Author: Ankita Singh

Bollywood singer Palak Muchhal is thrilled as her brother, Palaash Muchhal, prepares to marry Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana on November 23rd.

Palak recently shared several pictures from the Haldi ceremony held today. In one emotional moment captured, she was seen applying wedding haldi on the groom-to-be, Palaash. Another picture featured her alongside her husband, lyricist Mithoon.

On this joyous occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent heartfelt wishes to the couple through an official letter from the PM’s office. The letter expressed delight over the upcoming wedding, stating, “It is delightful to learn about the wedding of Sou. Smriti and Chi. Palaash, which is to be held on 23rd November 2025. Heartiest congratulations and greetings to the Mandhana and Muchhal families on the auspicious and joyous occasion.”

The letter further conveyed hopes for the couple’s future, emphasizing the importance of mutual support: “Walking hand in hand through every season of life, may the couple find strength in each other’s presence, and may their hearts, minds, and souls be in harmony. May their dreams intertwine and grow together, guiding them toward a future filled with joy and deep understanding.”

It also wished for a life rooted in trust: “May Smriti and Palaash build a shared life rooted in trust, standing by each other always, embracing responsibilities with love and growing together through each other’s strengths and imperfections.” PM Modi added his hopes for the couple’s future, noting, “As they start a new, beautiful life together, the grace of Smriti’s cover drive meets the lilting musical symphony of Palaash in a wonderful partnership.”

In a playful touch, the letter mentioned a Celebration Cricket Match scheduled between Team Groom and Team Bride: “May both these teams win in the game of life. I send my blessings to the couple for the momentous occasion.”

For those unfamiliar, Smriti Mandhana is one of India’s most celebrated women cricketers, while Palaash Muchhal is a prominent music composer associated with various Bollywood projects.

Actress Sherlyn Chopra has recently made headlines following her decision to remove her breast implants. In a detailed press conference, she shared the reasons behind this significant choice.

Sherlyn’s Journey

During the press conference, Sherlyn Chopra stated, “Today I am going to talk about why I chose to remove the implants. I had always thought that I was strong and always had a notion fixed in my head of ‘Bigger The Better’ (Bade Achhe Lagte Hain).”

Holding up the silicon implants that were recently taken out, she revealed, “From 2021 until November 10, I was continuously struggling with chronic pain—neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, brain fog, and more. After undergoing numerous medical investigations, it was discovered that the root cause was my heavy breast implants. You won’t believe it, but after having these heavy implants removed, I lost two kilograms. You can imagine the relief I felt. Not only did I get relief from the pain, but I also got rid of the artificial burden.”

A Call for Self-Acceptance

Sherlyn continued, “In the pursuit of social media advice and views, we put our lives at risk by taking such irrational decisions. But now I don’t want to involve my body in any of this. Enough is enough.”

She also discussed societal perceptions of beauty, questioning, “The definition of ‘sex bomb’ or ‘bombshell’ has been set in today’s society. The statistics of a 36-24-36 figure body have been set in mind. But who has set them? Why do we believe that statistics represent an hourglass figure? And that anything other than that number is not perfect?”

Her plea for authenticity was clear as she remarked, “Who decides what is a perfect figure and what is not? Enough is enough. It is high time that we start embracing our authenticity, our realness. We should take pride in who we really are and how far we have come. Maybe my breasts are small. Maybe my nose is small. But I am a creation of God, and He loves me the way He has made me.”

For those who may not know, Sherlyn Chopra recently had her breast implants removed and urged everyone to love themselves just as they are.

Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor’s brother, actor Siddhanth Kapoor, has been summoned by the Mumbai Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Cell in connection with a Rs 252 crore drug case.

Interrogation Details

Siddhanth’s name came up during the questioning of Mohammed Salim Mohammed Suhail Shaikh, a key accused in the Rs 252 crore mephedrone seizure. The actor has been asked to appear for questioning at the Ghatkopar unit on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Understanding Mephedrone

Mephedrone, or 4-methylephedrone, is a prohibited psychotropic substance that was officially notified under the NDPS Act in February 2015.

Previous Incidents

This is not Siddhanth’s first encounter with drug-related issues. In June 2022, he was arrested in Bengaluru after testing positive for MDMA (ecstasy) and marijuana following a hotel party raid. He was booked under Sections 22A, 22B, and 27B of the NDPS Act. Siddhanth claimed that his drinks and cigarettes had been laced with drugs without his knowledge. He was later released on station bail, as police classified the incident as a consumption case rather than a commercial trafficking case.

Denial of Allegations

Siddhanth has denied any significant involvement in trafficking, and his father, Shakti Kapoor, has publicly refuted the allegations.

Orry’s Summons

In addition, social media influencer Orry has received a second summons, requiring him to appear at the ANC Ghatkopar unit on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, to record his statement in connection with the case.

