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Poonam Dhillon has been hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after being diagnosed with dengue. The 64-year-old actor has reportedly been undergoing treatment at the hospital for several days and is currently recovering. Journalist Vickey Lalwani shared an update about Dhillon’s health on Instagram on August 22. He wrote, “Poonam Dhillon has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. The senior actress has been diagnosed with dengue and has been in the hospital for quite some days now.” Lalwani also revealed that he had contacted Dhillon on the morning of August 22 to enquire about her health. According to his update, the actress responded that she was recovering. The journalist subsequently wished her a speedy recovery and expressed hope that she would soon be able to return home. Dhillon’s hospitalisation comes days after she was involved in a controversy concerning the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA), where she serves as president. The issue began after eight ele...

Bollywood playback singer Shantanu ‘Shaan’ Mukherjee and his wife Radhika Mukherjee have made a high-value addition to their real estate portfolio with the purchase of a luxury residence at Palmera in Bandra West. The couple has acquired a 6,300-square-foot home for Rs 48 crore in the upscale residential development. The transaction was registered on August 20, 2026, and was brokered by Propbay India LLP. The residence has been created by combining three separate apartments spread across approximately one-and-a-half floors on the 18th level of the tower. Shaan’s latest property acquisition also adds another chapter to his family’s long-standing association with Bandra. His late father, musician Manas Mukherjee, had also lived in the Mumbai suburb. Located at 8 Turner Road, near the junction of St Martin’s Road, Palmera is a boutique residential project developed by Pantheion Real Estate. The tower stands on the redeveloped plot that once housed the bungalow of veteran actress Mala Sin...

Writer Bilal Siddiqi has opened up about the possibility of The Ba***ds of Bollywood returning for a second season, revealing that discussions between Netflix and Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment are currently underway. However, he stopped short of confirming that the series has been officially renewed. The series, which marked Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, received attention for its satirical take on the Hindi film industry. Siddiqi, who recently tasted success with Awarapan 2, was among the writers associated with the show. Speaking exclusively to NDTV about a potential second season, Siddiqi said, “I hope so too. Red Chillies and Netflix are talking, so there are things they want to speak about first. You know how it is. I hope so too. It's very exciting. We pulled off a great season one and we will be happy to do it another time.” While the two parties are reportedly in discussions, Siddiqi’s comments make it clear that a second season has not yet received an offi...

After Batwara 1947, Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi are set to collaborate once again. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that the actor-director duo are reuniting for a high-octane action film, which is scheduled to go on floors next year. The upcoming project will mark their fifth collaboration, following Ghayal (1990), Damini (1993), Ghatak (1996), and the recently released Batwara 1947. While details are currently being kept under wraps, sources indicate that the project could be a sequel to the 1996 vigilante action film Ghatak, widely regarded as one of Deol and Santoshi's most celebrated collaborations. Whether the film retains the title Ghatak 2 or adopts a new name will depend on logistical considerations. However, the makers are developing it as a Ghatak sequel. The official announcement is expected within the next three months, with plans to take the film into production by the middle of next year, subject to Deol's availability. “Sunny Deol and Rajkumar San...

The casting speculation surrounding T-Series’ upcoming film starring Aditya Roy Kapur and directed by Milap Zaveri has taken a new turn. The production house has clarified that actress Bhagyashri Borse is not associated with the yet-to-be-titled project, putting an end to reports that had recently claimed she was finalised as the female lead opposite Aditya Roy Kapur. Borse’s name had surfaced in reports surrounding the project, leading to speculation about her possible collaboration with Aditya Roy Kapur. However, T-Series has now issued a clarification, stating that the reports are inaccurate and that the identity of the film’s leading lady has not yet been officially revealed. A T-Series spokesperson said, “The reports of Bhagyashri Borse being a part of T-Series and Milap Zaveri’s upcoming project with Aditya Roy Kapur are untrue. The production house will officially announce the actress soon.” With the clarification, Borse’s reported association with the project has been ruled ou...

Rajpal Yadav has opened up about the financial and legal challenges he has faced over the years, offering his perspective on the debt figures surrounding him. In an interview with NDTV, the actor spoke about his current liabilities, his approach towards repayment and the multiple legal cases he says he has dealt with since the release of his directorial venture Ata Pata Laapata. The actor’s comments come at a time when his long-running financial dispute has once again come into focus. In July 2026, the Delhi High Court upheld Rajpal Yadav’s conviction in seven cheque-bounce cases linked to the financing of Ata Pata Laapata. The court reduced his sentence to three months in each case, with the sentences to run concurrently, and also imposed financial penalties. The dispute dates back to 2010, when a company invested Rs 5 crores in Ata Pata Laapata. According to the Delhi High Court judgment, an agreement provided for repayment of Rs 8 crores, including the agreed profit, while Rajpal Y...