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Rahul Banerjee's death: Did makers not seek permission to shoot?

The tragic drowning of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee (43) while shooting a television show at Talsari Beach near the West Bengal-Odisha border has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

30 Mar 2026 1:35 pm
Appointing Meghna Gulzar was 'misjudgment,' says author behind 'Raazi'

Harinder Sikka, the author of the 2008 espionage novel Calling Sehmat, has once again expressed disappointment over the film adaptation, Raazi.

30 Mar 2026 1:30 pm
BTS's 'Arirang' scores biggest group sales week in 10 years

BTS has made history by debuting their latest album, Arirang, at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This achievement marks the South Korean septet's seventh top rank on this prestigious list.

30 Mar 2026 1:25 pm
It's official: Salman Khan-Dil Raju unite for new film

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has teamed up with National Award-winning director Vamshi Paidipally and renowned producer Dil Raju of Sri Venkateswara Creations for a new film.

30 Mar 2026 1:07 pm
Miss World 2026: When, where 75th anniversary edition is happening

The 75th anniversary edition of the Miss World pageant will be held in Vietnam.

30 Mar 2026 1:05 pm
'Kingdom got bigger...': Vivian Dsena, wife Nouran welcome second child

Vivian Dsena, a popular television actor and Bigg Boss 18 contestant, has welcomed his second child with wife-former journalist Nouran Aly.

30 Mar 2026 12:40 pm
Sayani Gupta teases directorial debut 'Aasmani,' shares production plans

Actor Sayani Gupta, known for her roles in Margarita with a Straw and Article 15, has launched her own production house called Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM).

30 Mar 2026 12:33 pm
Rahul-Priyanka's relationship timeline: From on-set love to separation to reunion

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee (43) died in a tragic drowning incident at Odisha's Talsari Beach on March 29.

30 Mar 2026 12:30 pm
Jisshu Sengupta slams stereotypical portrayals of Bengalis in Hindi films

Bengali actor Jisshu Sengupta recently spoke about the stereotypical portrayals of Bengali characters as sorcerers, witches, ghosts, and demons in Hindi horror films.

30 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
Comedian-actor Alex Duong dies at 42 after battling rare cancer

Alex Duong, a Los Angeles-based comedian, writer, and actor, has passed away at the age of 42.

30 Mar 2026 12:04 pm
'Persimmon of My Love': Get ready for Bollywood-style India-Russia musical

A Bollywood-style musical comedy, titled Persimmon of My Love, will be released in Russia on Wednesday, April 1.

30 Mar 2026 11:52 am
Vivek Agnihotri lauds 'Dhurandhar 2,' warns Dhar of 'vicious ecosystem'

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has praised the technical brilliance of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2, while also offering some unsolicited advice.

30 Mar 2026 11:48 am
Spanish remake of 'Drishyam' to start filming in June

The Spanish remake of the critically acclaimed Hindi film Drishyam will go on floors in June, producer Rodrigo Espinel announced at the ongoing International Film Festival of Delhi.

30 Mar 2026 11:17 am
HBO's 'Harry Potter' 'not annual...' but S02 being written now

The much-anticipated Harry Potter series on HBO is already working on its second season, reported Variety.

30 Mar 2026 11:12 am
Rahul Banerjee dies from accidental drowning: Last post goes viral

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee (43) died on Sunday due to accidental drowning at Talsari Beach near Digha, West Bengal. The news has left the Bengali entertainment industry and his fans shocked.

30 Mar 2026 11:03 am
SRK's 'King': Dubai shoot canceled amid West Asia conflict?

The upcoming film King, starring Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan, has reportedly undergone a last-minute location change.

30 Mar 2026 10:54 am
'Tomb Raider': Sophie Turner suffers 'minor injury,' production paused

Filming for the upcoming Tomb Raider series by Amazon MGM Studios has been temporarily halted due to a minor injury suffered by lead actor Sophie Turner.

30 Mar 2026 10:33 am
'Project Hail Mary' crosses $300M worldwide, becomes Amazon-MGM's top grosser

The space odyssey, Project Hail Mary, has crossed the $300 million mark at the global box office.

30 Mar 2026 10:32 am
Ram Charan's 'Peddi' postponed again?

The release of Ram Charan's upcoming film, Peddi, is mired in uncertainty yet again.

30 Mar 2026 10:20 am
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' easily crosses 1,000cr in India

Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reportedly crossed the 1,350cr mark worldwide in just 11 days. In India, it crossed the coveted 1,000cr mark.

30 Mar 2026 10:15 am
'Misunderstanding': Priyadarshan clarifies 'poor education' comment about Rajpal Yadav

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has clarified his controversial poor education comment about actor Rajpal Yadav.

30 Mar 2026 9:35 am
Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja welcome second son: Tracing their love story

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor and her husband, businessman Anand Ahuja, have welcomed their second child.

30 Mar 2026 9:18 am
Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee (43) dies after drowning in Digha

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has reportedly passed away at the age of 43.

29 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
Writer reveals how he bagged Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan,' 'Bhooth Bangla'

Rohan Shankar, the writer of Bhooth Bangla, recently revealed that he was offered another project, Haiwaan, by director Priyadarshan just a day after he bagged the horror-comedy.

