Alia Bhatt picks Love & War to premiere at Cannes Film Festival; describes her style as “dreamy, ethereal, princessy”

Actor Alia Bhatt continued to turn heads at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival with her striking Day 3 appearance that blended Indian heritage with contemporary couture. After making waves with her earlier red carpet looks, Alia embraced a regal “Modern Maharani” aesthetic for her latest outing, wearing a custom ivory ensemble by designer Tarun Tahiliani.

During a brief interaction with Grazia at Cannes, the actor opened up about what excites her most about attending the prestigious global festival this year.

“What excites me the most about being at Cannes this year is that I am in Cannes this year,” Alia said with a smile, reflecting her excitement about representing India on one of cinema’s biggest international platforms.

The actor also revealed which Bollywood film she would love to see premiere at Cannes in the future. “I would say Love & War,” she shared, referring to her upcoming film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The much-awaited project also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.

Speaking about Indian fashion on the global stage, Alia praised homegrown designers for making a strong international impact. “All Indian designers are absolutely fabulous, and honestly, are killing at global stages,” she said. Referring to her look for the evening, she added, “Tonight I am wearing the absolutely fabulous Tarun Tahiliani. I am feeling very Bridgerton-coded.”

When asked to describe her Cannes style this year, Alia summed it up in a few words: “Colorful, dreamy, ethereal, princessy. I am hoping you’ll feel all this because I am definitely feeling it while I wear it.”

Beyond fashion, the actor briefly spoke about the kinds of stories she hopes to explore next in her career. “Always stories that stay with you,” she said.

Alia Bhatt attended Cannes as a global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris. Professionally, she has a packed slate ahead with Alpha scheduled for release later this year, followed by Love & War in January 2027.

Also Read: Sonu Sood defends Alia Bhatt amid Cannes 2026 trolling; says “People who are busy building dreams don’t have time to pull others down”

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster unveils darkest avatar of Tom Holland in his Peter Parker era

The makers of Spider-Man: Brand New Day have unveiled a brand-new poster for the highly anticipated superhero film, further building excitement among fans eagerly waiting for Tom Holland’s return as Peter Parker. Following the strong response to the film’s tra     iler, the latest poster offers a deeper glimpse into the emotional and darker tone of Spider-Man’s next chapter.

The newly released artwork features Tom Holland’s Peter Parker with the iconic Spider-Man suit concealed beneath his hoodie, symbolising that although the world may have forgotten Peter Parker, the hero still remains committed to protecting New York City. The visual hints at the emotional isolation Peter continues to live with after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where he chose to erase himself from the memories of those closest to him.

Alongside the poster, the makers have also released a special behind-the-scenes featurette on YouTube, offering fans glimpses into the making of the film and teasing the scale of the new adventure awaiting Spider-Man.

 

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Set four years after the events of No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day explores Peter Parker’s life as an adult navigating complete solitude while dedicating himself entirely to crime-fighting. Living in a New York City that no longer remembers his identity, Peter has embraced his role as a full-time Spider-Man. However, as the pressures of protecting the city intensify, the superhero begins experiencing a mysterious physical evolution that threatens his very existence. At the same time, a strange new wave of crimes introduces one of the most dangerous threats Spider-Man has ever faced.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film sees Tom Holland reprise his role alongside returning cast members Zendaya and Jacob Batalon. The ensemble also includes Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Mando, and Tramell Tillman in pivotal roles.

Backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to release in theatres across India on July 31, 2026, in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam across premium formats.

Also Read: Tom Holland’s Spider-Man returns with intense new posters, promises most emotional chapter yet

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Rohit Saraf joins Mahakali from the world of Hanu-Man; completes Hyderabad schedule

RKD Studios and filmmaker Prasanth Varma continue to build momentum around Mahakali, the next chapter from the world of Hanu-Man, as Rohit Saraf comes on board for the film. The actor has recently completed shooting for the film in Hyderabad, marking a significant new arc in its expanding narrative.

With Rohit Saraf’s addition, the film strengthens its ensemble while widening its appeal across audiences. The actor enjoys a strong following in the North, particularly among the youth, further anchoring the film’s pan-India reach.

