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The Mumbai premiere was an star-studded affair. From Kirron Kher to Mahesh Bhatt to comedian Krushan Abhishek and Tiku Shardra, the iconic theatre was full of Bollywood celebrities. 'Tanvi The Great' Mumbai screening was also attended by Anupam Kher's neice Tanvi, who is pivotal part of Kher's inspiration for the movie. She posed with the lead cast of Shubhangi Dutt and Anupam Kher. The movie is slated to release in the theatres on July 18, 2025. Anupam Kher's wife Kirron Kher attended the sc ...Read More >
New Delhi -- At least 33 people were killed and dozens injured by lightning strikes in the eastern Indian state of Bihar this week, officials said Friday. The deaths occurred as powerful storms and monsoon rains battered the state. Most of the deaths were reported on Wednesday and Thursday, when intense storms hit at least 10 districts in Bihar. Most of the victims were agricultural workers, including an elderly man killed by a lightning strike in the Nalanda district while he was out with graz ...Read More >
Patna: Non-vegetarian dishes have made Bihar's politics spicier on several occasions, and so union minister and senior JD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh aka Lalan Singh' recent mutton party for party workers and supporters under his Munger constituency was no exception. Lalan Singh listened to problems of common people at Suryagarha in Lakhisarai district of Bihar (part of Munger constituency) to sort them out with local authorities and also threw a mutton party for them, creating a controversy ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great' had a grand premiere in Mumbai at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on Thursday. The Mumbai premiere was an star-studded affair. From Kirron Kher to Mahesh Bhatt to comedian Krushan Abhishek and Tiku Shardra, the iconic theatre was full of Bollywood celebrities. Also Read | 'Freedom' Release Postponed: Makers of Director Sathiya Siva's Gripping Jail Break Film, Featuring Actors Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose in Lead, Res ...Read More >
The Karnataka government has capped movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across the state, including multiplexes, to enhance cinema accessibility. This initiative, announced in the March budget, aims to support Kannada cinema. Additionally, the state plans to launch a dedicated OTT platform for Kannada films and allocate Rs 3 crore for archiving Kannada films to preserve cultural narratives. In a significant move aimed at making cinema more accessible, the Karnataka government has ordered a cap on mov ...Read More >
The censors felt that the dialogue would hurt certain sentiments, especially those of the Muslim population. Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan, starring Salman Khan as the lead, is one of the most talked-about films in both their filmographies. With its deep political messaging and balanced entertainment, the film has amassed a great fan following over the years. As the film clocks 10 years, the director opened up to SCREEN and revealed that the CBFC asked him to make a major edit. In the film, O ...Read More >
Manisha Koirala claimed that she is someone who has not learned through the traditional education system but as a student of life.Source : Instagram Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala has added another feather to her cap as she received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford. The 'Dil See..' actress claimed that she is someone who has not learned through the traditional education system but as a student of life. Dropping a video from the graduation ceremony on her Instagram hand ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ramayana has become a big trending topic all over the world! It all started when director Nitesh Tiwari announced a grand movie with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The film is being made on a huge budget of Rs. 4000 crores, making it one of the most expensive movies ever made. With music by Oscar winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, and high-end VFX by DNEG, this film will release in IMAX format on Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 in 2027. But now, the Ramayana trend has reached Pakistan, a ...Read More >
The Bombay High Court (HC) recently ruled that booking movie tickets online is a matter of consumer choice, and any restriction against charging a convenience fee for such services violates the "legitimate rights" of theatre owners. The Court added, "If business owners are not permitted to determine the various facets of their business (in accordance with law), economic activity would come to a grinding halt." The verdict came as a major relief for cinema operator PVR and BookMyShow's parent co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Ministers, State Governors and Ministers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have condoled the death of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao on Sunday. Union Minister Kishan Reddy said, "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the distinguished actor, former MLA, and senior BJP leader, Kota Srinivasa Rao Garu. He possessed a profound understanding of many issues, and I had a close connection with him. He worked tirelessly to create awareness in society, especially among the y ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Sometimes, in life, fate plays an important role. Some people are dogged by failure at every turn while others are raised high as if by a miracle and achieve phenomenal success. One such person was R. Norris Williams, an American tennis player who was the son of Charles Duane Williams, a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the USA. Norris was born in 1891 in Switzerland where his father was posted. His father was deeply involved in the formation of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Telugu film industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 in Hyderabad. The actor was suffering from prolonged health complications and died at his home in Film Nagar on Sunday morning, according to a report by The Times of India. Kota Srinivasa Rao was celebrated for his remarkable versatility and commanding screen presence. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he acted in over 700 fi ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country were left heartbroken on Sunday morning with the news of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao's death. He was 83. Soon after the news of his death broke, several political leaders, film stars, and close friends began arriving at his residence to pay their last respects. From Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, many were seen offering cond ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidu have expressed grief over passing away of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. The Telangana Chief Minister condoled the demise of the renowned film actor. He stated that Rao, who captivated audiences with his unique acting style, leaves behind an irreplaceable void in the film industry. The Chief Minister conveyed his deep sympathies to the family members of Kota ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country woke up to the heartbreaking news on Sunday morning of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao's death. Srinivasa passed away early this morning in Hyderabad. The actor was 83. As soon as the news broke, fans and well-wishers gathered outside his home to pay their last respects. Tributes began pouring in from actors, filmmakers, politicians, and fans. Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi called him a 'mul ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, calling his demise an irreplaceable loss to the film industry. Reddy said the actor would live on in the hearts of Telugu people through the many roles he portrayed, and also offered his condolences to the bereaved family. In a post on the social media platform X, A Revanth Reddy wrote, Prominent actor... Kota Srinivas Rao garu de ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country woke up to the heartbreaking news on Sunday morning of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao's death. Srinivasa passed away early this morning in Hyderabad. The actor was 83. As soon as the news broke, fans and well-wishers gathered outside his home to pay their last respects. Also Read | Kota Srinivasa Rao Dies: Veteran Telugu Actor Passes Away at 83 After Prolonged Illness, Andhra Pradesh CM N Ch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country woke up to the heartbreaking news on Sunday morning of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao death. Srinivasa passed away early this morning in Hyderabad. The actor was 83. As soon as the news broke, fans and well-wishers gathered outside his home to pay their last respects. Tributes began pouring in from actors, filmmakers, politicians, and fans. Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi called him a multif ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday condoled the demise of renowned actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao and termed his passing as an 'irreparable loss' to the Telugu film industry. https://x.com/ncbn/status/1944210846168887538 In a post on X, CM Chandrababu Naidu said, 'The demise of the renowned actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who won the affection of cinema audiences with his versatile roles, is deeply saddening. His artistic contribution ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday condoled the demise of renowned actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao and termed his passing as an irreparable loss to the Telugu film industry. In a post on X, CM Chandrababu Naidu said, The demise of the renowned actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who won the affection of cinema audiences with his versatile roles, is deeply saddening. His artistic contributions to the fields of cinema and theatre over nearly ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has once again made a mark on the national stage by securing multiple honours in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024 as Super Swachh League Cities, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness and urban sanitation. Five municipal corporations from the State have been selected for awards across different population-based and special categories. The awards will be presented by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and the Minister for Power at a grand ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday condoled the demise of renowned actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao and termed his passing as an "irreparable loss" to the Telugu film industry. https://x.com/ncbn/status/1944210846168887538 Also Read | Forgery Case: Ghaziabad Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Congress MP Imran Masood. In a post on X, CM Chandrababu Naidu said, "The demise of the renowned actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who won t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in ...Read More >
Kolkata: Retired schoolteacher Mousumi Banerjee from Siliguri, former banker Goutam Roychowdhury from Behala, and guitarist Neeta Dutta of Kasba didn't know each other even two months ago. Bound by a common thread and a new calling, when the three, along with 15 others, took to the stage on Saturday evening, they left the audience awestruck with their courage, resilience and hope.Presented by Medica Oncology in association with Natyaanan, the show opened with Arya-Anarya to rousing applause from ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, legendary actor Anupam Kher recalled his mentors' immense contributions that helped him evolve--not just as an actor, but as a human being. In an interview with ANI, Kher expressed his gratitude to his gurus, especially his teachers from his theatre days. 'Today I remember all my gurus who hold a special place in my life. Balwant Gargi taught me the value of theatre. Amal Allana, my teacher from Delhi, made me unders ...Read More >
Chennai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Anuraj Manohar's critically acclaimed Malayalam action drama 'Narivetta', featuring actors Tovino Thomas, Cheran and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead, has now completed a stellar 50-day run in theatres. Actor Tovino Thomas took to his Instagram page to share the happy news. Putting up a poster that showed the film had crossed the 50-day milestone, Tovino wrote, "#Narivetta Historic 50Days!" The Malayalam action drama 'Narivetta', which is based on a tru ...Read More >
Kolkata: Guru Dutt was not born in Kolkata but the city had lived in him since he shifted here and grew up as a Bhowanipore resident. Fluent in Bengali and an avid reader of Bengali literature, Dutt married iconic Bengali singer, Geeta Ghosh Roy Chowdhuri, and filmed at least two of his cult movies in Kolkata. To commemorate his centenary, film enthusiasts from across India will gather for a day-long event at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity on Friday. Richa Agarwal, chairperson of the centre, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Legendary Anupam Kher has been receiving loads of appreciation ever since he released the trailer of his directorial 'Tanvi The Great'. On Wednesday, Kher received a shout-out from his friend and 'Special 26' co-star Akshay Kumar. Taking to Instagram, Akshay wrote, 'A little late to the party, but so glad I watched this. Tanvi The Great is a moving, emotional ride that truly had me in tears and rooting with my all heart for Tanvi. Wishing my dear fri ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Popular Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead at her Karachi apartment on Tuesday July 8, 2025 reportedly. Several online portals reported that the 32-year-old star died around two weeks ago, and her decomposed body was recovered from the flat. Her body was recovered after the landlord, unable to reach her, went with the court order to initiate eviction proceedings. The court directed the Gizri police to visit the apartment located in the Ittehad Commercial area. Office ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) Guru Dutt was famous for his quicksilver temper on the movie sets but he was equally good at winning over people, says Devi Dutt while remembering his elder brother on the filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary. Devi Dutt witnessed every shade of his brother's temperament -- the man who gifted Indian cinema timeless classics like "Pyaasa", "Kaagaz Ke Phool", and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam". "He was lovely. He would get angry a lot. He would speak his heart out, but within some tim ...Read More >
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