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Entertainment In a country where independent film companies rarely survive the first few years, First Ray Films has quietly done the unthinkable — thrived for a decade. And not by playing safe. This indie house has built its reputation on high-concept, first-of-their-kind stories – from India’s first Social Media Thriller Mona_Darling (2016 – AmazonPrime), to the country’s first mainstream LGBTQ+ road trip film Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele (2020 – JioHotStar), to the world’s first animal-lover vigilante actioner Lakadbaggha (2023 – BMSstream) . First Ray Films, is India’s only start-up independent film production company to have carved a niche in delivering high-concept cinema and making space for themselves. Anshuman Jha-owned First Ray Films completes 10 years, announces slate of six bold new projects Now, as it enters its second decade, First Ray Films isn’t slowing down — it’s doubling down. The company just dropped a dynamic slate of 6 films over the next 12 months. 3 to release theatrically over the next 6 months & 3 go into production. The line-up kicks off with Anshuman Jha’s directorial debut – the bizarre black comedy thriller – Lord Curzon Ki Haveli followed by Harish Vyas’s heartwarming father-son coming-of-age tale Hari Ka Om and lastly – the much-awaited sequel Lakadbaggha 2, which wrapped shoot earlier this year. The above films will be seeing a theatrical release over the next 6 months. Alongside these theatrical releases, the studio will roll out three new productions, which go on floors in 2026 with three debutant film-makers in Hindi, along with launching two fresh faces in a unique love story. Coming up in 2026: three fresh productions — a new feature with award-winning firebrand film-maker, a project titled Bajrangi with auteur Parth Saurabh (Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar), and the debut feature Ovi & The Monk from Emerson Boston Graduate Jasraj Padhaye. 1. Ovi & The Monk – When the world shut down, his heart opened up. In the wake of his father’s loss during the pandemic, a brave young boy(Ovi) treks across the Himalayas to reunite a stranded dog(Monk) with its owner — discovering compassion, courage, and duty along the way. 2. ⁠Bajrangi – Set in the heartland of Bihar, this raw and earthy drama redefines the meaning of service in a changing India, offering a fresh lens on tradition and duty. 3. ⁠A new ‘untitled’ genre feature(Noir-thriller) set in Mumbai at the cusp of the millennium, with an award-winning firebrand Indian film maker about twins “Independent film making is about faith and fire,” says Anshuman Jha — actor, producer, and founder of First Ray Films. Speaking on the milestone, Anshuman said: “I have always believed that films don’t fail, budgets fail. For us to have survived for over a decade is a testament to the audiences who are willing to embrace stories that are fresh, disruptive, and honest. I am deeply grateful to our investors whose faith has kept us going – their belief proves that films can not only make a cultural impact but also be a profitable game in the long run, much like what A24 has shown globally. My hope is to turn it into an ecosystem that survives beyond me. We aren’t creating projects, we are creating honest cinema – in collaboration with talent from all around the globe – which will stand the test of time – hopefully. Our slate is bold, disruptive & hopefully unforgettable.” With this line-up, First Ray Films reaffirms its position as a rare, uncompromising voice in India’s film ecosystem — one that places storytelling, risk-taking, and originality above all else. Also Read: Sarah Jane Dias joins the cast of Lakadbaggha 2 – The Monkey Business as Anshuman Jha welcomes her into the expanding animal-lover vigilante universe BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama. Read More

Entertainment Sundance Film Festival founder was also lifelong activist whose films amplified social and environmental causes and indicted the political system Robert Redford, an Oscar-winning actor and director whose passion for activism led to the formation of the Sundance Institute and its formidable film festival, died on Tuesday morning at his Utah home. He was 89. Redford’s publicist, Cindi Berger, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, but did not specify a cause. “Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah – the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” Berger said. “He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy.” A heartthrob with a soulful spirit, Redford could easily play dreamboats who captured the collective imagination – he was a wholly credible Jay Gatsby – but there was also within him a dogged determination to seek out riskier projects that challenged him as an actor and subverted his golden-boy visage. After becoming a star in the 1970s thanks to hits that ran the gamut from expert escapism (The Sting) to topical political thrillers (All the President’s Men), Redford transitioned into directing, winning Best Director for his 1980 debut Ordinary People before going on to helm a string of critically acclaimed dramas such as A River Runs Through It and Quiz Show. And through his nurturing of the Sundance Film Festival, he helped boost the careers of fledgling filmmakers such as the Coen brothers, David O. Russell and Quentin Tarantino. But wherever his passions took him, he