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India's rise of rural cinema: Film productions turn to the countryside

In 2025, Panchayat became the most-watched series in India. Its success stems from its story about the head of a village council in a rural area of Uttar Pradesh. In recent years, stories from rural India have permeated the film industry, even reaching prestigious international award ceremonies. This rural revival…

France 24

Netflix Has Such A Great Selection Of Movies From India Especially If You're A New Or Casual Fan

Netflix is more than just anime, Korean dramas, and original programming, you know.

Cinemablend

John Abraham as James Bond after Daniel Craig? Shekhar Kapur says Bollywood star has the ‘Bond charm’

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has named John Abraham as his choice for the next James Bond. Kapur believes Abraham possesses the necessary charm and screen presence for the iconic role. He recalled Daniel Craig's casting after producers saw him in Kapur's film Elizabeth. Abraham expressed his gratitude for the filmmaker's endorsement.

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Aamir Khan’s co-star, who left Bollywood after marrying into a Muslim family, opens up about quitting films, interfaith marriage and divorce

Pooja Bedi stepped away from Bollywood after her 1994 marriage to Farhan Furniturewala, prioritizing her family life and traditional in-laws' comfort. Despite a divorce after 12 years, she views the marriage positively, crediting it for her children and a lasting friendship with her ex-husband, influenced by her parents' respectful separation.

The Economic Times

Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against Indian TV rival Zee over Bollywood films

India's entertainment giants JioStar and Zee are locked in a legal battle. JioStar accuses Zee of broadcasting movies it holds rights to. This follows an earlier lawsuit by Zee against JioStar. The disputes involve hundreds of millions of dollars. Both companies reach vast audiences across India. Legal notices have been…

The Economic Times

Alia Bhatt reveals easy 4-ingredient homemade ‘skin snack’ at Cannes Film Festival 2026; here’s how to make it

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt revealed her beauty secret to Marie Claire France, attributing her glowing skin to a simple kitchen staple: ghee. She shared a "skin snack" recipe featuring ghee, jaggery, peanuts, and coconut, emphasizing its benefits for gut and skin health. Bhatt also showcased Indian elegance at Cannes 2026…

The Economic Times

10 Photos of Alia Bhatt: Viral Cannes Video Shows Paparazzi Ignoring Bollywood Star on Red Carpet

Alia Bhatt's Cannes Film Festival appearance sparked debate after a viral video suggested paparazzi ignored her.

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Why Rekha Still Wears Sindoor After 36 Years

For decades, one question has followed veteran Bollywood actress Rekha everywhere she goes. Why does she still wear sindoor? Every time Rekha appears at an award show, wedding, or public event with her signature sindoor and graceful sarees, curiosity explodes again. Some call it fashion. Some call it emotion. Others…

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Ranveer Singh to Play Lord Shiva in ‘Meluha’: Why Fans Are Divided

The possibility of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh portraying Lord Shiva in the film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha has already sparked intense discussion across social media and entertainment circles. Based on reports surrounding the long-awaited cinematic adaptation of Amish Tripathi’s bestselling Shiva Trilogy, the casting speculation has triggered both…

Times Life

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

She was a beloved Bollywood singer whose voice resonated across a film-obsessed India for nearly eight decades

The Independent UK

Aishwarya Rai–Abhishek Bachchan Love Story: 19 Years Together

Actress Aishwarya Rai celebrated her 19 years of togetherness with actor Abhishek Bachan on 20th April by sharing a mesmerising family picture in her Instagram profile. In the image, the happy couple was seen with their daughter Aaradhya, marking two decades of shared memories and married life. As this Bollywood…

Times Life

Asha Bhosle obituary

One of the great Bollywood singers whose thousands of songs ranged from ghazals to dance tunes and pop

The Guardian - UK

Bollywood classics, rave bangers and Michael Stipe duets: 10 of Asha Bhosle’s greatest recordings

After her death aged 92, we look back on the vast and varied catalogue of one of India’s greatest vocalists, who brought actorly skill to her Bollywood playback performances

The Guardian - UK

Iconic Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Asha Bhosle, one of the most celebrated Indian singers of all time and one the most versatile Bollywood artists, has died.

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Two Sisters, One Destiny Asha & Lata’s Story Ends Alike?

What if two of India’s greatest voices were connected not just by blood but by fate? The internet is buzzing with a chilling claim that Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the same age, even on the same day. It feels poetic. Almost like destiny wrote their final…

Evening Standard

Boy George pays tribute to ‘glorious vocals’ of Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle

The pair collaborated on the 1991 track Bow Down Mister.

Evening Standard

Cornershop pay tribute to Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle who inspired hit single

The band’s 1997 hit single Brimful Of Asha was inspired by Bhosle.

The Guardian - UK

Indian music legend Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Two-time Grammy nominee was one of Bollywood’s most versatile and celebrated voices

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Iconic Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

The legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle, who performed over 12,000 songs during a career spanning eight decades, has died at the age of 92.

The Independent UK

Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92

Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer, has died at 92

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Iconic Bollywood singer dies 92 as tributes pour in

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Asha Bhosle dead: Legendary Bollywood playback singer dies aged 92

Cultural icon whose voice defined a generation of Bollywood hits has died at hospital in Mumbai after multiple organ failure

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Not Ramayana, Akshay Kumar Choosing Bhooth Bangla Over Mass Action Is Bollywood’s Best News

In the ever-evolving landscape of Bollywood, the definition of a “big” film has undergone a noticeable shift in recent years. Whether it was the monumental success of Baahubali or the cultural wave created by KGF and Pushpa, the post-pandemic era has pushed Hindi cinema toward a singular formula—larger-than-life, mass action…

The Conversation

Friday essay: Bollywood helped make me – now, it projects Modi’s Indian nationalism

My earliest memories are of Methodist Mission quarters in the diocese of Dilkusha, Fiji. Dilkusha, the name of a minor Indian principality, was mentioned in E.M. Forster’s classic novel A Passage to India: its name literally means “Heart’s Delight” in Hindi–Urdu.

The Times of India

'Losing Texas values': MAGA frets over American culture as video of Bollywood dance at Texas high school goes viral

The Texas landscape has become a boiling pot of anti-immigration sentiment fuelled by the fire of an alleged 'takeover' and 'invasion' by the Indian-American community. A recent video of a celebration in a school in Texas has taken the internet by storm, spiralling the MAGA minds with worry over the…

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