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Setback for Dhurandhar makers! Ranveer Singh starrer blocked by Gulf Nations- here's the reason

Mumbai/IBNS: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which has emerged as a box office hit in India, has been banned in six Gulf countries after being perceived as “anti-Pakistan”, media reports said.

Akshaye Khanna was ahead of his time! Young Indians now relate to the Dhurandhar actor’s viral ‘singlehood’ interview

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood seems to be rediscovering the charm of its yesteryear stars—first Bobby Deol in Animal, and now Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar, where his performance has drawn remarkable appreciation from audiences.

Akshaye Khanna’s viral Dhurandhar entry puts Bahraini rapper Flipperachi in the spotlight

Mumbai/IBNS: Akshaye Khanna is the man of the moment! His viral entry in Dhurandhar, set to the energetic track FA9LA, has taken Instagram by storm.

Huge reveal! Alia Bhatt announces the one genre she’s desperate to do — and it’s because of Raha

Jeddah/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has expressed her desire to act in a film exclusively made for children, so that her daughter Raha can watch it.

'Soulful triumph': Shah Rukh Khan hails Homebound as Karan Johar’s film storms global screens

Shah Rukh Khan has lauded Karan Johar’s acclaimed drama Homebound, sharing warm words for the film and its team on his X handle.

'They’re afraid!': Dakota Johnson exposes why Hollywood won’t back her directorial debut

Jeddah/IBNS: Hollywood star Dakota Johnson is gearing up for her directorial debut with A Tree Is Blue, an unconventional drama centred on the life of an autistic woman.

Actor Ankur Rathee set for back-to-back releases in December with Single Papa and Four More Shots Please! Season 4

Mumbai/IBNS: After a phenomenal year of shooting major projects, actor Ankur Rathee is set to end 2025 with a bang, treating fans to back-to-back releases of two highly anticipated series on different streaming platforms this December.

Akhanda 2 roars back! Balakrishna’s mega sequel locks new release date after shocking court block!

Hyderabad/IBNS: Akhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, has locked a new release date following a dramatic delay due to a restraining order by the Madras High Court.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner shut down breakup rumours with rare red carpet PDA at 'Marty Supreme' premiere

Los Angeles/IBNS: French-American actor Timothée Chalamet and American media personality Kylie Jenner shut down breakup rumours with a rare red carpet appearance on Monday.

Countdown begins! Yash unveils bold new ‘Toxic’ look just 100 days before massive release

Kannada film star Yash on Tuesday set social media ablaze with the release of a striking new poster from his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, sending fans into early celebration mode.

Hollywood is being reborn! Dakota Johnson’s wild take on Netflix–Warner deal breaks the internet!

Jeddah/IBNS: Global actress Dakota Johnson has weighed in on the massive Netflix–Warner Bros. merger, saying the entertainment industry is undergoing “another version of a rebirth” despite widespread concerns raised by Hollywood unions.

Mammootty’s Kalamkaval smashes box office! Rs. 5 crore on day 1 leaves fans stunned

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Mammootty’s Malayalam thriller Kalamkaval has registered a robust start at the box office, collecting Rs. 5 crore on its opening day across all languages in India, according to Sacnilk.

Shock twist! Madras High Court halts Akhanda 2 — Nandamuri Balakrishna’s big release blocked at the last minute

The theatrical release of the Telugu fantasy action drama Akhanda 2 has been postponed after the Madras High Court on Friday imposed a restraining order on the film over an ongoing financial dispute.

‘Merger must be blocked’ — Hollywood is furious! Netflix’s $82.7 billion Warner Bros. takeover sparks massive backlash

California/IBNS: Hollywood writers, producers, directors, unions, and theatre owners have voiced strong opposition to Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), warning that the deal could threaten the interests of industry workers and consumers alike.

SRK and Kajol 'immortalised' in London: the heartfelt confession about DDLJ that fans are loving!

London/New Delhi/IBNS: Marking the 30th anniversary of Yash Raj Films’ epic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of Raj and Simran at London’s iconic Leicester Square on Thursday.

