Cinema

MUMBAI — Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has shared his perspective on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, saying that while AI can perform many mental tasks, the future will belong to those who remain connected to human creativity, emotion, and

MUMBAI- The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has withdrawn its non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh after discussions with major industry bodies, including the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPAA), the Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA), and the

MUMBAI-Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is reportedly set to marry partner Gauri Spratt, with the couple's wedding said to be scheduled for July 5. According to a source close to Aamir, the couple plans to formalize their relationship through a simple registered

MUMBAI- Days after the makers unveiled the first-look poster of ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy,’ a film based on the blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan, the Bollywood superstar’s legal team has sent a notice seeking to halt its

MUMBAI - Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman have announced their collaboration on 'Masoom: The New Generation', a contemporary reimagining inspired by Kapur's 1983 classic 'Masoom'. The project will also feature Kaveri Kapur, Shekhar Kapur's daughter, as

MUMBAI - The poster of the upcoming film 'Kala Hiran', based on the black buck poaching case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan, was unveiled on May 29. The courtroom drama-crime thriller is based on the 1998 black buck hunting case and has

MUMBAI- Filmmaker Karan Johar has clarified that his recent decision to unfollow several celebrities and industry colleagues on Instagram was part of a personal "digital detox." The move drew attention after Johar unfollowed a number of prominent Bollywood figures, including actors

MUMBAI -Actress Neha Dhupia recalled how a remark from a casting director about her smile affected her confidence for nearly a decade, as she opened up about self-doubt and body image on her chat show ‘Double Date with Neha Dhupia and

MUMBAI -Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor praised Shahid Kapoor’s journey from a background dancer to a leading Bollywood star during the upcoming episode of the dance reality show 'India’s Best Dancer Season 5', where she serves as a judge. The moment came

MUMBAI - Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah on May 26 spoke about his long-running collaboration with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, saying the duo has consciously avoided repeating genres across their films together. Shah made the remarks during the trailer launch of his

MUMBAI - The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh following a complaint by filmmaker Farhan Akhtar over the actor’s exit from ‘Don 3’. In a statement, FWICE said, “Considering

MUMBAI -Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini turned emotional while receiving the prestigious Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband, Bollywood legend Dharmendra, at the Padma Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on May 25. Sharing a series of

MUMBAI- Film production company Roy Kapur Films has issued a public warning against fake casting calls allegedly circulated by casting director Vineet Lalita Pandey under the company’s name. On May 22, Roy Kapur Films shared a statement on Instagram informing followers that Pandey was no

MUMBAI- Salman Khan accepted an apology from paparazzi after they expressed regret over their intrusive behavior during his recent hospital visit. As Salman Khan arrived at the success party of 'Raja Shivaji' in Mumbai on May 20, he was surrounded by paparazzi,

MUMBAI-Actress Soha Ali Khan shared a glimpse of what she described as one of the most “delightful things” she found in her workbook written by her seven-year-old daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu. The handwritten note featured a short story penned by Inaaya

MUMBAI -Bollywood superstar Salman Khan clarified that his recent social media post about being “alone” and “lonely” was not about his personal life, assuring fans that he is surrounded by family, friends and well-wishers. The actor had earlier shared a shirtless

CHENNAI-Actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan said there has never been jealousy between him and fellow actor Rajinikanth, while speaking about their long-standing relationship in the film industry. During an interaction with the media, Haasan said that while the two actors have competed professionally over

MUMBAI- Actress Mouni Roy shared a glimpse of what she called her “Cannes & Chaos” moments days after announcing her separation from husband Suraj Nambiar. Mouni posted a series of pictures on Instagram from the balcony of her room in the

MUMBAI-Sonakshi Sinha said she does not believe cinema should be viewed only as a medium for bringing social change, adding that films are also meant to entertain audiences. She was speaking during the promotions of her upcoming streaming film 'System' in Mumbai,

MUMBAI -Actress Tara Sutaria, who made her debut at Cannes 2026, said she felt honored to share the global platform with women celebrated for their talent, strength, and contributions to cinema. Tara represented India at the Cannes Film Festival and was also

MUMBAI- Aamir Khan has reportedly begun work on the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster film ‘3 Idiots’, with actors R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi expected to reprise their roles. According to an industry source, the sequel is currently in the pre-production

MUMBAI- Sara Ali Khan opened up about dealing with online trolling and criticism, saying social media comments do affect her mentally because she works for the audience. She added that over time she has learned to focus on her own growth

India-West News Desk MUMBAI -Actress Alia Bhatt responded with humor after facing online criticism over her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, prompting support from several Indian entertainment figures who defended her against social media trolling. The discussion began after videos of Bhatt walking

MUMBAI -Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan is set to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14. “Cannes has always been such an iconic celebration of cinema, so being there this year feels very special. I’m grateful for all the

MUMBAI- Mumbai Police has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Austrian entrepreneur and hotelier Peter Haag following domestic violence allegations levelled against him by actor Celina Jaitly. Police have also registered an FIR against Haag based on the complaint filed

CHENNAI - Actor Trisha Krishnan sparked fresh online discussion after sharing a cryptic social media post hours after actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s 13th Chief Minister on May 10. Trisha posted, “The love is always louder,”

MUMBA I-Veteran filmmaker K.C. Bokadia has recalled an earlier era in Hindi cinema when leading actors placed immense trust in filmmakers, saying legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Raaj Kumar agreed to work with him without hearing scripts. Recounting his first meeting

