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Karan Johar celebrates Homebound’s Best Film win at Chetak Screen Awards 2026: ‘A massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan’ | Bollywood News

Karan Johar celebrates Homebound’s Best Film win at Chetak Screen Awards 2026: ‘A massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 6, 2026 11:01 AM IST Karan Johar has never been shy about what Homebound means to him. When it premiered at Cannes to a nine-minute standing ovation, he posted. When it made the Oscar shortlist, he posted. When it missed the final nomination, he posted that too. On Sunday, after the movie won the Best Film award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, he posted again. Sharing photos from the awards, he wrote, “We won best film for HOMEBOUND at the Chetak Screen awards, we are all so elated and proud.” On his Instagram story, he added: “Best film Screen Awards!!! So proud of Homebound!! To the entire cast and crew of this special film and a massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan. All of us at Dharma Productions are humbled by this honour.” Also Read – Dhurandhar sweeps Chetak Screen Awards 2026 with 14 wins The award was presented at the ceremony held on April 5 in Mumbai, broadcast live on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. Homebound secured …

Did Swara Bhasker take a dig at Priyanka Chopra over her Oscars moment with Javier Bardem? Swara clarifies

Did Swara Bhasker take a dig at Priyanka Chopra over her Oscars moment with Javier Bardem? Swara clarifies

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A social media post allegedly attributed to Swara Bhasker recently stirred controversy online, claiming she had criticised Priyanka Chopra over her reaction to Javier Bardem’s ‘Free Palestine’ remark at the Oscars 2026 stage. As the post gained traction, Swara has now stepped forward to shut down the claims, clarifying that the tweet in question is fake and was never posted by her. The fake tweet attributed to Swara Bhasker took a dig at Priyanka Chopra. Swara Bhasker reacts to fake tweet On Wednesday, Swara took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to set the record straight. She posted her tweet with an image of the post that was being circulated on social media, attributing her reaction to Priyanka’s outing at the recently held oscars 2026. Clarifying her stance, Swara shared, “So apparently, Sanghis have created this fake tweet & are circulating it to mock me. Ajeeb desperation hai. I’m capable of generating my own controversies guys, you don’t have to implant me in other people’s news.. I mean I know you guys are OBSESSED with …

‘Bollywood stars itne darpok hain’: Dhruv Rathee calls out Priyanka Chopra for not taking stand for Palestine at Oscars

‘Bollywood stars itne darpok hain’: Dhruv Rathee calls out Priyanka Chopra for not taking stand for Palestine at Oscars

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Actor Priyanka Chopra sparked mixed reactions on social media with her nodding response to Javier Bardem’s ‘Free Palestine’ remark on the Oscars 2026 stage. Now, political commentator Dhruv Rathee has criticised Priyanka for staying silent and neutral, calling it a position of privilege. Priyanka Chopra’s reaction to Javier Bardem’s statement has triggered mixed reactions across social media. Dhruv Rathee calls out Priyanka Chopra On Tuesday, the content creator and political commentator took to Instagram to post a video about Priyanka’s reaction at the Oscars 2026 stage. He posted the video with a caption which read, “Priyanka Chopra’s reaction at Oscars and Neutrality.” In the video, Dhruv said, “Iss video ko dekho.. Priyanka Chopra ki shakal yahan par dekhne layak thi… Aap mein se kuch log shayad pucho ke galat kya kiya unhone woh chup rahi waha par, neutral rahi, political nahi hona chahti thi… Lekin yeh hi toh dikat hai. Neutrality ki jo position hai woh ek position of privilege hai.” It translates to, “Watch this video… You have to see Priyanka Chopra’s expression here. …

Oscars producers defend In Memoriam segment amid growing backlash over Dharmendra, Eric Dane omissions

Oscars producers defend In Memoriam segment amid growing backlash over Dharmendra, Eric Dane omissions

