Salim Kumar, only Malayalam comedian to win National Award for Best Actor, dead at 56
He learned to perform on a mimicry stage in Cochin. He finished on a national podium. The house in North Paravur was named Laughing Villa. It is quiet now.
He learned to perform on a mimicry stage in Cochin. He finished on a national podium. The house in North Paravur was named Laughing Villa. It is quiet now.
He played a librarian who fought demons. He sold coffee to the whole of Britain. He outlasted every trend in television and still showed up, reliable as ever, until he didn't.
The glycerine was ready. Nana Patekar was not interested. What happened next left everyone on set, including Madhoo Shah, stunned, and wrapped up the shoot for half a day.
'Peddi' introduced Janhvi Kapoor waist-first, midriff second, face somewhere after that. Her character Achiyyamma had a name, a costume, and close-up shots of her navel. What she did not have was a story.
The world of Indian classical music lost a brilliant artist on May 14, 2026, with the passing of Ustad Sabir Khan.
The First Lady has publicly criticised Jimmy Kimmel’s recent remarks, calling them harmful and deeply divisive. She has also questioned ABC’s continued support for the late-night host amid rising controversy.
A quiet farewell in Mumbai marked the end of veteran actor Bharat Kapoor’s long journey in films and television, where he remained a steady and familiar face for decades. From intense villain roles to memorable supporting characters, he left behind a body of work that spanned generations.
The actor appeared before the National Commission for Women after being summoned over the controversial song from 'KD: The Devil'. He expressed regret over the issue and offered support for the education of 50 tribal girls as a voluntary gesture.
A stand-up show by Sarat Uday in Bengaluru was interrupted when a group objected to his earlier political jokes on Andhra Pradesh leaders. The situation escalated on stage with demands for apology.
The makers have unveiled fresh posters introducing Manoj Bajpayee and Adah Sharma in key roles, hinting at a tense story shaped by national-level crisis and power struggles. The film builds its world around an India facing economic distress.
