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04

Feb

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Historic Oscar win didn’t help Halle Berry’s career

Actress Halle Berry says her historic 2002 Oscar win failed to transform her career as expected, noting that directors remained hesitant to cast her in lead roles.   In a recent interview, the “Die Another Day” star explained that the truckload of scripts many anticipated never arrived, and she still had to fight for work after her win.   Berry became the only Black woman to win in the Best Actress category for her role in the 2001 film "Monster's Ball".   Directed by Marc Forster, the film revolved around Hank (Billy Bob Thornton), a prison guard, who is a…

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03

Feb

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Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ teaser out

Film enthusiasts were in for a delight on Tuesday morning when the official Hindi teaser of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” was released, setting the tone for a darker and more violent sequel to the 2025 Ranveer Singh-starrer blockbuster.   Directed by Aditya Dhar, the high-stakes sequel is scheduled for pan-India theatrical release on March 19, 2026, following the massive success of the original film “Dhurandhar” which premiered in late 2025. The film also starred Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in pivotal roles.   Running for approximately 1 minute and 12 seconds, the teaser opens with…

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03

Feb

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Lisa Ray reflects on 25 years of ‘Kasoor’

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the legal thriller “Kasoor”, actor Lisa Ray on Tuesday shared a poignant tribute, recalling the industry skepticism she faced for the film.   Despite warnings from all quarters that audiences were not ready for such strong female leads, the Vikram Bhatt directorial, released on February 2, 2001, became a landmark film.   Ray starred as a determined lawyer defending a wealthy journalist, played by Aftab Shivdasani, only to uncover chilling evidence that pointed toward his guilt.   Ray shared a video montage of the scenes from the film on her Instagram handle.   "25 years…

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02

Feb

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Discomfort is where change begins: Rani Mukerji

Cinema not only entertains but has the power to speak to people's conscience, says actor Rani Mukerji, who hopes that her new film "Mardaani 3" makes the audience uncomfortable with its focus on the topic of child trafficking.   The film, part of Yash Raj Films' hit franchise, has earned Rs 28 crore in worldwide gross in three days of its release. In a statement, released by YRF, Mukerji, who has donned the cop uniform for the third time to play SSP Shivani Shivaji Roy, said the love shown by the audiences is overwhelming.   "This film belongs to every…

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02

Feb

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Meera Jasmine joins Mohanlal in ‘L366’

Actor Meera Jasmine is set to feature alongside superstar Mohanlal in the upcoming film, tentatively titled "L366".   Directed by Tharun Moorthy, known for projects such as "Operation Java" and "Saudi Vellakka", the film also marks Mohanlal's reunion with the actor. They collaborated for the first time in 2006 on "Rasathanthram", which was directed by Sathyan Anthikad.   They later worked together in the 2008 film "Innathe Chintha Vishayam". It was also directed by Anthikad.   Moorthy shared a post on his Instagram handle on Sunday as he confirmed the news. It had "Absolutely—her territory, no doubts. #L366" written over…

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02

Feb

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XJ Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, died at 96

X.J. Kennedy, an award-winning poet, author, translator, and educator who schooled millions of students through "The Bedford Reader" and other textbooks and engaged voluntary readers with his children's stories and intricate, witty verse, died at 96.   Kennedy died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Peabody, Massachusetts, according to his daughter, Dr. Kate Kennedy.   The Journey of Kennedy — Born Joseph Charles Kennedy, he chose the professional name X.J. Kennedy as a young man to avoid confusion with Joseph P. Kennedy, the former ambassador to Britain and father of President John F. Kennedy.   Starting in the…

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29

Jan

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FIR against Ranveer Singh for ‘hurting religious sentiments’

Actor Ranveer Singh has been booked on charges of "insult to religious sentiments" during a public event, police said on Thursday.   The “Dhurandhar” star was booked under Sections 196, 299 and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 by the High Grounds police on Wednesday after Bengaluru-based lawyer Prashanth Methal (46) filed a complaint.   An Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACJM) court referred the private complaint for investigation.   According to the complaint, the incident happened during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa on November 28, 2025.   The complainant alleged…

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29

Jan

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Justin Bieber to bring ‘Swag’ to Grammy stage

After a four-year hiatus from major public performances, pop superstar Justin Bieber is slated to make his highly anticipated return to the stage at the upcoming Grammy Awards 2026.   The announcement has ignited significant fan excitement, coinciding with Bieber's four nominations this year.   He is nominated for album of the year for “Swag”, his first studio album since 2021's “Justice”. In addition, he is in the running for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best R&B Performance.   Earlier, the Recording Academy had confirmed that several other prominent artists would also take the stage during…

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29

Jan

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‘Border 2’ storms past ₹200 crore mark in just five days

War drama “Border 2” has stormed into the Rs 200-crore club on day five. Following its January 23 release, the sequel to the 1997 movie “Border” collected Rs 23.31 crore on its first Tuesday, bringing its total domestic gross to a massive Rs 216.79 crore.   The makers on Wednesday termed the performance as "sensational," noting that the film reached this milestone in record time. The film’s massive success underscores a powerful wave of nostalgia and strong theatrical demand across India.   "After a massive long weekend, the film has held up remarkably well on its first working day, adding a strong…

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28

Jan

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Paramvir Cheema taking one step at a time

Riding high on the massive success of his latest release “Border 2”, Paramvir Cheema says he is taking one step at a time.   “I'm not from the industry; I’m an outsider. I don't have anyone from my family in the industry. So, I’ve to work a little harder to create a mark for myself in the hearts and minds of people," he said.   Cheema, who rose to prominence with his critically-acclaimed performances in “Black Warrant” and “Chamak”, says it was a conscious decision to strategically built a presence on OTT before stepping into the Hindi film industry.  …

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