The Oscar race is getting interesting for Indian cinema. NDTV has exclusively learnt that the makers of Ramayana have submitted the film for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards. The development comes even as Marathi film Gondhal has been selected as India’s official entry in the International Feature Film category. However, India’s official entry does not mean that other Indian...
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How Bollywood Celebrated Diwali
It’s that time of the year again, when the lights shine bright across the city, the fireworks spark umbrellas of sparkles up in the sky, and a breath of good vibes blows gently. Along with us all, celebrities from the industry are celebrating this joyous occasion with their families and spreading good thoughts and their best wishes. Priyanka Chopra Jona’s...

Ed Sheeran Reveals How SRK Got Him on Board for King
Ed Sheeran has joined forces with Shah Rukh Khan for the latter’s upcoming film King. The singer, who has lent his voice to parts of the song Tu Mil Jaaye, recently took to social media to share a video from the recording session and reveal how the collaboration came about. He also spoke about recording a song in Hindi, marking...

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta Passes Away At 57
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for directing films such as Kaante, Shootout At Wadala, Jazbaa and Kaabil, has passed away at the age of 57. The director breathed his last on October 30, 2026. According to reports, Gupta suffered a fall in his bathroom on Thursday night. The incident reportedly went unnoticed until the following morning, October 31, when he was found....

Ramayana Bags ‘U’ Certificate With a 195-Minute Runtime
With just days remaining before one of the most ambitious cinematic chapters in Indian film history arrives on the 70mm canvas, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has cleared its final regulatory hurdle. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially granted the magnum opus an unrestricted ‘U’ certificate. Alongside the censor board’s wholehearted seal of approval, the film’s massive domestic theatrical...

Bollywood-inspired saree looks to make your festive wardrobe shine
Diwali is almost in the air, and we all can feel it! Ladies, it’s time that you start digging through your wardrobes to fetch the most fabulous drapes that make you feel, you. Even if you feel like adding a few pieces to your cart to revamp your wardrobe this festive season, we bring to you five Bollywood actresses who...

SRK unveils new KING poster with a rose between his lips and bloodied face
Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a new poster of his upcoming film KING, offering a glimpse into the action entertainer’s intense visual world. The poster features the superstar with a rose held between his lips, bloodied abrasions across his face and a fierce expression, combining elements of romance and action. Accompanying the visual is the line, “Qaatil Nahi.. Aashiq Hoon…”,...
Diljits event hits roadblock due to security concerns
Delhi Police has denied security clearance for Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s scheduled concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30, citing security concerns and threat-related inputs, according to officials. The police cited security concerns amid the festival season as the main reason for not giving the go-ahead for the show. The Delhi concert was slated to mark the beginning of...

Imran Khan Asked To Leave India By Oct 28 After Detention
Actor Imran Khan, nephew of Aamir Khan and known for films like Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na and Delhi Belly, has been issued a Leave India Notice by Mumbai Police, directing him to exit the country by October 28.The action comes under the Immigration Act, following his participation in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan on October 10, where demonstrators...

Breaking Bad Star RJ Mitte Passes Away At 34
RJ Mitte best known for his portrayal of Walter White Jr. In Breaking Bad passed away at the tender age of 34 on October 13, 2026. The cause and manner of his death are still under investigation. RJ Mitte was well renowned for being an actor as well as the founder of the non-profit organisation, The Mitte Foundation, With a...

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away At 75 After Cardiac Arrest
Indian cinema has lost one of its most powerful performers. Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75, after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. According to a report, he was declared dead at 5:20 am, despite nearly 45 minutes of continuous CPR in an attempt to...

Arijit Announces Biggest Ever India Tour Across 9 Cities In 2027
Playback singer Arijit Singh, who has completed 20 years in the music industry, has announced his biggest-ever India tour. The nine-city stadium-scale tour will take place from January to May 2027 as he celebrates two decades of his musical journey. The tour will cover Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune, Indore and Hyderabad, bringing Arijit’s music to audiences...