Orry, whose real name is Orhan Awatramani, has become a pop-culture phenomenon without claiming a conventional profession. He is friends with many new-generation Bollywood actors and is known for his vibrant social media presence. Positioned between a socialite, influencer, and Gen-Z performance artist, Orry has built a persona characterized by his visibility, connections, and unapologetic flamboyance. He is the son of Suraj K. Awatramani, a businessman involved in real estate, hospitality, and beverage manufacturing.

Actress Sahher Bamba, who recently rose to fame with her show The Ba***ds of Bollywood, is all set to collaborate with the global pop sensation King for a pop-dance track.

Shoot and team
The song has been shot in Kochi and directed by Lendrick Kumar. Talking about the collaboration, Sahher Bambba said, “Working on this song has been such a refreshing experience for me.
The team, especially Lendrick, created a playful, supportive space that really allowed the performance to breathe. And with King’s easy, infectious energy on set, everything flowed even better. I’m truly thrilled with what we’ve created together.”

About the song
The upcoming song of the global pop force – King – behind record-shattering hits like Maan Meri Jaan and Tu Jaana Na Piya, has been titled ‘Kamaal Hai’. It is said to be an explosive pop-dance track in collaboration with Warner Music India. The track kickstarts a daring new chapter in King’s artistry and is the first single from his sixth studio album, dropping early next year. Composed by King and Aditya Dev, with lyrics by King himself, Kamaal Hai will deliver pure pop adrenaline, complete with a standout hook step and high-energy choreography built for screens big and small. The music video matches the song’s scale and madness.

Visuals and cast
The cinematic action-comedy spectacle that stars King and Sahher Bambba, along with the legendary Lilliput (M.M. Faruqui), drops viewers into a hyper-stylised gangster universe of vintage cars, sleek suits, guns, swagger and total chaos. On the launch of the song, King shared, “Kamaal Hai marks the beginning of a new era for me, and I wanted the visuals to feel just as explosive as the song.
Working with Sahher Bambba and Lilliput, sir, was an absolute joy. They brought so much charm, timing, and personality to the world we were building.” He added, “Most importantly, collaborating with Lendrick Kumar on the video was an incredible experience, as his vision, pace, and treatment turned the track into this larger-than-life ride filled with dance, action, and humour. It’s the kind of madness I’ve always wanted to put on screen, and I’m glad we got to create it together.”

King’s next steps
King, a global hitmaker, continues to expand his footprint with chart-topping singles, massive collaborations, and electrifying live performances worldwide. Next up, he is all set for the Music Head Festival, Itanagar, on November 22, with more shows across India lined up. Kamaal Hai, released under Warner Music India, is now streaming on all major platforms.

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Manoj Bajpayee recently revealed during his appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati how Amitabh Bachchan had almost got him ‘killed’.

Sharing the ‘funny’ incident from over 26 years ago, Manoj revealed how he has had vertigo all his life and how Amitabh had then tricked him into pulling off a stunt that required him to face his fears of heights.

Manoj said, “Amitji once almost got me killed. I have vertigo, intense vertigo. The action director and the director of my then movie, everyone, came to me and asked me to jump from the waterfall that was about 150–200 feet high. They said that they would put a harness on me too.”

Talking about himself, Manoj said, “The man who can’t even stand 20 feet above the ground was being told to go up 150 feet! I refused completely. I said, “I’ll die. I’ll get a heart attack. When no one could convince me, they all went to Amitabh Bachchan to convince me.” Manoj stated how Big B tried to convince him.

The actor said, “Amitji said, “Look, Manoj, I’m here. We’ll only go up to 50 feet. I’ve already told them I can’t take you higher—it could be dangerous because he’s scared.” They put a harness on us, and don’t look down. Look straight.” Manoj added, “But I realised we were rising far beyond 50 feet. I shouted, “Sir! Sir! We’re going up 100 feet!””

To which Amit Sir calmly replied, “Listen… if anything happens, tell Jaya that I love her very much.” This revelation made host Amitabh Bachchan, actor Jaideep Ahlawat and the audiences laugh out loud. Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat were seen on the KBC sets to promote their web series The Family Man 3, which goes on air on November 21.

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Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday released the title teaser of ‘With Love’, the film being produced by his daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth along with producer Magesh Raj Pasilian, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

TEASER RELEASE
The film, which is being directed by Madhan, features ‘Tourist Family’ director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in the lead.

Taking to his X timeline to release the title teaser, Superstar Rajinikanth wrote, “Wishing my daughter @soundaryaarajni and the entire team of the film #WithLove all the very best. God bless. @mageshraj”

Soundarya Rajinikanth, for her part, responded to her dad saying, “Biggest blessing ever. Thank you so much appa. You are my life !”

