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Hollywood actor Michelle Yeoh has been named the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Acclaimed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar recently opened up about his long-cherished dream of making a biopic on the legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar.

PVR INOX, a leading cinema exhibition company in India, has reportedly introduced an affordable movie-viewing experience in Tier III cities with its new format called PVR INOX Smart Cinemas.

Sohail Khan, the actor-director known for films like Maine Dil Tujhko Diya and Freaky Ali, is reportedly working on a new romantic comedy.

Ranveer Singh's release, Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has reportedly become the most-watched non-English film globally on Netflix.

Babar Azam led Pakistan to an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the 2nd Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad.

The latest Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report for 2025 has revealed a significant change in the Indian celebrity landscape.

The second season of India's Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina, was released earlier this year.

England have announced a 16-member squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, starting August 19 at Headingley.

Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actor who starred in My Left Foot and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, will be laid to rest in Dublin on Thursday.

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is in the news once again for his legal troubles.

The Insidious franchise is set to expand its terrifying universe with another supernatural horror chapter, Insidious: Out of the Further.

Sunny Deol's much-anticipated action thriller Parshuram, directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, has been postponed indefinitely.

The much-anticipated Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 is set to premiere on September 6.

Actor and entrepreneur Parul Gulati has admitted that her Goa homestay venture didn't go as planned.

TV host, VJ, and actor Mini Mathur became the winner of Amazon Prime Video's reality show Alliance.

Ben Stokes, the former England captain, is reportedly eyeing a stint in Major League Cricket (MLC) during the 2027 English summer.

The Supreme Court of India has expressed optimism that the ongoing inheritance dispute in the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's family can be resolved through mediation.

Before Ranbir Kapoor and director Nitesh Tiwari's two-part Ramayana, there was a 1990s adaptation of the epic that never saw the light of day.

Star England batter Jos Buttler scripted history in the ongoing Men's Hundred, becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 history.

The production of Exit to the Guillotine, a psychological horror-thriller directed by Zachary Cotler, has been completed.

Actor-producer Richa Chadha is all set to explore a new creative avenue with her upcoming non-fiction series, Musafiri.

Former Indian cricketer Jaydev Unadkat is all set to return to England later this week. He will be resuming his stint with Sussex in the County Championship.

England's Jos Buttler has made history by becoming the highest run-scorer in men's T20 cricket.

The much-anticipated trailer for Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, was released on Thursday.

Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., has had a difficult year with health issues, financial struggles, and family changes, reported Page Six.

Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid is in talks with the makers of Awarapan 2 to reprise his hit song Tera Mera Rishta, reported Mid-Day.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has reportedly joined hands with an NGO to construct 500 semi-permanent homes for families affected by the recent devastating floods in Assam.

The first week of December 2026 was looking at an exciting box office showdown with a three-way clash between Ajay Devgn-Sanjay Dutt's Ranger, Prabhas's Fauzi, and Akshay Kumar's untitled project directed by Anees Bazmee.

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who starred in films like Lagaan and Ghajini, passed away on Tuesday at 74. The film fraternity was shocked by his sudden demise.

Ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged his young squad to be mentally and physically prepared for every challenge.

In a nostalgic move, the iconic film Ghayal, starring Sunny Deol and helmed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is set to return to select cinemas on Friday, August 7.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan, along with his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri and directors of a jewelry company, has been summoned by a Chandigarh court in connection with a cheating complaint.

According to a report by the Times of India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has raised concerns over the fitness levels of some players in the national team.

FIFA has apologized for the mistakes made in Gianni Infantino's failed $20 billion proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Stand-up comedian Pranit More, who has been on a hiatus following a controversy over misogynistic remarks made by an audience member during one of his shows, has announced his return.

Legendary rock band ZZ Top has canceled their Hollywood Bowl concert just hours before the scheduled performance.

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton's family has given an update on his condition, a day after he reportedly attempted suicide.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted a UA 16+ certificate to Emraan Hashmi's upcoming film Awarapan 2.

In a surprising turn of events, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana will be released worldwide on November 6, 2026.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on a record-breaking spree at the global and Indian box office. Despite witnessing its biggest weekday drop yet, the film has crossed the 380 crore mark in India within seven days of its release.

Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, has seen a significant drop in its box office collections on the second Wednesday of its release.

The Hollywood film The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, has added 2.15cr to its total collection on Day 20, taking the overall India gross to 186.44cr and net collections to 156.4cr.

For decades, India have produced fast bowlers capable of troubling the world's best, but the elusive 160 kph barrier remains unconquered.

Newcastle United have announced the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach. The German manager takes over from Eddie Howe, who recently left the club.

Pakistan have climbed a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after defeating West Indies by eight wickets in the second and final Test of a two-match series.

Pakistan ended their three-year wait for an overseas Test victory by defeating the West Indies by eight wickets.

Jos Buttler continued his rich vein of form in The Hundred 2026 season.

Australian batter Matthew Short scored a 71-run knock off 47 balls for Welsh Fire against Manchester Super Giants in the 21st match of The Hundred on Wednesday.

Pakistan have taken a significant stronghold in the second and final Test against hosts West Indies in Trinidad.