Author: Ankita Singh

A whiff of nostalgia is set to hit fans as the voice that ruled Bluetooth playlists and MP3 players for every millennial returns to India. Global Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias is gearing up for his performance in the country after over a decade, stating that it has always been his “priority to come back.”

Iglesias first visited India in 2004 and again in 2012. He is now scheduled to perform in Mumbai in October. In an exclusive statement, Iglesias emphasized that “there was no hiatus,” explaining what has made now the right time for his return.

“There was no hiatus; it just takes time between albums and touring around to other countries to make it back over there. But it has always been a priority to come back, and I could not be more thrilled,” he shared.

India’s Musical Landscape

Discussing India’s growing role in the global music conversation, the singer, known as the “King of Latin Pop,” expressed his happiness regarding the evolution of the music scene. “It was bound to happen, and I couldn’t be happier. India has such amazing fans who possess great respect and appreciation for music. The energy when I perform in India is extraordinary,” Iglesias remarked, highlighting his roots from Madrid, Spain.

Iglesias hinted at a potential collaboration with an Indian artist when asked if he would consider incorporating Indian sounds into his music. “I am always open to ideas, and you never know — it could already be in the making,” he noted.

Influences and Anticipation

India’s rich musical heritage, from classical to Bollywood, was also discussed. Iglesias acknowledged that he is influenced by everything he hears. “I am influenced by everything and anything I hear to some degree…every single day,” he replied.

Admitting that India has changed significantly in the past 13 years, Iglesias expressed excitement for “the people, and of course, the food,” in addition to his performances scheduled for October 29 and 30 in Mumbai, promoted by EVA Live.

Since beginning his musical journey in 1995, Iglesias has produced timeless hits like “Bailamos,” “Hero,” “Escape,” “Addicted,” “Rhythm Divine,” “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You),” “I’m a Freak,” and “Dirty Dancer.” These songs have resonated with fans, echoing through Walkmans, crackling on FM radios, and filling mix CDs from the 1990s.

When questioned about whether he still experiences the same thrill stepping onto the stage as in the early days, Iglesias, whose sales have exceeded 100 million albums worldwide, replied, “Not only that, but I still get nervous before every performance. Those things never seem to change.”

Rumours are currently swirling on the internet regarding television host and actor Jay Bhanushali and his actress wife Mahhi Vij possibly heading toward splitsville. As of now, there has been no official confirmation from either Jay or Mahhi about the situation.

Amidst these speculations, Jay recently shared a delightful picture of himself with his daughter Tara on social media, although Mahhi was notably absent from the frame. He accompanied the photo with the song “My Girl, My Girl” as the background score.

Recently, Jay enjoyed a memorable 10-day trip to Japan with his daughters, Khushi Ray and Tara Bhanushali. He actively shared a series of posts and stories, providing fans with a glimpse of their travel experiences together. One engaging story featured Jay smiling in a selfie at the iconic Shibuya crossing while helping his daughters carry their luggage.

In another update from Narita International Airport, he captioned a clip, “All the planes,” and included another post from the train saying, “Just before reaching the airport,” tagging Khushi and Tara. With a dose of humor, Jay remarked about the realities of vacationing in Japan, stating, “Don’t come to Japan if you’re not ready for this. At least 30,000 steps walking you have to do.”

Jay also shared a reel showing clips of him feeding deer in Nara Park, expressing, “The best day spent in Japan. Me and my kids loved it. Feeding deer was peaceful with amazing views of nature.” Completing his travel reflections, he wrote a heartfelt note: “They deserve it. The best daughters. The best child companion I could have got. For 10 days we struggled with less sleep. Lots of walking and exploring Japan.”

For those unfamiliar, Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi welcomed their daughter Tara in 2019 after years of trying to conceive. The couple openly discussed the medical challenges they faced leading up to Tara’s birth. They are also foster parents to their caretakers’ children, Khushi and Rajveer. Jay and Mahhi tied the knot in 2011 following a few years of dating.

Actress Soha Ali Khan recently shared a glimpse of her intense leg day workout at the gym on social media.

Posting on Instagram, the ‘Rang De Basanti’ actress showcased her dedication to fitness through a video where she lifted heavy weights. Alongside the video, Soha highlighted the significance of mobility training, calling it a crucial step that prepares the body for workouts and helps prevent injuries.

In her caption, Soha wrote, “Today we are lifting heavy (legs) at the gym, so first … we move, we stretch! Mobility may look like the warm-up you can skip, but it’s the crucial first set. Mobility preps your body to load up without locking up and is your insurance against injuries.”

