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For decades, female characters in mainstream Hindi cinema were often written around the male protagonist. While actresses had important roles, the story usually revolved around the hero, with women frequently appearing as romantic interests or supporting characters. Streaming platforms have gradually changed this equation by giving women the opportunity to headline stories, drive narratives and portray characters with greater depth. From crime dramas and political thrillers to family stories and psychological dramas, women are increasingly occupying the centre of the narrative. They are ambitious, flawed, vulnerable and strong, often making decisions that shape the course of the story. This shift has also allowed established actresses to explore roles that may not always have been available to them in mainstream theatrical cinema. Women are no longer waiting for the hero to drive the story One of the most significant changes brought about by OTT is the emergence of female protagoni...

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal gave fans a special Diwali surprise this year by sharing the first clear picture of their son, Vihaan Kaushal, with his face visible. The actors, who have largely kept their son away from the public eye since his birth, offered a glimpse of their family celebrations through a joint Instagram post on November 8, a day after Vihaan turned one. In the photograph, Vihaan is seen smiling and waving at the camera while posing with his parents. The little one looks adorable in a white kurta-pyjama paired with a yellow embroidered jacket. Katrina and Vicky also opted for coordinated festive outfits. Katrina wore a bright yellow traditional ensemble featuring intricate silver-toned embroidery, while Vicky chose an ivory kurta-pyjama with a heavily embroidered waistcoat. The family wore custom outfits by designer Anamika Khanna, styled by Priyanka Kapadia. Sharing the photograph, the couple wrote, “Our brightest Diwali yet… Wishing everyone love, light and happ...

Ramayana – Part I , starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, has witnessed a massive surge in advance bookings for its fifth day, Monday, November 9. The much-awaited mythological epic has registered advance ticket sales worth Rs. 37.91 crores nett across all languages, with approximately 10.68 lakh tickets sold across 21,500 shows. The latest figures represent a substantial improvement over the previous update and provide the film with a strong advance-booking base ahead of its crucial first Monday. Interestingly, as of 4:30 PM on Saturday, November 7, Ramayana had registered advance bookings worth Rs. 19.11 crores, with 4,92,928 tickets sold across 16,559 shows. The latest figures indicate that advance sales have increased by approximately 98.38%, adding Rs. 18.80 crores to the tally. Ticket sales, meanwhile, have more than doubled, increasing by approximately 5.75 lakh. The development is particularly significant as Monday marks the film’s first weekday following its extended four-...

Himesh Reshammiya recently had a conversation with Komal Nahta and revealed that he has already composed 15 songs for his international English-language album. He further stated that once he is free from his prior commitments, he would like to launch the album on a grand scale. Himesh Reshammiya was asked if there was any international singer with whom he would like to collaborate. Before answering the question, the singer-composer made an interesting revelation. He said, “Nobody knows that I have composed 15 songs in the international language, which absolutely do not sound wannabe in any manner whatsoever. I have written, sung and composed those 15 songs in English. They are going to be launched on a very, very big scale. I am waiting to plan for it because I have been tied up with so many things and films.” Himesh Reshammiya continued, “I’ll launch the album internationally the way I was launched as a singer here. Now that I have entered Bloomberg’s list of top pop stars of the w...

R Madhavan is set to return to the horror genre with an untitled feature film directed by Vishal Furia. The collaboration brings together the actor, known for his performances in films such as 13B and Shaitaan , and a filmmaker who has worked across several horror projects, including Lapachhapi , Chhorii and Maa . Madhavan’s association with horror dates back to 13B , which developed a cult following for its unsettling premise. He later appeared in Shaitaan , further adding to his filmography in the genre. Over the years, the actor has also worked across a range of roles and languages, with credits including Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein , Tanu Weds Manu , 3 Idiots , Vikram Vedha and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect . He was also recently seen in Dhurandhar . Furia, meanwhile, has established a presence in the horror space, beginning with the Marathi film Lapachhapi and subsequently developing the Chhorii franchise. His recent directorial work includes Maa , in which Madhavan made a surp...

Aayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan starrer spy comedy Udta Teer is getting a positive response from the audiences. This film features a spectacular performance from the late actor Mukul Dev. Udta Teer also marks a befitting swan song to his last performance. Mukul’s brother Rahul along with Mugdha Veira Godse attended a special screening of the film and they were left emotional after seeing him on the big screen for the last time. Rahul expressed, “Mukul never failed in mesmerising people with his on screen performances. He is deeply missed. He used to mention Udta​ Teer with great fondness and had a great bond with Ayushmann and their director Aakash Kaushik. It was a treat to watch him as always was. His colleagues, audiences and critics have loved his last performance, each one heaping great praise for his performance. And I am sure he is watching over us and having a good laugh.” Mugdha said, “Mukul and I shared a very good bond. He was like a brother, my good friend. Seei...