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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur appointed IFFI festival director

New Delhi, July 26, 2024. Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for films such as "Mr India", "Bandit Queen" and "Elizabeth", has been appointed festival director for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Kapur will head the festival, held annually in Goa, for the 55th and 56th editions, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said in a notification. "With the approval of the Competent Authority, it has been decided to appoint Shri Shekhar Kapur as the Festival Director for the 55th and 56th editions of the International Film Festival of India, Goa
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Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s 500th Community Radio Station- Apna Radio 90.0 FM

New Delhi, July 26, 2024. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today announced the winners of 10th National Community Radio Awards. The Minister has also inaugurated India’s 500th Community Radio Station in presence of Union Minister of State for I&B Dr. L. Murugan and Chief Minister of Mizoram Shri Lalduhoma. The station ‘Apna Radio 90.0 FM’ is a station run by Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aizawl. Announcing this milestone in India’s community radio journey, Shri Vaishnaw said that this initiative will bring a substantive change in the lives of people in the coverage area of Apna Radio station. He further stated that this launch is also a significant milestone in the Government's policy of Act East. The Minister informed th...
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Aparshakti Khurana’s ‘Berlin’ to premiere at Indian International Film Festival of Melbourne

Mumbai, July 24, 2024. Actor Aparshakti Khurana's film "Berlin" is set to premiere at the Indian International Film Festival of Melbourne. Khurana, 36, shared the announcement on his Instagram handle on Tuesday. "The thrilling journey of '#Berlin' continues! The film is set for its Australian premiere at the 15th edition of the prestigious @iffmelbourne
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Film ‘Bad Newz’ collects over Rs 30 crore on its first weekend

Mumbai, July 22, 2024. Anand Tiwari's directorial "Bad Newz" is growing bigger at the box office and has collected Rs 30.62 crore on its first weekend. Starring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk in the lead roles, the film opened with Rs 8.62 crore on Friday and earned Rs 10.55 crore on Saturday and Rs 11.45 crore on Sunday. Dharma Productions shared the update of the film's collection with a post on its 'X' handle. It featured the poster of the trio from the film and mentioned, "A smashing entertainer for all! 30.62 crore."
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ZEE5 anthology ‘Manorathangal’ to feature Kamal Haasan, Mammootty and Mohanlal

Mumbai, July 17, 2024. Some of the biggest superstars and directors including big names such as Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, Mohanlal and Fahadh Faasil are part of ZEE5's "Manorathangal", an anthology series conceived to honour the 90-year legacy of literary great MT Vasudevan Nair. Set to premiere on August 15, the series will explore the the intricate duality of human nature against the lush backdrop of God's Own Country, Kerala, according to a release by the streamer. Penned by Nair, the series comprises nine interconnected stories that highlight the paradoxes of human behaviour.
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‘Phir Aayi hasseen Dillruba’ set to premiere on Netflix on August 9
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‘Phir Aayi hasseen Dillruba’ set to premiere on Netflix on August 9

Mumbai, July 15, 2024. Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey's lovers on the run Netflix drama "Fir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba" is set to premiere on August 9. A sequel to the 2021 film "Hasseen Dillruba", the film traces the journey of ill-fated lovers Rani and Rishu. Directed by Jayprad Desai, penned and co-produced by Kanika Dhillon, the film stars Pannu, Massey, Sunny Kaushal and Jimmy Shergill and is backed by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series Films.
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Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ to now release on August 2
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Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ to now release on August 2

New Delhi, July 12, 2024. A new release date of Ajay Devgn and Tabu-starrer Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has been announced. The Neeraj Pandey directorial, earlier scheduled to release on July 5 alongside Karan Johar's actioner Kill, will now instead release on August 2. Both Neeraj Pandey and Ajay Devgn shared the release date on social media. Ajay shared a poster of the movie and wrote, "The wait ends on 2nd August! (heart emoji).” Meanwhile, Neeraj shared the poster of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha and captioned it, “Dear friends, the new date for our release is August 2.”
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Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19, to skip Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding
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Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19, to skip Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding

