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Corporates, Consulates Back KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2026 in Mumbai

Mumbai/IBNS: Corporates, consulates and organisations came together to support the 17th edition of the KASHISH Pride Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, held from June 3 to 7 across Liberty Cinema, Alliance Française de Bombay and the National Gallery of Modern Art.

Bengali stars spill travel secrets: Anirban’s ‘Norway’ twist, Jaya’s travel partner and more

Kolkata/IBNS: Travel, cinema and music came together at an event organised by Go Everywhere Tours & Travels in Kolkata on Friday, featuring a panel discussion with actors Anirban Bhattacharya, Jaya Ahsan, Sohini Sarkar and musician duo Sourendro-Soumyojit.

Srijit Mukherji’s ‘Maharaja Tomare Selam’ to reveal the untold story behind Satyajit Ray’s Goopy Gayen Bagha Bayen

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and Hoichoi on Sunday unveiled the poster of Maharaja Tomare Selam, a film that will explore the making of Satyajit Ray’s 1969 classic Goopy Gayen Bagha Bayen.

‘Seven films, one Thailand’: Thai Film Festival brings cinema, culture and tradition to Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: The second edition of the Thai Film Festival was held in Kolkata last week, bringing Thai cinema and culture to local audiences through a three-day programme featuring seven films.

Anne Hathaway turns terrifying in Verity trailer; Dakota Johnson gets caught in a twisted web of secrets

Los Angeles/IBNS: The trailer of Verity, the upcoming psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name, was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday.

Big returns, new stories and AI: Zee 5 unveils its ambitious Bangla entertainment slate

Kolkata/IBNS: Zee 5 has unveiled its latest Bangla content slate, titled ‘Notun Banglar, Notun Golpo’ (New Bengal. New Stories.), bringing together returning franchises, fresh originals and new storytelling formats across movies, series, live sports, AI-powered content, animation and kids’ entertainment.

TIFF ’26 announces In Conversation series featuring Lee Min-ho, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott

Toronto: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the lineup for its 2026 “In Conversation With…” series, featuring global stars Lee Min-ho, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott, Rachel Morrison and Hudson Williams in live discussions about their careers, creative journeys and craft.

Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch film ‘Ink’ is coming: Here’s when you can watch it

Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch-focused feature film ‘Ink’ will be released in select movie theatres in the US in December before making its streaming debut on Netflix.

Christopher Nolan does it again: ‘The Odyssey’ becomes a $1.1 billion Box Office monster

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has achieved two major box-office milestones over the weekend, cementing its position as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.

‘Do whatever you believe in’: Yash backs Kiara Advani amid criticism over ‘Toxic’ bold scenes

Kannada film star Yash has strongly defended actor Kiara Advani who was slammed by a section of netizens for enacting bold scenes in her upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

Kolkata opens a new window to Thai culture through its second film festival

Kolkata/IBNS: As cinema has a way of travelling beyond borders, the second edition of the Thai Film Festival came to Kolkata on Friday, bringing together film enthusiasts, consuls general from different countries and audiences with an appreciation for global cinema.

‘Easier than cricket dressing-room disputes’: Sourav Ganguly on managing Bigg Boss Bangla conflicts

Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket icon Sourav Ganguly is set to host Bigg Boss Bangla, marking a new chapter in his television career.

‘I just had OCD’: Vijay Mallya's son Sidhartha reveals why he quit alcohol 8 years ago

London/IBNS: Sidhartha Mallya, son of businessman Vijay Mallya, has marked eight years since he quit alcohol, opening up about his decision and its connection to his mental health.

Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised after minor surgery, Suvendu Adhikari says 'he is recovering well'

Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata, where he is recovering after undergoing a minor surgical procedure.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas teams up with Russell Crowe for sci-fi thriller 'Bluefly'; shares 'Onto the next…'

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star alongside Academy Award winner Russell Crowe in the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Bluefly, Deadline has reported.

Varun Dhawan to lead YRF's first-ever horror film; 'Rocket Boys' director at the helm

Mumbai/IBNS: Yash Raj Films is set to make its first foray into the horror genre with a theatrical feature directed by Abhay Pannu, best known for the critically acclaimed series Rocket Boys.

Jeet's 'Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat' trailer unveiled ahead of August 14 release

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the trailer of Tollywood superstar Jeet starrer Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat offering audiences a glimpse into the many shades of its central character while tracing the journey of a man whose story stretches from pre-Independence India to the years that followed.

'Queen Victoria Aar Goyenda Kanaichawron': Srijit Mukherji reveals why only Anirban Bhattacharya could sing the title track

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and actor-singer Anirban Bhattacharya recorded a song for Queen Victoria Aar Goyenda Kanaichawron at Audio Lake Studios in Kolkata.

At 83, Amitabh Bachchan works non-stop for 24 hours—his blog leaves fans stunned

Mumbai/IBNS: Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has once again proved that age is no barrier to hard work, revealing that he completed a gruelling 24-hour work schedule before returning to his daily routine.

YRF's first Raah records song is here! Aman's emotional 'Jaadugari' marks a new musical era

Mumbai/IBNS: A day after announcing the launch of Raah Records, Yash Raj Films' new record label dedicated to nurturing original artists and music, the label on Wednesday released its first original track, Jaadugari, by singer-songwriter Aman.