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Oscars: Jimmy Kimmel takes 'free speech' dig at Trump, CBS

Jimmy Kimmel, who presented the documentary categories at the Oscars on Sunday, took a subtle dig at CBS.

16 Mar 2026 7:40 am
Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' wins Production Design Oscar

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein won the Oscar for Best Production Design on Sunday night (Monday in India).

16 Mar 2026 7:10 am
Oscars: Ryan Coogler becomes second Black writer with this honor

Ryan Coogler has won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his film Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards.

16 Mar 2026 6:46 am
'One Battle After Another': Paul Thomas Anderson wins first Oscar

Acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson has bagged his first Oscar at the Academy Awards!

16 Mar 2026 6:33 am
Double win: 'Frankenstein' picks Costume Design, Makeup Oscars

The gothic horror drama Frankenstein won two Oscars back-to-back at the 2026 event.

16 Mar 2026 6:26 am
Oscars: Sean Penn wins Best Supporting Actor but skips ceremony

Hollywood actor Sean Penn won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a military officer in Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged film One Battle After Another.

16 Mar 2026 6:12 am
Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' wins Best Casting

Cassandra Kulukundis, the casting director of One Battle After Another, has won the inaugural Oscar for Best Casting.

16 Mar 2026 5:48 am
Oscars 2026: 'Girl Who Cried Pearls!' wins Best Animated Short

The Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards went to the short, The Girl Who Cried Pearls!.

16 Mar 2026 5:34 am
Oscars 2026: 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' wins Best Animated Feature

Netflix's animated film, K-Pop Demon Hunters, has bagged the Best Animated Feature award at the 2026 Oscars.

16 Mar 2026 5:16 am
Oscars 2026: Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress for 'Weapons'

Actor Amy Madigan took home the Best Supporting Actress award at the ongoing 98th Academy Awards on Sunday (Monday morning IST).

16 Mar 2026 5:05 am
'Main Hoon Na' was initially planned as a small rom-com?

Farah Khan, the director of the 2004 blockbuster Main Hoon Na, recently revealed that her debut directorial was initially conceived as a small-scale romantic comedy.

15 Mar 2026 5:31 pm
'Greatest shapeshifter': Gajraj Rao bowled over by Sunil Grover's mimicry

Veteran actor Gajraj Rao has praised comedian-actor Sunil Grover for his incredible ability to mimic real-life personalities on The Great Indian Kapil Show.

15 Mar 2026 5:03 pm
'Bayaan' director questions lack of support for women-centric films

Bikas Ranjan Mishra, the director of the upcoming film Bayaan, has questioned the lack of support for female-led stories in the film industry.

15 Mar 2026 4:48 pm
Anshuman Jha's 'Lakadbaggha' sequel to release on Diwali 2026

Anshuman Jha has unveiled the poster for his upcoming action thriller, Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business.

15 Mar 2026 3:56 pm
Akshay says he never tried to build a 'nationalist' image

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recently addressed the criticism he has faced over his ationalist hero image and his former Canadian citizenship.

15 Mar 2026 3:47 pm
How real Partition stories shaped Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'

The upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali, draws its inspiration from real-life stories of love and separation during the 1947 Partition.

15 Mar 2026 2:51 pm
Alia Bhatt launches kids' venture on birthday, teases 3 projects

Bollywood actor and producer Alia Bhatt has announced a new initiative under her production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions.

15 Mar 2026 2:38 pm
OTT: When, where to watch Sydney Sweeney's 'The Housemaid'

The erotic psychological thriller, The Housemaid, directed by Paul Feig and starring Amanda Seyfried, will arrive on Amazon Prime Video on March 19.

15 Mar 2026 2:06 pm
'Easier to get things done': Milind Soman lauds South cinema

Actor-model Milind Soman recently opened up about his experiences working in the South Indian film industry compared to Bollywood.

15 Mar 2026 1:55 pm
Arbaaz Khan-Bhumika Chawla's 'Kesar Singh' to release in July

The upcoming drama Kesar Singh, starring Arbaaz Khan and Bhumika Chawla, is set to hit theaters in July, reported IANS.

15 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
RGV reveals why he cast Urmila in horror classic 'Bhoot'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently spoke about casting actor Urmila Matondkar in his 2003 horror film Bhoot.

15 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Did Kapoor family copyright Rishi's name? Neetu Kapoor breaks silence

A recent report by India Today claimed that the Kapoor family has obtained permission to copyright actor Rishi Kapoor's name posthumously.

15 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
Who was Madhu Malhotra? 'Great Gambler' actor dies at 71

Veteran actor Madhu Malhotra, known for her memorable supporting roles in Hindi films of the 1980s and 1990s, died at 71 on March 13.

15 Mar 2026 11:56 am
Prabhas to collaborate with 'Amaran' director next?

Prabhas, who is currently busy with Hanu Raghavapudi's Fauzi, may soon team up with either Rajkumar Periasamy or Dinjith Ayyathan for his next project.

15 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Chinmayi slams Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan for backing MeToo-accused Vairamuthu

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has slammed superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan for congratulating veteran poet-lyricist Vairamuthu on his recent Jnanpith Award win.

