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20 Sep

Oscars 2026 Beckons: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound Gives Bollywood Its Long-Awaited Spotlight

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: Bollywood, with all its masala recipes and larger-than-life heroism, has finally produced something for the international platform that does not include item dances or aerial stunts. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound—a gritty yet emotional drama featuring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor—has been officially selected as India’s entry for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category. Cue the patriotic hashtags, industry chest-thumping, and of course, a little skepticism about whether we’ll actually make the final cut this time. It isn’t the first time India has shot its filmmaking arrow at the Academy, but…

19 Sep

‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’: Aryan Khan’s Debut — Glitter, Grief, Gossip & the Unfinished Story

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 19: When Aryan Khan — yes, Shah Rukh Khan’s son and Bollywood’s most-scrutinised heir — decided to make his directorial debut with The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, curiosity wasn’t optional. It was only a matter of time. The title itself was sufficient to raise gasps, arguments, and snickered winks. On September 18, 2025, Netflix finally released all seven episodes of the show, asking viewers to experience a heady mix of satire, scandal, ambition, betrayal, and that unmistakable Bollywood glitz. The result? A show that’s daring, messy, fun, and not afraid to prod at the very industry that…

19 Sep

Jolly LLB 3 Review 2025: Courtroom Chaos, Electrifying Performances, and a Few Overruled Objections

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 19: There are very few franchises in Bollywood that manage to blend satire, wit, and sheer courtroom theatrics with as much persistence as the Jolly LLB series. And now, in 2025, Jolly LLB 3 has landed in theatres—dragging its loyal audience straight into a legal circus where justice is serious business, but the entertainment value is priceless. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the film has been making waves since day one of its trailer release, courtesy the chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, with Saurabh Shukla taking on the judge’s role as if he never left,…

19 Sep

Nishaanchi 2025 Review: Anurag Kashyap’s Twin-Tale Crime Drama Balances Power, Chaos, and Criticism

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 19: Bollywood does not do subtle often, and Anurag Kashyap does not play it safe either. His new effort, Nishaanchi, is the evidence. It swaggered into cinemas promising grit, guns, and a double whammy of drama in the form of identical twins who are always at each other’s throats. On paper, it screamed edgy genius. On screen? Well, it’s more like an arrow that hits the mark but never quite enters it. Nevertheless, Nishaanchi is not forgettable film—it’s boisterous, trendy, and full of Kashyap’s signature pandemonium. The question is only whether viewers are accepting the mayhem…

18 Sep

Delhipedia is Rewriting How Delhi Discovers Culture

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New Delhi [India], September 18: Delhipedia has grown from a city guide into a digital engine powering how the capital experiences culture, events, and entertainment. Founded by entrepreneur and media veteran Ambica Kapoor, the brand blends on-ground curation with social-first storytelling across Instagram, YouTube and partner networks. With an organic monthly reach of 3–4 million across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and its website, the platform blends expert event curation with original content IPs designed for social speed and staying power. The playbook is simple and effective: identify what’s distinctive, package it with pace and polish, and ship it across formats that…

18 Sep

Param Sundari 2025: Janhvi Kapoor’s Coconut Tree Climb Stirs Buzz, Backlash, and Bollywood’s Old Habits

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: Bollywood does not often demure from presenting viewers a combination of drama, glamour, and a dash of improbability. Param Sundari, Janhvi Kapoor’s new romantic-drama, is no exception. While the movie tries to relate a love affair tracing from the Delhi streets to Kerala’s landscapes, it’s not the romance, nor even the music, that’s leaving viewers arguing. Rather, it’s one scene—one coconut tree climb—took over unexpectedly, commandeering headlines, memes, and Twitter discussions. The debate? Whether Janhvi Kapoor’s daredevil ascent is “bold cinematic liberty” or “Bollywood’s favorite brand of unrealistic logic.” Netizens, as usual, wasted no time…

17 Sep

Heer Express 2025: A Comforting Journey of Food, Family—and Filmic Familiarity

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17: When Heer Express came steaming into theaters on 12 September 2025, it guaranteed a “clean family drama” in the hands of Umesh Shukla—someone whose own body of work (Oh My God!, 102 Not Out) indicated he might be able to juggle heart, humour, and a dash of moral heat. The movie tries to thread together family heritage, ambition, love, and displacement from culture. The outcome? Agreeable in spots, formulaic at others—like your go-to homely dish with too many spices cranked up. What the Story Is, In Brief Heer Walia (Divita Juneja, making her film debut)…

17 Sep

Vash Level 2: A Haunting Sequel That Dares More—but at What Cost?

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 17: Out August 27, 2025, Vash Level 2 makes its case as a daring sequel to the 2023 Gujarati psychological horror Vash. Directed by Krishnadev Yagnik, the sequel expands the canvas—more supernatural horror, more set pieces, more spectacle. But in broadening its scope, does it sacrifice some of the close-up horror that made the first one linger in the viewer’s mind? The answer, like most horror sequels, is “yes and no.” What Is Vash Level 2 About? Twelve years have lapsed since Atharva (Hitu Kanodia) liberated his daughter, Arya (Janki Bodiwala), from an evil influence. The…

17 Sep

Mera Desh Pahle – The Live Musical Saga | Written, Produced & Presented by Manoj Muntashir Shukla

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New Delhi [India], September 17: Renowned writer, lyricist, poet, and storyteller Manoj Muntashir Shukla, producer Neelam Muntashir, and show director Deepak Gattani are set to present “Mera Desh Pahle—The Live Musical Saga,” a first-of-its-kind stage production that blends music, poetry, and performance to narrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s extraordinary journey. “My pen has always been my tribute to my land. With Mera Desh Pahle, I aim to create not just a show, but an emotion—a celebration of India through the life and journey of one of its most iconic leaders,” said Manoj Muntashir Shukla. The live saga will feature Manoj…

16 Sep

Do You Wanna Partner? Review 2025: Entertaining Sparks, Missed Beats & OTT Drama Done Loud

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: OTT platforms these days are less about bingeing and more about bragging rights. Every actor worth their salt eventually lands in the streaming world, and Diana Penty’s much-discussed arrival was bound to raise eyebrows. After all, this is the same actress who made a charming debut with Cocktail, but then chose the scenic route instead of the expressway in her Bollywood career. Now, with the launch of Do You Wanna Partner?, she steps into the digital battleground—and she didn’t come alone. The cast boasts Tamannaah Bhatia, Nakuul Mehta, and a premise that flirts shamelessly with…