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Zareen Khan’s mother, Parveen Khan, dies after prolonged illness; funeral to take place in Mumbai

Zareen Khan’s mother, Parveen Khan, dies after prolonged illness; funeral to take place in Mumbai

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Actor Zareen Khan’s mother, Parveen Khan, died on April 8, 2026, following a long and prolonged illness that had affected her health for several years. She breathed her last on Wednesday, after battling recurring medical complications that required sustained care, particularly since her heart surgery in 2016. Zareen Khan’s mother Parveen’s funeral will be held in Mumbai. Zareen Khan’s mom dies The news of Parveen Khan’s demise was confirmed through an official statement issued by the actor’s team. “This is to inform that our beloved Ms Parveen Khan, mother of Zareen Khan and Sana Khan, has departed peacefully to her heavenly abode on the 8th of April (sic),” the statement read, as quoted by News 18. The funeral is scheduled to take place on April 8, 2026, in Mumbai’s Versova. In recent months, Zareen Khan had been sharing regular updates about her mother’s deteriorating health on Instagram, quietly urging fans and well-wishers to keep her in their prayers. In February this year, she posted, “Mom’s hospitalised again… Please keep her in your prayers!,” indicating another …

Janhvi Kapoor recalls mom Sridevi being called homewrecker for marriage with Boney Kapoor: ‘It played on her mind’

Janhvi Kapoor recalls mom Sridevi being called homewrecker for marriage with Boney Kapoor: ‘It played on her mind’

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Actor Janhvi Kapoor recently reflected on the harsh scrutiny her mother, Sridevi, faced during her lifetime, recalling how the late superstar was frequently branded a “homewrecker” – a label that, she revealed, left a lasting emotional impact on her. Boney Kapoor got married to Sridevi in 1996. The couple had two daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. Janhvi on Sridevi Janhvi recently appeared on Raj Shamani’s podcast where she spoke about losing her mother, Sridevi. Talking about her death, Janhvi said, “I try to escape my mind, my inner turmoil. The feelings that I haven’t dealt with, the trauma that I haven’t dealt with. The biggest trauma was losing my mom, especially the way I did, in front of the whole world and dealing with that journey… I cannot get over the pain of losing my mom. There is no one like her. I miss how funny she was. I miss who she made me, my sister and my father. I didn’t lose one parent, I lost my father also that day, the version of …

Janhvi Kapoor reveals she was depressed after release of her debut film Dhadak: ‘Thought packup hogaya’

Janhvi Kapoor reveals she was depressed after release of her debut film Dhadak: ‘Thought packup hogaya’

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Actor Janhvi Kapoor stepped into Bollywood under bittersweet circumstances, with her debut film Dhadak releasing just months after the death of her mother, Sridevi. Janhvi has now admitted that she slipped into depression after the film’s release, feeling that people hate her. Janhvi Kapoor made her debut in 2018 alongside Ishaan Khatter in Dhadak. Janhvi Kapoor’s memory of Dhadak Recently, Janhvi appeared on Raj Shamani’s podcast, where she took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on her early days and her debut in Bollywood. Janhvi made her debut in 2018 alongside Ishaan Khatter in Dhadak. Looking back, Janhvi said, “You know, every time anyone talks to me about my first film, Dhadak, they are like, ‘she was so good in it’ or that ‘we loved Dhadak’ and ‘you earned a lot of money’… But my memory of Dhadak was very different. I was depressed after Dhadak. I thought ho gaya and that packup hogaya (I am done). People hate me.” “I got all of my validation in my life from my mom. She went …

Sameera Reddy shares glimpse of Mumbai chaos during evening walk: ‘I think I’ve forgotten how hectic Mumbai is’

Sameera Reddy shares glimpse of Mumbai chaos during evening walk: ‘I think I’ve forgotten how hectic Mumbai is’

