Television actor Ishwar Thakur is in ICU in Thane after a kidney infection spread from a leg wound. His sister Jayshree posted on Instagram asking for financial help to cover treatment costs. The family has exhausted savings and needs support to keep him in hospital.
Ayushmann Khurrana stars as a memory‑losing Pakistani agent in the spy‑comedy Udta Teer, debuting director Akash A Kaushik’s script. He says the character’s straight‑face demands were the toughest part of the film. The movie, featuring Sara Ali Khan and an ensemble cast, opens on October 9.
Brad Pitt praised his canine co‑star Uber for bringing unexpected, heartfelt moments to the screen. Uber, a German shepherd, plays Odin in the survival drama Heart of the Beast. The film, directed by David Ayer, premiered out of competition at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival.
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe echoed President Droupadi Murmu’s call for film stars to avoid endorsing harmful products. He cited recent notices sent to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Pan Masala ad. Mundhe stresses that public health supersedes commercial interests.
Taylor Swift is poised to become the sole record‑holder for most MTV VMA wins, with the 2026 ceremony adding an inaugural Artist Director award to her tally. She has 11 competitive nominations, including Video of the Year for “The Fate Of Ophelia,” which would give her a sixth win in that category. A victory could also see her claim the most awards in a single night, matching Peter Gabriel’s 1987…
India selected the Marathi thriller "Gondhal" for the 99th Oscars, sparking criticism from filmmaker Anurag Kashyap who said the country often picks the wrong films. Kashyap cited "The Lunchbox" and "All We Imagine As Light" as better choices and warned that "Gondhal" should first prove itself at festivals. The film’s director, Santosh Davakhar, urged audiences to watch the movie before judging it…
Veteran actor Raghubir Yadav turns to a sinister role in the JioHotstar series Hunkkaar, a stark departure from his usual good‑natured characters. Creators Karan D Kapadia and Nitya Mehra highlight the show’s focus on confronting powerful, revered figures. The series also features a strong female cop lead played by Fatima Sana Shaikh.
Telugu star Nani criticised today’s commercial films for lacking emotional depth, citing 1993’s Baazigar as a benchmark. He said his new film, The Paradise, aims to restore the intensity that once drew audiences to heroes. The film will hit theatres on September 24 after a legal clearance against defamatory content.
Actor Manav Kaul is thrilled as Real Kashmir Football Club earns an International Emmy nomination, a first for an Indian series. He learned of the news just minutes before speaking, instantly congratulating the crew. The nomination marks a milestone for Indian content on the global stage.
Taylor Swift has announced a deluxe version of her 12th studio album, adding four new songs to the original release. The expanded edition will drop on Friday and includes the singles "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding," and "Babylon." The move follows the album’s record‑breaking debut and a recent Emmy sketch tease.
