Deepika Padukone drops a reel as 2023 comes to an end, here's how netizens have reacted. Deepika will be beginning 2024 with the release of her film 'Fighter'.
Newlyweds Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram celebrated their first New Year's eve together in Kerala, sharing enchanting moments on Instagram. The couple, spotted at Mumbai airport for their honeymoon, posted a collaborative snapshot enjoying the last sunset of 2023 by the beach. Lin wore a black swimsuit, while Randeep donned shorts, radiating joy. Their traditional November 29 wedding in Manipur gained acclaim. Lin, known for her role in 'Mary Kom,' is a former Miss North East first runner-up. Randeep is set to star in Mahesh Manjrekar's 'Savarkar.'
Post 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', Alia Bhatt will be seen next year in 'Jigra' which is set to release in September 2024. She has also co-produced the movie along with Karan Johar.
Ranvir Shorey makes a confession ahead of the opening of Ram Mandir, says earlier he was one of the many Hindus who were willing to sacrifice the temple and have a monument or hospital, but now he thinks differently..
Nude lips, saree sagas, leather dresses, dramatic eyes: Best style statements of 2023! 
South Superstar Prabhas' action-entertainer 'Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire' (Hindi) hits 100-crore mark at the box office. Directed by Prashanth Neel, it becomes Prabhas' fifth film to achieve this milestone, following 'Baahubali', 'Baahubali 2', 'Adipurush', and 'Saaho'. Despite competition from 'Dunki' starring Shah Rukh Khan, 'Salaar' maintains a strong hold and is projected to surpass Rs 150 crore nett in its theatrical journey. 'Salaar' is the second film of 2023 for Prabhas to join the exclusive Rs 100 crore club. 'Baahubali 2' leads with Rs 511 crore nett in Hindi.
This week, we have handpicked some of the awkward moments of Arbaaz Khan, Bobby Deol, Nora Fatehi, Tiger Shroff and Ibrahim Ali Khan from their busy schedule, getting struck at the wrong time in unfiltered moments just like us.
2023 is about to end in just two days. It was a year full of viral sensations, breaking news, and remarkable occurrences that left an everlasting impression on the industry. Some viral moments made people grin, while others were moments that baffled internet users. 
The 2023 SBS Drama Awards concluded with big wins for Lee Je Hoon and Kim Tae Ri. Lee Je Hoon won the Daesang for 'Taxi Driver 2' and Kim Tae Ri won for 'Revenant'. 'Taxi Driver 2' also took home the Best 2023 SBS Drama award. In addition, the awards recognized Best New Actress, with the winner yet to be announced. Check out the complete list of winners for the 2023 SBS Drama Awards.
The 90s kids aren't kids anymore. Some of these Bollywood child actors have maintained a low profile and have even gotten engaged or married.
The team of 'Payback: Money and Power' has decided to skip the SBS Drama Awards as a mark of respect for the late Lee Sun-kyun. The actors of the drama will not attend the ceremony due to his sudden demise. However, those celebrities who will attend have decided to wear black to express condolences. The highest-rated drama achieved the third spot in the highest viewed SBS dramas. Lee Sun-kyun's funeral ceremony will be held privately on December 29.
Salman Khan is one of the most popular and talented actors in Bollywood. He has dominated the box office for decades with countless successes. 
Director Sriram Raghavan shared an interesting incident about the casting of 'Merry Christmas'. He revealed that Saif Ali Khan was interested in Vijay Sethupathi's character but was not cast as the director wanted something new. Sriram wanted a unique pairing and approached other actors who had already worked with Katrina Kaif. Sriram met Vijay at an event and was impressed by his film '96'. The director is excited to witness Vijay and Katrina's onscreen magic in the film.
Anil Grover, who acted with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Dunki', shared an interesting anecdote from the shoot days. He revealed that on the day of their meeting with SRK, his brother Sunil Grover had to undergo an operation. Anil was torn between being with his brother and attending the meeting. After getting his brother's blessings and courage, he decided to go ahead with the meeting. This incident highlights the difficult day Anil had and his dedication to the film.
Bollywood couple Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna recently celebrated their son Aarav Kumar's 21st birthday. Twinkle shared an interesting incident about her connection with Aarav's university during a recent interview. She applied to the same university as her son and felt nervous about them getting into the same university. Twinkle pursued her master's in fiction writing at Goldsmiths, University of London. On Aarav's birthday, she shared a mother-son picture and wished him a happy birthday. Twinkle Khanna has released a new work titled 'Welcome to Paradise'.
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Raha to Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani: Christmas 2023 photos of B-town celebs
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with their daughter Raha attended the annual Christmas lunch of the Kapoors and a video of the cake-cutting has caught the attention of netizens!
It's a special day for singer Sonu Nigam as he was felicitated with the Mohammed Rafi Award and that too on the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary musician.
Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan have finally become husband and wife. The couple got married on Sunday in an intimate nikah ceremony at Arpita Khan Sharma's residence in Mumbai. And now, the first picture of the newlyweds with Arbaaz's son Arhaan Khan has surfaced online. The couple also shared their pictures from the wedding on social media.
Prabhas starrer Salaar has made a thunderous entry in theatres. The Prashanth Neel directorial has performed exceptionally well in its opening weekend and the movie, also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, has crossed Rs 200 crore nett mark in just three days of its release.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone on Saturday night attended the Mumbai Police annual event Umang in Mumbai.
In a touching gesture at Umang 2023, Salman Khan was seen bending down and touching the feet of legendary singer Usha Uthup, as a symbol of deep respect and admiration. Usha, an icon in the Indian music industry, looked visibly moved by Salman's gesture.
It has been reported that Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan will take their wedding vows in an intimate ceremony on December 24. As he arrived at Umang 2023, the photographers couldn't resist themselves from teasing Arbaaz about his marriage to Shura.
Katrina Kaif, riding high on the success of 'Tiger 3', recalled her modeling days in Mumbai. She aspired to be a model and admired supermodels Madhu Sapre, Lakshmi Menon, and Malaika Arora. Katrina's life has been linked to Malaika through Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan. Katrina is now married to Vicky Kaushal. She will be seen with Vijay Sethupathi in 'Merry Christmas' and revealed the challenge of grasping Tamil lines.
Here are some instances where Bollywood actresses showcased different types of sarees, each reflecting their unique fashion sensibilities. 
In Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki,' Shah Rukh Khan embraces being 'age-honest' for the first time, playing Hardy at 58. Contrasting with his role in ‘Jawan,’ he appreciates the realism in ‘Dunki’ over an over-the-top portrayal. Despite some hesitancy from casting due to his youthful image, SRK is open to age-centric roles. Director Rajkumar Hirani, this time, chose SRK early in the storytelling process. The film, featuring Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, and others, garnered a mixed response but is expected to earn Rs 58 crore worldwide within two days.
Prachi Desai shared insights into her experience working with Manoj Bajpayee in the film 'Silence: Can You Hear It' and expressed her aspiration to collaborate with some of the finest filmmakers in the industry. She discussed her experience working with Naga Chaitanya, praising his considerate approach on set. Prachi also expressed admiration for filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and her interest in working with Aanand L Rai. She mentioned her previous collaboration with Farhan Akhtar in 'Rock On'.
Rebel star Prabhas' much-anticipated movie 'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire' directed by Prashanth Neel, known for 'KGF,' is set to release on December 22. The movie, a retelling of Neel's debut film 'Ugramm,' stars Prabhas as Deva and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Vardha, two childhood friends. The dark and violent theme of the movie, evident in the trailers and posters, has garnered immense hype. The background score and music are composed by Ravi Barsur. 'Salaar' will compete with Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Dunki' at the box office.
The Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi starrer, 'Merry Christmas,' has been creating buzz since its announcement. The team released a mysterious trailer on December 20, drawing attention from fans and celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan. Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, and Pratima Kannan are also part of the cast. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the movie will be released on January 12, 2024.
The Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial Animal has turned out the money minting machine as the Ranbir Kapoor starrer has finally surpassed the lifetime business of Sunny Deol's blockbuster film Gadar 2 in just 20 days of its release.
Bollywood's Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan's younger son AbRam recreated his iconic pose at a school event. During an "Ask SRK" session, a fan shared a collage of SRK and AbRam in the pose, expressing admiration. SRK responded, mentioning that their family loves hugs. Another fan asked when AbRam will watch SRK's movie, to which SRK humorously replied that AbRam has already seen it.
A few days ago, Bobby Deol had revealed that his character Abrar was supposed to kiss Ranbir Kapoor's character Ranvijay Singh in the climax scene of Animal. Now, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has shared more insights into removing this particular scene on the edit table.
On Tuesday, the official trailer of the film was played at the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, followed by a special drone show as a part of the film's promotion.
Bobby Deol's entry song in 'Animal', 'Jamal Kudu', an Iranian folk song, has gone viral on social media. Sung by Shahnaaz Randhawa, niece of yesteryear actress Mumtaz, the song has become a sensation. Shahnaaz revealed that the song is a version of an Iranian folk song titled 'Jamaal Jamaaloo'. She praised the performances in the movie and highlighted how the remixed Iranian song added brilliance.
Soni Razdan recalls giving her daughters Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt a 'typical middle-class upbringing' with limited money. During a trip to Dubai, Soni had a first-class ticket while her children traveled in economy. She noticed a lady in front of her daughters reclining her seat, but the children declined to ask her to adjust. Soni explained her logic of having her kids travel in economy until they could afford business class.
