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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, produced by Rajan Shahi, celebrates 5,000 episodes, making it India's longest-running Hindi fiction show. The series' success lies in its relatable storytelling, evolving themes like women empowerment, and embracing generational leaps while maintaining core values. Lead actors Rohit Purohit and Samridhii Shukla acknowledge the legacy and audience connection.

Actress Shivangi Verma prioritizes women's safety and dignity. She believes in everyday actions like kindness and speaking up to drive change. Verma emphasizes using social media responsibly and empathetically.

Kanika Dhillon's produced song 'Raanjhan' from the film 'Do Patti' topped Spotify India charts as the most streamed song of 2025. The song, featuring Parampara Tandon's vocals and music by Sachet-Parampara, is a major success for Dhillon's Kathha Pictures and her collaboration with Kriti Sanon's Blue Butterfly Films.

Hugh Grant, star of several romantic comedies, revealed his father was born in India, leading Grant to consider himself 'half Indian.' He recalled filming 'La Nuit Bengali' in Kolkata in 1988, enjoying the city's high society, and his experience working with Merchant Ivory Productions.

Khushi Shah, creative director of Shanti, blends heritage Banarasi textiles with modern design. Inspired by architecture, she reimagines iconic structures into handcrafted luxury items, prioritizing ethical practices and a digital-first approach. Her work bridges tradition with contemporary appeal.

Nita Ambani hosted an event celebrating Indian artisans at the Swadesh store. The exhibit showcased works by National Award-winning craftsmen. Ambani wore a Kadhua technique Banarasi saree with Manish Malhotra blouse, antique jewelry, and was joined by numerous celebrities.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan discussed her career at the Red Sea Film Festival 2025, emphasizing her choices were driven by conviction, not insecurity. She reflected on her Miss World win as a chance to represent Indian women globally. Her appearance at the festival generated buzz.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of their DDLJ characters Raj and Simran in London's Leicester Square to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary. This marks the first Indian film to be honored with a statue in the square.

Zeeshan Ayyub portrays a football team from Kashmir in 'Real Kashmir FC,' a role that deeply resonated with him. The experience, including a prolonged stay in Kashmir, highlighted the team's resilience and the people's warmth. He found parallels between actors and athletes, both facing doubt and chasing dreams. The show is a testament to hope and togetherness.

'Black Warrant' won Best Editing and Best Sound at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The Jonas Brothers were honored at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Karan Johar won Best Host at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Tiesto will tour India in January 2026, with performances in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.

Anoushka Shankar criticized Air India for damaging her sitar. Khloe Kardashian hasn't slept in the dark since a ghostly encounter. Akshay Kumar is proud of his niece Simar Bhatia's Bollywood debut. Aashka Goradia announced she's expecting her second child.

Yami Gautam criticized the film industry's practice of manufactured hype and paid negativity. She alleged filmmakers are pressured to pay for positive coverage, or face negative reviews before release, calling it a form of extortion. She cited the upcoming film *Dhurandhar* as an example.

The Dhurandhar dispute reignites the debate on rights, representation and risks in cinema inspired from true events

The LBD remains a versatile fashion staple. Disha Patani adds playful embellishments, Giorgia Andriani embraces dramatic structure, Malaika Arora opts for edgy minimalism, Jacqueline Fernandez channels old Hollywood glam, and Harnaaz Sandhu incorporates modern romance with a jeweled neckline.

PizzaExpress, a UK pizzeria, opened its first Chandigarh restaurant at Nexus Elante Mall. It offers handcrafted pizzas with slow-proofed dough and fresh ingredients. The menu includes classic pizzas, Indian-inspired dishes, rice bowls, and various other options, including desserts and beverages.

Aamir Khan's production will release a spy comedy directed by and starring Vir Das. Diljit Dosanjh released a new song, 'Ez-Ez,' featuring Hanumankind. Miley Cyrus is engaged to Maxx Morando. Rashmika Mandanna condemned the misuse of AI to create fake images.

The trailer for 'Single Papa,' starring Kunal Kemmu, was released. The Netflix show, co-created by Ishita Moitra and Neeraj Udhwani, and directed by Shashank Khaitan, Hitesh Kewalya and Neeraj Udhwani, follows Gaurav's humorous struggles as a single father, featuring Manoj Pahwa, Neha Dhupia, Prajakta Koli, and Ayesha Raza.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas produces stories that resonate with her, exemplified by the documentary 'Born Hungry' about chef Sash Simpson. As a producer, she seeks to support filmmakers and projects that personally move her. As an actor, she prioritizes challenging herself.

Ashutosh Rana's acclaimed play 'Humare Ram' arrives in Chandigarh, showcasing his deep theatrical roots. The production, known for its devoted audience, blends mythology and introspection. Rana emphasizes acting as self-discovery and views each performance as a spiritual journey. The play will be staged at the Indradhanush Auditorium on December 6th and 7th.

Ali Fazal is a Goodwill Caravan ambassador, recently aiding refugees in Egypt, including Gaza children. 'Love in Vietnam,' starring Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur, releases in Korea on December 8. Madhuri Dixit's 'Mrs. Deshpande' premieres on JioHotstar December 19. Simon Cowell apologized for his past behavior on American Idol.

Sienna Miller, 43, revealed her pregnancy at the 2025 Fashion Awards, expecting her third child with boyfriend Oli Green. She also has a 13-year-old daughter with ex Tom Sturridge and a 23-month-old daughter with Green. Her older daughter is excited to be a big sister.

Ranveer Singh apologized for mimicking Rishab Shetty from *Kantara: Chapter 1* at IFFI. He aimed to praise Shetty's performance but received backlash. He expressed respect for all cultures and announced his next film, *Dhurandhar*, a spy-action thriller.

Kalki Koechlin stars in the upcoming thriller series 'Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery,' based on the real-life paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwari. The series also stars Karan Tacker, Danish Sood, and Saloni Batra and is produced by Robbie Grewal, Arshad Syed, Prabhleen Kaur, and Anand Jain.

Mumbai's slight winter chill boosts TV stars' moods. Kanwar Dhillon enjoys night bike rides, especially during night shoots in Film City. Pranitaa Pandit feels nostalgic, while Samridhii Shukla and Pratiksha Rai appreciate the cozy atmosphere and ginger tea. Adrija Roy finds the season peaceful.

Advance bookings for 'Dhurandhar' are strong. Malini Awasthi released the fourth edition of her book 'Chandan Kiwad.' 'Zootopia 2' earned $556 million globally over the Thanksgiving weekend, with a large portion from China. Siddhant Chaturvedi will portray V Shantaram in a new film.