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Samantha Ruth Prabhu is battling systemic injustices in showbiz, one day at a time. The ‘Yashoda’ actress, who launched her production house Tralala Moving Pictures in 2023, has revealed that every artiste associated with her maiden venture 'Bangaram' will receive equal pay. This unprecedented move has been widely lauded by her peers, including Kannada actress Ramya and cinematographer Preetha Jayaraman, both of whom commended Samantha for championing fair wages in cinema. During a panel discussion on gender equity in the film industry at the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES), filmmaker Nandini Reddy, who is directing the project, disclosed that Samantha had personally intervened to eliminate pay discrepancies. This decision marks a significant shift in an industry where wage inequality remains a persistent issue.

Mohanlal’s son Pranav seems to have decided that he is drawn to the robust farm life rather than the glitz of showbiz. As per a Manorama report, the veteran actor’s son is currently in Spain, spending time farming. The ‘Iruvar’ star’s wife, Suchitra, told the magazine that even though she is hearing some scripts every year, her son is currently preoccupied with things other than movies. Suchitra shared that Pranav is currently involved in a 'Work Away' program on a farm in Spain, where he works in exchange for food and accommodation rather than money. She explained that Pranav values these kinds of experiences more than financial rewards and is currently taking on tasks like caring for horses and goats. «Although people, including his cousins, often say that Pranav only listens to me, I don’t think that’s entirely true,» Suchitra said. «He has his own ideas—he’s not stubborn, but he follows what he believes is right.»

Sana Khan married cleric Mufti Anas Syed in 2020 and left showbiz. In a recent interview with The Times Of India, Khan revealed that she was in a “very bad phase,” when she met her husband and was even contemplating suicide. However, her unwavering faith (the act of suicide is considered a sin in Islam) kept her from giving in to self-destructive thoughts.

Anant Ambani, the younger scion of Reliance Industries exchanged vows with his fiancee Radhika Merchant on Friday. Like most big, fat, Indian weddings, the nuptials of Anant & Radhika were star-studded and were attended by bigshots from showbiz and business all across the world. American reality TV star Kim Kardashian was one of the guests at the bash. She was part of the wedding ceremony, as well as the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony on July 13.

wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was one of the most-awaited events of 2024. The wedding, which took place on Friday, was a star-studded affair, attended by the who’s who of showbiz. Bachchans, the first family of Bollywood, was also on the illustrious guest list. However, Bachchan Sr made a cryptic post after the event. Taking to his blog on Sunday, he wrote about how old acquaintances may have changed physically, but the mutual affection remained unchanged. “Back from a glorious wedding and the feel after a very long time of public exposure, the wealth of love and affection that I can possibly think of with so many old acquaintances… they seemed to have changed in their physiognomy, but extremely sincere in their affection towards the association and the love of our times well spent together," wrote the Bollywood veteran. Big B added, «This is what life is all about… the associations and love and care… It is strange how the little things that matter to each other, remain, but those that had a deeper association or a meaningful spent time, is lost and forgotten… well, not really forgotten, but kept on the back burner, and remembered or brought out only when there is required meaning of the association.»

success in showbiz. Not even a blockbuster debut. Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who was recently in Hyderabad at an event celebrating the 20-year anniversary of his 2004 hit ‘Arya’, revealed that even though his first movie ‘Gangotri’ was a gargantuan success at the box office, it did not lead to a deluge of film offers right away. Addressing his fans, the ‘Pushpa’ star revealed that many times he was bypassed by producers and directors as they did not think he looked good. “Naa Gangotri cinema hit aindi. Nen ekkado chudadaniki pedda goppa ga lenu anesi naku pedda great films raledu (Gangotri was a hit but I didn’t look great, so good films didn’t come my way) The film was a blockbuster but its my failure as an artiste that I couldn’t make a mark. I went from 0 to -100, I was a nobody,” he said. However, soon he got the opportunity to star in the Sukumar directorial and the rest was history.

