Bollywood singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing after 15 years, citing creative freedom and personal exploration, while leaving fans excited for his next musical ventures.

What next? Arijit Singh keeps everyone guessing about his next move

Bollywood singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing after 15 years, citing creative freedom and personal exploration, while leaving fans excited for his next musical ventures.

Arijit Singh can often be spotted riding a scooty in and around his hometown Jiaganj in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, far from the glitz of Bollywood and most unlike a star who has given voice to some of the biggest hits in recent years.
So is the 38-year-old &ldquo;Kesariya&rdquo; and &ldquo;Vida Karo&rdquo; singer going back to the quiet, almost pastoral life? That was the question on Wednesday, a day after his shock announcement that he is formally retiring from playback singing though not from music itself.
Many people opt out of the rat race. It&rsquo;s rare though in showbiz for anybody at the pinnacle to step back from the fame and adulation after a dazzling 15-year career. The speculation of the whys and how comes are intense.
"Stepping away from playback singing feels less like an exit and more like an arrival into freedom, authorship, and possibility," said singer Sona Mohapatra.
"I'm sure the reasons are deeply personal and entirely valid. What matters is the choice. None of his predecessors even imagined this path: stepping aside to make space. For himself first, to explore, to create, to sing his own songs on his own terms. And yes, whether intended or not, this will create space for newer voices who today remain 'scratch singers' on demos... for songs they'll never be allowed to sing," she said.
The voice of love, longing and heartbreak, one of the most in-demand this era, called it quits from playback singing on Tuesday night in an unambiguous Instagram post.
&ldquo;Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey,&rdquo; he wrote.
Though Singh has been elusive ever since, not responding to calls or messages for interviews, some outlets shared comments credited to his private X account called WhoamI.
"There is not one reason behind this, there are several reasons plus I have been trying to do this since a long time. Finally I have gathered the right courage. One of the reasons were simple, I get bored pretty quick, thats why I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and perform them on stage. So here is the thing, I got bored (sic)," he wrote on X.
"Another reason is I am excited to hear some singer come up and give me real motivation," he added.
The account on X is verified with a blue tick and with pictures of Arijit and his family, but it could not be independently established that he is the one operating it.
Singer Shreya Ghoshal, who teamed up with Singh on hits such as "O Mahi", "Manwa Laage", "Tum Kya Mile" and "Tere Hawale", said it is the start of a new phase for him.
"...and I am truly excited to hear, listen and experience what this genius churns out!! I can never call this the end of an era. An artist of his calibre can never be defined by the traditional means and medium and be boxed in to fit in the set formula. Time to soar higher my dear Arijit," she wrote in a comment section of his Insta post.
Actor Neena Gupta said she was initially surprised but then realised how brave a decision it was on the singer's part. "Initially, I was very surprised but then I thought it was a very brave decision on his part. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut... He said he wants to learn more about music, which is a great thing... I'm very impressed by him. We are going to miss him and his songs but maybe he will come up with something else, so kudos to him," Gupta told PTI.
Singer Chinmayi Sripada said, "Whatever he has planned for himself as a musician would be nothing short of divine."
Singh's rise in the Indian music industry has been nothing short of meteoric.
He started out as a contestant on reality show &ldquo;Fame Gurukul&rdquo; in 2005 where he was eliminated from the competition midway. After the reality show, he worked as a music assistant to Pritam for some years before making his playback debut in 2011 with &ldquo;Phir Mohabbat&rdquo; from the Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Murder 2". He also sang "Raabta" from "Agent Vinod" and the popular reprised version of "Phir Le Aaya Dil".
The hits are too many to count but one song that catapulted Singh to the top was "Tum Hi Ho" from "Aashiqui 2", which earned him the best playback singer Filmfare. Over the years, he became the voice of choice for producers in Hindi cinema giving multiple hits every year with songs such as "Agar Tum Saath Ho", "Gerua", "Channa Mereya", "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", "Bulleya", "Naina", "Zaalima", "Galti Se Mistake", "Ae Watan", "Mast Magan", "Rait Zara Si", "Kesariya", "Apna Bana Le", "Jhoome Jo Pathaan", "Tum Kya Mile", "Ve Kamleya", "Chaleya", "Sajni", "Vida Karo", "Dhun" and "Gehra Hua".
He became the playback singer for major stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor with almost every major hit coming out of Bollywood in the last few years mandatorily featuring at least one song from Singh.
In between, there was also criticism about his voice being overexposed but that did not dim his popularity.
Born on April 25, 1987 to Kakkar Singh, a Punjabi Sikh, and Aditi Singh, a Bengali Hindu, Singh inherited his love for music from his family.
In July last year, Singh edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers.
Despite his overwhelming popularity, Singh led a life away from Mumbai in his hometown of Jiaganj in Murshidabad district of West Bengal where locals often spot him riding his favourite scooty around town like any guy next door.
A glimpse of this life can be spotted in British singer Ed Sheeran's hit "Sapphire", which features him seated on the passenger seat of the two-wheeler as Singh drives him through the streets of his city.
Fans are shocked with Singh's retirement from playback but also eager to see what their favourite musician does next.

Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 surpasses ₹200 crore net domestic box office in just five days, with a Day 5 collection of ₹23.31 crore, continuing its strong run.

Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' Crosses Rs 200-Crore Mark in 5 Days

Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 surpasses ₹200 crore net domestic box office in just five days, with a Day 5 collection of ₹23.31 crore, continuing its strong run.

Sunny Deol-starrer "Border 2" raked in Rs 23.31 crore on day five, pushing its net domestic box office collection past the Rs 200-crore mark, the makers said on Wednesday.
A sequel to Deol's 1997 blockbuster "Border", the movie released in theatres on January 23. It is backed by T-Series and J P Films.
In a press note, the makers said the film has so far grossed Rs 216.79 crore at the box office.
"&lsquo;Border 2&rsquo; has achieved a sensational new milestone, breaching the coveted Rs 200 plus crore mark at the Indian box office in just five days of release. After a massive long weekend, the film has held up remarkably well on its first working day, adding a strong Rs 23.31 crore in net box office collection (NBOC) on day five and taking its total collection to a thunderous Rs 216.79 crore NBOC," the note read.
According to the makers, "Border 2" collected Rs 32.10 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 40.59 crore on day two, Rs 57.20 crore on day three and Rs 63.59 crore on day four.
"Border 2" also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.
While the 1997 film was based on the events of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, "Border 2" is also set against the backdrop of the same conflict.
The movie reportedly didn't find a release in six Gulf nations -- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- due to its alleged anti-Pakistan narrative. A response from the makers is awaited.
It is the second Indian film in recent times to be denied clearance for theatrical release in the Gulf countries after director Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s spy action movie "Dhurandhar".
"Border 2" is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dutta and Nidhi Dutta. It also features Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in pivotal roles.

Actor Varun Dhawan says he ignores online criticism over his role in Border 2, expressing confidence that his performance as a decorated soldier will speak for itself upon release.

Varun Dhawan Responds to Criticism Over 'Border 2' Role

Actor Varun Dhawan says he ignores online criticism over his role in Border 2, expressing confidence that his performance as a decorated soldier will speak for itself upon release.

Actor Varun Dhawan, who faced online trolling over his appearance in the upcoming film Border 2, says he does not pay attention to the criticism and believes his work will speak for itself once the movie is released.
After the release of the film&rsquo;s song &ldquo;Ghar Kab Aaoge&rdquo;, a section of social media users criticised Dhawan&rsquo;s expressions in the track, with some questioning his performance and arguing that he does not fit the role of a soldier.
&ldquo;I believe you need to shut down the noise and let the work do the talking, these things keep happening but it doesn&rsquo;t matter to me. I don't work for this. What I work for, you will get to know this Friday."
"I believe in the film and it&rsquo;s important to make a good film. I&rsquo;m not concerned about the numbers (box office collection) and I come from a school where you let your work do the talking,&rdquo; Dhawan told reporters at a promotional event for the film on Tuesday evening.
A sequel to 1997 epic war film "Border", "Border 2" explores the 1971 Indo-Pak war and is fronted by Sunny Deol, who will be seen playing the role of an army officer. The new film is directed by Anurag Singh of &ldquo;Kesari&rdquo; fame.
In the movie, Dhawan will be playing the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a Param Vir Chakra awardee.
The 38-year-old actor, best known for his work in rom-coms such as &ldquo;Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania&rdquo;, &ldquo;Main Tera Hero&rdquo;, &ldquo;Jugjugg Jeeyo&rdquo; as well as dramas &ldquo;Badlapur&rdquo;, and &ldquo;October&rdquo;, said he is aware that many people believe he will not be able to pull off the role of a soldier.
&ldquo;I did whatever was needed for the film. It required a lot of hard work, but it was fun shooting for &lsquo;Border 2&rsquo;. I&rsquo;ve not enjoyed it so much in a long time. It was a challenge for me. People thought I may not be able to do this role but I did it and it was fun for me to do it,&rdquo; Dhawan said.
The makers launched &lsquo;The braves of the soil &ndash; tribute&rsquo; trailer on Tuesday evening, which was attended by Dhawan and his co-star Ahan Shetty as well as producers Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, music composer Mithoon, and lyricist Manoj Muntashir and Colonel Sushil Kumar Dahiya, son of late PVC Hoshiar Singh Dahiya.
Ahan, son of Suniel Shetty who featured alongside Deol in the original film, said he has tried to give his best for &ldquo;Border 2&rdquo;. He plays the role of a naval officer.
&ldquo;There is a responsibility. The trend is really going crazy and all of us are enjoying it a lot. This is something that we can give back to our fans and we will do whatever we need to,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;And my father is commenting (on social media) because it's his son&rsquo;s film. He wants to support his son through this process. I'm very grateful to him and the entire team of the film for the support,&rdquo; Ahan said.
&ldquo;Border 2&rdquo;, produced by T-Series &amp; J P Dutta&rsquo;s J P Films, is set to release theatrically on Friday.
The film also features actors Diljit Dosanjh, Paramvir Cheema, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali defends A R Rahman, saying the composer’s comments on Bollywood work decline may have been misconstrued, while Rahman clarifies he never intended to cause pain.

Imtiaz Ali defends A R Rahman in 'communal' remark row: 'Maybe his comments have been misconstrued'

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali defends A R Rahman, saying the composer&rsquo;s comments on Bollywood work decline may have been misconstrued, while Rahman clarifies he never intended to cause pain.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has come out in support of A R Rahman amid a controversy over the music maestro&rsquo;s remarks on declining work in Bollywood and his suggestion that it could be linked to a &ldquo;communal thing&rdquo;, saying the comments may have been misconstrued.
The Oscar-winning composer told the BBC Asian Network in a recent interview that the volume of his work in the Hindi film industry has declined over the past eight years, suggesting it may be linked to what he described as a &ldquo;communal thing&rdquo;.
He also pointed to shifts in the industry&rsquo;s power structures, saying creative control has moved away from artistes. His comments triggered a debate online and within the film industry with critics questioning the basis of his observations.
Ali, who has frequently collaborated with Rahman for films such as "Rockstar", "Highway", "Tamasha" and most recently "Amar Singh Chamkila", said he has never felt any kind of "communal bias" in Bollywood.
&ldquo;No, I don't think there is a communal bias in the film industry. I've been here for a long time, and I've never seen it, and AR Rahman is one of the brightest figures that I've met in the film industry," the filmmaker told India Today.
&ldquo;I do not actually believe that he made all the comments that are being attributed to him, or maybe it's been misconstrued. In fact, I know that he did not say exactly what is being perceived. Also, I don't remember of a single incident where there was any communal bias or animosity,&rdquo; he added.
In the interview with BBC Asian Network, Rahman was asked if he faced any prejudice in the Hindi film industry when he started out in the 1990s.
"Maybe I didn't get to know all this stuff. Maybe God concealed all this stuff. But for me I never felt any of those, but the past eight years, maybe, because the power shift has happened," he replied.
"People who are not creative have the power now to decide things and this might have been a communal thing also but not in my face. It comes to me as Chinese whispers that they booked you but the music company went ahead and hired their five composers. I said, 'Oh that's great, rest for me, I can chill out with my family'," he said.
Among those who criticised Rahman for his comments was actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, who called him &ldquo;prejudiced and hateful&rdquo;.
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who has collaborated with Rahman on several projects, said he disagreed with the suggestion of communal bias.
As the debate intensified, Rahman issued a clarification on social media on Sunday, saying his remarks were misunderstood and that he never intended to cause pain.
&ldquo;India is my inspiration, my teacher and my home. I understand that intentions can sometimes be misunderstood. But my purpose has always been to uplift, honour and serve through music. I have never wished to cause pain, and I hope my sincerity is felt,&rdquo; he said.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham publicly claims family rift with David and Victoria Beckham, alleging interference in his marriage to Nicola Peltz Beckham and saying he won’t reconcile.

