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Dharmendra was remembered at BAFTA 2026 during the emotional Memoriam segment. The Hindi cinema legend was honoured alongside global icons, marking a proud moment. To note, the veteran actor passed away last year after battling prolonged illness
Riddhi Kumar expressed her desire to essay the role of the actress Rekha in her biopic, stating that many people have told her that they share similar energies
Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, attended the BAFTAs together after two years. Kate last attended the ceremony in 2023 and William went alone in 2024
Ryan Coogler won the BAFTA award for Original Screenplay for his film Sinners, becoming the first Black winner in this category, which has placed him in a strong position ahead of the Oscars
During her acceptance speech, Jessie Buckley spoke about what the moment meant to her and shared a personal note about her daughter, who has been with her throughout her work life
Zootopia 2, one of the highest-grossing animated movies of all time, has won the Best Animated Film award at the 79th edition of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
Alan Cumming stopped the awards night twice to speak to the audience after loud words were heard during the ceremony. He explained that the sounds came from John Davidson, a nominee who lives with Tourette`s syndrome
The BAFTA Awards 2026 night brought a big surprise for Robert Aramayo, who pulled off one of the all-time BAFTA upsets when he stunned the room by clinching Best Actor for I Swear
I Swear star Robert Aramayo picked up not one, but two trophies, Rising Star and Best Actor, in a fiercely competitive category, while Sinners made BAFTA history by winning three awards
At BAFTA 2026, Manipuri film Boong, backed by Farhan Akhtar, made history by winning in the Best Childrens and Family Film category. The director used the moment to call for peace in Manipur, while Farhan said supporting the heartwarming story felt right
At BAFTA 2026, Alia Bhatt greeted the audience with Namaskar while presenting an award, earning praise online. She later shared that her daughter Raha is her biggest inspiration, revealing the three-year-old dances to her songs and brings magic to her life
Carnegie Hall, in New York City, announces its first-ever Indian Music Festival, a three-day annual event launching in 2027
Jr NTR has wrapped the high-octane Jordan schedule of his Prashanth Neel directorial and returned to Hyderabad, with key action scenes completed ahead of time. Meanwhile, Rohit Shetty has kicked off shooting for Golmaal 5 in Mumbai, reuniting with Ajay Devgn
Suresh Triveni revealed that Anil Kapoor instantly agreed to Subedaar after hearing just a one-line idea. The director praised Kapoors discipline, noting he maintained detailed character records and avoided discussing past roles, focusing only on the present
Adivi Sesh has wrapped the demanding action sequence of Dacoit that left him injured last November, putting the shoot back on track. He has now resumed high-octane filming for G2 alongside Wamiqa Gabbi
Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar made striking appearances at the prestigious BAFTA 2026 ceremony held at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The night honoured best artists and pieces of cinema
Bollywood star couple Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar are celebrating four years of their marital bliss. The couple shared heartfelt messages for each other, expressing their love as they marked the special occasion
Allu Arjun, who won the Best Actor trophy at the Filmfare Awards, took to his Instagram and expressed his gratitude for the honour
Amid the growing rumours and speculations, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially announced their wedding in a heartfelt social media post. The couple also revealed that they have decided to embrace the name `Virosh` given to them with their fans
Amid the growing controversies around The Kerala Story 2, actor Prakash Raj recently took a sly dig at the film, hinting that people of all communities live in harmony in the state of Kerala. He shared pictures of delicacies of pork, beef, fish and sadya
Arbaaz Khan has added another property to his real estate portfolio after recently purchasing a brand new home in Jogeshwari West for Rs 2.72 crore. The residential project is currently under construction, with possession expected in December 2030
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan skipped his regular Sunday meet and greet with fans outside his residence Jalsa, on February 22. The actor took to Tumblr to reveal the reason, citing taking a break due to back-to-back work commitments
Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently dropped a new poster of her upcoming film Maa Inti Bangaaram, announcing its release date as May 15. The new poster showed Samantha peeping through the door, with a curious expression on her face
Ikkis filmmaker Sriram Raghavan has opened up about the disclaimer that said `Pakistan is not at all trustworthy, saying he was not happy with it in the film. He added that it was inserted at the insistence of producer Dinesh Vijan
