As audiences honor the birth anniversary of the legendary Punyashlok Ahilyabai Devi Holkar today, a major casting scoop is quietly shifting the balance of power in Bollywood. Sources reveal that Mrunal Thakur is aggressively gunning to step into the royal footwear of the iconic Malwa queen for the newly announced ₹100-crore state-backed epic—and it might just be the most brilliant strategic move of the year. What Actually Happened The Maharashtra Film Stage and Cultural Devel

A ₹100-crore historical epic is usually the exclusive domain of massive private studios, but the government-backed Punyashlok Ahilyabai Devi Holkar feature just raised the stakes. With Ashutosh Gowariker now confirmed to direct and Mrunal Thakur openly pitching herself for the titular role, this is no longer just a state mandate it is a calculated industry takeover. If you track how massive budgets are usually allocated, you will realize this project is breaking every convent

An intimate Spotify Premium fan experience, the event brought together Aamir Khan, A.R. Rahman, Javed Akhtar, and Ashutosh Gowariker to celebrate one of Indian cinema's most iconic soundtracks Mumbai, May 27, 2026: Spotify celebrated 25 years of the iconic film ‘Lagaan’ with the first-ever live recording of Behind The Beats. A Spotify video series, Behind The Beats, celebrates iconic Indian cinematic milestones through conversations with the creators of some of the country’s

"The most beloved Indian cricket film ever made — Lagaan — was created by this exact duo. Twenty-five years later, they may be doing it again. Except this time it's not a fictional village match. It's one of the most dramatic real careers in Indian cricket history." WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED According to a report by Pinkvilla on May 9, 2026, Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker are reportedly in advanced stages of development for a new period sports drama based on the life

"Every year India sends its biggest stars to Cannes for L'Oréal photo ops. In 2026, the most significant Indian at the festival isn't walking a red carpet — she's presiding over a jury." WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is seeing a strong and unusually diverse Indian contingent. Payal Kapadia has been named Critics' Week President — the first Indian filmmaker to hold that position. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returns as L'Oréal's global ambassador; Alia Bhatt a

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is set to direct Temple Raiders, a premium drama-led documentary series that explores the global networks behind the theft and trafficking of India’s sacred temple artefacts. The ambitious project is produced by Tudip Entertainment and Riverland Entertainment, in association with Ashutosh Gowariker Productions, with Dipti Agrawal, Tushar Apshankar, Jaishree Khanna and Raghav Khanna serving as producers. Priyanka Chaudhari joins the project as co-p

A massive new collaboration has just been announced in the Indian streaming space. Acclaimed filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is joining forces with creator Raghav Khanna for a gripping new docu-drama series titled Temple Raiders. Here is a complete breakdown of the project's plot, format, and the creative team bringing this story to life. Temple Raiders Plot and Format Explained Temple Raiders is officially billed as a 4-part drama-led documentary series. The core plot explores

Get ready to witness a monumental moment for Indian cinema at Cannes 2026. From Malayalam, Punjabi, and Gujarati films making their mark, to familiar faces gracing the red carpet and new voices emerging in the global market, this year represents a journey of tremendous growth, influence, and endless possibilities for Indian storytelling on the global stage. Here is the complete breakdown of India's unmissable presence at the festival, moving from mere recognition to true inte