The Indian government is moving to formalise film tourism as a central pillar of the nation’s economic and branding strategy, calling for a coordinated national framework to capitalise on the 80 million travellers globally influenced by cinema each year. At Mumbai’s 8th Global Film Tourism Conclave, leaders stressed cinema’s impact on tourism, urging incentives and…
Anand Ramanand Sagar Chopra, son of the legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, breathed his last in Mumbai on February 13, 2026. He was one of the co-producers of the popular television series, Ramayan (1987-1988), written and directed by his father, Ramanand Sagar.The official statement about his death, read,“It is with deep sorrow and profound grief, Sagar…
A return to prioritizing screenwriting, depth in storytelling, and strong scripts over just star-driven masala entertainers. Bollywood is experiencing a creative renaissance. This emphasizes a shift towards better storytelling and new, original content. A consolidation wave is reshaping the industryFocuses on the structural changes, such as mergers and partnerships (e.g., Dharma, Saregama, Excel). Over the…
Some faces are trends. Others are timeless. The photo is of younger Sonia and the woman she is today. There is no decline. Sonia Sahni entered Hindi cinema in mid-60s. She was spotted by I. S. Johar and launched inJohar-Mehmood in Goa. From the very beginning there was nothing timid about her. She carried a…
Veteran filmmaker Anurag Kashyap laudedMona Singh and Barun Sobti starrer Kohrra Season 2, that it left him teary-eyedafter watching the show. Taking to his Instagram handle, Kashyap penned a long note, dedicating it to the ‘Kohrra’ team as he hailed directors Sudip Sharma and Faisal Rahman.He wrote “couldn’t stop watching it. Sudip Sharma is officially the…
There are directors who cast stars, and then there was Yash Chopra who showcased them in a new light. Notably the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra was renowned for taking established stars and presenting them in a new light, often subverting their established screen personas rather than just using their popularity. *Rajesh KhannaIn his directorial “Ittefaq” and “Daag”…
Although Gauri is widely known as a superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife, Gauri has established a distinct identity as a premier interior designer, film producer, and entrepreneur. Through her ventures, she has carved out a professional legacyand decided to separate from the limelight of Bollywood stardom.”She is one of India’s most sought-after interior designers, acknowledged…
Prime Minister Modi made a landmark touchdown at Assam’s first emergency landing facility in Moran. This’s the beginningbeginning of hisone-day tour of the state soon to go to polls.He sallied forth from Chabua airfield upon his arrival, and landed at the ELF in Moran on a stretch of National Highway-37.The Rs 100-crore ELF serves both…
In the crucial national election held on Thursday Bangladesh Nationalist Tarique Rahman set stage ablaze to emerge as Bangladesh’s next prime minister. As per unofficial results from the Election Commission and party sources, Tarique, 60, who returned to the country after 17 years in exile in the UK, has been elected from both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6….
It’s learned that actress Sai Pallavi ‘Ramayana’ fame will feature in M.S. Subbulakshmi’s biopic, to be directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. Reportedly the actress has commenced taking Carnatic music lessons to prepare for the role. As per a source, though Gowtam is wrapping his research on the subject, Sai is watching all the footage she can…
