Ajay Devgn is set to host the new season of Crime Patrol, marking his television hosting debut. The show, originally premiered in 2003, has been a long-running crime series in Indian television. Anup Soni, who hosted the show for 11 years, has expressed his gratitude and well-wishes for the new season.
Vipin Sharma's short film Kamathipura Express won the silver medal at the Student Academy Awards, beating 2,972 entries from 894 colleges and universities worldwide. The film, directed by Leon Korzynsky, will now compete for the Oscars in the Best Short Film category. Sharma's win opens doors for young filmmakers to shoot in India, a dream for many.
R Madhavan's biographical drama film GDN is currently running in theatres. The film, directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, is set to stream on Netflix after its theatrical run. GDN is a biographical drama inspired by real events from G.
An Indian Army veteran has criticized a scene in Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar for allegedly displaying the Indian National Flag incorrectly. The veteran, Colonel Vembu Shankar, has called for an apology from the show's makers and Netflix. The controversy surrounds a scene depicting Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja's coffin, which Shankar claims does not adhere to the Flag Code of India.
Amitabh Bachchan praised Shah Rukh Khan's performance in Swades on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. The film, released in 2004, is considered one of SRK's most restrained performances. Swades received two National Film Awards, including Best Male Playback Singer for Udit Narayan.
Akshay Kumar dominated the Independence Day weekend box office for several years, with films like Rustom, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and Mission Mangal performing exceptionally well. The weekend has historically been reserved for big, tentpole films. Bollywood films have seen a mix of successes and failures on this release window over the last decade.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Telugu action film Maa Inti Bangaaram is now streaming in Hindi on SonyLIV. The film, directed by Nandini Reddy, was released in theatres on June 19 and grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide. Maa Inti Bangaaram is the highest-grossing female-led Telugu film.
The Delhi High Court has ordered social media platforms to remove allegedly obscene content concerning actor Khushi Kapoor. The court also directed the removal of online material linked to the unauthorized sale of merchandise using her name and personality attributes. This move comes amid increasing legal scrutiny of the unauthorized use of celebrities' names and identities.
Tamil actor Suriya recently shared his advice for maintaining a peaceful marriage. He suggested that husbands should stay silent and listen to their partners. Suriya has been married to Jyotika for nearly 20 years and believes that mutual respect is key to a successful relationship.
Actor Rachit Singh emphasizes the importance of mastering acting skills before relying on PR machinery. He believes that hard work, kindness, and patience are essential for success in the film industry. Rachit's decade-long experience as an acting coach has given him a unique perspective on the industry.
