After keeping a relatively low profile in recent weeks, composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal is returning his focus to professional commitments. The filmmaker is set to begin work on his next directorial project, marking a clear shift back to cinema after a period of heightened public attention.The yet-untitled film will feature Shreyas Talpade in a…
Is there a formula to entering Hindi cinema, or is it a mix of timing, talent, and sheer survival? In this ETimes exclusive, director-producer Nivedita Basu, actor-producer Parvin Dabas, and emerging actor Ruchi Gujjar break down the myths, realities, and emotional costs of finding a foothold in Bollywood. There is no single door into Bollywood…
As the songs of ‘Border 2’ have been released, there’s a clear divide among listeners. While the makers leaned heavily on reworked versions of the iconic songs from the 1997 original, many fans who grew up with the film’s soundtrack have expressed disappointment, arguing that the emotional depth of the original is missing. As social…
Celebrity fitness trainer Vinod Channa, who is currently working with the Ambani family and has trained some of the biggest names in Bollywood, including Riteish Deshmukh, John Abraham, Shilpa Shetty has recently opened up on his journey. He revealed how it takes many years of struggle to reach this point. Coming from a working-class background…
Actress and social media personality Khushi Mukherjee has finally responded after influencer Faizan Ansari claimed to have filed a Rs 100 crore defamation case against her over her remarks about Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav. Speaking to the media, Khushi maintained that she has not defamed the Indian T20I captain in any manner, while admitting that…
Nayanthara and Trisha’s reunion sparks fan excitement. PC Sreeram criticizes state power misuse in the Jana Nayagan censorship row. Chinmayi defends AR Rahman against allegations. Teasers for Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju and Nabha Natesh’s Nagabandham also garnered attention. These events highlight a busy day in the South Indian film industry. January 19 turned out to…
An escort vehicle from Akshay Kumar’s convoy was involved in a collision with an auto-rickshaw on Monday evening. According to reports, Vishwas Nangare Patil, Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Maharashtra, was present at the accident site and was seen trying to assess the situation. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.Disturbing visuals from…
Ms Gori slams Parul Gulati’s defense of Karan Aujla’s marriage loyalty. ‘Race 4’ skips Akshaye Khanna. Neha Kakkar takes work break post-trolling. Rahman’s daughters back him vs hate. Rashmika dodges Vijay Deverakonda wedding rumors, saying she’ll speak when ready. January 19, 2026, proved to be a headline-heavy day for the entertainment industry, with viral moments,…
As conversations around artist exploitation, opaque royalty systems, and creative burnout grow louder across India’s music industry, Shankar Mahadevan is stepping into the debate with a solution-driven voice. A composer who has consistently balanced commercial success with creative integrity, Mahadevan is now looking beyond individual grievances to address what he believes is the industry’s deepest…
Amidst the dispute on Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000 estate after his demise, his widowed wife Priya Sachdev has now filed a defamation case against his sister Mandhira Kapur. The complaint, filed on Saturday, alleges that Mandhira repeatedly shared videos and posts across platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and X that explicitly named Priya and contained…
