Vishal Bhardwaj praised Karan Johar’s 2018 Lust Stories piece as the director’s finest work, citing Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal’s performances. He highlighted the segment’s raw look at marital intimacy and female desire. The comment came during an interview about the anthology’s standout stories.
The Tamil thriller ‘Maharaja’ starring Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap has secured a Hollywood remake, marking the first Tamil film to be adapted by a major U.S. studio. Producers confirmed the project on social media, hinting that A‑list actor Matthew McConaughey may star in the new version.
Bridget Sullivan, the Borden family maid, was the only other person in the house when Lizzie Borden’s parents were killed in 1892. She testified that she heard Lizzie say her father was dead and that she may have known the killer. The role is now portrayed by Vicky Krieps in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Monster.
During a paint‑sponging task on Bigg Boss 20, YouTuber ScoutOP and contestant Arishfa Khan clashed, with ScoutOP issuing violent threats. The altercation sparked outrage online, with viewers calling for host Salman Khan to take action. The incident has prompted discussions about contestant conduct on the show.
Emma Borden, Lizzie’s older sister, kept a solid alibi by visiting a friend when the murders occurred, distancing herself from suspicion. She stayed loyal to Lizzie through trial and public scrutiny, even defending their father’s memory. Their bond fractured in 1905, ending a lifelong partnership.
Amit Sadh stars in the thriller ‘Pratap’, set for theatrical release on 20 November 2026. The first‑look poster shows him as a hardened cop with a gun, surrounded by fractured glass that hints at a tense plot. The film, written and directed by Sachin Saraf, pits an encounter specialist against the law he once upheld.
Netflix’s new season of ‘Monster’ revives the infamous 1892 Borden murders, staging the trial that acquitted Lizzie Borden of axe‑like hatchet blows. Ella Beatty stars as the accused, joined by Vicky Krieps, Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, Jessica Barden, Joey Pollari, Billie Lourd and Sarah Paulson. The eight‑episode series, which will stream worldwide on September 17, explores the family tensions,…
Rashmika Mandanna has resumed shooting for Allu Arjun’s Raaka after a hip injury, filming in Mumbai with the star for a few days before her main scenes begin next month. Karan Mehta, who debuted in Bollywood with Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat, has also been cast in the film and started shooting. Raaka, a pan‑India fantasy actioner directed by Atlee, features a star‑packed ensemble and is slated fo…
The Malayalam film "Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar" has amassed ₹8.35 crore in Kerala over its first five days. It opened with ₹85 lakh and saw a surge to ₹2.40 crore on day three. The movie remains a box‑office steady performer, keeping above the ₹1 crore daily mark.
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan plans to construct a 20‑room dharamshala on a ₹15 crore plot in Ayodhya to honour his father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. The project, submitted to the Ayodhya Development Authority, seeks approval and could start construction in October. The facility aims to provide better accommodation for devotees visiting the holy city.
‘Gandhari’ logged 9.6 million views in its second week, the highest single‑week tally for an Indian Netflix Original. The figure surpassed the 6.4 million views of ‘Jaane Jaan’ and the 8.2 million of ‘Dhurandhar’. The film’s surge propelled it to the No.
Endemol Shine’s four shows occupy the top 10 of Ormax’s latest rankings, with Bigg Boss Hindi taking the crown. Khatron Ke Khiladi lands at number three, while Bigg Boss Telugu and Tamil secure spots six and eight. The studio now holds almost half of India’s highest‑rated unscripted programs.
Sanjay Dutt stopped his car to check on a photographer injured by an auto‑rickshaw, offering to help and promising to call his manager. The act, captured on video, spread across social platforms, earning widespread admiration. The incident highlights Dutt’s reputation for protecting photographers, a story echoed by fellow paparazzo Varinder Chawla.
A candid snap of Dulquer Salmaan holding a microphone at Ahaana Krishna and Nimish Ravi’s wedding went viral, prompting speculation he was the emcee. The couple tied the knot on September 13 at Taj Green Cove Resort, opting for a non‑ritualistic ceremony. Friends like Jakes Bejoy and Rishab Shetty joined the celebration, which featured Ahaana’s red silk sari and Nimish’s champagne‑tone suit.
Cinépolis has signed on to distribute Harish Vyas’s Om Ka Hari, starring Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav. The film, released on September 18, promises a heartfelt father‑son drama with comedy and strong ensemble work. The distributor expects the movie to resonate with wide audiences and generate word‑of‑mouth buzz.
Tory Lanez, serving a 10‑year sentence for the 2020 Megan Thee Stallion shooting, has unveiled a ‘Not On ‘Tor’ Tour that will feature listening events across U.S. cities. The tour begins on September 25 in New York and ends on November 13 in Pittsburgh, with Lanez remaining behind bars during the dates.
Joi Barua, a popular New Delhi composer, has teamed up with NASA’s COSI mission to create two songs that echo real astrophysics. The tracks, part of the global project Cosmic Rhapsody, merge live orchestration with stories of a human‑AI duo exploring space for Earth’s solutions. The partnership showcases how science and art can inspire young dreamers in India and beyond.
Rajpal Yadav has been given a two‑week window to deposit ₹2 crore in a cheque‑bounce case, after the Supreme Court cut the original ₹5 crore demand. His lawyer Bhaskar Upadhyay welcomed the order, saying it was a relief and that the team would comply. The court also kept Yadav’s arrest stay in place but ordered him to surrender his passport.
Isha Rikhi revealed on Bigg Boss 20 that her five‑month marriage to Badshah ended because he cheated emotionally and physically. She said she was ‘played’ and left in a toxic situation that hurt her trust. The actress opened up about the betrayal while speaking to fellow contestant Kanika Mann.
Nana Patekar chose not to buy a ₹1.5 crore car after seeing news of farmer suicides, instead dividing the money into ₹15,000 cheques for affected families. The actor’s gesture was highlighted by writer Ranbir Pushp, who praised his generosity and founded the NAAM Foundation to support farmers. Patekar’s decision reflects his commitment to social causes beyond his film career.
