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20 Oct

Bollywood Is Rethinking Diwali: One Big Hit Or Several Smaller Wins?

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: For years, Diwali was the sort of date Bollywood treated like prime real estate. Get a major film into theatres, attach a recognisable star, add a festive marketing campaign, and hope audiences arrive with family, friends, and a generous appetite for popcorn. The only problem? Everyone else had the same brilliant idea. In 2026, Hindi cinema is taking a more measured approach. Rather than crowding the main Diwali window with several expensive releases, producers are spreading films across November and December. The strategy is shifting from winning one weekend to protecting a film’s entire theatrical…

20 Oct

Netflix’s Next Battle Is For Attention, Not Just Subscribers

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 11: Netflix is approaching its third-quarter earnings report with a problem that no amount of expensive cinematography can solve on its own: getting people to spend more of their limited free time on the platform. The streaming giant still has global reach, recognisable franchises and a growing catalogue of live events. Yet its challenge is changing. Viewers are not choosing between Netflix and another subscription service alone. They are choosing between a three-hour drama, a YouTube creator’s latest upload, short-form videos, livestreams and the endlessly available entertainment on their phones. In this contest, Netflix is not…

17 Oct

Can Raasra Entertainment Change Bhojpuri Cinema in 2027? South Indian Production House Plans 5 Films and New Talent Opportunities

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New Delhi [India], October 16: A whole new era may come into play for the Bhojpuri film industry in 2027. Raasra Entertainment has announced that they have a plan of entering into the film industry, having made their mark in the South Indian film industry. It is claimed by the production house that they are going to give something new to Bhojpuri filmmaking. The announcement is showing some new stories and unique filmmaking as part of their strategy. This move may get the attention of the audience who would like to see some new movies. Raasra Entertainment claims that its…

16 Oct

RUHBARU Debuts with The Orchestral Qawwali Project, Bringing Its Globally Acclaimed Musical Experience to India This December

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New Delhi [India], October 16: Ruhbaru, a new premium cultural IP created to bring audiences closer to distinctive artists, music and live experiences, will make its debut with Chapter One: The Orchestral Qawwali Project (OQP) this December. Produced by BAE (Before Anyone Else), the experience-first live entertainment platform from ABP Network, and creatively produced by Cultural (Mis)fits, the four-city India tour will bring internationally acclaimed composer Rushil Ranjan and vocalist Abi Sampa home for the first time. India is about to experience qawwali in a way it has never heard before. Dates: 5 December 2026 – Yashobhoomi, Delhi 6 December…

15 Oct

Four Nights of Garba and Dandiya: Rotary Club Delhi Akshar Announces Navratri Celebration in East Delhi

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New Delhi [India], October 14: Celebrating the vibrancy of Navratri and the spirit of community participation, Rotary Club Delhi Akshar will host Gujarati Garba & Dandiya Nights 2026 from October 16 to 19 at Aureate Banquet Hall, Yamuna Sports Complex, East Delhi. The four-evening celebration will run from 8 pm to 12 midnight, offering attendees an opportunity to experience Gujarati folk dance traditions and festive music in a dedicated celebration space. Guided by the theme “Dance, Connect, Give Back,” the event seeks to bring people together through cultural festivities while reinforcing the value of community service. Organised as part of…

14 Oct

Sundeep Bhutoria Brings Bengal’s Mahalaya to the Nation in Hindi – Mahishasur Mardini ki Gatha

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Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria, with Shubha Mudgal, Sourendra, and Soumyojit, teamed up to release Mahalaya – Mahishasur Mardini ki Gatha – in Hindi for the first time Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 14: On the occasion of Mahalaya, cultural enthusiast Sundeep Bhutoria has lent his voice to the narration of Mahishasura Mardini Ki Gatha, the saga of Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura, presented for the first time in Hindi. Released as Mahalaya: The Story of Durga, the production pairs Bhutoria’s narration with songs by the eminent vocalist Shubha Mudgal and is now streaming on the Sourendro–Soumyojit YouTube channel who…

14 Oct

Heat City: Antarpath – Chapter One Release Postponed; Chirag M Trivedi’s Film Gets New Release Date

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New Delhi [India], October 14: The makers of Heat City: Antarpath – Chapter One, directed by and starring Chirag M Trivedi, have officially announced that the film’s theatrical release has been postponed. Originally scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 23, 2026, the film will now release on November 20, 2026. Reason Behind The Postponement Announcing the revised date, the makers stated that the change in schedule will allow additional time for final post-production work, technical refinements and finishing touches. The team aims to ensure that the film reaches audiences in its best possible form. The release date change comes…

14 Oct

ICONIC GOLD AWARDS 2027 Official Announcement & Unveiling of the New Trophy

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The prestigious awards platform returns to celebrate theatrical cinema, its finest talent and unveils a new trophy for its 8th edition Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14: The Iconic Gold Awards is set to return with its 8th edition on 27th January 2027, celebrating the finest talent and achievements in theatrically released cinema. Marking a new chapter for the prestigious awards platform, this year will also see the introduction of a new trophy, giving the 8th edition a distinct identity. Over the years, the Iconic Gold Awards has recognised talent across the entertainment industry. With its 2027 edition, the awards will…

14 Oct

ICONIC GOLD AWARDS 2027 Official Announcement & Unveiling of the New Trophy

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The prestigious awards platform returns to celebrate theatrical cinema, its finest talent and unveils a new trophy for its 8th edition Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14: The Iconic Gold Awards is set to return with its 8th edition on 27th January 2027, celebrating the finest talent and achievements in theatrically released cinema. Marking a new chapter for the prestigious awards platform, this year will also see the introduction of a new trophy, giving the 8th edition a distinct identity. Over the years, the Iconic Gold Awards has recognised talent across the entertainment industry. With its 2027 edition, the awards will…

14 Oct

Pocket Films latest Original ‘Chhori Paagal Se’ brings together desi humour, gangster chaos and a refreshing female-led narrative

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Pocket Films latest original, ‘Chhori Paagal Se’, brings desi humour, crime, chaos and a fierce female lead to the fast-paced vertical micro-drama storytelling Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14: Pocket Films has launched Chhori Paagal Se, its latest original micro-drama and a bold new addition to its growing slate of vertical-format Indian stories. Set against the raw, colourful and unpredictable backdrop of Meerut, Chhori Paagal Se is a fast-paced crime comedy built around Anaya Chaudhary, a young woman everyone dismisses as reckless, spoiled and impossible to control. But when a kidnapping attempt goes wrong, Anaya refuses to play victim. Instead, she…