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India’s media & entertainment sector likely to touch Rs 3,067 bn mark in 2027

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s media and entertainment sector is on a steady expansion path, with revenues projected to grow at around 7 per cent annually till 2027, and the sector's total size is estimated to rise from Rs 2,502 billion in 2024 to Rs 3,067 billion in 2027, underscoring its role as a durable growth engine within the services economy, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

Lara Dutta celebrates 15 years of her & husband Mahesh Bhupathi 'choosing each other every day'

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:05 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta is celebrating 15 years of her and husband Mahesh Bhupathi's choosing each other every single day, as they completed another year of enjoying marital bliss.

Aadhi-starrer 'Maragadha Naanayam 2' goes on floors with grand pooja ceremony!

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:01 PM

Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Director A R K Saravan's eagerly awaited fantasy comedy adventure 'Maragadha Naanayam 2', featuring actors Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead, went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony here in the city on Monday.

Shanaya Kapoor reveals 'Tu yaa main' came at a time when she was not really confident

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:52 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Shanaya Kapoor revealed that her latest release "Tu yaa main" came at a time when she was not really feeling confident about herself.

Trisha: Disrespect should and always will be called out!

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:56 PM

Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Reacting to a distasteful comment made about her by state Bharatiya Janata Party President Nainar Nagendran, actress Trisha on Monday issued a communique through her lawyer to clarify her political stand, even as she said that "Disrespect should and always will be called out."

Sudipto Sen wished to create a universal cinematic experience of Indian occult world with 'Charak'

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:49 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) 'The Kerala Story' fame director Sudipto Sen has unveiled the teaser for his forthcoming folklore thriller "Charak: Fair of Faith" on Monday.

RajKummar Rao on his Ujjwal Nikam biopic being physically demanding: Had to gain weight..

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:14 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Rajkummar Rao is known to go into the depths of every character he chooses to play, and his forthcoming biopic on celebrated public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam is no different.

Kanye West to perform in India for the very first time in March

IANS | February 16, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) American rapper-songwriter Kanye West, who has changed his name to Ye, is all set to headline his first-ever performance in India on March 29.

Rohit Shetty firing case: Shooter arrested from Rajasthan, 11 held in total

IANS | February 16, 2026 12:28 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested the alleged shooter who had opened fire outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence earlier this month, police officials said on Monday.

Aamir Dalvi reveals the silence of his character in 'Kennedy' left him scared

IANS | February 16, 2026 12:26 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Aamir Dalvi has effectively pushed his boundaries as an actor with "Kennedy", where he is seen essaying the role of the prime antagonist Salim Kattawala.

Entertainment

India’s media & entertainment sector likely to touch Rs 3,067 bn mark in 2027

Lara Dutta celebrates 15 years of her & husband Mahesh Bhupathi 'choosing each other every day'

Aadhi-starrer 'Maragadha Naanayam 2' goes on floors with grand pooja ceremony!

Shanaya Kapoor reveals 'Tu yaa main' came at a time when she was not really confident

Trisha: Disrespect should and always will be called out!

Sudipto Sen wished to create a universal cinematic experience of Indian occult world with 'Charak'

RajKummar Rao on his Ujjwal Nikam biopic being physically demanding: Had to gain weight..

Kanye West to perform in India for the very first time in March

Rohit Shetty firing case: Shooter arrested from Rajasthan, 11 held in total

Aamir Dalvi reveals the silence of his character in 'Kennedy' left him scared

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