New Delhi: An insufferably clunky, over-expository and rudderless origin story of a fringe character from the Marvel multiverse, Madame Web spins a yarn so insubstantial that it snaps in no time and is all over the place. Not a pretty sight, to say the least. Barely 10 to 20 minutes in, it is easy to see the bleak future of the two-hour movie – and the franchise that might be on the anvil over at Sony. It goes nowhere. The dialogue is ham-fisted, the action amateurish, the visual effects rudimentary and the final outcome disastrous. Marvel fatigue is one...
On MS Subbulakshmi’s 108th birth anniversary, actor Vidya Balan recreates her iconic style in a photo tribute
In 1951, MS Subbulakshmi made her way to Nalli Silks with a blue thread in hand, hoping to have a sari made of the same colour. The colour of the sari then specially woven for her, was so unique that it went on to be referred to as MS Blue. Till date, people walk into silk sari stores, referring to MS Blue, seeking out the exact same shade of inky, iridescent blue. In a tribute to the legendary Carnatic singer, whose voice, and sartorial sense has inspired generations since, actor Vidya Balan collaborated with Chennai-based costume designer Anu Parthasarthy, who has...
Mahira Sharma Falls On Stairs And Balances Back, Giving Deja Vu Of Jennifer Lawrence’s Oscar Moment
Mahira Sharma is a popular actress in the entertainment world. She proved her acting mettle in some TV series and movies, including Bajao, Raduaa Returns, and Kade Haan Kade Naa, among others. Well, her stint in Bigg Boss 13 was something, that proved to be a career breakthrough for the actress. Apart from being an actress, Mahira is a true-blue fashionista, and she often proves her expertise in the same arena. Recently, Mahira attended an event, and her look for the same won hearts. Mahira Sharma shells out Barbie vibes in a pretty gown as she attended an event Mahira Sharma...
Kriti Sanon to play double role in her debut production Do Patti starring Kajol : Bollywood News
Kriti Sanon embarks on a new journey as a producer with her upcoming film Do Patti, she will also be playing a double role. In Do Patti, Kriti Sanon will be seen playing a double role for the first time. As her debut production, Kriti is leaving no stone unturned to make the film even more special. The film is also a thriller, which marks another first for Kriti. Kriti Sanon to play double role in her debut production Do Patti starring Kajol Produced by Kanika Dhillon’s Kathha Pictures alongside Kriti Sanon’s Blue Butterfly Films, the Indian drama-thriller is directed...
Elizabeth Debicki Wins Best Supporting Actress For Playing Princess Diana In The Crown
New Delhi: Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki has earned her place in Emmy history. At the 2024 Emmys, the 34-year-old actress won Best Supporting Actress In A Drama for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown. This victory marks the first time an Australian actress has secured this award. “I didn’t write anything down because I’m very superstitious and now I’m in a real pickle, so I’m going to do this quickly,” Elizabeth Debicki humorously said as she accepted her award on Sunday night. She went on to express her gratitude to Peter Morgan, the show’s creator. “Thank you,...
Incisive And Moving Portrait Of Rural Distress
New Delhi: Located in the liminal space between the stark and the surreal, In The Belly Of A Tiger, an Indo-US-Chinese co-production that premiered on Sunday at the 74th Berlinale, plays out in a tangible world – a North Indian village battered by poverty and exploitation. It is, however, informed with narrative and stylistic elements that lend the film a distinct resonance. In The Belly Of A Tiger revolves around a landless farmer forced by capitalism at its most exploitative to contemplate a desperate measure in the hope of saving his impoverished family – his wife, son and two granddaughters....
Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt release in India uncertain on October 2: Report : Bollywood News
The much-anticipated Indian release of the Pakistani blockbuster, The Legend of Maula Jatt, starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, has faced yet another setback. Despite generating significant buzz and excitement among audiences, the film has been indefinitely postponed due to undisclosed reasons. This marks the second time in less than a year that the film’s Indian release has been cancelled. The film’s distributor, Zee Studios, had initially planned to release The Legend of Maula Jatt on October 2 in select regions of Punjab and New Delhi in India. However, recent reports suggest that the necessary clearances from the Indian government...
Music gets an open house with upcoming Omkar Music Fest
The upcoming three-day Omkar Music Fest at Prestige Shantiniketan, marks the 10th anniversary of Omkar Music School led by Hindustani vocalist Iman Das. In the past decade, the school has trained nearly a thousand students across the globe. While the celebrations will see performances from youngsters on all days, one can expect performances from star artistes such as sitarist Ustad Shafique Khan from Dharwad and Partha Bose from Kolkata, a tabla solo by Ustad Najmuddin Javed, Mohiniyattam and Kathak performances by Rekha Raju and Snigda DS respectively, and a presentation of thumri, dadra, kajri and chalti from Iman Das himself. Iman...
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Powerful Wildlife Crime Thriller Co-Produced By Alia Bhatt
Unsung government officials going about the onerous and painstaking job of protecting Kerala’s wildlife are at the centre of Poacher, a solidly crafted eight-episode Amazon Prime Video series written and directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta and executive produced, among others, by Alia Bhatt. As the forest rangers wage an arduous war against elephant poachers, the overstretched (and sometimes conflicted) men and women tasked with bringing the criminals to book prefer not to blow their own trumpets. They chip away with intent as the stakes rise steadily, as do the risks involved in stirring a hornet’s nest. In addition...