Arpita Sarkar

Kangana Ranaut has hit back at Rakhi Sawant after the actress made controversial remarks involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kangana and former Union minister Smriti Irani during a podcast. Rakhi’s comments, which included a suggestive reference to what Kangana and Smriti had supposedly given the Prime Minister, quickly drew attention online. Reacting to the controversy, Kangana strongly criticised what she described as attempts to character-assassinate successful women., Bollywood, Times Now

The wait for Ramayana’s first song is finally over, and it appears the makers have struck the right chord with audiences. Jai Jai Ram, composed by AR Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, was released on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Penned by Dr Kumar Vishwas, the devotional track blends soulful vocals with an expansive musical arrangement, perfectly complementing the epic scale of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited film., Bollywood, Times Now

Bigg Boss 7 fame Ajaz Khan has found himself at the centre of a social media controversy after content creator Niyati shared an alleged Instagram exchange with the actor. In a video posted on Instagram, the Noida-based influencer claimed that Ajaz reached out to her through direct messages and eventually suggested that they catch up over “coffee or wine.”, TV, Times Now

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is embracing a deeply spiritual experience as she steps into motherhood. The actress recently shared glimpses of a sacred Kalaa Aavarana (Sri Kalpam) ceremony, a specialised ritual from the Srividya tradition. Opening up about the experience, Samantha explained how every mantra, offering and ritualistic step carried a deeper meaning. The ceremony focuses on the mother-to-be and the life growing within her, with sacred chants and rituals invoking blessings and protection., South, Times Now

Popular Japanese-Korea actress Yuri Nakamura, known for her work in films and television, has died at the age of 44 after battling rectal cancer. Her agency announced the heartbreaking news on September 14, revealing that the actress passed away on September 1. Nakamura had reportedly been working towards recovering and returning to work when she suffered another intestinal obstruction in August. According to her agency, she was later informed that she had only a short time left., OTT, Times Now

Veteran actor Nafisa Ali has once again opened up about her long-running battle with cancer. The actress, who had announced her third remission only months earlier, revealed that her latest PET/CT scan showed that the ovarian/peritoneal cancer had progressed, with new deposits found on the surface of her liver. Following the latest findings, her treatment protocol has changed and she has now begun targeted therapy., Bollywood, Times Now

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 has begun on a festive note, with Bollywood celebrities welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes and joining in the celebrations. Kajol, Genelia Deshmukh, Ananya Panday, Kareena Kapoor, and several other stars marked the auspicious occasion with their families. Social media was filled with glimpses of beautifully decorated idols, traditional rituals and intimate family moments as celebrities sought Bappa’s blessings., Bollywood, Times Now

The Ambani family’s grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia continued in full swing on September 14, with several Bollywood stars making stylish appearances to seek blessings from Ganpati Bappa. Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, along with Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, were among the celebrities spotted arriving at the iconic South Mumbai residence. The star-studded gathering added a glamorous touch to the festive celebrations, once again bringing together prominent names from the worlds of entertainment, business, and politics., Bollywood, Times Now

Bigg Boss 20 Episode 9 brought another round of drama, arguments and shifting loyalties inside the house. During the nomination process, contestants took names against one another, with Amrapali, Arishfa, Mahhi, Aasif, Aman, Uditi, Gullu, Scout and others finding themselves part of the heated discussions. The elimination nominations also saw several names being put forward, including Amrapali, Isha, Aasif and Love. However, the biggest twist came towards the end of the episode when Bigg Boss accused Yung, Rohed, Aasif and Scout of being involved in planning to get fellow housemates evicted., TV, Times Now

Actor Sooraj Pancholi has finally spoken out after his name surfaced in the ongoing controversy surrounding the CBI investigation into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian. The actor said he had remained silent for years and did not want to respond to every report linking him to the case. However, with his name being repeatedly mentioned, Pancholi decided to put his side of the story in the public domain. He categorically stated that he had never met Disha Salian, either directly or indirectly, and also denied ever meeting Aaditya Thackeray., Bollywood, Times Now