Sonali Bendre noted that many initially wrote off the cult-classic film ‘Sarfarosh’ as a “documentary” because of its grounded, realistic approach to cross-border terrorism. Even the cast and crew occasionally felt this way during filming, before the addition of music and character dynamics. Bendre revealed that during initial screenings and early development, people dismissed the…
Broadcasters are actively evolving past passive viewership. To cite an example shows like Indian Idol and Kaun Banega Crorepati now integrate second-screen experiences, social media amplification, and interactive voting directly into the broadcast Leaders argued that the industry must shift away from evaluating television purely on traditional Gross Rating Points (GRPs). Instead, the focus is…
Ansiba Hassan is an actressTV anchor, and dancer widely recognized for playing Anju George, the elder daughter of Mohanlal’s character, in the blockbuster “Drishyam” franchise (including 2021’s Drishyam 2 and the 2026 film Drishyam 3).Beyond her iconic role in “Drishyam” her career spans several notable details. The Kozhikode born Ansiba embarked on her career as…
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has taken cognizance of the evolving dispute surrounding Don 3, after reports of Ranveer Singh exiting the film shortly before principal photography. Ashoke Pandit, Chief Advisor of FWICE, expressed grave concern over the matter, criticizing the increasinglydisruptive trend of leading actors walking away from projects in their…
Iran and the US have reached an agreement regarding Iran’s $12 billion in frozen assets held in Qatari banks – Al Jazeera $12 billion in frozen assets is a massive win for Tehran. They are getting a huge financial injection while the US gets… what exactly? A promise to talk about maybe possibly restricting nukes…
TU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in New Delhi on May 23, 2026, on an official four-day diplomatic tour. He held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with ongoing talks focused on energy security, bilateral trade, technology, defense cooperation, and Quad security partnerships. The core objectives of Secretary Rubio’s visit to India include stabilizing…
In support of PM Modi’s appeal for national energy conservation, a actor-politician Kamal Haasan released a four-minute videoEmphasizing that “national responsibility must rise above party politics”, Haasan urged citizens to reduce energy use and called on the government to share the burden by lowering VAT on fuel. Every unit of energy saved today strengthens India…
The Bilal Lashari directorial“The Legend of Maula Jat” featuring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, premiered in China on May 21, 2026. This release across over 1,000 screens marks a massive landmark for Pakistani cinema as the country’s highest-grossing film expands into the Chinese market. Notedly, director Bilal Lashari expressed intense satisfaction that wider international audiences…
Building on Parle’s immense cultural footprint, Shah has weighed in on critical advertising challenges, explicitly criticizing opaque media margins, principal-based buying, and the viability of pitch culture. As media investments scale to new heights, transparency has become absolutely non-negotiable. Advertisers are increasingly concerned about opaque margins, principal-based buying, and the viability of pitch culture, demanding…
The song “Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Hi Jaye,” sung by the pioneering Indian actor-singer K.L. Saigal was for the 1938 film Street Singer. Originally written by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, Saigal’s deeply emotional live rendition is an iconic piece of Indian musical history.Depending on the specific memory, sentiment, or tribute you are recalling, here are…
