K. Bhagyaraj, a veteran filmmaker, actor, and writer in the Tamil film industry, died on June 27 after a cardiac arrest. Several leading personalities from cinema and politics paid their last respects to the departed filmmaker while fans turned up in large numbers to bid farewell. Among them, actress Urvashi was missing. She made her…
According to officials in the information and broadcasting ministry, the film did not have the mandatory certification. NEW DELHI: The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj has deepened after the Union ministry of information and broadcasting said the film was released on OTT without completing the required certification process. The development comes after ZEE5 removed the…
Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday examined the evolving scope of personality rights while hearing a suit filed by India cricketer Abhishek Sharma, who has sought protection against the alleged unauthorised use of his name, image and likeness across online platforms, including AI-generated content.The matter came up before Justice…
For most people, a shopping receipt is something that quickly disappears into a wallet, pocket or bin. In Taiwan, however, that small strip of paper has a very different role. A routine purchase at a supermarket, café or clothing store can also become an entry into a nationwide lottery, where receipts carry the possibility of…
Anurag Kashyap praises ‘Mollywood Times’; Calls it ‘filmmaker’s dream’; Lauds Abhinav Sunder Nayak’s storytelling ‘Bandar’ director Anurag Kashyap has expressed admiration for the Malayalam film ‘Mollywood Times,’ starring ‘Premalu’ actor Naslen in the lead. Sharing his thoughts on the platform Letterboxd, Anurag Kashyap praised director Abhinav Sunder Nayak for presenting a story that combines realism…
Ahmed Khan claims ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ recovered its budget before release through OTT and satellite rights: ‘I’d have finished the film within Rs 75 crore’ Ahmed Khan‘s ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ has emerged as one of the year’s biggest commercial entertainers, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office within just…
A barren stretch of volcanic rock rising from the Atlantic Ocean may not sound like one of the world’s most protected places, yet almost nobody is allowed to set foot on Iceland’s Surtsey island. There are no permanent residents, hotels or tourist attractions, and even scientists need special permission to visit. The reason lies in…
Sanjay Dutt was felicitated by Nandamuri Balakrishna during the hospital’s 25th anniversary event in Hyderabad.Image credit (Instagram) On Monday, Sanjay Dutt paid a visit at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad to attend the institution’s Silver Jubilee Celebration. The Bollywood actor, who has appeared in movies like ‘KGF 2’ and ‘The Raja Saab’, was the…
Choreographer Ahmed Khan’s real directorial debut was meant to star Shah Rukh Khan in a double role, with AR Rahman composing music. But since SRK was launching Farah Khan first, delays pushed Ahmed to make Lakeer instead in 2004. Though the film never happened, their bond remained unaffected. Choreographer Ahmed Khan directed his first film,…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s glittering FIFA World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end on Monday after Portugal crashed out to Spain in the Round of 16, with the legendary forward confirming that the 2026 edition was his final appearance on football’s biggest stage.While Ronaldo leaves behind an extraordinary legacy filled with…