Category: Entertainment

Director P. Suneel Kumar Reddy discusses his new courtroom drama ‘LGBT: A Legal Battle’, the research behind it, the challenges of portraying LGBTQ+ lives on screen, and why cinema must sometimes venture into uncomfortable territory. P Nagarjuna Rao Few Telugu filmmakers have consistently ventured outside the comfort zone of mainstream cinema. Over the years, director…

Chennai: Veteran filmmaker, screenwriter and actor P Bharathiraja, widely regarded as a pioneering figure who transformed Tamil cinema by moving away from studio-bound productions to embrace raw rural realism, died at his residence in Chennai on Wednesday morning. He was 84. Affectionately known as “Iyakkunar Imayam” (The Everest of Directors), Bharathiraja had been suffering from age-related…

Amritsar:  Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman on Sunday delivered his first-ever live performance at the Attari border post in Punjab where he paid a musical tribute to the Border Security Force. Held during the Beating Retreat ceremony at JCP Stadium, the event was titled “Jai Ho — A Musical Salute to the Bravehearts” and came…

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the passing away of veteran Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, and said he made a mark with his versatility and memorable performances across a wide range of roles. Kumar, a national award-winning actor who rose from Kerala’s mimicry circuit to become one of the most versatile performers…

Kochi:  National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, who rose from Kerala’s mimicry circuit to become one of the most versatile performers in Malayalam cinema, died at a private hospital here while undergoing treatment for pneumonia, family sources said. He was 56. He died at around 10.43 pm on Saturday. The actor, who had undergone a…

Mumbai: After months of uncertainty and repeated postponements, filmmaker Amit Dixit’s psychological mystery thriller Navya Chakra is finally set for a theatrical release on June 26, 2026. The film, which was earlier titled Navagunjara and later Navya Gunjara, faced hurdles during the certification process after objections were raised over its title and concept. The movie…

Karachi:  Pakistani blockbuster “The Legend of Maula Jatt”, starring popular star Fawad Khan in the lead role, is set to premiere in China on Thursday, with director Bilal Lashari expressing confidence that the film will pave the way for other Pakistani productions in the Chinese market. Lashari said he was happy that more international audiences…

Los Aangels: Actors Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt received the prestigious stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the double star ceremony. The stars are provided to the individuals who have achieved excellence in motion pictures, television, radio, music, or live theatre. Several celebrities have been honoured at the Hollywood Walk of Fame over…

Mumbai: Actor-politician Hema Malini says she is still trying to cope with the death of her husband, superstar Dharmendra. Malini on Thursday graced the inauguration of ‘Lens and Legacy: Bollywood in Focus’, an expansive and evocative exhibition celebrating the enduring visual culture of Indian cinema, presented by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in…