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Susan Kendall Newman, Hollywood actress and Golden Globe-winning TV producer, died at 72 on August 2, 2025. She was the daughter of yesteryear’s Hollywood actor-director Paul Newman and his first wife Jacqueline “Jackie” Witte. Susan starred in 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' (1978), directed by Robert Zemeckis and executive produced by Steven Spielberg.
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has slammed Pakistan, UAE and Bangladesh fans of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan, the writer-director of the Netflix web series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', for hate messages to his family. Wankhede has filed a defamation case against the makers, Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix.
A day after Punjab bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman passed away of cardiac arrest during surgery on October 9, 2025, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan took to his social media to share a tribute to his co-star from the 2023 film 'Tiger 3'. Salman also shared a picture with Varinder Singh Ghuman.
Indian bodybuilder-actor Varinder Singh Ghuman died on October 9 of cardiac arrest at 42. Seen in the Salman Khan film 'Tiger 3', Varinder Ghuman was Mr India 2009. He played the lead in Punjabi film 'Kabaddi Once Again'. Ironically, Ghuman's last Instagram post was a tribute to Punjabi singer-actor Rajvir Jawanda, who died on October 8.
Dulquer Salmaan’s 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra', a surprise Malayalam blockbuster in 2025, released in theatres on August 28. Almost a month on, people are still flocking to watch the movie with a female superhero, played by Kalyani Priyadarshan. Audiences are equally curious about the 'Lokah' OTT release date and the streaming platform. Here's what we know.
Australian actor Ben Lewis died on October 6 at 46 in Sydney. The actor, known for West End's 'The Phantom of the Opera', was suffering from bowel cancer. Australian tennis star and Grand Slam winner Todd Woodbridge and music composer Andrew Lloyd Webber paid tribute to Ben Lewis. Know about the tragic story of Ben Lewis and his wife Melle Stewart.
Sandhya Shantaram, renowned actress of the yesteryears and wife of late filmmaker V Shantaram, passed away on October 4, 2025. The age of Sandhya Shantaram at the time of death is not confirmed, but it is said she was in her nineties. The Filmfare Award-winning veteran actress was known for her work in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
It's been 12 days since the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg on September 19 in a drowning accident in Singapore. His family members, including wife Garima Saikia Garg, have demanded a thorough probe. Amidst all this, a video showing the singer being administered CPR before his death has emerged. Watch the video and read the latest case updates.
Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar’s first wife, costume designer Deepa Mehta, died on September 27. Their actor son Satya Manjrekar posted a tribute to his mother on Instagram with her smiling picture, saying, “I miss you mumma”. Deepa Mehta was Mahesh Manjrekar’s first wife, whom he divorced, with Medha Manjrekar being his second wife.
Punjabi actor-singer Rajvir Jawanda was seriously injured in a road accident on September 27, 2025, and is in critical condition. According to reports, the singer was on his way to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, from Solan, when the motorbike he was riding was hit by a car. He sustained a head injury and is being treated at Fortis Hospital.
After Zubeen Garg’s death on September 19 in Singapore, the last interview of the Assamese singer was shared by podcaster Rita Chowdhury. In the video, Zubeen Garg is seen in deep anguish over being treated like a “machine” by people around him. In the same video, he speaks about dying a heroic death alone. Watch the video to know more.
After the sudden death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore on September 19, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked for an SIT to probe the incident. Protestors in Guwahati also demanded the arrest of Dr Sanjive Narain, owner of Prag News channel, who was present in Singapore during the accident. Narain has denied involvement and pledged cooperation.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan returned to Mumbai and shot for 'Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar' amidst reports of an injury sustained during the shoot of 'Battle of Galwan' in Leh, Ladakh. The actor will take a week's break and resume shooting for the biopic in Mumbai. Here's what we know about Salman Khan's injury.
A hilarious review of Akshay Kumar's film 'Jolly LLB 3', which released in theatres on September 19, has garnered mostly positive reviews from fans and film critics alike. In the midst of this, a uniquely funny movie video review of the film has gone viral. The man goes overboard with his poetic puns in praising 'Jolly LLB 3', leaving viewers in splits.
Actor Brad Everett Young, seen on 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Charlie’s Angels', died on September 15, at 46. Brad, who was also a celebrity photographer, passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles. The actor was returning home after watching a movie at a screening late at night, when his car was struck by a vehicle approaching from the wrong side of the road.
Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically died in a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19, 2025. He was 52. Known for the Bollywood song 'Ya Ali' from the Hindi film 'Gangster' (2006), Zubeen Garg was a cultural icon in his home state. The accident occurred just ahead of his performance at Northeast India Festival 2025 in Singapore.
India’s maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is back in Bollywood with a directorial, 'Nishaanchi', set to release on September 19. Starring newcomers Aaishvary Thackeray and Vedika Pinto, 'Nishaanchi' is in the genre of the auteur’s cult film 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. In an exclusive chat, Anurag Kashyap speaks about 'Nishaanchi', 'Saiyaara', 'War 2' and 'Lokah'.
Shah Rukh Khan extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. In a video posted by ANI, SRK calls himself “Hum jaise jawan log” (young people like me and others), even though the superstar is set to turn 60 this year on November 2 and become a senior citizen. SRK praises PM Modi's inspiring journey.
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The prestigious awards will honour the best on primetime television in USA. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 will be available for viewing in India on Monday, September 15, 2025. Here are more details about the 2025 Emmy Awards live streaming and telecast in other countries.
Bollywood actress Bhagyashree expressed concern over the Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir floods. At the Mumbai airport, she made it clear that in times of distress in North India, she did not wish to be photographed. She joins the many celebrities who have shared their concern over the floods, with Akshay Kumar also donating INR 5 crore for relief efforts.
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