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Director reveals why 'Battle of Galwan' is now titled 'Maatrubhumi'

Salman Khan's upcoming film, earlier titled Battle of Galwan, has been retitled Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace.

16 Mar 2026 3:39 pm
Oscars 2026: 'KPop Demon Hunters' cast interrupted during winning speech

The Netflix animated musical fantasy film, KPop Demon Hunters, bagged two awards at the 2026 Oscars on Monday (IST).

16 Mar 2026 3:21 pm
Sanya Malhotra, Aditya Rawal to team up for romantic thriller

Bollywood actors Sanya Malhotra and Aditya Rawal are set to star in a new romantic thriller, reported Variety India.

16 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
Why Saif was initially unsure about 'Ek Hasina Thi'

Director Sriram Raghavan recently revealed that actor Saif Ali Khan was initially hesitant to star in his 2004 neo-noir action thriller Ek Hasina Thi.

16 Mar 2026 2:28 pm
Oscars 2026: Shatrughan reacts to Dharmendra's absence from 'In Memoriam'

The 2026 Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, was marked by tributes to Hollywood icons like Robert Redford and Rob Reiner.

16 Mar 2026 2:20 pm
Ye's India concert postponed to May; here's what happened

Ye's (Kanye West) much-awaited debut concert in India has been rescheduled to May 23, 2026.

16 Mar 2026 2:13 pm
From Sabyasachi to Rahul Mishra: Indian couture stuns at Oscars

The 2026 Oscars red carpet was a star-studded affair, with celebrities like Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Downey Jr. donning couture from luxury brands such as Dior and Chanel.

16 Mar 2026 2:08 pm
Salman's 'Battle of Galwan' now titled 'Maatrubhumi'; see new poster

Salman Khan's upcoming war drama, previously titled Battle of Galwan, has been retitled Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.

16 Mar 2026 1:56 pm
'Dhurandhar' mania: Aditya Dhar's thriller crosses 120cr mark globally

The much-anticipated sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has crossed the 60cr mark in India and the 100cr mark globally in advance sales.

16 Mar 2026 1:29 pm
'Was crying constantly': Farah recalls 'Tees Maar Khan' failure

Acclaimed filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently opened up about the darkest phase of her career, which she attributes to the failure of her 2010 film Tees Maar Khan.

16 Mar 2026 1:00 pm
Amaal Mallik says Arijit Singh's 'retirement was not an obituary'

In a recent interview with Zoom, renowned singer-composer Amaal Mallik spoke about the future of playback singing after Arijit Singh's retirement.

16 Mar 2026 12:37 pm
Oscars: Conan O'Brien trolls AI, Timothe Chalamet in opening monologue

Conan O'Brien, the host of the 98th Academy Awards, delivered a playful yet poignant opening monologue on Sunday night (Monday IST).

16 Mar 2026 12:27 pm
'Two People Exchanging...': Director on Oscar-winning film, Indian roots

The 2026 Oscars saw the Franco-Indian film Two People Exchanging Saliva, directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, winning the Best Live Action Short Film award.

16 Mar 2026 11:47 am
Shreya hints at singing break, reacts to Arijit's playback retirement

Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has spoken about her commitment to live performances and the possibility of taking a break from singing.

16 Mar 2026 11:35 am
'Be more careful next...': Chalamet's co-star reacts to opera remarks

Fran Drescher, who plays Timothe Chalamet's mother in the film Marty Supreme, has reacted to the actor's recent controversial comments about opera and ballet.

16 Mar 2026 10:55 am
'3 Idiots' casting director reacts to first-ever Best Casting Oscar

The 98th Academy Awards, held on Monday (IST), saw the introduction of a new category: Best Casting. This award recognizes the crucial role of casting directors in filmmaking.

16 Mar 2026 10:47 am
'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another': Where to stream Oscar-winning films

The 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre on March 15 (local time), saw One Battle After Another win Best Picture and five other awards.

16 Mar 2026 10:32 am
98th Academy Awards: Biggest snubs and surprises

The 98th Academy Awards, held on Sunday, saw several unexpected wins and losses.