29 Mar 2026 5:39 pm
'Gave multiple auditions, shaved head': How Bimal Oberoi bagged 'Dhurandhar'

Bimal Oberoi, who plays Shirani, leader of the Balochistan United Force, in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise, recently opened up about his journey to bagging the role.

29 Mar 2026 5:18 pm
Prabhas to join 'Kalki' sequel shoot on April 10?

The much-anticipated sequel to Prabhas's superhit movie, Kalki 2898 AD, is currently in production.

29 Mar 2026 4:47 pm
Viineet Kumar Siingh joins Aneet in 'Shakti Shalini': Report

Viineet Kumar Siingh, known for his roles in Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava and Sunny Deol's Jaat, has joined the cast of the upcoming horror-comedy Shakti Shalini, reported Variety India.

29 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna resume 'Ranabaali' shooting

Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have resumed shooting for their upcoming film Ranabaali.

29 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Sree Vishnu's 'Mrithyunjay' to hit Netflix on April 3

The Telugu film Mrithyunjay, starring Sree Vishnu and directed by Hussain Sha Kiran, will be released on Netflix on April 3, 2026.

29 Mar 2026 3:22 pm
'BB 18' fame Rajat Dalal ties the knot; see photos

Rajat Dalal, a contestant on Bigg Boss 18 and The 50, has tied the knot with his girlfriend.

29 Mar 2026 3:03 pm
Netflix's 'XO, Kitty' S03: Cast, plot, premiere date

The popular Netflix teen romance series XO, Kitty is set to return for a third season on April 2.

29 Mar 2026 1:34 pm
Vijay Varma's 'Matka King' hits Prime Video on April 17

The highly anticipated series Matka King, starring Vijay Varma, will premiere on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories on April 17.

29 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
'Haiwaan': Priyadarshan on working with 'cute, mature child' Saif

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan recently opened up about his upcoming film, Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.

29 Mar 2026 12:57 pm
Akshaye Khanna's 'Mahakali' to release in both Telugu, Hindi

Akshaye Khanna, who recently made a successful comeback with Dhurandhar, will soon be seen in the Telugu film Mahakali.

29 Mar 2026 12:42 pm
Piyush Mishra defends 'Dhurandhar 2' against 'propaganda' allegations

Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is not only ruling the box office but also dominating social media and industry conversations.

29 Mar 2026 12:10 pm
'No Kings': Robert De Niro, Springsteen, more protest against Trump

Hollywood stars like Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Baez were among those who led the third round of No Kings protests on Saturday (local time).

29 Mar 2026 12:00 pm
Prabhas to make a special appearance in 'Mahakali'?

The upcoming mythological film Mahakali, directed by Prasanth Varma, might feature a special appearance by superstar Prabhas.

29 Mar 2026 11:00 am
'The intent is pure': 'Dhurandhar 2' actor rejects 'propaganda' allegations

Aditya Uppal, who plays Omar Haider in the hit film Dhurandhar 2, has reacted to allegations that the movie is a propaganda project.

29 Mar 2026 10:42 am
Chiranjeevi's 'Vishwambhara': Makers to finally release trailer soon?

The much-anticipated fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara, starring megastar Chiranjeevi, appears to be finally edging closer to release.

29 Mar 2026 10:26 am
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' sets TV premiere: When, where to watch

The Hindi film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, is set to make its television debut on May 30 at 7:00pm on Star Gold.

29 Mar 2026 10:09 am
Vignesh Shivan's 'Love Insurance Kompany' pushed to April 10

The release of director Vignesh Shivan's much-awaited romantic drama Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) has been pushed to April 10.

29 Mar 2026 9:40 am
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is unstoppable, nears 800cr

The spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has shown no signs of slowing down at the box office.

29 Mar 2026 9:29 am
'Propaganda manipulates memory': Vetrimaaran takes indirect dig at 'Dhurandhar 2'

Acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran recently took an indirect dig at the alleged propaganda in Dhurandhar 2.

28 Mar 2026 5:55 pm
OTT: When, where to watch superhit Tamil drama 'Thaai Kizhavi'

The Tamil film Thaai Kizhavi, featuring veteran actor Radikaa Sarathkumar in the lead role, has emerged as a major success story of 2026.

28 Mar 2026 5:13 pm
'Three hours of...nonsense': Asaduddin Owaisi slams 'Dhurandhar' for 'promoting violence'

Lok Sabha MP and president of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, has criticized Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise.

28 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
'Mahakali': Director shares Akshaye Khanna's BTS photo as Shukracharya

On Saturday, director Prasanth Varma wished actor Akshaye Khanna a happy 51st birthday.

28 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
Why director Geetu Mohandas chose Kiara for 'Toxic'

Kiara Advani is all set to make her Kannada film debut with Geetu Mohandas's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.

28 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
Farrhana Bhatt, Isha Malviya might join 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 15'

The popular stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi is returning with its 15th season after a break.

28 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
Who was Lee Sang Bo? Korean actor (45) found dead

South Korean actor Lee Sang Bo (45) was found dead at his home in Pyeongtaek City on Thursday.

28 Mar 2026 3:10 pm
'Captain India': Kartik taking flying lessons for aerial action film

Kartik Aaryan is taking his preparations for Captain India to new heights!

28 Mar 2026 3:04 pm