Karan Johar, Viacom 18 join hands to back four films

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are finally out, drawing the curtain on weeks of intense speculation around the world. Attention in Hollywood has turned to the films dominating the 2026 Oscars conversation. Heavyweights like One Battle After Another and Sinners have surged ahead, establishing themselves as strong players across multiple categories. With the nominees now confirmed, anticipation is building for the main event scheduled for March 15. The 98th Academy Awards will be presented by Conan O’Brien, setting the stage for a high-profile evening honouring the year’s sta

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted temporary relief to veteran singer Kumar Sanu in a ₹50 crore defamation lawsuit against his former wife, Rita Bhattacharya, issuing a gag order to curb the circulation of alleged defamatory content. Justice Milind Jadhav directed Bhattacharya and certain independent media outlets to refrain from making, publishing, or sharing any statements deemed false, slanderous, or damaging to the singer and his family. The court noted that Bhattacharya’s interviews appeared to cross the bounds of fair comment and contained what it described as a personal at

Krishna Shroff, daughter of veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, is ready to take on a new challenge as she joins the upcoming reality series The 50. Expressing confidence ahead of the show, Krishna said her belief in herself and willingness to embrace the journey will help her stand out in what she described as an unpredictable competition. JioHotstar unveiled a promo announcing her entry through a collaborative Instagram post with Tiger Shroff, captioned, “All set to bring the fire and the fearless to The 50!” The show is scheduled to premiere on February 1 on JioHotstar and Colors.

Speculation around Dhurandhar 2 is gaining momentum, with reports suggesting that Vicky Kaushal may be part of the upcoming sequel. Akshaye Khanna is already confirmed to appear in flashback scenes, and Vicky’s reported addition alongside Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal points to a much larger cinematic vision. Industry insiders indicates that Kaushal could reprise Major Vihaan Shergill from Uri: The Surgical Strike, marking a crossover that may help director Aditya Dhar lay the groundwork for an interconnected Dhurandhar universe. Adding to the intrigue, reports s

In a surprising twist, Homebound has been snubbed for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars. The last Indian film to grace the Academy Awards nominations was Aamir Khan’s iconic Lagaan back in 2002. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Adar Poonawalla under Dharma Productions, Homebound draws inspiration from a 2020 New York Times article by Basharat Peer. The film tells the poignant tale of two friends, Shoaib and Chandan, who navigate the challenges of their oppressed backgrounds amid a society riddled with systemic discrimination. Se