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<p>Hollywood star George Clooney, wife Amal Clooney and their two children have been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as destructive wildfires continue to spread across parts of the country. The actor shared an emotional message expressing concern for both his family home and the local community, saying they do not know whether the property will survive the blaze.</p><h2>George Clooney and family flee French residence amid wildfires</h2><p>The couple, George and Amal Clooney stated in a letter to the city's mayor that they had left their home in Brignoles, Southern France, as per the report of <i>USA Today</i>. The letter said, "Dear Didier, at this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/george-clooney-to-receive-golden-lion-for-lifetime-achievement-at-venice-film-festival-2026-1783344556644"><strong>George Clooney to receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"As we evacuate Brignoles, we want to emphasise 2 things," the letter said. “First, we hope you and the people of our city are safe, and second, that Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we'll be part of making it whole. We love Brignoles and our friends who live there,” he wrote. In addition to their home in France, the Clooneys also own homes in England, Italy and Kentucky.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/george-clooney-s-major-shift-in-hollywood-actor-won-t-be-playing-romantic-lead-in-future-projects-here-s-the-truth-1765801547358"><strong>George Clooney's major shift in Hollywood: Actor won't be playing romantic lead in future projects?; Here's the truth</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Clooney has often spoken about choosing life in France to provide a quieter and more private upbringing for his children, away from the constant attention of Hollywood. The family's connection to Brignoles has grown over the years, making the evacuation especially emotional. The Clooneys, who share 9-year-old twins Alexander and Ella, made the French countryside their family's primary home last year. They were granted French citizenship in 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/george-clooney-speaks-in-support-of-jimmy-kimmel-amid-melania-trump-joke-outcry-1777371461900"><strong>George Clooney speaks in support of Jimmy Kimmel amid Melania Trump joke outcry</strong></a></p><h2>France wildfires</h2><p>This year's wildfires in France were driven by severe heatwaves, extreme drought, and intense winds. Key factors include record-shattering temperatures exceeding 41–43°C (110°F), rapid dry-fuel ignition in pine forests, and dangerous pyrocumulonimbus "fire clouds" that generated erratic winds and lightning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/golden-globes-2026-presenters-george-clooney-julia-roberts-snoop-dog-and-others-1767881314503"><strong>Golden Globes 2026 presenters: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Snoop Dog and others</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It reportedly began around July 22, tore through he southwestern Gironde and Landes regions near Bordeaux. President Emmanuel Macron reportedly labeled it the country's toughest wildfire crisis since World War Two.</p>

George Clooney, wife Amal Clooney and their two children have been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as destructive wildfires continue to spread across parts of the country. Read to know more. 

Hollywood star George Clooney, wife Amal Clooney and their two children have been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as destructive wildfires continue to spread across parts of the country. The actor shared an emotional message expressing concern for both his family home and the local community, saying they do not know whether the property will survive the blaze. George Clooney and family flee French residence amid wildfires The couple, George and Amal Clooney stated in a letter to the city's mayor that they had left their home in Brignoles, Southern France, as per the report of USA Today. The letter said, "Dear Didier, at this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment. Also Read: George Clooney to receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival 2026 "As we evacuate Brignoles, we want to emphasise 2 things," the letter said. “First, we hope you and the people of our city are safe, and second, that Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we'll be part of making it whole. We love Brignoles and our friends who live there,” he wrote. In addition to their home in France, the Clooneys also own homes in England, Italy and Kentucky. Also Read: George Clooney's major shift in Hollywood: Actor won't be playing romantic lead in future projects?; Here's the truth Clooney has often spoken about choosing life in France to provide a quieter and more private upbringing for his children, away from the constant attention of Hollywood. The family's connection to Brignoles has grown over the years, making the evacuation especially emotional. The Clooneys, who share 9-year-old twins Alexander and Ella, made the French countryside their family's primary home last year. They were granted French citizenship in 2025. Also Read: George Clooney speaks in support of Jimmy Kimmel amid Melania Trump joke outcry France wildfires This year's wildfires in France were driven by severe heatwaves, extreme drought, and intense winds. Key factors include record-shattering temperatures exceeding 41–43°C (110°F), rapid dry-fuel ignition in pine forests, and dangerous pyrocumulonimbus "fire clouds" that generated erratic winds and lightning. Also Read: Golden Globes 2026 presenters: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Snoop Dog and others It reportedly began around July 22, tore through he southwestern Gironde and Landes regions near Bordeaux. President Emmanuel Macron reportedly labeled it the country's toughest wildfire crisis since World War Two.

<p>George Clooney, wife Amal Clooney and their two children have been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as destructive wildfires continue to spread across parts of the country. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

George Clooney and family evacuate French estate amid escalating wildfires

<p>Reality show The Alliance continues to test relationships, loyalty and strategy as celebrity contestants navigate unexpected twists in the game. The latest episode saw another major shake-up as Seema Sajdeh made her exit from the show, followed by surprise appearance of Salman Khan to support his brother Sohail.</p><h2>Salman Khan's entrance in The Alliance</h2><p>Salman Khan is reportedly set to make a special one-hour appearance on the reality show to support his brother Sohail Khan, following the emotional voluntary exit of Sohail's ex-wife, Seema Sajdeh. Seema asked fellow contestant Kushal Tandon to eliminate her instead of Daisy Shah during a task.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alliance-sohail-khan-makes-heartfelt-confession-as-ex-wife-seema-sajdeh-joins-reality-show-1783568470451"><strong>Alliance: Sohail Khan makes heartfelt confession as ex-wife Seema Sajdeh joins reality show</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The departure left Sohail visibly emotional, as he admitted they shared rare, uninterrupted time together on the show. Before entering the house, Salman posed for the paparazzi outside the set. He was seen wearing a blue denim shirt, charcoal jeans and a cowboy hat. Apart from Seema's exit, Sohail has also been facing health issues inside the house.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/was-embarrassed-and-ashamed-sohail-khan-recalls-childhood-sexual-harassment-on-alliance-1784215918895"><strong>'Was embarrassed and ashamed': Sohail Khan recalls childhood sexual harassment on Alliance</strong></a></p>

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<p>In the latest episode, it was revealed that he suffered a injury, making it difficult for him to take part in physically demanding tasks involving running and agility. This is reportedly not the first time he has needed medical attention during the competition.</p><h2>Sohail Khan's confession to Seema Sajdeh in The Alliance show</h2><p>Sohail Khan had earlier shared his thoughts on seeing his ex-wife Seema Sajdeh in the house. Sohail said it felt lovely and reflected on the 25 years they had spent together. He said, "Lovely. I have lived with this beautiful lady for 25 years, and let me admit on national television agar koi bhi galti hui hogi humare beech mein, I take the responsibility. (If there were any mistakes between us, I take responsibility for them)."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alliance-sohail-khan-reveals-what-led-to-divorce-from-seema-sajdeh-says-lost-someone-i-truly-loved-1783857061974"><strong>Alliance: Sohail Khan reveals what led to divorce from Seema Sajdeh, says 'lost someone I truly loved'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to <i>Times Now</i> after leaving the show, Seema said the statement meant a lot to her. "For Sohail to say that, it's very big. It's very big. It was a lot for me to take." She added that she found it very sweet that Sohail made the statement in front of the entire house.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alliance-controversy-kushal-tandon-faces-backlash-for-threatening-to-beat-vanshaj-singh-during-heated-argument-1782629753911"><strong>Alliance controversy: Kushal Tandon faces backlash for threatening to beat Vanshaj Singh during heated argument</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the unversed, Sohail Khan and Seema Sajdeh were married for over two decades. 24 years. They eloped and tied the knot in 1998 and subsequently parted ways, officially filing for divorce in 2022. Despite the end of their marriage, the two have maintained an amicable, friendly co-parenting relationship for their two sons, Nirvaan and Yohan.</p>

After the exit of Seema Sajdeh in the latest episode of The Alliance, Salman Khan made a surprise appearance to support his brother Sohail. Read to know more. 

Reality show The Alliance continues to test relationships, loyalty and strategy as celebrity contestants navigate unexpected twists in the game. The latest episode saw another major shake-up as Seema Sajdeh made her exit from the show, followed by surprise appearance of Salman Khan to support his brother Sohail. Salman Khan's entrance in The Alliance Salman Khan is reportedly set to make a special one-hour appearance on the reality show to support his brother Sohail Khan, following the emotional voluntary exit of Sohail's ex-wife, Seema Sajdeh. Seema asked fellow contestant Kushal Tandon to eliminate her instead of Daisy Shah during a task. Also Read: Alliance: Sohail Khan makes heartfelt confession as ex-wife Seema Sajdeh joins reality show The departure left Sohail visibly emotional, as he admitted they shared rare, uninterrupted time together on the show. Before entering the house, Salman posed for the paparazzi outside the set. He was seen wearing a blue denim shirt, charcoal jeans and a cowboy hat. Apart from Seema's exit, Sohail has also been facing health issues inside the house. Also Read: 'Was embarrassed and ashamed': Sohail Khan recalls childhood sexual harassment on Alliance

<p>After the exit of Seema Sajdeh in the latest episode of The Alliance, Salman Khan made a surprise appearance to support his brother Sohail. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

The Alliance: Salman Khan steps in to support his brother Sohail after Seema Sajdeh's exit

<p>Months after the fans' outrage over introduction of the Asian pop category in Grammys, South Korean boy group BTS put out a statement deciding to not to submit any songs for consideration at the prestigious music awards. After the decision, fans are now claiming that the Recording Academy has removed their performance videos and the chief has now reacted to the group's boycott.</p><h2>Netizens' claim of Recording Academy removing BTS' performance videos</h2><p>Soon after the announcement by BTS over choosing to skip the submission of their songs fans took to social media platforms to point out and claim that the Recording Academy has removed their performance videos of Butter and Dynamite. One user wrote, "Deleting the performances of BTS from your channel. So pathetic of you and such a sore loser move."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/69th-grammy-awards-bts-decline-music-submissions-after-recording-academy-introduces-asian-pop-category-1785309132117"><strong>BTS skips Grammy submissions after Recording Academy brings Asian Pop category</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deleting the performances of bts from your channel....so pathetic of you and such a sore loser move <a href="https://x.com/RecordingAcad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecordingAcad</a> <a href="https://t.co/MtmvqTHpEQ">pic.twitter.com/MtmvqTHpEQ</a></p>&mdash; 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒂⁷ 𓍯💜⊙⊝⊜ ʟᴀᴍʀᴏɴ (@Sanataekim_) <a href="https://x.com/Sanataekim_/status/2082493019006345302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote, "So the recording academy refuses to answer any news outlets and responds by deleting dynamite and butter performances from their youtube channel, two of their most watched vidoes. They're so bitter and they aren't even trying to hide it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-bts-grammys-boycott-hybe-breaks-silence-this-is-not-a-boycott-at-the-company-level-1785315598846"><strong>After BTS' Grammys boycott, HYBE breaks silence: ‘This is not a boycott at the company level’</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">so the recording academy refuses to answer any news outlets and responds by deleting dynamite and butter performances from their youtube channel, two of their most watched videos. they&#39;re so bitter and they aren&#39;t even trying to hide it <a href="https://t.co/EpStRUGGyG">pic.twitter.com/EpStRUGGyG</a></p>&mdash; bakery 🍞 (@seokstalgic) <a href="https://x.com/seokstalgic/status/2082495199796945218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"Deleting bts’s performances because they don’t want to abide by your racist &amp; separatist rules for categories? it won’t kill their success or the support of their fans, dummy. @RecordingAcad", wrote the third user.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">deleting bts’s performances because they don’t want to abide by your racist &amp; separatist rules for categories? it won’t kill their success or the support of their fans, dummy. <a href="https://x.com/RecordingAcad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecordingAcad</a> <a href="https://t.co/83duBcjkX6">pic.twitter.com/83duBcjkX6</a></p>&mdash; genesis ٠ ࣪⭑ (@jehnuhsuhs) <a href="https://x.com/jehnuhsuhs/status/2082504098142667091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"So the Grammys Recording Academy deleted BTS Dynamite and Butter performances videos from their channel which was the most viewed videos in their entire channel", wrote another social media user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-jungkook-opens-up-about-attending-stray-kids-concert-praises-bang-chan-in-live-broadcast-1785180613937"><strong>BTS' Jungkook opens up about attending Stray Kids' concert, praises Bang Chan in live broadcast</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So the Grammys Recording Academy deleted BTS Dynamite &amp; Butter Performances videos from their Channel which was the most viewed videos in their entire channel. <a href="https://t.co/1X3U3JiUbw">pic.twitter.com/1X3U3JiUbw</a></p>&mdash; j.m (@jiminsoftly13) <a href="https://x.com/jiminsoftly13/status/2082504646497644873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Recording Academy chief reacts after k-pop boy group skips submissions</h2><p>Post the BTS' decision of skipping the submission of their songs to music awards, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr released a statement on July 29 in response to BTS’ decision not to enter their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. He wrote, "I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year, but as a music creator, I understand and respect their decision. I do want to clarify something that seems to be getting lost in the conversation."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/a-decade-of-bts-why-every-army-takes-their-success-personally-1778833510762"><strong>A decade of BTS: Why every ARMY takes the K-pop boy band's success personally</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia. The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists", the statement read.</p>

The Recording Academy has responded after BTS decided not to submit any songs for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. Meanwhile, fans have been speculating that the organisation removed the K-pop group's performance videos from its platforms. Read on to know more.

