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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar smashes records: First Hindi film to cross Rs. 800 crore in 30 days!

Jan 04, 2026, at 10:24 pm

Director Aditya Dhar’s latest release, Dhurandhar, has maintained a remarkable box office momentum, becoming the first Hindi film to cross Rs. 800 crore at the domestic box office within 30 days of its release.

Internet melts as Ranbir Kapoor lifts Raha in adorable New Year moment shared by Alia Bhatt!

Jan 04, 2026, at 08:47 pm

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt welcomed the New Year with a quiet and heartfelt celebration by the beach alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor and their daughter Raha, cherishing a tender family moment.

Madhuri Dixit’s Mrs. Deshpande smashes records, beats Stranger Things S5!

Jan 02, 2026, at 04:24 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Veteran Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit’s web series Mrs. Deshpande has become the most viewed series in India, surpassing Netflix’s popular Stranger Things Season 5.

Tax-Free, Rs. 784 cr and counting: Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ gets big Ladakh boost

Jan 02, 2026, at 03:21 pm

Ranveer Singh’s December release Dhurandhar has been declared tax-free in Ladakh, further boosting the film’s remarkable box-office run.

Prabhas–Triptii set screens on fire! Spirit first look drops on New Year 2026

Jan 01, 2026, at 01:23 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of the upcoming film Spirit unveiled the striking first-look poster featuring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri on Thursday, marking the beginning of New Year 2026.

‘Grave sin’: Row erupts after Nushrratt Bharuccha offers prayers at Mahakal Temple

Dec 31, 2025, at 03:39 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha’s recent visit to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain has sparked controversy, drawing sharp reactions from sections of the Muslim community.

Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan trailer sparks massive outrage in China – Here’s why?

Dec 30, 2025, at 05:36 pm

The trailer of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's upcoming movie Battle of Galwan has sparked strong reactions in China, with the neighbouring country's experts claiming it attempts to rewrite history.

Huma Qureshi stuns in dark, gothic look from Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups’

Dec 28, 2025, at 08:21 pm

The makers of the upcoming Yash starrer, ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups’, have unveiled the first look of Huma Qureshi, who will be seen playing a character named Elizabeth.

Salman Khan’s 60th birthday gift: ‘Battle of Galwan’ teaser released, Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ shifts release date

Dec 27, 2025, at 04:23 pm

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan treated fans to a special 60th birthday gift — the teaser of his upcoming movie ‘Battle of Galwan’, set to release next year.

Internet can’t stop talking about Tara Sutaria, AP Dhillon and Veer Pahariya’s viral concert moment

Dec 27, 2025, at 01:59 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria’s recent appearance at AP Dhillon’s concert with boyfriend Veer Pahariya has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with several videos from the event going viral, media reports said.

Christmas 2025 wrapped in love: Tamannaah, Katrina, Alia and Ranbir share their festive joy

Dec 27, 2025, at 11:44 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian celebrities took Christmas 2025 as an opportunity to reunite with family, sharing moments of warmth and celebration amid their hectic schedules.

Box office explosion! Dhurandhar smashes Rs 1,000 crore, Ranveer–Akshaye rewrite Bollywood history

Dec 27, 2025, at 10:56 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Ranveer Singh-starrer Hindi film Dhurandhar has crossed the Rs 1,000-crore mark globally within 22 days of its theatrical release, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.

‘Gen Z isn’t about hook-ups’: Ananya Panday says Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri shows the real story

Dec 23, 2025, at 09:43 am

Talking about her return to the rom-com genre with Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, Ananya Panday says she grew up on classic Karan Johar films and believes Gen Z still craves old-school love. Calling her character Rumi a perfect mix of modern sensibilities and rooted values, she adds that the film challenges stereotypes around today’s hook-up culture and celebrates commitment, family, and heartfelt romance. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports.

Bollywood 2025: Hits, Hype and Heartbreaks as Dhurandhar Redefines the Year

Dec 23, 2025, at 12:45 am

2025 proved to be one of the most eventful years for Bollywood in recent memory—a year defined as much by spectacle and surprises as by sharp creative shifts. From box-office shocks and OTT dominance to the arrival of new stars and the loss of enduring legends like Dharmendra, the Hindi film industry witnessed it all. Towering over many of the year’s conversations was Dhurandhar, a late-year release that became both a commercial force and a creative statement—resetting expectations from mainstream action cinema. IBNS–TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra tracks how Bollywood’s many stories unfolded over the past 12 months.

New mom Kiara Advani stuns fans with bold first look in Yash’s ‘Toxic’

Dec 21, 2025, at 09:17 pm

Kiara Advani, who recently entered the news phase in her life when she became a mother, will play the character named Nadia in Yash's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups, the makers of the film announced on Sunday.

