Rohit Shetty, one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood, is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Simmba. Starring Ranveer Singh and newcomer Sara Ali Khan in lead roles, the movie has created great pre-release buzz among the audience and is expected to open really big upon its theatrical release on 28th December.
While Simmba is still ten days away from its release and the entire team is going all out to promote the action entertainer, Shetty has already started planning for his next directorial venture. And if reports are true, the master filmmaker is in talks with superstar Akshay Kumar for his next project.
When Rohit Shetty was asked about the same, he confirmed the news. The director said, “I won’t deny that I am in talks with Akshay for a film, but we are yet to complete the formalities. I will be directing the film, but there is still some time for it. We have just had two meetings so far.”
Rohit and Akshay have never worked together before. So, it will be interesting to see what new they bring to the table.
Meanwhile, Khiladi Kumar is busy with his forthcoming ventures. He will next be seen in period drama Kesari followed by space odyssey film Mission Mangal and comic-caper Housefull 4. The actor is also doing Karan Johar’s Good News.
Indian-American rapper and songwriter Raja Kumari has become the first musician of Indian origin to win an American Music Award. Her song Renegade (We Never Run), featured in Arcane: League of Legends Season 2, took home the award for ‘Favourite Soundtrack’ at the 51st edition of the awards held in Los Angeles.
The track is a fierce collaboration between Kumari, UK rapper Stefflon Don, and Dominican-Brazilian singer Jarina de Marco. Though the song’s rise was unexpected, it managed to break into Spotify’s Global Viral 50, landing in the top 10, a moment Kumari describes as surreal. “I just made a song for a show. I didn’t think it would go this far,” she shared.
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Kumari revealed she was brought on board because the featured character in Arcane is Indian, and the creators were looking for someone who could bring both cultural depth and intensity to the track. “They knew I represented that space, an Indian woman making hard-hitting music,” she said.
Her connection with fellow collaborator Stefflon Don also runs deep. Both artists had ties to late Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala. Kumari recalled how Sidhu had once played Stefflon’s track for her during a studio session. “We both admired him. That link made this collaboration feel personal,” she added.
While the AMA win marks a first for an Indian-origin musician, it also reaffirms Kumari’s commitment to staying versatile. “I used to think I had to pick one lane to succeed,” she admitted. “But this showed me I can continue being a global artist and still make a real impact.”
For Kumari, the award is a personal milestone. But more than that, it’s a moment that widens the path for more South Asian voices in global music. And though this is her first AMA win, it’s clear she doesn’t plan on it being her last.
Indian rapper and performer Hanumankind is set to represent homegrown talent at Netflix’s international fan event, Tudum 2025. The show will be streamed live from Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on 31 May, with another headline act by Lady Gaga. Hanumankind, born Sooraj Cherukat and based in Bangalore, will perform his popular track Run It Up, which was also featured in the event’s official trailer.
Though the spotlight is global, his journey has been rooted in India’s indie music scene. Starting out with his debut EP Kalari in 2019 and performances at festivals like NH7 Weekender, Hanumankind built a solid reputation before gaining mainstream recognition. The name itself, a mix of ‘Hanuman’ and ‘mankind’, reflects his personal values of strength, loyalty, and purpose.
In 2024, he made headlines for performing at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in New York. That same year, he dropped Big Dawgs with Kalmi, filmed in Malappuram, Kerala, featuring him performing inside the “well of death” motorcycle stunt cage.
This isn’t his first association with Netflix either. His track The Game Don’t Stop featured in the second season of Squid Game. Now, with the third season of Squid Game and other big titles like Frankenstein, One Piece, Wednesday, and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery set to be previewed at Tudum, Hanumankind will add his unique South Indian rhythm to the international stage.
Earlier this year, he also made his debut at Coachella, becoming one of the few Indian artists to perform on such a global platform. Speaking about that experience, he said music is part of everyday life, it travels with people, connects cultures, and speaks its own language.
