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28 Jul 2021

Naseeruddin Shah defends comment on Dilip Kumar's 'contribution' to cinema

While writing an op-ed piece on Dilip Kumar, Naseeruddin Shah had focused "on his contribution while he lived," "instead of lamenting his passing."

12 Jul 2021

'Devdas' team celebrates 19th anniversary, pays tribute to Dilip Kumar

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's production house and actor Madhuri Dixit-Nene on Monday marked 19 years of their magnum opus Devdas and paid tributes to screen icon Dilip Kumar who had starred in the 1955 classic of the same name.

08 Jul 2021

Urmila Matondkar slams BJP leader for remarks on Dilip Kumar

Actor-politician Urmila Matondkar has hit out at BJP politician Arun Yadav after he claimed that screen icon Dilip Kumar, who passed away on Wednesday, used a Hindu name to earn money as an actor.

07 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar, wrapped in Tricolor, laid to rest in Mumbai

Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar passed away this morning at a Mumbai hospital, enveloping the entire country into a state of tragedy.

07 Jul 2021

'End of an era': Film personalities mourn Dilip Kumar's demise

Mourning the death of screen icon Dilip Kumar, many film personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee, and Chiranjeevi, said the actor's passing away at the age of 98 on Wednesday was the end of an era for the Indian cinema.

07 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu's story defines what 'love' is

If there's one thing that defined Dilip Kumar, apart from his powerful filmography, it's his marriage with Saira Banu.

07 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar passes away after prolonged illness. Rest in Peace!

Film legend Dilip Kumar took his last breath today morning at a hospital in Mumbai.

06 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar's health is improving: Saira Banu

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital in Mumbai, has shown improvement in his health, his wife Saira Banu said late on Monday night.

07 Jun 2021

Dilip Kumar is currently 'on oxygen support, not on ventilator'

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar is currently "on oxygen support, not on ventilator," his doctors have confirmed.

06 Jun 2021

Dilip Kumar hospitalized due to breathlessness, Saira Banu seeks prayers

Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar has been admitted to a hospital on Sunday morning after suffering from "episodes of breathlessness."

08 May 2021

Pakistan to turn Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor's havelis into museums

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has begun taking formal custody of the ancestral homes of legendary Bollywood personalities Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar.

02 May 2021

Dilip Kumar discharged from hospital, Saira Banu assures 'he's fine'

Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital a couple of days back as some of his health parameters were not up to the mark.

13 Feb 2021

Dilip Kumar was keen to gift Pakistan ancestral property: Nephew

Dilip Kumar's nephew in Pakistan, Fuad Ishaque on Friday claimed to have with him the proper and legal power of attorney of Kumar's prime property in Peshawar.

08 Feb 2021

Owners, authorities urged to end stalemate over legendary actors' houses

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government and owners of the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor have been urged to reach a settlement over the rate fixed for purchase of the two buildings for converting them into museums.

29 Sep 2020

Now, Amazon lets you pay with your palm

Amazon is building on its physical retail ambitions with an innovative new technology that lets you pay with nothing but the palm of your hand.

21 Aug 2020

Dilip Kumar's brother Aslam Khan dies, had contracted COVID-19

Aslam Khan, the younger brother of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 88.

16 Aug 2020

Dilip Kumar's brothers test positive for COVID-19, hospitalized

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar's (aka Muhammad Yusuf Khan) younger brothers, Ehsaan Khan and Aslam Khan, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

26 Mar 2020

Veteran actor Nimmi passes away; Bollywood pays tribute

Veteran actor Nimmi, popular for her roles in Hindi movies in the 1950s and 60s, passed away on Wednesday. She was 88 years old.

17 Mar 2020

Leave nothing to chance: Dilip Kumar is in isolation

With the deadly coronavirus outbreak engulfing the world, veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar has been kept in self-imposed isolation, as a precautionary measure against the contagious infection.

19 Aug 2019

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away due to lung infection

Renowned music composer Mohammed Zahur Khayyam, who is known for his work in Kabhi Kabhie, Umrao Jaan etc., passed away today in Mumbai. He was 92.

29 Oct 2018

Saira Banu dismisses reports of Dilip Kumar suffering from pneumonia

Given his age, a lot of Dilip Kumar's fans understandably worry about his health. In fact, it was recently reported that the veteran actor has been once again diagnosed with pneumonia.

10 Oct 2018

Dilip Kumar responding to treatment, could be discharged tomorrow: Family

Screen legend Dilip Kumar, who has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, is responding to the treatment and will be soon discharged.

08 Oct 2018

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital in Mumbai

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has been admitted to a hospital again in Mumbai on Sunday.

13 Sep 2018

When Ayushmann was asked to show his c*ck in audition

Undoubtedly, Ayushmann Khurrana has managed to carve a niche for himself in the industry, without any godfather.

09 Sep 2018

Dilip Kumar still in ICU, showing signs of improvement

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai due to a chest infection, has shown "lots of improvement" and is currently doing fine.

07 Sep 2018

This Mumbai man churns out portraits using a typewriter!

For today's generation, typewriter is probably just a word, but for this Mumbai man, it's his favorite pet.

06 Sep 2018

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar diagnosed with pneumonia

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai due to a chest infection, has been diagnosed with mild pneumonia, his wife Saira Banu said today.

05 Sep 2018

Dilip Kumar hospitalized due to chest infection

On Wednesday, veteran actor Dilip Kumar was hospitalized after he complained of difficulty in breathing.

28 May 2018

Have to put extra effort to reach perfect performance: Aamir

Aamir Khan believes he is not a natural actor and unlike others, he has to put an extra effort to reach the perfect pitch.

23 Mar 2018

Daisy Irani, child-star of the 1950s, was raped at 6

Famous child star of the yesteryears, Daisy Irani, has revealed more than 60 years later that she was raped during a shoot when she was six.

09 Sep 2017

Akshay Kumar turns 50: Is the era of Superstars gone?

Come November, Shah Rukh Khan turns 52, in December Salman Khan will be 51, Aamir Khan is 52 and today Rajiv Bhatia, popularly known as 'Akshay Kumar', turns 50.

10 Aug 2017

Maharashtra govt passes bill enabling malls to stay open 24x7

There is great news for shopaholics! Maharashtra government passed Shops and Establishment Bill that allows malls/shops/hotels etc to remain open 24X7.

06 Aug 2017

Dilip Kumar to be under observation for another 3 days

Dilip Kumar who has been suffering from urinary infection is now recovering but would be kept under observation in ICU for the next 2-3 days.

04 Aug 2017

Dilip Kumar's health deteriorates, actor put on ventilator

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar who had been admitted to Bandra's Lilavati Hospital on August 2 suffering dehydration and urinary infection, now remains critical.

04 Aug 2017

Mumbai: Bollywood singer Yash Wadali booked for molestation

Police arrested singer Yash Wadali after a woman complained that Wadali caught hold of her by her shirt collar, pushed her and lashed out abuses at her.

03 Aug 2017

Mumbai: Dahi handi injuries drop by 78% after imposing restrictions

Following restrictions on height of human pyramids and barring minors to participate in Dahi Handi festivals, petitioner Swati Patil told SC that human injuries during festival have significantly reduced since 2014.

09 Jul 2017

Veteran actor Sumita Sanyal of 'Anand' fame dies

Veteran actress Sumita Sanyal, Amitabh Bachchan's lady love in 'Anand' (1971), passed away. She was 71.

18 Jun 2017

Bollywood, the bygone era of Superstars and mass euphoria

Come November, ShahRukh Khan turns 52, in December Salman Khan will be 51, Aamir Khan is 52 and September will see Rajiv Bhatia popularly known as 'Akshay Kumar' reach 50.