Manoj Santoshi, the acclaimed writer behind the popular television sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, passed away on March 23, 2025, at the age of 49 due to liver-related complications. He had been battling liver cancer and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Secunderabad, where he was awaiting a liver transplant. Santoshi’s contributions to Indian…
During a recent episode of Celebrity MasterChef, contestants Nikki Tamboli and Gaurav Khanna were involved in a heated exchange that led to Nikki walking off the set. The confrontation occurred when Gaurav, despite instructions to avoid food wastage, threw carrot peels at Nikki during a cooking challenge. Nikki found this act disrespectful and unprofessional, stating,…
Malaika Arora, currently a judge on Hip Hop India Season 2, recently addressed a viral incident involving a 16-year-old contestant, Naveen Shah, from Uttar Pradesh. During his audition, Naveen’s performance included gestures such as winking and blowing kisses directed at Malaika, which she found inappropriate. She confronted him, requesting his mother’s phone number and emphasizing…
Pratik Gandhi, renowned for his dynamic performances, has consistently aimed to be the foremost choice for writers and directors. Reflecting on his career, he expressed gratitude for the diverse roles he’s undertaken, stating, “I always aspired to be the first choice for writers and directors, and I finally feel that this is happening to a…
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently expressed profound appreciation for the Netflix mini-series Adolescence, describing it as a “blasterclass” for parents navigating the complexities of raising children in the digital age. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Johar emphasized the challenges parents face today, noting, “I grew up on conversations; they speak in emojis. I grew up on…
Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor recently sparked controversy with remarks about polygamy made during a Ramazan television special co-hosted with his wife, actress Ayeza Khan. Taimoor stated that, while Islam permits men to have up to four marriages—a right he emphasized cannot be taken away—he chooses not to exercise this option out of love and respect…
Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra, affectionately known as ‘TejRan’ by their fans, have been a prominent couple since their time on Bigg Boss 15. Recent developments have sparked discussions about their potential wedding plans. Mother’s Revelation on ‘Celebrity MasterChef’: During a recent episode of Celebrity MasterChef, Tejasswi’s mother made an appearance to support her daughter….
Yes! The first advertisement aired on Indian television was for Gwalior Suitings in 1976. Details: Year: 1976 Brand: Gwalior Suitings Platform: Doordarshan (India’s first and only TV channel at the time) Significance: It marked the beginning of television advertising in India, opening doors for commercial branding on national television. Before this, advertisements in India were…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently chose to forgo the glitz of the IPL 2025 opening ceremony to support a noble cause—raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB). On March 22, 2025, he attended the ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ cricket match in Mumbai, organized to promote a TB-free India. The event, held at the MCA Cricket Stadium, featured…
Recently, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Ltd, spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama about the exciting new and older releases which will be screened at India’s largest multiplex chain in the month of March. During this interaction, we also asked him about Sikandar, starring Salman Khan. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said, “The expectations are huge…