Entertainment

Assi’s minimalist film announcement leaves Bollywood guessing

20 Jan 2026 | 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) 'Assi' film announcement has sparked curiosity in Bollywood circles. At a time when movie promotions are typically driven by star power, with actors, directors and production houses prominently showcased, the announcement of an upcoming Hindi film titled 'Assi' has taken a very different approach.

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Kartik Aaryan circles mythological film with filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat

20 Jan 2026 | 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (UNI) Kartik Aaryan is reportedly in advanced negotiations to headline an ambitious film under the direction of Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, acclaimed for his taut 2024 thriller 'Kill'.

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Glamour queen Parveen Babi's 21st death anniversary

20 Jan 2026 | 3:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (UNI) Parveen Babi, one of Bollywood's most iconic and unconventional actresses whose glamour and bold screen persona transformed Hindi cinema, today marks her 21st death anniversary.

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Berlin Film Festival unveils competition lineup for 76th edition

20 Jan 2026 | 3:37 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (UNI) The Berlin Film Festival has unveiled the competition lineup for its 76th edition, marking the second year under the leadership of artistic director Tricia Tuttle, reports Variety.

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Rani Mukerji unveils powerful ‘Babbar Sherni’ track from ‘Mardaani 3’

20 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) A new track, “Babbar Sherni”, from the upcoming Rani Mukerji-starrer ‘Mardaani 3’ was unveiled on Tuesday.

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Indian mythology comes alive in collective Artists Network’s HistoryVerse slate

20 Jan 2026 | 1:44 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (UNI) India’s Collective Artists Network has unveiled its inaugural content slate under ‘HistoryVerse’, featuring stories inspired by Indian mythology and history, reports Variety.

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‘Kohrra S2’ promises gritty crime drama set in Punjab

20 Jan 2026 | 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Netflix’s acclaimed investigative drama ‘Kohrra’ is set to return with its second season this February. The makers announced on Tuesday that ‘Season 2’ will premiere on the streaming platform on February 11.

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MP Kanimozhi backs AR Rahman amid bollywood controversy, calls for respect

20 Jan 2026 | 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) DMK MP Kanimozhi has expressed her support for music maestro AR Rahman amid controversy surrounding his remarks on Bollywood.

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Indian mythology comes alive in collective Artists Network’s HistoryVerse slate

20 Jan 2026 | 1:40 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (UNI) India’s Collective Artists Network has unveiled its inaugural content slate under ‘HistoryVerse’, featuring stories inspired by Indian mythology and history, reports Variety.

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Today Italy loses a legend: PM Meloni mourns Valentino Garavani

20 Jan 2026 | 12:30 PM

Italy, Jan 20 (UNI) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed deep sorrow over the death of legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani
In a tribute posted on X, Meloni described Garavani as an enduring icon of Italian style.

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Varun Tandon’s ‘Thursday Special’ gets backing from filmmakers Sircar, Motwane

20 Jan 2026 | 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Vikramaditya Motwane have come on board to present Varun Tandon’s short film ‘Thursday Special’.

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JioHotstar launches new subscription plans for new users

20 Jan 2026 | 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) JioHotstar has announced the introduction of new subscription plans for new users, with no changes for existing subscribers. The revised plans will go live on January 28, with prices starting at Rs 79 per month.

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Producer Victor Francess calls India perfect launchpad for ‘Axis of Life’

20 Jan 2026 | 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Producer Victor Francess has spoken about the world premiere of ‘Axis of Life’ in India, describing the country as the ideal place for the spiritually driven film to begin its public journey.

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BAFTA to honour Clare Binns with outstanding ‘British Contribution Award’

20 Jan 2026 | 11:08 AM

Washington, Jan 20 (UNI) The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Clare Binns, creative director of Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment, will receive the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ breaks global box office records

20 Jan 2026 | 10:47 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (UNI) Disney’s blockbuster sequel ‘Zootopia 2’ has reached another major milestone, becoming the highest-grossing animated film in Hollywood history, according to Variety.

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