Category: Entertainment

Rakshit Shetty’s 2016 romantic comedy, “Kirik Party,” has completed nine successful years since its release. The Kannada actor took a moment to express his gratitude to the audience for their unwavering love and support for the film over the years.

On his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, Rakshit shared, “Years later, the warmth around Kirik Party still hasn’t faded. What truly keeps it alive is the audience’s love for the film. Grateful for that affection, always celebrating 9 beautiful years of Kirik Party (sic).”

Directed by Rishab Shetty, “Kirik Party” was produced by Govind Sahai Guptha and Rakshit Shetty under the Paramvah Studios banner.

Main Cast Highlights

The drama features a talented core cast including Rakshit, Rashmika Mandanna, Samyuktha Hegde, Achyuth Kumar, Aravinnd Iyer, Dhananjay Ranjan, Chandan Achar, and Pramod Shetty. This film also marked the acting debuts of Rashmika and Samyuktha.

Creative Contributions

The story was crafted by a team known as “The Seven Odds,” which consists of Rakshit, Rishab Shetty, Abhijith Mahesh, Dhananjay Ranjan, Kiranraj K, and Chandrajith Belliappa. “Kirik Party” also stands as Rishab Shetty’s second directorial venture following his 2016 film “Ricky.”

Plot Summary

The film focuses on Karna (played by Rakshit), a first-year engineering college student, and delves into his college life alongside friends, including Saanvi (played by Rashmika), a final-year student.

In related news, Rakshit’s highly praised 2022 film “777 Charlie” received four Karnataka state awards: ‘Best Film,’ ‘Best Actor,’ ‘Best Editing,’ and ‘Best Lyricist.’

Expressing his appreciation for the accolades, Rakshit wrote on social media, “Feeling grateful and humbled! ‘777 Charlie’ wins 4 State Awards… 2nd Best Film, Best Actor, Best Editing & Best Lyricist. Heartfelt thanks to the jury, our amazing audience, and this incredible team. @Kiranraj61 for his vision, Pratheek for the flawless editing, and @Nagarjunsharma2 for words that touched hearts.”

As we approach the end of 2025, veteran actor Anupam Kher chose to bid farewell with heartfelt reflections.

He shared a video on social media, reciting a poignant poem that encapsulated the essence of the past year. The caption read, “We’re on almost the last page of 2025!! Some lines … maybe you can relate to some of these!”

In his touching verse, Kher noted that while some dreams materialized, others were postponed for the coming year. He expressed the mood many have felt: “I’m not in the mood today,” they said.

Reflecting on January’s life-altering decisions, Kher pointed out that many of these regrettable choices surfaced within weeks. He acknowledged, “Mistakes, yes, a lot of them, but thank God, they didn’t all happen at once.”

The dynamics of relationships also came under his lens. Kher remarked, “Relationships were also strange, some online every day, others stuck on ‘seen’ for months.”

With a touch of humor, he shared insights on diet and procrastination, stating, “This year has taught that diet starts on Monday and Monday never comes.”

Creator of ‘Tanvi: The Great’, Kher hopes that 2026 brings more kindness, laughter, and less drama. He said, “There will be no magic in the new year, but I hope the alarm will ring a little early and the Wi-Fi will run a little faster. So let’s laugh and say goodbye to the past year.”

He concluded with gratitude for 2025, saying, “Thank you for the lessons, now take some rest. And to the new year we say – ‘less drama, more laughter and a little more use of brain’.”

As we approach the end of the year 2025, veteran actor Anupam Kher has chosen to bid farewell with some heartfelt reflections.

In a recent social media post, he shared a video where he recited a poignant poem, encapsulating the experiences of the past year.

“We’re on almost the last page of 2025!! Some lines … maybe you can relate to some of these!” was the caption accompanying his post.

Kher’s touching poem addressed how some dreams were realized while others were pushed to the next year. “I’m not in the mood today,” they said, he noted, highlighting the moments of indecisiveness.

