MUMBAI-Actor Sanjay Mishra, who won the National Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the streaming film ‘Bhakshak’, has described the honor as the pinnacle of appreciation for any film artist in the country. Reacting to his win at the 72nd National Film Awards, Sanjay Mishra said, “As an actor, all you really hope for is to keep getting good stories and meaningful characters to play. And when that journey is recognized with an honor as prestigious as the N

India-West News Desk CLAREMONT, CA – The award-winning short film ‘Rajasaur’, billed as the first narrative film to feature dinosaurs from India, received an enthusiastic response during a July 15 screening at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, where paleontologists, museum officials, board members and visitors gathered to watch the film. The screening, held as part of the museum’s public programming, was introduced by Gabriel Phillip-Santos, Director of Visitor En

Photo:@Comic_Con India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA – Fans expecting the global launch of the trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24 were left disappointed after producer Namit Malhotra announced that the unveiling had been postponed. Malhotra told the audience the decision was made after Sony Pictures came on board as the film’s international distributor, prompting a change in the release plans for the trailer. Although the trailer was not

MUMBAI-Actor Akshay Kumar believes that while today’s actresses enter the film industry far better prepared than previous generations, they are often less willing to take risks, particularly when it comes to multi-starrer films. Akshay, who will next be seen in director Ahmed Khan’s comedy entertainer ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, said there are similarities across generations of actresses, but noted that younger performers arrive in the industry with greater training and awarenes

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh has revisited one of the most memorable moments of his career, recalling how he launched Deepika Padukone in her acting debut with the Kannada film ‘Aishwarya’. Speaking to IANS, Lankesh said he was looking for a new heroine when someone recommended Deepika. He revealed that their first meeting was arranged by Pooja Dadlani, who managed Deepika Padukone at the time and is now Shah Rukh Khan’s manager. “I was looking for a new heroine, and som

MUMBAI- Television producer and filmmaker Ekta Kapoor has praised the contribution of veteran actors Dharmendra, her father Jeetendra, and actor Akshay Kumar to the Hindi film industry, saying it is because of actors like them that Bollywood has continued to flourish over the years.TV & Video Ekta shared pictures featuring Jeetendra and Akshay Kumar and penned a note appreciating their discipline, consistency, and contribution to sustaining the business of cinema. In one of t

MUMBAI- Aamir Khan has reportedly begun work on the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster film ‘3 Idiots’, with actors R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi expected to reprise their roles.Movies According to an industry source, the sequel is currently in the pre-production stage. The source said the original trio – Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi -will return for the much-awaited follow-up. The source further revealed that the sequel will feature a major time leap, with the chara

MUMBAI- Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who has been a part of the film industry for decades, shared the key to staying relevant across generations.Movies Addressing an event organized under Spiral Bound, a writing platform created by actor Boman Irani, Javed Akhtar said one should never assume they know everything and must remain open to learning new things. During the event, actor Aamir Khan asked the veteran writer, “You’ve worked with people of different generatio

LOS ANGELES, CA – Actress Kajol gave her approval after The Academy included ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ among its favorite romantic films centered around travel. On April 10, The Academy shared a post on X listing its top picks for iconic romance films involving travel. Along with ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, the list included ‘You, Me & Tuscany,’ ‘The Holiday’ , and ‘Eat Pray Love,’ while asking users to name their favorite travel romance. Kajol responded to the post, w

MUMBAI- Veteran actor-filmmaker Revathy said watching the latest release ‘Michael’ took her back to the early 1980s, when pop icon Michael Jackson’s music was at the height of its popularity. Revathy shared her reaction on Instagram along with a poster of the film, which stars debutant Jaafar Jackson in the lead role. “#michael_jackson Watched Michael and was taken back to the early 80s when his music was a rage… what charisma he had, what an artist…” she wrote. Remembering M

