Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 has turned into a phenomenon, collecting ₹316 crore in just seven days across India. The film has surpassed Kantara (₹309.6 crore) to become the second-highest-grossing Kannada film after KGF Chapter 2 (₹856 crore). Made on a ₹125-crore budget, it’s already a ₹190-crore profit success, proving Kannada cinema’s unstoppable rise.

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya made his first public appearance with rumoured girlfriend Mahieka Sharma. The duo were spotted together at the Mumbai airport. Mahieka is a model, who has featured in several music videos, independent films and ads. Pandya was reportedly previously dating Jasmin Walia following his divorce from Natasa Stankovic.

Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away due to heart attack, was an actor and a bodybuilder who hailed from Punjab's Gurdaspur. He's known to be India's biggest vegetarian bodybuilder. He featured in movies, including Salman Khan-starrer 'Tiger 3'. He won Mr India bodybuilding title in 2009 and was the first Indian to earn International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation Pro Card.

Central Board of Film Certification has allegedly denied certification for Malayalam film 'Haal', citing a scene related to beef biryani and dialogue that refers to "dhwaja pranamam" and the "Sangh". The makers of the film have approached Kerala High Court against CBFC's demands. "CBFC's demands are very strange...It's a movie that carries a good message," director Veeraa said.

Paul Heyman's shocking betrayal of Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41 ended their dominant alliance, triggering the collapse of The Bloodline. Now isolated, Reigns faces emotional turmoil and rising threats like Seth Rollins and Bronson Reed. Heyman's strategic shift reshapes WWE's power dynamic, pushing Reigns to rediscover his strength without his Wiseman. The Tribal Chief's true test begins.

Actress Deepika Padukone broke her silence on the controversies surrounding her demand for eight-hour work shifts. She stated that a lot of male superstars have been working for eight hours everyday since years. "But they never made headlines. A lot of them don't work on weekends as well. We are a disorganised industry...it's time we bring in system," she said.

Deepika Padukone broke her silence on her demand for eight-hour workday. "If, by virtue of being a woman, that's coming across as...pushy, then so be it...A lot of...male superstars have been working eight hours for years," Deepika said. "While the industry is termed an industry...we've never really worked like one," she added, criticising the film industry's 'let it be' culture.

Shilpa Shetty's businessman husband Raj Kundra told Mumbai Police that his electrical and home appliances business suffered heavy losses due to demonetisation. He said that this led to collapse of the business' operations and he was unable to repay the borrowed ₹60 crore. Shilpa and Raj have been booked for fraud on complaint of the businessman who provided the loan.

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, in an interview, spoke about demanding an 8-hour work shift. While Deepika's fans are supporting her, some netizens are trolling the actress. A netizen tweeted, "If you want an 8 hour job, this film industry isn’t for you (sic)." Another netizen wrote, "Funny she forgot to mention her 25 Team Members 5 Star Hotel Stay (sic)."

Ajay Devgn stays fit at 56 with a disciplined lifestyle, natural diet, and smart workouts. He avoids overeating, prefers home-cooked meals, takes limited supplements only after medical advice, and ensures 7 hours of sleep daily. His balanced approach proves that dedication and simplicity can maintain a powerful physique without shortcuts or showboating.

Rising star Pratibha Rannta, known for Laapataa Ladies, is reportedly in talks to replace Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead in Dostana 2. With Janhvi exiting due to scheduling conflicts, this new casting update has reignited buzz around the delayed Dharma project. The film may also star Vikrant Massey and Lakshya in key roles.

Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has stormed the box office, crossing ₹300 crore within its first week despite competition from Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. To mark the success, Rishab visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple dressed in white, thanking photographers and fans. Made on a ₹125 crore budget, the film's Hindi version alone earned ₹102 crore.

Deepika Padukone opens up about how becoming a mother to daughter Dua has transformed her life. She shares how motherhood increased her patience and social interactions while adopting a simple wellness routine. Though she's slowed down a bit, Deepika continues her film journey with upcoming projects like King alongside Shah Rukh Khan.

Abhishek Bachchan owns a lavish bungalow in Dubai, where he enjoys relaxing vacations with his family. The home features a grand living room, airy bedrooms, a modern kitchen, a stylish staircase, and a classy washroom with a bathtub. The interiors reflect elegance, comfort, and modern luxury, offering a glimpse into the actor's refined lifestyle away from the spotlight.

Actress Trisha, known for her Tamil and Telugu hits, is reportedly set to marry a Chandigarh-based businessman, whom her parents have approved. Though she confirmed she's open to marriage, Trisha said the right time hasn't come yet. The actress was earlier engaged to Varun Manian in 2015. Her family has not commented on the wedding reports.

Assam Police have arrested late singer Zubeen Garg's two personal security officers (PSOs), Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya, amid his death probe. They were arrested after police found financial transactions worth over ₹1.1 crore from their bank accounts. Zubeen's wife Garima Saikia Garg said Zubeen had given some money to the PSOs for the social work which he did.

After five years on 'Kantara', Rishab Shetty soared to fame, with 'Kantara Chapter 1' earning over ₹400 crores in 8 days. Fans eagerly await his next big projects, including a Hindi film on Shivaji Maharaj, 'Jai Hanuman', 'Bell Bottom 2', 'Rudraprayag', 'Nathuram', and a hinted 'Kantara 2'. Shooting for many films is set to begin soon.

Youtuber Ajey Nagar, aka CarryMinati, opened up about his love life and said, "It’s very hard to trust anybody." He added people assume he'll be rude because of his online persona; however, he admitted to being "very boring" in real life. "People expect me to be...same Carry...but when I’m not like that, they don’t know how to react," Nagar said.

Comedian Gursimran Khamba, who shot now-defunct AIB's episodes with Shah Rukh Khan and late Irrfan Khan, recalled his experience of working with them. "When we went to Mannat, there's...like a 24-hour kitchen...there are constant snacks," he said. Khamba recalled telling Irrfan about hospitality at Shah Rukh's house, adding, Irrfan immediately became conscious, and asked him what he'd like to eat.

Hollywood's premier talent agency, Creative Artists Agency, warned against OpenAI's recently released AI video generator tool, Sora. It said the misuse of new technologies poses "serious and harmful risks" that extend beyond the entertainment and media industries. "Does OpenAI…believe…humans, writers, artists, actors, directors, producers, musicians…deserve to be compensated?" it added.

Actress Sara Khan reacted after facing trolling over her interfaith marriage with actor-producer Krish Pathak. She said, "Any relation with my God is mine...and no one has any right to come between me and my God." "And also, respecting our culture and traditions, we're doing both the Nikah ceremony and a traditional Pahadi Shadi with proper pheras," Sara concluded.

Shahid Kapoor has bought a BMW M2, which is worth around ₹1 crore. The car comes with a 2993 cc engine delivering an impressive 473 bhp. A video showed the actor driving the car in Mumbai. On the work front, Shahid was last seen in 'Deva'. He is filming 'Cocktail 2', also starring Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna.

Twinkle Khanna, during Saif Ali Khan's appearance on her and Kajol's talk show, said the actor getting Kareena Kapoor Khan's tattoo on his arm was a "bit reckless". Saif responded, "I wanted a tattoo...on my shoulder...I was wondering what I should get, I was talking to [Kareena] about it. Before I knew it, I...got a tattoo of her...on my arm."

Actor Rajat Bedi spoke about how he was set to make his acting comeback with the 2021 film 'Radhe', but was removed later by Salman Khan. He said earlier, "For Radhe, they called me for a role...[But] Salman said, 'It is not an appropriate role for you...I'll give you something better, wait.' Who can say no to him?"