Aishwarya Rai Bachchan heads to Cannes with daughter Aaradhya

Anantapur: Actress Aishwarya Rai addresses the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been away from the silver screen for quite some time, was seen jetting off to the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

The actress was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan as the two twinned in black. The mother-daughter duo posed for the paparazzi before they walked to the departure section of the Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Aishwarya Rai is a regular at Cannes, and is known for her iconic looks at the red carpet of the film festival. Over the years, the actress has built a solid rapport at the fest, and draws huge reaction from the international media.

Earlier, the actress celebrated 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek by dropping perfect family pics on social media. The photographs posted by Aishwarya showed her posing for some happy clicks with hubby Abhishek and their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

While in the first snap, the three of them are posing next to a lovely bouquet, the second had them simply flaunting their beautiful smiles.The duo reportedly first met back in 1999 for the photo shoot of their first project together, ‘Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke’.

Their friendship slowly and steadily transformed into love. After being in a relationship for some time, Aishwarya and Abhishek finally tied the knot on April 20, 2007.

On 16 November 2011, the couple stepped into the next chapter of their lives as they welcomed their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

Prior to this, Aishwarya and Abhishek recently made headlines as they made a rare appearance together at Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar's wedding on March 5.While Aishwarya looked as beautiful as ever in a blue and silver anarkali suit, Abhishek opted for a black sherwani. The couple was seen smiling and posing for the cameras before entering the venue. Abhishek and Aishwarya attended the event with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan heads to Cannes with daughter Aaradhya | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Sukanya Boruah on her international debut with 'Not a Hero': It makes every struggle worth it

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Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Sukanya Boruah has made her international debut at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) with her first film, “Not a Hero”.

The project recently premiered at the prestigious film festival on 14 February 2026, where it got a Special Mention in 'Crystal Bear for the Best Film in Generation Kplus', by Generation – Youth Jury.

Elated about adding another feather to her cap, Sukanya shared, "To have our film premiere in Berlin, especially at Berlinale, was overwhelming in the most beautiful way. I was so glad that I later realized this was my debut film. Sitting there with the team, watching months of hard work unfold on screen in front of an international audience, was emotional, humbling, and powerful all at once. It felt unreal."

She went on to add that there is something magical about hearing the first reactions in a theatre like that.

"It makes every struggle worth it," said Sukanya.

Made under the direction of Rima Das, “Not a Hero” explores the lives of young people trying to find their place in the world.

Aside from directing it, Rima Das has also written, edited, and produced this Indian-Singaporean coming-of-age drama.

With Sukanya Boruah playing Pahi in the film, the project further has Mrinmoy Das as Rio and Bhuman Bhargav Das as Mivan, along with the other cast.

The camera work for “Not a Hero” has been looked after by Rima Das and Aditya Varma, whereas Pallab Talukdar has provided the tunes.

Sukanya has made quite a wave through her work in Assamese cinema, along with music videos, and TV series, including “Nima Denzongpa” on COLORS TV and “Sakuntala” on RANG TV.In addition to her acting career, Sukanya has also appeared in several prominent advertisements for top brands such as Coca Cola, Caprese, Samsung, Nestlé, Nykaa, Usha Fan, and Skybags. Sukanya Boruah on her international debut with 'Not a Hero': It makes every struggle worth it | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Karishma Tanna says 'don't give up on yourself' as she looks back on her journey

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Mumbai, (IANS) As actress Karishma Tanna was honored for her performance in Hansal Mehta's "Scoop" at the Busan International Film Festival, she decided to reflect on her acting journey, which commenced from the small screen, and overcoming several doubts, moved on to reality shows, movies, and web series.

She added that for her, 'Scoop' was a reminder that if one does not give up on their dreams, their moment arrives sooner or later.

Karishma's emotional note on social media went like this, "From television sets…To reality shows…To being boxed.To being doubted. To standing at the Busan International Film Festival for Scoop. There’s something beautiful about not giving up on yourself. About choosing growth over comfort. About waiting for the role that changes your narrative. SCOOP wasn’t just a project. It was a shift. A reminder that if you stay long enough, work hard enough, evolve honestly enough… your moment will come. And when it does — it feels like home. Thank you for watching, supporting, believing! (sic)."

