'When you reach a good point in your life, you should never forget the struggle that got you there. I haven't. That is why I have not become swollen-headed.'
'It's so liberating when there are two heroes in the film who are walking along and being each other's strength. When that happens, it shows on screen.'
Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from the Ivory Coast, has experienced a meteoric rise in the world of football, going from playing in a Florida high school to representing his country at the World Cup. His journey involved overcoming cultural challenges and excelling in both the United States and Europe, ultimately leading to his selection for the Ivory Coast national team.
Anjali Sivaraman, daughter of playback singer Chitra Iyer, is set to portray the iconic Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair's upcoming biopic Amri, following her breakout role in Netflix's Class and a diverse career in modelling and acting.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked by locals during a visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal, to meet families affected by post-poll violence.
Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.
The Oscar winning composer is all set to stage a glittering musical show in Los Angeles.
The Chand Mera Dil trailer feels like the story has already spoiled itself with only an emotional payoff reserved for the actual film, observes Mayur Sanap.
Michael remains a passable biopic that looks good, sounds great, and delivers the moments fans came for. But it also feels formulaic in a way that's hard to ignore, notes Mayur Sanap.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned the Centre's advisory against the release of ZEE5's docu-series, directing the makers to remove references to "Lawrence" and "Punjab" from the title.
With growing viewers TAM Media Research's top 100 TVRs (during June 3 to June 9), both Zee's and Star's show share the 14th position with a rating of 6.4 each, while Sony's show ranks 33 with a rating of 5.3, on June 8.
It is impossible to discuss Asha Bhosle without mentioning the word 'versatility', notes Dinesh Raheja.
'Asha Bhosle is the last of the greatest voices India has had.'
A 24-year-old dancer from Delhi, Mohit, suffered severe injuries after allegedly being pushed under a train following a three-year-old rivalry. Police are investigating the incident, which initially appeared to be an accident or suicide attempt, as a potential assault.
One reason Arijit Singh gave for quitting singing is that he is 'bored'.
Mumbai police have arrested a key supplier in connection with the deaths of two MBA students from suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The arrest brings the total number of people in custody to nine as the investigation continues.
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'We want to become India's topmost integrated studio, working in different languages.'
Veteran actor Shekhar Suman, known for his extensive career across cinema and television, has launched the Shekhar Suman Film Academy to impart his four decades of experience to aspiring performers and storytellers through a meticulously designed acting programme.
Lionel Messi faces a lawsuit in Miami alleging breach of contract and fraud after missing an Argentina friendly central to a multimillion-dollar promotional deal.
Celebrate Madhuri Dixit by revisiting her most unforgettable and scene-stealing performances, from her early career breakthroughs to her later nuanced portrayals, showcasing her unparalleled talent and charisma.
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Asha Bhosle on social media.
Ritwik Pareek's debut feature film, Dug Dug, offers a brilliant satirical and philosophical exploration of the fine line between faith and foolhardiness, observes Sukanya Verma.
'I didn't tell anyone in the film industry. I used to think people might assume that if he has cancer, he might die, and they would probably not offer me any work. So I didn't tell anyone.'
Bollywood is gearing up for a romantic May, with a diverse slate of films including romcoms, historical epics and family dramas.
'She brought to life every song she sang, whether it was a soft, romantic track, a swinging, cabaret number or a heart-wrenching song.' 'There were so many emotions in her voice, so many variations.'
Ramayana, which is being mounted as a two-part cinematic event, will soar. The music, visuals, technical finesse and the promise of strong performances not just tease a film, it teases a grand experience, notes Mayur Sanap.
As Nicole Kidman delivers yet another impressive performance in the OTT series Scarpetta, we explore some of her other compelling movies and shows.
The closing ceremony of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad featured stars like Ricky Martin, but viewers at home complained about poor audio quality during the broadcast.
Varun Dhawan shared a fun behind-the-scenes video from his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, revealing his nervousness while dancing in front of superstar Salman Khan.
After news of Asha Bhosle's death shocked Bollywood, film folk rushed to her residence to pay their last respects.
Asha Bhosle's only daughter Varsha Bhosle, who died in 2012, had penned this beautiful ode to her mother.
Despite the ongoing IPL season, May is set to deliver a diverse array of series and movies on OTT platforms.
'(Mahesh) Bhattsaab had wisely recommended him for the lead role, but I was young and stubborn then, and would instinctively push back against a producer's suggestion. I insisted on casting Shiney Ahuja as Daya Shankar. While he was excellent, in retrospect, I realise Irrfan would have taken the character to a different level altogether.'
The spotlight, the music, the walk -- it all looks effortless. But what happens in those final seconds before the model steps onto the runway? It's a mix of chaos, calm and some very unexpected rituals.
'Today's girls are freer than the earlier generation. They perform more freely.'
'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'
He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised ZEE5 not to release 'Lawrence of Punjab', a docu-series on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after the Punjab Police expressed apprehension that it posed a risk to public order.