Months after the fans' outrage over introduction of the Asian pop category in Grammys, South Korean boy group BTS put out a statement deciding to not to submit any songs for consideration at the prestigious music awards. After the decision, fans are now claiming that the Recording Academy has removed their performance videos and the chief has now reacted to the group's boycott. Netizens' claim of Recording Academy removing BTS' performance videos Soon after the announcement by BTS over choosing to skip the submission of their songs fans took to social media platforms to point out and claim that the Recording Academy has removed their performance videos of Butter and Dynamite. One user wrote, "Deleting the performances of BTS from your channel. So pathetic of you and such a sore loser move." Also Read: BTS skips Grammy submissions after Recording Academy brings Asian Pop category

<p>The Recording Academy has responded after BTS decided not to submit any songs for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. Meanwhile, fans have been speculating that the organisation removed the K-pop group's performance videos from its platforms. Read on to know more.</p>

BTS-Grammys: Recording Academy chief reacts to K-pop boy group's skipping submission as fans claim organisation deleted performance videos

<p>Hollywood actor Jared Leto is currently under fire after the recent BBC investigation that alleged crimes have taken place when the women were teenagers. The <i>Suicide Squad</i> star has now reacted to the accusations, stating they are false. Through his representatives, the Oscar winner dismissed the accusations as completely false, maintaining that he has never sexually assaulted anyone.</p><h2>Jared Leto breaks silence over allegations of sexual misconduct</h2><p>In a statement to <i>USA Today</i>, Jared Leto has reacted to the allegations and said, "I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jared-leto-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-assaulted-17-and-19-year-old-girls-new-doc-reveals-1785321759064"><strong>Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct, assaulted 17 And 19-year-old girls</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The allegations in the report, as detailed in the BBC investigative documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," are among 10 women with allegations against Leto, regarding incidents between 2002 and 2016, when he was between 30 and 44.</p><h2>More details of the documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret</h2><p>Jared Leto is the subject of the BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, which features accounts from 10 women detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming involving teenagers. Four anonymous women accuse Leto of offences that occurred when they were underage, including sexual assault at age 17, statutory rape at age 17, a threat of sexual assault at age 19, and explicit phone propositions starting at age 16.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/tron-ares-ott-when-and-where-can-you-watch-jared-leto-sci-fi-starrer-1767239735402"><strong>Tron Ares OTT: When and Where can you watch Jared Leto sci-fi starrer?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The BBC documentary reported that it verified several accounts using messages, photographs, and statements from friends or family members to whom the women confided at the time. Former crew and staff members alleged that the actor and musician’s team routinely invited young or teenage fans to dressing rooms or private spaces. The documentary follows a June 2025 investigative report by Air Mail in which nine women accused Leto of sexual impropriety and unwanted advances, alongside social media accusations from DJ Allie Teilz.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/jared-leto-to-christian-bale-hollywood-stars-drastic-transformation-for-films-1749472516642"><strong>Jared Leto to Christian Bale: Hollywood stars' drastic transformation for films</strong></a></p><h2>All about Jared Leto</h2><p>Jared Leto rose to fame in the 1994 TV show My So-Called Life as Jordan Catalano. He has been part of major films, including <i>Requiem for a Dream </i>(2000), <i>Suicide Squad</i> (2016) as the Joker<i>, </i>and<i> Blade Runner 2049 </i>(2017).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-jared-leto-makes-history-by-climbing-the-empire-state-building-657338"><strong>Jared Leto makes history by climbing the Empire State Building</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jared has bagged an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for<i> Dallas Buyers Club</i> (2013). Apart from acting, he is also a musician as well. Leto is the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and main songwriter for Thirty Seconds to Mars, a band he formed in 1998 with his older brother Shannon Leto.</p>

Jared Leto has reacted to the allegations of sexual misconduct involving teenagers after a recent BBC documentary. Read to know more. 

Hollywood actor Jared Leto is currently under fire after the recent BBC investigation that alleged crimes have taken place when the women were teenagers. The Suicide Squad star has now reacted to the accusations, stating they are false. Through his representatives, the Oscar winner dismissed the accusations as completely false, maintaining that he has never sexually assaulted anyone. Jared Leto breaks silence over allegations of sexual misconduct In a statement to USA Today, Jared Leto has reacted to the allegations and said, "I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false." Also Read: Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct, assaulted 17 And 19-year-old girls The allegations in the report, as detailed in the BBC investigative documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," are among 10 women with allegations against Leto, regarding incidents between 2002 and 2016, when he was between 30 and 44. More details of the documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret Jared Leto is the subject of the BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, which features accounts from 10 women detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming involving teenagers. Four anonymous women accuse Leto of offences that occurred when they were underage, including sexual assault at age 17, statutory rape at age 17, a threat of sexual assault at age 19, and explicit phone propositions starting at age 16. Also Read: Tron Ares OTT: When and Where can you watch Jared Leto sci-fi starrer? The BBC documentary reported that it verified several accounts using messages, photographs, and statements from friends or family members to whom the women confided at the time. Former crew and staff members alleged that the actor and musician’s team routinely invited young or teenage fans to dressing rooms or private spaces. The documentary follows a June 2025 investigative report by Air Mail in which nine women accused Leto of sexual impropriety and unwanted advances, alongside social media accusations from DJ Allie Teilz. Also Read: Jared Leto to Christian Bale: Hollywood stars' drastic transformation for films All about Jared Leto Jared Leto rose to fame in the 1994 TV show My So-Called Life as Jordan Catalano. He has been part of major films, including Requiem for a Dream (2000), Suicide Squad (2016) as the Joker, and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Also Read: Jared Leto makes history by climbing the Empire State Building Jared has bagged an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Dallas Buyers Club (2013). Apart from acting, he is also a musician as well. Leto is the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and main songwriter for Thirty Seconds to Mars, a band he formed in 1998 with his older brother Shannon Leto.

<p>Jared Leto has reacted to the allegations of sexual misconduct involving teenagers after a recent BBC documentary. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Jared Leto refutes allegations of sexual misconduct, says claims are untrue

<p>The makers unveiled the trailer of the highly anticipated film <i>Ramayana</i>. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the mythological epic has earned widespread praise on X, with fans applauding its grand visuals, powerful performances and emotionally charged storytelling.</p><h2>Netizens' reaction to Ramayana trailer</h2><p>Soon after the release of the trailer, viewers have called Ramayana one of the most visually ambitious Indian films in recent years and much more. One user wrote, "Can properly feel the grandness and scale in this new trailer, this is what I was talking about. They have cooked."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: &nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-part-1-trailer-out-ranbir-kapoor-sai-pallavi-and-yash-lead-nitesh-tiwari-s-epic-saga-1785373919842"><strong>Ramayana Part 1 trailer out! Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead Nitesh Tiwari’s epic saga</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can properly feel the grandness and scale in this new trailer, this is what I was talking about. They have cooked ❤️‍🔥<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> <a href="https://t.co/LGnQsUBqty">pic.twitter.com/LGnQsUBqty</a></p>&mdash; sohom (@AwaaraHoon) <a href="https://x.com/AwaaraHoon/status/2082604703075189116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote, "#Ramayana trailer is out! Absolutely breathtaking visuals, and the background score by Hans Zimmer &amp; AR Rahman takes it to another level. Goosebumps."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> Trailer is OUT! 🔥<br><br>Absolutely breathtaking visuals, and the background score by Hans Zimmer &amp; AR Rahman takes it to another level. <br><br>Goosebumps! 👏🔥 <a href="https://t.co/SMJUCLuWyp">pic.twitter.com/SMJUCLuWyp</a></p>&mdash; Cinephly (@saichndra) <a href="https://x.com/saichndra/status/2082625167407427947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"This is the cinematic spectacle we have all been waiting for! &amp; overall I love the trailer. The visuals..the bgm..the actions..the cast #Yash looks phenomenal as Ravana (his look, dialogue delivery and the aura)", wrote the third user</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp; </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-s-ramayana-trailer-leaks-online-again-fans-urge-for-official-release-1785038715788"><strong>Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana trailer leaks online again; fans urge for official release</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is the cinematic spectacle we have all been waiting for!<br>&amp; Overall I love the trailer ♥️<br><br>The VISUALS...The BGM...The ACTIONS...The CAST....👌🏻🔥<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Yash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yash</a> looks phenomenal as Ravana (his look, dialogue delivery and the Aura) 😌<br><br>Btw who releases a trailer at 4 AM! 😭<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RAMAYANA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RAMAYANA</a> <a href="https://t.co/IDP3H6m8d5">https://t.co/IDP3H6m8d5</a></p>&mdash; DEBADYIITA ☃️ (@debadyita9123) <a href="https://x.com/debadyita9123/status/2082637834121560233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another social media user wrote, “#Ramayana trailer peaked here. Magnum opus of Indian cinema is coming.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> Trailer Peaked Here 🤯🥵<br><br>MAGNUM OPUS OF INDIAN CINEMA IS COMING <br><br>Good morning all <a href="https://t.co/bjgIfgqCwe">pic.twitter.com/bjgIfgqCwe</a></p>&mdash; Soul (@Peacesoul123) <a href="https://x.com/Peacesoul123/status/2082635841965552037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Ranbir Kapoor on portraying the role of Lord Rama in Ramayana</h2><p>During a panel for Ramayana at San Diego Comic-Con, the Bollywood actor was asked about his feelings while portraying the deity, Lord Rama. He replied, “I remember when the film was first offered to me, there was so much fear, so much doubt. 'Will I be able to do this, am I capable enough?' But I think that doubt changed into gratitude very early on. I think it was a blessing, an opportunity of a lifetime, and a moral responsibility. The Ramayana is ingrained in our subconscious."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-s-ramayana-gets-m-rating-in-australia-here-s-why-it-s-not-recommended-for-viewers-under-15-1784191707512"><strong>Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana gets 'M' rating in Australia; here's why it's not recommended for viewers under 15</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Lord Rama is the conscience keeper of millions of people around the world for generations, for more than 4,000 years. He is somebody who embodies the triumph of the human spirit in times of adversity. He stands for courage, compassion, forgiveness, righteousness, and just to have the opportunity to represent that is very daunting", Ranbir Kapoor said.</p><h2>About Ramayana film</h2><p><i>Ramayana: The Introduction</i> and its sequel <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion</i> is produced by Namit Malhotra. The film will star Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-intimidating-and-inspiring-nitesh-tiwari-opens-up-to-ranbir-kapoor-about-directing-ramayana-1779525850915"><strong>'Intimidating and inspiring': Nitesh Tiwari opens up to Ranbir Kapoor about directing Ramayana</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The music for the film is composed by legendary composer Hans Zimmer in collaboration with A. R. Rahman. <i>Ramayana: The Introduction </i>is scheduled to hit the big screen on November 8, 2026, while <i>Ramayana: The Conclusion</i> is being filmed and is reportedly slated for release in November 2027.</p>

Makers unveiled the trailer of Ramayana, with fans applauding its grand visuals, performance and much more. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, among others.

The makers unveiled the trailer of the highly anticipated film Ramayana. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the mythological epic has earned widespread praise on X, with fans applauding its grand visuals, powerful performances and emotionally charged storytelling. Netizens' reaction to Ramayana trailer Soon after the release of the trailer, viewers have called Ramayana one of the most visually ambitious Indian films in recent years and much more. One user wrote, "Can properly feel the grandness and scale in this new trailer, this is what I was talking about. They have cooked." Also Read: Ramayana Part 1 trailer out! Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead Nitesh Tiwari’s epic saga

<p>Makers unveiled the trailer of Ramayana, with fans applauding its grand visuals, performance and much more. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, among others.</p>

Ramayana trailer X review: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash shine in a visual spectacle fans call 'cinema at its finest'

<p>It is finally here. After weeks of speculation and delays, the trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 was unveiled in the early hours of July 30 2026, across five Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The trailer highlights the key characters of the film, including Rama, Ravana and Sita. The star-studded trailer also showcases the scale of the film, complete with grand visuals, huge sets and a lot of VFX.&nbsp;</p><h2>Ramayana trailer out</h2><p>Produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana: Part 1 is part of a two-part film series inspired by one of the world’s most enduring epics</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The trailer opens with Ravana wanting to enter the gates of Ayodhya to rule over the kingdom. Rama is shown as this brave, kind and just Prince. The trailer also briefly shows his younger brother Laxman (Ravie Dubey) and Sita (Sai Pallavi), Rama’s wife.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rama tries to build a life in exile of quiet honour with his beloved wife Sita and loyal brother Lakshman, until a twist of fate drives him into exile and toward an inevitable clash with Ravana in a reckoning so cataclysmic it will decide the destiny of gods and mortals.</p><h2>Watch Ramayana: Part 1 trailer here:</h2><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>About Ramayana: Part 1</h2><p>Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has directed the two-part films. Ramayana also features Arun Govil, who famously played Rama in the iconic TV series in the 1980s. Govil now returns to Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana as King Dasharath, father of Rama; the legendary Shobana as Kaikesi; Ajinkya Deo as Sage Vishwamitra; Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra; Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha; Vivek Oberoi as Vibhishana and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana.</p><p>Yash also serves as a co-producer of Ramayana.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Adapted by award-winning screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan, Ramayana features the biggest East- West collaboration yet with music by Oscar®-winning legends Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ramayana: Part 1 will be released in theatres on Diwali 2026.</p>

After days of delays and speculations, the trailer of Ramayana Part 1 was finally unveiled in the early hours of July 30. The film which is set for a Diwali release later this year, has Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. 

