MUMBAI: Bollywood’s long-standing culture of demanding work schedules has come under renewed scrutiny as actors and filmmakers debate calls to limit shooting shifts and promote a healthier work-life balance across the industry. Read More: Amrita Puri backs Deepika Padukone over 8-hour shift demand The discussion gained momentum after reports that leading actress Deepika Padukone stepped […]
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Veteran Indian actor Santosh Nair dies in road accident
Veteran Indian actor Santosh Nair, known for his long career in the Malayalam film industry and appearances in over 100 films, has died in a road accident in India’s Kerala state. His wife sustained serious injuries in the same incident, according to Indian media reports. Read More: Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor passes away The accident […]
Oscars rule out AI actors from award eligibility
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new eligibility rules for the Oscars that exclude artificial intelligence-generated performers from consideration, marking a significant move amid the growing use of AI in the film industry. Read More: Filmmakers can submit films for Oscars by August 15 According to the updated guidelines released on Friday, only […]
Ranveer Singh stepped away from film Don 3 amid creative differences with Farhan Akhtar
Actor Ranveer Singh reportedly stepped away from the upcoming film Don 3 following creative differences with filmmaker Farhan Akhtar over the direction and tone of the project. Read More: Farhan Akhtar to take the lead himself in ‘Don 3’? According to media reports, disagreements emerged over Ranveer Singh’s vision for the film, with the actor allegedly […]
Maryam Nawaz discusses Punjab Film City with Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has held discussions with Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy regarding potential collaboration on the proposed Punjab Film City project. Read More: Punjab announces major 50-acre film city project in Lahore According to an official statement, the meeting focused on exploring ways to develop the initiative as a modern media and entertainment hub aimed at […]
Punjab unveils 50-acre film city project in Lahore
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the establishment of a 50-acre “film city” in Lahore aimed at reviving the province’s film industry and restoring its historic position in South Asian cinema. Read More: Punjab launches landmark plan to revive film industry: Azma According to official statements, the project has been allocated Rs2 billion for development and […]
Punjab launches landmark plan to revive film industry: Azma
Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has announced that, under the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, historic and transformative steps have been initiated to revive Punjab’s film industry. She stated that, in line with the Chief Minister’s vision, revolutionary measures are being implemented to restore the long-declining film industry and […]
Shaan Shahid questions industry ‘comfort zones’
Veteran actor Shaan Shahid has sparked discussion within Pakistan’s entertainment industry after suggesting that fellow stars Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa prefer to remain in their “comfort zones” rather than challenge their craft. Read More: Shaan Shahid and Meera Ji reunite for ‘Psycho’ Speaking on a television show, Shahid said both actors are highly capable but […]
Kangana Ranaut slams AR Rahman over film refusal
MUMBAI: Bollywood is witnessing a heated exchange between actor-director Kangana Ranaut and music composer AR Rahman. The controversy erupted after Kangana accused Rahman of refusing to meet her regarding her film Emergency and labeling the project as “propaganda.” Read More: BJP MP Kangana calls NYC mayoral candidate ‘more Pakistani than Emergency, directed by and starring Kangana, is […]
Disney OpenAI partnership signals shift in Hollywood’s AI strategy
Disney’s recent partnership with OpenAI marks a notable change in how major Hollywood studios are choosing to engage with artificial intelligence. Instead of pursuing prolonged legal action, the entertainment giant has opted for collaboration, reflecting a more pragmatic response to rapidly evolving AI technologies. Read More: Elon Musk recruits team to develop OpenAI’s ChatGPT rival Under the […]