However, this year the celebrations are understandably muted due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown.

Gokhale, the prime minister said, also provided exemplary leadership to India's freedom movement and made 'outstanding contributions towards education and social empowerment.'

Thalapathy 63, which is Vijay's upcoming film, has been named Bigil, and will show the Tamil star in a double role.

Dhanush, who is recognised in Bollywood for his roles in the films Raanjhanaa and Shamitabh, turns a year older today.

A few days after hinting that he is all set to make a big announcement, Telugu film star Mahesh Babu has revealed that he will be launching his own clothing brand called The Humbl Co.

Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Namrata Shirodkar took to her Instagram and shared a heartfelt post for all Mahesh Babu fans.

As Akkineni Nagarjuna turns 60 today, here are five films of the actor that fans have loved.

The Manmadhudu actors choose Ibiza Island in Spain to celebrate his special day with family and close friends.

South film actor Kichcha Sudeep, who will be seen as the villain in Salman Khan's upcoming film Dabangg 3, turned 46 today.

Besides Ram Charan, Rakul Preet, Sai Dharam Tej, Raai Laxmi and Rashmika Mandanna were among the south film stars who wishes Pawan Kalyan on his 48th birthday.

Director Atlee wished Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday with a short message, sharing his photo with the actor at the party.

South actress Nayanthara is celebrating her 35th birthday with boyfriend Vignesh Shivan in New York City.

Actor-director Vanitha Vijayakumar had been on of the most controversial inmates in Season 3 of Bigg Boss Tamil, since she was vocal about not being in good terms with her family, including her brother Arun Vijay.

The couple hosted a carnival-themed birthday party for Ayra and the major attraction of the event was a colourful five-tiered cake.

From Mahesh Babu to AR Murugadoss, members of the film fraternity as well as dedicated fans of the Thalaiva showered him with wishes on his birthday.

Veteran actress Vijaya Nirmala had starred in over 200 films, besides directing 44 in over three decades. She passed away in June 2019.

Actor Nithiin shared the motion poster of his upcoming film Rang De, and also asked his fans not to celebrate his birthday due to the lockdown.

Kushal Punjabi, who would have turned 43 year old today, was found dead in his Bandra apartment in December last year.

Samantha Akkineni has been very active on social media and keeps posting adorable glimpses from her life.

On her 94th birth anniversary, here are some inspiring quotes by acclaimed author Harper Lee.

After several publications reported that Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are expecting their first child together, eagle-eyed fans have theorised that Gigi's 25th birthday also served as a gender reveal party.

Gal Gadot tasted global success when she donned Wonder Woman's armour for the massive franchise, DC Extended Universe.

Dadasaheb’s life turned around after watching Ferdinand Zecca’s silent film, The Life of Christ. This was when Dadasaheb made up his mind to make his first film.

'Angrezi Medium' actress Radhika Madan turns a year older on Friday.

Donatella Versace, the artistic director of the House of Versace since 1997, turns a year older on May 2.

Trisha Krishnan turns a year older today. The actress marked her Bollywood debut with the 2010 comedy movie 'Khatta Meetha' opposite Akshay Kumar.

Hollywood star Henry Cavill turned 37 on May 5 and celebrated by baking a cute cake for himself. The actor has been cooking a lot during the isolation period.

Erica Fernandez turns a year older today. The actress made her TV debut with the show Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.

టాలీవుడ్‌లో నువ్విలా, లైఫ్ ఈజ్ బ్యూటీఫుల్ లాంటి చిత్రాల్లో చిన్న చిన్న వేషాలతో కెరీర్ ప్రారంభించిన విజయ్ దేవరకొండ అర్జున్‌రెడ్డి చిత్రంతో క్రేజీ స్టార్‌గా మారిపోయారు. ఫెర్ఫార్మెన్స్, యాటిట్యూడ్‌ను కలబోసి నటించే ఈ యువ హీరోకు వరుస విజయాలు కలిసి రావడంతో స్టార్ స్టేటస్ కోసం కష్టపడాల్సి రాలేదు. అయితే గతేడాది బలమైన హిట్ ఖాతాలో వేసుకోకపోవడంతో

సినిమా అనే రంగుల ప్రపంచంలో ఎన్నో కథలు.. ఆ కథల్లో అందాలు ఆరబోసే ఎందరో నాయికలు.. ఆ అందాల తారలతో ఆడిపాడి ప్రేక్షకులను అలరించే కథా నాయకులు.. కాసింత ప్రేమ.. అప్పుడప్పుడు ఆలింగనాలు.. అదిరిపోయేలా గాఢ చుంబనాలు.. మరికొన్ని ప్రేమ గీతాలు.. ఇంకా ఎంతో రమణీయ, కమనీయ ప్రపంచాన్ని మనముందుకు తెస్తుంది సినిమా. వీటన్నింటి సంగతి పక్కనపెడితే..

ప్రభాస్ తో 'వర్షం'లో తడిసి ముద్దయ్యావు.. సిద్ధూతో'నువ్వొస్తానంటే నేనొద్దంటానా' అంటూ ఓ కనుసైగ చేశావు.. ప్రిన్స్ మహేష్ బాబుతో'అతడు'లో అమాయకంగా కనిపించావు.. 'క్రిష్ణ'లో రవితేజతో రొమాన్స్ చేశావు.. తర్వాత ఏకంగా మెగాస్టార్ చిరంజీవితో ఛాన్స్ కొట్టి నీ చిరునవ్వుతో తెలుగు ప్రేక్షకులందరినీ మైమరిపించావు.. అంతేకాదు 'కింగ్'లో టాలీవుడ్ మన్మథుడు నాగార్జునతో పాటు ఎందరో హీరోల

சென்னை: பிரேமம் படத்தில் மலர் டீச்சராக வந்து தென்னிந்திய இளைஞர்களின் மனங்களை கொள்ளைக் கொண்ட நடிகை சாய் பல்லவியின் 28வது பிறந்த நாள் இன்று கொண்டாடப்படுகிறது. மலர் டீச்சரை மறக்கடிக்க செய்யும் விதமாக தனுஷின் மாரி படத்தில் ஆட்டோ ஆனந்தியாக வூடு கட்டி நடித்திருப்பார் சாய் பல்லவி. தென்னிந்திய நடிகைகளிலேயே திறமையான நடிகைகளில் சாய் பல்லவிக்கும் தனி

मशहूर गीतकार गुलज़ार साहब आज अपना 85वां जन्मदिन मना रहे हैं। गुलज़ार साहब उन चंद शायर और गीतकारों में से हैं जिनका लिखा एक एक शब्द मोती की तरह चमकता है। चाहे वो दिल से रे की तड़प हो या फिर

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సినిమా రంగంలో అడుగుపెట్టి అంచెలంచెలుగా ఎదిగి స్టార్ స్టేటస్ పొందిన హీరోయిన్లల లిస్ట్ ఒకసారి చూస్తే మనకు కనిపించే.. వినిపించే ఒక పేరు సాయిపల్లవి. మలయాళంలో ‘ప్రేమమ్‘ చిత్రంతో అందరి మనసులను కొల్లగొట్టేసింది. తొలి సినిమాలోనే ఈ ముద్దుగుమ్మ తక్కువ మేకప్ తోనే తన మొదటి సినిమాలో అందరినీ ఆకట్టుకుంది. ఆ తర్వాత ‘ఫిదా‘(Fidaa)తో

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