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Zeenat, Bobby Deol, brands: Why some comebacks work, while others don't

Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight. In recent times, Bobby Deol has been one significant exception

Thug Life is here: Release date, advance bookings and how to book tickets

Ahead of its June 5 release, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's Thug Life release date has already sold over 77,000 tickets. Here's everything to know from controversy & bookings to box office predictions

Prabhas The Raja Saab final release date announced, teaser on June 16

The much-awaited horror comedy, Prabha's 'The Raja Saab' is back with a major announcement, according to which the teaser will drop on June 16, while the film will hit the theatres on Dec 5, 2025

'Not for money anymore': Why Pankaj Tripathi stepped away from spotlight

In a recent interview, actor Pankaj Tripathi disclosed that he had taken a year-long break from acting and explained why. Recently, he appeared in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter on Disney+ Hotstar

Dhadak 2 1st look: Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi spark fierce romance

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer Dhadak 2's 1st look is out. The Dharma Productions film is set to release on Aug 1, 2025

Metro in Dino first look: Anurag Basu reveals teaser with song Zamaana Lage

The makers of Anurag Basu's much-anticipated film, 'Metro In Dino' unveiled the first look of its opening track, Zamaana Lage on social media. The movie clip introduces the entire star cast

India at Cannes 2025: Aishwarya stuns in saree, 'Homebound' earns praise

With vermillion in her hair and elegance in every detail, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a powerful cultural statement at Cannes 2025. Meanwhile, 'Homebound' movie received a 9-minute standing ovation

Deepika Padukone dropped from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit': Report

Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has been working on 'Spirit', his upcoming film. According to reports, actor Deepika Padukone, who was earlier in the film, is now no longer part of the project

India at Cannes 2025: All about new releases, debuts, jury members and more

The 78th Cannes Film Festival 2025 is being held from May 13 to May 24. India may not have secured a spot in the main competition this year but has gone on to mark its presence in several ways

Paresh Rawal confirms exit from 'Hera Pheri 3', leaving fans heartbroken

Paresh Rawal has shocked fans by confirming his departure from Hera Pheri 3, despite excitement over the return of the iconic trio with Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par faces boycott calls after trailer drop

Many social media users started calling for a "boycott" of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's upcoming movie 'Sitaare Zameen Par' hours after the release of its trailer

Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani team up again for Dadasaheb Phalke biopic

Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are collaborating again to make a biopic on 'Dadasaheb Phalke', the father of Indian cinema. The film will focus on Phalke's journey during Indian independence

FWICE, AICWA ask film producers to boycott Turkiye for movie shooting

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday appealed to Indian artistes and producers to boycott Turkiye as a shooting destination in the wake of its pro-Pakistan stance. Later in the day, All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) also announced a complete boycott of Turkiye for film shoots and other cultural collaborations. The development comes after Turkiye criticised India's strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation of the Pahalgam terror attack. Islamabad had also used Turkish drones in the conflict. Following its support to Pakistan, calls for boycotting Turkish goods and tourism have surfaced across India, with online travel platforms like EaseMyTrip and Ixigo issuing advisories against visiting the country. "The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), the apex body representing 36 crafts of workers, technicians, and artists in the Indian media and entertainment industry, strongly urges all

Who was Rakesh Poojary? TV actor and comedian, dies at 34 of heart attack

Comedy Kiladigalu and Kantara 2 fame, Rakesh Poojary passed away of cardiac arrest at the age of 34. It is reported that he suffered a heart attack at around two o'clock this morning

Nani's Hit 3 Box Office Collection Day 6: Next stop for film is Rs 60 cr

Nani's HIT: The Third Case is moving towards the Rs 60 cr club at the domestic box office. HIT 3 was released on May 1, 2025, and stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles

Indian celebrities, film stars and designers shine at Met Gala 2025

Shah Rukh Khan donned an all-black bespoke outfit, Dlljit Dosanjh shone in a white ensemble that honoured his Sikh roots and Kiara Advani, sporting her baby bump, combined black, white and gold too. Bejewelled and resplendent, the three showbiz stars from India made a memorable debut at the Met Gala. And then there were event regulars, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas and entrepreneurs Natasha Poonawalla and Isha Ambani dressed in their finest. Fashion world's biggest night, held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, also saw fashion designers Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra walking the blue carpet dotted with daisies on Monday night (New York time). The theme of the gala this year was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, which is a homage to Black fashion. Shah Rukh arrived for the event in a Sabyasachi design -- wearing a floor-length elongated coat in Tasmanian superfine wool with monogrammed, Japanese horn buttons. The coat is hand canvassed, single breasted with a pe

The Diplomat OTT release: When and where to watch John Abraham film online?

The Diplomat, which is based on real political drama, stars John Abraham in the lead role, and was released in theatres on March 14, 2025. On May 9, it will be available for streaming on Netflix

'Sitaare Zameen Par' poster out: Release date of Aamir Khan film announced

Aamir Khan has shared a first look poster of Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel of 'Taare Zameen Par' (2007). The poster also introduces 10 debutants in the movie. The release date is June 20

WAVES Bazaar fuels global entertainment ties with ₹800 crore deals

The Bazaar also helped emerging creators pitch their IPs to a global network of buyers and collaborators, generating significant interest and fostering new partnerships

Aamir Khan calls for more creative collaboration with China at WAVES Summit

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan calls for deeper collaboration between Indian and Chinese creative communities at the WAVES Summit 2025, emphasizing shared cultural values and storytelling