Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has issued a statement following widespread backlash over his recent comments suggesting a possible “communal” element in Bollywood, saying he never intended to cause pain with his words.
Actor-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut on Saturday accused Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman of being “prejudiced and hateful,” alleging that he refused to associate with her directorial film Emergency because he considered it a “propaganda film.”
Three weeks into January 2026, social media users — including top celebrities and influencers — began flooding digital platforms with photo dumps from a decade ago, reviving memories of 2016.
Los Angeles/IBNS: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Sophie Turner has officially stepped into the role of Lara Croft for Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider web series, the makers confirmed via social media.
Actor Mohanlal has announced the release date of his upcoming film Drishyam 3.
Beverly Hills/IBNS: One Battle After Another, Hamnet and Netflix’s Adolescence emerged as the biggest winners at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, on Sunday (local time).
The movie-going experience turned frightening for several Prabhas fans after a fire broke out inside a cinema hall in Odisha during the screening of The Raja Saab, according to media reports.
Indian Idol Season 3 winner and singer-actor Prashant Tamang passed away at the age of 43 on January 11 in New Delhi, according to reports.
Hyderabad/IBNS: The teaser trailer of Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer upcoming Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaaram was unveiled on Friday, offering a glimpse into an emotionally driven narrative rooted in resilience and strength.
Hyderabad/IBNS: Defying mixed to negative early reviews, Prabhas-starrer Telugu film The Raja Saab stormed the global box office on its opening day, grossing an impressive Rs. 100 crore worldwide, according to early trade estimates reported by Sacnilk.
Los Angeles/IBNS: Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been named among the presenters for the upcoming Golden Globe Awards 2026.
Kantara: Chapter 1, Tanvi: The Great and Mahavatar Narasimha have entered the Oscars 2026 race after making it to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ (AMPAS) eligibility lists, media reports said.
Netflix has announced that the seventh season of its hit series Virgin River will premiere on March 12.
The much-anticipated release of actor Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has been officially postponed in India, just two days before its scheduled theatrical debut on January 9.
Bollywood’s power couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have shared the first glimpse of their newborn son and revealed his name to the public.
Los Angeles/IBNS: Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has named Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone as her favourite actors from Indian cinema, while expressing her desire to feature in a Hindi film.
The National Film Board of Canada’s animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls was named to TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten list for 2025.
Warner Bros. Discovery India's Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy has premiered exclusively on discovery+ on January 2, 2026.
Mumbai/IBNS: Director Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound has taken a significant step closer to Oscar glory after being shortlisted among the top 15 films in the Best International Feature Film category for the Academy Awards 2026.
Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of the upcoming Kannada film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups on Tuesday unveiled the first look of actress Rukmini Vasanth.
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone marked her 40th birthday on Monday by announcing her “passion project” OnSet, an initiative aimed at providing a platform for aspiring technicians seeking to build careers in Indian film, television and advertising.
South Korean K-pop sensation BTS will return with a new full-length album featuring 14 tracks on March 20, media reports said.
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt welcomed the New Year with a quiet and heartfelt celebration by the beach alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor and their daughter Raha, cherishing a tender family moment.
Director Aditya Dhar’s latest release, Dhurandhar, has maintained a remarkable box office momentum, becoming the first Hindi film to cross Rs. 800 crore at the domestic box office within 30 days of its release.
The makers of the upcoming Kannada film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups on Saturday unveiled the first look of actress Tara Sutaria from the film.
Mumbai/IBNS: Veteran Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit’s web series Mrs. Deshpande has become the most viewed series in India, surpassing Netflix’s popular Stranger Things Season 5.
Ranveer Singh’s December release Dhurandhar has been declared tax-free in Ladakh, further boosting the film’s remarkable box-office run.
Victoria Jones, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead at a hotel in California on New Year’s Day, according to media reports. She was 34.
Mumbai/IBNS: Hollywood star Dakota Johnson may have found a new romantic connection, as the actress was recently spotted on a dinner outing with 24-year-old singer Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, TMZ reported.
Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of the upcoming film Spirit unveiled the striking first-look poster featuring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri on Thursday, marking the beginning of New Year 2026.