'I do not want to reconcile with my family' says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham publicly claims family rift with David and Victoria Beckham, alleging interference in his marriage to Nicola Peltz Beckham and saying he won&rsquo;t reconcile.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, son of the British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham, said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift he described in a lengthy post on social media on Monday.
The 26-year-old said that his parents have been controlling narratives in the press about his family and tried to "ruin" his relationship with his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham.
"I do not want to reconcile with my family," he wrote in a post to his 16.2 million Instagram followers.
"I&rsquo;m not being controlled, I&rsquo;m standing up for myself for the first time in my life."
Brooklyn is the eldest son of the former England football captain, David and his fashion designer and former pop star wife, Victoria.
Brooklyn married Nicola, an American actress and the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz, in 2022.
Spokespeople for David and Victoria Beckham did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment on their son's statements.
"My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn't stopped," Brooklyn Peltz Beckham said.
"My mum cancelled making Nicola&rsquo;s dress in the eleventh hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress."
Brooklyn went on to allege that his mother "hijacked" his first dance with Nicola on their wedding day and danced "inappropriately on me" in front of hundreds of guests, adding that he had never felt more "uncomfortable or humiliated" in his life.
He also alleged that his wife had been "disrespected" by his family and that she was not invited to his father's 50th birthday party.
"My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first," he added.
He concluded by saying that he grew up with "overwhelming anxiety", but now he has found "peace".

A vehicle from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s security entourage was hit in Juhu after an autorickshaw, struck by a speeding Mercedes, rammed into it. The actor’s car was not involved and one person was injured.

Akshay Kumar's security vehicle involved in accident in Juhu, one injured

A vehicle from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s security entourage was hit in Juhu after an autorickshaw, struck by a speeding Mercedes, rammed into it. The actor&rsquo;s car was not involved and one person was injured.

A car from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's security entourage was hit by an autorickshaw after the three-wheeler was struck by another vehicle in Mumbai's Juhu area, leaving one person injured, police said.
The incident occurred on Monday night near Mukteshwar Road in Juhu. The car of Kumar, who was returning home with his wife Twinkle Khanna from the airport after an overseas trip, was not involved in the collision.&nbsp;
According to police, the autorickshaw was hit by a speeding Mercedes car, causing it to ram into the vehicle that was part of Kumar's security entourage.&nbsp;
The autorickshaw driver was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment, the police said.&nbsp;
The Juhu police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving against the Mercedes driver.&nbsp;
Further investigation is underway, they said.&nbsp;

Supreme Court turns down plea challenging Madras HC stay on censor certificate for Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, delaying the film’s Pongal release.

SC refuses to entertain 'Jana Nayagan' producer's plea against HC order on censor board clearance

Supreme Court turns down plea challenging Madras HC stay on censor certificate for Vijay&rsquo;s Jana Nayagan, delaying the film&rsquo;s Pongal release.

