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Amitabh Bachchan turns 84 on 11 OctoberHe was born in Allahabad on 11 October 1942 and made his first film in 1969 — the same year the award he would eventually receive for his life's work was created. This year he reaches 84, still hosting the quiz show he started a quarter of a century ago.
Drishyam 3 earns ₹176.5 crore in its first weekend, Jailer 2 trailer is outAjay Devgn's Drishyam 3 has a huge opening weekend. Also: the Jailer 2 trailer, Sonakshi Sinha's next trailer, a date for Ayushmann's Mupapa, and Mohsin Khan's wedding.
Celebrity birthdays this week: Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh and more (5–11 Oct)Big B turns 84 on Sunday. Also this week: Rakul Preet Singh, Nivin Pauly, Washington Sundar, Sanjay Mishra and more.- Deepika Padukone is in the Walk of Fame's Class of 2026 — but she is not the first Indian on itShe is one of 35 names chosen for a star on Hollywood Boulevard, and the first Indian actress ever selected. Almost every report called her the first Indian. An elephant driver's son from Mysore got there in 1960.
- Lata Mangeshkar's 97th birth anniversary: one date, two careersShe was born in Indore on 28 September 1929 and sang for the soundtracks of more than 2,000 films before her death in 2022. On what would have been her 97th birthday, a look at what that single date in the calendar carries — including the star born on it 53 years later.
- Shah Rukh Khan Confirms 'King' Isn't Delayed, Opens Up About Shoot InjuriesShah Rukh Khan has shut down delay rumours around "King," confirming the film stays on track for December 24 despite shoot injuries that forced repeated stop-starts on set.
'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' Becomes Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film EverGirish A.D.'s "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit," led by Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, has raced past "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever — crossing the milestone in just 24 days.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Share Maternity Photoshoot on Daughter Dua's BirthdayDeepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh marked daughter Dua's second birthday with a monochrome maternity shoot, giving fans a rare glimpse of their growing family ahead of baby number two.- What's new: My Birthdays, birthday cards & photo momentsNever forget the birthdays that matter to you, make a birthday card in seconds, and enjoy celebrity photos full-screen — here's everything new in Celeb Diary.
- Ace the "Guess the Celebrity" QuizA few simple tricks to boost your score and climb the Celeb Diary leaderboard.
- Birthday Traditions From Around the WorldFrom sweet noodles to piñatas, here are some of the most delightful ways the world celebrates a birthday.