‘I am secure enough to support another character’: Taapsee Pannu on Assi and owning her space
Feb 21, 2026, at 10:57 am
As Assi releases, Taapsee Pannu opens up about playing a public prosecutor with emotional depth, collaborating again with Anubhav Sinha, and why she is secure enough to support another character while still leaving a lasting impact. The actor also reflects on realism in courtroom dramas, evolving cinema trends, and her belief in choosing meaningful roles over screen time. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Taapsee in Kolkata for a candid interview...
McSteamy forever! Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53, months after revealing ALS diagnosis
Feb 20, 2026, at 03:06 pm
Eric Dane, best known for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at the age of 53, less than a year after publicly revealing his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Yash unleashes raw fury in ‘Toxic’ teaser — fans call it a blockbuster already!
Feb 20, 2026, at 12:53 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: The teaser of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups, starring Yash, was unveiled by the makers on Friday.
Out on interim bail, Rajpal Yadav urges film fraternity to offer him roles
Feb 18, 2026, at 09:09 pm
Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was released from Tihar Jail on Tuesday, 12 days after surrendering in connection with a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce and loan default case, has requested work.
Alia Bhatt to present at 79th BAFTA Awards; to join Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, among others
Feb 17, 2026, at 10:54 pm
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt is set to present an award at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards, the British Academy announced on Tuesday.
Feb 26 wedding? Viral invite sparks buzz around Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna
Feb 16, 2026, at 11:07 pm
A wedding invitation allegedly belonging to actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna has gone viral on social media, sparking fresh speculation about a possible celebrity wedding in 2026.
'Remarkable young woman': Kangana Ranaut roots for Dhurandhar actor Sara Arjun
Feb 16, 2026, at 09:41 pm
Actor Sara Arjun, who is gearing up for the release of her film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, received praise from Kangana Ranaut after the latter visited the Isha Foundation on Maha Shivratri.
Ye to perform in India next month, check out the venue
Feb 16, 2026, at 05:40 pm
Internationally famed rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has confirmed he will be visiting India next month to perform in the South Asian country for the first time.
Feb 16, 2026, at 10:25 am
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met Indian actress Priyanka Chopra at the annual Harvard India Conference, when he praised her for making the country proud.
Dhanush in legal trouble: Producer demands ₹20 crore over abandoned film project
Feb 14, 2026, at 05:59 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Tamil superstar Dhanush has landed in legal trouble after a production house issued a legal notice accusing him of causing prolonged delays in a film project pending since 2016, media reports said.
YouTuber finds Dhurandhar's pirated copies being sold in Pakistan for just Rs 16
Feb 13, 2026, at 04:06 pm
YouTuber Karl Rock, based in India, recently posted a video on social media where he showed pirated copies of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which is banned in Pakistan, being sold in Karachi's Rainbow Centre.
Feb 13, 2026, at 11:31 am
Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri open up about collaborating with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj in O'Romeo, discussing its intense romantic world, emotionally layered performances, and the challenges of portraying love, transformation and unspoken desire. The film releases on February 13, on the eve of Valentine’s Day. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh notes their thoughts from the promotional trail.
Ram Charan returns to sets: new Peddi shoot sparks excitement among fans!
Feb 12, 2026, at 05:57 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: The latest shooting schedule for the upcoming Telugu film Peddi, starring Ram Charan, commenced in Hyderabad on Thursday, according to 123Telugu.com.
Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death revealed; Schitt’s Creek star died of pulmonary embolism
Feb 12, 2026, at 05:03 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: Beloved Canadian-American actress Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, according to official records released in the U.S, BBC reported.
Taapsee Pannu on her hat-trick collaboration with Anubhav Sinha: ‘His films are dramatically real’
Feb 12, 2026, at 12:12 pm
Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha have established themselves as one of the most lethal actor-director duos in Hindi cinema, delivering hard-hitting films like Mulk and Thappad.
Feb 11, 2026, at 10:36 pm
Several prominent figures from the Hindi film industry, including Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, have come forward to support actor Rajpal Yadav after he surrendered at Tihar Jail on February 5 in connection with a decade-old Rs 9-crore cheque bounce case.
Ranveer Singh receives ransom threat; security tightened outside the actor’s Mumbai home
Feb 10, 2026, at 08:25 pm
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has received a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding crores of rupees in ransom, the Mumbai Police has said.
Poster of Bengali film ‘Phonibabu Viral’ unveiled, explores social media’s grip on everyday life
Feb 10, 2026, at 04:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The official poster of the upcoming Bengali film Phonibabu Viral was unveiled on social media on Monday.
Feb 10, 2026, at 12:00 pm
The seventh season of Netflix web series Virgin River will navigate Mel and Jack’s marital journey and their path to adoption, as revealed in the trailer unveiled by the makers on Monday.
Feb 09, 2026, at 11:35 pm
Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment has reportedly demanded Rs. 40 crore in damages from actor Ranveer Singh following his alleged exit from the much-anticipated film Don 3 in December last year.
‘Jana Nayagan’ producers move Madras High Court to withdraw plea against CBFC
Feb 09, 2026, at 10:53 pm
The producers of actor Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan have submitted a letter to the Madras High Court Registry seeking to withdraw their writ petition against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), after agreeing to have the film referred to the revising committee.
Arijit Singh is back! Aamir Khan reunites with the singer for romantic drama Ek Din
Feb 09, 2026, at 04:18 pm
Aamir Khan Productions has officially announced that Arijit Singh will be lending his voice to its upcoming film Ek Din, setting the stage for a much-anticipated musical collaboration.
Don’t miss out! Zayn Malik’s first solo arena tour is officially here
Feb 08, 2026, at 10:17 pm
British pop star Zayn Malik has announced the Konnakol Tour, marking a major milestone in his music career.
Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor attend 100-year celebration event of RSS in Mumbai
Feb 08, 2026, at 12:38 pm
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday began a two-day event in Mumbai to mark 100 years since its formation, with several prominent Bollywood personalities attending the opening day of the celebrations titled “100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons.”
Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold dies at 47 after battling cancer
Feb 08, 2026, at 11:59 am
Brad Arnold, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday after battling Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47.
Feb 07, 2026, at 04:48 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Fans’ excitement over the digital premiere of Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab has reportedly led to technical issues on OTT platform JioHotstar.
Feb 06, 2026, at 04:21 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The makers of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat have taken down its trailer following a massive backlash and an action order from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, media reports said.
Ram Charan’s Peddi delayed: Sports drama now set for April 30 release
Feb 05, 2026, at 04:43 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: The release of Ram Charan’s upcoming Telugu film Peddi has been postponed to April 30, media reports said.
Assi trailer drops: Taapsee Pannu takes on a dark, disturbing courtroom battle
Feb 04, 2026, at 04:15 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The trailer of Anubhav Sinha's Assi, which is based on harrowing everyday news, was on Wednesday unveiled by the makers.
JioStar makes big AI bet, appoints Emmy winner Stephan Bugaj to shape future of entertainment
Feb 04, 2026, at 12:39 pm
JioStar Group has announced the appointment of Emmy Award winner Stephan Bugaj as Senior Vice-President of GenAI Content & Technology, as it accelerates its vision for creating AI-native, next-generation experiences.