INSIDE THE TEASER
The title teaser opens with Abishan Jeevinth, who plays a character called Sathya, calling a friend over phone in the presence of Anaswara Rajan who plays a character called Monisha in the film. Sathya blows a fuse as his friend answers the call. Monisha, however, calmly asks the person at the other end if he has the contact of a person called Anisha. The person at the other end asks her who she is to which, Sathya in a fit of rage, screams “She’s my fiancee. You shut up and speak!”

The next sequence shows Monisha explaining to Sathya that suspicion is different from possessiveness and that his possessiveness must not be expressed directly but discreetly through his actions. Poor Sathya is completely at sea and begs her not to expect anything on those lines from him. The teaser gives the impression that both these individuals have contrasting natures.

PRODUCTION, SHOOTING AND POST-PRODUCTION
For the unaware, the film’s makers have already announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up.

Sources close to the unit of the film say that the entire film has been shot in Chennai and Trichy. They also add that with shooting having been completed, post production work is now on at a brisk pace.

CASTING, BACKGROUND AND BOX-OFFICE NOTE
The film, which was initially being tentatively referred to as #PRNO4, has been garnering attention ever since it was announced as it will mark the debut of director Abishan Jeevinth as an actor. Young Abishan Jeevinth was the director of the superhit film ‘Tourist Family’, which featured actors Sasikumar and Simran in the lead. The film, which was made on a modest budget and which was released earlier this year, went on to make over a 90 crores at the box office, pleasantly surprising both critics and fans.

‘With Love’ is being jointly produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth’s Zion Pictures and Magesh Raj Pasilian’s MRP Entertainment.

TECHNICAL TEAM
The upcoming film has an excellent technical team working on it. It has one of the Tamil film industry’s top music directors Sean Roldan scoring music for it. Cinematography for the film is by cameraman Shreyaas Krishna and editing is by Suresh Kumar. Art direction for the film is by Raj Kamal and Costumes have been designed by Priya Ravi.

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The singing reality show Indian Idol Season 16 continues to be unlocking its ‘Yaadon Ki Playlist’ segment.

Raveena Tandon brings ’90s nostalgia

This week, the episode promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the ‘90s as Bollywood’s ultimate diva and the OG “Tip Tip” girl, Raveena Tandon, graces the stage in a stunning yellow saree.

Sharing her excitement, Raveena Tandon said, “Stepping onto the Indian Idol stage feels like walking into a live concert, which transports me back into a musical. The theme Yaadon Ki Playlist is pure nostalgia, as it brings alive all those unforgettable ’90s songs we grew up with, danced to, and performed to. I’m genuinely thrilled to be part of the show, to relive those iconic melodies through these incredible young singers, and to celebrate old memories while creating brand-new ones.”

Raveena not only brings a wave of nostalgia but also a fun-filled celebration for Badshah’s birthday, with her evergreen charm perfectly syncing with the episode’s theme. She also took the moment to another level, sharing the stage with the birthday boy while cooking parathas.

During the cooking challenge, Badshah was seen quipping, “Raveena ji, maine kabhi nahi socha tha ki mujhe aapke saath paratha banane ka mauka milega!” (Raveena ji, I had never thought I would get an opportunity ever to make parathas with you.) In all her warmth, Raveena not only helped him make the perfect paratha but even sweetly fed him a bite, creating an OG moment that fans will replay again and again.

Talking more about the segment, the Indian Idol 16 contestants will be seen setting the stage on fire with some of Raveena’s most iconic hits, from ‘Hungama Ho Gaya’ to ‘Akhiyon Se Goli Maare’, and many more chartbusters that continue to rule the playlist.

Earlier this week, actress Karisma Kapoor graced the show for the Yaadon Ki Playlist segment.

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Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat seems to be in awe of actor Manoj Bajpayee’s acting skills. The actor showered high praise on the ‘Shool’ star.

Loving the flaw

Jaideep highlighting how, as an actor, you must love even the flaws in your character. “As an actor, you have to be so much into yourself and believe that your character is right; otherwise, the outcome may not be convincing enough to the audiences.”

Citing an example of Manoj Bajpayee’s class acting skills, Ahlawat said, “Like in Rajneeti, when you see Manoj, when he’s on screen, he is standing on the dais in the frame, audiences’ belief is so intense that they feel that he is sure to kill everyone – there is no doubt about it. So I think at the end, that’s the beauty. You have to love your flaw!”

On Raajneeti

For the uninitiated, Manoj Bajpayee had delivered one of his finest performances in the political drama Raajneeti. The movie that was released in 2010 was directed by Prakash Jha. Raajneeti portrayed the murky, ambitious world of Indian politics, and talking about Bajpayee’s character, Veerendra Pratap, it stood out as a commanding presence.

