Author: Ankita Singh

Actor and Bigg Boss 7 winner Gauahar Khan is setting impressive fitness goals just two months after welcoming her second baby.

Post-Pregnancy Fitness Routine

The actress, who recently became a mother again, has embarked on her post-pregnancy fitness journey. She shared a motivating video from her first day back at the gym, showcasing her strength training routines. In the clip, Gauahar is seen working out with dumbbells, dressed in a striped sleeveless top and black leggings. She captioned the video, “Be Your Own Champion: Day 1 in the gym, almost two months postpartum.”

Gym Anthem and Family Support

Gauahar tagged her husband Zaid Darbar in the post, mentioning that his latest song, released just a few days earlier, has become her gym anthem. The video, shared on her social media stories, features her performing bicep curls and various strength exercises. The couple welcomed their second child together in September.

Back to Work Early

Recently, Gauahar posted a striking photo on social media, noting that she was back on set just 25 days after her delivery. She looked stunning in a stylish black pantsuit paired with a wide-legged trouser and a statement white lapel blazer. This picture was captured during her appearance on Bigg Boss season 19 in the Weekend Ka Vaar episode.

Gauahar was invited to the show to provide contestants with a reality check and to support her brother-in-law Awez Darbar, who unfortunately got evicted from the show shortly after. In her post, she expressed, “You are so perfect. #25dayspostpartum.” Her words reflect her pride in balancing her personal and professional commitments so seamlessly.

Embracing Parenthood Again

For those who may not know, Khan and Zaid Darbar embraced parenthood for the second time on September 1. They are also parents to a 3-year-old boy named Zehaan, who was born in May 2023.

Veteran actor Satish Shah, famed for his roles in iconic films such as ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’, ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, ‘Main Hoon Na’, and ‘Om Shanti Om’, has passed away at the age of 74 in Mumbai.

Details on His Passing

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit shared the news on Instagram, posting a picture of the beloved actor along with a video detailing the circumstances of his demise. In the video, he expressed, “I would like to share a sad news with you. Our friend, a great actor, Satish Shah has passed away due to kidney failure. A while ago, he suddenly fell ill at home and was taken to the Hinduja hospital, Shivaji Park. He has passed away. His body will be brought to his residence in Bandra (sic).”

Pandit further stated, “I will keep you informed about his funeral. It is a huge loss for our industry. I have worked a lot with Satish. Satish is a great man.”

In his caption, he wrote a heartfelt note: “Sad and shocked to inform you that our dear friend and a great actor Satish Shah has expired a few hours ago due to kidney failure. He was rushed to Hinduja hospital where he breathed his last. A great loss to our industry. Om Shanti.”

Remembering Satish Shah

The late actor is survived by his wife, designer Madhu Shah. His last post on X, formerly known as Twitter, featured a photograph with Govinda and Shammi Kapoor, accompanied by the message, “Happy B’day dearest Shammi ji. You are always around me.”

Film Career Highlights

Satish Shah was last seen in the 2014 film ‘Humshakals’, directed by Sajid Khan. The movie included a star-studded cast featuring Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Ram Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia, Esha Gupta, and Bipasha Basu.

This unfortunate news marks the third significant loss in the industry within a week, following the recent passings of advertising legend Piyush Pandey on Friday, and veteran actor Asrani on Monday.

Television and Bollywood actress Mouni Roy recently expressed her relief after receiving approval to travel internationally with her pet dog on a flight.

The actress took to social media to share a series of photos, thanking the airline for facilitating the travel arrangements for her furry companion. In her stories, she was seen carrying her pet in a travel basket and posing happily. One delightful picture captured her dog resting on her lap mid-flight, outside the basket.

Mouni’s pet enjoyed the journey from the business class section of the flight. The actress often shares numerous pictures and videos of her beloved pets on social media, highlighting her close bond with them. Just weeks ago, she was in Italy, soaking in the sights and delights of the country. Mouni explored Milano, strolling through the famed “Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II,” recognized as one of the world’s oldest and most luxurious shopping galleries.

In her photos, Mouni sported a chic black and white chequered overcoat, effortlessly blending elegance with modern street style, turning the gallery walkway into her personal runway. She also shared glimpses of the stunning “Duomo di Milano” (Milan Cathedral), one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, showcasing her love for travel and architecture. Mouni’s visit to Italy was initially for a professional commitment, transforming into a delightful quick getaway.

