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Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Music composer Sam CS, whose music in the first part of the Mahavatar franchise — ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’– came in for widespread appreciation, is now working with over 250 international techicians for the score of ‘Mahavatar Parshuraam’, the next instalment in the immensely popular franchise. Following the massive commercial and critical success of ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’, Sam’s work in this new film, which expands that universe, has created huge anticipation among fans.S…

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman talked about the celebrated filmmaker and actor, Guru Dutt, during her appearance on the popular chat show “Rendezvous With Simi Garewal”. Turning back the clock, when host Simi Garewal asked Waheeda Rehman if Guru Dutt was ahead of his time, the veteran actress shared that while his movies ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam’ and ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’ were considered a little advanced, “Pyaasa” ended up working at the box office despite having no expectatio…

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Veteran actress Kalpana Iyer, Thursday night, took a trip down memory lane as she shared a rare throwback moment featuring legendary singers Mukesh and Asha Bhosle. Recalling her early days in the industry, Kalpana Iyer reminisced a special ‘backstage chatter’ with the stalwart singers, from years ago, that left a lasting impact on her life.Sharing a picture from their backstage fun moment, Kalpana wrote, “A Memory for a Lifetime. The Man who was responsible for a b…

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna have been featured in TIME magazine’s latest list of the ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’.This year’s edition highlights individuals from diverse fields whose work is influencing global narratives through innovation, creativity, leadership, and social impact, underscoring the growing presence of Indian voices on the world stage.From the ‘titans’ list, Sundar Pichai was reco…

Ahmedabad, April 12 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday mourned the demise of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, saying India’s heart was never ready to let her go and that her melody will remain eternal across generations.Taking to X, Gautam Adani quoted the title of the immortal song: “Abhi na jaao chhodkar, ki dil abhi bhara nahi hai…”, from “Hum Dono” (1961) to stress that the country was not prepared to bid farewell to the singing legend.”India’s heart was never ready t…

Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) Megastar Chiranjeevi joined scores of people from around the world in paying tribute to one of India’s finest singers, Asha Bhosle, who passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday. Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the demise of the great singer, Chiranjeevi wrote, “Asha Bhosle ji’s voice has been a timeless companion to Indian cinema, carrying a spectrum of emotions across generations. I have always admired the effortless grace and versatility she…

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has heaped praise on the makers of the recent box-office ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a note for the film’s team.She wrote, “What a fantastic film you’ve made @adityadharfilms! It takes so much conviction to make a almost 4 hr long film. Gripping and immersive, meticulously crafted, the film holds your attention through and through. You are a fiercely orig…

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala visited the Bajrayogini Temple in Nepal, where she sought divine blessings and reflected on the deeper values of wisdom. On Instagram, Manisha shared a picture of herself offering her prayers at the Buddhist temple in Sakwa. She went on to tag her experience as a reminder of the strength and grace we all carry within.“She is wisdom. She is compassion. A quiet reminder of what we all carry within. Bajrayogini Temple #ingratitude #wisdom #…

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Actor and author Lisa Ray marked her 54th birthday with a refreshingly honest yet witty note on social media. She opened up about her journey with hormonal changes and self-acceptance.Sharing a video of herself dressed in a pink outfit, the actress reflected on how hormones once played a disturbing role in affecting not just her moods but also her sense of self.In the video, Lisa is seen speaking candidly about how hormones seemed to dictate everything – from her clothes t…

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) On the closing day of the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD), special screenings of the films “Shatak: Sangh ke 100 Varsh” and a short film on Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai were held at Bharat Mandapam, an official said on Tuesday.​ The films received an overwhelming response from the audience. A large number of Delhi residents, film enthusiasts, and members of the film fraternity attended the screenings, it said.​Delhi Minister for Art, Culture, and Language…