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Turning director with the spy comedy Happy Patel, International Emmy winner Vir Das breaks down producer Aamir Khans rigorous process of sharpening a film with mock shoots and 30 test screenings

Filmmaker makes the revelation even as he acknowledges the uncertainty around the franchises future. The filmmaker told an international publication, `Michelle is definitely going to be in Avatar 4, if we make it`

Having co-directed Taskaree with Neeraj Pandey, Raghav M Jairath says the creator taught him the power of silence in scenes

Sources say Ranveer Singh, who is turning producer with Pralay, called Lokah star Kalyani Priyadarshan to convince her about leading the zombie thriller

In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Mithila Palkar opens up about her bond with Imran Khan and recalls her first meet with Aamir Khan. She expresses excitement for being a part of Priyadarshan`s Bhooth Bangla with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal

Allu Arjun impressed fans at the Pushpa 2 Tokyo premiere by delivering an iconic dialogue in Japanese, earning thunderous applause. The viral moment highlighted his global popularity and the growing international reach of Indian cinema

Neil Nitin Mukesh marks his birthday by unveiling the first look of his Malayalam debut Khalifa. Directed by Vysakh and co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the mob thriller is slated for a grand Onam 2026 release

Netflix India unveiled its 2026 Tamil film slate featuring top stars like Dhanush, Suriya, Karthi and Ravi Mohan. With theatrical releases followed by streaming, the lineup blends mass entertainment and acclaimed storytelling for global audiences

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Ira Trivedi announced that she is expecting her first child with husband and producer Madhu Mantena. The couple shared the joyful news with a maternity shoot, as several celebrities poured in congratulatory messages

Border 2 trailer revisits the 1971 India-Pakistan War with grand visuals, emotional depth and patriotic fervour. Led by Sunny Deol alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, the film pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Indias Armed Forces

Reality show The 50 has confirmed Karan Patel, Archana Gautam, Divya Aggarwal and social media star Faisu as contestants. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show adapted from Les Cinquante, promises high-stakes strategy and drama and will stream on JioHotstar and air on Colors

Suhana Khan opened up about her journey in Bollywood, sharing how she faced rejections and even cried in private. She revealed that despite stepping into the industry on her own terms, she turns to her parents for guidance

Aamir Khan stepped out to cast vote and posed for the paps polling booth. As he interacted with paps, he subtly reacted to the language row when asked to speak in Hindi. He even urged citizens to exercise their duty

Reality show The 50 has announced Karan Patel as its first confirmed contestant. Excited by the game-based format, he promises honest, positive gameplay and healthy competition as the Banijay-owned show prepares for its India debut on JioHotstar and Colors

The teaser and poster of Scream 7 have been released. When a new Ghostface killer emerges, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all

The people close to the couple believe the idea of an 8th Vachan could represent something that goes beyond rituals and focuses on growth and healing

Leonardo DiCaprio reflected on the culture of movie theatres, stating that at the theatre he could escape his life and something larger than it seemed possible to him

Nia Sharma returns to Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment amid laughter, nostalgia and emotional moments. Her reunion sparks playful banter, heartfelt memories and tears, as she calls the show her home and credits it for a connection deeper than her 15-year career

Akshay Kumar won praise after calmly responding to a fans emotional plea for financial help while voting in Mumbai. He listened attentively, stopped her from touching his feet, and urged citizens to vote, with the moment going viral for his compassion

A few weeks ago, Shehbaz, opening up on his equation with Amaal, had called their relationship one rooted in genuine friendship and mutual respect rather than rivalry

Sunny Deol, one of the leads of Border 2, took to Instagram and shared a special picture with sailors of the Indian Navy at Karwar Naval Base and paid tribute to them

Sai Pallavi makes her Hindi debut with romantic drama Ek Din opposite Junaid Khan. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film releases on May 1, 2026, with its teaser set to drop on January 16

Despite being in the industry for such a long time, Shabana and Tabu have not done a movie together, nor are the two expected to join forces anytime soon

Fans reacted to the mom of three Rihanna`s remark with mixed reactions, worried about her expanding her family while putting music on the back burner

Fatima Sana Sheikh finished shooting for one of her new projects. On Instagram Stories, Fatima shared pictures from the set, featuring the cast and crew

Fitness junkie Milind Soman has added another feather to his cap as he was able to complete his longest swim ever to date.His wife, Ankita Konwar, also swam with him

He mentioned that they were to meet in the upcoming week in Mumbai and have a mini get-together with their other friends, a plan that was long due.