remained a Southern California kid who resisted the trappings of his lifelong stardom. “There was nothing at the end of the rainbow for me here,” Redford told Esquire in 2013 of his hometown. “Hollywood was not a place I dreamed of getting to. I never could take seriously the obsession people have about being a celebrity or getting to Hollywood – I was born next door.” Born in Santa Monica in the summer of 1936, Charles Robert Redford Jr. moved with his family to Van Nuys as a boy. An unfocused student – biographer Michael Feeney Callan claimed that, during Redford’s high school graduation, he “sat at the back of the assembly hall, reading Mad magazine” – he went to the University of Colorado Boulder for baseball. But the arts soon occupied his time, as well as partying. Redford was kicked out after a year: “One of the reasons I was asked to leave was that I was having too much fun ,” he admitted to ThinkProgress in 2012. “ I spent too much time in the mountains, and I didn’t spend enough time studying.”   He traveled around Europe and then set his sights on New York to focus on acting, working in theater and on television. He appeared on Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and a TV adaptation of The Iceman Cometh, earning an Emmy nomination in 1963 for his performance in The Voice of Charlie Pont. By the mid-1960s, Redford was starting to land steady film work, winning a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer – Male in 1966. One of his first major movie successes was in the adaptation of Neil Simon’s play Barefoot in the Park, in which he reprised his role on Broadway as the uptight newlywed Paul Bratter. But he cemented his stardom with 1969’s Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, one of the most popular of the revisionist Westerns, which starred Redford alongside Paul Newman, who would remain one of his closest friends until his death in 2008. The two men played wisecracking outlaws who seemed to be thumbing their nose at the romantic, rose-colored notion of the Old West, and in his role as the Sundance Kid, Redford articulated his resistance to mythmaking that would become a central tenet of his career. He parlayed that success into a string of well-liked films, including the Western drama Jeremiah Johnson and his smash reunion with Newman, the Best Picture-winning heist picture The Sting. But Redford always bristled at Hollywood fame, wanting to be sure he was still making worthwhile movies and not just star vehicles. “I started to get uncomfortable. I felt I wasn’t free to do other things,” he would later say. “So I’d go to Warner Bros. and say, ‘I’d like to make a film about the election process – about how we elect somebody based on cosmetics rather than substance – and call it The Candidate.’ They’d say, ‘If you do this larger film, we’ll let you make it.’ That allowed me to make small films within the studio system.” Indeed, a movie like 1972’s The Candidate, in which he plays a blank slate of a senatorial hopeful, has only proved more prescient in its indictment of the American political system, and he followed it up with other films critical of the U.S. government, including All the President’s Men (about the Watergate cover-up) and Three Days of the Condor (a thriller about a CIA conspiracy). His willingness to look critically at his homeland had stemmed from being challenged by Parisians while he was studying art in France in the late 1950s. “[I was] beginning to realize that there was mythology about my own country given to me – and that there was a wonderful country there, which I still believe there is – but it was a different one than the sloganeering that was going on about the country,” Redford told Democracy Now!. “And I began to see the other side of it and think. And I felt that there was a story to be told – there are really a series of good stories about what’s the story beneath the story you were given about your own country.” Redford tried his hand at directing for 1980’s Ordinary People, a chronicle of an emotionally distant family demolished by tragedy, which went on to win four Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. Over the next several decades, he would continue to direct, often focusing on social and political issues such as the corrosive power of television (Quiz Show), American foreign policy (Lions for Lambs) and the shortcomings of our legal system (The Conspirator). In

Entertainment The first single “DHA,” dropping Sept. 19, introduces the tabla-driven sound that will anchor Ritviz’s upcoming album, set to release in 2026 Ritviz has officially announced his next album, Kurta Saree, slated for release in 2026. The project arrives four years after his debut full-length, Mimmi, and marks an ambitious new chapter for the Pune-born producer and singer, who established himself as one of India’s most-streamed independent artists after his breakout. The album’s lead single, “DHA,” is set to drop on Sept. 19. Centered around the tabla and threaded with elements of synth-pop, bass house, UK garage, and club-ready production, the track sets the tone for Kurta Saree. Ritviz first rose to prominence in 2017 with “Udd Gaye,” a viral hit that has since amassed more than 100 million streams across platforms and become a festival staple. He followed it up with the EPs Ved and Dev in 2018, further cementing his signature style of merging Hindustani classical motifs with contemporary electronic music. His 