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Guilty fame Akansha Ranjan plays rangon ki Holi with HT City. While posing for us exclusively at Lodhi garden, the actor shares her most favourite part about Holi and the connection with the capital. Akansha Ranjan on Holi Holi Hai..! Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. It was so much fun to shoot for Holi. It was a bit difficult to walk in my heels but the pictures turned out lovely so it was worth the effort. I have never celebrated Holi here in Delhi, it's only with HT that I did for the first time. I love Holi, but I am a bit of a water conservationalist so I kind of skip the water bit. But, the colours, hanging out with everyone and the yummy food, that I love. My building always throws amazing Holi party and I actually enjot it a lot. The vib...

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about how difficult it was to shoot for Citadel: Honey Bunny in the latest episode of her health podcast, Take 20. Talking to her co-host and wellness coach, Alkesh Sharotri, the actor revealed that shooting for the Indian web series was not an easy task. (Also Read: Samantha Ruth Prabhu attempts to touch Karan Johar's feet at event; his reaction is priceless) Samantha will co-star with Varun Dhawan in the Indian chapter of Citadel(Instagram) ‘It was very strenuous’Talking to Alkesh, Samantha mentioned that shooting for Citadel was difficult with her myositis diagnosis. She said, “I had to finish Kushi, and I had to shoot for Citadel, which is extremely physical. There’s a lot of action involved. So it was very strenuous.” Hindustan Times - you...

Actor Shraddha Kapoor’s personal life has been in the spotlight for the past few months with several reports stating that she is dating Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar writer Rahul Mody, with several sightings with him leaving behind hints. Now, we have exclusively learnt that they are getting to a position where they don’t feel the need to hide their relationship. Shraddha Kapoor started dating Rahul Mody sometime back They got close to each other while working on Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. “After working on the film, they have been going strong. They are in a very comfortable position with each other, which is why they don’t feel the need to hide their affair. And that’s the reason they are getting spotted together more often,” says a source. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for brea...

House of the Dragon is back with its second season after two years and netizens can't keep calm. The fantasy-drama based on George RR Martin's novel Fire & Blood has elements of warfare, treachery, ambition, power, love and loyalty. The battle for throne between Rhaenyra Targaryen's ‘team black’ and Alicent Hightower's ‘team green’ has been depicted in two separate trailers released on Thursday. (Read more: House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer: Battle lines have been drawn between Greens and Blacks. Watch) House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer received a positive reaction from netizens. HOTD 2 is the battle for throne soaked in revengeThe promos showcase Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen declaring a war against team green led by Alicent and her Lord Commander of the Kingsguard Ser ...

New Delhi, Films with friendship at the core resonate with a wider audience and such stories somehow land up at production house Excel Entertainment, says co-founder Ritesh Sidhwani. HT Image The producer formed the banner with filmmaker-friend Farhan Akhtar in 1999 and their first production "Dil Chahta Hai" is regarded as one of the best portrayals of friendship in the modern era. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. In the past 25 years, Excel Entertainment has grown from strength to strength as a quality content studio, also expanding its footprint through streamers with "Mirzapur" and "Made in Heaven". But friendship stories have been a constant at the banner, be it "Rock On!!", "Fukrey" franchise, "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", or the upcoming...

House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer: The long-awaited trailer of the new instalment of the Game of Thrones spin-off is out. However, the makers dropped not one, but two trailers. On Thursday, HBO unveiled a trailer each for Greens and Blacks, drawing the battle lines ahead of the show's premiere on June 17. (Also Read – House of the Dragon season 2 new posters tease arrival of a trailer: ‘Team Green or Team Black’) House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer: HBO drops 2 trailers for the upcoming series What's in the trailer?Following the coronation of King Aegon II and the tragic demise of Lucerys Targaryen, House of the Dragon season 2 delves into the heart of Westeros as the legendary 'Dance of the Dragons' unfolds. With factions divided between the 'Greens' and the 'Blacks,' viewers...

Siddharth Anand's aerial action entertainer Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, released on Netflix India on Thursday. Viewers got to watch and rewatch the film that premiered theatrically on January 25. Users on X couldn't get enough of the film, particularly the chemistry between its leads. (Also Read – Fighter OTT release: Here's when and where to watch Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone's aerial action entertainer) Deepika Padukone with Hrithik Roshan in a still from Fighter directed by Siddharth Anand. Fighter X reactionsOne user wrote on X, “The performance by #HrithikRoshan in #Fighter (fire emojis) @iHrithik.” Another wrote, attaching a couple of snippets from the film of Hrithik and Deepika together, ""Please" do another film (teary-eyed emojis) #Fighter....

Han So Hee remains embroiled in controversy amid the dating scandal. While Dispatch refuted the "transit relationship" claims, reports indicate endorsement deals are falling through. On March 20, Lotte's soju brand Chum Churum confirmed ending their partnership with Han So Hee. This follows report of another brand contract loss. The actress is dating Reply 1988 actor Ryu Jun Yeol. The news of their dating broke after few fans spotted them in Hawaii. Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol dating sparks debate and controversy(Pic credit- Lotte's soju brand Chum Churum, Dispatch) Han So Hee continues to lose endorsement dealsAlso read: Queen of Tears storms global Netflix ranking; Kim Soo Hyun revives It's Okay to Not Be Okay magic Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read ...

Kalki Koechlin doesn’t remember exactly when she started writing poetry, but it has turned out to be a way of living for her. The actor says the craft helps her get in touch with her feelings, and address them. Kalki Koechlin started writing poems at age of six Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. On World Poetry Day, the actor opens up about her journey of finding words to express her emotions. “I don’t remember how it all started for me. I was very young when I started writing poems. And the only reason I know about it is because my mom kept all of it. I wrote when I was six about butterflies and other things that a kid can write,” Koechlin tells us. The 40-year-old shares reading poetry as a kid helped her get inclined towards the craft, as s...

Yodha box office collection day 5: The film, starring Sidharth Malhotra in the lead role, has been doing well in India. According to Sacnilk.com, the action-packed film has earned over ₹21 crore in India since its release. It is directed by debutant duo Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha. (Also Read | Yodha box office collection day 4) Sidharth Malhotra played a soldier once again in Yodha. Yodha India box officeThe film minted ₹4.1 crore on day one, ₹5.75 crore on day two, ₹7 crore on day three and ₹2.15 crore on day four. It earned ₹2.30 crore nett in India on its fifth day, as per early estimates. So far, the film has minted ₹21.30 crore in India. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. About YodhaThe film is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoo...