BollywoodOct 15, 2025
Pankaj Dheer, Karna of iconic 'Mahabharat' serial, dies at 68
Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's “Mahabharat” and king Shivdutt in fantasy drama “Chandrakanta”, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer.
“He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months,” producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told
Dheer, who hailed from Punjab, started out as an actor in the 1980s, featuring in minor roles in many movies.
His big break came in 1988 when he was cast as Karna in the small screen adaptation of Hindu epic “Mahabharata”. After that, his popularity pe
BollywoodOct 08, 2025
Inside the Mind of a Monster: Watching Ed Gein Was a Study I Didn’t Expect to Survive
Series Review
Jasmine Singh
After Dahmer and The Menendez Brothers, I wasn’t sure if I had it in me to watch another monster unfold on screen. Netflix had been pushing Monster: The Ed Gein Story into my recommendations every time I logged in—like it knew I was circling the edge of clicking. And as a student of social anthropology, especially interested in the grey zone where psychology meets society, I wondered: What could I possibly learn from watching another broken man commit unthinkable acts?
Eventually, curiosity won. Or maybe it was academic guilt. Either way, I pressed play—and
BollywoodSep 19, 2025
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif Set to Welcome First Child, Shattering Age Myths Around Motherhood
Jasmine Singh
In a delightful turn of events, Bollywood couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif are rumored to be expecting their first child, with whispers suggesting that the baby could arrive as early as October or November. While neither star has made an official announcement, the excitement surrounding their impending parenthood has sparked conversations about age and motherhood, especially in the context of Katrina’s age at 42.
Katrina’s journey is becoming an inspiring narrative for many women, challenging the long-held belief that women should have children before a certain age
BollywoodSep 15, 2025
Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics
Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan.
Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
BollywoodSep 10, 2025
Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab
Jasmine Singh
Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different.
The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
BollywoodSep 10, 2025
Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief
Jasmine Singh
In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab.
Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief.
Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o
BollywoodAug 25, 2025
Supreme Court Calls Out Comedians Over Insensitive Jokes About Disabilities
In a decisive hearing the Supreme Court took a firm stance against derogatory humor directed at individuals with disabilities, specifically targeting comedians Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia. The court condemned their insensitive remarks and mandated that they issue public apologies. The judges instructed that a video apology be shared on their social media platforms, emphasizing that jokes at the expense of disabled people are entirely unacceptable.
The court also recalled a previous incident involving Samay Raina, who had made a disrespectful comment about his parents’ personal lives
BollywoodAug 25, 2025
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha Announce Exciting News of Pregnancy
Parineeti Chopra and her husband Raghav Chadha are about to welcome their first child. The couple revealed their pregnancy through a shared Instagram post, bringing immense joy to their fans and friends. They posted a video of themselves holding hands, accompanied by the caption, “Our little universe on its way. Blessed beyond measure.”
Following the announcement, a wave of congratulatory messages poured in. Among the first to extend her wishes was Parineeti’s cousin, global icon Priyanka Chopra, who added a heart emoji and said, “Congratulations.” Actor Katrina Kaif also chimed
BollywoodAug 22, 2025
Divorce Shocker in Bollywood- Sunita Ahuja
In a surprising turn for fans and the entertainment sector, Sunita Ahuja, spouse of veteran Bollywood star Govinda, has reportedly initiated divorce proceedings at the Bandra Family Court. This follows her emotional appearance in a vlog addressing ongoing speculation about their marriage.
As per an entertainment website, Sunita filed the petition under Section 13 (1) (i), (ia), and (ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, citing adultery, cruelty, and abandonment as reasons for ending their 38-year union. The court summoned Govinda on May 25, but he has missed all hearings, leading to a show
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