‘Society judges women for no reason’: Triptii Dimri on the powerful message of ‘Maa Behen’
May 28, 2026, at 11:00 am
Triptii Dimri opens up about sharing screen space with Madhuri Dixit and Ravi Kishan in Netflix film Maa Behen, the unforgettable atmosphere on set, and why the film became one of the most special projects of her career. From playing Antakshari with Madhuri during breaks to reflecting on society’s harsh judgments towards women, Triptii offers an emotional and candid glimpse into the film's making and message during the promotional activities. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film premieres exclusively on Netflix on June 4, 2026. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts.
'No one responsible': Handwritten note found after Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta's mysterious death
May 28, 2026, at 12:10 am
A handwritten note was recovered from the residence of Anik Dutta after the Bengali filmmaker died on Wednesday following a fall from the terrace of his south Kolkata home, news channel TV9 Bangla reported.
Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ nears ₹50 cr, recovers most of budget
May 27, 2026, at 08:47 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Pati Patni Aur Woh Do continued its run at the box office with a collection of Rs. 1.72 crore on Day 12, taking its total India net earnings to Rs. 45.47 crore.
May 27, 2026, at 03:04 pm
Bengali film director Anik Dutta died on Wednesday after falling from the roof of his residence located in Gariahat area in south Kolkata, media reports said.
May 27, 2026, at 01:29 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bobby Deol has had the best time shooting for YRF’s Alpha, an origin story of an assassin raised and built to kill, which is headlined by Alia Bhatt and also stars Sharvari.
‘My safe option for humour’: Imtiaz Ali clarifies ‘good girl image’ remark on Deepika Padukone
May 26, 2026, at 12:54 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has issued a clarification to Deepika Padukone after anticipating that his remarks about the actor in a recent interview could be misconstrued.
Masked and guarded: Ranveer Singh makes first public appearance after Don 3 fallout
May 26, 2026, at 10:39 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh concealed his face with a mask while opting for a traditional outfit in his first public appearance since a non-cooperation directive issued against him by film body Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).
May 25, 2026, at 09:06 pm
Actor Ranveer Singh has reacted after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) announced a non-cooperation directive against him over his exit from Don 3.
Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 creates box office storm! Film crosses Rs 141 crore worldwide in just 4 days
May 25, 2026, at 03:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Drishyam 3 continued its dream run at the box office as the Mohanlal-starrer grossed Rs 141 crore worldwide, shattering several previous records, Sacnilk reported.
Michael Jackson biopic set for sequel after USD 700M global box office success
May 24, 2026, at 10:09 pm
After setting the box office ablaze, the biopic Michael on iconic pop legend Michael Jackson is set to continue its story with a sequel.
‘There are no shortcuts to success’: Boman Irani inspires audience at Kolkata event
May 23, 2026, at 08:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran actor and filmmaker Boman Irani on Monday delivered an emotional and inspiring address at FICCI FLO Kolkata’s “Lage Raho Zindagi” session held at Taj Bengal, urging young people and women entrepreneurs to “never stop dreaming”.
India gets its own Naked and Afraid! Survival reality show to premiere in June
May 23, 2026, at 02:43 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Warner Bros. Discovery is set to launch Naked and Afraid: Aadimanav, the first-ever Indian adaptation of the globally successful survival reality format.
Drishyam 3 storms box office! Mohanlal-starrer grosses massive Rs. 45 crore globally on Day 1
May 23, 2026, at 02:35 pm
Kochi/IBNS: Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam 3 has set the box office on fire, registering a massive opening collection worldwide, Sacnilk reported.
May 23, 2026, at 12:32 pm
The so-called Bengali bhadroloks were first taken aback in 2011 when then rising Tollywood star Dev hummed a popular song from his hit film Paglu on the dais of Mamata Banerjee’s political programme meant for remembering martyrs of her party.
India at Cannes 2026: Glitter on the Croisette, But Where Is the Cinema?
May 23, 2026, at 01:02 am
Every year, around May, India rediscovers Cannes. I was there for a week this year.