Before her Italian adventure, Mouni embarked on a spiritual trip to Pashupatinath, where she sought divine blessings. A self-proclaimed foodie, she was spotted enjoying delicious piping hot momos during her visit. She shared a carousel of photos from Pashupatinath, giving her fans a peek into her sacred journey.

Throughout her trip, Mouni radiated calmness and happiness. Rising to fame with the hit television serial “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,” she portrayed Krishna Tulsi, marking her debut in the entertainment industry. Since then, Mouni has enjoyed a successful career in the glam world, with her TV show “Naagin” being a standout success.

Her Bollywood journey began with the film “Gold” alongside Akshay Kumar, followed by roles in “Made in China” and “Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva.”

Currently, Mouni Roy is preparing for her upcoming movie directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, titled “The Wives.”

The makers of director Rahul Sadasivan’s much-anticipated horror thriller, ‘Dies Irae’, featuring actor Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role, have just released a brand new trailer, thrilling fans and film enthusiasts alike.

Exciting Trailer Launch

Pranav Mohanlal shared the link to the trailer on his X timeline, stating, “#DIESIRAE Release Trailer. IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE FROM OCT 31!”

The Censor Board has granted the film an ‘A’ certificate, allowing it to hit theaters on October 31.

Sinister Vibes in the Trailer

The newly released trailer opens with Pranav anxiously scanning his surroundings. Eerie scenes unfold as a voiceover ominously intones, “The mighty trumpet’s wondrous tone shall rend each tomb’s sepulchral stone and summon all before the throne. Both heaven and earth will lie in ashes. Full of tears and full of dread is that day that wakes the dead.”

Since the first announcement, the film has generated substantial excitement, particularly following a prior trailer that piqued fans’ interest.

Intriguing Plot Dynamics

In the first trailer, an elderly woman tells a man he should have spoken up about his concerns regarding a child. The man hesitantly questions how he could inform others about his feelings, fearing judgment. The elderly woman responds, “And now, didn’t that feeling turn out to be true?”

This child, discussed by the couple, is portrayed by Pranav Mohanlal. The trailer reveals that he plays the only son of a family believed to be cursed by their neighbors, experiencing strange occurrences while feeling unable to share his fears as no one would believe him.

Halloween Release

Based on true incidents, ‘Dies Irae’ is set to be released on Halloween this year.

Creative Team Behind the Film

The film has sparked significant interest due to its production team, which is the same as that of the Malayalam cult classic, ‘Brammayugam’, featuring superstar Mammootty.

Interestingly, ‘Dies Irae’ commenced filming in the last week of March this year at Vadakara in Calicut. Sources had reported that the makers aimed to finish shooting in just 40 days, but they wrapped up the entire film by April, exceeding expectations.

Shehnad Jalal, recognized for his work on ‘Brammayugam’, serves as the cinematographer for this new project. The art direction is managed by Jothish Shankar, also from ‘Brammayugam’, and editing is undertaken by Shafique Mohammed Ali, who also excelled in editing the previous film.

A Glimpse into ‘Bramayugam’

Director Rahul Sadasivan’s ‘Bramayugam’ was a critically acclaimed success, set in Kerala’s dark ages with a focus on three male characters. The film was shot in black and white and starred Mammootty alongside Sidharth Bharathan, Arjun Ashokan, and Amalda Liz. The poignant dialogues were penned by renowned Malayalam novelist TD Ramakrishnan, famous for his novel, Francis Itty Cora.

Television actress Aditi Sanwal, known for her role as Mitali in the beloved show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, expressed her excitement after meeting her two favorite stars, Smriti Irani and Sakshi Tanwar.

In a recent episode, viewers enjoyed a special cameo appearance by Sakshi Tanwar and Kiran Karmarkar, playing Parvati and Om from Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki. It was during this shoot that Aditi had the opportunity to work alongside both iconic actresses.

A thrilled Aditi took to her social media, sharing a series of photos posing with the legends. She wrote, “Reliving childhood memories!! Elated to work with icons who inspire me!! It was such a delight to see legends @smritiiraniofficial and #sakshitanwar perform! It felt like I was transported back to my childhood, watching TV with my family! (P.S: As per my character, I was supposed to be unaffected, but their performance was so moving in the scene, I couldn’t stop myself from being emotional.) #childhoodmemories #KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi.”

For those who may not know, Tulsi Irani and Parvati Agarwal, two of television’s most iconic matriarchs, shared the screen once more in this nostalgic episode of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, inviting viewers on a trip down memory lane.

