The Cannes Film Festival 2026 is set to highlight the richness of Indian regional cinema, with a significant focus on Punjabi films alongside Malayalam and Kannada entries. Scheduled from May 12 to May 23, this year's festival will showcase works from renowned directors like Pedro Almodovar, Asghar Farhadi, and James Gray. While India lacks a contender for the Palme d’Or, several noteworthy films will represent the country through premieres and screenings in various sections. 1. Chardikala Directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, the Punjabi film, also known as Zakhma Toh Chardikala Tak, featur

Following the triumph of the Dhurandhar franchise, Ranveer Singh has solidified his status as a leading figure in the Indian film industry. With several record-breaking hits to his name, he has officially earned the title of superstar, attracting significant attention for his future projects. Recent industry buzz reveals that Singh has discreetly acquired the rights to the novel 'The Immortals of Meluha' for a staggering Rs. 40 crores, marking the highest sum ever paid for a book adaptation. The film will be produced by Ranveer Singh in collaboration with Birla Studios, with further detail

In a shocking turn of events, gunshots were fired at the residence of Gurpratap Singh Kang, manager of popular singer Diljit Dosanjh, in Haryana. The incident, attributed to aides of infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has raised alarm within the celebrity community and beyond. Reports indicate that Bishnoi's group has taken responsibility for the attack, claiming they have been monitoring negative elements within Diljit’s team, particularly concerning troubling behavior towards women. The gang has allegedly issued multiple warnings to both Diljit and Gurpratap regarding these issues, ma

Bollywood actor Mouni Roy is facing renewed speculation about her marriage after social media users noticed changes to her Instagram activity involving her husband, Suraj Nambiar. A review of Roy’s Instagram account shows she is no longer following Nambiar. Reports circulating on social media also indicate that Nambiar is not following Roy’s account. It remains unclear whether the change happened recently or had been in place for some time. Online discussion around the couple intensified after users claimed the pair had not appeared together publicly for an extended period. No official sta

The trailer for actor Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming film ‘Aakhri Sawaal’ has been released, with producers indicating the movie is expected to arrive in theatres soon. The trailer release has generated discussion among audiences and within the Bollywood industry. In the film, Dutt portrays a professor characterized as thoughtful and composed, relying on dialogue and reasoned conversations throughout the story. Actors Sameera Reddy and Namashi Chakraborty also appear in prominent roles. Viewers discussing the trailer online have noted that the film appears to raise questions related to historica

Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa was among the celebrities who drew attention at a Bollywood-related event held in Mumbai. Bajwa arrived at the event wearing a green outfit and received applause from attendees during her appearance. Her participation and fashion choice became a topic of discussion in entertainment circles following the event. Actress Mrunal Thakur and Sara Tendulkar, daughter of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also attended the gathering. Sara Tendulkar’s black outfit attracted attention from photographers and guests at the venue. Ahsaas Channa, daughter of Jalandhar-bo

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi appeared before the National Commission for Women in connection with complaints alleging obscenity in the song “Sarke Chunari” from the film “KD The Devil.” During the proceedings, Fatehi submitted a written apology to the commission. According to statements made before the commission, Fatehi said it was never her intention to hurt anyone’s sentiments through the song or its presentation. She also stated that she would avoid performing in future item songs that could be perceived as disrespectful toward women or send inappropriate social messages. The Nati

Filmmaker Karan Johar attended the Met Gala for the first time, wearing a custom outfit designed by Manish Malhotra, according to details shared about the appearance. The ensemble, titled “Framed in Eternity,” featured a power-shoulder vintage jacket paired with a hand-painted cape measuring approximately six feet. The design drew inspiration from the work of Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma. According to the description of the garment, more than 80 artisans worked on the piece over a period of about 85 days. Johar completed the look with a multi-gemstone necklace and rings from his jeweller

Actor Hazel Keech says she faced challenges establishing herself in India’s film industry, despite early screen appearances in a major international franchise. In a recent interview, she said building recognition in Bollywood required “a lot of struggle.” Keech, who is married to former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, said she appeared as an extra in three films from the Harry Potter series before moving into Indian cinema. According to her account, those credits include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fir