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…
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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 …
Kochi, June 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of veteran Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, describing him as a versatile performer whose memorable roles left a lasting impression on Indian cinema. In a condolence message posted on X, the Prime Minister said he was deeply saddened by the actor’s passing.“Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji. Over the course of a distinguished career, he made a mark with his versatility and memorable …
Kochi, June 7 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Salim Kumar, describing his death as not merely the loss of a gifted artist to Malayalam cinema, but a deeply personal loss of “a brother”.The beloved actor, who passed away late Saturday night at a private hospital in Kochi following health complications, will be laid to rest at his residence in North Paravur on Sunday evening. He was 56.In a heartfelt condolence message, CM Sathee…
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Padma Bhushan awardee Mammootty has mourned the demise of the Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, who passed away at the age of 56. The Malayalam cinema legend took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a picture of the late actor, and penned a long note in Malayalam.He wrote, “Salim, who laughed and made others laugh, thought and made others think, and occasionally cried and made others cry, now, all you do is make me cry. Your departure, dear brother, has become an unending s…
Kochi, June 7 (IANS) The house named ‘Laughing Villa’ in North Paravoor, a reflection of actor Salim Kumar’s infectious humour and larger-than-life personality, has fallen silent. The laughter and smiles that once filled the home of the celebrated actor have given way to grief as Malayalam cinema mourns the passing of one of its most beloved performers around 10:45 p.m. at a private hospital here on Saturday.National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar, who entertained generations with his unmatched…