MUMBAI- Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who has been a part of the film industry for decades, shared the key to staying relevant across generations. Addressing an event organized under Spiral Bound, a writing platform created by actor Boman Irani, Javed

MUMBAI- Actress Tanushree Dutta has once again raised concerns over harassment at her Mumbai housing society, saying that retired encounter specialist Daya Nayak became “very strange” towards her after she accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment during the #MeToo movement in 2018. Dutta posted that her

MUMBAI- Television producer and filmmaker Ekta Kapoor has praised the contribution of veteran actors Dharmendra, her father Jeetendra, and actor Akshay Kumar to the Hindi film industry, saying it is because of actors like them that Bollywood has continued to flourish over the years. Ekta shared pictures

MUMBAI- Bobby Deol, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Bandar', said he stepped out of his comfort zone for the role and shed his inhibitions while working on the project. The film is directed by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has been granted an adults-only ‘A’ certification in India, even as the film has received significantly more lenient ratings worldwide.. The report states that India is the only country where the film is

MUMBAI- Veteran actress Hema Malini became emotional as she remembered her husband, late actor Dharmendra, while paying tribute to the Bollywood icon at a memorial exhibition in Mumbai. Speaking at the opening at an event organized by the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai,

MUMBAI -Comedian-actor Cyrus Broacha revisited his debut film ‘Jalwa’ (1987), recalling his early performance with characteristic humor and describing it as “New York Film School energy, municipal hospital execution.” Cyrus, who played Suresh, the younger brother of Jyothi, a character portrayed by actress Archana

MUMBAI-Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a cryptic post on social media, expressing her belief in the power of goodness and justice. The actress took to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle and wrote, "And there is light..Justice and

MUMBAI-Actor and businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actress Shilpa Shetty, has spoken about the four-year legal proceedings in the alleged explicit content case and sought relief if the court finds him innocent. On April 29, Raj Kundra said he has been subjected

MUMBAI-Actress Neetu Chandra has shared her views on the ongoing debate around nepotism and privilege in Bollywood, saying she is glad to come from a non-filmy and non-privileged background because it gave her the freedom to fight for her place

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt revealed that Aamir Khan directed the iconic song ‘Ghoongat Ki Aad Se’ from the film 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke' when he was away shooting another schedule. Sharing the anecdote, Mahesh Bhatt said, "I was actually in Jodhpur,

MUMBAI-In the upcoming episode of 'Wheel of Fortune', host and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared an emotional and inspiring anecdote about choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan, recalling a difficult phase from her childhood after her father's professional setbacks. Akshay Kumar highlighted Farah Khan’s

MUMBAI-Actress Preity Zinta, who is celebrating the strong IPL season of her team Punjab Kings, said no woman wants to be treated as a trophy. Preity Zinta interacted with fans on X during a question-and-answer session titled “#pzchat”. A user asked the

MUMBAI-The Maharashtra Cyber Department has made an arrest in the cyber harassment case involving Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s daughter, Nitara Kumar. Police said Nitara Kumar had received inappropriate messages, including a demand for nude photographs, while playing an online game and

MUMBAI- Actress Shraddha Kapoor praised writer-director Rahul Mody in her latest social media post, calling him “talented” amid ongoing speculation about their relationship. Shraddha Kapoor and writer-director Rahul Mody have never publicly confirmed their relationship status, but the two are frequently seen

MUMBAI-Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who is currently enjoying the success of the 'Dhurandhar' franchise, was visited by filmmaker Farah Khan at his home for her YouTube channel. During their conversation, Farah Khan spoke about their early days in the industry and

MUMBAI- Veteran actor-filmmaker Revathy said watching the latest release 'Michael' took her back to the early 1980s, when pop icon Michael Jackson’s music was at the height of its popularity. Revathy shared her reaction on Instagram along with a poster of the

MUMBAI-Actor Mrunal Thakur said she had “manifested” working with actor Varun Dhawan in 2015 and is now set to share screen space with him in the upcoming comedy 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. Sharing a birthday message for Varun Dhawan

India-West News Desk MUMBAI -Veteran actor and television host Annu Kapoor has offered a candid reflection on the personal toll of his sister Seema Kapoor’s marriage to late actor Om Puri. Speaking to interviewer Siddharth Kannan, Kapoor balanced his admiration for

India-West News Desk BENGALURU - The debut feature from 22-year-old Indian writer-director Karen Kshiti Suvarna, will have its world premiere on May 16 at the Palais Theatre during the Marché du Film at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Shot in Hindi and Kannada, the drama explores

MUMBAI- Rajshri Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films is set to release its next film, 'Yeh Prem Mol Liya', after Diwali. The film will be directed by filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and stars actor Ayushmann Khurrana and actress Sharvari in the lead roles. With 'Yeh Prem Mol Liya', Rajshri’s popular character Prem

MUMBAI- Actor Ali Fazal, who is preparing to appear in the action project 'Mirzapur- The Film' and the romantic anthology 'Lust Stories 3', spoke about the unpredictable nature of life and his desire to take on creatively challenging roles that

MUMBAI-Actress Tanishaa Mukerji took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, saying she still finds it remarkable how her family has shaped her perspective of the film industry. The actress expressed gratitude for her illustrious film lineage and reshared a video of