Author: Deshwale Entertainment Desk

By: Swati Bhat In a major step forward for India’s cultural diplomacy and creative economy, the Government of Telangana has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards and IIFA Utsavam. Announced at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, the collaboration firmly positions India’s youngest state as a global cultural force and a thriving centre for cinema, creativity, innovation, and talent. At the core of this alliance lies a powerful dual global strategy: “Taking Telangana to the World at IIFA 2026” and “Bringing the World to Telangana through IIFA Utsavam from 2026…

Independent filmmaker Param Gill has done something few directors dare to attempt today. At a time when big studios avoid anything politically sharp, his satire Bad President has pushed straight into the global spotlight. The film arrived quietly, almost unnoticed, yet has now sparked a new wave of international interest. Bad President follows the chaotic rise of a dubious businessman who unexpectedly climbs to the top job in the country. On the surface, the plot is comical, but beneath the humour lies an uncomfortable reflection of real political behaviour. Viewers have found themselves laughing one moment and questioning world leadership…

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan recently tweeted his admiration for the film Dhurandhar, applauding director Aditya Dhar, actor Ranveer Singh, and especially actor Akshay Khanna, whom he called his all-time favorite. Hrithik described the film as a testament to Akshay’s consistent excellence and praised the director’s work as incredible. This heartfelt endorsement, however, quickly ignited a firestorm on social media. Following Hrithik’s tweet, social media platforms exploded with varied reactions—from enthusiastic support to sharp criticism and biting sarcasm. Some fans lauded Hrithik’s candid appreciation, while others attacked him with harsh remarks, calling him a “sycophant” and questioning his loyalties. Twitter comments…

Sharad Kelkar and versatility are old friends! In today’s industry, very few actors can match the range of unconventionality to that of Sharad Kelkar. From playing a historical king in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, to stepping into the shoes of a transgender in Laxmii or playing a ruthless villain in Bhoomi – Sharad Kelkar has shown what ‘acting range’ really means. Take a look: Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – a role that put Sharad Kelkar’s acting range on full display and proved that he was just the right fit to pull off that intensity and grit as…

A Lucky Ali concert built on nostalgia and soulful music ended up delivering something even more unforgettable: a proposal that instantly became the night’s biggest moment. Tarun and Smita entered the venue expecting an evening filled with their favourite Lucky Ali tracks. They walked out with a memory that will stay with them forever. As the singer began one of his most iconic songs, Tarun went down on one knee and presented the ring Smita had dreamed about for years. Simple, classic and meaningful, it captured exactly what the moment stood for. The crowd erupted in cheers, turning into witnesses…

As rave reviews and record-breaking box office numbers continue to pour in for Dhurandhar, the action spy thriller continues to gain remarkable traction on the back of extraordinary word of mouth.Riding this wave of success, the makers – Jio Studios, B62 Studios in association with Saregama – have unveiled the fifth music video from the album, the vibrant celebration track, “Shararat.” With the Shaadi Season in full swing, “Shararat” arrives as the ultimate festive banger – high-energy, colourful, and brimming with playful romance. The track perfectly captures the joyful chaos of big Indian weddings, instantly earning its place as the…

IMDb has announced its annual rundown of the most-watched Indian films and web series of the year, revealing what audiences across the globe were searching, debating and revisiting throughout 2025. Drawing from the browsing behaviour of more than 250 million monthly visitors, the platform’s year-end list once again highlights how Indian storytelling continues to cut through cultural and geographical boundaries. The rankings, which reflect page-view data for titles rated 6 or above and released between 1 January and 30 November 2025, offer a clear snapshot of what truly captured the public imagination. And according to IMDb, this year’s list showcases…

यह एक ऐसे व्यक्ति की कहानी है, जिसने एक साधारण परिवार से निकलकर टीवी इंडस्ट्री में अपनी खास पहचान बनाई और बड़े-बड़े मुकाम हासिल किए। गौरव खन्ना की कहानी एक प्रेरणा है जो दिखाती है कि संघर्ष, मेहनत और धैर्य से कोई भी अपने सपनों को पूरा कर सकता है। गौरव खन्ना का जन्म 11 दिसंबर 1981 को उत्तर प्रदेश के कानपुर शहर में हुआ था। उनका परिवार एक सामान्य मध्यवर्गीय परिवार था, जिसमें उनके पिता व्यवसायी थे और माता गृहिणी। बचपन से ही गौरव का स्वभाव शांत और मिलनसार था। वह पढ़ाई में अच्छे थे और साथ ही खेलकूद…

It’s not a line the industry throws around lightly, but with Dhurandhar gearing up for a thunderous opening, a curious pattern around Aditya Dhar has become impossible to ignore. He may be the only director in modern Hindi cinema who, with just two films, has given both his leading men the biggest opening and the most defining role of their careers. His debut, Uri: The Surgical Strike, didn’t just turn Vicky Kaushal into a national star but it handed him a role that still sits at the centre of his identity. The film exploded, stunned the trade with its numbers…

Arjun Rampal does it again! As Angel of Death and ISI Major Iqbal, the actor unleashes cold dread in the recently released Dhurandhar, the biggest film of 2025. With a solid screen presence and a quiet confidence running across his raw demeanor on-screen, Arjun soars past the expectations of the audiences once again, with netizens already declaring him a “standout performer among all.” As soon as Arjun Rampal unleashed menace on-screen as a cold-blooded villain, an impressed sea of audiences took to X to express awe. “Arjun Rampal has never been more EVIL in his entire career! Straight up villain:…