It is finally here. After weeks of speculation and delays, the trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 was unveiled in the early hours of July 30 2026, across five Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The trailer highlights the key characters of the film, including Rama, Ravana and Sita. The star-studded trailer also showcases the scale of the film, complete with grand visuals, huge sets and a lot of VFX. Ramayana trailer out Produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana: Part 1 is part of a two-part film series inspired by one of the world’s most enduring epics The trailer opens with Ravana wanting to enter the gates of Ayodhya to rule over the kingdom. Rama is shown as this brave, kind and just Prince. The trailer also briefly shows his younger brother Laxman (Ravie Dubey) and Sita (Sai Pallavi), Rama’s wife. Rama tries to build a life in exile of quiet honour with his beloved wife Sita and loyal brother Lakshman, until a twist of fate drives him into exile and toward an inevitable clash with Ravana in a reckoning so cataclysmic it will decide the destiny of gods and mortals. Watch Ramayana: Part 1 trailer here:

<p>After days of delays and speculations, the trailer of Ramayana Part 1 was finally unveiled in the early hours of July 30. The film which is set for a Diwali release later this year, has Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana.&nbsp;</p>

Ramayana Part 1 trailer out! Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead Nitesh Tiwari’s epic saga

<p>The CJP-led protest over the NEET paper leak has ended, but the chatter around it will take time to die down. Days after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and CJP ended its protest, actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut launched her own tirade against the Cockroach Janta Party and Gen Z, or rather, against the protestors who were present at Jantar Mantar. She used words like ‘generation gutter’ and ‘puke-inducing.’ She also lashed out at CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das. He reacted, saying that no one in the young generation takes her seriously.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to his remark that no one takes the actress seriously, Ranaut hit back again, this time calling Das “useless and unemployed.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the tit-for-tat has continued, and now Das has reacted again, asking her to “take a chill pill.”</p><p>Taking to his Instagram Stories, he wrote, “Yo Kangana, take a chill pill and lets talk this out.”</p>

Still of Saurav Das' Instagram story

<h3>What did Kangana Ranaut say to Saurav Das?</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after Das' interview went viral, Ranaut, who never shies away from sharing her side, quickly reacted, comparing her achievements at 28 to what Das is at.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’Googled this person and he is 28 years old; how he claims to be a student I have no clue !! Yes, I am in politics for the past 2 years, but i have been in public life for the last 20 years. At his age, I had 2 national awards; yes, as a new parliamentarian I was overwhelmed with all the work because i am also a filmmaker + performing artist + producer + screenwriter + entrepreneur. But some one like him who is totally useless and unemployed will never understand what it means to be in massive demand at all times at any age. Dear Saurav, your issues are personal; you are not a student; you are simply useless. Let's start with learning some skill. it's a good place to start.'' she wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While Das has reacted to Ranaut's words peacefully, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has reacted sharply to her words.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“You've called us cockroaches, you've called us gutter; remember, these cockroaches crawled out of the gutter and forced one of your ministers to resign,” he said.&nbsp;</p><h3>Kangana Ranaut clarifies her 'Generation Gutter' remark:</h3><p>After referring to Gen Z protesters as ‘Generation Gutter’, Kangana has faced huge backlash. However, she has posted a reel clarifying her stance.</p>

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<p>Saying that she had made this reel for her &nbsp;‘media friends’, Kangana said, &nbsp;“Hum log nahi chahte hai ki hamare ghar ke bachcho ko koi ashleel sabdo se ye sexualise kar de. Ghar ke buzurgo ke saamne sharmindagi mehsoos ho. Hum iss tarah ka behaviour accept nahi karte hain aur usko normalise nahi hone denge (We do not want our kids to use these vulgar words and get sexualised. It will bring shame. We don't accept this kind of behaviour and won't normalise it).”</p>

Kangana Ranaut has been launching scathing attacks at the Cockroach Janta Party and has been engaged in a social media war with the group's spokesperson, Saurav Das. In an Instagram post, she called Das “useless and unemployed.”

The CJP-led protest over the NEET paper leak has ended, but the chatter around it will take time to die down. Days after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and CJP ended its protest, actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut launched her own tirade against the Cockroach Janta Party and Gen Z, or rather, against the protestors who were present at Jantar Mantar. She used words like ‘generation gutter’ and ‘puke-inducing.’ She also lashed out at CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das. He reacted, saying that no one in the young generation takes her seriously. Reacting to his remark that no one takes the actress seriously, Ranaut hit back again, this time calling Das “useless and unemployed.” But the tit-for-tat has continued, and now Das has reacted again, asking her to “take a chill pill.” Taking to his Instagram Stories, he wrote, “Yo Kangana, take a chill pill and lets talk this out.”

<p>Kangana Ranaut has been launching scathing attacks at the Cockroach Janta Party and has been engaged in a social media war with the group's spokesperson, Saurav Das. In an Instagram post, she called Das “useless and unemployed.”</p>

'Yo Kangana, take a chill pill!' CJP's Saurav Das reacts to Ranaut's 'useless and unemployed' comment

<p>Grateful to work with ace director Soojit Sircar and Abhishek Bachchan, and dreams of working in the cinema paced out by Kiran Rao. This is what young actress Ahilya has said in her exclusive chat with WION. At a young age, Ahilya got her first big break. She made a Bollywood debut as Abhishek's daughter in Shoojit Sircar's critically acclaimed I Want To Talk; the young actress has now stepped into Telugu cinema with Sing Geetham, directed by legendary filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Nag Ashwin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Beyond acting, Ahilya is also a content creator who lives for creative challenges. She’s drawn to roles that push her, the out-of-the-box kind. Whether it’s learning a new language, picking up a new skill, or even training in martial arts, she wants to keep growing. In this conversation with WION, Ahilya, with her sweet voice, opens up about working with cinema legends, adapting to a new language and film industry, and what's tough for her as a young actor.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>WION: Did working with Abhishek Bachchan help you understand the realities of the industry better as a newcomer?</strong></h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Ahilya</strong>: In some senses, I mean, I think he was always giving me such wonderful pieces of advice, whether it was a little note for a scene or why don't you try it like this or maybe you need to find this place inside of you so you're not taking. If you're doing a tough scene, you're not taking that tough scene back home with you afterwards. How to cut it off at the end of the scene. So these kinds of lessons were definitely there. But I never for a moment did I feel like he was ever trying to teach me anything per se. I feel like he allowed so much space for me to do my own thing and be an actor in my own way, and I'm always so in awe and grateful for that.</p><h3><strong>WION: </strong>Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is a legendary filmmaker whose work has inspired generations. What was the most valuable piece of advice or feedback he gave you during the making of Sing Geetham? Same goes for producer Nag Ashwin. What was the collaboration like?</h3><p><strong>Ahilya:</strong> &nbsp;I would say that I it wasn't anything particular that he told me as like a life lesson, but it wasn't the way he was. He was curious, he was excited and passionate and willing to tell a story that maybe not too many people were brave enough to tell, and he was willing to do this at 94 years old, so him being himself was the inspiration rather than any sort of advice he could have given me. He was also just an amazingly fun director to work with, always cracking jokes. He was, in the truest sense, the youngest person on set and for the producer. Nagashwin sir, I think he gave me some really great notes about how to act more naturally in a more grounded way, to stop performing and to just be the character, and those really helped on a day where you're feeling a little lost.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-i-want-to-talk-review-abhishek-bachchan-delivers-a-stellar-act-in-shoojit-sircars-half-baked-drama-778188"> I Want To Talk review: Abhishek Bachchan delivers a stellar act in Shoojit Sircar's half-baked drama</a></p><h3><strong>WION: </strong>Many actors spend years waiting for opportunities with acclaimed filmmakers, but you've started your career working with Shoojit Sircar and now Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. How do you process that kind of beginning?</h3><p><strong>Ahilya:</strong> &nbsp;I mean, I'm always in awe still that these have been the filmmakers that I've gotten to work with, but as I've been saying, like I try to really remember the humanness behind each of these projects at the heart of it; it's people who love their work and their craft, and that's always inspiring. So I try to remember that. Besides the names, there is, like, the passion that is more exciting for me from both of these filmmakers, and I want to be inspired and keep doing projects that honour that passion. I think that I've seen this with these two incredible filmmakers.</p>

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<h3><strong>WION: </strong>How challenging was it to step into a new film industry and adapt to a different language and working culture with Sing Geetham?</h3><p><strong>Ahilya:</strong> It was challenging to step into a new film industry and adapt to a different language. I think the language part was the most difficult part because when you're acting in your own language, you don't have to think too much about the words, so you can focus solely on performance. But here I had many different angles to focus on: the singing part, the accent part, the language part, and the words. So doing it all holistically became sometimes very challenging, and also your learning customs there are jokes that you don't understand that everybody else is laughing at, so you feel a bit excluded. But overall, it's such a wonderful experience to be able to see a culture closely and learn from new perspectives, so I always take that as the learning from that.</p>

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<h3>WION: What’s tough for you as a young actor on set? &nbsp;</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Ahilya:</strong> Being a young actor on set is is tough because you're not sure where you're not sure how things work yet. So, I think that that's what it was, more than anything else, figuring out the ways a film set works, timings and who's who and who does what, so that was the first thing. &nbsp;I think as a young actor you can feel pretty intimidated when you're working with senior actors or people who've worked in the industry for years, but I think the important thing is to just focus on your work and not let anything else sort of distract you; be there for your job, and I think that that's what I try to do.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>WION: &nbsp;</strong>If you could choose one filmmaker and one actor to collaborate with next, who would they be and why?</h3><p><strong>Ahilya:&nbsp;</strong> I think I would love to work with Kiran Rao. I would really, really love to work with Kiran Rao, and an actor I'd love to work with is either Jaydeep Alawat, who I think is an incredible actor or Konkona Sen Sharma. I would love to work with them; she's also a director, by the way, so I would also love to be directed by her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sing Geetham is streaming on Netflix, and I Want To Talk is available on Prime Video.</p>

Ahilya, the young actress and content creator, who stepped into the world of acting with ace director  Shoojit Sircar's I Want To Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan. After that, the actress made her Telugu debut with Sing Geetham.  

Grateful to work with ace director Soojit Sircar and Abhishek Bachchan, and dreams of working in the cinema paced out by Kiran Rao. This is what young actress Ahilya has said in her exclusive chat with WION. At a young age, Ahilya got her first big break. She made a Bollywood debut as Abhishek's daughter in Shoojit Sircar's critically acclaimed I Want To Talk; the young actress has now stepped into Telugu cinema with Sing Geetham, directed by legendary filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Nag Ashwin. Beyond acting, Ahilya is also a content creator who lives for creative challenges. She’s drawn to roles that push her, the out-of-the-box kind. Whether it’s learning a new language, picking up a new skill, or even training in martial arts, she wants to keep growing. In this conversation with WION, Ahilya, with her sweet voice, opens up about working with cinema legends, adapting to a new language and film industry, and what's tough for her as a young actor. WION: Did working with Abhishek Bachchan help you understand the realities of the industry better as a newcomer? Ahilya: In some senses, I mean, I think he was always giving me such wonderful pieces of advice, whether it was a little note for a scene or why don't you try it like this or maybe you need to find this place inside of you so you're not taking. If you're doing a tough scene, you're not taking that tough scene back home with you afterwards. How to cut it off at the end of the scene. So these kinds of lessons were definitely there. But I never for a moment did I feel like he was ever trying to teach me anything per se. I feel like he allowed so much space for me to do my own thing and be an actor in my own way, and I'm always so in awe and grateful for that. WION: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is a legendary filmmaker whose work has inspired generations. What was the most valuable piece of advice or feedback he gave you during the making of Sing Geetham? Same goes for producer Nag Ashwin. What was the collaboration like? Ahilya: I would say that I it wasn't anything particular that he told me as like a life lesson, but it wasn't the way he was. He was curious, he was excited and passionate and willing to tell a story that maybe not too many people were brave enough to tell, and he was willing to do this at 94 years old, so him being himself was the inspiration rather than any sort of advice he could have given me. He was also just an amazingly fun director to work with, always cracking jokes. He was, in the truest sense, the youngest person on set and for the producer. Nagashwin sir, I think he gave me some really great notes about how to act more naturally in a more grounded way, to stop performing and to just be the character, and those really helped on a day where you're feeling a little lost. Also read: I Want To Talk review: Abhishek Bachchan delivers a stellar act in Shoojit Sircar's half-baked drama WION: Many actors spend years waiting for opportunities with acclaimed filmmakers, but you've started your career working with Shoojit Sircar and now Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. How do you process that kind of beginning? Ahilya: I mean, I'm always in awe still that these have been the filmmakers that I've gotten to work with, but as I've been saying, like I try to really remember the humanness behind each of these projects at the heart of it; it's people who love their work and their craft, and that's always inspiring. So I try to remember that. Besides the names, there is, like, the passion that is more exciting for me from both of these filmmakers, and I want to be inspired and keep doing projects that honour that passion. I think that I've seen this with these two incredible filmmakers.

