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Sharvari leads her generation's biggest film line-up; 2 massive theatrical releases set to arrive in just 28 days

Sharvari is fast emerging as one of the most exciting talents of her generation, and her growing filmography is proof that the industry’s biggest filmmakers and banners are betting big on her. The young actress has built an enviable line-up that includes Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Aditya Chopra’s Alpha, Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya, and YRF and Ali Abbas Zafar’s untitled next, in which she is paired opposite Ahaan Panday. What makes her upcoming slate even more remarkable is that Sharvari has two major theatrical releases within a span of just 28 days. While Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to arrive on June 12, Alpha will hit cinemas on July 10, giving her a huge opportunity to consolidate her place among the most promising young stars in the industry. Sharvari has already sparked a strong conversation with the teaser of Main Vaapas Aaunga, where her innocence and screen presence have stood out instantly. In fact, many on the internet are already calling her the “best-kept sur...

Sharvari leads her generation's biggest film line-up; 2 massive theatrical releases set to arrive in just 28 days

Sharvari is fast emerging as one of the most exciting talents of her generation, and her growing filmography is proof that the industry’s biggest filmmakers and banners are betting big on her. The young actress has built an enviable line-up that includes Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Aditya Chopra’s Alpha, Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya, and YRF and Ali Abbas Zafar’s untitled next, in which she is paired opposite Ahaan Panday. What makes her upcoming slate even more remarkable is that Sharvari has two major theatrical releases within a span of just 28 days. While Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to arrive on June 12, Alpha will hit cinemas on July 10, giving her a huge opportunity to consolidate her place among the most promising young stars in the industry. Sharvari has already sparked a strong conversation with the teaser of Main Vaapas Aaunga, where her innocence and screen presence have stood out instantly. In fact, many on the internet are already calling her the “best-kept sur...

Anil Kapoor reveals he turned down cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge: “It’s my loss, but…”

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently revealed that he was approached for a cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge but had to decline the offer due to prior professional commitments. The film is the sequel to Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, which released on December 5, 2025 and went on to emerge as a major box office success. The scale of the first installment and its ensemble cast have contributed significantly to the anticipation surrounding the sequel. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Kapoor shared that Dhar had approached him for a small role in the upcoming film. However, the actor said he had already committed his dates to another filmmaker. “Yes, Aditya came to me for Dhurandhar 2. He wanted me to do a small cameo in the film. But the reason I am what I am today is because of my professionalism and my commitment. That’s very important—only talent cannot make you what you are,” Kapoor said. Explaining why he declined the role, the 69-year-old actor added, “At that time, I h...

Sinners or One Battle: what can we learn from this year’s anonymous Oscar ballots?

While Academy voters are supposed to keep their picks secret, another batch of anonymous ballots have leaked – giving us some insight on a hard-to-call race Oscars 2026: how to watch, nominations, what to read and predictions It took a great deal of blood, sweat and tweets, but in 2016 the Academy finally took notice and started to embrace both diversity and modernity. The # OscarsSoWhite furore over two straight years of all-white nominees (Michael B Jordan’s Creed snub was in my opinion the cruelest) led to a dramatic shake-up and one that has continued ever since with more women, people of colour and international voters added to what had been an overwhelmingly homogenous base. It has all led to an Oscars race that is increasingly harder to predict using old-fashioned thinking in ways that have become rather thrilling over time, the idea of an “Oscar movie” now far more slippery. Films such as Parasite, Anora, Moonlight, Anatomy of a Fall, Nomadland, Get Out and The Zone ...

Why Marty Supreme should win the best picture Oscar

Despite being set in the 50s, the film masterfully reflects modern-day anxieties, disconnection and obsession with nostalgia, all while reigniting interest in an unsung sport First things first: the best picture Oscar should go to Marty Supreme for the incredible job it has done in bringing new eyes to ping pong. A declining sport that has to be propped up by subsidy, this movie has single-handedly kept wiff waff alive even though no one cares about it any more. Kudos. Next, a confession. I watched this film the day it came out and haven’t seen it since*. That day also happened to be my birthday, a big birthday, and I wasn’t entirely steady when I entered the cinema that evening. I have sketchy recollections of the middle section – the bit between the bath collapsing and the plane to Japan. I also didn’t really like it much; I found it inconsequential and a bit amoral and I instantly resolved to forget the words to 4 Raws Remix (sample lyric: “my life is an opera”) as a result. Cont...