Bobby Deol is basking in the success of his film 'Animal' and receiving rave reviews for his character Abrar. In an interview, Bobby revealed feeling disgusted with himself while shooting for the villainous role but later realized it was just a character. Other participants in the roundtable also supported Bobby's statement, highlighting the contrast between his on-screen characters and his real-life persona.
Bobby Deol, who is receiving praise for his brief appearance as Abrar Haque, the menacing mute gangster in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial Animal, recently revealed that he thought about his family before shooting for the climax scene with Ranbir Kapoor.
SMM Asuaja who is an author, film historian and memorabilia archivist about an auction where some of the film posters of Raj Kapoor were sold. He also spoke about plans for Raj Kapoor's centenary year and other bids..
Shah Rukh Khan promoted 'Dunki' today in Dubai. The actor was also at the global village for the promotions and he revealed that he feels that this film is a love story spanning across ages and it's a very touching film...
Tanuja who is known for a number of films like Baharein Phir Bhi Ayengi', 'Jewel Thief' among others has been admitted to a hospital in Juhu due to age-related issues..
Ananya Pandey and Sara Ali Khan, B-Town's young ladies and good friends, have always been of interest to netizens. Ananya shared a funny incident where Sara crashed into a wedding party and started dancing with uncles, and Ananya had to drag her out. This happened last year. Ananya revealed this while talking about her upcoming OTT release 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' with Adarsh Gourav. Adarsh pointed out the challenges of celebrities enjoying their personal lives without getting recognized. Sara and Ananya also appeared on 'Koffee with Karan' and discussed their dating history with Kartik Aaryan.
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrive at Dhirubhai Ambani International School for Day 2 of their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan's annual day function. Aaradhya was also later spotted with them leaving the venue...
Director Vishal Bharadwaj expressed regrets about the ending and release date of his movie 'Rangoon,' which led to a box office loss. He should have been stricter with the release date and prioritized fine VFX work. He admires Sanjay Leela Bhansali for focusing on quality rather than box office results. Vishal also admitted budgeting 'Rangoon' at Rs 35 crores when it needed Rs 70 crores, a huge mistake. He feels he should have learned from Shekhar Kapur's example of disowning a movie. Additionally, his VFX supervisor leaving was his own mistake. His recent project 'Khufiya' received positive reviews.
Amid separation speculations, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen making a joint appearance with Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan along with Shweta Bachchan Nanda's son Agastya Nanda at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School to participate in the annual day event.
The Marvel team is back with 'WHAT IF...? Season 2' anime series. The recently dropped trailer and glimpses of a special Christmas episode are creating quite a buzz. This 9-episode series will air on Disney Plus Hotstar on December 22. ETimes had a chat with Director Bryan Andrews, discussing challenges and advantages of creating an alternative reality within the MCU timeline through animation. He also shared his expectations for Season 2, including a Mohawk episode and a special Christmas episode.
The newly designed office of IMPPA, one of the oldest bodies of film producers, pays tribute to the great producers of the industry, including Khan Bahadur and Ardeshir Irani. The office features an ARRI 3 camera at the entrance and a preview theatre with lounges. The walls are adorned with murals of iconic characters like Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, and Paresh Rawal. The office represents the achievements of the producers, maintaining respectability for every character from the camera to the producer.
Amitabh Bachchan will host a special episode of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15' featuring his grandson, Agastya Nanda. Agastya is known for his role in Zoya Akhtar's movie 'The Archies'. Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor, along with other co-actors from the film, will also be present in the upcoming episodes. The episode will showcase Amitabh Bachchan recalling the first time he held Agastya, while Agastya humorously requests simpler questions on KBC. The preview also reveals Agastya's influence on the Bachchan household and promises delightful banter with Suhana Khan and an introduction to Khushi Kapoor.
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, the beloved Bollywood couple, recently visited the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, demonstrating their deep connection to their religion. In traditional attire, they offered prayers and made offerings, capturing a serene moment that quickly went viral. Rajkummar and Patralekhaa, known for their on-screen chemistry in the film 'Citylights,' first met during a shoot in Pune in 2010. Their love story began to unfold as Rajkummar was captivated by Patralekhaa's beauty in a TV ad and Patralekhaa discovered Rajkummar's admiration for her.
Deepika Padukone and her sister Anisha Padukone were recently spotted at Tirumala temple seeking the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara. The video of their visit received likes and comments from fans, praising Deepika's grounded nature. Deepika Padukone is eagerly awaiting the release of her next film titled 'Fighter' where she will be starring alongside Hrithik Roshan. The film also features Anil Kapoor and promises to deliver an engaging storyline centered around the characters' commitment to the nation.
Kartik Aaryan wraps up shooting schedule of 'Chandu Champion' in Wai with a unique celebration. The team danced to the beats of the dhol and played with colors. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film is about the life of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar. Kartik Aaryan also has 'Aashiqui 3' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' in his upcoming movies.