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Soha Ali Khan and Saba Pataudi did not attend Saif Ali Khan’s wedding with Amrita Singh. Soha said, “Also, we were very young then. I remember my French teacher told me. It was a last-minute affair.” The couple later separated in 2004 after 13 years of marriage and two children.
Priyanka Chopra joined Oscar winner Russell Crowe for the sci-fi action film Bluefly. Directed by Nimród Antal, the movie follows a UN translator on a dangerous black-ops mission in the Congo. Perrier said, "Bluefly is heart-pounding entertainment with a complex story full of unexpected twists." Fans now await this big project.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said stars are key in India for Netflix. He explained that the platform aims to serve everyone by offering both classy and massy content. “You have to be massy as well as classy,” he said. The company now creates many genres to reach gigantic audiences.
In 2026, young designers are changing Indian handloom by mixing old weaving techniques with modern streetwear. Brands like NorBlack NorWhite and RAFU'D use heritage fabrics to create everyday clothes for Gen Z. Amrit Kumar said, "We like to reinterpret handloom textiles through our own silhouettes, colour language, and way of dressing."
Raw Mango collaborated with rapper A-KAL to release a track titled "Handloom Y'All" for National Handloom Day on August 7. Designer Sanjay Garg said, "We have always believed in widening the circle of handloom." This rap song uses modern music to help more people connect with India’s rich textile traditions.
Actor Ahilya, 25, debuted in Telugu cinema this year with Sing Geetham, directed by 94-year-old Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. She said, "At no moment did we feel generations apart." Ahilya learned Telugu to play Gauri, a role rooted in nature. She enjoyed the veteran filmmaker's light energy while working on the project.
Pankaj Tripathi said Indian films are now global because writers focus on local roots. He noted that stories once felt too urban when writers stayed in Mumbai. Now, filmmakers from smaller towns bring authentic culture to the screen. "The core value of Indian emotion is empathy," the actor said.
The makers released the teaser for The Paradise, featuring Nani as a rugged tribal leader fighting villain Raghav Juyal. Nani said, "This is India's Mad Max, and I believe this with utmost sincerity." The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, will hit theatres worldwide on September 24, 2026, in eight languages.
Prime Video released Sterling Point, a new young-adult drama from Gossip Girl creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. The show follows a teenager who leaves the city for a summer town to find family secrets and love. It offers a heartfelt, emotional story that goes beyond typical coming-of-age genre conventions.
The Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru started a new exhibit titled A Moving Line: 1500 Years of Indian Visual Storytelling. It features over 250 artworks, from ancient hero stones to Satyajit Ray’s sketches. Curator Khushi Bansal said, "It has been in the works for two years now."
Mini Mathur won the reality show Alliance and shared pictures with her trophy on Instagram. Katrina Kaif sent warm wishes, while Malaika Arora called the win awesome. Mini said, "I do not think anyone in my family expected me to survive without my phone, my people, my routine."
Mammootty sent his wishes and blessings to Vismaya Mohanlal ahead of her acting debut in the film Thudakkam. The movie, which also stars her father Mohanlal, releases on August 7, 2026. This thriller marks Vismaya’s first entry into the film industry, following the paths of other famous star kids in cinema.