IIFA 2025 is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of Indian cinema's most iconic films, “Sholay,” with a special tribute at Jaipur's renowned Raj Mandir Cinema.

This star-studded event not only celebrates the timeless classic but also marks the golden anniversary of the legendary theatre, which has been an integral part of India's cinematic history. The grand occasion promises to be a fitting homage to “Sholay” and the rich legacy of Raj Mandir Cinema. As part of the grand festivities at IIFA 2025, the event will honor Sholay. Renowned as a symbol of cinematic brilliance, Raj Mandir has stood as a cherished landmark in Indian film history, making it the ideal venue to celebrate the legacy of this legendary film.

This tribute will not only highlight Sholay’s lasting influence on Indian cinema but also mark Raj Mandir’s incredible five-decade journey as a revered sanctuary for movie lovers.

Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, who will be seen in Netflix’s upcoming compelling mystery alongside actress Parineeti Chopra, said that he has always loved being a part of projects that look to disrupt.

Talking about his yet-untitled project, he said: “I have always loved being a part of projects that look to disrupt. This thriller-mystery web series is everything you want from an edge-of-the-seat entertainer that will surprise you at every step of the way.”

He went on to thank his producer and director.

“I’m thrilled that someone as acclaimed as Siddharth P. Malhotra and my director Rensil D Silva felt I would be the perfect choice to fit their vision. I have been a huge fan of their work, and it is an honour for me to join hands with them,” he said.

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is reportedly all set to make her much-awaited South film debut.

The actress, known for her roles in Hindi cinema, is venturing into Telugu cinema with the upcoming thriller ‘Jatadhara’ that also stars Sudheer Babu. Although an official confirmation is still pending, industry sources hint that Sonakshi has been finalized for a powerful, unique role never seen before.

Presented by Zee Studios and produced by Prerna Arora, “Jatadhara” stars Sudheer Babu in the lead and has already generated significant interest following its grand muhurat ceremony in Hyderabad. As per the latest reports, Sonakshi is set to join the cast and will begin shooting on March 8.

Interestingly, Sonakshi’s very first film offer was for the Tamil movie "Hey Ram," where she was to star opposite Kamal Haasan.

Director Ashwath Marimuthu, whose film ‘Dragon’ has now officially emerged a blockbuster making a whopping Rs 100 crores within just 10 days of its release, has now thanked all those from the audience who said that they would stand by him when there were some who tried to break his confidence before the film’s release.

Taking to X soon after it was officially announced that the film had emerged a blockbuster, director Ashwath wrote, “Dear audience, 100 crore thanks for all the love you have given my team #Dragon. Personally, when some tried to break my confidence before release ‘Nanga irukom pathukalam’ sonna unga elarukum nandri (Thanks to all of you who said ‘We are there’). Will correct the mistakes in this film and give my next is all I can promise.”

Producer Archana Kalpathi, whose firm AGS Productions produced the film, too took to X to express her happiness. She wrote, "What a Kathara Kathara Blockbuster! #Dragon crosses 100 Cr Worldwide in just 10 Days! Huge thanks to our amazing audience for all the love!'

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.