The film also stars Akshaye Khanna and Bhoomi Shetty in pivotal roles, with their first looks already generating intrigue for their striking and intense visual appeal.

Mounted on a grand cinematic scale, Mahakali is being produced by RK Duggal and Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under the banner of RKD Studios, as part of Prasanth Varma’s vision to expand a uniquely Indian cinematic universe following the success of Hanu-Man.

The film is progressing steadily and is positioned as one of the most anticipated upcoming pan-India projects.

Also Read: The Revolutionaries Teaser: Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada, and Bhuvan Bam explore a fierce rebellion story set in pre-Independence era

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Harman Baweja on co-writing Sonakshi Sinha starrer System: “I’ve genuinely started enjoying writing more and more over time”

After backing across projects like Mrs., Haq, Kaptaan, Bhagwat: Chapter One – Raakshas, Harman Baweja returns with System, a courtroom drama where he serves as co-writer and producer. Over the last few years, Harman has steadily built a space for himself as a storyteller, focusing on stories that are rooted in strong emotions and social realities, and System continues that journey.

Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the film stars Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika, and Ashutosh Gowariker in lead roles and revolves around questions of justice, power, and morality within a flawed system.

Talking about the film, Harman Baweja said, “System is not just a courtroom drama. It’s a compelling story of justice and inequality wrapped inside a deeply gripping narrative. Co-writing this film has been a very exciting journey for me because writing is something I’ve genuinely started enjoying more and more over time. What made this experience even more special was collaborating with such amazing talent Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari ji, Sonakshi, Jyotika, Ashutosh sir, and the entire team at Prime Video. As a producer and writer, it feels great to be part of a film that is entertaining but also says something important. I’m really looking forward to audiences watching System and connecting with its world and characters.”

Produced by Pammi Baweja, Harman Baweja, and Smitha Baliga, System is written by Harman Baweja, Arun Sukumar, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Tasneem Lokhandwala, and Akshat Ghildial. The Prime Original movie is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on May 22 across India and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Also Read: System Trailer: Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotika face off in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s intense courtroom thriller

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Photos: Neha Bhasin snapped at the gym in Santacruz

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EXCLUSIVE: Karan Anshuman defends Glory’s SHOCKING climax: “I don’t see it as an unacceptable ending in any way…it is about patriarchy and blind obsession”

Karan Anshuman is one of the directors of Glory, the Netflix series that has been receiving widespread acclaim. Starring Pulkit Samrat, Divyenndu, Suvinder Vicky and others, the show stands out for blending the world of boxing with an intriguing whodunit. The show ends on a shocking and unexpected note, which has become a talking point on the internet. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Karan Anshuman spoke about this aspect and a lot more.

When asked if he had any criticism for the climax since it’s unexpected and disturbing, he replied, “No, I haven’t got any negative feedback. Some people claimed that they were able to guess it. I don’t believe it! But I guess, there are many smart people out there.”

Karan explained why he went for such an ending, “If you apply the cultural lens and realize where the story is set, it is not shocking because we have seen so many stories in real life. Another word for glory is honour. If you think about the word ‘honour’ and ‘killing’, you know what happens. So, there were many clues along the way that would have pointed it out. It is about patriarchy and having this blind obsession with chasing something. Considering all these factors, I don’t see it as an unacceptable ending in anyway.”

Karan Anshuman has also turned producer and started Atomic Films with Mohit Shah. Speaking about it, Karan explained, “Under Atomic Films, we have produced Glory, Rana Naidu and Andhera. Now, there are films happening for sure. I have a couple of things in place. What’s interesting is that it was set up to do my stuff. But I quickly realized that it has empowered both Mohit and me to look at other voices and enable them. We want to do a certain kind of storytelling which makes a brand out of it in a way. There are a lot of people with whom we have grown up in the last few years, be it writers or directors, and I would love to enable all these people and help them get a platform. I know my own journey and how difficult it was to get a break. It took me 10 years. I just want to make sure that things are fairer now.”

Karan is one of the creators of the iconic series, Mirzapur, which is being made into a film. How does he look at this development? He replied, “I am very happy for everyone. This is literally the first time that it’s happening that a show is going to theatres. I am sure it’ll work and once that happens, it’ll be great. I am sure it’ll work and once that happens, it’ll be great. All of us can then have new characters, who have been seen on smaller screens, go on to a much bigger platform. So, I am hoping that it does well.”

