Dharmendra, who has been in hospital for several days, is in a serious condition but is stable.
Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.
Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Thursday
'He had a terrific sense of what works at the box office and what doesn't.'
A day before his film Jatt released, Sunny Deol made a comment, surprising those who are so used to his cinematic patriotic image and his Pakistan-bashing movies.
'Every issue that Muslims are facing today affects Muslim women. But how come women's issues don't affect the community?' 'How does the community benefit by the practice of halala or polygamy?'
'I believe that whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy. It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'
Both the life and non-life insurance segment posted over 20 per cent premium growth in November for the first time in this financial year (FY26), supported by the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) on premiums from 18 per cent to zero and a favourable base effect.
'I kept urging Salman to see Pokiri, and one day, past midnight, he finally turned up at a Mumbai preview theatre to see it. Nervously, I waited for Salman's reaction to Pokiri. After watching it, he walked past me without a word. I followed anxiously, and before sitting in his car, he just signalled thumbs up.'
Kerala government announces its decision to appeal against the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in the actress assault case, citing incomplete justice for the survivor. The court found six others guilty. The decision follows reactions from political leaders, film industry figures, and the public.
#WeTheWomen returned to Mumbai for its eighth edition.
'Asha Parekh once said he never really went beyond the villager he originally was.'
On the basis of his rogueish Veeru in Sholay and Parimal in Chupke Chupke, Dharmendra softened his He-Man image and went on to do a series of charming comedies.
'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'
'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.'
Taapsee has not had a single release in 2025, here is her line-up for 2026.
There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December but OTT entertainment looks good too.
'IndiGo abruptly cancelled our Kolkata-Purnea flight citing bad weather, despite clear conditions and another airline operating the same route, causing severe inconvenience.'
'Even Wikipedia has fallen for it. Who are these so-called sources spreading false news?'
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.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the month's releases in theatres.
The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89.
In the fresh complaint, the woman allegedly stated that Mamkootathil had grievously exploited, assaulted, and emotionally abused her under "the false promise of marriage."
Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) will earn between Rs 190 crore and Rs 200 crore.
Jaat is a full-on, South-infused entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises, feels Rajesh Karkera.
It was a decent extended weekend for Sunny Deol-starrer Jaat as Rs 40 crore* (Rs 400 million) came in.
An FIR has been filed against actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda and three others following a complaint that a scene in the movie 'Jaat' has "hurt sentiments" of the Christian community. The complaint filed by a Christian community leader has alleged the movie, which was released on April 10, contains scenes that disrespect Jesus Christ and Christian religious practices.
Sunny Deol will be seen in another powerful role in his next action adventure, Jaat.
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.
Sunny Deol's angry outburst at the media posted outside his home seemed totally in line, after a video showing his distressed family around Dharmendra's hospital bed was leaked online.
Booth-level officers in Kerala boycotted work following the suicide of a colleague allegedly due to work strain related to the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Trade unions and political leaders are demanding investigations and changes to the process.
It's good to see Huma Qureshi help create a film which is as charming as it is empowering, without taking on the stridency that so many women-oriented films invariably adopt, notes Deepa Gahlot.
'It was amazing how he controlled the crowd, not with force or even star power, but with sheer love.'
'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'
Producer Ramesh Taurani's Diwali Bash was truly star-studded.
Producer-Director Aanand L Rai and his wife Yogita threw a grand Diwali bash for their friends and colleagues from the film industry.
These ladies weren't the only ones who turned heads at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party. Look at the power couples and other stars at the bash.
'The industry has lost a legend... and we've lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema.'
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