2021 collaborative EP Baaraat with Nucleya leaned into wedding-inspired anthems, while his 2022 album Mimmi—dedicated to his mother, Hindustani classical singer Anvita Bharti, who taught him music growing up—marked a more personal turn in his songwriting. Last year, he teamed up with Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem on “Mehrbaan,” a single that drew attention for its cross-border collaboration and eclectic mix of influences. With Kurta Saree, Ritviz is framing his music as part of a larger creative ecosystem. Aimed to serve as a “playful exploration of duality,” the album is positioned as a concept that stretches into fashion, live performance, and visual storytelling. “Through my new project, Kurta Saree, I want to build a world where tradition and the future aren’t a clash — they’re a celebration. It’s about taking something so traditional and making it feel so new,” Ritviz tells Rolling Stone India. “After years of being locked up in my bedroom producing, perfecting this new sound, I’m so excited to finally be releasing the first track ‘DHA’ on Sep. 19!” No track list has yet been revealed, but the rollout is expected to continue with additional singles dropping through the year ahead of the 2026 release. Read More

Entertainment The actor adapts the role of a young man who leads his family’s struggling business through a phase of financial crisis in Korea Lee Jun-ho plays Kang Tae-poong in ‘Typhoon Family.’ Photo: Netflix, courtesy of Han Cinema. Lee Jun-ho of 2PM stars in Typhoon Family as Kang Tae-poong, a young man challenged to trade in his once carefree lifestyle for the weight of responsibility when he’s suddenly compelled to head Typhoon Company, his father’s struggling business. South Korea’s 1997 International Monetary Fund (IMF) crisis serves as the backdrop for this new slice-of-life period drama series, tracing the complexities of the time, with Tae-poong embodying the spirit of a generation grappling with the crisis. If anything, Tae-poong’s journey is one of transformation, from a footloose to a figurehead. But it’s not just him—it’s the people around him as well, like Oh Mi-seon, a bookkeeper at the Typhoon Company, played by Kim Min-ha. In a competitive culture, Mi-seon juggles the responsibilities of her family with her own ambitions. As she shares with Netflix in its press statement, “I’m honored to play Oh Mi-seon. Typhoon Family was created with heart—from the cast to every member of the production team.” Kim Min-ha and Lee Jun-ho in a still from ‘Typhoon Family.’ Photo: TVN, courtesy of Han Cinema. Typhoon Family is like a time capsule of a defining moment in South Korean history in its portrayal of events around the 1997 financial chaos, which brought significant changes in the country’s economic and social landscape, forcing Koreans to re-evaluate their values and priorities. It’s a story of resilience, framed by a nation in flux. Speaking of which, Lee Jun-ho says, “I hope this story brings laughter, comfort, and genuinely resonates with you.” Directed by Han Ji-seung and written by Park Jae-beom, the show fundamentally is about the power of human strength and connection in the face of adversity, highlighting the importance of community and support during difficult times. “I hope viewers not only watch but feel each moment—youth, hope, hardship, and triumph,” says Kim Min-ha. The drama will be available on Netflix on October 11, taking you back to the 1990s, with all its quirks and charms. “I hope you experience the 90s nostalgia and emotional journey with us,” adds Lee Jun-ho. Read More

Entertainment Justin Bieber; Sabrina Carpenter; Karol G; Anyma Cassy Athena/Getty Images; Todd Owyoung/NBC/Getty Images; Leandro Bernardes/PxImages/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images; Joseph Okpako/WireImage/Getty Images Get out your wallets, the Coachella 2026 lineup has just been announced! On Monday, the music festival shared the full lineup for next year’s edition, scheduled for April 10-12 and 17-19. Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Anyma, and Justin Bieber will be the headliners for next year’s edition. Carpenter — who just released her latest album, Man’s Best Friend, and is set to hit the road this fall — will lead Friday with XX, Disclosure, Ethel Cain, Teddy Swims, Devo, Sexyy Red, Central Cee, and girl groups BINI and Katseye performing earlier in the day among a packed slate of top artists. Bieber shared the lineup on Instagram alongside a lyric from Swag II track, “Yukon.” On Saturday, he’ll be joined by the likes of Rolling Stone‘s February cover artist Addison Rae, Sombr, David Byrne, and PinkPantheress. Sunday with Karol will see the Colombian superstar cap each week with Anyma presenting his Æden project, while Young Thug, Kaskade, Laufey, Iggy Pop, FKA Twigs, and a slew of other major performers will also take the stage. Tickets for the festival are on sale now. General admission entry starts at $549 for Weekend Two and $649 for Weekend One, while VIP tickets cost $1,199 for Weekend Two and $1,299 for Weekend One. Last year’s music festival saw Lady Gaga, Post Malone, and Green Day taking on the festival as headliners, with Travis Scott performing at a special after-hours headlining, “designs the desert,” slot. While this is the first time the headliners lead the lineup, they’ve all hit the Coachella stage before. Bieber joined Tems during her set last year to perform “Essence” with WizKid, and he also appeared alongside Ariana Grande when she headlined Coachella in 2019. Karol G took the main stage in 2022, bringing out Becky G as a guest. And in 2024, Carpenter played a sunset set on the main stage, manifesting her return as a headliner during her performance. Rolling Stone broke the news on Carpenter and Karol’s headlining slots last week. From Rolling Stone US. Read More