Mumbai, July 12, 2024. Actor Akshay Kumar won’t be attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding in Mumbai on Friday, as he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Akshay previously tested positive in the early days of the pandemic, and then again in 2022. The actor will skip not only the Ambani wedding, but also the final leg of promotions for his latest release, Sarfira, a source confirmed to indianexpress.com. Akshay attended the Ambanis’ pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar earlier this year, where he delivered a power-packed dance performance. Akshay felt unwell after some crew members of his promotions team contracted the virus. He tested positive on Friday morning. Anant Ambani had personally invited him to his wedding, which Akshay won’t be able to attend as he has ‘...
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Sony LIV sets premiere date for ‘Tanaav’ season 2
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Sony LIV sets premiere date for ‘Tanaav’ season 2

New Delhi, July 11, 2024. "Tanaav", the Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed Israeli series "Fauda", will start streaming on Sony LIV from September 12. Backed by Applause Entertainment in association with Applause Productions, the new season of the Kashmir-set thriller show is directed by Sudhir Mishra and E Niwas. "Tanaav" features an ensemble cast of Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Gaurav Arora, Rajat Kapoor, Shashank Arora, Ekta Kaul, Satyadeep Mishra, Arslan Goni, Rockey Raina, Soni Razdan, Danish Husain, and Swati Kapoor, among others.
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‘Kalki 2898 AD’ surpasses Rs 900 crore with worldwide box office collection
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‘Kalki 2898 AD’ surpasses Rs 900 crore with worldwide box office collection

Mumbai, July 08, 2024, "Kalki 2898 AD" continues to rule over the box office and has crossed Rs 900 crore globally in 11 days, makers announced on Monday. Featuring a star-studded cast comprising of Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani and Prabhas in the lead, the film has been staying ahead of the competition with its collection. The makers shared an update on the 'X' about the film's collection with a poster featuring Prabhas' character from the film. It mentioned, "Epic Maha Blockbuster 900 + crore worldwide." The caption of the post read, "Raging towards the magical milestone…#EpicBlockbusterKalki in cinemas."
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‘Chandu Champion’ crosses Rs 50 crore-mark at box office
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‘Chandu Champion’ crosses Rs 50 crore-mark at box office

Mumbai, June 25, 2024. Kartik Aaryan-starrer "Chandu Champion" has earned Rs 57.76 crore within 10 days of its release, the makers said on Monday. Directed by Kabir Khan, the sports drama is inspired by the life of India's first Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar. "Chandu Champion", produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Kabir Khan Films, released in theatres on Jun 14.
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Red FM’s Guthli Returns Campaign: Collects 1 Million Guthlis
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Red FM’s Guthli Returns Campaign: Collects 1 Million Guthlis

Mumbai, June 25, 2024. India’s leading private radio and entertainment network, Red FM, is thrilled to announce the success of ‘Guthli Returns’—a five-week campaign across Maharashtra and Gujarat in collaboration with Mission Mango. The initiative aimed to save farmers and empower them to secure their future through mango cultivation. Guthli Returns was a movement based on collecting mango seeds, turning them into saplings, and donating them to farmers below the poverty line. Listeners actively participated by visiting our stations or sending their contributions via courier. The Rotary Club of Mumbai pledged an additional 1,500 seeds to the initiative. An eight-month pregnant woman in Thane and Mahim organized 50 volunteers to contribute 5,000 seeds. RJ Malishka and li...
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Rana Daggubati announces new film ’35’
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Rana Daggubati announces new film ’35’

New Delhi, June 25, 2024. Actor Rana Daggubati's next film as a producer is titled "35" and is set to release on August 15. The film is directed by Nanda Kishore Emani and "explores the poignant tale of an eleven-year-old child who challenges the fundamentals of mathematics, finding profound life lessons through the teachings of his school dropout mother", according to a release. "I was instantly drawn by this drama woven with conflict, love, and bonding between mother and her two strikingly different children. One who resists learning things, and considers maths as an illogical subject, and the other child who is smart and obedient yet torn by the conflict in the family,"
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Ajay Devgn’s ‘Singham Again’ to now release on Diwali 2024
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Ajay Devgn’s ‘Singham Again’ to now release on Diwali 2024