<p>Ahilya, the young actress and content creator, who stepped into the world of acting with ace director &nbsp;Shoojit Sircar's I Want To Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan. After that, the actress made her Telugu debut with Sing Geetham. &nbsp;</p>

Interview | 'He taught me not to take tough scenes home': Ahilya on Abhishek Bachchan’s lessons, set intimidation, and Telugu debut with Sing Geetham

<p>Actress Karishma Tanna and her entrepreneur husband Varun Bangera are now parents to a baby boy! The couple announced the birth of their first child in a joint post on Tuesday. Congratulations poured in for the couple from their friends and colleagues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Karishma Tanna-Varun Bangera welcome baby boy</h2><p>On Tuesday, Karishma and Varun announced on Instagram that they had been blessed with a baby boy. The couple shared a monochrome picture of a baby’s feet with ‘he’s here’ written on a tag attached to the toes. The text on the picture reads: “It's a boy! KARISHMA &amp; VARUN. OUR GREATEST BLESSING. 29TH JULY 2026.”</p><p>The post was captioned as, “Born on the sacred day of Guru Purnima… (sparkle emoji) Our greatest blessing is here. (white heart emoji) 29th July 2026. Welcome to our world, little one. Karishma &amp; Varun (heart and folded hands emojis).”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Congratulations poured in for the couple in the comments section.</p>

<p>Khushi Kapoor wrote, “big congratulations!!!!!!!” with heart emojis. Smriti Irani commented, “Heartiest congratulations! God bless,” with heart emojis. “Awwww (heart emojis) congratulations to both of you. This is beautiful,” wrote Kiku Sharda. Sonu Sood, Sonal Chauhan, Wamiqa Gabbi, Neha Dhupia, and several others congratulated the new parents.</p><h2>About Karisma Tanna-Varun Bangera</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karishma and Varun began dating in 2021 and married in 2022 in Mumbai. The wedding was attended by both their families and close friends from the film and TV industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In April this year, Karishma took to Instagram to share a series of adorable pictures announcing her pregnancy. Alongside the images, she wrote, “A little miracle, our greatest gift, August 2026,” accompanied by a pink heart with a bow emoji.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In May Karishma had a Tulu style baby shower and later shared glimpses of the ceremony on social media. “A dream come true in the most beautiful, traditional way. Our hearts are full. Feeling deeply grateful, protected, pampered, and surrounded by love as we step into this beautiful new chapter together,” she wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karishma shot to fame after featuring TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The actress later appeared in several TV shows including Naagin. In 2021 she was part of Lahore Confidential and the 2023 web series Scoop. The series, which premiered on Netflix, is directed by Hansal Mehta. She played journalist Jagruti Pathak in it, and her performance was well-received. In 2024, she played a cameo in Ananya Panday’s web series Call Me Bae.</p>

TV actress Karishma Tanna and her husband Varun Bangera welcomed their first child together on Tuesday. The couple announced the arrival of their baby boy in a joint post on Instagram.

Actress Karishma Tanna and her entrepreneur husband Varun Bangera are now parents to a baby boy! The couple announced the birth of their first child in a joint post on Tuesday. Congratulations poured in for the couple from their friends and colleagues. Karishma Tanna-Varun Bangera welcome baby boy On Tuesday, Karishma and Varun announced on Instagram that they had been blessed with a baby boy. The couple shared a monochrome picture of a baby’s feet with ‘he’s here’ written on a tag attached to the toes. The text on the picture reads: “It's a boy! KARISHMA & VARUN. OUR GREATEST BLESSING. 29TH JULY 2026.” The post was captioned as, “Born on the sacred day of Guru Purnima… (sparkle emoji) Our greatest blessing is here. (white heart emoji) 29th July 2026. Welcome to our world, little one. Karishma & Varun (heart and folded hands emojis).” Congratulations poured in for the couple in the comments section.

<p>TV actress Karishma Tanna and her husband Varun Bangera welcomed their first child together on Tuesday. The couple announced the arrival of their baby boy in a joint post on Instagram.</p>

Karishma Tanna and husband Varun Bangera blessed with baby boy: 'Our greatest blessing'

<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love &amp; War is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most anticipated films. With the three heavyweights of Hindi cinema, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor, &nbsp;the film is set to anchor India's Republic Day weekend and will release worldwide on Thursday, January 21, 2027.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Carrying Bhansali's signature style of immersive storytelling and a visually rich cinematic world, the film is expected to deliver both grandeur and emotional depth to audiences worldwide. It will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Now, SLB is set time go unconventional for the introduction of the film to the audience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to an independent industry source, "Sanjay Leela Bhansali is personally overseeing the creation of a special promotional asset that is expected to offer audiences their first glimpse into the world of Love &amp; War. It is expected to mark the official beginning of the film's promotional campaign."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The source further added, "The makers are taking a rather unconventional route with Love &amp; War. Instead of a standard promotional launch, they are developing a special asset that will serve as the audience's first introduction to the film. Conceived as an immersive experience, the asset will be personally shaped by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is working closely with his trusted creative team to bring his vision to life."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The move aligns with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's signature filmmaking approach, where every visual is thoughtfully designed to evoke emotion and draw audiences deeper into the world he creates. Instead of opting for standalone character posters or a conventional teaser, the filmmaker is reportedly crafting a grand cinematic introduction that captures the scale, atmosphere, and emotional depth of Love &amp; War, setting the stage for its full-fledged marketing campaign.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sources further indicate, "The immersive asset is currently in the final stages of development, with SLB closely involved in every creative aspect. If all goes according to plan, audiences can expect to witness the film's first official unveiling soon, giving fans their first taste of the filmmaker's ambitious vision."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While details about the format of the asset remain tightly guarded, industry insiders suggest it is intended to be much more than a promotional video. The objective is to create an event-like unveiling that instantly transports audiences into SLB's cinematic universe, setting the tone for what is expected to be one of the biggest Hindi film releases on the horizon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With Sanjay Leela Bhansali at the helm, a director known for his detailed storytelling, grand frames, and emotionally charged narratives, expectations are monumental. The three most bankable and versatile performers in the industry, paired with Bhansali’s directorial brilliance, further fuel excitement about the scale and theme of the film.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Love &amp; War is set for a worldwide theatrical release on January 21, 2027.</p>

With the fantastic team of Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, and Ranbir Kapoor, Love & War is one of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's most anticipated movies of 2027. It will release on Republic Day. 

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most anticipated films. With the three heavyweights of Hindi cinema, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor, the film is set to anchor India's Republic Day weekend and will release worldwide on Thursday, January 21, 2027. Carrying Bhansali's signature style of immersive storytelling and a visually rich cinematic world, the film is expected to deliver both grandeur and emotional depth to audiences worldwide. It will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Now, SLB is set time go unconventional for the introduction of the film to the audience. According to an independent industry source, "Sanjay Leela Bhansali is personally overseeing the creation of a special promotional asset that is expected to offer audiences their first glimpse into the world of Love & War. It is expected to mark the official beginning of the film's promotional campaign." The source further added, "The makers are taking a rather unconventional route with Love & War. Instead of a standard promotional launch, they are developing a special asset that will serve as the audience's first introduction to the film. Conceived as an immersive experience, the asset will be personally shaped by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is working closely with his trusted creative team to bring his vision to life." The move aligns with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's signature filmmaking approach, where every visual is thoughtfully designed to evoke emotion and draw audiences deeper into the world he creates. Instead of opting for standalone character posters or a conventional teaser, the filmmaker is reportedly crafting a grand cinematic introduction that captures the scale, atmosphere, and emotional depth of Love & War, setting the stage for its full-fledged marketing campaign. Sources further indicate, "The immersive asset is currently in the final stages of development, with SLB closely involved in every creative aspect. If all goes according to plan, audiences can expect to witness the film's first official unveiling soon, giving fans their first taste of the filmmaker's ambitious vision." While details about the format of the asset remain tightly guarded, industry insiders suggest it is intended to be much more than a promotional video. The objective is to create an event-like unveiling that instantly transports audiences into SLB's cinematic universe, setting the tone for what is expected to be one of the biggest Hindi film releases on the horizon. With Sanjay Leela Bhansali at the helm, a director known for his detailed storytelling, grand frames, and emotionally charged narratives, expectations are monumental. The three most bankable and versatile performers in the industry, paired with Bhansali’s directorial brilliance, further fuel excitement about the scale and theme of the film. Love & War is set for a worldwide theatrical release on January 21, 2027.

<p>With the fantastic team of Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, and Ranbir Kapoor, Love &amp; War is one of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's most anticipated movies of 2027. It will release on Republic Day.&nbsp;</p>

Sanjay Leela Bhansali to take 'unconventional route' with Vicky, Alia and Ranbir's Love & War

<p>Glen Hansard, the acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and actor, has died at the age of 56. He was best known for his role in the 2007 musical romance <i>Once </i>and for winning an Oscar for "Falling Slowly." His passing on July 29 (Wednesday) sent shock and grief through the industry and among his fans.</p><h2>Glen Hansard dies at 56</h2><p>Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. The 56-year-old died in a single-vehicle crash on Lower Road, Strawberry Beds, Lucan, Dublin, on July 29 (Wednesday). According to multiple reports, the accident was reported to emergency services around 4:30 AM, and he was subsequently pronounced dead.</p>

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<p>His death was confirmed by his management company, ATC Management. The shared statement read, "Glen's family is deeply shocked and heartbroken by this tragic loss and respectfully requests privacy at this extremely difficult time. The family is grateful for the support they have received and wishes to thank the emergency services who attended the scene. As this matter remains the subject of an active Garda investigation, no further comment will be made at this time."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/assam-floods-2026-salman-khan-alia-bhatt-and-other-bollywood-celebrities-extend-support-to-affected-families-1785307525181"><strong>Assam floods 2026: B-Town celebrities extend support to affected families</strong></a></p><h2>Who was Glen Hansard?</h2><p>Glen James Hansard, popularly known as Glen Hansard, was an Irish singer-songwriter and musician. Born in Dublin, the late actor was the frontman of the Irish rock band The Frames, with whom he released six studio albums that reached the top ten of the Irish album charts. Hansard also recorded and toured with Irglová as The Swell Season and built an acclaimed solo career.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jared-leto-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-assaulted-17-and-19-year-old-girls-new-doc-reveals-1785321759064"><strong>Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct, assaulted 17 And 19-year-old girls</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alongside his music career, Hansard appeared in films like <i>The Commitments,</i> which won BAFTA awards and also starred in the Irish music drama <i>Once</i>, which earned him several major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly" with co-writer and co-star Markéta Irglová.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also launched his solo career with 2012’s Rhythm and Repose before going on to release the studio albums Didn’t He Ramble, Between Two Shores, This Wild Willing, and All That Was East Is West of Me Now.</p>

Acclaimed Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard has died at 56. His management company, ATC Management, confirmed the news. He was best known for his performance in the musical drama Once and the Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly".

Glen Hansard, the acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and actor, has died at the age of 56. He was best known for his role in the 2007 musical romance Once and for winning an Oscar for "Falling Slowly." His passing on July 29 (Wednesday) sent shock and grief through the industry and among his fans. Glen Hansard dies at 56 Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. The 56-year-old died in a single-vehicle crash on Lower Road, Strawberry Beds, Lucan, Dublin, on July 29 (Wednesday). According to multiple reports, the accident was reported to emergency services around 4:30 AM, and he was subsequently pronounced dead.

