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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Filmmaker Karan Johar is "over the moon" following his production - 'Homebound' inching a step closer to the revered Academy Award. After the film was shortlisted and advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, Karan Johar took to his social media handle and penned a heartfelt note. "I am not sure I can articulate how proud, elated and over the moon I am with the journey o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The union government has denied permission for screening to a total of 14 films at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala, held from December 12-19 in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. However, the festival authorities, with the support of the state government, have decided to go ahead with the screenings despite the denial of clearance. "I am happy to let you know, dousing all the fire on the controversies regarding film screening in the IFFK, we are going ahead with all ...Read More >
S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus starring Mahesh Babu has been officially titled 'Varanasi,' with the actor playing Rudhra. The film's title teaser hints at a grand, multi-era, spiritual adventure, and will introduce Premium Large Scale Format Filmed for IMAX technology to Indian cinema. The makers of ace filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli's highly anticipated magnum opus, starring Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, officially unveiled the film's title 'Varanasi' on Saturday. They also confirmed that Mahesh Bab ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India (AP) -- Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like "RRR" and "Baahubali" that redefined Indian cinema's scale and caught Hollywood's attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet. Known for blending mythic storytelling with grand action and imaginative choreography, Rajamouli announced his latest film -- and its title -- at an event Saturday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where thousands of his cheering fans thronged to cat ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 15 (PTI) Filmmaker S S Rajamouli on Saturday unveiled the title of his next mega project, "Varanasi", at a grand fan event held at Ramoji Film City in the presence of its stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film marks Rajamouli's first collaboration with Telugu superstar Babu, who plays the lead role of Rudhra. It will be released worldwide in January 2027, coinciding with the festival of Sankranti. The grand "Globe Trotter" event drew about 50 ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like "RRR" and "Baahubali" that redefined Indian cinema's scale and caught Hollywood's attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet. Known for blending mythic storytelling with grand action and imaginative choreography, Rajamouli announced his latest film -- and its title -- at an event Saturday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where thousands of his cheering fans thronged to catch a first gl ...Read More >
Rajinikanth will be honoured at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, celebrating his 50-year film career. The festival, running from November 20-28, will showcase over 240 films from 81 countries, feature masterclasses by top filmmakers, and pay tribute to legendary cinema icons. The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is all set to return with a star-studded event in Goa. The event will kick off on November 20 and will continue till November 28, 2025. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: All eyes are currently on SS Rajamouli's much-anticipated film starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The big-budget project, tentatively titled SSMB29, has been creating massive buzz for months. While reports suggested that the film's title could be Globetrotter, a major leak has now taken the internet by storm. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the film's team has reportedly locked the title "Varanasi." A source told the outlet, "The name of the ...Read More >
Celebrated as one of India's leading platforms for independent cinema, DIFF 2025 will open with filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. The film will be representing India at the Oscars 2026. The festival will feature a global lineup, including Australian films "Lesbian Space Princess" and "The Wolves Always Come at Night", the latter being Australia's entry for the Academy Awards. Other highlights include Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's "S ...Read More >
The Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to hold its 14th edition in the scenic Himalayan foothills. The festival will commence with Neeraj Ghaywan's film, 'Homebound', and conclude with the screening of Anuparna Roy's movie, 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', which previously earned an award at Venice. The festival will be hosted at the Tibetan Children's Village in Upper Dharamshala and will be held between October 30 to November 2 this year. Over the years, DIFF has cemented its r ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound', which was recently chosen as India's contender for the Oscars 2026, is now all set to open the upcoming edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival. The 14th edition will open with Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa-starrer 'Homebound' and close with Anuparna Roy's Venice prizewinner 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', as per Variety. Also Read | 'There Used To Be Gatherings at Home': Rajat Bedi Recou ...Read More >
Mumbai: The latest episode of the streaming chat show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle' was laced with humour, pranks, and some confessions. Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar, who for a change graced the other side of the couch, shocked actress Janhvi Kapoor when he said that he had been intimately involved with one of her family members. However, KJo soon clarified that he said it in jest to draw a reaction from the actress whose film 'Homebound' has been sent as India's official entry to ...Read More >
Ishaan Khatter was last seen in Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound. New Delhi: Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter, currently basking in the success of the film Homebound, is ready to make an appearance at the NDTV World Summit 2025. The 29-year-old will participate in an "exclusive Fireside Chat" during the session, Edge of the Unknown, scheduled for October 18. Here is all you need to know about Ishaan Khatter: Early Life and Education Ishaan Khatter, born on November 1, 1995, is the son of Bollywood ...Read More >
