John Lithgow has been confirmed to play Headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. The series is set to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027, with filming to begin in the summer of 2025. Leading roles are still confidential, but Paapa Essiedu is rumored to play Severus Snape.
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Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani celebrated their marriage with a traditional Hindu wedding in Mumbai after a Christian ceremony in Goa. The event saw Bollywood's elite in attendance, including Gauri Khan. The couple confirmed their relationship on Instagram in 2023, and Aadar proposed in the Maldives in 2024, following a Roka ceremony in November.
An FIR was filed against Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea, and Sooraj Pancholi in connection with Disha Salian's death. Her father's advocate revealed this, requesting a fresh CBI investigation and citing political interference. The case has sparked renewed discussions on the mysterious circumstances surrounding her demise.
Priyanka Chopra shared heartwarming Christmas moments with her family on Instagram. The photos featured her, Nick Jonas, their daughter Malti Marie, and their pets enjoying the festive season. The actress also recently attended the Red Sea International Film Festival and wrapped filming for 'Citadel Season 2'.
In April 2025, the Bandra Police filed a charge sheet detailing the horrifying attack on Saif Ali Khan. The investigation involved examining 111 witnesses and recording 48 statements. The intruder, Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, hid in Khan's building before attacking Saif and later hid in a nearby building.
Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan', directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is performing steadily at the box office, earning Rs 46 crore in India despite mixed reviews. The film's Malayalam version leads with strong theatre occupancy, while other language versions show varied success. Praise surrounds Mohanlal's performance and Prithviraj's direction, though some fans noted inconsistencies in pacing and storytelling.
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Raveena Tandon’s daughter, Rasha Thadani, recently opened up about her admiration for actress Sara Ali Khan, with whom she shares a real bond. Rasha described Sara as a humble person who never makes others feel disrespected. She also described Sara’s brother, Ibrahim Ali Khan, as a very sweet person.
Seema Kapoor, Om Puri's first wife, recently revealed details about their marriage, disclosing that Om confessed to an affair with their house help just before their wedding. She proceeded with the marriage due to societal pressures. Later, Om's affair with Nandita led to their divorce while Seema was pregnant, resulting in immense trauma and the loss of her baby.