The Royals Trailer: Bhumi Pednekar And Ishaan Khatter's Glossy Romance In The World Of Fading Aristocracy

The show will stream from May 9

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Instagram’s Edits App With On-the-Go Video Editing Features and AI Image Animation Rolls Out

Instagram rolled out the Edits app to the public on Tuesday, nearly three months after it was first announced. It is a mobile video editing solution which brings a suite of creative tools such as high quality video capture, keyframing, automatic captions, and camera settings for resolution, frame rate and dynamic range. Instagram says Edits users can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to edit their videos with even more creativity, using features such as AI image animation and other effects.

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Dipika Kakar And Shoaib Ibrahim Reveal They Are Safe After Pahalgam Terror Attack

26 people were killed in the worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in recent times

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Gaurav Khanna On His Tiff With Anupamaa Co-Star Rupali Ganguly: "Won't Call Her A Friend"

Gaurav Khanna said, "Rupali is a wonderful human being from whom I've learnt a lot"

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Internet Defends Kamal Haasan Over His 'Banana' Joke On Trisha Krishnan: "Nothing Double Meaning Here"

Kamal Haasan and Trisha Krishnan will share screen space in Thug Life

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Sonu Nigam Warns Fans Against Online Impersonators: "Not Been On X For Last 8 Years"

Sonu Nigam wrote, "No one from my team has ever reached out to anyone"

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CMF Phone 2 Pro to Come with Essential Key and AI-Powered Essential Space Feature

CMF Phone 2 Pro is scheduled to be launched globally and in India on April 28. Leading up to its debut, the Nothing subsidiary has been teasing various aspects of the upcoming handset, the latest of which is its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. CMF by Nothing has confirmed that the Phone 2 Pro will be equipped with an AI-powered Essential Space feature.

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Jyotika And Suriya Offer Prayers At Shakti Peethas Of Kolhapur. See Pics

Jyotika wrote in the caption, "I thank you for your love and blessings always"

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Kajol And Ajay Devgn's Rocking Birthday Wishes For Daughter Nysa

Kajol wrote, "Am I her blueprint or is she mine?"

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Amid Divorce Rumours, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Shares New Pic With Husband Abhishek On 18th Anniversary

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dropped a white emoji in the caption

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Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 21: Next Stop For Salman Khan's Film - Rs 150 Crore

Sikandar features Salman Khan in the role of Sanjay Rajkot, while Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Saisri Rajkot

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Kamal Haasan On Marrying Twice "Despite Coming From A Good Brahmin Family": "I Follow Lord Rama's Father Dasharatha's Path"

"Firstly, I don't pray to any god. I don't follow Rama's path. Probably I follow his father's (Dasharatha) path (who had three wives)," Kamal Haasan said

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Avantika Malik On Her Divorce From Imran Khan: "Felt Like I Would Die Without Him"

The ex-couple, who were together for nearly two decades, share a daughter named Imaara.

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Jaat Row: Makers Issue Clarification, Delete Controversial Church Scene After Facing Protests From Christian Bodies

The makers confirmed the immediate removal of the controversial scene and apologised for any offence caused.

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Badrinath Priests Slams Urvashi Rautela Over "I Have A Temple In My Name" Claim: "It Is Not Associated With Her"

"There is a temple in my name in Uttarakhand. If one visits Badrinath, there is a 'Urvashi temple' right next to it," the actress claimed

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Mivi AI Will Be Available as a Freemium Offering, Will Require the Companion App

Mivi, the Hyderabad-based consumer tech brand, shared more information about its soon-to-be-released Mivi AI voice assistant with Gadgets 360 recently. The company shed light on the workings of the AI model, text interface, freemium model, and training methods. Notably, the AI system is primarily a voice-based experience, and users can have conversations with various avatars.

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Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar's Film Off To A Slow Start, Earns In Single Digits

The film, made reportedly on a budget of Rs 150 crore, stars Akshay Kumar as lawyer C. Sankaran Nair

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Asus TUF Gaming A14 Refreshed With Up to Ryzen AI 7 Processor and GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

Asus TUF Gaming A14 has been refreshed with new chipset and GPU options. The gaming laptop is now offered with up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor which can deliver up to 50 tera operations per second (TOPS) of neural processing unit (NPU) performance. It is also equipped with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU that powers the new DLSS 4 suite of technologies, such as Multi Frame Generation and Super Resolution.

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Karan Johar Dismisses Ozempic Rumours Behind His Drastic Weight Loss At 52: "One Meal A Day And..."

Earlier, Karan Johar said, if he talked about his weight loss, he would give secret away

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Viral Video: At Gauri Khan's Torii, "Fake" Paneer Was Served, Claims YouTuber. Her Team Reacts

Sarthak replied cheekily, "So am I banned now? btw ur food is amazing"

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Review: Double-Edged Sword

With Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft has tried to have it both ways by doubling down on brutal action while also bringing back stealth as a core mechanic. Through its two distinctly different protagonists, Shadows attempts to address the incongruency between the old-school Assassin’s Creed experience and the series’ new identity with mixed results.

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Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, these capabilities potentially improve the experience, making it easier to type on the device in situations where the hands are occupied.

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Solo Indian Developer Announces Cricket-Rhythm PC Title Bat to the Beat, Will Launch on Steam in 2025

India-based independent solo game developer Baba Black Sheep Games has announced a rhythm-based cricket title, Bat to the Beat, for PC. The game will launch later this year on Steam, with a demo currently available on the platform.

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CMF Buds 2 Full Specifications Confirmed Ahead of Launch; to Offer Hybrid ANC, ChatGPT Support

CMF Buds 2 are scheduled to be launched alongside other CMF by Nothing products including the CMF Phone 2 Pro on April 28. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the true-wireless-stereo (TWS) earbuds has been official listed online, detailing almost all of its features. As per the listing, the CMF Buds 2 will offer support for hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC). Further, the company will also provide ChatGPT integration.

