Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed heartfelt pride and affection for his grandson Agastya Nanda, who is set to make his feature film debut in the upcoming war drama Ikkis. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the film tells the extraordinary true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, who displayed unmatched courage during the Indo-Pak war.
After watching the film’s trailer, Amitabh Bachchan took to X (formerly Twitter) to pen an emotional note reflecting on Agastya’s journey from childhood to stardom. “Agastya! I held you in my hands when you were born... and today you play in theatres all over the world. You are special. All my prayers and blessings to you — may you bring glory to your work and pride to our family,” the actor wrote, expressing deep love and admiration.
The recently unveiled trailer showcases Agastya Nanda as the young, valiant Arun Khetarpal, charting his journey from the National Defence Academy to the battlefield, where he fought with unparalleled bravery. The glimpse reveals his determination to earn the Param Vir Chakra, moments of intense training, and a tender romantic subplot that adds emotional depth to the war narrative. The trailer also highlights Khetarpal’s iconic tank, “Famagusta,” which he commanded during the war, and features veteran actor Dharmendra as his father. Jaideep Ahlawat plays an army officer who praises Khetarpal as a shining example for both the Indian and Pakistani armies.
Ending on a powerful note, the trailer echoes Khetarpal’s legendary final words: “No, Sir. I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working. I’ll get these b**rds.” Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Ikkis also stars Simar Bhatia, alongside Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film promises to be an inspiring tribute to courage, sacrifice, and patriotism — and is scheduled to release in December 2025.
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Renowned composer John Williams has officially joined Steven Spielberg’s upcoming movie project, once again taking on the role of crafting the film’s musical score. The announcement was shared by Damian Woetzel, president of The Juilliard School, during a special event titled “John Williams – A Composer’s Life: A Night of Stories and Music,” held at the prestigious performing arts institution. Woetzel revealed to the audience that Williams is currently in Los Angeles, doing what he has done for decades — composing new music in collaboration with Spielberg. Journalist Doug Adams also noted Woetzel’s enthusiastic confirmation, emphasizing that this reunion of two cinematic legends is definitely something for fans to celebrate.
The partnership between Spielberg and Williams is one of the most celebrated in film history. Their collaboration began in 1974 with The Sugarland Express and quickly grew into a defining creative alliance. Over the years, they have worked together on many of the most influential and beloved films ever made, including Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, and Lincoln. Their joint efforts have shaped the emotional core and cinematic identity of these classics.
Details surrounding Spielberg’s next film remain closely guarded. The official title and story have not yet been disclosed, but reports suggest that the movie will explore a thrilling adventure involving UFOs. Universal Pictures, which will release the film in theaters next June, has described it simply as a “new original event film,” hinting at an exciting and large-scale cinematic experience.
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Hrithik Roshan surprised fans on Monday by posting new pictures with global action icon Jackie Chan. Sharing the photos on Instagram, Hrithik expressed his long-held admiration for Chan and humorously mentioned that his own “broken bones” respect Chan’s legendary stunt career. He added that meeting the acclaimed star again was a special moment for him as someone who grew up inspired by Chan’s action films.
In the photo, Hrithik is seen looking sharp in an all-white outfit, wearing a T-shirt, denim jacket, matching trousers and a stylish hat. Jackie Chan appears relaxed in a black shirt and pants, also wearing a hat, flashing his familiar cheerful smile as the two actors pose together. Hrithik has often spoken about Jackie Chan’s influence on his approach to action and stunts in cinema. This isn’t their first meeting; the two previously posed together in 2019 during the China premiere of Hrithik’s film Kaabil. At that time, Hrithik described meeting Chan as an incredible and inspiring experience, something he has cherished ever since.
On the professional front, Hrithik recently revealed his first project as a producer in the OTT space. He is collaborating with Prime Video for an intense thriller series titled Storm, set in Mumbai. The cast includes Parvathy Thiruvothu, Alaya F, Srishti Shrivastava, Rama Sharma and Saba Azad. Production for the series is expected to begin soon. Hrithik was most recently seen on the big screen in War 2, sharing the lead with Jr NTR.
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YouTube sensation MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has left fans buzzing after sharing a rare photo with Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan. The picture, seemingly snapped at a lavish event in Riyadh, captures all three Khans alongside MrBeast, giving fans a glimpse of a meeting that is unusual and highly anticipated.
In the photo, SRK and Salman Khan looked sharp in formal suits, while Aamir Khan chose a black kurta paired with white trousers. MrBeast, known for his extravagant online challenges and generous giveaways, kept his look simple in an all-black ensemble. Accompanying the image, he captioned it, "Hey India, should we all do something together?" — instantly igniting speculation about a potential collaboration between the YouTube star and Bollywood’s most celebrated actors.
The three Khans have been dominant figures in Hindi cinema for over thirty years, delivering some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters. Fans were quick to react to the post, with many sharing excitement over the possibility of a joint project between MrBeast and the trio. Recently, all three Khans appeared in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut web series, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, though not in the same scenes. The Netflix satirical series critiques Bollywood’s workings, including nepotism, scandals, and inflated egos, and follows the story of an outsider entangled in a forbidden romance with a star’s daughter.
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Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us has been dismissed by a New York federal judge. The judge ruled that the song’s insults, part of a heated rap battle, were not meant to be taken literally. UMG welcomed the decision, calling the suit an “affront to artists’ creative expression,” while Drake plans to appeal the ruling. The label also noted that Drake himself had encouraged and participated in the feud with Lamar.
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In the episode of ‘Culture Club,’ Melanie Oliveiro chats with Claire Javier, an emerging indie-pop singer-songwriter, about her music, focusing on her latest single, “Easy.” Javier shares the story behind the dreamy and playful track, which captures the surreal feeling of a past romance. The Filipino-Singaporean artist also discusses her other single, “Misbehave,” her experiences performing live, and her evolution from introspective songwriting to a more narrative and confessional style. To explore more Singaporean artists like Claire Javier, visit Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.
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The 2025 Emmy Award nominations are out, with Severance leading the pack with 27 nominations. The Penguin follows closely with 24, while The Studio and The White Lotus each earned 23 nods, highlighting the top contenders in television over the past year. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng discuss the most unexpected omissions and surprise nominations with Dr. Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics, Media, and Philosophy at La Trobe University.
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He’s spent a full day submerged in slime, stayed underground for 48 hours, and given away huge sums of money to fortunate contestants. But are MrBeast’s videos just clever clickbait – or bold experiments in creative innovation?
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New Zealand artist Marlon Williams dedicated five years to creating his latest album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, which is sung entirely in the Māori language. Its release comes at a politically charged time, as the current coalition government in New Zealand restricts the use of Māori in public services and recently suspended three MPs for performing a haka in protest of a bill seen as undermining Indigenous rights. Williams discusses with Reged Ahmad the experience of performing in his first language on a global stage and also shares a live performance of a song from the album at the Guardian Australia studio.
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