Cate Blanchett didn’t just become an actress. She became a standard. From ‘Elizabeth’ to ‘The Aviator’ to ‘Notes on a Scandal’ to ‘Carol’ to ‘Tár.’ She has been in some of the most celebrated and artistically significant films of the last three decades. She has won the Academy Award twice. She has been nominated for…

Bollywood versatile star Manoj Bajpayee recently looked back at his long-standing association with filmmaker Devashish Makhija and shared insights into the journey behind some of their most discussed projects. During the promotional campaign for his upcoming film ‘Governor’, the actor opened up about the making of Bhonsle, Tandav and Joram. He spoke about the challenges…

Picture Credit: Instagram Tollywood star Ravi Teja also known as Mass Maharaja is gearing up for his upcoming family drama, ‘Irumudi’ directed by Shiva Nirvana. Days after the makers released the first teaser, the team has now announced the release date. Release date of ‘Irumudi’ The makers took to their official handle on X (formerly…

Decades before discussions about the male gaze, objectification, and gender representation became mainstream, Smita Patil was already asking uncomfortable questions. The acclaimed actress, remembered for her powerful performances in ‘Bhumika’, ‘Manthan’, ‘Aakrosh’, ‘Ardh Satya’, and ‘Mirch Masala’, never hesitated to speak her mind, whether through her choice of roles or her public statements.At a time…

Nithya Menen weighed in on the Peddi objectification debate surrounding Janhvi Kapoor, saying actors must assert themselves and set clear boundaries from the start. While admitting she hasn’t seen the film, she defended South Indian cinema, arguing objectification is a global problem rooted in the hyper-commercialisation of cinema. Janhvi has not yet responded. Nithya Menen…