Kriti Sanon and rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia were spotted on the streets of London walking hand-in-hand, once again reigniting dating rumours. The actress has been reportedly dating the nine-year-younger businessman for some while now
Taapsee Pannu, who recently starred in Assi, opened up about South Cinema`s obsession with naval, comparing it to Hindi cinema, she said it`s less in Bollywood. However, she added that Hindi cinema is more about cleavage
Malaika Aroras selfie with rumoured boyfriend Harsh Mehta at Romes Trevi Fountain has sparked fresh dating buzz. The actress, however, has previously said she no longer lets link-up rumours affect her
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was celebrated at the Indian Film Festival in Rome, showcasing Sanjay Leela Bhansalis enduring cinematic brilliance. The screening drew widespread admiration from audiences and dignitaries alike
Hrithik Roshan paid tribute to filmmaker M M Baig, thanking him for shaping his early acting journey. The actor said he still follows the lessons taught by his mentor
Aamir Khan revealed that he and Rajkumar Hirani were not fully satisfied with PK, as its second half was altered after Oh My God! released. Despite their doubts, the film went on to become a massive box office success
Eric Dane passed away after a 10-month battle with ALS, but fans will see him one final time in Euphoria Season 3. The actor completed filming before his health deteriorated rapidly
A fan war between Breaking Bad and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has led to coordinated review bombing on IMDb. As a result, Ozymandias lost its perfect 10/10 rating after holding the record for 12 years
Anurag Kashyap has called The Kerala Story 2 bullsh*t propaganda, accusing the makers of trying to divide people for profit. Meanwhile, the Kerala High Court has issued notice over the films certification following objections to its promotional material
The buzz in the industry is that a sequel is being planned to the hit comedy, Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), which saw the two actors as rich, good-for-nothing brothers who are always up to mischief
Nope, youre not seeing double. At a recent event, Sunny Deol was gifted a handmade sketch by an ardent fan. Talk about a double Deol dhamaka!
Mardaani 3 director Abhiraj Minawala says Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khans ability to think from the viewers perspective is the secret to their long success
Dropping his earlier proposal of limited theatrical release for mid-budget movies, Assi director Anubhav Sinha asserts high-concept films will find their rightful screens and audience
Sources say final song of Akshay Kumar-led Welcome to the Jungle is being shot; comedy to wrap in 10 days
Shah Rukh Khan visited Salim Khan at Lilavati Hospital after the veteran writer was admitted following a minor brain haemorrhage. His condition is stable, with Salman Khan and family by his side
BTS leader RM sparked comeback buzz with a D-29 mirror selfie, hinting at the groups long awaited return. With all members discharged, BTS is reportedly set to release Arirang on March 20, followed by a major live performance in Seoul
Actor Ali Hassan says layered characters drew him to Dil Dhokha and Desire. Reflecting on relevance, he calls it personal growth and honing craft. Though not a fan of short dramas, hes open to experimenting, valuing diverse experiences across genres and evolving industry trends
Director Ravi Udyawar, who is also an artist, spoke about how the characters journeys, as they find themselves and discover love, is depicted through their outfits
Devoleena Bhattacharjee shared that this years Ramadan feels extra special as she shared two pictures of her family smiling as they prepared to break their fast
Indian cinema is set to witness a historic moment as Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth reunite after 47 years for a once-in-a-lifetime cinematic collaboration, tentatively titled KHxRK
Soha Ali Khan gave a candid peek into the Naruto-themed birthday celebrations of her nephew Jeh, revealing that the cake-cutting ceremony was delightful chaos
Vikram Bhatt spoke after getting bail in an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case, sharing his jail experience and expressing faith in justice. A devotee of Krishna, he said, like Lord Krishnas teachings, truth will ultimately prevail despite lifes battles
Suriya and Jyothika sent a gift hamper and congratulatory message to Nivin Pauly for his performance in Sarvam Maya, prompting Pauly to pen a note of gratitude
Arshad Warsi opened up about working on King, praising Shah Rukh Khan as a wonderful human being. He recalled how SRK, along with Suhana Khan and director Siddharth Anand, visited him during the Poland schedule
On her 35th death anniversary, Mohnish Bahl remembered his mother, Nutan and paid a heartfelt tribute to the star who was noted for her naturalistic acting
The teaser of Chiraiya forces one to reflect on how easily marriage is assumed to be a space of unquestioned consent and how sacrifice and pain and romanticised

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