Stars from across India came together at the WAVES Summit 2025, a forward-thinking initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at spotlighting India’s creative and cultural power on the global stage. The event brought together influential voices from cinema and music, with South Indian stars like Nagarjuna and Karthi, music icons Badshah and Shaan, and veteran actor Anupam Kher sharing their perspectives. All emphasised the importance of such platforms in nurturing India’s artistic heritage, encouraging innovation, and empowering the next generation of cultural leaders
02 May,2025 08:10 PM IST
Ahead of the release of the action thriller Retro, lead actor Suriya joined director Karthik Subbaraj and producer Jayantilal Gada for a grand promotional event in Mumbai. Suriya, who stars alongside Pooja Hegde in the film, looked effortlessly stylish as he posed with the poster and interacted with the media, building excitement for the film’s release.
30 April,2025 08:31 PM IST
At the Kesari Veer trailer launch, Suniel Shetty praised Akshay Kumar’s success in patriotic films, saying he’d love to do them but Akshay “sells more tickets.” He confirmed Hera Pheri 3 is happening and called it a timeless comedy. On filmmaking today, he noted it’s become more money-driven. Speaking on the Pahalgam attack, he expressed pride in being Indian and stood with the nation.
29 April,2025 08:00 PM IST
Actor Sooraj Pancholi makes his comeback to the big screen after four years with Kesari Veer. At the emotional trailer launch event held in Mumbai, Sooraj was visibly teary-eyed as he took the stage to speak about the film. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he struggled to finish his sentence while thanking the makers for believing in him at a time when no one else did. His co-star Suniel Shetty stepped in to comfort and support him, creating a heartfelt moment that resonated with everyone present.
29 April,2025 07:30 PM IST
Directed by Karan Sharma, Bhool Chuk Maaf is a time-loop comedy starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, set in the vibrant city of Varanasi. The actors describe it as a fresh and engaging family entertainer, with both Rao and Gabbi enjoying some local street food during promotion.
29 April,2025 06:30 PM IST
Veteran actor Anupam Kher unveiled Shubhangi as the lead actress of his upcoming film Tanvi The Great during a press conference held in Mumbai. The announcement was made in the presence of Kajol. Since the film's announcement, the identity of the lead actress had been kept under wraps, adding to the anticipation. During the event, when asked about the Pahalgam terror attack, Anupam Kher addressed the sensitive issue, expressing his thoughts and concern over the t
29 April,2025 06:14 PM IST
Akshay Kumar, joined by R. Madhavan at the Kesari 2 screening, addressed the Pahalgam terror attack, echoing the nation’s grief and anger. His emotional speech, drawing parallels to his character’s rage in the film, stirred the audience, leading to loud chants
27 April,2025 05:27 PM IST
The Mumbai screening of Phule, starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa, saw a strong Bollywood presence. Patralekhaa arrived with husband Rajkummar Rao, while other notable attendees included Javed Akhtar, Huma Qureshi, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal, director Ananth Mahadevan, filmmaker Rahul Dholakia, and producers Suniil Jaiin and Ritesh Kudecha. The cast and crew paid tribute to the Pahalgam terror attack victims with black badges and a minute of silence.
25 April,2025 09:42 PM IST
Actor Sai Tamhankar, who played the role of a cop in Netflix’s Dabba Cartel speaks exclusively to Mid-day about working on the series created by Shibani Akhtar. She also sheds light on her choice of roles when it comes to Hindi content, and her experience working with Gajraj Rao and Anjali Anand.
25 April,2025 05:45 PM IST
At the trailer launch of Kesari: Chapter 2, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar addressed the use of a cuss word in the film, explaining why it was necessary for the context of the scene. R. Madhavan, who plays the antagonist, shared that the film’s powerful story and dedicated crew convinced him to take on the role. Producer Karan Johar also spoke at the event, referring to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre as a mass genocide, emphasizing the film’s deep historical relevance
04 April,2025 06:06 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
