BollywoodJan 23, 2026
Homebound Misses the Oscar Boat
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.
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BollywoodJan 23, 2026
Nana Patekar Pulls a Vanishing Act at O Romeo Trailer Launch
In a twist worthy of a Bollywood plot, veteran actor Nana Patekar made a dramatic exit from the trailer launch of Shahid Kapoor’s film O Romeo in Mumbai. Arriving fashionably early, Nana was ready to steal the spotlight, but after waiting over an hour for co-stars Shahid and Triptii Dimri, his patience apparently ran dry.
As whispers filled the room, Nana’s team showed up, and with a flourish, he exited, leaving everyone buzzing. The incident quickly turned into the talk of the town, prompting filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj to address the situation from the stage.
With a grin, Vishal remark
BollywoodJan 22, 2026
Salman Khan Faces Legal Challenge Over Personality Rights
The Delhi High Court has served notice to Bollywood star Salman Khan regarding a legal issue involving his personality and publicity rights, following a petition from a China-based AI voice-generation company. Khan is required to respond within four weeks.
This notice stems from a plea to overturn a prior interim order protecting Khan's personality rights, including his name, image, and voice. The next court session is set for February 27.
The current notice addresses a challenge from the AI platform, which specializes in creating voice models, seeking to nullify the earlier order that
BollywoodJan 22, 2026
Sunita Ahuja Hints at Woman Linked to Govinda, Drops a Name
Bollywood actor Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has once again sparked headlines after making candid and emotional remarks that hint at trouble in her marriage. In a recent interaction, Sunita suggested that the Bollywood actor may have been involved with a younger actor and even claimed he could be facing alleged blackmail. She stated firmly that if such claims were ever confirmed, forgiveness would not be an option for her.
Adding another layer to the controversy, Sunita made a cryptic remark about a woman allegedly linked to Govinda, expressing her strong dislike for the name “Komal,” w
BollywoodJan 22, 2026
Zakir Khan Announces Extended Break from Stand-Up
Stand-up star Zakir Khan has surprised fans with an emotional announcement that his current comedy tour may be his last for a while. While performing his popular special Papa Yaar in Hyderabad, the comedian revealed that he plans to step away from the stage for several years to focus on his health and personal well-being.
In a video from the show that has since gone viral, Zakir spoke candidly to the audience, sharing that he intends to take a prolonged hiatus-possibly stretching into 2028, 2029, or even 2030. Calling the moment deeply personal, he thanked fans for standing by him and said t
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