<p>Acclaimed Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard has died at 56. His management company, ATC Management, confirmed the news. He was best known for his performance in the musical drama Once and for singing the Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly.”</p>

Oscar-winning Glen Hansard dies at 56 after Dublin motorcycle crash

<p>After earning recognition as a producer with Girls Will Be Girls, which premiered at Sundance and won the Independent Spirit Award, actor-producer Richa Chadha is set to expand her creative journey with a new non-fiction series under her banner, Pushing Buttons Studios.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Titled 'Musafiri', the travel-based series will premiere on YouTube this August. Blending travel, culture and conversations, the show will see Richa explore different destinations while uncovering the stories, history, traditions and people that make each place unique. More than just a travel series, Musafiri aims to educate, entertain and offer viewers a fresh perspective through the eyes of a curious traveller.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking about the series, Richa Chadha said, "Travel has always given me a chance to pause, observe and learn. With Musafiri, I wanted to create something that goes beyond ticking places off a map. Every destination has its own rhythm, history, food, people and stories that often don't find enough space in conventional travel content. This series is about slowing down and experiencing those layers. I hope viewers come away not just with ideas for their next trip, but with a deeper appreciation of the places we visit and the communities that make them special. As a producer, I enjoy backing stories that offer something meaningful, and Musafiri reflects that intention. I'm excited to finally share this journey with everyone and can't wait for audiences to travel with us when the series premieres in August."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With Musafiri, Pushing Buttons Studios continues to diversify its slate by venturing into the non-fiction space, bringing audiences a travel series that combines exploration with thoughtful storytelling. The series will make its YouTube debut in August.</p>

After producing the award-winning film Girls Will Be Girls, actress Richa Chadha's next production is a non-fiction travel series called Musafiri, which is set to premiere in August on YouTube.

After earning recognition as a producer with Girls Will Be Girls, which premiered at Sundance and won the Independent Spirit Award, actor-producer Richa Chadha is set to expand her creative journey with a new non-fiction series under her banner, Pushing Buttons Studios. Titled 'Musafiri', the travel-based series will premiere on YouTube this August. Blending travel, culture and conversations, the show will see Richa explore different destinations while uncovering the stories, history, traditions and people that make each place unique. More than just a travel series, Musafiri aims to educate, entertain and offer viewers a fresh perspective through the eyes of a curious traveller. Speaking about the series, Richa Chadha said, "Travel has always given me a chance to pause, observe and learn. With Musafiri, I wanted to create something that goes beyond ticking places off a map. Every destination has its own rhythm, history, food, people and stories that often don't find enough space in conventional travel content. This series is about slowing down and experiencing those layers. I hope viewers come away not just with ideas for their next trip, but with a deeper appreciation of the places we visit and the communities that make them special. As a producer, I enjoy backing stories that offer something meaningful, and Musafiri reflects that intention. I'm excited to finally share this journey with everyone and can't wait for audiences to travel with us when the series premieres in August." With Musafiri, Pushing Buttons Studios continues to diversify its slate by venturing into the non-fiction space, bringing audiences a travel series that combines exploration with thoughtful storytelling. The series will make its YouTube debut in August.

<p>After producing the award-winning film Girls Will Be Girls, actress Richa Chadha's next production is a non-fiction travel series called Musafiri, which is set to premiere in August on YouTube.</p>

Richa Chadha announces new non-fiction YouTube series - Musafiri

<p>BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy with her remarks about young protesters who had taken to the streets of Indian cities recently to protest against the NEET-2026 paper leak, &nbsp;demanding accountability and systemic reforms in the Education system. Referring to Gen Z protesters as ‘Generation Gutter’, she accused them of displaying abrupt behaviour and lacking personal accountability. Her comment drew widespread criticism on social media, with many netizens calling out the actor-politician for her remarks. On July 29, Ranaut addressed the backlash by sharing a video note on her Instagram account to clarify her stance on the issue.</p><h2>Kangana Ranaut clarifies her ‘Generation Gutter’ remark</h2><p>Taking to Instagram, the <i>Krrish 3 </i>actress posted a video and went on to clarify her viral remark, which has been drawing attention for several days and put her in the spotlight for criticism. In the video, she accused media outlets of taking her statements out of context and said in Hindi, which translates to “I am making this reel for the media's friends, because I have stopped some protesters who were displaying unethical behaviour on the streets in front of children, in front of elders, in front of women, by normalising it. We do not accept this in this society.”</p>

<p>"We do not want our children to be sexualized prematurely by their unethical actions. We feel ashamed in front of our elders. We do not accept this kind of behaviour. We will not let it be normalised. So the media is ganging up against me," the politician-actor added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/assam-floods-2026-salman-khan-alia-bhatt-and-other-bollywood-celebrities-extend-support-to-affected-families-1785307525181"><strong>Assam floods 2026: B-Town celebrities extend support to affected families</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana Ranaut continued her statement by appreciating the efforts of Gen Z and calling out their positive contributions to society. "And it will not tell how much I have appreciated startups like Skyroot. The Gen Z of our country are taking us to such heights. I myself congratulated the students of NEET and such children who are taking on the responsibilities of their families."</p><h2>'This is not being cool'</h2><p>Talking about the remarks people made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kangana Ranaut said, "My worship is my God, even if they are my leaders. People call the Prime Minister an exam buddy. How many people have feelings for him? Some consider him a leader, some consider him a friend, some consider him a family member, some consider him God."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Similarly, you cannot hurt anyone's feelings. This is not being cool. This is basic civic sense. And if you don't know this, you will have to learn. Don't be influenced by these feminazis. Don't ruin your life. You can only display this stupidity in your room. You will have to go out and live in dignity. Otherwise, you will be thrown out of the workplace. You will never have any relationship," she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cjp-s-saurav-das-says-no-one-takes-kangana-ranaut-seriously-actress-calls-him-totally-useless-and-unemployed-1785253884894"><strong>CJP's Saurav Das says no one takes Kangana seriously; actress calls him useless</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Concluding this, she also captioned her video by adding a note which read, 'Taking inspiration from our PM ji and posting a selfie video. Do let me know your thoughts about my thoughts, he he<br>Also Guru Purnima ki hardik shubhkamnaein."</p><h2>Sourav Das reacts to Kangana Ranaut's remark</h2><p>Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has reacted to Ranaut's remarks, saying that his party doesn't take her seriously. As far as he knows, Gen Z and younger audiences also don't take Ranaut seriously.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/dev-anand-kalpana-kartik-a-timeless-romance-and-the-quiet-life-of-their-son-suneil-anand-1785301528183"><strong>Who was Suneil Anand? Inside the life of Dev Anand and Kalpana Kartik's son</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to news agency ANI, Das said, ''<i>Kangana Ranaut ji ko unke party waale hi jyaada nahi puchte hai, jyaada seriously nahi lete hai. Hum log bhi kyu seriously lein? Mujhe nahi lagta Gen Z, Gen Alpha ya koi bhi younger generation mein unko koi seriously leta hain ya unki koi baat sunta hai. Woh politician hai neta ban gayi hai.</i> (Even people in her own party don’t ask Kangana Ranaut ji much, they don’t take her very seriously. So why should we take her seriously? I don’t think Gen Z, Gen Alpha, or any younger generation takes her seriously or listens to what she says. She’s a politician, she’s become an MP.)</p><h2>About Kangana Ranaut</h2><p>Kangana Ranaut serves as a member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Mandi and is also an actress in Hindi cinema. Amid her busy political career, Ranaut appeared in the political drama <i>Emergency</i> and the recently released film <i>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata,</i> which earned immense love and respect for the star.</p>

Kangana Ranaut dominated the headlines for her “Generation Gutter” remark, which led to criticism from the youth. On July 29, the actress and BJP MP shared a video on Instagram, clarifying her stance amid the controversy.

BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy with her remarks about young protesters who had taken to the streets of Indian cities recently to protest against the NEET-2026 paper leak, demanding accountability and systemic reforms in the Education system. Referring to Gen Z protesters as ‘Generation Gutter’, she accused them of displaying abrupt behaviour and lacking personal accountability. Her comment drew widespread criticism on social media, with many netizens calling out the actor-politician for her remarks. On July 29, Ranaut addressed the backlash by sharing a video note on her Instagram account to clarify her stance on the issue. Kangana Ranaut clarifies her ‘Generation Gutter’ remark Taking to Instagram, the Krrish 3 actress posted a video and went on to clarify her viral remark, which has been drawing attention for several days and put her in the spotlight for criticism. In the video, she accused media outlets of taking her statements out of context and said in Hindi, which translates to “I am making this reel for the media's friends, because I have stopped some protesters who were displaying unethical behaviour on the streets in front of children, in front of elders, in front of women, by normalising it. We do not accept this in this society.”

<p>Kangana Ranaut recently created a stir for her “Generation Gutter” remark while referring to Gen Z, which led to criticism from the youth. On July 29, the actress and BJP MP shared a video on Instagram, clarifying her stance amid the controversy.</p>

Kangana Ranaut clarifies her 'Generation Gutter' remark: 'Gen Z of our country are taking us to such heights' - watch

<p>The devastating Assam flood has affected lakhs of people and claimed numerous lives. Amid the ongoing crisis, Bollywood celebrities, including Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan, have stepped forward to support relief efforts and raise awareness. The stars are urging people to donate and help provide essential supplies to flood-affected families in need.</p><h3>Salman Khan</h3><p>Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has launched a multi-phase relief campaign through his foundation, Being Human. Working with local fan clubs, Khan is supporting victims of the devastating floods in Assam. According to multiple reports, in the first phase of the drive, the actor and his team will distribute ready-to-eat food packets such as biscuits, poha, bread and jam, along with drinking water, sanitary pads and mosquito coils, targeting areas like Sivasagar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-fan-clubs-to-distribute-biscuits-puffed-rice-packets-in-flood-hit-assam-1785312973988"><strong>Salman Khan, fan clubs to distribute biscuits, puffed rice packets in Assam</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The last phase, which will begin next week, will focus on distributing ration kits and medicines to affected families. The last phase will focus on the rebuilding of damaged schools and hospitals.</p><h3>Alia Bhatt</h3><p>The<i> Love &amp; War </i>actress used her social media page to raise awareness about the hardships people in Assam are facing due to the devastating floods. Sharing a note on her Instagram story, Bhatt urged her fans and admirers to come forward and help those affected in Assam.</p>

Alia Bhatt's Instagram story

<p>Her note read, "Right now, floods are affecting so many parts of our country, with Assam being among the hardest hit, facing an incredibly challenging time. More than 60 lives have been lost. Lakhs of people have been displaced. Entire families have lost their homes, their land, their livestock... and for some, even the people they love. It happens every year, and it still catches us off guard. Assam needs immediate relief right now, and it'll need support for the long road to recovery. If you've been wondering how you can help, I'll be sharing a few ways we can support relief efforts over the next few days through organisations working on the ground."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/guru-purnima-2026-from-shah-rukh-khan-in-chak-de-india-to-aamir-khan-in-taare-zameen-par-5-bollywood-s-most-inspiring-on-screen-teachers-1785303801171"><strong>Guru Purnima 2026: 5 Bollywood's most inspiring on-screen teacher</strong></a></p><h3>Bhumi Pednekar</h3><p>Bollywood actress and activist Bhumi Pednekar also stepped forward, calling for nationwide support and donations for the devastating floods in Assam, which have displaced over 7.5 lakh people. Pednekar urged citizens to take action and donate essentials such as food, mattresses and sanitation items.</p>

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<h3>Papon</h3><p>Indian singer Papon, who is from Assam, took to his X account to share a video in which he spoke directly to the camera about the devastating situation in Assam. Later, when the singer noticed the contribution of the people, he shared a video thanking everyone by saying, “Firstly, thank you to everyone who contributed and helped raise more funds for Assam. I just wanted to bring to notice what's happening in Assam right now. The devastation caused by the floods this year is beyond imagination. It rains a lot here, and there are floods, but you can't imagine the situation this time. Villages are flooded, people are still homeless, hundreds of people are missing, and people have lost their lives... so many animals have died. Thank you to everyone who called my team, day and night, and helped us in any way. I pray to God that the situation gets better and returns to normal soon. Whatever I can do in my capacity to help, I will.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To my friends, colleagues and everyone to whom this matters<br>Please help if you can 🙏🏼 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AssamFloods?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AssamFloods</a> <a href="https://t.co/SLLORaV5Va">pic.twitter.com/SLLORaV5Va</a></p>&mdash; papon angaraag (@paponmusic) <a href="https://x.com/paponmusic/status/2081263908778840316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Adah Sharma</h3><p><i>The Kerala Story </i>actress also reacted to the Assam flood crisis, urging people to donate to trusted relief organisations and asking them to imagine the pain of watching floodwaters enter their homes and take away their belongings, memories, crops and livelihoods.</p><h2>About Assam Floods</h2><p>Around mid-July 2026, Assam floods were triggered by intense, unseasonal cloudbursts and incessant rainfall in Upper Assam and neighbouring hilly areas like Nagaland. Escalating day by day, it impacted roughly 7.21 lakh people at its peak, spreading across multiple districts including Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reportedly, on 21 July alone, 21 people died in 24 hours, most swept away or drowned in floodwaters, whereas others were killed in landslides and house collapses.</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p>

As Assam grapples with devastating floods, Bollywood celebrities are stepping up to support affected families. From urging donations to providing essential supplies, stars are doing their bit to help those impacted by the crisis.

