protecting Khan's personality rights, including his name, image, and voice. The next court session is set for February 27. The current notice addresses a challenge from the AI platform, which specializes in creating voice models, seeking to nullify the earlier order that
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BollywoodJan 22, 2026

Sunita Ahuja Hints at Woman Linked to Govinda, Drops a Name

Bollywood actor Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has once again sparked headlines after making candid and emotional remarks that hint at trouble in her marriage. In a recent interaction, Sunita suggested that the Bollywood actor may have been involved with a younger actor and even claimed he could be facing alleged blackmail. She stated firmly that if such claims were ever confirmed, forgiveness would not be an option for her. Adding another layer to the controversy, Sunita made a cryptic remark about a woman allegedly linked to Govinda, expressing her strong dislike for the name “Komal,” w
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BollywoodJan 22, 2026

Zakir Khan Announces Extended Break from Stand-Up

Stand-up star Zakir Khan has surprised fans with an emotional announcement that his current comedy tour may be his last for a while. While performing his popular special Papa Yaar in Hyderabad, the comedian revealed that he plans to step away from the stage for several years to focus on his health and personal well-being. In a video from the show that has since gone viral, Zakir spoke candidly to the audience, sharing that he intends to take a prolonged hiatus-possibly stretching into 2028, 2029, or even 2030. Calling the moment deeply personal, he thanked fans for standing by him and said t