Tagging himself as a “green crusader”, Bollywood’s bhidu Jackie Shroff has shared that plants have taught him patience and kept him grounded.

Asked how gardening or being close to nature impacted his mental and emotional well-being over the years, Jackie told: “Being called a 'Plant Zaddy' is a badge of honour. Plants have taught me patience and kept me grounded.”

“Plants make you a better person, bhidu. That's powerful, boss. My kids and I, we all share the same love for plants, and that's the best thing,” said the actor, who is the brand ambassador for Ugaoo, a gardening company.

Talking about where his passion for plants stems from, he said: “I've been a green crusader for years, with plants around me and mitti on my hands. I walk into events with a sapling as my plus one.”

He now supports going organic as possible.

Veteran actress Rekha and ace designer Manish Malhotra share a common obsession for sarees, terming it as 'pure love'.

Manish took to his official Instagram handle on Tuesday and dropped a string of stunning photos of Rekha in his ivory Banarasi saree with a matching blouse. Her latest ethnic ensemble was accessorized with a huge pair of earrings, a large set of bangles, along with her classic red lipstick and sindoor.

"Our obsessed emotion with sarees .. shimmer to texture .. chiffon to handloom — it’s pure love .. The Iconic #REKHAJI....Stunningly graces our ivory Banarasi saree, a masterpiece in handwoven silk linen that celebrates timeless elegance and artisanal heritage. The texture white and the song from one of her films a metaphor to the pouring rains here in mumbai .. #mymmsaree @manishmalhotraworld," Manish captioned the post.

Refreshing your memory, Rekha and Manish rang in the New Year 2025 together in style.

Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh is a proud “pahadi ladki” as she says she feels happier in the mountains.

Fatima shared a melange of pictures from her recent trip to the mountains. It featured the actress posing with locals, friends and even dogs during her visit.

“A massive photo dump from the mountains.I feel happier in the mountains. #pahadiladki,” she wrote as the caption.

Producer-actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar, who essayed the role of Rahim chacha's son in the iconic film ‘Sholay’, has spoken up about an important sequence in the film, which director Ramesh Sippy left out in the lock edit.

Sachin spoke recently, as he celebrated 50 years of ‘Sholay’, and said that although director Ramesh Sippy had edited out the part, there were multiple reasons that led to the decision.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared that it is difficult for him to face the emotional pain of contestants who lose in his quiz-based show “Kaun Banega Crorepati.”

“We sit on the hot seat and meet and confront the contestants that have ambitious hopes of winning during the week of their stay on the floor .. and when they cannot make it , it's the hardest to control the frustration of defeat and lost opportunity for them, yes. (sic.)”

“But for me as well .. it is emotionally shattering to (see) their tears swell up as they find the week over, the Hooter played and the need to come and play , for whatever personal reasons, goes missing (sic.)”

On the occasion of 79th Independence Day on Friday, the makers of Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty-starrer “Border 2” unveiled its maiden poster and announced that the film will release on January 22 next year.

The makers shared the poster, which features Sunny dressed in military gear and gripping a bazooka with fierce intensity, Sunny stands tall as the embodiment of patriotism and raw emotion.

The poster was captioned: “Hindustan ke liye ladenge....phir ek baar! #Border2 hits theatres on Jan 22, 2026 #HappyIndependenceDay!.”

Actress Zareen Khan, who is known for ‘Veer’, ‘Housefull 2’, ‘Hate Story 3’ and others, has spoken up on the concept of micro-dramas, and how they mark a definitive moment in the content industry.

After making a memorable mark in Bollywood and carving a niche for herself with a string of notable performances, Zareen Khan is now stepping into a brand-new storytelling space, the world of microdramas. Her latest project, ‘Phir Se Restart’ marks her foray into this rapidly growing format

Sharing her excitement about the format and the story she's exploring for the first time, the actress said, “Microdramas are such a fresh concept that’s taking over the content scene right now. I’m thrilled to be part of this project because it’s not just a good story, it’s one that resonates”.

Grammy winning-singer Taylor Swift revealed that her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, will be released on October 3.

Swift shared the news through Instagram, as she also unveiled the cover art.

In the picture, the "Fortnight" singer is seen wearing a bedazzled one-piece featuring cut-outs as she lies in a body of water and she rests her hand on her head. Her look still features her signature red lip with edgy smokey eye make-up, reports.

"And, baby, that’s show business for you. New album The Life of a Showgirl. Out October 3," she captioned the post.