Bollywood and billionaires: Art Mumbai opens expanded second edition
Art Mumbai capitalizes on Mumbai's wealth and Bollywood to attract art collectors and enhance its status.
Bollywood stars Salman, Shah Rukh Khan receive death threats DW 11/08/2024
Salman Khan received a death threat allegedly linked to criminal gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, with demands for a ransom and ongoing police investigations.
Singham Again third time around for Ajay Devgn's supercop leading selection box of star names
The latest installment in the Cop Universe struggles with uninspired writing and outdated themes, undermining its potential mass appeal.
Indian politician known for his close ties with Bollywood is killed in Mumbai
Baba Siddique's assassination raises concerns about political violence in the lead-up to Maharashtra's elections.
Indian singer Arijit Singh surpasses Taylor Swift as most-followed artist on Spotify
Arijit Singh is the most-followed artist on Spotify, surpassing Taylor Swift recently with 118.8 million followers.
Singh has been the top Indian artist on Spotify for four years and is recognized for his love ballads.
My dream was to have a six-pack and a gun': Shah Rukh Khan on being king' of Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan is honored with the Pardo lifetime achievement award, marking his impactful return to cinema after a break during the pandemic.
India's indie films win awards abroad but find no space in theaters at home
Independent Indian films succeed globally but struggle with domestic release challenges.
Inside a campaign using Indians' dark fantasies to make cookies irresistable
Using Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan helped Dark Fantasy increase market penetration and consumer engagement by tapping into Indian cultural storytelling and mythology.
Brazen propaganda': pro-Modi films flood Bollywood before India election
Films promoting Hindu nationalist policies are blurring lines between entertainment and political campaigning in Bollywood.
Some films have been accused of pushing Islamophobic narratives and targeting leftwing activists and intellectuals.
Ramadan repression in the West Bank
Violent repression in the West Bank is worsening, making it difficult for journalists to cover. Dozens of Palestinian journalists have been arrested without trial or charge.
Bollywood movies aligning with Indian Modi government's narratives are being released ahead of the election.
Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny
Bollywood has made a financial comeback this year worthy of one of its traditional singing-on-top-of-the-hills moments.