Bollywood director Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies (now retitled Lost Ladies) did not make it to the shortlist for the 2025 Oscars in the Best International Feature category. The shortlist, announced on December 17, excluded the coming-of-age drama, which had previously been selected as India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards. The film, which explores the lives of two young brides in rural India separated from their husbands, was chosen by a 13-member selection committee, led by Assamese filmmaker Jahnu Barua, who praised Rao's portrayal of the diversity of Indian women. Despite

The Gurugram Traffic Police have slapped a Rs 15,000 fine on renowned rapper Badshah for several traffic offenses, including driving on the wrong side of the road, playing loud music, and driving recklessly. The incident occurred as Badshah arrived at Airia Mall on Sohana Road for a special appearance at a concert by Punjabi singer Karan Aujla. Badshah was traveling in a Mahindra Thar, which is registered to Panipat resident Deepender Malik. Due to heavy traffic, the vehicle, part of Badshah's convoy, drove on the opposite side of the road, causing a disruption. Passersby filmed the incide

Bollywood actress and The Kapil Sharma Show judge Archana Puran Singh's foray into YouTube vlogging has hit an unexpected bump. The actress shared an update with her fans, revealing that her YouTube channel encountered serious issues, either due to a malfunction or possibly a hack, early Saturday morning at 2:00 AM. While her team could not confirm if it was indeed a hack, Archana assured her followers that efforts were underway to restore the channel. In a heartfelt video posted on her social media, Archana expressed both disappointment and gratitude. "My YouTube channel went viral in just

The world of music has lost one of its greatest icons. Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who revolutionized Indian classical music and brought it to global audiences, passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco. His family confirmed the tragic news revealing that Hussain succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare and debilitating lung disease. Zakir Hussain's passing marks the end of an era for Indian classical music. Over his illustrious career, he became a symbol of excellence and innovation, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds, and capturing the hearts of

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat is officially returning to his iconic role as Hathi Ram Chaudhary in Paatal Lok Season 2, with Amazon Prime Video unveiling the first poster for the highly anticipated next chapter. The newly released poster, which was shared on various social media platforms shows Jaideep Ahlawat in a stark black-and-white aesthetic with bold red letters. The image is supported by show's title पाताल लोक! The first season also saw Punjabi actor Jagjeet Sandu in a pivotal role!

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) has slapped a hefty penalty of Rs 1.16 crore on the organisers of Punjabi singer Karan Aujla’s concert held on December 7 at the Exhibition Ground in Sector 34, Chandigarh. The penalty has been imposed for the illegal display of advertisements at the event venue. The MC’s notice cited Clause 4 of the Advertisement Control Order, which stipulates that no advertisements can be displayed without written permission from the Chief Administrator. As a result, the organisers have been instructed to pay Rs 1,15,60,191, which includes the advertisement f

Renowned artist Diljit Dosanjh is gearing up to drop an exciting surprise for his fans with his upcoming single, "Don". This track marks his first-ever collaboration with Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and it’s already creating a buzz across social media. What makes the song even more thrilling is a special voiceover by SRK himself, known for his unforgettable roles in Indian cinema. Diljit recently shared a teaser for the song on Instagram, giving fans a sneak peek of SRK’s powerful voiceover. In the short clip, Shah Rukh delivers a memorable line from his iconic role in Don, igni

South Indian superstar Allu Arjun has been taken into custody following a tragic incident at a film screening in Hyderabad, where a crowd surge allegedly led to the death of a woman. The incident occurred during a highly anticipated screening of his movie Pushpa 2: The Rule, which had attracted large crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the superstar. According to police sources, Allu Arjun was arrested on suspicion of several charges, including voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means. In addition to the actor, seven others were also arrested in connection with the incident. T

Diljit Dosanjh, the globally renowned celebrity, has claimed the top spot on the prestigious Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World list, which was unveiled in London. The Punjabi singer-actor has dethroned last year’s frontrunner, Shah Rukh Khan, to secure the coveted position, surpassing an impressive array of international talent across various fields including cinema, television, music, arts, and literature. This achievement is part of the 2024 edition of the list, published by the UK-based Eastern Eye. Diljit’s rise to the top is a testament not only to his chart-topping hits and con