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The nation is praying for veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra, who was hospitalized on November 10 and discharged two days later. While his family — including sons, daughters, and both wives — remains by his side, an interesting story about another member of the Deol family has resurfaced: Dharmendra’s lesser-known daughter-in-law, Deepti Bhatnagar, once a famous actress and former Miss India. A Star Turned Deol Family Member Deepti Bhatnagar, who gained fame in the 1990s, is married to Randeep Arya, son of Virendra Singh, a Punjabi film superstar, filmmaker, and Dharmendra’s cousin. This makes Deepti both Virendra’s and Dharmendra’s daughter-in-law. Tragically, Virendra was shot dead in 1988 at the peak of his career. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Deepti once revealed that ...

Mumbai:Actor Gurucharan Singh, best known for playing Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has shared a heartfelt message for veteran actor Dharmendra, praying for his speedy recovery. In a video recently spotted at the airport, Gurucharan was asked about Dharmendra’s health. Responding to the media, he said, “I read that he has returned home from the hospital. Please don’t give such tense news, yaar! We’re all praying for him—he’s my idol. May he stay happy, healthy, and first class forever.” Expressing his deep admiration for the legendary actor, Gurucharan added, “We all grew up watching him. It was because of him that I felt inspired to join the film industry. Dharmendra Paaji, please get well soon! I really hope to meet you again soon.” Fa...

Mumbai:In a candid and hilarious revelation, Bollywood stars Twinkle Khanna and Kajol stunned everyone when they disclosed that they once dated the same man! The surprising confession came during an episode of their talk show “Too Much with Twinkle & Kajol.” While playing a fun segment called “This or That,” Twinkle was asked whether best friends should ever date each other’s ex-boyfriends. With her trademark wit, she replied, “My friends are far more important to me than any man. You can always find men anywhere.” Turning towards Kajol with a mischievous smile, Twinkle added, “Actually, Kajol and I share a common ex-boyfriend… but we can’t say who.” Hearing this, Kajol blushed and quickly pleaded, “Please stop! I’m begging you, don’t say his name!” The entire set burst into laug...

H Mumbai: Bollywood legend Dharmendra, renowned for delivering countless blockbusters and iconic performances, revealed the bittersweet side of his illustrious career. Despite acting in over 300 films and earning widespread critical acclaim, the veteran actor admitted that he never received a Best Actor award for his efforts. A Stellar Career, Yet No Award: Dharmendra began his career in 1960 with the film Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere, earning a mere ₹51 for his role. Over the decades, he became one of Bollywood’s most celebrated stars, famously known as Garam Dharam. His hits include classics like Phool Aur Patthar, Sholay, Pratigya, Satyakam, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and Chupke Chupke. Though he won a Filmfare award for Best Talent early on and later a Lifetime Achievement Awa...

‘ Mumbai: Fans of Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster “Kantara Chapter 1” have reason to rejoice as the Hindi-dubbed version is set to premiere on OTT soon. While the original Kannada film has already streamed in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, Hindi-speaking audiences can now also watch it at home. Box Office Success: The prequel to the 2022 hit “Kantara”, Kantara Chapter 1, released in theaters on 2 October 2025, has been a massive success. Made on a budget of ₹125 crore, the film collected ₹618.73 crore net domestically and a whopping ₹848.15 crore gross worldwide, surpassing Vicky Kaushal’s “Chhawa” to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. OTT Release Details: Although the film was released on Prime Video two weeks ago, the Hindi version was not available initi...

S Mumbai: Television actors Shagun Sharma and Aman Gandhi, who portray sister and brother in the Smriti Irani-starrer “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi”, are dating in real life. The couple recently opened up about their relationship, sharing when it began and how playing siblings on screen affected their romance. How the Rumors Began: Aman Gandhi plays Shagun Sharma’s younger brother on the show. Rumors of their romance first surfaced this Valentine’s Day when the actors shared romantic pictures online. Shagun Sharma has now confirmed the relationship, stating, “These are not rumors, it’s true. We were dating even before the show started.” Aman Gandhi, in a podcast, revealed that the couple has been together for over a year. Onscreen Sibling, Offscreen Love: When Shagun was o...

umbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda was rushed to Criticare Asia Multi-Specialty Hospital late on the night of November 12 after suddenly collapsing at home. At the time, his wife Sunita Ahuja and daughter Teena were not at home. The actor’s close friend and legal advisor Lalit Bindal accompanied him to the hospital and has now shared a detailed account of the incident. cording to Lalit Bindal, Govinda began feeling weak and uneasy since the morning of November 11. Around 8:30–9:00 PM, he took medication prescribed by his family doctor over the phone and rested in his room. However, at approximately midnight, he again experienced dizziness, shortness of breath, and weakness. Lalit was called immediately, and by 12:15 AM, he reached Govinda’s home and, following the doctor’s advice, t...

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra, aged 90, is currently admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, for a routine medical check-up. While fellow actor Dharmendra has already returned home, Prem Chopra remains under observation, though reports indicate that his health is stable and improving. Actor and singer Vikas Bhalla, Prem Chopra’s son-in-law, provided an update to the media, stating that the veteran star is perfectly fine and will likely be discharged in a day or two. “There is no need for unnecessary speculation. All his tests are being conducted, and he should be back home very soon. He is completely fine,” Vikas said. Concern for Dharmendra Interestingly, Prem Chopra appears more concerned about his long-time friend and colleague Dharmendra than his own health. Vikas...

Mumbai: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has once again ignited speculation about her relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, famously known for ‘The Family Man’, after a recent photo of her in Raj’s embrace went viral. While neither of them has officially confirmed or denied their alleged relationship, fans are reading between the lines as Samantha shared images posing closely with Raj at her perfume brand launch event. Public Display of AffectionAt the event, Samantha was seen with her arms around Raj, while he held her by the waist. Other photos from the occasion showed them interacting with friends and family, including a glimpse of actress Tamanna Bhatia. In her post caption, Samantha wrote, “Surrounded by friends and family. Over the past one and a half years, I’ve taken some of the...

Chennai: Tamil film actress Gauri Kishan recently faced an inappropriate question about her weight during a press event for her film ‘Others’, sparking outrage and support from the South Indian film fraternity. The incident unfolded when a YouTuber asked her co-star Aditya Madhavan if Gauri’s weight made it difficult to perform certain scenes. The question, widely seen as body-shaming, prompted a firm response from the actress. Gauri Responds StronglyGauri did not hold back. Interrupting the YouTuber mid-question, she said in Tamil, “What does my weight have to do with you? What does it have to do with the film? My weight is my choice. It does not define my talent.” She later spoke to NDTV, expressing disappointment that no one initially supported her during the uncomfortable exchange. ...