Indian cinema, releases, stars and box office
Veteran Indian actor Suresh Oberoi has described a short period of involvement with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2004 as disappointing, saying many people he encountered then were more focused on money than on public service. Oberoi also expressed personal respect for some current and past BJP leaders and called himself a supporter of ... Voir l'article
Read more →Actor-producer Abhishek Bachchan has spoken about personal memories that connect his family to the city of Jaipur and influenced his involvement with the Jaipur Pink Panthers, his kabaddi team in India’s Pro Kabaddi League. His remarks drew a line between family history, celebrity sports ownership, and the increasingly visible role of film personalities in India’s ... Voir l'article
Read more →Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere was reported to have been found unresponsive in an apartment, according to news reports citing police and local media sources. Details including cause of the incident and official confirmation from authorities remain limited; reporting indicates a family member of her partner discovered her and that the partner was present at the ... Voir l'article
Read more →Maharashtra’s Food and Drugs Administration has publicly warned three high-profile Bollywood actors that they could face financial penalties connected to an advertisement for an elaichi (cardamom) product. The statement, made by an FDA official and reported in Indian media, says legal action may follow while the agency examines the claim that the ad breaches advertising ... Voir l'article
Read more →Veteran actor and former politician Shatrughan Sinha has publicly defended his daughter Sonakshi Sinha after she faced online abuse for her response to student protests in Jharkhand. The episode highlights tensions around celebrities speaking on political issues in India and the growing scrutiny actors face on social media. What happened: Sonakshi, the Jharkhand protests and ... Voir l'article
Read more →Reports that pop stars Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are planning to become mothers around the same time — and to be godmothers to each other’s children — have been widely circulated by entertainment outlets. The story is unconfirmed by the stars themselves or their representatives; media coverage is based on unnamed sources and celebrity ... Voir l'article
Read more →Prominent Indian director Anurag Kashyap has publicly commended the Telugu-language film Pallaburusu, describing it as a “dramedy unmissable” and drawing a favourable comparison between its debut director, Uday Chauhan, and established filmmaker Venkatesh Maha. The praise has drawn attention to the film beyond its regional market. Who said what — and why it matters Anurag ... Voir l'article
Read more →Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the actor who moved between Bollywood and Hollywood, posted a set of family images showing her daughter in traditional Indian clothing and offering a tribute to someone she named “Nana Ashok Chopra.” The images and message give a rare public glimpse into the family’s private life and underline how Indian cultural ties ... Voir l'article
Read more →Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has said there are “ongoing conversations” about the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and specifically about Johnny Depp’s possible return as Captain Jack Sparrow. Nothing has been formally announced by the studio; reports so far rest on statements from the producer and follow-up coverage in the US press. What ... Voir l'article
Read more →Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda has responded to recent public discussion about his appearance on the reality television programme Lock Upp, saying his wife Sunita Ahuja encouraged him to take part. The actor also accused unnamed parties of trying to defame him, remarks that add another dimension to how Indian film personalities manage reputation in the ... Voir l'article
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