Meghalaya is developing a creative economy focused on film production and digital content. The state's Film Tourism Policy 2025 offers incentives for productions and local talent. Its OTT platform 'Hello Meghalaya' supports regional content creators and their monetization. Bollywood professionals expressed interest in Meghalaya's locations and emerging creative pool. This strategy aims to create a comprehensive creative value chain for economic growth.
WATCH: Kaleen Bhaiyya, Munna, Guddu Dance!
From streaming screens to cinema halls, the Mirzapur franchise is clearly aiming for scale! And judging by the mood at the music launch, the audience is ready to make the journey with them.
Actor Zain Imam Takes Temporary Break from Social Media to Recharge
Television actor Zain Imam announced a short social media hiatus to focus on life beyond the screen.
Kareena Kapoor Shares Son's Heartbreak Over Lionel Messi's Retirement
Kareena Kapoor's son devastated by Lionel Messi's decision to retire from international football.
MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria Opens Up on Cancer Battle, Enjoys First Meal Out in 3 Months
Pankaj Bhadouria shares emotional update on her cancer treatment and celebrates going out to eat after three months.
Guess How Much Janhvi's Versace Gown Costs?
Bollywood's divas glam up August with unusual glamour.
Bigg Boss Bangla has returned after nearly a decade with its third season on Star Jalsha and JioHotstar. Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly hosts the Bengali reality show, which features 15 contestants including Monami Ghosh, Bharat Kaul, Durnibar Saha, Dipendu Biswas, Alexandra Taylor, Srijla Guha and Sonamoni Saha, alongside influencers, entrepreneurs and social media personalities.
Don't Be Shy, Bianca Arora Is Ready For Bollywood!
Say hello to Bianca Arora, who's all set to make her debut in Alia Bhatt's Don't Be Shy.
Hollywood set for record India box-office glory
BJP leaders criticised comedian Samay Raina over remarks made during a roast exchange with comedian Sharon Verma on India's Got Latent, calling the comments about Kashmiri Pandits and people from Bihar derogatory. The controversy has drawn attention to the history of Kashmiri Pandit displacement and concerns over using sensitive community issues for humour.
Samantha Reacts To Fan Suggesting 'Samraj' Name For Her & Raj Nidimoru's Baby
Samantha reacted to a fan's suggestion to name her baby with Raj Nidimoru 'Samaira' or 'Samaraj'. The actress, who is currently on maternity leave, has also been sharing glimpses of her pregnancy and continuing her workouts while preparing for motherhood
Comedian Samay Raina is facing criticism for remarks made about people from Bihar and Kashmiri Pandits. Clips of the exchange from India's Got Latent, Season 2, circulated widely on social media. BJP MLA Ram Kadam condemned the statements, calling them attention-seeking and disrespectful. Reactions from the Kashmiri Pandit community were mixed regarding the comedian's jokes. The episode also featured an exchange about vlogging with Archana Puran Singh.
Awarapan 2 box office: Emraan Hashmi film crosses Rs 200 crore worldwide
'Awarapan 2' starring Emraan Hashmi has made a splash at the global box office, crossing the impressive two hundred crore rupee milestone. The film, directed by Nitin Kakkar, sees Hashmi reprising his iconic role as Shivam. As Shivam navigates the ruthless Bangkok underworld, his mission is to rescue kidnapped children. Featuring performances from Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, this sequel builds on the legacy of the original 2007 film.
Gaana, Fenix360 team up to create direct artist-fan ecosystem
Gaana and Fenix360 have partnered to launch a new artist-fan ecosystem. This integration combines discovery, engagement, and monetization within the Gaana app. Artists can now build digital storefronts and offer merchandise directly to fans. The platform also enables ticket sales and paid live streams for artists. This new ecosystem aims to foster stronger artist-audience connections and revenue streams.
Subhash Chandra clears air on Rs 22,000 crore personal insolvency claims against him
Media baron Subhash Chandra states his personal insolvency claim totals Rs 3,992 crore. He has not borrowed any money directly from any lender. Dissenting creditors claimed Rs 22,000 crore against him in proceedings. A third member of NCLT approved a plan for Chandra to pay Rs 6.5 crore. This decision allows for potential recovery from borrowing entities directly.
JioStar vice chairman Uday Shankar said sports, particularly cricket, has been a major investment for the company, helping it build a digital audience of 600 million monthly active users. However, he said soaring cricket media rights costs have made the business increasingly difficult.
Ithaca, the island of Odysseus, gets its Hollywood moment
The Greek island of Ithaca anticipates increased tourism following the release of the Odyssey film. Businesses and officials expect many visitors to follow the epic poem's inspiration. While the movie generated publicity, no scenes were filmed on the island itself. Visitors will find Homeric monuments and literary heritage points of interest. The island's natural beauty and mythological connections draw interest beyond typical beach destinations.
Watch: Maadhu Balaji on keeping Crazy Mohans legacy alive with Chamber of Humour
Popular late playwright Crazy Mohans brother and actor, Maadhu Balaji, is on a mission: to take his plays and Tamil theatre to more audiences. And for that, he has kickstarted a new concept called Chamber of Humour. Instead of large halls, Balaji and his troupe perform evergreen Tamil comedies to a group of audiences in an intimate setting. The group, Crazy Creations, recently performed superhit Tamil comedy play, Marriage Made in Saloon.
Classify Bommalattam as theatre, says puppeteer T.S. Murugan
Belonging to a traditional puppeteer family, Murugan speaks about the challenges of crafting puppets, developing scripts and sustaining long performances.
A century of The Waste Land: T.S. Eliots famed verses come alive on stage
Jagriti Theatre and META Theatre, Munich, present the 1922 poem as a performance in Bengaluru directed by Axel Tangerding.
Puppeteer Kathrin Blchert brings her play The Day My Father Became a Bush to Ranga Shankara
The Joke van Leeuwen novel has been adapted by directorSusanne Koschig. It is suited for children above the age of eight, and is part of Ranga Shankaras annual theatre festival for children
A year-long puppetry production titled Enge Engal Nadhigal by Agai Theatre of Voices has children from a Narikurava community in Pallavaram taking centre stage as storytellers. As part of this initiative, the children were taken on a tour of the industrial north Chennai on July 18 to understand the negative impact development can have on peoples everyday lives and bring that insight into their stories
How Srinivas Denchanala has spent four decades giving voice to the voiceless through theatre
The playwright, director and founder of Janapadam discusses his new Telugu play Neelaveni and four decades of using theatre to amplify marginalised voices
Dirty Biryani, to be staged in Hyderabad, raises a toast to sisterhood and female solidarity
Directed by Snehil Basoya, the musical production depicts the lives and experiences of three diverse women in a light-hearted way
Govt considering amendment in IT Rules for OTT platforms, action against ZEE5: Sources
Government planning compulsory certification and clearance from the Censor Board before any film is released on an OTT platform
Since the BJP came to power in West Bengal in May, several government buildings, streets, and civic structures have been witnessing a colour change, including some sections of State secretariat Nabanna
JioStar taps AI for shopping, TV movie night ideas
Turning JioHotstar app as a commerce platform may strengthen Reliances broader consumer ecosystem in India, where the e-commerce market is set to reach $250 billion by 2030
Vijaya Mehta: Remembering the director who created generations of actors
Discovered by Ebrahim Alkazi and mentored by Adi Marzban, the thespian leaves behind a legacy of actors Nana Patekar, Ashok Saraf, Neena Kulkarni, Vikram Gokhale, Reema Lagoo and Bharati Achrekar all shaped by her vision.
