'Day by day we expose how soulless we have become as a society. Every day is a disappointment.'
Comedian Samay Raina has removed all episodes of his YouTube show "India's Got Latent" following a controversy sparked by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia's comments. Raina said he will cooperate with investigating agencies and apologized for the controversy. The show faced widespread criticism after Allahbadia's remarks about parents and sex went viral. The incident has led to police investigations and summons from the National Commission for Women.
Dominic Xavier is puzzled about the outrage at a time when serious issues confront our incredible country and offers his take on 'two Indias': On the left, a Bollywood actress dissing the incomparable sacrifices made by the Founding Fathers and millions of Indians to secure freedom from the British Raj; on the right, Vir Das, pilloried by trolls for his observations.
'I remember when the offer came in, I was conflicted.'
Those suspended have been identified as Rampal, Arvind, Vir Das, Ganesh, Anil, Pradeep, Vimitt and Narendra.
'The demise of #ManmohanSingh ji who (looking back) presided over India's actual 'Acchey Din' feels like the end of an era when India was actually (more) democratic, when Indians were free(er) of fear & intolerance and when Indian public discourse had more decency.'
Farhan celebrates his anniversary... Swara gets her nose pierced...
How is Bollywood enjoying Mumbai's winter? We take a look!
For the lockdown entertainment seekers, Vir Das has a daily treat. 'I set up a show on Zoom every night where I work way my backward through the day.' 'It's a 90-minute daily show with tickets sold and the proceeds going to various charities and causes, like Helpage, migrant workers, children with cancer.'
'Unless a comedian is involved in something society deems unforgivable...'
Outside In The Lockdown Special is refreshing, funny, relatable and emotional, applauds Namrata Thakker.
Vir Das's 'Weirdass Prt A Funny' collection caused a laugh riot at Lakm Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'
Throwback times with Mandira, Kunal, Bhagyashree and Rasika!
'An even bigger salute to all the rescue workers and all the agencies that worked tirelessly to rescue our 41 workers trapped in the Utarkashi Silkyara tunnel. Jai Hind!''
This year, the genre has done especially well, with films like Stree 2 and Munjya. Will Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 keep up the momentum?
It's #ThrowbackThursday and the perfect time to look at some fabulous flashback pictures on social media.
Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Patcy N compiles some star tips to help you plan your day!
Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy stirred a storm on X when he said young people should work 70 hours a week to level up the country's productivity. In a conversation with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai in the inaugural episode of 3one4 Capital's podcast 'The Record,' Murthy said that youngsters should put extra hours at work to compete with leading economies. "India's work productivity is one of the lowest in the world. Unless we improve our work productivity...we will not be able to compete with those countries that have made tremendous progress," he said, comparing India with China, Japan and Germany.
'I'm just trying to keep my head down and hope people like my work.'
Varun goes down memory lane.. Lisa and Vikrant celebrate birthdays...
Hasmukh just doesn't make you laugh and that's its biggest tragedy, complains Moumita Bhattacharjee.
Sandeepa shoots...Esha Deol celebrates International Dance Day...
'Comedy is a talent of courage, and that courage will not die anytime soon,' Vir Das promises.
The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption.
Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
Joginder Tuteja introduces us to the men who have made an impression in the OTT universe.
Have your favourite B-town celebs aged over the last 10 years?
The camaraderie between Paresh Rawal and Rishi Kapoor makes Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi a strictly one-time watch.
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
'Mastizaade is a very unrealistic film -- there are talking horses, flying wheelchairs and a lot of stupidity. So when you're doing that, you let go, let all inhibitions go.' Vir Das prepares us for his latest film.
Vir Das plays Kangna Ranaut's toy boy in this week's release Revolver Rani.
Trade analyst Vindo Mirani gives box office verdict for the week.