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BIFFes 2026: Fans thrilled as Kaikini shares words of wisdom with a touch of humour

Writer Jayant Kaikini spoke at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, serving up a mix of laughs and wisdom. He opened up about the quirky challenges of writing love songs and what it really means to tell a story on screen

4 Feb 2026 11:26 pm
Assi trailer: Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha promise another hard-hitting social drama

The film also stars Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak and Seema Pahwa in pivotal roles.

4 Feb 2026 4:48 pm
Soundarya Rajinikanth interview: On her comeback, With Love, and what Kochadaiyaan taught her

Soundarya Rajinikanth, whose latest Tamil release is With Love, on why producers in mainstream cinema should bat for animation

4 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Gangs of Wasseypur or Mukkabaaz would not have been made today: Anurag Kashyap at BIFFes

The popular filmmaker was in conversation with film critic Baradwaj Rangan during the 17th Bangalore International Film Festival

4 Feb 2026 2:01 pm
How a gallery walkthrough is introducing Hyderabad students to contemporary art

At Dhi Contemporary, science and commerce students encounter new ideas of heritage

4 Feb 2026 1:51 pm
D55: Mammootty to star alongside Dhanush in Rajkumar Periasamys film

With music scored by Sai Abhyankkar, the film stars Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the female leads

4 Feb 2026 1:30 pm
Indie singer Priyanka Nath on quitting a startup job and finding her voice in music

Ahead of her Home Grown 2026 performance, Priyanka Nath reflects on conviction, heartbreak and growth

4 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
A Bengali artist duos socio-political cartoons face bans in India, though their accounts remain active

Previously, many cartoonists have faced bans in India and West Bengal for showcasing social issues through their artwork

4 Feb 2026 11:30 am
The Drama trailer: Zendayas dark confession threatens her fairytale wedding with Robert Pattinson

Kristoffer Borglis A24 romance takes a sharp turn as a picture-perfect engagement unravels days before the ceremony

4 Feb 2026 11:18 am
Neha Sathanapalli chronicled the Ramayana through a sequence of events

Choreographed by her guru Ananda Shankar Jayant, the thematic production was based on Swati Tirunals popular composition.

3 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 series review: Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha sizzle in the swoon-worthy Cinderella story

Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha burn up the screen in a sweetly reimagined fairy tale, while the others in the Ton go about their little foibles, as diligently recorded by Lady Whistledown

3 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
Dhurandhar: The Revenge teaser: Ranveer Singhs Jaskirat transforms into Hamza in an explosive quest for retribution

Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is set to be released in theatres on March 19

3 Feb 2026 12:59 pm
BTS Arirang : Netflix to stream live event, release documentary on the K-pop groups comeback

Netflix in partnership with Hybe announces live streaming of BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG on March 21, and the release of BTS: The Return documentary on March 27

3 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
Linen manufacturer James Baird launches Burgoyne Original Masters, a platform for art, craft and culture

James Baird of popular Irish linen manufacturer WFB Baird has now launched Burgoyne Original Masters, a platform that brings together creators across art, craft, music, design and culture

3 Feb 2026 12:40 pm
O' Romeo: Lawsuit in Mumbai court seeks stay on release of the Shahid Kapoor-starrer

A lawsuit filed by Sanober Shaikh, daughter Hussain Shaikh, claimed that Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj are involved in the production and direction of a film based on the biography of her late father

3 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
Jio Studios acquires stake in Guneet Mongas Sikhya Entertainment

Sikhya is known for producing Academy Award winning films, Period. End of Sentence. and The Elephant Whisperers

3 Feb 2026 10:34 am
Why the timing is right for Arijit Singh to quit playback singing

The singers announcement at the peak of his career challenges Bollywoods stereotypes and redefines what success in playback singing truly means.

3 Feb 2026 12:52 am
Bheegi Bheegi: A R Ameen creates a timeless love experience with Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur

Bheegi Bheegi, a a dreamy music video, stars Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur, and takes you on a romantic journey through alternate realities, mixing retro charm with futuristic flair. AR Ameen and Jasleen Royal has sung the song while A R Rahman has composed it

2 Feb 2026 7:23 pm
AR Rahman to bring his The Wonderment Tour to Chennai on Valentines Day

The Chennai edition of The Wonderment Tour is organised by Noise and Grains in association with Jo Entertainment and Fairgame Entertainment

2 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
D55: Rowdy Baby duo Dhanush and Sai Pallavi reunite for Amaran directors next

The film, also starring Sreeleela, has music scored by Sai Abyankkar

2 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
Jana Nayagan censor row: Cant reveal anything, says CBFC Regional Officer

All our examination process is confidential. We cannot reveal anything until a certificate is issued, says CBFC Chennai Regional Officer D. Balamurali.

2 Feb 2026 6:20 pm
BIFFES 2026: Mahesh Narayanan on working with Mammootty and Mohnalal in Patriot

Malayalam filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan said working with Mammootty and Mohanlal in Patriot has been about flipping the script by focusing on storytelling over star power

2 Feb 2026 6:18 pm
Bhumi Pednekar: I find solace in the fact that my art is not apolitical

The actor, along with writer-creator Suresh Triveni, opens up about making their show Daldal, how Suresh worked on adapting it from a novel, Bhumis reading habits and more

2 Feb 2026 5:23 pm
The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer: Meryl Streeps sassy Miranda Priestly reunites with one of her Emilys

Directed by David Frankel, the film is all set to release in theatres on May 1

2 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
Anaswara Rajan and Abishan Jeevinth on With Love and why love stories never get saturated

The actors also speak about the dearth of romance dramas in Tamil and how they are handling success in this early stage of their careers

2 Feb 2026 3:26 pm
Apurva Kasaravallis new play Shurpanakhi reveals the woman behind the demoness

Directed by Vandana Supriya Kasaravalli, the 90minute play with Odissi, folk and Yakshagana, will be premiered in Bengaluru on February 10.

2 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama It Was Just an Accident arrested in Tehran

Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind the Iranian film It Was Just an Accident, was arrested in Tehran on Saturday, just weeks ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards

2 Feb 2026 2:24 pm
The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown

With protest pins and edgy apparel, stars like Joni Mitchell and Kehlani sent a clear message for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Grammy Awards

2 Feb 2026 2:02 pm
Grammy Awards 2026: Steven Spielberg joins elite EGOT club after win for Music by John Williams

Steven Spielberg secured a spot in the exclusive EGOT club after bagging a Grammy for Best Music Film with his documentary Music by John Williams at the 2026 Grammy Awards

2 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
Grammy Awards 2026: Justin Bieber flaunts abs, tattoos as he performs 'Yukon' on stage

The popstar was in the race for four awards this year, incluing, Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for SWAG, Best Pop Solo Performance for Daises, and Best R&B Performance for Yukon

2 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
Dalai Lama on winning the Grammy Award: It is a shared responsibility, not personal achievement

The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy in the category of Best audiobook narration for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

2 Feb 2026 12:24 pm
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2016-2022 announced: actors Suriya, Dhanush, Nayanthara and more bag top honours

The awards will be handed out to the winners on February 13, 2026, at the Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai.

30 Jan 2026 2:58 pm