News•Mar 11, 2026
‘I Don’t Like Staying in Sh**’: Priyanka Chopra on Why She Left Bollywood at Her Peak, Calls ‘Aishwarya Rai, Mindy...
Priyanka Chopra revealed on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that she left Bollywood at the height of her fame to pursue broader creative opportunities in Hollywood. She described Bollywood’s constraints and the scarcity of Indian representation in U.S. media as key motivators, citing Aishwarya Rai and Mindy Kaling as her inspirations. Chopra emphasized that fame is a by‑product of craft, not the craft itself, and highlighted her willingness to pivot after each career challenge. To date she has appeared in roughly 70 films across both industries.
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 11, 2026
India at Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra to Present; Winning Chances Ride on Geeta Gandbhir’s Double Documentary Nominations
Indian representation at the 2026 Oscars includes filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir’s double nominations and actress Priyanka Chopra’s role as a presenter. Gandbhir is nominated in both Best Documentary Short for “The Devil Is Busy” and Best Documentary Feature for “The Perfect Neighbor,” tackling...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
Without Superstars, Hit Formulas or Hiking Ticket Prices, a Tamil Rural Comedy Enters Rs 50 Crore Club
Tamil rural comedy *Thaai Kizhavi* entered the Rs 50 crore club within 11 days, reaching Rs 51 crore worldwide despite lacking a male superstar. The film, led by veteran actress Radikaa Sarathkumar, opened with a modest Rs 2.65 crore net and sustained weekend spikes of Rs 5‑6 crore, while...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par Moves Beyond the ‘Private Cinema’ Experiment for Major OTT Debut
Aamir Khan’s sports comedy‑drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which grossed over ₹250 crore in its 2025 theatrical run, will stream on Sony LIV in March 2026, becoming the platform’s first Hindi theatrical title. The film follows a coach working with neuro‑divergent players, echoing...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
Rocket Designer Who Sold Her House to Build Business Gets No Deal on Shark Tank India, Anupam Mittal Says It’s...
Little Cherry Mom, a kids‑nutrition brand founded by a former rocket designer and ex‑cricketer, appeared on Shark Tank India seeking Rs 75 lakhs for a 3% stake, valuing the company at Rs 25 crore. The founders disclosed they sold their house to fund a...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
As Drishyam 3, Aadu 3 and Dhurandhar 2 Gear up for Release, Revisiting the Worst Malayalam Sequel Ever that Tarnished...
The Indian Express revisits the notorious Malayalam sequel Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006), highlighting how it tarnished the legacy of the beloved 1991 classic Kilukkam. The piece notes that a slate of high‑profile sequels—Drishyam 3, Aadu 3, Dhurandhar 2 and Vaazha 2—are set to release in March...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
Blocked, Censored, and Pressured: The Long History of Vijay Films Being Stopped Before They Could Reach His Fans
Actor‑politician Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan has been stalled in certification limbo for nearly three months, marking the latest episode in a long pattern of political and regulatory interference with his movies. Earlier releases such as Thalaivaa (2013), Mersal (2017)...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
Ekaki: How Ashish Chanchlani Made a Horror-Sci-Fi Series on Just 10% of a Bollywood Film’s Budget and Pulled Nearly 150...
Indian YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani’s five‑episode horror‑sci‑fi series Ekaki has amassed nearly 150 million YouTube views. The show, his debut as writer‑director, was produced on a budget roughly 10 percent of a typical Bollywood film yet delivered production values comparable to a Rs 300‑400 crore...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
Ridhima Pandit Files Lawsuit Against Vanshaj Singh over Alleged Online Threats; Latter Calls This a ‘Movement’
Actress Ridhima Pandit has filed a civil lawsuit against digital creator Vanshaj Singh, alleging that his fans sent her death threats, sexual violence threats, and abusive messages after a heated on‑air confrontation on the reality show The 50. The complaint, lodged...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Faces Another Delay: CBFC Revising Committee Screening Postponed as Member Falls Ill
Vijay’s much‑anticipated final film Jana Nayagan has hit another hurdle as the CBFC Revising Committee postponed its screening to March 17 due to a member’s illness. The delay follows a series of setbacks, including a UA‑16+ certificate with 14 cuts, a...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment