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Oscars 2020: 'Gully Boy' fails to make it to Foreign Film section shortlist

In "Gully Boy", Ranveer's character used rap as a tool to express his views on society and life in Dharavi, one of the largest slums of Asia. The film became a superhit on release in February.

Oscars 2020: 'Gully Boy' fails to make it to Foreign Film section shortlist
Updated On : 17 Dec 2019 | 7:20 PM IST

Gully Boy fails to make it to shortlist for Oscars' best international film

With the exit of Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy, India has once again drawn a blank in the category

Gully Boy fails to make it to shortlist for Oscars' best international film
Updated On : 17 Dec 2019 | 9:41 AM IST

Ailing Salman Khan to quit 'Bigg Boss 13'; Farah Khan to take over

A report suggested that the "Dabangg" star, who turns 54 on December 27, is quitting the show owing to health conditions.

Ailing Salman Khan to quit 'Bigg Boss 13'; Farah Khan to take over
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 10:13 PM IST

Regional content is king for OTT platforms as 63% viewers are in non-metros

The report also revealed 40 per cent of the audience of family drama are men. Interestingly, 41 per cent of "Game Of Thrones" fans have also confessed to watching Hindi family dramas

Regional content is king for OTT platforms as 63% viewers are in non-metros
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 11:39 PM IST

Apple lands first Golden Globe Awards nomination, Netflix leads field

Netflix's TV nominations came for series including British royal drama "The Crown" and "Unbelievable"

Apple lands first Golden Globe Awards nomination, Netflix leads field
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 1:12 AM IST

Brands plough the gender track, chase relevance and an image makeover

Several new campaigns challenge the popular narrative around machismo. Is this real change or opportunism on the part of the brands, ask experts

Brands plough the gender track, chase relevance and an image makeover
Updated On : 08 Dec 2019 | 8:41 PM IST

Canadian passport row: Have applied for Indian documents, says Akshay Kumar

The 52-year-old actor, who was in the headlines for his interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April, was the subject of intense speculation about his citizenship recently

Canadian passport row: Have applied for Indian documents, says Akshay Kumar
Updated On : 06 Dec 2019 | 8:56 PM IST

Film on PM Modi's life, starring Vivek Oberoi, to be released on April 12

It has been directed by Omung Kumar, who has movies such as 'Mary Kom' and 'Sarbjit' to his credit

Film on PM Modi's life, starring Vivek Oberoi, to be released on April 12
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 8:28 PM IST

Endgame most downloaded film on Google in India, Andhadhun close second

Indians' love for action and drama has made Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame the most downloaded movie of the year, followed by Ayushman Khurana's Andhadhun

Endgame most downloaded film on Google in India, Andhadhun close second
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 8:12 PM IST

Singer Arijit Singh most-streamed Indian artist in 2019, says Spotify

Tanishk Bagchi, Dhvani Bhanushali and Asees Kaur occupied the top three positions for India's top breakout artists

Singer Arijit Singh most-streamed Indian artist in 2019, says Spotify
Updated On : 03 Dec 2019 | 11:37 PM IST

Dangal biggest blockbuster of decade, Bajrangi Bhaijaan second: Yahoo India

Other films in the list of top 10 blockbusters of the decade include "Sultan", "Tiger Zinda Hai", "Dhoom 3", "Sanju", "War", "Chennai Express" and "Dabangg"

Dangal biggest blockbuster of decade, Bajrangi Bhaijaan second: Yahoo India
Updated On : 02 Dec 2019 | 10:56 PM IST

Taylor Swift is Artist of the Decade, beats Jackson's record AMA wins

Swift also bagged trophies in Favorite Album - Pop/Rock, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Female Artist - Pop/Rock, Favorite Artist - Adult Contemporary and Artist of the Year categories

Taylor Swift is Artist of the Decade, beats Jackson's record AMA wins
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 10:31 PM IST

'The Crown' executes a peaceful palace coup

Created and written by Peter Morgan, the series has spent two acclaimed seasons exploring the nation's politics and social mores through the prism of Queen Elizabeth II's reign

'The Crown' executes a peaceful palace coup
Updated On : 16 Nov 2019 | 1:17 AM IST

How Dangal TV beat the likes of Zee, Star, Sony for top spot on TRP charts

Content as well as absence of key competitors has helped the channel maintain leadership in urban and rural markets

How Dangal TV beat the likes of Zee, Star, Sony for top spot on TRP charts
Updated On : 10 Nov 2019 | 10:56 PM IST

Jojo Rabbit: Feel-good comedy on Hitler, reminds us of the times we live in

Nearly 80 years later, the genre of the Hitler satire appears to have gradually emerged

Jojo Rabbit: Feel-good comedy on Hitler, reminds us of the times we live in
Updated On : 10 Nov 2019 | 2:05 AM IST

Can an online Indian non-film music channel grab attention and make money?

Waah TV will be launched in partnership with US based Jungo TV

Can an online Indian non-film music channel grab attention and make money?
Updated On : 10 Nov 2019 | 12:03 AM IST

'Doctor Sleep' review: A duller 'Shining'

Doctor Sleep is a not a Stephen-King-scares-the-pants-off-you kind of movie. It's a Stephen-King-invites-you-to-ponder-the-nature-of-evil kind of movie.

'Doctor Sleep' review: A duller 'Shining'
Updated On : 09 Nov 2019 | 3:38 AM IST
Updated On : 09 Nov 2019 | 2:12 AM IST

If actor Keanu Reeves's date can embrace looking her age, i can too

The actor's rumored girlfriend Alexandra Grant is inspiring me to feel more comfortable with getting older, writes the author

If actor Keanu Reeves's date can embrace looking her age, i can too
Updated On : 08 Nov 2019 | 11:37 PM IST

Chhatrapati Shivaji referred to incorrectly on KBC, Sony admits mistake

The issue continued to be a talking point on social media, and the hashtag #Boycott_KBC_SonyTv continued trending on Friday morning.

Chhatrapati Shivaji referred to incorrectly on KBC, Sony admits mistake
Updated On : 08 Nov 2019 | 5:39 PM IST