Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away in Delhi at 92. Serving from 2004 to 2014, he was respected for his calm leadership and economic vision. Tributes poured in from celebrities like Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol, Thalapathy Vijay, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Madhuri Dixit, and Anupam Kher, who portrayed him in 'The Accidental Prime Minister.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute. People from both politics and entertainment mourned his loss, honouring his significant contributions to India's progress.
27 December,2024 05:01 PM IST
Veteran filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Shyam Benegal passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90 after battling chronic kidney disease. His death has left a significant void in the film industry, with tributes pouring in from stars like Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, and others. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis expressed condolences, calling Benegal's passing the end of an era, and praised his monumental role in shaping parallel cinema and influencing Indian storytelling.
24 December,2024 04:34 PM IST
Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, passed away on December 16 at 73. His last public appearance was at Pankaj Udhas's funeral in February. Renowned globally, Hussain won four Grammy Awards, including three at the 66th Grammys, and received India's highest honours: the Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), and Padma Vibhushan (2023). His death has sparked tributes from fans and figures worldwide, including Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and A. R. Rahman, celebrating his unparalleled artistry and legacy.
16 December,2024 05:46 PM IST
The demise of industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata has sent shockwaves across the nation. From Bollywood to Tollywood, the cinema fraternity has also shared their condolences on his passing. In heartfelt tributes, superstars paid their respects, reflecting on his extraordinary legacy and the profound influence he had on both industry and society. Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, Nagarjuna, and others took to social media to share their memories and admiration for the visionary leader.
10 October,2024 01:53 PM IST
On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 155th birth anniversary, or as we fondly call it, Gandhi Jayanti, let’s take a moment to celebrate the films that reignite our faith in his powerful ideologies and awaken a sense of patriotism. These cinematic pieces not only depict his life and struggles but also inspire us to reflect on the values he stood for. Here’s a look at some must-watch films that pay tribute to the Father of the Nation.
02 October,2024 12:00 PM IST
'Indian 2' after a long delay and shoot for nearly 4 years has hit the big screens today. Directed by Shankar the film is a sequel to the 1996 cult classic drama starring Kamal Haasan as he reprises his role as Senapathi. The rest of the film's cast include Rakul Preet Singh, SJ Suryah, Siddharth, Bobby Simha, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Vivek, Samuthirakani, Nedumudi Venu, Kalidas Jayaraman, Gulshan Grover, Delhi Ganesh among others in lead roles. The music for it is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film also has a third sequel which is set to release in theatres after 6 months. The third part of the film stars Kajal Aggarwal in the lead role .'Indian 2' is released in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu and the movie is expected to gross more than Rs 20 crore in Tamil Nadu.
12 July,2024 06:38 PM IST
During the trailer launch of the upcoming film Indian 2, actor-turned-politician Haasan recalled working with the actor on Hey Ram, which was released in 2000. Haasan said, “That's not something a superstar would do. That takes a true fan of cinema, a connoisseur of art and a good actor. I'm ever thankful for him.”
26 June,2024 05:28 PM IST
The 'Indian 2' trailer dropped yesterday, and to mark the occasion, the makers hosted a trailer launch event in Mumbai. During the launch event, actor Siddharth emphasized that this movie should not be labelled as a 'South movie' but as a pan-Indian movie. Kamal Hassan and S. Shankar profusely thanked the media and the audience for their unwavering support and confidence in them. To watch the full event and not miss a beat, tune in.
26 June,2024 05:26 PM IST
The first phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024 is underway in 102 parliamentary constituencies on April 19. To exercise their right to franchise, Tamil cinema cast their votes in Tamil Nadu as polling began for all 39 seats. Tamil superstars including Rajinikanth, Ajith, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi, Vijay, Suriya, and Karthi registered their vote.
19 April,2024 04:52 PM IST
Actor Kamal Haasan on May 27 in UAE’s Abu Dhabi took a dig at the ‘The Kerala Story’ and called it a ‘propaganda film’. He said that “writing a true story at the bottom as a logo is not enough’, when it’s not actually true.” Expressing his clear take on the movie, the actor said that he is ‘against’ the ‘propaganda film’. The Kerala Story, for a long time, triggered an intense political shadowboxing amid the Modi-led NDA Government and several Opposition parties. The movie faced a lot of criticism from the Opposition over its story of girls getting converted in Kerala to join ISIS.
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