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Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly and her young son are currently stranded in Dubai amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, following recent strikes on Iran by Israel and the United States.
Sankgeetha Vijay, wife of actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Joseph Vijay Chandrasekar, has filed a petition seeking divorce at a jurisdictional family court in Chengalpattu district.
A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday granted interim relief for the release of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, clearing the way for the film’s theatrical debut and providing relief to its makers.
As spectacle and AI-driven visuals take centre stage, is storytelling being sidelined in films? Ranjita Biswas reflects on the growing dominance of technology over emotion in contemporary cinema as the magic of celluloid is yielding to visual excess
Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda tied the knot on on Thursday, celebrating their union with two traditional ceremonies that honoured both their roots.
Mumbai/IBNS: Actress Konkona Sen Sharma has spoken about the portrayal of homosexuality on screen in the context of her role in Netflix’s Accused.
Hyderabad/IBNS: Actor Ram Charan on Thursday announced that ‘Rai Rai Raa Raa’, the second single from his upcoming Telugu film Peddi, will be released on March 2.
Amid mounting controversy surrounding the release of The Kerala Story 2, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has filed a counter-affidavit in the Kerala High Court, challenging its direction to hold a pre-release screening of the film.
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian reality TV personality, professional bodybuilder, and celebrity fitness trainer Mayank Pawar, who appeared in MTV Splitsvilla Season 7, died at the age of 37 on Tuesday, media reports said.
Kani Kusruti speaks about portraying a rape survivor and fight for justice in Anubhav Sinha’s Assi, revealing how she approaches emotionally demanding roles, adapts to different directorial styles, and consciously detaches from her characters once the camera stops rolling. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of his conversation with the actor who plays a pivotal role - a school teacher who becomes the victim of a brutal abduction and gang rape inside a moving car — anchoring t...
London/IBNS: Greek actors Klelia Andriolatou and Christopher Papakaliatis showcased their nation on the global stage at the 79th BAFTA Awards in London on Sunday.
Hyderabad/IBNS: Acting legend Amitabh Bachchan has begun shooting for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD in Hyderabad, the veteran actor revealed in his personal blog.
From casting Taapsee Pannu to the risks of portraying sexual assault on screen, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha reflects on audience readiness, the creative freedom OTT offers, and how AI could reshape storytelling—all while staying true to films that connect with the heart while promoting his new film Assi. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of his conversation with Sinha...
Actor Ranveer Singh has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash a first information report (FIR) registered against him in Bengaluru for allegedly insulting religious sentiments by depicting Daiva traditions during a public performance.
London/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt impressed audiences as one of the presenters at the 79th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
London/IBNS: Director Lakshmipriya Devi’s Manipuri film Boong scripted history on the global stage by winning the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the 79th British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) in London on Sunday.
London/IBNS: In a historic moment for Indian cinema, Manipuri-language film Boong on Sunday won the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the 2026 BAFTA Awards in London.
Moving on from their beloved sibling dynamic in Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner and Kit Harington reunite onscreen as a romantic couple in the horror film Dreadful, which released on February 20.
The promo of the much-anticipated film featuring Tamil cinema icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan was unveiled on Saturday, sparking massive excitement among fans.
Mumbai/IBNS: Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who moved to the West at the peak of her Hindi film career, has carved out a distinct identity in Hollywood over the past 12 years.
As Assi releases, Taapsee Pannu opens up about playing a public prosecutor with emotional depth, collaborating again with Anubhav Sinha, and why she is secure enough to support another character while still leaving a lasting impact. The actor also reflects on realism in courtroom dramas, evolving cinema trends, and her belief in choosing meaningful roles over screen time. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Taapsee in Kolkata for a candid interview...
Eric Dane, best known for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at the age of 53, less than a year after publicly revealing his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Hyderabad/IBNS: The teaser of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups, starring Yash, was unveiled by the makers on Friday.
Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was released from Tihar Jail on Tuesday, 12 days after surrendering in connection with a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce and loan default case, has requested work.
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt is set to present an award at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards, the British Academy announced on Tuesday.
A wedding invitation allegedly belonging to actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna has gone viral on social media, sparking fresh speculation about a possible celebrity wedding in 2026.
Actor Sara Arjun, who is gearing up for the release of her film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, received praise from Kangana Ranaut after the latter visited the Isha Foundation on Maha Shivratri.
Internationally famed rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has confirmed he will be visiting India next month to perform in the South Asian country for the first time.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met Indian actress Priyanka Chopra at the annual Harvard India Conference, when he praised her for making the country proud.
Hyderabad/IBNS: Tamil superstar Dhanush has landed in legal trouble after a production house issued a legal notice accusing him of causing prolonged delays in a film project pending since 2016, media reports said.
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