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What I loved about ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is how succinctly it portrays the unnecessarily strict and oppressive school environments in India. The bizarre rules, sucking up to the authority and abstinence from any romantic relationships is expected of school children. God forbid they go on a movie date, all hell breaks loose!

Soundarya Sharma on making her debut with Housefull 5, working with Akshay Kumar: It is like a dream opportunity—Exclusive

Soundarya Sharma, who made waves after her appearance in the hit reality show Bigg Boss 16, will soon make her Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar and other A-listers in Housefull 5.

Rajinikanth showers praise on Kanguva star Suriya and team for stellar work

Rajinikanth mentioned: "Although I have done just one film with him, I developed a bonding with Siva as if we’d done 25-30 films. He has a beautiful mind and calm voice, and genuinely understands what people need when they come to the theatres."

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 kicks off advance sales strong, selling 17,000 tickets four days before release

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is poised to be the year’s blockbuster, expected to dominate the box office and win over audiences. Even before its release, the film's advance booking response has been phenomenal, with over 17,000 tickets sold just four days prior to its opening day, setting the stage for a massive premiere.

Iconic series Mirzapur: The film all set for a theatrical release in 2026

The iconic universe of India’s most popular streaming show Mirzapur now extends to the big screen with the film slated release in theatres in 2026.

Diljit Dosanjh talks about his mother, why he says 'Punjabi aa gaye oye' and respect for other languages on second day of his Dil-Luminati tour in Delhi

It was Day 2 of Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Delhi and fans were all pumped up to attend his Dil-Luminati tour on Sunday (October 27). It was again a full house as fans jammed to the Punjabi singer's hit songs.

Shah Rukh Khan launches son Aryan Khan's D'YAVOL event in Dubai and dances to hit number one Jhoome Jo Pathaan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, along with his wife Gauri and daughter Suhana Khan, launched Aryan Khan's luxury streetwear brand D'YAVOL on Sunday in Dubai.

Ajay Devgn opens up about eye injury and temporary vision loss on Bigg Boss 18

In the recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 18, Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn joined director Rohit Shetty and host Salman Khan to promote their upcoming film Singham Again.

Cast of ‘It’ encountered a ghost in reality, reveals Finn Wolfhard

Amid the shooting of the film, ‘It Chapter:2’ in 2017, Finn Wolfhard, who reprised his role of Richie Tozier, from the first part, dealt with more than just the fear induced by a scary clown.

Bollywood Wives' Bhavana Pandey admits being uncomfortable earlier: Didn't want my behaviour to impact Ananya's career' - Exclusive

Bhavana Pandey has been winning hearts with her fun yet loving image in season 3 of Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives, which released on Netflix recently

Deepa Mehta to present Onir's movie 'We Are Faheem & Karun'

The film is a same-sex love story set against the stunning yet tumultuous backdrop of Gurez Valley in Kashmir.

Fatima Sana Shaikh and R.Madhavan to begin shooting for Dharmatic Entertainment's Next in November

“The shoot schedule for Fatima Sana Shaikh and R. Madhavan's Dharmatic project is set to begin in the first week of November.” Reports suggest that the film is rumored to revolve around a quirky romance between an older man and a younger woman, offering a refreshing take on love stories.

Anil Sharma announces Vanvaas teaser to be unveiled in few days, starring Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma

Filmmaker Anil Sharma has set the buzz in motion with the announcement of Vanvaas teaser which is set to be released in few days. And announcing the same, Anil has shared a picture from the teaser featuring a tagline, “Apne hi dete hai apnon ko vanvaas,” hinting at a narrative steeped in family dynamics and betrayal. This intriguing line suggests a storyline that explores the complexities of relationships and the often-painful choices that come with them.

The Sabarmati Report teaser out: Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna starrer looks impressive

Directed by, Dheeraj Sarna, the film explores the tragic 2002 Godhra train burning, where a fire aboard the Sabarmati Express on February 27 resulted in multiple casualties. Promising to reveal hidden truths kept under wraps for 22 years, The Sabarmati Report is set to premiere in theaters on November 15, 2024.

