Former Indian civil servant Tukaram Mundhe has shared a memory from his university days in which a peer was reportedly distraught when Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit married. The anecdote resurfaced discussion about the intensity of celebrity fandom in India and what those attachments mean for people who grew up with Hindi cinema. The anecdote and ... Voir l'article
Read more →Ravi Kishan, an actor turned politician known in India’s Hindi and Bhojpuri film industries, has responded to a wave of memes that celebrate and caricature his public persona. His reaction — part bemusement, part pride — underscores how online culture is reshaping celebrity in India. Who Ravi Kishan is, and why the memes matter Ravi ... Voir l'article
Read more →Sony and Marvel’s latest Spider-Man film has reached USD 1.67 billion worldwide within ten days of release, according to box-office tallies reported in international trade coverage. Christopher Nolan’s space epic The Odyssey has also surpassed USD 1.1 billion, marking a major commercial milestone for a film that opened earlier this year. What the numbers say ... Voir l'article
Read more →Bollywood filmmaker Shakeel Noorani has been taken into custody following allegations by an actress that he raped and sexually assaulted her, including claims that she was sedated and threatened. The allegations are under investigation and Noorani’s legal team has denied the charges. What has happened so far Local police arrested Shakeel Noorani after a woman ... Voir l'article
Read more →Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda has spoken publicly about a deeply painful period after the death of his mother, Nirmala Devi, saying he waded into the Narmada river in grief and thought he might find her there. The remark came during a recent interview in which the actor described how bereavement affected him personally and professionally. ... Voir l'article
Read more →Kannada star Yash has publicly defended co‑star Kiara Advani after recent debate around their upcoming film Toxic, urging her to ignore outside criticism and trust the film’s artistic choices. He described the project as a joint effort intended to push Indian filmmaking onto a wider stage. What Yash said — and why the word “tabahi” ... Voir l'article
Read more →Indian stand-up comedian and internet personality Samay Raina has donated Rs 10 lakh to support relief work following heavy flooding in Assam. The contribution has drawn public attention not only for its scale but also because online supporters are urging the Assam chief minister to withdraw an FIR reportedly registered against him; details of that ... Voir l'article
Read more →As the 2007 film Chak De! India marks its 19th anniversary, actor Chitrashi Rawat has reflected on the experience of making the film, what she learned from co-star Shah Rukh Khan, and the persistent conversation about a possible sequel. Her remarks emphasise professionalism on set and the way the film changed the careers of several ... Voir l'article
Read more →The big-budget cinematic adaptation Ramayana will premiere outside India two days before its domestic release, the film’s producer has said. Namit Malhotra told reporters the staggered rollout is intentional and down to logistical reasons related to distribution and exhibition. What the release plan is — and what the producer said According to statements from producer ... Voir l'article
Read more →Former Bollywood actor Imran Khan has confirmed he cast Bhumi Pednekar in his planned return to films, and in a recent interview said she previously worked behind the scenes on the television series Rishta.com. Actors from that show have also spoken about Bhumi’s early days in the industry. Imran on bringing Bhumi into his comeback ... Voir l'article
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