Karishma took a moment to look back at the girl who patiently waited for her turn and never stopped believing in herself.

She pointed out that some journey's take time as they are building towards something concrete.

The 'Sanju' actress added, "Standing at the Busan International Film Festival, holding this moment in my heart, I remembered the girl who started early… who wanted independence, who waited, who heard “TV ACTOR” more than once… and still didn’t stop believing. This one wasn’t overnight. This one was years in the making. Grateful. Humbled. Proud. Some journeys are slow… because they’re building something permanent. I always believe-This is just the beginning...If you haven’t watched my show please watch it on @netflix_in."

Directed by Hansal Mehta, "Scoop" is a cinematic adaptation of journalist Jigna Vora’s bestseller "Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison".With Karishma as the lead, the show also has Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Harman Baweja, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and Deven Bhojani playing crucial roles, along with others. Karishma Tanna says 'don't give up on yourself' as she looks back on her journey | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Alia Bhatt joins the list of BAFTA presenters alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson

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Mumbai, (IANS) After proving her mettle in Bollywood, actress Alia Bhatt is also constantly making a mark for herself on the international platform.

Adding another feather to her cap, Alia has joined the list of the BAFTA presenters for 2026 alongside some prominent personalities such as Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Sadie Sink.

The British Academy recently released its star-studded list of presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, slated to take place on February 22.

The list includes some heavyweights like Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, and Patrick Dempsey.

Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Erin Doherty, Hannah Waddingham, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Noah Jupe, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Stormzy and Warwick Davis will also be presenting the award this year.

Many celebs who have been nominated for the award will be playing a dual role as presenters. They are- Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgard.

Refreshing your memory, before Alia, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was a presenter at BAFTA back in 2021. Additionally, Deepika Padukone also got the opportunity to present the prestigious award in 2024.

Before BAFTA, Alia made quite a splash with her praiseworthy looks at Cannes and the MET Gala.

Talking about Alia's movie commitments, she is presently working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s "Love And War", where she will be seen sharing the screen space with her husband Ranbir Kapoor and 'Raazi' co-star Vicky Kaushal.

During a recent Instagram live, Ranbir shared that the project, which was expected to be out this year, might be delayed.

Over and above this, Alia will also be joining the YRF’s spy universe with "Alpha".Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol will also play prominent roles in the drama, which is being made under the direction of Shiv Rawail. Alia Bhatt joins the list of BAFTA presenters alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Margot Robbie reveals her sweet Valentine's Day gift for Jacob Elordi

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Margot Robbie is opening up on the special gesture for actor Jacob Elordi. The actress has shared that she gave "flowers on Valentine's Day" to Jacob.

The 35-year-old actress and her Wuthering Heights co-star formed a close bond on the set of the new big screen adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic, and they recently revealed how he filled her room with roses on February 14 last year, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told Extra, "Jacob's getting a lot of credit. I actually got him presents, too. I would like that to be known. Yes, I gave him many things throughout shooting. I gave him flowers on Valentine's Day”.

Margot, who has been married to producer Tom Ackerley sine 2016, added, "I gave him a book of poetry. I have him a lamp once”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, she also had matching custom signet rings made for them both to commemorate the end of filming.

Each of the rings feature two skeletons in an intimate embrace, with a Bronte quote, "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same”.

The hand-enamelled gold rings were created by UK designer Cece Fein-Hughes, who has opened up about the project on Instagram.

She wrote, "What an honour it was to create matching pieces for Margot Robbie Jacob Elordi, celebrating their time filming together as Catherine and Heathcliff in the new Wuthering Heights”.

She wanted each detail to reflect "a story of passion, devotion and wild romance". The rings are engraved with the initials of the characters, as well as '1847-2026', which reference the year Bronte's classic novel was first published, and the release of the new film.

