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In a heartwarming reflection, Anu Malik cherishes his lasting friendship with Dharmendra, who famously loved the heartfelt melody 'Pal Pal Na Mane Tinku Jiya' from 'Yamla Pagla Deewana'. Malik reminisced about the warmth Dharmendra extended towards him, treating him as family, and his genuine love for music, particularly the soulful compositions Malik created.

During a nostalgic moment on India's Best Dancer, Karisma Kapoor expressed her fond memories of the classic hit 'Goriya Chura Naa Meraa Jiya'. As she praised a contestant's performance, Karisma reflected on her own youthful jitters at just 17, teaming up with Govinda and choreographer Ganesh Acharya.

As 'Cocktail 2' gears up for its June 19 release, reports reveal Shahid Kapoor leads the cast's remuneration with approximately Rs 35 crore. Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna are said to have received around Rs 15 crore each for their roles in the romantic comedy-drama, which has a reported budget of Rs 80 crore.

Actor Aashish Bhardhwaj has bagged the lead role in the upcoming fantasy micro drama The Tyrant, produced by Makshika Films. The show will see him play Shan, a layered character with superpowers, emotional depth and a compelling backstory. Describing the series as a blend of fantasy, action, romance and adventure, Aashish says it takes viewers into a magical world while remaining rooted in human emotions. The actor, known for shows such as Mithai, Fauji 2 and Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, calls the project a dream come true, as playing a superhero-like character had long been on his bucket list.

With Cocktail 2 building anticipation ahead of its release, audiences are revisiting Shahid Kapoor’s softer romantic screen image that has defined many memorable roles through the years. From Aditya in Jab We Met and Prem in Vivah to Rajiv in Ishq Vishk and Krish in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, the actor has portrayed several shades of romance across generations. The feature revisits some of Shahid’s notable soft-boy and lover-boy eras while also looking at his latest appearance as Kunal in Mashooqa from Cocktail 2, which marks another return to his romantic space.

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who made an appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, has given her nod to the song "Maskara" from the upcoming film "Main Vaapas Aaunga."

Singer Sonu Nigam expressed his displeasure after a fan intruded on his stage during a concert in Kolhapur. The fan climbed the stage to touch his feet, momentarily halting the performance. While Sonu handled the situation calmly, even letting the fan sing, he warned against such behavior.

Shahid Kapoor has officially signed on for an untitled sci-fi body-swap comedy directed by Amit Sharma of 'Maidaan' fame, following a married couple who swap bodies after a failed experiment. Kiara Advani and Janhvi Kapoor are both in discussions for the female lead with the latter marking a fresh first-time pairing. The film goes on floors in late 2026 targeting a mid-2027 release. Shahid is currently filming 'Farzi' Season 2 for Prime Video India and will next be seen in Homi Adajania's 'Cocktail 2' co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon, releasing June 21, 2026.

Jiya Jacob, the 11th accused in a drug overdose case that killed two MBA students, was remanded to judicial custody. Police are searching for her live-in partner, Mahesh Khemlani, who allegedly transferred Rs 14.95 lakh into Jacob's account, suspected to be drug proceeds. Jacob, a bar dancer, has been uncooperative.

Sunita Ahuja says she’d prefer Govinda as a son, not husband, adding he never lived for himself despite fame. She recently shared this publicly in a YouTube chat, highlighting his family-first life. The couple married in 1987, kept it secret for years, and have two children, Tina and Yashvardhan now.

Rajesh Kumar (Sarabhai vs Sarabhai) slams lead stars ignoring supporting cast on sets, calling it insecure behavior. Quotes limited discussions, no rehearsals, last-minute lines. Praises Dimple Kapadia's warmth; urges change. 20-year career spans TV, web, films like Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.

A 19-year-old MBBS student at BJ Medical College, Jiya Daki, was found dead in her hostel room. She had reportedly called herself a "failure" in a note to her parents, citing feelings of loneliness and an inability to make friends. College authorities expressed surprise given her high NEET scores.

Do you recall the captivating days of the 2000s Indian television? Those were the years when our hearts raced for 'Best of Luck Nikki,' chuckled at 'The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir,' and got inspired by 'M.A.D.' Each evening was a fantastical journey with 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom' and the mischievous antics of 'Shararat.

Despite mixing the hand wash in Elvish's glass of water, Jiya refused to accept her mistake. Even when Pooja Bhatt confronted her that it was very wrong of Jiya to do such a thing that could actually affect someone's health. She retaliated, "Thoda sa hi milaya tha, usmein kya hua."

The housemates are disappointed with the new captain of the house Jiya Shankar as her first fight happened with Manisha Rani over her sleeping outside. She orders Manisha to sleep in the bedroom ignoring her health issue. Despite Manisha's attempts to make her understand, in the ration task, Jiya sends her to jail without any valid reason.

Bigg Boss OTT 2's fights are turning intense with each passing day. Yet another fight breaks in the house and this time it is between Jiya Shankar and Bebika Dhurve over kitchen duties. Both actresses begin to push each other and hurl abuses at each other amid the fight.

The torture task broke all limits not in the task but over the fights. Jad lost his cool over Manisha, Abhishek and Bebika and he started abusing them, he also pushed Manisha and spat intentionally looking at Bebika. When Bebika confronted Jiya for supporting Jad, she yelled, 'Jad, I love you' instead of taking a stand against the wrong.

Elvish Yadav, the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, pranked his co-contestant Jiya Shankar in a funny video on his YouTube channel. Pretending to be a police inspector, Elvish told Jiya that he had filed an FIR against her for mixing soap in his water. Jiya got scared and escalated the issue to her legal team. However, it turned out to be a prank, and netizens loved their bond, demanding a reunion with other contestants as well.

Jiya Shankar has officially debunked engagement rumors with Abhishek Malhan, also known as Fukra Insaan. She shared a romantic photo with a mystery man on social media, explicitly stating that the engagement reports were false and urging an end to such speculation. Shankar previously clarified their relationship as just friendship, which has since ended.

Salman Khan now introduced the second and third contestants in the house. Jiya Shankar and Abhishek Mallan enter the house. On their first meet itself they have a fight on the stage.