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The Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026 ceremony took place on August 6, 2026, at Mumbai's Sahara Star Hotel. Many big stars from the Marathi and Hindi film industries gathered to honour the best works of 2025. Actors Vaibhav Tatwawadi and Priya Bapat shared their thoughts on positive changes in Marathi cinema today.
Jackie Shroff joined the cast of the Salman Khan and Nayanthara film and started shooting in Mumbai on Friday. He plays a key role that is not negative. A source said, "He has a dynamic role and is sure to be greeted with seetis and taalis." The team finishes filming soon.
After over a decade of playback singing, Naveen Sajju has turned actor with the film Lo Naveena. The movie’s 50-day run in theatres encouraged him to pursue acting further. "I was always an actor," Naveen said. He travelled across Karnataka to promote the film, hoping to bring audiences back to cinemas.
Grammy-winning producer William Orbit died at home on 23rd July 2026 at age 69. His family confirmed the news on Instagram this Friday. "We are deeply saddened by his passing," they said. Orbit became famous for his work with Madonna and Blur, leaving behind a rich legacy of global music hits.
Filmmaker Honey Trehan said gurudwaras are placing gullaks to help recover losses from his film Satluj. The movie faced a removal from ZEE5 on July 3 after government orders. Trehan thanked supporters for their kindness but said, "We cannot accept any money, gifts or donations" for the project.
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."