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…
Hyderabad: The 3rd, a Telugu short film marking the directorial debut of senior journalist and writer K.A. Muni Suresh Pillai, has been officially selected for screening at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on April 30. Conceptualized around Newton’s Third Law of Motion, the film presents a…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle, describing her as one of the most iconic and versatile voices in Indian music and saying her extraordinary musical journey enriched the nation’s cultural heritage. In a message posted on X, PM Modi said he…
Mumbai: The singer who crooned into the hearts of multiple generations with songs like Piya Tu Ab To Aaja (1971 film Caravan) to Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main (1995 film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) breathed her last at 92. Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the tragic news. In the vast, melodious landscape of Hindi cinema, few voices…
