Bollywood star Salman Khan has made history by receiving more than 1.11 billion birthday wishes from fans around the world a reflection of his massive global popularity and the deep connection he shares with his audience.

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has described MasterChef India as a “homecoming,” applauding the show for giving home cooks a platform to shine and celebrating everyday food traditions across the country.

Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor has publicly wished Deepika Padukone on her 40th birthday, ending years of public silence between them and delighting fans who had long noticed their cold-war-era distance.

From the Stranger Things finale and gripping thrillers to heartfelt dramas and regional films, OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more are releasing exciting new content this week for year‑end and New Year viewing.

A New Year event in Mathura featuring actress Sunny Leone has been called off after protests from local religious leaders, who said hosting such a show in a sacred city would hurt cultural and spiritual sentiments.

Kannada television actor Nandini CM has died at the age of 26 in Bengaluru, with police registering an unnatural death case as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding her death.