He also reflected on major decisions made at the beginning of the year that were later regretted just weeks after. “Mistakes, yes, a lot of them, but thank God, they didn’t all happen at once,” he remarked, acknowledging the ups and downs.

The actor observed how relationships evolved over time, sharing, “Relationships were also strange, some online every day, others stuck on ‘seen’ for months.”

Kher humorously acknowledged our shared struggles with maintaining a healthy diet. “This year has taught that diet starts on Monday and Monday never comes,” he joked.

The creator of ‘Tanvi: The Great’ expressed hope that 2026 will bring more kindness, laughter, and less drama. “There will be no magic in the new year, but I hope the alarm will ring a little early and the Wi-Fi will run a little faster. So let’s laugh and say goodbye to the past year,” he shared.

He concluded his reflections by thanking 2025 for all the lessons learned, stating, “Thank you for the lessons, now take some rest. And to the new year we say – ‘less drama, more laughter and a little more use of brain’.”

As 2025 draws to a close, actress Sahher Bambba took a moment to reflect on her journey throughout the year, sharing a heartfelt message along with pictures from the past months.

Sahher shared a series of images on Instagram featuring her friend Suhana Khan, travel adventures, work highlights, pets, and delicious food. Bidding farewell to the year, she expressed her thoughts with a cheerful note: “Goodbye 2025, you were fun.”

Born and raised in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Sahher made her acting debut in 2019 with the film Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, where she starred opposite Karan Deol. In this film, she portrayed a vlogger who falls in love with the owner of a trekking company. She transitioned to web series in 2021, first playing Maham Begum, the chief consort of Mughal emperor Babur, opposite Kunal Kapoor in The Empire.

She then featured in Dil Bekaraar, based on Anuja Chauhan’s Those Pricey Thakur Girls, where she played a newsreader opposite Akshay Oberoi. After a three-year break, Sahher took on the role of a woman facing unplanned pregnancy in the 2024 film The Miranda Brothers, alongside Meezaan Jafri.

However, it was her performance in 2025’s *The Ba**ds of Bollywood, produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan, that catapulted her to stardom. In this series, she acted opposite Lakshya Lalwani.

The plot centers on Aasmaan Singh, a Delhi actor whose successful debut under producer Freddy Sodawallah leads to a role alongside Karishma Talvar in a Karan Johar film. He navigates various challenges, including a multi-film contract with Freddy, interference from Karishma’s father Ajay Talvar, a budding romance, and unexpected complications.

The satirical action comedy drama series also features an ensemble cast that includes Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Rajat Bedi, Meherzan Mazda, Divik Sharma, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Vijayant Kohli, Neville Bharucha, and Armaan Khera.

The makers of director Varun Reddy’s upcoming youthful entertainer ‘Psych Siddhartha’ have announced that tickets for the film will be sold at just Rs 99 each.

Scheduled for release on January 1, this vibrant film features actors Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar in key roles.

Producer D. Suresh Babu spoke during a pre-release event, acknowledging ongoing discussions around the decline in audience turnout for smaller films. He emphasized that there remains significant enthusiasm for such movies, noting successes like ‘Raju Weds Rambai’ and ‘Little Hearts’ in the industry.

Babu mentioned that small films have seen success in various languages, and he sees a promising future for these ventures. He attributed the unique presentation of ‘Psych Siddhartha’ by director Varun as a key reason for supporting the project.

“If the movie is good, the audience will definitely watch it. We are also keeping in mind the ticket rates. The ticket for this movie is only 99 rupees,” he stated.

Produced by Shree Nandu and Shyam Sunder Reddy Thudi, the film receives backing from Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media.

In addition to Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar, the cast includes a talented lineup featuring Narasimha S, Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas, Sukesh, Wadekar Narsing, Bobby Ratakonda, Sakshi Atree Chaturvedi, Mounika, and Pradyumna Billuri.

On the technical side, the film boasts music by Smaran Sai and cinematography by Prakash Reddy. Costumes are designed by Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas, while editing is handled by Prateek Nuti. The songs feature lyrics from Kasarla Shyam, Niklesh Sunkoji, Manoj Kumar Juloori, Ashok Anand, and Varun Reddy.

