Akshay Kumar: News

16 May 2020

Bollywood

Actor Sachin Kumar, of 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii' fame, dies

In a terrible piece of news, actor Sachin Kumar, who shot to stardom with his role in Ekta Kapoor's popular TV serial Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii, died due to cardiac arrest, reports said on Saturday.

15 May 2020

Amazon Prime Video

Theater owners angry over digital release of 'Gulabo Sitabo'

As theaters remain indefinitely shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic, producers are eyeing newer ways to keep their projects afloat.

30 Apr 2020

Bollywood

Rishi Kapoor no more: Bollywood mourns its darling 'Chintu'

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor will be remembered for a lot of things — his body of work, the songs of his movies, the effortless romance, and his smile. Always exuding warmth, even when he wasn't happy, Rishi's loss will ensure Bollywood never remains the same again.

27 Apr 2020

Bollywood

Akshay Kumar donates Rs. 2 crore to Mumbai Police Foundation

Akshay Kumar is leaving no stone unturned to help fight the COVID-19 crisis that has grappled the world.

21 Apr 2020

Mumbai

Mumbai: Amid lockdown, Akshay Kumar comes to Gaiety-Galaxy's rescue

Akshay Kumar has been actively lending support to combat the ongoing COVID-19 crisis that has engulfed the world.

15 Apr 2020

Shah Rukh Khan

Schoolboys' competition: Shatrughan Sinha's indirect jibe at Akshay Kumar

Plain-speaking Shatrughan Sinha has gone all guns blazing.

30 Mar 2020

Bollywood

Here's how Bollywood celebrities are helping battle COVID-19

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread steadily in India, Bollywood celebrities are coming ahead to contribute towards the country's fight against the deadly virus.

Nirbhaya: Convicts to be hanged tomorrow, Delhi Court rejects petitions

A day ahead of the execution of the four death-row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, the Supreme Court rejected the curative petition of convict Pawan Gupta (25).

3 Nirbhaya convicts approach ICJ seeking stay on execution

Days ahead of their scheduled execution, three of the four death-row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

16 Mar 2020

Tihar Jail

Days before Nirbhaya convicts' hanging, their families seek euthanasia

In yet another dramatic development in the infamous 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, the families of the four death-row convicts have asked the President to grant them euthanasia.

12 Mar 2020

Salman Khan

'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali' to be a remake of 'Veeram'?

Recently, Salman Khan came up with a sweet surprise for his fans as he announced that he would bring forth a movie titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali on the occasion of Eid next year.

08 Mar 2020

Karan Johar

Coronavirus scare makes a Bollywood cameo; several movie shoots affected

The rising scare over the novel coronavirus outbreak seems to be making a cameo of sorts in Bollywood, affecting planned shoots of several major movies.

05 Mar 2020

Murder

Nirbhaya convicts' execution on March 20; fourth death warrant issued

A Delhi court on Thursday issued fresh death warrants against the four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case.

04 Mar 2020

Deepika Padukone

The Holi playlist for added fun, unlimited cheer

Songs are as integral a part of Holi as colors, and Bollywood has made sure we never run out of them.

President Kovind rejects Nirbhaya convict Pawan Gupta's mercy plea

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday rejected the mercy petition of a convict in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case.

02 Mar 2020

Bollywood

'Sooryavanshi' trailer: Akshay, Ranveer, and Ajay's action-packed fight against terrorism

Rohit Shetty's blockbuster police universe is all set to hit theaters once again.

28 Feb 2020

Delhi High Court

Zaira Wasim's sly dig at PM Modi has "mango" reference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi isn't big on interviews. The few ones which he has given are to people who aren't critical of his policies.

24 Feb 2020

Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' to release on a Tuesday. Here's why

In what would come as a sweet surprise for fans, Rohit Shetty and Akshay Kumar's much-awaited movie Sooryavanshi will now hit the theaters three days in advance.

17 Feb 2020

Delhi High Court

Nirbhaya rape convicts to be hanged on March 3

On Monday, a Delhi court issued fresh death warrants against the four convicts in the 2012 "Nirbhaya" gang-rape and murder case.

12 Feb 2020

Bihar

'Atrangi Re': Sara, Dhanush to shoot in Bihar and Madurai

Bollywood director Aanand L Rai's next film, Atrangi Re, starring Sara Ali Khan, Tamil actor Dhanush, and Akshay Kumar, will be filmed in Bihar and Madurai.

