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Hallways, generally speaking, are not places you want to be in the movies. You can be just strolling down one when, all of a sudden, elevator doors open up and a river of blood comes flowing out. They are often corridors of violence - the site of the hammer rampage of "Oldboy" or the rotating fisticuffs of "Inception" - where narrow walls buffer and condense the action. Or they can focus a character´s direction. To set Lee Marvin´s appropriately named Walker on his obsessive path in the reveng ...Read More >
Vijay Varma in Matka King ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Video will premiere the series Matka King globally on April 17 * The show is set in 1960s Bombay and follows Brij Bhatti's gambling empire rise * Vijay Varma stars as Brij Bhatti, a cotton trader turned Matka kingpin Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai (Maharashtra): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama Matka King, headlined by ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama 'Matka King', headlined by Vijay Varma, with the series set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s. Also Read | 'Bhooth Bangla' Trailer T ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama 'Matka King', headlined by Vijay Varma, with the series set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s. The series follows the journey of Bri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): For years, I found myself in a constant battle with my bed. My previous 'back-support' mattress, filled with materials like jute, had a frustrating habit of failing where I needed it most. Within weeks, it would sink in high-pressure areas, forcing me into a fortnightly ritual of flipping and rotating it just to get a level surface. After switching to the Duroflex Airboost, that cycle has finally ended. Also Read | 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Trailer: Simone Ashl ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the makers of Matka King unveiled the trailer of the intense drama on Tuesday, it's lead actor Vijay Varma shared that the at its heart, the series is a story of ambition, power, and the price one pays for success. Vijay, who plays the titular character Brij Bhatti in the series, said in a statement: "Working in Matka King has been an exhilarating journey. Bringing this world and this character to life was both challenging and deeply fulfilling, especially in ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In India's broadcast economy, free is turning out to be the most valuable play. Prasar Bharati's flagship DTH platform, DD Free Dish, has emerged as the backbone of its commercial engine, contributing Rs 1,285 crore in FY24 making it the single largest source of internal revenue. The numbers tell a story of quiet transformation. Out of Rs 1,911.6 crore reported under income from sales and services, DD Free Dish alone accounts for a dominant share, underlining its growing importance in a ...Read More >
The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. F ...Read More >
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New Delhi [India], March 30: Life surprises you with unexpected turns. You think you have things under control and something sudden leaves you scrambling to fix things. Such instances are often accompanied by financial distress. To cope, you may consider a personal loan, which is an easy credit option with flexible terms. But what if you already have one? Can you get another, or can you simply opt for a top-up? Both options have their own perks. Also Read | UP Man Marks Divorce With 9 KM 'Danda ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], March 30: Life surprises you with unexpected turns. You think you have things under control and something sudden leaves you scrambling to fix things. Such instances are often accompanied by financial distress. To cope, you may consider a personal loan, which is an easy credit option with flexible terms. But what if you already have one? Can you get another, or can you simply opt for a top-up? Both options have their own perks. For instance, FIRSTmoney personal loan by ID ...Read More >
The first-look poster of Sundeep Kishan's 'Sigma', directed by Jason Sanjay, was launched on November 10. The first look poster of the action-adventure comedy 'Sigma', directed by Thalapathy Vijsay's son Jason Sanjay, has been revealed, offering audiences an early glimpse into the film that is nearing completion under Lyca Productions. After a 65-day shoot spanning four months, the production house announced that 95 per cent of the film's schedule is finished, with only one song left to be film ...Read More >
Binge-watchers, get ready for a thrilling week of new releases on OTT platforms. Fans can expect a mix of action, drama and romance. One highly anticipated release is the Rebecca Ferguson and Idris Elba starrer A House of Dynamite. Meanwhile, Param Sundari is all set to make its OTT debut following its theatrical release. This romantic comedy stars Sidharth Malhotra as Param and Janhvi Kapoor as Sundari. Other notable releases include Kurukshetra: Part 2 and The Witcher Season 4. Do not miss ou ...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, Oct 20 (PTI) Actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who have teamed up for the first time on their upcoming movie, "Thamma", believe it's the right time to showcase Indian folk stories to the world. The two actors said they grew up with the stories of Vikram and Betaal and exploring something similar in the movie felt exciting. "Thamma" follows Khurrana's Alok, a Delhi-based journalist, who accidentally stumbles upon a different world of vampires after meeting the mysteriou ...Read More >
