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 filmmaker said Bollywood’s growing dependence on paid PR is making it hard to separate genuine success from manufactured hype. He added that even basic praise and audience reactions now often feel influenced by money and promotion strategies.
She said Govinda has always lived only for his family and never truly experienced life for himself, despite being a major superstar. Sunita Ahuja shared that after four decades of marriage, she has learned to accept reality even if it doesn’t match her expectations.
India’s iconic photojournalist, Raghu Rai, has passed away at 83, leaving behind a visual archive that documented decades of change. From historic tragedies to quiet street moments, his images shaped how the world saw India.
A resurfaced interview shows how a beloved song was removed despite being fully shot and loved by the team. Yash Chopra chose storytelling over sentiment, making a tough call that still surprises fans today.
Thirteen years later, the pain, music, and memories of *Aashiqui 2* still feel as real as ever. Mohit Suri’s heartfelt note shows how the film continues to live on in fans and find new audiences.
