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Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a stylish appearance at Cannes Lions 2026, turning heads in a sophisticated designer outfit while sharing her views on storytelling and filmmaking at the global creativity festival. The actor attended the five-day international event, which celebrates achievements in creativity, marketing and entertainment, and took part in a discussion at the Debussy Theatre on storytelling, originality ...

A Dhaka court on Tuesday cancelled the permission to exhume actor Salman Shah’s remains following a petition filed by the complainant’s side. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana passed the order cancellation after complainant Alamgir Kumkum filed a petition. Earlier, on 24 May, the court had allowed a police petition to exhume the late actor Salman Shah’s remains in order to ...

After years of hard work, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has made a name for herself in Hollywood. However, after a seven-year gap, the actor is making a comeback to Indian films with the massive pan-Indian action-adventure film “Varanasi”, directed by SS Rajamouli. But that doesn’t mean the Barfi star will be any less focused on her Hollywood projects. In fact, ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   The Garden Cinema in Holborn will once again mark South Asian Heritage Month this July with a programme celebrating South Asian cinema, featuring newly restored classics, anniversary screenings, acclaimed contemporary films, live music, expert introductions and filmmaker Q&As. A highlight of the season will be a screening of London Boys, followed by a Q&A with ...

Taylor Swift on Thursday became the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, another milestone in the 36-year-old US pop star’s record-breaking career. The female record was previously held by Carole Bayer Sager, who was 43 when she joined in 1987. Stevie Wonder remains the youngest person ever admitted, at age 32 in 1983. Artists become ...

Actress-turned-politician Koel Mallick on Thursday resigned from the Rajya Sabha, adding to the growing list of Trinamool Congress (TMC) parliamentarians stepping down from the Upper House and intensifying speculation over the future political alignment of several party MPs. Mallick’s resignation came amid mounting political uncertainty within the TMC. Earlier, former Rajya Sabha members Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Susmita Dev had ...

A Dhaka court has recently granted permission to exhume the body of renowned actor Salman Shah in a bid to determine the actual cause of his death. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana passed the order on 24 May following an application filed by the investigation officer of the case. Sub-Inspector Shah Alam of Prosecution Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police ...

Rumours of illness and death suddenly spread on social media about actress Tania Brishty. The matter immediately created concern among fans and well-wishers. However, putting an end to the speculation, the actress has clarified that she is alive, stable and recovering at home under medical supervision. Speaking to the media, Tania Brishty said, “I am fine by the grace of ...

Indian actress Taapsee Pannu has never been the kind of actress to stay quiet about the things that matter and this week, she has spoken about something that far too many women in the film industry have experienced but rarely say out loud. Ageism. And the way it quietly, systematically, shuts women out of opportunities the moment they cross a ...

London: A successful and memorable film festival recently came to an end. The curtain fell on the 27th Rainbow International Film Festival at BLOC, Queen Mary University of London, with a large audience in attendance. Rainbow Society provided London audiences with the opportunity to enjoy a diverse selection of acclaimed and aesthetically rich films from different countries. The 27th Rainbow ...