Fujii Kaze | Photo Credit: X/ @fujiikazestaff As J-pop singer and songwriter, Fujii Kaze prepares to perform in India for the first time, the artist’s career has already moved through several distinct phases. Over the last five years, Kaze has gone from uploading piano covers on YouTube to becoming one of Japan’s most commercially successful…
The assessment order also stated the actor would not have disclosed the additional income but for the search and seizure operation. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Madras High Court on Friday (January 23, 2026) reserved its orders on a writ petition filed by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay…
A scene from ‘Baby Girl’. Fifteen years ago, Malayalam cinema was not in the pink of health when the screenwriting duo of Bobby-Sanjay came up with Traffic, which would give a new sense of direction for the industry. In 2026, when the same duo returns with Baby Girl, after a mix of memorable and forgettable…
At the seminal 150th Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan — 2025 in Jalandhar an elderly bearded man, his turban tied carelessly, a blanket wrapped around to keep away the bitter winter cold, leaned against a pillar, close to the standing heater. “Which concert did you enjoy the most?” I asked. Holding the hand of the little child…
After 45, directorJadeshaa K. Hampi’s Landlord provides ample proof of the strong potential of multi-starrers in cinema. Give the big stars interesting characters, offer them room to perform, blend their roles convincingly with the story, and watch the magic unfold on the big screen. Arjun Janya executed the process with little success in 45, whereas…
Josh Safdie opens Marty Supreme with an admirably vulgar sort of confidence, suggesting ambition will now be treated as a decidedly corporeal function. He does so by staging the opening credits as conception itself, where a human egg is fertilised and immediately aestheticised into a spinning ping-pong ball set to shimmering ‘80s synths, as though…
Musician Allan Preetham at the event in Chennai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Music is a universal language that goes beyond geographical borders. A belief that resonates with Yamaha Music India. Their new range of keyboards is an example of that. The Japanese brand recently unveiled two additions to their PSR – I series keyboards…
A special poster announcing the re-release of ‘Mankatha’; people celebrating the film outside Ram Muthuram Cinemas in Thirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on January 23, 2026 | Photo Credit: @sunpictures/X and @RamCinemas/X Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar’s 2011 blockbuster hit Mankathawas re-released in theatres on Friday (January 23) to much anticipation. The Venkat Prabhu-directed film, which completes 15…
One of the pioneering figures in the indie music scene, UK-born, New York-raised Karsh Kale is releasing a full-length album Dust after nine years. “I am looking forward to its release in February end,” says Karsh. Besides his skills as a tabla player and a drummer, Karsh is also known for his eclectic mix of…
Red Lorry Film Festival will feature masterclasses and panel discussions with filmmakers and industry professionals, along with red carpet gala events | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The 3rd edition of Red Lorry Film Festival will take place in Mumbai from March 13-15, the organisers announced on Friday, January 23, 2026. Curated by ticketing service BookMyShow,…
