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Janhvi Kapoor makes stylish Cannes debut in Tarun Tahiliani outfit

May 21, 2025, at 02:04 am

Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor on Tuesday made a stunning red carpet debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, bringing a hint of ethereal elegance to the French Riviera.

Sharmila Tagore carts Bengali aristocracy to Cannes 2025 for Aranyer Din Ratri screening, Simi joins the party

May 20, 2025, at 02:59 pm

Cannes/IBNS: Indian film veteran Sharmila Tagore was joined by her co-actress Simi Garewal at the screening of maestro Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri at the 78th edition of Cannes Film Festival in the French city on May 19.

War 2 teaser: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR showcase power-packed action, Kiara Advani sizzles in bikini

May 20, 2025, at 12:41 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The teaser of Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani starrer War 2 was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday.

Sharmila Tagore visits Cannes for special screening of Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri

May 19, 2025, at 07:08 pm

Bollywood beauty Sharmila Tagore has arrived in Cannes for the special screening of her iconic movie, directed by Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray, Aranyer Din Ratri, at the ongoing festival.

Javed Ali, Anupam Roy among others lend their voices for Bramhaarjun soundtrack

May 19, 2025, at 05:13 pm

Kolkata: The Bengali action thriller 'Bramhaarjun', directed by Souvik Dey, features a score by Soumyadip Chakraborty and songs by renowned artists like Javed Ali, Anupam Roy, Iman Chakraborty, Atri Mukherjee, and Nakash Aziz.

Tribute to the original masterpiece of Ray, Sonar Kellay Jawker Dhan gets its trailer launched

May 19, 2025, at 05:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Sonar Kellay Jawker Dhan, the third franchise of the 'Jawker Dhan' series directed by Sayantan Ghosal, got its trailer launched last Friday in the presence of its lead cast and crew.

I hope Bengali films get dubbed for wider reach: Bengali director Shiboprosad Mukherjee unveiling Darshoo

May 19, 2025, at 04:56 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A multilingual OTT platform, Darshoo, was launched by Bengali director-actor Shiboprosad Mukherjee here last Thursday.

Alia Bhatt opts for pool boot camp with sister Shaheen's boyfriend on 'gloomy Monday'

May 19, 2025, at 01:16 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has opted for a pool boot camp with her sister Shaheen Bhatt's boyfriend, Ishaan Mehra, on a "gloomy Monday".

Cannes today revisits Satyajit Ray's iconic Aranyer Din Ratri starring Sharmila Tagore and Soumitra Chatterjee

May 19, 2025, at 12:52 pm

More than 50 years after it hit the silver screen, and continues to win the hearts of cinegoers with its sharp storytelling, Satyajit Ray's evergreen tale of friendship, Aranyer Din Ratri, will be screened at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival.

Aranyer Din Ratri: Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria to attend historic Cannes screening of restored Satyajit Ray classic

May 18, 2025, at 06:56 pm

Prominent Kolkata-based culturist, social activist, and trustee of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation,Sundeep Bhutoria, will attend the highly anticipated screening of Satyajit Ray’s restored masterpiece Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 19.

'If given a choice between Pakistan and hell, I would choose the latter': Javed Akhtar

May 18, 2025, at 03:26 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar recently shared that he would prefer hell rather than going to the neighbouring country.

Katrina Kaif wishes Vicky Kaushal with love-filled Instagram post on his 37th birthday

May 17, 2025, at 02:30 pm

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif on Saturday posted a love-filled Instagram post to wish her husband Vicky Kaushal on his 37th birthday.

Bengali film Pokkhiraj er Dim set to release on June 13

May 16, 2025, at 08:21 pm

After the immense critical and audience appreciation of Rainbow Jelly, director Soukarya Ghosal returns with yet another fun ride journey—Pokkhiraj er Dim.

Hrithik Roshan plans birthday surprise for Jr NTR with War 2

May 16, 2025, at 08:10 pm

In a move that has set social media meltdown, Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his iconic role of Kabir in the hugely anticipated YRF Spy Universe’s next offering War 2, took to his social media platforms to announce that he is planning an explosive birthday celebration for NTR on May 20, 2025.

Heart-melting: Anupam Kher meets friend Hollywood legend Robert De Niro at Cannes 2025

May 16, 2025, at 07:59 pm

Cannes/IBNS: Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher reunited with legendary Hollywood star Robert De Niro at the 78th edition of Cannes Film Festival, which began on May 13.

