Entertainment

Baby John’ Director Kalees to Helm Pan-India Film ‘Leader’, To Release on Independence Day 2027
09 Sep

Baby John’ Director Kalees to Helm Pan-India Film ‘Leader’, To Release on Independence Day 2027

Entertainment
New Delhi [India], September 9: Shiv Aryan Films and Black Panther Movies Ltd (London) has announced the signing of filmmaker Kalees, director of the action entertainer ‘Baby John’, for its upcoming pan-India project titled ‘LEADER’. The film, which is being planned as a multilingual release, will hit theatres on August 15, 2027, coinciding with India’s Independence Day. ‘LEADER’ will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada, marking an ambitious five-language theatrical release. The film will be produced by Shiv Aryan, Kalees, Ganesh Ekaran, Immu Patel and Manju Sunar under the banners of Shiv Aryan Films, Black Panther Movies…
Read More
This October, A Young Couple Is Bringing Their Gen Z Marathi Film to the Big Screen
08 Sep

This October, A Young Couple Is Bringing Their Gen Z Marathi Film to the Big Screen

Entertainment
New Delhi [India], September 8: For Shubham Sanjay Shevade and Aparna Kulkarni, making a Marathi feature film was never a matter of leaving their careers behind and moving into cinema. They made the film while continuing to do exactly what they were already doing. Shubham continues to work as an advertising consultant at a prominent multinational firm. Aparna continues to work for the government as a bank manager. Alongside their professional lives, the couple spent years putting together Magazine, an independently produced Marathi feature that is now headed to theatres on October 23, 2026. Shubham, who studied filmmaking in Los Angeles, is making…
Read More
From Shirdi to the World: Aushim K. Khetrapal’s Sai Satcharitra – The New Testament Chronicles Modern-Day Miracles
05 Sep

From Shirdi to the World: Aushim K. Khetrapal’s Sai Satcharitra – The New Testament Chronicles Modern-Day Miracles

Entertainment
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: What if the miracles recorded more than a century ago were not the end of the story? What if Sai Baba’s devotees continue to experience moments of faith, answered prayers, unexpected guidance and what they believe to be divine intervention even today? This thought forms the foundation of filmmaker, actor, producer, spiritual author and Sai devotee Aushim K. Khetrapal’s ambitious new spiritual granth, Sai Satcharitra – The New Testament: Miracles Then and Miracles Now. “Hemadpant Wrote What Happened Then. I Am Recording What Devotees Believe Is Happening Now,” Says Aushim K. Khetrapal Inspired by Hemadpant’s revered Shri Sai Satcharitra,…
Read More
Celebrity Closet Turns Personal Style and Cultural Memorabilia Into a New Circular Fashion Experience
03 Sep

Celebrity Closet Turns Personal Style and Cultural Memorabilia Into a New Circular Fashion Experience

Entertainment
The Stymo initiative brings together celebrity wardrobes, fan culture and social impact, with its first collection featuring K.G.F actor Avinash BS and Indian rock band Parikrama. Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 2: A garment can be more than something to wear. When it is connected to a person, a performance, an era or a cultural moment, it can carry a story that gives it a value beyond its original purpose. That idea is at the heart of Celebrity Closet, a new initiative from fashion-first circular fashion brand Stymo, which brings together celebrity fashion, fandom, memorabilia and social impact through curated collections.…
Read More
CineNow Unveils Leadership and Governance Structure for US$150 Million Film Investment Vehicle Invites Collaboration from the Indian Film Fraternity
26 Aug

CineNow Unveils Leadership and Governance Structure for US$150 Million Film Investment Vehicle Invites Collaboration from the Indian Film Fraternity

Entertainment
India’s leading entertainment, creative, and business leaders join CineNow’s Investment Committee, India Council, and Leadership Team Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: CineNow has brought together an exceptional group of India’s leading creative, entertainment, media, and business leaders to build a new institutional approach to investing in the entertainment industry. CineNow has begun creative collaboration for capital deployment via its website: www.cinenow.global, with disbursements targeted to commence within this year. The newly constituted Investment Committee, India Council and Leadership Team include Sameer Nair, former CEO of Applause Entertainment, Balaji, NDTV Imagine and Star India; Neha Kaul, Film Strategy Leader and Independent Producer, formerly…
Read More
India’s Biggest Film Industry Expo to Be Held in New Delhi from August 26
26 Aug

