Times of India - Bollywood News

• newWhy 'Dhurandhar' lost to 'Gondhal' in Oscar race; jury member reveals Ranveer Singh starrer got just 4 votes

  

  The Marathi thriller 'Gondhal' has been chosen to represent India at the 99th Academy Awards following a comprehensive evaluation by a jury. This exceptional film showcases the richness of Indian culture and traditions, which contributed to its selection. In contrast, 'Dhurandhar,' featuring Ranveer Singh, only garnered four votes from the fourteen-member panel, highlighting 'Gondhal's' unique appeal as it competes in the Best International Feature Film category next year.
  - 1 hour ago 18 Sep 26, 11:13pm -
• newPrajakta Mali sells her Goregaon flat for Rs 1.12 crore days after buying a Rs 6.42 crore home - Report

  

  Actress Prajakta Mali recently sold her Goregaon East apartment for Rs 1.12 crore. This property transaction occurred after she purchased another apartment in the same locality. The recently sold flat spanned 473 square feet and was registered on September 10, 2026. Mali also has upcoming projects in Marathi and South Indian cinema. Her career continues to expand with new film ventures.
  - 2 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 10:21pm -
• newSantosh Davakhar, director of 'Gondhal', on film becoming India's official Oscar entry: 'We have a rich culture and heritage, and we should represent India through good cinema'

  

  In an exciting development, the Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been selected as India's representative for the 99th Academy Awards. Filmmaker Santosh Davakhar expressed his enthusiasm, noting that preparations for an Oscar campaign are already in motion. The film delves into cultural narratives and societal themes via a traditional folk ritual, with the intent to highlight India's vibrant heritage globally. Campaign efforts in Los Angeles are now in full swing.
  - 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 9:40pm -
• newRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor perform Ganpati Visarjan, hide Raha's face while posing for the paparazzi, chant 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' - PICS inside

  

  In a touching ceremony, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Neetu Kapoor proudly took part in Ganpati visarjan. The family engaged in the final rituals and joyfully joined the procession to send off Bappa. Dressed in a kurta, Ranbir barefooted carried the intricately decorated idol, while Alia embraced a child in her traditional outfit. The Kapoors harmoniously chanted 'Ganpati Bappa Morya', accompanied by the energetic beats of the dhol.
  - 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 9:07pm -
• newKaran Johar meets Prince William in London ahead of Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai; duo discuss India's rain crisis, farmers under stress, environmental solutions, 15 finalists and £1 million prize for each winner

  

  Karan Johar met Prince William in London ahead of the 2026 Earthshot Prize in Mumbai. The duo discussed India’s inadequate rainfall, farmers facing water stress and environmental solutions. Johar also spoke about the 15 finalists and five winners, who will each receive £1 million to scale their work and expand its impact globally.
  - 4 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 9:04pm -
• newSalman Khan reprimands driver after fan’s foot reportedly gets caught under car during chaos due to Ganpati celebrations, netizens react - Watch VIRAL video

  

  In a recent incident that occurred during Ganpati festivities outside Ashish Shelar’s residence, Salman Khan was seen scolding his driver after a fan was hurt. Footage captured his frustration as the car pushed through a throng of fans. While some commenters criticized him, others came to his defense. Salman is also gearing up for Bigg Boss 20 and SVC63.
  - 5 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 7:50pm -
• newKatrina Kaif faces trolling over post-pregnancy body, Hrithik Roshan shows support as he likes post calling out trolls: ‘Your commentary on her won’t affect her'

  

  At the Ambani celebrations, Katrina Kaif caught the eye of social media, but not all attention was flattering, with body-shaming comments surfacing online. Fortunately, fan support was strong, including a like from Hrithik Roshan on an encouraging post. An Instagram creator stood up against the negativity, celebrating Katrina's impactful career as social media users compared her present visuals to older ones.
  - 5 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 7:48pm -
• newShoojit Sircar recalls how Amitabh Bachchan helped shape its iconic ‘NO means NO’ moment as Taapsee Pannu starrer ‘Pink’ clocks 10 years: ‘He would read poetry, and we would listen, he would give certain ideas'

  

  Shoojit Sircar recalls the making of ‘Pink’ as the Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Kirti Kulhari starrer completes 10 years. In an interview with Variety India, Sircar reveals how Bachchan’s involvement transformed the project, contributed ideas to the script and helped shape the final “no means no” sequence. The filmmaker also discusses his collaboration with the cast, writer Ritesh Shah and cinematographer Abhik Mukhopadhyay, while reflecting on the film’s lasting impact.
  - 5 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 7:16pm -
• new'I'm a very insecure person': Priyadarshan admits he still doesn’t ‘know how to make a successful film’ after 98 movies amid Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Haiwaan’s box office failure

  

  Filmmaker Priyadarshan candidly reveals that underlying insecurity propels his cinematic journey. Despite directing ninety-eight films, he grapples with self-doubt regarding his success. His newest endeavor, Haiwaan, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, has faced challenges at the box office, accumulating around fifteen crore rupees globally. This film revisits themes from his earlier Malayalam work, Oppam.
  - 5 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 7:14pm -
• newShruti Hassan says she prayed about thousand times that men get periods, reveals having PCOS: 'It would be so collaborative if you knew what I was going through'

