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Varsha Sara Babuji

Varsha Sara Babuji

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Varsha Sara Babuji is a Bengaluru-based journalist with over five years of experience in digital and print media, currently covering offbeat and viral stories for TV9 English. Her work has been featured in Times Now News, Deccan Herald, and Goya Journal. Outside work, she enjoys exploring food, fashion, and cultural narratives.

South OTT releases this week you shouldn't miss

Mumbai: From mythical stories to relationship dramas, there are multiple releases from the south that you can watch this week. Here 's a complete list for those eagerly waiting to binge-watch on the new releases:  Baahubali: The Epic SS Rajamouli 's  Baahubali: The Epic is a compilation of the two-part franchise, Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion . The movie will be released on December 26th on Jio Hotstar. The immersive historical fantasy follows Sivudu, a young man from a tribal village, who learns about his royal roots. He then tries to free Mahishmati from his uncle, the oppressive king.  Revolver Rita The Tamil comedy thriller, starring Keerthy Suresh, told the story of Rita, an ordinary middle-class woman living in Pondicherry with her mother Chellamma. However, her life takes a twist when a popular gangster, Dracula Pandian, dies at her house. Revolver Rita will release on December 26th on Netflix.  Ithiri Neram This Malayalam drama,...

  • Varsha Sara Babuji
  • Updated on: Dec 22, 2025 | 07:13 PM

Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders: A Masterclass in Desi Noir

Mumbai: In a Bollywood landscape full of ‘heroes’, only a few can truly be called ‘artists’. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is firmly among them, leading from the front. In Netflix’s latest offering, Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders, he returns as the gritty and relentless Jatil Yadav. The name ‘Jatil’ meaning complex, feels deliberate ‒ reflecting not just the man, but the moral maze he is tasked to untangle and must navigate. The Plot: Grand haveli, darker secrets The story begins at the Bansal family’s sprawling haveli. A place that looks magnificent from the outside but reeks of decay within. The film sets an eerie tone early on with a chilling sight of dead crows scattered behind the mansion. A grim omen of the ‘bloody storm’ about to hit the family. When a murder shatters the carefully curated respectability of the mansion’s inhabitants, the political machinery moves quickly. The higher-ups want a fast closure, hoping to pin the crime on a local drug addict,...

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  • Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 | 05:58 PM

Radhika Apte once missed SRK's call thinking it was a prank, here's what happened!

Mumbai: Radhika Apte, who is currently promoting her film Saali Mohabbat , recently spoke of a funny incident. The actress stated that she had received a call from Shah Rukh Khan, but had missed his call, thinking she was being pranked by someone.  The incident took place in 2018 after the release of her film Andhadhun . As she did not receive King Khan 's initial call, he dropped her a message, assuring that he was SRK.   "Hum khaana kha rahe the. Toh mujhe missed call tha koi. Maine kaha koi missed call hai dekhte hain. Uske baad message aaya uss hi number se, 'Radhika, this is Shah Rukh Khan. Please call me back (We were having food when I noticed a missed call. So I said there 's a missed call; let 's check. After that, a message came from the same number: 'Radhika, this is Shah Rukh Khan; please call me back ')," recollected the actress.  Radhika wasn 't sure yet. So she confirmed with her agent to ensure she wasn 't being fooled by a...

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  • Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 | 05:40 PM

Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol & Esha Deol share video of Dharmendra's last day on 'Ikkis' set

Mumbai: Actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol cherished the memories of their father, Dharmendra, on social media. The video captured the veteran actor 's last day on the set of his final film, 'Ikkis '. They shared the video with emotional captions.  In the video, Dharmendra is heard saying, "It was done in a very nice way. I think India and Pakistan both should see the picture. I’m a bit happily sad today, the last day of shooting. I love you all; if I made any mistake, please forgive me." Sharing the clip on her Instagram stories, Esha wrote, "Love you, papa.” Meanwhile, Sunny Deol also shared the same video with a beautiful caption.   “A smile that lit up the darkness. Generosity without limits. Love for my papa is deeply rooted in our hearts. He has blessed us with his final film, Ikkis. Let’s celebrate him in movie halls this New Year,” said Sunny Deol. The clip was also shared by Bobby Deol. “Papa, you’re the best (multiple heart emojis)....

  • Varsha Sara Babuji
  • Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 | 05:00 PM

Priyanka Chopra reveals Nick Jonas took her on a flight to spot the moon on Karwa Chauth

Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are known to share a beautiful relationship. In her recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show 4 , Chopra opened up about her personal life and her relationship with Nick. She shared that he took her on a flight to spot the moon so she could break her Karwa Chauth fast. Priyanka told Kapil about multiple instances when Jonas ran the extra miles to Karwa Chauth special for her. "Humne itni ajeeb ajeeb jagahon pe moon ko dhundhne ki koshish ki hai. Ek baar woh stadium pe the aur show ho raha hai. Chand mile hi nahi. Clouds the aur baarish aane wali thi. 60-70 hazaar log the show mein aur woh show kar rahe the. 10 baj gaye, 11 baj gaye, dikh hi nahi raha that (We’ve tried to spot the moon in the strangest places. Once, we were at a stadium where he was doing a show, and the moon just wouldn’t appear. There were clouds, and rain was about to start. Around 60–70 thousand people were present, and the show kept going on. We waited till 10...

