Film and television folk enjoyed a red carpet weekend, where they even got recognised for their cine achievements.
From handwoven saris to custom-designed festivewear, see how your favourite stars attended Swadesh's launch in Mumbai.
Farhan Akhtar held the doors open for *everyone* at the special screening of his new film, 120 Bahadur.
'The story of Ghooskhor Pandat focuses on an individual's actions and choices and does not comment on or represent any caste, religion, or community. As a filmmaker, I approach my work with a deep sense of responsibility -- to tell stories that are thoughtful and respectful.'
Despite suffering a personal tragedy weeks ago, when his father -- the legendary actor Dharmendra -- passed away, Sunny Deol stoically returned to work, and put the spotlight on his upcoming film, Border 2 at its teaser launch in Mumbai.
Bollywood Hungama's OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet.
Kajol, daughter Nysa Devgan, sister Tanisha Mukerji participated in the Sindoor Khela ceremony at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja.
'We've seen horror comedies and rom-coms, but I don't think anyone has seen romance mixed with a survival thriller.'
India's first lifestyle and music festival -- Myntra GlamStream Fest 2025, where fashion, beauty, music, and pop culture come together -- was held on November 16 at the MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai.
Film folk hoped to end their week with a laugh, and lined up for the special screening of Mastiii 4 in Mumbai.
'Dharamji's health is a matter of great concern for us.'
All of a sudden, the Ramayana is a much sought-after source for epic movie makers.
Television stars dazzled in their traditional wear as they ended their week at Sargun Mehta and Ravie Dubey's Diwali party.
Esquire India, in association with Michael Kors, hosted its first ever Diwali Party in Mumbai this year, and invited the hottest faces of the film industry.
Nikkhil Advani, his wife Suparna Gupta and his sister Monisha Advani of EMMAY Entertainment threw a Diwali party and invited all their friends over.
A prayer meet was held for Dharmendra at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, north west Mumbai.
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
Prabhas' forthcoming film The RajaSaab is up for release, and the promos in Mumbai kicked off with a song release.
It was a sad day for the movies, as film folk grappled with updates on movie legend Dharmendra's health and also attended the prayer services for Zarine Khan and singer-actress Sulakshana Pandit.
After the grand wedding reception of Vedant Birla (son of businessman Yashovardhan (Yash) and Avanti Birla), and Tejal Kulkarni (Supriya and Sanjeev Kulkarni's daughter), the Birlas threw a private party for selected celebs.
Producer Ramesh Taurani hosted a Diwali bash for friends and colleagues from show business, and many, MANY of them turned up!
Whatever the reviews may say, the makers of the Diwali release, Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat, seemed happy to organise a special screening for their friends from the industry.
'In the beginning of Thamma, he's a common man like all of us. At the end of the film, he's a sexy beast!'
Manish Malhotra held a grand premiere for his debut production, Gustaakh Ishk, and invited friends from the film industry.
Film folk lit up the Lifestyle Asia's Diwali Party in Mumbai.
Film folk said their last goodbyes to Dharmendra, who passed into the ages on November 24.
Film folk and politicians spent Monday evening rubbing shoulders at the grand wedding reception of Vedant Birla, son of industrialist Yashovardhan (Yash) and Avanti Birla, and Tejal Kulkarni, Supriya and Sanjeev Kulkarni's daughter, at the luxurious St Regis hotel in central Mumbai.
Sunita Kapoor hosted her annual Karwa Chauth party for friends, and they came in various shades of red and yellow.
The ladies looked gorgeous at Monisha Advani, her brother Nikkhil Advani and their business partner Madhu G Bhojwani's Diwali party. But the guest list includes this swish set too.
Satish Shah passed away into the ages on Saturday, October 25. He was 74. His funeral was held on Sunday. The talented actor's prayer meet was held in Mumbai on October 27, it was attended by friends from the television and film industries.
Falguni and Shane Peacock opened a new flagship at Jio World Plaza, Mumbai, and the guest list was nothing less than a fashion parade.
Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited film folk to a special screening in Mumbai.
The weekend saw film folk take a break from Diwali parties and attend the Thamma premiere in Mumbai.
A woman labourer in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district has discovered eight diamonds in a mine, potentially worth lakhs of rupees at auction.
Several film folk paid their last respects to Sanjay Khan's wife Zarine Khan, as she passed into the ages on November 7. The funeral was held at the Juhu crematorium in northwest Mumbai.
It was a unique event, and the best time to play dress-up, so Bollywood did just that at the Mash Ball, held in support of UNICEF.
It was a starry, starry night for Esquire India and Michael Kors first Diwali party in Mumbai.
Movie folk rubbed shoulders at the Global Peace Honours 2025 event in Mumbai over the weekend.
Why did Lifestyle Asia magazine honour these Bollywood personalities?
