Actress Amruta Khanvilkar described her trip to Japan as “a soul-stirring experience” and said that every meal she ate “was a memory.”

Her adventure began in the bustling streets of Tokyo, where she immersed herself in the local cuisine, trying various traditional Japanese dishes.

“My trip to Japan was a soul-stirring experience—rich in culture, taste, and emotion. From the discipline and cleanliness in every corner to the deep-rooted traditions, Japan truly felt like another world,” Amruta told.

The top Marathi film star added: “Every meal was a memory—fluffy pancakes, earthy matcha, art-like desserts that never left you feeling heavy. Dressing in a kimono by the gentle hands of an elderly lady, sipping tea in Kyoto, exploring centuries-old temples—it all felt like stepping into a dream.”

Amruta shared that visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites was a deeply moving experience, with each place leaving a lasting impression on her heart. She highlights the beauty and serenity of landmarks like Kinkaku-ji and the floating Torii gate of Itsukushima.

The romantic comedy series "Lovely Lolla," featuring Gauahar Khan and Isha Malviya, has successfully concluded its first season.

Produced by Sargun Mehta and Ravie Dubey under their banner Dreamiyata Dramaa, the show premiered on YouTube on December 25, 2024. Isha and Gauahar headline the cast as Lovely Chaddha and Lolla Chawla, respectively. Reflecting on the experience, Isha shared, “Playing Lovely has been a transformative journey. She’s fiery, passionate, and deeply emotional. I feel so lucky to have portrayed her, especially in such a unique and layered story.”

Gauahar Khan added, “Lolla is one of the most memorable roles I’ve played. Her strength, sass, and vulnerability made her feel so real. The audience's response has been heartwarming.”

One of India's most respected directors SS Rajamouli has now confirmed that actor Nani will indeed be a part of his dream project, the 'Mahabharatham'.

Director SS Rajamouli has often expressed a desire to make a 10-part franchise on one of the greatest epics of all time.

Recently, Rajamouli, who participated in a pre-release event of 'Hit: The Third Case' in Hyderabad, was asked by the anchor if there was any truth in rumours doing the rounds that the ace director had fixed the character actor Nani was to play in the franchise.

In reply, SS Rajamouli very reluctantly disclosed that the character hadn't been fixed but what had been fixed was that Nani would definitely be a part of the franchise.

It may be recalled that Rajamouli is currently working on a film with actor Mahesh Babu, tentatively being referred to as SSMB29.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Monday morning announced that he has postponed his Bollywood Big One Tour, which was scheduled for May 4-5 in the UK, in light of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

Salman shared the poster of the tour featuring personalities such as Sara Ali Khan, Tiger Shroff, Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Kriti Sanon, Disha Patani, Sunil Grover and Maniesh Paul along with the “Dabangg star”.

The poster had “postponed” written over “The Bollywood Big one” UK tour.

For the caption, Salman wrote: “In light of the recent tragic events in Kashmir, and with profound sadness, we have taken the difficult decision to request the promoters to postpone The Bollywood Big One shows, originally scheduled for May 4th and 5th in Manchester and London.”

Hollywood star Eva Longoria, who turned 50 in March, said she still has "many dreams to fulfil."

Longoria told HELLO! magazine: "I'm excited about this new decade. It's a time to look back, to be grateful for the beautiful life I've had and to dream about what's to come.

I am a very positive person with an optimistic mindset. I have many dreams to fulfill."

She added: "Everything is centred on gratitude: for the life I have and for the one I'm going to have. That is, in essence, the real secret."

A Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt's Cairo on Saturday to discuss efforts toward reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

In a press statement, Hamas said the delegation has started meetings with Egyptian officials to present the movement's vision for a comprehensive deal, which includes a Gaza ceasefire, a prisoner exchange with Israel, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the launch of reconstruction efforts.

The delegation is also expected to discuss with the Egyptian side the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza due to the ongoing Israeli blockade and the urgent need to facilitate the entry of food and medical supplies, read the statement.

Hamas further indicated that the discussions would address the formation of a community support committee to manage Gaza's civil affairs and other internal matters.

Veteran actor Dharmendra shared a cherished memory on social media when Dilip Kumar visited the mahurat of son Sunny Deol's debut movie "Betaab".

Dharmendra posted a black and white photograph on Instagram of Dilip Kumar playfully punching Sunny's cheek, while Sunny smiles.

The veteran actor recalled that Dilip Kumar gave his blessings to Sunny during the mahurat of his first project. "Dalip saheb ka pyaar bhara duayen dete haath Sunny ko film BETAB ke mahurat par hi naseeb ho gaya tha," Dharmendra wrote.

Rahul Rawail's "Betaab" also marked the acting debut of actress Amrita Singh. The 1983 romantic entertainer was loosely based on William Shakespeare’s "The Taming Of The Shrew."

Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, who is known for making movies such as ‘Jigarthanda’ and ‘Pizza’, has opened up about exploring love in his latest film “Retro” with Suriya.

“People expect me to do crime, thrillers, dark comedies,” the director said.

He added: “but Retro is a love story. That is what it is at its heart.”

Set in the 1990s with nostalgia, style, and action, Retro may carry the visual grammar of a vintage gangster flick, but for Subbaraj, it’s all in service of something deeper.

Pop star Joe Jonas recently performed his new single, 'Heart by Heart', for a phone-free crowd in New York, and he relished the experience.

"It's been a while - actually, the last time I performed with no phones, I honestly couldn't tell you. I went to the Masters this year, and you can't bring your phone, so that was nice,” he said.

“And I think, once you're away from your phone for even a few hours, you're panicked sometimes - at least I am. And then you get back, and you're like, 'Okay, I'm fine, the world is still revolving, everyone was fine.'"

Joe acknowledged that he spends an unhealthy amount of time online. However, he also relishes disconnecting himself from the outside world from time to time, reports.

He said: "I'm at fault for becoming somebody that's just on a death scroll ... This is a nice reminder to just be present with your friends and family. You can shut your phone off for a few hours and hang out."

Naga Chaitanya’s team has debunked rumours about starring in the political drama Mayasabha by Deva Katta and shared that the actor is currently focussed on his upcoming film “NC24.”

The actor’s team has clarified that these reports are false. There is no association between Chaitanya and the said project. Chaitanya is “completely focused on his 24th film, tentatively titled NC24, according to a statement.

Directed by Karthik Varma Dandu, NC24 is being positioned as a grand mystical thriller. The project is backed by producer BVSN Prasad in collaboration with Sukumar under the banners of SVCC and Sukumar Writings.

On Chaitanya’s birthday, the intriguing poster hints at an adventurous and rugged character arc, with mythological undertones. With music by Ajaneesh Loknath, NC24 promises to showcase Chaitanya in a refreshing, powerful new avatar.