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Hollywood actor Michelle Yeoh has been named the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Acclaimed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar recently opened up about his long-cherished dream of making a biopic on the legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar.

PVR INOX, a leading cinema exhibition company in India, has reportedly introduced an affordable movie-viewing experience in Tier III cities with its new format called PVR INOX Smart Cinemas.

Sohail Khan, the actor-director known for films like Maine Dil Tujhko Diya and Freaky Ali, is reportedly working on a new romantic comedy.

Ranveer Singh's release, Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has reportedly become the most-watched non-English film globally on Netflix.

Babar Azam led Pakistan to an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the 2nd Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad.

The latest Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report for 2025 has revealed a significant change in the Indian celebrity landscape.

The second season of India's Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina, was released earlier this year.

England have announced a 16-member squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, starting August 19 at Headingley.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has won 24 of the 34 seats in the first two phases of legislative elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actor who starred in My Left Foot and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, will be laid to rest in Dublin on Thursday.

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is in the news once again for his legal troubles.

The Insidious franchise is set to expand its terrifying universe with another supernatural horror chapter, Insidious: Out of the Further.

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, Saxony police said.

Sunny Deol's much-anticipated action thriller Parshuram, directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, has been postponed indefinitely.

The much-anticipated Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 is set to premiere on September 6.

Actor and entrepreneur Parul Gulati has admitted that her Goa homestay venture didn't go as planned.

TV host, VJ, and actor Mini Mathur became the winner of Amazon Prime Video's reality show Alliance.

Ben Stokes, the former England captain, is reportedly eyeing a stint in Major League Cricket (MLC) during the 2027 English summer.

The Supreme Court of India has expressed optimism that the ongoing inheritance dispute in the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's family can be resolved through mediation.

Before Ranbir Kapoor and director Nitesh Tiwari's two-part Ramayana, there was a 1990s adaptation of the epic that never saw the light of day.

Star England batter Jos Buttler scripted history in the ongoing Men's Hundred, becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 history.

The production of Exit to the Guillotine, a psychological horror-thriller directed by Zachary Cotler, has been completed.

Actor-producer Richa Chadha is all set to explore a new creative avenue with her upcoming non-fiction series, Musafiri.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the nation's top accident-investigating agency, has launched an investigation into an incident involving President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter.

The much-anticipated trailer for Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, was released on Thursday.

Pakistan has reportedly stepped up its naval and military infrastructure near the disputed Sir Creek area, along the India-Pakistan maritime boundary.

Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., has had a difficult year with health issues, financial struggles, and family changes, reported Page Six.

Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid is in talks with the makers of Awarapan 2 to reprise his hit song Tera Mera Rishta, reported Mid-Day.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has reportedly joined hands with an NGO to construct 500 semi-permanent homes for families affected by the recent devastating floods in Assam.

The first week of December 2026 was looking at an exciting box office showdown with a three-way clash between Ajay Devgn-Sanjay Dutt's Ranger, Prabhas's Fauzi, and Akshay Kumar's untitled project directed by Anees Bazmee.

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who starred in films like Lagaan and Ghajini, passed away on Tuesday at 74. The film fraternity was shocked by his sudden demise.

In a nostalgic move, the iconic film Ghayal, starring Sunny Deol and helmed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is set to return to select cinemas on Friday, August 7.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan, along with his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri and directors of a jewelry company, has been summoned by a Chandigarh court in connection with a cheating complaint.

Stand-up comedian Pranit More, who has been on a hiatus following a controversy over misogynistic remarks made by an audience member during one of his shows, has announced his return.

Legendary rock band ZZ Top has canceled their Hollywood Bowl concert just hours before the scheduled performance.

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton's family has given an update on his condition, a day after he reportedly attempted suicide.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted a UA 16+ certificate to Emraan Hashmi's upcoming film Awarapan 2.

In a surprising turn of events, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana will be released worldwide on November 6, 2026.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on a record-breaking spree at the global and Indian box office. Despite witnessing its biggest weekday drop yet, the film has crossed the 380 crore mark in India within seven days of its release.

Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, has seen a significant drop in its box office collections on the second Wednesday of its release.

The Hollywood film The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, has added 2.15cr to its total collection on Day 20, taking the overall India gross to 186.44cr and net collections to 156.4cr.

Social media influencer Shreya Kalra has won Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa.

Television actor Akanksha Chamola, who has been eliminated from Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa after making it to the top eight, has opened up about her journey on the show.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has emerged as India's most powerful celebrity in 2025, according to Kroll India.

Singer Amruta Fadnavis has signed an exclusive, full-spectrum deal with Warner Music India.

Ambrish Verma, the acclaimed director of the hit series Sapne Vs Everyone, is set to make his feature film directorial debut with The Last Rockstar.

Actor Ranvir Shorey is facing backlash on social media for allegedly using abusive language against a woman who criticized his viral Gen-Z reel.

Netflix has unveiled the first look and release date for the fourth season of its Emmy-winning anthology series, Monster.

Luxury carmaker BMW is facing backlash from its customers after a pop-up advertisement for the new Sony Pictures film Spider-Man: Brand New Day appeared on their vehicle's Control Display screens.