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Santanu Das

Santanu Das is an entertainment journalist and film critic at Hindustan Times. He writes on films, TV and celebrity culture.

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Karan Veer Mehra breaks silence after huge backlash for poem on Pahalgam attack

Karan Veer Mehra has addressed the backlash after posting a poem on the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that his ‘heart goes out to the families’ of the victims.

Karan Veer Mehra reacted on the criticism for his video on the Pahalgam terror attack.
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 07:04 PM IST

Proud Preity Zinta showers praise on Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya

Preity Zinta shared that she is proud of the performance of the two young openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya in last night's IPL match.

Preity Zinta posted a picture with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya.
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 05:41 PM IST

Akshay Kumar reacts on Pahalgam terror attack at Kesari Chapter 2 screening

Akshay Kumar met fans at a screening of Kesari Chapter 2, where he talked about the recent Pahalgam terror attack. 

Akshay Kumar gave a statement on the Pahalgam Terror Attack at a screening of Kesari Chapter 2.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 09:00 PM IST

NC24: Shoot of Naga Chaitanya's next begins, makers share BTS video. Watch

The makers of Naga Chaitanya's next, tentatively titled NC24- The Excavation Begins shared a video from the sets of the film as the shooting begins.

Naga Chaitanya has started shooting for his next project.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 08:31 PM IST

Ye Hai Mohabbatein actor Shireen Mirza announces pregnancy with Hasan Sartaj

Shireen Mirza took to Instagram to drop a special video to announce that she is expecting her first child with husband Hasan Sartaj.

Shireen Mirza revealed that she is expecting in a heartfelt video post.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 07:06 PM IST

Aishwarya shot Chalte Chalte for a day, then Rani replaced her, recalls director

Chalte Chalte starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles. The film was released in 2003.

Aishwarya Rai was originally cast in Chalte Chalte opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 05:48 PM IST

Martin Scorsese joins as executive producer on Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound

Neeraj Ghayman's second feature film Homebound is all set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The film stars Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor.

Martin Scorsese called Homebound to be a 'significant contribution' to Indian Cinema.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 03:37 PM IST

Swastika Mukherjee on how she maintains work-life balance | Interview

Actor Swastika Mukerjee opened up about the need to take time off from her work commitments and making sure that she writes her thoughts down in her spare time.

Interview Swastika Mukherjee shares that she believes in prioritizing in self care over everything else.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 06:25 AM IST

Ajith Kumar watches CSK vs SRH match in Chepauk stadium with family

Ajith Kumar, Sivakarthikeyan were all smiles as they attended the IPL match at Chepauk Stadium on Friday evening. Check out more pictures below.

Ajith Kumar with Sivakarthiyan during the IPL match on Friday evening.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 10:14 PM IST

Zeenat Aman recovers after hospital visit, says why she took social media break

Zeenat Aman shared why she has been away for a while from Instagram, pointing out that she has been occupied with medical procedures and recovery.

Zeenat Aman posted a picture from the recovery room.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:06 PM IST

Nani's HIT 3 gets an A certificate, to release in theatres on May 1

Nani's upcoming release HIT 3 has been cleared by the censor board with an A certificate. The film also stars Srinidhi Shetty.

Nani announced that HIT 3 has been given an A certificate.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 06:47 PM IST

Rajinikanth makes a quick stop at temple on his way to Jailer 2 shoot. Watch

Rajinikanth visited a temple near Coimbatore and greeted fans in the premises. He is currently shooting for Jailer 2.

Rajinikanth clicked pictures with fans during his temple visit.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:43 PM IST

Swastika Mukherjee gets real on what it takes to be a journalist today

With her film Durgapur Junction releasing today, actor Swastika Mukherjee gets real about how journalism has changed drastically over the years.

Interview Swastika Mukherjee plays Ushahsie, an investigative journalist, in Durgapur Junction.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 06:10 AM IST

Tahira Kashyap shares ‘life update’ amid breast cancer treatment

Tahira Kashyap took to Instagram to share that she is working on a script amid her cancer battle. She said it is her 3.0 version.

Tahira Kashyap gave a 'life update' with a new Instagram post.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:58 PM IST

Nani's warm gesture to a fan pitching a film script at event wins hearts. Watch

Nani was asked by a fan if he would be interested to read his script and work with him in the future at a recent event. Check out what he replied below.

Nani encouraged a fan to show the script he wrote for him.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 04:20 PM IST

Prabhas' Fauji co-star breaks silence on rumours of her family's Pakistani links

Imanvi addressed the baseless allegations on her as well as her family's association with the Pakistani military. She called herself a proud Indian-American.

