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Indian Short Film ‘Anuja’ Gains Momentum for Oscars 2025

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2025

Indian short film Anuja is creating waves on the global stage, earning recognition and momentum as a strong contender for the Oscars 2025. The film, supported by renowned producer Guneet Monga and global icon Priyanka Chopra, has captivated audiences and critics alike with its compelling narrative and stellar execution. “A Story That Resonates” Anuja delves

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Indian Cinema Generates ₹11,833 Crore in 2024: Report

By Editor - News Desk January 12, 2025

Indian cinema's box office collections reach ₹11,833 crore in 2024, with regional films contributing significantly.

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India’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Excluded from Oscars 2025 Shortlist

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2024

India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards, ‘Laapataa Ladies,’ has failed to secure a spot on the shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category. Despite high hopes for the film, it could not make the final cut, which features the United Kingdom’s Hindi-language movie ‘Santosh.’ Tough Competition in Oscars 2025 ‘Laapataa Ladies,’ directed […]

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Actor Govinda Clarifies Accidental Shooting Incident, Thanks Well-Wishers

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

Bollywood actor and politician Govinda has spoken out for the first time since accidentally shooting himself in the leg earlier this week. After being discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Friday, the actor addressed the media, clarifying that the incident was purely accidental and should not be linked to any other circumstances. Govinda Addresses the […]

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Venom 3 Set to Break Box Office Records for Sony’s Spider-Man Spin-Offs

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

The highly anticipated Venom 3, starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, is poised to set a new benchmark at the box office. Early forecasts predict that Venom: The Last Dance could achieve the highest opening weekend earnings among all of Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off films, with projections ranging from $80 million to $120 million domestically, according […]

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Actor Govinda Injured After Accidental Gunshot in Mumbai

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

Bollywood actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda suffered a leg injury after accidentally shooting himself with his licensed revolver at his residence in Juhu, Mumbai. The incident occurred early in the morning around 4:45 a.m. when the actor was preparing to leave for the airport to catch a flight. Revolver Misfires at Home According to […]

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Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Selected as India’s Official Submission for Oscars 2025

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2024

Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India’s official submission for the Oscars 2025, as announced by the Film Federation of India (FFI) on Monday, September 23. The selection was made by the FFI jury, the official body responsible for choosing India’s entry for the prestigious Academy Award for Best International […]