16 Mar 2026 9:59 am
Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' snatches Best Film Editing

The 98th Academy Awards saw One Battle After Another rule the biggest night in Hollywood.

16 Mar 2026 9:45 am
Oscars 2026: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' wins Best Visual Effects

The 2026 Academy Awards celebrated the best in Hollywood cinema, with Avatar: Fire and Ash winning the award for Best Visual Effects.

16 Mar 2026 9:33 am
Sidharth Malhotra to lead Karan Johar's next project?

Actor Sidharth Malhotra is reportedly in advanced talks to lead a new project from Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, two years after their last collaboration on Yodha (2024).

16 Mar 2026 9:31 am
'One Battle After Another' wins Best Director, Best Picture Oscars

Hollywood director Paul Thomas Anderson has bagged his first-ever Academy Award for Best Director with One Battle After Another.

16 Mar 2026 9:18 am
'Panchayat' star Faisal Malik to play Kumbhakarna in 'Ramayana'?

Faisal Malik, best known for his role in Panchayat, has been cast as Kumbhakarna in the upcoming film Ramayana, reported Hindustan Times.

16 Mar 2026 9:17 am
Oscars 2026: 'F1' takes home award for Best Sound

The 98th Academy Awards, held on Monday (IST), saw F1, starring Brad Pitt, win the top honors for Best Sound.

16 Mar 2026 8:51 am
Oscars: Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley win Best Actor awards

The 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre, saw Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley clinch the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively.

16 Mar 2026 8:50 am
Oscars 2026: Full list of winners

The 98th Academy Awards, held on Sunday night in Los Angeles, saw One Battle After Another clinching the coveted Best Picture award.

16 Mar 2026 8:38 am
Oscars 2026: Norway's 'Sentimental Value' wins Best International Feature

Norway's Sentimental Value has made history by winning the Best International Feature Film award at the 98th Academy Awards. This victory marks a significant milestone as it is the first time a Norwegian film has won this honor.

16 Mar 2026 8:35 am
Oscars 2026: 'Mr. Nobody...', 'All...Empty Rooms' win in documentary categories

The Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 98th Academy Awards went to Mr. Nobody Against Putin.

16 Mar 2026 8:30 am
Isha Ambani makes Oscar debut in vintage Valentino gown

Isha Ambani, the daughter of billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, made a stunning debut on the red carpet of the 2026 Academy Awards.

16 Mar 2026 8:26 am
Oscars 2026: Downey Jr-Evans celebrate 'Avengers' anniversary amid Marvel reunion

Hollywood actors Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans, who are set to return in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Avengers: Doomsday, reunited on stage at the 2026 Oscars.

16 Mar 2026 8:23 am
Oscars: DoP Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history with 'Sinners' victory

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 2026 Oscars by becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography for Sinners. The achievement also makes her the first woman of color to win in this category.

16 Mar 2026 8:20 am
'Golden' makes history, wins Oscar for Best Original Song

The South Korean sensation Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters has made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song. This victory makes it the first K-pop song to achieve this feat.

16 Mar 2026 8:14 am
Oscars 2026: Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir loses in documentary categories

Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir, who made history by becoming the first woman to be nominated in both the Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Short categories at the 2026 Oscars, has lost in both categories.

16 Mar 2026 8:03 am
Oscars 2026: Billy Crystal honors late director Rob Reiner

Billy Crystal, the star of When Harry Met Sally, paid an emotional tribute to late director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, at the 2026 Academy Awards.

16 Mar 2026 7:56 am
Dharmendra left out of Oscars 'In Memoriam' segment

The 98th Academy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday (Monday morning IST), paid tribute to late film business legends but notably missed out on Indian cinema's iconic actor Dharmendra.

16 Mar 2026 7:52 am
Historic Oscars tie: Two films win Best Live-Action Short

In a historic moment at the 98th Academy Awards, two films tied for Best Live Action Short Film.

16 Mar 2026 7:43 am
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