The clip features the ‘Chhorii 2’ actress engaging in a series of light leg mobility exercises before proceeding to her heavier sets. From dynamic stretches to controlled leg swings, Soha focuses on enhancing flexibility and activating her muscles. The text overlay on the video stated, “Lifting heavy today wait! Do these light movement exercises first to open up your muscles so you can move better, lift more and not get hurt…”

Earlier, Saif Ali Khan’s sister shared moments from her relaxing getaway in Goa. She posted several photos enjoying time by the pool with her friends, captioning them, “Girls just wanna have sun and thankfully we got some in Goa this weekend!” One image captured Soha enjoying pool time with her girl gang, while another showed her striking a yoga pose with little Inaaya reaching out to her from the pool.

On the work front, the 47-year-old actress was last seen in the horror film “Chhorii 2,” which hit theatres on April 11, 2025. In the film directed by Vishal Furia, she played the role of Daasi Maa alongside Nushrratt Bharuccha. This marked Soha’s much-anticipated return to the big screen after a seven-year break.

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala recently shared a heartfelt post reflecting on her spirituality and life lessons derived from Buddhist teachings.

A Spiritual Journey

Taking to her social media, the actress posted several pictures from her recent visit to a Buddhist monastery. She expressed her desire to understand death, believing that doing so might help her overcome her fear of it. Koirala noted, “I’ve always wanted to understand death — somewhere deep down, I felt that in truly understanding it, I might also lose my fear of it. My search led me to The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, where one line struck me deeply: ‘You die as you lived.’ Those words stayed with me and opened a doorway into the profound teachings on bardo — the space between death and rebirth.”

Seeking Purpose

Reflecting on her past, Koirala recalled, “Back in 2008/09, I used to visit Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. I remember asking him, ‘What is the purpose of my life?’ He smiled and said, ‘That’s not your question — it’s a Western one.’ I was both surprised and deeply moved by his insight.” Years later, she sought guidance on bardo from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche after attending classes. Due to life’s busyness, she couldn’t continue until she was invited to a retreat this year. “Those four days became a turning point for me. I realised that what I’ve been seeking has always been right here — within these teachings and within myself — waiting patiently for my deeper commitment,” she shared.

Words of Wisdom

Manisha elaborated, “Mingyur Rinpoche is a rare master — his joy, humility, and clarity make even the most profound wisdom feel simple and alive. He teaches not just through words but through experience — through his presence, his laughter, and the peace he radiates. What I love most is how he bridges ancient Buddhist wisdom with modern science, often referring to quantum physics and ongoing scientific studies that beautifully align with the nature of mind and awareness.”

Inspiration for the Future

Feeling inspired, the Dil De actress expressed her intention to continue with Mingyur Rinpoche’s Joy of Living and Path of Liberation courses. “These few days learning about bardo gave me glimpses of vast, timeless wisdom — a reminder that life and death are not separate and that awakening begins here, now. Beyond grateful for this experience,” she concluded.

About Manisha Koirala

For the uninitiated, Manisha Koirala hails from Kathmandu, Nepal, and belongs to a prominent political family. Her grandfather, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, was the first democratically elected prime minister of Nepal.

Career Highlights

On the professional front, Manisha made her Bollywood debut with Saudagar in 1991, directed by Subhash Ghai. She has since delivered acclaimed performances in films like “1942: A Love Story,” “Dil Se,” “Khamoshi: The Musical,” “Bombay,” and many others.

Actress Tanya Maniktala is set to star alongside actor Rajkummar Rao in filmmaker Aditya Nimbalkar’s upcoming film, which explores the realities of India’s education system.

A source close to the project revealed, “This film is deeply personal for everyone involved. Aditya has approached the subject with remarkable depth, and both Rajkummar and Tanya bring incredible depth to their parts.” The character played by Tanya represents the voice of many young Inddigihunt navigating the expectations and challenges of a demanding system.

Written and directed by Aditya Nimbalkar, the film critically examines the academic pressures, emotional struggles, and systemic challenges faced by both students and educators.

Upcoming Projects and Background

Tanya will next be seen in “Paan Parda Zarda,” a show set in the gritty underbelly of the gangster world. The narrative promises powerful character development, intense drama, and high-stakes action. The cast also includes Priyanshu Painyuli, Sushant Singh, Rajesh Tailang, and Manu Rishi, and the storyline revolves around illegal opium smuggling in central India.