15 Mar 2026 11:29 am
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot canceled; Sarah Michelle Gellar reacts

In a major disappointment for fans, actor Sarah Michelle Gellar has confirmed that the planned reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer won't be happening.

15 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Amitabh, Abhishek to return for 'Sarkar 4': Ram Gopal Varma

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed that both Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan will return for the fourth installment of his successful Sarkar franchise.

15 Mar 2026 9:26 am
Badshah receives death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang: Reports

Renowned Bollywood singer and rapper Badshah has received a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, reported India TV.

14 Mar 2026 8:10 pm
It's official! Akshay Kumar joins Rohit Shetty's 'Golmaal 5'

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has officially started shooting for Golmaal 5 in Mumbai.

14 Mar 2026 6:34 pm
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' to premiere soon: Cast, plot, runtime, more

The much-anticipated sequel to the 2025 hit film Dhurandhar is almost here!

14 Mar 2026 5:45 pm
Vijay Sethupathi confirms 'Maharaja' sequel, shares script update

Vijay Sethupathi's action thriller Maharaja (2024) was a massive success, grossing nearly 200 crore worldwide with a remarkable performance in China.

14 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
Suriya's 'Vishwanath & Sons' teaser to drop on March 16

The much-anticipated teaser of Suriya's upcoming film, Vishwanath & Sons, will be released on March 16 at 4:06pm.

14 Mar 2026 5:04 pm
Over 2,500 fans to attend 'Dhurandhar 2' music launch?

The excitement for Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is reaching new heights with a grand music album launch event scheduled in Mumbai.

14 Mar 2026 4:16 pm
'Ek Din' post-production keeps Aamir busy on 61st birthday

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan turned 61 on Saturday.

14 Mar 2026 3:42 pm
Vijay Sethupathi said yes to 'Jawan' just for SRK, Atlee

Vijay Sethupathi, who played the antagonist Kalee Gaikwad in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, has revealed why he chose to be part of the film.

14 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
Farah recalls underworld threat to KJo before 'Kuch Kuch...' premiere

Choreographer-director Farah Khan recently revealed that filmmaker Karan Johar was under immense stress before the premiere of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai due to a threat by the underworld.

14 Mar 2026 3:03 pm
'Bhagam Bhag': Priyadarshan reveals he was warned about casting Govinda

For years, Govinda was infamous for his tardiness in Bollywood, which allegedly contributed to his downfall after his superstardom in the 1990s.

14 Mar 2026 2:08 pm
Pulkit Samrat-Varun Sharma's 'Rahu Ketu' now streaming on Prime Video

The fantasy comedy movie Rahu Ketu, starring Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, is now available on Amazon Prime Video.

14 Mar 2026 1:45 pm
SonyLIV's drama series 'Jazz City': Plot, cast, release date

The Bengali-language historical thriller series Jazz City, directed by Soumik Sen, is set to premiere on March 19 on SonyLIV.

14 Mar 2026 1:34 pm
Farah reveals she once avoided working with 'irritable' Akshaye Khanna

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently opened up about her past experiences working with actor Akshaye Khanna.

14 Mar 2026 1:01 pm
Razzie Awards: 'War of the Worlds' named Worst Picture

The 46th annual Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as the Razzie Awards, have been announced.

14 Mar 2026 12:48 pm
Rajkummar Rao-Keerthy Suresh's 'Raftaar' to release on July 24

Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh are set to share the screen for the first time in Raftaar, directed by Aditya Nimbalkar.

14 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Anurag Dobhal's health worsens after car crash; pneumonia diagnosed

Anurag Dobhal, a contestant on Bigg Boss 17 and popular YouTuber, is battling serious health issues after his recent car accident.

14 Mar 2026 12:04 pm
'An evolved love story': Bhumi teases romantic drama with Imran

Bollywood actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar, who recently returned to screens with Daldal, has revealed details about her upcoming project with Imran Khan, Adhure Hum Adhure Tum.

14 Mar 2026 11:36 am
'Dhurandhar 2' advance bookings begin; Ranveer shares exciting video

Ranveer Singh has announced that advance bookings for Dhurandhar: The Revenge are now open in India.

14 Mar 2026 11:25 am
Vicky Kaushal to star in Shankar's dream project 'Velpari'?

Filmmaker Shankar is gearing up for his dream project, Velpari.

14 Mar 2026 11:10 am
Ram Gopal Varma confirms 'Sarkar 4' production begins next month

Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed the fourth installment of his acclaimed political crime franchise, Sarkar.

14 Mar 2026 10:25 am
Ashutosh Gowariker clarifies 'Lagaan' was not inspired by 'Naya Daur'

Ashutosh Gowariker, the director of the iconic film Lagaan (2001), recently debunked claims that his film was inspired by BR Chopra's social drama Naya Daur (1957).

14 Mar 2026 10:05 am
Did 'Saiyaara' copy 2019 short film? Singer-filmmaker makes shocking claims

The 2025 blockbuster Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is facing serious allegations of plagiarism from singer-filmmaker Amit Jadhav.

14 Mar 2026 9:56 am
'My loss': Why Anil Kapoor turned down 'Dhurandhar 2' cameo

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently revealed that he had to turn down a cameo in the upcoming action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

14 Mar 2026 9:31 am