
Ranveer Singh receives ransom threat; security tightened outside the actor’s Mumbai home
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has received a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding crores of rupees in ransom, the Mumbai Police has said.
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Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has received a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding crores of rupees in ransom, the Mumbai Police has said.

Kolkata/IBNS: The official poster of the upcoming Bengali film Phonibabu Viral was unveiled on social media on Monday.

The seventh season of Netflix web series Virgin River will navigate Mel and Jack’s marital journey and their path to adoption, as revealed in the trailer unveiled by the makers on Monday.

Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment has reportedly demanded Rs. 40 crore in damages from actor Ranveer Singh following his alleged exit from the much-anticipated film Don 3 in December last year.

The producers of actor Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan have submitted a letter to the Madras High Court Registry seeking to withdraw their writ petition against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), after agreeing to have the film referred to the revising committee.

Aamir Khan Productions has officially announced that Arijit Singh will be lending his voice to its upcoming film Ek Din, setting the stage for a much-anticipated musical collaboration.

British pop star Zayn Malik has announced the Konnakol Tour, marking a major milestone in his music career.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday began a two-day event in Mumbai to mark 100 years since its formation, with several prominent Bollywood personalities attending the opening day of the celebrations titled “100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons.”

Brad Arnold, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday after battling Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47.

Mumbai/IBNS: Fans’ excitement over the digital premiere of Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab has reportedly led to technical issues on OTT platform JioHotstar.

Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat have taken down its trailer following a massive backlash and an action order from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, media reports said.

Hyderabad/IBNS: The release of Ram Charan’s upcoming Telugu film Peddi has been postponed to April 30, media reports said.

Mumbai/IBNS: The trailer of Anubhav Sinha's Assi, which is based on harrowing everyday news, was on Wednesday unveiled by the makers.

JioStar Group has announced the appointment of Emmy Award winner Stephan Bugaj as Senior Vice-President of GenAI Content & Technology, as it accelerates its vision for creating AI-native, next-generation experiences.

Online streaming platform Netflix has announced a collaboration with K-pop sensation BTS, under which it will stream the group’s upcoming concert globally.

English actor Luke Thompson reprised his role as Benedict Bridgerton in the fourth season of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, which premiered on January 29.

Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, unveiled the film’s teaser on Tuesday, promising a high-octane action spectacle.

Socialite Kim Kardashian has sparked dating rumours after allegedly spending a lavish weekend with Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton in the English countryside.

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan wished his onscreen heroine of several projects, Rani Mukherjee, for the success of her latest released movie 'Mardaani 3'.

Los Angeles/IBNS: Canadian-born actress Catherine O’Hara, beloved for her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek and iconic performances in films like Home Alone and Beetlejuice, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, her manager and agency confirmed, media reports said.

Kolkata/IBNS: Three people, including prime accused Tanay Shastri, were arrested on Thursday from Bongaon in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district in connection with the alleged harassment of Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty during a public event.

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt on Friday announced her next project as a producer, titled Don’t Be Shy.

Mumbai/IBNS: After a blockbuster theatrical run, Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna-starrer Dhurandhar has begun streaming on Netflix.

Singer and composer Vishal Dadlani has weighed in on Arijit Singh’s shock decision to retire from playback singing, saying the move is a reminder that professional success does not always translate into personal peace or contentment.

Mumbai/IBNS: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah, is scheduled to release in theatres on June 12, 2026.

An FIR has been filed against actor Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru for allegedly insulting Hindu religious sentiments and the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka.

The fourth season of American romantic period drama series Bridgerton is set to premiere on Netflix on January 29.

Singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, a move that has left fans across social media stunned.

Mumbai/IBNS: Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2, the spiritual sequel to J. P. Dutta’s iconic 1997 film Border, posted a massive box office haul on Republic Day, earning ₹59 crore in India on Monday, which was a public holiday.

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actress and former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty has alleged that she was publicly humiliated during her performance at an event organized by Naya Gopal Gunj Yubak Sangha Club in Bongaon, West Bengal.
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