Entertainment

Long before the era of streaming platforms, Doordarshan in the 1980s was the heart of Indian television, offering iconic shows spanning comedy, crime, historical, and children’s programming. Among these classics was a series that, in 1987, became an overnight sensation, celebrated as a ‘Silver Jubilee’ for its exceptional viewership in a single night—the same audience numbers required for a movie to achieve the milestone. This show, ‘Kacchi Dhoop’, gave the beloved series Malgudi Days (1986) stiff competition. The Story of ‘Kacchi Dhoop’‘Kacchi Dhoop’ depicted the innocence of childhood and captured the hearts of viewers with its relatable storytelling. Centered around a mother and her three daughters, the series beautifully explored themes of love, sacrifice, adolescence, and aspiratio...

The beloved duo of Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, famously known as Chucha and Honey from the hit film Fukrey, is back to create laughter with their upcoming film ‘Rahu-Ketu’. The highly anticipated teaser, released on Thursday, has already struck a chord with audiences, leaving them laughing uncontrollably. Running 1 minute and 56 seconds, the teaser introduces the comical premise: wherever Pulkit and Varun go, mischief follows. People label them “unlucky,” but the teaser reveals a twist—they are not truly unlucky. Instead, they arrive at the right moment to deliver cosmic justice, punishing those guilty of wrongdoing. Fans couldn’t contain their excitement. Many exclaimed online, “Our Chucha and Honey are finally back!” One viewer noted, “Finally, a proper comedy film in Bollywood...

South superstar Nayanthara turned 41, and her husband Vignesh Shivan made the occasion unforgettable with a lavish birthday surprise worth ₹10 crore. The filmmaker gifted her a brand-new Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre, a luxury electric coupe whose glimpse he proudly shared on social media. A Grand Birthday Gift Goes Viral Vignesh posted photos on Instagram, where he and Nayanthara are seen standing beside the ultra-premium car, while their twin sons sit adorably on the vehicle. Along with the pictures, he wrote an emotional note:“I love you truly, madly, deeply… my Azhagi. Thank you for a life filled with heart and love. Grateful to the universe and the Almighty for always blessing us with beautiful moments… forever love, positivity, and pure goodness.” The post has gone viral, ...

A promotional clip from the reality show India’s Got Talent is creating waves on social media. In the viral video, a contestant is seen balancing a glass with a gas stove on his head—an act that stunned both the judges and the audience. Taking the moment to another level, judge Malaika Arora decided to prepare tea on the very stove placed on the contestant’s head, leaving everyone—including co-judge Navjot Singh Sidhu—in disbelief. Malaika Adds a Dramatic Twist During the episode, the contestant amazed everyone by balancing a gas stove over a glass, placed steadily on his head. While the audience was still recovering from the shock, Malaika walked up to the stage with a kettle, lit the stove, and actually brewed tea on it. This is reportedly the first time Malaika has cooked anyth...

The Family Week inside Bigg Boss 19 is turning into a heart-melting rollercoaster, and the latest emotional moment comes from actress Kunickaa Sadanand, lovingly called Super Dadi by fans. A promo that surfaced online shows her breaking down in tears after receiving a surprise visit from her granddaughters, leaving both housemates and viewers deeply moved. An Emotional Reunion That Left the House in Tears Earlier, Kunickaa’s son Ayaan had entered the house during Family Week. But the bigger surprise came when Bigg Boss called for a ‘freeze’ while she was cooking in the kitchen. Moments later, Ayaan walked in again—this time accompanied by Kunickaa’s two little granddaughters. The emotional promo captures Kunickaa instantly bursting into tears upon seeing them. Ayaan too gets teary...

The box office witnessed a dramatic twist on Tuesday. After suffering a significant dip on Monday, Ajay Devgn’s De De Pyaar De 2 made a strong recovery on Day 5. Meanwhile, the collections of Imran Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s Haq improved slightly, but the rise is too small to rescue the film from sinking further. Strong Tuesday Boost Saves De De Pyaar De 2 Following the massive success of Shaitaan, Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan reunited for the romantic comedy De De Pyaar De 2. The film opened well over the weekend due to positive word of mouth but stumbled badly on Monday. Thanks to the “Tuesday Offer”—where multiplex tickets are priced lower—the film bounced back impressively. Not only did earnings rise, but overall footfall also increased significantly across theatres. De De Pyaa...

YouTuber and popular content creator Dhruv Rathee has launched a sharp attack on Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar, comparing its violent scenes to brutal videos circulated by ISIS. Rathee also criticised director Aditya Dhar, accusing him of crossing every limit “in greed for money” and “injecting poison into young minds.” The trailer of Dhurandhar—a film that fans had eagerly awaited—released recently and immediately triggered a storm of controversy. While a section of the audience praised the high-octane action, many drew parallels with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal due to its intense violence. Dhruv Rathee, however, took the criticism several steps further. “Watching the Trailer Feels Like Watching ISIS Beheading Videos” Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Rathee wrote: “Adit...

November 18 marked what would have been the 53rd birthday of late Assamese singer and Bollywood favourite Zubeen Garg. While fans gathered with moist eyes outside his Guwahati home to cut a cake in his memory, his wife Garima Saikia shared an emotional tribute that has left the internet teary-eyed. A Post Filled with Love, Memory and Pain Garima took to Instagram to remember her husband, posting unseen photographs—from their wedding in 2002 to a picture from last year where she is seen feeding him cake on his birthday. Her caption struck a deep chord:“From this life to the next, I will write my stories with you, Goldie… Happy birthday. Stay safe.” The heartfelt post, accompanied by cherished visuals, quickly went viral as fans and well-wishers mourned the void left behind by th...

Priyanka Chopra has offered fans a delightful glimpse into her latest getaway in Goa. From food and serene seashores to nostalgic moments and board games with friends, the actress shared 20 vibrant snapshots capturing everything she enjoyed during her brief vacation. A Calm Escape Amid a Busy Schedule The global star is currently making headlines for her comeback Indian film Varanasi, directed by S.S. Rajamouli. She recently visited India for a major promotional event. Taking a short break from her commitments, Priyanka is now unwinding in Goa with a close group of friends—moments she has generously shared on social media. Along with the photos, Priyanka wrote:“A few peaceful days in one of my favourite cities in the world. Goa is exceptional in every way—its hospitality, its peop...

When Mridul Tiwari was evicted from Bigg Boss 19 during the mid-week elimination, it left the house in tears. Among the most emotional was Gaurav Khanna, who openly wept as he bid farewell to his close friend. The duo shared a heartfelt hug before Mridul walked out of the house. But what caught fans’ curiosity was the special gift Gaurav Khanna handed to Mridul as he exited. While many assumed it was a ring, Mridul has now clarified in an interview with Instant Bollywood what the gift actually was—and how he has preserved it as a memento. The Special Gift: Cardamom Seeds Mridul revealed, “Many people asked me what Gaurav Bhai gave me. It wasn’t a ring. Gaurav always carries cardamom in his pocket. He told me, ‘I don’t have anything else to give you, so take this cardamom.’ I h...