Cece shared, "Gifted to Jacob by Margot, the piece features two entwined skeletons in the exact pose of the iconic film poster, a quiet reminder that love never truly dies. As time passes and everything else withers away, what remains is the enduring bond between two souls”.Margot revealed Jacob's sweet Valentine's Day gesture and admitted it "made her day". Margot Robbie reveals her sweet Valentine's Day gift for Jacob Elordi | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2025

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Kohima, November 26 (MExN): Task Force for Music & Arts (TafMA) Nagaland has announced the first lineup of bands set to perform at the iconic Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2025. Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2025, India’s biggest music festival will take place from December 1-10 at 5:00 PM at Main Arena, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

The first lineup of bands includes; Rumac (Scotland), Drum Tao (Japan), Japan Junior Orchestra (Japan), Agniva (France), The Fantastic Company, Novo, BoINN-Friends of the Mary Wallopers (Ireland), Mongdoll (South Korea), Trance Effect, Lateral Move, Street Stories, Wishes and Dreams, Yekumi (Israel) Akhanda, Rhythm of the Earth ( SAMVAAD), Nagaland Collective, Shreya Karmakar, Gingerfeet, GATC, KL Pamei, Temsu Clover, Hope Academy, Noisy Neighbours, Juxtaposed, Dobom Doji Collective, Space (Nepal), David Angu, Alive, Bright Lights, DJ Angy- Z- (Russia) and Roots Zombie (France).

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Anupam Kher celebrates 90s nostalgia as he honours Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Karan Johar at Filmfare

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Mumbai, (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher relived the magic of the 90s as he attended the Filmfare Awards, celebrating the golden era of Hindi cinema.

The ‘Special 26’ actor shared his joy on Instagram after presenting the prestigious Filmfare trophy to Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Karan Johar — the iconic trio who defined romance and togetherness in Bollywood. Calling the moment “beautiful, heartwarming, and nostalgic,” Kher fondly reflected on how the 90s remain one of the most cherished decades for Indian cinema.

He posted a video showing him on stage with SRK, Kajol, Karan Johar, and host Maniesh Paul. In the clip, Anupam Kher is seen handing over the trophy to Kajol and Shah Rukh. In her speech, Kajol said, “I am very grateful to be here on this stage with some of my favourite close friends, and yes, the ’90s were so much fun for us.” The video also captures SRK sharing a warm hug with Anupam as he receives the trophy.

For the caption, the Tanvi the Great actor wrote, “Thank you @filmfare for a great evening celebrating brilliance of cinema! It was an absolute pleasure to handover the #Filmfare lady to @karanjohar @iamsrk and @kajol for being the iconic trio of the 90s. The warmth shared on stage was beautiful, heartwarming and nostalgic! 90s certainly was the best time for cinema for love, bonding and togetherness!.”

The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 took place on October 11 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. Shah Rukh Khan returned as host after nearly 17 years, joined by Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul. The night also featured high-energy performances by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, and Siddhant Chaturvedi.Talking about hosting the show, Shah Rukh Khan said, “From the first time I held the Black Lady in my hands, to sharing countless memories with my colleagues and fans over the years; it’s been a journey of love, cinema, and magic. To return as a co-host for the 70th year is truly special, and I promise we’ll make it a night to remember, full of laughter, nostalgia and celebration of the movies we all love.” Anupam Kher celebrates 90s nostalgia as he honours Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Karan Johar at Filmfare | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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John Mayer to make India debut on January 22 with Mumbai show


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Mumbai, (IANS): The Grammy-winning Jazz musician John Mayer is set to make his India debut next year. The singer-songwriter will perform in Mumbai on January 22, 2026.

The one-night-only show will be held at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse. His India debut promises not just faithful renditions of beloved tracks but also spontaneous moments of musicianship that have defined his live shows worldwide.

Talking about the show, John Mayer said in a statement, "India has long been on my list of places to play, not just for the vibrancy of its culture but for the way music lives in the everyday lives of people here. To finally perform in Mumbai feels both humbling and exhilarating”.

