For a long time, Kareena Kapoor has been saying that she is no more competitive about her work and will do selective roles to be able to spend quality time with her family.

 I know she means what she says but switch on the camera and Kareena Kapoor can offer nothing but her best. Watch her shine in this photoshoot for Shweta Kapur.

25 years before the camera, mother of 2 and all you can say when you watch her is ,is ooh le la.

Acclaimed filmmaker Shadab Khan’s Documentary Feature, I Am No Queen, has officially cemented its place in the 98th Academy Awards Documentary Feature race, marking a definitive shift in how powerful, independent cinema finds global recognition. Far from being a state-sponsored submission, this entry is a victory for transnational filmmaking, driven by compelling subject matter and the dedicated efforts of its collaborative team. The film is currently featured in the Academy Screening Room, a privilege earned by meeting stringent qualification criteria for the Documentary Feature category, making it accessible to voting members of the Documentary Branch. I have not watched the documentary as yet but have heard great things about the film.

The interesting thing about the OTT platform is that it introduces brave new voices on the small screen and succinctly alters the palate of the viewers. Stephen on Netflix is an effort in that direction.

What happens when your mind starts filling in the blanks — and gets it wrong? Premiering December 5, Netflix’s Tamil psychological thriller Stephen unfolds within walls that have seen too much and revealed too little. Directed and written by first-time filmmaker Mithun Balaji and starring Gomathi Shankar in a compelling performance, Stephen explores malicious motives, murder, and unsolved trauma through a whirlwind of plot twists and tension.

Stephen is the new voice in Tamil films on OTT platform. A twisted psychological thriller, Stephen follows a poised killer whose long-buried secrets unravel piece by piece, keeping audiences guessing until the very last frame. Penned by Gomathi Shankar, it marks the directorial debut of Mithun Balaji.

It is not only the business minded who watch the Shark Tank India, some like me watch the show to understand the anatomy of a perfect pitch and also the adventure of a gamble. The viewers get attached to the sharks and look forward to their interactions with the participants. A new shark to watch out for on the new season of the shark show is Varun Alagh, CEO & Co-founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd, the powerhouse behind Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, and Ayuga, all set to bring his consumer-first innovation to India’s boldest business arena! As a new shark, Varun is diving into the tank and he’s bringing purpose, performance, and a proven playbook for building loved brands.

Shark Tank India has been successfully airing on Sony TV and Sony Liv for a while now and the new season as most of the old players, Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh and some new, like Kunal Bahl and some new like Mohit Yadav and Varun Alag accompanied by new new participants.

Filmmaker Harman Baweja says it is important for him to tell stories that reflect our roots, stories of courage, sacrifice, and humanity. And his latest release Hind Di Chadar – Guru Ladho Re is a tribute to the spirit of Sikh history, not widely known to the world at large.”
Says director Rowena Baweja adds, “Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur’s sacrifice is a timeless reminder of true strength and compassion under crisis. Filmmaker Harry Baweja maybe no more but his family makes certain that Baweja Studios continues to push creative boundaries and other films to look out from the banner are Boy from Andaman, Captain India, Dil Ka Darwaza and Ikhwan -a biopic on Kashmir’s first Ashok Chakra awardee.

So, the most controversial film at the moment is Agra because of its explicit, almost graphic sexual scenes and therefore currently banned by the censors. Opposing the ban and crusading for freedom of expression are a host of independent filmmakers and progressive artistes. Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal hosted a special screening of filmmaker Kanu Behl’s award-winning feature film attended by Jim Sarbh, Kubra Sait and filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee, Ashim Ahluwalia, Kaizad Gustad.

Agra explores themes of love, desire, and isolation within the confines of a small-town home — a bold, intimate look at human relationships and the spaces we inhabit. Irrespective of the controversies, many artistes and filmmakers are supportive of the film and admire the world Bahl inhabits and are intrigued by his complex characters.

What I like about Mandira Bedi is that she keeps doing something new all the time. She is an actor, a commentator, an anchor, a designer and a silent crusader. Recently, she helped raise awareness on the importance of the early years of a child. These are the years that lay the foundation of his wellbeing and Bedi understands this as an artist and as a mother. Her journey, both personal and public, aligns deeply with Mobile Creches’ mission to make care visible, valued, and supported across India.

Her team reveals that by the year 2030, India will have an estimated 164.5 million children under the age of six and therefore early caregiving comprises early learning, safety, nutrition, and health. The exercise is not just about parenting but an essential component of nation-building. Countries that invest in early childhood care have stronger human capital, higher female workforce participation, and lower inequality.

A promising new voice in cinema, Isha Chhabra, a filmmaking student from the United States, has made a striking impression with her latest directorial project — the visually stunning music video Gulistan Chale, directed and featuring herself and music composed, sung, and written by the legendary A.R. Rahman. What makes this project stand out is Isha’s ability to convey raw human emotions via visual poetry and the fact that Rahman has agreed to be a part of the project, there has to be something special about it.