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  • Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 | 03:41 PM

Kiara Advani's first look from Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ unveiled

Mumbai:  Kiara Advani is gearing up to return to the big screen through Yash 's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Adults . The first look of her character 'Nadia ' was revealed, and it is already creating a buzz online. The poster was shared on Instagram.  The first image showed Kiara in a black, off-shoulder gown with a thigh-high slit, standing under the spotlight on a dance floor. She is seen gazing above with a pensive expression and tears running down her face. The dramatic look of her character quickly garnered the attention of netizens. Many compared it to DC’s Harley Quinn. "Leading Lady of Bollywood Kiara Advani’s first look as Nadia from Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups is out. The poster presents a character that looks Fierce and Unapologetic," said Komal Nahta on X. A netizen described her look as "unexpected, strong and powerful". The gothic aesthetics of the poster have left curious fans hanging by a thread. Meanwhile, Yash fans are excited to see what his...

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  • Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 | 01:47 PM

Mumtaz reveals the hefty fees behind her Indian Idol appearance with Dharmendra

Mumbai: Bollywood veteran Mumtaz made a rare television appearance on the Indian Idol show along with Dharmendra. Recently, Mumtaz revealed that she had charged a hefty fee of Rs 20 lakh for that TV outing.  Speaking to Vickey Lalwani on his YouTube channel, the actress stated that she usually stayed away from TV appearances.  And added that rare scenarios came with an expensive price tag. "Even today, they call me on television. When I went on TV for the first time with Dharam ji and danced with him on the stage, that was the only time I went on television. And till now, they have contacted me over one hundred times, and I told them about my price… They said that people do it for ₹3-4 lakh, so I told them that I can’t say anything for those people; that’s their wish. They can do it for free also, but this is my price. I have always been like that…. I did only one show, and I took ₹18-20 lakh for that. They said they can’t pay me, and I haven’t done it; I don’t...

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  • Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 | 12:16 PM

'Still traumatised': Nora Fatehi reacts to accident, says she was 'flung'

Mumbai: Nora Fatehi suffered a car accident on December 20, 2025, after a drunk driver rammed into her vehicle. She sustained minor injuries. Soon after, she opened up about the terrifying incident. Speaking about the unfortunate event on social media, she urged the public not to drink and drive.  “Hey guys, I 'm just coming here to tell you guys that I am okay. Yes, I was in a really serious car accident today in the afternoon. A drunk person that was driving under the influence smashed my car, and unfortunately, the impact was quite severe, and it flinged me across the car. I bashed my head on the window," said Fatehi on her Instagram stories.  She added, "I 'm alive, and I 'm well. Except for some minor injuries, swelling and a slight concussion, I 'm okay. I 'm grateful for that. That could have ended terribly, but I came to say this to say that this is why you should not drink and drive. I hate alcohol to begin with.” Furthermore, the actress...

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  • Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 | 01:59 PM

'Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal' first look released; watch here!

Mumbai: The first look of Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal , directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rajesh Mapuskar, was released today. The film, produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Vijay Subramaniam and Vikram Malhotra, is based on the legendary tale of Lord Hanuman. The movie is dubbed to be India’s first theatrical film created using generative AI technology. The first look of the movie showcased a glimpse of Pawan Putra Hanuman. The film is most likely to be released on Hanuman Jayanti next year. It is presented by Star Studio18 in association with Collective Studios Historyverse and Abundantia Entertainment. The first look garnered mixed reviews online.  Video: YouTube 

  • Varsha Sara Babuji
  • Updated on: Dec 18, 2025 | 07:29 PM

Karan Johar shares excitement for 'Ikkis', says watching Dharamendra for one last time would mean the world

Mumbai: Karan Johar shared his thoughts regarding the release of Ikkis and watching Dharamendra 's final role in the movie. The filmmaker was talking to reporters at the trailer launch conference of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri . The filmmaker stated, "I 'm looking forward to watching Ikkis. It 's such a special film to all of us. For me, for personal reasons, we have such great regard, respect and reverence for Dharam ji, and it 's been a tremendous loss to all of us. And watching him for one last time will mean the world to all of us as fans and cinegoers."  He further talked about his relationship with those part of Ikkis. "Also, it 's Agastya 's film, like I 've known Ananya, I 've known Agastya, and Dinu 's a great friend," said Karan.  Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, was initially scheduled to release on December 25, 2025. However, the date was then shifted to January 1, 2026. It tells the story of the youngest Param...

  • Varsha Sara Babuji
  • Updated on: Dec 18, 2025 | 06:45 PM
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