Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma wrote a public note congratulating Yami Gautam after she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. He praised her perseverance and unwavering commitment to her craft, framing the honour as recognition of sustained effort across a career built on steady, understated performances.
The film send-off for Heartstopper delivers a bittersweet farewell, according to reviewers. Despite character arcs that feel rushed, Alice Oseman's story offers a final dose of tender romance and queer joy, closing the series on the reassurance that love can hold together even through uncertainty.
Actor Shabana Azmi visited Jantar Mantar in support of protesters over alleged NEET irregularities and met Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, who is on hunger strike. Her presence added celebrity weight to the students' campaign as the protest built towards the party's planned march on Parliament.
The FIFA World Cup final halftime show, featuring BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira, is expected to begin between 3:50pm and 4:00pm EDT. The exact start depends on stoppage time in the first half plus a stage setup running roughly seven minutes, with broadcasters carrying the performance live.
Mammootty and Dhanush celebrated their National Award wins alongside Rajkumar Perisamy and R Kalaivanan on the set of OM. Pictures from the gathering showed the group marking the honours together, bringing collaborators from the film into a shared celebration of the year's recognitions.
Composer Tanishk Bagchi took down his social media post alleging unpaid royalties on the 'Saiyaara' title track after Yash Raj Films responded. The studio said all contractual payments had been made, noting the song was a collaboration between three composers with royalties distributed equally among them as agreed.
Saif Ali Khan attended the third India-England ODI at Lord's with his son Taimur, seated alongside MS Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni. Actor Kriti Sanon was also spotted at the ground, adding a cluster of Indian celebrity presence to the series decider at the historic venue.
Actors Prakash Raj and Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi ahead of the July 20 march. Azmi was seen kissing the hands of a demonstrator on hunger strike, a gesture widely shared online as the protest gathered public attention.
Actor Vidya Malavade, known for Chak De India, voiced support for activist Sonam Wangchuk and the protesting students, saying she stands by them. Calling the situation heartbreaking, she urged the government to open a dialogue with demonstrators rather than allow the standoff over their demands to harden further.
Arjun Kapoor and Sahiba Bali have revived dating speculation after being photographed together at Lord's Cricket Ground during the India-England third ODI on Sunday, July 19. Both dressed in shades of blue, the pair appeared relaxed watching the match from the stands, and clips circulating online quickly turned their appearance into a talking point.
Priyanka Chopra turned 44 on July 18, an occasion marked by the release of fresh stills from her forthcoming Telugu film Varanasi. A day later her husband Nick Jonas posted a video on Instagram, apparently from the couple's holiday in Spain, opening on a view from their yacht before turning to the actor.
Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has drawn concern from fans after footage from her Dehradun concert circulated online, showing a tense moment near the stage as she accepted flowers and greeted the audience. She had performed hits including Sip Sip, Shararat and Lawan at a free show at Parade Ground that drew thousands.
Actor Poonam Pandey joined the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and students agitating over the alleged NEET paper leak. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, she expressed concern for Wangchuk's health and those fasting alongside him, stressing the protest was about students rather than politics or religion.
Love Island UK season 13 wraps up the Casa Amor drama with a finale expected on July 27, 2026. The series drew repeated criticism over Islander behaviour and love triangles. Among the flashpoints, 24-year-old bombshell Gabriel Garland was removed from the villa after being named in court documents.
Pictures of Arjun Kapoor and Sahiba Bali watching the India-England third ODI at Lord's on July 19 spread rapidly online, reigniting dating speculation. The two, dressed in blue, appeared relaxed in the stands. The images prompted a wave of comments questioning whether their relationship extends beyond friendship.
Imtiaz Ali's Partition drama has drawn praise for its treatment of reconciliation. The story follows 95-year-old Ishwar, played by Naseeruddin Shah, who wants to revisit Sargodha in present-day Pakistan, baffling his family and especially his grandson Nirvair, played by Diljit Dosanjh. Co-writer Nayanika Mahtani said a balanced view was essential because such scenes 'can be rage-bait'.
Christopher Nolan intends to step away from directing for at least three years after completing The Odyssey, among the most physically demanding productions of his career. The film, released on July 17, 2026, combined a large ensemble, extensive location work and unprecedented use of IMAX technology. Nolan said the scale tested everyone's stamina.
National Award winners Mammootty and Dhanush, along with director Rajkumar Periasamy and editor Kalaivanan, celebrated their wins together on the set of their forthcoming film Om. Mammootty shared photographs on social media showing the group cutting a large cake, expressing gratitude for the recognition.
India's Got Latent season two premiered on June 20, streaming simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari joining Samay Raina on the panel. Contestant Balram Vishwakarma, known as Rocking Goli, performed Chai Ki Tapri, which went viral after clips of the judges dancing spread, and has since crossed 500 million plays.
Videos from Indian-American singer Jasmine Sandlas's recent Dehradun concert have provoked anger online, with users on X claiming the footage shows her being mobbed and touched inappropriately as fans pulled at her while she interacted with the crowd after her performance.