Priyanka Chopra Jonas revives her singing career with a “desi” rendition of “Last Christmas” for Gurinder Chadha’s upcoming film “Christmas Karma.” This Bollywood musical, an adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” features a unique blend of Indian and Western influences. The film, releasing December 12th, boasts a star-studded cast and a diverse soundtrack.
Anushka Shetty’s comeback film, Ghaati, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, is set for its North American premiere. Advance sales have reached USD 18,460 across 123 locations, a modest start for the heroine-centric drama. The film portrays a tribal woman’s transformation into a criminal figure involved in the ganja trade, facing competition from Sivakarthikeyan’s Madharaasi.
US stocks opened higher, recovering some losses, driven by corporate news like Electronic Arts’ $55 billion buyout. Investors are closely monitoring a potential government shutdown, the upcoming jobs report, and rising tariffs, while gold hit a record high amid global uncertainties. Crude oil fell on production speculation.
Saurabh Chaudhary and Suruchi Inder Singh clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Shooting Championships, defeating Chinese Taipei with a score of 17-9. Their victory adds to India’s medal count, following Manu Bhaker’s bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event.
The Delhi High Court was informed that the producers of ‘Udaipur Files – Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder’ have applied for re-certification after making six cuts and modifying the disclaimer as suggested by the Centre. The court has agreed to hear the matter on July 30, following the Supreme Court’s direction to the petitioners to approach…
Karan Johar has opened up about the commercial disappointment of Jigra, the 2024 action drama starring Alia Bhatt. Directed by Vasan Bala, the film failed to meet expectations at the box office despite strong faith from the cast and crew. In a recent interview, Karan admitted the team was “disappointed, dejected and sad” but maintained…
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go in India for Rs 399/month, offering enhanced features like more GPT-5 messages, image generation, and file uploads. This budget-friendly option contrasts with ChatGPT Plus at Rs 1,999/month, which provides unlimited usage, access to legacy models like GPT-4o, Sora video creation, and advanced tools.
Excise officials uncovered an underground country liquor factory in a Bhubaneswar slum, arresting the homeowner and seizing large quantities of illicit liquor and raw materials. This raid, part of ‘Operation Prahaar’, highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal liquor trade in the region, with similar operations also conducted in other slums.
Priyadarshan is set to direct ‘Haiwaan,’ starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, marking their reunion after 17 years. Veteran actor Asrani confirmed his participation in the film, adding to the excitement. Asrani also mentioned working with Priyadarshan on ‘Bhoot Bangla,’ featuring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Tabu, before commencing ‘Haiwaan’ in September.
Alia Bhatt shared on ‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’ that she initially didn’t consider the Kapoor film dynasty’s legacy, focusing on personal relationships. She realized its historical significance, like Raj Kapoor being Raha’s great-grandfather, much later during his 100th birth anniversary. Bhatt also briefly mentioned her father’s reaction to her dating Ranbir Kapoor.