The devastating Assam flood has affected lakhs of people and claimed numerous lives. Amid the ongoing crisis, Bollywood celebrities, including Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan, have stepped forward to support relief efforts and raise awareness. The stars are urging people to donate and help provide essential supplies to flood-affected families in need. Salman Khan Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has launched a multi-phase relief campaign through his foundation, Being Human. Working with local fan clubs, Khan is supporting victims of the devastating floods in Assam. According to multiple reports, in the first phase of the drive, the actor and his team will distribute ready-to-eat food packets such as biscuits, poha, bread and jam, along with drinking water, sanitary pads and mosquito coils, targeting areas like Sivasagar. Also Read: Salman Khan, fan clubs to distribute biscuits, puffed rice packets in Assam The last phase, which will begin next week, will focus on distributing ration kits and medicines to affected families. The last phase will focus on the rebuilding of damaged schools and hospitals. Alia Bhatt The Love & War actress used her social media page to raise awareness about the hardships people in Assam are facing due to the devastating floods. Sharing a note on her Instagram story, Bhatt urged her fans and admirers to come forward and help those affected in Assam.

<p>As Assam grapples with devastating floods, Bollywood celebrities are stepping up to support affected families. From urging donations to providing essential supplies, stars are doing their bit to help those impacted by the crisis.</p>

Assam floods 2026: Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt and other Bollywood celebrities extend support to affected families

<p>In a shocking turn of events, French DJ ​and musician Kavinsky has ​been found dead ​at his home in Paris. He was 50. Born as Vincent Belorgey, the electropop legend had a huge fan following.&nbsp;He was known for his hits such as the 2010 track Nightcall, which is in Ryan Gosling's neo-noir crime movie Drive. Kavinsky was found dead at his home in Paris.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Many details about how and when Kavinsky died have not been revealed yet. But according to Reuters, an investigation has been launched into the case. As per several claims, he reportedly suffered a stroke. No official confirmation on this as of now.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per the French media, DJ had complained of headaches in the days leading up to his death.&nbsp;</p><p><br>"An inquiry into the ​cause of death has been opened ‌to ⁠determine the circumstances of the death, as first responders found no suspicious elements ​at the ​scene," ⁠the prosecutor said. It has also been learnt that no suspicious elements at the scene were found.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the news of Kavinsky's death broke, tributes started pouring in. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>President of France Emmanuel Macron shared a tribute as he called, Kavinsky, "a source of French pride forever". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Culture Minister Catherine Pégard, in a post on X, wrote, “With the sudden passing of Kavinsky, France has lost one of its most unique voices.From the film Drive to the Paris Olympics, the whole world was moved by Nightcall . Both danceable and nostalgic, his music will continue to transcend generations and borders.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/before-spider-man-brand-new-day-arrives-revisit-the-biggest-moments-from-no-way-home-1785324592192">Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day, revisit the best moments from No Way Home</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from the politicians, netizens and Kavinsky fans have also shared tributes for the late soul.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Avec la disparition soudaine de Kavinsky, la France perd l’une de ses voix les plus singulières. Du film Drive aux JO de Paris, le monde entier avait vibré sur « Nightcall ». À la fois dansante et nostalgique, sa musique continuera de traverser les générations et les frontières. <a href="https://t.co/jnwzU1bL6o">pic.twitter.com/jnwzU1bL6o</a></p>&mdash; Catherine Pégard (@catherinepegard) <a href="https://x.com/catherinepegard/status/2082387364521906609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Sharing the video of the intro video of &nbsp;Drive, one user wrote on X,''French DJ Kavinsky has passed away at the age of 50 <img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f54a.svg" alt="🕊️"> Thank you for everything, and especially for Nightcall, produced for the Drive movie soundtrack, which gave us one of the greatest intro scenes of all time.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jared-leto-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-assaulted-17-and-19-year-old-girls-new-doc-reveals-1785321759064"><strong>Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct, assaulted 17 And 19-year-old girls</strong></a></p><h3>Who was DJ Kavinsky?</h3><p>Born Vincent Belorgey in Seine-Saint-Denis in 1975, he explored the world of music after trying his luck in acting and working in a handful of films. He started creating music in the early 2000s and released his first EP, “Teddy Boy,” in 2006. However, he catapulted to international fame with “Nightcall,” released in 2010. Played during the opening credits of the 2011 movie “Drive,” featuring Ryan Gosling, it became a classic. And the success that DJ got from the success of Nightcall was so overwhelming for him that it pushed him to take a nine-year hiatus.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’I don’t feel that much pressure anymore, I’m way too old!'' DJ said in one of his rare interviews with Mixmag. ‘’I want people to talk to me about something other than ‘’Nightcall’ now, even though&nbsp;<i>Drive</i>&nbsp;was a huge help for me and I still thank the director for including my music in it.''</p>

Born as Vincent Belorgey, the electropop legend had a huge fan following. However, he became famous internationally after the release of Nightcall in the movie Drive. 

In a shocking turn of events, French DJ and musician Kavinsky has been found dead at his home in Paris. He was 50. Born as Vincent Belorgey, the electropop legend had a huge fan following. He was known for his hits such as the 2010 track Nightcall, which is in Ryan Gosling's neo-noir crime movie Drive. Kavinsky was found dead at his home in Paris. Many details about how and when Kavinsky died have not been revealed yet. But according to Reuters, an investigation has been launched into the case. As per several claims, he reportedly suffered a stroke. No official confirmation on this as of now. As per the French media, DJ had complained of headaches in the days leading up to his death. "An inquiry into the cause of death has been opened ‌to ⁠determine the circumstances of the death, as first responders found no suspicious elements at the scene," ⁠the prosecutor said. It has also been learnt that no suspicious elements at the scene were found. Soon after the news of Kavinsky's death broke, tributes started pouring in. President of France Emmanuel Macron shared a tribute as he called, Kavinsky, "a source of French pride forever".

<p>Born as Vincent Belorgey, the electropop legend had a huge fan following. However, he became famous internationally after the release of Nightcall in the movie Drive.&nbsp;</p>

French DJ Kavinsky found dead at his home in Paris: Who was he?

Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day, let's revisit the most memorable moments from Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Tom Holland's Peter Parker makes the biggest sacrifice. 

Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives, revisit the biggest moments from No Way Home

<p>Jared Leto has found himself in hot water again. The actor has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women. The alleged crimes are said to have taken place when the women were teenagers. The shocking revelations of Leto allegedly assaulting them at different places were made in a new BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This doc comes a year after nine women accused Leto of inappropriate conduct in June 2025. Those allegations involved misconduct that allegedly occurred when the girls were in their teens. However, an unnamed representative for the actor denied the reports.</p><h3>Jared Leto accused of sexual assault in new documentary</h3><p>In the new BBC documentary, four women have spoken out, alleging that the Hollywood star committed criminal sexual conduct. They said they had disturbing experiences with the actor when they were in their teens.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/avengers-doomsday-robert-downey-jr-and-russo-brothers-tease-doctor-doom-transformation-1785309766792">Avengers: Doomsday: Robert Downey Jr teases Doctor Doom transformation</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The women in the doc claim that all the interactions happened between 2002 and 2016, when Leto, now 54, was in his 30s and 40s.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the doc, one woman reveals that she was 17 when the actor assaulted her in a motel bathroom. Another claimed that she was 17 when she had underage sex with the actor in California, where the age of consent is 18. She also claimed that Leto “shrugged off” a conversation about the legal age of consent in the state.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A third woman alleges that she was 19 when she was alone and threatened with sexual assault in a hotel room. Meanwhile, a fourth woman alleges that Leto made repeated sexually explicit phone calls to her. This happened when she was 16. Recalling their conversation, she said the Morbius star suggested that they should have sex.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/69th-grammy-awards-bts-decline-music-submissions-after-recording-academy-introduces-asian-pop-category-1785309132117">BTS skips Grammy submissions after Recording Academy brings Asian Pop category</a></p>

<p>One of the women allegedly says: “This was 25 years ago… he has gotten away with it.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Not just women, but two men, who have worked with the actor have said that how uncomfortable they would feel when Leto used to talk to teenage girls. They worked with Leto’s band Thirty Seconds to Mars.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They shared how Leto sometimes invited teenage girls backstage to his dressing room or sometimes at his house where he was recording. “I think everyone thought the age gap was way too big,” said one.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Leto’s reps have not reacted to these allegations.&nbsp;</p>

The shocking revelations of Leto allegedly assaulting them at different places were made in a new BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.

Jared Leto has found himself in hot water again. The actor has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women. The alleged crimes are said to have taken place when the women were teenagers. The shocking revelations of Leto allegedly assaulting them at different places were made in a new BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret. This doc comes a year after nine women accused Leto of inappropriate conduct in June 2025. Those allegations involved misconduct that allegedly occurred when the girls were in their teens. However, an unnamed representative for the actor denied the reports. Jared Leto accused of sexual assault in new documentary In the new BBC documentary, four women have spoken out, alleging that the Hollywood star committed criminal sexual conduct. They said they had disturbing experiences with the actor when they were in their teens. Also read: Avengers: Doomsday: Robert Downey Jr teases Doctor Doom transformation The women in the doc claim that all the interactions happened between 2002 and 2016, when Leto, now 54, was in his 30s and 40s. In the doc, one woman reveals that she was 17 when the actor assaulted her in a motel bathroom. Another claimed that she was 17 when she had underage sex with the actor in California, where the age of consent is 18. She also claimed that Leto “shrugged off” a conversation about the legal age of consent in the state. A third woman alleges that she was 19 when she was alone and threatened with sexual assault in a hotel room. Meanwhile, a fourth woman alleges that Leto made repeated sexually explicit phone calls to her. This happened when she was 16. Recalling their conversation, she said the Morbius star suggested that they should have sex. Also read: BTS skips Grammy submissions after Recording Academy brings Asian Pop category

<p>Jared Leto, who is known for his versatile, diverse, and energetic performances, has time and again found himself in controversy. The Hollywood star has again been accused of sexual assault, this time by four women.</p>

Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct, assaulted 17 And 19-year-old girls; New doc reveals

<p>BTS will not be taking part in the Grammys. Hours after the boys announced their decision, their talent management agency HYBE has reacted, saying that BTS' action does not reflect the agency or the other artists it manages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a shocking turn of events, BTS announced that they will not be submitting their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven members posted a coordinated Instagram story.</p><h3>HYBE breaks silence after BTS' Grammys boycott</h3><p>After BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook issued a statement that quickly dominated headlines, their management agency has shared a statement clarifying that this is not a company-level boycott.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="69th Grammy Awards: BTS decline music submissions after Recording Academy introduces Asian Pop category">69th Grammy Awards: BTS decline music submissions after Recording Academy introduces Asian Pop category</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a post shared by BTS Charts and News, they shared HYBE's statement,''This is not a boycott at the company level." An official said, “If other artists under our agency wish to submit entries, we plan to proceed with the submissions as scheduled.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 HYBE stated, &quot;This is not a boycott at the company level.&quot; An official said, &quot;If other artists under our agency wish to submit entries, we plan to proceed with the submissions as scheduled.&quot; <br><br>In the music industry, analysts suggest that BTS&#39;s declaration could influence the… <a href="https://t.co/gq3IJTT6fG">pic.twitter.com/gq3IJTT6fG</a></p>&mdash; BTS Charts &amp; News (@btschartsxdaily) <a href="https://x.com/btschartsxdaily/status/2082352547218473430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>With the statement, it remains unclear whether HYBE supports BTS' decision, or what exactly they meant by this.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the statement went viral, netizens and ARMY started reacting as they hailed BTS boys for their independent decision.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One user wrote,''OK, this HYBE statement clearly showed that BTS made their own decisions, not directed by HYBE or Bighit. They are totally independent. I am so proud.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/avengers-doomsday-robert-downey-jr-and-russo-brothers-tease-doctor-doom-transformation-1785309766792">Avengers: Doomsday: Robert Downey Jr teases Doctor Doom transformation</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user wrote,''BTS will always be the senior that they wish they had when they were growing up. Showing bravery in taking action. Hopefully everyone will respect them even more.''</p><h3>Why is BTS not taking part in the Grammys?</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>BTS will not take part in the 69th Grammy Awards. They made the decision a month after the Recording Academy introduced an Asian Pop category. Notably, the band has not directly mentioned the reason behind their decision to step back.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing a coordinated Instagram post on Instagram, the seven members of the band shared a statement, reading, '"We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," a translation of the message read. "I hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language."</p><p><br>This came as a shock, as BTS' comeback album was expected to fetch a nomination in the upcoming awards season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

All seven members of BTS, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, announced that they will not be submitting their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. After they shared their statement, their talent agent, HYBE has reacted. 

