The entertainment world mourns the loss of Tom Cherones, a revered director whose genius brought ‘Seinfeld’ to life, passing away peacefully at 86 in Oregon. Cherones directed 81 episodes over the show’s first five landmark seasons, cementing his legacy in comedy history. Beyond ‘Seinfeld’, his impressive resume included significant contributions to ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Growing…
In a touching tribute, filmmaker Aditya Dhar received warm accolades from his mentor, the esteemed Priyadarshan, following the triumph of ‘Dhurandhar’. Overflowing with pride, Priyadarshan reminisced about Dhar’s beginnings as a dialogue writer for his projects. With deep gratitude, Dhar acknowledged Priyadarshan’s unwavering faith, insightful mentorship, and the lifelong wisdom imparted to him as he…
KOCHI: ED deputy director P Radhakrishnan, who investigated the 2020 diplomatic-channel gold smuggling case in which the then principal secretary to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan was implicated, has been asked to go on premature retirement with five years of service remaining. Sources said Union govt issued the order a week ago with President’s approval. Radhakrishnan…
Director Ankit Sakhiya‘s directorial flick ‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ has received humongous praise globally. Not only the star cast and the divine story of Lord Krishna but the film’s dialogues have also caught the attention of many cinephiles. One of the most loved lines in ‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ was never part of…
PM Narendra Modi, on Thursday, extended his condolences over the passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, the 49-year-old Vedanta Group director. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “The untimely passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. The depth of your grief is evident in this touching tribute. Praying that you and your family find…
Mustafizur Rahman (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has sent a strong message to the ICC following the Mustafizur Rahman controversy. BCB director Asif Akbar has made it clear that Bangladesh will not play matches in India unless their concerns are addressed. Speaking to the media, Akbar said the board has no…
The film world mourns the monumental loss of Béla Tarr, a Hungarian auteur whose slow-cinema style reshaped narrative cinema in groundbreaking works such as ‘The Turin Horse’ and ‘Satantango’. Departing at the age of 70 after a courageous fight with illness, Tarr’s early roots in Hungary blossomed into international recognition, making him a beacon of…
Veteran Malayalam actor Punnapra Appachan, aged 77, has passed away following a fall that caused internal head bleeding. Appachan, who began his prolific career in 1965, graced over a thousand films, transitioning seamlessly from black-and-white classics to modern cinema. He was celebrated for his powerful character and villainous roles, leaving a lasting impact on the…
Casting couch is one of the things which is often spoken about in the industry. However, not just female actors but male actors have also been subjected to it sometimes, during the initial years of their career. In a recent interview, veteran journalist Simi Chandoke addressed some of the industry’s more uncomfortable truths. During a…
Rishi Kapoor collaborated with his legendary father Raj Kapoor on films like ‘Mera Naam Joker’, ‘Bobby’ and later ‘Prem Rog’ but did you know that the actor had also refused a film with his father and only because it required him to do night shoots. Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra known for movies like ‘Rang De…