Mumbai: Director Ahmed Khan says the decision to move ahead with “Welcome to the Jungle” without iconic characters played by Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor was driven by logistical constraints rather than creative reasons. Anil and Nana essayed the fan-favourite gangsters Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai in the franchise’s first part “Welcome” in 2007, alongside…
Hyderabad: Premium jewellery retailer Sitaare Gold and Diamonds Ltd. has appointed actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its brand ambassador, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion and branding strategy. A leading star in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi cinema, Tamannaah is known for her elegance and strong connect with audiences across the country. The company said…
New Delhi: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap says “Lagaan” and its making taught the industry a lot and made it possible for him to explore a two-part story like “Gangs of Wasseypur”. “Lagaan”, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and starring Aamir Khan and a host of supporting actors from theatre, completed 25 years of its release on June…
Mumbai: Craig Macrae, the action director of Yash Raj Films’ upcoming movie “Alpha”, has praised the film’s lead star Alia Bhatt, saying he was impressed by her work ethic and commitment. Macrae, who has worked with international stars such as Charlize Theron and Milla Jovovich on movies such as “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “Resident…
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…
