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Around Tinsel Town
>> Playback singer Alka Yagnik diagnosed with “rare” sensorineural hearing loss
Renowned playback singer Alka Yagnik on Tuesday revealed that she has been diagnosed with a rare hearing disorder, leaving music lovers stunned.
>> Diljit Dosanjh’s appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’
In a historic moment for Indian music on the global stage, Diljit Dosanjh performed for the first time. the tonight show starring Jimmy Fallon. Ahead of the performance, Diljit shared a fun backstage clip with Fallon and the duo’s chemistry and infectious humour has made fans eagerly wait for the episode.
Diljit gave a wonderful performance which mesmerized the audience. He sang his hit songs ‘Born to Shine’ and ‘GOAT’ in which he showed his unique blend of energy and charm and concluded the performance with ‘Main Hoon Punjab’.
Bollywood
Alia Bhatt’s deepfake video goes viral for the second time this year, people are angry
Bombay High Court gave permission to release ‘Humare Barah’, said- it is an effort to uplift women
Gujarat High Court lifts ban on release of Aamir Khan’s son’s debut film ‘Maharaj’
Lakshya, Karan Johar attend the premiere of ‘Kill’ at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City
Hrithik Roshan on ‘Lakshya’ completing 20 years: Karan Shergill was like me… it happened naturally’
Shooting of Aamir Khan starrer ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ completed
Tahira Kashyap Khurana’s ‘Sharmaji Ki Beti’ gets a premiere date
Netflix renews ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ for second season
‘Wild Wild Punjab’ gets a premiere date on Netflix
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ to release in France and UK
Hollywood
Donald Sutherland, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars of the 1970s, has died at the age of 88.
Daniel Radcliffe, ‘The Outsiders’ win big at 2024 Tony Awards; here’s the full list of winners
Richard Linklater’s ‘Blue Moon’ stars Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale and Andrew Scott
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite for upcoming crime-thriller ‘R.I.P.’
Armie Hammer reflects on rape-cannibalism scandal: “Grateful” for career-changing experience
‘Gladiator 2’ will feature “the biggest action sequence ever put on film” at CineEurope 2024
Jonathan Majors to star in supernatural thriller ‘Merciless’
‘Inside Out’ spinoff series set to release in spring 2025
Brad Pitt’s F1 movie to release in June 2025
Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton hint at romance in ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4
‘Blue Beetle’ animated series in the works
Miles Tiller to star in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ remake
Regional Cinema
At the pre-release event of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, Kamal Haasan had expressed his desire to play a villain to Amitabh Bachchan.
Rajinikanth-Pa Ranjith’s ‘Kala’ has become the only Indian film to be included in BFI’s 25 films of the 21st century.
The release date of Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ postponed
Rakshith Shetty’s debut web series ‘Ekam’ gets its premiere date
Dhananjay will play the role of Kempegowda in the biopic
Tovino Thomas releases the first look of his next film ‘Avaran’
Prabhu Deva and AR Rahman’s film is titled ‘Moon Walk’
Yogi Babu’s next film is a series titled ‘Chutney Sambar’ on Disney+ Hotstar.
‘Good Night’ and ‘Lovers’ producer to next collaborate with RJ Balaji
Release date of Puri Jagannadh’s ‘Double iSmart’ finalised
World Cinema
Paris’s historic La Clef cinema saved from closure with support from film personalities
‘Train to Busan’ director Yeon Sang-ho teams up with Alfonso Cuaron for ‘Revelations’
Renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami is happy with the first animated adaptation of his short stories
French actress Anouk Aimée, winner of a Golden Globe for her role in ‘A Man and a Woman’, has died at the age of 92.
