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Nag Panchami is an important festival in Indian culture, where people worship Nag Devta and pray for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of their families. The festival has a deep connection with faith, mystery, and power, making it a perfect fit with the mysterious and supernatural world of Sun Neo’s upcoming show Raajnanndini. Neha Solanki plays the lead role of Rajnandini in the show. With the story revolving around mystery, supernatural powers, and hidden secrets,…

In an interesting celebrity-led sustainability perspective, Vrunda Desai, Textile Commissioner, Maharashtra Government, has singled out Alia Bhatt’s decision to re-fashion and re-wear her wedding sari at the National Film Awards 2024 as an example of responsible fashion consumption at the Freedom from Unused Garments – Nationwide Movement by ReFiber, powered by OterRi. Desai said, “I was very appreciative of the fact when Alia Bhatt re-fashioned her wedding sari, and she wore it again to take…

Farhan Akhtar never set out to become an actor. Two decades after making his directorial debut with Dil Chahta Hai, Akhtar has revealed that acting entered his career almost by accident, when Rock On!! came along in 2008. What began as an opportunity eventually became another creative avenue for the filmmaker, who says he subsequently chose roles that pushed him outside his comfort zone. “I never thought about acting till Rock On!! came along. Rock…

Summers or monsoons, bikinis never go out of style! Whether you are looking out to get tanned in summers or wish to get drenched by the pool or at the seashore during a getaway, you’d want to stack up a set of bikinis because vacations call anytime! And Bollywood actresses show how to do it right! Take a look: Disha Patani: Disha Patani is a beach baby, and she knows it! The Awarapan 2 actress…

Avanika Films has unveiled the teaser of its first production, Prem Keetanu. The movie is co-presented with Phars Films in association with Bhavana Studios and produced by Gaurav Verma. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, it features Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed, Aparshakti Khurana, Rakesh Bedi, and Nikhil Vijay, with a planned worldwide release in cinemas on October 2, 2026. The teaser showcases the lively, relatable world of young Indians – chaotic, humorous, and aspirational. It emphasises…

Twenty-five years after Dil Chahta Hai changed the way friendship and young urban Indians were portrayed on screen, Farhan Akhtar has acknowledged one of the film’s long-standing criticisms, that its women characters did not get as much screen time as the three male protagonists. Looking back at his 2001 directorial debut, Akhtar agreed with the observation, while maintaining that the women in the film were never written as weak or passive characters. “I agree. The…

Bhumi Satish Pednekkar did her bit to extend help and relief to flood-hit Assam. Pednekkar had teamed up with Bharat Disaster Relief Fund (BDRF) to contribute to the betterment of the situation and was present in Assam from August 6-9. Recently, the actress spoke about staying in touch with her mother and taking care of her concerns and worries. “Of course, my mother worries; she’s my mother, she’s always going to worry! But I try…

With Assam floods creating devastation in recent times, the disaster of last year’s Punjab comes to mind. The floods had ravaged thousands of homes and had left 40 people dead. Akshay Kumar had stepped in to extend help, pledging to build 100 homes, out of which 80 have been completed. Actor Gurpreet Ghuggi, who shared the screen space with Kumar in films like Singh Is Kingg (2008) and Cuttputtli (2022), says, “Akshay paaji got in…

National, 17th August 2026: At a time when the world can often feel overwhelming, KidZ is bringing audiences a story that reminds us of the power of hope, imagination and human connection. Premiering exclusively on KidZ on Zee 5 on 21st August, The Great Grand Superhero is a heartwarming family entertainer that celebrates the magic of childhood, the cherished bond between grandparents and grandchildren, and the extraordinary impact of believing in the impossible. Directed by…

It is often the confidence to carry an ensemble that makes the power move in the world of fashion, and Pooja Hegde has cracked the code! While she continues to make heads turn in Western fashion, she’s equally raising the bar in ethnic space, serving looks to remember. Take a look: Golden Lehenga: Pooja Hegde keeps it subtle yet glowing in a cream-golden lehenga with defined mirror work around the blouse and sequin details across…