31 Jan 2020

Ram Nath Kovind

Nirbhaya's convicts will not be hanged tomorrow

A Delhi court on Friday stayed the execution of four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case until further orders.

27 Jan 2020

X

Akshay Kumar moves 'Bachchan Pandey' release date, upon Aamir's request

Ending speculations about a plausible year-end clash at the box-office, Akshay Kumar and the makers of Bachchan Pandey have now shifted the release date of their film, upon Aamir Khan's request.

08 Jan 2020

Bollywood

Police complaint filed against Akshay Kumar over controversial TV ad

Despite his perpetually joyful ride at the box-office, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar often finds himself embroiled in one controversy after the other.

19 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli

2019 Forbes Celebrity 100: Virat Kohli beats them all

Leaving behind Bollywood biggies, Team India captain Virat Kohli occupied the top position on the 2019 Forbes Celebrity 100 list, that was released today.

01 Dec 2019

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone, Kartik Aaryan take up the 'Dheeme Dheeme' challenge

After Akshay Kumar's incessantly viral Bala challenge, the Internet is now going gaga over the Dheeme Dheeme dance from Kartik Aaryan's upcoming movie Pati Patni Aur Woh.

20 Nov 2019

Sridevi

Internet has found the doppelganger of Sridevi on TikTok

Almost two years after we lost Bollywood's beloved first female superstar, Sridevi, the internet has found a look-alike of the late actress in a TikTok user.

10 Nov 2019

Bollywood

Wondering what is Katrina Kaif's fitness secret? Find out here

Even at 36, Katrina Kaif maintains such amazing fitness levels, that she can give her younger Bollywood counterparts a run for their money.

28 Oct 2019

Bollywood

'Housefull 4' crosses Rs. 50 crore mark at box office

Despite scathing reviews, Akshay Kumar-starrer comedy film Housefull 4 has managed to rake in a massive Rs. 50 crore at the box office within three days of hitting the theaters.

18 Oct 2019

Bollywood

Akshay Kumar called misogynist for seven-year-old comment; Sonakshi defends him

Recently, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar had received a lot of flak for some statements that he made seven years ago, while 'defending' co-star Sonakshi Sinha, who had newly entered the industry back then.

04 Oct 2019

Riteish Deshmukh

Watch: How Akshay rescues unconscious man on a show's sets

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is currently busy promoting his upcoming film, Housefull 4.

03 Oct 2019

Bollywood

'Laxmmi Bomb': Akshay Kumar shares first look as transgender Laxmmi

After having delivered two super successful films this year, namely Kesari and Mission Mangal, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is gearing up for more.

21 Sep 2019

Karan Johar

Kareena Kapoor's midnight birthday bash was all about happy moments

Kareena Kapoor Khan turns 39 today, and given her private nature, she chose to spend the day with her dear ones.

15 Sep 2019

Rishi Kapoor

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Rishi's return, 'Prithviraj', 'Dabangg 3' motion poster and more

Showbiz is an exciting industry that never fails to surprise the audience.

09 Sep 2019

India

Birthday Special: Akshay announces his first historical film, shares teaser

Akshay Kumar, who is celebrating his 52nd birthday today, came up with a perfect gift for his fans, as he announced "one of my biggest movies," Prithviraj.

07 Sep 2019

Moon

#Chandrayaan2: Bollywood lauds ISRO's efforts, says "We're proud of you"

Last night, the nation witnessed a heartbreaking moment after Vikram Lander of Chandrayaan-2 lost communication with ISRO's ground station.

04 Sep 2019

London

This is how Akshay Kumar will celebrate his 52nd birthday

Akshay Kumar is turning 52 on September 9, and unlike other A-lister actors, the Mission Mangal star will not be having a big bash on his birthday.

29 Aug 2019

Mithali Raj

Taapsee Pannu confirms "being in talks" for Mithali Raj's biopic

Taapsee Pannu is on a spree of signing sports-based movies, these days.

29 Aug 2019

X

Have you seen Akshay Kumar's doppelganger? The resemblance is uncanny

Akshay Kumar, who is currently rejoicing the success of Mission Mangal, is back in the headlines.

23 Aug 2019

Kapil Sharma

TRP report: 'The Kapil Sharma Show' back in top 5

The Broadcast Audience Research Council India (BARC) has released the TRP report of top television shows of 33rd week.