Abhijeet Bhattacharya stood by Udit Narayan during a viral kiss controversy. He advised Udit to acknowledge the incident and move on. Udit Narayan has sung in many languages and won four National Film Awards.
Television presenter Pearle Maaney has come under criticism for her views on the nationwide student protests over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities. She expressed support for the students' demands and appealed for peaceful protests. Pearle's statement drew criticism from social media users who accused her of taking a neutral stand and downplaying the seriousness of the issue.
Mary Kate Golding, a 34-year-old American set decorator, was fatally stabbed in Queens, New York. Her husband, Joseph Azzaretto, was later found dead by hanging at Astoria Park. The couple's baby son was found unharmed at their home.
Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, has been leaked online despite its theatrical release. The movie, which opened to strong footfalls, has reportedly been pirated on several illegal websites. This is not the first time Jana Nayagan has faced piracy issues, with leaked footage surfacing online during its multiple postponements.
Pooja Bhatt, an actress and filmmaker, has criticized Delhi University's advisory asking students to avoid protests at Jantar Mantar. The protests are ongoing due to the NEET paper leak controversy and demand greater accountability and reforms in the education system. Pooja Bhatt believes that students' safety is at risk if their voices are suppressed.
Actor Ravi Mohan was spotted whistling and cheering during the grand entry scene of CM Vijay's film Jana Nayagan. The film, which was initially delayed due to issues with the Central Board of Film Certification, finally released in theatres on July 23. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Jana Nayagan earned ₹41 crore net in India on its opening day.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has earned over ₹100 crore at the Indian box office in its first week of release. The film, starring Matt Damon, has become the biggest Hollywood film of the year in India. The Odyssey has also crossed $400 million worldwide, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from international markets.
Amitabh Bachchan is set to host Kaun Banega Crorepati season 18, which will premiere on August 10, 2026. The new season will feature a fresh theme called 'Is Baar ... Sochna Padega,' which emphasizes the importance of thinking before giving an answer.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan has been leaked online just a day after its release, affecting its box office collection. The film, which marks the actor's last outing on the big screen, has been performing well at the box office. Jana Nayagan has registered strong footfalls across all shows and netted ₹42.70 Cr on the opening day.
Paresh Rawal's latest film, Tera Yaar Hoon Main, has received a negative review for its failure to deliver on romance and comedy. The film, directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, features a generic plot and relies on familiar rom-com tropes. Despite Paresh Rawal's sincere performance, the weak writing and flat performances drag the film down.
