Sakshi Verma
Sakshi Verma is a Senior Sub-Editor at India TV News, where she primarily covers entertainment. With a keen interest in movie reviews and celebrity interviews, she brings over six years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining India TV, she worked with TV Seasons & Spoilers and APN News.
Sakshi holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication.
She can be reached at sakshiverma@indiatvnews.com. She also contributes to India TV Hindi.
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Pulkit Samrat shares health update after malaria diagnosis, reveals 2.5 kg muscle loss
Entertainment | Aug 17, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTPulkit Samrat has shared a health update with fans after revealing that he is currently recovering from malaria. The actor posted a picture from his hospital stay on Instagram Stories and said the illness had affected his weight and strength.
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Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan's Prime Video film 'Babita Singh Reporting' gets release date
Ott | Aug 17, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTBabita Singh Reporting, starring Nimisha Sajayan, Barun Sobti and Anshumaan Pushkar, will premiere on Prime Video on August 28.
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Aap Ki Adalat: Yash addresses Allu Aravind's 'Who was Yash before KGF?' remark
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 11:03 PM ISTYash has responded to producer Allu Aravind's old remark questioning his recognition before KGF. Rajat Sharma brought up the 2023 comment during Yash's appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, which aired on August 15.
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Where will Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani's Awarapan 2 land on OTT after theatrical run? Know here
Ott | Aug 16, 2026, 09:56 PM ISTAwarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, arrived in theatres on August 14, timed around the Independence Day weekend. The film marks Emraan's return as Shivam Pandit, the character he originally played in the 2007 film Awarapan.
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Ananya Raj dies at 27 after year-long health battle, family says she passed away in her sleep
Entertainment | Aug 17, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTActor Ananya Raj, known for films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed the news a month after her death, saying she had been dealing with physical and mental health issues for over a year.
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AR Rahman thanks Shah Rukh Khan for 'graciously agreeing to be part of' Asha Bhosle's tribute video
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 08:00 PM ISTAR Rahman has revealed that Shah Rukh Khan will feature in the music video for Asha Forever, his tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle. The composer thanked the actor for joining the project and said the tribute song will be released soon.
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Emraan Hashmi's Jannat 3 in the works after Awarapan 2 success, Vishesh Bhatt confirms
Bollywood | Aug 16, 2026, 06:36 PM ISTVishesh Bhatt confirmed that work on the script for Jannat 3 is underway following the theatrical release of Awarapan 2.
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Ranveer Singh starts Pralay shoot in Mumbai after Dhurandhar success, Kalyani Priyadarshan joins in
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 05:39 PM ISTRanveer Singh has begun filming Pralay in Mumbai, his next major project after Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise. Directed by Jai Mehta, the post-apocalyptic survival thriller also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, who was last seen in Lokah: Chapter 1.
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Govinda addresses Sunita Ahuja's 'sugar daddy' comments on Komal Rani Swarnkar
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTGovinda has responded to his wife Sunita Ahuja's recent sugar daddy remark about his Roopa co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar and objected to her public comments about his professional life.
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Actress Faria Abdullah reacts to Bonalu controversy, responds to trolls questioning her faith
Regional Cinema | Aug 16, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTFaria Abdullah broke down in an emotional social media video after facing trolling for attending a Bonalu celebration in Hyderabad.
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Aap Ki Adalat: Why is Yash's Ramayana being made on a Rs 4,000-crore budget? Superstar clarifies
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 09:51 AM ISTYash addressed the much-discussed Rs 4,000-crore budget of Ramayana on Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat. The actor also defended the decision to retell the epic on screen, saying its appeal lies in how each generation interprets the story.
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Aap Ki Adalat: Yash responds to Rashmika Mandanna's 'show-off' remark after fan backlash
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTYash has responded to Rashmika Mandanna's old 'show-off' remark, which had led to criticism from his fans, during his appearance on Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat.
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Aap Ki Adalat: Yash on SRK's 'banian' remark, praises Sanjay Dutt's dedication despite health issues
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTYash responded to Shah Rukh Khan's comments about his action-hero image and recalled working with Sanjay Dutt on KGF: Chapter 2 during the latter's health struggles, while speaking to Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat.
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Aap Ki Adalat: Yash reacts to Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh's comments and release-date clashes
Entertainment | Aug 15, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTYash addressed comments made by Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh about him while speaking to Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat. The actor said he does not believe filmmakers or actors should fear one another at the box office.
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'Next generation will always be better': Yash tells Rajat Sharma why Toxic is for Gen Z
Entertainment | Aug 15, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTYash has explained why he believes Toxic is aimed at a younger audience, saying every generation has the right to question the rules and ideas passed down by those before it. Speaking to Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat, the actor also addressed criticism around violence and vulgarity in Toxic.
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Yash defends intimate scenes in Toxic on Aap Ki Adalat, says, 'Jinko takleef hai, woh nahin dekhein'
Entertainment | Aug 15, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTYash opened up about the intimate and controversial portions of Toxic, including the Tabaahi song featuring Kiara Advani, during his conversation with Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat.
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Yash grilled on Toxic in Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat, says women have right to air their fantasies
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 09:53 AM ISTYash addressed questions about the sexual imagery, language, violence and portrayal of women in Toxic during his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat with Rajat Sharma. The actor defended the film's themes and A-rated certification, saying it is intended for adults and will explore subjects relevant to Gen Z
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Awarapan 2 Box Office Collection: Here's how much Emraan Hashmi's film earned on Independence Day
Entertainment | Aug 15, 2026, 08:09 PM ISTAwarapan 2 witnessed a strong response at the box office on Independence Day, with the holiday helping the Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani-starrer maintain momentum after its release.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office collection: Tom Holland's film sees boost on Independence Day
Entertainment | Aug 15, 2026, 06:55 PM ISTSpider-Man: Brand New Day has seen a sharp decline in earnings during its third week, although the Independence Day holiday gave the film a boost on Day 18. The Tom Holland-starrer has now collected Rs 452.50 crore at the Indian box office.
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Shah Rukh Khan shares Independence Day post, writes 'Proud to be an Indian and love being one'
Entertainment | Aug 15, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTShah Rukh Khan posted an Independence Day note expressing his joy at India's diversity and the feeling of belonging that he gets from being an Indian.