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Big relief for Imran Khan: Pakistan Supreme Court orders hospital transfer amid health fears | Trump praises India’s voter ID system, pushes SAVE America Act | Trump's shock threat to bomb Oman: US President warns ally over Iran deal and Hormuz crisis | Rishabh Pant scripts history! Indian wicketkeeper-batter joins elite 100-sixes club in Test cricket | BJP reshuffles top organisation seven months after Nitin Nabin's elevation | West Bengal STF arrests suspected aide of ISI 'agent' Rana Rauf in Kolkata | ‘Very hopeful’: Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi breaks silence on PM Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit | Shehzad Poonawalla doubles down on BJP exit, urges party to accept resignation | Tarapith tragedy: Seven pilgrims killed as hotel goes up in flames before dawn | Bengal STF nabs suspected aide of ISI 'agent' Rana Rauf in Kolkata

Made with 250 stray dogs, Pankaj Tripathi's Ohh My Dog screened in Kolkata

Jul 28, 2026, at 10:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A premiere show of upcoming Pankaj Tripathi starrer Hindi film Ohh My Dog was held at a city mall in Kolkata on Sunday.

'I had to unlearn everything': Netaji actor says evidence in The Bose Files changed everything he believed

Jul 28, 2026, at 10:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Director and producer Rajesh Gupta on Monday announced ‘The Bose Files’ after the film cleared its censorship hurdles.

Tom Holland may have just delivered his greatest Spider-Man movie, say first reactions following premiere

Jul 28, 2026, at 06:58 pm

The first wave of social media reactions to Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has begun pouring in, and the initial verdict suggests the highly anticipated superhero film could be headed for a blockbuster run at the global box office.

Ujaan Ganguly makes directorial debut with Katukutu Buro; Jaya Ahsan, Jisshu Sengupta, Kaushik Ganguly attend star-studded premiere

Jul 28, 2026, at 11:53 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Marking his transition from actor to filmmaker, Ujaan Ganguly on Friday premiered his directorial debut, Katukutu Buro, in Kolkata with the Bengali film fraternity turning out in large numbers to celebrate the film's release.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey leaked on X—Over 2 million watched before it was removed

Jul 27, 2026, at 05:39 pm

Nearly two million people are believed to have watched a leaked copy of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey on X before the unauthorised upload was removed from the Elon Musk-owned social media platform, according to media reports.

'It blew my mind': Christopher Nolan on Pather Panchali, calls Satyajit Ray 'One of the greatest Indian filmmakers'

Jul 27, 2026, at 04:26 pm

New York/IBNS: Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan has once again highlighted his admiration for Indian cinema, selecting Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy during a visit to the iconic Criterion Closet in New York.

The Odyssey refuses to slow down! Christopher Nolan's epic storms past Rs. 140 crore in India

Jul 27, 2026, at 03:40 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Christopher Nolan's epic action fantasy The Odyssey has continued its impressive run at the Indian box office, crossing the Rs. 140 crore gross mark and emerging as one of the biggest Hollywood hits of the year in the country.

What lurks beneath this quiet village? Ghun Gaon teases a terrifying mystery

Jul 25, 2026, at 05:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Director Soumya Roy Choudhury's upcoming Bengali film Ghun Gaon is a gripping dark thriller that slowly peels back layers of fear, deception, and buried secrets.

YRF makes big 2027 bet! Ahaan Panday, Sharvari, Bobby Deol's untitled film gets Good Friday release

Jul 25, 2026, at 01:41 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Yash Raj Films has locked March 26, 2027 (Good Friday) as the date for the theatrical release of Ali Abbas Zafar’s untitled next film.

Salman Khan urges Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike, offers home-cooked food

Jul 23, 2026, at 10:48 pm

A day after backing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest over the NEET paper leak, actor Salman Khan has appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, saying the students' concerns have been heard and action has been promised.

'Ranbir Kapoor as Ram was our favourite': Kolkata students react after grand Ramayana trailer screening

Jul 23, 2026, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana witnessed its grand trailer preview in Kolkata earlier this week with school students from all over the city attending the event.

'It seemed crazy not to premiere our films in India': Christopher Nolan on why The Odyssey came to Mumbai

Jul 23, 2026, at 06:08 pm

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan reflects on bringing The Odyssey to India, his admiration for Indian moviegoers, filming in Mumbai, adapting Homer's timeless epic, and the technological breakthrough that allowed him to shoot the entire film in IMAX. In an interaction with journalists at a Mumbai press meet, Nolan shares why India has long held a special place in his cinematic journey. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports...

'Too late, bro': Actor and FTII chairman R. Madhavan faces backlash over NEET post

Jul 23, 2026, at 03:24 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor R. Madhavan has come under fire from a section of social media users after issuing a detailed statement on the ongoing NEET protests, with many questioning what they described as his delayed response to the issue.