Lily Collins confirms ‘Emily in Paris’ ends with Season 6: ‘Can’t wait for magical farewell’
May 22, 2026, at 11:23 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: The popular Netflix series Emily in Paris is heading towards its culmination as lead actor Lily Collins announced that the sixth season of the show will be its final installment.
‘I wanted to escape my personal life’: Zeenat Aman recalls Gawaahi comeback amid marital crisis
May 21, 2026, at 12:39 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has reflected on her return to films during a difficult phase in her personal life in a heartfelt and nostalgic social media post.
Dragon glimpse explodes online as Jr NTR unveils fierce new avatar on birthday
May 20, 2026, at 03:35 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The internet has been abuzz ever since the makers unveiled the first glimpse of filmmaker Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film Dragon featuring N. T. Rama Rao Jr. on Wednesday.
Fans relieved as Amitabh Bachchan’s hospital visit turns out to be routine checkup
May 20, 2026, at 11:43 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Fans of acting legend Amitabh Bachchan were left concerned after reports claimed the 83-year-old superstar was admitted to hospital on Tuesday night.
Karuppu storms box office! Vijay sends special message as Suriya-Trisha film eyes Rs 100 crore
May 19, 2026, at 11:35 am
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has congratulated the makers of Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, as the film races towards the Rs. 100 crore mark at the box office.
May 18, 2026, at 03:19 pm
A video shared by Indian acting legend Amitabh Bachchan on his Instagram page has gone viral for showcasing the ancient Hindu Vishnu Temple located in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan Province, Iran.
May 18, 2026, at 12:43 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Senior actor Ameesha Patel has questioned whether Indians are truly united while apparently backing Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who was trolled online over claims that she was ignored at the Cannes Film Festival.
Repeat It is finally out! Ed Sheeran and Martin Garrix reignite old magic
May 18, 2026, at 12:30 am
British singer Ed Sheeran and Dutch DJ Martin Garrix have finally released their long-shelved collaboration titled “Repeat It”, bringing a decade-old project to life.
Bullet drops binge-worthy microdrama lineup packed with romance, chaos and suspense this May
May 16, 2026, at 07:35 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bullet microdrama app is expanding its entertainment catalogue this May with a new slate of original series spanning romance, comedy, suspense and drama across Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Tamil languages.
Virgin River casting alert! Mitchell Slaggert joins Season 8 in key role
May 16, 2026, at 04:08 pm
Actor Mitchell Slaggert is set to join the cast of Virgin River in its upcoming eighth season, according to a report by Deadline.
‘Klelia in blue’: Netflix hit Maestro in Blue filming underway
May 16, 2026, at 03:28 pm
The filming of popular Netflix web series Maestro in Blue is currently underway, with the lead actors sharing updates from the sets on social media.
‘Karma spares no one,’ says Mithun Chakraborty backing RSS centenary drama 'Aakhri Sawal'
May 16, 2026, at 02:16 pm
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was in Kolkata to promote his upcoming film Aakhri Sawal, a politically charged drama framed as a high-stakes intellectual debate over the 100-year history and ideological legacy of the RSS. The Bollywood icon and Dadasaheb Phalke winner spoke about his son Namashi’s performance, politically conscious cinema and the changing political landscape in Bengal. IBNS-TWF correspondent Rajat Dhar reports
‘Why pity, love?’: Alia Bhatt’s graceful reply to trolls over Cannes ‘ignored’ claims
May 15, 2026, at 03:02 pm
Cannes/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt gave a graceful reply to a troll after an online user claimed she was ignored by photographers at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2026.
‘Will cherish our friendship’: Mouni Roy, Suraj Nambiar part ways after four years of marriage
May 15, 2026, at 12:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Mouni Roy has announced her separation from her businessman husband Suraj Nambiar, ending days of speculation surrounding their marital life.
Suriya-Trisha starrer Karuppu’s 9 am show cancelled despite Vijay’s nod
May 14, 2026, at 02:20 pm
Chennai/IBNS: In a setback for Karuppu, the 9 am show on the film’s opening day was cancelled, media reports said.