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Deepshikha Deshmukh teaches her kids importance of organic farming(21:06)
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Producer Deepshikha Deshmukh has been teaching her children the importance of organic farming in Latur during the lockdown.

Soundarya Sharma debuts on OTT(21:06)
Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) "Ranchi Diaries" actress Soundarya Sharma has made her debut in the digital world with "Raktanchal".

Rannvijay's ideal way of social distancing(19:30)
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Anchor-actor Rannvijay Singha misses trekking a lot during the lockdown.

Karishma Tanna is happy to be in a 'black' mood!(19:27)
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Television actress Karishma Tanna says the colour black makes her happy.

Vir Das' neighbour sneezes on him, threatens to slap him(16:45)
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Actor-comedian Vir Das on Monday shared a video where he is engaged in a verbal spat with a neighbour, who reportedly sneezed on him for allegedly not maintaining social distance.

Urvashi Rautela: 'Virgin Bhanupriya' on OTT no less than watching in theatres(16:23)
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela's "Virgin Bhanupriya" is the latest Bollywood film to confirm a release on an OTT platform. She assures fans that the experience of watching the movie on a digital platform will be no less than watching it in theatres.

Shama Sikander donates money to the needy on Eid(16:03)
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Actress Shama Sikander is doing her bit amidst these testing times to keep up the spirit of Eid. She along with friends has been distributing food to the needy and is now giving financial aid on the occasion of festival.

Arjun Bijlani 'more worried now' after person contracts COVID-19 in his building(13:37)
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Actor Arjun Bijlani says he needs to be extra careful, after a person has tested positive for coronavirus in his building here.

Fear Files' returns to TV(20:56)
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) "Fear Files - Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein", which gives a glimpse of the paranormal world with some hair-raising, real-life accounts, is returning on the small screen.

Nia Sharma: Saw my old pictures, realised there used to be parties(19:03)
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Television actress Nia Sharma went down the memory lane and recalled pre-coronavirus days, where she went for parties and had margaritas.

When Hema Malini, Roopa Ganguly failed to recognise Nitish Bharadwaj(18:07)
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Actor Nitish Bharadwaj went down memory lane and recalled how actresses Hema Malini and Roopa Ganguly were left surprised by his look in "Vishnu Puran".

TV actress Gulfam Khan shares her Eid plans(06:59)
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Ahead of Eid on Monday, actress Gulfam Khan has shared how she is going to celebrate the festival during the lockdown.

Lockdown diaries: Terence Lewis misses holding hands, stealing kisses(19:05)
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Ace choreographer-dancer Terence Lewis feels the worst part about the lockdown is being single. Indeed, social distancing has taught the value of physical intimacy.

'Hydroman' Jaydeep Gohil thrilled by Varun Dhawan's praise(18:58)
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Young underwater dancer Jaydeep Gohil is ecstatic after garnering words of praise from Bollywood star Varun Dhawan.

Lockdown diaries: Kavita Kaushik shoots horror short at home(18:13)
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Actress Kavita Kaushik has made a horror film during the lockdown, to entertain fans.

Ashish Sharma's 'rattling' encounter with snakes(17:53)
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Actor Ashish Sharma has revealed that he once had a horrific experience with snakes while shooting for the show "Chandragupt Maurya".

Who will watch it: Prasar Bharati CEO recalls reax to 'Ramayan' re-run before record viewership (IANS Special)(09:57)
By Nikhila Natarajan
New York, May 23 (IANS) Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati, credited with presiding over the most-watched TV show in history "the 'Ramayan' re-run on Doordarshan which has racked up more than 250 million unique views" recalls his WhatsApp groups ringing with laughter when news of nostalgia programming hit the headlines soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the first lockdown in late March.

Vidya Malvade draws inspiration from Kiran Bedi for cop role(09:03)
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Actress Vidya Malvade, who plays a female police officer in the upcoming web series "Kaali 2", says it was a unique experience for her to play such an physically and emotionally strong character, and she took inspiration from Kiran Bedi, the first Indian IPS officer.

Nitish Bharadwaj: Ved Vyas was first anthropologist to establish evolution(06:11)
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Actor Nitish Bharadwaj says his show "Vishnu Puran" brings out theories and principles that give a deep insight into ancient Indian knowledge pool.

Vijayendra in a 'message-oriented short film'(22:03)
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Actor Vijayendra Kumeria has featured in a short film titled "Ghoonj", on how some actors are trying to help each other during the coronavirus crisis.

Kartik Aaryan flaunts 'low pollution ka glow' in new pic(21:57)
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Kartik Aaryan shared a photograph of himself with the afterthought that he wouldn't delete it later.

TV actress Rachanaa Parulkkar chops her hair short amid lockdown(21:40)
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Television actress Rachanaa Parulkkar, who is known her role as Maharani Ajabde in "Maharana Pratap", has cut her long tresses all by herself amid the lockdown.

Genelia is 'prioritising health' during lockdown(19:45)
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) The coronavirus pandemic has made actress Genelia DSouza realise the importance of being fit in life. So, she has been consistently working out during the ongoing lockdown.

Shani Jayanti: Daya Shankar Pandey on how playing Shani influenced him(19:10)
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) On the occasion of Shani Jayanti on Friday, actor Daya Shankar Pandey says playing the character of Lord Shani in a TV show had personally influenced his life in a positive manner.

'Gulabo Sitabo' trailer: Big B, Ayushmann engage in quirky banter(17:53)
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) The trailer of Shoojit Sircar's "Gulabo Sitabo", is finally out, and it puts spotlight on how the the film's lead actors, Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana, foster a unique bond amid banter and chaos.

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