John Mayer has become one of contemporary music’s most respected artistes, masterfully blending pop, rock and blues to earn both critical acclaim and a devoted global following. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide and collaborations with legends including Ed Sheeran, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Alicia Keys, Mayer’s artistry, defined by unmatched guitar work, intimate lyrics and soul-stirring live performances, has cemented his place as a cultural icon.

The show is produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live.

Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer - Live Events, BookMyShow, added, “John Mayer’s debut performance in India represents a significant cultural milestone and reflects how far live music has come in this country. Mayer’s music has touched millions across the world, carried through headphones and speakers for decades, weaving its way into some of the most personal and unforgettable moments of our lives. To finally see him on stage in Mumbai transforms that private connection into a collective experience and for us, creating these moments is what defines the future of live entertainment in India”.Ticket sales for John Mayer’s India concert will open with a limited exclusive pre-sale on October 12, 2025. The general on-sale of tickets for the concert will go live on October 14, 2025. John Mayer to make India debut on January 22 with Mumbai show | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Janhvi Kapoor calls ‘Homebound’ India’s Oscar entry ‘nothing short of a dream’

Mumbai: Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor attend the Album music launch event of Param Sundari, in Mumbai, Monday, August 25, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Janhvi Kapoor took to social media to express her joy after her film “Homebound” was named India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026.

Calling the film “nothing short of a dream,” the actress shared her gratitude for being part of the milestone project. Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Dhadak’ actress shared the poster of the film and captioned it, “Every part of this film has been nothing short of a dream. The journey, the people, what this story means, and how personal it’s been for everyone in our team. At every step I have been thankful I could witness this journey, which in my mind was truly the reward in itself.”

Janhvi added, “Everything since has been a celebration of all these people that I love and respect so much, for their talent, their goodness and their courage. @neeraj.ghaywan @karanjohar @vishaljethwa06 @ishaankhatter this movie and even its journey, has been about hope, in so many more ways than one would expect in cinemas on the 26th of September :).”

In a statement, Karan Johar, shared, “We are deeply honoured and humbled that Homebound has been selected as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards… Neeraj Ghaywan’s labour of love is sure to a find a home in a million hearts across the world.”

Expressing his happiness, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan added, “I’m deeply honoured that Homebound has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars. Rooted in the love for our land and our people, it carries the essence of the home we all share. To take our stories to the world and represent India at one of the biggest global stages for cinema is both humbling and a matter of pride, and for this I’m deeply grateful.”“Homebound” has been chosen as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category. Backed by Dharma Productions, the film also features Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa. Janhvi Kapoor calls ‘Homebound’ India’s Oscar entry ‘nothing short of a dream’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Shreya Ghoshal to perform at opening ceremony of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Kolkata: Singer Shreya Ghoshal performs at Eden Gardens before the start of the IPL 2025 inaugural match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Kolkata on Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, September 4 (IANS) Popular Bollywood playback singer Shreyas Ghosal has been roped in to perform at the opening ceremony of the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be played across four Indian cities and Colombo, Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday.

The ICC has unveiled ticketing details and headline entertainment plans for the mega event to be held in November-

Shreya Ghoshal will perform at the Grand Opening Ceremony in Guwahati, ahead of the tournament opener between India and Sri Lanka. Ghoshal, who has also recorded the tournament’s official anthem, “Bring it Home,” will deliver a live performance that celebrates the energy, spirit, and unity of women’s cricket on the global stage.

This year’s edition will also set a new benchmark in accessibility, with record-low prices for any ICC global event. Tickets for all league matches in India are priced at just INR 100 in the first phase. The fan-friendly pricing aims to ensure packed stadiums and enthusiastic crowds as the women’s game continues to grow in stature and global appeal, the ICC announced on Thursday.

Google Pay will be bringing fans closer to the action with exclusive pre-sale ticket access for fans. Ticket sales go live at 19:00 IST today (Thursday, 4 September) with an exclusive four-day pre-sale window for Google Pay users via Tickets.cricketworldcup.com, running until 19:00 IST on Monday (Sept 8), enabling thousands of fans to secure their seats and be part of the electrifying energy in the stands, the release said. Shreya Ghoshal to perform at opening ceremony of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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