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27 Sep

Homebound Box Office Report: India’s Oscar 2026 Entry Opens to Modest Yet Promising Start

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Mumbai, September 27, 2025 — Neeraj Ghaywan’s critically acclaimed film Homebound, India’s official submission for the 2026 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, has opened to a modest but steady performance at the domestic box office. Released nationwide on September 26, Homebound earned ₹30 lakh on its opening day, according to early estimates from Sacnilk.com. While the figures fall short of mainstream commercial benchmarks, industry analysts note that the film’s arthouse positioning and niche appeal were never expected to drive blockbuster numbers. The film’s second-day earnings showed a slight uptick, with ₹2 lakh added by midday, and…

27 Sep

Zubeen Garg’s Manager Siddhartha Sharma Issues Clarification on Singer’s Earnings and SIT Summons

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Guwahati, September 27, 2025 — Days after the tragic death of celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, his long-time manager Siddhartha Sharma has issued a detailed statement addressing widespread speculation surrounding the singer’s earnings, music rights, and the recent summons issued by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). In an open letter shared on social media, Sharma clarified that the majority of Garg’s extensive music catalogue—comprising over 38,000 recorded songs—is contractually owned by various production houses and music companies. “Almost all of Zubeen da’s songs, even the biggest blockbusters, were done before I entered his life,” Sharma wrote. “He often…

27 Sep

Rani Mukerji Reveals Daughter Adira Was Heartbroken Over Missing National Awards Ceremony

Mithun RoyEntertainment

New Delhi, September 27, 2025 — Acclaimed actress Rani Mukerji, who was recently honoured with the Best Actress award at the 71st National Film Awards for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, revealed that her daughter Adira was deeply upset at not being able to attend the prestigious ceremony. Speaking in an interview with India Today, Mukerji shared that her daughter had been eagerly looking forward to witnessing the event but was left heartbroken upon learning that children under the age of 14 were not permitted at the function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. “She was howling because…

27 Sep

Nikki Tamboli backs Pranit more, slams Baseer Ali’s “Shameful” comments

editorEntertainment

With its daily dose of drama, tasks, and fights, Bigg Boss 19 continues to excite viewers. Actor Baseer Ali and comedian Pranit More got into a furious dispute in one of the most recent shows, with Baseer going too far and making fun of Pranit's appearance. When Pranit More referred to Baseer Ali as a "cheap foreigner" (sasta angrez) during the verbal sparring, the Splitsvilla 10 contestant retaliated by calling the comic a "uglier version" of a star (whose identity was kept a secret). However, Pranit More remained composed and said to Baseer Ali, "Theek hai, ugly hu par dil…

27 Sep

Alia Bhatt gets hooked on padel, calling it her latest fitness fix

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

The majority of this year has been occupied by the filming of Alia Bhatt's upcoming movies, Alpha and Love & War. In between, the actor has frequently been seen in Mumbai enjoying a break to play padel. The actor revealed her obsession with the game in a recent video that she shared on her Instagram account. Alia was seen entering the court with her racket to start the game in the footage. She declared, "You only need to put in that much effort," and started the match by demonstrating her skill with a string of shots. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPGD6q1k8VX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link She captioned the…

27 Sep

Between Action and Affection: Lee Jung-jae Proves He’s More Than Just a Survivor

editorEntertainment

Over three seasons of Squid Game, actor Lee Jung-jae has become synonymous with Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player No. 475. He is now exchanging the lethal realm of survival games for something more humorous, trading in the green tracksuit for a bomber jacket, and switching genres with Prime Video’s romantic comedy Not Nice to Meet You. He plays the role of Lim Hyeon-jun, a cherished actor stuck in detective roles. He feels suffocated by the sameness of his profession and is looking for a new beginning in stories filled with emotion. His life intersects with that of Lim Ji-yeon’s…

26 Sep

Stranger Things Season 5 Finale to Stream in India on December 31, 2025

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Netflix has officially announced the release schedule for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of its global hit series, Stranger Things. Indian audiences can expect the finale to stream on December 31, 2025, exclusively on Netflix, marking the end of a decade-long journey into the supernatural world of Hawkins. The final season will be released in three volumes: Volume 1: November 26, 2025 (4 episodes) Volume 2: December 25, 2025 (3 episodes) Volume 3 (Finale): December 31, 2025 (1 episode) The season opens with an episode titled Chapter One: The Crawl, which sets a chilling tone for the concluding…

26 Sep

‘কল্কি ২৮৯৮ এডি’র সিক্যুয়েলে থাকবেন না দীপিকা পাড়ুকোন

Arpita Debnathbollywood, EntertainmentBollywood, Entertainment

নির্মাতারা ঘোষণা করেছেন যে, তেলুগু ব্লকবাস্টার "কল্কি ২৮৯৮ এডি" এর সিক্যুয়েলে আর ফিরবেন না বলিউড তারকা দীপিকা পাড়ুকোন। নির্মাতা এবং অভিনেত্রী "একসাথে কাজ করতে পারছেন না"। নাগ অশ্বিন পরিচালিত ছবিটি প্রযোজনাকারী বৈজয়ন্তী মুভিজ, যেখানে প্রভাস এবং অমিতাভ বচ্চনও অভিনয় করেছিলেন, সোশ্যাল মিডিয়া প্ল্যাটফর্ম এক্স-এ একটি পোস্টে এই খবরটি শেয়ার করেছেন। তারা বলেছেন যে প্রযোজক এবং অভিনেত্রী এই প্রকল্পে সহযোগিতা করতে পারবেন না, যার জন্য "প্রতিশ্রুতি এবং প্রচুর পরিমাণে" প্রয়োজন। স্টুডিও জানিয়েছে, "আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে ঘোষণা করা হয়েছে যে @দীপিকাপাড়ুকোন #Kalki2898AD এর আসন্ন সিক্যুয়েলের অংশ হবেন না। সাবধানতার সাথে আলোচনা করার পর, আমরা আলাদা হওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছি। প্রথম ছবি তৈরির দীর্ঘ যাত্রা সত্ত্বেও,…

26 Sep

Mahesh Bhatt Encouraged Alia Bhatt to Study Meryl Streep’s Craft

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has revealed that he once urged his daughter, acclaimed actress Alia Bhatt, to closely study the work of Hollywood legend Meryl Streep to deepen her understanding of performance and character immersion. In a recent interview, Bhatt spoke candidly about the formative advice he gave Alia during the early stages of her acting career. According to Bhatt, Meryl Streep’s ability to transform into diverse roles with authenticity and emotional precision served as an ideal benchmark for any serious actor. “I told Alia, if you want to truly understand the soul of acting, study Meryl Streep—not just her…

26 Sep

Homebound Earns Widespread Acclaim as 2025’s Most Impactful Film

Mithun RoyEntertainment

The newly released drama Homebound has taken the cinematic world by storm, earning widespread praise from audiences and critics alike. Following its nationwide release earlier this month, the film has quickly emerged as one of the most emotionally resonant and socially relevant works of 2025. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rhea Kapoor, Homebound explores the psychological and emotional journey of a migrant worker returning to his rural hometown after years of urban isolation. The film’s layered narrative, intimate cinematography, and haunting score have struck a chord with viewers across demographics, prompting many to label it “the most impactful film of the…