Entertainment

Mumbai, February 14, 2026:Bollywood blockbusters ‘Border 2’ and ‘Mardaani 3’ witnessed a slowdown at the box office on Friday, signaling a dip in audience turnout after weeks of strong performance. Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’, released on January 23, 2026, has completed three weeks but saw a sharp decline on its 22nd day, earning only ₹0.8 crore domestically. The film’s total domestic collection now stands at ₹318.55 crore, while worldwide it has amassed ₹436.15 crore, including ₹56.15 crore from international markets. Similarly, Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’ is also experiencing dwindling earnings. On its 15th day, the thriller collected ₹0.6 crore in India, bringing its domestic total to ₹41.5 crore and global collections to ₹62 crore. Despite the slowdown, occupancy remained noticeable in ...

Mumbai, February 14, 2026:Drama and conflict unfolded on the sets of the reality show ‘The 50’ as contestant Arbaaz Patel allegedly slapped fellow contestant Prince Narula, resulting in his eviction from the show. The incident reportedly stemmed from escalating tensions during a heated argument, which was exacerbated by comments of body shaming. According to reports, the altercation began when Nikki Tamboli, Arbaaz’s girlfriend and fellow participant, confronted Prince Narula over body-shaming remarks. A verbal dispute quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Arbaaz lost his temper and allegedly struck Prince. Fellow contestants intervened to break up the fight. The show’s authority, referred to as ‘The Lion’, enforced strict rules against violence, instructing A...

Mumbai, February 14, 2026:The film and television industry mourned the passing of Anand Sagar Chopra, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, who passed away on February 13 in Mumbai at the age of 84. Anand, a key figure in the second generation of Sagar Arts, managed several successful projects, including the 2008 remake of the iconic TV epic ‘Ramayan’, and directed popular shows such as ‘Alif Laila’ (1993). Anand Sagar’s funeral was held at Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai at 4:30 PM on February 13, attended by close family and prominent members of the film industry. Veteran director Ramesh Sippy, accompanied by his wife Kiran Juneja, and actress Bhagyashree, who arrived with her husband, paid their respects. The Sagar family issued a statement expressing profound grief:"With de...

Mumbai, February 14, 2026:Shahid Kapoor’s latest film ‘O Romeo’, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, has made a promising start at the box office. Released in theatres on February 13, just a day ahead of Valentine’s Day, the film recorded an impressive opening-day collection, signalling strong weekend potential. Despite receiving mixed reactions to its trailer, O Romeo managed to exceed early expectations and posted a solid first-day domestic earning of approximately Rs 8.25 crore, according to early trade estimates. The film had reportedly witnessed advance bookings worth over Rs 3 crore, and trade analysts were expecting the opening to fall between Rs 6 crore and Rs 8 crore—a target the film comfortably achieved. Reports suggest that the film sold more than one lakh ti...

Hyderabad, February 14, 2026:Renowned Telugu cinema star Daggubati Venkatesh, popularly known as Victory Venkatesh, is considered one of the finest actors in the South Indian film industry, known for his strong script sense and consistent box-office success. Interestingly, the actor—who once aspired to work behind the camera—was an MBA graduate from the United States, but destiny had different plans, turning him into one of Telugu cinema’s biggest icons. According to reports, Venkatesh was once the first choice for the romantic drama ‘Radhe Shyam’, which later starred Prabhas and Pooja Hegde. Filmmaker Chandra Sekhar Yeleti reportedly approached Venkatesh with the story, hoping to cast him in the lead role. However, the actor was said to be unimpressed with the script and declined the o...

\Reality television witnessed an emotional moment when actor and contestant Arbaaz Patel proposed marriage to his girlfriend Nikki Tamboli during the latest episode of the popular reality show ‘The 50’. The heartfelt proposal left Nikki overwhelmed, as she broke down in tears and spoke openly about the challenges their relationship is facing due to religious differences. The episode was packed with drama, action, and romance as celebrity guests Uorfi Javed and Nia Sharma entered the show to promote their upcoming project and engage contestants in special tasks. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the guests encouraged male contestants to entertain their female partners and earn coins through performances. However, tensions escalated soon after their arrival, as heated arguments e...

Mumbai, February 13, 2026:Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, son of legendary filmmaker and television pioneer Ramanand Sagar, passed away at the age of 84. His last rites were performed on February 13 at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai, in the presence of grieving family members and close relatives. The news of his demise was shared by the Sagar family through an emotional post on social media. Expressing deep sorrow, the family wrote, “With immense grief and profound sadness, we inform you of the passing of our beloved father, Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra. His funeral will take place on February 13 at 4:30 PM at the Hindu crematorium ground, Pawan Hans.” Anand Sagar was known for carrying forward the remarkable legacy of his father, who created the iconic television epic ‘Ramayan’, a...

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt have been granted bail in a high-profile ₹30 crore fraud case, ending their 67-day stint in Udaipur jail. The Supreme Court ordered their release on Friday, with clear directions on the terms and conditions of their bail. Supreme Court Intervention A bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Joymaly Bagchi instructed the Chief Judicial Magistrate to issue the bail order and clarified the terms under which the couple would be released. Notices have also been issued to the complainant, Ajay Murdia, and the Government of Rajasthan, scheduling the next hearing for February 19, 2026. Lawyer’s Statement Vikram Bhatt’s lawyer, Mukul Rohatgi, argued in court that it was not justified to detain both the director and his wi...

Actor Rajpal Yadav, currently in Tihar Jail over a long-standing cheque bounce case, has partially repaid the debt against him, his lawyer revealed during a recent hearing. Court Hearing and Next Steps On Thursday, the Delhi High Court heard Yadav’s bail petition, but no relief was granted. The next hearing is scheduled for February 16, 2026. Meanwhile, the court has issued notices to the complainant, Murli Project Company. Lawyer Confirms Partial Payment Yadav’s lawyer, Bhaskar Upadhyay, stated that the actor has already repaid half of the total debt. “Out of a total investment of ₹5 crore, ₹2.5 crore has been paid. The remaining amount will be addressed in court on Monday,” Upadhyay said. The lawyer clarified that Yadav never refused to repay the invested money. Earlier, w...

Despite being banned in Pakistan, Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster “Dhurandhar” continues to dominate the neighboring country’s entertainment scene. A viral video now reveals that pirated DVDs of the film are being sold openly in Pakistan for just 16 INR (50 Pakistani Rupees). Vlogger Carl Rock Investigates New Zealand-based YouTuber Carl Rock recently visited the Rainbow Centre in Karachi, where he discovered DVDs of “Dhurandhar” being sold in local shops. In the video, Carl approaches a shopkeeper displaying a poster featuring Ranveer Singh and confirms that the DVDs are newly released pirated copies. Speaking to the shopkeeper, Carl remarks, “Indian films are banned in Pakistan, but look at what I found. And this is a brand-new film, yes, from India.” The shopkeeper confirms the ava...