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Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025 shows 12 actresses now feature among India’s top 25 celebrity brands. This is a rise from nine in 2024, highlighting their growing commercial influence. The report values the top 25 celebrities at USD 2 billion, though no South Indian male star made the list.
Kajol recently supported the film Alpha, which stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Although the movie failed to make an impact, Kajol praised the project. She said, “I think the idea of it was absolutely fantastic.” She added that the industry is finally writing better characters for women in films.
The Awarapan 2 trailer sparked many reactions on X as Emraan Hashmi returned to his famous franchise. Fans loved the intense visuals and nostalgic music, calling it a promising comeback. However, some viewers felt the trailer was too short and wanted more, though excitement for the film remains very high.
Bollywood’s 3 Idiots character Rancho faces a humorous investigation into his past after 15 years. The film shows him stealing exam papers and using a fake identity to earn an engineering degree. While he taught many to pursue excellence, his actions would cause serious trouble in the real world today.
Barbie and Oppenheimer clashed at the box office in 2023. Hollywood often sees major movies go head-to-head, testing their star power and audience appeal. From the Barbenheimer phenomenon to superhero battles like Batman v Superman and Captain America: Civil War, these big releases always get many fans excited for cinema.
Dhanda Nyoliwala shared behind-the-scenes moments with Ali Fazal ahead of the Mirzapur: The Movie trailer release on August 11. The singer posted a video showing their camaraderie while filming the track Do Numbari. Fans are excited as the popular crime franchise moves to the big screen on September 4, 2026.
Salman Khan returns as host for Bigg Boss 20, which starts 6th September on JioHotstar and ColorsTV. A new promo shows Salman hinting that contestants will receive a special "vardaan." Salman said, "Every season of Bigg Boss brings a fresh game, new dynamics and unexpected twists," building excitement among fans.
Mini Mathur won the first season of Amazon Prime Video’s reality show, Alliance. After the show ended, she called her co-contestants hypocrites for trying to please Salman Khan while avoiding his brother, Sohail Khan. Mini said, "I didn't like people trying to please Salman while refusing to take Sohail."
Farah Khan hosted a party at her Mumbai residence to celebrate the success of Lock Upp Season 2. Winner Shreya Kalra joined stars like Arjun Kapoor and Mouni Roy at the bash. Farah said, "Epic success party for an epic season!!" The show premiered on June 27 this year.
Netflix's Musafir Cafe, starring Vikrant Massey, Mahima Makwana, and Vedika Pinto, narrates the reality of love. Adapted from Divya Prakash Dubey's novel, the show explores if love is enough. Many viewers connected with the characters Chander, Sudha, and Preeti as they navigated life, career expectations, and the complexities of modern relationships.
Sharat Sunder Rajeev explores India’s hidden art history in his new book, The Forgotten Atelier. While Raja Ravi Varma remains famous, this work highlights mural painters and female artists from that era. Rajeev said, "The region has a richer artistic heritage featuring everything from mural paintings to Deccani miniatures."
Netflix launched the ‘India Storytelling Initiative’ to strengthen the creative talent pipeline. Ted Sarandos said, "Investing in creators is investing in India's creative future." The programme partners with institutions like the IICT to provide scholarships and industry-focused training in animation and gaming, helping young creators reach a global stage.