The release of Vijay-starrer "Jana Nayagan" has been pushed further with the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissing the producer's plea for a censor certificate and asking them to go back to the Madras High Court for relief on January 20.
KVN Productions LLP had challenged an interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed a single-judge direction to grant censor board clearance to the Tamil movie, which was slated for a Pongal release on January 9 and is billed to be Vijay's last before his full-fledged entry into politics.
A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih questioned the pace at which the case was dealt with in the Madras High Court and asked the film producers to approach the division bench for relief on January 20.
It said the Madras High Court must decide the plea on January 20 itself after senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the producers, said a film is a perishable item, and it would cause "serious injury" if adjudication of the dispute is delayed.
Rohatgi submitted that it is a long-settled industry practice to announce the release date before Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) clearance, and over 5,000 theatres were booked for the screening of the movie.
Justice Datta questioned the haste with which the single bench disposed of the matter within one day. "We would welcome all judges to dispose of matters within a day or two of their filing. But this should happen in all cases. This is a blistering pace with which the matter was disposed of. The matter was filed on January 6 and decided on 7th. When the matter is fixed for hearing before the division bench on January 20th, they have a right of appeal," he said.
Justice Datta also said that the CBFC chairperson's order dated January 6, referring the matter to the review committee, was not challenged before the single judge. "When the division bench has listed the matter for January 20, then there is no need for the Supreme Court to interfere at this juncture," the bench observed.
Rohatgi said the communication, which was received from the CBFC on January 5, stated that they had referred the film to the review committee. The communication was challenged before the single judge, he clarified and added that this was the same as the January 6 order of the chairperson of the CBFC. "Pending the challenge of the communication, the January 6 order was uploaded," he submitted.
Justice Datta said the writ petition should have been amended to challenge the January 6 order and pointed out that the precedent cited by the single bench was not applicable to the present case, as it is related to a service matter. Rohatgi claimed that the entire exercise of the CBFC was "mala fide".
Justice Datta, however, said, "You go before the division bench; we are not going to entertain this." Rohatgi urged the bench to ask the high court to decide the matter on January 20. "I have lost everything," he said. "We are not inclined to interfere," the bench said and ordered that the division bench of the high court may endeavour to decide the appeal on January 20.
On January 9, the Madras High Court stayed a single judge's order directing the CBFC to immediately grant a censor certificate to "Jana Nayagan", leaving the fate of actor-turned-politician Vijay's film, which has drawn attention for its political overtones, in limbo.
KVN Productions LLP filed an appeal in the SC against the order passed by a division bench of the high court last Friday, which put on hold the single bench's directive to the board to issue the film's certificate forthwith. Vijay recently launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
"Jana Nayagan" was slated for release on January 9. However, the film ran into last-minute hurdles after the CBFC did not issue certification in time.
On January 9, the high court division bench, hearing an appeal filed by the CBFC, granted an interim stay against the single judge's verdict. This came hours after Justice PT Asha directed the CBFC to give clearance to "Jana Nayagan", setting aside the film board's directive to refer the matter to a review committee.
The single-judge bench had said that once the board had decided to grant the certificate, the chairperson had no power to send the matter to the review committee. The film board immediately preferred an appeal against the order.

The Karnataka State Women’s Commission has written to the CBFC seeking action after AAP lodged a complaint against alleged obscene scenes in the teaser of Yash’s upcoming film ‘Toxic’, citing harm to women and children.

KSWC writes to CBFC over ‘obscene scenes’ in Yash’s ‘Toxic’ teaser

The Karnataka State Women&rsquo;s Commission has written to the CBFC seeking action after AAP lodged a complaint against alleged obscene scenes in the teaser of Yash&rsquo;s upcoming film &lsquo;Toxic&rsquo;, citing harm to women and children.

The KSWC on Monday wrote to the CBFC seeking "appropriate action" after the AAP lodged a complaint objecting to alleged obscene scenes in the teaser of the film 'Toxic', starring actor Yash.
Earlier in the day, leaders of the women&rsquo;s wing of the AAP&rsquo;s state unit met officials of the state women's commission and submitted a complaint, urging action against the teaser.
"It is hereby requested to take further action on the subject mentioned in the petition after verifying it as per rules and to submit an action-taken report in this regard," the commission&rsquo;s secretary said in a letter to the CBFC, citing a petition submitted by AAP state secretary Usha Mohan.
In her petition, Mohan alleged that the "obscene and explicit content" in the teaser was causing serious harm to the social well-being of women and children.
She claimed that the scenes, released in the public domain without any age-related warning, "degrade the dignity of women and insult Kannada culture."
Citing the alleged adverse impact on society, particularly minors, the party urged the commission to intervene immediately and direct the state government authorities to "ban the teaser and remove it from social media platforms."
"On behalf of the women&rsquo;s wing of the Aam Aadmi Party, we urge the commission to treat the matter seriously and take immediate action to uphold the cultural and moral values of the state," the petition said.
The makers of 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' released the first look of Yash on January 8, introducing him as &lsquo;Raya&rsquo; through a brief teaser shared on the actor&rsquo;s 40th birthday.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film marks Yash&rsquo;s first project since the blockbuster success of 'KGF: Chapter 2' in 2022.
It has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages.
Following the teaser&rsquo;s release, a section of social media users objected to the visuals, accusing the film of "objectifying women" and questioning the director in light of her past statements critical of such portrayals.
Another section, however, came out strongly in defence of the teaser and the film&rsquo;s team.
Produced by KVN Productions, 'Toxic' is scheduled for release on March 19. The film also stars Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Kiara Advani, and Rukmini Vasanth in pivotal roles.

