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Screen Academy Launches to Identify and Empower Future Voices of Indian Cinema


The Indian Express Group has launched Screen Academy, a not-for-profit initiative that will provide postgraduate fellowships to promising film students across India. Supported by top industry professionals including Oscar and Cannes winners, the initiative aims to nurture emerging voices in Indian cinema.

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Over ₹30 Million Approved to Restore Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor’s Ancestral Homes in Pakistan


In a major cultural heritage move, Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved over ₹30 million for the restoration of the ancestral homes of Indian film legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar.

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Back-to-Back-to-Back! Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is the No. 1 Show for the 3rd Time in a Row


The laughter train keeps rolling! Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) has once again clinched the No. 1 spot on India’s television TRP charts, marking its third consecutive week as the nation’s most-watched show.

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Smriti Irani Returns to TV With ₹14 Lakh Per Episode for Kyunki Reboot


Smriti Irani is all set to reprise her iconic role in the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, with reports revealing she's earning a staggering ₹14 lakh per episode — a far cry from the ₹1,800 monthly salary she once earned cleaning at McDonald’s. From ₹1,200 a day as Tulsi to television’s top-earning actress, her journey is as inspiring as it is powerful.

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Jung Il-woo Returns with KBS Drama Splendid Days


K-drama star Jung Il-woo returns to television with the upcoming KBS 2TV weekend drama Splendid Days, marking his first KBS project in 16 years and his first role since 2022’s Good Job. Battling a cerebral aneurysm diagnosis, the actor’s comeback is both emotional and inspiring.