'Their courage humbles me': Alia Bhatt backs NEET protesters as agitation intensifies

Jul 23, 2026, at 12:02 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has extended her support to students protesting against the government over the NEET paper leak, joining the list of celebrities who have backed the movement primarily launched by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

'My heart goes out to the students': Salman Khan backs peaceful NEET protest

Jul 23, 2026, at 12:34 am

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has voiced support for students protesting against the alleged NEET paper leak, praising their peaceful movement while urging that the issue remain free from political interference.

'Do you think you're God?': Arijit Singh slams political leaders over NEET protest crackdown, says 'Har cheez yaad rakkha jayega'

Jul 22, 2026, at 03:31 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: India's singing sensation Arijit Singh has lashed out at the police action against protesters who were lathicharged during a heavy crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s Parliament March on June 20.

'When young people feel unheard...': Rajkummar Rao breaks silence on NEET protest

Jul 22, 2026, at 02:43 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao has joined the list of artistes who have voiced support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s protest against the government over the NEET paper leak.

Yash, Tara Sutaria's romance takes centre stage in Toxic's new song

Jul 21, 2026, at 05:08 pm

The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups on Tuesday unveiled the film's second song following the chartbuster Tabaahi.

'Listen to the students': Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence on CJP protests, says 'They'll call me anti-national again'

Jul 21, 2026, at 02:14 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has become the latest celebrity to extend support to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests, a day after demonstrators were lathi-charged by police during the Parliament march in New Delhi.

Reality or fantasy? Katukutu Buro trailer teases a chilling mystery ahead of July 24 release

Jul 20, 2026, at 04:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF last Saturday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Bengali film Katukutu Buro, a thriller drama directed by debutant Ujjan Ganguly, who also stepped into the lead role.

'Arjun Chakraborty was my trump card': Filmmaker Nandita Roy as Phool Pishi O Edward celebrates 50-day box office run

Jul 20, 2026, at 04:04 pm

Phool Pishi O Edward, a Windows’ Production, completed its 50 days at the box office on Friday as the team celebrated the event at Nandan with cutting of cakes and a hall visit.

Tom Cruise praises Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, says 'I can't wait to see it again'

Jul 19, 2026, at 08:13 pm

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise joined The Odyssey fan club after he went to watch Christopher Nolan's movie last week, a highly anticipated release of the year.

Bengali actor Aryuun wins double honours at Berlin's Indo-German Film Week for Adamya

Jul 18, 2026, at 04:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actor Aryuun has bagged two honours—Best Actor and the Jury Award for Best Performance (shared)—at the 14th Indo-German Film Week in Berlin for his performance in Bengali film Adamya (The Unbroken).

Saiyaara turns 1! Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda return to iconic Wembley Stadium for exclusive Collector's Edition Launch

Jul 18, 2026, at 04:04 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Saiyaara famed actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited Wembley Stadium in England to unveil an exclusive Collector's Edition Vinyl LP of Saiyaara celebrating a year of the massively successful Hindi film.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas turns Gothic queen in stunning first look from 'Varanasi'

Jul 18, 2026, at 01:15 pm

Telugu/IBNS: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas' dark and dramatic first look from her upcoming Telugu film Varanasi was unveiled by the makers on Saturday.

'This sounds true': Hrithik Roshan, who played an educator in Super 30, backs Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike

Jul 18, 2026, at 12:31 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has expressed support for activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 21 days demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak and broader education-related issues.

'Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat' unveils powerful first song celebrating freedom and sacrifice

Jul 17, 2026, at 03:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers of the much-awaited Bengali film Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat have unveiled the film's first song Jago Desh, paying tribute to the spirit of freedom, courage and sacrifice.

'Chatur is wrong': Aamir Khan says '3 Idiots' wasn't inspired by Sonam Wangchuk

Jul 17, 2026, at 01:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has dismissed the long-held belief that his character in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots was inspired by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Stage enters Bengali OTT with psychological thriller Dahan set in a haunted North Kolkata mansion

Jul 16, 2026, at 05:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Stage, the national dialect-based streaming platform, has expanded into Bengali entertainment by unveiling its first Bengali original series, Dahan, a psychological thriller directed by debutant Subhendu Chakravarti.

Proud moment for Bengali cinema! Rango Bibaaho bags Best Film honour at Berlin's Indo-German Film Week

Jul 16, 2026, at 04:53 pm

Berlin/IBNS: Bengali feature film Rango Bibaaho (Marriages by Design) has won the Jury Award for Best Film at the 14th Indo-German Film Week 2026 in Berlin, marking a significant achievement for contemporary Bengali cinema on the international stage.