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Within hours of dropping on Netflix on January 30, Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar (2025) became a topic of discussion. Viewers noted that the OTT version of filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s action thriller was almost 11 minutes shorter than the theatrical one that had a three-hour-34-minute runtime. Another glaring change was that several expletives were muted or beeped out.  Dhurandhar was granted an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification before its December 5 release. The fresh edits in the OTT version have left many questioning the need for additional sanitisation. A source close to Netflix India said, “Netflix has exhibited the film exactly as it was provided by the studio. The platform does not re-edit certified feature films,” said the source.  According to the...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s time, music and fashion lovers: The 2026 Grammy Awards are here. Pop music’s biggest names have descended on Los Angeles to walk the red carpet, but only a select few will clinch one of the industry’s most coveted awards.Comedian Trevor Noah returned to host Sunday night’s ceremony for the sixth year in a row, and the performance list featured Justin Bieber, Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Lola Young and more, including a tribute performance to Ozzy Osbourne.Before the Grammys kick off, all eyes are on the red carpet — where this year bold fashion, big personality and flashes of political activism took centre stage. From daring gowns to sartorial st...

The shoot for the much-anticipated film version of the blockbuster series, "Mirzapur," has finally concluded. Announcing the shoot wrap on social media, actress Shweta Tripathi shared a picture of the clapperboard with the text, "Mirzapur The Film Wrapped".  Shweta aka Golu shared another post that included the entire cast and crew posing together for a group photo. She added the text, "It`s a wrap Mirzapur The Movie." The primary crew of the film has been sharing various updates from the shoot on social media, adding to the buzz for the already hyped drama. Previously, talking about her character, Shweta said that Golu Gupta has given her a voice, strength, and an identity that she will always be grateful for. Shweta told IANS, “Golu Gupta has given me a voice, a strength, and an iden...

Prime Minister Mark Carney swapped the Davos stage for a more playful red carpet appearance Thursday night at an event promoting the Canadian film industry, where he and breakout Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams cozied up for a photo. 4:57 ‘I’m not above taking credit’: Carney jokes he stood up to U.S., ‘greenlit’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ Williams gifted the former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor a fleece worn by his character in the Canadian-made show, which has received international attention for its portrayal of a red-hot love affair between two closeted queer hockey players drafted to the sport’s highest ranks. Story conti...

Popular actor Barun Sobti says he does not believe in the idea of mistakes, adding that life is more about recognising whether a choice was right or wrong and learning from it. Talking about how he deals with mistakes, Barun was asked whether he tends to dwell on them or has learned to accept them and move on. Barun told IANS: “I don’t believe in mistakes. What I would say is that even if you want to really mention a mistake, then you need to say that either you did the right thing or the wrong thing. So there is something wrong.” “Realizing that you’ve done that is the inception of you going on the right path. So you have to, you know… a guy can’t be so hard on himself. You’ve got to learn how to deal with that,” added Barun, who is reprising his role as assistant sub-inspector of poli...

Corus, CBC and Bell will join forces to air the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards in a first-of-its-kind simulcast aimed at expanding the show’s reach and celebrating homegrown stories. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced Friday that the awards will air on Global, STACKTV, CBC, CBC Gem, Crave and CTV on May 31 at 8 p.m. ET.Calgary-born actor and comedian Andrew Phung will host the ceremony, which celebrates the best in Canadian film, TV and digital media.In previous years, the Screen Awards have only aired on CBC and CBC Gem.Academy CEO Tammy Frick said the simulcast reflects a shared commitment to “supporting Canadian sovereignty and collaboration.”After they approached all major Canadian broadcasters with the idea, Frick says Corus and Bell came on board faster than she t...

Samara Tijori is back on the screens with the latest release, Daldal, co-starring  Bhumi Satish Pednekkar. The psychological crime thriller sees Samara as Anita, a journalist who adds to the plot’s gripping tension. And recently, Samara revealed how she understood her character and got into the skin of it without any reference point. Samara Tijori on getting into the skin of her character Samara revealed she studied psychology and met a psychologist to be able to understand her character’s emotions layer by layer. “I really read a lot, and I’m not an avid reader, but for this particular character, I researched a lot! I myself studied psychology, so when I got the chance to audition for this part, I knew it in my heart that I really want to get this. More than anything, to understand bet...

Catherine O’Hara, Canadian comedic actor and star of Schitt’s Creek, has died, her manager confirmed to Global News. According to a statement from her agency, Creative Artists Agency, she passed at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” the Associated Press reported.She was 71.O’Hara was born in Toronto in 1954, the second oldest of seven siblings. After graduating from high school, she got a job as a waitress at the Second City Theater.After auditioning for the cast, then-director Joe Flaherty advised, “Keep up the day job. Keep up the waitressing,” according to the Second City website.O’Hara eventually joined the company in 1974 and was cast in a TV show called Second City Television, where she became known for both her impressions of celebrities and original fan-favourite ...

This Funnyvaar, Kapil Sharma’s stage becomes a perfect blend of silence, melody, elegance and full throttle laughter. Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show delivers an episode that flows effortlessly between calm moments, musical magic and riotous humour as Vijay Sethupathi, A.R. Rahman, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth Jadhav come together for a truly memorable evening. Vijay Sethupathi makes his debut on Kapil Sharma`s show Vijay Sethupathi makes his much anticipated debut on Kapil’s couch and fits into the madness in his own understated, effortless way. With his quiet charm and measured responses, he proves that you do not need loud punchlines to leave an impact. Sharing the stage with him is A.R. Rahman, who once again reminds everyone why he belongs in a league of his own, speaking li...

Ashish Chanchlani, one of India’s biggest digital creators and entertainers, recently stepped into a new creative territory by making his directorial debut with the series Ekaki. The horror-comedy thriller has been earning praise for its engaging storyline, strong performances, and Ashish’s confident filmmaking. After releasing four episodes, Ekaki Chapter 5 was scheduled to premiere on January 30. However, Ashish took to his Instagram Story today to share an important update with his fans, revealing that the episode will not be released as planned. Ashish Chanchlani on Ekaki delay In a heartfelt message, Ashish explained that he wanted to be transparent with his audience because he knows they have always supported and understood him. He shared that while several surprises had been plann...