Entertainment The Scott Cooper-directed biopic arrives in theaters on Oct. 24 Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.’ 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS In a new trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere, Springsteen, played by Jeremy Allen White, is exploring his next career move. The Scott Cooper-directed biopic, which focuses on the musician’s search for a big hit and bold career pivot to acoustic folk music on his Nebraska album, arrives in theaters on Oct. 24. The new clip begins with Springsteen noting, “It’s a hard thing, realizing people aren’t who you want them to be.” The next scene shows him speaking with Jon Landau (Jeremy Strong) at a diner about his next career move, with Landau later opining to someone else, “I think Bruce is afraid of what’s coming, and he feels guilty leaving behind the world he knows.” The rest of the scene-setting trailer consists of a rapid-fire montage of Springsteen performing and interacting with the friends and lovers he meets along his musical journey. Toward the end of the clip, scored by Springsteen’s “Atlantic City,” Columbia Records executive Al Teller (David Krumholtz) tells Landau that pivoting to folk is a “highly unorthodox career move,” but Landau supports it. In the trailer’s final scene, Springsteen notes, “Don’t need to be perfect, I just want it to feel right.” Alongside White, Strong, and Krumholtz, Deliver Me From Nowhere also stars Stephen Graham, Odessa Young, Gabby Hoffman, and Marc Maron. Cooper adapted the script from Warren Zane’s 2023 book of the same name.  “Making Springsteen was deeply moving as it allowed me to step inside the soul of an artist I’ve long admired — and to witness, up close, the vulnerability and strength behind his music,” Cooper said in a previous statement. The director added, “The experience felt like a journey through memory, myth, and truth. And more than anything, it was a privilege to translate that raw emotional honesty to the screen, and in doing so, it changed me. I cannot thank Bruce and Jon Landau enough for allowing me to tell their story.” From Rolling Stone US. Read More

Entertainment Home News and Gossip Saiyaara star Aneet Padda signed her next BIG project, starring alongside popular Bollywood stars in… Aneet Padda, known for her role in Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara alongside Ahaan Panday, is set to take on a new challenge. Read on to know more. After winning the hearts of the audience with her debut film Saiyaara, 22-year-old actress Aneet Padda is now ready for her next big project. According to a Bollywood Bubble report, Aneet will now be seen in a courtroom drama film Nyay, in which she is playing the role of a girl who fights for justice. The film also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh and Arjun Mathur in important roles. The story talks about truth and courage, and shows the fight for justice for women. Entertainment All about Saiyaara star Aneet Padda next project According to the report, Aneet is playing the role of a girl who raises her voice in court against the mistreatment done by a religious guru. The film is a serious courtroom drama that will show the struggle and courage against injustice. According to a source,“Aneet Padda will be seen playing a victim, who takes a brave stand against a powerful (godman) spiritual leader who has misbehaved with her. The story follows an intense courtroom drama that will fight against injustice for women.” Entertainment All about Aneet Padda next project Nyay The film is directed by Nitya Mehra, who has previously done projects like Baar Baar Dekho and Made in Heaven. Her husband Karan Kapadia is also co-directing with her. Both of them have previously worked with Aneet in the show Big Girls Don’t Cry. Apart from Aneet, Nyay also features experienced actors like Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Raghuveer Yadav, and Rajesh Sharma, who will make the story of the film stronger. While Saiyaara was a romantic and light-hearted film, Nyay is a serious and thought-provoking film. Saiyaara, which was made under the banner of Yash Raj Films, released in July and did well at the box office. The film was also well received on the OTT platform. After this success, Aneet has started choosing thoughtful and strong scripts for his career. His serious and mature role in Nyay will bring out a new aspect of his acting. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Sunny Sankari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Varun Dhawan, and Janhvi Kapoor, will release in the theatres on October 2. Before its release, here are 7 films of Sanya Malhotra you must add to your watchlist. 1/8 Entertainment Who is Sanya Malhotra? Sanya Malhotra is a Bollywood actress who is a trained dancer in contemporary and ballet. She has received multiple awards and nominations for her acting. 2/8 Entertainment Dangal (2016) Sanya Malhotra portrayed the role of Babita Kumari in the film based on the real-life Phogat family. Absolutely nailing this role of a wrestler. 