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When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan revealed why Jodhaa Akbar remains her ‘most unique’ experience — a wedding and an award | Bollywood News

When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan revealed why Jodhaa Akbar remains her ‘most unique’ experience — a wedding and an award | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruUpdated: Apr 1, 2026 12:01 PM IST Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, we revisit a memorable moment from the 2009 Screen Awards. The 15th Annual Screen Awards celebrated the best films of 2008, with Jodhaa Akbar emerging as the dominant winner. Hrithik Roshan took home the Best Actor award, while Ashutosh Gowariker shared the Best Director honor with Neeraj Pandey for A Wednesday. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won Best Actor – Female (Popular Choice) for her performance in Jodhaa Akbar. John Abraham took to the stage to present the award. John began by saying, “Hi, I am here to present the 15th Star Screen Award for Best Actor – Female (Popular Choice), and the award goes to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for Jodhaa Akbar.” READ ALL CHETAK SCREEN AWARDS STORIES HERE Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won the Screen Award for Best Female Debut in 1998 for her performance in the Bollywood film Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997). As the actor took the stage, she mentioned, “Well, …

Maa Ka Sum trailer: Mona Singh stars in unique take on love and family

Maa Ka Sum trailer: Mona Singh stars in unique take on love and family

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The trailer of Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja-starrer ‘Maa Ka Sum’ has been unveiled. Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja play mom and son in Maa Ka Sum. The new asset of the series introduces Agastya (Mihir Ahuja), a 19-year-old math prodigy, declaring, “Maths ho ya pyaar… ek hi equation hain,” as he sets “Project Mom” into motion — a mission to find the perfect partner for his single mother, Vinita (Mona Singh). What follows is a quirky, fast-paced ride where logic meets emotion, and carefully planned equations begin to unravel. The arrival of enigmatic new math professor Ira (played by Angira Dhar) further fuels Agastya’s mission, as the two join forces to build an algorithm for the perfect match. But as emotions begin to disrupt his perfectly calculated world, Agastya’s formula encounters variables no equation can solve. Check out the trailer here Sharing her experience working on the show, Mona Singh, who plays Agastya’s mother Vinita in the series, said, “Vinita is unlike anyone I have played before, and that is largely because of how …

5 Unique Records Created By Actors & Films At The 2026 Oscars

5 Unique Records Created By Actors & Films At The 2026 Oscars

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98th Academy Awards 5 Unique Records (Photo Credit: Instagram) Winners of the 2026 edition of the prestigious Academy Awards were announced on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. It turned out to be a big night for Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which took home six awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Close behind was Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which secured four wins, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Alongside these major wins, the 2026 Oscars also witnessed several important milestones, from historic first-time acting wins to other significant achievements by films. Here’s a look at five such records that were created at this year’s Oscar ceremony. 1. Jessie Buckley – First Irish Best Actress Oscar Winner Jessie Buckley delivered a moving performance as Agnes, William Shakespeare’s wife, in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet. The talented actress clinched her first Academy Award for Best Actress for Hamnet. With this win, Jessie Buckley became the first Irish actress ever to secure the Best Actress Oscar. Previously, Irish actresses Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, Brooklyn, …

Young Sherlock actor Max Irons reveals Colin Firth’s unique 3am habit: He likes to play ping pong in hotel corridors

Young Sherlock actor Max Irons reveals Colin Firth’s unique 3am habit: He likes to play ping pong in hotel corridors

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The recently released series Young Sherlock has been receiving praise for it’s storytelling and characters. While the show delves into the younger and formative years of Sherlock Holmes, played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, it focuses more on his family. Actor Max Irons essays the role of Sherlock Holmes’ brother Mycroft Holmes in the show, and he asserts on the importance of Mycroft in the Sherlock universe. Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Max Irons and Colin Firth in Young Sherlock He says, “I think Mycroft is a useful counterbalance to Sherlock. Sherlock, at this particular point in his life, is a bit anarchic, a bit unstructured and a bit of an agent of chaos. Mycroft, on the other hand, is a believer of being an agent for change within the system, within the constraints of the system. He’s in the civil services and as you see in the early episodes, he is there to bail out Sherlock, to shepherd him and I think that counterbalance, that yin and yang is useful.” Watch the entire chat with Max Irons …

‘Highly Focused’: Canada PM Mark Carney Calls PM Modi A ‘Unique Leader’ After India Visit | World News

‘Highly Focused’: Canada PM Mark Carney Calls PM Modi A ‘Unique Leader’ After India Visit | World News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 09:01 IST PM Carney travelled to Delhi and Mumbai earlier this week, where he interacted with PM Modi and discussed areas of India-Canada bilateral cooperation. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, interacts with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Monday, March 2, 2026. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)(PTI03_02_2026_000067B) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently visited India, has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a highly focused leader committed to delivery and economic transformation. Speaking at Australia’s Lowy Institute, Carney shared his personal assessment after meeting PM Modi during his recent visit. Carney travelled to Delhi and Mumbai earlier this week, where he interacted with PM Modi and discussed areas of cooperation. During the event in Australia, the moderator referred to Modi as “a big figure dominating international politics”. ‘A unique leader’ Reflecting on his experience, Carney said Modi was “unique”, noting that he had not taken a single day off during 25 years in public office, first as Gujarat’s chief minister and later as India’s prime …

Prakash Raj Reveals His Unique Devotional Role in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