Future plans

When asked about what’s next in the pipeline, Karan Anshuman revealed, “I am writing five scripts right now and I hope I can get going with one of them as soon as I can.”

Interestingly, Karan Anshuman has made only one film, Bangistan (2015), after which he made several web series including Inside Edge, the first OTT show in India. Does he have any plans to get back to directing movies?

Karan Anshuman answered, “100%. I have some scripts. But it’s all about timing and opportunities. Whether it’s a film or a series is not important. I am more interested in telling a story and how excited I get about it. Then, I have to understand whether it’ll take me two hours to tell that story or six hours. That’s it. Glory could have been a film. But it had so much to say and keeping up the pace for seven episodes was more rewarding. Also, casting is perhaps trickier for films than it is for a show. If I have a single hero, other things in place and a solid two-hour one-line story that cannot possibly hold for six hours, then of course, it’ll be made as a film. So, I am open to everything.”

He added, “However, I enjoy streaming. There’s a uniqueness to it and it’s like my home ground in a way.”

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Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do aims to keep comedy genre alive after Bhooth Bangla box office success

Trade was speculating that after the unimaginable success of Dhurandhar, what kind of content would work at the box office. Then came Akshay Kumar with Bhooth Bangla and showed everyone why he is the master of comedies. Most importantly, audiences rediscovered something they had quietly missed for years — unapologetic, loud, situational comedy.

Now, it seems like Ayushmann Khurrana’s Pati Patni Aur Woh Do might extend the hit run for comedy genre, an all audience favourite, started by Bhooth Bangla!

When the first poster of Pati Patni Aur Woh Do dropped online, the reaction was instant curiosity. The title alone sounded like classic Bollywood confusion comedy. But insiders claimed the film was far more ambitious than people expected.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do follows Ayushmann whose life spirals into absurdity after three women enter his life leading to hilarious situational comedy that has been missing in theatres!

Where Bhooth Bangla succeeded by mixing supernatural madness with old-school comic timing, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do appeared ready to carry the momentum forward with urban relationship comedy rooted in everyday bizarreness. The common factor was simple: both films prioritized fun & entertainment over spectacle.

Cinema owners are also optimistic. One distributor described the film perfectly, “People are exhausted from being emotionally drained every Friday. They want to laugh together again.”

Even industry veterans began comparing the moment to the golden comedy eras of the 2000s — when theatrical comedies dominated conversations for months. The difference now was that the humor had evolved. Instead of slapstick alone, films like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do blended satire about digital life, marriage pressure, online culture and modern insecurities.

Ayushmann himself is the ideal face to shoulder such comedies having delivered super successes with this genre throughout his career starting from Vicky Donor. Audiences trusted him to turn panic into comedy without losing emotional warmth.

Nothing unites an audience faster than laughter and Ayushmann’s film is looking to do just that when it releases in theatres on May 15th worldwide.

Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana reveals Aamir Khan connection in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do!

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Anupam Kher returns to DDLJ’s climax spot in Maharashtra, urges government to preserve cinematic heritage

Anupam Kher recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he revisited the iconic railway station where the climax scene of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was filmed more than three decades ago. On May 11, 2026, the veteran actor shared a video on social media from Apta Station in Raigad district, Maharashtra, the same location where one of Indian cinema’s most memorable scenes featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol was shot.

The station became immortalised in Bollywood history through the climax sequence in which Raj pulls Simran onto a moving train. The moment continues to be regarded as one of the defining romantic scenes in Indian cinema.

Sharing his emotions, Anupam Kher wrote that returning to the same location after 32 years felt deeply emotional and filled with memories. Translating his Hindi caption into English, the actor said it did not feel like so many years had passed since the filming of the famous Raj and Simran sequence. He admitted that while shooting the film, nobody could have imagined that the scene featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol would go on to become one of the most iconic moments in Indian cinematic history.

 

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He further reflected that the beauty of life lies in realising the greatness of certain moments much later. According to the actor, standing once again at Apta Station made it feel as though time had paused for a while.

