The Vvaan weaves an old-fashioned yarn of spiritual beliefs against a theme of folklore horror that detours into an action-packed, bombastic Telugu supernatural territory concluding in a part harmless, part tedious watch, notes Sukanya Verma.
Meghna Gulzar's Daayra delves into the uncomfortable territory between public anger, police power, and the rule of law, drawing inspiration from the 2019 Hyderabad rape-murder case and the subsequent police encounter.
'She's kind, loving...but on the sets, she's a taskmaster.'
A man accused of raping a six-year-old girl was arrested in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with police. The accused, Avdhram alias Bhole Shankar, sustained a gunshot injury and was apprehended. Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges, and a reward was announced for the arresting team.
Pranavi Urs has moved into the top 10 at the La Sella Open after a second-round 71, bringing her total to 4-under 140. Despite weather disruptions, Urs displayed resilience, mixing four birdies with three bogeys. She is currently seven shots behind leader Charlotte Heath. Other Indian golfers, Avani Prashanth, Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor, and Hitaashee Bakshi, are further down the leaderboard.
The sari may be timeless, but the blouse is having a serious main-character moment. From giant bows and corsets to dramatic back details, halter necks and sheer overlays, celebrities are proving that the right blouse can completely change the personality of a sari.
Amitabh Bachchan unveils a family connection with Saif Ali Khan on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Vani Kapoor secured a comfortable victory in the ninth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at Clover Greens, Hosur. Her impressive performance, including five birdies in the final 10 holes, led her to finish 11-under, three shots ahead of Anvvi Dahhiya. This marks Kapoor's first win of 2026, following a successful 2025 season.
The power suit has officially left the boardroom. Celebrities are taking classic tailoring and giving it a serious fashion upgrade wearing blazers as capes, swapping trousers for shorts, ditching shirts altogether and adding corsets, chokers and statement jewellery into the mix.
'I couldn't do anything, and he kept going.'
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who directed Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Raveena Tandon have extended his warm wishes to Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on the joyous arrival of their second daughter.
Hanuman Ansh continues its phenomenal run at the box office, cementing its status as an all-time mega blockbuster, even as new releases Daayra and Vibe struggle.
Every home welcomes Ganpati in its own special way. Some idols are playful and mischievous, some look calm and peaceful, while others have a grand, regal presence.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt cheered Neetu Kapoor's coming family entertainer Daadi Ki Shaadi at a special screening.
Vidhatri Urs overcame a challenging start with three bogeys to card a 3-under 69, securing the first-round lead at the 13th leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram. Her resilient performance included seven birdies, placing her ahead of Jasmine Shekar and Asian Games-bound Diksha Dagar.
Vidhatri Urs overcame a challenging start with three bogeys to card a 3-under 69, securing the first-round lead at the 13th leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram. Her resilient performance included seven birdies, placing her ahead of Jasmine Shekar and Asian Games-bound Diksha Dagar.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs is in contention for a top-10 finish at the weather-affected La Sella Open on the Ladies European Tour, despite play being suspended due to heavy rain. The tournament has been shortened to 54 holes, with Urs currently tied-eighth.
India's Pranavi Urs finished Tied-9 after the rain-affected first round of the La Sella Open golf tournament in Spain, carding a 3-under score. Italian Anna Zanusso leads the field, while other Indian golfers like Diksha Dagar, Avani Prashanth, Vani Kapoor, and Hitaashee Bakshi also competed, with varying results.
Filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away in Mumbai last week after suffering a heart attack, prompting a gathering of Bollywood personalities to pay their homage.
Rhinestones have officially escaped the jewellery box. The girlies are sticking them on phone cases, water bottles, face masks and even their shoes, turning literally everything into a tiny disco ball.
It's raining jewellery parties in Bollywood this week! Ektaa Kapoor and Sussanne Khan launched Eka Tra Jewels, their foray into luxury jewellery.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ritu Kumar share a friendship that goes far beyond clothes, making Bebo the perfect muse for the designer's latest couture collection.
Bollywood's divas glam up August with unusual glamour.
Sreeti Mukerhi's cliched coming-of-age delivers its moments of sass but never quite defines the age of confusion, sighs Sukanya Verma.
From Kareena Kapoor Khan's 'cop who wears lipstick' in Daayra to Rani Mukerji's relentless Shivani Shivaji Rao in the Mardaani series, Bollywood has seen a rise in powerful and nuanced portrayals of female police officers tackling brutal crimes and societal challenges.
From Virasat and Gardish to Tezz and Rangrezz, here's a look at Priyadarshan's serious side of Bollywood, ahead of his new movie Haiwaan.
Farah Khan shared an emotional farewell as her triplets, Czar, Diva, and Anya, embarked on their university journeys across three different cities in the US.
Its unresolved, noncommittal conclusion is exactly the sort of anticlimactic reality Daayra wants to bring our attention to. Neither justice nor revenge can undo the fate met by the world's Nirbhayas or Arushis, observes Sukanya Verma.
From a scene-stealing child actor to a cult-comedy favourite and a director in his own right, Kunal Kemmu has delivered plenty of memorable turns across three decades.
The dupatta has officially met its match. Why spend half the evening pinning, pleating and desperately trying to keep a piece of fabric from slipping off your shoulder when you can simply throw on a cape and call it a day?
Forty years of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla means four decades of exquisite craftsmanship and Indian couture that has never been afraid to make a statement.
On Raj Kapoor's 38th death anniversary on June 2, 10 soundtracks that reflect the creative crescendos scaled by RK and his musical team.
India's cement industry is on the brink of an oversupply situation as aggressive capacity expansion by major players is set to outpace demand growth over the next two financial years, potentially leading to pricing pressures and moderated utilisation rates.
From Tumbbad to Kantara, these folklore-fuelled films prove Indian cinema has plenty of strange, spooky and spectacular myths to bring to the big screen.
'The groom is not a privilege, he is a responsibility. The bride is not a responsibility, she is a privilege. Yeh Prem Mol Liya revolves around this thought.'
As Nani gears up for the ambitious The Paradise, we look back at his most memorable performances, from a vengeful housefly to a fiery revolutionary and to a Saturday-only action hero.
'I'm an 'industry child' and my parents were both extremely successful in the same film industry. Yet, they were helpless to ensure my success.'
Blazers have officially left the boardroom and entered party territory. The right one can be sharper than a dress, cooler than a co-ord and just dramatic enough to make an entrance.
