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Goa, Oct 8: Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar, one of the most powerful and respected performers in Indian cinema, died on Thursday at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. According to reports, Patekar was found unconscious at his home and was immediately rushed to a

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 5 (UDN): Odisha has taken a major step towards strengthening its film ecosystem with the inauguration of the redeveloped Kalinga Studio in Bhubaneswar on Monday.  Pic Credit: x.com/CMO_Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the modernised studio complex along with a dedicated cinema archive and museum, aimed at preserving the state’s rich and

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 5 (UDN): The iconic Kalinga Studio is all set to reopen its doors, marking a major milestone for Odisha’s film industry. After an extensive modernisation project involving an estimated investment of ₹164 crore, the legendary studio has been transformed into a state-of-the-art production facility.  Representational Image Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): The Odisha government has invited entries from film producers and writers for the 37th Odisha State Film Awards-2025, with the deadline for submissions set for October 31, 2026.  Representational Image  The Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture has issued the invitation for eligible applicants seeking recognition for their contribution to

New Delhi, Sep 28: More than 800 music lovers, supporters, well-wishers and beneficiaries gathered at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as Wishes and Blessings, a Delhi based NGO, hosted the fifth edition of its annual fundraising concert, Jashn–e–Qawwali, on Saturday evening. The celebration brought together the timeless tradition of qawwali and a purpose close to the

Kevadia (Gujarat), Sept. 23: The sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ added another major achievement to its record after securing two honours at the 72nd National Film Awards. The Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan-starrer was named Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, while Nitin Zihani received the National Award for Best Production Design for his

Mumbai, September 18:  Prime Video, India’s largest streaming service for exclusive Originals, announced October 1, 2026, as the worldwide premiere date of season two of its Hindi Original series, Dupahiya. Set in the quirky and no longer crime-free fictional village of Dhadakpur, the comedy drama series is back with its unique blend of innocence, madness,

Some love stories begin with a choice. Some begin with a promise. And some are simply written by destiny. Bringing this thought to life, Sun Neo is all set to introduce its upcoming original, ‘Jaan-e-Wafa ’, an emotional love story about two people whose paths are brought together by destiny. But as they step into

Mumbai, 11th September, 2026: What goes up must come down, but in Rise and Fall, the real question is: who gets to decide when? After keeping audiences hooked with its high-stakes power play in Season 1, Prime Video, today unveiled the first glimpse of Rise and Fall Season 2, with none other than the Sultan

Following the trailer that introduced audiences to Tom Cruise as they had never seen him before, Warner Bros. India unveils a new poster offering another glimpse at his striking transformation into the film’s larger-than-life protagonist. Almost unrecognisable in appearance and sporting a distinct Southern accent, Cruise’s portrayal of Digger Rockwell has already become a talking