Why ‘Dhurandhar’ lost to ‘Gondhal’ in Oscar race; jury member reveals Ranveer Singh starrer got just 4 votes Marathi thriller ‘Gondhal’ has been named India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, but the selection has triggered fresh conversation around Ranveer Singh‘s ‘Dhurandhar’, which was also among the films considered. Vivek Vaswani, a member of … Read more
Prajakta Mali sells her Goregaon flat for Rs 1.12 crore days after buying a Rs 6.42 crore home – Report Prajakta Mali, one of the most popular and recognisable faces in the Marathi film and television industry, has reportedly sold her Mumbai apartment for Rs 1.12 crore, marking a notable real estate transaction. The deal … Read more
Santosh Davakhar, director of ‘Gondhal’, on film becoming India’s official Oscar entry: ‘We have a rich culture and heritage, and we should represent India through good cinema’ Marathi filmmaker Santosh Davakhar has spoken about his film ‘Gondhal’, which has now been chosen as India’s official submission for the 99th Academy Awards. Built around the traditional … Read more
Katrina Kaif’s appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai on September 14 sparked an unexpected conversation online. The actor, who attended the festivities with husband Vicky Kaushal, found herself at the centre of social media commentary about her post-pregnancy body, with some users making comparisons to her older photographs. The criticism did … Read more
Shoojit Sircar recalls how Amitabh Bachchan helped shaped Pink movie’s iconic no means no moment (Image Credits IMDb) Shoojit Sircar has revisited the making of ‘Pink’ as the acclaimed legal drama marks 10 years since its release, recalling how Amitabh Bachchan’s involvement transformed the project and how the veteran actor contributed to the film’s script … Read more
Shruti Haasan has opened up about dealing with painful periods and the lack of understanding around menstrual health, revealing that she has often wished men could experience periods too. The actor said she would love to see period leave become a part of work contracts, especially because menstrual pain is often not taken seriously.During a … Read more
For actors, success is often measured through opening-day numbers, hit films and comparisons with fellow stars. However, careers do not always follow the same trajectory, and Sundeep Kishan recently highlighted the pressure young actors face to constantly prove their success. During the Hyderabad promotions of his upcoming film ‘Sigma’, the actor spoke about why performers … Read more
Suhashas addressed the discussion surrounding the recent success meet of ‘Mandaadi’ with a heartfelt note thanking the Telugu audience for supporting him throughout his career. Rather than directly engaging with the remarks that sparked the conversation, the actor chose to reflect on his journey from making short films on YouTube to becoming a leading actor. … Read more
London rapper and UK hip-hop pioneer Sway DaSafo has died at the age of 44. Born Derek Safo, the MOBO-winning artist made a significant mark on the British rap scene, becoming the first unsigned artist to win the Best Hip-Hop Act award at the MOBO Awards in 2005. His death was confirmed by a close … Read more
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has made it clear that celebrity status will not prevent Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff from facing action over their association with a Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The three actors were issued show-cause notices by the Maharashtra FDA over allegations that the campaign amounted … Read more