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Lights, Camera, Scoop | From Dharma, Saregama and Excel to Sikhya: Why Bollywood’s Studio Consolidation Wave is Happening Now

The Hollywood Reporter India's weekly column 'Lights, Camera, Scoop' unravels the behind-the-scenes madness of the big Bollywood machinery.

BY Justin Rao
Alia Bhat; Ananya Panday in 'Call Me Bae'
Insight

‘Call Me Bae’ Season 2, Alia Bhatt’s ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Lead India’s Line-Up at Prime Video International Showcase

Ananya Panday returns in the comedy-drama series, while Alia Bhatt produces a new coming-of-age film, as Prime Video spotlights global originals through 2026.

BY Team THR India
Shahid Kapoor in 'O'Romeo'
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‘O’Romeo’ Movie Review: A Curiously Ineffective Vishal Bhardwaj Special

The 178-minute film, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, fails to make a dent in the Bombay gangster-epic landscape

BY Rahul Desai
THR India's The Honours sets its inaugural edition in Mumbai
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The Hollywood Reporter India to Launch The Honours Celebrating Best in Indian Entertainment

The exclusive event will take place on February 18 in Mumbai and will be attended by the biggest names in the Indian entertainment industry.

BY Team THR India
Vikram Bhatt's 'Khilone'
Insight

Exclusive | Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Khilone’ Crew Also Allege Non-Payment After ‘1920’ Row: 'It's Been a Nightmare'

The allegations around 'Khilone', which starred Anupriya Goenka, surfaced days after similar complaints were raised by the cast and crew of '1920: Horrors of the Heart'.

BY Justin Rao
A still from 'Tu Yaa Main'
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‘Tu Yaa Main’ Movie Review: Reels, Reptiles and a Fun Time at the Movies

Bejoy Nambiar’s survival thriller about an influencer couple stalked by a hungry reptile is silly, campy and perversely enjoyable

BY Rahul Desai
A.R. Ameen
Interviews

Exclusive | A.R. Ameen on 'Bheegi Bheegi' and The Best Bit of Advice His Father Has Given Him

Singer-composer A.R. Ameen speaks about his new venture, the independent music scene in India and stepping out of his superstar dad’s shadow.

BY Gautam Sunder
Ranveer Singh
Insight

Ranveer Singh-Jai Mehta's Zombie Thriller 'Pralay' To Be Mounted on a Budget of ₹300 Crore: Reports

Set to go on floors in May, 'Pralay' reportedly also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan.

BY Team THR India
Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone
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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Tighten Security at Mumbai Residence After Extortion Threat

Armed personnel have been deployed outside the property as a precautionary measure. Authorities have also advised residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

BY Team THR India
Radhika Apte, Dia Mirza, Shilpa Rao and Pernia Qureshi.
Fashion

Heirlooms That Hold Time: From Radhika Apte to Dia Mirza, Here Is The Jewellery That Shaped Them

A peek into the treasure chests of Dia Mirza, Radhika Apte, Shilpa Rao, and Pernia Qureshi to explore the jewellery in their lives and the pieces that hold memory, ritual, and family.

BY Harsh Aditya
Director Anurag Kashyap on the reception of 'Nishaanchi'
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Exclusive | Anurag Kashyap On Doubting His Voice After ‘Nishaanchi’: ‘Am I Becoming Irrelevant?’

The director talks about breaking free from expectations, and creating films that resonate with him.

BY Team THR India
A still from 'JC The University'
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‘JC The University’ Movie Review: A Sharp Gangster Origin That Unravels Toward the End

The Kannada crime thriller fleshes out the intricacies of lost innocence and the coming-of-age of a criminal. 

BY Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar
Insight

'Don 3' Fallout: Producers Guild of India Holds Meeting After Farhan Akhtar-Ritesh Sidhwani Lock Horns With Ranveer Singh Over Losses

Led by Ranveer Singh, 'Don 3' was being directed by Farhan Akhtar, who was also producing it with Ritesh Sidhwani.

BY Team THR India
Director Anurag Kashyap
Insight

Exclusive | Anurag Kashyap Has 'Two Scripts Ready' After 'Kennedy' Release, Hopes To Shoot Both in 2026

The director on his upcoming projects, and what's to follow after his acting stint in three films

BY Team THR India
A still from the film; Vikram Bhatt
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Exclusive | Actors, Crew Allege Unpaid Dues on Vikram Bhatt’s '1920: Horrors of the Heart' Since 2023: 'No Hope Now'

THR India spoke to the film’s casting director, the parent of a child actor, and other crew members, all of whom allege prolonged delays and incomplete payments.

BY Justin Rao
Karan Johar looks back at the costuming of 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge'
Insight

When Karan Johar Faced Saroj Khan's Fury On 'DDLJ' Sets: 'I Was Scared For My Life'

The filmmaker talks about a goof-up on the sets of 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', and how he narrowly escaped Saroj Khan's wrath.

BY Team THR India
Karan Johar shares the inspiration behind two of his defining looks, Rani Chatterjee and Yash Raichand
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From ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ to ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’: The Costumes That Define Karan Johar’s Characters

The filmmaker shares the inspiration behind two iconic looks from his filmography.

BY Team THR India
Bobby Deol and Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal'
Interviews

Cinematographer Amit Roy On Why 'Animal’s' Climax Rejects Guns for Fists

Cinematographer Amit Roy explains the philosophy, physicality and emotional greyness behind the Ranbir Kapoor-Bobby Deol showdown in 'Animal'

BY Anushka Halve
Lucky Ali
Interviews

Lucky Ali on 'Tu Jaane Hai Kahaan' and Not Creating Songs For Trends: 'I Don't Like to be Forced to Make Music'

Following the release of his latest track 'Tu Jaane Hai Kahaan', Lucky Ali reflects on a 30-year career beyond the mainstream.

BY Anuja Bhatt
Photography by Vaishnav Parveen | Styled by Eka Lakhani | Hair by Aalim Hakim; Make-up by Paresh Kalgutkar
Interviews

Karan Johar on Cinema, Fashion, Instagram Critics and How Films Shape What India Wears

India's most fashionable filmmaker discusses his journey from sequins and sangeets to Shah Rukh Khan’s jeans — and everything in between

BY Anupama Chopra