Friday, March 20
Bollywood music has quietly shaped how Ganesh Jayanti and Ganesh Chaturthi feel across India. These songs do not stay limited to film scenes. They move into pandals, travel through society loudspeakers, and play in homes as families prepare for aarti. Over the years, filmmakers have used Ganesh songs to show both faith and celebration. Some tracks slow the moment and invite prayer. Others capture the rush, noise, and joy of a moving crowd. Together, they form a festival soundtrack that returns every year. On the auspicious occasion, ETimes brings you a list of popular Bollywood tracks that can light up the festive mood.
After Suryakumar Yadav’s fan and social media influencer Faizan Ansari claimed to have filed a Rs 100 crore defamation case, Khushi Mukherjee has once again found herself at the centre of the controversy over her remarks about the Indian cricketer.
Neha Dhupia fondly recalled her early days, from a daring tree-hanging audition for Euphoria to a surprisingly expensive hair perm. She also shared her excitement about her first flight and receiving her inaugural paycheck. Dhupia also touched upon her modelling experiences and her unique friendship with Karan Johar.
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Social media darling Alix Earle is gearing up to bring her authentic self to Netflix in an upcoming reality series. Viewers will get an insider's look at her life as a 25-year-old navigating the ups and downs, from family dynamics to heartfelt friendships.
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Canadian actress Tia Bhatia shared childhood photos with Bollywood stars like Aishwarya Rai, SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Hrithik Roshan. Fans gush over the nostalgic post, begging her to "spill the tea" on who was nicest. Daughter of Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia, she trained at Lee Strasberg Institute.
Legendary playback singer S. Janaki's son, Murali Krishna, passed away unexpectedly on January 22 due to a heart attack. The film fraternity and fans are mourning the loss of Murali Krishna, who shared a passion for Tamil and Telugu films and was living with his mother. Many are extending their sympathies to the veteran singer during this difficult time.
