Instrumentalists often don’t get the recognition they truly deserve,” says Raghav Sachar, amidst media interaction highlighting that many listeners enjoy music without knowing who played it. He notes a shift from live, collaborative studio sessions in Bollywood to a, “quiet erasure of instrumentalists from the industry’s spotlight” due to budget constraints. On the shift in…
Actor-producer-director Riteish Deshmukh’s most ambitious Marathi film “Raja Shivaji” has been doing incredibly well in cinema houses.While it has set a benchmark when it comes to box office numbers in Marathi cinema, the film has gotten rave reviews from all over. Riteish Deshmukh amidst a media interaction proudly revealed that the star-studded ensemble cast comprising…
Renowned actress Bhagyashree described her role as Rajmata Jijabai in Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ as her “Golden Moment” and an “honour” to portray, emphasizing that the character was not just a mother but the “solid foundation” and strength behind Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy. She described the role as a powerful, humbling experience rather than just a…
The political landscape of Tamil Nadu in 2026 is experiencing a seismic shift, with actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay transitioning from a cinema icon to a serious political force. With the launch of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in 2024, Vijay has successfully converted decades of reel-life mass appeal and a highly organized fan base into…
Going by reports on the 2026 assembly election results as of May 7, 2026, the BJP’s gains constitute a “delayed Rajya Sabha dividend” or “long-term upper house consolidation”. While the party significantly increased its MLA count, the immediate impact on Rajya Sabha numbers is staggered due to the biennial election cycle.Here is a breakdown of…
Alapan Bandyopadhyay is a 1987-batch IAS officer who, in 2021, was at the center of a major clash between Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his deputation to the central government.On May 6, 2026, after the BJP’s victory in the 2026 West Bengal elections, Bandyopadhyay and another advisor, H.K. Dwivedi, resigned from their…
Surendra Pal, who played Tamraj Kilvish in the original Shaktimaan series, has supported Ranveer Singh for the role in the upcoming film, calling him an “ideal” choice and urging co-actor Mukesh Khanna to widen his perspective. While acknowledging Khanna is “too stubborn” and protective of his “baby,” Pal praised Ranveer’s talent. Surendra feels Ranveer could…
Reports suggest designated captain Hardik Pandya and acting captain Suryakumar Yadav missed the team’s travel to Raipur. Rohit Sharma recently returned to the squad, scoring a 32-ball 84 in his last match, but is managing a hamstring injury. It’s mustwin situation for MI to remain in thePlayoffs. Given these circumstances, if both Hardik and Suryakumar…
Reports suggest that Sai Pallavi will do her own vocals for the Carntic musical legend MS Subbalakshmi biopic and isundergoing intense Carnatic training to sing in the film. It’s learned that ” for the upcoming biopic will be directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. News Edit KV Raman
The iconic 1982 rain song “Aaj Rapat Jaayein Toh” from Prakash Mehra’s blockbuster “Namak Halaal” became permanently soaked into Hindi cinema memory. Featuring Amitabh Bachchan’s high-octane charm and Smita Patil’s hesitant yet iconic performance, it blended parallel cinema elegance with commercial massy style. The song is remembered for its dramatic, drenched atmosphere and, ironically, Smita…