  

  Shruti Haasan is championing the cause of menstrual health awareness and advocating for period leave. She expressed her desire for men to understand the challenges of menstruation to build empathy for those who experience it. Sharing her own battles with painful periods caused by PCOS, Haasan emphasizes that open dialogue leads to better workplace accommodations. On the horizon, she has two films set for release, 'Train' and 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara'.
  - 6 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 6:26pm -
• new‘VIBE’ X (Twitter) review: Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta’s comedy gets warm audience response, fans call it ‘best comedy film of this year’ as audiences praise its humour

  

  Audiences on X are raving about Kunal Kemmu's film 'VIBE', particularly highlighting its humor and talented cast. Many recommend watching it in theaters to fully appreciate the comedic elements. However, some feedback points to concerns about the latter part of the film and its technical execution. Praise for Kunal Kemmu and Sparsh Srivastava's performances is prominent, contributing to lively discussions across social platforms.
  - 6 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 6:22pm -
• new‘I’m a Jack of all trades and master of none’: Rashmika Mandanna hits back at trolls criticising her accent, working across languages and how she is 'not necessarily good at any language’

  

  Rashmika Mandanna says her multilingual career across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi cinema was never planned but grew organically. Responding to accent trolls, she calls herself a "Jack of all trades, master of none" but stays focused on her craft. Upcoming projects include "Ranabaali," "Mysaa" and Allu Arjun's "Raaka."
  - 7 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 5:53pm -
• new'When a woman says no, it's never taken as no': Radhika Apte says she was 'really taken aback' revisiting old Shah Rukh Khan films as a teenager and their portrayal of romance

  

  Radhika Apte elaborated on the impact of classic Bollywood romances on contemporary perceptions of love and relationships. She pointed out that women's choices were often overlooked in these films, interpreting relentless pursuit as endearing rather than disturbing. Additionally, Apte criticized the sexualization and moral scrutiny faced by female protagonists, insights that align with her upcoming role in the anthology series 'Lust Stories 3'.
  - 8 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 4:58pm -
• newSoni Razdan says mothers become family ‘negotiators’ as she reveals Mahesh Bhatt is ‘terrified’ of his daughters: 'The mother is the general soother of the family'

  

  Soni Razdan, currently starring in "Om Ka Hari" as a mother mediating between husband and son, says mothers naturally become family "negotiators." She shares that husband Mahesh Bhatt is "sweetly terrified" of daughters Alia, Shaheen and Pooja. The film, directed by Harish Vyas, also stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav.
  - 8 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 4:53pm -
• newMarathi film 'Gondhal' selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2027 by Film Federation, chosen from 33 contenders

  

  The Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been selected to represent India at the 99th Academy Awards. Set against the backdrop of a traditional ritual in rural Maharashtra, this film was chosen from a pool of thirty-three entries by the selection committee. Notably, it is the fourth Marathi film to earn an Oscar nomination, with the ceremony scheduled for March 14, 2027.
  - 8 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 4:16pm -
• new‘I was two inches taller than the actor playing Lord Rama’: Dev Sharma reveals being rejected as Lakshman in Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' due to height difference and in Prabhas' 'Adipurush'

  

  Actor Dev Sharma, who now plays Lord Ram in 'Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha', has opened up about being turned down for the role of Lakshman in both 'Adipurush' and Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. As per mid-day, Sharma revealed that height and physique differences with the actors playing Ram cost him both roles, a rejection he initially took as a sign his connection to the epic wasn't meant to be, before eventually landing his current part.
  - 9 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 3:44pm -
• newDeepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh twin in purple as they visit Siddhivinayak temple ahead of second baby’s arrival, couple did the same before Dua was born - WATCH VIDEO

  

  Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone visited Siddhivinayak Temple for their second baby. Ranveer also visited Lalbaugcha Raja to offer thanks and seek blessings. He pledged to support the education of one thousand girls during his visit. The couple recently shared maternity photos featuring their daughter Dua. Ranveer is filming 'Pralay' while Deepika stars in 'King'.
  - 9 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 3:36pm -
• newTaimur told Saif Ali Khan to forgive his attacker, he wanted Rs 1 crore for his mother's surgery, reveals Kareena Kapoor Khan: 'The fact is that he did suffer, so how do I get justice for that?

  

  
  - 9 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 3:11pm -
• newTukaram Mundhe says Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff are violators of the law as he speaks on their elaichi ad row: 'There is a responsibility cast upon the person who is advertising it'

  

  
  - 10 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 2:37pm -
• new'No gluten, no refined sugars, no dairy': When Katrina Kaif got candid about her diet rules and fitness mantra

  

  Katrina Kaif follows a strict diet rule of no gluten, refined sugars, and dairy. She exercises six days weekly, dedicating at least forty-five minutes to her workouts. Her fitness routine incorporates strength training, Pilates, yoga, and dance-based activities. Kaif does not advocate for eliminating carbohydrates from her balanced diet. Recent appearances sparked discussions about postpartum physical changes, which fans defended.
  - 11 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 1:55pm -