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Actor Sameera Reddy recently gave her followers a candid glimpse into the chaos of Mumbai’s streets, as she navigated heavy traffic during what was meant to be a simple evening walk. Sameera Reddy shared a video of her walking on the ‘hectic’ streets of Mumbai. Sameera Reddy posts about chaos in Mumbai streets Taking to social media, the Darna Mana Hai actor posted a video from her walk, capturing the reality of the city’s congestion on her Instagram stories. “I think I’ve forgotten how hectic Mumbai is,” she wrote, reflecting on her experience. The video shows Sameera walking briskly through a narrow lane in Bandra, surrounded by moving vehicles on both sides, along with cars parked haphazardly along the already crowded street. Dressed in workout attire and wearing headphones, she appeared focused on reaching her daily step count, even as she carefully navigated the limited pedestrian space. At several points, the actor is seen adjusting her path to avoid oncoming vehicles, underlining the lack of proper walking space and the intensity of traffic in the …

Alia Batt reveals launching outsiders with Don’t Be Shy; Karan Johar reacts: ‘I am so proud of you’

Alia Batt reveals launching outsiders with Don’t Be Shy; Karan Johar reacts: ‘I am so proud of you’

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In 2012, actor Alia Bhatt made her grand Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year. She went on to make her mark in the industry with films like Highway, Raazi and Gangubai Kathiawadi, among others. Now turned producer, she recently spoke about launching outsiders with her upcoming production, Don’t Be Shy, and here’s how Karan reacted to it. Karan Johar congratulates Alia Bhatt on producing Don’t Be Shy. Karan Johar reacts as Alia Bhatt says she’s launching outsiders On Thursday, Alia, along with her sister Shaheen Bhatt, attended Amazon Prime Video’s event, #ItStartsHere, where the OTT platform unveiled its 2026 slate. One of Prime Video’s upcoming originals is Alia’s Don’t Be Shy. She spoke about the film and had a fun exchange with host Karan Johar. During the event, KJo told Alia, “You’ve truly mastered the art of being a seasoned producer already, Alia, because your answers seem beautifully independent of my questions for some reason.” Alia replied, “Yes, Karan, because there is a way to launch actors.” Karan jokingly added, “And clearly …

Emotional Raj Arjun recalls how daughter Sara Arjun took care of him like a Dhurandhar: ‘Ab voh mujhe sambhal rahi hai’

Emotional Raj Arjun recalls how daughter Sara Arjun took care of him like a Dhurandhar: ‘Ab voh mujhe sambhal rahi hai’

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Actor Sara Arjun, daughter of actor Raj Arjun, is currently garnering praise for her performance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Speaking about fatherhood and his bond with Sara at Spoken Fest in Mumbai, Raj delivered an emotional speech, sharing how her birth changed his life and how deeply proud he feels of her. Raj Arjun expressed his pride in daughter Sara Arjun. Raj Arjun talks about how Sara Arjun changed his life Raj Arjun spoke about arriving in Mumbai with dreams of becoming an actor, but said that repeated rejections shook his confidence. However, he revealed that his daughter’s birth in 2005 changed everything. He shared that he had often heard that daughters are a blessing and has now experienced it himself. Raj recalled that soon after Sara was born, he landed his first lead role. Although the film got stuck, his determination remained strong. He added that if Sara hadn’t come into his life, he wouldn’t have become the person, or the artist, he is today. He went on to describe how, year after year, …

Bhagyashree slams ‘intimacy that makes you squirm’ in modern films, calls it unnecessary: ‘Stories can be bold without…’

Bhagyashree slams ‘intimacy that makes you squirm’ in modern films, calls it unnecessary: ‘Stories can be bold without…’