KGF star Yash praises Namit Malhotra: "Namit is a great guy with huge potential; not many are aware of his achievements"

We Both Shared the Same Goal” : Yash on His Partnership with Namit Malhotra

Do Patti movie screening: Kajol's good friends and actor-couple Vatsal Sheth and Ishita Dutta make stylish entry

On October 24, 2024, Indian television stars Vatsal Sheth and Ishita Dutta were spotted at a special screening of the much-anticipated film "Do Patti," featuring Kajol and Kriti Sanon. The event, held in Mumbai, was a glamorous gathering that drew attention not only for the film but also for the delightful camaraderie among the attendees.

Do Patti Review: Seeta Aur Geeta Meets Crime Patrol In This Moving Yet Unconvincing Cop Thriller

Do Patti doesn't really offer anything unique. The tropes play out exactly how one would expect them to. There are no subversive themes and the characters are black-and-white, lacking the nuance one expects from crime thrillers.

Meiyazhagan OTT release date: When and where to watch the Karthi and Arvind Swamy starrer online

This feel good family entertainer released worldwide on 27 September 2024 with critics who praised the lead cast's performances, storyline, Govind Vasantha's background score, emotional scenes and Premkumar's screenplay and direction.

Jani Master granted interim bail in POCSO case under specific conditions

Renowned choreographer Shaik Jani Basha, who is popular as Jani Master, has been granted bail by the Telangana High Court on Thursday. Jani Master has been in jail for the past one month in connection with a sexual assault case filed by a junior.

Hina Khan attends the screening of close friend Shaheer Sheikh's debut movie 'Do Patti' amid breast cancer battle

Hina, who has undergone her last chemotherapy recently, was all smiles at the screening. Shaheer held Hina's hands as she arrived on the red carpet. Hina Khan kept it casual in white polo neck T shirt and pants.

Piyush Mishra talks about his battle with alcohol, says: "Mera bohot bura haal tha, it had affected me neurologically"

“It’s not just about work, my relations got over with family, children, wife and friends. I would say accept me the way I am, but why should they? I was an anti-social person. My work was saving me, my work is why I was respected, otherwise the things I have done, they would’ve killed me. Jis tareeke ki harkat karke aaya hu main, uske hisaab se log maar dalte mujhe. I got saved because I found a grip on me at last. Better late than never,” he said.

Rhythm of a Flower, Nocturnes win top honours at MAMI Film Festival

Filmmaker Amit Dutta's "Rhythm of a Flower", and "Nocturnes", directed by Anirban Dutta and Anupama Srinivasan, won top honours at the closing ceremony of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 here on Thursday.

Zayed Khan reveals he went into depression after son Zidaan's near-death experience in London

The actor shared that Zidaan had a severe respiratory attack in London, which became a life-threatening situation. Zayed also revealed that watching his son suffer led him into depression.

Annu Kapoor accuses Chak De! India team for distorting facts, ‘They portrayed Muslims positively while ridiculing Hindu characters, particularly Pandits’

"The main character in Chak De! India is based on a famous coach, Negi Saab. But in India, they want to show a Muslim as a good character and make fun of a Pandit (Hindu priest). This is something old, where they use the idea of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb (Hindu-Muslim unity) to put a label on it,"

Pankaj Tripathi's wife, Mridula, says mom-in-law hasn't 'fully accepted' her till now

National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi's wife Mridula recently spoke about not being accepted by her mother-in-law till date.

MAMI Taak Review: Jyoti Dogra knocks it out of the park as a failed athlete turned bouncer in Kafkaesque surveillance state

MAMI Mumbai Film Festival: Cinematographer Udit Khurana's directorial debut, the mid-length 'Taak', on female bouncers at a Delhi nightclub, starring theatre actor Jyoti Dogra & Ambika Kamal, is a meditation on women's lives & acts of surveillance impinging on individual rights.

What to watch at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024: ‘This year, MAMI is just MAMI, not Jio MAMI’, MAMI goes independent

MAMI 2024, from October 19-24 in Mumbai, is bookended by this year's Cannes Film Festival winners and peppered with more than 110 films many of which are prestigious global film festival winners from 45-plus countries, in 50-plus languages.

