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Bollywood actor and cancer-survivor Sonali Bendre recently responded to the criticism she faced after sharing a post about her recovery journey, in which she credited part of her healing to the process of autophagy.

In her clarification, she wrote, “I have never claimed to be a doctor, but I am certainly not a quack either. I am a cancer survivor, someone who has lived through the fear, pain, uncertainty, and rebuilding that the disease brings.”
She further explained, “Everything I have ever spoken has been my experience and my learning. As I’ve repeatedly said, no two cancers are the same and no treatment path is identical. One of the many protocols I personally explored, after thorough research and medical guidance, was autophagy. It made a difference for me then and continues to do so today, for me.”
She also added, “What truly matters is open, respectful dialogue. We don’t all have to agree, but we should avoid dismissing one another simply because we lean toward different approaches. Each person must choose what feels right, safe and empowering for them. I will always share my journey with honesty and humility, never as a prescription, but as a lived experience.”
The issue arose after Bendre’s post mentioned how her naturopath introduced her to autophagy and she continued, “In 2018, when I was diagnosed with cancer, my naturopath introduced me to a study called Autophagy. It played a huge role in my recovery. So I read, learned, experimented… and slowly built it into my routine. And I’ve continued to follow it ever since.”
However, several medical professionals responded critically. Hepatologist Cyriac Abby Philips (aka “The Liver Doc”) wrote on social media, “Dear Ms. Bendre… I expected better from you.” He added that celebrity cancer survivors are an important resource for cancer patients and their families when it comes to science-based therapeutic journeys. “You are not helping here, by promoting quackery.”
Sonali Bendre was diagnosed in 2018 with stage-4 metastatic cancer and later underwent treatment in the U.S., ultimately being declared cancer-free.
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Superstar Dharmendra’s passing has saddened people across the country, with tributes pouring in from across the film industry. Many Bollywood celebrities remembered him not only for his remarkable performances but also for his warmth and generous spirit.

Among them was actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, who shared a heartfelt note on social media. Ibrahim worked as an assistant director on Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), where he had the opportunity to work closely with Dharmendra. In his post, he reflected on the late actor’s influence on his own family’s place in the film world. “Some people aren’t just stars on screen; they change the course of lives,” he wrote. Ibrahim went on to share how Dharmendra discovered his mother, Amrita Singh, when she was just 16 years old. “Dharam Ji discovered my mother in Delhi and trusted her with her first film Betaab. If it wasn’t for him, she may never have left Delhi… and we might not even exist,” he added.
Ibrahim expressed how deeply Dharmendra’s kindness shaped his family’s journey in Bollywood. “It’s overwhelming to think that our entire journey, our family, our place in this industry began because of him. A man whose kindness shaped destinies,” he noted.
Remembering Dharmendra’s charm and presence, he wrote, “Dharam Ji, you were devilishly handsome, effortlessly charming, and truly timeless. Thank you for the wisdom you shared with me; I will hold onto your words for the rest of my life.” He concluded his message by offering condolences to the Deol family and writing, “Rest in peace, sir. You will live on forever,” accompanied by emotions of a dove, a red heart, and folded hands.
For context, Amrita Singh made her Bollywood debut in 1983 with Betaab, opposite Dharmendra’s elder son, Sunny Deol, who also debuted in the film. Produced under Vijayta Films, the Deol family’s banner, the movie became a major commercial success.
Dharmendra passed away on November 24 and was cremated the same afternoon at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Many prominent Bollywood personalities attended the funeral to pay their final respects to the beloved He-Man of Bollywood.
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The co-screenwriter of the movie Wicked: For Good is opening up about the meaning behind that final shot of Ariana Grande‘s Glinda with the Grimmerie at the end of the movie.

This post contains spoilers, so beware of reading further if you don’t want to know what happens!

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At the end of Wicked: For Good, Glinda believes that Elphaba has died and she has been entrusted with the Grimmerie, the magic book of spells. Even though she doesn’t know how to read it, Elphaba gives Glinda the book and encourages her to learn.

In the final moments of the movie, Glinda is looking at the book and it magically opens for her, seemingly signaling that she either has earned the gift of magic or Elphaba has given it to her.

Dana Fox co-wrote the movies with Broadway writer Winnie Holzman. She opened up about that moment in a new interview with Deadline.

“The other thing that kills me dead is when Elphaba gives Glinda the Grimmerie and Glinda finally says, ‘You know I can’t read that.’ I die. To me, that performance and the fact that she says that and has that moment — that is her deepest shame,” Dana said. “In the film, we created the scene where you see her as a child, her deep want and need, and the original wound she has, and you understand how hard it is for Glinda to say she can’t access that magic. That’s the hardest thing for her to say and admit.”

She added, “The fact that she admits it, to me, is why I think she earns the Grimmerie opening to her at the end of the film, which is also not in the play.”

Dana still is leaving it open for interpretation.

“Winnie and I are desperate for all that to be open to everyone else’s interpretation. And we love how much people feel like they can find themselves in these movies, and they can figure out whether they think it means this or that. And at the end, when Elphaba smiles and you can’t tell, it’s like, did she open it for her? Does she know that it opened for her? Did she feel it opening for her? What is that? That should be everyone’s moment to decide how they want it to be and how they feel about it. I get chills just thinking about that ending, though. I love it so much,” Dana added.

The director of Wicked is also opening up about the very final shot of the movie, with Glinda whispering into Elphaba’s ear.

The Indian film industry is grieving the loss of veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday, November 24, at the age of 89. As heartfelt tributes continue to pour in from across the nation, his longtime friend and fellow actor Shatrughan Sinha shared an emotional message honouring the legendary star.

