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Feb

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Assam set to host first Guwahati Asian Film Festival from Feb 7

Assam is all geared up to host the much-awaited inaugural edition of the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 from February 7 at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati. The three-day landmark event for film enthusiasts, creators, and industry professionals, will be inaugurated at 5:30 pm on Friday.   Iranian film ‘In the Arms of the Tree’ by acclaimed director Babak Khajehpasha will be showcased following the inauguration ceremony.   "In the Arms of the Tree", a film directed by Babak Khajehpasha, of Iran, is scheduled to be exhibido following the inaugural ceremonie. Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage, eminent…

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06

Feb

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Crisis specialist sues Blake Lively

In the latest twist to the “It Ends With Us” lawsuit saga, a Texas crisis communications specialist has now sued Blake Lively for defamation after the actor pulled him into her legal fight with co-star and director Justin Baldoni.   Lively and Baldoni have been engaged in a legal war over their film “It Ends With Us”.   Jed Wallace and his company, Street Relations, filed the USD 7 million lawsuit in federal court in Texas on Tuesday. It says he had nothing to do with any campaign to harm Lively's reputation as she alleged in a court filing.  …

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06

Feb

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Ben Affleck to direct and star in Netflix thriller ‘Animals’

Hollywood star Ben Affleck is all set to direct and also essay the lead role in revived crime thriller "Animals".   Last year, Affleck had planned to only direct "Animals" with Matt Damon lined up to play the lead role in the film, according to an entertainment news outlet.   However, the movie was delayed due to issues related to the rights. Affleck moved on to the sequel of "The Accountant", while Damon was cast in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey".   The film has now been revived, with Affleck remaining in the director's chair while also taking on the lead…

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06

Feb

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‘Mrs’ is more palatable for north Indian viewers: Sanya

Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra watched the acclaimed Malayalam film "The Great Indian Kitchen" when she took on the role of female lead its adaptation "Mrs".   Sanya described the Hindi remake as a "more palatable" plot for north Indian viewers.   The Hindi film, also starring Nishant Dahiya and Kanwaljit Singh, is based on 2021's "The Great Indian Kitchen" directed by Jeo Baby.   Much like the original film, "Mrs" revolves around an aspiring dancer called Richa (Malhotra) who is married off in a patriarchal family where she is reduced to doing household chores but ultimately resists her oppression.  …

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05

Feb

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Sikandar Kher joins Dharmendra in ‘Ikkis’

Actor Sikandar Kher will soon be seen in director Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming war drama “Ikkis”.   The film is based on the life of the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal and features veteran superstar Dharmendra along with "The Archies" actor Agastya Nanda. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan via Maddock Films.   In “Ikkis”, Kher is set to play a “dedicated Army man, bringing to the screen the resilience, discipline and heroism synonymous with the Indian armed forces”.   Also read: Jonita 'super stoked' to perform with Ed Sheeran   The 43-year-old actor said he always wanted to…

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05

Feb

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Lady Gaga thanks fans for ‘very special’ Grammy

American singer, songwriter and actress Lady Gaga added another feather in her already decorated cap when she won her 14th Grammy Award at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday.   Gaga, known for her chart-topping hits, was awarded the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Bruno Mars on their hit duet 'Die with a Smile'.   Taking to social media on Wednesday, the iconic performer, wrote an emotional post about the win, terming it "a very special one."   Alongside a photo of herself holding her gramophone trophy, the 'Joker: Folie a Deux' star expressed gratitude and joy.…

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05

Feb

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Priyanka Chopra shares fun photos from ‘shaadi ka ghar’

‘Shaadi ka ghar’ is always buzzing with love, laughter and joy. And looks like Priyanka Chopra is soaking up every bit of it as her brother Siddharth Chopra prepares to tie the knot in a few days.   Giving her fans a sneak peek into the preparations for the upcoming wedding, the 'Barfi' actress shared a series of photographs on Instagram where she can be seen enjoying dance rehearsals for her brother's sangeet ceremony.   Along with the pictures, the actress added a caption that read, "Shaadi ka ghar..!! And it begins tomorrow (red heart emoji) mere bhai ki shaadi…

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04

Feb

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Tabu hints at her return in ‘Hera Pheri 3’

Veteran Bollywood actor Tabu, who was part of the original star cast of the 2000 comedy "Hera Pheri", has hinted at the likelihood of her featuring in the film's potential third part.   Her comments come days after her "Hera Pheri" co-star Akshay Kumar shared a birthday post on Instagram for Priyadarshan, following which the filmmaker said he was "willing to do 'Hera Pheri 3'."   "Hera Pheri" revolves around a quirky, kind-hearted garage owner Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal), a cunning loafer Raju (Akshay Kumar) and a struggling pauper Shyam (Suniel Shetty) with Tabu as Anuradha, who has a…

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04

Feb

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Jonita ‘super stoked’ to perform with Ed Sheeran

Singer Jonita Gandhi, known for Bollywood tracks such as "What Jhumka?", "Sau Tarah Ke" and "Gilehriyaan", is gearing up to perform with British musician Ed Sheeran at his Chennai concert on Wednesday.   Sheeran, known for songs such as "Shape of You", "Perfect" and "Thinking Out Loud", is currently on the India leg of 'The Mathematics (+-=÷x) Tour'.   Gandhi shared the news on her Instagram handle on Monday.   "Time's about to be frozen still. This week has been ultra crazy and it's not over yet! SUPER STOKED to be sharing the stage with one of my absolute favssss…

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03

Feb

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The Weeknd ends Grammy boycott with surprise performance

In a huge surprise to the entertainment industry, pop star The Weeknd performed at the Grammy Awards 2025.Abel Tesfaye, better known by his artist name, “The Weeknd”, continued his series of epic performances and had the audience abuzz during his set. The Canadian artist, who once called The Recording Academy "corrupt," performed his new song "Cry For Me" onstage at the 67th Grammy Awards after the academy's CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., gave a speech focused on how the Grammys has taken steps to modernise, including adding more than 3,000 voting members.   "I remember waking up to the headlines that…

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