The year had a variety of films to choose from. Not all of them were successful at the box office, but had merit.
Isha Ambani looked stunning in a custom phulwari ensemble while hosting the maiden Pink Ball in London.
Those who have not watched earlier seasons of Stranger Things would be baffled by it, but then the finale is meant for fans who understand the themes and remember its mythology, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.
As Khushi Kapoor celebrates her 25th birthday, one thing's clear -- she is quickly becoming a go-to among the Gen Z for fresh, youthful outfit inspiration.
Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes Deepa Gahlot.
As Vikram Phadnis' celebrated 35 years in fashion and cinema, these couples added a touch of romance on the red carpet.
'I enjoy making gestures, big or small, based on what makes my partner and me feel comfortable.'
Jonathan Bailey, the star of Bridgerton and Wicked, has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2025.
'Now when I'm a mother and have two sons, I do look back and say, "Oh my God! What was I thinking?"'
We may not know Dr Ramani at first, but by the end, we get a clearer sense of his nobility. For a biopic, that's a job done well, notes Mayur Sanap.
'Whenever we did any scenes together, whatever we did in the film, he never said, "Let's do another take or let's move on".' 'He always asked me, "Parmeet, is it okay?" Till I gave my best, he kept going on.'
Sabar Bonda is a tender, and exquisitely crafted slice-of-life drama that taps into universal human desire of making a meaningful connection with another human being, observes Mayur Sanap.
This turgid drama, solely designed to titillate male audiences, move from one hare-brained scene after another with intermittent over-acting, ear-splitting background music, and over-the-top dialoguebaazi, sighs Mayur Sanap.
'Gaurav Khanna may not have had the most inspiring journey like his predecessors, but he has clearly been one of the most well-behaved contestants and winners in Bigg Boss history. So kudos to that!'
Vikram Phadnis' celebration of 35 years in fashion, wasn't just a party, it was a full-blown glam parade.
October looks bright with a lot of festive season releases on OTT.
'They are as layered and complicated as life itself.' 'There is love, but there is also pain and fire.'
Tere Ishk Mein is a disservice to brilliant actors like Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, who have poured their heart and soul into their performances in a story that fails to honour its characters, notes Divya Nair.
Dharmendra remained one of the most loved stars of all time, even when his movies tapered off, and age caught up with him.
'It was amazing how he controlled the crowd, not with force or even star power, but with sheer love.'
Samantha and Bhumi Pednekar twinned in striking white power looks at H&M's 10 year anniversary bash.
The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.
'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.'
From stunning ad shoots to off-duty events, the 32 year old has been giving us plenty of style inspiration.
'60 ka lagta nahi hai vaise tu kahin se. Shakal se 40, akal se 120 ;)'
Thamma is mostly entertaining and not grotesquely horror-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Kantara Chapter 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali and English.
Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas: An average watch instead of a compelling nightmare, notes Mayur Sanap.
'Your marriage now requires a complete RESET. So, push that button and go back to where it all began with no baggage, no expectations, no complaining,' advises rediffGURU Anu Krishna.
We dug out these pictures of Vietnamese actor Kha Ngan that reveal her love for swimming, fitness, and fashion.
'He's been doing something we don't talk about much, working with acid attack survivors.' 'He supports them not just emotionally, but also financially.' 'His Mir Foundation helps them with the surgeries they have to go through to step out again and get back their lives.' 'He doesn't talk about it and I only learnt about this when we were in Kolkata once and some of the girls had come to meet him at the hotel.'
The growing list of Bollywood's new-gen actors gets fresh faces in Vyom and Saachi Bindra, who will make their big screen debut in the musical romance, Mannu Kya Karegga.
'In almost every film, Shah Rukhbhai has done a lot of his own stunts.'
While Zohran Mamdani captured national attention with his meteoric rise to be elected New York City's first Muslim mayor, his wife Rama Duwaji was helping orchestrate his win -- one pixel, one brushstroke, one brand decision at a time.
Yash Raj Films' War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, promises an action-packed cinematic experience.
With her radiant charm and killer winged eyeliner, Eisha Singh owns every frame she's in.
Brooks was previously married to advertising executive Billy Haire before splitting up in May 2025 after a 6-year alliance. Since then, she has dated Gleb Savchenko, her Dance With The Stars co-star between 2024 and 2025.
This time, it's a case of pyaar vs parivaar where Ajay's character tries to win over his girlfriend's parents, played by R Madhavan and Gautami Kapoor.
Not just hard core action, War 2 has some groovy romance between Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani too, and the world got a glance at that in the film's newly-released song, Aavan Jaavan.