India’s Biggest Film Industry Expo to Be Held in New Delhi from August 26

Entertainment
Global participation expected as filmmakers, technicians, and industry leaders come together to boost innovation, collaboration, and employment New Delhi [India], August 26: With the aim of providing a global platform to the Indian film industry, the inaugural edition of “Film Expo India” is set to take place in the national capital from August 26 to August 30. Touted as the largest film industry exhibition in the country, the event will witness participation from filmmakers, technical experts, government representatives, and artists from India and abroad. The grand event is being organized by Bindu Dara Singh’s company in collaboration with ITPO, with…
Read More
Dial 1975 Movie Review: Kay Kay Menon shines in an Emergency-era thriller built on a promising premise
24 Aug

Dial 1975 Movie Review: Kay Kay Menon shines in an Emergency-era thriller built on a promising premise

Entertainment
New Delhi [India], August 24: Dial 1975 has an intriguing idea at its centre. Set during the Emergency, the film follows the trail of a wireless telephone secretly ordered from Germany and the people who become caught up in the search for it. What initially sounds like a simple object becomes increasingly significant as the story unfolds, especially in a period when communication itself could put people at risk. The Emergency setting is one of the film’s biggest strengths. The atmosphere feels tense and watchful, with the characters constantly having to think twice about what they say, whom they trust…
Read More
Anime India Set to Host Landmark Mumbai Convention: Naruto Director Hayato Date, 50,000 Fans, and Japanese Industry Titans Converge at NESCO
22 Aug

Anime India Set to Host Landmark Mumbai Convention: Naruto Director Hayato Date, 50,000 Fans, and Japanese Industry Titans Converge at NESCO

Entertainment
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22: Anime India, the premier platform bridging Japanese pop culture and Indian fandom, is officially launching the country’s largest-ever anime convention. Taking place from 28 to 30 August 2026 at the prestigious NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai, the landmark three-day event expects a record-breaking footprint of over 50,000 passionate attendees and features more than 100 diverse exhibitors. The convention will deliver interactive panels, workshops, and experiential zones, creating a larger-than-life pop-culture experience fully on par with massive global expos. International Delegation of Creators and Performers This edition of the convention welcomes a stellar delegation of global industry leaders, visionaries, and performers…
Read More
Surat To Host Three-Day ‘Krishnotsavam 2026’ — A Unique Confluence of Devotion, Music & Celebration
19 Aug

Surat To Host Three-Day ‘Krishnotsavam 2026’ — A Unique Confluence of Devotion, Music & Celebration

Entertainment
Three nights of Devotion, Enchantment & Celebration with a 150-ft panoramic stage, live music, storytelling and immersive performances Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 19: This Janmashtami season, Surat is set to witness KRISHNOTSAVAM 2026, a three-night devotional music festival presented by Procreate Experiences, bringing together Lord Krishna bhakti, contemporary music, storytelling, dance and immersive production. Scheduled from 29 to 31 August 2026 at Advaitaa, Surat, KRISHNOTSAVAM has been conceptualised to present the timeless emotions and philosophy of Shri Krishna in a contemporary format that connects with families as well as the younger generation. Speaking about the vision, Parv Parmar of Procreate…
Read More
Yuj Foundation unveils Art of Community, a book celebrating over a decade of making art accessible through Public Art Festivals across multiple cities
19 Aug

Yuj Foundation unveils Art of Community, a book celebrating over a decade of making art accessible through Public Art Festivals across multiple cities

Entertainment
Sumi Gupta, curator of Dumas Art Project, Whitefield Art Collective, Punjab Art Initiative, Madras Art Guild, and Nagpur Kala Sangh, launches the coffee-table book named The Art of Community New Delhi [India], August 19: Yuj Foundation today unveiled Art of Community, an archival book that captures over a decade of India’s Public Art Festivals. More than a visual archive, the publication celebrates the reimagining of public spaces as platforms for creativity, cultural dialogue and community engagement, while documenting the Foundation’s vision of making art accessible to everyone. The unveiling marks an important milestone in this collaborative journey of over a…
Read More