Sinha posted a series of nostalgic photographs on X, showcasing moments from their long association—stills from their films together, snapshots from award ceremonies, and several rare, unseen images. In his tribute, he wrote, “Heartbroken, pained and deeply saddened by the passing away of our dearest family friend, our elder brother, people’s hero, @aapkadharm.” He went on to describe Dharmendra as “the most loved son of the soil, the pride of Punjab and Maharashtra, a Bharat Ratna in the truest sense—down-to-earth, kind and humble. He will be remembered forever for his immense contributions to Indian cinema.”

Reflecting on his personal bond with the late actor, Sinha added, “A personality in totality, an era of a true ‘He-Man’ and superstar has ended. My first hero and the people’s hero is no more. It is an irreparable and irreplaceable loss to us and the entire industry. Strength to the family, friends, well-wishers and fans in these traumatic times. Om Shanti.”

Heart broken, pained & deeply saddened by the passing away of our dearest family friend, our elder brother, people’s hero, @aapkadharm Most loved, son of the soil, pride of Punjab /Maharashtra a ‘Bharat Ratna” in true sense, down to earth, kind & a
humble human being. He will… pic.twitter.com/MKvkoVFFhd

— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 24, 2025

Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha shared a warm friendship and collaborated on several films over the years, including Aag Hi Aag, Zalzala, Hum Se Na Takrana, Blackmail, and Laha. Sinha revealed that he had recently visited Dharmendra, who appeared cheerful despite his illness. “He looked handsome and radiant even when unwell. We thought he would recover,” Sinha said, recalling his hope that the actor’s condition would improve.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt’s Emotional Note for Dharmendra Will Give You Goosebumps

Dharmendra had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to health complications. Though discharged, reports suggested he was later placed on a ventilator after experiencing breathing difficulties. Despite signs of improvement, the iconic actor passed away on November 24. His final appearance will be in the upcoming film Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia, scheduled for release on December 25.

The movie Regretting You is now available to watch at home!

The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover‘s novel was released in theaters on October 24 and now Paramount Pictures has dropped the film on digital for rental or purchase.

You can download your copy right now, or rent it for a limited period, on iTunes, Amazon, or wherever you get your movies.

The digital release comes with over 20 minutes of bonus content. There are deleted scenes, outtakes, and featurettes to explore the behind-the-scenes process of making the movie.

Here is the synopsis: “When Clara’s (Mckenna Grace) world turns upside down, the last thing she expects is love but then Miller (Mason Thames) changes everything. With his quiet strength and steady warmth, he helps her rediscover joy in the middle of the chaos. A tender tale of first love, second chances, and the kind of connection that makes everything brighter.”

Allison Williams, Dave Franco, Scott Eastwood, and Willa Fitzgerald all star in the movie as well.

Did you know that two actors from the film are dating in real life?!

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Macaulay Culkin wants to make sure everyone remembers what his legal name is now.

The 45-year-old actor addressed it during a 35th anniversary celebration of Home Alone at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif. on Saturday (November 22).

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“My name is Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin,” he reminded everyone, per People.

In 2018, Macaulay went on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where a poll was announced to change his middle name. Some of the other options were “The McRib is Back” and “Kieran,” but ultimately people voted for him to change his middle name to “Macaulay Culkin.”

Kieran Culkin is his brother’s name, so he jokes that would have been have been “great” too.

He made the change official in 2019.

“So my name is Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin. If somebody comes up to me at the airport and says, ‘Excuse me, are you Macaulay Culkin?’ I can say, ‘Well, Macaulay Culkin is my middle name.’”

The Zootopia 2 actor proudly said he “did it all for that one joke. And a bit on Fallon.”

Watch the new Fallout season 2 trailer to see a quick look at Macaulay‘s new character!

After weeks of rumours, exits, and speculation, Spirit finally moved forward as director Sandeep Reddy Vanga launched the film with a grand muhurat ceremony in Hyderabad on Sunday. What fans did not anticipate, however, was the sudden surge of fresh excitement that followed—sparked by strong reports claiming that Ranbir Kapoor will appear in a special cameo in the Prabhas-led film.

The project commenced its first schedule with a traditional, star-studded launch event, graced by megastar Chiranjeevi, who attended as the chief guest. Photos from the ceremony showed Vanga and the team offering prayers before officially beginning work on one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year.

According to a Deccan Chronicle report, Ranbir Kapoor—who previously delivered a massive hit with Vanga in Animal—will feature in Spirit at a key turning point in the narrative. The cameo is being described as “historic,” as it would mark the first time Ranbir and Prabhas appear together on screen. A source quoted in the report said, “Ranbir will come into the picture at a crucial juncture of the storytelling. It will be a turning point in the plot and a historic moment in Indian cinema since he has never shared screen space with Prabhas.” The possibility of two major stars uniting under Vanga’s direction has already set social media buzzing.

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The muhurat ceremony itself was memorable, with Chiranjeevi performing the traditional clap. Vanga later expressed gratitude, writing, “Heartfelt thank you to our MEGASTAR CHIRANJEEVI sir for blessing the event. Your gesture is unforgettable.”

Triptii Dimri, who replaced Deepika Padukone as the female lead, was in attendance, joining a cast that includes Prabhas, Vivek Oberoi, Prakash Raj, and Kanchana. Although Prabhas was absent from the muhurat, Vanga shared a photo of him holding the clapboard, telling fans it was enough to “excite” them.

Spirit has made headlines for months, especially after Deepika Padukone’s exit, reportedly due to disagreements over an eight-hour workday. She later stepped away from Kalki 2898 AD 2 as well, keeping her departure in the spotlight.