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Sayani Gupta's directorial debut Aasmani has added another honour to its list, with veteran actress Revathy winning Best Actor (International Short) for her performance in the film at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) in Toronto. Revathy plays Asha, a grandmother whose bond with her granddaughter and their vintage powder blue Fiat sits at the emotional centre of the film. This win is doubly special for team Aasmani as it lands at the same festival where Sayani Gupta was Guest of Honour and received the South Asian Screen Excellence Award. For Sayani, who wrote and directed the film, the recognition for her lead actress is a quiet validation of the choices she made behind the camera. Casting a performer of Revathy's stature in her very first outing as a director was a bold call, and the Toronto win suggests it paid off in a performance that international audiences and juries have responded to. It also rounds out a picture of a film being celebrated across ca...

Anil Kapoor revisited his cherished memories of late actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik on an upcoming episode of India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show. A contestant named Gagan, whose appearance reminded people of Satish, prompted the host to recall his long-standing friendship with the actor and the bond they shared beyond their professional association. During the interaction, Gagan told Anil that people often compared him to Satish Kaushik. He also recalled meeting the late actor while shooting in Delhi for the television show Sumit Sambhal Lega. The conversation led Anil to reflect on the closeness they shared and the many memories they had created together. Speaking about their relationship, Anil said, “My bond with him, I cannot explain. Even if this shoot were 70 minutes long, it would not be enough to tell his stories. He used to tell me, ‘Tera talent lajawab hai (Your talent is unmatched).’” Anil also recalled that he affectionately called Satish ‘Danny DeVito’. The two sha...

Over the last 8 years, Tumbbad has achieved a cult-classic status. Proof of its impact was recently seen when a local community's fancy dress competition turned into a full-blown Tumbbad performance. In a viral video shared by lead actor-producer Sohum Shah on his Instagram stories, locals went all out, dressing up as iconic characters from the film, including Vinayak, the terrifying entity Hastar, and Poorti Ki Devi. Along with the video, an overwhelmed Sohum wrote, “Nothing more humbling than seeing this kind of mass love. Thank you for loving Tumbbad the way you do.” Watching people recreate the haunting atmosphere, complete with eerie red lighting, the traditional lantern, and the haunting vibe right on the streets, shows just how the film’s imagery has stayed with the audience. It is rare for a folklore fantasy to transcend cinema and inspire grassroots celebrations like this, proving that the world Sohum Shah and his team built continues to impress and thrill viewers. Ever s...

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh revealed the name of their second daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, prompting congratulatory messages from fans and members of the film industry. Among those who reacted was Bipasha Basu, Deepika’s co-star from Bachna Ae Haseeno, whose initial comment on Instagram offered a glimpse into a conversation the two actresses had shared in the past. Responding to Deepika’s announcement, Bipasha wrote, “So you were really serious when you told me you love the name Devi.” The comment suggested that Deepika had spoken about her fondness for the name well before choosing it for her younger daughter. The remark subsequently drew attention on social media, with users discussing the actresses’ exchange. Bipasha later deleted her initial comment and left a shorter message instead, writing “Devi” followed by a red heart emoji. The exchange also brought attention to a shared detail in the lives of the two actresses. Bipasha and he...

Actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty marked the auspicious occasion of Dasara with a family visit to Kollur, accompanied by his wife, Pragathi Shetty, and their children. The family visited the sacred town to perform puja and seek divine blessings on the festive occasion. For many, festivals are a time to reconnect with faith, traditions and loved ones. Rishab’s visit reflected the importance of observing auspicious occasions with family, taking a moment away from professional commitments to offer prayers and seek blessings for the journey ahead. Dasara holds a special place in India’s cultural calendar and is celebrated across the country with prayers, rituals and festivities. Symbolising the triumph of good over evil, the festival brings families and communities together in a spirit of devotion, gratitude and hope. Rishab, who has earned recognition for his work as an actor and filmmaker, continues to remain connected to his cultural roots. His visit to Kollur with Pragathi and their c...

Richa Chadha explores Mumbai’s transformation from a group of islands into one of India’s leading financial centres in the latest episode of Musafiri. The episode takes viewers through the historic streets of South Mumbai, tracing the role of traders, colonial administrators and philanthropists in shaping the city’s economic and cultural landscape. The episode revisits key moments in Mumbai’s history, beginning with the transfer of the Bombay islands to the British Crown in 1661 as part of the marriage settlement of Catherine of Braganza and King Charles II. It also looks at the contribution of Gerald Aungier, the second Governor of Bombay, whose policies encouraged trade and attracted communities to the growing port city. Aungier is widely regarded as one of the key figures in the development of early Bombay. His efforts to promote commerce and engage with local communities helped establish the foundations for the city’s subsequent growth. The episode also explores Mumbai’s emergence...