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As streaming giants enter the microdramas space, India is ripe for a boom of 'the most democractic storytelling format'

India, April 17 -- It is the age of bite-sized entertainment. Reels (and TikToks in the West) have overtaken YouTube videos as our primary source of entertainment. Shows are becoming more popular than... Read More


Matka King review: Vijay Varma hits the jackpot, but this templated Nagraj Manjule show never places a risky bet

India, April 17 -- There is a scene in Nagraj Manjule's Matka King where the titular gambling kingpin Brij Bhatti (Vijay Varma) is being apprised of the risks his new venture has. The debonair risk ta... Read More


Dhurandhar mints rRs.r3000 crore: How Aditya Dhar built India's biggest franchise, beat YRF Spy Universe with just 2 films

India, April 16 -- The two Dhurandhar films from Aditya Dhar have been nothing short of genre-defining. The spy thrillers, released just three months apart, have changed the rules of Bollywood box-off... Read More


Kritika Kamra admits commercial roles do not come her way that often: 'Sometimes, it's about playing riskier bets'

India, April 16 -- Actor Kritika Kamra has come a long way since her TV days. Over the past few years, she has worked in some of the most talked-about web series and films, while carving a niche for h... Read More


'Had Dhurandhar not been around, had there been no long IPL...': Adivi Sesh wants no speculations on Dacoit's box office

India, April 16 -- Action thriller Dacoit is currently running in theatres. Shaneil Deo's directorial debut stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles. The film was set to release on March 19, b... Read More


Bhooth Bangla first review out: Akshay Kumar in top form; 'genuinely funny yet eerie' Priyadarshan film keeps you hooked

India, April 16 -- Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar have reunited after 14 years with the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. The film, which reunites several of their frequent collaborators, is set to hit the ... Read More


Kangana Ranaut defends Deepika Padukone's 8-hour work shift demand: 'She is the top-most actress, she has earned it'

India, April 16 -- A year after Deepika Padukone's 8-hour work shift demand sparked a debate across the film industry, actor-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut has become the latest from the fraternity to back ... Read More


Kritika Kamra says benefit of 'marrying late in life is that you're very sure'; opens up on marriage with Gaurav Kapur

India, April 16 -- Actor Kritika Kamra is in a nice zone both personally and professionally. The actor is looking forward to the release of her new show, Matka King. And just a few weeks ago, she tied... Read More


40 producers, 1000 meetings in 2 days: How Screenwriters' Association is opening doors for outsiders in Bollywood

India, April 16 -- Over the last few years, one of the common complaints of viewers - when it comes to Hindi films and shows - is the lack of originality. Where are the writers creating new stories, o... Read More


HBO Max launches in India through JioHotstar, Warner Bros partnership; Harry Potter, Euphoria, The Pitt to headline

India, April 15 -- JioHotstar and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced an expansion of their partnership, bringing HBO Max to India on JioHotstar. This means the extensive WBD library of shows ... Read More