Pankaj Tripathi will be conferred with the inaugural Artist of Distinction Award by the State Government of Victoria at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in Australia. This international honour comes after a long and storied career, including two National Film Awards. The actor credits an early validation from Hindustan newspaper for his growth and success.
Mini Mathur emerged victorious in the finale of Kunal Kemmu's reality show Alliance, beating Aly Goni and Ruhee Dosani. The show's first-ever winner, Mini Mathur, took home a prize money of ₹50 lakhs. In her winning speech, Mini Mathur expressed her gratitude to the contestants and hoped that her journey inspires more women to pursue their ambitions.
R. Madhavan's performance in GDN has been praised by early reviewers, with the biographical drama receiving a 4 out of 5 star rating. The film tells the story of G.D.
Jiya Shankar, a television and film actress, has announced her engagement to Kaaran Dhanak, an entrepreneur and corporate professional. The couple, who met while Jiya was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT 2, have been in a long-distance relationship. Jiya shared a heartfelt note about their love story, expressing her gratitude for Kaaran's support and love.
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is set to make his Hollywood debut with the action thriller Deadlocked, starring Jamie Foxx. The film follows a former Marine who becomes embroiled in a deadly hostage situation. Deadlocked will stream globally on Prime Video after landing at Amazon MGM Studios.
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC after editing out violent scenes and a drug snorting shot. The film's runtime has been reduced to 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 20 seconds. Awarapan 2 is set to release in theaters on August 14, 2026.
Nitish Sharma, a debutant, landed the role of Shatrughan in the upcoming Ramayana film, beating out a senior actor. He credits Lord Rama for choosing him for the part, saying it's a 'divine' story. Sharma had previously been replaced from a big film due to a senior actor's involvement.
The English-dubbed trailer of Ramayana has wowed viewers with its flawless lip sync and visuals. The trailer features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, with Brahma AI technology used to sync the performers' lip movements with the new dub. The film's release is scheduled for November 6, ahead of Diwali.
Amitabh Bachchan, 83, recently worked a 24-hour shift, wrapping up at 7 am after beginning work at the same time the previous day. He will be hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, which premieres on August 10. The new season explores the idea that knowledge is universally accessible, but the ability to interpret and apply it is the competitive advantage.
Shreya Kalra and Shivangi Joshi, former rivals on Lock Upp, have seemingly put their differences aside. The two were spotted dancing together at a success bash hosted by Farah Khan after the show's finale. Shreya Kalra won the competition, defeating Shivangi Joshi by seven votes.
