How Indian Idol Season 1 rewrote the rules for Reality TV
By Sameer Muley
In 2004, Indian Idol burst onto the television scene and revolutionized reality competitions. As 20,000 hopefuls auditioned across India, judges Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam, Farah Khan, Mini Mathur, and Aman Verma searched for…
Preetisheel Singh D’souza applauded for her spine-chilling prosthetic creations in ‘The Village’
Preetisheel Singh D’souza, India's most sought-after character designer, is garnering widespread acclaim for her prosthetic and special effects makeup in the new Amazon Prime Video web-series ‘The Village’.
The series marks leading Tamil…
Is the Bollywood movie 12th Fail a hit or a flop?
The Bollywood movie 12th Fail is being termed as a commercial success. But has the movie really recovered its budget and earned more than the investment? Is it yet another case of inflated figures in Bollywood? Is it really a hit or a flop?…
Is Tiger 3 really a hit?
The much-awaited action thriller Tiger 3 hit theaters last Friday amidst huge fanfare and expectations. The film marks the third installment in the blockbuster Tiger franchise headlined by Salman Khan. While trade analysts were bullish on…
Preetisheel Singh D’souza receives her second National Film Award
In a recent ceremony held at India's capital, character designer Preetisheel Singh D'souza received the nation's highest honour for her exceptional work on the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film Gangubai Kathiawadi. This coveted award, the National…
Censor Board approves OMG 2 without cuts
After undergoing review by the revising committee of the Censor Board, the Akshay Kumar film OMG 2 had been initially recommended to undergo several cuts and alterations. However, following extensive discussions between the filmmakers and…
Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani makes a decent start and picks pace
Karan Johar's anticipated film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, made its worldwide theatrical debut on Friday. Taking a bold step, the makers chose to premiere the movie just one week after the 'Barbenheimer' clash. This strategic move…
Manushi Chhillar shines showcasing finest Indian jewels to global ambassadors at India Evening
In a glamorous affair, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the much-awaited 'India Evening' in the capital city, New Delhi. The event aimed to showcase the magnificence of Indian jewels to esteemed Ambassadors…
Sabbir Qureshi directs upcoming biopic Ek Naya Savera on PM Modi
Ek Naya Savera is an upcoming film that recounts the story of India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Directed by Sabbir Qureshi and produced by Dr. Bu Abdullah, the film is set to highlight Modi's journey from his humble beginnings to…
Should YRF’s claim of 313 crore gross worldwide for Pathaan be taken with a pinch of salt?
YRF is claiming that Pathaan is a humongous historic hit within just 3 days of its release. According to a recent press release issued by the company, the film has already crossed 313 crore gross worldwide in just 3 days. Sounds quite…