July 22, 2025 – Page 29

‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’ director Sudhir Mishra: I’m not always on the side of my characters

“No critic asks me why I name a film set around the Emergency after a Ghalib couplet,” wonders Sudhir Mishra amid an intense conversation. Two decades after Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, a tale of unfulfilled desires set against the Emergency and the Naxalite Movement stirred our souls, director Sudhir Mishra is mounting another drama set against the […]

10 facts about Pope Leo XIV– newly elected leader of the global Catholic community

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American to head the Roman Catholic Church. Chosen by 133 cardinals, Pope Leo takes charge of the 1.4 billion-strong global Catholic community after the death of Pope Francis. Here are ten key facts about the new […]

The fall of Gemini Studios in Chennai through the lens of writer Ashokamitran

Honoured by the mighty: Chinese Prime Minister Chou En-lai visited Gemini Studios in Madras on December 5, 1956. Here, he is being introduced to actress Padmini by S.S.Vasan, the owner of the studios. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives There is nothing in Chennai to indicate the existence of Gemini Studios, a landmark, except the Anna Flyover that […]

Robert Francis Prevost becomes the first American pope in Catholic Church history

Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, marking a historic moment as the first American ever to assume the papacy. Born Robert Francis Prevost, he now leads the global Catholic community under his new papal name. (Photo: AP) Source link

Who was Bassel al-Araj – Palestinian activist at the centre of the Columbia library protest

Masked protesters at Columbia University stormed the school’s main library building Wednesday, distributing flyers and hanging banners honouring Bassel al-Araj. The demonstrators, part of a group reportedly linked to the radical activist network Unity of Fields, renamed the reading room “the Basel Al-Araj Popular University”. The protesters passed around pamphlets describing al-Araj as a “militant […]

Bombay High Court upholds stay on the release of Shaadi Ke Director Karan – Johar for using Karan Johar in their title : Bollywood News

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday upheld the stay on the release of a film tentatively titled Shaadi Ke Director Karan – Johar (also wanted to change it to Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar), ruling that the movie title infringes on the personality and publicity rights of renowned filmmaker Karan Johar. Bombay High Court […]

Fawad Khan – Vaani Kapoor starrer Abir Gulaal caught in cross-border controversy, Songs removed; release halted shelved Indefinitely amid India-Pakistan tensions : Bollywood News

The romantic comedy Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, has found itself at the centre of a geopolitical storm. Originally slated for release on May 9, 2025, the film’s debut has been indefinitely postponed following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack in South Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 […]

Noor, Brevis star as CSK dents KKR’s hopes

Dewald Brevis’ half-century was the highlight of CSK’s win over KKR in an IPL match in Kolkata on May 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Chennai Super Kings rode on Dewald Brevis’ magnificent half-century and Noor Ahamad’s brilliant four-wicket haul to record a come-from-behind two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier […]

Karan Johar opens up on nepotism, calls Suhana Khan a “terrific talent” and Aryan Khan a “rare personality type” : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Karan Johar, on Raj Shamani’s podcast, addressed the debate around “star kids” in Bollywood, stating that consistent talent is key to an actor’s success. He also praised Shah Rukh Khan’s children, Aryan and Suhana Khan. Karan Johar opens up on nepotism, calls Suhana Khan a “terrific talent” and Aryan Khan a “rare personality type” Karan […]

Hum Tum to re-release on May 16 ahead of its 21st anniversary; Dhadkan to arrive a week later : Bollywood News

Bollywood fans, get ready to relive the magic of two iconic films as Hum Tum and Dhadkan are slated for a theatrical re-release this month! The beloved romantic comedy Hum Tum, starring Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan, will return to cinemas on May 16, 2025, followed by the emotionally charged romantic drama Dhadkan, featuring […]