MUMBAI -Bengali film industry’s superstar Jisshu Sengupta has pointed out the stark differences between the Hindi and Bengali film industries. He said, “It’s only the money. The average budget of Bengali films would be around 3 crores, mostly. Most of them. There are films that are 8-9 crores, but they probably happen once in two or three years. The average Bengali cinema is around 3 crores. It can be 2.5 or 3.5 max. So that’s the only difference.” The scale and time taken to

MUMBAI -Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who turned a year older on March 12, revealed the biggest lesson he learned in the year gone by.410 The ‘Uri’ maker shared that in 2025 he learned never to lose belief in his dreams and to give his all to whatever he wishes to accomplish in life. Dhar penned an emotional note on social media revealing that he spent his birthday giving the final touches to the forthcoming sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. Expressing his gratitude to movie buffs

MUMBAI- As Salman Khan fans wait with bated breath for his much-anticipated film ‘Battle of Galwan’, the makers have decided to retitle the project. On March 16 makers Salman Khan Films officially announced the new title of their drama, which will be called ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’ from now on. The announcement was accompanied by a striking new poster sharing the title change. It further revealed a message that carries deep relevance in today’s world — “May War Re

Dhurandhar The Revenge movie review: The nuance and detailing may not be as sharp as part one, but this sequel works due to Ranveer Singh’s performance. By Rishabh Suri Dhurandhar: The Revenge Director: Aditya Dhar Cast: Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun Rating: ***** Dhurandhar: The Revenge was never meant to exist, if one goes by industry whispers. The original vision was a single, sprawling film. Somewhere along the way, just bef

MUMBAI- Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan took to his social media account to extend heartfelt wishes to his dear friend and Bollywood star Rani Mukerji as her movie ‘Mardaani 3’ hit theatres on January 30. SRK went on to laud the actress, calling her ‘feisty, strong and compassionate’, both on screen and off screen. He wrote, “Just from the heart….to my Rani ‘Mardaani’ all my best wishes. I am sure you will be feisty, strong & compassionate in ‘Mardaani 3’ like u are in the

MUMBAI- Akshay Kumar made a surprising confession on the upcoming episode of his quiz reality show ‘Wheel of Fortune’, revealing that he has never read a single book in his life, even though his wife, Twinkle Khanna, is a bestselling author who makes sure to read at least one book a day. During an interaction with contestant Yash on the show, Akshay said, “You know, I have not read a single book in my entire life. I read faces. Honestly, my wife is a writer and I think she r

MUMBAI- Actress Alia Bhatt has joined the list of BAFTA presenters for 2026 alongside prominent stars such as Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Sadie Sink. The British Academy recently released its star-studded list of presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, slated to take place on February 22. The list includes several heavyweights such as Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, and Patrick Dempsey. Several

MUMBAI -After remaining locked in time for decades, the long-awaited multi-starrer Hindi film ‘Hum Mein Shahenshah Kaun’ is finally set for a nationwide theatrical release.Online movie streaming services Produced by Raja Roy, the film brings together an extraordinary ensemble featuring Rajinikanth, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, Anita Raj, Prem Chopra, Sharat Saxena, Sharad Saxena, the late Amrish Puri, and the late Jagdeep, the icons who defined the golden era of mainstream

MUMBAI-Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has opened up about how ‘Border 2’ proved to be a deeply transformative experience for him, both professionally and personally. He shared a string of images from the sets of the war drama and said that the film really pushed him to his limits. “A battle #border2 A film that really pushed me to my limits. An experience which so many people helped me get through. It changed me for good.” He also revealed that the making of ‘Border 2’ coincide

MUMBAI – Filmmaker Karan Johar, director Neeraj Ghaywan and actor Vishal Jethwa have reacted with pride, gratitude and disappointment after their film ‘Homebound’ failed to make it to the final Oscars list. Karan Johar shared a collage of visuals from the film, writing, “Proud!!!! Love you @neeraj.ghaywan for allowing us to bask in your light! #homebound.” Responding to Karan, Neeraj Ghaywan expressed heartfelt gratitude, calling him an “absolute rock” and wrote, “Thank you,