Anupam Kher also urged the Maharashtra government to develop the location into a tourist destination. He pointed out that globally, film locations often become emotional landmarks for audiences and fans, and India too should preserve such cinematic heritage with the same respect.

In his post, the actor fondly remembered late filmmaker Yash Chopra and spoke about his warmth, simplicity and generosity. He also added a philosophical note, writing that magic does not only exist in films, but sometimes becomes a part of certain places as well.

Released in 1995 and directed by Aditya Chopra, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge remains one of the most celebrated Hindi films of all time. Even after more than three decades, the film continues to enjoy immense popularity among audiences across generations.

Also Read: Kajol reacts to The Academy’s nostalgic post on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

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Photos: Sakshi Malik, Roshni Walia, Harman Baweja and others grace the launch of Roswyn Hotel

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Vardhaan Puri reveals he has been writing down his mother’s advice since 2008: “If I can become even 1% of…”

This Mother’s Day, Vardhaan Puri reflected on the immense impact his mother, Dr. Meena Rajeev Puri, has had on his life and career. Calling her “balanced, disciplined, and passionate,” the actor shared that many of the values he lives by today come directly from her upbringing.

Vardhaan revealed that one of the most timeless lessons his mother taught him was to treat every human being with equal dignity, respect, and kindness, regardless of their social or financial standing. “Character is how you treat someone regardless of what they can do for you in return,” he shared, adding that he consciously tries to practice every day.

The actor also opened up about how seriously he takes his mother’s guidance. In an emotional revelation, he shared that he has maintained a diary since 2008 where he writes down all the important advice she gives him. “If I can become even 1% of the human being she is, I’ll be grateful,” he said.

Recalling a defining moment from the start of his acting journey, Vardhaan remembered asking his mother if he was truly ready to step into films. Her response stayed with him forever: “One never feels ready. One has to jump into the ocean and learn to swim.”

On Mother’s Day, Vardhaan also shared that he intends to celebrate the occasion with an intimate family dinner, live music, and a cozy movie night at home with salted caramel popcorn.

Also Read: Mother’s Day 2026: Here’s celebrating the beautiful bond between these leading ladies and their moms

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EXCLUSIVE: Sanjana Sanghi to make web series debut: “I am really itching to kick off on that”; also reveals she is exploring international projects

Sanjana Sanghi has, over the years, explored theatrical as well as OTT films. But she has never been seen in a web series. Well, the wait is over for her as she is all set to be seen in her first long format content.

In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Sanjana said, “I am really excited about finally being able to venture into the streaming space in terms of doing a show. I haven’t done a long-format show up till now. There has been a lot of material over the years that kind of came my way but I feel a show is such a big commitment because that character can run across seasons. I have been very selective in that. But I am excited about doing that.”

When inquired more about the show, the Dil Bechara actress said, “It hasn’t gone on floors yet. It went through a slightly stop-and-start kind of a journey but I am really hoping that in the second half of this year we are finally on floors because I am really itching to kick off on that.”

Sanjana still has one more box to tick as an actor. “What I really want to do now, honestly, is a comedy,” she said. “It’s something all the filmmakers I have worked with also tell me that they feel like I have this comic timing that I have explored very minimally in my characters thus far. An out-and-out comedy will be really fun to do.”

Her general criteria to take up roles is quite sorted. “I am always looking out for that girl that’s fully rounded,” she said. “Who has her weaknesses and strengths; who may not be perfect, but is a whole and very fleshed out woman. I think as women we have lots of colours to us; we are not one-dimensional.”

Sharing about her other upcoming projects, Sanjana said, “I am excited about Dhak Dhak sequel whenever it finally goes on floors. I have also been exploring international work in terms of languages not just Hindi. Because of Netflix and Amazon, I feel like the world has become one place. So, there are a lot of queries and auditions being coming in that regard as well, which I am actively pursuing.”

Sanjana has recently been in the news for participating in the Women in Power Conference at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Sanjana Sanghi was pleasantly surprised to know people at Women in Power Conference at Harvard Kennedy School had been following her work: “I felt I will tell them about my work and then they will discover it”

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Photos: Arjun Rampal graced the launch of Roamer Watches in India

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