The actor essayed the role of a power-hungry and cunning political heir, where he brought brightness and intensity to the role. Veerendra’s desire to reclaim his rightful position in the political dynasty and Playing the power-hungry and cunning political heir, he brought depth, intensity and controlled aggression to the role.

Veerendra’s desire to reclaim his rightful position in the political dynasty, and the way in which the actor brilliantly captured the character’s frustration, bitterness and deep-rooted entitlement, received great reviews from audiences and critics alike. The actor is all set for the third season of his superhit OTT series The Family Man.

The Family Man Season 3

Actor Jaideep Aahlawat will also be seen in the series this season. The Family Man, directed by Raj and DK, also stars Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi in important roles. Actress Nimrat Kaur, along with Jaideep, is a new entry to the third season. The show goes on air from November 21.

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Actress Shefali Shah, who is receiving a lot of positive response to the 3rd season of her International Emmy-winning series ‘Delhi Crime’, has shared that she was “weeping with relief” once the show was released, and the early reviews were out.

On Friday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a long note. She shared that this time around, she pitched her lead character of Vartika Chaturvedi. In the 3rd season, her character has been promoted but with a punishment posting in Assam.

Shefali on shaping Vartika

Talking about the changes she did to her character in the 3rd season, she shared, “I was terrified. It is the understatement of the century before ‘Delhi Crime 3’ dropped. I played a different side of Vartika this time. She felt the pain and anger with equal and more intensity, but instead of showing it, she channelled it into finding the girls. All situations require one aspect that’s more prevalent than others. Certain situations need to be handled with power, certain with strength, certain with command, certain with force, and certain like this one, with compassion and empathy”.

She further mentioned that this time, there was no bravado for her character. Rather, it was just perseverance and a relentless pursuit to find the girls and do what she believes she was born to do, protect, safeguard and get justice.

She went on, “When I saw the show myself, I didn’t know if you’ll would be able to see my version of Vartika and love her as much as the last time. A lot of times histrionics, drama, heightened emotion is considered a good performance. But I wasn’t performing, I was just becoming her, and this is how she felt. I didn’t know if this side of Vartika, without her bravado, would land”.

She continued, “But when the show dropped and I read the reviews, I was overjoyed and weeping with relief. But then started the outpour of your love. Not only did you understand her, but you’ll felt her, rooted for her, backed her and accepted her with open hearts. You’ll didn’t just watch her go through every moment, you’ll lived it with her and me (sic)”.

“You’ll made me realise two things: 1. We often don’t give enough credit to the audience’s intelligence and sensitivity. 2. I’m lucky to be loved so much. Truly. I’m overwhelmed beyond words. I’m grateful and humbled more than I can show. And it’s too small a word to encapsulate all that I feel for you’ll but just THANK YOU. THANK YOU SO SO SO00000 MUCH. I’m truly blessed to have your love and blessings. Forever indebted, Yours Shefali. P.S. I read all the messages and try, and reply to most, but I may have missed some or can’t reply to all. But please know I feel every bit of your love. So to every single one of you”

Veteran television actress Manasi Joshi Roy, known for her work in ‘Nach Baliye 1’, ‘Kyunki Saas Maa Bahu Beti Hoti Hai’, and who essays the role of Lakshmi in the television series ‘Lakshmi Niwas’, says the intimacy and immediacy of television is simply unparalleled.

The actress shared on World Television Day that television is one medium which delivers content day-in-day out to millions of households across the country. She feels grateful to have evolved with the medium.

What she said
“Television has witnessed so many shifts over the decades, and being a part of its journey has been truly enriching. What I cherish most is how deeply TV touches everyday lives, whether it’s through characters that feel relatable or stories that spark conversations at the dinner table”.

“There’s an intimacy and immediacy to television that is unmatched. Even today, in an age of endless choices, TV remains a medium that offers comfort and familiarity, almost like returning to an old friend. I’m proud to have contributed to a space that continues to evolve yet remains rooted in emotion. Wishing everyone a very special World Television Day”.

Manasi is known for her versatile performances across television, theatre, and film. She is the daughter of veteran actor Arvind Joshi and is also the sister of actor Sharman Joshi. Manasi grew up surrounded by the world of performance. Her acting career took off in the 1990s with popular television serials like ‘Saaya’, where her sensitive portrayal of Sudha earned her wide recognition. Over the years, she has been part of several acclaimed shows, including ‘Gharwali Uparwali’ and ‘Kkusum’, establishing herself as a familiar face on Indian television.

Beyond television, she has appeared in theatre productions and continues to explore roles that challenge her artistic range. She has often spoken about balancing career and family while remaining passionate about her creative pursuits.

Meanwhile, ‘Lakshmi Niwas’ is set to air on Zee TV.

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