Enchantment brings to stage Pt. Ravi Shankar’s life and art
[ad_1] Gowri Ramnarayan is a prolific writer, playwright and singer. She has been privy to the lives of several greats in arts and politics. When you talk to her, you get to hear anecdotes that help you know more about the personalities you have only read about. One of them is Pt. Ravi Shankar, who took the sitar to the
Janhvi Kapoor in ‘Chaalbaaz’ remake: Netizens question casting, citing comparisons to Sridevi |
[ad_1] Janhvi Kapoor, if reports are to be believed, will be potentially starring in the remake of her late mother Sridevi‘s iconic film, ‘Chaalbaaz’. However, this news has ignited a firestorm of debate online. The original 1989 comedy, celebrated for Sridevi’s dual role and impeccable comic timing, is a cherished classic.While the project was previously linked to Shraddha Kapoor, recent
How the Western keyboard is finding its place in Carnatic music?
[ad_1] Western instruments have long been part of Carnatic music’s landscape. The violin is credited as one of the earliest to be adapted into Carnatic concerts in the early 19th century by Baluswami Dikshitar, the younger brother of the renowned composer Muthuswami Dikshitar. He recognised the violin’s potential as an ideal accompaniment for Carnatic music due to its tonal ability
Acclaimed musician Jon Batiste to tour India in November 2025; schedule announced
[ad_1] Poster announcing Jon Batiste’s India debut | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Jon Batiste, the globally celebrated Oscar and Grammy-winning musician, is all set to make his India debut later this year. BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment division of BookMyShow, announced on Tuesday (September 2) that Batiste will perform live in Delhi-NCR on November 24 and in Mumbai on November
Chanda Marutha: a victim of the Emergency
[ad_1] “It was June 25, 1975, and the last day of filming Chanda Marutha (Wild Wind), a film my parents, Pattabhirama Reddy and Snehalatha Reddy, were making that prophesied the Emergency,” recounts Nandana Reddy, 50 years after the making of the movie. There was a feeling of relief, as the shooting was completed, Nanadana comments. ”At the same time there was also an
Trinetra Haldar reveals Aamir Khan’s ‘Satyamev Jayate’ helped her come out to parents: ‘I wouldn’t exist if…’ | Hindi Movie News
[ad_1] Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, the actor and doctor known for ‘Made In Heaven 2’ and ‘Kankhajura’, recently had a special meeting with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. She shared a heartfelt note on social media, expressing her gratitude to the actor whose work, especially the TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’, played a life-changing role in her journey. How ‘Satyamev Jayate’ influenced her
Lokah Chapter 1 actor Kalyani says dad Priyadarshan didn’t want her to join cinema: ‘Dulquer said his father Mammootty was also against…’ | Malayalam News
[ad_1] Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, the recently released Malayalam superhero film, has taken the internet by storm, and so has Kalyani Priyadarshan’s powerful portrayal in the lead role. While the film continues its impressive run at the box office, collecting over ₹63 crore worldwide in its opening weekend, as per reports by Hindustan Times, conversations around Kalyani’s journey into cinema
Param Sundari worldwide box office collection day 4: Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor film crashes, yet to cross ₹50 cr | Bollywood
[ad_1] Updated on: Sept 02, 2025 10:03 am IST Param Sundari worldwide box office collection is still under ₹50 crore after the Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor film suffered a huge drop on Monday. Param Sundari worldwide box office collection: After what seems to be a false dawn, Maddock Films’ romantic comedy Param Sundari has crash-landed on its first Monday. The
Bighit Music allegedly addresses BTS Jimin’s dating rumours with Song Da Eun; here’s what they said
[ad_1] BTS’ Jimin is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it wasn’t a stage performance or music release that had fans buzzing — it was a TikTok. A short clip uploaded by actor Song Da Eun on August 27 showing her greeting Jimin at an elevator quickly igniting rumours that the two were romantically involved. BTS Jimin and
Soni Razdan was left with no work after she married Mahesh Bhatt: ‘Since she’s now so-and-so’s wife, why does she need to work?’ | Bollywood News
[ad_1] Remember when Saba Azad took to her Instagram Stories to shut down those who assumed she didn’t need work anymore simply because she was dating Hrithik Roshan? This mindset–that a woman no longer has professional ambitions after dating/marrying a prominent artiste–has been around for decades. Actress Soni Razdan, now known to many as Alia Bhatt’s mother, faced something very
When Karisma Kapoor opened up about the ‘traumatic’ period after split with Abhishek Bachchan, revealed why she withdrew into a shell: ‘I was forced to…’ | Bollywood News
[ad_1] While at the peak of her career, delivering back-to-back hits and dominating Bollywood, Karisma Kapoor got engaged to up-and-coming actor Abhishek Bachchan, the son of cinema legends Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Although their impending wedding generated major headlines — with Karisma being spotted alongside the Bachchans quite a few times and Jaya even referring to the Raja Hindustani
AR Muragadoss on pitching Madharasi to Shah Rukh Khan: ‘I am not the kind of person who would chase after someone’ | Tamil News
[ad_1] AR Murugadoss is gearing up for the release of his latest directorial Madharasi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal and Biju Menon in pivotal roles. The film is being touted as one of the biggest projects in Sivakarthikeyan’s career. Interestingly, Siva was not the initial casting choice for Madharasi. During an interview with Galatta Plus, AR Murugadoss addressed rumours
