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She was married after class 7, was almost beaten half to death: She became India’s first actress in 1913- Almost 50 years before Hanuman Ansh, a Rs 3 lakh devotional movie became a huge cultural phenomenon. People used to garland the film’s posters, perform aarti and even remove their footwear before entering theatres.
- Toxic box office collection day 8: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara's film continues to slow down, earns in single digits
- Shashi Kapoor’s heroine, who turned down Raj Kapoor’s film offers, was named by Vogue as one of world’s most beautiful women, died lonely: ‘People abandoned her after…'Leela Naidu’s Bollywood career was not long or glorious, but she did leave an impact on the audience with her exotic looks and versatile pe...21 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Who was Sowcar Janaki, veteran South Indian actor who died at 94?Sowcar Janaki news: Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki died in Chennai at 94 following age-related ailments. With a career spanning more than seve...21 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- She escaped an abusive marriage and performed in theatres to survive in Mumbai. How India’s first film actress broke stereotypes and landed a role in a Dadasaheb Phalke movieDurgabai Kamat, India's first female actor, shattered societal norms by pioneering her presence in early Indian cinema. With a strong found...14 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- Cyber fraud crackdown: Centre blocks over 3,700 mobile apps, saves Rs 11,158 croreThe government has blocked 3,718 mobile applications by June 30, 2026. Over Rs 11,158 crore has been saved through 32.80 lakh fraud complai...11 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In the name of the mother and the son...The Malayalam New Wave offers high-quality cinema, setting high audience expectations. Chidambaram's new film, Balan: The Boy, focuses on a...08 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- Rs 1 crore debt, children’s education abroad...: Why Shah Rukh Khan co-actress Sushmita Mukherjee did C-grade filmsSushmita Mukherjee opened up about doing films she was not proud of, revealing that financial struggles influenced her choices. After her m...07 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Latest August 2026 OTT releases: Cocktail 2 to Main Vaapas Aaunga to Lenin, new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, SonyLIV, Zee5 and moreWith returning favourites like Ted Lasso and Dark Matter, theatrical hits such as Cocktail 2, Main Vaapas Aaunga and Lenin, along with new ...04 Aug, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
- Lights, Camera, Content: Cinema creators redefine how India watches filmsContent creators are making cinema more accessible to a wider audience. These creators dissect films, sparking deeper discussions and wider...12 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- 6 book recommendations that inspired Malayalam movies and where to watch them on OTT: Mathilukal to PonmanMalayalam cinema has turned several popular novels into memorable movies. From the touching prison romance of Mathilukal to the survival dr...27 Jun, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
- Vishal Bhardwaj, Deepa Bhatia, others join Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega on Oscars 2027 voting invite list. Date, time and where to watch on OTT in IndiaIndian cinema shines globally as acclaimed professionals like Vishal Bhardwaj and Deepa Bhatia receive invitations to join the prestigious ...25 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platformMeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.24 Jun, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
- 'Forces came together to eliminate me': Malayalam actress Parvathy claims she was attacked, received death threats and lost big films. What helped her keep going?Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu faced threats and lost projects for her activism. She recently spoke about the 2017 Kerala case and its impact....14 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi row explained: Why the actress' scenes with Ram Charan sparked a nationwide debate? Director Buchi Babu's response and celeb reactionsJanhvi Kapoor's portrayal in the recently released film Peddi has triggered a nationwide debate on the "objectification" of women in commer...11 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
- Bina Paul: From IFFK to Cannes, A trailblazer's journey in Indian cinemaThe quiet pride of the Amma Ariyan team at Cannes, with Bina Paul representing the film, highlights her significant contributions. As a dri...06 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Bhavana’s quiet triumph: A star who deserves applause beyond symbolismActress Bhavana's fight for justice dominates discussions about her these days. Her decision to report an assault in 2017 led to the format...23 Feb, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- Ratna Pathak Shah says she is getting diverse roles in films as compared to mother and late cinema icon Dina PathakThe versatile actress credited the change to the way stories are being written in cinema.31 Oct, 2022, 01.17 PM IST
- No scripts for ageing actresses today: Sharmila TagoreThe 68-year-old National-award winner said actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah are still ruling Bollywood but th...28 Nov, 2013, 12.21 PM IST
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