Alia Bhatt is stepping behind the camera to produce her debut film, 'Don't Be Shy', a coming‑of‑age rom‑com featuring four fresh actors and new director Sreeti Mukerji. The project, released under her Eternal Sunshine banner, explores friendship and first love through a relatable teenage lens. Bhatt says guiding newcomers gives her a unique joy beyond acting.
Judge Judy Sheindlin will retire after 30 years, ending her long‑running courtroom show. She will stay on as executive producer of her son Adam Levy’s new series, Adam’s Law. The final episode of Judy Justice airs in October, while Adam’s Law premieres on September 14.
Karthik Subbaraj’s Tamil film Dorothy opened at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival in the Centrepiece section, drawing a standing ovation from the audience. The film’s premiere marks the first time an Indian Tamil feature has debuted at TIFF in ten years, highlighting the growing global reach of Tamil cinema. With music by Ilaiyaraaja and a soundtrack that has already topped YouTube Indi…
At SWA’s Vartalaap, Jaideep Sahni declared that a writer’s page can silence Hollywood giants. He urged producers to treat writers as partners, not just sources. Sahni also highlighted the need for robust royalty collection through SRAI to secure writers’ financial future.
Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky have quietly welcomed their first child, revealed only through a photo in Northern California. The 40‑year‑old singer was seen holding the newborn close to her chest while walking with Polansky, who is a Harvard‑educated entrepreneur. Neither the baby’s name, sex, nor birthdate has been announced publicly.
Benedict Garrett, who appeared in Geetu Mohandas’ Kannada film ‘Toxic’, publicly criticized negative reviews and urged audiences to form their own opinions. He highlighted the movie’s dark fairy‑tale theme and praised Yash’s performance. Despite mixed critiques, the film has earned about ₹300 crore worldwide.
Sandra Bullock admitted she barely remembers her 2010 Oscar win because she was caring for her newborn son, Louis, who was born just before the ceremony. She had only two hours of sleep and was focused on getting home to feed and soothe him. The actress recalled sitting in her dress with the Oscar on the floor while Lou slept on her lap.
The devotional drama Hanuman Ansh has crossed the ₹200 crore mark, earning 100 times its ₹2 crore budget. It has now topped the Indian box office, out‑earning Mirzapur: The Movie and Haiwaan on its latest Friday. The film’s success follows a slow start, with word‑of‑mouth driving record‑breaking earnings in weeks four and five.
Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal headline Little Thomas, a family‑friendly movie produced by Anurag Kashyap and released on October 23. The story follows a Goa boy who tries to make his parents kiss so he can have a brother. The film promises humor, heart, and a gentle lesson for all ages.
A heated fight broke out at the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association office in Mumbai involving Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure and Upasana Singh, prompting police to step in and scold the actors. The altercation stemmed from disputes over alleged document smuggling and the dissolution of the executive committee. The incident highlights growing turmoil within the film body amid resignations and ele…
