When MGR scolded a Tamil actor for offering liquor to Saroja Devi

Actors Saroja Devi and M.G. Ramachandran in a Tamil movie | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Veteran South Indian actor B. Saroja Devi, who breathed her last at the age of 87 on Monday (July 14, 2025), was once offered liquor by a co-artiste on the sets of a Tamil film, which had angered M.G. […]

Kiran Kumar says, “Working with Amitabh Bachchan is like working with a virus” as he recalls working in Khuda Gawah : Bollywood News

Veteran actor Kiran Kumar recently opened up about his experience of working with Amitabh Bachchan, reflecting on the megastar’s legendary work ethic, humility, and dedication to his craft. During an interaction on Red FM Podcasts, Kumar, who shared screen space with Bachchan in the 1992 film Khuda Gawah, described the iconic actor as someone whose […]

Saroja Devi passes away: 10 iconic Tamil songs to remember the late legendary actor

When the news about the demise of veteran actor B Saroja Devi broke out earlier today, I found a fellow passenger on the Metro train humming the tune of “Unnai Ondru Ketpen” from the actor’s 1964 film Puthiya Paravai. Speak to your mother about Saroja Devi, and she would sing “Chittu Kuruvi,” from the same […]

CBFC cuts ‘Superman’ in India: A short history of Hollywood films facing censorship

James Gunn’s Superman soared into theatres across the world this weekend, but in India, the Man of Steel’s flight was grounded by an indomitable foe: the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Audiences here were treated to a version of the film that felt conspicuously snipped, with a now-infamous 33-second floating kiss between Clark Kent […]

From Janhvi Kapoor to Urvashi Rautela, all the Indian celebrities spotted at Wimbledon 2025

Janhvi Kapoor and Urvashi Rautela at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club | Photo Credit: Getty Images, Instagram/ @urvashirautela The 2025 edition of Wimbledon saw a notable turnout of Indian celebrities at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, as several public figures from film, fashion, and sport were spotted attending the […]

SCOOP: Tehran expected to release on Zee5 in August; first direct OTT release for John Abraham : Bollywood News

Since the last two days, there have been reports that the John Abraham-Manushi Chhillar starrer Tehran will have a direct release on OTT. The action thriller is backed by Maddock Films, headed by the blockbuster producer Dinesh Vijan. SCOOP: Tehran expected to release on Zee5 in August; first direct OTT release for John Abraham A source told Bollywood […]

B. Saroja Devi death: Karnataka leaders pay tributes to a timeless icon

B. Saroja Devi in the Kannada film Kittur Chennamma. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES Karnataka leaders, including CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, condoled the death of veteran actor B. Saroja Devi, who passed away owing to age-related ailments on July 14, 2025. “I am deeply pained by the news of the passing […]

Saroja Devi: The Kannadathu Payinkili and Abinaya Saraswathi of Tamil cinema

Saroja Devi and M.G. Ramachandran in the Tamil film ‘Padagotti’ | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives The late veteran actor B. Saroja Devi (87), celebrated as Kannadathu Payinkili and Abinaya Saraswathy in the Tamil film world, starred alongside the great actors of yesteryears — particularly the two top heroes, M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Sivaji Ganesan […]

Prime Video unveils first look of The Revolutionaries, starring Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada, and Jason Shah : Bollywood News

On the occasion of Prime Day, July 14, Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today unveiled the official first look for its upcoming period-drama, The Revolutionaries. Created for streaming and directed by Nikkhil Advani, the series, currently in production, boasts a power-packed cast led by Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada, and […]