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The 2026 Academy Awards may be done and dusted, but the controversy surrounding its In Memoriam segment refuses to die down. The show’s producers have come under fire for leaving out several prominent names, including veteran star Dharmendra, from the televised tribute. Amid the growing backlash, broadcast executive Rob Mills, who oversees the telecast, weighed in on the criticism, defending the segment as one of the most complex and challenging aspects of putting the show together. Recently, Hema Malini reacted to Dharmendra’s omission from the Oscars tribute, calling it a shame. Oscars exec on In Memoriam omissions During an interview with Variety, Rob Mills, Walt Disney Television’s EVP of unscripted and alternative entertainment, defended the decision to omit some names from the In Memoriam segment during the Oscars 2026 broadcast. Rob was asked about the In Memoriam segment, which drew criticism for leaving out several notable names, and the backlash it sparked among viewers. To this, Rob said that it is the Academy’s call on who ends up on the telecast, but it is hard. …

Sean Penn chooses Ukraine visit over receiving Oscar for One Battle After Another; President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls him a ‘true friend’ | Hollywood News

Sean Penn chooses Ukraine visit over receiving Oscar for One Battle After Another; President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls him a ‘true friend’ | Hollywood News

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4 min readKyivMar 17, 2026 12:06 PM IST On Sunday, Sean Penn won his third Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his performance of Colonel Steven J Lockjaw in Paul Thomas Anderson’s period political drama One Battle After Another. However, he gave the ceremony a miss, prompting the presenter, actor Kieran Culkin, to receive the award on his behalf. “He couldn’t be here tonight, or he didn’t want to,” Kieran Culkin said on the stage, sporting his irreverent humour. The latter case turned out to be true as Penn was instead spotting in Ukraine. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a photo of him meeting with Penn on his social media on Monday, with the message “Because of you, Sean, we know what a true friend of Ukraine is. You have been with Ukraine since the first day of the full-scale war. And today as well. And we know that you will continue to stand with our country and our people.” Sean, thanks to you, we know what a true friend …

Nora Fatehi’s Song Sarke Chunar Teri Faces Backlash; Salman Khan’s Film Battle of Galwan Now Titled Maatrubhumi | Bollywood News

Nora Fatehi’s Song Sarke Chunar Teri Faces Backlash; Salman Khan’s Film Battle of Galwan Now Titled Maatrubhumi | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 21:51 IST Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke song, featuring Nora Fatehi-Sanjay Dutt, is being slammed for its lyrics. Meanwhile, Salman Khan’s film Battle Of Galwan has been renamed Maatrubhumi. Nora Fatehi’s Song Sarke Chunar Teri Faces Backlash; Salman Khan’s Film Battle of Galwan Now Titled Maatrubhumi Nora Fatehi features alongside Sanjay Dutt in the dance number ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from the Kannada film KD: The Devil. The video, released on Sunday, received mixed reactions. While some fans praised Nora’s dance, many were shocked by the ‘vulgar’ lyrics, suggestive dance moves, and double entendre. As video clips of the lyrical video went viral on social media, singer Armaan Malik also reacted to it, saying commercial songwriting has hit a new low. For More: Nora Fatehi’s Song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke Slammed For ‘Vulgar’ Lyrics, Armaan Malik Calls It ‘A New Low’ Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama with director Apoorva Lakhia has undergone a major change. The film, which was earlier titled Battle of Galwan, has now been officially renamed Maatrubhumi: May War …

Oscars 2026: Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar added to In Memoriam segment on website after snub during broadcast

Oscars 2026: Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar added to In Memoriam segment on website after snub during broadcast

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The 98th Academy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, sparked disappointment among Indian viewers after Bollywood legends Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar were missing from the extended In Memoriam segment during the live broadcast. However, the two icons have since been included in the tribute on the official website of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Bollywood legends Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar passed away last year. Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar added to Academy’s In Memoriam page Hours after the ceremony, it was noticed that several Indian icons were remembered in the Academy’s In Memoriam page on the website. The photos of Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar appeared alongside other industry veterans whose work left a lasting imprint on global cinema. Dharmendra was featured on the list along with Manoj Kumar, who was widely celebrated for his significant contributions to Indian cinema. Actor B Saroja Devi, who worked in over 200 Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films, also featured in the section. She was also known as the first female superstar of Kannada cinema. The …

