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MUMBAI: Police on Saturday recreated the sequence of events concerning the February 1 firing at film producer-director Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence, and the scooter trail at the centre of the incident. "We took the accused to Pune and returned with them to understand how long it had taken them to bring the scooter to Mumbai, and the route they took before parking the two-wheeler outside Vile Parle railway station in Mumbai. The keys to the scooter were left in the vehicle. The shooter, who we ...Read More >
New Delhi: 15/02/2026: Preparation underway ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 15, 2026. Photo by: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap/ The Hindu | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi Highlights: The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam. In a post on X, Modi said, "Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI ...Read More >
James Cameron expressed his interest to visit SS Rajamouli's Varanasi film set. (Credit: YouTube/20th Century Studios India) SS Rajamouli interacted with director James Cameron ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire & Ash (2025), through a live video conference. During the conversation, Cameron expressed his interest in visiting the sets of Rajamouli's upcoming film, Varanasi. Rajamouli was speaking to Cameron for the session titled 'Meeting of the Minds: James Cameron in conversation with SS Ra ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Avatar: Fire and Ash, even before its theatrical release, has found an early admirer in filmmaker SS Rajamouli. The director of RRR revealed that he had the unique opportunity to watch James Cameron's science fiction movie before viewers around the globe. Rajamouli called the movie "an absolute pleasure" and praised its intricate world-building, characters, and visuals. He also had a lengthy discussion with Cameron about storytelling, character conflicts, visual effects, the future o ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): 'Homebound', the much-anticipated feature film by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, has been officially shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Director Neeraj Ghaywan expressed gratitude to the entire team and the Academy for appreciating it. Ghaywan said in a statement, "'Homebound' was born from a place of quiet truth and an urge to tell stories of those who are unseen. It's a stor ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular South actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to step into 2026 with clarity and purpose. Following her recent marriage to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, the actress has shared her resolution for the year ahead. Samantha revealed that she wants to slow down and focus on building deeper, more meaningful connections in both her personal and professional life. On Friday, the 'Kush' actress shared a candid image of her alongside a list of her New Year resolutions. I ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who took Indian cinema to a global stage with RRR, is once again making headlines, this time for an unexpected crossover with Hollywood legend James Cameron. The two directors recently appeared together in a special promotional video ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash (Avatar 3), and their friendly, candid interaction has since gone viral on social media. The conversation, filled with warmth and humour, quickly caught fans' attention as it brough ...Read More >
Speaking to news agency ANI, Advocate Manzoor Hussain told reporters that the lawyer for the Bhatt's presented an application for interim bail based on medical grounds. However, the court rejected this plea and remanded the couple to judicial custody. "The court has ordered to keep them in judicial custody. They will now be sent to the Central Jail in Udaipur," DSP Suryaveer Singh later told news agency ANI. Vikram Bhatt and his wife were arrested in Mumbai on December 7 and taken to Udaipur. ...Read More >
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 >
Karan Johar is known for being at the centre of Bollywood's biggest celebrations, so his latest confession came as a surprise -- and felt refreshingly relatable. Despite attending countless star-studded weddings over the years, the filmmaker revealed that he has never actually eaten at one, admitting that the experience makes him uncomfortable. The revelation was made during a candid discussion between Karan Johar and recently married actors Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat on A Shaadi Show, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Farah Khan and Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa Sadanand were recently seen talking and praising BB19 third runner-up Tanya Mittal. In Farah Khan's recent vlog, she was seen visiting Kunickaa's house for a fun round of chit-chat followed by some interesting cooking sessions. It was here when the two ladies were seen talking about Tanya Mittal's fun and unique Bigg Boss game and journey. While talking about her, Farah Khan quipped about Tanya's fun elem ...Read More >
Rishab Shetty has recently indirectly addressed the ongoing Daiva mimicry controversy linked to Kantara Chapter 1, making a heartfelt appeal for sensitivity and respect. His comments come following actor Ranveer Singh issued an apology after a video related to Daiva's performance sparked criticism online. Risabh Shetty was recently spotted at a public event in Chennai, where he expressed discomfort over people imitating or mocking elements linked to Daiva worship. He explained that the Daiva el ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: Today, December 16, football legend Lionel Messi departed from Gujarat's Jamnagar after visiting Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre. Notably, Messi was hosted at Vantara by business Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, who is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. It is worth noting that Jamnagar marked the final stop of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, which saw the Argentine footballer visit Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi in ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: A 15-year marriage in Amritsar has reportedly fractured after a husband, Ravi Gulati, tracked his wife to a hotel using a GPS device installed on her scooter, claiming to have caught her with another man. This is the second such incident alleged by the husband. The couple, married on April 25, 2010, have young children. The husband stated that he had recently installed a GPS tracker due to growing suspicion over the past year. Ravi Gulati reported that his wife, Himani, lef ...Read More >