film will rule them all? The countdown for the moment when a worthy film and actor will be crowned the best among the current crop has begun! All eyes are on the 96th Academy Awards, which will take place on Monday (11th March). The Academy Awards, aka the Oscars, will be hosted by popular comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Ahead of the biggest day in showbiz, here’s what you can expect:

Ram Mandir consecration ceremony live? You can now live stream this monumental event from the comfort of your home! Multiplex giant PVR Inox has tied up with news channel Aaj Tak, to enable millions across the country, to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event. PVR Inox will broadcast the ceremony live through more than 160+ cinema halls across more than 70 states in India.

wrote. “Kate looks quite showbiz and sassy, like she might have a shot at her own show, if she could just sort out a more believable ensemble. George, self-possessed, does not smile while Louis has unwilling participant at the orthodontist energy.

how to align its incentives with green goals. Amid all the flashy announcements, some parts of the world are taking serious action to mitigate climate change.

Cary Grant wasn't easy for Jason Isaacs. The Peter Pan star had to undergo an elaborate cosmetic process to get into the skin of the character, quite literally! To display a deep tan, Isaacs had to daily apply spray paint to look like Hollywood's greatest leading man, Archibald Alexander Leach — A.K.A.

The desi side of the Internet has just one question: “Who is Orry”? While Orhan Awatramani aka Orry has managed to hog headlines for just chilling out with the creme-de-la-creme of showbiz, his sudden ascension to prominence has left netizens scratching their heads about his identity, profession, and claim to fame. Looks like curious netizens may finally get an answer to the “Who Is Orry?” question!

Sidhartha Mallya! The actor-author's Instagram timeline was filled with congratulatory messages after he proposed to his girlfriend Jasmine. Sidhartha, the son of businessman Vijay Mallya, posted a series of pictures on Instagram Stories. In Halloween costume, he can be seen going down on one knee as he popped the question to Jasmine. The lady is Halloween-ready in a witch costume while Mallya Jr wore a pumpkin outfit.

Arun made her Hindi film debut as an actor with Shyam Benegal's acclaimed 'Mandi' in 1983 and gained popularity across India as a singer with hits such as 'Morni Baaga Ma Bole', 'Choli Ke Peeche', and pop tracks 'Bichhuda' and 'Nigodi Kaisi Jawani Hai'. From cinema, theatre, independent music, TV shows 'Discovery of India' and 'Yatra' with Benegal to now her web series debut with 'Aarya 3', she has done it all. «I have been entertaining viewers in so many ways.

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have shocked showbiz. The Game of Thrones actor and the Jonas Brothers singer was one of the most loved up couples in Hollywood, and also have two daughters together. Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas were blessed with a baby girl – their first child together – in July 2020. She was named Willa. The couple welcomed their second baby girl in July 2022, whose name is not known yet. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have been married for four years, after a surprise wedding in Las Vegas in 2019. But now, as reported on TMZ, the couple has been having some “serious problems” for the last six months. Their two daughters have mostly been with Joe Jonas on tour with the Jonas Brothers, and he has been taking care of them “pretty much all of the time”. Sophie had also joined Joe on tour for some time and was seen with sister-in-law Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the concert. Page Six confirmed the news of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce, adding that “Joe is exploring the best options for his future”. Fans had recently spotted both Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner without their wedding ring and assumed something was wrong between the couple.

NEW DELHI : In 2018, ZEE5, the video-streaming platform owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, released a crime thriller called Rangbaaz. The show, set in rural India of the 1990s, chronicled the real-life story of a small-town boy who turned into a dreaded gangster. It derived much of its appeal from the macho protagonist, with guns and sleek stunts, and a plot reeking of testosterone.

Abhishek Bachchan recently completed 23 years in Bollywood. To celebrate the occasion, many fans took to Twitter and dedicated posts to the ‘Paa’ actor, sharing gifs from his best movies and performances. One fan shared a lovely edit of all the posters of the actor’s film and wrote, “23 years on duty, and going stronger than ever.