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AR Rahman Reacts To Abhijeet Slamming Him For Overuse Of Technology: "It's Nice To Blame Me For Everything"

AR Rahman said, "I would send cakes to him"

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Ibrahim Ali Khan Reacts To Palak Tiwari Dating Rumours: "She's Sweet"

Ibrahim and Palak have been spotted several times in public

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Indian Film Pyre Leads Nominations At Imagine India International Film Festival

The film has been directed by National award winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri

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Alia Bhatt's Loved-Up Pic With Ranbir Kapoor On Their 3rd Wedding Anniversary. Kareena Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar React

Alia captioned the picture, "Home, always"

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CMF Phone 2 Pro Confirmed to Ship With a Charger in the Box in India

CMF Phone 2 Pro is scheduled to be unveiled in India and global markets on April 28. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a company official has confirmed that the upcoming handset will ship with an additional accessory in the box that wasn't included with the CMF Phone 1 — a charger. However, the company is only expected to include the charger in the box in select markets. Most regions will only receive the phone and the charging cable as the box contents. 

Charger Supplied With the CMF Phone 2 Pro

Replying to Nothing India's CMF Phone 2 Pro launch date announcement post on X (formerly Twitter), a user commented, “Please give charger in the box please please only Nothing can do it. we really need it.” In response, Nothing co-founder and India President Akis Evangelidis confirmed that the upcoming handset will ship with a charger in the box.

We heard you my man - giving it a go with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India. https://t.co/jgD6fJoLvb pic.twitter.com/A4oxH7OYsq

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“We heard you my man - giving it a go with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India”, the official wrote, while also sharing an image of what looks like the inside of the handset's retail box with a cutout for the charging brick.

This move is said to be in response to the customer feedback received with the CMF Phone 1 which did not come with a power adapter. The smartphone supported 33W wired fast charging, which customers could take advantage of by purchasing the Power 33W fast charger. Notably, the Nothing sub-brand also sells 65W GaN and 100W GaN fast chargers as separate accessories.

However, the wording of the reply to the X post by the Nothing India President suggests that this move may only be for the Indian market and global retail units of the upcoming CMF Phone 2 Pro may still ship without a charger in the box.

Notably, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will be the second smartphone launched under the CMF sub-brand following the CMF Phone 1, which debuted in July 2024. As per the company, the CMF Phone 2 Pro launch will be accompanied by three new products in its audio lineup — the CMF Buds 2, Buds 2a, and Buds 2 Plus.

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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Series: Two AI Powers in One PC – Galaxy AI & Copilot+ PC

In a world where AI is transforming the way we live, work, and create, the Galaxy Book5 Series stands as a powerful statement. Samsung's latest flagship laptop line brings not just one, but two AI powerhouses into a single, ultra-smart machine: Galaxy AI and Microsoft Copilot. For Gen Z, who live at the center of creativity, productivity, and instant connectivity, this isn't just a laptop, it's a next-gen AI powerhouse. It's the kind of device designed not only to keep up with you, but to fulfill all your needs.

Galaxy AI now on the world's most powerful AI PCs!

The Galaxy Book5 Series is the first in its category to be powered by Galaxy AI. These aren't just software gimmicks, these useful AI features are deeply integrated into the hardware to deliver whatever you ask for.

Galaxy AI is all about intuitive interaction.

AI Select: Lets you highlight any image or word on your screen and instantly look it up using AI.

Photo Remaster: Uses AI to automatically enhance your images by improving lighting, reducing noise, and sharpening details.

These features aren't just conveniences, they change how you interact with content.

Galaxy Book5 series are also advanced Copilot+ PCs – What does this mean? This means that they support some of the most advanced AI experiences from the house of Microsoft. This includes cutting-edge features like Paint Co-creator, Live Captions, Enhanced Studio Effects & the soon-to-be-launched Recall. Generative AI can now be seamlessly integrated into your workflow, be it building research projects, attending virtual meetings or creating artwork.

Built right into Windows 11, Copilot works across apps like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. On the Galaxy Book5 Series, as mentioned above, the following features stand out:

Paint Cocreator*: Sketch something simple and watch Copilot transform it into professional-grade illustrations

Live Captions*: Real-time captioning for any audio or video, perfect for meetings, videos, and webinars across languages.

Recall*: An upcoming feature that helps you find anything you've seen or done on your device, just by describing it in natural language.

With Copilot, you're not just using your computer, you're talking to it, guiding it, and letting it handle the details while you focus on the big picture.

Galaxy AI + Copilot: Synergy that Elevates Everything

What makes the Galaxy Book5 truly stand out is how Galaxy AI and Microsoft Copilot work together. Here's how the combo unlocks new possibilities:

Phone Link + Copilot: Use prompts on your laptop to take actions directly on your connected phone, like texting a contact or searching your photo gallery.

Interpreter + Copilot: Use Interpreter to translate spoken language in real-time, then paste the notes into Copilot to generate a structured project plan.

Transcript Assist + Copilot: Record a meeting with Transcript Assist and instantly turn those notes into a professionally drafted email or summary using Copilot.

This collaboration between Samsung and Microsoft turns your Galaxy Book5 Series laptop into a command centre that connects all your devices, apps, and ideas.

AI That Lives on the Device

Unlike most AI features that rely on cloud processing, the Galaxy Book5 Series is designed for both on-device AI and on-cloud AI. This is made possible thanks to the new Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and a supercharged Neural Processing Unit (NPU).

The Galaxy Book5 boasts NPUs capable of over 48+ TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second). That's the kind of power you need to run live-translated captions, enhance webcam video in real-time, and sketch-to-art transformations right on your device. It means faster performance, improved privacy, and less dependency on the internet. On-device AI also means the Galaxy Book5 Series stays responsive on many AI tasks in places where connectivity is poor, so you're never affected by anything.

Power Meets Portability

AI needs power, and Galaxy Book5 delivers. The new Intel Core Ultra processors offer up to 16% improved single-core and multi-core performance, and a 20% GPU boost over previous generations. That means quicker processing when editing videos or rendering AI-generated visuals.

The integrated Intel Arc graphics make light work of graphics-heavy AI tasks, while LPDDR5X RAM up to 32GB keeps everything running smoothly, even with multiple AI processes in the background.