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Actor Bhagyashree made her grand Bollywood debut alongside Salman Khan in Maine Pyaar Kiya and rose to fame overnight. However, she went on to star in only a few films before quitting the industry to focus on her personal life. In a recent interview with Variety India, Bhagyashree spoke about the contrast between the 90s and today’s cinema, calling out what she described as the unnecessary need to show intimacy in films today. Bhagyashree talks about changes in 90s and today’s cinema. (Photo:Rajesh Kumar/HT) Bhagyashree talks about unnecessary intimacy in today’s movies When asked what changes in today’s cinema she appreciates and dislikes, Bhagyashree said, “Cinema reflects society. In the 90s, it was the only entertainment, the only outing that gave a family the chance to spend time together. Today, families have become nuclear, people are more individualistic, and mediums of creative art have become multifold. The choices, therefore, are many too.” She added, “However, it has become impossible to please every type of audience. Films have split into cliques, genres, indie, art films, etc. …

Shanaya Kapoor Opens Up About Her Shelved Films: ‘Maybe I Wasn’t Meant To Do’ | Bollywood News

Shanaya Kapoor Opens Up About Her Shelved Films: ‘Maybe I Wasn’t Meant To Do’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 17, 2026, 19:40 IST Shanaya Kapoor had multiple offers including Bedhadak and Vrusshabha with Mohanlal. Shanaya Kapoor Opens Up About Her Shelved Films: ‘Maybe I Wasn’t Meant To Do Those’ Shanaya Kapoor is currently seen in the survival thriller film, Tu Yaa Main, with Adarsh Gourav. Well, she recently opened up about her journey to big-screen debut films, which were shelved. Shanaya had multiple offers coming her way, including Bedhadak and Vrusshabha with Mohanlal. In a conversation with the Indian Express SCREEN, Shanaya Kapoor opened up about her debut films. “When I look back at it now, I feel everything happens for a reason. Maybe I wasn’t meant to do those films. Maybe I was meant to do something completely different. Looking at it in hindsight now, I feel glad my career shaped this way,” Shanaya said. Tu Yaa Main Box Office Day 4:  Bejoy Nambiar’s survival thriller Tu Yaa Main, led by Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, is struggling to find firm footing at the box office. Despite a steady weekend pattern, …

Shanaya Kapoor says she tries to ignore ‘hurtful’ comments about her jawline, appearance: ‘It can hurt you sometimes’

Shanaya Kapoor says she tries to ignore ‘hurtful’ comments about her jawline, appearance: ‘It can hurt you sometimes’

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Ever since making her Bollywood debut, Shanaya Kapoor has been subjected to social media trolling, with remarks targeting everything from her slim physique to her jawline. While she admits the criticism can sting at times, the actor says she tries to tune out the noise and stay focused. Shanaya Kapoor was last seen in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. Shanaya Kapoor on getting trolled During an interview with Zoom, Shanaya, who is the daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, opened up about how social media trolling and comments about her appearance affect her. She shared that she always goes through the comments section, adding, “I think that there are different kinds of comments. If it’s something to do with my work, if it’s feedback on how I’m dancing, how I’m performing, then even if it is really negative, even if it is said in a harsh manner, I take it as constructive feedback because it’s what I owe to my audience. It’s to listen to them. Maybe it’s not said in the nicest way, and …

Suniel Shetty says Bollywood actors are considered illiterate, industry people ‘make you feel that you’re nothing’

Suniel Shetty says Bollywood actors are considered illiterate, industry people ‘make you feel that you’re nothing’

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Actor Suniel Shetty has slammed those who consider actors in the Hindi film industry ‘illiterate’, saying that today’s actors are very smart and aware. The actor also reflected upon how failure is celebrated in the industry, with people making you feel like nothing. Suniel Shetty has spoken up about the perceptions Bollywood actors face. Suniel Shetty opens up on failure In a recent interview with Bombay Times, Suniel Shetty talked about his son Ahan Shetty’s first film failing at the box office, as well as the backlash from the nepotism debate. “We always want our kids to be happy, and I am not talking about success. I’m scared of failure in the industry and not of success. In other fields, when you fall, you get up and start walking. Here, when you fall, the world looks at you, and they make you feel that you’re nothing.” Ahan debuted in Bollywood with Tadap, which also starred Tar Sutaria. The film earned only ₹35 crore on a ₹27 crore budget. Suniel Shetty on the perception of Hindi …