Kannada star Kichcha Sudeepa praised Yash for choosing experimentation over a formulaic follow-up. Posting on X on Friday, Sudeepa said the actor's approach required a different mindset, conviction and guts.
Alia Bhatt shares childhood photo with sister Shaheen on Raksha Bandhan, calls her 'home'
Alia Bhatt celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sharing childhood and recent photos with her sister Shaheen Bhatt, calling her Ghar (home). The sisters, who share a close bond, also work together through their production banner Eternal Sunshine Productions. T
Salman Khan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his sisters Arpita and Alvira Khan. Arpita performed aarti and applied tilak before tying rakhi to Salman, who later showed off the rakhis on his wrist while posing for paparazzi.
Bollywood's Rakhi Bonds You Didn't Know About
Several prominent Bollywood and television personalities, including Salman Khan, Bipasha Basu, Alia Bhatt, and Nia Sharma, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with industry colleagues, proving that strong sibling-like connections can form beyond biological ties.
OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody
Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.
Gaana, Fenix360 team up to create direct artist-fan ecosystem
Gaana and Fenix360 have partnered to launch a new artist-fan ecosystem. This integration combines discovery, engagement, and monetization within the Gaana app. Artists can now build digital storefronts and offer merchandise directly to fans. The platform also enables ticket sales and paid live streams for artists. This new ecosystem aims to foster stronger artist-audience connections and revenue streams.
Subhash Chandra clears air on Rs 22,000 crore personal insolvency claims against him
Media baron Subhash Chandra states his personal insolvency claim totals Rs 3,992 crore. He has not borrowed any money directly from any lender. Dissenting creditors claimed Rs 22,000 crore against him in proceedings. A third member of NCLT approved a plan for Chandra to pay Rs 6.5 crore. This decision allows for potential recovery from borrowing entities directly.
Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and several other stars paid heartfelt tributes to Dolly Parton following her death at 80. From sharing her iconic quotes to recalling cherished memories, celebs remembered the country music legend and her enduring legacy.
Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?
Aarushi Bajaj is all set to star in her first Hindi film, Don't Be Shy, produced by Alia Bhatt.
Disney's losses from Reliance JV down to $44 million in June quarter
Walt Disney's Indian joint venture with Reliance Industries saw losses narrow significantly in the recent quarter. The combined entity, JioStar, reported a sharp turnaround in profitability during the last fiscal year. Revenue from operations for JioStar increased substantially, reflecting strong business growth. This improvement in Disney's investment tracks the venture's enhanced financial performance. JioStar also reduced its provision for onerous sports contracts, indicating better financial management.
US visa appointments halted globally: What you need to know right now
Applicants whose interviews were already scheduled have been informed that their appointments are being postponed and that new dates will be provided later. The State Department has not given a timeline for when normal appointments will resume.
Richa Chadha: Got a special Onam dress made for Zuneyra to be dressed for the occasion
Richa went with a purpose to gift a life size mechanical elephant, Gurupuram Arjunan to the temple. Dressed in the traditional white and gold sari and her daughter dressed in a traditional Onam dress, the mother-daughter duo immersed themselves in the spirit of Onam.
Netflix, IICT announce scholarships for 100 creative professionals
IICT and Netflix are offering scholarships for 100 students and professionals. These scholarships provide financial support for creative technology programs. The initiative aims to strengthen India's creative talent pipeline. Netflix is contributing to curriculum development for specific courses. This collaboration supports India's growing creative economy.
JioStar's investigation resulted in an arrest for operating the ZeeFlix app. This app provided unauthorized access to copyrighted content and live sports. Investigators found over 35,000 downloads and 20,000 active subscribers. The operation allegedly generated approximately twenty lakh rupees in revenue. Seized devices are undergoing forensic examination for further evidence.
JioStar vice chairman Uday Shankar said sports, particularly cricket, has been a major investment for the company, helping it build a digital audience of 600 million monthly active users. However, he said soaring cricket media rights costs have made the business increasingly difficult.
Microdramas now take a macro share of viewers' interest
Microdrama content is attracting significant audience engagement, similar to long-form videos. This format combines short-form immediacy with long-form cliffhangers for viewers. Consumers prefer microdrama, spending considerable time watching multiple episodes daily. Microdrama platforms are creating new screen time, not replacing existing viewing habits. Relatable stories and quick episode completions drive viewer interest and repeat engagement.
Zee allots Rs 2,639 cr warrants to promoter entity, gets Rs 660 cr upfront
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd raised Rs 660 crore through convertible warrants to a promoter group entity. Sunbright Mauritius Investments Ltd paid twenty-five percent upfront for these warrants. The company's promoter group holding will increase significantly after full conversion. This allotment follows approvals from various regulatory bodies and the Securities Appellate Tribunal. The preferential issue cleared a prolonged fundraise overhang due to past regulatory proceedings.