Three dancers highlight the universality in the teachings Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi and Vivekananda
[ad_1] Uttiya Barua, Radhika Vairavelavan and P.Sundaresan’s refreshing interpretations of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam The stage was bare, save for the three dancers seated in silence. Before a note of music was played, Uttiya Barua and Radhika Vairavelavan bowed as Ramakrishna and Sarada Devi, while P. Sundaresan stood before them in
Ice Age: Boiling Point release date announced, sixth installment in the franchise to hit theatres on this date | Hollywood
[ad_1] Disney has unveiled the release date and title for Ice Age: Boiling Point, the sixth instalment in the animated prehistoric franchise, reported Variety. The announcement was made during Saturday’s Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney in Orlando. The film is set to hit theatres on February 5, 2027. A poster of Ice Age: Boiling Point, the
108-year-old fan expresses her wish to meet megastar Mammootty in person | Malayalam News
[ad_1] One of the most accomplished and celebrated Malayalam actors of all time, Mammootty has been reigning over the industry, alongside fellow superstar Mohanlal, for almost four decades now. Since his breakthrough role in Thrishna (1981) and subsequent win of the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his performance in Ahimsa (1981), he has been one of
Veer Pahariya makes relationship official as he holds Tara Sutaria’s hand and gazes into her eyes, netizens say, ‘now it’s not Veer Zara’ – PICS inside | Hindi Movie News
[ad_1] Veer Pahariya and Tara Sutaria have been rumoured to be dating for a while. But the duo did not publicly admit to it. When Tara was asked about it after a fashion show, the actress responded that it’s too personal and she won’t be able to talk about it. But on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Tara almost soft
Vetri Maaran to shut down Grass Root Film Company after ‘Bad Girl’: ‘Being a producer is taxing work’
[ad_1] Vetri Maaran | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Acclaimed filmmaker and producer Vetri Maaran announced on Monday (September 1) that the upcoming film Bad Girl, directed by Varsha Bharath, will be the last film produced under his Grass Root Film Company banner. The director blamed the immense pressure he faced as a producer on Bad Girl and Manushi— two
Manoj Bajpayee, Ram Gopal Varma reunite for horror comedy ‘Police Station Mein Bhoot’; film goes on floors
[ad_1] First look of ‘Police Station Mein Bhoot’ | Photo Credit: @RGVzoomin/X Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee and ace filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, a duo who worked together in films such as Shool, Satya and Sarkar 3, are all set to reunite for an upcoming horror comedy titled Police Station Mein Bhoot. The film, starring Genelia Deshmukh as the female lead,
Jyotika gets backlash for old comment on south cinema not featuring her on posters; internet points out her old films
[ad_1] If you’re wondering why the internet is flooded with posters of Jyotika’s old films, it’s because a resurfaced comment from her Shaitaan promotion has irked people. The actor claimed in the year-old video that not many South films had her face on the poster, prompting many to pull out her old posters. Here’s what happened. Jyotika is being called
Diljit Dosanjh EXITS Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor starrer ‘No Entry 2’: Real reason revealed | Hindi Movie News
[ad_1] Fans of the 2005 hit comedy ‘No Entry’ have been waiting for years for a sequel. The original film, starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan, was a box office success thanks to its slapstick humour and memorable one-liners. Since then, talks of a sequel have surfaced multiple times but never really took off.Now, the long-awaited ‘No Entry
Sona Mohapatra slams user defending lack of Indian artists at Lollapalooza India 2026: ‘2 paisa opinion…’ | Bollywood News
[ad_1] Singer-music composer Sona Mohapatra slammed social media users on the platform X (formerly Twitter) after they called her out for her criticising comments about Lollapalooza India 2026 artist line-up. A person said that her remark was a “meaningless accusation”, after she voiced her concern over the lack of Indian artists in its list. Sona called out an X user
Ratna Pathak Shah-Naseeruddin Shah have been married for over 40 years; still argue on THIS topic: ‘I am not…’ | Hindi Movie News
[ad_1] Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah, married in 1982, are both well-known and respected actors across films, theatre, and TV. But despite their shared passion for acting, they often see the profession very differently. Over the years, their conversations at home have revealed many debates about what it truly means to be an actor. Ratna Pathak Shah recalls ongoing
Badshah visits Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan, listens quietly to guru’s wisdom on life: PICS | Hindi Movie News
[ad_1] Singer-rapper Badshah recently visited spiritual leader Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, where he was seen sitting quietly and listening with patience to the guru’s wisdom. In a video now doing the rounds online, his brother asked a heartfelt question about life and relationships, while Badshah sat beside him, deeply engaged in the moment. Badshah is seen listening
Ratna Pathak Shah reveals she had ‘lots of arguments’ with Naseeruddin over job of an actor: ‘Won’t die if I don’t act’ | Bollywood
[ad_1] Published on: Sept 01, 2025 06:08 am IST Ratna Pathak Shah shared that she does not believe in the opinion that one should not become an actor if one cannot die for it. Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah are two of the most respected actors in Indian Cinema. The two have been married since 1982 and have two
Bruce Was Doing A Three Hour Concert Every Weekend
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