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On his 80th birth anniversary, a look at how S.P. Balasubrahmanyams singing cut across linguistic and regional divides to create a new fan base.

Directed by Robbie Grewal, the show disregards the traps of algorithmic storytelling and builds a narrative that is rooted in joy and wonder.

Karisma Kapoor, Jisshu Sengupta and Abhinay Deo open up about their upcoming thriller series, Brown.

East-West vulnerable, North deals

How does SP Charan take to comparisons with his late legendary father, SP Balasubrahmanyam? Ive made peace with it, says the singer-actor, who is currently putting together a musical tribute, SPB 80. In a detailed interview with The Hindu, Charan talks about handling the pressures of being SPBs son, how he handled the recognition and how he now plans to carry the legacy forward. Charan also talks about his role as a producer and what cinema taught him.

Organised by Shudrka Hyderabad, the festival hopes to reimagine how people experience theatre

While mounting a meaningful social critique and a broad, crowd-pleasing comedy, director Suresh Triveni ultimately compromises on both

Artists and institutions say the force of the present South Asian moment lies in its plurality from blue-chip moderns to diasporic practices and craft-led conversations

Bihar is seeing renewed interest in the nearly forgotten 18th-century art form, in which Mughal miniature met European naturalism

As animes popularity continues to grow in India, Anime India Delhi 2026 offers a glimpse into the fandoms expanding world of music, gaming, cosplay and cultural exchange

Despite its overstuffed screenplay, Peddi finds strength in Ram Charans commanding turn, AR Rahmans stirring score and Ratnavelus evocative imagery

The one-day cultural pop-up at AKAN will feature workshops, Korean fashion and beauty, food stalls, anime, music and family-friendly activities

The Indian-American actor-writer has turned the performative rituals of urban life into one of Instagrams sharpest comedies with Webby Award-winning Brooklyn Coffee Shop

After Vietnam tarmac garba, seeking permission for Bollywood dance in Strait of Hormuz, yet untouched by dancing Indians, to promote cultural tourism

Singer-songwriter Hima Varsha Pendyala will guide participants through collaborative songwriting, creative blocks and the art of finishing a song

The singer behind ONE PIECEs iconic first opening reflects on fame, expectations and the song he still calls a precious treasure 25 years later

Starring Vinod Prabhakar, Balaramana Dinagalu, directed by Aa Dinagalu fame K M Chaitanya, has music from ace Tamil composer Santhosh Narayanan

As June 4 marks his 80th birth anniversary, a look back at how S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, despite being an untrained singer, made every song his own and left behind a vast musical treasure.

Directed by Homi Adajania, the romantic-comedy will be released in theatres on June 19

Euphoria remains the ferociously good looking show it was from its first appearance, while Rue and her friends keep their dates with fate in an uneven concluding season

The Tamil film, to be directed by Gowtham Sivaraman, is produced by Balamurugan A under the banner Drama Company

Kalyanpurs entry into the film industry came after ghazal singer Talat Mahmood heard her at a public event, and then reportedly, asked her to sing for his film

As Jack Ryan returns in Ghost War, director Andrew Bernstein unpacks conflict, shifting loyalties, and the uneasy truths of the modern world

Tina Fey continues to keep us invested in the lives of the friends as they negotiate deep and meaningful questions about life, the universe and everything, while having a good time

Andr vredals stylish little horror story has some clichs and heaps of gob-smacking eye candy

The series also stars Sonali Bendre, Aamir Bashir, Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, Rakesh Bedi, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya

Hamdam, the music video directed by filmmaker Zakariya, features Hesham with singers Hanan Shaah and Shafi Kollam

Across cafs, homes, and auditoriums, music lovers in Hyderabad are gathering for low-pressure singalong sessions built around nostalgia and community

The Oscar-nominated movie about the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces in Gaza had initially been rejected by the CBFC due to apprehensions that it would damage Indias relations with Israel

The action film is directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan and produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj

A.R. Rahman will be composing music for the film as well as joining the project as a co-producer

Directed by Abhinay Deo, the series also stars Jisshu Sengupta and Surya Sharma in pivotal roles

Staged at Chennais Krishna Gana Sabha recently, the play explored the quirks, conflicts and quiet truths of married life.

Directed by content creator and actor Sarang Sathaye, the films first look was unveiled on Friday (May 29, 2026)

As a piano tuner with hyperacusis, Leo Woodall draws one into a world where sound is both a curse and a blessing

Starring Sonali Bendre and Ali Fazal, the upcoming Hindi Prime Video series Raakh is directed by Prosit Roy

Matt Krzan, the resident director, talks about his association with Cats in multiple capacities.

Produced by TVF, the series also stars Shekhar Suman, Aanjjan Srivastav, Alfia Jafry, and Ashish Raghava in pivotal roles

The demise of Kalamandalam Hari R. Nair, at the age of 48, cuts short the journey of a celebrated Kathakali performer of dark roles

V. Subashri presented an exclusive concert of Purandaradasas compositions recently at the Music Academy in Chennai

A tremendous Inde Navarrette will make sure every dark corner in your room feels deeply unsafe in Curry Barkers terrifying dissection of male entitlement

Bengalurus movie scene just got an upgrade with the launch of Dolby Cinema at AMB Cinemas. As movie buffs debate whether Dolby or IMAX reigns supreme, AMB is on a mission to bring the buzz back to the Majestic area, once the heart of cinema

From Bhooter Bhabishyat to Aparajito, the Bengali filmmaker chronicled middle-class anxieties, cultural insecurity and the tragic absurdities of modern Bengal with wit, tenderness and razor-sharp dialogue.

Directed by Venky Atluri of Lucky Bhaskar fame, Vishwanath & Sons also has Mamitha Baiju essaying a prominent role

The actors transformation into the controversial 'To Catch a Predator' host headlines another massive year for the star alongside 'The Odyssey', 'Dune: Part Three', and 'The Batman' sequel

Directed by Philip Barantini (the Emmy Award-winning director of Adolescence), the film also stars Louis Partridge, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter in pivotal roles

Referencing his earlier works such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., and War of the Worlds, the veteran filmmaker says he now believes more strongly in extraterrestrial civilisations than he did decades ago

Left-leaning filmmaker was known for his famous works likeBhooter BhabishyatandAparajito; He had been a vocal critic of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.