The producer of Vijay’s Tamil film Jana Nayagan moves the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court stay on CBFC clearance, leaving the Pongal release in limbo.

Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan's maker moves SC against lower court order

The producer of Vijay&rsquo;s Tamil film Jana Nayagan moves the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court stay on CBFC clearance, leaving the Pongal release in limbo.

The producer of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, approached the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed a single-judge direction to grant the CBFC clearance to the movie.
On January 9, the Madras High Court stayed a single judge's order directing the CBFC to immediately grant a censor certificate to Jana Nayagan, leaving the fate of actor-turned-politician Vijay's film, which has drawn attention for its political overtones, in limbo.
KVN Productions LLP filed an appeal against the order passed by a division bench of the high court last Friday, which put on hold the single bench's directive to the board to issue the film's certificate forthwith.
Vijay recently launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Jana Nayagan, which is widely publicised as Vijay's final film before his full-fledged entry into politics, was slated for a Pongal release on January 9. However, the film ran into last-minute hurdles after the Central Board of Film Certification did not issue certification in time.
On January 9, the division bench's order came hours after Justice PT Asha directed the CBFC to give clearance to Jana Nayagan, setting aside the film board's directive to refer the matter to a review committee.
The First Bench, comprising Chief Justice M M Shrivastava and G Arul Murugan, on an appeal filed by the CBFC, granted an interim stay against the single judge's verdict.
Earlier, allowing the plea of KVN Productions seeking a direction to CBFC to issue a censor certificate, Justice Asha said that once the board had decided to grant the certificate, the chairperson had no power to send the matter to the review committee. The film board immediately preferred an appeal against the order.
Additional Solicitor General ARL Sundaresan and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta (who appeared through video conferencing) outlined the grounds for the appeal before the division bench.
The January 6 letter of CBFC, which was communicated to the producer of the film, informing him that the matter was referred to the revising committee, was not at all under challenge. But the single judge set aside the letter and gave the above direction.
In its order, the division bench said the petition was filed on January 6, and the CBFC was not granted sufficient opportunity to file its reply. There shall be a stay, the bench added and ordered notice to the producer of the movie and posted the matter to January 21.

“One Battle After Another” emerged as the biggest winner at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, dominating film categories, while “Adolescence” and “The Pitt” led the television honours.

Golden Globes 2026: List of key winners from the 83rd awards night

&ldquo;One Battle After Another&rdquo; emerged as the biggest winner at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, dominating film categories, while &ldquo;Adolescence&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Pitt&rdquo; led the television honours.

