Veteran actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. The actor was found unconscious and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted continuous CPR for nearly 45 minutes but could not revive him. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am on Thursday, October 8. Born Vishwanath Patekar in Maharashtra, Nana Patekar built a distinctive career across Hindi and Marathi cinema, becoming known for his intense screen presence, powerful dialogue delivery and ability to take on complex and unconventional characters. His journey from theatre and early films to some of Indian cinema’s most memorable performances made him one of the industry's most respected actors. WATCH

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has once again landed at the centre of a social media storm after sharing a strongly worded Instagram post targeting what she described as "westernized Indian women" and questioning the idea of "fake independence." Days after her viral comments on Gen Z and protest culture sparked widespread debate, Kangana returned with another controversial message, arguing that independence and freedom must be earned through responsibility and accountability. In her post, she praised women who make difficult and unconventional life choices while taking full responsibility for them, contrasting them with those she claimed seek the appearance of independence without earning it. One of the most controversial parts of her post was the use of the phrase "gutter chap," which immediately drew sharp reactions online and reignited political and social debate. WATCH