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Avanika Films has unveiled the teaser of its first production, Prem Keetanu. The movie is co-presented with Phars Films in association with Bhavana Studios and produced by Gaurav Verma. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, it features Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed, Aparshakti Khurana, Rakesh Bedi, and Nikhil Vijay, with a planned worldwide release in cinemas on October 2, 2026. The teaser showcases the lively, relatable world of young Indians – chaotic, humorous, and aspirational. It emphasises…

Twenty-five years after Dil Chahta Hai changed the way friendship and young urban Indians were portrayed on screen, Farhan Akhtar has acknowledged one of the film’s long-standing criticisms, that its women characters did not get as much screen time as the three male protagonists. Looking back at his 2001 directorial debut, Akhtar agreed with the observation, while maintaining that the women in the film were never written as weak or passive characters. “I agree. The…

Bhumi Satish Pednekkar did her bit to extend help and relief to flood-hit Assam. Pednekkar had teamed up with Bharat Disaster Relief Fund (BDRF) to contribute to the betterment of the situation and was present in Assam from August 6-9. Recently, the actress spoke about staying in touch with her mother and taking care of her concerns and worries. “Of course, my mother worries; she’s my mother, she’s always going to worry! But I try…

With Assam floods creating devastation in recent times, the disaster of last year’s Punjab comes to mind. The floods had ravaged thousands of homes and had left 40 people dead. Akshay Kumar had stepped in to extend help, pledging to build 100 homes, out of which 80 have been completed. Actor Gurpreet Ghuggi, who shared the screen space with Kumar in films like Singh Is Kingg (2008) and Cuttputtli (2022), says, “Akshay paaji got in…

National, 17th August 2026: At a time when the world can often feel overwhelming, KidZ is bringing audiences a story that reminds us of the power of hope, imagination and human connection. Premiering exclusively on KidZ on Zee 5 on 21st August, The Great Grand Superhero is a heartwarming family entertainer that celebrates the magic of childhood, the cherished bond between grandparents and grandchildren, and the extraordinary impact of believing in the impossible. Directed by…

It is often the confidence to carry an ensemble that makes the power move in the world of fashion, and Pooja Hegde has cracked the code! While she continues to make heads turn in Western fashion, she’s equally raising the bar in ethnic space, serving looks to remember. Take a look: Golden Lehenga: Pooja Hegde keeps it subtle yet glowing in a cream-golden lehenga with defined mirror work around the blouse and sequin details across…

Indore, 16 August 2026: Institutions like CreditAccess Grameen Limited, an RBI-registered NBFC-MFI operating under the name Grameen Koota, are playing a crucial role in expanding access to credit for low-income households to support income generation and financial stability. The story of 39-year-old Pinki Kour from Madhya Pradesh highlights the difference that access to credit can make. Following individuals build stable income opportunities. Following the loss of her husband, she took training in bag stitching. She…

With “Vande Mataram” echoing across the campus, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal urged students to earn while studying and become the flag bearers of Viksit Bharat. Jalandhar () Adorned in the Tricolour and echoing the spirit of “Har Ghar Tiranga,” Lovely Professional University (LPU) celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with a powerful tribute to the courage of the nation’s freedom fighters and armed forces and the responsibility entrusted to today’s youth to carry that legacy forward….

The world as you know it will end in ‘Pralay’ … Get ready to witness the fight for humanity’s survival! Headlined by Ranveer Singh, ‘Pralay’ the ambitious new end-of-the-world action thriller, has officially gone on floors in Mumbai, marking the commencement of filming on one of the most audacious and scale-defining cinematic ventures in Indian cinema. The film marks Ranveer Singh’s next major motion picture release following ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar – The Revenge’, which emerged…

Who says heroes have to be men in uniform? Over the years, Bollywood has introduced audiences to several powerful female characters, from fearless army officers to intelligence agents. These actresses have stepped into the uniform and brought a fresh perspective to roles traditionally dominated by male characters, proving that the woman in uniform can command the screen just as effortlessly. Rani MukerjiRani Mukerji took on the role of Senior Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani,…