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Microdramas CRASH the OTT party! Short-drama apps occupy 6 of India’s Top 12 free entertainment apps; one BEATS Netflix and Prime Video

India's rapidly expanding microdrama ecosystem has just thrown up another striking indicator of how quickly the format is gaining ground. Short-drama apps are no longer merely competing with each other for attention. They are now rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest OTT and entertainment platforms in the country. As per AppBrain's September 30 ranking of the top free Entertainment apps in India, VibeShort: AI Short Dramas occupied the No. 1 position, ahead of streaming giants Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, which were ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively. MX Player stood at No. 4, while BookMyShow rounded off the top five. But VibeShort topping the chart is only part of the story. A closer look at the rankings reveals the sheer concentration of microdrama and short-fiction platforms within the upper reaches of the chart. StoryReel: Drama Shorts & TV was placed at No. 6, NetShort - Popular Dramas & TV at No. 7, DramaBox - Stream Drama Shorts at No. 9, FlickReels - ...

Alia Bhatt joins Rami Malek, Sachin Tendulkar and Simone Ashley for a star-studded Earthshot Prize 2026 night in Mumbai

Mumbai is gearing up for a glittering global night, and Alia Bhatt will be right at the heart of it. The actor, producer and entrepreneur will be among the leading names from the worlds of film, music, sport and entertainment at The Earthshot Prize 2026 Awards Night, where she will present one of the five Earthshot Prize awards. The ceremony will bring together 5,000 guests to celebrate people and organisations working on solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Alia will share the stage with Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and British actress and musician Simone Ashley, among other presenters and special guests. The evening will be hosted by Karan Johar, with more names expected to join the celebrations. For Alia, the night is a chance to applaud the people behind the ideas and solutions driving environmental action around the world. Speaking about the occasion, she said: "The Earthshot Prize is really about hop...

Verity - Official Clip

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Sense And Sensibility - Official Trailer

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Sense And Sensibility - Official Trailer from Entertainment - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/6avYlkT

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam - Official Trailer

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Vashu Bhagnani hospitalised in London amid Income Tax searches at 12 locations linked to him, Rakul Preet Singh, and Panorama Studios: Report

Veteran film producer Vashu Bhagnani has reportedly been hospitalised in London, according to news agency ANI. The reason for his hospitalisation has not been disclosed so far. When contacted by ANI, Bhagnani asked to be left “alone”. No further details about his health condition or the duration of his hospital stay are currently available. The development comes shortly after reports of Income Tax Department searches at multiple locations linked to Bhagnani, his daughter-in-law and actor Rakul Preet Singh, and Panorama Studios. Income Tax Department searches 12 locations The Income Tax Department reportedly carried out searches at 12 locations in Mumbai on September 28. The premises were linked to Vashu Bhagnani, Rakul Preet Singh and Kumar Mangat-led Panorama Studios. According to reports, the searches were part of an inquiry into suspected financial irregularities involving film-related transactions. Investigators are reportedly examining allegations that funds may have been routed ...

Vimal Elaichi row: FDA commissioner says Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff have responded to notice; two hearings held

The controversy surrounding Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff’s Vimal Elaichi advertisement has moved to the next stage. Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has confirmed that responses from all three actors have been received following the show-cause notices issued over the campaign. Mundhe said that two of the actors had requested a hearing and that those hearings have now been completed. The FDA is subsequently proceeding with the matter. “Regarding those notices, responses from all three have come. Two of them had asked for a hearing. Their hearing was finished yesterday, and we are proceeding further,” Mundhe said. #WATCH | Mumbai: On notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over Vimal advertisement, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "Regarding those notices, responses from all three have come. Two of them had asked for a hearing. Their hearing… pic.twitter.com/0MV5yNtNua — ANI (@...