For Indian viewers, Tudum will stream live at 5:30 AM IST on 1 June. Despite the early hour, fans will likely tune in to watch Hanumankind take centre stage, another step in a journey that’s been all about pushing boundaries and staying true to one’s roots.
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Legendary roles get a Gen Z twist with this fresh Harry Potter trio
HBO has finally revealed the young trio who will take on the legendary roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron in its much-awaited Harry Potter television series. Dominic McLaughlin will play the boy wizard, Arabella Stanton steps in as the sharp and brave Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout brings Ron Weasley to life.
These three rising stars were chosen from a massive talent pool of over 30,000 hopefuls after a nationwide open audition. While they are still newcomers, each brings a bit of experience. McLaughlin has already filmed projects like Grow and the upcoming Gifted, Stanton has impressed audiences as Matilda in the West End, and Stout makes his screen debut with this series.
The show’s creators, Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, say they were blown away by the trio’s chemistry and potential. “They felt right from the beginning,” their joint statement read. “It’s been amazing to see so much young talent come through the doors.”
Backed by Warner Bros. and produced by Brontë Film and TV, the series promises to stick closely to J.K. Rowling’s original books, with each season focusing on one novel. Rowling herself is an executive producer, despite the continued debate around her views. HBO has clarified that the adaptation’s main focus remains on staying true to the source material.
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Joining the young leads is an ensemble of seasoned performers: John Lithgow will play headmaster Dumbledore, Nick Frost takes on the role of Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu will play Snape, and Janet McTeer appears as Professor McGonagall. Other cast members include Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as the ever-grumpy caretaker Filch.
Filming is set to begin in summer 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, UK, the original filming location of the films. The first season is likely to air in 2026 on HBO Max.
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Though early reactions online are mixed with some fans celebrating the new casting and others still loyal to the original films, there’s no denying the anticipation. With a decade-long plan in place, this series plans to dig deeper into the magical world, giving space to characters and stories the films had to rush past.
A new generation is headed to Hogwarts. Let’s see what magic they bring.
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From red carpet stunts to history-making wins the 2025 AMAs was a night of legends surprises and internet-breaking drama
Let’s be honest, most award shows can feel like déjà vu with glitter, right? But the 2025 American Music Awards? That was pure chaos-meets-charm in the best possible way. Forget predictable; this year served chaos in sequins, mic-drop triumphs, and a few curveballs that left fans screaming into their timelines. Here are the ten wildest and weirdest moments that rewired pop culture’s group chat.
Billie Eilish’s trophy tsunami
Seven wins. Zero presence. Billie didn’t even need to show up to steal the show. With Hit me hard and soft snagging ‘Album of the Year’ and “Birds of a Feather” crowned ‘Song of the Year’, she basically ghosted the party and still won it. Fans dubbed it “Billie’s phantom reign”, and honestly, she’s earned that crown.
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Beyoncé yeehaw’d her way into history
Yes, you read that right. Queen B went country and conquered it. COWBOY CARTER bagged ‘Favourite Country Album’, and Bey herself roped in ‘Favourite Female Country Artist’. Nashville might still be catching its breath, but fans called it the “boot-scootin’ Renaissance”.
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Kendrick Lamar’s record nominations record rage
With ten nods and only one win for “Not Like Us”, Kendrick’s night felt like a stats class gone wrong. Twitter turned courtroom: some cried sabotage, others blamed stacked categories. Either way, it was the snub heard around the hip-hop world.
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Taylor Swift left with… nothing
Swift. Six nominations. Zero wins. No Reputation (TV) drop. No appearance. The silence was louder than her Eras Tour crowd. Conspiracy theories? Absence penalties? The Swifties’ outrage trended louder than the show itself. Fans were spiralling, theorising everything from cosmic karma to AMA beef. For Swifties, it was a plot twist they never saw coming.
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Janet Jackson proved legends don’t age but upgrade
The ‘Icon Award’ went to Miss Jackson and she delivered a medley that could put Gen Z TikTokers to shame. Her precision, power, and that emotional J.Lo introduction were more than a comeback. It was more like a masterclass in longevity.
