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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Deepika Padukone as Naina Talwar gets a special mention from The Academy years after the film’s release

More than a decade after the release of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, the character of Naina Talwar as Deepika Padukone has once again found herself in the spotlight. The Academy’s official social media handle recently shared a video featuring one of Naina’s memorable dialogues from the 2013 film, bringing the character back into conversations around the popular Hindi romantic drama. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani featured Deepika Padukone as Naina Talwar, a shy and introverted medical student whose journey through friendship, love and self-discovery formed an important part of the narrative. The film also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur in key roles. The Academy’s social media post focused on one of Naina’s dialogues, offering a fresh reminder of the character more than 13 years after the film’s theatrical release. Naina’s transformation from a reserved student to a more confident woman remains one of the defining elements of the film. The cha...
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Adnan Sami shares WILD Amitabh Bachchan studio story: "We got bedsheets, kept the speakers on and recorded him live...this was NEVER done before"

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama earlier this month, Adnan Sami spoke at length about roping in stars like Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan for his music videos. In a recent conversation with Komal Nahta, the singer-composer shared some interesting trivia about working with Amitabh Bachchan. The megastar featured alongside Adnan in the music video of ‘Kabhi Naee’ and was also one of the singers on the track. Adnan Sami said that initially Big B had reservations about singing, “I told him that you’ve sung in Mr Natwarlal (1979), Silsila (1981) etc. and hence, he can sing my song as well. He replied, ‘Woh sab gaane toh theek hai, but your song is difficult’. I assured him that ‘Kabhi Naee’ is not difficult.” Adnan continued, “He asked me to leave the song with him and that he would get back to me after listening to it. After 2-4 days, he agreed to sing but had a condition, ‘Main neeche waale sur mein gaaunga’. That was his natural baritone range. I explained to him, ‘If you ...
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas sends Rakhi from LA to Parineeti Chopra for the latter’s son Neer on behalf of daughter Malti

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Parineeti Chopra have often spoken about their close bond as cousins, and the next generation of their families appears to be carrying the relationship forward. This Raksha Bandhan, the sisters extended their family celebrations to their children as Priyanka and Nick Jonas’ daughter Malti sent a Rakhi from Los Angeles to Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s son Neer. As India celebrated Raksha Bandhan on August 28, Parineeti took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the special gesture. While the actor chose not to reveal her son’s face, she gave fans a look at the Rakhi sent by Malti and shared a heartfelt note accompanying the picture. Parineeti wrote, “Thank you Malti didi for my first rakhi! Lots of love, Neer”, along with emojis. She also tagged her husband Raghav Chadha, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas in the post. Priyanka subsequently reposted Parineeti’s Instagram Story and responded with an affectionate message for her nephew. She wrote, “Didi lo...
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EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Oberoi goes the Aamir Khan way; Shah Rukh Khan’s King marks his THIRD Christmas release; makes a STUNNING revelation: “My emotional monologue in Love Lottery is 6½ minutes LONG”

Akshay Oberoi’s big-budget film, Toxic, finally released in cinemas on August 26. At the film’s trailer launch, held in Bengaluru on August 8, the actor was seen sporting long hair. However, of late, he has gone back to a short haircut. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Akshay revealed the reason behind the change in look and spoke about his upcoming projects and a lot more. Akshay Oberoi said, “I had signed up for a lovely period film. It’s set in a village during the pre-Partition era. I really loved the script. The character required me to have hair like that; he belongs to a tribe whose members have had long hair for generations. I loved the script so much that I immediately started growing my hair. I was clear that I didn’t want to wear a wig. But for some reason, the film’s funding fell through. It was heartbreaking for all of us. But maybe it’ll happen one day. Meanwhile, season 4 of Aashram is coming. Hence, I cut my hair and I’m off to shoot for it.” When does...
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Raksha Bandhan 2026: From family moments to festive celebrations, Bollywood stars give a glimpse into their sibling bond

Raksha Bandhan 2026 brought with it a wave of festive cheer as families across the country came together to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. Bollywood celebrities, too, joined in the celebrations on August 28, giving fans a glimpse into their personal moments with siblings and loved ones. While several Bollywood stars had started sharing their Raksha Bandhan celebrations on Friday morning itself, another set of celebrities continued to share about the festive mood later in the day, by offering a sneak peek into how they marked the occasion this year. From traditional festivities and family gatherings to candid photographs and heartfelt social media posts, the celebrations reflected the personal equation siblings share away from the spotlight. As Bollywood continues to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, here’s a look at how another set of celebrities marked the festival of sibling love in 2026. Kartik Aaryan   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by KARTIK AARY...
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Aamir Khan slept 8 hours at Farhan Akhtar’s place after hearing 1st half of Dil Chahta Hai; filmmaker recalls, “He said, ‘I just need 15-minute power nap’”

The Dil Chahta Hai Reunion happened yesterday August 28 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. It was organized by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva. The event saw the presence of almost the entire team of the film – Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimpla Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni, Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa – get nostalgic on its 25 iconic years. Among the various hilarious incidents shared during the event, the one that stood out was Aamir listening to the narration of Dil Chahta Hai for the second time. “Aamir had heard the script before he went to shoot Lagaan,” shared Farhan. “Then after six months, he was coming back to Bombay. He said ‘Yaar, I want to hear the script again. I just want to be familiar with it again’. I said cool. He said, ‘I am going to land at so and so time. I will just go home, shower quickly and come to your house and I will hear the script.’” Farhan continued, “So, he came home and we narrated the first hal...
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Dil Chahta Hai’s initial script was written ENTIRELY in English, reveals Aamir Khan; says, “I was sure when I hear the Hindi version, I am going to CRINGE”

The Dil Chahta Hai Reunion happened yesterday August 28 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. It was organized by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva. The event saw the presence of almost the entire team of the film – Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimpla Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni, Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa – get nostalgic on 25 years of the iconic film. Aamir revealed that the initial script of Dil Chahta Hai was written entirely in English. “When I heard the script for the first time, I just loved it,” he said. “Farhan had narrated it to me but he had written the entire script in English. So, all the lines that the characters were speaking were in English. Because of the milieu and the backdrop of these characters, it was quite natural that they were speaking in English. So, at the end of the narration, I told Farhan, ‘It’s a great script. But are you planning to make this in English?’. He said, ‘No, I want to make it in Hindi’. I ...
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