While the industry was busy counting Heeramandi ’s streams, Taha Shah Badussha just pulled off the ultimate prestige play. His latest film, Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery , has officially landed on the 2026 Oscar Eligibility List . This isn't just a win for Taha; it’s a seismic shift for socially conscious Indian cinema on the world stage. What Actually Happened? Paro  has been officially cleared by the Academy (AMPAS) for the 98th Academy Awards eligibility list. Th

We all saw him as the charming 'Tajdar' in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi  and instantly fell in love. But did you know this "overnight success" took 14 years of sweat, tears, and endless waiting? Let’s chat about the real Taha Shah Badussha. If you have watched Netflix’s Heeramandi , you probably couldn't take your eyes off Taha Shah Badussha. He became the "National Crush" almost instantly. But here is the truth we often forget in the glitz and glamour of Bollywood: Rea