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Trina Saha reveals her Christmas plan. Know it

Dec 25, 2022, at 05:05 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Trina Saha, a popular face in living rooms, has revealed how she wants to spend Christmas as well as New Year's eve.

Actor Tunisha Sharma commits suicide on sets of TV show: Report

Dec 25, 2022, at 02:15 am

Mumbai/IBNS: TV actor Tunisha Sharma allegedly committed suicide on Saturday on the sets of her show Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul, media reports said.

Stars speak as Dev, Mithun Chakraborty featured Bengali film Projapati releases

Dec 24, 2022, at 07:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A year after the massive success of his venture Tonic, leading Bengali actor-producer Dev paired with filmmaker Avijit Sen for Projapati, which was released on the big screens on Friday.

Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi starrer Merry Christmas to release in 2023

Dec 24, 2022, at 06:36 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actors Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi starrer upcoming film Merry Christmas will be released in 2023.

'I felt the need to express my version': Trina Saha on KIFF controversy

Dec 24, 2022, at 05:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Trina Saha, who had lashed out at a journalist on social media for "trolling" her over sharing the dais with Bollywood biggies at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) opening, has said she needed to respond to the criticism as it was "humiliating" for her. 

Veteran Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana passes away

Dec 23, 2022, at 04:42 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: Veteran Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana passed away at his residence at Film Nagar here in the wee hours on Friday due age-related issues. He was 87.

28th KIFF: Spanish film Upon Entry, Bangladesh's Kura Pokkhir Shunye Ura bag top awards

Dec 23, 2022, at 05:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Spanish film directed by filmmaker duo Alejandro Rojas and Juan Sebastian Vasquez, Upon Entry, and Muhammad Quayum directorial Bangladeshi film Kura Pokkhir Shunye Ura (The Golden Wings of Watercocks) have jointly won the Best Film award for International competition on Innovation in Moving Images at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Thursday.

Bollywood 2022: Spotting the stars amid Southern wave

Dec 23, 2022, at 01:40 am

2022 will be remembered as one of the tough years for Bollywood when regional movie industries gave the B-town cut-throat competition nationally with even audiences giving major releases a miss and preferring to shift their allegiance to their new found love in South. With lack of hit movies and #boycott trends emerging as serious issues of concern, 2023 will remain a crucial year for Bollywood to reshape its future. IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back 

Last Film Show, RRR track Naatu Naatu make it to Oscars 2023 shortlist

Dec 22, 2022, at 07:27 pm

In one step close to the Oscars glory, Gujarati film Chhello Show or Last Film Show and SS Rajamouli directorial RRR's popular track Naatu Naatu have been shortlisted in two separate categories for the coming year's Academy Awards.

Pathaan: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone all for dance in Jhoome Jo Pathaan song

Dec 22, 2022, at 05:39 pm

After showcasing their sizzling chemistry in Besharam Rang, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone danced with their heart out in the Jhoome Jo Pathaan song from their upcoming Hindi film Pathaan.

Prime Video to air Akshay Kumar's ‘Ram Setu’ on Dec 23

Dec 21, 2022, at 10:45 pm

New Delhi: Prime Video on Wednesday announced the premiere of the action-adventure thriller ‘Ram Setu’, on December 23.

5 OTT Shows that we are looking forward to in 2023

Dec 21, 2022, at 08:47 pm

Mumbai: There are numerous possibilities for binge-watching television series on over-the-top (OTT) platforms, but only a few are worthy of our time. To make things easier for our readers, we've compiled a list of some of the most exciting upcoming events.

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone starrer Pathaan's Jhoome Jo Pathaan song to be out tomorrow

Dec 21, 2022, at 08:34 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Jhoome Jo Pathaan, the second song from Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer upcoming Hindi film Pathaan, will be unveiled by the makers Yash Raj Films at 11 am on Thursday.

Not happy with December, Mimi Chakraborty still waits for 'chills' to wear sweater

Dec 21, 2022, at 08:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actor-MP Mimi Chakraborty is certainly not happy with the kind of dip in the temperature Kolkata has witnessed in the month of December, her latest post is a proof of it.

Neeti Shastra screening at 28th KIFF: 'Singing will remain my first love,' says singer-turned actor Iman Chakraborty

Dec 21, 2022, at 07:15 pm

National award winning singer Iman Chakraborty ventured into acting with filmmaker Arunava Khasnobis' Neeti Shastra, which is an anthology film where each story deals with the inner conflict of humans concerning justice, ethics and morality, especially with regard to death. As the film was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with the singer-turned actor at West Bengal film centre Nandan...

