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The trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is finally out. The over two-minute video is packed with action, throwbacks and adrenaline.

The clip begins with Tom Cruise hanging off a plane (classic Ethan Hunt move), while someone in the background says, “This can’t all be true.” 

The trailer flashes through all the crazy stuff Ethan has done in the past – escaping bombs, sneaking through top-secret places, getting arrested – and now, all his secrets are out. With the world on the edge of chaos, people start to wonder if Ethan Hunt is too dangerous to be left unchecked.

Just like the teaser, this trailer leans into nostalgia. It brings back clips from the very first Mission: Impossible movie (the 1996 one directed by Brian De Palma) and others throughout the franchise. Fans will get a blast from the past while gearing up for what looks like the most intense mission yet.

And this time, the threat is bigger than ever: a rogue AI called The Entity. The world’s falling apart, and Ethan begs his team to trust him for the “one last time.” There’s betrayal, secrets that are no longer safe and the feeling that everything’s coming to an end.

A chilling voiceover hits hard: “Everything you were, everything you’ve done, has come to this. When the need for certainty is absolute and the odds are deemed impossible, the mission falls to him, should he choose to accept.”

Tom Cruise dropped the trailer on Instagram with the caption, “Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”

In February, the makers unveiled the teaser for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The short clip was all about jaw-dropping stunts and relentless action. Click here to read all about it.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning also features Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby and Esai Morales in important roles. The film will hit the cinema screens on May 23.

Vishal Dadlani, who has been a regular at the reality show Indian Idol for last 6 years, called it a quit. On Monday, the composer-singer shared a video on his Instagram feed featuring himself, co-judges Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah. In the video, Shreya can be seen making a face while Badshah tries to say something. But the edited version of the video has an audio from Christian 21’s Time. 

Sharing the video, Vishal Dadlani wrote, “Alvida, yaaro. 6 seasons mein jitna mazaa kiya, uss se bhi zyada yaad aayegi.”

“Haqq se zyada pyaar milaa hai, iss show ki vajah se. Eternally grateful to everyone involved.

I hope the show will miss me as much as I’ll miss it.

I’m literally only leaving because I want my time back. Can’t stay stuck in Mumbai for 6 months each year,” added the singer.

Thanking everyone associated with the show, Vishal signed off, “Only LOVE to each and all of you with an added apology to anyone I’ve left out here.

Time to get back to making music, playing concerts and never putting on make-up! It’s #VishalAndSheykhar season!!”

The comments section was flooded with love.

A fan wrote, “We miss you sir and you are the superhero of indian idol please come back on next season.” Udit Narayan’s son Aditya Narayan wrote, “The end of an era. Indian Idol will never be the same without you, big brother. Grateful for all the great times together.”

Another fan wrote, “Sir Indian Idol is incomplete without you.”

Vishal is best known for composing songs for Om Shanti Om, Anjaana Anjaani, Dostana, I Hate Luv Storys, Bang Bang, Sultan, Student of the Year, Befikre and War among many others.

Dimple Kapadia’s granddaughter Naomika Saran made a stunning appearance at a party hosted by producer Dinesh Vijan to celebrate Maddock Films’ 20-year anniversary and its box-office success in Mumbai. Naomika Saran, daughter of Rinke Khanna and businessman Sameer Saran, accompanied her grandmother at the party.

Naomika looked gorgeous in a mini black dress. She kept her tresses loose and amped up her glamour quotient with golden jewellery.

Dimple Kapadia looked stunning as always – in a white ensemble teamed up with a maroon top and a shawl. On the red carpet, Dimple Kapadia let her granddaughter grab the limelight. She even asked her to step forward, so that the lensmen could click her solo pictures.

Take a look at the pictures from the night:

The star-studded party was attended by many A-listers from the industries. Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Rajkummar Rao, Rashmika Mandanna, Shraddha Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur put their fashion foot forward for the night.

Agastya Nanda posed with Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia on the red carpet. Later, Agastya Nanda, Naomika Saran and Suhana Khan were spotted leaving a Mumbai eatery in the night.

Take a look:

Naomika is, reportedly, set to make her acting debut this year, in a film alongside Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda. According to Bollywood Hungama, the film will be produced by Dinesh Vijan and directed by Jagdeep Sidhu.

Salman Khan’s Sikandar didn’t turn out his lucky charm at the box office as the film continues to struggle to score big numbers. The film, which released on March 30, minted Rs 1.75 crore on Monday (April 7), taking the total to Rs 104.25 crore. Sikandar crossed the Rs 100 crore mark on 8th day of its release.

