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From the coming-of-age show Never Have I Ever to Bollywood’s biographical drama Gangubai Kathiawadi, Indian films and TV shows have featured in Netflix’s top 10 spots this year, boosting South Asian representation on screen at a time when it matters most.

With everyone from Squid Games’ Lee Jung-jae to Anne Hathaway and Tom Cruise in town to promote their latest films, Cannes’ red carpet has been as dazzling as ever

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From becoming Louis Vuitton’s first Indian brand ambassador to her fashion looks, judge duties and viral performance at Cannes, Padukone is really bringing her A-game this year

The box-office hit has been praised by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his right-wing Hindu nationalist followers, but critics say it is loose with facts and fans anti-Muslim sentiment.

Much like the Ambanis, the Bachchans like to give their Mumbai properties names, and the Jhund actor has done just that, for all five of his bungalows – so what else does he splurge on?

Owned by leading film stars, vanity vans are used as retreats during long shooting schedules. They function as a home away from home, where stars relax, workout, conduct business meetings or even host parties.

Bollywood fans are gearing up for Tiger Shroff’s appearance in Heropanti 2, but how much do you know about the hunky actor’s luxurious lifestyle?

When your net worth is almost US$50 million, you can afford to treat yourself – here’s what Bachchan Pandey and Hera Pheri star Akshay Kumar spends it all on

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Ukraine was, until the invasion, an increasingly favoured destination for popular Indian filmmakers – and the country’s landscapes have become familiar to film-goers via the big screen.

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Ambitious producer-actor-entrepreneur Rana Daggubati has amassed millions thanks to his savvy projects and investments, and is now reaping the rewards with his new wife Miheeka Bajaj

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One moment you move like an ape, the next a crab – AF, or animal flow, workouts that combine yoga, gymnastics and breakdancing have risen in popularity, with Bollywood actors among their fans.

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Season 2 of Netflix’s period drama and its coming-of-age series Never Have I Ever are breaking ground by featuring dark-skinned women in desirable, lead roles. So when will Bollywood catch on?

When the 22-year-old took part in a recent fashion show, there were rude comments about her online; others face this nastiness too, with experts saying attitudes reflect patriarchal mindset and a society valuing looks over achievements.

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Meet the newest addition to the hit period drama: the Tamilian-British bombshell who plays Kate Sharma, starred in Sex Education, and turned down Bollywood for ‘unexpected roles’

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His parents Akash and Shloka Mehta say they want the youngest Ambani to lead a ‘simple and grounded’ life, but he’s still the grandson of one of the richest men in the world …

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Its supporters call it a masterful depiction of a real-life tragedy. Its critics say it’s a crude, inflammatory attempt to incite anti-Muslim hatred and weaponise the ruling party’s Hindu-nationalist agenda.

Here’s what you need to know about Azad, a Bollywood actress, singer, dancer and theatre star who even his ex-wife Sussanne Khan appears to approve of

As Black Swan continues its search for a fifth member, all eyes are on the 18-year-old, Odisha-born dancer on the cusp of making K-pop history

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They might not have been as extravagant as Isha’s 2018 wedding, which cost US$100 million and featured a Beyoncé performance, but no expense was spared in the days-long celebrations

Before the fame and fortune, the Bollywood star and his wife Gauri lived in a humble three bedroom flat in the Bandra area – here’s everything you need to know about it

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Lending her voice to over a thousand films and adored by millions across India and the world, including prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru who she moved to tears, Mangeshkar still remained humble

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Mangeshkar’s death had left ‘a void in our nation that cannot be filled’. She was admitted to a Mumbai hospital’s intensive care unit with Covid-19 symptoms last month.

They’ve got fame, talent, wealth and a loving relationship ... from Hong Kong’s Carina Lau and Tony Leung to K-pop’s Rain and Kim Tae-hee, these are the #couplegoals we envy most

The Bollywood actor built a lavish yet minimalist 8,000 sq ft home on a two-acre plot in a glitzy Hyderabad neighbourhood … here’s everything we know about the home, named Blessing

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Gere gave Shetty a kiss at an event to raise awareness about Aids 15 years ago. The actress in 2007 blamed India’s ‘lunatic fringe’ for the uproar