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Gwen Stefani turned the stage into a fever dream
One minute she was in a cornfield crooning “Swallow My Tears”, the next she was bopping in a punk-rave throwback to “Hollaback Girl”. Complete with kilts, lollipops and a blinking pig mask (yes, really), Gwen’s performance was a genre salad and somehow, it worked.
Post Malone picked up both ‘Favourite Male Country Artist’ and ‘Favourite Country Song’ for his Morgan Wallen collab “I Had Some Help”. Say what you want, but Post’s F-1 Trillion era is bringing the ‘yee to the haw’ like no one else.
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Rod Stewart made everyone cry
Sir Rod received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and wrapped up the night with “Forever Young”. But the real tearjerker? When five of his kids surprised him on stage. Bagpipes wailed. Dads everywhere texted their kids. It was true emotional carnage.
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J.Lo’s kiss-storm comeback
Jennifer Lopez almost hijacked the AMAs with a six-minute medley and a mid-performance triple kiss that split the internet. Some cheered her post-breakup power move, others called it a try-hard Madonna rerun. Either way, she stole the spotlight.
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The red carpet was its own circus
Becky G looked like she was ready to fight cheetahs in the jungle. Lainey Wilson’s mic stand had rhinestones and its own wind machine. And Benson Boone? He did a backflip mid-song in a magenta suit. Fashion? Chaos. We loved it.
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So how was AMA 2025?
The 2025 AMAs didn’t play nice this time. It threw glitter bombs at expectations. Newcomers dethroned royalty and legends proved their DNA is timeless. Some walked out with trophies, others with Twitter meltdowns, and a few became memes before dessert. In a world obsessed with algorithms, this night screamed one truth: Music’s magic is still gloriously, chaotically human.
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Anupam Kher and cast at the UK premiere of Tanvi The Great in London
London’s Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios lit up on 21 May with the UK premiere of Tanvi The Great, the latest directorial effort from veteran actor Anupam Kher. After earning applause at its world premiere in Cannes earlier this year, the film made its London debut with a red carpet packed with stars and supporters from across the film, media, and business communities.
The screening was followed by a Q&A session led by Kher himself, giving audiences a glimpse into the emotional and creative journey behind the film. Among those in attendance were cast members Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, and newcomer Shubhangi Dutt, who plays the title role. Also present were well-known personalities like Gurinder Chadha, Adeel Akhtar, and M. Venkaiah Naidu, along with the studio’s patron Anil Agarwal.
Tanvi The Great follows the story of Tanvi Raina, a young autistic girl with a fierce dream to honour her late father by reaching the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. Despite societal doubts and institutional rejection, Tanvi trains under a retired army officer and sets off on an unlikely path, powered by her own stubborn hope and inner strength.
The film refuses to treat Tanvi’s neurodivergence as a limitation. Instead, it frames her difference as a force of nature, quiet but unshakeable. At a time when representation of neurodiverse characters remains sparse in mainstream Indian cinema, this film stands out by refusing to flatten or dramatise Tanvi’s journey for sympathy.
Anupam Kher leads London premiere of 'Tanvi The Great' featuring Shubhangi Dutt and Boman Iranigetty images
“This story isn’t about what Tanvi lacks. It’s about what she holds inside her: grit, purpose, and fire,” said Anupam Kher during the post-screening session.
For Shubhangi Dutt, portraying Tanvi wasn’t just a debut. It was a deep dive into a character who defies conventional labels. “She’s not waiting for permission to dream,” Dutt shared. “She simply goes for it.”
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The film’s message clearly resonated with the audience in London. As Anil Agarwal put it, “This isn’t just a film, it’s a mirror to society, showing us how often we underestimate those who quietly keep showing up and trying.”
Tanvi The Great, produced by Anupam Kher Studio and featuring a powerhouse cast that includes Jackie Shroff, Iain Glen, and Arvind Swamy, will hit cinemas on 18 July 2025.
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