Salman Khan’s film opened its box office collection with Rs 26 crore. On Eid, it minted Rs 29 crore. After Eid, the film saw a huge slump in its earnings on April 1, minting only Rs 19.5 crore. The downward trend continued over the weekdays. On Friday (April 4), the film earned Rs 3.5 crore, showing a 41.67 % slump at the box office collection.

Over the last weekend, Sikandar did slightly better in comparison with its weekdays’ business. But it was not enough to pull off a film, made on a budget of Rs 200 crore.

The poor performances of big-budget Hindi films in theatres initiated a conversation around the “dying” state of Bollywood. Needless to say, Salman Khan’s Sikandar would add more fuel to the ongoing chatter. Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, which smashed records after records in December 2024, earned Rs 27 crore (Hindi) on 9th day of its release.

The numbers of Pushpa 2 were impacted after Allu Arjun was arrested  in connection with a stampede that occurred during the premiere of his film at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on December 4. However, Pushpa 2 is way ahead of Sikandar from the beginning.

Sikandar marked Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna’s first collaboration on screen. The film also marked Salman Khan’s first project with AR Murugadoss, who previously directed Aamir Khan in the 2008 blockbuster Ghajini.

Sikandar marked Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna’s first collaboration on screen. The film also marked Salman Khan’s first project with AR Murugadoss, who previously directed Aamir Khan in the 2008 blockbuster Ghajini.

The movie has been bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. 

‘Stree 2‘ was one of the biggest hits of 2024. Infact, it wasn’t just one of the highest grossing movies of 2024 but it broke many records in Hindi cinema. The film which starred Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi and Aparshakti Khurrana got a lot of love. Meanwhile in a recent interview, director Amar Kaushik spoke about how Shraddha was cast in ‘Stree 2’ and said that her laughter was like a chudail.
After he made this comment, Amar got trolled by fans of Shraddha terribly. However, he was seen posing with Shraddha at a party thrown by producer Dinesh Vijan on Monday night. As the actor-director posed together, Shraddha took a jibe at him and said, “Aaj kal yeh bohot jokes maar rahe hai.” On hearing this, Amar literally put his hand on his ears and made a gesture of apology. He then added, “Mujhe darr lag raha hai. Sabse zyada aapke fans se darr lag raha hai.”
Amar said on Komal Nahta’s podcast ‘Game Changers’, “Shraddha ki casting puri ki puri Dinesh Vijan ko jaati hai…Toh Shraddha ke saath kisi flight mein aa rahe the, flight mein unko mili thi. Unki kuch hasi thi toh unhone bola, ‘Amar, woh jab hasti hai na toh ekdum Stree ki tarah, ekdum chudail ki tarah hasti hai’ (The credit for Shraddha’s casting goes to Dinesh Vijan…He was travelling with Shraddha on a flight; they met there. She had a laugh, he said, ‘Amar when she laugh. it’s similar to Stree, just like a witch’).”
He added, “Sorry, Shraddha. Aisa kuch bola tha unhone, chudail bola tha kya bola tha, I’m not sure…Jab main unko mila toh sabse pehle hasee maine puchi, haso. But woh use nahi kari obviously she wasn’t a character jo hasegi (He said something, witch or something else, I’m not sure…When I met her I asked her to laugh. But she didn’t use that laugh obviously because she wasn’t a character).”
As Amar made this comment, fans of Shraddha started trolling him on social media. A fan of Shraddha shared this video on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Hey @AmarKaushik, seems like you’ve forgotten who made #Stree2 a hit! When you need hype, you’re all about @ShraddhaKapoor, but behind the scenes, you’re mocking her? Not cool. Show some respect to the talent that brings you success.” Another person said, “These misogynist men are never going to appreciate her work or her acting, but see, this is how they talk!!!!”

Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, and Naomika Saran turned heads during a late-night outing in Bandra, shortly after making their presence felt at Maddock Films’ 20th anniversary bash in Mumbai. While the star-studded red carpet saw several industry bigwigs, it was this Gen Z trio’s quiet exit post-dinner that reignited interest in their growing camaraderie.
Agastya poses with debut co-star Simar Bhatia

Earlier that evening, Agastya made an elegant appearance at the event with Simar Bhatia, niece of Akshay Kumar and daughter of Alka Bhatia. The two posed confidently on the red carpet, as buzz around their upcoming debut together in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis gained momentum. Agastya sported a deep navy outfit paired with a jacket and tailored pants, while Simar wowed in a bold black dragon-print dress, marking her unofficial entry into Bollywood spotlight.
Naomika Saran stuns in black mini with Dimple Kapadia