And don't forget about that stunning 3K AMOLED display. It's not just eye candy, it's a 120Hz adaptive screen with Vision Booster tech, making everything from design work to Netflix look stunning in any lighting. The anti-reflective coating and outdoor brightness optimisation make it ideal for on-the-go creators.

The Quad Speakers with Dolby Atmos deliver rich, cinematic sound powered by a 2x bigger woofer than before. Perfect for music lovers, movie marathons, or immersive gaming.

And for crystal-clear video calls, the Staggered HDR Camera merges multiple exposure levels to ensure you look your best in any light.

Battery Life That Keeps Up

The Galaxy Book5 Series is designed for a day that doesn't quit. With a massive 76Wh battery, you get up to 31 hours of video playback. That means more creating, streaming and less hunting for power outlets.

Super Fast Charging gives you around 40% charge in just 30 minutes, so even a quick break can top you up. And thanks to smart battery management, you can travel without your charger.

Final Thoughts

The Galaxy Book5 Series is what happens when you combine cutting-edge AI with thoughtful hardware. It's not just smarter, it's faster, more private, and beautifully integrated into your life.

For Gen Z creators, entrepreneurs, students, and dreamers, this isn't just a productivity tool. It's your everyday AI sidekick. Two AIs, one machine, endless possibilities.

The Galaxy Book5 Series is available for purchase at Samsung.com, Samsung India Smart Cafes, and some authorised shops and online stores.

Welcome to the future of AI computing. It fits in your backpack and powers your world.

*Live Captions, Recall, and Paint Cocreator may not be available at launch.

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Aamir Khan And Girlfriend Gauri Spratt Make First Public Appearance Together, Walk Hand-In-Hand. Watch

Aamir Khan made headlines after stepping out for the first time with his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, in China. The couple made their debut appearance together at the Macau International Comedy Festival in China on Saturday.

Aamir arrived at the event hand-in-hand with Gauri, just weeks after introducing her to the Indian media on his 60th birthday. 

Dressed in elegant traditional outfits, the duo turned heads at the festival. Aamir wore a classic black kurta-pyjama set, accessorised with a richly embroidered shawl, while Gauri sported a floral white saree.

Throughout the evening, Aamir kept Gauri close, and the couple happily posed for the Chinese paparazzi. They were joined by popular Chinese actors Shen Teng and Ma Li, with Aamir warmly introducing Gauri to them and other guests. A heartwarming highlight came when the four of them posed playfully, making heart shapes with their hands for the cameras.

AamirKhan in Macao just now!!!#aamirkhan pic.twitter.com/iAa7A2nNL5

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The public outing comes shortly after Aamir confirmed his relationship with Gauri during his birthday celebration on March 14. In a candid chat with the media, he said, "I thought it would be a nice occasion for you all to meet her, besides we won't have to keep hiding... She is from Bangalore, and we knew each other for 25 years. But we connected a year and a half ago. She happened to be in Mumbai and we met accidentally, we kept in touch, and then it all happened organically."

Aamir also shared that he and Gauri have been living together for the past year.

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Sonu Kakkar Shares, Then Deletes Post About "Cutting Ties" With Siblings Neha And Tony Kakkar

In a shocking turn of events, singer Sonu Kakkar left fans stunned after she posted — and then deleted — an emotional message declaring that she is “no longer a sister” to her siblings, Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar.

The now-deleted post, shared on both X and Instagram on Saturday, read: “Deeply devastated to inform you all that I am no longer a SISTER to the two talented Superstars, Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar. This decision of mine comes from a place of deep emotional pain, and I am truly disheartened today”

No clarification or follow-up statement has been released from Sonu Kakkar as of now, but the sudden announcement – and its removal shortly after – has left fans confused and concerned. Even Neha and Tony Kakkar have stayed silent on their sister's statement so far.

While there seems to be a rift between the Kakkar sibling trio right now, they have often stood by each other and spoken with love on public platforms in the past. 

Sonu, Neha and Tony Kakkar have even mesmerized fans with their collaborations. Remember Story of Kakkars? That emotional rap track beautifully captured their journey. They also teamed up for the peppy number Ooh La La from the film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.

In other news, last month, Neha Kakkar found herself in the spotlight — and not for the usual reasons. Last month, during a live concert in Melbourne, the singer reportedly showed up three hours late, which did not go unnoticed by the crowd.

A video from the event surfaced on Reddit, showing Neha getting emotional on stage and thanking the audience for their patience. She broke down mid-speech, clearly overwhelmed by the moment.

While some fans appreciated her vulnerability, the internet had mixed reactions. In fact, you can even hear some people in the live audience teasing her during the emotional moment. The clip quickly went viral, sparking a debate online about celebrity punctuality, professionalism and the pressure of performing live. Click here to read the full story.

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Chhorii 2 Review: A Horror Film That Forgets To Be Horrifying

In the cobwebbed attic of Indian horror cinema, where ghosts often moonlight as comedians and jump scares are telegraphed with the subtlety of a foghorn, there occasionally emerges a film with loftier ambitions. 

Chhorii 2 positions itself as such an elevated specimen - a horror film that yearns to be a grim social commentator first and a spine-tingler second. Unfortunately, much like a flashlight with dying batteries in a haunted house, its noble intentions flicker promisingly before leaving viewers stumbling in the dark.

Seven years after the events of the first film, we reunite with Sakshi (Nushrratt Bharuccha), now living a seemingly peaceful existence as a schoolteacher raising her daughter Ishani (Hardika Sharma). 

The seven-year-old suffers from a peculiar condition that renders her painfully vulnerable to sunlight, confining her to darkness and shadow. 

With the protective support of police inspector Samar (Gashmeer Mahajani), mother and daughter have carved out a semblance of normalcy - until one night, when a spectral figure lures Ishani away.

This abduction catapults Sakshi back to the very village and sugarcane fields she once fled, now descending into an elaborate underground labyrinth. 

Here she discovers a horrifying truth: her daughter has been chosen for "samarpan" (sacrifice) to an ancient entity referred to as Pradhan or Adimanav - a cave-dwelling creature sustained by ritualistic offerings of young girls. 

Orchestrating this macabre tradition is Daasi Maa (Soha Ali Khan), a mysterious black-veiled woman who serves as the creature's high priestess and gatekeeper.

What unfolds is Sakshi's desperate race against a three-day countdown, navigating maze-like tunnels populated by vengeful spirits, misogynistic villagers and the revenants of her own troubled past. 

The film attempts to weave its horror through the exploration of child marriage, blind faith and patriarchal oppression - positioning these social evils as the true monsters lurking in plain sight.

Director Vishal Furia, who helmed both the original Marathi film Lapachhapi and its Hindi remake Chhorii, demonstrates occasional visual flair. 

The underground setting - with its winding passageways and flickering torch-lit chambers - provides atmospheric potential. 

Anshul Chobey's cinematography captures this claustrophobic world with a foreboding palette, while the sound design occasionally strikes the right eerie notes. The production design of the subterranean lair deserves particular credit for creating a credible physical manifestation of social imprisonment.

Where Chhorii 2 falters is in its execution. At over two hours, the film is a test of endurance rather than nerves. The pacing plods when it should sprint, with scenes stretching far beyond their effective breaking point. 

The horror elements - from the ghoulish apparitions to the ancient cave-dwelling entity - quickly lose their ability to frighten, becoming repetitive intrusions rather than escalating threats. Jump scares are sparse and ineffective, while the psychological dread never fully materialises despite the promising setup.

Performance-wise, Bharuccha commits admirably to her role as the determined mother, throwing herself physically and emotionally into Sakshi's ordeal. She conveys both vulnerability and fierce resolve, though the screenplay rarely challenges her beyond the standard maternal protection archetype established in the first film. 

Soha Ali Khan brings an enigmatic presence to Daasi Maa, her whispery tone and measured movements hinting at untold depths to her character. 

Young Hardika Sharma impresses as Ishani, though her dialogue delivery occasionally veers into an unconvincing sing-song pattern. 

Gashmeer Mahajani's Samar remains disappointingly one-dimensional, his character serving mostly as a plot convenience rather than a fully realised ally.

The film's most intriguing dynamic - the complex relationship between Sakshi and Daasi Maa, representing contrasting female responses to patriarchal control - shows glimpses of genuine substance but ultimately gets buried under the film's heavy-handed messaging. 

A particularly striking scene shows both women feeding soup to Ishani - one nurturing, one manipulating - a visual metaphor for competing maternal influences that the film could have explored with greater nuance.

Chhorii 2 suffers from its transparent agenda. While addressing social evils like child marriage and female subjugation is commendable, the film bludgeons viewers with its messaging rather than integrating these themes organically into its horror framework. 

Characters frequently engage in on-the-nose exposition about patriarchal structures and female empowerment that feels more appropriate for a social studies lecture than a supernatural thriller. By prioritising its message over its medium, the film sacrifices genuine terror and narrative tension.

The screenplay's structure also raises questions. The supernatural rules governing this world remain frustratingly inconsistent - sometimes ghosts help, sometimes they haunt; sometimes Sakshi gains unexplained powers, sometimes she's helplessly human. 

The villain's backstory and powers are equally nebulous, reducing what could be a compelling antagonist to a generic boogeyman. Most disappointingly, the film ends with a transparent sequel setup, suggesting that commercial considerations may have trumped storytelling integrity.

In its better moments, Chhorii 2 achieves a fleeting visual potency, particularly in a sequence where Sakshi becomes disoriented in the underground maze, the camera work effectively conveying her mounting panic. A chilling scene featuring young boys objectifying a girl they've glimpsed for the first time offers a disturbing glimpse into the cycle of misogyny's early indoctrination. These moments hint at the more psychologically complex film that might have been.

Ultimately, Chhorii 2 is a frustrating experience - a horror film that forgets to be horrifying while it's busy being righteous. It's worthwhile social commentary on gender inequality and harmful traditions deserves a more skillfully crafted vehicle. 

What we're left with is a well-intentioned but tedious exercise that neither terrifies nor illuminates with the power it clearly aspires to. Like its underground setting, the film traps its audience in a maze that offers plenty of dead ends but precious few rewarding exits.

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Tahira Kashyap, Battling Breast Cancer For The Second Time, Shares Health Update: "After The Surgery..."

Filmmaker and author Tahira Kashyap, who recently revealed that her breast cancer has relapsed, has now opened up about her ongoing treatment journey from her recent hospital visit.

On Friday, she took to Instagram to recount her experience before and after a medical procedure. As she prepared for her scanning and imaging session, Tahira revealed that her doctor attempted to lighten the mood by playing a Bollywood classic - though the song choice caught her off guard.

"As I entered the scanning and imaging area, the doc there perhaps in his attempt to make the mood lighter had his playlist on. This was the song that was playing as I lay down ready to be taken inside! I gulped and said, 'Sir I appreciate your gesture but pls isse toh band hi kardo!'"

Despite the slightly awkward start, Tahira found humour and inspiration in another moment that day. While walking the hospital corridor post-procedure, she overheard a light-hearted exchange that brought a smile to her face.

"Hours after the surgery the doc asked me to take few rounds around the corridor. Little did I know that I would be privy to other patients choice of consuming news. This 70-year-old lady with her room's door ajar was keenly listening to an actor's love life and the disclosure of his recent relationship. Few minutes later I saw her stumbling out of her room racing ahead of me. I can swear I heard her saying agar yeh itna dangal macha sakten hain toh main kyon nahi!' I always knew the power of cinema both on and off the screen!"
 

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Tahira had earlier shared on April 7 that she was preparing to face cancer again. 

She wrote, "Seven-year itch or the power of regular screening--it's a perspective I'd like to go with the latter and suggest the same for everyone who needs to get regular mammograms. Round 2 for me... I still got this."

Tahira was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. 

Married to actor Ayushmann Khurrana, Tahira is also a mother to two children - a son and a daughter.

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Sushmita Sen's Ex Sister-In-Law Charu Asopa Sells Online Clothes, Leaves Mumbai Due To Financial Crunch

Charu Asopa, who was earlier married to Sushmita Sen's brother Rajeev Sen, has left Mumbai and shifted to her hometown Bikaner, Rajasthan due to financial crunch. Recently, a video surfaced in which Charu can be seen selling salwar kameez. While her fans wished good luck for her new endeavour, a large section of the Internet was intrigued to know what made her sell clothes online.

In  a conversation with Hindustan Times, Charu Asopa talked about why she left Mumbai and how her ex-husband Rajeev Sen reacted to her new plans.

"I have shifted to my hometown Bikaner, Rajasthan. I have left Mumbai for now, and I am currently living with my parents. It's been more than a month since Ziana and I moved here," Charu confirmed to the publication.

"Living in Mumbai is not easy; it costs money. For me, the monthly living cost came up to ₹1 lakh -1.5 lakh, including the rent and everything, which was not easy. Furthermore, I would rather not leave Ziana alone with a nanny when I am shooting in Naigaon (Mumbai). It used to get extremely difficult. Moving back home and starting my own thing was completely planned; it wasn't a rushed decision," Charu reasoned why she left Mumbai. 

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Asked about the trolls who commented on her financial condition, Charu replied, "When you start something new, everyone struggles. What's different in my case? I am doing everything on my own, from taking orders to sending packages to getting stock. When I came to Mumbai for acting that wasn't easy too. I struggled to build a name for myself and I managed. Now, I have started this business, so that I can focus on my child, and I don't think that's wrong."

"I plan to buy a house here in Bikaner. In the meantime, Ziana and I are staying with my parents. Tomorrow, I am going back to Mumbai to get all my belongings," Charu told Hindustan Times.

Asked about how her ex-husband Rajeev reacted to her shifting to Bikaner, she said, "He can always come visit his daughter in Bikaner. Before leaving Mumbai, I dropped a text informing him about my plans."

Charu married Rajeev Sen in 2019. Their marriage hit a rough patch and ended in a divorce. During their separation process, they had several public fights. They share a daughter Ziana, whom they continue to co-parent. 

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Oppo Find X8 Ultra First Impressions

Another month and another Ultra model is here! Oppo's latest salvo, the Find X8 Ultra, has been unveiled in China. As expected, the new Ultra is an upgrade over its predecessor in almost every department and a true flagship of 2025. But, if you're reading this anywhere in India and getting excited, don't be because this Ultra isn't making its way to India. But I'm not surprised because the Find X7 Ultra did not make its way here. We got our hands on the phone a few days back, and here are our first impressions.

Oppo Find X8 Ultra: The Package

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra will be available in multiple RAM and storage variants in China. The price starts at CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 76,300) for the base (12GB + 256GB), CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 82,200) for the 16GB + 512GB model, and the top-of-the-line model costs CNY 7,999 (roughly Rs. 94,000). The sale starts next week on April 16 in China.

It sports a peak brightness of 1600nits and a pixel density of 510PPI

 

Oppo claims that the Find X8 Ultra is the thinnest camera phone at 8.78mm thickness. To compare, the Find X7 Ultra, launched last year, measured 9.5mm, and the recently reviewed Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Review) measures 9.48mm.

The company also claims that the sleek profile has been possible with multiple internal optimisations like a redesigned motherboard and a new-gen silicon-carbon battery tech. Oppo also joins Apple's club in introducing two new physical buttons on the Find X8 Ultra. There's a Shortcut Button that can be customised for any function or tagged to an app, while the Quick Button can be used as a camera control.

Of course, cameras are the biggest highlight, and they are always part of Oppo's Ultra line of smartphones.

It runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15

 

Oppo Find X8 Ultra: Initial Thoughts

Holding the Find X8 Ultra in your hand for the first time, and you will get a flagship smartphone feel right away. And, indeed, on paper, it is the best from Oppo yet. The company has launched the Ultra in Matte Black, Pure White, and Shell Pink colours. I got the Pink one, and the muted colour and matte surface enhance the overall look of the phone - pure elegance.

The 6.82-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display is bright and crisp. The support for Dolby Vision enhances the multimedia experience. In the limited time I spent with the Find X8 Ultra, I loved reading or streaming videos on the display. But I will reserve my verdict on it till I get more time to test it.

It sports a five-camera setup at the back that Oppo touts as the "Holy Trinity in your pocket"

 

Like some recent Oppo premium phones, the Find X8 Ultra also comes with the branding of Hasselblad, the legendary camera maker. Oppo (Hasselblad), Vivo (Zeis), and Xiaomi (Leica) - all three are tightly locked to their respective collaborations for cameras.

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra gets an all-new penta camera system featuring a 50-megapixel wide camera with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor, OIS, 10-bit HDR, f/1.8 aperture alongside a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera with Samsung JN5 sensor, f/2.0 aperture. Another 50-megapixel Sony LYT700 sensor with 3X periscope telephoto camera, and the second telephoto camera - a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 with OIS, 120x digital zoom, and 6x periscope zoom. Lastly, a 2-megapixel colour sensor is used for a multispectral system. At the front, there's a 32-megapixel Sony IMX809 sensor. On the video front, Oppo says that all four cameras at the back can shoot 4K 60fps Dolby Vision video, which is an impressive addition.

The phone offers plenty of modes, including Hasselblad Portrait Mode

 

Talking about the quality of the images, the Find X8 Ultra is a capable smartphone, and the below samples are a great indicator. Plenty of details, accurate colours, and controlled noise are some of the highlights of the camera - this I could derive from the limited time I spent with the device as it has been with me only for a couple of days. But stay tuned for our full-fledged review to know what it gets in terms of camera upgrades over the Find X7 Ultra, which we said was a camera powerhouse in our review last year.

With the new Ultra launch, Oppo has also introduced Lumo, the next-gen image processing engine. The company talked about it during China's unveiling and said that it is a major leap for smartphone photography, and the new image processing engine is aimed to improve clarity, speed, and colour accuracy. I will dive deeply into this in my review.

 

Oppo Find X8 Ultra camera samples (tap images to expand)

 

Boosting confidence in everyday usage are features like IP68 and IP69 ratings, and the company claimed the SGS five-star drop resistance certification - an interesting addition. The phone supports a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and is quick for daily use.

Like other big-shot flagships, the Find X8 Ultra also packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. And, in the limited time I spent with the Ultra, it seemed snappy. Of course, you can expect more in-depth details on the performance credentials in our review.

Oppo Find X8 Ultra packs a 6100mAh battery and supports 100W fast-charging

 

Oppo has also raised the bar for the battery department with its Ultra model. Compared to the competition, the Find X8 Ultra packs the biggest battery unit at 6100mAh battery and supports 100W SuperVOOC fast charging.

Overall, the Find X8 Ultra looks like a solid contender for the best camera phone of 2025 globally. Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for an in-depth review of the Find X8 Ultra.

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Canva Unveils Visual Suite 2.0 With Canva AI, Canva Sheets and Canva Code

Canva unveiled Visual Suite 2.0, a redesigned platform with new features and AI-powered tools, on Thursday. The Sydney-based visual communications platform showcased several new features under the Visual Suite 2.0 umbrella, such as Canva AI, Canva Sheets, Canva Code, Magic Charts, and Visual Suite in One Design, at its annual Canva Create event in Los Angeles. The company did not reveal when these features might be rolled out widely or if all of these features will be available to those on the free tier of the platform.

Canva Announces New Tools at Annual Event

In a press release, the company detailed all the new features and tools coming to users under the Visual Suite 2.0 banner. Canva called it the company's biggest product launch since its inception in 2012 and highlighted that it is reimagining the design process for the AI-powered era. The focus areas of the new features include creativity, communication, and collaboration.

One of the major new additions includes Visual Suite in One Design. Canva is now increasing the scope of what users can create in a single interface. Previously, design sheets were locked to a fixed dimension—so if a user was working on a presentation, they could only add slides that matched standard presentation dimensions. Visual Suite changes that by allowing users to add and work with slides of varying dimensions within the same project, offering greater flexibility and creative freedom.

This means users can add a presentation slide, a document, and an Instagram Story slide to the same project. Canva says this will eliminate the need for separate tools and fragmented workflows.

Canva Sheets
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Canva Sheets is another new addition that brings a spreadsheet tool to allow users to add complex data to the sheet to create a visual experience integrating data and text. The tool uses the AI-powered Magic Studio, and users can simplify their data with features like Magic Insights. Users can also import data from HubSpot, Statista, Google Analytics and more using the Data Connectors feature. Canva said the tool will also support common spreadsheet formulas.

In addition to Canva Sheets, the platform is also adding Magic Charts, an AI experience that converts raw numbers into visuals with a single tap. The company says users will be able to generate scrollable reports, animated visualisations, and infographics. Canva is also adding new templates to let users to choose from.

Canva AI
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Canva AI, a voice-enabled AI assistant, is also being added to the platform. It is a quick shortcut to all the Magic Studio-powered AI features in a single place. The company says users will be able to access these tools in a conversational manner and generate text, slides, and images seamlessly. Canva AI will also allow users to edit photos and resize designs with a single voice-based prompt.

The company is also focusing on coding with its new Canva Code tools. It is essentially a low-code/no-code tool that allows users to use AI to write code for different apps and web designs with prompts. The company claims that users will be able to go from code to design preview. Users can create website landing pages, classroom resources, and other interactive designs.

Canva Photo Editor
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Finally, Canva Photo Editor is being added to the platform's Visual Suite. With new AI features, users will be able to click specific elements in an image to edit them, add AI-generated backgrounds, and remove or replace objects.

Canva also said that the company has taken steps to ensure the safety of these AI-powered tools. While building these products, Canva used “input and output moderation, safety filters, bias mitigation, and clear user controls over how data is used in AI training.”

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Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 11: Salman Khan's Film Is At Rs 107 Crore And Counting

Salman Khan's latest offering, Sikandar, opened in the theatres on March 30. The AR Murugadoss film, which also features Rashmika Mandanna in a key role, hasn't been able to perform well at the box office. 

On Day 11 (April 9), Sikandar earned ₹1.35 crore at the ticket window, reported Sacnilk. With this, the movie's total box office collection now stands at ₹ 107.10 crore. Sikandar witnessed an occupancy rate of 7.15% in the Hindi market, added the report.

Previously, Salman Khan opened up about the lack of support he receives from the film fraternity for his movies. The superstar revealed that although his colleagues think he does not need support, in reality, his projects also need backing. 

Salman Khan admitted to promoting the films of his friends and colleagues. The actor, in a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, said, “Unko aisa lagta hoga ki zaroorat nahin padti mujhe. (Maybe they think that I do not need their support.). But, sabko zaroorat padti hai. (Everybody needs support, including me)."

At Sikandar's trailer launch, Salman Khan addressed his age gap with Rashmika Mandanna. The actress is 31 years younger to him. 

Salman Khan shared, “They say there is a 31-year difference between the heroine and me. If the heroine does not have any problem or the heroine's father does not have any problem, then why do you have a problem?" 

Adding a hilarious twist to his statement, Salman Khan added, And when she (Rashmika) gets married and has a daughter and then she becomes a big star, then also we will work (together). We will get the mother (Rashmika)'s permission for sure.”

Ameesha Patel also supported Salman Khan. She cited her own age difference with Gadar co-star Sunny Deol. Read all about it here. 

Sikandar follows the story of Sanjay Rajkot aka Sikandar, who fights corruption and stands for the people. Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife Saisri. 

Sikandar marks Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's first collaboration on screen. Besides the leading duo, the action thriller also features Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi and Sathyaraj in important roles. 

Sikandar is backed by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

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Sunny Deol Reacts To Fawad Khan's Bollywood Return Amid Pakistani Actors Row: "Let There Be..."

Sunny Deol has responded to Pakistani artiste Fawad Khan's comeback to the Hindi film industry with Abir Gulaal in a conversation with HT City.  Sunny Deol said he doesn't mind Pakistani actors getting work in India.

Known for his cross-border patriotic films like Border and Gadar, Sunny Deol was asked by HT City if he supports Fawad Khan's return to Bollywood, which raised eyebrows once again after the teaser of his film Abir Gulaal released. Abir Gulaal is slated for a theatrical release on May 9. 