The second season of Hijack finds Sam in the middle of an equally dangerous predicament, but this time he`s aboard an underground train full of passengers in Berlin

The Supreme Court declined to entertain KVN Productions plea against the stay on Jana Nayagans release and CBFC certification, directing the Madras High Court to decide the matter on January 20. The producers argued that delays would cause serious losses, calling films perishable commodities

The trailer begins with Karl Urban`s entry, who is seeking a bounty which appears to be placed on Priyanka Chopra, who must navigate a treacherous battle against her violent past

Hema Malini faced angry voters after casting her vote in the BMC polls, as senior citizens complained of chaos and poor management at the polling booth. Some residents also alleged that the actress-politician received special treatment

Amid the growing anticipation around Vishal Bhardwaj`s O`Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor, reports suggest that the makers have now decided to cancel the trailer launch event of the film, citing security concerns

Varun Dhawan turned online trolling of his viral smile into a fun moment by teaching singer Vishal Mishra how to recreate it. The actor said he was happy that India was smiling along with him

Amid reports of an alleged split between Veer Pahariya and Tara Sutaria, the Sky Force actor has now penned a cryptic post about time on social media. The message soon had fans speculating if it had anything to do with Tara

Paparazzi playfully addressed Aamir Khan as Sunil Grover and vice versa at a screening, leaving both actors amused. The moment followed Grovers viral impersonation of Aamir on The Kapil Sharma Show

Filmmaker Deepak Tijori has filed a complaint against people who faked to have links to big production houses like T-series and Zee Network and duped him of Rs 5 lakh by promising to fund his upcoming film

Akshay Kumar cast his vote early in the BMC elections and urged citizens to participate in the democratic process. Polling is underway across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, with results to be announced on January 16

Sajid Khan, who injured himself on sets and underwent a leg surgery last month, made his first appearance after the mishap in a wheelchair. While interacting with the paps, he also shared his health update, revealing he met with an accident

Have you heard? Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal are set to collaborate for the first time on Milap Zaveri`s upcoming action drama, also starring Kirthy Shetty. Meanwhile, Bhumi Pednekar has put rumours of using Ozempic to rest

Directors of photography band together to launch Flare Cinematography Film Festival, Indias first gala centred on the craft. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, cinematographer Pooja Gupte launched the festival to place the spotlight firmly on directors of photography (DoP)

Taskaree star Amruta Khanvilkar reveals that Sanjay Leela Bhansali had appreciated her performance in her Marathi film Chandramukhi, and that she wishes to work with the filmmaker soon

Shabana Azmi, who teamed up with her husband Javed Akhtar for an ad recently, discusses the screenwriters ease on screen and how they gave their own spin to the lines. She went on to reveal that the 80-year-old is getting acting offers now

Nupur Sanon tied the knot with Stebin Ben in a grand Christian and Hindu wedding in Udaipur. She revealed how sister Kriti Sanon convinced their initially hesitant mother and shared that they wrote their own personalized vows, celebrating love, commitment, and togetherness

Singapore police told a coroners court that singer Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and had refused to wear a life vest before drowning near Lazarus Island during a yacht outing. Authorities said no foul play is suspected in his death

Akshaye Khanna is likely to reprise his role as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar 2. As per reports, the makers plan to explore his backstory with a special shoot, adding more depth to the character

Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj join forces for the highly anticipated film AA23, backed by Mythri Movie Makers. The makers have dropped an intriguing video announcing the project and it promises to be a cinematic spectacle

As Spike joins Jimmy Crystal`s gang of Satanists and sadistic killers, and Kelson`s treatment begins eliminating Samson`s violent tendencies, the film questions innate humanity and pushes the audience to consider whether the infected are merely threats to be eliminated or broken souls caught between what they were and what they have become

Mohanlal has announced that Drishyam 3 will release worldwide on April 2, 2026, marking his first release of the year. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film sees the actor reprise his iconic role as Georgekutty

Nivin Pauly has announced that his upcoming thriller Baby Girl will release worldwide on January 23, 2026. Directed by Arun Varma, the film features Lijomol Jose, Abhimanyu Thilakan and Sangeeth Prathap

Rahu Ketu, starring Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat, has received a U/A 16+ censor certificate after several modifications suggested by the CBFC. The comedy film is set to release in theatres on January 16