Meanwhile, Naomika Saran, granddaughter of Rajesh Khanna and daughter of Rinke Khanna, made a stunning appearance with grandmother Dimple Kapadia. Naomika wore a chic black mini dress paired with matching heels and a clutch, while Dimple opted for an elegant white outfit styled with a maroon tank and shawl. Dimple lovingly let her granddaughter shine for solo pictures, even stepping aside so paparazzi could focus their lenses on Naomika.
Trio steps out in Bandra

Though Suhana Khan skipped the red carpet entirely, she was very much part of the post-event scene. She was later spotted exiting a restaurant in Bandra with Agastya and Naomika, hinting at their growing inner circle bond. The trio’s casual yet stylish appearance outside the eatery sent social media into a frenzy, fueling fresh speculation about Suhana and Agastya’s rumoured romance.
Abhishek Bachchan jets off post-event with Jaya Bachchan and Navya Naveli Nanda
Interestingly, Agastya’s uncle Abhishek Bachchan also attended the same event but chose a quieter exit. He was later seen at the airport with his mother, veteran actress and MP Jaya Bachchan, and his niece Navya Naveli Nanda. The family looked composed as they made their way through the terminal.

Just days earlier, Suhana was seen enjoying a family-style dinner with Agastya, his cousin Navya Naveli Nanda, and her father Nikhil Nanda in Bandra. The two were also seen seated side-by-side at the Wankhede Stadium during an IPL match, cheering on the Kolkata Knight Riders with Navya and Ananya Panday.

On the work front, Suhana Khan is prepping for her big-screen debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in King. Agastya, meanwhile, is gearing up for his Bollywood launch with Ikkis, continuing to build his own legacy from the Bachchan lineage.

Janane Sethunarayanan.
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The Music Academy has been organising HCL concerts to encourage talented artistes in the field of performing arts to showcase their skills. Its recent edition featured Bharatanatyam dancer Janane Sethunarayanan. She began her performance with Shanmuga Kavuthuvam in Gowlai raga set to Adi tala. Her subtle depictions of the mayil, vel and Kavadi, associated with the persona of Muruga, combined with dynamic adavus and vibrant footwork, were impressive setting the tone for the recital.

‘Mogalakiri konden’, a varnam composed by Sivanandam, of the Thanjavur Quartet, in raga Thodi, in praise of Rajagopalaswamy of Mannargudi, dealt with the bhava of a nayika pining for her lord. Janane explored this well by using elements such as clouds, birds, bees and animals as sancharis to convey her love for the lord. The portrayal of the magnificent form of lord Rajagopala was dealt with in detail, as Janane highlighted the beauty of the draping of the dhoti for the deity, and the exquisite jewellery that adorn him. . A little more emphasis on abhinaya would enhance her presentation. While her clear footwork and adavus made the jathi korvais stand out Janane needs to infuse more variety in the movement patterns especially in the theermanams, as they looked more repetitive.

In the padam ‘Unnai thoodu anuppinen‘ in raga Saveri, a musical prelude was used to convey the context of the padam clearly. . The transition in the mood of the nayika — from anticipating the arrival of the sakhi who had gone as a messenger to her lord, and the shock on noticing the dishivelled state in which she returns, to the anger and anguish, after realising what would have transpired between them — was communicated well by Janane.

The performance concluded with a thillana, composed by the legendary K.N. Dandayudhapani Pillai, and choreographed by Rakesh, who also wielded the cymbals.

The orchestra comprised Srikanth Gopalakrishnan on the vocals, Shivprasadh on the mridangam , Vishwesh Devarajan on the violin, Nagaraj on the flute.

A still from ‘The Phoenician Scheme’
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Director Wes Anderson is back, and this time, it’s with the espionage black comedy film The Phoenician Scheme, which he has written alongside his usual co-writer Roman Coppola. The makers of the film shared its trailer earlier today.

Set to the iconic style of Anderson, the trailer introduces us to Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; and Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. It also gives a glimpse of its star-studded cast, which includes Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend and Hope Davis.

An international co-production between the United States and Germany, The Phoenician Scheme is produced under Studio Babelsberg as well as Anderson through his company American Empirical Pictures and Steven Rales through his company Indian Paintbrush.

With cinematography by Bruno Delbonnel, Anderson’s regular composer Alexandre Desplat, returns to compose the score. The film is scheduled to release in the United States on May 30, 2025.

Watch the trailer of The Phoenician Scheme here: