Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has become the new voice of Meta AI, marking a historic collaboration as one of the first Indian celebrities to voice an AI assistant. Available across six countries including India, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, the feature allows users to chat with her voice in English. Deepika announced the partnership on Instagram, calling it "pretty cool" and encouraging followers to try the experience. The collaboration brings a familiar, friendly tone to Meta's expanding digital platform. On the film front, Deepika was last seen in 'Kalki 2898 AD' and will next appear in 'King' alongside Shah Rukh Khan, plus a pan-India project with Atlee and Allu Arjun. (PC: X)

Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for playing Karna in BR Chopra’s iconic TV show Mahabharat, passed away on October 15 at the age of 68. He had been battling cancer, which relapsed a few months ago despite surgery. The Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) confirmed his death, saying the cremation would be held in Mumbai. Dheer also appeared in films like Sanam Bewafa and Baadshah, and shows such as Chandrakanta and Sasural Simar Ka. He ran the Abhinay Acting Academy. Fans still remember him as the legendary warrior Karna. He is survived by his wife and son, actor Nikitin Dheer.

Abhinav Kashyap has reignited his feud with Salman Khan, calling him a “criminal” and questioning his casting as a soldier in Battle of Galwan. The Dabangg director accused Salman of hijacking the film and fostering a toxic work environment, claiming the actor “stabbed him in the back.” In a recent interview, Kashyap said Salman has “destroyed his life” and mocked his “chapri” style. Salman responded subtly on Bigg Boss, saying badmouthing others only harms the speaker and urging Kashyap to reflect. The clash highlights deep personal and professional tensions, with Kashyap also taking aim at Shah Rukh Khan, intensifying Bollywood’s ongoing public feuds.

MTV's remaining music channels MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV Live, and Club MTV will cease broadcasting across UK and Europe by year-end 2025. Paramount Global confirmed the shutdown as part of global restructuring. Launched in 1981 with "Video Killed the Radio Star," MTV revolutionized pop culture through decades, introducing Madonna, Nirvana, and Beyoncé before social media existed. The network pioneered shows like "Yo! MTV Raps" and TRL, building generational identity. However, YouTube, TikTok, and streaming platforms rendered scheduled music television obsolete. MTV pivoted to reality shows like "Geordie Shore," migrating music to spin-off channels now being silenced. Former VJ Simone Angel called it heartbreaking, noting MTV once united global musical conversations.

MTV will shut music channels in the UK and Ireland by December 31, 2025, including MTV 80s, 90s, Club MTV, MTV Music, and MTV Live. The move comes as viewers shift to YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. MTV HD will continue reality shows. Fans took to social media to share memories and express sadness. One said, “I remember when MTV actually played music. 80s MTV was the best.” Another wrote, “RIP MTV! After 40 years, music channels are gone.” The closure marks the end of an era in pop culture and music TV. (PC: NDTV)

MTV will close its music channels worldwide by December 31, 2025, after 40 years of broadcasting. Channels like MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV Music, Club MTV, and MTV Live will stop airing. Parent company Paramount Global said the decision was due to falling viewership as platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify dominate music consumption. MTV HD will continue to air reality shows. The move follows Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media and global cost-cutting plans. Fans online shared nostalgic posts, calling it the “end of an era” and remembering when MTV was all about music.

The Bombay High Court suggested actor Shilpa Shetty could become a witness against husband Raj Kundra in a Rs 60-crore cheating case. Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar made this remark while hearing Shetty's plea to suspend a Look-Out Circular so she could travel to Los Angeles for work with YouTuber MrBeast from October 22-27. The complainant's lawyers opposed, noting she earlier sought Colombo travel permission for leisure on same dates. The court questioned lack of formal work agreement supporting her professional trip claim. Shetty's lawyers emphasized her full cooperation with investigations, stating no direct accusations exist except being director in Kundra's firm and receiving funds. (PC: HT)

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues its strong run at the box office. The film has now crossed ₹650 crore worldwide, beating SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Beginning and Salman Khan’s Sultan. On its 12th day, the Kannada period drama earned ₹13.5 crore in India, bringing its total domestic collection to ₹451.9 crore. With a worldwide total close to ₹675 crore, it is now the 17th highest-grossing Indian film ever. Directed and written by Rishab Shetty, the movie stars Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah. It is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, set a thousand years earlier. (PC: PTI)

A 10-year-old KBC contestant became the center of online debate for his confident answers on the show with Amitabh Bachchan. Some viewers saw his behaviour as rude, while social media criticised his parents’ “parenting style.” Child psychologist Dr Sushma Gopalan says children’s behaviour comes from personality, environment, and parenting, and blaming parents for public slips is unfair. Nervousness or excitement can look like arrogance. She warns that trolling can harm a child’s self-esteem and affect the family. Experts stress that children need room to learn from mistakes, not public judgment. (BC: India Today)

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 83rd birthday by continuing his cherished tradition of greeting fans outside his iconic Mumbai residence 'Jalsa.' The veteran actor, known for his decades-long Sunday ritual of meeting admirers, stepped out to acknowledge the crowds gathered to wish him on his special day. Fans from across the country congregated outside Jalsa to catch a glimpse of the megastar and offer birthday wishes. Bachchan's gesture of personally greeting well-wishers reflects his enduring connection with his audience spanning over five decades in Indian cinema. The tradition has become a cultural phenomenon, with hundreds regularly gathering outside his Juhu bungalow every week.