He shared a picture of her and wrote, "Smita consciously used her cinematic journey as a medium to drive change. Her portrayals dared to question norms and dismantle stereotypes. Her ease with complex roles and her deep understanding of characters woven into our social fabric set her apart. She achieved so much within the brief span that destiny allowed. The brevity of her life will always feel like an unhealed grievance. On her birth anniversary, I fondly remember Smita Patil." Raj and Smita ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) King has been roped in as one of the mentors in Amazon MX Player music reality series "I-POPSTAR". He, along with Aastha Gill, Aditya Rikhari, and Parmish Verma, will be seen guiding contestants, evaluating their performances, and pushing them to explore new creative heights. Spilling his excitement about guiding the next generation of musicians, King shared that "I-POPSTAR" is a platform where raw talent meets opportunity. "Every contestant brings something spec ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The countdown has started for Bison, which is one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of the year, directed by Mari Selvaraj and featuring Dhruv Vikram in the lead role. The film will hit the silver screens on October 17, right before the Diwali festival, and the initial reactions indicate that the film could prove to be a milestone for both Dhruv Vikram and Mari Selvaraj. The buzz surrounding Bison reached a fever pitch after filmmaker Ram, who served as Mari Selvaraj's mentor in ...Read More >
The 114-minute film is the story of a young woman, Bishnu, returning to her Himalayan village after quitting her job and the family pressures and societal expectations she faces. Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Geeta Rai's debut film 'Shape of Momo', which explores the experiences of women navigating and negotiating social norms across generations, has won two awards at the recently concluded Busan International Film festival. 'Shape of Momo', A Nepali film, won the Taipei Film Commission Award an ...Read More >
Bathinda: Daughter of a mason and a domestic help in Punjab's Dunneke village, 19-year-old Param is emerging as the Punjabi music world's newest sensation with her earthy looks, raw lyrics, and melodious voice. Born Paramjit Kaur, the singer-songwriter has shot to fame with her YouTube debut That Girl, which has turned into a runaway hit.Uploaded on September 23, the track -- an assertion of a new-age woman's masculine identity -- has clocked 4.4 million views and 3.2 lakh likes in just eight da ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 15: Bollywood Veteran actress Shabana Azmi heaped praise on actress-director Tannishtha Chatterjee, who is heading to the prestigious Busan International Film Festival with her directorial venture titled Full Plate, which she completed while undergoing her cancer treatment. Shabana took to Instagram, where she shared two pictures posing alongside her friends Tannishtha, Divya Dutta and Urmila Matondkar. Showering praise on Tannishtha, Shabana wrote in the caption: "To Tiger Ta ...Read More >
Manoj Bajpayee warns that the Indian film industry's obsession with box office numbers, likened to Bhasmasura, threatens independent cinema. Manoj Bajpayee, one of India's most respected actors, has spoken out against the growing focus on box office numbers in the film industry. Bajpayee warns that the obsession with collections can be harmful. He describes it as a "monster" that could end up hurting even the people who created it. His comments come ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Ju ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Urban Company's initial public offering closed with record-breaking demand, subscribed 103.6 times overall, making it India's most subscribed IPO of 2025 among the largest issues so far. The offer drew bids for 1,106.5 crore shares against the 10.67 crore shares on offer.The biggest push came from institutions. The qualified institutional buyers (QIB) portion was subscribed 140.2 times, led by both foreign and domestic funds. Foreign institutional investors applied for 264.9 crore sha ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 28: Bollywood actress and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen has celebrated daughter Alisah's 16th birthday with a loving message. She went on to praise her achievements, kind heart, and new role as school captain. Sushmita took to Instagram, where she shared 19 images featuring her along with Alisah and her elder daughter Renee. It featured their happy moments from their holidays and celebrations together. For the caption, she wrote: "Happpyyyyyy 16th Birthday Shona @alisahsen47 T ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott's latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to scan, and receive alert ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott's latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to scan, and receive ale ...Read More >
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