Bollywood

Ambani’s streaming site targets millions of Indians living overseas, including those in Singapore

JioHotstar is operated by JioStar, a media joint venture between Walt Disney Co. and billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd.

Gone in 48 hours: Satluj, an insurgency film the Indian government doesn’t want you to watch

Satluj, a film based on the life of Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was taken down on orders from the Indian government. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh (centre).

Bollywood star Aamir Khan weds entrepreneur Gauri Spratt

Aamir Khan (sitting, in white) and Gauri Spratt (with hand raised) tied the knot on July 5.

Bollywood stars push to end use of elephants in Indian films

There are more than 2,600 captive elephants in India, according to environment ministry estimates.

Bollywood divided over bid to cap punishing work hours

Bollywood has long been known for punishing schedules, with shifts often stretching from 12 to 18 hours.

Film of Indian epic Ramayana aims for global audience

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor poses for pictures on the red carpet as he attends the blessing ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant after their marriage in Mumbai, India, July 13, 2024.

Field notes from Bengaluru

Remembering Asha Bhosle: To be like the legendary Indian singer was to be a cool girl

Asha Bhosle performing at the Carnegie Hall in New York in April 2008. The legendary Indian singer died on April 12, 2026.

Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey

FILE PHOTO: Singer Asha Bhosle arrives on the green carpet before the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Toronto June 25, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Cassese/File Photo

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, one of the most loved voices in Indian music, has died at the age of 92.

Hit Hindi-language sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge sets Bollywood box-office record

A woman walks past a poster of Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film Dhurandhar: The Revenge (C), displayed outside a movie theatre in Mumbai on April 7, 2026. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP)

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