"See, I wouldn't like to go on to the political side because that's where things start getting messy. We are actors; we work for everyone all over the world. Even if somebody is watching or not, we are for everyone. So, aisi koi baat nahi hain (nothing like that). The more the way the world has become, we should stay global and let there be more countries; that's the way it should be," said Sunny Deol.

Sunny Deol's statement comes after Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) said it would oppose the release of Abir Gulaal featuring Fawad Khan on April 2.

Directed by Aarti S Bagdi (Chalti Rahe Zindagi), the film is produced by Indian Stories, along with A Richer Lens and Aarjay Pictures. Fawad Khan has been paired opposite Vaani Kapoor in the film. 

In 2016, an unofficial ban on Pakistani artistes in India took place, prompted by political disputes. In 2023, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition to officially ban them. However,  the tension regarding Pakistani actors working in India refuses to die. 

Fawad Khan made his Bollywood debut with Khoobsurat (2014) alongside Sonam Kapoor. He acted in a prominent role in Shakun Batra's Kapoor & Sons (2016). He also made a cameo appearance in Karan Johar's directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil the same year. 

Meanwhile, Sunny Deol's Jaat is releasing in theatres today. 

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Motorola Edge 60 Fusion With MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC Goes on Sale in India: Price, Offers

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion sale in India begins today (Wednesday). The phone made its debut on April 2 as the successor to the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and comes with an IP68 +IP69-rated dust and water-resistant build along with MIL-810H certification for durability. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM. Motorola Edge 60 Fusion sports a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 32-megapixel front camera.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Price in India, Offers

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion price in India starts at Rs. 22,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB storage option while the 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs. 24,999. It can be purchased starting today (Wednesday) at 12:00 pm IST on Flipkart and the Motorola India website.

It is offered in Pantone Amazonite, Pantone Slipstream, and Pantone Zephyr colour options.

Buyers can get an instant discount of Rs. 2,000 on transactions carried out with Axis Bank and IDFC First Bank Credit cards. Alternatively, they can opt for an additional Rs. 2,000 off on exchange. Flipkart also offers a 5 percent instant discount on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit card purchases.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Specifications

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion sports a 6.7-inch 1.5K (1,220x2,712 pixels) quad curved pOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits peak brightness. It has up to a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and comes with Water Touch 3.0 technology and HDR10+ support. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection on top.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. Its graphics are handled by an Arm Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. Running on Android 15-based Hello UI, Motorola claims up to three years of OS and four years of security updates.

For optics, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is equipped with a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel Sony LYT700C primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation (OIS) support, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a dedicated 3-in-1 light sensor at the back. It also gets a 32-megapixel front camera with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options on the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, AGPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. It packs a 5,500mAh battery in the Edge 60 Fusion with support for 68W wired charging.

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Moto G Stylus (2025) With Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC and AI Features Announced: Price, Specifications

Moto G Stylus (2025) was launched in the US and Canadian markets on Tuesday. One of its most notable features is the in-built stylus which now has an improved design, enabling users to take notes, sketch ideas, and navigate through apps. As per Motorola, the phone features a 6.7-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Moto G Stylus (2025) also brings several artificial intelligence (AI) features like Sketch to Image and Google's Circle to Search.

Moto G Stylus (2025) Price

Moto G Stylus (2025) price in the US starts at $399 for the sole 8GB + 256GB storage variant. It is offered in Gibraltar Sea and Surf the Web Pantone colourways with a leather finish. The phone can be purchased starting April 17 via Amazon, BestBuy, and the brand website.

Additionally, it will also be made available at Metro by T-Mobile, Verizon, Visible, Total Wireless, Straight Talk, AT&T, Cricket, Spectrum Mobile, Consumer Cellular, UScellular, Xfinity Mobile, Google Fi Wireless, Optimum Mobile, and Boost Mobile in the coming months.

In Canada, the Moto G Stylus (2025) will be available starting May 13 on the brand website as well as select carriers and national retailers.

Moto G Stylus (2025) Specifications

Moto G Stylus (2025) sports a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2,712 x 1,220 pixels) pOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,000 nits peak brightness. The phone draws power from a 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, which is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage, which is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. It runs on Android 15.

For optics, the Moto G Stylus (2025) is equipped with a dual rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel camera with a Sony LYTIA LYT-700C sensor and optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with macro capabilities. It also has a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls. The camera capabilities are complimented by a Photo Enhancement Engine which is claimed to automatically analyse multiple frames, blend exposures, and preserve colours and details to deliver a professional-grade image.

Motorola says its newest phone in the US gets support for various AI features. With the in-built stylus, users can take advantage of the Sketch to Image feature while it also comes with Google's Circle to Search visual lookup tool.

The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W (wired) and 15W (wireless) charging. Connectivity is handled by 5G, dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB Type-C. The Moto G Stylus (2025) measures 162.15 × 74.78 × 8.29 mm and it tips the scales at 191 grams. It gets MIL-STD-810H certification for durability and IP68 rating against dust and water ingress.

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Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 10: Salman Khan And Rashmika Mandanna's Film Sees A Dip

Salman Khan's Sikandar saw a dip on Tuesday (April 8) in its earnings. The film minted Rs 0.02 crore on Tuesday, taking the total to Rs 105.62 crore, as per Sacnilk. 

Salman Khan's film opened its box office collection with Rs 26 crore. On Eid, it minted Rs 29 crore. After Eid, the film saw a huge slump in its earnings on April 1, minting only Rs 19.5 crore. The downward trend continued over the weekdays. On Friday (April 4), the film earned Rs 3.5 crore, showing a 41.67 % slump at the box office collection.

Over the last weekend, Sikandar did slightly better in comparison with its weekdays' business. But it was not enough to pull off a film, made on a budget of Rs 200 crore.

The poor performances of big-budget Hindi films in theatres initiated a conversation around the "dying" state of Bollywood. Needless to say, Salman Khan's Sikandar would add more fuel to the ongoing chatter. Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2, which smashed records after records in December 2024, earned Rs 46 crore (Hindi) on 10th day of its release.

Salman Khan didn't have any release last year. Hopes were high on Sikandar but the film has been underperforming since its release. 