Mumbai, June 14, 2024. Ajay Devgn's "Singham Again”, the next installment of filmmaker Rohit Shetty's cop franchise, will make its debut in theatres on the festival of Diwali on November 1. The announcement came a day after Devgn confirmed that the much-awaited movie will not come out on Independence Day. "#SinghamAgain roaring this Diwali 2024," the actor posted on Instagram on Friday along with an announcement poster.
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HBO renews ‘House of the Dragon’ for season three
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HBO renews ‘House of the Dragon’ for season three

New Delhi, June 14, 2024. American network HBO has handed a third season order for the hit series "House of the Dragon". The renewal of the show, which is a spin-off of the epic fantasy drama "Game of Thrones", comes days before the debut of its second season on June 17. “We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that is only rivalled by its heart. We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this team burn bright again for season three," Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in a statement.
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Akshay Kumar’s ‘Khel Khel Mein’ to now release on Independence Day
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Akshay Kumar’s ‘Khel Khel Mein’ to now release on Independence Day

Mumbai, June 13, 2024. Akshay Kumar-starrer “Khel Khel Mein” will arrive almost a month early in theatres as the makers have now set the film for release on August 15. Production house T-Series shared the new release date of the film on its official social media handles on Wednesday night. The comedy-drama was earlier scheduled to make its debut in theatres on September 6.
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Biopic on former IPS officer Kiran Bedi announced
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Biopic on former IPS officer Kiran Bedi announced

Mumbai, June 13, 2024. An upcoming biographical movie will chronicle the inspiring journey of Kiran Bedi, India’s first female IPS officer. Titled "Bedi: The Name You Know. The Story You Don’t", the film will be written and directed by Kushaal Chawla, the makers said in a press release. It will be produced by Dream Slate Pictures. According to the makers, the film will delve into untold incidents, personal and professional challenges, and unwavering determination that shaped her extraordinary career in policing.
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Sunny Deol announces ‘Border 2’, back as ‘fauji’ after 27 years
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Sunny Deol announces ‘Border 2’, back as ‘fauji’ after 27 years

Mumbai, June 13, 2024. Actor Sunny Deol announced 'Border 2' on Thursday, June 13. He shared the film's announcement video on social media. 'Border 2' is a sequel to JP Dutta's 1997 film 'Border'. It was released in theatres on June 13, 1997. In the video, he says, "27 saal pehle ek fauji ne vada kiya tha ki vo vapas aayega. Ussi vaade ko poora karne, hindustan ki mitti ko apna salaam kehne, aa raha hai (Twenty-seven years ago, a soldier made a promise that he would return. To fulfill that promise, to salute the soil of India, he is coming)." The announcement video describes 'Border 2' as "India's biggest war film." Roopkumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam's 'Sandese Aaate Hain' plays in the background of the video. Border 2 will be directed by Anurag Singh. He has earlier directed film...
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Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra Launch Usha Kakade’s Production House – Welcomes Her To Movie Industry
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Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra Launch Usha Kakade’s Production House – Welcomes Her To Movie Industry

Mumbai, June 12, 2024. Today, the entertainment industry witnessed a significant milestone as Mrs. Usha Kakade, a trailblazer in construction and dedicated social activist, unveiled the logo of her forthcoming production house, Usha Kakade Productions  The production house was unveiled by Bollywood bigwig Karan Johar and celebrated fashion designer Manish Malhotra. It also attracted several prominent figures from the Hindi and Marathi film industries, including Isha Koppikar, Rinku Rajguru, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, Sumedh Mudhalkar, Tanisha Mukherjee, Sharmila Thackeray, Abhijeet Khedekar, Smita Gondkar, Sonali Kulkarni, Gauahar Khan, and Ashoke Pandit. Held at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai, the logo unveiling was a glittering affair that brought together industry stalwarts. K...
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Prime Video sets July 5 premiere for ‘Mirzapur’ season three
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Prime Video sets July 5 premiere for ‘Mirzapur’ season three

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Prime Video on Tuesday announced that the third season of its much anticipated original series "Mirzapur" will start streaming from July 5. Produced and created by Excel Media and Entertainment, the fan-favourite crime thriller is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer. In the 10-episode series, the makers said fans will see the stakes going notches higher and the canvas becoming bigger.
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