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23 Jul

From Multiplex to Mobile: How Indians Are Watching Movies Differently in 2026

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 23: Remember that hush in the theatre just before a movie started? The lights dimmed, people stashed their phones, popcorn passed from lap to lap, and for the next couple of hours, everyone disappeared into the film together. That feeling is still around if you step into a PVR INOX in 2026—but now, it’s not the only way. The same folks who flocked to see Pathaan on opening day are just as likely to watch half of this week’s release on a five-inch phone, curled up in bed, subtitles on, volume so low it won’t wake…

23 Jul

Bollywood Producer Sajid Qureshi’s Bazzzooka Crosses 50 Million Followers, Completes Two Years

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 22: Bollywood producer Sajid Qureshi, the man behind films like Nanu Ki Jaanu, FryDay, Bad Boy, and Incar, is proving that his vision extends far beyond the big screen. As his rapidly growing digital entertainment venture Bazzzooka completed two successful years, Qureshi celebrated the milestone with his entire team after the platform’s combined social media presence crossed an impressive 50 million followers across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other digital platforms. The celebration was not merely an anniversary event but a reflection of how a film producer has successfully transformed himself into one of the emerging entrepreneurs…

21 Jul

Rashmi Aarya Makes Soulful Singing Debut with ‘Shiv Shambhu Shankara’, A Heartfelt Tribute to Lord Shiva and Her Late Mother

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 21: Multifaceted entrepreneur Rashmi Aarya has marked a significant new milestone in her journey with the release of her debut devotional single, ‘Shiv Shambhu Shankara’. Presented by Aarya Moving Images and released on T-Series ahead of the sacred month of Shravan, the song is much more than a musical debut, it is a deeply emotional tribute to her late mother, award-winning singer Baby Sadhna, and a heartfelt offering to Lord Shiva. The Song was unveiled by Arjun Bijlani and Shraddha Arya The launch saw the presence of Arjun Bijlani, Shraddha Arya, Anup Jalota, Upasana Singh, Manjot…

18 Jul

A Grand New Beginning: Rahil Azam’s Shiddat Unveiled by Rajan Shahi and Rupali Ganguly

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18: Television actor Rahil Azam has stepped behind the camera for the first time with the launch of his music video Shiddat: Strength of Emotion, marking his debut as writer, director, producer, and editor. The grand launch was attended by Rupali Ganguly, Raju Kher, Gulki Joshi, Hunar Hali, Jaswir Kaur, Vahbbiz Dorabjee, Dalljiet Kaur, Manish Naggdev, Mazher Sayed, Adrija Roy, Shivam Khajuria, Ishika Shahi, Zalak Desai, Shiwani Chakraborty, Siddhant Issar, Vikas Verma, Satya Tiwari, Jatin Suri, Krutika Desai, Bhawana Aneja, Nikita, Rahul Sharma, Abhay Jadhav, Vivek Jain, Romesh Kalra, Priyanka Sibal, Siddharth Sibal, Rashmi Aarya, Faisal Miya, Harrsha, Tashhi Sharma…

17 Jul

The Odyssey Is Pulling Audiences Back to Theatres

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: Streaming promised convenience. Cinema promised spectacle. For a while, convenience was winning rather comfortably. After all, why leave your couch when every blockbuster eventually arrives at your television with a pause button and unlimited snacks? Yet every so often, Hollywood reminds audiences that some stories are simply too large for living-room walls. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey appears determined to make that argument in the loudest possible way. The mythological epic has stormed into cinemas with projections exceeding $200 million worldwide during its opening weekend, turning what could have been another successful release into something far…

17 Jul

FIFA’s Biggest Stage Now Belongs To Music Too

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BTS Reunion Turns The 2026 World Cup Final Into A Global Entertainment Spectacle Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: For decades, the FIFA World Cup Final has been football’s most sacred appointment. Ninety minutes, perhaps a little more, to decide a champion. The interval? Traditionally reserved for tactical lectures, nervous pacing, and enough sports drinks to hydrate a small nation. Apparently, that wasn’t cinematic enough. FIFA has officially confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will feature the tournament’s first-ever Halftime Show, transforming football’s biggest night into something that borrows as much from global entertainment as it does from sport.…

17 Jul

Disney Bets On Nostalgia With Mickey Mouse Club Revival

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: There are reboots, there are remakes, and then there are entertainment institutions that refuse to retire quietly. Disney has decided that The Mickey Mouse Club belongs in the third category. Nearly seven decades after the franchise first introduced young talent to television audiences, and decades after its most famous revival produced some of pop culture’s biggest names, the company is pressing play once again. Disney+ has officially ordered a pilot for a reboot of The Mickey Mouse Club, with Fulwell Entertainment steering the production. The company, known for producing high-profile unscripted and entertainment programming, now…

17 Jul

The Creator Economy: How Digital Influencers Are Redefining Entertainment

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: There’s a time when “entertainment” meant you sat in front of the TV, just waiting for your favorite show to come on — probably at some awkward hour. Now? That sounds ancient. Today, entertainment lives in your pocket. It refreshes every few seconds, and half the time it’s made by someone who started by filming in their bedroom. That’s the creator economy: wild, chaotic, growing faster than anyone planned, driven by everyday people who suddenly run the show. So what actually is the creator economy? Basically, it’s this whole universe of regular folks — YouTubers,…

14 Jul

‘Bleed With Pride’ Aims to Spark Conversations on Menstrual Health Through Storytelling

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], July 14: Friendship, family, emotions, drama, and a subject that continues to remain a taboo in many parts of society come together in ‘Bleed With Pride’, a seven-episode web series set to premiere on the official YouTube channel of White Tiger Production House on July 11. Produced by Jayshela Chavda, the series has been created with the belief that meaningful entertainment can also become a catalyst for social change. Despite growing awareness, conversations around menstruation continue to be surrounded by myths, stigma, and silence in many households. Topics such as periods, menstrual hygiene, sanitary pads, and social…

10 Jul

Cult Punjabi Anthem ‘Dhol Jageero Da’ Returns in a Spectacular New Avatar for Carry on Jatta 4

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Gippy Grewal, Master Saleem and Agsy came together for the biggest recreation of the iconic Punjabi hit, released exclusively on IVY Music Moviebox Chandigarh [India], July 10: One of Punjabi music’s most celebrated and enduring party anthems made a spectacular comeback on July 9, 2026, as the iconic ‘Dhol Jageero Da’ was reimagined for the much-awaited film Carry On Jatta 4. Released exclusively on IVY Music Moviebox, the recreated anthem brought together celebrated voices and contemporary production, making it one of the biggest Punjabi music releases of the year. Composed by Gourov Dasgupta and produced by Ishaan Saxena, the track…