Sean Baker’s “Anora”, a movie about a sex worker who marries the pampered son of a Russian oligarch, won big at the 97th Academy Awards as it took home five Oscars, including Best Picture.

It was also a race that unfolded during one of the worst natural disasters in Los Angeles history, something that the Oscars reflected with tributes to the firefighters who came to the aid of communities impacted by the wildfires, as well as with a montage highlighting the many films shot in the city, from “The Long Goodbye” to “Licorice Pizza.”

Sean Baker, the maverick behind “Anora,” won for producing, directing, editing and writing the film’s screenplay.

His latest film was a favorite with critics and its Oscar success is a statement-making moment for Neon, the indie distributor behind “Anora,” which previously guided “Parasite” to a best picture statue in 2020.

The debut song 'Special' (Kujh Khas) by renowned Punjabi journalist and singer Satwinder Singh Dharak was released during the grand event here at PVR-Mohali Walk.

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has completed the Third Review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Sri Lanka, providing the island nation with an immediate access to Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of SDR 254 million (about US $334 million) to support its recovery from the 2022 bankruptcy.

The IMF stated that Lanka's performance under the programme has been strong and the recent successful completion of the bond exchange is a major milestone towards restoring debt sustainability. Reform efforts are bearing fruit with the recovery gaining momentum, it said. As the economy is still vulnerable, sustaining the reform agenda is critical to put it on a path towards lasting recovery and debt sustainability.

The statement added that the IMF board completed the third review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw SDR 254 million (about US $334 million). This brings the total IMF financial support disbursed so far to SDR 1.02 billion (about US$1.34 billion)

Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu, who is known for songs like ‘Tere Dar Par Sanam’, ‘Chura Ke Dil Mera’, ‘Ek Sanam Chahiye’ and others, recently graced the inaugural edition of the International Masters League (IML) 2025. The senior artist witnessed the innings by the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as he led the Indian team.

The singer said that watching Sachin bat brought back so many fond memories for him. The event saw the legendary singer in attendance to support his long-time friend and cricket icon, Sachin Tendulkar, who made a much-anticipated return to the field after a long hiatus.

A lifelong cricket enthusiast, Kumar Sanu expressed his joy at witnessing the game live, particularly with Sachin back in action.

Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar took to social media to celebrate the 28th anniversary of her hit film “Judaai.”

Released in 1997, the film, directed by Raj Kanwar, remains one of the most memorable romantic dramas in Bollywood. Urmila took to her Instagram stories to commemorate the occasion, sharing her gratitude and reflections on the film that shaped her career. The Rangeela actress reposted a fan edit and wrote, “28 years of #Judai Thank you for your love.” In next follow up post, she shared her photos from the film.

Judaai, produced by Surinder Kapoor and Boney Kapoor was the remake of the Telugu movie "Subalagnam." It starred Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, and Urmila Matondkar. Kader Khan, Farida Jalal, Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal, Upasana Singh and Saeed Jaffrey feature in supporting roles.

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan recently sent shockwaves through his fanbase with a cryptic tweet that simply read, "Time to go."

The cryptic post quickly fueled speculation, with many users wondering if the actor was signaling his retirement from films and his show, "Kaun Banega Crorepati."

However, the mystery surrounding Bachchan's tweet was cleared up during the latest episode of "Kaun Banega Crorepati 16," where the legendary actor addressed the speculation head-on.

The makers shared a promo video of the episode where Big B humorously responded to a contestant’s playful request for him to dance. With his signature wit, he joked, “Kaun nachega? Arre bhai sahab, naachne ke liye yahan nahi rakha hai humko,” leaving everyone in fits of laughter.

Bollywood star couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra on Friday announced that they are all set to become parents.

In a joint post on Instagram, the couple shared an image, which shows hands gently holding a pair of white knitted baby booties with delicate ribbon bows. The picture symbolizes expecting parents.

“The greatest gift of our lives… Coming soon,” the picture was captioned.

Renowned singer and composer Sukhwinder Singh, known for lending his powerful voice to Bollywood hits like Jai Ho, Chak De, Chaiyya Chaiyya, Haule Haule, Banjara, Saki Saki, and Ramta Jogi, continues to receive widespread appreciation for his music. The veteran singer, who has been an integral part of the music industry for nearly three decades, once again finds himself in the limelight with his latest song, “Nagini”, featuring lyrics penned by the acclaimed lyricist Babu Singh Maan.

Singh, who brought international recognition to Indian music with his Oscar-winning song Jai Ho, believes that Nagini will captivate audiences, especially the youth. The song’s lyrics—
“15-year-old youthful charm… The girl turned into a Nagini and fought…”
—are designed to make listeners groove.

The highly anticipated teaser for “Sikandar,” starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, is finally out.

In the intriguing teaser, Rashmika highlights Khan's immense popularity, which even extends to his enemies. The promo opens with Salman delivering a power-packed dialogue: “Dadi ne naam Sikandar rakha tha, Dada ne Sanjay aur Praja ne Rajasahab.” Sharing the teaser on social media, the makers wrote, “Sikandar aa raha hai, this Eid! Here’s presenting the film teaser of Sikandar! #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @a.r.murugadoss.”

The 1-minute, 21-second teaser begins with a powerful introduction to Salman Khan's character. It then transitions into high-energy action sequences, showcasing Khan in his signature larger-than-life style. With his trademark swagger, he takes on multiple enemies, effortlessly delivering a flurry of punches and kicks.

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana took to social media to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his film “Dum Laga Ke Haisha.”

Reflecting on the journey, he posted a video from the film and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to kickstart his career in such a special way. In his post, he mentioned that he could not have asked for a better way to enter films. The 'Bala' actor also shared his regret over missing the screening.

Tagging his co-star Bhumi Pednekar, who played the role of Sandhya in the movie, Ayushmann wrote, “Take me back to DLKH days.. Thank you for Prem’s transformation. Sandhya will always be the shining star! @bhumipednekar Missed the screening. Sigh. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to enter the films. My dearest @ayushmannk Thank you for being the best co actor/ friend. You are so so special as Prem. Could not have done it without you.”

Khurrana also reposted the YRF video celebrating the milestone. The post was captioned, “They fought, they fell, and they found love in the most unexpected way10 years later, the magic still remains! #10YearsOfDumLagaKeHaisha.” The actor also posted a heartfelt letter he wrote to himself, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and truly appreciating the present moment. For the caption, Ayushmann wrote, "A decade later, I write back to the one who dared to dream. #10YearsOfDLKH."