Main Vaapas Aaunga: Imtiaz Ali reveals poster of Diljit Dosanjh-Starrer ahead of teaser launch

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has revealed the first poster of his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, offering audiences an early glimpse of the project ahead of its teaser launch today at 1 PM. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh. Sharing the poster on social media, Ali announced, “Main Vaapas Aaunga. Teaser out today at 1 PM,” confirming that the film will arrive in theatres on June 12, 2026. The film is backed by Applause Entertainment and Window Seat Films, with Mohit Choudhary also attached as a producer. According to the makers, the project is described as a story exploring themes of love and longing. One of the notable aspects of the film is the reunion of Ali with composer A. R. Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil. The trio have previously collaborated on films such as Tamasha, Highway and the 2024 biographical drama Amar Singh Chamkila, which also featured Dosanjh in the lead role.   View this post on Instagram ...

Dhurandhar’s first part a RARE film in post-Covid era to complete 100 days in cinemas; becomes the ONLY film ever to run in cinemas until its sequel’s release

The much-awaited Dhurandhar: The Revenge is all set to release in less than a week, on March 19. To capitalize on the excitement, Jio Studios decided to organize paid previews on Wednesday, March 18, from 5:00 pm onwards. The response to the ticket sales is historic. Despite the exorbitant ticket rates, shows are filling fast across the country. Meanwhile, from Thursday, March 12, Jio decided to increase the shows of Dhurandhar’s first part and also re-release it in several cinemas where it was discontinued. It’s interesting to note that Dhurandhar’s Part 1, which was released on December 5, 2025, continued to play in several cinemas throughout this period. In fact, today marks the film’s 99th day in theatres, and tomorrow, March 14, it will complete a glorious 100-day run. There was a time when blockbuster films routinely achieved such milestones, but over the years, such feats have become increasingly rare. Hence, Dhurandhar stands out as a rare post-Covid film to enjoy such a long ...

CBFC makes subtitles mandatory for all Indian films from March 15

In a move aimed at making the movie-going experience more inclusive, the Central Board of Film Certification has made subtitles mandatory for films across languages. The CBFC’s directive will come into effect from March 15, 2026. Henceforth, all Indian films will be required to include subtitles, along with audio descriptions wherever applicable. The move is intended to improve accessibility for audiences who are hearing or visually impaired, allowing them to experience films more fully regardless of language or physical limitations. However, not all netizens are happy with the CBFC’s decision to make subtitles mandatory. Many have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction, arguing that subtitles can be distracting and interfere with the immersive movie-viewing experience. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: CBFC asks for 15 cuts and modifications in The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond; reduces kiss and rape visuals by 50% from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema N...

SCOOP: Makers of Bhooth Bangla host exclusive fan screening of Akshay Kumar’s film teaser ahead of launch

The excitement around the upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla starring Akshay Kumar continues to build, and the makers have now taken a unique step to involve fans in the film’s promotional journey. Ahead of the official teaser launch scheduled for tomorrow, the team organized a special fan screening event where attendees got an exclusive first glimpse of the much-anticipated teaser. The event, hosted by the makers of Bhooth Bangla, brought together a select group of fans who were treated to the teaser before its official digital debut. The initiative was aimed at creating early buzz around the film while also rewarding fans who have been eagerly waiting to see Akshay Kumar return in a spooky yet comedic avatar. Sources close to the development reveal that the atmosphere at the screening was electric, with fans reacting enthusiastically to the first look of the film’s tone, visuals, and Akshay Kumar’s character. The teaser reportedly blends eerie elements with the signature humour t...

HISTORIC: Borivali multiplex sells Dhurandhar: The Revenge tickets for a RECORD Rs. 3100; HIGHEST in the country

The advance booking of the paid previews of Dhurandhar: The Revenge has received an unbelievable response. What has surprised the trade and industry is that despite the ‘Super Blockbuster Plus’ rates, shows are filling fast. In short, the ticket prices are the highest ever, surpassing those of Pushpa 2 – The Rule (2024), Stree 2 (2024), Oppenheimer (2023), and others. In December 2024, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that the costliest ticket was sold for Pushpa 2 at Rs. 3000 at Maison PVR, located in Jio World Drive, BKC, Mumbai. We have now learned that with Dhurandhar: The Revenge, one cinema has gone past even this exorbitant ticket rate. At Inox Megaplex in Sky City Mall, Borivali, inaugurated in August 2025, the ticket rates of the 10:15 pm and 11:15 pm shows in the Insignia class are available for Rs. 2900 and Rs. 3100. Viewers will be stunned to know that despite such rates, the Recliner Prime class, whose tickets are available for Rs. 3100, are almost full. As of 8:...