This crossover celebrates a nostalgic era of Indian television, reconnecting two shows that greatly defined family drama in the country. Notably, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki recently marked its 25th anniversary this October. Sakshi Tanwar, cherished by audiences as Parvati in the early 2000s, is fondly remembered, as both Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi dominated the television landscape for many years.

Both Smriti and Sakshi have become iconic figures in the television industry, setting a standard for future generations. The actresses were even invited to the popular talk show Koffee with Karan, making them unique as television stars in a format typically reserved for Bollywood celebrities.

The makers of director Rahul Ravindran’s highly anticipated film, “The Girlfriend,” featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna alongside actor Dheekshith Shetty, have released the trailer to the excitement of fans and film enthusiasts.

Geetha Arts, the production house behind the film, shared on their X timeline, “Not all love stories are fairy tales. Some are a reality check that leaves you thinking. #TheGirlfriendTrailer (Telugu) out now! #TheGirlfriend in cinemas on November 7th.”

The film is set to debut on November 7 this year.

The newly released trailer starts with Rashmika’s character, Bhooma, hesitantly suggesting to her boyfriend Vikram that they take a break—clarifying that she means a proper one. It then shifts to a scene where Vikram proposes, stating, “There is an auspicious time day after tomorrow. Let’s get married.” While Vikram believes Bhooma is the perfect person for him, she appears uncertain and is shown addressing him only reluctantly as her boyfriend.

Anu Emmanuel’s character emerges as a skeptic in the relationship, questioning Bhooma’s happiness with Vikram. She points out that although Bhooma is ideal for Vikram, he may not be the right match for her.

The trailer paints Vikram as a dominating and selfish individual, while Bhooma is depicted as a victim trapped in a toxic relationship, struggling to find a way out.

Rashmika has shared her immense faith in director Rahul Ravindran and the film “The Girlfriend.” In a heartfelt post for his birthday, she wrote, “You are too precious, my friend. I still can’t believe you’ve made a film like ‘The Girlfriend.’ The emotional depth you have, the niceness that flows through every frame,” adding that she found in him “a director, a friend, a mentor, and a partner in crime for a lifetime whom I trust wholly and immensely.”

Written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, the film features music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematography by Krishnan Vasant.

Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur recently visited her father’s memorial in Kashmir, marking a year since its inauguration in Rajasthan.

On Instagram, the actress shared a series of heartfelt pictures from her father Major Bhupender Singh’s memorial, coinciding with his 73rd birth anniversary on Saturday.

Reflecting on the occasion, she wrote: “A year ago today, on Papa’s birth anniversary, his life’s journey was immortalised at his birthplace, Mohanpura, Rajasthan by the Indian Army in recognition of his service to the nation. What we didn’t know then was that within a year, we would witness a further cementing of that dream on the soil where he was martyred.”

Nimrat expressed that she and her mother had the privilege of visiting both his memorial in Beacon at Srinagar Cantonment and the Titanic View Point on NH 44, dedicated to him. This location holds special significance as it was where Papa last served as an officer, and where they spent their final moments together as a family.

She noted: “Herculean efforts were undertaken by the Border Roads Organization to make this happen — through the recent adversities compounded by floods where I was told an otherwise closed route was opened up especially for transporting his bronze bust that travelled over a thousand kilometres all the way from Jaipur.”

Nimrat shared that the officer in charge remarked, “Just as Bhupender Sir truly merited to journey – like a noble fallen warrior.” She emphasized that the experience of seeing his form and name immortalised was deeply moving, something words could never adequately describe.

Expressing her gratitude, she said: “On behalf of my sister Rubina, Mamma, and our entire family, to the respected DGBR, Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan sir, for driving this initiative from inception to execution with his distinguished team on ground, flawlessly led by Colonel Chirag Ghura, Chief Engineer Beacon Srinagar.”

In her concluding thoughts, she remarked, “Papa’s sacrifice left behind a lifelong legacy of goodwill for our family. A slogan he lived and died by comes to mind, Agrani Ajay — a true Bengal Sapper’s war cry. Happy birthday, Papa.”

On the professional front, Nimrat was last seen in Kaalidhar Laapata, a drama film written and directed by Madhumita. The film features Abhishek Bachchan in the lead role as Kaalidhar, alongside Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and child actor Daivik Bhagela. It serves as the Hindi remake of Madhumita’s 2019 Tamil film K.D.

Music composer and Bigg Boss 19 contestant Amaal Mallik recently opened up about one of the most painful and emotionally challenging periods of his life during a heartfelt conversation with Ashnoor Kaur inside the house.

