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Shilpa Shetty to host cooking reality show Maa Hai Na; Ssunita and Tina Ahuja to join as contestants

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Shilpa Shetty announced her upcoming Zee5 reality show Maa Hai Na. The actress also revealed that the shoot for the show has already commenced, marking her latest venture into the non-fiction entertainment space. Known for her association with wellness, fitness and food-related content, Shilpa appears set to headline a cooking-based reality format that aligns closely with her public image. Over the years, the actress has built a strong digital presence through her popular Sunday Binge videos and YouTube content centred around recipes and healthy eating. According to reports surrounding the show, Maa Hai Na will feature a combination of celebrity contestants and social media personalities competing in various culinary challenges, games and entertainment segments. Shilpa Shetty will serve as the host of the series. Among the names associated with the show are Ssunita Ahuja and Tina Ahuja, who are expected to participate as a mother-daughter duo. The pair...
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Babil Khan to make Malayalam debut in Babu Janardhanan’s Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market

Babil Khan is set to embark on an exciting new chapter in his acting journey as he will be making his Malayalam cinema debut with filmmaker Babu Janardhanan’s upcoming directorial titled Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market. The project will Babil step into the rich and nuanced world of Malayalam storytelling, an industry celebrated for its depth and authenticity. Having steadily carved a space for himself through emotionally resonant performances and unconventional choices, Babil’s foray into Malayalam cinema underscores his commitment to pushing creative boundaries and embracing stories across languages. The film will feature Babil alongside an accomplished ensemble cast including Aparna Balamurali, Deepak Parambol, Nikhil Nair, Johny Antony, Jagadish, Sudheer Karamana, Unni Raja, Athmiya, and Jayashankar. As per sources, “Babil has always been drawn to stories that challenge him and allow him to grow as an artist. Stepping into Malayalam cinema with a project of this scale and creative depth...
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Will Chief Minister Vijay bring back Tamil Nadu's 4 AM FDFS culture? Exhibitors make an EMOTIONAL appeal: "Early morning shows are the lifeline of cinemas"

There was a time when cinemas would screen just four shows a day, usually beginning around 11:30 am or 12 noon. But with the advent of multiplexes, the system changed. Exhibitors began experimenting with 9:00 am and 10:00 am shows, and the strategy worked. For high-profile releases, cinemas even started organizing shows earlier than that, at 8:00 am, 7:00 am and, in some cases, even at 5:00 am or 6:00 am. However, Tamil Nadu stands out as the only state where early-morning shows are tightly regulated. Here, the first regular show generally begins around 10:30 am or 11:00 am. For big-ticket releases, producers and distributors seek special permission from the state government, after which theatres are usually allowed to start shows from 9:00 am. However, shows at 4:00 am or even earlier have not been permitted in Tamil Nadu in recent times. The last major instance took place during the Pongal 2023 clash between Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu and Vijay’s Varisu. While Thunivu had shows beginning...
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Haunted – Echoes Of The Past lands in legal storm ahead of June 12 release; public notice cautions industry against release, streaming and monetisation amid NCLT status quo order

A public notice issued by CA Bharati Manoj Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., in the May 9, 2026 issue of Atul Mohan’s Complete Cinema magazine, cautioned the Indian film trade and industry against proceeding with the release, distribution, exhibition, streaming, promotion or commercial exploitation of the upcoming film Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, which is scheduled for a release on June 12, 2026. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the horror film stars Mimoh Chakraborty in the lead. The notice, issued regarding proceedings before the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, refers to the matter involving CA Bharati Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., versus Vikram Bhatt and others. According to the notice, the Resolution Professional has filed the application before the NCLT in connection with certain alleged preferential transactions and connected reliefs under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The ...
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Mother’s Day 2026: Isha Koppikar says she wants daughter Rianna to achieve her dreams independently

On the occasion of Mother’s Day 2026, Isha Koppikar shared a message about parenting, independence and responsibility through a video posted on social media. Speaking about her daughter Rianna, the actor reflected on the importance of raising children to become self-reliant individuals rather than depending on others for emotional or personal security. In the video, Isha revealed that a conversation with her daughter prompted her to think more deeply about modern parenting. According to the actor, Rianna asked her what she wished for her, to which she responded that she wanted her daughter to achieve her dreams independently and become a strong individual. Speaking further, Isha questioned whether parents sometimes send mixed messages to children by encouraging independence while also raising them with the idea that someone else will eventually “take care” of them. She added that this mindset applies equally to both boys and girls. The actor also spoke about how she views independence...
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Abhishek Kumar and Shiny Doshi headline Balaji Studios-backed Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam; deets inside

Balaji Studios, a digital arm of Balaji Telefilms, has announced their YouTube Original show, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam, premiering from May 11, Monday, 6 PM onwards, on Balaji Telefilms YouTube channel. The trailer was dropped today, and it’s already stirring buzz for its unique mix of romance, food, and emotional conflict. Executed by Surbhi Chandna (Feel Good Studios), the show will be streaming on YouTube every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Set inside a heritage South Indian restaurant struggling to survive, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam is a story deeply rooted in food, family, memory, and emotional inheritance. At the heart of the series is Meera Nair, played by the gorgeous Shiny Doshi, a deeply emotional chef who believes food is service, comfort, and responsibility, not spectacle. For Meera, running her late father’s restaurant is not merely a profession, but a way of preserving his legacy, values, and emotional world. Her carefully held world is shaken when Arjun Thakur, portrayed b...
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EXCLUSIVE: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 45th anniversary celebrations of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living in Bengaluru; Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Kartik Aaryan and others expected to attend

The Art of Living Foundation will mark 45 years of its global humanitarian and spiritual work with a grand celebration at its International Centre in Bengaluru, scheduled from May 10 to May 26, 2026. The occasion also coincides with the 70th birthday of its founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address on May 10 and inaugurate the newly built Dhyan Mandir, a dedicated meditation hall on the Bengaluru campus. He will also launch year-long nationwide service initiatives focused on mental well-being, rural development, nature conservation, and social transformation. As per industry sources, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Kartik Aaryan, producers Sajid Nadiadwala and Mahaveer Jain, and several other prominent names are expected to attend the celebrations, though on different dates. Founded in 1981, The Art of Living operates in 182 countries and it is said that its programs have touched over a billion lives through Sudarshan Kriya, educatio...
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