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Hyderabad: One Battle After Another, which is one of the critically acclaimed films of 2025, is all set to make its digital debut in India. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role, has been widely described by critics and cinephiles as the "best film of 2025." Fans in India will be able to stream One Battle After Another on JioHotstar from February 26. The streaming platform announced the release date on its official Instagram handle, JioHotstar International, on Monday. Sharing a post celebrating the film's multiple BAFTA wins, the platform wrote, "It's just one award after another. One Battle After Another wins Best Film at the BAFTA Awards, and that's just the start. Six awards in total and two for Paul Thomas Anderson. This is what a sweep looks like. Stream #OneBattleAfterAnother from 26th February on #JioHotstar."
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Manipuri film "Boong" winning the prestigious BAFTA award was a moment of immense joy, especially for the northeastern state. "Boong", a coming-of-age comedy-drama produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards Award for Best Children's & Family Film held on Sunday evening in London. "Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation," ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global popstar Diljit Dosanjh has finally released his highly anticipated collaboration 'Kufar' with Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar. The album, titled AURA, features ten tracks, with most of the lyrics written by Raj Ranjodh. 'Kufar' has officially dropped, and it's already making waves across the internet. After the teaser set screens ablaze, the full music video takes the magic to an entirely new level. Manushi sizzles in an uber-sexy avatar, while Diljit's undeniable swagger and worldwide appeal make Kufar a visual and musical masterpiece that bridges cultures and speaks to a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI): Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut congratulated director Lakshmipriya Devi after her film 'Boong' won the Best Children and Family Film award at BAFTA 2026. Kangana took to her Instagram stories and praised the filmmaker and her team. She wrote, "Congratulations @lp_devi and the entire team of Boong for this award, you spoke so well and look great." She recalled her association with the director, saying, "Dear LP, when we first worked together more than a decade ago, you were my first AD on a film called Game, whispers on the sets were that LP i ...Read More >
Sona also questioned those comparing Alia Bhatt to her co-host, Zakir Khan, and reminded everyone that the latter is a professional comedian. Singer Sona Mohapatra has come out in support of Alia Bhatt amid the massive trolling that the actress has been facing for her hosting skills during a recently held award show. In a video statement that Sona shared on Instagram, she reminded everyone that it was a live show and, therefore, there was no scope for editing. The singer explained that it is dif ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI): Actor Prabhas has shared a warm birthday wish for his 'Spirit' co-star Triptii Dimri. Taking to his Instagram story, Prabhas shared a stunning picture of the actress and wrote, "Happy Birthday @tripti_dimri. Wishing you the very best always." Also Read | BAFTA 2026: PM Narendra Modi Hails Manipuri Film 'Boong' for Historic Win; 'A Moment of Immense Joy' (View Post). Triptii celebrated her birthday with her close friends, including rumoured boyfriend Sam Merchant, who shared pictures from the birthday bash. In a series of pictures and videos, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24 (ANI): Celebrating the historic win of India's Boong film at BAFTA 2026, dairy giant Amul dropped a special doodle on its social media handles. Known for its clever, pun-filled tributes to major national and international events, Amul India shared an illustration congratulating the team of Boong for scripting history. Boong won BAFTA in the Best Children's and Family Film category. Also Read | Nancy Guthrie Missing Case: Savannah Guthrie Releases New Plea for Missing Mother As Family Offers USD 1 Million Reward, Says 'We Still Believe in a Miracle' ( ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI): India made its mark at the 79th British Academy Film Awards as the Manipuri film 'Boong' won the Best Children and Family Film award. The movie was the only Indian nominee at this year's BAFTAs, making the achievement even more significant. The win has been widely celebrated across India, with celebrities and politicians extending their congratulations to the makers of the film. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur wrote on X, "Congratulations to Laxmipriya for winning the BAFTA for the best family film. I thought BOONG was better than the films that won th ...Read More >
Kolkata, Feb 23 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated the cast and crew of Manipuri film 'Boong' for winning a BAFTA award, saying the film had created history "against all odds". Directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi in her debut, the coming-of-age story set in Manipur won the Best Children's & Family Film award at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) ceremony held in London on Sunday. The film, which became the first Indian production to win in the Best Children and Family Film category, triumphed against strong international competiti ...Read More >
"Boong" claimed the Best Children's and Family Film prize at the 2026 BAFTA awards on February 22 in London, beating Disney's Zootopia 2 and others. On winning the award, Modi, on his official X account, stated that, "Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation." Chief minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand extended his heartiest congratulation to Lakshmipriya ...Read More >