‘I was so moved’: Sunny Deol on why he chose Batwara 1947 and playing a Partition survivor
Aug 13, 2026, at 11:43 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor Sunny Deol and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi visited Kolkata to promote their upcoming period action drama Batwara 1947, which is scheduled to release on August 14.
Corporates, Consulates Back KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2026 in Mumbai
Aug 12, 2026, at 07:42 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Corporates, consulates and organisations came together to support the 17th edition of the KASHISH Pride Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, held from June 3 to 7 across Liberty Cinema, Alliance Française de Bombay and the National Gallery of Modern Art.
Bengali stars spill travel secrets: Anirban’s ‘Norway’ twist, Jaya’s travel partner and more
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Travel, cinema and music came together at an event organised by Go Everywhere Tours & Travels in Kolkata on Friday, featuring a panel discussion with actors Anirban Bhattacharya, Jaya Ahsan, Sohini Sarkar and musician duo Sourendro-Soumyojit.
‘Seven films, one Thailand’: Thai Film Festival brings cinema, culture and tradition to Kolkata
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The second edition of the Thai Film Festival was held in Kolkata last week, bringing Thai cinema and culture to local audiences through a three-day programme featuring seven films.
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and Hoichoi on Sunday unveiled the poster of Maharaja Tomare Selam, a film that will explore the making of Satyajit Ray’s 1969 classic Goopy Gayen Bagha Bayen.
Big returns, new stories and AI: Zee 5 unveils its ambitious Bangla entertainment slate
Aug 12, 2026, at 11:39 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Zee 5 has unveiled its latest Bangla content slate, titled ‘Notun Banglar, Notun Golpo’ (New Bengal. New Stories.), bringing together returning franchises, fresh originals and new storytelling formats across movies, series, live sports, AI-powered content, animation and kids’ entertainment.
Aug 12, 2026, at 11:16 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: The trailer of Verity, the upcoming psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name, was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday.
TIFF ’26 announces In Conversation series featuring Lee Min-ho, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott
Aug 12, 2026, at 07:49 am
Toronto: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the lineup for its 2026 “In Conversation With…” series, featuring global stars Lee Min-ho, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott, Rachel Morrison and Hudson Williams in live discussions about their careers, creative journeys and craft.
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch film ‘Ink’ is coming: Here’s when you can watch it
Aug 11, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch-focused feature film ‘Ink’ will be released in select movie theatres in the US in December before making its streaming debut on Netflix.
Christopher Nolan does it again: ‘The Odyssey’ becomes a $1.1 billion Box Office monster
Aug 10, 2026, at 05:40 pm
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has achieved two major box-office milestones over the weekend, cementing its position as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
‘Do whatever you believe in’: Yash backs Kiara Advani amid criticism over ‘Toxic’ bold scenes
Aug 10, 2026, at 03:24 pm
Kannada film star Yash has strongly defended actor Kiara Advani who was slammed by a section of netizens for enacting bold scenes in her upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.
Kolkata opens a new window to Thai culture through its second film festival
Aug 09, 2026, at 06:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As cinema has a way of travelling beyond borders, the second edition of the Thai Film Festival came to Kolkata on Friday, bringing together film enthusiasts, consuls general from different countries and audiences with an appreciation for global cinema.
‘Easier than cricket dressing-room disputes’: Sourav Ganguly on managing Bigg Boss Bangla conflicts
Aug 08, 2026, at 03:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket icon Sourav Ganguly is set to host Bigg Boss Bangla, marking a new chapter in his television career.
‘I just had OCD’: Vijay Mallya's son Sidhartha reveals why he quit alcohol 8 years ago
Aug 08, 2026, at 01:08 pm
London/IBNS: Sidhartha Mallya, son of businessman Vijay Mallya, has marked eight years since he quit alcohol, opening up about his decision and its connection to his mental health.
Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised after minor surgery, Suvendu Adhikari says 'he is recovering well'
Aug 07, 2026, at 11:26 pm
Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata, where he is recovering after undergoing a minor surgical procedure.
Aug 07, 2026, at 03:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star alongside Academy Award winner Russell Crowe in the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Bluefly, Deadline has reported.
Varun Dhawan to lead YRF's first-ever horror film; 'Rocket Boys' director at the helm
Aug 07, 2026, at 02:09 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Yash Raj Films is set to make its first foray into the horror genre with a theatrical feature directed by Abhay Pannu, best known for the critically acclaimed series Rocket Boys.
Aug 06, 2026, at 04:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and actor-singer Anirban Bhattacharya recorded a song for Queen Victoria Aar Goyenda Kanaichawron at Audio Lake Studios in Kolkata.
Jeet's 'Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat' trailer unveiled ahead of August 14 release
Aug 06, 2026, at 04:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the trailer of Tollywood superstar Jeet starrer Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat offering audiences a glimpse into the many shades of its central character while tracing the journey of a man whose story stretches from pre-Independence India to the years that followed.
At 83, Amitabh Bachchan works non-stop for 24 hours—his blog leaves fans stunned
Aug 06, 2026, at 03:57 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has once again proved that age is no barrier to hard work, revealing that he completed a gruelling 24-hour work schedule before returning to his daily routine.
YRF's first Raah records song is here! Aman's emotional 'Jaadugari' marks a new musical era
Aug 06, 2026, at 12:53 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: A day after announcing the launch of Raah Records, Yash Raj Films' new record label dedicated to nurturing original artists and music, the label on Wednesday released its first original track, Jaadugari, by singer-songwriter Aman.
The wait is over! Netflix finally streams the grand finale of One Hundred Years of Solitude
Aug 05, 2026, at 02:05 pm
The second and final part of One Hundred Years of Solitude, Netflix's adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's celebrated novel of the same name, began streaming worldwide on Wednesday.
Aug 03, 2026, at 03:57 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day has registered a sensational opening weekend at the Indian box office, grossing over Rs. 300 crore within just four days of its release on July 30, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man just did this unthinkable at the global Box Office
Aug 03, 2026, at 10:31 am
Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' latest superhero blockbuster, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, continues to dominate the global box office, delivering one of the biggest opening weekends in cinematic history.
ZEE5's Prem Shots celebrates streaming success with Kolkata singles mixer
Aug 03, 2026, at 01:38 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Love stories often begin when life refuses to follow a script. Reflecting that spirit, ZEE5 Original Bengali web series Prem Shots hosted a singles mixer in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Aug 02, 2026, at 06:06 pm
Both members of British trip-hop group Massive Attack have been banned from re-entering Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag and chanting "Free Palestine" during their recent concert in the city-state, police said.
'You're embarrassing your partner': Kangana takes fresh swipe at Hrithik amid viral trend
Aug 02, 2026, at 10:49 am
The long-running feud between Bollywood actors Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan has resurfaced once again, this time over a viral social media trend that declared, "The world owes an apology to Hrithik Roshan."
Aug 01, 2026, at 09:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Mani Ratnam recently filmed key scenes for his upcoming untitled Tamil film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi on Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, drawing widespread attention after behind-the-scenes photographs leaked online.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses Rs. 100 crore in just two days at Indian box office
Aug 01, 2026, at 02:37 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: After a strong opening at the Indian box office, Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day continued its impressive run on the second day, taking its two-day collection past the Rs. 100 crore mark.
Inside Operation Sindoor: Discovery's explosive documentary promises never-before-seen details
Aug 01, 2026, at 10:33 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Discovery has announced a new two-part documentary, Declassified: Operation Sindoor, a rare first look into one of the country’s most significant military campaigns.