‘It feels like flying!’ Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe on child stardom, passion and the heady rush of Romeo and Juliet

Fresh from Stranger Things and Hamnet, the pair are surprised to find themselves playing Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers in the West End. They talk chemistry, dating apps – and what they’ve taught director Robert Icke Noah Jupe and Sadie Sink are comparing their CVs. “Noah has more Shakespeare experience than me, for sure,” says Sink. “Oh yes, I think so,” replies Jupe. “How many lines?” asks Sink. “Quite a few, actually,” he reports. “More than 10!” If Jupe wanted to flex, he could say in all truth that he played Hamlet when he was only 19. That was two summers ago, when he stood on the stage in a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe theatre and asked “To be or not to be?” in Chloé Zhao’s Oscar-nominated adaptation of Hamnet . Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/qIM3rWk via IFTTT

Why F1 the Movie should win the best picture Oscar

It may not be in pole position, but Brad Pitt and director Joseph Kosinski’s sleek, technically inventive ode to motor racing definitely qualifies for the Academy podium Could, should, would F1 the Movie win the best picture Oscar? Well, we have to be realistic here: F1 is currently a massive outsider, at 200-1 along with The Secret Agent , which has no chance either but for very different reasons. It’s not hard to see why: this is a swaggeringly mainstream film, where tech and branding dwarf the human input, with the film itself acting as a front-end battering ram for a sports organisation desperate to break into the promised land of the US auto racing circuit. (I mean it’s right there in the title.) So even the most reactionary, conservative Academy voter is going to find it hard to mark F1 with their tick. So no, I don’t think it could win. That’s not to say F1 doesn’t have quite a bit going for it. The Oscars, as we know, have historically had a problem with so-called “popular” ...

Akshay Kumar hangs upside down in spooky new Bhooth Bangla poster; teaser to drop on March 12

The makers of Bhooth Bangla have unveiled a brand-new poster featuring Akshay Kumar, offering fans another intriguing glimpse into the film’s quirky horror-comedy world. The poster announcement also comes with exciting news — the teaser of the film is set to be released on Thursday, March 12. Shared by Balaji Motion Pictures, the newly released visual highlights the film’s playful blend of spooky thrills and comedy. In the poster, Akshay Kumar is seen hanging upside down from a tree branch, sporting a hilariously eerie expression that mixes mischief with madness. The unusual pose instantly grabs attention and hints at the film’s unconventional narrative style. The background further enhances the spooky vibe, with a dark forest setting and bats fluttering around the actor. Despite the eerie elements, the image maintains a light-hearted tone, suggesting that Bhooth Bangla will lean heavily into comic mayhem while playing with supernatural themes.   View this post on Instagram ...

The Tasters review – wartime historical drama about Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair food samplers

A shallow, unconvincing storyline and deeply uncomfortable scenes as starving women, unaware of why they are there, are fed titbits Did Hitler really have food tasters? Was his inner circle so paranoid about the risk of assassination by poisoning that young women were forced to sample every dish that was due to pass his lips? That was the account given to a German newspaper in 2012 by the then 95-year-old Margot Wölk, who claimed to have been one of Hitler’s food tasters . Historians have pointed to lack of evidence, with nothing in the records to back up her witness testimony. Whatever the veracity of the story, it has been turned into a shaky, unconvincing historical drama by Silvio Soldini, whose film is an adaptation of a novel by Rosella Postorino. Elisa Schlott plays the fictional Rosa, a young woman from Berlin whose soldier husband is missing on the eastern front. After heavy bombing in the city, she flees to her in-laws in east Prussia close to Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair military ...

Hurun Global Rich List 2026: Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra joins India’s Billionaire Club as nation reaches 308 billionaires

India’s billionaire ranks continue to expand, with the latest Hurun Global Rich List 2026 adding 57 new names and pushing the country’s total tally to 308 billionaires. Among the notable entrants this year is filmmaker and visual effects entrepreneur Namit Malhotra, whose journey from a modest editing setup in his father’s garage to heading one of the world’s most celebrated VFX studios that will now be producing the much-awaited Ranbir Kapoor, Yash starrer Ramayana, has become a remarkable success story. Malhotra is the founder and CEO of DNEG, the global visual effects and animation company known for its work on several award-winning international films. Over the years, DNEG has earned multiple Academy Awards for its groundbreaking VFX contributions to Hollywood productions, cementing its reputation as a powerhouse in the global film industry. Beyond his work in visual effects, Malhotra has also been actively involved in large-scale film production. He is currently backing one of t...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu in talks to join Salman Khan in Raj & DK’s upcoming superhero comedy: Report

A new development has emerged around the upcoming film being developed by filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. Just days after reports surfaced that Salman Khan had been roped in to headline the project, fresh updates suggest that actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is also in discussions to join the film. The director duo, popularly known as Raj & DK, are widely recognised for creating successful streaming series such as The Family Man and Guns & Gulaabs, while also backing films as producers. With their next venture, the filmmakers are reportedly aiming for a larger cinematic scale, bringing together a unique blend of genres. According to a report in Mid-Day, Samantha is currently being considered for a key role in the project. A source told the publication, “Samantha is very much in the conversation. She shares a strong creative equation with the makers, and they feel she fits the part." Bollywood Hungama had earlier reported that Salman Khan’s role in the film will offe...

Tamil star Vijay told to appear before CBI in Karur stampede case

The walls seem to be closing in on Vijay, both personally and professionally. While his defiant stance on his alleged relationship with actress Trisha took a dramatic turn when the two appeared together at a wedding, on the professional front, Vijay is facing the music over a stampede case on September 27 last year resulting in the deaths of more than 40 people. Now, Vijay has been asked to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an enquiry into the Karur stampede case. However, sources close to Vijay say the actor-politician is in the “chill mode”. “He is taking it all on the chin. Vijay feels all of these problems are happening to him simultaneously with a reason. God wants him to tackle all the problems headlong and emerge stronger. He also feels there is a concerted effort to downsize his image by political opponents. But Vijay is unperturbed.” Also Read: Thalapathy Vijay spotted with Trisha Krishnan at wedding reception amid reports of marital trouble fr...

Singer-Composer Leslee Lewis makes Bollywood playback comeback after 26 years

Veteran singer-composer Leslee Lewis is set to make a comeback as a playback singer in Hindi cinema after a gap of 26 years, marking a significant moment in his long musical journey. Known for shaping India’s Indi-pop movement in the 1990s, Lewis is returning with the song Zorr Ka Dhakka, which will mark his re-entry into Bollywood playback singing. Lewis rose to national fame as part of the iconic duo Colonial Cousins alongside Hariharan. Their fusion of Indian classical and Western pop in the mid-1990s helped redefine the independent music scene in India and earned them international recognition, including the MTV Asia Viewer’s Choice Award and the Billboard Viewer’s Choice Award. Speaking about his return, Lewis shared his excitement about reconnecting with Bollywood after decades. “I was relevant then and I’m still relevant now,” he said while discussing his comeback and his continued passion for music. He added that singing for a composition by another musician after so many yea...

Terraforma review – unhurried portrait of Ascension Island’s human-made nature

Documentary reflects on how Victorian botanists began to remodel a barren ocean outpost, but omits some crucial environmental and social questions From the dark belly of the ocean rises Ascension Island, a rocky outpost in the Atlantic Ocean born from volcanic eruptions and sediments accumulated over millions of years. While its formation feels like an act of cosmic creation, much of its landscape is human-made. During the Victorian era, British botanists brought plants to be cultivated locally, transforming a once barren land into a green oasis. Using this example as a starting point, Kevin Brennan and Laurence Durkin’s unhurried documentary contemplates the evolution of “terraforming,” a much-theorised ecological process in which humans alter a hostile environment to their needs. Visually, this film unfolds in a series of static vignettes, which largely capture the natural topography of Ascension. Cracked lava fields and golden sands give way to lush forests, conjuring a striking c...

Alia Bhatt, Sharvari starrer Alpha locks July 10, 2026 for its theatrical release

The upcoming YRF Spy Universe film Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has officially locked its theatrical release date. The much-anticipated spy thriller is scheduled to hit cinemas on July 10, 2026, marking a significant addition to the blockbuster franchise created by Yash Raj Films. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is expected to be the first female-led installment in the YRF Spy Universe, which previously delivered major box-office successes with films such as Pathaan and War 2. The film places two women at the centre of a high-octane espionage narrative, expanding the scope of the franchise that has so far largely revolved around male protagonists. While the makers have kept specific plot details under wraps, the film is described as a gritty, globe-trotting espionage thriller. The narrative reportedly follows Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as elite secret agents undertaking a high-stakes mission. Unlike some of the more stylised entries in the spy franchise, Alpha is said to adop...

Darsheel Safary joins Mohit Raina and Priya Mani in upcoming international film based on a true story

Actor Darsheel Safary has officially joined the cast of an upcoming cross-border international feature film that also stars Mohit Raina and National Award-winning actor Priya Mani. The yet-untitled project is being mounted as a global co-production between Mumbai-based Azure Entertainment and US-based Red Bison Productions. The film will mark the first on-screen collaboration between Mohit Raina and Priya Mani, bringing together two performers known for their work across both theatrical cinema and streaming platforms. With Darsheel Safary joining the ensemble, the project brings together actors from different cinematic spaces, spanning mainstream films, prestige streaming content, and internationally recognised storytelling formats. According to the makers, the film is positioned as a premium international project and is expected to be released on a global streaming platform. The story will reportedly explore themes of identity, resilience, and human connection across borders while b...