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NEERAJ GHAYWAN’S 'HOMEBOUND' MAKES OSCAR SHORTLIST
The Cannes-lauded drama charts an extraordinary global journey as it earns a place on the Academy’s Best International Feature shortlist Neeraj Ghaywan’s much-acclaimed film Homebound has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature category at the Oscars, placing it among 15 films from across the world vying for a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the film, which first premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes...
- By : E2 Correspondent
- 17 Dec 2025 12:41 PM IST
SHAHZAD ALI IGNITES THE SCREEN WITH ISHQ JALAKAR
The powerhouse vocalist delivers a track that crackles with emotion, intensity, and cinematic heat Shahzad Ali is all set to redefine musical ferocity with the release of Ishq Jalakar , a fierce and emotionally charged anthem from filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film Dhurandhar . Featuring an exceptional collaboration between Shashwat Sachdev and Shahzad Ali, the track commands attention from the very first note—yet it is Shahzad’s blazing vocal presence that becomes the heart of this...
- By : E2 Correspondent
- 10 Dec 2025 1:31 PM IST
I WAS ACCEPTED JUST THE WAY I AM: KASHIKA KAPOOR
The actor reflects on an encouraging industry experience where authenticity mattered more than alteration Actor Kashika Kapoor is candidly sharing her early experiences in the film industry—and her account offers a refreshing counterpoint to the often-heard narratives around beauty pressure in cinema. At a time when discussions on cosmetic enhancement and unrealistic standards dominate public discourse, Kashika maintains that her journey has been grounded in acceptance and creative...
- By : E2 Correspondent
- 10 Dec 2025 1:17 PM IST
URVASHI RAUTELA RECLAIMS GLOBAL FASHION ICON TITLE
The Bollywood star commands attention once again, pairing international recognition with a couture moment to remember Urvashi Rautela continues to affirm her presence on the world fashion stage, winning the Global Fashion Icon honour yet again and doing so in unmistakable style. The actress made a striking appearance at the international event in a luxury floral-pink couture gown by celebrated Albanian designer Merita Merja, reportedly valued at ₹70 lakh. The couture creation was a...
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- 10 Dec 2025 1:09 PM IST
A DAY ON THE GREENS WITH VISION AT ITS HEART
A charity golf tournament in Hyderabad blended sport, generosity and purpose, raising support for strengthened eye care services at a city hospital The ninth edition of the annual Golf for Charity tournament, hosted by the Rotary Club of Hyderabad Deccan, unfolded on December 7, 2025 as a quietly impactful gathering — one where sport served as a backdrop to a larger humanitarian intent. Over 120 golfers took to the course, not only for competition, but to contribute towards improving eye...
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- 8 Dec 2025 1:13 PM IST
LONDON UNVEILS DDLJ STATUE, CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF AN INDIAN CINEMA ICON
A bronze statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, immortalising their iconic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge pose, now graces London’s Leicester Square in a historic first for Indian cinema A bronze sculpture of Bollywood legends Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, depicting their unforgettable pose from the 1995 classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), was unveiled at London’s Leicester Square on Thursday to commemorate 30 years of the beloved film. Both actors were present for the ceremony, with Shah Rukh...
- By : E2 Correspondent
- 5 Dec 2025 11:47 AM IST
SAKSHI LALWANI ON PALM OIL: MYTHS, LABELS AND BETTER COOKING
A new podcast series cuts through the noise on cooking oils, empowering Indian households with clear, science-backed guidance With rising confusion about which cooking oils genuinely support better health, the ongoing podcast series by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) aims to help families make informed, evidence-led decisions. The episodes feature nutritionist Sakshi Lalwani , who addresses common concerns around choosing the right oil, decoding food labels, and adopting safer cooking...
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- 3 Dec 2025 6:01 PM IST
JANHVI KAPOOR CONDEMNS MEDIA’S ‘VOYEURISTIC CULTURE’
At We The Women 2025 , Janhvi Kapoor called out the growing dehumanisation in media, urging a return to empathy and moral responsibility Actor Janhvi Kapoor has openly criticised the “voyeuristic nature” of today’s media culture, saying that even moments of death are stripped of dignity and humanity. Recalling her own experience after her mother’s passing and the recent demise of veteran actor Dharmendra, she expressed deep concern over how empathy is being replaced with sensationalism....
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- 3 Dec 2025 12:50 PM IST
HEARTBEAT OF A LEGEND
Hema Malini’s moving tribute to Dharmendra captures a love, a life, and a legacy that time can never eclipse Pic credit: Hema Malini (X) Veteran actor-politician Hema Malini has shared an emotional homage to her late husband Dharmendra, calling him “everything” — a partner, guide, friend, and the irreplaceable centre of her world. In her first message since his passing, she wrote, “My personal loss is indescribable and the vacuum created is something that will last through the rest of my...
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- 27 Nov 2025 12:31 PM IST
‘120 BAHADUR’ TO CREATE HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER DEFENCE THEATRE RELEASE
Farhan Akhtar’s war epic 120 Bahadur becomes the first Indian film to debut across the nation’s defence theatre network on November 21 In a landmark move, 120 Bahadur – based on the heroic 1962 Battle of Rezang La – is set to screen across India’s defence cinemas, marking a breakthrough in bringing mainstream cinema to the armed forces. The film’s paid previews began on 18 November, coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of the battle it honours. The story pays tribute to the bravery of 120...
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- 17 Nov 2025 2:43 PM IST
‘TURTLE WALKER’ OPENS ALT EFF 2025 WITH A STIRRING CALL FOR CONSERVATION
Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti bring their creative force to a powerful new documentary set to headline this year’s All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Turtle Walker , the compelling documentary backed by Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Taira Malaney, and the Oscar-winning HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, has been selected as the opening film of the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2025, running from 4 to 14 December. Known for spotlighting urgent environmental narratives,...
- By : E2 Correspondent
- 13 Nov 2025 12:19 PM IST
MIRANDA & ANDY RETURN — FASHION’S FIERCEST REUNION
Two decades later, The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings back cinema’s most iconic editor–assistant duo in a teaser that has the fashion world buzzing A still from Devil Wears Prada 2 (YouTube) The fashion universe stood still for 52 seconds as the makers of The Devil Wears Prada 2 unveiled a teaser that finally reunites Meryl Streep’s formidable Miranda Priestly with Anne Hathaway’s unforgettable Andy Sachs — twenty years after they first ruled Runway Magazine. The clip opens with a nostalgic...
- By : E2 Correspondent
- 13 Nov 2025 12:06 PM IST