Actor Sharman Joshi has reflected on the first quarter of the 21st century, describing it as a wonderful journey.

Talking about his experiences, Sharman shared, “The past 25 years have been truly remarkable. Everything meaningful in my life has unfolded during this time. I began my journey as an actor 25 years ago, married my college sweetheart, and today we are blessed with three beautiful children.”

He went on to say, “Professionally, I have been fortunate, and personally, life has been equally fulfilling. All in all, it has been a wonderful journey. God has been kind, and I’m deeply grateful for these 25 years. I look forward to the next 25—perhaps even 50—with the same optimism.”

The 3 Idiots actor noted, “Over the years, the industry has witnessed immense change—from the rise of multiplexes and corporate involvement to the advent of OTT platforms, which gained tremendous momentum during and after COVID. These shifts have brought about significant, mainstream transformations.”

He elaborated, “Change, after all, is the only constant, and it has echoed strongly throughout this first quarter of the 21st century. It has been a particularly volatile period, and we are all adapting as best as we can.”

On a personal level, the actor expressed, “However, things have largely remained the same. At our core, my wife and I are still the same people we were years ago, and we hope to remain so moving forward. That sense of constancy has brought us peace, and for that, I am truly thankful.”

Sharman Joshi has delivered memorable performances in films like 3 Idiots, Golmaal, Ferrari Ki Sawaari, Life In A Metro, Style, Excuse Me, Rang De Basanti, and many more.

Before bidding adieu to 2025, actress Shilpa Shetty shared some precious moments that she will cherish forever.

Wholesome Memories

From goofy vacation snapshots to special times spent with her son Viaan and her yoga practices, Shilpa’s recent video compilation on Instagram radiates warmth. Her latest post further showcased memorable family moments featuring her husband Raj Kundra, their kids Viaan and Samisha, her mother Sunanda Shetty, and sister Shamita Shetty.

Gratitude for 2025

As she prepares to welcome the new year, Shilpa expressed heartfelt gratitude for everything 2025 had to offer. The ‘Dhadkan’ actress is determined to carry forward all the valuable lessons learned throughout the year.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Manifesting big and positive dreams for 2026, Shilpa wrote, “A few moments that never made it to the gram… Ending the year warm, happy and grateful for all I received, achieved and learned from the highs & lows. Here’s to making every moment count and stepping into the next chapter. Manifesting big, positive dreams. See you, 2026.”

Signing off with “Love and Gratitude, SSK,” Shilpa wrapped up her reflections on the past year.

Festive Celebrations

Earlier, Shilpa had shared snippets from her Christmas celebration with loved ones. The festive post featured her smiling in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree alongside her family and Santa Claus.

Photographs of delicious Christmas cake and her kids joyfully riding swings added to the festive cheer. The last click captured the entire family posing together behind the Christmas tree.

Her caption read, “Christmassing Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with love, joy, warmth, family time and being fully present (and also getting presents Merry Christmas all! #gratitude #love #seasonsgreetings #christmas).”

The makers of the Bengali film ‘Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel’ have released the track “Chandni Raate.” Actress Mimi Chakraborty expressed her excitement, stating that the energy on set, the music, and the overall vibe were all incredibly infectious.

Mimi shared, “Shooting for ‘Chandni Raate’ was an absolute joy. The energy on set, the music, and the vibe of the song were all so infectious. I’m excited for everyone to watch and enjoy it.”

The song features a playful narrative complemented by a foot-tapping groove and an irresistibly catchy hook line, guaranteed to get listeners humming along.

“Chandni Raate” is sung by Arnab Dutta, Saptak Bhattacharjee, and Shrestha Das. The composition is also by Arnab Dutta, with lyrics co-written by Arnab Dutta and Zinia Sen.

