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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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Ajay Devgn announces first schedule wrap of Dhamaal 4, drops new pics with cast

Dhamaal 4 also stars Anjali Anand, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjay Mishra, and Ravi Kishan. The first schedule of the film at Malshej Ghat has been wrapped.

Ajay Devgn with the cast and crew of Dhamaal 4 after the schedule wrap.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 03:53 PM IST

Internet obsessed with how strikingly similar Shiloh looks like mom Angelina

The latest pictures of Shiloh Jolie has the internet obsessing over her beautiful facial features, looking like a spitting image of her mother Angelina Jolie.

Shiloh Jolie was spotted hanging out at a Los Angeles studio.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 02:54 PM IST

Srijit Mukerji on how Angelina Jolie's suicide attempt inspired Killbill Society

Ahead of the release of Killbill Society, director Srijit Mukerji opened up about making a sequel to one of his most loved films- Hemlock Society.

Interview Srijit Mukherji during a promotional event for Killbill Society in Kolkata.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:06 AM IST

Sikandar box office collection day 11: Salman Khan film crawls past 105 crore

Sikandar box office collection day 11: Salman Khan's Eid release has failed to ignite the box office and received a muted response.

Sikandar box office collection day 11: The Salman Khan-starrer was criticised for its direction and performances.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 08:26 AM IST

Apoorva Mukhija says a stranger tracked her address, sent her rape threats

In her comeback video on YouTube after the India'a Got Latent controversy, Apoorva Mukhija detailed how she received hundreds of threats from strangers.

Apoorva Mukhija opened up about facing abusive messages on her social media.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:51 PM IST

Apoorva Mukhija says she was chased by paparazzi outside police station

Apoorva Mukhija shared a new video detailing the last few weeks of her life, ever since she landed in controversy for the India's Got Latent episode.

Social media celebrity Apoorva Makhija opened up about facing the paparazzi outside the police station.(Instagram)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:49 PM IST

Om Puri's first wife found out he was cheating when she was pregnant

Om Puri's first wife Seema Kapoor opened up about the tough time in her relationship with the actor when she found out he was having an affair.

Om Puri's marriage to Seema Kapoor lasted for 8 months.(HT Photo)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:16 PM IST

Hania Aamir supports Apoorva Mukhija amid acid attack and rape threats

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has reacted to a post which pointed out the hundreds of rape threats received by Apoorva Mukhija aka The Rebel Kid.

Apoorva Mukhija has received support from Hania Aamir after she made a post highlighting the rape threats she received on social media.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 04:39 PM IST

The White Lotus Season 3 review: A brutal finale caps off the weakest season yet

The White Lotus Season 3 review: The bloody and shocking finale was unable to redeem the weak writing and lack of depth in his season. 

The White Lotus Season 3 review: The season finale finally gave the answers to who survived and who died in Thailand.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 01:03 PM IST

Amar Kaushik says idea of horror-comedy universe first came during Bhediya shoot

Writer-director Amar Kaushik opened up about creating the horror-comedy universe. He shared how he wanted to bring in the character of Jana.

Amar Kaushik opened up about creating the horror-comedy universe.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 06:16 AM IST

L2 Empuraan box office collection day 11: Mohanlal film to enter 100 cr club

L2 Empuraan box office collection day 11: The highly-anticipated sequel to Mohanlal's successful Lucifer released in theatres on March 27.

L2 Empuraan box office collection day 11: Prithviraj Sukumaran elevates Mohanlal into a mass hero.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 08:15 AM IST

Sikandar box office collection day 8: Salman Khan film enters 100 crore club

Sikandar box office collection day 8: Helmed by AR Murugadoss, the film released in theatres on March 30. 

Sikandar box office collection day 8: Salman Khan plays the lead role in the film.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 08:07 AM IST

Kevin Hart's India show tickets on sale now: Here's how to buy and more

American actor and comedian Kevin Hart is all set to bring in his brand of comedy in India for the first time. Check out details about the show below.

Kevin Hart will be performing in India as part of his World Tour.
(Photo by John Lamparski / AFP)(AFP)
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 09:38 PM IST

Manoj Kumar prayer meet: Aamir Khan, Jaya Bachchan and more stars pay tribute

Several Bollywood stars were seen arriving to pay their final respects at Manoj Kumar's prayer meeting. The icon died on Friday.

Aamir Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Farhan Akhtar were spotted at the prayer meet in Mumbai.(Instagram)
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 07:13 PM IST

Kareena Kapoor has a relaxing Sunday with Soha Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia. See pics

Soha Ali Khan's latest Instagram post was all about spending the Sunday with family and friends. Kareena Kapoor was also seen in the new pictures. 

Kareena Kapoor, Neha Dhupia and Soha Ali Khan in a picture; Kunal Kemmu gives a piano lesson to daughter Inaaya.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:24 PM IST

Jasleen Royal opens up about the Coldplay concert backlash for the first time

Jasleen Royal shared a new video on what went behind the scenes during the preparation for the opening set at Coldplay's concert in January.

Jasleen Royal admitted there was a lot of pressure ahead of the performance.
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 05:36 PM IST

Anupam Kher fought when De Niro wanted him out of Silver Linings Playbook scene

In Silver Linings Playbook, Anupam Kher played the role of Dr. Cliff Patel, the psychiatrist of Bradley Cooper's character.

Anupam Kher and Robert De Niro’s picture was taken by their Silver Linings Playbook director David O Russell.
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:53 PM IST

L2 Empuraan box office collection day 7: Mohanlal film mints 84.40 crore

L2 Empuraan box office collection day 7: Producers of Mohanlal-starrer have made 24 cuts due to scenes depicting the 2002 Gujarat riots.

L2 Empuraan box office collection day 7: The film, starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is the second instalment in the Lucifer franchise.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 10:46 AM IST

Sikandar box office collection day 4: earns 84 crore in India

Sikandar box office collection day 4: Earning not even ₹100 crore in four days, Salman Khan film struggles to hold steady after Eid celebrations.

Sikandar box office collection day 4: Sikandar, featuring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, has earned <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>84.25 crore in four days, despite mixed reviews.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 10:11 AM IST

Kareena Kapoor says her comfort food is khichdi: ‘If I don't eat for 2-3 days…’

Kareena Kapoor opened up about her love for the desi and homemade recipe and shared that she cannot survive without it for long.

Kareena Kapoor opened up about her love for Khichdi.(Hindustan Times )
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:47 PM IST

Ronit Roy says he started a security agency due to hunger and poverty

Ronit Roy opened up about his career and recalled how work opportunities dried up even after he delivered a box office success with his debut film.

Actor Ronit Roy says he started a security agency not to diversify his interests but to cope with hunger and poverty.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 06:16 PM IST

Ariana DeBose deletes post criticising Rachel Zegler amid backlash

Ariana DeBose was criticised after she shared an Instagram post which had a quote that was criticism of her West Side Story costar Rachel Zegler.

Ariana DeBose issued a clarification after deleting a post that was critical of Rachel Zegler.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 04:56 PM IST

Jacqueline Fernandez visits mother at hospital after she is admitted to ICU

Jacqueline Fernandez' mother, Kim, was hospitalised in Mumbai on Monday. The actor paid a visit to the hospital to be beside her mother.

Jacqueline Fernandez wore a mask as she entered the hospital on Wednesday.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 03:15 PM IST

Number One on the Call Sheet review: Powerful doc on Black actors in Hollywood

Number One on the Call Sheet is a vital tribute to the legacy of Black actors in Hollywood, featuring star-studded insights into the politics behind the scenes.

Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett in Number One on the Call Sheet, now streaming on Apple TV+.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 06:13 AM IST

Interview | Rituparna Sengupta on working with Sharmila Tagore in Puratawn

In this exclusive interaction with HT, Rituparna Sengupta talks about sharing screen with Sharmila Tagore in the upcoming Bengali film Puratawn.

Interview Rituparna Sengupta and Sharmila Tagore in a still from Puratawn.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 06:14 AM IST

Rituparna Sengupta: ‘Puratawn deals with the relationships we take for granted’

National Award-winning actor Rituparna Sengupta opened up about her upcoming film Puratawn (The Ancient), which releases in theatres on April 11.

Interview Rituparna Sengupta in a still from Puratawn.
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 06:21 AM IST

L2 Empuraan box office: Mohanlal film unaffected by controversy, crosses 50 cr

L2 Empuraan box office collection day 4: Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the mass entertainer is embroiled in a political controversy in Kerala.

L2 Empuraan box office collection day 4: Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a still from the film.
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Ashish Chanchlani does not want Ranveer Allahbadia to crack jokes near him

Ranveer Allahbadia returned to social media after a month since the massive backlash over his comments on the India's Got Latent episode.

Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani were both part of the same episode on India's Got Latent.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 08:13 PM IST

Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh announce pan-India film together

On the occasion of Ugadi, Puri Jagannadh announced the news of this collaboration through his social media accounts.

Vijay Sethupati was all smiles in the new pic with Charmme Kaur and Puri Jagannadh.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 07:04 PM IST

Mahira Khan hilariously recreates Chand Nawab's viral Eid reporting scene. Watch

Pakistani actor Mahira Khan's latest post was a hilarious recreation of the viral Chand Nawab video at a Pakistani train station.

Mahira Khan recreated the Chand Nawab reporting video.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 05:59 PM IST
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