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Karthik Manikandan’s dance production 'Enam' explores the inner life of Maricha, the golden deer from 'The Ramayana'. Karthik said, "I wanted to explore the many shades of the character." He blends Bharatanatyam and Kathakali to show Maricha’s complex journey. The one-hour-50 minute piece took seven months to reach its form.
Karan Johar dropped the trailer for The Traitors Season 2, featuring 21 celebrity contestants in a ruthless game. Set at Jaisalmer’s Suryagarh Palace, the show tests trust and strategy. Karan said, "This palace looks like a dream... and I can't wait to turn that dream into a nightmare." It looks intense.
Charlize Theron turns 51 today, marking decades of iconic roles in Hollywood. Fans can celebrate her career by watching seven of her best films on platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix, and JioHotstar. From her Oscar-winning performance in Monster to action hits, these movies show why she remains a versatile star.
Pickleball has moved from a backyard hobby to a major Hollywood trend. Pro player Roscoe Bellamy said it is now "the cool thing to do." Many towns converted old tennis courts into busy pickleball spots. With stars and children now backing the sport, its image has changed for good.
Kane Parsons’ horror film Backrooms makes its digital premiere in India on SonyLIV today, August 7. After a successful theatrical run, the movie is now available in English and Hindi. SonyLIV shared a promo saying, "Welcome to the Backrooms! We wouldn’t get too comfortable :)." Fans can watch it now.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui spoke at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2026 about his early career. He spent six years doing one-scene roles before he started demanding bigger parts. "I never came with the dream of becoming an established actor," he said. He simply wanted to keep acting every day.
Kerala designers are launching fresh collections for the festive season. Sreejith Jeevan of Rouka started his Pulari collection, inspired by Malayalam songs and local landscapes. He said, "Rather than buying 13 looks for each event, buy little pieces that can be repurposed and used differently." Many others also use sustainability.
Ranvir Shorey faces social media backlash after a viral exchange with an X user. The actor got into a controversy for his crude reply to a user. Defending his actions, Shorey said, "If girls can be gutter mouthed, then they should be ready to hear the same kind of replies."
Saba Pataudi recently revealed she was almost married to someone from Kolkata at 19. While her siblings Saif and Soha Ali Khan followed their mother into the film industry, Saba chose a different path. Now 50, the professional jewellery designer shared why she has not yet got married in life.
Mithun Chakraborty underwent orthopaedic surgery on his hand in 2024. The actor, who has done 350 films, got a visit from the chief minister during his hospital stay. Known for his role in Disco Dancer, he remains busy with new projects like Jailer 2 and the upcoming film Batwara 1947.
Netflix has scrapped plans for David Fincher’s American Squid Game series, titled Heckler. The project will no longer move forward after years in development. Instead, the streaming giant now plans to focus on regional spin-offs in multiple countries. A change in executive leadership and franchise priorities led to this decision.
Dhurandhar is Netflix's most-watched non-English movie in the world this year, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed. The spy action saga, directed by Aditya Dhar, starred Ranveer Singh and gained massive global popularity after its theatrical run. Sarandos said, "Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year." It is huge.