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Manoj Kumar, celebrated as 'Bharat Kumar' for his portrayals of patriotic heroes in films such as «Upkar» and «Kranti», was cremated with full state honours and a three-gun salute here on Saturday. Amitabh Bachchan, and Salim Khan were among the prominent personalities from the entertainment industry present at the Pawan Hans crematorium in suburban Juhu. The last rites started at about 11:30 and Kumar's two sons — Vishal and Kunal — lit the funeral pyre of the actor-filmmaker who died on Friday due to age-related issues at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. He was 87. Abhishek Bachchan, Arbaaz Khan, Subhash Ghai, Anu Malik, Zayed Khan, Prem Chopra and Rajpal Yadav also attended the cremation. A photo of a young Kumar was placed at the entrance of his building premises for everyone to offer their last respects.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Consumers continue to order in while watching the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, and fast food chains continue to see year-on-year growth during the IPL season. India’s largest pizza chain, Domino’s, said there is no consumer fatigue when ordering in on key IPL days.

Mahua Moitra to make representation to the Securities and Exchange Board of India for seeking transparency and investor awareness in the financial markets by mandating public disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners (UBO) details as well as portfolio holdings of alternative investment funds (AIFs) and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). A Bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna while refusing to entertain the Moitra’s petition gave liberty to her to make representation to Sebi. Once representation is made, it shall be considered in accordance with law, the apex court said The MP told the SC that the rapid expansion of AIFs and FPIs in India's financial markets has given rise to serious transparency concerns. “Unlike Mutual Funds (MFs), which are subject to stringent public disclosure norms, AIFs and FPIs operate under opaque structures, raising risks of market manipulation, money laundering, and tax evasion,” she said. The lack of public disclosure norms on AIFs and FPIs pose severe risks to financial stability, market integrity, and economic sovereignty, she said. Given the increasing role of AIFs and FPIs in India's financial markets, regulatory transparency is crucial to protect the interest of market stakeholders, especially the retail investor, ensuring market stability and preventing financial malpractices through circumvention of the law, the petitioner said.

Rashmika Mandanna, the film is directed by A R Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's under his production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It released on March 30. Production banner shared the box office collection on the X handle. «Eid was special, only because of your love! We're truly grateful! Watch #Sikandar in your nearest cinemas TODAY! Book your tickets NOW,» read the caption.

During the past weekend, the Korean pop music industry seemingly found itself embroiled in a major controversy after an individual, allegedly a former employee of YG Entertainment, came forward with threats to disclose confidential details pertaining to several top-tier agencies. An anonymous user operating under the alias «YG Leaker» initiated a new channel on the social networking platform Discord. In their introductory message, they revealed a strong motive for their actions, stating, «I am doing all of this because I was terminated. I hold immense resentment towards the entire company. The workplace is plagued with harassment, discrimination based on race, and gender bias.» This statement set the tone for the chatroom’s discussions, fueling curiosity and apprehension among onlookers.

Rajasthan Royals leg-break spinner Wanindu Hasaranga's love for South Indian movies was the underlying factor behind his 'Pushpa' style celebration against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Sri Lankan ball tweaker's four-wicket haul inspired the Royals to their first win in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league on an action-packed Sunday. Out of his four scalps, Hasaranga punched the return ticket of the Super Kings batters, a ball after conceding a maximum on three occasions. Hasaranga added a filmy touch to celebrate his moment of success. He pulled off the trademark move of Allu Arjun's blockbuster 'Pushpa' to add entertainment and spice to the gripping affair. «I love to watch Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil films, and I got that from the Pushpa film,» Hasaranga said after the match.

Indian films are showing higher growth in collections abroad than at home, with overseas box-office mop-up surging nearly 30% to $323 million ('2,760.6 crore) between 2022 and 2024, even as domestic growth crawled at 7.2%, according to the FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment 2025 report. Between 2022 and 2024, domestic box-office revenue for Indian films increased a modest 7.2% to '11,800 crore, it said. «Recently, Indian films have been telling stories which have universal emotions and global appeal. These films score well on the parameter of visual presentation of stories. Consequently, Indian films have been crossing language and geographical barriers,» said Adi Tiwary, creative director and partner, Stuart Entertainment, an Australia-based boutique distributor and producer specialising in global content licensing, production and strategic partnerships.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Earlier this month, I had a chance to watch a stage adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Bengali, a production by the theatre group Swapnasandhani in Kolkata.

