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.
Marking a historic milestone, this year’s inauguration of Masterclass was held for the first time in the presence of the general public, reflecting the festival’s commitment to accessibility and wider engagement.
Highlighting that all jury-members were “on the same page for whatever films we selected”, Gulati said that they were watching the content, which is more important than anything else.
The prestigious nine-day festival, being held from November 20 to 28, 2025, features a variety of events, including the Film Bazaar and several special programmes.
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana got engaged to music composer Palash Muchhal in a heartfelt proposal at the DY Patil Stadium, where she recently won the Women’s World Cup. The couple’s wedding is set for November 23, 2025.
Early reviews of 'Vilayath Budha' on X praise Prithviraj and Shammi’s powerful performances and the film’s fiery BGM. However, the nearly 3-hour runtime and familiar story beats have left viewers divided.
