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Farhana Bhatt called her Bigg Boss 19 experience challenging after her early eviction. She said, "the experience was both challenging and overwhelming." The actor shared that she struggled to understand the house dynamics because she had never watched the show before. She felt people ganged up and got her evicted.
Imran Khan received a notice to leave India by October 28 after joining an October 10 protest. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint against the actor for participating in the demonstration while holding an OCI card. Imran said, “I’m here as a citizen, as a person who lives here.”
Netflix said on Thursday (October 15, 2026) it appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer. He replaces Bela Bajaria, who is leaving after nearly a decade. Rice starts on October 26 to oversee content strategy. Meanwhile, Netflix also announced it is laying off 6% of its workforce.
Saif Ali Khan made his Instagram debut and started following his family members. His son Ibrahim Ali Khan reacted to the first post, asking, "Is this you abba no na?" Saif replied with a childhood photo of Ibrahim. Fans enjoyed this viral banter between the father and son online.
Thiagarajan Kumararaja has made two films and one show in 16 years. His 2011 movie Aaranya Kaandam changed Tamil cinema with its dark humour and unique narrative style. Many modern filmmakers now follow his path. He said, “What were you doing till now?” regarding slow plots in other films.
Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help finish filming The Batman Part II. Matt Reeves will not return to the set due to a sensitive family matter. Soderbergh said, “The goal here is to work with Matt and his team to generate footage that will integrate seamlessly.” Production continues now.
Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help complete “The Batman Part II” while director Matt Reeves is on hiatus. A studio rep said, “Matt and Steven will work closely together with the actors and crew to fulfill Matt’s vision.” The film, starring Robert Pattinson, is now set for February 2028.
Jenna Ortega hopes her new film, Klara and the Sun, reminds people to live in the moment. At the London Film Festival on Thursday night, she said, “I think we gotta put our focus on one another and put down the computers and phones.” The movie explores human connection today.
David Surkamp, lead singer of the band Pavlov's Dog, died at 73 on October 13, 2026. Band member Abbie Steiling shared the news on October 15. She said, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our creative force, lead singer, and dear friend, David Surkamp."
Director Nelson Dilipkumar pays homage to 50 years of Rajinikanth in his latest film. The story shows the star as a simple family man who turns into an unbeatable force. A powerful dialogue captures his legacy: "Countless attempts have been made by people to bring me down in 50 years; no one could."
Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor reunited on Koffee With Karan season 9 to discuss their long friendship. The pair worked on many hit films during the 90s. Fans who want to watch their old movies can find six titles online, including the cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna on Prime Video.
The international trailer of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend shows Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Fans got impressed by the large-scale visuals, with one user calling it an "Avatar-level movie" online.