India’s official Oscar entry Homebound has failed to secure a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. Despite strong early buzz, festival acclaim and being shortlisted, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial missed out in the Best International Feature Film category
Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav face a deadly crocodile in the trailer of survival thriller Tu Yaa Main. Set in a creator-driven world, the Bejoy Nambiar film promises romance, danger and high-octane thrills ahead of its Valentine’s Day 2026 release
Krushna Abhishek responded calmly to Govinda’s claim about being insulted on TV, saying there was no intent to hurt him. He stressed respect for his uncle, calling comedy subjective and the issue a matter of perception
Sayani Gupta opens up about quitting a high-paying corporate job at 21 to pursue acting at FTII, recalling intense opposition from her mother, who disapproved of the profession and struggled to accept her decision
Having begun modelling at the age of 14, Elnaaz Nourozi spoke about how the runway continues to be the most special place for her, even after foraying into acting and music
To mark Rani Mukerji’s 30 years in cinema, Karan Johar revealed how Aditya Chopra warned him not to leak their 2014 secret wedding, recalling the stress of keeping it hidden while managing film releases
Hrithik Roshan praised Vir Das’ directorial debut Happy Patel, calling it a highly entertaining spy comedy. He lauded the film’s mix of silliness and sharp storytelling
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is reportedly set for its Netflix premiere after closing a massive Rs 130 crore OTT deal. The deal includes streaming rights for both parts, making it Ranveer’s biggest OTT sale yet
Rani Mukerji was surprised by a heartfelt letter from her daughter Adira at a special event celebrating her three-decade career. Adira sweetly spoke about their similarities, differences, and even revealed she has better school math skills than her mother
Sunny Deol’s Border 2 is gearing up for a massive Republic Day weekend release with 17,000 shows daily and strong advance bookings. The film is expected to open between Rs 35–40 crore, potentially rivaling Gadar 2’s record
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has collaborated with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to present a special tableau celebrating Indian cinema at the Republic Day Parade this year
Rani Mukerji got emotional as she credited Karan Johar for letting her retain her natural voice in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, calling it a defining moment in her career. She also recalled being dubbed in Ghulam and how it initially left her disheartened
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has collaborated with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to present a special tableau celebrating Indian cinema at the Republic Day Parade this year
22 January,2026 04:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRani Mukerji got emotional as she credited Karan Johar for letting her retain her natural voice in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, calling it a defining moment in her career. She also recalled being dubbed in Ghulam and how it initially left her disheartened
22 January,2026 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBhumi Pednekar revealed she took a nine-month break from acting after facing intense backlash for The Royals. The actress said the criticism left her emotionally drained and pushed her to reassess her life and craft
22 January,2026 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Shaad Randhawa opens up about his upcoming film, the much-anticipated Sooraj Barjatya film starring Ayushmann Khurrana, saying how working with the filmmaker is a spiritual experience. He also reflected on how the perception of the audience has changed towards negative roles
22 January,2026 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Amarylisa GonsalvesBorder 2 has reportedly been banned in the Gulf countries despite the attempts of the makers. Prior to this, blockbuster Dhurandhar had also been banned in six countries. Nevertheless, the makers are not too worried about the miss
22 January,2026 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Ashutosh Rana reacts to the narrative that audiences are not going to theatres and blames OTT for it. He also breaks his silence on Dhurandhar and YRF Spy Universe comparisons, calling them unfair
22 January,2026 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti Bagla
Anupam Kher revealed in a playful video with stepson Sikandar Kher that he was originally cast as Mogambo in Mr India before being replaced by Amrish Puri. The actor said Anil Kapoor and Boney Kapoor made the decision without informing him
22 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Neha Dhupia said Julie brought her recognition but briefly typecast her. Feeling uncomfortable, she consciously shifted to comedies and later meaningful films, choosing versatility over repetition and reinventing her career through deliberate choices
22 January,2026 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Neha Dhupia revealed her debut was a Japanese film, Ninja Odoru Ninja Densetsu, at 19. She recalled auditions, cultural challenges, homesickness, and promoting the bilingual project across Japan, calling the experience unconventional, challenging, and unforgettable
22 January,2026 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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