‘HBD cutie’: Alia Bhatt’s romantic birthday wish for Ranbir Kapoor as he turns 44
Ranbir Kapoor turned 44 on Monday, and wife Alia Bhatt marked the occasion with a sweet and intimate birthday post on Instagram.
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‘Anything can happen’: Ankush Hazra teases chaotic celebrity cooking show ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’
Kolkata/IBNS: Sony Aath announced its upcoming original reality show, ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’ on Thursday, bringing together food, celebrity banter and comedy to introduce Bengal’s first unscripted comedy cooking show.
After 3 years, Prosenjit Chatterjee’s Daktar Kaku finally hits theatres: ‘Right time to release’
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film icon Prosenjit Chatterjee starrer thriller drama Daktar Kaku was last week premiered at South City in the presence of the film’s cast and crew, along with several personalities from the Bengali film fraternity.
‘Always fun when you’re around’: Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal steal the show at Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan showcase
Mumbai/IBNS: Raazi co-stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal recreated their on-screen charm as they walked the ramp together for celebrity designer Manish Malhotra’s 15 Years of Mijwan showcase in Mumbai on September 26, 2026.
'If you have to sacrifice yourself for your family, just do it': Actor Madhumitha Sarcar on her upcoming psychological thriller Autobi
The lead actors of the upcoming Bengali psychological thriller 'Autobi', Madhumitha Sarcar and Inaaya Chowdhury, spoke to IBNS correspondent Aaheli Chakraborty about their layered characters, the complicated bond between two sisters, the challenge of navigating a story where reality and hallucination blur, their experience of working together for the first time and the emotional journey behind the film.
Shreya Ghoshal’s new song ‘Dil Ke Daag’ from Emperor Vs Sarat Chandra launched at Kolkata’s Shobhabazar Rajbari
Kolkata: Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal’s new song ‘Dil Ke Daag’ from Begali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's 'Emperor Vs Sarat Chandra' launched at Kolkata’s historic Shobhabazar Rajbari.
The Calcutta Files’ poster unveiled, promises a tale of crime, corruption and justice
Kolkata/IBNS: Sapphire Production unveiled the official poster of The Calcutta Files, a socio-political crime thriller directed by Souvik Dey, on Monday.
Surinder Films launches festive tracks ‘Chupi Chupi’ and ‘Jhoome Re Phaagun’ ahead of Durga Puja
Kolkata: Production house Surinder Films released two original music tracks this month, offering contrasting traditional and contemporary sounds ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja festive season.
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy sparks boycott calls over LGBTQ+ portrayal: 'Don't encourage these type of movies'
Chennai/IBNS: Despite receiving praise from some viewers for its grounded storytelling, Karthik Subbaraj's Tamil film Dorothy has faced backlash online over its depiction of LGBTQ+ characters.
‘I couldn’t say no’: Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals why Kareena Kapoor Khan made him say yes to Daayra
Prithviraj Sukumaran opens up about why he said yes to Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, the film's exploration of conflicting perspectives on justice, and the uncomfortable questions it leaves for audiences. The actor also discusses his concerns as a father and responsible citizen, the need for conversations among both girls and boys on safety, and his experience of working with Kareena Kapoor Khan and other leading actors. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports
Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji unveils period track at Tagore Ancestral Home in Kolkata ahead of puja release
Kolkata: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji launched the second track from his upcoming period drama Emperor vs Sarat Chandra on Thursday at Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata, the ancestral residence of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
Off Campus star Belmont Cameli joins Sydney Sweeney in new Sleepy Hollow reimagining
Los Angeles/IBNS: Off Campus star Belmont Cameli is set to join Sydney Sweeney in Sony Pictures' upcoming film Hollow, based on filmmaker Lindsey Anderson Beer's forthcoming debut novel, Deadline reported.
'Aag bhi, dilon ki jaan bhi!': Alia Bhatt's fiery first look from Love & War unveiled
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt's first-look poster from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Hindi film Love & War was unveiled by the makers on Friday.
Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after cancer battle; ‘Welcome’ actor’s funeral tomorrow
Actor-comedian Mushtaq Khan, best known for his memorable supporting roles in films including Welcome, Hera Pheri and Stree, has died at the age of 56 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
‘Hey handsome…’: Alia Bhatt melts over Ranbir Kapoor’s bloodied first look from Love & War
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt appeared smitten by her actor husband Ranbir Kapoor's first-look poster from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Hindi film Love & War.
Blood, blue car and raw intensity: Ranbir Kapoor’s Love & War first look unveiled
Mumbai/IBNS: The first-look poster of Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Hindi film Love & War was unveiled by the makers on Thursday.
Anant Nag gets Dadasaheb Phalke Award; veteran actor recalls his journey from theatre to cinema
Ekta Nagar (Gujarat)/IBNS: Veteran actor Anant Nag on Tuesday received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 from President Droupadi Murmu at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan win big at National Film Awards; ‘Article 370’ star calls honour ‘biggest validation’
Yami Gautam and Kartik Aaryan were among the biggest Bollywood names honoured at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday.
Rani Mukerji’s mother dies at 75: What we know about Krishna Mukerji
Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, died in Mumbai following a brief illness, media reports said. She was 75.
'I would kiss Annie for the rest of my life': Dakota Johnson on kissing Anne Hathaway in Verity
Los Angeles/IBNS: One of the most talked-about moments in the trailer of upcoming psychological thriller Verity is an unexpected kissing scene between Hollywood stars Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, though the sequence soon takes a disturbing turn.
MasterChef Asia comes to India: Meet the lone Indian contestant battling for the ultimate culinary crown
Mumbai/IBNS: The revamped reality competition MasterChef Asia, produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, CreAsia Studio (part of Endemol Shine India), and from Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment, is set to premiere on TLC in India, on September 22.
Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri, Suhana seek blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja; SRK's family-first moment steals spotlight
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan offered prayers at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal, one of Mumbai's most famous Ganesh pandals, with his wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana Khan on Monday. goat SRK Shahrukh Khan and family performing during Ganesh Aarti at the Lalbaugcha Raja 🙏pic.twitter.com/VIMZeSK573 — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) September 22, 2026
Mithu Mukherjee, the vivacious 70s heroine with a flirtatious charm, passes away
Mumbai/IBNS: Veteran Bengali actor Mithu Mukherjee, best known for her performance in Mouchak opposite Ranjit Mallick, has died at the age of 71 after battling cancer, media reports said.
After Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss rant, Pakistani RJ Ejaz Waris apologises to Katrina Kaif over body-shaming remarks
Islamabad/Mumbai/IBNS: Pakistani radio jockey Dr. Ejaz Waris has apologised to Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif for his remarks about her postpartum body after Hindi film superstar Salman Khan criticised online trolls on the television show Bigg Boss 20.
‘Everyone puts on weight’: Salman Khan hits back at trolls over Katrina Kaif’s postpartum body-shaming
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has drawn praise from fans and followers after he slammed online trolling and body-shaming during the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20.
‘Why can’t we live well?’: Kangana defends BJP MLA Maithili over Rolls-Royce visit to Lalbaugcha Raja following online trolls
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut defended party MLA Maithili Thakur after she faced social media backlash for recently visiting Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in a Rs 13 crore Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
'When you work with children, you have to be patient': Bonny Sengupta on working with child actor in C/O A Journey
Speaking to IBNS correspondent Aaheli Chakraborty, the lead cast of the upcoming film 'C/O A Journey', Bonny Sengupta and Darshana Banik, opened up about the film's three parallel journeys, their unconventional characters, the emotional connections that develop along the way, their first on-screen pairing, and their experience of working with child actor Trishanjit Chowdhury.
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh welcome second baby girl; Dua becomes big sister
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on Saturday welcomed their second child, a baby girl.
They wanted viral fame, then a real ghost appeared: Bhootu Aaya Bhago trailer unveiled
Kolkata/IBNS: The trailer of debutant director Dr. Manoranjan Jena’s horror comedy Bhootu Aaya Bhago featuring late actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee was unveiled on Tuesday
‘Tricky motherf***ers’: Dakota Johnson's blunt take on dating musicians amid Machine Gun Kelly rumours
Los Angeles/IBNS: Hollywood star Dakota Johnson has been making headlines over her private life, with her relationships and recent dating rumours drawing considerable attention online.