Ranbir Kapoor in TIME 100, the lone Indian actor on prestigious list
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has been named among this year’s TIME 100, becoming the only Indian actor to feature on the influential global roster.
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Lenin: Akhil Akkineni, Bhagyashri Borse sizzle in ‘Yetta Yetta’ with electrifying chemistry
Hyderabad/IBNS: The romance took over the screens when 'Yetta Yetta', the second single from upcoming Telugu film Lenin, was unveiled by the makers on Thursday.
Naga Chaitanya drops major update on ‘Vrushakarma’ shoot progress
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telugu superstar Naga Chaitanya’s fans have reasons to cheer as the actor shared a key update about his upcoming film Vrushakarma.
Taylor Swift celebrates Dakota Johnson's TIME100 honour; calls her 'refreshingly honest'
Mumbai/IBNS: Pop star Taylor Swift has joined the celebrations after Hollywood actor Dakota Johnson was named in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026, penning a special note for the Materialists star.
Treasure, mystery and Sundarbans danger! ‘Saptadingar Guptodhon’ teaser drops on Poila Boishakh
Kolkata/IBNS: The makers of upcoming Bengali film Saptadingar Guptodhon unveiled the teaser on Wednesday coinciding with Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year.
Bengali actor Vikram Chatterjee turns producer for Zee5’s Taarkata
Kolkata/IBNS: The first poster of the much-anticipated Bangla Zee5 series Taarkata, directed by Samik Roy Choudhury, has been unveiled.
JioHotstar becomes India’s exclusive home for HBO Max — ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Game of Thrones’ and more now in one place
Mumbai/IBNS: JioHotstar and Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a partnership expansion that brings HBO Max to India on JioHotstar, establishing the platform as the exclusive home for HBO Max in the market.
Dacoit: Authenticity was the priority, says Adivi Sesh
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer Dacoit: A Love Story has received a positive response from audiences in the initial days since its release on April 10, 2026. During the film’s promotional campaign, Sesh—who also contributed to the screenplay and storytelling—spoke about his on-set experience, casting choices, and the rationale behind making the film as bilingual. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him...
‘She gifted me the soundtrack to my success’: Zeenat Aman mourns Asha Bhosle; recalls her unmatched professionalism
Mumbai/IBNS: “One could perhaps say, Asha ji gifted me the soundtrack to my success,” said veteran actress Zeenat Aman as she paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 92.
Nation bids tearful goodbye: Asha Bhosle cremated with full state honours in Mumbai
India bid an emotional farewell to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who was cremated in Mumbai on Monday with full state honours.
'In immense grief': Amitabh Bachchan mourns Asha Bhosle's demise; calls her voice 'immortal'
Mumbai/IBNS: Condolences continue to pour in following the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, with acting icon Amitabh Bachchan expressing his grief in a heartfelt blog post on Monday.
PDA at Coachella: Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau turn Justin Bieber concert into date night
Indio (California)/IBNS: Love was in the air at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned the concert into a date night during a performance headlined by Justin Bieber.
Did you know? Asha Bhosle sang for a Pakistani film — Sargam
Indian singing legend Asha Bhosle, who died in a Mumbai hospital on Sunday, lent her voice for a Pakistani movie named Sargam, a film that featured Adnan Sami and Zeba Bakhtiar.
Jackson family, fans attend Berlin premiere of ‘Michael’ biopic
Berlin: Members of Michael Jackson’s family joined fans in Berlin on Friday for the international premiere of the biopic “Michael".
Her voice will live forever’: SRK, Akshay lead tributes to Asha Bhosle
Celebrities across India have come together to mourn the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, a towering figure in the country’s film and music industry. She was 92.
Asha Bhosle: The Voice That India Danced To, Wept With, and Could Never Get Enough Of
Winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2000), the Padma Vibhushan (2008), and seven Filmfare Awards. 12,500 songs. One voice. From cabaret to ghazal, from heartbreak to disco, she sang everything India felt but could not articulate. There will never be another. An IBNS tribute to Asha Bhosle (1933-2026) — singer, actor, restaurateur, grandmother, and the most recorded artist in human history.
India’s legendary voice falls silent: Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined generations of Indian cinema music, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai.
Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright is expecting her second child, posts a heart-warming post on Instagram
Harry Potter actor Bonnie Wright, Ginny Weasley in all eight movies of the film franchise, is expecting her second child with Andrew Lococo.
How Taylor Swift's Reputation concert film influenced Anne Hathaway's Mother Mary
Los Angeles/IBNS: Pop star Taylor Swift has had a virtual influence on Hollywood actor Anne Hathaway’s upcoming film Mother Mary.
Ranveer Singh visits RSS HQ amid Dhurandhar 2 success, triggers speculation
Nagpur/IBNS: Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, currently riding high on the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, made a surprise visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Nagpur on Friday, media reports said.
'Not an accident': Kamal Haasan calls Jana Nayagan leak 'a systemic failure'
Chennai/IBNS: Piracy of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan has triggered a storm, with Kamal Haasan refusing to treat the leak as an “accident.”
‘A dog’s tail stays crooked’: Mukesh Khanna slams Samay Raina over ‘Shaktimaan’ joke in comeback video
Mumbai/IBNS: YouTuber Samay Raina’s comeback video ‘Still Alive’ has sparked fresh controversy after the stand-up comedian cracked a joke on India’s cult television superhero Shaktimaan.
‘Mercy’ trailer sparks conversation around passive euthanasia, film set to release on April 24
Following an acclaimed journey across international film festivals, award winning film Mercy is now set to come closer to home.
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan leaked online amid certification delay
Chennai/IBNS: The makers of Jana Nayagan, actor-politician Vijay’s upcoming film, have suffered a major setback after key scenes from the film were leaked online, according to media reports.
‘A little bit of everything’: Camila Morrone shares BTS from Netflix horror series
Los Angeles/IBNS: The eight-episode Netflix mini-series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen has created a buzz with its gripping horror-driven storyline.
'This isn't a flex!': Deepika Padukone faces fresh backlash over 'silence' on Dhurandhar 2
Mumbai/IBNS: Deepika Padukone’s sharp response to trolls has failed to silence questions over her apparent lack of public support for husband Ranveer Singh’s latest film Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
From 500 ads to OTT spotlight: Arun Talwar shines in Bengali TV series Jazz City
Sometimes, a career is defined not by how it begins, but by how it evolves—and for Arun Talwar, that journey spans over three decades.
‘Now who is the joke on?’: Deepika Padukone roasts trolls questioning her ‘silence’ over Dhurandhar 2 success
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone hit back at trolls with a sharp response after being questioned over her “silence” on the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring her husband Ranveer Singh.
AA22xA6 is now ‘Raaka’: Allu Arjun’s new look is a birthday treat for fans
Hyderabad/IBNS: Fans of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun were left stunned as the actor unveiled a striking new look from director Atlee’s upcoming film, previously titled AA22xA6.
Dakota Johnson's mother Melanie Griffith uses one word to describe daughter's romance with Role Model
Los Angeles/IBNS: Hollywood star Dakota Johnson’s mother Melanie Griffith has reacted to her daughter’s relationship with American musician Role Model after the couple’s PDA moments went viral.