Entertainment
Gadar Outgrosses Lagaan: Unpacking Bollywood's Biggest Box Office Clash
On June 15, 2001, Bollywood witnessed a historic box office clash between Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan' and Sunny Deol's 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'. While both films achieved immense success, 'Gadar' significantly outperformed 'Lagaan' in domestic and worldwide box office collections.
19 Jun 2026
Bhanu Athaiya's Oscar Touch: Crafting 'Lagaan's' Authentic 1893 British Raj Costumes
25 years after its release, the meticulous costume design of Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan' continues to be celebrated. Oscar-winning designer Bhanu Athaiya's deep historical research brought the rigid British Raj era of 1893 to life through authentic, stiffly tailored attire.
19 Jun 2026
Shah Rukh Khan's Gesture Aids Marathi Film 'Deool Band 2' Box Office Success
Actor Shah Rukh Khan reportedly waived a bill of Rs 42 lakh, a significant contribution that helped the Marathi film 'Deool Band 2'. The film, made on a budget of Rs 10 crore, is now approaching Rs 100 crore at the box office.
19 Jun 2026
Preity Zinta Rents Pali Hill Apartment for Rs 6 Lakhs Monthly
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has reportedly leased a luxury apartment in Mumbai's Bandra West locality. The agreement, valid for two years, involves a monthly rent starting at Rs 6 lakh.
19 Jun 2026
AAFT University Opens Admissions for Filmmaking, Cinematography Courses
AAFT University of Media, Arts and Technology in Raipur has opened admissions for its Cinematography Degree Course and MA Cinema programs for the upcoming 2026 academic year.
19 Jun 2026
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru Visit Tirumala Ahead of Film Release
Actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru visited the Tirumala Temple to offer prayers ahead of the release of their upcoming film 'Maa Inti Bangaram'.
19 Jun 2026
Ram Charan's 'Peddi' Surpasses ₹320 Crore Worldwide
Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's sports drama 'Peddi' continues its successful theatrical run, crossing the ₹320 crore mark globally by its 14th day.
19 Jun 2026
1978 Delhi Kidnapping-Murder of Chopra Siblings Inspires Film 'Raakh'
The film 'Raakh' is reportedly based on the harrowing true story of the kidnapping and murder of siblings Geeta Chopra and Sanjay Chopra, which occurred in Delhi in 1978.
19 Jun 2026
AI Filmmaking Hackathon Kicks Off at MIFF 2026 with 180+ Participants
The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and LTM have initiated the CinemAI Hackathon at the ongoing MIFF 2026, featuring over 180 participants engaged in a 48-hour artificial intelligence filmmaking challenge.
19 Jun 2026
Baahubali Franchise Featured at Annecy Film Festival
The acclaimed Baahubali franchise, including its two major films, will be showcased at the prestigious Annecy Film Festival. A panel discussion on its work-in-progress aspects has already seen tickets sell out.
19 Jun 2026
Mitra Gadhvi Remains Focused on Performance Amidst Public Opinion
Actor Mitra Gadhvi stated that he remains unfazed by public perception of his talent, focusing instead on consistent performance.
19 Jun 2026
Kirron Kher Shops for Sarees for 'India's Got Talent'
Actress and Member of Parliament Kirron Kher was recently seen engaged in saree shopping, reportedly for the upcoming season of the reality show 'India's Got Talent'.
19 Jun 2026