With just two days to go before its theatrical launch, the action-romantic thriller O’Romeo is generating significant buzz among audiences across India. Bookings for the film, starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, and a powerhouse ensemble, have opened on major ticketing platforms, and early buzz suggests strong pre-release interest from both fans and casual moviegoers alike. The film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and backed by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, blends intense narrative elements with emotional storytelling, making it a compelling Valentine’s Week option for audiences seeking something beyond conventional romance fare. According to early reports, urban markets in Mumbai, Delhi,…
Author: Heba Rizvi
A new global music wave is hitting India: Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, known for his viral hit FA9LA and widespread acclaim after the release of Dhurandhar, has officially announced his first-ever concert tour in India. The tour, a milestone for the artist and Indian hip-hop culture, will kick off with a Mumbai show on March 13, 2026, at Phoenix Marketcity, followed by a performance in Bengaluru on March 14, 2026. Flipperachi’s rise reflects how international hip-hop artists with cross-cultural appeal are increasingly finding enthusiastic audiences in Indian urban centres. FA9LA gained notable traction partly due to its association with Bollywood actress…
In a remarkable milestone for Indian performers on the global stage, Nora Fatehi has etched her name into history by becoming the only Indian actor to have performed at both a FIFA World Cup and a Cricket World Cup opening ceremony, a rare achievement that highlights the growing international recognition of Indian dance and entertainment talent. The news comes amid widespread attention on global cultural exchanges, where sporting events increasingly blur the lines between athletics and spectacular performance, and Nora’s inclusion underscores how Indian artists are now trusted to deliver on some of the world’s largest live platforms. A Journey…
In a refreshing, candid moment for India’s music scene, electronic music pioneer Nucleya has publicly questioned the current trend of reusing familiar melodies and retro hooks rather than pushing for original composition and innovation. His remarks, published today, have sparked thoughtful discussion across social platforms and music industry circles about the future of homegrown soundscapes. Nucleya, whose career has spanned decades and influenced everything from club culture to film soundtracks, took to social media to voice his concern that creators, particularly in mainstream music, are leaning too heavily on past hits and recycled themes instead of investing in fresh ideas.…
In a development that’s rippling across India’s entertainment and digital creator communities, a Mumbai civil court has issued an interim order restraining prominent YouTuber Ajey Nagar, better known as CarryMinati, from publishing or circulating any “defamatory, vulgar, or abusive” content against filmmaker Karan Johar. The order, passed on February 9, 2026, follows a defamation suit filed by Johar against CarryMinati and several associated parties, including his channel manager, production companies, and social media platforms themselves. The controversy centers around a roast video uploaded on CarryMinati’s YouTube channel titled “Coffee With Jalan”, a parody reportedly modeled loosely on Johar’s celebrity talk…
In a striking example of the entertainment community coming together, Bollywood has once again shown its solidarity as veteran character actor Rajpal Yadav deals with a difficult personal and legal situation. Yadav, known for his memorable comic and character roles in films like Phir Hera Pheri and Ata Pata Laapata, surrendered to authorities to serve a sentence related to a long-running cheque-bounce case after his plea was rejected in higher courts. What stands out this week is how the broader film fraternity has responded. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) publicly urged members of the film and television…
Bollywood fans woke up to a wave of excitement today after veteran actor Boman Irani dropped a tantalizing hint about the long-speculated sequel to one of Indian cinema’s most beloved films, 3 Idiots. Irani, famous for his iconic role as Professor Viru Sahastrabuddhe (Virus) in the original 2009 coming-of-age comedy-drama, addressed growing rumours surrounding 3 Idiots 2 in interviews and media interactions today, and his response sent social media into overdrive. Asked about the much-anticipated project that fans have been discussing for years, Irani didn’t dismiss the idea. Instead, he offered a positive hint that he would be part of…
After years of anticipation from fans of one of Bollywood’s most iconic films, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 has taken its first major step toward production. Director and co-writer Zoya Akhtar has completed the first draft of the script, and discussions are now underway with Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol, the original trio whose chemistry was central to the 2011 hit. This announcement is significant not just for fans of the original, widely regarded as a coming-of-age touchstone of modern Hindi cinema, but for the broader industry as well. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara didn’t just become a box-office…
Rani Mukerji, one of Bollywood’s most respected and enduring performers, is once again at the center of a major conversation in Hindi cinema, this time sparked by her reflections on Mardaani 3 and women’s roles in film. Her comments today reflect both personal commitment to her craft and a broader shift in how female-led stories are shaped in mainstream Indian entertainment. Mukerji, who has portrayed the iconic cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the Mardaani franchise, has emphasized that the third installment will only proceed once the story has the substance and contemporary relevance her character demands. She told media that…
In a move that surprised many of his admirers, Arijit Singh, one of India’s most beloved contemporary vocalists, returned to live performance this weekend in Kolkata, just days after he announced his retirement from playback singing. The concert, a special collaboration with renowned sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar, marked Arijit’s first major stage appearance post-retirement. Rather than a typical solo pop concert, the show blended Arijit’s emotive vocal repertoire with Shankar’s classical sensibilities, creating a rare musical fusion that delighted concertgoers and trended across social media. Videos from the performance depict packed crowds cheering as the singer navigated both beloved hits…
After a long and unconventional journey, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s neo-noir thriller Kennedy has finally unleashed its official trailer, setting social media and cinephile forums alight just weeks before its Indian OTT debut. The film, which has garnered international buzz on the festival circuit, is poised to make a major splash with audiences at home when it streams exclusively on ZEE5 on February 20, 2026. Kennedy isn’t just another release in a crowded Bollywood calendar. It embodies Kashyap’s signature aesthetic, gritty, morally complex, and stylistically bold, and represents a rare instance of an Indian film that has toured global festivals for…
India achieved a major defense milestone on February 7, 2026, with the successful test-fire of the Agni-3 medium-range ballistic missile from Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha’s coast. Launched by the DRDO, this nuclear-capable missile boasts a 3,000-3,500 km range, capable of striking deep into Pakistan or parts of China from Indian bases. The user-configurable trajectory validated enhanced navigation and re-entry systems, reinforcing India’s credible minimum deterrence amid rising regional threats. The test gains urgency from fresh Indo-Pak tensions sparked by a devastating mosque blast in Islamabad, killing dozens and prompting Pakistan’s accusations of Indian involvement, claims New Delhi firmly denies.…