Imanvi and Prabhas at the launch of their film with Hanu Raghavapudi.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 02:51 PM IST

Heads of State trailer: Priyanka Chopra packs a punch in action-comedy. Watch

Heads of State trailer: Priyanka Chopra is on a mission to rescue a high-risk security breach in this action-comedy which also stars Idris Elba and John Cena.

Priyanka Chopra goes full action in the trailer of Heads of State.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 09:03 PM IST

Thunderbolts first reactions: Viewers call it one of the best MCU films ever

Thunderbolts first reactions: The new entry earned glowing reviews for the rich story filled with emotional depth, singling out Florence Pugh's performance.

Florence Pugh plays Yelena Belova in Thunderbolts.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 06:04 PM IST

'Deeply anguished' Priyanka Chopra condemns heinous attack in Pahalgam

Priyanka Chopra penned a note on the recent attack in Pahalgam, where at least 26 people, mostly civilians, were reportedly gunned down by terrorists.

Priyanka Chopra reacted strongly to the terror attack on Pahalgam.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:37 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan condemns Pahalgam attack, calls it an ‘inhumane act of violence’

Shah Rukh Khan penned a note to strongly react to the heinous attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.

Shah Rukh Khan has reacted to the attack on at least 26 civilians in Pahalgam.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:13 PM IST

Pope Francis on screen: How he became the first Pope to act in a film

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to star in a film with this 2017 feature. This was in addition to the documentary on his life made by Wim Wenders.

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to star in a feature film with Beyond The Sun.(Reuters)
Published on Apr 23, 2025 02:29 PM IST

Aamir Khan says he plays a ‘politically incorrect’ role in Sitaare Zameen Par

Aamir Khan opened up about his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, and said that this film is completely different from Taare Zameen Par.

Aamir Khan opened up about what audience can expect from his upcoming film in a new interview. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI03_13_2025_000172A)(PTI)
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 06:38 PM IST

Katrina Kaif's VK mehendi for Vicky steals the spotlight at friend's wedding

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal were all smiles as they attended their friend Karishma Kohli's wedding. Take a look at Katrina's VK mehendi on her arm.

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif attended a friend's wedding bash.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 05:25 PM IST

Imran Khan’s ex-wife Avantika Malik felt she would ‘die’ if her marriage broke

Imran Khan's ex-wife Avantika Malik opened up about the idea of getting a divorce, and how she was convinced that she would die after the relationship broke.

Imran Khan and Avantika Malik tied the knot in 2011 and parted way a few years later in 2019.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 04:04 PM IST

Miley Cyrus' brother slams Katy Perry, says she copied his sister's career

Miley Cyrus' brother Trace Cyrus took to his Instagram to share how ‘lame’ Katy Perry and her team have tried to copy his sister's career for years.

Trace Cyrus is calling out Katy Perry for allegedly trying to copy Miley Cyrus.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 03:03 PM IST

Malavika Mohanan recalls chilling eve-teasing incident in Mumbai local train

Malavika Mohanan spoke about everyday challenges faced by women in public and recalled a disturbing incident which took place a few years ago.

Malavika Mohanan opened up about facing harassment in a Mumbai local train.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 02:05 PM IST

Malavika Mohanan admits ‘navel obsession’ is very real in South

Malavika Mohanan says she was surprised to see the navels of several female actors being in focus of several films in the South.

Malavika Mohanan will debut in Telugu with the horror comedy The Raja Saab.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 09:25 PM IST

Rekha asked Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel, ‘Itni roti kyu ho?’

Nitanshi Goel shared that it meant a lot to her that someone like Rekha knew her name and her work in Laapataa Ladies. 

Rekha congratulated Nitanshi Goel and clicked a picture with her recently.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 05:58 PM IST

Bridgerton star slams JK Rowling for celebrating UK ruling against trans women

JK Rowling was seen gleefully supporting and welcoming the Supreme Court ruling that transgender women are not legally women.

Nicola Coughlan reacted after JK Rowling welcomed the new Supreme Court ruling in the UK.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 02:10 PM IST

Parineeti has the ‘best sensations’ as Raghav Chadha tries her viral reel. Watch

Parineeti Chopra is going viral on social media for a funny dialogue from her 2014 film Hasee Toh Phasee. Here's how Raghav Chadha reacted to it.

Actor-singer Parineeti Chopra with husband, politician Raghav Chadha.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 09:53 PM IST
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