BTS will not be taking part in the Grammys. Hours after the boys announced their decision, their talent management agency HYBE has reacted, saying that BTS' action does not reflect the agency or the other artists it manages. In a shocking turn of events, BTS announced that they will not be submitting their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven members posted a coordinated Instagram story. HYBE breaks silence after BTS' Grammys boycott After BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook issued a statement that quickly dominated headlines, their management agency has shared a statement clarifying that this is not a company-level boycott. Also read: 69th Grammy Awards: BTS decline music submissions after Recording Academy introduces Asian Pop category In a post shared by BTS Charts and News, they shared HYBE's statement,''This is not a boycott at the company level." An official said, “If other artists under our agency wish to submit entries, we plan to proceed with the submissions as scheduled.”

<p>All seven members of BTS, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, announced that they will not be submitting their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. After they shared their statement, their talent agent, HYBE has reacted.&nbsp;</p>

After BTS' Grammys boycott, HYBE breaks silence: 'This is not a boycott at the company level'

<p>On Wednesday, Karan Johar celebrated Guru Purnima by expressing his gratitude to two special people who had the biggest influence on his career. They are none other than Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Aditya Chopra. Johar took to his social media to share throwback photographs and revealed their contribution to his life.</p><h2>Karan Johar's emotional post</h2><p>In the heartfelt Instagram post, Johar revealed that a late-night conversation with Aditya Chopra came at a time when he was preparing to leave India for higher studies.</p><p>He wrote, “Two conversations were life changing for me…One was at 1am in the morning when Adi asked me to assist him on DDLJ ( I was about to leave for my further studies )… he told me I had to be a director … I was melodramatic and filmy and the only thing I needed was an interval because I was always on a treadmill ( not the ones gyms are famous for ) … he said if I didn’t pursue this path I would be making a huge mistake …”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/karan-johar-enters-malayalam-cinema-with-prithviraj-sukumaran-s-odiyan-the-age-of-illusion-1781602582287"><strong>Karan Johar enters Malayalam cinema with Prithviraj Sukumaran's Odiyan: The Age of Illusion</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further revealed, "I couldn’t sleep that night and then in my true filmy self… I went dramatically to my father the next morning and asked him for a year of my life…. A year on a film set …. He looked at my moist eyes ( looked like tears but was actually just lack of sleep and a developing stye) and said “beta … will you know what to do on a set ? “ …. I said an emphatic NO…. He asked … “ Will you promise to work very hard and follow every instruction ? “…. He said… “ that will make you a producer …. To be a director you need only and only Passion"…Passionate I was but wasn’t sure anyone would believe me at that point…. only Adi did… only him…"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/birthday-special-kal-ho-naa-ho-to-shershaah-7-iconic-films-that-karan-johar-produced-but-did-not-direct-1779688175593"><strong> Kal Ho Naa Ho to Shershaah: 7 iconic films that Karan Johar produced but did not direct</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per the filmmaker, the actor expressed complete faith in his abilities even before he had directed a single film. &nbsp;"Switzerland … I was looking at the mountains ( pretending to be home sick and seeking sympathy ) he came to me and said “ tu director banega and teri pehli film main karoonga"… i thought to myself … he’s probably low on oxygen and may not completely know what he’s saying …," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"But he was serious and followed up with my father as we got back to India … my father ( who was mildly hard of hearing ) wasn’t sure either ….But Srk was serious… he believed in me for a reason I can’t quite comprehend even today … ( just like Adi did ) I love you Adi and Bhai… I am here with my strengths and flaws….my ups and downs … my wins and my losses … only and only because of the both of you …. You both are the only reason I can tell stories today #happygurupurnima … and a big shout out to every guru who has paid it forward and created careers for others …selflessly…."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-breaks-silence-on-unfollowing-shah-rukh-khan-alia-bhatt-and-ananya-panday-1780032262702"><strong>Karan Johar breaks silence on unfollowing Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-am-deeply-disturbed-karan-johar-praises-raakh-hails-ali-fazal-s-performance-1781503108821"><strong>‘I am deeply disturbed’: Karan Johar praises Raakh, hails Ali Fazal’s performance</strong></a></p><h2>Karan Johar's debut as director</h2><p>Later in 1998, he made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji. The film was a major box office success, paving the way for the filmmaker to create some iconic films of Bollywood such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), and My Name Is Khan (2010).<br>&nbsp;</p>

Karan Johar with his latest Instagram post shared that Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra have played a key role in shaping his journey as a filmmaker. Read on to know more.


On Wednesday, Karan Johar celebrated Guru Purnima by expressing his gratitude to two special people who had the biggest influence on his career. They are none other than Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Aditya Chopra. Johar took to his social media to share throwback photographs and revealed their contribution to his life. Karan Johar's emotional post In the heartfelt Instagram post, Johar revealed that a late-night conversation with Aditya Chopra came at a time when he was preparing to leave India for higher studies. He wrote, “Two conversations were life changing for me…One was at 1am in the morning when Adi asked me to assist him on DDLJ ( I was about to leave for my further studies )… he told me I had to be a director … I was melodramatic and filmy and the only thing I needed was an interval because I was always on a treadmill ( not the ones gyms are famous for ) … he said if I didn’t pursue this path I would be making a huge mistake …” Also Read: Karan Johar enters Malayalam cinema with Prithviraj Sukumaran's Odiyan: The Age of Illusion He further revealed, "I couldn’t sleep that night and then in my true filmy self… I went dramatically to my father the next morning and asked him for a year of my life…. A year on a film set …. He looked at my moist eyes ( looked like tears but was actually just lack of sleep and a developing stye) and said “beta … will you know what to do on a set ? “ …. I said an emphatic NO…. He asked … “ Will you promise to work very hard and follow every instruction ? “…. He said… “ that will make you a producer …. To be a director you need only and only Passion"…Passionate I was but wasn’t sure anyone would believe me at that point…. only Adi did… only him…" Also Read: Kal Ho Naa Ho to Shershaah: 7 iconic films that Karan Johar produced but did not direct As per the filmmaker, the actor expressed complete faith in his abilities even before he had directed a single film. "Switzerland … I was looking at the mountains ( pretending to be home sick and seeking sympathy ) he came to me and said “ tu director banega and teri pehli film main karoonga"… i thought to myself … he’s probably low on oxygen and may not completely know what he’s saying …," he added. "But he was serious and followed up with my father as we got back to India … my father ( who was mildly hard of hearing ) wasn’t sure either ….But Srk was serious… he believed in me for a reason I can’t quite comprehend even today … ( just like Adi did ) I love you Adi and Bhai… I am here with my strengths and flaws….my ups and downs … my wins and my losses … only and only because of the both of you …. You both are the only reason I can tell stories today #happygurupurnima … and a big shout out to every guru who has paid it forward and created careers for others …selflessly…." Also Read: Karan Johar breaks silence on unfollowing Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday

<p>Karan Johar, with his latest Instagram post, shared that Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra have played a key role in shaping his journey as a filmmaker. Read on to know more.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Karan Johar reveals how Shah Rukh Khan, Aditya Chopra changed his life; expresses gratitude on Guru Purnima

<p>Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is known for his social work. The actor has quietly done his bit for Assam, which is currently facing a crisis due to floods. He hasn’t made any official statement about it, but according to reports, he will be taken through his NGO, Being Human.&nbsp;</p><p><br>It is also being said that the actor coordinated with fan clubs in Assam to send food and essential items to the state's worst-hit flood areas. The state is witnessing devastating floods, and over a lakh people remain affected across six districts: Sivasagar, Golaghat, Charaideo, Jorhat, Nagaon and Kamrup.</p><h3>Salman Khan launches relief drive for flood victims</h3><p>Khan will be providing food, shelter, and help in rebuilding schools and hospitals through his NGO. According to Mid-Day, SKFC Assam will distribute ready-to-eat food packets in Sivasagar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-floods-father-saves-three-children-viral-video-1785245663760">Heartbreaking video shows Assam father carrying three children through neck-deep floodwaters</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A source close to the actor told Mid‑Day, “He connected with the Salman Khan Fan Club (SKFC) Assam and planned a phased process to aid the affected.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the first phase of the drive, they will be distributing food packets. "Each packet consists of biscuits, jaggery, poha, puffed rice, bread, cheese, and jam. Salman's priority is to make sure families have enough food to last for at least three days until the situation improves," the source added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Not only this, but they will also be distributing sanitary pads, mosquito coils, drinking water and other essentials. This relief drive will be carried out in different phases. This is not the first time Khan has stepped up to help. In the past, he has supported several social causes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;</p><h3>Salman Khan's student NEET protest</h3><p>It’s not every day that Salman Khan speaks up. During the NEET protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party, Khan voiced his opinion, first against the paper leak, and then in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, requesting him to end his fast.</p>

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<p>"The students are a top priority, educationally and security‑wise, so they need not worry and neither should their parents. The Honorable Prime Minister has tweeted, and I am sure he will take strict action against all those responsible for this leak. So students, please go back to your parents and homes. Sonam, it's done, bro. Don't extend this. Keep the spirit for another day if there is a need, which I doubt, and eat something. If you want, I will send you food from home," he wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Not only Salman, but several Bollywood celebrities have donated to the people of the state.&nbsp;</p>

It is also being said that the actor coordinated with fan clubs in Assam to send food and essential items to the state's worst-hit flood areas. 

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is known for his social work. The actor has quietly done his bit for Assam, which is currently facing a crisis due to floods. He hasn’t made any official statement about it, but according to reports, he will be taken through his NGO, Being Human. It is also being said that the actor coordinated with fan clubs in Assam to send food and essential items to the state's worst-hit flood areas. The state is witnessing devastating floods, and over a lakh people remain affected across six districts: Sivasagar, Golaghat, Charaideo, Jorhat, Nagaon and Kamrup. Salman Khan launches relief drive for flood victims Khan will be providing food, shelter, and help in rebuilding schools and hospitals through his NGO. According to Mid-Day, SKFC Assam will distribute ready-to-eat food packets in Sivasagar. Also read: Heartbreaking video shows Assam father carrying three children through neck-deep floodwaters A source close to the actor told Mid‑Day, “He connected with the Salman Khan Fan Club (SKFC) Assam and planned a phased process to aid the affected.” In the first phase of the drive, they will be distributing food packets. "Each packet consists of biscuits, jaggery, poha, puffed rice, bread, cheese, and jam. Salman's priority is to make sure families have enough food to last for at least three days until the situation improves," the source added. Not only this, but they will also be distributing sanitary pads, mosquito coils, drinking water and other essentials. This relief drive will be carried out in different phases. This is not the first time Khan has stepped up to help. In the past, he has supported several social causes. Also read: Salman Khan's student NEET protest It’s not every day that Salman Khan speaks up. During the NEET protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party, Khan voiced his opinion, first against the paper leak, and then in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, requesting him to end his fast.

<p>Apart from Salman, several celebrities including Bhumi Pednekar, Papon and Alia Bhatt have come forward to extend their support for the flood-affected state.</p>

Salman Khan, fan clubs to distribute biscuits, puffed rice packets in flood-hit Assam

As the nation celebrates Guru Purnima on July 29, revisit some of Bollywood's most inspiring on-screen teachers. From guiding students through life's challenges to imparting valuable lessons, these mentors left a lasting impact on audiences across generations.

Guru Purnima 2026: From Shah Rukh Khan in Chak De India to Aamir Khan in Taare Zameen Par- 5 Bollywood's most inspiring on-screen teachers

Actor-filmmaker Suneil Anand passed away at 70 on July 26 (Tuesday). Son of veteran actors Dev Anand and Kalpana Kartik, Suneil lived a private life in his later years. Here's more about the Anand family.

Dev Anand & Kalpana Kartik: A timeless romance and the quiet life of their son, Suneil Anand

<p>The excitement around Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday has been steadily growing ever since the makers dropped the first teaser of the film. Following the release of the film’s trailer at San Diego Comic Con 2026, which led to much excitement and discussion among fans, Robert Downey Jr as well as directors joe and Anthony Russo have not revealed their first impressions of the highly anticipated superhero movie. Downey Jr. also addressed the overall discontent among viewers with Marvel’s Superhero films and stated that the upcoming film may just turn the tide for the studio.&nbsp;</p><h2>Avengers: Doomsday could be a turning point</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In his recent interview with Entertainment Weekly following the San Diego Comic Con 2026, Robert Downey Jr mentioned that he has seen a preliminary version of the movie Avengers: Doomsday and was quite impressed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“It is absolutely fantastic," said the actor when asked about his initial reaction, before adding, "I think we may redeem ourselves yet.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Russo Brothers recall hearing Doctor Doom's voice for the first time</h2><p>While speaking to People, directors Joe and Anthony Russo revealed more details about Robert Downey Jr's surprise work with the voice of Doctor Doom in the film. The actor had modulated his voice particularly because he had been playing Tony Stark/Iron Man for years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/robert-downey-jr-s-avengers-doomsday-tickets-to-go-on-sale-6-months-early-read-detailschrisevansanthony-and-joe-russo-1783995901030"><strong>Robert Downey Jr's Avengers: Doomsday tickets to go on sale 5 months early, read details</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"That was something that Robert surprised us with one day,” Anthony said. “You know, we were talking about all the details of the character — the voice, of course, is a key part of it, especially in the mask. So one day I think it was in the trailer, we were just sort of talking about some ideas, and he broke out into the voice. And we knew at that moment, that was it.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Joe Russo noted that Robert Downey Jr's performance as the iconic Marvel villain immediately caught his attention, particularly because of the accent the actor adopted for the role.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Joe ranked the delivery as an incredibly memorable experience, comparing its impact to Downey's famous “I Am Iron Man” finger-snap sequence in Avengers: Endgame. Joe also observed that the actor has a consistent track record of producing unforgettable cinematic scenes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/avengers-doomsday-trailer-unleashes-marvel-s-biggest-showdown-yet-1784556265152">Avengers: Doomsday trailer unleashes Marvel's biggest showdown yet</a></p><h2>Avengers: Doomsday trailer attached to Spider-Man: Brand New Day</h2><p>While Avengers: Doomsday is set to release in December 2026, the fans are now counting days to it. The trailer of the film will accompany the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day when it hits theatres on July 30. The trailer will feature in the various language versions of the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>About Doomsday</h2><p>Avengers: Doomsday, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, and Jonathan Schwartz. The movie will have Robert Downey Jr playing Doctor Doom, the main antagonist.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie also includes a large ensemble cast consisting of Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, and Mabel Cadena, along with Tenoch Huerta Mejia.</p>

Avengers: Doomsday is one of the most anticipated films of the year. While fans eagerly wait for December 2026 for its release, actor Robert Downey Jr and the Russo Brothers have reacted to the film's trailer.

