SRINAGAR — The deadline for submitting films to the 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 has been extended to August 1, 2026, giving filmmakers a final opportunity to participate in the inaugural edition of the festival. Organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, the festival […]
NEW DELHI — Bollywood star Aamir Khan said his character in the film “3 Idiots” was not based on Sonam Wangchuk, calling it a “misconception” and expressed concern over the activist’s hunger strike. Khan attended the Q&A session at the London Indian Film Festival, where he was asked by a reporter to address Wangchuk’s protest. […]
MUMBAI — Television actor Gaurav Khanna on Sunday lifted the Bigg Boss 19 trophy after defeating Farhana Bhatt, who finished as the first runner-up. With this victory, Gaurav took home the coveted trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh. Farhana Bhatt emerged as the first runner-up, while stand-up comedian Pranit More secured […]
MUMBAI — The veteran actor, affectionately known as Bollywood’s He-Man and Dharam Paaji, passed away earlier today at the age of 89. His passing leaves behind an unmatched legacy of over six decades. The actor, born as Dharmendra Singh Deol, breathed his last at his residence. He was admitted to Breach Candy hospital earlier this […]
JAMMU — Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty on Sunday said the film industry is all set to return to Kashmir for shooting and expressed confidence that the region would regain its “lost glory”. Shetty’s remarks come months after terror attack in Pahalgam, which occurred in April. The government has since been trying to revive tourism which […]
SRINAGAR — In a good news for Kashmir’s battered tourism industry, film shootings have resumed in the valley, six months after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed. The crew of a Telugu film has begun shooting at the Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district — the site of […]
SRINAGAR — The fifth edition of the Kashmir World Film Festival will be held at Tagore Hall here from November 1 to 7. Addressing a press conference, KWFF director Mushtaq Ali said that 60 films are scheduled to be screened during the seven-day event. He said the organising committee had received 123 films. “Only 60 […]
MUMBAI — Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, who cemented a special place in the hearts of audiences through his portrayal of the eccentric jailer in Sholay and best known for his comic roles, passed away in a hospital here on Monday, his manager said. He was 84. The veteran of several films spanning over five decades, […]
NEW DELHI — Tagged anti-national by some for acting in a film with a Pakistani artiste, Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh has said “Sardaar Ji 3” was shot before the Pahalgam terror attack and pointed out that India and Pakistan continue to play cricket even now. The film, which did not get an India release but […]
SRINAGAR — Actor Emraan Hashmi, whose starrer “Ground Zero” is set to make history by becoming the first film to have its red carpet premiere in Srinagar in 38 years, says it’s an “important and symbolic moment”. Hashmi reached the city of Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the premiere, where he spoke to the reporters. […]