Preparation for Julie's character came naturally: Paoli Dam on playing sex worker-turned-politician in news web-series

May 16, 2025, at 05:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: "Julie", a web series directed by Aritra Sen, features Bengali actress Paoli Dam in a layered role that traces her transformation from a sex worker in Kolkata’s red-light district to a political figure.

Aamir Khan faces backlash over post on Operation Sindoor hours before 'Sitaare Zameen Par' trailer launch

May 15, 2025, at 10:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The trailer of Aamir Khan's much-awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par was launched on May 13, and hours before that, the X handle of Aamir Khan Productions shared a post saluting the heroes of Operation Sindoor, prompting massive backlash.

Madhubala to Rekha: Nitanshi Goel carries cinematic legends in her hair at Cannes 2025

May 15, 2025, at 05:58 pm

Cannes/IBNS: Laapataa Ladies-famed actress Nitanshi Goel made her red carpet appearance gracefully at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

Sitaare Zameen Par: Genelia Deshmukh shares her 'incredibly special' experience of reuniting with Aamir Khan Productions

May 15, 2025, at 05:44 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Life comes full circle for Indian actress Genelia Deshmukh who reunited with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's production house, Aamir Khan Productions.

Emmy Award-winning writer Steve Pepoon, known for 'The Simpsons', dies at 68

May 15, 2025, at 02:32 am

Emmy Award-winning writer Steve Pepoon, famed for the animation show 'The Simpsons', has died at the age of 68 unexpectedly outside his home at US' Kansas.

Shah Rukh Khan visits Aditya Chopra's Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ musical rehearsals in London

May 14, 2025, at 03:19 pm

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was the protagonist of Aditya Chopra directed historic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), made a surprise visit to the London rehearsal room of Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical.

Alia Bhatt skips Cannes 2025 opening ceremony due to India-Pakistan tension: Report

May 14, 2025, at 01:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt skipped the opening ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival in view of the India-Pakistan tension, media reports said.

Makers launch third song of Rakhee Gulzar starrer Aamar Boss with flash mob

May 13, 2025, at 05:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hok Startup, the third of Rakhee Gulzar starrer Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Aamar Boss, has been unveiled by the makers.

Faced toxic director while working in daily soaps: Srabanti Chatterjee

May 13, 2025, at 05:12 pm

Bengali film actress Srabanti Chatterjee played a key role in Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Aamar Boss, which marked veteran Rakhee Gulzar's return to the regional movie circuit after 22 years. In an interview with IBNS correspondent Aaheli Chakraborty, Srabanti talks about working with Rakhee Gulzar, toxic bosses as shown in Shiboprosad's role in Aamar Boss and more... Excerpts... 

Operation Sindoor: Amitabh Bachchan salutes Indian soldiers with father's patriotic poem

May 13, 2025, at 02:05 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Acting legend Amitabh Bachchan broke his meaningful silence on social media with his late father Harivansh Rai Bachchan's patriotic poem to salute the Indian soldiers who avenged the killing 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

'I’ll remember the tears you never showed..': Anushka Sharma's heartfelt message after Virat Kohli retires from Tests

May 12, 2025, at 04:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared a heartfelt note on social media after her husband, cricket icon Virat Kohli, retired from Test cricket.

Mother's Day: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma share throwback images

May 11, 2025, at 06:48 pm

Indian cricketing star Virat Kohli on Sunday shared several unseen images of his wife Anushka Sharma, mother Saroj Kohli and mother-in-law Ashima Sharma to greet them on Mother's Day.

India-Pakistan tension escalation: Arijit Singh cancels Abu Dhabi concert

May 09, 2025, at 04:27 pm

Indian singer Arijit Singh on Thursday announced cancelling his Abu Dhabi concert on Friday amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan following Pahalgam terror attack.

Hoichoi Studios drops trailer of The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika

May 08, 2025, at 06:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hoichoi Studios has unveiled the much-awaited trailer of its next film, The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Joydeep Mukherjee.

Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun, other film personalities laud Indian Army for Operation Sindoor

May 07, 2025, at 05:44 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Several film personalities including Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun, Riteish Deshmukh have lauded the Indian Army for conducting Operation Sindoor, which was launched at Pakistani terrorist bases in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack.