Padmavati release voluntarily deferred amidst growing protests
Padmavati film was initially scheduled for theatrical release on 1 December in India, but the producers announced in a statement on 19 November that they "voluntarily deferred the release date of the film", amidst growing protests. Padmavati is an Indian epic period drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, based on the epic poem Padmavat (1540) by Malik Muhammad Jayasi. The film features Deepika Padukone in the title role as Rani Padmavati, alongside Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal...
Amir Khan stars in Secret Superstar a musical drama film
Secret Superstar is a musical drama film, written and directed by Advait Chandan, and produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao. The film stars Zaira Wasim, Meher Vij, Raj Arjun, and Aamir Khan. The film has received critical acclaim and earned Zaira Wasim the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a teenage girl who aspires to be a singer, and deals with themes including feminism and domestic violence. The...
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sarod maestro awarded for his contribution to Indian classical music
The Dayawati Modi Foundation conferred the 'Award for Art, Culture and Education' for the year 2017 on the veteran Sarod player on 17 November, said a statement. The award comprising a cash prize of Rs 2.51 lakh, a silver shield and scroll of honour was presented to the distinguished artist to mark the 102nd birth anniversary of late Dayawati...
Miss World 2017 winner is Miss India
The grand finale of Miss World 2017 competition took place in China. A total of 118 contestants participated this year. The coronation night began at 7.30 pm local time. Miss India contestant Manushi Chhillar has been performing well at the beauty pageant this year. She has found her way to the top 5 of Beauty with a Purpose competition and was...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ becomes the highest selling album of 2017
Taylor Swift's album 'Reputation', that released on November 10 has broken all records by selling 1.05 million copies in the initial four days of release. According to Billboard, Ed Sheeran held the record of best selling album, with 919,000 copies before it was broken by the "Bad Blood" singer. This is Swift's fourth album that sold a million copies within a...
Mersal Telugu version breaks even for distributors in 8 days
Adirindi was released in 417 screens across the Telugu states on November 9, three weeks after its original version hit the screens. The Vijay starrer opened to a fantastic response at the box office on the first day. The movie was successful in impressing viewers. Adirindi, the Telugu version of Vijay's Mersal, has made a decent collection at the box office...
Vidya Balan as night radio jockey in Tumhari Sulu
Tumhari Sulu is a comedy-drama film, directed by Suresh Triveni and produced under the banners of T-Series and Ellipsis Entertainment. Sulochana Dubey nicknamed Sulu is a house-wife who enjoys her life to the fullest with her husband & 11 year old son. She dreams of being a working women, but since she couldn't complete her high school she cannot think of any...
AR Rahman’s Biggest Indian Concert Tour “Encore” to mark his 25th year in music industry
It's been 25 years of AR Rahman's soulful melodies in the Indian music industry and we cannot thank him enough for his music. And as if to return the favour, Rahman has given his fans the ultimate gift. The maestro has announced one of his biggest Indian concert tours ever, in collaboration with Live Viacom18 and BookMyShow. The AR Rahman...
History of Joy an age drama film directed by Vishnu Govindhan
History of Joy is a coming of age drama that narrates the story of Joy, a law student, and his tryst with destiny. History of Joy is directed by Vishnu Govindhan starring Vishnu Vinay, Shivakami, Aparna, Leona Lishoy, Vinay Fort, Joju George amongst an ensemble cast. Joy meets with an unpleasant accident that changes his life forever. Joy, born into a rich...
Rapper Hard Kaur has bagged an MTV EMA 2017 for the Best India Act
Rapper and hip-hop singer Hard Kaur has won the Best India Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2017, which was held in London. The 38-year-old was nominated in the category along with Nucleya, Parekh & Singh, Yatharth and Raja Kumari. Shawn Mendes was the bigger winner of the night as he took home three awards including Best Artist, Best Song...
