Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi recently turned overwhelmed after finally meeting her childhood idol and Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit.She shared a video on her social media account on Wednesday, revealing that she has been a fan of the Bollywood icon ever since she was 13 years old.Taking to her social media account, Wamiqa shared a heartwarming video documenting the dream encounter.The clip opened with the actress recreating Madhuri Dixit’s signature ‘Dhak Dhak’ step with a wid…
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New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed sadness over the passing of playback singer S. Janaki and said that her melodies will continue to enchant listeners in the years to come.The legendary singer, whose timeless Malayalam melodies continue to resonate across decades, passed away at a private hospital in Mysore on Saturday. She was 88.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The passing of the distinguished playback singer S. Janaki Amma is an irreparable loss to the wo…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (IANS) For generations of Malayalis, S. Janaki was more than a playback singer, she was the voice that gave life to love, longing, devotion and nostalgia. The legendary singer, whose timeless Malayalam melodies continue to resonate across decades, passed away at a private hospital in Mysore on Saturday. She was 88.Her granddaughter announced the veteran singer’s demise through a social media post, marking the end of an era in Indian film music.Although she made her pl…
Chennai, July 1 (IANS) Director Dominic Arun’s blockbuster Malayalam film ‘Lokah – Chapter 1 – Chandra’, featuring actress Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead, has now been selected for the prestigious BIFAN (Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival) 2026. The film has also been selected for the 23rd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2026, its makers announced on Wednesday. Taking to its X timeline, Wayfarer Films, which is owned by actor Dulquer Salmaan, wrote, “We are thrilled to announce that …
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Actress Jyotika has heaped praise on “Balan the Boy”, labelling it as a “sharp and intelligent piece of filmmaking” and a “masterpiece” that beautifully blends empathy, mystery, innocence and criminal instinct. She went on to laud actor Tovino Thomas for delivering one of his finest performances in the film. Jyotika posed with the poster of the film and wrote: “Balan the boy – a supremely crafted film by Chidambaram and an intriguing and constantly surprising…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Actor Dulquer Salmaan has described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “absolute privilege,” and expressed his happiness on seeing his father, Mammootty, being feted with the Padma Bhushan. Dulquer shared a string of images featuring him, his father, Mammootty, and other family members posing for a picture with the iconic leader PM Modi.The 42-year-old actor wrote as the caption: “An absolute privilege to meet and spend time with our Honourable Prime…
Kochi, June 22 (IANS) Can actor-turned-first time Congress MLA, Ramesh Pisharody, bring back stability to the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA)? That is the question confronting the Malayalam film industry after the organisation plunged into its biggest leadership crisis in years, with the entire 17-member governing committee resigning following a stormy General Body meeting.The AMMA is an organisation long known for its larger than life personalities, competing egos and internal equ…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) Actor Mohanlal on Friday welcomed the Kerala Budget 2026-27’s major push for Malayalam cinema, describing the decision to look into the long-standing demand of giving it an industry status as a step that would give the film sector new energy, growth and global opportunities.The government’s film package, announced by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, in his maiden Budget, states that the government will implement comprehensive projects to develop the Malayalam c…
Chennai, June 12 (IANS) Actress Shamna Kasim, who is known as Poorna to her fans in Tamil, has now penned an adorable post to her husband on the occasion of their wedding anniversary in which she has said that if there was something greater than love, then that was what she felt for him. Taking to her Instagram page to pen the post, she wrote, “June 12th is the day we decided to spend the rest of our lives together — to face every good and bad moment, every smile and laugh, every challenge and …
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Veteran actress Madhoo has opened up about her lively days in the 1990s. Speaking exclusively to IANS, she recalled how she used to enjoy Mumbai’s nightlife with her college and school friends rather than people from the film industry. She shared nostalgic memories of frequently visiting popular nightclubs of that era and “painting Bombay red” with her close group of friends. Madhoo also recalled a fun incident involving actor Manoj Bajpayee. She shared, “My party …