Tatiana Maslany to Star in Amazon MGM Studios Pilot ‘The Nightbeast’
Trailers
Akshay Kumar advocates cheap flights in ‘Soorarai Pottru’ remake and ‘Sarfira’ trailer
In the trailer of Mirzapur season 3, the restrained Pankaj Tripathi and the violent Ali Fazal come face to face
‘Kannappa’ teaser shows Vishnu Manchu as the lead warrior in this epic tale of a Shiva devotee
Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin take a trip to Poland in ‘A Real Pain’ trailer
Natalie Portman investigates the murder of Moses Ingram in trailer for creepy thriller ‘Lady in the Lake’
Clash between Biju Menon and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the trailer of ‘Naadanna Sambhavam’
Naomi Scott is a popstar haunted by a familiar evil in ‘Smile 2’ trailer
Brandy Norwood plays evil mother-in-law in ‘The Front Room’ trailer
Naveen Chandra investigates a tricky murder case in the teaser of ‘Eleven’
Watch Shane Nigam’s soulful rendition of ‘Rafta Rafta Woh Meri’ in the teaser of romantic entertainer ‘Haal’
Sonia Agarwal haunts Smrithi Venkat in the trailer of horror thriller ‘7/G’
Required Reading
1) Parvathy Thiruvothu reveals why she was scared of her role in Malayalam film ‘Ulozhukku’
>> He says that the characters of the film are very honest and the story reaches the depths of people’s subconscious
2) Alia Bhatt talks storytelling, motherhood and writing her first children’s book
>> Her book ‘Adventures of Ed-a-Mama: Ed Finds a Home’ aims to instill the values of kindness and environmentalism
3) Djordje Stojiljkovic: Each sub-world of ‘Kalki 2898 A.D.’ deserved a different visual treatment.
>> The cinematographer talks about making the science-fantasy film and the goal of giving audiences an entertaining, memorable viewing experience
4) Why does director Shankar’s legacy go beyond mere grandeur?
>> Here’s a look at the pioneering efforts that make the veteran filmmaker’s work not just distinctive but also set a standard that is yet to be surpassed
5) Screen Share: Films that capture the excitement of escape
>> In this new column in The Hindu, we recommend films on the joys of travel and trips to cold climates
6) Darshan case: Why it is unfair to blame Kannada film industry?
>> Should the Kannada film industry be blamed for Darshan’s involvement in the murder case?
7) Kiran Bedi interview on upcoming biopic: ‘This story is not just mine but of every woman who represents India’
>> Bedi, India’s first woman IPS officer, talks about her new biopic, directed by Kushal Chawla
8) India’s recent Cannes success is not just an occasion for celebration, but also for introspection
>> Many said it was ironic for India to “feel proud”, as the films have received little support or recognition domestically
9) Proud moment for Shaan as his sons Mahi and Soham hit the headlines
>> Soon after returning from Cannes, singer Shaan and his sons spoke about their personal journey in music
what to watch
1) Hit the road with Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy in ‘The Bikeriders’
Read the full review here
2) Russell Crowe drains all originality in ‘The Exorcism,’ which is a disappointing demonic déjà vu
Read the full review here
3) Urvashi’s strong acting makes ‘Ulozhukku’ a thrilling drama
Read the full review here
4) Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan struggle in ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’, a cosmetic romantic comedy
Read the full review here
5) Gulshan Devaiah, Anurag Kashyap work together in a generic thriller in the ‘Bad Cop’ series
Read the full review here
6) ‘Chilli Chicken’ is a poignant take on migrant life in Bengaluru
Read the full review here
7) In Season 3, ‘Kota Factory’ returns with a new set of MCQs to continue the coaching puzzle
Read the full review here
8) ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’ is an early but nostalgic account of the final moments of a sports legend
Read the full review here
9) Jake Gyllenhaal’s TV debut, ‘Presumed Innocent,’ is a sleek, lifeless reimagining
Read the full review here
10) ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ returns in style
Read the full review here
11) Ishana Night Shyamalan replicates her father’s style in ‘The Watchers’ but misses the essence
Read the full review here
12) Pixar’s excellent sequel ‘Inside Out 2’ brings another enjoyable experience
Read the full review here
