entertainment

IB ministry summons Netflix's Content Head over ‘IC-814’ controversy

Critics on social media have accused the series of intentionally altering the names of the hijackers to "Bhola" and "Shankar." The controversy has spurred a campaign with hashtags like #BoycottNetflix, #BoycottBollywood, and #IC814.

Actor Jayasurya responds to sexual abuse allegations, says legal battle ahead

Malayalam Cinema's 'Me Too': More actors booked under sexual abuse charges

Legal notice sent to producers of ‘Emergency’ starring actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut for misrepresenting Sikh community

Rape case filed against Malayalam actor Siddique

The actress, who had initially said that she would not be filing a case against the actor, fearing it could affect her future, sent a mail to the State Police Chief on Aug 27 alleging that Siddique had raped her in a hotel in Thiruvananthapuram in 2016.

Malayalam actor Siddique resigns as general secretary of AMMA after allegations of sexual assault

A female actor on Aug 24 alleged that Siddique had invited her for a movie discussion where he sexually abused her.

Bengali actress Payel Mukherjee attacked by biker on Kolkata's Southern Avenue

The bike-borne man who was detained by police following a complaint lodged by Payel, said that the actor's car grazed past his bike. Payel, however, denied that any such thing happened. The man apologized to the police for the incident.

Veteran actress Sarada talks about casting couch, unsafe conditions in Malayalam cinema

In a recent report, veteran actress Sarada detailed various forms of exploitation and discrimination that continue to afflict the Malayalam film industry, despite increased awareness and open discussions on these issues.

'Aadu Jeevitham' shines at 54th Kerala State Film Awards

Malayalam film star Prithviraj Sukumaran, who played the role of Najeeb, a Kerala migrant worker in a Gulf country struggling to survive in the harsh desert environment, was selected as Best Actor.

Charges against five in Matthew Perry's death; ketamine overdose investigation

Two doctors, Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Dr. Mark Chavez, Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, Eric Fleming, and Jasveen Sangha, known as "The Ketamine Queen," face charges related to distributing ketamine leading to Perry's death.