Dharmendra left out of Oscars 2026 In Memoriam segment, angry fans say: ‘Just a Hollywood show, not truly international’

Dharmendra left out of Oscars 2026 In Memoriam segment, angry fans say: ‘Just a Hollywood show, not truly international’

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The 98th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, honouring the best and brightest from Hollywood’s 2025 slate. The evening also saw an extended In Memoriam segment, honouring the actors, filmmakers, and technicians who passed away in the past year. And even as cine legends like Robert Redford and Rob Reiner’s careers were celebrated, Indian fans were miffed that Bollywood legend Dharmendra failed to even find a mention. Bollywood legend Dharmendra’s name was missing from 2026 Oscars’ In Memoriam segment. Oscars 2026 In Memoriam segment The In Memoriam segment at this year’s Oscars was the longest in the awards show’s history. The organisers had said they would do something ‘different’ this year instead of just a video playing on screen. This difference included two segments within the segment, wherein Rob Reiner and Robert Redford were honoured by their colleagues. Director Rob Reiner was honoured by Billy Crystal, the star of his iconic film When Harry Met Sally. Barbra Streisand, who played opposite Robert Redford in The Way We Were, called him a …

Oscar’s first tie in 14 years has an Indian connect; winner Two People Exchanging Saliva co-directed by Franco-Indian Alexandre Singh | Hollywood News

Oscar’s first tie in 14 years has an Indian connect; winner Two People Exchanging Saliva co-directed by Franco-Indian Alexandre Singh | Hollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMar 16, 2026 08:30 AM IST Set in a dystopian world, where kissing is considered a crime that is punishable by death, ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ directed by Franco-Indian Alexandre Singh with Natalie Musteata shared the Oscar with The Singers for Best Live-Action Short Film in a tie-up. The 36-minute ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’, which is narrated by Vicky Krieps, is also written by Singh and Musteata. Two People Exchanging Saliva, which is available for streaming on The New Yorker’s YouTube channel, had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in 2024. The black-and-white film follows Angine, an unhappy woman, who shops compulsively in a department store. There, she becomes fascinated by a salesgirl, and despite the prohibition of kissing, the two become close. Also Read: Oscars 2026 Winners List: One Battle After Another wins Best Picture; Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley bags Best Actor and Best Actress Flexing some gold backstage with the Best Live Action short-winning team from THE SINGERS. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/W7NMWsH9dU — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026 …

Sean Penn ties record for most Oscars for male actor, but doesn’t show up to receive award: ‘He didn’t want to be here’

Sean Penn ties record for most Oscars for male actor, but doesn’t show up to receive award: ‘He didn’t want to be here’

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Years ago, when Eminem famously won an Oscar for his work on 8 Mile, the rapper was not present at the ceremony. He would later recall that he was at home with his daughter Hailie, watching TV. It is uncertain whether Sean Penn skipped the 98th Academy Awards for similar reasons, but the acclaimed actor did create a flutter by giving the ceremony a miss. He did end up winning Best Supporting Actor for his performance in One Battle After Another, creating a rather awkward moment in an otherwise smooth evening. Sean Penn won in a heavily-contested Best Supporting Actor category. Sean Penn does not show up to receive Best Supporting Actor Oscar Sean Penn was named best supporting actor for his role as an obsessed military officer in Paul Thomas Anderson’s darkly comic thriller One Battle After Another. But Sean, who is known to frequently skip award shows, was not at the Dolby Theater on Sunday night to receive his Oscar. Presenter Kieran Culkin, who won the award last year, quipped, “Sean Penn couldn’t …