She is an ex-techie who entered industry with no support, lost movies to star kids. Later, won a National Award. Kriti Sanon calls out pay disparity in BollywoodKriti Sanon recently opened up about the struggles she faced in Bollywood, including unequal pay, losing roles to star kids and dealing wit...
11 May, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
After quitting his 9-5 job at Cognizant, Malayalam actor recalls being 'insulted' early in his acting career. Now, he is one of the highest-paid starsTovino Thomas, gearing up for his film Athiradi, looks back at his challenging beginnings in cinema. He faced insults on sets but found the...
06 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
He quit Infosys job for cinema and it paid off. ‘I realised it late’, says Kannada actor-producer Daali Dhananjay on leaving IT jobKannada actor Daali Dhananjaya ventures into OTT production with the web series Jerax on ZEE5, showcasing his evolving creative ambitions. ...
04 May, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
‘My dad wasn’t told. He was lost, confused’: Not Salman Khan, but Amaal Mallik’s father was supposed to play lead actor in award-winning film.Daboo Mallik, father of Amaal Mallik, was set to star as Prem in Maine Pyaar Kiya. He even shot initial scenes. However, Salman Khan was la...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Five techies who quit their 9-to-5 jobs at Infosys to become famous actors: Nivin Pauly to Taapsee PannuSeveral actors chose to leave secure corporate careers for the unpredictable world of films. Nivin Pauly, Taapsee Pannu, Dhananjaya, and Ni...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
With Rs 200 earnings, he survived on only biscuits and water to pay for education. Today, he is a National Award-winning actorVikrant Massey celebrates his 33rd birthday. His journey to stardom was challenging. He grew up in a modest home and faced financial strugg...
05 Apr, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Not the 'hang-out type', but box office hitmaker: 'Introvert' Aditya Dhar's rise from hotel management graduate to Dhurandhar, Uri directorAditya Dhar, an introverted filmmaker and hotel management graduate, has steadily risen to Bollywood prominence with blockbuster hits like ...
23 Dec, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
'No one can be like him': Hema Malini’s moving note about Dharmendra days before his demiseVeteran actor Dharmendra passed away at 89. Days before his death, Hema Malini shared fond memories of him. She described him as a gentle p...
24 Nov, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
Superstar actress started acting at 1, dropped out of school at 14 to earn for family and was once known as ‘Ugly Duckling’Rekha, the evergreen diva, overcame a difficult start as an illegitimate child and early criticism for her appearance to become a reigning ...
10 Oct, 2025, 12.55 PM IST
When Esha Deol said her ex-husband Bharat Takhtani told her not to put on weight. 'Could not roam around...'Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani, who divorced in 2024 after 11 years of marriage, are in the spotlight again. Bharat's new relationship with ...
04 Sep, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
Famous South actress still washes her clothes and does her laundry herself even today. Here's whyNithya Menen, celebrated for her roles in hits like 'O Kadhal Kanmani' and 'Mersal,' remains grounded, doing her own laundry after witnessi...
23 Jul, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
'I can fight with him': Shahid Kapoor’s stepmother, Supriya Pathak, opens up about her equation with the actorSupriya Pathak recently shared a heartwarming perspective on her bond with Shahid Kapoor, emphasizing that she considers him her own son, j...
12 Jul, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
Ibrahim Ali Khan admits threatening Pakistani critic after comments over his nose in 'Nadaaniyan' reviewIbrahim Ali Khan, son of Saif Ali Khan, has admitted to sending a threatening message to Pakistani critic Tamur Iqbal after receiving a har...
15 Apr, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
Jaideep Ahlawat brings a Paatal Lok twist to The Family Man 3. Is Manoj Bajpayee ready?The Family Man's third season will see Srikant facing higher stakes with Jaideep Ahlawat as the main antagonist. Alongside attempting to re...
28 Jan, 2025, 01.18 PM IST
MM Keeravani, composer of RRR's 'Naatu Naatu', nearly quit music in 2015, reveals AR RahmanIn a recent interview, AR Rahman revealed that his colleague and renowned Indian film composer MM Keeravani, who is known for his work on t...
28 Jan, 2023, 08.04 PM IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu breaks her silence on divorce with Naga Chaitanya, says 'thought I would crumble & die'The actress didn't think she was strong enough to withhold her separation.
11 Dec, 2021, 07.17 PM IST
Kajol turns 41: Here are her five best performancesThe actress has a sparkling career graph and has bagged six Filmfare Awards. She has been also awarded with the Padma Shri Award.
05 Aug, 2015, 09.36 AM IST