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Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has joined the cast of an upcoming action entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally, reported Bollywood Hungama.

Acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is set to make a film on the Tarun Tejpal rape case, reported Variety India.

Netflix India's new series Operation Safed Sagar, released just in time for Independence Day, is set against the backdrop of the 1999 Kargil War.

In a new twist in the Renukaswamy murder case, one of the accused has approached the court to seek approver status.

Brittany Boltinhouse, the recently crowned Miss North Carolina USA 2026, has been stripped of her title after a series of alleged racist social media posts resurfaced.

Veteran actor and politician Mithun Chakraborty was recently admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata and underwent a minor surgery.

Sydney Towle, a popular TikTok creator known for her candid portrayal of life with Stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, has passed away at the age of 26.

Actors and producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal will be seen in the India chapter of the third season of the comedy travel show, Conan O'Brien Must Go.

Actor Akanksha Chamola, who recently announced her separation from husband-actor Gaurav Khanna, has sought assistance from Meta India and Instagram to change her Instagram username.

The upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is reportedly set to break records with its worldwide release.

Apple TV is venturing into the mystery-comedy genre with its upcoming project, Bad News Dads, reported Deadline.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed his support for the upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

A24 has dropped the official trailer for Primetime, a new drama starring Robert Pattinson. The film explores the creation of Chris Hansen's To Catch a Predator.

The wait for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period romance Love & War is finally coming to an end, with reports suggesting that the makers are set to kickstart the film's promotional campaign.

Lionsgate is gearing up for the sequel to its Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's production house Excel Entertainment will present and distribute the Malayalam film Half in Hindi across North India in association with AA Films, reported Variety.

Rihanna, the Barbadian singer and beauty mogul, may be back in the studio working on new music after nearly a decade-long hiatus.

The superhero film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has continued to shine at the Indian box office.

Thalapathy Vijay's action entertainer, Jana Nayagan, has witnessed a decline in box office collections on its third Thursday.

The Hollywood film The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, has continued its steady run at the box office.

Huma Qureshi's critically acclaimed film Bayaan, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

The critically acclaimed film Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali, is now available for streaming on Netflix.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star alongside Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe in the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Bluefly, reported Deadline.

Jos Buttler entered Men's T20 history books by becoming the highest scorer ever.

Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr has signed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid, keeping him at the Bernabeu until June 30, 2032.

Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a club-record deal.

Manchester City are continuing their busy approach in the ongoing 2026 summer transfer window.

FC Barcelona are the favorites to land Manchester City midfielder Rodri this summer.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026.

India has produced numerous cricketing legends over the decades, with each leaving a unique imprint on the game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.