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Happy birthday Allu Arjun: Remarkable film journey of the Telugu superstar

Allu Arjun is known for his acting and enthusiastic dance moves. The Telugu superstar is also known for his commitment, changing his physique for various roles in the films

Sushant Rajput drugs case: No coercive action against Wankhede till Apr 10

The Bombay High Court on Monday said no coercive steps shall be taken against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede till April 10 on notices issued to him on the NCB's preliminary inquiry over irregularities in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) initiated the preliminary inquiry against Wankhede in connection with the drugs case pertaining to Rajput's death and another case of arrest of a Nigerian national for drugs possession, probed by Wankhede, after it received anonymous complaints of irregularities during the investigation into them. After Rajput allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Mumbai in June 2020, the NCB initiated a probe of alleged drug use in the film industry. The agency later lodged a case of alleged possession, consumption and financing of drugs against Rajput's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik and 33 others. From November 2023 to March 2024, the NCB issued eight notices to Indian Revenue .

New age-based ratings for films in Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024

The Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024 were notified by the Centre on Friday, introducing an updated mechanism for film certification process in India

Oscars 2024: Top 5 best-dressed celebrity couples at 96th Academy Awards

A few prominent celebrities appeared on the 96th Academy Awards red carpet wearing little red pins. The pins represent a call for a ceasefire in the continuing Israel-Hamas war

'Article 370' box office Day 6: Yami Gautam, Priyamani's film stays firm

The Yami Gautam film 'Article 370' has maintained a consistent streak at the box office during weekdays. The movie minted Rs 3.10 crore on Wednesday. It was released alongside Vidyut Jammwal's 'Crakk'

Crakk Box Office Collection Day 4: Vidyut Jammwal starrer faces decline

The film featuring Vidyut Jammwal leading the role had a decent opening at the box office in India. Crakk, an action-packed thriller, has been helmed by Aditya Datt

Rakul Preet-Jackky Bhagnani wedding: All about the newly-wed couple

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani got hitched in Goa on February 21. Soon after the duo shared lovable pictures, Samantha, Varun Dhawan, Trisha and others wished them

Triptii Dimri replaces Kiara Advani in Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

The actor Triptii Dimri won hearts with her character Zoya in Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Animal'. With this role, Dimri has replaced Kiara Advani in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 alongside Vidya Balan replacing Tabu

Operation Valentine trailer: Varun Tej, Manushi in power-packed roles

Hrithik Roshan's Fighter was a Bollywood take on Top Gun, and Varun Tej's Operation Valentine is a Telugu version of it. The movie will hit screens next year on March 1

49th People's Choice Awards 2024: Top 5 looks from red carpet in California

On Sunday night, celebrities walked the People's Choice Awards red carpet in their wildest and weirdest outfits, and it appeared that everyone had a different take on their dress code

Finding community

Despite not being from the region, the directors of Nocturnes and Flickering Lights were able to faithfully document stories from the Northeast by building bridges first

Uttarakhand approves new film policy to increase subsidy for local films

Film subsidies are a form of government intervention that provides financial support to filmmakers, production companies, and studios

Who's who from business, cinema, politics, sports attend Ram temple event

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi N Mittal, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar were among India's crme de la crme who attended the grand consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday. While the list of invitees included about 8,000 names, the select list featured 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family, steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal, telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal, Reliance Group head Anil Ambani, and Aditya Birla group chairperson Kumar Mangalam Birla and his daughter Ananya Birla were among some of India Inc.'s prominent faces that attended the ceremony. Bachchan flew into Ayodhya in a private chartered plane for the consecration of the 51-inch Ram Lalla idol. He was accompanied by his actor son Abhishek Bachchan. Actor Kangana Ranaut, who reached Ayodhya on Saturday, hailed the

Happy 37th birthday Yash: 7 lesser-known facts about KGF superstar

Kannada superstar Yash is celebrating his 37th birthday. His followers have taken over Twitter. Throughout the years, he has amassed a huge fan following for himself with his sheer acting talent

'Salaar' box office Day 13: Prabhas' film collects Rs 369.39 crore net

Salaar arose as one of the biggest hits of 2023. Under the direction of the Prashanth Neel, the film also features Prabhas and Shruti Haasan in lead roles, and was released globally on Dec 22

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty', dies at 75

Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty", Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died, his family said. He was 75. A statement shared by his agent on behalf of the family said Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday. It didn't provide further details. Wilkinson was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his work in 2001's family drama In The Bedroom in 2001 and in the best supporting actor category for his role in Michael Clayton, a 2007 film that starred George Clooney. He is remembered by many in Britain and beyond for playing former steel mill foreman Gerald Cooper in the 1997 comedy The Full Monty," about a group of unemployed steel workers who formed an unlikely male stripping act. Wilkinson appeared in dozens of other movies, including Batman Begins, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and Valkyrie". The actor was recognized for his services to drama in 2005 when he was appointed a member of the Ord

Best of BS Opinion: Redefining stardom, AI alone ain't enough & more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Redefining stardom

At an age when many fade into oblivion, Mammootty is casting aside his vanity and superstardom in a quest to portray diverse characters

OTT releases this week: Vikrant's 12th Fail, Tiger 3 and many more

It's the ideal time for your weekly update on the latest OTT releases. There's a lot of hot content to stream on OTT this week, going from Margot Robbie's Barbie to Ananya Panday's Kho Gaye Murmur Kah

Funflation: A Taylor-made show?

The willingness to splurge on live entertainment is reshaping consumer behaviour