Tanya made her acting debut in 2018 with “School Days.” She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Lata Mehra in “A Suitable Boy” alongside Ishaan Khattar, which became a pivotal moment in her career.

In 2021, she appeared in Netflix’s “Feels Like Ishq” opposite Skand Thakur and in “Chutzpah” alongside Varun Sharma. She also featured in “How To Fall In Love” opposite Ayush Mehra, marking her Hindi film debut with “Mumbaikar,” where she acted alongside Vijay Sethupathi and Vikrant Massey.

Her other notable projects include “Tooth Pari” opposite Shantanu Maheshwari, the web series “P.I. Meena,” and “Flames Season 3.” In 2024, she will portray Tulika in her second film, “Kill,” which is inspired by a train robbery experienced by Bhat in 1995, featuring Lakshya Lalwani and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles.

Television actress Nia Sharma was eagerly anticipating everyone else to share their Diwali looks, hoping her festive outfit would receive the ‘undivided attention’ it deserves.

Gorgeous in Ethnic Wear

The ‘Jamai Raja’ actress shone in a stunning white embellished lehenga paired with a matching top and dupatta. She completed her ethnic look with heavy jhumkas, a small black bindi, and makeup that perfectly complemented her ensemble. Nia also sported two silver bangles on one wrist.

Sharing photos of her Diwali outfit on Instagram, Nia wrote, “I wanted your undivided attention on my Diwali look… Now that everyone’s done posting (Smiling face emoji) (sic).”

Sweet Comment from Co-star

Her co-star from ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’, Krystle Dsouza, commented, “Atti sundar,” along with a red heart and a smiling face with heart-eyes emoji.

Chance Encounter with Boman Irani

Recently, Nia had an unexpected meeting with veteran actor Boman Irani during her flight to Sri Lanka. Seated next to him, she was thrilled and shared photos along with a boomerang on social media.

In her post, Nia expressed her delight: “Was never lucky to be seated beside someone nice and handsome on a plane until today. And on top of that, it was Boman Irani; it was a good flight indeed with the beautiful all-female crew and pilots (sic).”

The shared photos showed Nia next to Boman, both smiling at the camera. Nia looked sharp in a white shirt, while Boman sported a black T-shirt and khaki pants.

A New Luxury Car

Earlier, Nia celebrated her recent purchase of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz. Posing beside her vibrant yellow luxury car adorned with a giant red bow, she shared, “AMG!!!!!!!!! ………………(All Money gone) EMI ON.”

She also added, “Ye Diwali Yellow wali.”

The American rock band Guns N’ Roses has been making headlines recently. Adding to the buzz, lead guitarist Slash has revealed that he initially didn’t like the iconic song “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

Early Doubts about a Defining Hit

The 1988 track has since evolved into one of the band’s hallmark singles, but Slash was skeptical about its “ballad” vibe, despite being the creator of the song’s memorable riff, as reported by ‘Female First UK’.

Slash shared with ‘Guitar World’ magazine, “I have to admit I did have a thing with it. It was a riff I came up with, and I didn’t know what I was going to do with it. I wasn’t really thinking about it at the time, but it inspired the whole song. I always say this, but to me, we were like a Motorhead-type hard rock band, so any kind of ballads were sort of uncongressed.”

Performance Memories

The 60-year-old guitarist recounted a particular performance: “We played it one time opening for Ted Nugent, and when it was time to play that song, I was like, ‘Oh, f***’. And, of course, I had to remember how to play the riff accurately by myself in front of everybody every time we played, which, at the time I was a little drunk, and you never knew what was going to happen.”

Improvisation on Stage

According to ‘Female First UK’, Slash is renowned for his guitar solos in songs like “November Rain” and “Welcome to the Jungle,” but he admits these were never meticulously planned. He explained, “I don’t remember ever sitting down and figuring any of them out. I remember going into that, and it sounds very structured to a point, but that’s just what the chord changes were. It’s interesting to think back on sometimes. When you’re onstage, your mind wanders, and I’ll go back and think about stuff like that.”

Reunion and Relationships

Slash parted ways with Guns N’ Roses in 1996 following tensions with frontman Axl Rose but made his return in 2016. He has emphasized that he maintains a good relationship with his bandmates, including fellow guitarists Duff McKagan and Richard Fortus.

Actor Dalip Tahil is bidding a heartfelt farewell to his longtime friend, the late actor Satish Shah. On Monday, he took to Instagram to share a nostalgic throwback video featuring the two. The grainy footage appears to be from a television show.

