Stars mourn Nana Patekar: Hrithik Roshan, Chiranjeevi hail his legacy; recall iconic roles

Nana Patekar, a veteran actor in Indian cinema, passed away at the age of 75. His death was attributed to cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. Many celebrities from the film industry expressed their condolences and shared tributes on social media. They remembered Patekar for his powerful performances and his contributions beyond film, particularly his work for farmers.

Javed Akhtar: 'There are 10 major religions in the world, to say that they are all the same is nonsense'

In a thoughtful critique, Javed Akhtar expresses doubts about the notion of consciously choosing one's religion, arguing that many people inherit beliefs from their families without much thought. Although faith can be a source of comfort, it does not guarantee its validity. He champions the necessity of relying on rational thought and personal conviction rather than blind adherence. As an outspoken atheist, Javed persistently challenges established religious doctrines.

Lust Stories 3 actor Anirudh Surya advocates complete phone ban on sets after Radhika Apte leak

'Lust Stories 3' actor Anirudh Surya has reacted to his co-star Radhika Apte's revelation about an intimate clip from one of her projects being leaked online. In an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, Surya discussed the challenges of filming intimate scenes and stressed the importance of intimacy coordinators, NDAs and strict confidentiality. The actor said phones are generally not allowed during such sequences and suggested that a strict no-phone policy could help prevent unauthorised recordings and protect actors' privacy.

Aaradhya took Abhishek, Aishwarya to Ariana Grande’s concert: 'I didn’t even know one song but'

Abhishek Bachchan enjoyed a summer outing with his daughter, Aaradhya, attending an Ariana Grande concert. Despite being less familiar with Grande's discography, he admired her impressive vocal skills. He appreciates how Aaradhya introduces him to modern pop talents like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, even as he continues to revel in the melodies of classic Hindi film composers. Upcoming, he will star alongside Shah Rukh Khan in 'King.'