The excitement around Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday has been steadily growing ever since the makers dropped the first teaser of the film. Following the release of the film’s trailer at San Diego Comic Con 2026, which led to much excitement and discussion among fans, Robert Downey Jr as well as directors joe and Anthony Russo have not revealed their first impressions of the highly anticipated superhero movie. Downey Jr. also addressed the overall discontent among viewers with Marvel’s Superhero films and stated that the upcoming film may just turn the tide for the studio. Avengers: Doomsday could be a turning point In his recent interview with Entertainment Weekly following the San Diego Comic Con 2026, Robert Downey Jr mentioned that he has seen a preliminary version of the movie Avengers: Doomsday and was quite impressed. “It is absolutely fantastic," said the actor when asked about his initial reaction, before adding, "I think we may redeem ourselves yet.” Russo Brothers recall hearing Doctor Doom's voice for the first time While speaking to People, directors Joe and Anthony Russo revealed more details about Robert Downey Jr's surprise work with the voice of Doctor Doom in the film. The actor had modulated his voice particularly because he had been playing Tony Stark/Iron Man for years. Also Read: Robert Downey Jr's Avengers: Doomsday tickets to go on sale 5 months early, read details "That was something that Robert surprised us with one day,” Anthony said. “You know, we were talking about all the details of the character — the voice, of course, is a key part of it, especially in the mask. So one day I think it was in the trailer, we were just sort of talking about some ideas, and he broke out into the voice. And we knew at that moment, that was it.” Joe Russo noted that Robert Downey Jr's performance as the iconic Marvel villain immediately caught his attention, particularly because of the accent the actor adopted for the role. Joe ranked the delivery as an incredibly memorable experience, comparing its impact to Downey's famous “I Am Iron Man” finger-snap sequence in Avengers: Endgame. Joe also observed that the actor has a consistent track record of producing unforgettable cinematic scenes. Also read: Avengers: Doomsday trailer unleashes Marvel's biggest showdown yet Avengers: Doomsday trailer attached to Spider-Man: Brand New Day While Avengers: Doomsday is set to release in December 2026, the fans are now counting days to it. The trailer of the film will accompany the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day when it hits theatres on July 30. The trailer will feature in the various language versions of the film. About Doomsday Avengers: Doomsday, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, and Jonathan Schwartz. The movie will have Robert Downey Jr playing Doctor Doom, the main antagonist. The movie also includes a large ensemble cast consisting of Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, and Mabel Cadena, along with Tenoch Huerta Mejia.

<p>Avengers: Doomsday is one of the most anticipated films of the year. While fans eagerly wait for December 2026 for its release, actor Robert Downey Jr and the Russo Brothers have reacted to the film's trailer.</p>

Avengers: Doomsday: Robert Downey Jr and Russo Brothers tease Doctor Doom transformation

<p>The 69th Grammy Awards will not see BTS' presence, as the K-Pop group has decided against submitting their music for entry. The announcement was made by all seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, on their individual Instagram accounts.</p><h2>BTS boycotts 69th Grammy</h2><p>Although the boy band did not directly explain the reason behind the big decision, it has sparked conversation across social media. The statement read, "We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year. I hope music itself can be heard and loved rather than being distinguished by region or language. Thank you to the ARMY and everyone for always being with me."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/a-decade-of-bts-why-every-army-takes-their-success-personally-1778833510762"><strong>A decade of BTS: Why every ARMY takes their success personally</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It comes shortly after the Recording Academy introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance, a new Grammy category dedicated to Asian pop acts. Many believe the boycott is because of the newly created award.</p><h2>About the new category</h2><p>The Recording Academy announced the new category in June and it is a part of an expansion of the Grammy Awards. It is said that the award was intended to recognise outstanding pop performances connected to Asian markets and songs that make meaningful use of one or more Asian languages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-unveils-normal-music-video-offering-a-heartfelt-glimpse-beyond-global-fame-1784273965232"><strong>BTS unveils Normal music video, offering a heartfelt glimpse beyond global fame</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BTS Announces They Won’t Submit to the Grammys This Year.❌<br><br>&quot;We’ve decided not to submit our work for this year’s Grammy Awards. We hope music will be recognized and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language. Thank you, as always, to ARMY and everyone… <a href="https://t.co/GlbK3yjkZd">pic.twitter.com/GlbK3yjkZd</a></p>&mdash; BTS Daily⁷ (@btsdaily77) <a href="https://x.com/btsdaily77/status/2082333366679146744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-expand-lineup-with-five-new-categories-for-the-2027-ceremony-1781635839457"><strong>Grammys expand lineup with five new categories for the 2027 ceremony</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the category quickly sparked backlash. Many argued that grouping K-pop, J-pop and C-pop under a regional label could unintentionally separate Asian artists from competing for the Grammys' biggest honours, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">bts not submitting to grammys despite having their biggest album yet is a huge fuck you to them for always treating bts badly when they deserved to be treated FAIRLY LIKE EVERY OTHER ARTISTS. I’M CRYING IM SO PROUD OF BTS AND FUCK YOU GRAMMYS. <a href="https://t.co/6dTj9Au9a2">pic.twitter.com/6dTj9Au9a2</a></p>&mdash; 정국 (@koostrous) <a href="https://x.com/koostrous/status/2082338534401454462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammy-awards-2026-full-list-of-winners-1769996288475"><strong>Grammy Awards 2026: Full list of winners</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The decision by BTS has also created a buzz because, despite multiple Grammy nominations in previous years, BTS have never won an award. The group previously earned three consecutive nominations in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category, becoming the first K-pop act to receive nominations in the field.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Recording Academy is currently accepting submissions for the 69th Grammy Awards, which are expected to happen in February next year.</p>

BTS has decided not to submit their entries to the Grammy Awards this time. The group took to social media to share the announcement, sparking a conversation among the fans.

The 69th Grammy Awards will not see BTS' presence, as the K-Pop group has decided against submitting their music for entry. The announcement was made by all seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, on their individual Instagram accounts. BTS boycotts 69th Grammy Although the boy band did not directly explain the reason behind the big decision, it has sparked conversation across social media. The statement read, "We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year. I hope music itself can be heard and loved rather than being distinguished by region or language. Thank you to the ARMY and everyone for always being with me." Also Read: A decade of BTS: Why every ARMY takes their success personally It comes shortly after the Recording Academy introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance, a new Grammy category dedicated to Asian pop acts. Many believe the boycott is because of the newly created award. About the new category The Recording Academy announced the new category in June and it is a part of an expansion of the Grammy Awards. It is said that the award was intended to recognise outstanding pop performances connected to Asian markets and songs that make meaningful use of one or more Asian languages. Also Read: BTS unveils Normal music video, offering a heartfelt glimpse beyond global fame

<p>BTS has decided not to submit their entries to the Grammy Awards this time. The group took to social media to share the announcement, sparking a conversation among the fans.</p>

69th Grammy Awards: BTS decline music submissions after Recording Academy introduces Asian Pop category

<p>Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is set to receive the Leadership in Cinema Award at the 2026 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The honour recognises his contribution to Indian cinema and for taking deeply rooted Indian stories to audiences around the world.</p><h2>Rishab Shetty to receive honour at IFFM</h2><p>Over the past few years, Rishab has established himself as one of the country's most distinctive cinematic voices through the Kantara franchise, creating stories connected to the traditions, folklore and spiritual heritage of coastal Karnataka while resonating with audiences across the world.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bhumi-pednekkar-joins-rishab-shetty-in-the-period-drama-the-pride-of-bharat-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1785207337586"><strong> Bhumi Pednekkar joins Rishab Shetty in the period drama The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>By weaving mythology, faith, ecology and human emotion into visually compelling cinema, his work will demonstrate that stories grounded in local culture can achieve universal appeal.</p><p><br>Rishab will attend IFFM 2026 as one of the festival's marquee guests.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rishab-shetty-s-rise-to-fame-from-selling-water-bottles-working-as-a-driver-to-kantara-s-success-1759998075639"><strong>Rishab Shetty's rise to fame: From selling water bottles, working as a driver, to Kantara success</strong></a></p><h2>Rishab Shetty speaks about the recognition</h2><p>Speaking on the recognition, Rishab Shetty said, "I am deeply honoured to receive the Leadership in Cinema Award from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Storytelling has always been my way of celebrating our culture, our traditions and the communities that inspire us. It is incredibly meaningful to see stories rooted in our heritage resonate with audiences across the world. I look forward to being in Melbourne and celebrating the incredible diversity and strength of Indian cinema with fellow filmmakers and audiences."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rishab-shetty-finally-reacts-to-ranveer-singh-s-daiva-controversy-makes-me-uncomfortable-1765853866314"><strong>Rishab Shetty finally reacts to Ranveer Singh's Daiva controversy</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange added, "Rishab Shetty represents a new generation of Indian filmmakers whose work is both deeply rooted and globally relevant. Through his singular storytelling voice, he has demonstrated how local stories can transcend borders and connect with audiences everywhere. We are delighted to honour him with the Leadership in Cinema Award and look forward to welcoming him to IFFM 2026."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rishab-shetty-shares-memorable-meeting-with-amit-shah-discusses-cinema-and-culture-see-pics-1777781860510"><strong>Rishab Shetty shares 'memorable' meeting with Amit Shah</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 2026 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will bring together leading voices from Indian and South Asian cinema for a celebration of storytelling through screenings, conversations, industry events and the annual IFFM Awards.</p>

Rishab Shetty will be honoured at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for his contribution to Indian cinema. The actor and filmmaker will attend IFFM as one of the festival's marquee guests. 

Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is set to receive the Leadership in Cinema Award at the 2026 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The honour recognises his contribution to Indian cinema and for taking deeply rooted Indian stories to audiences around the world. Rishab Shetty to receive honour at IFFM Over the past few years, Rishab has established himself as one of the country's most distinctive cinematic voices through the Kantara franchise, creating stories connected to the traditions, folklore and spiritual heritage of coastal Karnataka while resonating with audiences across the world. Also Read: Bhumi Pednekkar joins Rishab Shetty in the period drama The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj By weaving mythology, faith, ecology and human emotion into visually compelling cinema, his work will demonstrate that stories grounded in local culture can achieve universal appeal. Rishab will attend IFFM 2026 as one of the festival's marquee guests. Also Read: Rishab Shetty's rise to fame: From selling water bottles, working as a driver, to Kantara success Rishab Shetty speaks about the recognition Speaking on the recognition, Rishab Shetty said, "I am deeply honoured to receive the Leadership in Cinema Award from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Storytelling has always been my way of celebrating our culture, our traditions and the communities that inspire us. It is incredibly meaningful to see stories rooted in our heritage resonate with audiences across the world. I look forward to being in Melbourne and celebrating the incredible diversity and strength of Indian cinema with fellow filmmakers and audiences." Also Read: Rishab Shetty finally reacts to Ranveer Singh's Daiva controversy Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange added, "Rishab Shetty represents a new generation of Indian filmmakers whose work is both deeply rooted and globally relevant. Through his singular storytelling voice, he has demonstrated how local stories can transcend borders and connect with audiences everywhere. We are delighted to honour him with the Leadership in Cinema Award and look forward to welcoming him to IFFM 2026." Also Read: Rishab Shetty shares 'memorable' meeting with Amit Shah The 2026 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will bring together leading voices from Indian and South Asian cinema for a celebration of storytelling through screenings, conversations, industry events and the annual IFFM Awards.

<p>Rishab Shetty will be honoured at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for his contribution to Indian cinema. The actor and filmmaker will attend IFFM as one of the festival's marquee guests.&nbsp;</p>

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