How Amitabh Bachchan’s golden voice made stars out of dialogue writers

Amitabh Bachchan, Salim-Javed’s poster boy for Angry Young Man and Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Mellow Matured Man, who turned 82 on October 11, was a philosopher’s stone for his dialogue writers: Javed Akhtar, Kader Khan, Inder Raj Anand, Gulzar, and more.

World Mental Health Day 2024: 7 compelling films to watch and where to watch them

World Mental Health Day is observed globally on October 10 every year. Here is a list of films that you can watch on the day that explore myriad forms of mental health disorders through a humane lens.

Why Mithun Chakraborty deserves Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Is it too early or long overdue?

Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Over 350 films in four decades, People’s Star Mithun Chakraborty ruled the Class, Mass and Crass cinema, won three National Awards, including for his debut art film, his Disco Dancer was Bollywood's first Rs 100 crore grosser, and he’s the undisputed King of low-budget B-movies

Docufiction on Odia educator Padma Shri Nanda Prusty is first Odia film at South Korea’s Platform Busan

Busan International Film Festival: At Platform Busan, Odia filmmaker Pranab Kumar Aich will look for distributors and programmers for his debut docufiction ‘Nanda Mastern'ka Chatasali’ and pitch his next film on environment.

CTRL movie ending explained: Vikramaditya Motwane, Ananya Panday's AI thriller on Netflix is a cautionary tale for our times

CTRL on Netflix: As a movie about the dangers of sharing your life online and signing over rights without reading terms and conditions, Vikramaditya Motwane's Netflix thriller is on-point and adequately scary.

Laapataa Ladies vs All We Imagine as Light Controversy Explained: Why India doesn't get the Oscars

Oscars 2025 watch: India selects Kiran Rao's sophomore Hindi film Laapataa Ladies as its official Oscar entry while sidelining two award-winning Malayalam films, Anand Ekarshi's National Award winner Aattam and Payal Kapadia's Cannes Grand Prix winner All We Imagine As Light

Ulajh ending explained: Janhvi Kapoor, Roshan Mathew, Sakshi Tanwar indicate a Black Cats sequel

The ending of Ulajh, now streaming on Netflix, offers the possibility of a sequel where Janhvi Kapoor could return as a trained spy and fighter, and Roshan Mathew could have a much larger role as an intelligence officer on a mission.

1st Emmy nomination for Indian news documentary could do wonders for journalism

The 45th news and documentary Emmy awards ceremony is going to be held in New York on 24 September 2024. The ceremony will also see a lifetime honour for documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney, who has made films about auto pollution, Enron, WikiLeaks, sports doping and, most recently (2022), on Guantanamo Bay.

Lubber Pandhu review: Tamil cricket film with a big heart pays homage to 'Lagaan', 'Chennai 600028'

'Lubber Pandhu' (Rubber Ball) is set to release on Disney+Hotstar in October. Writer-director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu captures the flavours of small-town life while also paying homage to the late actor and politician Vijayakanth in his directorial debut.

Sajitha Madathil: ‘I thought only young women got inappropriate requests in the film industry until it happened to me’

Malayalam actress and playwright and Women in Cinema Collective co-founding member Sajitha Madathil, who's held official positions in Sangeet Natak Academy and Kerala Chalachitra Academy, talks about the Hema Committee report's impact, her own experiences in the film industry, and the Cinema Code of Conduct.

How lady superstars from Manju Warrier to Trisha are changing the script when it comes to film roles women get after 40

From Simran, Jyotika and Sneha who recently returned as the female lead opposite Vijay in GOAT, to Nayanthara, Samantha, Nithya Menen and Rashmika Mandanna, women in Indian cinema are redrawing the boundaries between their personal and professional lives and rewriting the rules around age-appropriate roles for women in cinema.

Mumbai has a date with Oscar awardee Giuseppe Tornatore at a festival of Italian classics

Mumbai's Regal Cinema will witness a three-day Italian film festival, from September 27-29, where the 'Cinema Paradiso' director will be present to give an award, followed by a retrospective of his classic films, and cult movies of other Italian legends, including Federico Fellini, Vittorio de Sica, Sergio Leone and Luchino Visconti.