‘Rom-coms are tough to crack’: Kartik Aaryan ahead of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri release

Dec 20, 2025, at 11:07 am

Actor Kartik Aaryan opens up about returning to romantic comedies with Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, his evolving chemistry with Ananya Panday, being labelled a marketing whiz, and why he still believes in old-school love. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports...

Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa welcome their second child

Dec 19, 2025, at 11:02 pm

Comedian Bharti Singh and her husband, writer-host Haarsh Limbachiyaa, welcomed their second child on Friday. 

₹400 crore and counting! Ranveer–Akshaye’s Dhurandhar dominates box office

Dec 17, 2025, at 03:32 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood spy action thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, has crossed the ₹400-crore mark at the domestic box office, continuing its strong theatrical run.

From Metros to Kashmir: Dhurandhar storms Box Office, packs theatres in Shopian, Pulwama

Dec 15, 2025, at 03:31 pm

Dhurandhar, the action-packed spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, is sweeping across India like a storm, setting new box-office records since its release.

You are the GOAT: Sara Arjun’s emotional note for Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar goes viral

Dec 14, 2025, at 10:51 pm

Actress Sara Arjun penned a heartfelt note for Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar, calling his presence on set deeply motivating and transformative.

He was school crush: West Bengal politician’s throwback on Akshaye Khanna goes viral

Dec 13, 2025, at 04:33 pm

Akshaye Khanna has been making headlines ever since Dhurandhar released, where the stylish actor is seen playing the character of Rehman Dakait, winning hearts and the appreciation of fans.

Akshaye Khanna’s viral Dhurandhar entry puts Bahraini rapper Flipperachi in the spotlight

Dec 12, 2025, at 07:22 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Akshaye Khanna is the man of the moment! His viral entry in Dhurandhar, set to the energetic track FA9LA, has taken Instagram by storm.

Akshaye Khanna was ahead of his time! Young Indians now relate to the Dhurandhar actor’s viral ‘singlehood’ interview

Dec 12, 2025, at 06:11 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood seems to be rediscovering the charm of its yesteryear stars—first Bobby Deol in Animal, and now Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar, where his performance has drawn remarkable appreciation from audiences.

Setback for Dhurandhar makers! Ranveer Singh starrer blocked by Gulf Nations- here's the reason

Dec 12, 2025, at 05:12 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which has emerged as a box office hit in India, has been banned in six Gulf countries after being perceived as “anti-Pakistan”, media reports said.

Huge reveal! Alia Bhatt announces the one genre she’s desperate to do — and it’s because of Raha

Dec 11, 2025, at 11:55 am

Jeddah/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has expressed her desire to act in a film exclusively made for children, so that her daughter Raha can watch it.

'Soulful triumph': Shah Rukh Khan hails Homebound as Karan Johar’s film storms global screens

Dec 11, 2025, at 12:05 am

Shah Rukh Khan has lauded Karan Johar’s acclaimed drama Homebound, sharing warm words for the film and its team on his X handle.

Actor Ankur Rathee set for back-to-back releases in December with Single Papa and Four More Shots Please! Season 4

Dec 10, 2025, at 03:44 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: After a phenomenal year of shooting major projects, actor Ankur Rathee is set to end 2025 with a bang, treating fans to back-to-back releases of two highly anticipated series on different streaming platforms this December.

SRK and Kajol 'immortalised' in London: the heartfelt confession about DDLJ that fans are loving!

Dec 05, 2025, at 03:57 pm

London/New Delhi/IBNS: Marking the 30th anniversary of Yash Raj Films’ epic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of Raj and Simran at London’s iconic Leicester Square on Thursday.

India’s moment has arrived on the world stage: Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar

Dec 05, 2025, at 10:21 am

Ranveer Singh opens up about stepping into a raw, unapologetic Indian character in his latest film Dhurandhar, calling it “India’s moment on the world stage.” From sharing the screen with 'prodigy' Sara Arjun to witnessing R. Madhavan’s masterclass in prosthetics, he reveals the magic behind a story that’s gripping, credible, and massy without trying. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports on the actor's take on the film which courted controversy over his character amid the widespread public belief that it is based on the life and heroic undercover operations of Major Mohit Sharma, AC, SM, and the subsequent legal action taken by the late Major's family.

SRK, Kajol unveil bronze statue of Raj-Simran at London’s Leicester Square to mark DDLJ's 30th year

Dec 05, 2025, at 12:36 am

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol on Thursday unveiled a new bronze statue in Leicester Square, celebrating their iconic roles in one of Indian cinema’s most beloved films, Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ).