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Pedro Pascal breaks silence on backlash over The Fantastic Four First Steps casting: ‘He’s too old. He needs to shave’
Pedro Pascal addresses Fantastic Four casting backlash, acknowledging fan criticism about his age and appearance. Aware of doubts, he remains excited about the role and seeks to bring heart to the Marvel superhero genre.

Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound clinches second runner-up spot for International People’s Choice Award at TIFF
Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound won second runner-up at TIFF's International People's Choice Award. The film, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, received acclaim after its premiere, highlighting India's strong presence at the festival.

Emmy Awards 2025: When and where to watch the ceremony in India
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on JioHotstar at 6:30 AM IST on September 15, hosted by Nate Bargatze. Severance leads with 27 nominations, featuring a star-studded presenter lineup and potential history-making performances.

Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi's home decorated in flowers to welcome their baby boy home. Watch
Actor Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi welcomed their first baby boy on September 10. Their home was decorated with marigold flowers for the homecoming, with family members celebrating and sharing heartwarming messages about the newborn.

Ram Gopal Varma takes a dig at VFX of ₹400 crore budget films, says Mirai is a big film that didn’t ‘boast about itself’
Ram Gopal Varma praised Mirai's VFX, calling it superior to ₹400 crore films. He lauded the superhero movie's visuals, narrative, and performances, highlighting its success without boasting and creating lasting memories.

Raveena Tandon hopes Team India wears black bands, bends knee after Asia Cup match against Pakistan: ‘For the fallen’
Actor Raveena Tandon urges Team India to wear black bands and take a knee during Asia Cup match against Pakistan, honoring Pahalgam terror victims. Celebrities support playing the match while remembering those fallen in the April attack that killed 26 civilians.

Ileana D'Cruz doesn't want paparazzi to click her kids' pics, says it'd be ‘confusing’ for them: 'I wouldn't be okay'
Actress Ileana D'Cruz opposes paparazzi photographing her children, citing potential confusion. She maintains a respectful relationship with photographers and prioritizes her sons' privacy, emphasizing their inability to understand media attention.

Divya Khossla accuses portals of adding wrong box office collections of her film Ek Chatur Naar: ‘Unfair and corrupt’
Actress Divya Khossla criticizes box office portal Sacnilk for reporting incorrect collection figures for her film Ek Chatur Naar, claiming their numbers are inaccurate. She urges media to use official PVR distributor data, stating the actual collection is ₹2.39 crores.

Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri to star in Vishal Bhardwaj’s action thriller O’ Romeo; releasing on Valentine’s Day 2026
Vishal Bhardwaj's action thriller O' Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, will release on Valentine's Day 2026. The film reunites Kapoor and Bhardwaj, promising an intense, visually rich narrative with romantic undertones.

Rajinikanth recollects when Ilaiyaraaja got so drunk with him, he danced till 3 AM ‘like an artiste’
At Ilaiyaraaja's 50th Golden Jubilee event, Rajinikanth humorously recalled a night when the music composer got drunk and danced until 3 AM during a film shoot, praising their long-standing friendship and Ilaiyaraaja's musical genius.

Kantara Chapter 1 story revealed: Rishab Shetty to play fierce Naga Sadhu in prequel
Rishab Shetty stars in Kantara Chapter 1, a prequel set in 300 CE exploring the origins of Daiva ritual. As a Naga Sadhu, he bridges mortals and divine spirits in a mystical forest narrative, promising a supernatural cinematic experience.

Liam Hemsworth steps in as the new Geralt in first look of The Witcher Season 4, fans are still missing Henry Cavill
Liam Hemsworth debuts as Geralt in The Witcher Season 4 teaser, battling a wraith. Netflix reveals the season will release on October 30, 2025, with 8 episodes. Fans express mixed emotions, missing Henry Cavill but curious about Hemsworth's portrayal.

Bigg Boss Tamil 9 premiere date out: When and where to watch the reality show hosted by Vijay Sethupathi
Bigg Boss Tamil 9 premieres on October 5, hosted by Vijay Sethupathi. The show will be available on JioHotstar and Vijay Television. Fans eagerly await the new season's contestants and potential twists.

Chris Martin asks Coldplay fans to ‘send love’ to Charlie Kirk's family: ‘You can send it to people you disagree with’
Coldplay's Chris Martin urged fans to send love to Charlie Kirk's family after the conservative activist was fatally shot at a Utah university event, emphasizing compassion towards those with different views during a London concert.

Piyush Mishra criticises Anurag Kashyap for 'ruining second halves' of his films: ‘Iski dikkat yeh hai…’
Piyush Mishra criticizes Anurag Kashyap for consistently ruining second halves of films like Dev D, Gulaal, and Gangs of Wasseypur, claiming Kashyap starts strong but deliberately undermines his own storytelling in the latter part of his movies.

Ankita Lokhande gets emotional after Vicky Jain's hospitalisation: ‘We’ll walk through every storm, like we promised’
Actor Ankita Lokhande supports husband Vicky Jain after a serious accident, sharing emotional Instagram post. He suffered 45 stitches from glass piercing, hospitalized for three days. Ankita promised to stand by him, calling him her strength and forever companion.