Memorable Moments

In the video, a young Satish is seen being encouraged by Dalip and friends to enjoy a few sips of Goan liquor, Feni, on a sunny day at a beach in Goa.

Dalip captioned the post, “Goodbye dear friend, it was good while it was there, cheers, DT.”

Emotional Tribute

Dalip Tahil attended Satish Shah’s funeral at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle West, expressing his sorrow during the event. He reflected on their parallel careers, stating, “It’s a very, very sad day. I can’t tell you about Satish. Since our careers started, he has been with us. When I came to Mumbai for the first time in the 60s, Satish used to be in theatre; we were also there. I have known him for a long time, I have enjoyed a lot with him. He was a very fantastic person.”

He added, “He was always a very positive person. I am very sad today that he has passed away. May God give peace to his soul. Om Shanti. I hadn’t called him for a month and a half. I only knew that he had a kidney transplant. I was planning to call him when I was outdoors. When I came back, I got this news in the morning. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to talk to him.”

Industry Support

The funeral saw a notable turnout from the film fraternity, with several prominent figures and friends attending. Among them were Ratna Pathak Shah, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak, Deepak Parashar, Niel Nitin Mukesh, Avatar Gill, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, Rumi Jaffery, and David Dhawan, all paying their respects to a towering figure in the Indian entertainment industry.

Bollywood actor Emraam Hashmi, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Haq’ alongside Yami Gautam, has made a heartfelt call to his fellow Muslims to come out and watch the movie.

A Unique Collaboration

Emraam and Yami share the screen for the first time in ‘Haq,’ with the trailer being unveiled recently. This intense drama is inspired by the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court in the case of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum.

During the trailer launch, Emraam discussed whether he felt a heightened responsibility to portray a film like ‘Haq’ considering his Muslim background. He shared, “When I read a script like this, I see it as an actor, and for the first time in this film, I also had to bring in the perspective of a Muslim. Going back to the landmark case, the country was divided into two parts. One was on the side of religion and personal faith, the other was on the side of constitutional rights and secular rights. But I wanted to ensure that the director and writer’s perspective in this film is balanced, unbiased, and neutral? So the short answer is ‘yes.’ It was very neutral.”

A Pro-Women Narrative

He emphasized, “When people come out after watching this film, I don’t know what their opinion will be. I know that most of them will find it extremely balanced, and the thing that comes out is pro-women. It’s a pro-women film. For my community, I felt that this is from a liberal Muslim point of view. I think this is a great piece of work. Muslims should really come and watch this film because you will connect with it in a very different way.”

Plot Overview

‘Haq’ tells the compelling story of a Muslim woman who challenges the system and approaches the court to demand her rights and those of her children under Section 125. The film addresses vital issues surrounding faith, identity, liberalism, and the Uniform Civil Code Act under Article 44.

Produced by Junglee Pictures in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, ‘Haq’ is directed by one of the industry’s most dynamic talents, Suparn S Varma. The film is set to release in theaters on November 7, 2025.

Actor Akshay Oberoi celebrated Diwali this year by treating his loved ones to some delicious homemade pizza.

Akshay shared a video on his official Instagram, showcasing his preparations for the pizza base. In the adorable clip, he was joined by two little assistants, one of whom was his son, Avyaan Oberoi. The video was captioned, “We made homemade pizza on Diwali, it was yum!! (Drooling face, fire, and pizza emoji) #mondayblues (Blue heart emoji) (sic).”

In an interesting twist, Akshay played a pizza delivery boy in the 2014 horror drama, “Pizza.” An Instagram user humorously commented, “Hope this pizza isn’t as horrible as the one in the movie (sic).”

In the meantime, Akshay revealed his post-Diwali routine. Believing in balance and moderation, the ‘Gurgaon’ actor shared, “Post Diwali, how do I get back to my routine? You know, I’m not really an extremist. I don’t suddenly work out really hard and then eat a lot or indulge a whole lot. I’m very even-keeled with everything in my life — it’s a very balanced sort of thing.”

He added, “Even if I indulge a little bit, I don’t beat myself up about it because I regularly exercise, I regularly stay fit, and I regularly eat well. And every now and then, it’s actually good for the body to indulge a little bit, change the system, and not be so rigid with what you eat or how you exercise. It’s good to trick the body also. So, that is what I plan to do. Other than that, I think there’s nothing else there.”