Akshay Kumar confesses that he has ‘never read a book in life though his wife Twinkle Khanna is an author’

IANS | February 18, 2026 12:12 PM

Mumbai February 18 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar made a surprising yet humorous confession on the upcoming episode of his quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune, revealing that he has never read a single book in his life, even though his wife, Twinkle Khanna, is a bestselling author who makes sure to read atleast one book every day.

When Salman Khan said he did nothing in ‘Karan Arjun’ still received all the credit for its success

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:08 AM

Mumbai Feb 18 (IANS) In one of his old television interviews with Lehrein TV, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was seen candidly talking about the unpredictability of box office success and how he has often struggled to understand the audience’s response to his films.

Kiara Advani pens note for late father-in-law: You leave behind a legacy of gentleness

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:00 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Kiara Advani shared an emotional note in remembrance of her late father-in-law Sunil Malhotra, expressing gratitude for the unconditional love and warmth she received from the very beginning.

Aly Goni on ‘Maula’: Felt like expressing something all of us have gone through at some point

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:57 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Popular television actor Aly Goni is featuring in musician Javed Ali’s latest track Maula and said that shooting for it didn’t feel like acting, but rather like expressing something many have gone through at some point.

Sonam Bajwa on quitting sugar: ‘I am trying to be disciplined’

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:47 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Sonam Bajwa chose discipline over indulgence as she resisted the temptation of candies while waiting at the airport.

Swanand Kirkire says the shrinking shelf life of songs worries him

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:35 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) National Award-winning lyricist-singer Swanand Kirkire says what concerns him most about the current music landscape is the rapidly shrinking shelf life of songs, even as technological shifts and the rise of artificial intelligence begin to redefine the speed of production.

Shaan on how collaborating with Babul Supriyo for 'Aankhiyaan' came naturally to him

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:35 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Two prominent names from the music industry, Shaan and Babul Supriyo, came together for a new song "Aankhiyaan".

Harshvardhan Rane shoots wildlife in freezing minus-one temperature

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:34 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS): Actor Harshvardhan Rane on Wednesday shared a video on his social media account where he was seen braving sub-zero temperatures while indulging in wildlife photography.

Ramayan’s 'Laxman' Sunil Lahiri cherishes 36-year-old briefcase gifted by 'Hanuman' Dara Singh

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:04 AM

Mumbai Feb 18 (IANS) Television’s Laxman, actor Sunil Lahiri, surprised fans on Wednesday as he showcased a very special gift presented to him by the late legendary actor Dara Singh.

Babil Khan trains in Muay Thai in Thailand for an upcoming project

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:49 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Babil Khan, son of the late acclaimed star Irrfan Khan, trained in the martial art form Muay Thai, which he underwent during his time in Thailand. The actor is required to do intense training for the project that goes on floors in mid-2026.

Bollywood

Akshay Kumar confesses that he has ‘never read a book in life though his wife Twinkle Khanna is an author’

When Salman Khan said he did nothing in ‘Karan Arjun’ still received all the credit for its success

Kiara Advani pens note for late father-in-law: You leave behind a legacy of gentleness

Aly Goni on ‘Maula’: Felt like expressing something all of us have gone through at some point

Sonam Bajwa on quitting sugar: ‘I am trying to be disciplined’

Swanand Kirkire says the shrinking shelf life of songs worries him

Shaan on how collaborating with Babul Supriyo for 'Aankhiyaan' came naturally to him

Harshvardhan Rane shoots wildlife in freezing minus-one temperature

Ramayan’s 'Laxman' Sunil Lahiri cherishes 36-year-old briefcase gifted by 'Hanuman' Dara Singh

Babil Khan trains in Muay Thai in Thailand for an upcoming project

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