Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 20:05 IST The viral ‘Lappu sa Sachin’ dialogue, created by Mithilesh Bhati in 2023, resurfaced on Bigg Boss 19. Ayushmann Khurrana went to promote Thamma. (Photo Credit: X) Ayushmann Khurrana made a special appearance on Bigg Boss 19’s Weekend Ka Vaar episode on Sunday, October 19, to promote his new film,…
Bruno Mars is singing his way to the top | Photo Credit: AP As 2025 winds to a close, one name towers above the rest on the global music charts — Bruno Mars. After years away from solo releases, Bruno returned with a string of collaborations that not only dominated streaming platforms but also swept…
Long-form television, like its journalistic sibling, allows for a deep dive into subject matter, and a mini-series offers enough time to tell a detailed story, while its boundaries ensure the narrative is not needlessly stretched. Like Mare of Easttown, Brad Ingelsby’s Taskis also set in Pennsylvania, in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia. While the seven-part…
Veena maestro Geetha Ramanand | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Starting their 26th year with celebrations, Suswaralaya College of Music is hosting concerts, performances and other events this week, beginning with its annual music awards ceremony. “This year, we are honouring veena vidwan Geetha Ramanand with the senior award Swaralayashrunga for her immense contribution to music,” says…
A still from ‘Sinners’ | Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Warner Bros. is setting the stage for Sinners to make a major mark at the upcoming Oscars, submitting two original songs from Ryan Coogler’s latest film for consideration in the Best Original Song category. The first track, “I Lied to You,” is written by Raphael Saadiq…
A still from ‘Thamma’ | Photo Credit: Maddock Films At a time when taking umbrage is a national pastime, horror comedy is an imaginative form of creating an entertaining social commentary. With Stree and Bhediya, Maddock Films gave the genre a new life and carried the mood and message forward with Munjya. However, this meeting of natural and supernatural…
Columbian artiste Verraco | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Birthed in England almost two decades ago, the Manchester-based Warehouse Project is debuting in India this weekend. Known for their genre-defying lineup of international artistes and DJs, the clubbing institution comes to India this weekend, with a show in Bengaluru on October 24, two in Mumbai on…
The award-winning boardgame ‘Catan’ | Photo Credit: Catan.com Netflix is set to bring the world of Catan to life, announcing a sweeping development deal to produce films and television series — both scripted and unscripted — based on the beloved board game. The streamer has partnered with Asmodee and Catan Studio to create what it…
Two decades after Khosla Ka Ghosla, Dibakar Banerjee remains one of the most original and influential voices in Hindi cinema. The celebrated filmmaker, speaking at The Hindu MIND event moderated by Anuj Kumar, said artists with diverse views are essential for a society to prevent a monolithic, bullying structure. Edited excerpts: It has been 20 years since you…
Release date announcement poster of ‘Kaantha’ | Photo Credit: @DQsWayfarerFilm/X The makers of Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film Kaanthaannounced on Monday (October 20) that the film will release in theatres on November 14. Dulquer’s Wayfarer Films, which is producing the film along with Rana Daggubati’s banner Spirit Media, announced the news with a motion…
