Lucknow: A real-life episode from Kanpur, where a vigilant citizen turned the tables on cyber fraudsters attempting a so-called “digital arrest” and instead made them pay money to him, has inspired the Uttar Pradesh Police to produce a short film. The awareness film, starring veteran actor Nana Patekar, has been released as part of the…
New Delhi: Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar penned a note on his social media on Friday and said the viral video where he claims he has “turned to God” is generated by artificial intelligence and he is considering reporting the matter. In a note on his X handle, the lyricist claimed such fake news is responsible…
New Delhi: Disciples, enthusiasts of Indian classical music, and members of the Smt. Siddheshwari Devi Academy of Indian Music came together here to pay a musical tribute to Thumri exponent Savita Devi on her 6th death anniversary. Known as the “Queen of Thumri”, Devi was remembered at a commemorative evening held recently at Triveni Auditorium for…
Mumbai: Akshay Kumar stepped out for a film screening in Mumbai and instantly turned the evening into a quiet family moment. The actor was joined by his niece Simar Bhatia, who is gearing up for her Bollywood debut and his sister Alka. Simar Bhatia is all set to enter the industry with Ikkis, an upcoming…
Mumbai: Another day, another big milestone for Dhurandhar. Directed by Aditya Dhar and led by Ranveer Singh, the film has crossed Rs 900 crore worldwide, becoming the first Indian release of 2025 to do so. What stands out is the film’s steady performance even in its third week. After a slight dip on its third…
Patna: States like Bihar could emerge as a favourite destination for film-makers if the governments could devise policies that were sensitive to their needs and looked beyond providing subsidy for shooting, renowned movie director Anubhav Sinha said. Known for critically acclaimed works like ‘Mulk’, ‘Article 15’ and ‘Thappad’, Sinha spoke to PTI in Patna, which…
Mumbai: Actress Nora Fatehi was involved in a minor car accident in Mumbai while heading to the Sunburn Festival on Saturday. According to Mumbai Police, a drunk driver rammed his car into her vehicle around 4 pm, but she sustained no injuries. She was taken to a nearby hospital for first aid, and her condition…
Kochi: Sreenivasan, one of the most influential figures in Malayalam cinema as an actor, screenwriter and director, died at a government hospital here on Saturday morning, film industry sources said. He was 69. He had been facing health issues and had undergone heart surgery in 2022. Sreenivasan was travelling for dialysis at a private hospital…
New Delhi: Bollywood star Kajol shared throwback pictures from the 2001 film “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” on social media as it completed 24 years from its release. Directed by Karan Johar, the film also featured Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Hrithik Roshan in lead roles. Kajol, who essayed the…
Tracing Pakistan’s Untried Operatives — And the Real Men Who Still Walk Free “Perpetrators untried, justice unanswered — the silence speaks louder than evidence.” Indian cinema has long revisited national tragedies, memorialising loss and sacrifice. But most films stop at the explosion, the crisis, the heroic last stand. They seldom touch the darker truth that…