Sikandar marked Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's first collaboration on screen. The film also marked Salman Khan's first project with AR Murugadoss, who previously directed Aamir Khan in the 2008 blockbuster Ghajini.

In addition to the leading duo, Sikandar also features Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi and Sathyaraj in crucial roles. The project has been bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

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Kunal Kamra Rejects Salman Khan's Bigg Boss Offer: "Rather Check Into A Mental Hospital"

Kunal Kamra shared that he was approached for the upcoming season of Salman Khan's Bigg Boss. A casting director, entrusted with the upcoming season, reached out to him with an offer. Kunal Kamra rejected it and said he would prefer mental hospital to this show. Kunal Kamra shared a screenshot of his chat with the casting director on his Instagram Stories.

The message from the casting director read, "I am handling the casting for this season of Bigg Boss and your name came up as someone they might find interesting. I know it might not have been on your radar, but honestly, it's such a mad platform to show your real vibe and win over a massive audience. What do you think? Should we talk about it?"

Responding to the message, Kunal wrote, "I would much rather check into a mental hospital..." 

Kunal Kamra didn't specify if he was offered Bigg Boss OTT or Bigg Boss 19.

Kunal Kamra is in the news for his parody directed at Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The Madras High Court earlier granted interim protection from arrest to Kunal Kamra. The comic has skipped three summons from Mumbai Police. 

The comedian has approached the Bombay High Court, seeking the cancellation of cases registered against him.

The petition argues that the cases infringe upon his fundamental right to the freedom of expression under Article 19 and the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

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Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning Trailer: Tom Cruise Urges All To Trust Him "One Last Time"

The trailer for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is finally out. The over two-minute video is packed with action, throwbacks and adrenaline.

The clip begins with Tom Cruise hanging off a plane (classic Ethan Hunt move), while someone in the background says, “This can't all be true.” 

The trailer flashes through all the crazy stuff Ethan has done in the past – escaping bombs, sneaking through top-secret places, getting arrested – and now, all his secrets are out. With the world on the edge of chaos, people start to wonder if Ethan Hunt is too dangerous to be left unchecked.

Just like the teaser, this trailer leans into nostalgia. It brings back clips from the very first Mission: Impossible movie (the 1996 one directed by Brian De Palma) and others throughout the franchise. Fans will get a blast from the past while gearing up for what looks like the most intense mission yet.

And this time, the threat is bigger than ever: a rogue AI called The Entity. The world's falling apart, and Ethan begs his team to trust him for the “one last time.” There's betrayal, secrets that are no longer safe and the feeling that everything's coming to an end.

A chilling voiceover hits hard: “Everything you were, everything you've done, has come to this. When the need for certainty is absolute and the odds are deemed impossible, the mission falls to him, should he choose to accept.”

Tom Cruise dropped the trailer on Instagram with the caption, “Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.”

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In February, the makers unveiled the teaser for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. The short clip was all about jaw-dropping stunts and relentless action. Click here to read all about it.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning also features Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby and Esai Morales in important roles. The film will hit the cinema screens on May 23.

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Dimple Kapadia's Granddaughter Naomika Saran Makes A Rare Appearance At A Party

Dimple Kapadia's granddaughter Naomika Saran made a stunning appearance at a party hosted by producer Dinesh Vijan to celebrate Maddock Films' 20-year anniversary and its box-office success in Mumbai. Naomika Saran, daughter of Rinke Khanna and businessman Sameer Saran, accompanied her grandmother at the party.

Naomika looked gorgeous in a mini black dress. She kept her tresses loose and amped up her glamour quotient with golden jewellery.

Dimple Kapadia looked stunning as always - in a white ensemble teamed up with a maroon top and a shawl. On the red carpet, Dimple Kapadia let her granddaughter grab the limelight. She even asked her to step forward, so that the lensmen could click her solo pictures.

Take a look at the pictures from the night:

The star-studded party was attended by many A-listers from the industries. Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Rajkummar Rao, Rashmika Mandanna, Shraddha Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur put their fashion foot forward for the night.

Agastya Nanda posed with Akshay Kumar's niece Simar Bhatia on the red carpet. Later, Agastya Nanda, Naomika Saran and Suhana Khan were spotted leaving a Mumbai eatery in the night.

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Naomika is, reportedly, set to make her acting debut this year, in a film alongside Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda. According to Bollywood Hungama, the film will be produced by Dinesh Vijan and directed by Jagdeep Sidhu.

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Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 9: Second Monday Result Of Salman Khan's Film

Salman Khan's Sikandar didn't turn out his lucky charm at the box office as the film continues to struggle to score big numbers. The film, which released on March 30, minted Rs 1.75 crore on Monday (April 7), taking the total to Rs 104.25 crore. Sikandar crossed the Rs 100 crore mark on 8th day of its release.

Salman Khan's film opened its box office collection with Rs 26 crore. On Eid, it minted Rs 29 crore. After Eid, the film saw a huge slump in its earnings on April 1, minting only Rs 19.5 crore. The downward trend continued over the weekdays. On Friday (April 4), the film earned Rs 3.5 crore, showing a 41.67 % slump at the box office collection.

Over the last weekend, Sikandar did slightly better in comparison with its weekdays' business. But it was not enough to pull off a film, made on a budget of Rs 200 crore.

The poor performances of big-budget Hindi films in theatres initiated a conversation around the "dying" state of Bollywood. Needless to say, Salman Khan's Sikandar would add more fuel to the ongoing chatter. Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2, which smashed records after records in December 2024, earned Rs 27 crore (Hindi) on 9th day of its release.

The numbers of Pushpa 2 were impacted after Allu Arjun was arrested  in connection with a stampede that occurred during the premiere of his film at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on December 4. However, Pushpa 2 is way ahead of Sikandar from the beginning.

Sikandar marked Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's first collaboration on screen. The film also marked Salman Khan's first project with AR Murugadoss, who previously directed Aamir Khan in the 2008 blockbuster Ghajini.

Sikandar marked Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's first collaboration on screen. The film also marked Salman Khan's first project with AR Murugadoss, who previously directed Aamir Khan in the 2008 blockbuster Ghajini.

The movie has been bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. 

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