Prakash Raj Reveals His Unique Devotional Role in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

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Veteran actor Prakash Raj has opened up about his role in the highly anticipated mythological action-adventure Varanasi, helmed by ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli. At a recent event, the seasoned performer shared a glimpse of his character in the Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas-starrer. Prakash Raj plays Shiv Bhakt Speaking about the film and his character, Prakash Raj confirmed that he is portraying a Maha Shiv Bhakt, a devout follower of Lord Shiva, in the ambitious project. Though details about his character design and arc are being kept under wraps, his involvement has added another layer of buzz to the action-adventure. Reports suggest that his role will be pivotal during key moments in the story, especially in the spiritually rich segments of the narrative. Prakash Raj’s casting also marks a notable reunion with Rajamouli after many years. Their last collaboration was Vikramarkudu, which further fuels expectations of a powerful screen presence. There are also reports that he may essay Mahesh Babu’s father in the film. With its global release date locked for April 7, 2027, …

Unique opportunity for India to cement new global model of AI governance| India News

Unique opportunity for India to cement new global model of AI governance| India News

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On February 19 and 20, India is set to welcome prominent leaders from around the world for the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. While these AI summits (previous editions have been hosted by the UK, South Korea, and France) do not follow any formal convention, they have become key platforms for companies and governments to position themselves as dominant in the next technological revolution. Recognised for democratic traditions, cultural diversity, and linguistic affluence, India has a unique opportunity to centre Global South perspectives and build partnerships and cooperation with other nations to cement a new global model of AI governance during the Summit. Global governance conversations often position the Global South as a monolith; India has the opportunity to highlight the diversity and contextual needs of the region based on domestic realities. Global governance conversations often position the Global South as a monolith; India has the opportunity to highlight the diversity and contextual needs of the region based on domestic realities. (Shutterstock) The Indian government has identified three pillars for the India AI Impact …

Nagabandham teaser: Mahesh Babu unveils unique blend of mythology and history, Virat Karrna unleashes Lord Shiva’s fury

Nagabandham teaser: Mahesh Babu unveils unique blend of mythology and history, Virat Karrna unleashes Lord Shiva’s fury

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Nagabandham teaser: After a string of visually striking character posters, the makers of Nagabandham finally released the teaser on Sunday, timing the launch with the festival of Maha Shivaratri. Unveiled by superstar Mahesh Babu, the first glimpse teased a visually grand mythological fantasy steeped in Indian spirituality. Nagabandham teaser: The film stars Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh, Ishwarya Menon, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Jagapathi Babu. Nagabandham teaser out On Sunday, Mahesh Babu took to social media to share the teaser of Abhishek Nama’s ambitious period drama. He posted the link of the teaser on X, formerly known as Twitter, with a shoutout to the team. “The #WorldOfNagabandham looks absolutely fascinating all the way…. Looking forward to experiencing it soon,” Mahesh Babu wrote while sharing the teaser. The teaser of Nagabandham unfolds against a serene Himalayan backdrop, brimming with an ancient energy. It hints at a long-guarded secret, one that now stands on the brink of exposure due to human greed. With danger escalating, the teaser shows the protector taking the centre stage. Interestingly, the narrative hints to …

Spider Noir teaser: Nicolas Cage brings dark, amoral take to Spider-Man, fans stunned by unique black-and-white visuals

Spider Noir teaser: Nicolas Cage brings dark, amoral take to Spider-Man, fans stunned by unique black-and-white visuals

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Nicolas Cage is heading to streaming for the first time ever in a show with Spider-Noir, the first live-action adaptation of a Spider-Man story on TV in over half a century. Spider-Noir is a spinoff from the Spider-Verse films in which Nicolas Cage voiced the character. Now, Sony has brought the loved and twisted character to streaming for its own show. Spider-Noir teaser: Nicolas Cage stars in a dark adaptation of Spider-Man. Spider-Noir teaser out Spider-Noir tells the story of a different Spider-Man. Instead of Peter Parker, this is the story of Ben, a private eye in New York City during the Great Depression. He is someone with power but no responsibility. The show’s logline reads: “Spider-Noir tells the story of Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero. Other cast members include Lamorne Morris from the show New Girl and Li Jun Li from the Oscar-nominated film …

Manoj Bajpayee replaces Govinda in Bhagham Bhag 2, confirms Paresh Rawal: ‘A unique combination’ | Bollywood News

Manoj Bajpayee replaces Govinda in Bhagham Bhag 2, confirms Paresh Rawal: ‘A unique combination’ | Bollywood News

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2 min readNew DelhiFeb 11, 2026 05:26 PM IST Bhagam Bhag 2 is officially in the works — but with a major twist. This time, the lead roles will be played by Akshay Kumar and Manoj Bajpayee, with Bajpayee stepping in to replace Govinda in the sequel. The news was confirmed by Paresh Rawal, who is also returning to the franchise — and will be seen in a dual role this time. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama about the new casting, Paresh Rawal said, “It’ll make for a different and unique combination.” He added, “However, we’ll miss Govinda.” When asked why Govinda is not a part of the sequel, Paresh admitted, “I genuinely have no idea.” In the same interview, the veteran actor revealed that he will be playing a double role in the film. Expressing his excitement, he said, “I am excited. Maza aayega. Dhamaal hoga!” This marks Paresh Rawal’s return to a dual role after more than two decades. He was last seen in a double role in the 2002 film Chor Machaaye Shor. …