Voice that defined an era silenced: Singer Suman Kalyanpur dies at 89
Jun 01, 2026, at 12:37 am
Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur, renowned for her soulful voice and distinguished playback singing career, passed away on Sunday due to age-related health complications. She was 89.
Off Campus fans, brace yourselves! Mika Abdalla and Stephen Kalyn reunite for a steamy new romance
May 30, 2026, at 03:26 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: Off Campus stars Mika Abdalla and Stephen Kalyn, whose sizzling chemistry in the hit web series won over fans worldwide, are set to reunite for a new three-episode audio romance titled Rent Free.
Varun Dhawan moves Delhi High Court to protect personality rights
May 29, 2026, at 11:39 pm
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking legal protection of his personality and publicity rights, amid rising concerns over the misuse of celebrity identity through AI-generated content.
From Garrett-Hannah to Dean-Allie: Off Campus romance heads into Season 2
May 29, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: The second season of Prime Video’s romance drama series Off Campus will centre around the relationship between Allie Hayes and Dean Di Laurentis, the makers announced after the strong response to the debut season.
‘Did she convert to Islam?’: Ankita Lokhande trolled over hijab look in Abu Dhabi
May 29, 2026, at 12:34 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Popular television actor Ankita Lokhande has sparked controversy on social media after wearing a hijab during her vacation in Abu Dhabi.
May 29, 2026, at 11:52 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar triggered massive speculation online after unfollowing several of his closest industry friends on Instagram, including Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, and designer Manish Malhotra.
May 28, 2026, at 04:39 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: Prime Video’s new OTT series Off Campus, an American college romance drama based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling novels, has created a storm online, largely due to its college romance vibes and the chemistry between its lead pair.
‘A void that can never truly be filled’: Anik Dutta’s ‘Bijoya’ Saayoni Ghosh mourns filmmaker
May 28, 2026, at 01:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor and Trinamool Congress MP Saayoni Ghosh, who played the onscreen wife of maestro Satyajit Ray in Aparajito, mourned the death of filmmaker Anik Dutta, who died after falling from the terrace of his south Kolkata residence under mysterious circumstances.
‘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.