The revolutionary saga &ldquo;One Battle After Another&rdquo; won best picture, musical or comedy at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.
&ldquo;Hamnet&rdquo; won best picture, drama at the ceremony Sunday night.
Entering the night, &ldquo;One Battle After Another&rdquo; topped the list of nominations with nine, followed by &ldquo;Sentimental Value&rdquo; with eight.
Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The night marked Glaser's second consecutive year as host.
The first award of the night went to Teyana Taylor, who won female supporting actor, motion picture for &ldquo;One Battle After Another.&rdquo;
The Golden Globes bill themselves as Hollywood's booziest bash.
Here's a list of winners at Sunday's Golden Globes:
- Motion picture, drama: &ldquo;Hamnet&rdquo;
- Motion picture, musical or comedy: &ldquo;One Battle After Another&rdquo;
- Male actor, motion picture, drama: Wagner Moura for &ldquo;The Secret Agent&rdquo;
- Female actor, motion picture, drama: Jessie Buckley, &ldquo;Hamnet&rdquo;
- Female actor, motion picture, musical or comedy: Rose Byrne for &ldquo;If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You&rdquo;
- Male actor, motion picture, musical or comedy: Timothee Chalamet for &ldquo;Marty Supreme&rdquo;
- Female supporting actor, motion picture: Teyana Taylor for &ldquo;One Battle After Another&rdquo;
- Male supporting actor, motion picture: Stellan Skarsgard for &ldquo;Sentimental Value&rdquo;
- Motion picture, non-English language: &ldquo;The Secret Agent" of Brazil Motion picture, animated: &ldquo;KPop Demon Hunters&rdquo;
- Director, motion picture: Paul Thomas Anderson for &ldquo;One Battle After Another&rdquo;
- Screenplay, motion picture: Paul Thomas Anderson for &ldquo;One Battle After Another&rdquo;
- Cinematic and box office achievement: &ldquo;Sinners&rdquo; 
- TV series, drama: &ldquo;The Pitt&rdquo;
- TV series, musical or comedy: &ldquo;The Studio&rdquo;
- Male actor, TV series, drama: Noah Wyle for &ldquo;The Pitt&rdquo;
- Female actor, TV series, drama: Rhea Seehorn for &ldquo;Pluribus&rdquo;
- Female actor, TV series, musical or comedy: Jean Smart for &ldquo;Hacks&rdquo;
- Male actor, TV series, musical or comedy: Seth Rogen for &ldquo;The Studio&rdquo;
- Limited series, anthology series or made for TV movie: &ldquo;Adolescence&rdquo;
- Male actor, limited series, anthology series or made for TV movie: Stephen Graham for &ldquo;Adolescence&rdquo;
- Female actor, limited series, anthology series or made for TV movie: Michelle Williams for &ldquo;Dying for Sex&rdquo;
- Male supporting actor, television: Owen Cooper for &ldquo;Adolescence&rdquo;
- Female supporting actor, television: Erin Doherty for &ldquo;Adolescence&rdquo;
 - Original song, motion picture: &ldquo;Golden&rdquo; from &ldquo;Kpop Demon Hunters&rdquo;
- Original score, motion picture: Ludwig Goransson for &ldquo;Sinners&rdquo;
- Stand-up comedy performance: Ricky Gervais for &ldquo;Mortality&rdquo;
- Podcast: &ldquo;Good Hang With Amy Poehler&rdquo;

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The first song of Bhumi Pednekar starrer Durgamati is out. The song, titled Baras Baras, features Bhumi and Karan Kapadia. The video of the song starts with Karan protecting Bhumi from a mob. Seeing Karan get injured on the head, Bhumi faints as Karan holds her in his arms. Further, the song features the romance of the couple. The romantic track is sung by B Praak, and composed and written by Tanishk Bagchi. Altamash Faridi has provided additional vocals to the song.Durgamati, produced by Akshay Kumar and directed by Ashok G is slated to release on December 11 on Amazon Prime Video.

Durgamati's first song 

The first song of Bhumi Pednekar starrer Durgamati is out. The song, titled Baras Baras, features Bhumi and Karan Kapadia. The video of the song starts with Karan protecting Bhumi from a mob. Seeing Karan get injured on the head, Bhumi faints as Karan holds her in his arms. Further, the song features the romance of the couple. The romantic track is sung by B Praak, and composed and written by Tanishk Bagchi. Altamash Faridi has provided additional vocals to the song. Durgamati, produced by Akshay Kumar and directed by Ashok G is slated to release on December 11 on Amazon Prime Video.

Durgamati's first song "Baras Baras' released     

The first song of Bhumi Pednekar starrer Durgamati is out. The song, titled Baras Baras, features Bhumi and Karan Kapadia. The video of the song shows&nbsp;Bhumi faint as she sees&nbsp;Karan&nbsp;suffer injuries while protecting her.&nbsp; The romantic track is composed and written by Tanishk Bagchi&nbsp;and&nbsp;sung by B Praak. Altamash Faridi has provided additional vocals to the song. Durgamati, produced by Akshay Kumar and directed by G. Ashok is slated to release on December 11 on Amazon Prime Video.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh reveals the first-look poster of the upcoming sequel “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, set to hit theatres worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages.

