Diwali might be over, but the sparkle of festive fashion is still all over our feeds! ✨This year, Bollywood’s Gen-Z brigade showed us how to balance glamour and grace in traditional wear. From playful lehengas to elegant sarees, these rising stars gave desi fashion a Gen-Z twist — and we’re here for it! Let’s take a look at the Top 5 Gen-Z actresses who absolutely slayed their ethnic looks this Diwali   1. Suhana Khan: The Mirror-Work Princess SRK’s daughter and fashion darli

If Bollywood had horoscopes, Shraddha Kapoor’s chart would flash a big red warning: “Handle with cinematic caution.” Because wherever she goes, chaos follows. From high-flying franchises to so-called “sure-shot blockbusters,” there’s a strange pattern even skeptics can’t deny. Let’s decode why Shraddha Kapoor might secretly be Bollywood’s most unlucky lucky charm. 1. The Debut Domino Effect Her debut Aashiqui 2  became a pop-culture milestone. But soon after, Aditya Roy Kapur

Netflix’s beloved style icon Tan France , known for Queer Eye  and Next in Fashion , is making waves across Indian social media — not for a new show, but for his surprise appearance at a Bollywood Diwali party  that turned into a cultural crossover moment of pure glam. Seen mingling with Karan Johar, Sidharth Malhotra, Lakshya, and more , Tan’s visit to India proves that fashion truly has no borders — especially when couture meets culture. Bollywood Meets Netflix Chic Tan Fra

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When Bill Gates popped up on Star Plus promoting “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” , the internet collectively short-circuited. For a moment, everyone wondered if this was an AI deepfake or a fever dream. But no this was real. The world’s most famous tech billionaire appeared in a promo for India’s most iconic TV serial. And honestly, it might just be one of the smartest pop-culture moves of the decade. The Scene That Broke the Internet In the viral clip, Bill Gates is seen sm

This Diwali, Bollywood witnessed an unexpected tug of war at the box office. On one side stood Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror-comedy Thamma  — a mega-budget spectacle from the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). On the other side, a smaller, emotional underdog — Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat  — starring Harshvardhan Rane  and Sonam Bajwa , quietly emerged as the festival’s surprise hit. Two films, two genres, two audiences — and one dramatic Diwali weekend. L

Missed Thamma  in theatres over Diwali? No stress. Ayushmann Khurrana–Rashmika Mandanna’s horror-comedy is coming to Amazon Prime Video  with a smart two-phase  plan. The Platform: Why Amazon Prime Video? Maddock Films has locked a multi-year deal  with Prime Video. In simple words: the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) — Stree , Bhediya , Munjya , Thamma  and friends—will live on Prime. Global reach (240+ regions), easy access, and strong promotion. Win-win for fans. The

When Thamma  released this Diwali, fans expected fireworks — what they got was a flickering candle struggling to stay lit. Now, with Maddock Films officially confirming Thamma 2 , one has to ask — do we really need a sequel to what’s easily the weakest entry in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU)  so far? Let’s break down why Thamma  failed to bite — and why its sequel has a lot to prove. Thamma (2025): A Universe-Sized Letdown The idea sounded perfect on paper — Ayushm

The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe  (MHCU) just got a serious power-up with Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma , and fans can’t stop dissecting every frame for Easter eggs, cameos, and hidden connections. Far from being just another supernatural comedy, Thamma  cements Maddock’s shared cinematic universe—linking Stree , Bhediya , and Munjya  while teasing future crossover events that could rival Marvel’s multiverse in ambition and scale. Spoiler Alert:  If you

Because no one embodies the absurd, the aspirational, and the algorithmic quite like him. 1. He’s the Meme and the Moment In 2025, virality is the new religion — and Orry is both the prophet and the parody. His selfies aren’t just pictures; they’re pixelated scriptures of fame. Every frame screams what today’s celebrity culture stands for: instantly iconic, ironically self-aware, and infinitely shareable. 2. The Perfect Bridge Between “Insider” and “Influencer” Orry exists in