The music video brings this vibrant track to life, showcasing Mimi Chakraborty alongside Soham Majumdar, Bonny Sengupta, and Swastika Dutta. Their on-screen chemistry and playful expressions align perfectly with the lively rhythm of the song.

Shiboprasad Mukherjee, producer at Windows Production, remarked, “Music has always been central to our storytelling. ‘Chandni Raate’ combines romance, energy, and memorable composition, making it a standout track from the film.”

Mandar Thakur, CEO of Junglee Music (a division of Times Music), added, “‘Chandni Raate’ is a perfect example of a song that is fun, romantic, and musically rich. The melody, the groove, and the hook line make it a track that audiences will want to play on repeat.”

“Chandni Raate” is now live on Times Music Bangla’s YouTube channel and is available across all major streaming platforms.

Directed by Aritra Mukherjee, ‘Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel’ is set to deliver a hilarious tale of six ghosts navigating human interactions after a hotel is constructed on their former graveyard. This Bengali horror comedy film is reportedly scheduled for release in January 2026.

Actress Nimrat Kaur is all set to embrace the next quarter of the 21st century with excitement.

Recently, she took to Instagram to share a captivating video showcasing a collection of “unseen” photoshoots, film shoots, fashion events, and award celebrations she attended throughout 2025.

“Some unseen, mostly unserious, all unfiltered moments of the year gone by! First quarter of the 21st century done (somewhat) right…bring on the next!!!” she captioned the post.

On December 29, Nimrat marked the end of 2025 with a poignant visit to the revered Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, expressing her gratitude for the blessings the year had brought her. She shared highlights from her temple visit on Instagram.

Nimrat, who made her debut in the English film One Night with the King in 2016, expressed, “Grateful for all the blessings from the year gone by. Being the last Monday of 2025, sharing a visit to the Shankaracharya temple. May the divine protection and energy of Shivji carry us with love and light into the next year.”

In her recent work, she portrayed the villainous character Mira in ‘The Family Man 3,’ which was created by Raj & DK. The series also featured Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Neeraj Madhav, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil, Sunny Hinduja, and Shreya Dhanwanthary, and was released on November 21 on Amazon Prime Video.

On the film front, Nimrat was last seen in a cameo role in Kaalidhar Laapata, directed by Madhumita. This film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and child actor Daivik Bhagela. The narrative revolves around a middle-aged man suffering from a progressive degenerative disease who discovers that his family intends to abandon him. In an effort to escape, he finds companionship with an orphaned boy during a fair.

One of the leading music directors in the Tamil and Telugu film industries, Thaman, has recently shown support for a debut music director through the social media platform X. He expressed empathy by sharing that he faced similar challenges in his early career and offered to guide him.

Support from Thaman

Rishi, the budding music director, took to X on Monday to share the struggles faced by newcomers in the industry. His post conveyed feelings of disappointment, stating, “Debut music director kastalu ento telusa (Do you know the difficulties of a debut music director?) – No remuneration or very low remuneration. – Audio labels not ready to buy music rights. – Low trust. – Tantrums by technicdigihunt. Ippudu idhe phase lo unna (I am currently in that phase).”

In response to Rishi’s heartfelt message, Thaman wrote, “Will help you out dear Rishi. I also went through the same. Will support you. Let’s meet after January 10th. Will guide you through. Make me hear your stuff. Don’t worry.”

Fans Praise Thaman’s Gesture

Many fans quickly praised Thaman for his willingness to assist a fellow composer. One fan thanked him for his support to Rishi, stating, “gayam viluva telsinavadu ey sayam chestadu (Only one who understands the value of injuries will tend to help).” Another commented, “Heard from a lot of people about how good-natured you are. Hope you help that guy.”

Thaman’s Upcoming Projects

On the professional front, Thaman is currently enjoying significant success. His next project is with actor Prabhas in the much-anticipated film ‘The Raja Saab,’ set to hit screens on January 9. The film has generated considerable excitement, with its music adding to the buzz among fans.

Directed by Maruthi and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under People Media Factory, this film is scheduled for a worldwide release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on January 9, 2026.