Kunal Kamra's legal troubles have escalated, with three more cases filed against him at Khar police station over his alleged remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, ANI reported. According to Mumbai Police, the complaints were registered by the Mayor of Jalgaon city, a Nashik-based hotelier, and a businessman. Despite being summoned twice for questioning, Kamra has not appeared before the police.

Legend of Zelda? The video game franchise is now being adapted for a live-action film, with the makers announcing its theatrical release date on Friday, March 28. The release date was shared on Nintendo Today, Nintendo’s new app, Variety reported. This comes after a gap of roughly a year-and-a-half when the official announcement of Zelda film was made back in November 2023.

Netflix's "Adolescence," a four-part series, explores the factors leading to a 13-year-old boy stabbing to death a female classmate, examining the influence of online platforms like the «manosphere» and the importance of open communication between teenagers and adults. The series, starring Owen Cooper as Jamie and produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment, sparked global discussion about young men, online radicalization, and the complexities of raising teenagers in the digital age. Experts advise open communication and critical thinking development as key tools for navigating the challenges presented. The show's director, Philip Barantini, praised Pitt's hands-on involvement as a producer. The show's creators describe «Adolescence» as a «whydunit» rather than a «whodunit,» focusing on the how and why of Jamie's actions. Key themes include online bullying, the influence of anti-feminist online communities, and the struggles of adolescence, such as low self-esteem and loneliness. The series also highlights the challenges faced by parents trying to understand and support their children in the digital world. “I had this almost panic about the world and young men and then I realised I was overreacting," ab Auckland mother, who watched the series with her 13-year-old son, reacted. She stated that while her son was aware of figures like Andrew Tate and the “manosphere” from a young age, he appreciated only his fitness advice while rejecting other views, particularly those regarding women. Some of his peers, however, entertain Tate's views, including that women are lazy and never truly independent.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. South Korean gaming giant Krafton will acquire a controlling stake in Pune-based Nautilus Mobile for ₹118 crore and the transaction is expected to give JetSynthesys a part exit.

Lola Petticrew and Nicola Coughlan. Petticrew has been nominated for Leading Actress award for her role as Dolours Price in Disney+’s Say Nothing, and Coughlan received a nomination for Best Female Performance in Comedy category for her work in Big Mood.

FICCI-EY report. Moreover, digital media is expected to be the first M&E segment to cross Rs 1 trillion in ad revenues in 2026, it said. The Indian M&E sector is expected to grow at over 7 per cent in the next three years to cross Rs 3 lakh crore, it added. The Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector in 2024 reached a total valuation of Rs 2.5 lakh crore (USD 29.4 billion) and contributed 0.73 per cent to India's GDP in 2024.

JioHotstar has surpassed 100 million paid subscribers across B2C and B2B formats. Commenting on the milestone, Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioHotstar, said, “We have always believed that world-class entertainment should be accessible to all, and crossing 100 million subscribers is a testament to that vision. This milestone not only underscores India’s limitless potential but also strengthens our commitment to pioneering category-first experiences at an unprecedented scale. As we continue to innovate and expand, our focus remains on shaping the future of streaming, driving accessibility, and unlocking infinite possibilities for a billion screens.” The foundation of this rapid growth lies in JioHotstar’s vast and diverse entertainment offerings. With an unparalleled selection of TV shows, the most extensive collection of Hollywood content on a single platform, a wide array of digital specials across languages, a year-round lineup of unscripted and reality shows, and the recently launched Sparks—spotlighting India’s most popular creators—JioHotstar has built the most expansive content universe in India’s digital landscape.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It was in October 2022 that Elon Musk was being grilled by Financial Times editor Roula Khalaf on his provocative usage of Twitter, and how it landed him so often in trouble with the establishment, the platform itself and other users (on.ft.com/4hDvxmi). Musk laughingly retorted, “Aren’t you entertained? I play the fool on Twitter and often shoot myself in the foot and cause myself all sorts of trouble..." Musk has solved a large part of the problem by buying Twitter (now X) and becoming a part to the establishment.

A bench of justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih had taken suo motu cognisance of the Allahabad HC ruling on Tuesday. «We are at pains to state that it shows total lack of sensitivity on part of the author of the judgement. It (the order by high court) was not even at the spur of the moment and was delivered four months after reserving the same. Thus, there was application of mind,» the bench verbally remarked. The bench further orally observed: «We are usually hesitant to grant stay at this stage. But since observations in paragraphs 21, 24 and 26 is unknown to canons of law and show an inhuman approach, we stay the observations in said paras.» Solicitor general Tushar Mehta said there are enough reasons to stay the order. «Some judgements contain reasons for staying them. It has the same,» Mehta added.