JioCinema’s latest crime drama, Search: The Naina Murder Case  (2025) , has quickly become the talk of the town. Directed by Rohan Sippy  and starring Konkona Sen Sharma , this six-episode Hindi web series dives deep into politics, power, and the dark side of social media. Inspired by the Danish cult show Forbrydelsen (The Killing) , the series doesn’t just tell a murder story — it dissects the India we live in today: where every like, lie, and political speech hides a secret

Indian horror is quietly making global waves — and XARAX  is leading the charge. After stunning audiences at Beyond Fest (Los Angeles) and Monster Fest (Melbourne), the short horror film XARAX  by writer-director Salil Jason Fernandez  is now representing India on the European stage at the 79th Salerno International Film Festival  in Italy. The 12-minute psychological horror is streaming free online  as part of the festival’s Audience Award competition , giving film lovers ac

Bollywood’s supernatural universe just levelled up!Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma  (Diwali 2025) didn’t just end with a love-meets-vampire twist—it exploded  into three massive reveals that expand the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) . From the comeback of Sarkata to the fiery tease of Shakti Shalini , here’s everything decoded. How Thamma Ends Before we jump to the bonus scenes, here’s where Thamma  leaves us.Alok Goyal (Ayushmann) defeats the ancient

When the Ikkis  first look dropped before Thamma  this weekend, audiences had one collective thought — why does this look like Sanjay Leela Bhansali secretly directed a war film for Maddock Films? The scale is unreal. Explosions timed with orchestral strings, dust swirling in cinematic slo-mo, and tanks that look straight out of a ₹200-crore battlefield — Ikkis  doesn’t look like your average patriotic biopic. It looks like Dunkirk  met Border  at Film City. What Is Ikkis Abo

This Diwali, Tamil cinema witnessed a story that hit harder than any kabaddi tackle — Bison Kaalamaadan , directed by Mari Selvaraj  and starring Dhruv Vikram , arrived in theatres on October 17, 2025 , as a raw, emotional, and socially charged sports drama. More than a game, this is a film about dreaming against all odds  — about one man’s fight against a system that tried to keep him off the mat, and out of the light. The Story: One Man’s Fight to Play, Dream, and Exist The

Dude (2025)  has become the surprise Diwali blockbuster that everyone in South Indian cinema is talking about. Starring Pradeep Ranganathan , Mamitha Baiju , and R. Sarathkumar , this romantic action-comedy  delivers a heady mix of humor, emotion, and social messaging. Directed by Keerthiswaran  and produced by Mythri Movie Makers , Dude  may start like a light-hearted rom-com but ends as a sharp commentary on caste discrimination and freedom to love  in modern India. Plot Su

The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) just dropped a power-packed surprise  for audiences this Diwali! In the end-credit scene of Thamma , fans got their first look at the next chapter — Shakti Shalini , starring Aneet Padda . The teaser, projected in fiery Sanskrit-etched visuals, closed with the bold message: “SHAKTI UNLEASHED – DEC 24, 2026.” A New Heroine in the Maddock Universe After Stree, Bhediya, Roohi, and Thamma, Shakti Shalini  marks Maddock’s first female-led

Looks like Maddock Films’ marketing gamble just bit them back. After the “leak”  of the highly anticipated Bhediya vs Thamma fight scene , fans across social media are furious  — not hyped. What was supposed to reignite excitement for Thamma  has now left the audience feeling cheated . The Leak That Ruined the Surprise The Bhediya vs Thamma fight  — originally meant to be a surprise post-credit scene — leaked online late Monday night. Instead of creating buzz, it sparked mass

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat , starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, is one of those films that begins with passion, promises poetry, and ends in pure chaos. Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, this supposed “intense romantic drama” released this Diwali (October 21, 2025), but instead of lighting diyas in our hearts, it burnt down every shred of logic on screen. Let’s break down the “ending”  — and the mess that leads up to it. The Premise: Politics Meets Pseudo-Philosophy Hars

Bollywood finally tried to “bite” into the vampire genre — and honestly, it should’ve just let this one stay buried. Thamma , the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, promised to be a romantic horror revolution. Instead, it ends up as a bloody disappointment  that feels like an overlong TikTok skit stretched to 2 hours and 30 minutes. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Thamma  tries to