Actor Amrita Chattopadhyay talks about Chabiwala in 28th KIFF

Dec 21, 2022, at 05:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Amrita Chattopadhyay starrer, Raja Ghosh directed Bengali film Chabiwala was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) last week.

Shohorer Ushnotomo Dine reflects how Kolkata is ingrained in our lives: Vikram Chatterjee at 28th KIFF

Dec 21, 2022, at 05:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actors Vikram Chatterjee and Solanki Roy have featured in the Aritra Sen directorial Bengali film Shohorer Ushnotomo Dine, which was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) in West Bengal film centre Nandan on Monday.

Shah Rukh Khan features as only Indian actor in Empire's list of 50 greatest actors of all time

Dec 21, 2022, at 05:22 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who keeps ruling millions of hearts in India, has a new feather to his crown with his name featured in an international list of 50 greatest actors of all time by a prominent British magazine Empire.

After Anushka Sharma's angry post, Puma India now responds this. Check out

Dec 21, 2022, at 04:42 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma has slammed sportswear brand Puma for using her images "without permission" in her Instagram post.

Citadel: Actor Varun Dhawan to headline Prime Video’s Indian series

Dec 20, 2022, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi: Prime Video on Tuesday confirmed the lead talent of the Indian instalment of the Citadel universe, the first of its kind global-event series from Prime Video and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO.

Sidharth Malhotra meets Indian PM Narendra Modi

Dec 20, 2022, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra recently met PM Narendra Modi on the occasion of Vijay Diwas Jashn.

Ajay Devgn unveils first poster of Bholaa

Dec 20, 2022, at 09:38 pm

Mumbai:  Actor Ajay Devgn has unveiled poster of his upcoming Bollywood movie  Bholaa.

OTT is helping me immensely: Filmmaker Rima Das

Dec 20, 2022, at 06:10 pm

Filmmaker Rima Das, whose Village Rockstars was India's official entry to the 91st Academy Awards, was in Kolkata for the premiere of her 2022 film Tora's Husband at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh gets candid with the Assamese filmmaker who started her career as an actor but ended up telling indigenous stories from across the country...

Paoli Dam talks about 'women's financial independence' at Chhaad screening in 28th KIFF

Dec 20, 2022, at 04:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian actor Paoli Dam was present at West Bengal film centre Nandan for the screening of her Bengali feature film Chhaad at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Monday.

The Specials lead singer Terry Hall dies

Dec 20, 2022, at 03:19 pm

London: Terry Hall, the lead singer of English ska band The Specials, has died.

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh watch 'historic moment' of FIFA World Cup final together in Qatar

Dec 20, 2022, at 05:43 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were among many celebrities who enjoyed the FIFA World Cup 2022 final match in Qatar.

Tom Cruise jumps out of plane, watch video to know details

Dec 19, 2022, at 08:37 pm

Los Angeles: Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise jumped out of a plane to thank his fans for loving his last released movie  “Top Gun: Maverick”.

I truly couldn’t have asked for more: Deepika Padukone writes on Instagram after memorable Sunday night in Qatar World Cup

Dec 19, 2022, at 08:12 pm

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukkone, who unveiled the FIFA World Cup Trophy ahead of the final game, said she could not have asked for more in her life.

Sara Ali Khan stuns at Pepsi X Huemn's show

Dec 19, 2022, at 07:53 pm

New Delhi: Youth-centric brand Pepsi and fashion label HUEMN came together last night to bring one of the most scintillating fashion showcases for audiences with an all-new collection full of SWAG. The presentation enthralled audiences as Bollywood Superstar Sara Ali Khan walked the 200-foot ramp as the showstopper sporting a marquee piece from the collection.

Somebody like Zampa or Adil Rashid will be perfect for Mumbai Indians: Sanjay Manjrekar

Dec 19, 2022, at 07:49 pm

New Delhi: The IPL 2023 Auctions are less than a week away and teams are in full preparation to get the best possible squad for the upcoming IPL season. While some teams are set with their rosters, only requiring a few changes, other teams will be looking at a major up haul in their squads, by targeting some of the biggest names in the auction.