Actor-producer Sohail Khan recently opened up on social media with a heartfelt apology after a video of him riding a motorcycle without a helmet began circulating online. Sohail took full responsibility for the incident, dealt with it head-on, and used the occasion to raise awareness of a crucial road safety message. Sohail acknowledged that he occasionally avoids donning a helmet due to claustrophobia in an open message posted on Instagram, but he swiftly clarified that this is still an inval ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Choreographer and filmmaker Remo D'Souza decided to treat his InstaFam with a fun sneak peek into the making of the "Hum Dono" track from "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" featuring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. The clip features Remo's team members energetically performing the steps from the song in the exquisite location of Croatia. In a complete switch, they were shown passed out in the car, with Remo capturing them from the front seat. Taking a hilar ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ranveer Singh's mimicry of the Daivas from the Kantara movie starring Rishab Shetty at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, courted massive controversy. While Ranveer shared an apology on social media after a few days, the lead star of Kantara and filmmaker Rishab Shetty has first time reacted to the incident. At an event by Behindwoods in Chennai, Rishab Shetty without naming Ranveer spoke on the stage about how there's always a risk when making a film like Kantar ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global icons from film and music came together to mourn the tragic deaths of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, with heartfelt tributes pouring in from Paul McCartney, Jamie Lee Curtis and Demi Moore. Legendary Beatles singer Paul McCartney took to Instagram to mourn. He described the loss as "a tragedy," saying he was especially shocked as he had worked closely with Reiner over the past year. McCartney said that Reiner had directed him ...Read More >
After the IFFI moment, actor-director Rishab Shetty speaks on the sanctity of the DaivaIn what can be seen as his first response to Ranveer Singh mim icking the Daiva at IFFI Goa, Kantara actor-director Rishab Shet ty addressed the issue while speaking at The Behindwoods Gold Medal ceremony in Chennai. Without naming Ranveer directly, Rishab reflected on the risks of reducing deeply rooted cultural and spiritual traditions to performative pop culture. Making a film like Kantara involves a certai ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor has penned a note for the blockbuster film "Dhurandhar" and said it's "truly terrible" of filmmaker Aditya Dhar to make people wait for "part 2". Shraddha took to Instagram stories and requested Aditya to prepone the release of the sequel of "Dhurandhar". She first wrote: "Truly terrible of Aditya Dhar to make a film like Dhurandhar." Shraddha then added: "and then make us wait three months for Part 2. Don't play with our emoti ...Read More >
Hollywood director Michael Bay will be collaborating with Bhansali Productions on an Indian film. (Credit: AFP/India Today Archives) Michael Bay, the director behind high-octane Hollywood blockbusters, including the action series Bad Boys and the historical war film - Pearl Harbour, is set to make his debut in the Indian film industry. He will be collaborating with Bhansali Studios Limited on a project directed by Anthony D'Souza, which will feature music composed by AR Rahman. Paparazzo Manav ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has taken to his social media account to celebrate his 50 glorious years in the city of dreams, Mumbai. The actor mentioned how he was reminded of this special milestone by a very dear friend of his. "MY GOLDEN JUBILEE IN MUMBAI", wrote Anupam. "My friend and classmate #SuhasKhandke from the #NationalSchoolOfDrama sent me a beautiful message this morning (2nd Pic) about my first ever visit to Mumbai (then Bombay) and informed me that I c ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently shared some amusing relationship advice with actress Kunickaa Sadanand. In a lighthearted moment during her recent visit to Kunickaa's home for her fun YouTube series, Farah playfully suggested that it might be time for Kunickaa to get a new boyfriend. The ace dancer made the remark after Kunickaa shared that being called a "control freak" by Farah on the reality show Bigg Boss 19 made her realize she had spent her ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15 (ANI): Bhanushali Studios Limited, led by Vinod Bhanushali, is set to creatively collaborate with director Michael Bay for a film, who is known for helming movies like 'Bad Boys', 'Armageddon', 'Pearl Harbor', 'Transformers' franchise and others. Taking to their X handle, Bhanushali Studios announced the onboarding of director Michael Bay for a film helmed by Anthony D'Souza. In addition to the Hollywood filmmaker, AR Rahman has joined the project to co ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Playback singer Adnan Sami, is mourning the loss of Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner. The director, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025. Reacting to the same, Adnan Sami took to his Instagram on Monday, and shared a throwback picture of the director. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he expressed his disbelief. He wrote, "I'm totally shocked to learn of Legendary Movie Director ROB REINER' ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Karan Johar called one of the most iconic Bollywood movies, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," his training ground as he recalled some fond memories from the Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer. Calling Yash Raj his alma mater, KJo wished the director of the movie, Aditya Chopra, a "Happy teachers day". Karan wrote on his Insta Stories, "My alma mater @yrf...my training ground DDLJ...life long relationships....The most indelible momories.....30 years of a love ...Read More >
What was meant to be a well-publicized wedding is now the subject of rumors and intrigue. One of the key players in India's victory, Smriti Mandhana, was set to marry music composer Palash Muchhal on November 23, just weeks after the country won the Women's World Cup. That didn't happen though. Smriti's father, Shrinivas, fell ill on the day of the wedding and needed to be taken to the hospital. Palash was admitted to a hospital in Sangli, Smriti's hometown, the next day, and subsequently trans ...Read More >
Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are in headlines once again as social media is abuzz with speculations that the two are reportedly set to tie the knot in Coimbatore on Monday. Raj Nidimoru, an Indian filmmaker and producer, works with Krishna D.K. and the duo is famous for series like The Family Man and Farzi. Raj Nidhumoru was married to Shhyamali De since 2015 but they broke off their relationship seven years later. Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and 'The Family Man' director Raj Nidimoru ...Read More >
New Delhi: The makers of "V Shantaram" on Monday unveiled the first look poster from the film, featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi in the role of the filmmaker, who has been hailed as the original rebel of Indian cinema. Written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, the film "traces his remarkable journey from the silent era, to the advent of sound and eventually, colour emerging as one of the most influential auteurs in Indian cinematic history," according to a press release. It is presented ...Read More >
When SS Rajamouli unveiled the title of his highly anticipated movie on November 15, fans witnessed the grandeur of filmmaking in a never-before-seen event. With the first glimpses, he confirmed it's an epic in the making. Viewers were stunned by the detailing and scale of the VFX work. So far, except for the characters played by a stellar cast -- Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini, Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, and Mahesh Babu as Rudhra -- and the different timelines, not much is kno ...Read More >
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