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AI-Powered Mahabharat to Premiere on WAVES OTT

An artificial intelligence-led reimagination of Mahabharat, the epic, is set for release on Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform later this month, followed by its telecast on Doordarshan every Sunday.    The digital premiere of "Mahabharat", produced by the Collective Media Network, will be on October 25, while it will be telecast on Doordarshan from November 2.    "Partnering on this AI-led reimagining allows audiences to experience one of India's greatest epics anew, honouring tradition while embracing cutting-edge technology in storytelling. It is an expression of Vikas and Virasat coming together in modern broadcasting," Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi said in…

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Up next for Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has teamed up with Applause Entertainment for his next film, featuring a star-studded cast, comprising Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari and Naseeruddin Shah. Set to hit the big screen on Baisakhi 2026, the film is produced by Applause Entertainment alongside Window Seat Films and Reliance Entertainment.The film is currently under production. The team has recently finished its shooting schedule in Mumbai and will next travel to Punjab to resume filming. Ali said the film has a large canvas but is personal. "Can love really be lost? Can home be taken away from someone’s heart? This is a…

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In 6 days, Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1′ rakes in ₹427.5 cr

Actor-director Rishab Shetty’s "Kantara: Chapter 1" has taken the box office by storm, grossing Rs 427.5 crore worldwide within six days of release, the makers said in a statement. The movie is a prequel to Shetty’s 2022 blockbuster “Kantara”, which became a cultural phenomenon for its rooted storytelling, exploration of folklore and divine traditions of coastal Karnataka, and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of all time.   Released on October 2 in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, the movie is produced by Hombale Films.   In a statement, the makers said the…

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09

Oct

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Priya Kapur called ‘greedy’ by Karisma Kapoor’s children in Delhi High Court

On Thursday, the children of actor Karisma Kapoor, Samaira and Kiaan Raj, accused their stepmother, Priya Kapur, of being “greedy” and likened her to a “Cinderella stepmother” during a hearing before the Delhi High Court.  The remarks were made by their counsel before Justice Jyoti Singh while challenging the purported will of their late father, Sunjay Kapur, which involves assets reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore. The reference to a “Cinderella stepmother” alluded to the 1950 Walt Disney film Cinderella, where the protagonist is mistreated by her stepmother, who prioritises her own daughters. On September 26, the court had permitted Priya…

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Celebrities, political leaders & fans mourn Punjabi singer’s demise

Popular Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda passed away while receiving treatment at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, after a 12-day battle for life following a tragic road accident. The 35-year-old artist sustained severe head and spinal injuries on September 27, when his motorcycle collided with stray cattle that suddenly appeared on the road near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Doctors reported that Jawanda’s neurological condition remained critical throughout his treatment, with minimal brain activity and no significant improvement despite intensive medical care. His condition was described as “extremely critical” shortly after the accident, and he had been on life support since his…

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08

Oct

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Netflix starts filming season 4 of “Ginny & Georgia”

Well, well.... the wait will be over soon!   Streaming platform Netflix announced that the upcoming fourth season of the teen drama series "Ginny and Georgia" has begun production.     "omgomg GINNY & GEORGIA S4 is now in production!!" read the caption to their Instagram post posted on Tuesday.   "Hi, you guys Brianne here. Welcome to our first day of shooting season 4 for Ginny & Georgia", said Brianne Howey who played Georgia Miller on the show in the video.   "It's day one and I am so excited for you all to see what we are getting…

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Bombay HC tells Shilpa Shetty & Raj Kundra to deposit ₹60 crore before leaving India

The Bombay High Court directed actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, to deposit ₹60 crore if they wish to travel to Los Angeles or any other foreign destination. The court denied their request to travel and refused to suspend the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against them, as reported by media houses.  The couple had filed a plea in the high court seeking to quash the LOC, which was issued in connection with a First Information Report (FIR) alleging a ₹60 crore fraud. The court adjourned the matter until October 14. The case stems from a complaint lodged…

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Rise, fall and rebirth: It’s Bobby Deol 2.0

Bobby Deol completed 30 years since he made his B-wood debut with "Barsaat". And Bobby’s journey had its own ups and downs, and it for sure could make a movie script of his own, as if a star had been reborn. The chocolate box hero, better known as Dharmendra's son when he hit the screens opposite another debutante and star kid Twinkle Khanna on October 6, 1995, has evolved into the character actor who grabs attention with his turn as the villain in "Animal", the shady godman in the OTT show "Aashram" and now the suave, complex superstar of "The…

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Oct

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Bigg Boss Kannada 12 set sealed for environmental violation

Authorities have sealed the house of Bigg Boss Kannada 12, located at Jolly Wood Studios & Adventures in the Bidadi Industrial Area, due to violations of environmental regulations. The popular reality show, hosted by Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep and enjoying high viewership across Karnataka, has been ordered to suspend all activities.  Contestants currently inside the house will soon be required to vacate the premises as the studio works to address environmental compliance issues. Following a site inspection, officials identified significant concerns regarding the management of waste and sewage at the studio. These findings prompted calls to halt the filming of…

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Oct

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How Naga Chaitanya met Sobhita Dhulipala

Entertainment industry’s newest power couple Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya know how to grab headlines!   From sharing love-drenched images on their social media to being spotted together, hand-in-hand, the duo keeps their fans glued with tiny sneak peeks into their fairytale romance.   Naga recently revealed how his relationship with Sobhita started with a simple emoji on Instagram—and how that digital spark turned into a real-life love story.   “We met on Instagram. I never imagined I would meet my partner on social media. I was familiar with her work. One day, when I posted about Shoyu (his cloud…

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