3/8 Entertainment Badhaai Ho (2018) The comedy drama explores the awkwardness of middle-aged pregnancy. She plays Renee, a wise, sorted, and non-judgmental woman who was Ayushmann Khurrana’s girlfriend, caught in societal judgments. 4/8 Entertainment Pataakha (2018) The film is about two feuding sisters in Rajasthan. The actress played the role of Genda Kumari, who was the younger sister.  5/8 Entertainment Pagglait (2021) The film revolves around Sanya’s character as a young widow who struggles to mourn conventionally after her husband’s sudden death, struggles with her new reality, and gets to know startling facts about her late husband. 6/8 Entertainment Kathal (2023) A National Award-winning film, the satirical comedy movie revolves around a bizarre police case about missing jackfruits that turns into a case of human trafficking. 7/8 Entertainment Jawan (2023) The actress played a small but impactful role of Dr. Eeram, who becomes a victim of the system, being framed for child deaths in Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award-winning film. 8/8 Entertainment Mrs (2024) The actress portrayed the role of a young, educated woman who questioned the unrealistic expectations placed on a wife after she gets married. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Entertainment Subscribe Now Read More

Entertainment Home News and Gossip Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle worldwide box office collection: Anime BREAKS records, EARNS…. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is breaking box office records globally, solidifying its position as a potential record-holder for the most successful anime film in history. The Demon Slayer franchise has once again rocked the box office. The new film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle broke all records as soon as it was released. In the US alone, the film has earned around $70 million in its opening weekend. This is the biggest opening ever for any anime or international film, and it has broken the nearly 30-year-old record of Pokemon: The First Movie. It has also surpassed the previous Demon Slayer film Mugen Train. Entertainment Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle worldwide box office collection According to Box Office Mojo’s report, Infinity Castle has so far earned around $353 million worldwide. The film is now moving towards a point where it can compete with 2020’s Mugen Train, which earned around $500 million and is still the highest-grossing anime film today. Entertainment Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Japan collection The film has also proved to be a huge hit in Japan. It has set records for the biggest opening day and opening weekend of all time in Japan. The film has surpassed Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic film Spirited Away to become the second biggest film in Japan – Mugen Train is still at number one. Entertainment All about Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle The film is based on the Infinity Castle arc, which continues the story after Demon Slayer season 4. In it, Tanjiro, Hashira and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps take on Muzan Kibutsuji and his powerful Upper Moon demons. This film is the first of three parts and begins the final battle. Critics have also praised the film, it has a score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviews particularly praise Ufotable’s brilliant animation, emotional story and amazing action scenes. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment The Bollywood actor turned 58 recently. Let’s take a close look at his disciplined workout routine that keeps him active and fit. The Bollywood actor turned 58 recently. Let’s take a close look at his disciplined workout routine that keeps him active and fit. Akshay Kumar proves that age is just a number. He is one of the most disciplined actors in Bollywood, also known for his healthy lifestyle. Akshay Kumar is always respected by his fans for his fitness and even by his Bollywood colleagues. Fans all over the country are excited to see how their favourite Khiladi continues to inspire both on and off the screen. According to Akshay Kumar, fitness is the best way to keep yourself healthy. Akshay Kumar’s Daily Fitness Routine His fitness regime does not revolve around heavy weight lifting and gyming, rather he focuses more on martial arts, yoga, functional training and outdoor sports. He focuses more on exercises that keep the body flexible, active and strong. Not only in real life, but he also posts on Instagram, posting his videos while working out. Akshay Kumar’s Diet One of the most interesting parts of Akshay’s style is a simple diet. He recently shared with his fans that he follows a full-day fast every Monday, which is a great idea for giving your stomach a break, and it also keeps you away from lifestyle diseases. Also, Akshay always has his dinner by 6:30 pm so his stomach gets enough time to digest food. Akshay Kumar’s Early Morning Routine Another cause behind his energy at 58 is his sleep schedule. He has a lot of time being targeted for waking up early in the morning, even before sunrise, usually around 4:30 or 5:00 am. The first thing he does when he wakes up is yoga, stretching or martial arts practice. He goes to bed early; that is the biggest secret behind his health and activeness at this age. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More