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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 mor ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has cleared three major initiatives aimed at strengthening the State's film and television ecosystem under the leadership of Roads and Buildings, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy. According to G.O.Rt.. No.1540, the government accorded approval to the Telangana Film Development Corporation (TGFDC) to sponsor the upcoming Hyderabad International Short Film Festival, to be held from December 19 to 21, 2025, in collaboration with the Dadasaheb Pha ...Read More >
Chennai, November 4: Tollywood heartthrob Ram Charan congratulated the Indian Women's cricket team for winning the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Finals against South Africa. Taking to this X (Previously known as Twitter) handle, the 'RRR' actor penned, "Congratulations, Team India We are the World Champions A phenomenal achievement that will inspire countless young girls to believe, dream, and achieve @BCCIWomen #CWC25. (sic)" Many other prominent names from the South film industry also used social ...Read More >
Veteran actor Satish Shah has passed away in Mumbai at 74. Known for his comic timing, Shah starred in over 200 films and shows. His career began in cricket before shifting to acting. He gained fame in 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' and 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'. Shah's journey from sports to the stage and screen is remembered. Veteran actor Satish Shah passed away in Mumbai on Saturday at the age of 74. Known for his comic timing and versatility, Shah appeared in over 200 films and television shows during ...Read More >
Jamtara 2 Actor Sachin Chandwade Death: Actor Sachin Chandwade, known for his role in Jamtara 2, passed away on October 24, 2025, after being found hanging at his home. He was a software engineer who pursued his acting passion, with his upcoming Marathi film Asurvan set for release later this year. Actor Sachin Chandwade, known for his role in the popular series Jamtara 2, has died by suicide at the age of 25, leaving fans in shock. As reported by Maharashtra Times, Sachin Chandwade was found ...Read More >
Emraan Hashmi on Ba***ds Of Bollywood. (Photo: Instagram) Emraan Hashmi has broken his silence on the viral response to a memorable dialogue and scene inspired by his film career in the recently released OTT series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The Aryan Khan directorial Ba***ds of Bollywood has been creating quite a buzz in the entertainment industry for its portrayal of the Hindi film world. What's Happening * In one of the viral scenes, actor Raghav Juyal, who plays a die-hard fan of Hashmi, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Emraan Hashmi broke the silence on the viral reponse to the memorable dialogue and scene based on his film career in the recently released OTT series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood." The Aryan Khan debut directorial 'Ba***ds of Bollywood* has been creating quite a buzz in the entertainment industry for its portrayal of Bollywood in the series. In one of the viral scenes, actor Raghav Juyal, who plays a die-hard fan of Hashmi, is seen singing Emraan's popu ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): The 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' lead cast paid an emotional tribute to Satish Shah by singing the title track of 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' at the cremation ground in Mumbai on Sunday. The actor passed away due to Kidney-related complications at the age of 74 on Saturday. The lead cast of 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', including Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, Jamnadas Majethia, Deven Bhojani and others, attended the final rites of Satish Shah in ...Read More >
Mumbai: Iconic Bollywood actor Satish Shah, who passed away a day ago at the age of 74, was cremated on Sunday morning in Mumbai. According to the medical certification of cause of death issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the ''Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' actor passed away due to Kidney-related complications. Family members, close friends, and members of the film fraternity attended to pay their final respects at the crematorium in Mumbai. His mortal remains were kept at his Ban ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh paid his condolences to veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday. Recalling his working experience with Shah , Neil told ANI, "Satish ji was like my father. In fact, my first film was 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!' as an assistant director. He also worked on that film. And he gave me a lot of love and respect. Bahut yaad aa rahai hai unki (So, I am missing him a lot)." "...He was a very good human being, and I respec ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Iconic Bollywood actor Satish Shah, who passed away a day ago at the age of 74, was cremated on Sunday morning in Mumbai. According to the medical certification of cause of death issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the ''Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' actor passed away due to Kidney-related complications. Family members, close friends, and members of the film fraternity attended to pay their final respects at the crematorium in Mumbai. ...Read More >
In the last few months, several reports stated that YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam is set to make his Bollywood debut with a Dharma Productions film. He will reportedly team up with Wamiqa Gabbi for Kuku Ki Kundali, a quirky romantic comedy directed by Sharan Sharma. Now, Bhuvan has himself confirmed his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Dharma. He shared a picture of the signed 'Artist agreement' with Dharma on his Instagram account, and expressed his excitement about his dream coming true. Bhuvan ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday due to kidney-related complications at the age of 74. Speaking to ANI, Shelar expressed his condolences while highlighting Shah's immense contribution to the entertainment industry. "..Maharashtra sarkar ki taraf se, vyaktigat meri taraf se, sanskritik mantralaya ki taraf se bhavpurna shrandahajali mai unko arpit k ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 26 (ANI): A City Civil Court at Hyderabad granted an ad-interim injunction in favour of renowned film actor Chiranjeevi Konidela to protect the actor's personality and publicity rights, including the unauthorised commercial use of his name, image, voice, and other recognisable attributes across all formats and media. The Court of the Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad, through Order dated 26th September 2025, in I.A. No.6275 of 2025 in O.S.No.441 of ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar expressed his sorrow on the demise of the veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday. According to the medical certification of cause of death issued by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Satish Shah passed away due to Septic Shock at the age of 74 today. In a telephonic conversation with ANI, Madhur Bhandarkar described Satish Shah as a very "jolly" person who carried a "good sense of humour". He ca ...Read More >