Google Cloud has announced a collaboration with Secret Mountain, a metahuman digital avatar band conceived by music composer AR Rahman. The collaboration will leverage Google Cloud's infrastructure and AI models to power Secret Mountain's' AI-powered 'synthetic avatars' to create immersive music and storytelling. Secret Mountain is an immersive entertainment project that creates hyper-realistic avatars that can look, move, and emote like real humans in real-time. The project involves a cultur ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Google Cloud has announced its partnership with Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman to launch his metahuman digital avatar band, Secret Mountain. Google stated that the project leverages its advanced AI models, including Gemini Flash 2.5 Image (Nano Banana), Gemini 2.5 Pro, Imagen and Veo 3, to bring high-quality visuals and real-time fan engagement. In a statement, Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said, "By building on Google Cloud's infrastructure and advanced AI models, 'Secret Mou ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: Returning to his hometown after winning Filmfare Award, Bhojpuri superstar MP Ravi Kishan received a hero's welcome in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. Carrying the shining black trophy in his hands, he headed straight to Gorakhnath Temple, where he bowed before Guru Gorakhnath and placed the trophy at the deity's feet.The actor-turned-MP said, "I dedicate the award to my wife, my children, my director Kiran Rao, producer Aamir Khan, Times of India and Filmfare." He added that Chief Minister Y ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela is once again in the spotlight, and this time for mirroring global icon Priyanka Chopra's Instagram activity almost exactly, sparking a fresh round of online mockery and debate. A Reddit post quickly went viral, which showcased Urvashi Rautela shared four Instagram Stories nearly identical to Priyanka Chopra's earlier posts, including a tribute to primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, Dussehra wishes, and a message honouring Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan on Friday dismissed reports claiming that the family of Amrit, one of the real-life inspirations for his film "Homebound", was paid only a paltry compensation for the movie, saying their contribution is "invaluable" to him. The movie, which released in theatres recently and has been chosen as India's official selection for the 98th Academy Awards, is inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's The New York Times article "Taking Amrit Home" (A Friendshi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Global star Ram Charan has completed 18 years in the Telugu film industry. To mark the special occasion, the makers of his upcoming film Peddi unveiled a striking poster. The poster shows Charan in a rugged look, standing on railway tracks with a bidi in his mouth and a bat slung over his shoulder. Fans have been thrilled with this mass avatar, which promises raw style and emotional depth. Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana of Uppena fame. The rural sports drama features Bollywood ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ishaan Khatter celebrated the spirit of friendship with his 'Homebound' co-star Vishal Jethwa, sharing behind-the-scenes moments that capture their off-screen bond. Ishaan took to Instagram, where he shared a string of stills from their film "Homebound". Adding a nostalgic touch, he also included the iconic track Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin from the classic film "Sholay". Ishaan wrote: "Dosti amar rahe - Shoaib aur Chandan," referencing the bond between their char ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya. "I was born here, my father was born here, my grandfather was born here," sighed the 58-year-old government employee. Advertisement "But we don't have any choice, we have to vacate." Soon, bulldozers are expected to rumble into Asia's largest slum, in the heart of the Indian megalopolis of Mumbai, flattening its labyrinth of filthy alleyways ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anupam Kher described his recent visit to the Tirupati Balaji temple as a "blissful experience," and said that the Glory of the country's pilgrimage sites is truly remarkable. Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself speaking to the media about his visit. He captioned the post: "Tirupati Balaji ke darshan karke bahut sukhad anubhuti hui. Hamare desh ke teerth sthanon ki mahima adbhut hai! (After having the darshan of Tirupati Ba ...Read More >
Mumbai, Actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher says he is someone who strongly believes in second chances and that is what he wants to give his film "Tanvi The Great" which is set to be re-released in theatres on September 26. Starring debutant actor Shubhangi Dutt, the movie marked Kher's return to the director's chair after the 2002 film "Om Jai Jagdish". The film charts the emotional journey of a young autistic woman who is determined to realise her late father's dream of honouring the Indian tricolor ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has taken the world by storm. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, the film is India's official entry to the 98th Academy Awards. After winning over audiences at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and receiving a standing ovation in Toronto during the International Film Festival (TIFF), it has finally released in theatres across India on 26 September 2025. Now the pressing question is: when will Homebound stream online, and on which platform ...Read More >
Bipinkumar Padaya (C) live in a one-storey home crammed into a tangle of alleys Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya. "I was born here, my father was born here, my grandfather was born here," sighed the 58-year-old government employee. "But we don't have any choice, we have to vacate." Soon, bulldozers are expected to rumble into Asia's largest slum, in the heart of the Indian megalopo ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars, opened in cinemas on Friday after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared it with 11 changes, including trimming 77 seconds of footage, altering a cricket match sequence by 32 seconds, and muting/replacing words in 6 places. 1 minute and 17 seconds of footage were censored, in total, according to Bollywood Hungama. Among the deletions were a five-second dialogue, "Aloo gobhi... khaate hai", and a two ...Read More >
Homebound to release on September 26. (Photo: Instagram) New Delhi: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound for release only after 11 modifications, including trimming 77 seconds of footage and altering a cricket match scene by 32 seconds. The Dharma Productions venture, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, is set to release on September 26. Adding to its spotlight, the film has also been chosen as India's official entry to th ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Nicaragua FM Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Nicaragua on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India valued Nicaragua's cooperation. Also Read | US Shocker: Kentucky Man Arrested for Murdering Partner After Victim's Body Found With Gunshot Wounds, Police Recover Accused's To-Do List To Cover Up Crime. In a pos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Nicaragua on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India valued Nicaragua's cooperation. In a post on X, he said, "Best wishes to FM Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker, the Government and the people of Nicaragua on their National Day. Value our exemplary multilateral cooperation and development partnership." Bilateral relations between India and Nicaragua are warm and friendly. Dipl ...Read More >
Hyderabad: 15-year-old Owen Cooper scripted history becoming the youngest male actor ever to win a Primetime Emmy. The English teenager, who plays Jamie Miller in Netflix's breakout drama Adolescence, won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie. With his win, Cooper broke a decades-old record. Michael A. Goorjian was 23 when he became the youngest winner in the category back in 1994. Cooper has now gone further, also surpassing Scott Jacoby, who w ...Read More >
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