3+ mon, 4+ week ago (398+ words) Music composer and singer GV Prakash has won his second National Film Award, this time for Best Music Director for the film Vaathi. The 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday and the composer called the honour a "blessing" and said he was "deeply grateful". This win marks a special milestone for Prakash who had earlier bagged a National Award for the background score of Soorarai Pottru, starring Suriya and Aparna Balamurali. In a detailed note shared on social media, the composer expressed his emotions and thanked everyone who was part of his journey with Vaathi. "A Blessing For The Second Time" Reacting to the news, Prakash took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I"m truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Director for the film…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (407+ words) Back then, the character was portrayed as a male, with actor Doug Jones playing it on the screen and Laurence Fishburne voicing it. And as Marvel has now changed Silver Surfer into a female in the new Fantastic Four film, the actress, as well as the makers, have been receiving backlash. Taking to X, disappointed Marvel fans expressed their views on a female Silver Surfer. "No. She is a terrible character. They didn't wanna a male herald. Fine. Pick a good female one. They couldn't even do that," said one fan. Another added, "Nobody wants to see the most powerful hero in The marvel universe as a female. We want the OG surfer ripping s't up and flying at light speed. The fact that Pedro Pascal is Mr. Fantastic tells you everything you need to know about this woke garbage....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (416+ words) Ramayana is rewriting the rules of Indian cinema with jaw-dropping scale and ambition! With a massive all-star lineup featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Amitabh Bachchan, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and more, this two-part epic has officially claimed the title of the most expensive Indian film ever, with a combined budget of around Rs 4,000 crore (about $500 million). Producer Namit Malhotra, the creative force behind the project, says his dream of creating immersive, cinematic universes was sparked by the visual wonder of Jurassic Park. Although he didn't switch careers to direction, he founded Prime Focus, contributing to Hollywood hits like Inception, Dune, and Interstellar. Yet, he felt Indian stories got short shrift on the global stage. In conversation with Prakhar Gupta on his podcast, Malhotra recalled, "All the films they saw us as were victims and we were poor and always less fortunate…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (405+ words) If you are an avid social media user, you must have stumbled upon the videos of people lip-syncing to late singer Lata Mangeshkar's track Tadpaoge Tadpa Lo from the 1959 film Barkha. Now, actress Rupali Ganguly, aka our very own Anupamaa, has also hopped on this viral trend and shared a reel on her Instagram handle, emphasising the timeless appeal of the song. In the video, the actress, dressed in a red saree, is seen lip-syncing and vibing to the popular song. Sharing the clip, she expressed her love for the retro song and wrote in the caption, "Retro isn't old" it's eternal." Fans and admirers were quick to share their reactions. An Instagram user wrote, "Effortlessly Mesmerizing and graceful!" Another commented, "How do you manage to slay every trend!!" One account shared, "Beautifully is always. Love you so much." The…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago (416+ words) Honey Don't! hit theatres last week, starring Margaret Qualley as Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator. Directed by Ethan Coen and co-written with his wife, Tricia Cooke, the dark comedy follows Honey as she delves into a series of bizarre deaths linked to a mysterious church. The story takes audiences through Honey's journey as she teams up with police officer MG Falcone, played by Aubrey Plaza. Together, they follow clues that lead them to a sleazy reverend, portrayed by Chris Evans. In a recent interview with Collider, Coen said Honey's character was inspired by Humphrey Bogart's role in The Big Sleep. "Oh god, all of them. The Big Sleep, that's the staple of hardboiled fiction," he said. Coen added, "We told her she's playing Bogie, and she said, "Yeah, far out.'" Cooke also praised Qualley's performance, noting, "And she's really…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago (401+ words) The Sopranos actor Jerry Adler has died at the age of 96. The passing of the star " who was best known for his role as Herman "Hesh" Rabkin in the acclaimed HBO drama " was announced on social media on Saturday (23.08.25) by his friend Frank J. Reilly. "You know him from one of his iconic roles, which he had from many of his guest appearances. Not bad for a guy who didn"t start acting until he was 65." Adler also starred as Howard Lyman in drama series The Good Wife and spin-off The Good Fight and as the New York fire chief Sidney Feinberg in the FX series Rescue Me. Jerry was the cousin of the legendary acting teacher Stella Adler and spent much of his career working in theatre. The New York native was a part of more than 50 Broadway productions and…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) The makers of the upcoming musical drama, Song of Paradise, featuring Soni Razdan and Saba Azad in the lead roles, recently unveiled the film's first motion poster. Helmed by Danish Renzu, the show is backed by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment and will be streaming on the OTT giant Prime Video on August 29. Taking to Instagram, the makers dropped the motion poster of the film and wrote in the caption, "from the echoes of Kashmir, rises an unforgettable voice. #SongsOfParadiseOnPrime, Aug 29." Pashmina Roshan's Shoutout To Saba Azad Soon after the makers dropped the posters, fans and admirers were quick to share their reactions to it. Among all, Saba's boyfriend, Hrithik Roshan's sister, Pashmina Roshan, also gave a special shout-out to her "Sabzu' and expressed her excitement for the show. Sharing the motion poster on her stories, Pashmina wrote, "Can't wait my…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) The iconic Indian television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is all set to return to screens, and this time, it's coming with a special limited-episode format. Produced by Ektaa Kapoor under her Balaji Telefilms banner, the reboot will premiere on July 29, airing daily at 10:30 PM. The reboot will reportedly span around 150 episodes and promises to be a nostalgic yet meaningful revival of the cult show. Fans can expect a blend of familiar faces and fresh storytelling as Smriti Irani returns to her legendary role as Tulsi Virani, and Amar Upadhyay reprises his part as Mihir. In what's sure to delight fans, reports suggest that Mouni Roy and Pulkit Samrat, who rose to fame with their roles in the original version, are also coming back for brief but pivotal cameos. Mouni will return as Krishnatulsi, and Pulkit as Lakshya…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago (412+ words) Lil Nas X is facing serious legal trouble after being officially charged with four felony counts by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. The Grammy-winning rapper, born Montero Hill, was arrested last week after being spotted wandering naked along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. According to prosecutors, Lil Nas X is facing three felony counts of battery with injury against a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer. He is scheduled to be arraigned at the Van Nuys courthouse and has been held without bail since his arrest at Valley Jail in Van Nuys. Police say the incident unfolded around 5:50 a.m. Thursday. Officers responded after reports of a man behaving erratically. "Upon arrival the suspect charged at officers and was taken into custody," LAPD Officer Charles Miller confirmed. The rapper was transported to a local hospital…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) Brad Pitt's F1: The Movie has raced ahead at the global box office, drawing huge crowds to cinemas. Ever since its theatrical success, viewers have been keenly awaiting its digital release. With Apple backing the project, the film will eventually be housed on Apple TV+, the company's official streaming platform. At the same time, to ensure a wider reach for fans, the makers plan to release it on additional OTT services as well. F1: The Movie is now available for digital rental. Having already grossed over $500 million worldwide and setting a new benchmark as Apple's most lucrative theatrical release, the film is now expected to generate further revenue from its online availability. The film was released for digital rental on August 22 on Prime Video. Being an Apple Original production, the film will eventually stream on Apple TV+ once its theatrical release winds…...