Singer-actor Rishabh Tandon, known as Faqeer, has reportedly passed away from a sudden heart attack on October 21, 2025. Tandon, who had a decade-long break from music to care for his family, returned in 2020. He was married to his Russian wife, Olesya Nedobegova, whom he met while she was working as a line producer on his digital series. Rishabh Tandon, singer-actor popularly known as Faqeer, has reportedly died after suffering a sudden heart attack, media reports suggest. Tandon, who was also ...Read More >
Delhi is set to become the nation's "creative capital" with over 30 major cultural events planned in the next eighty days. The government is enhancing venues and streamlining permissions to boost the live entertainment industry, attracting renowned artists and potentially Lionel Messi. Delhi is set to become India's "creative capital," with over 30 major Indian and international cultural events lined up in the next 80 days, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday. Speaking at a press ...Read More >
Bollywood stars like Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Akshay Kumar are increasingly seeking court protection for their identity and personality rights. This trend arises from the unauthorized use of their names, voices, and likeness in AI-generated content, fake endorsements, and online promotions, highlighting growing concerns over digital misuse in the entertainment industry. A growing list of Bollywood celebrities -- including Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Akshay Kumar a ...Read More >
Three Bollywood films will be made in the UK from next year, the Prime Minister has revealed during his trade mission to India. Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement as he visited Yash Raj Films (YRF), a film studio in Mumbai, alongside a delegation from the British film industry. The studio, India's leading film production and distribution company, will bring three major productions to locations across the United Kingdom from early 2026. The announcement marks the end of an eight-year hiatu ...Read More >
The death of policeman-turned-Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans, politicians and the music community. The 35-year-old died on Wednesday, 11 days after he was fatally injured in an accident in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Jawanda suffered severe injuries after he lost control of his motorcycle when he collided with cattle while he was travelling through Solan district, reports said. His songs, which often carried messages of ...Read More >
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has ordered the immediate closure of the Bigg Boss Kannada studio in Bidadi, Bengaluru South, citing violations of environmental laws. The studio, run by Vels Studios and Entertainment, lacked required consents under the Water and Air Pollution Acts. Authorities warned of penalties for non-compliance and have sought local administrative support to enforce the order. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has ordered the immediate closure ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board shutting down the studio hosting Kannada Big Boss reality show, which is housed inside an amusement park at Bidadi in the Bengaluru outskirts has raked up a politician controversy. While the opposition BJP and JD(S) have targeted the Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of 'witch hunting' Kannada actor Sudeep. Sudeep is anchor of Big Boss Kannada reality show. In March, during the inauguration of the Bengaluru International Film Festival, ...Read More >
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has become the latest celebrity to enter the billionaire club, becoming the first Indian celebrity to touch the milestone and stand with global icons like Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift, and George Lucas. As per the Hurun India Rich List 2025, Shah Rukh Khan witnessed a sharp rise of 71% in his net worth this year to Rs 12,490 crore ($1.4 billion). This significant surge is fueled by the blockbuster success of his production house Red Chillies Entertainment and ...Read More >
Delhi HC has restrained them from misappropriating the name 'Akkineni Nagarjuna' or 'Nagarjuna', or his image, likeness, or other attributes of his persona that are exclusively identifiable with him. The Delhi High Court has restrained various websites and online platforms from misusing or misrepresenting Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's name, image and likeness for any unauthorised merchandising, AI-generated material or pornographic content. In an interim order passed on September 25, Justi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially joined the billionaire club. After more than three decades in the entertainment industry, the actor, popularly known as the "Badshah of Bollywood," now boasts a staggering net worth of $1.4 billion (Rs 12,490 crore), according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, released on Wednesday, October 1. The report highlights Shah Rukh's financial rise, mentioning, "Bollywood's Badshah, Shah Rukh Khan (59), joins the billionaire club for the fi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Mukesh Ambani has reclaimed his position as the richest Indian, overtaking Gautam Adani, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 released on Wednesday. With a wealth of Rs. 9.55 lakh crore (USD 105 billion), the 68-year-old Reliance Industries Chairman returned to the top spot, while Adani, 63, and his family followed closely with Rs. 8.15 lakh crore. For the first time in the history of the list, a woman has made it to the top three. Roshni Nadar Mal ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (PTI) Police on Monday said its cybercrime wing arrested five persons and dismantled a major racket involved in the "illegal distribution of copyrighted films", including recent Telugu releases. The prime accused, Ashwani Kumar (21) of Patna, was identified as the kingpin behind the leakage of HD movies before their theatrical release. Police said Kumar had hacked several government websites, including the governments of Bihar and Jharkhand. "He hacked the main servers of di ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: Bodhi Tree Multimedia Ltd (NSE: BTML | BSE: 543767 | INE0EEJ01023), one of India leading content production houses, announced signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amit Khan Content Hub (AKCH), the creative venture founded by celebrated novelist Amit Khan. The partnership will jointly develop and produce premium content across television and OTT platforms. A Synergy of Strengths This collaboration brings together BTML proven capabilitie ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa for questioning in connection with its investigation into the alleged illegal online betting platform 1xBet, sources confirmed on Tuesday. Officials have directed Robin Uthappa, 39, to appear before the agency on September 22 to record his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Uthappa, who retired from professional cricket in 2022, had previ ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 13, (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor and author Soha Ali Khan, alongside acting and writing, now has also tapped into another career path in life. The actress who has kickstarted her own podcast recently welcomed politician and actress Smriti Irani. In a heart-to-heart conversation with Soha, Irani spoke about how her parents had inhibitions regarding her decision to join the entertainment industry. While being asked how Smriti felt about getting back to acting as a part-time from a ...Read More >
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