'Berlin' actor Rahul Bose: Working with Aparshakti Khurana & Ishwak Singh was intense

Rahul Bose on working with director Atul Sabharwal ('Class of '83') and co-actors Ishwak Singh and Aparshakti Khurana, recreating Peak 1990s' moments in 'Berlin' and his work with Rugby India.

MC Exclusive | Azmeri Haque Badhon: ‘Sheikh Hasina pushed Bangladeshi people away from Bangabandhu’

Moneycontrol gets to the heart of the student agitation that rocked Dhaka through the eyes of Azmeri Haque Badhon, who was the first Bangladeshi actress to walk Cannes red carpet with an officially selected film and who acted in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Bollywood film 'Khufiya'.

Malayalam film industry double whammy: Siddique quits AMMA, Ranjith quits Kerala Chalachitra Academy amid sexual abuse claims, after Hema committee report release

Justice Hema committee impact: Two big, powerful names in the Malayalam film industry quit Kerala's film bodies. Senior actor Siddique stepped down as the General Secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists and veteran director Ranjith resigned as the chairman of Kerala Chalachitra Academy, as sexual harassment accusations against them gain steam.

25 years of Kriti Film Club: How the non-profit made Delhi watch documentary movies

Kriti Film Club Silver Jubilee: Kriti Film Club, part of non-profit Kriti development praxis and communication, founded by Aanchal Kapur, uses documentary films to engage 'the unconverted' in conversations of social change. To celebrate its 25-year journey, despite no funds, the club is organising monthly screenings and workshops.

When Jaya Bachchan didn’t want to do Amitabh Bachchan’s 'male-centric' Zanjeer

Hindi film actor Jaya Bachchan gets candid on 'Angry Young Men', a new documentary series on Prime Video, on Hindi cinema’s greatest screenwriters, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, who shaped the ’70s Bollywood decade.

Salim-Javed’s Angry Young Men Review: Diplomatic Salman Khan & frank Honey Irani in a wholesome not holistic documentary

Angry Young Men Review: Salman Khan Productions, Excel Media Entertainment, Tiger Baby produced three-part Salim-Javed docu-series, on Prime Video, covers the duo's rise to the top, delivering 22 (of 24) blockbusters, and fall. They were the stars, they were the brats.

From 'Naam Iruvar' to Pa Ranjith’s 'Thangalaan', shades of 'freedom' in Tamil cinema

Cinema for propaganda is still a great tool for spreading awareness. In Tamil cinema, stalwarts like A.V. Meiyappan Chettiar and Subramanya Bharathi, S.S. Vasan, CN Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, MG Ramachandran, K. Balachander, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Mani Ratnam and Ilayaraaja, and now Pa Ranjith have kept the fire burning since the 1940s.

Aattam Movie Review: Anand Ekarshi’s National Award winner is an unapologetic stare at male hypocrisy

National Film Awards Aattam Review: Rarely does an Indian film, made by a man for other men, centre the muting of a survivor. Anand Ekarshi's debut Malayalam independent film is that rare gem.

Why National Award for Aattam and Justice Hema committee report’s release are silver lining in our dark times

70th National Film Awards: Anand Ekarshi’s debut Malayalam indie 'Aattam: The Play' won three National Awards as the Justice Hema committee report, on women’s working conditions in Malayalam film industry, released to reveal dark, ugly truths of the Malayalam film industry.

Stree 2 Review: Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s ghostbusters are back and how; a terrific franchise is born

Stree 2 Sarkate Ka Aatank horror comedy review: A new demon is in town. Stree 2, from India's MCU, aka Maddock Supernatural Universe, released in theatres on August 14, is poised to be a superhit, and carries the first film's charms, with surprise cameos, and a gaffe.

Thangalaan actor Daniel Caltagirone: ‘India has still got cinema whereas we’ve lost cinema in the West’

British actor Daniel Caltagirone, whose Tamil debut 'Thangalaan' releases on August 15, on 'India's Spike Lee' Pa. Ranjith, on Roman Polanski the artist vs person, SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' changing West's image of Indian cinema and how streaming killed films in the West.