Karan Johar recently addressed the growing trend of corporate bookings in Bollywood, where filmmakers buy bulk tickets to inflate box office numbers. He dismissed these “self-bookings” as industry self-defamation, asserting that audiences only care about a film’s quality, not artificial boosts. Johar also expressed his ethical concerns regarding actors’ excessive entourages.
Orhan Awatramani, aka Orry, went viral again with a funny video featuring Boney Kapoor. Orry challenged Boney to complete song lyrics, and Boney’s witty reply had everyone, including Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya, laughing. Orry is known for his celebrity connections and bold fashion. Janhvi plans a quiet wedding with Shikhar in Tirupati.
Iconic alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins have abruptly cancelled their highly anticipated debut India tour, ‘Rock Invasion 2025’, just days before scheduled performances in Bangalore and Mumbai. Citing “unexpected logistical challenges,” the band expressed inability to meet performance standards. This sudden announcement has deeply disappointed fans eagerly awaiting their first live experience in the…
Bobby Darling, originally Pankaj Sharma, made her Bollywood debut with small roles in films like ‘Page 3,’ ‘Chalte Chalte,’ and ‘Kya Kool Hai Hum,’ and gained fame for her bold characters and comedic timing. She appeared in movies and TV shows such as ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ and ‘Aahat,’ but has since stepped away from the…
Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, and will also lead in Tests. This leadership change streamlines captaincy across formats, with Rohit retained as a specialist batter. Significant squad changes include dropping key bowlers and appointing Shreyas Iyer as ODI vice-captain, marking a major transition in Indian cricket.
Ethan Hawke recently discussed his significant physical transformation for the film ‘Blue Moon,’ where he plays Lorenz Hart. He revealed that changing his eye color and shaving his head drew strong reactions from those around him, including his wife. The film centers on Hart’s struggles with alcoholism and depression on the opening night of ‘Oklahoma!’…
‘Kantara Chapter 1’ released on October 2nd. It captivated audiences with its ancient Kadamba era depiction. The pan-Indian film attracted crowds. It recorded box office collections. The film earned 61.85 crore worldwide on its first day. Domestic earnings reached nearly 170 crore. Rishab Shetty starred and directed. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the music.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang supports President Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee for fresh applications, calling it a “great start” to reshape immigration policy and attract the “brightest minds.” He acknowledges the high cost but believes it sets a meaningful threshold. Critics, however, warn the move could lead to brain drain and undermine America’s tech…
Malaysian actor Irfan Zaini has made a notable entry into Bigg Boss Tamil 9, injecting an international dimension into the popular reality show. Known for his roles in films like “The Greatest of All Time,” his participation is sparking considerable interest.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu likened dedicated engineers to Rishis, emphasizing the profound engineering behind their new messaging platform, Arattai. He detailed Arattai’s reliance on a 15-year-old messaging/AV framework and a 20-year-old distributed framework, underscoring Zoho’s extensive R&D and commitment to continuous innovation.
