Veteran actor Susmita Mukherjee revealed she had to accept C-grade films to pay off a ₹1 crore loan after her family-owned production house went bankrupt. She worked tirelessly for years to clear the debt. Mukherjee also sent her daughter abroad for education despite her husband's objections.
Shreya Kalra won Lock Upp 2 by embracing confrontation and picking fights with other contestants. Mini Mathur won Alliance by relying on strategy and navigating the game without unnecessary drama. Their victories show that female contestants no longer need to follow a fixed formula to succeed on reality TV.
Kushal Tandon, a TV actor, has asked Ektaa Kapoor for $1 million after a crossover between Lock Upp and Alliance. The crossover involved Shreya Kalra and Mini Mathur from the two shows. Kushal Tandon joked that he deserved the money for his contribution to the crossover.
Banijay Asia's CEO Deepak Dhar emphasizes the importance of positive storytelling in reality entertainment. The company's latest show, The Alliance, focuses on emotional engagement and uplifting themes. This approach sets it apart from other reality shows like Lock Upp.
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina sparked controversy with a remark about the Kashmiri Pandit exodus during an episode of India's Got Latent. The conversation began when contestant Vanika Raikta spoke about her family's apple orchards, prompting Raghav Juyal to ask Samay if he also had an orchard in Kashmir. Samay's response, which referenced the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits, left Munawar Faruqui…
Actor Rajpal Yadav's properties in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, are set to be auctioned by the Central Bank of India to recover outstanding loan dues of over Rs 16.61 crores. The auction is scheduled to take place online on September 9. The loan was taken to finance Rajpal Yadav's 2012 film Aata Pata Lapata.
Rithvik Dhanjani has participated in multiple reality shows, including Nach Baliye 6 and Super Dancer. He currently appears on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, his third time on the action-adventure show. Dhanjani hopes to win the current season and is open to participating again in the future.
Alia Bhatt has secured the sixth position in Kroll's Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025 with a brand valuation of $93.9 million. This makes her the highest-positioned woman among all the celebrities, surpassing Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor. Her increasing brand value is attributed to her successful acting career, credible portfolio of endorsements, and global footprint.
Actor and BJP member Rupali Ganguly sparked backlash after making a sarcastic comment wishing PM Modi was a dictator. The comment was made in response to a video of a minor girl urging people to 'slap' Modi instead of 'abusing' him. Rupali Ganguly's statement has been met with criticism from the internet, with many calling her out for inciting hate against a 12-year-old girl.
Sanjeeda Shaikh praises Sunny Deol's professionalism on the set of Ikka, just days after his father Dharmendra's passing. The actor credits Deol for setting a great example of humility and dedication to work. Shaikh also reflects on her own experiences working with Deol and other senior actors in her recent films.