A Difficult Time

Amaal described this time as the lowest point in his life. He shared with Ashnoor, “2020-2021-2022-2023-2024, those were very bad years for me. I lost my pet, lost a few friends, Covid happened, and a 6-7 year relationship came to an end.” He elaborated on the loss of his pet dog, Handsome, stating, “When I lost Handsome, it was the worst phase.”

Amaal mentioned that his mother had advised him to visit Handsome when he was unwell, but he couldn’t bring himself to do so. Ashnoor, showing compassion, listened attentively and tried to console him as he broke down. For those who may not know, Amaal keeps a framed photo of himself with Handsome beside his bed in the Bigg Boss house. He has repeatedly said that this photo serves as a source of strength throughout his BB 19 journey.

Challenges in the Game

Turning to Amaal’s game in the show, his friendship with co-contestant Tanya Mittal seems to have taken a turn for the worse. Recently, Tanya and her friend Neelam had a significant confrontation, during which Amaal appeared detached and did not offer support to Tanya. He expressed that Tanya was an attention seeker and likely enjoyed being the center of conversation, as he came to Neelam’s defense.

His comments deeply affected Tanya, who had previously been one of Amaal’s biggest emotional supporters in the house.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna shares that her parents have praised her latest horror comedy film “Thamma” as the best film of hers they have seen. She expressed her happiness over her younger sister’s enjoyment of the film, which brings her a genuine sense of peace.

Reflecting on her family’s reaction to “Thamma,” Rashmika said, “Oh, they are bluntly saying that this is by far the best film of mine that they’ve watched. So that is their reaction.” She also mentioned, “My sister, she is extremely happy. She has a gazillion questions, which I think I should get her in touch with Amar sir (producer Amar Kaushik) and Aditya sir (director Aditya Sarpotdar) to answer them all. But she has thoroughly enjoyed it, which makes me genuinely feel at peace.”

“Thamma” had a strong opening, grossing Rs. 25.11 crore nett in India on its first day, and is now racing towards the Rs. 100-crore mark worldwide.

Set in a fictional world, “Thamma” also features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ayushmann Khurrana. The film includes a crossover with Varun Dhawan’s “Bhediya.” Centered around vampires, it follows a journalist portrayed by Ayushmann, who finds himself entangled in the power struggle between the vampire characters played by Rashmika and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

As part of the larger Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, “Thamma” is linked to the “Stree” films, “Bhediya,” and “Munjya.” It also includes a cameo by actor Varun Dhawan from the “Bhediya” universe.

Looking ahead, Rashmika is set to star in “The Girlfriend,” a Telugu romantic drama alongside Dheekshith Shetty, directed by Rahul Ravindran. This film is scheduled for release on November 7, 2025, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Additionally, viewers can anticipate her appearances in “Cocktail 2” and “Mysaa.”

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra has kicked off his early morning shoot for the upcoming movie Vvan: Force of the Forest. He shared a glimpse of his journey to the sets with fans via his social media stories, showcasing a clear blue sky through his sunroof.

In a short clip from his car, he captioned it “#Vvan” and played the soothing track “Sooraj Ki Bahon Mein” by Dominic and Clinton in the background. Vvan: Force of the Forest is being hailed as one of the most ambitious films of Sidharth Malhotra’s career.

Release Details

The film, which also features Tamannaah Bhatia, is set to release on May 15, 2026, having shifted its original date, which was around the Chhatt festival in 2025. Sidharth announced this new release date on social media, stating, “The Forest has whispered; the Force will be unleashed on May 15, 2026.” He invited fans to prepare for a thrilling big-screen adventure.

Film Synopsis

Described as a supernatural thriller steeped in ninja mythology and mysticism, Vvan explores a world where nature, faith, and the unknown intertwine. A recently released AI-generated teaser features Tamanna walking through a dark forest with a diya, while another shows Sidharth navigating ancient ruins with a torch.

Personal Connection

Reports indicate that Vvan is crafted as a cinematic spectacle, merging mythological elements with modern horror themes. This project holds personal significance for Sidharth, as it marks his first film after welcoming his first child with wife Kiara Advani earlier this year. He’s now back to work, excited about this new chapter in his career.

The movie also stars Maniesh Paul and Shweta Tiwari. It is being jointly produced by Balaji Telefilms and TVF Motion Pictures, with direction by Deepak Mishra and Arunabh Kumar.