Tillotama Shome reflects on the challenges of storytelling in Indian cinema, citing censorship and difficulty in finding an audience as obstacles. She believes that every era presents storytellers with a different set of obstacles and that the urge to tell a story will always survive. Shome's own career has taught her that change is the only constant in the entertainment industry.
Farah Khan, co-host of Lock Upp 2, has opened up about her emotional involvement in the show. The reality series, hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, features contestants competing in tasks while facing eliminations. Lock Upp 2 is streaming on Netflix.
The Mirza sisters, Lailli and Alizey, have been exploring Mumbai during their visit, trying popular street food like vada pav and pani puri. They have been enjoying the city's monsoon season and have been shopping on Hill Road in Bandra. The sisters have also been talking about their experience on the reality show Desi Bling and their plans to venture into Bollywood.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has approached filmmaker Aditya Dhar to direct a biopic on Lachit Borphukan, a legendary Ahom general. The proposed film is part of the Assam government's effort to bring the state's historical heroes to the big screen. The project aims to introduce Lachit Borphukan's extraordinary legacy to audiences worldwide.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was filmed in six countries, including Greece, Morocco, Italy, Malta, Iceland, and Scotland. The film's production used real locations and practical effects instead of relying on green screens or CGI. The Odyssey's epic storyline required a large-scale production that took the crew to various striking natural and historic settings.
Tom Holland shared a heartfelt note and photos from the Mumbai premiere of The Odyssey, thanking the cast and crew for an 'opportunity of a lifetime'. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, has received rave reviews and holds a 96% critics' and audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Odyssey is now available in theaters worldwide.
HYBE INDIA is searching for India's first global pop girl group through countrywide auditions. The label aims to nurture India's evolving music ecosystem and connect local talents to its global network. The decision to start with a girl group was based on research identifying young Indian women as passionate music fans and cultural trendsetters.
The FIFA World Cup final will feature a competition between Spanish Coach Luis de la Fuente and Argentinian Coach Lionel Scaloni. The match will take place at MetLife Stadium. The halftime show will be led by several notable performers, including Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS.
Dia Mirza Rekhi celebrates 25 years in Bollywood with a busy phase of work, including films like Ikka and Alpha. Anil Kapoor convinced her to become an actress after meeting her at a pageant. Dia Mirza also shares her experience working with Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna in Ikka.
Matt Damon leads the cast of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with a reported base salary of $4-5 million, a significant pay cut from his typical fee. The film, set to release on July 17, 2026, has a production budget of $250 million. The cast, including Tom Holland and Zendaya, agreed to reduced base salaries to support Nolan's vision.
