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“Proud”: Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan REACT after Homebound misses Oscars 2026 nomination

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India’s quest for an Academy Award in the Best International Feature Film category remains unfulfilled as the country’s official entry, Homebound , failed to secure a nomination for the 98th Academy Awards. The announcement, made on Thursday, January 22, by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, confirmed that the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial did not make the final cut of five films. Despite the setback, the film’s producers and director expressed a sense of pride and camaraderie. Shortly after the nominations were revealed, producer Karan Johar took to his Instagram story to share his reaction. Posting several stills from the film, he expressed his unwavering admiration for the project and its visionary director. “Proud!!! Love you Neeraj Ghaywan for allowing us to bask in your light,” Johar wrote, signaling that the film’s value transcends award recognition. Director Neeraj Ghaywan was quick to acknowledge the producer’s constant support. Reposting Johar’s story, Ghaywan express...
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Mrunal Thakur steps out wearing Cartier Santos, a timeless luxury watch priced at Rs 10.8 lakhs

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In the world of high fashion and cinema, few stars balance poise and power quite like Mrunal Thakur. Recently, the actress sent the internet into a frenzy, not just with her ethereal looks, but with a serious piece of wrist game that screams timeless luxury. Spotted serving major “Old Money” vibes, Mrunal chose the legendary Cartier Santos as her companion, proving that she’s staying centered while her career reaches for the stars. In the 2026 luxury market, this “Large Model” grail is valued at approximately Rs 10.80 lakhs. Complementing her luxury timepiece, Mrunal recently shared a series of breathtaking visuals that captured her in a reflective, serene mood. Dressed in a soft blue floral dress with a delicate open-back design, she stood bathed in natural light by a window—a look that perfectly mirrored the quiet luxury aesthetic of her Cartier watch. Taking to Instagram with a poetic touch, she shared: “Clouds come into life, give space to the sky, and after a short pause, light...
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EXCLUSIVE: Border 2 goes the Dhurandhar way; won’t have a release in Gulf countries

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The first biggie of 2026, Border 2 , is all set to release tomorrow, and there’s tremendous excitement for it, as evident by the ticket sales. Not just in India, but it is poised for a healthy opening overseas as well. But those waiting to see the film in Gulf countries or the UAE/GCC belt would be disheartened to know that it would not get a release in the region. A source told Bollywood Hungama , “Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will not be releasing Border 2 . By now, it’s given that films which are perceived as having ‘anti-Pakistan’ content don’t get a release in this belt. Yet, the team of Border 2 did make an attempt and sadly, their attempts proved futile. One day is left for release and the hope is still there that they pass the film, though the possibility seems remote.” The source continued, “Recently, even Dhurandhar was not allowed a release in the same region. However, the makers of Border 2 are not losing sleep over it as they are aware that...
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Rasha Thadani makes her singing debut with ‘Chaap Tilak’ from Laikey Laikaa

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Rasha Thadani has taken a step into music with her singing debut in ‘ Chaap Tilak ’, the first song released from the upcoming film Laikey Laikaa . Known primarily for her on-screen work so far, this marks her first outing as a vocalist, adding another element to her growing body of work. The song has been composed by indie-folk band Faridkot, whose music often draws from traditional influences while presenting them in a contemporary framework. In ‘ Chaap Tilak ’, the composition leans towards a rooted, earthy sound, with Rasha’s vocals fitting into the overall texture of the track rather than standing apart from it. The approach moves away from a conventional Bollywood launch song, opting instead for a more understated, narrative-driven style. Directed by Saurabh Gupta, Laikey Laikaa is positioned as a young love story that explores relationships through themes of passion, vulnerability, and conflict. The film’s first look, which has circulated widely online, suggests a tone that ...
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Trade experts open up on Border 2’s advance booking: “There’s no ‘Aman Ki Asha’ factor here; When Sunny Deol screams ‘Awaaz kahan tak jaani chahiye?’ and when the jawans reply ‘Lahore tak’, you are directly naming the enemy”

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Border 2 is all set to release this Friday and the advance booking trends have been very encouraging. We spoke to trade experts to understand the hype surrounding the war film and more. Trade veteran Taran Adarsh said, “The advance is good and the momentum has begun. Border 2 is riding very highly on the star cast. There’s a lot of emotion attached because of the recall value of the first part, though it was released almost three decades ago. Additionally, today’s generation is largely unaware of the 1971 war. So, they are curious about what happened at that time.” He added, “The star cast is huge. Sunny Deol is the poster boy; the film is riding on his shoulders, though the film also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. The music is a plus point. The makers have repeated the hit songs; it’s a great idea as those tracks are fresh even today.” Girish Johar, producer and film business analyst, agreed, “The advance figures were satisfactory. The awareness level is hig...
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Photos: Shanaya Kapoor, Avneet Kaur, Tamannaah Bhatia and others grace the Elle List 2026

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Vijay Varma revisits 2016 with throwback photos featuring Amitabh Bachchan’s “golden toilet”, Irrfan Khan and more; calls it a milestone year

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As the 2016 trend makes its way across social media, Vijay Varma joined in by revisiting a year that played a defining role in his journey. Sharing a series of throwback memories, the actor reflected on how 2016 turned out to be a milestone phase for him, both personally and professionally. Calling it a special chapter, Vijay wrote, “2016 was sort of a milestone year for me.. I got to work with Big B and Shoojit da on movie Pink with the lovely cast and crew. Met god @sachintendulkar. Took selfie with a golden toilet at Bachchan’s / Made gym buddies @sanyamalhotra_ and @fatimasanashaikh / Met my hero @irrfan / Worked on Yaara with @tigmanshudhulia sir with @mevidyutjammwal and @theamitsadh / Music video Naina Bawre with my friend @reemsen and overall goofed around with my new found mini fame.” In essence, 2016 marked a year in which Vijay Varma found himself stepping into spaces he had once only dreamed of. From working alongside stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan under Shoojit Sircar’...
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