The internet rarely forgets. Just when a controversy appears settled, an old photograph, interview or video resurfaces and forces people to revisit narratives they once accepted without question. This time, it is an old clip involving Aamir Khan and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk that has reignited a debate many believed had long been resolved. The …
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi is gearing up for Indian audiences to stream the British family drama Next of Kin, now headed to OTT platforms like Lionsgate Play soon. The series explores the emotional fallout within a close-knit family after tragedy strikes, and Azmi’s portrayal of Mrs. Shirani offers a nuanced counter-point to familiar cultural stereotypes. …
Actor Bhumi Pednekar has opened up about her upcoming project with Imran Khan, describing it as a modern and emotionally layered take on romance that goes beyond traditional Bollywood love stories. The film, reportedly titled Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum, marks the first on-screen collaboration between the two actors and is expected to explore love through …
Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair has finalised casting for her much-anticipated biographical drama titled Amri, which tells the story of Amrita Sher-Gil — one of India’s most iconic modernist painters known for her bold imagery and trailblazing artistic voice. The film’s first look has been unveiled, generating excitement in both Indian and international film circles. In …
Some stories never grow old. They simply find new ways to return. This week, Bengaluru is set to witness the return of Cinderella, the iconic dance drama by Prabhath Kalavidaru, a production that has remained one of the most enduring fixtures of Kannada theatre for nearly five decades. First staged in the late 1970s, the …
In an era where a photograph can be altered within seconds and artificial intelligence can recreate a person's voice with startling accuracy, the question of who owns an individual's identity has become increasingly urgent. A recent Delhi High Court ruling involving actor Naga Chaitanya has brought that conversation into sharper focus. The actor approached the …
Actor Karthi has officially teamed up with director Kalyan Shankar for a new Tamil-Telugu bilingual film that is already generating strong buzz among South Indian cinema audiences. The project, tentatively titled #Karthi30, stars Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead and is being backed by Sithara Entertainments. The makers shared an update on the film on …
The character’s inspiration reportedly came from Meena, a midwife whose life reflected both compassion and hardship. Like many women in rural communities during that period, she occupied an essential but often invisible role within society. Midwives were not only caregivers during childbirth but also emotional anchors in village life, moving across homes and communities with …
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has added another milestone to her growing international journey after being named the jury president for the 65th edition of Critics’ Week (Semaine de la Critique) at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The announcement places her among a select group of Indian cinema personalities who have held influential jury positions at …
A resident of Chennai has donated ₹22,674 to the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund in Tamil Nadu, inspired by a powerful scene from the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan, starring actor-turned-politician Vijay, where a character donates money to help the state clear its debts. The donor, identified as Arun Loganathan, chose to echo that message of …
