Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.
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Like the other ladies of Bollywood, Nehha Pendse also made waves at Cannes 2025.
Remember Bollywood stars who left the movies way too soon? Here are the reasons behind their sudden retirement.
Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, whose ethereal beauty and acting talent made her a popular choice for many 90s films and earned her a loyal fan base, has firmly denied rumours linking her to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray after an old video of the two went viral.
An FIR was registered against him at the Golf Green Police Station in south Kolkata for allegedly promoting hate speech and hurting religious sentiments through his social media posts.
Shalini Passi just turned the Cannes film festival into her personal runway.
The star-student event, headlined by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, also featured actress Disha Patani, playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi rapper Karan Aujla among others.
'They can't take even the smallest step.' 'The mental abuse is so insidious that sometimes they don't even realise it's happening.'
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Miss India World Nandini Gupta reveals her simple fitness routine.
Newly appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has denied allegations of having links to the Pakistani establishment, calling the claims made by the BJP a "C-grade Bollywood movie" that will "flop miserably." Gogoi said he had only visited Pakistan once 12 years ago with his wife, who was working on an international project focused on climate change. He questioned why the BJP government had not acted on the allegations in the past 11 years if there was any wrongdoing. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who made the initial allegations, said he would release further evidence on September 10 after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) completes its inquiry.
Kolkata native Manasi Ghosh, 24, has been declared the winner of Indian Idol 15. She takes home the trophy and a Rs 25 lakh prize money.
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'Thankfully, as Indians, we have a long history of trans people in our culture, in our religions, in our mythology.' 'It's not a fad which has suddenly come into existence, the way that a lot of Americans treat it.'
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Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta was seen offering heartfelt support to their captain Shreyas Iyer-holding a plush 'Shreyas' pillow close during the team's latest IPL encounter.
This is a very good number since so many Hindi films struggle to earn this much in their entire opening weekend, and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning managed that in just two days.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan and wife Sagarika were blessed with a baby boy.
Delhi art connoisseur and philanthropist Shalini Passi -- who we saw on Netflix's Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives -- made her debut at the Cannes film festival.
'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.'
'Hera Pheri cannot happen without Paresh Rawal.'
Not everyone is a starry eyed hopeful jumping on Bollywood's glamour bandwagon from the word go. These celebrities worked in a completely different capacity before finding fame at the movies.
Bollywood stars got nostalgic on Mother's Day and shared childhood pictures with their moms.
Raashii goes gray... Kriti welcomes her birthday month... Neha celebrates her 'superhero'...
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Dancing to her Bollywood hits, Sara Ali Khan -- whose grandfather Mansoor Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi captained India in 46 Tests and great grandfather Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi played Test cricket for England and India -- had the crowd grooving.
Over the years, many Bollywood beauties have weaved their magic on the Cannes red carpet by making dazzling appearances.
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There is nothing, when it comes to clothes, that Sonam cannot wear well. Nor are there fashion rules that she won't break if need be.
Polka dots are making a bold comeback on runways and the internet alike as designers blend retro charm with modern silhouettes.
Bollywood stars added glamour to the second edition of MAMI Select, held in Mumbai on April 15.
'Despite being a software powerhouse, we're not producing proportionate original IP, frameworks, or global tech products originating in India.'
'I don't know whether the top Gujarati leaders of Indian politics (Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah) in Delhi realise that the narrative of HindiHinduHindustan will eventually destroy their own language too.'
Summer is slowly but surely kicking in and Bollywood's sizzling divas look all set to raise the mercury in their scorching backless avatars.
'Session musicians, background singers, and studio instrumentalists fill out the sound of India's biggest hits. But their names rarely show up on screen.' 'Their royalties never arrive. And their contribution, no matter how iconic, vanishes once the track is mastered.'
Juhi Chawla added star power to the stands at Eden Gardens on May 4, passionately cheering for her team
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