Sivaji Ganesan, the legendary thespian of Tamil cinema, was often compared with Marlon Brando, one of Hollywood’s greatest actors, as both were celebrated for their mastery of method acting. Yet the two had never met until 1962, when Sivaji Ganesan was invited to the United States as part of the U.S.–India Cultural Exchange Programme, reportedly…
Poster of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ | Photo Credit: Sony LIV Aamir Khan’s sports comedy-drama, Sitaare Zameen Parwill be releasing soon on streaming platform Sony LIV, the makers announced on Monday, March 10, 2026. As per a press release shared by the streamer, film’s upcoming OTT premiere will also mark a milestone as it will become…
Timothée Chalamet attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards | Photo Credit: Getty Images Actor Timothée Chalamet has drawn criticism from artists and performing arts institutions after remarks in which he suggested that ballet and opera are art forms audiences no longer care about. The comments surfaced from a conversation between Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey during…
Varun Dhawan and the poster of ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ | Photo Credit: PTI and Tips Films The makers of Varun Dhawan’s upcoming romantic-comedy, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai have announced a new release date to avoid clashing with Yash’s actioner, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. The rom-com, helmed by David…
A large billboard sign featuring an Oscar statuette towers over Hollywood Boulevard in California. | Photo Credit: Reuters The 98th Academy Awards, popularly known as The Oscars, are set to be held on Sunday (March 15, 2026) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, honouring the best films of 2025. This annual event brings together filmmakers…
Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram | Photo Credit: randeephooda/Instagram Actor Randeep Hooda and his wife, actor-entrepreneur Lin Laishram, have announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl. The couple shared a collaborative post on their respective Instagram handles on Tuesday. The first picture featured Hooda’s father holding the newborn, followed by a close-up…
The sangeetacharya was accompanied by Samar Saha, and a host of disciples on the harmonium, tanpuras and vocals. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The 100th birthday celebrations of Sangeetacharya Amiya Ranjan Bandyopadhyay marked a momentous occasion in the history of Kolkata’s classical music. For decades, his students have organised a special concert as part of…
Alan Ritchson in ‘War Machine’ | Photo Credit: Netflix Sometimes it is nice to watch a Terminator-type chase film, where a remorseless villain hunts down the protagonist for the sole purpose of killing them. The lack of back story for the villain feels liberating. War Machine is that kind of lean, mean, fighting machine. After…
Every awards season returns with the same deceptive ritualism that promises the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will once again identify the single film that best represents the year in cinema from across the world. The sheer imperiousness of the declaration still carries an aura of cultural authority even as the ceremony itself…
Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 13:06 IST The deep red saree that Rashmika Mandanna wore for her wedding reception was mentioned as Mysore Silk by her stylist. But connoisseurs of Mysore silk are asking, “Are you sure?” Each saree produced by KSIC carries a unique identification number, hologram, and barcode woven into the fabric itself, designed…