Rotary Club of Calcutta East Central celebrates centenary of iconic actor Santosh Dutta with statue unveiling

The Rotary Club of Calcutta East Central proudly commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of legendary Bengali actor Santosh Dutta with the unveiling of his statue in Kolkata on December 2.

Mimi, Soham, Bonny and Swastika turn up the heat in ‘Tumi Ke’ — the tango number from Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel

Windows Productions has unveiled “Tumi Ke”, the first song from its upcoming debut horror-comedy Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel.

India’s moment has arrived on the world stage: Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singh opens up about stepping into a raw, unapologetic Indian character in his latest film Dhurandhar, calling it “India’s moment on the world stage.” From sharing the screen with 'prodigy' Sara Arjun to witnessing R. Madhavan’s masterclass in prosthetics, he reveals the magic behind a story that’s gripping, credible, and massy without trying. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports on the actor's take on the film which courted controversy over his character amid the widespread public belief that it is based on the life and heroic undercover operations of Major Mohit Sharma, AC, SM, and the subsequent legal action taken by the late Major's family.

SRK, Kajol unveil bronze statue of Raj-Simran at London’s Leicester Square to mark DDLJ's 30th year

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol on Thursday unveiled a new bronze statue in Leicester Square, celebrating their iconic roles in one of Indian cinema’s most beloved films, Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ).

You won't believe who's playing Santa this Christmas! 'Virgin River' star Alexandra Breckenridge pulls off stunning transformation in Netflix film

Alexandra Breckenridge’s My Secret Santa has ushered in the Christmas spirit and the cozy ‘hot chocolate’ mood a little early, with the film premiering on December 3, 2025, as part of Netflix’s holiday slate.

'I am workaholic, worked 12-hour shifts for Mrs. Deshpande': Madhuri Dixit joins work-life balance debate amid Deepika's controversial film exits

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit has weighed in on the ongoing work-life balance debate triggered by Deepika Padukone’s recent exits from two high-profile films.

Avatar director James Cameron finds concept of AI-generated actors 'horrifying'

Filmmaker James Cameron has voiced strong concerns over the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, calling the prospect of AI-created actors “horrifying.”

'I wanted to highlight Rishab Shetty's incredible performance': Ranveer Singh apologises after his 'Kantara' mimicry backfires

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has issued an apology after his mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s performance in the blockbuster Kantara: Chapter 1 triggered outrage online and led to a police complaint.

Jaya Bachchan breaks the internet: Veteran actress says marriage is ‘outdated’ and doesn’t want granddaughter Navya to get wedded!

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood veteran Jaya Bachchan has stirred social media with her unconventional take on marriage during a recent show, calling the institution "outdated" and advising young women to "just enjoy life" without conforming to societal expectations.

It’s official! Samantha Ruth Prabhu marries ‘The Family Man’ director Raj Nidimoru in a secret Coimbatore temple ceremony

Coimbatore/IBNS: Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Monday tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru at a temple in Coimbatore, away from media attention.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu ties knot with Raj Nidimoru: Report

Ending weeks of speculation, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, according to a Hindustan Times report.

Deepika Padukone’s sister Anisha set to tie the knot! Meet her fiance with a legendary Bengali film connection

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Deepika Padukone’s younger sister Anisha Padukone is set to marry her long-time boyfriend Rohan Acharya, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, Deccan Herald reported.

Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein maintains strong run at box office

Mumbai/IBNS: The Dhanush and Kriti Sanon starrer Tere Ishq Mein continued its strong performance at the box office on its second day, extending its impressive opening weekend collection.

World of theatre in shock! Oscar winning legendary British playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88

London/IBNS: Oscar-winning British playwright Tom Stoppard passed away at the age of 88 on Saturday, his agents said, according to media reports.

End of an era! Legendary Kannada comedian MS Umesh dies at 80

Bengaluru/IBNS: Veteran Kannada actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, popularly known as MS Umesh, passed away on Sunday at the age of 80, after a battle with cancer, media reports said.