Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan have unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking speculation about a major fallout between the longtime friends. Farah, who launched Deepika in Om Shanti Om, has also unfollowed Ranveer Singh. This comes after Farah made multiple comments about Deepika's alleged 8-hour workday demands in her YouTube vlogs. Farah jokingly stated Deepika "only shoots for 8 hours now" and doesn't have time for her show. The timing coincides with Deepika's removal from Kalki 2 and Spirit, reportedly due to her demands including eight-hour shifts, high salary, and profit-sharing. While no official confirmation exists, their Instagram activity suggests relationship troubles between the collaborators. (PC: X)

Zubeen Garg's family has filed a complaint with Assam CID demanding a thorough investigation into the 52-year-old singer's death in Singapore on September 19. His wife Garima Saikia, sister Palme Borthakur, and uncle Manoj Kumar Borthakur approached authorities questioning the circumstances of his alleged accidental drowning during a yacht party. The Assam government established a Special Investigating Team after requesting a second post-mortem. FIRs were filed against manager Siddharth and event organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, with CID raids conducted at their homes. Both must appear before CID by October 6 or face strict action. Zubeen was cremated with state honors on September 23 in Kamarkuchi village. (PC: India Today NE)

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco confirmed their marriage on September 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. The couple announced their wedding on Instagram with photos showing them in wedding attire. They got engaged in December 2024 after dating since 2023, though they've known each other for over a decade. The ceremony took place at a private estate in Santa Barbara with guests staying at the exclusive El Encanto hotel. Selena wore a satin halterneck gown with lace details for the intimate celebration. The former Disney Channel star and music producer shared polaroids and film footage from their special day, marking the next chapter in their relationship.

Mumbai Police arrested Dilip Choudhary from West Bengal for allegedly making extortion calls to comedian Kapil Sharma, demanding ₹1 crore. Between September 22 and 23, Sharma received seven threatening calls and videos. Choudhary invoked gangster names Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar to instill fear. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating whether Choudhary has direct links to these gangsters or was impersonating them. He has been remanded to police custody until September 30. Officials confirmed the threats were both verbal and visual. The probe continues to determine the full extent of the conspiracy and any organized crime connections. (PC: Pinterest)

Renowned Assamese singer Papon shared an emotional tribute to his late friend Zubeen Garg, who tragically passed away on September 19 in Singapore due to an alleged drowning incident. Posting an old photograph of the two from a past event, Papon expressed his deep sorrow, stating, "Missing you so much, my brother. Stay happy wherever you are." In his post, Papon also appealed for a swift and transparent investigation into Zubeen's death, urging authorities to expedite the probe to provide clarity and answers to the grieving public. (PC: HT File)

Netflix has released Inspector Zende, a new film on the Indian policeman who twice caught French serial killer Charles Sobhraj. Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee plays Inspector Madhukar Zende, while Jim Sarbh portrays Sobhraj, renamed Carl Bhojraj in the movie. The story focuses on Sobhraj’s 1986 escape from Delhi’s Tihar jail and his arrest in Mumbai after a tense chase. Zende, who also nabbed him in 1971, appears in a cameo. Known as “The Serpent” and “Bikini Killer,” Sobhraj was linked to more than 20 murders across Asia. The film has revived interest in Zende’s career as a supercop. (PC: BBC)

The Delhi High Court rejected IRS officer Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit against Netflix’s series “Ba***ds of Bollywood,” ruling the plaint “not maintainable” in its current form. Wankhede alleged the show, directed by Aryan Khan and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, portrayed him falsely and maliciously. The court, led by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, found insufficient cause to establish jurisdiction in Delhi but allowed Wankhede to amend the suit. The series allegedly misrepresents anti-drug agencies and includes scenes Wankhede claims violate national honor laws. He seeks ₹2 crore in damages, to be donated to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital. The matter will be listed post-amendment; no new hearing date is set. (PC: Fimlybeat)

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor at the 2025 International Emmy Awards. His role in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic Amar Singh Chamkila also earned a nomination for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series. The film, released on Netflix on April 12 last year, tells the story of Punjabi singer Chamkila and his wife Amarjot, who were assassinated at a young age. Parineeti Chopra played Amarjot. Diljit thanked director Imtiaz Ali and Netflix India for the recognition. The nominations also include David Mitchell, Oriol Pla, and Diego Vasquez. (PC: X)

IRS officer and former NCB Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against Red Chillies Entertainment, Netflix, and Aryan Khan, claiming that the Netflix series The Ba*ds of Bollywood contains “false, malicious, and defamatory content” that tarnishes his reputation. He alleges the show negatively portrays anti‑drug agencies and misrepresents his role amid pending legal proceedings. The suit demands ₹2 crore in damages (to be donated to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital), seeks to restrain further show distribution, and labeling of the series as defamatory.

Ex-narcotics officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against Red Chillies Entertainment, Netflix, and others over the series “Ba***ds of Bollywood.” Wankhede claims the show portrayed him falsely and maliciously, harming his reputation. He seeks a permanent injunction, declaration, and Rs 2 crore in damages, which he plans to donate to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital. The series allegedly shows a distorted view of anti-drug agencies and includes a controversial scene with a national slogan. Wankhede says the content violates the IT Act, BNS, and Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act. (PC: India Today)