In 2002, before the release of Puneeth Rajkumarâs debut film Appu, journalist Ravi Belagere whipped up a storm with his cover-page article in his popular tabloid Hai Bangalore. Writing about the buzz around the film, he posed a big question to his readers: Can the final horse from the stables of Dr Rajkumarâs family win…
The strength of Court: State Vs a Nobody, debut director Ram Jagadeeshâs Telugu film, lies in its simple yet powerful truth âthat the world would be a better place if those in power carried out their duties with sincerity. In this case, the focus is on the judiciary. Through an underdog narrative, Ram, along with…
John Abraham in a still from âThe Diplomatâ | Photo Credit: T-Series/YouTube In 2017, Uzma Ahmed made headlines when she was rescued from her abusive Pakistani husband by the Indian High Commission officials under the supervision of the then Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj. Director Shivam Nair joins forces with actor-producer John Abraham to…
Vemal in a still from âOm Kaali Jai Kaaliâ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After making a stellar debut in the world of OTT with ZEE5âs Vilangu (2022), actor Vemal is back in the same space with a raw and rooted tale. The actor is playing the lead in JioHotstarâs upcoming Hotstar Specials Om Kaali Jai…
Bollywood star Aamir Khan. | Photo Credit: PTI Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 13, 2025 (Thursday), confirmed that he has begun work on his dream project, Mahabharata. The actor opened up about the film during a press conference in Mumbai. âWe have begun working on it (Mahabharata). We have put together…
Director Imtiaz Ali during the Jaipur Literature Festival, in Jaipur, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025; Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan during the IIFA Awards, in Jaipur, Saturday, March 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: VISHAL BHATNAGAR/PTI Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has said that he finds it interesting that people are asking him about a sequel…
Actor Soundarya. | Photo Credit: SAMPATH KUMAR GP Actor Soundaryaâs flying career was cut short when she passed away in an aircraft crash on April 17, 2004. Soundarya, who died at 32, had starred opposite superstars such as Rajinikanth, Vishnuvardhan and Mohanlal, apart from her appearance with Amitabh Bachchan in a Hindi film (Sooryavansham). The…
Stills from across Aamir Khanâs filmography Just like thatâŚÂ Aamir Khan is 60. One of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, Khan â a producerâs son who learned to combine commerce and craft, with his films conquering far-off territories including China â has committed several memorable moments to screen. He broke out as a boyishly handsome…
A still from âMufasa: The Lion Kingâ | Photo Credit: Disney+ Mufasa: The Lion King, which released to tremendous success to audiences in theaters, is set to make its streaming debut on Disney+ on March 26, 2025. The film, a prequel to The Lion King (2019), explores Mufasaâs journey from an orphaned cub to the…
Anand Manmadhan understands that the struggle is far from over for him as an actor. However, he is in a happy space with some of his recent performances garnering appreciation, especially in the movie Ponman and the web series Love Under Construction. âI have waited long for my work to get noticed. So the recognition…
