Huma Qureshi Challenges Bollywoodâs Hyper-Sexualised Female Assassin Trope

Bollywood is witnessing a fresh perspective on the action genre with Huma Qureshi’s latest release, Baby Do Die Do. As the film runs in theatres, Huma has sparked a necessary conversation about how female assassins have traditionally been portrayed in Indian cinema. Moving away from the conventional, high-glamour tropes, she advocated for more grounded, layered representations of women in powerful roles. In Baby Do Die Do, directed by Nachiket Samant, Huma plays Baby, a deaf and mute

Even after more than four decades on screen, Tom Cruise continues to seek out characters that challenge him in unexpected ways. With Digger, he takes on one of his most unpredictable roles yet, exploring new dimensions as a performer.Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Digger is a comedy of catastrophic proportions that stars Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an oil baron whose company may have triggered an ecological catastrophe with the potential to spark

Rani Mukerji will receive an Honorary Doctor of Letters by La Trobe University during the 2026 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The honorary degree will be presented at a special ceremony on August 14, 2026, at Federation Square in Melbourne, as part of the festival celebrations. The recognition honours the actress' extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema, along with her longstanding commitment to social causes supporting women, children and marginalised communities.The Ind

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is all set to make her comeback to Indian films with SS Rajamouli's Varanasi. The film will mark her Telugu debut and also her first time sharing the screen with Mahesh Babu. She recently appeared on the Hey Jonas podcast where she spoke about her experience of working with the filmmaker. The actress also revealed that she has done a lot of slow-motion jumps in the film.The actress said, "I have been working on it for about 14 months now. But SS Rajamouli is known to take

Actor Govinda is all set to make his comeback to the big screen. He recently announced his upcoming film, Roopa, which marks his return to theatres after nearly seven years.He announced at a recent press conference, where he also opened up about the setbacks in his career. During the event, Govinda introduced his co-star Rani Swarnakar, who will be making her acting debut as the film's female lead. Speaking about his return, Govinda said, "Maybe it was destiny that I was written off so many tim

The passing of legendary playback singer S Janaki has left an irreplaceable void across Indian music. While generations of listeners continue to celebrate the timeless songs she left behind, those who had the privilege of knowing her personally are remembering a woman whose kindness was as extraordinary as her voice. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Janaki recorded thousands of songs across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and several other Indian languages, inspiring count

Actor Sam Neill, best known for playing the role of Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park film franchise, passed away on Monday, July 13. He was 78 years old at the time of his demise. The New Zealand actor's family shared the news through a statement on Instagram.The statement read, "It is with immense sadness that the wh�nau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia. Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has character

The ensemble comedy entertainer Dhamaal 4 is steadily making its mark at the box office. After making a decent start on its opening day, the multi-starrer witnessed a growth in ticket sales on Saturday. This vital weekend surge has given the film exactly the kind of momentum big Bollywood releases target during their opening days. According to early estimates by tracking portal Sacnilk, Dhamaal 4 raked in Rs 22.50 crore on its second day of release in India. The film had previously opened

Legendary playback singer S Janaki, one of the most influential voices in the history of Indian cinema, passed away on Saturday at the age of 88 due to age-related ailments.Widely celebrated as the Queen of Expression and Modulation, Janaki enjoyed a remarkable career spanning several decades and recorded thousands of songs across multiple Indian languages. She was a contemporary of legendary singers such as SP Balasubrahmanyam and leaves behind an unparalleled musical legacy.Members of the Tel

The legendary playback singer S Janaki passed away in Mysuru at the age of 88, leaving Indian cinema poorer by one of its most expressive and versatile voices. For more than six decades, she breathed life into thousands of songs across languages, effortlessly becoming the voice of love, heartbreak, longing, devotion and joy for millions of listeners.A Voice That Spoke Every EmotionThere are singers whose songs become hits, and then there are singers whose voices become inseparable from the memo

Dhamaal 4 has finally hit the theatres, bringing back the much-loved comedy franchise with an ensemble cast featuring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjay Mishra, Ravi Kishan, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Esha Gupta, Upendra Limaye and Vijay Patkar, among others.The film has opened to a promising start at the box office. According to early estimates by Sacnilk, Dhamaal 4 collected Rs 13.75 crore (India nett) on its opening day. The film's India gross stands at Rs

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has suffered a major legal setback after the Delhi High Court upheld his conviction in the long-running cheque bounce case involving seven complaints. The court dismissed his appeal, refused to grant him the benefit of probation and observed that he had repeatedly failed to honour the commitments he made before the court to repay the complainant.A bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma sentenced Yadav to three months' simple imprisonment in each of the seven complain

Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological epic, Ramayana, is getting ready for a massive global showcase. The film has officially secured a spot on the schedule for San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026. The film's producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, and lead actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash are all set to attend the convention to present an exclusive first look on July 23. According to the official SDCC lineup, the Ramayana panel will take place on July 23, 2026, at 3:15 pm PDT(whic

After delivering credible films like Hichki and Maharaj, director Siddharth P. Malhotra returns with Ikka, a gripping courtroom drama that reunites Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna on screen after 29 years. In an exclusive conversation with Filmfare, the filmmaker opened up about the long journey of bringing Ikka to life, casting the two stars and the struggles that shaped his career. Director Siddharth P. Malhotra revealed that Ikka was in the making for nearly a dec

Aamir Khan Productions, Australia's Mind Blowing Films and Kabir Khan Films announced Silkyara 41, a feature film inspired by the extraordinary rescue mission at the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, and the remarkable role played by internationally renowned tunnelling expert and local Victorian hero, Arnold Dix.Written by acclaimed Australian screenwriter Andrew Anastasios (The Water Diviner) and directed by award-winning Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan (Bajrangi Bhaijaan, '83), the film mark

The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of one of its most respected creative voices. National Award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer and writer Chezhiyan passed away in Chennai on Friday following a prolonged illness. He was 57. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary journey that saw him redefine visual storytelling while inspiring countless aspiring filmmakers through his work and mentorship.Born in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, Chezhiyan's path to cinema was anything but conventional.

Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has been making headlines for its striking ensemble cast, featuring Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth in pivotal roles. While the makers have kept the plot and character details tightly under wraps, Filmfare has exclusively learnt that Tara Sutaria and Kiara Advani are the only two actresses romantically paired opposite Yash in the film.
According to sources close to the development, Tara plays Yash's leading lady t

The director of the hit Marathi film Deool Band 2, Pravin Tarde, has recently spoken out to address the unnecessary controversy around Shah Rukh Khan’s support for his project. The filmmaker had previously revealed that Shah Rukh’s company waived a ₹42 lakh Digital Cinema Package (DCP) fee, a gesture that was important in allowing the film to reach theatres. The situation began when the Deool Band 2 team found themselves in a financial bind just before their

Saif Ali Khan has shared how the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has fundamentally shifted his outlook on filmmaking and music. The action thrillers, which dominated the box office between late 2025 and early 2026, have made such a huge impact on him that he believes the industry can now be divided into two different eras. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Saif said, “I see a time before Dhurandhar and a tim

After the success of his recent directorial venture Chhaava, filmmaker Laxman Utekar is already looking ahead to his future projects. According to recent reports, the director has set his sights on collaborating with Hrithik Roshan for his next film, which he plans to direct once his upcoming release, Eetha, releases in theatres. Eetha, which will hit screens on August 28, is a biographical drama based on the life story of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a renowned Marathi Lavani and Tamasha

Vicky Kaushal recently shared his thoughts on the career growth of Vir Hirani, the son of filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, who has made his acting debut in the new OTT series Pritam & Pedro. Vicky, who worked with Rajkumar Hirani on the 2018 hit Sanju, reminisced about seeing a young Vir on set while he was still learning the ropes of the industry. Talking about those early days, he shared how he witnessed Vir’s dedication long before he stepped in front of the camera as a lead actor.V