Ranveer Singh unveils his first look poster from 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh reveals the first-look poster of the upcoming sequel &ldquo;Dhurandhar: The Revenge&rdquo;, set to hit theatres worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on Tuesday shared the first-look poster of his upcoming film "Dhurandhar: The Revenge".
Directed by Aditya Dhar, "Dhurandhar" released on December 5, 2025 and also starred Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi. The sequel is set to release in theatres on March 19 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.
The 40-year-old actor uploaded the post on his Instagram handle.&nbsp;
"Ab Bigadne Ka Waqt Aa Gaya Hai. 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Teaser Out Today at 12:12 PM. Releasing In Cinemas Worldwide on 19th March 2026 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada &amp; Malayalam," he wrote in the caption.
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Set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles, "Dhurandhar" revolved around covert intelligence operations at the background of geopolitical and terror events like Kandahar plane hijack, 2001 Parliament Attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Produced by Dhar and his brother Lokesh Dhar through their banner B62 Studios alongside Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios, the film earned over Rs 1300 crore at the worldwide box office.&nbsp;

Kendrick Lamar wins four Grammys, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga take two each, with all three contending for Album of the Year. Performances and speeches highlight music and political statements on immigration.

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga triumph at Grammys

Kendrick Lamar wins four Grammys, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga take two each, with all three contending for Album of the Year. Performances and speeches highlight music and political statements on immigration.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar on Sunday won four Grammys while Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga won two each -- but all three still were in the hunt for history on music's biggest night.
Bad Bunny meanwhile earned cheers as he delivered a powerful political message, ripping the nationwide immigration raids that have polarized America.
The three music heavyweights are each hoping to take home the gala's most coveted award, Album of the Year, for the first time.
"Before I say thanks to God, I'm gonna say 'ICE out'," Bad Bunny said as he accepted the award for best musica urbana album for his "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" ("I Should Have Taken More Photos").
"We're not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens; we are humans and we are Americans," the 31-year-old Puerto Rican singer said, one week before he takes one of the world's biggest stages, headlining the Super Bowl halftime show.
It was a big moment on a night of hard-hitting performances, poignant speeches and one-liners from six-time host Trevor Noah.
Lamar scooped up four awards in the rap categories including best rap album for "GNX," while Gaga won for best pop vocal album and best dance pop recording.
"I just want to say for women in music that I know sometimes when you're in the studio with a bunch of guys, it can be hard. So I urge you to always listen to yourself and always fight for your ideas," Lady Gaga said.
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell won for Song of the Year with "Wildflower," and Britain's Olivia Dean was crowned Best New Artist.
 - Album of the Year showdown -
"I'm not good at talking about myself, but I express it through the music. It's an honor to be here," said Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize winner.
The 38-year-old California native, who won five Grammys last year thanks to his smash diss track "Not Like Us," is also up for Record of the Year for "Luther" featuring R&amp;B artist SZA.
Standing in Lamar's way for Album of the Year is Bad Bunny, who is in the middle of a world tour, just months after a hugely successful residency in San Juan.
His "Un verano sin ti" (2022) was the first Spanish-language album nominated for Album of the Year honors. A win on Sunday would give Bad Bunny another mention in the history books.
Lady Gaga, 39, made a splashy comeback to touring with "Mayhem," her collection of pop bangers with a dark edge that embraces her dramatic side. She has seven nominations.
A win for Album of the Year would complete her hat trick of top awards.
She took Record and Song of the Year honors seven years ago for the soundtrack hit "Shallow," from "A Star is Born" -- which also earned her an Oscar.
Also nominated for Album of the Year are: pop princess Sabrina Carpenter; R&amp;B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas; Tyler, the Creator; hip-hop duo Clipse (Pusha T and Malice); and Bieber -- with his first studio effort in four years.
 - Big performances -
Noah repeatedly joked with the 31-year-old Latin megastar, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, about not performing due to Super Bowl contractual restrictions -- and even sang a few bars in Spanish himself before Bad Bunny indulged with a short verse.
K-pop singer Rose and Bruno Mars kicked off the proceedings with a high-octane performance of "APT.," before Noah took to the stage.
Lady Gaga offered an energetic version of "Abracadabra" and Justin Bieber stripped to his boxers for his turn on stage.
Reba McEntire and Lauryn Hill sang in honor of those who died over the last year in the world of music. Late rocker Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack looked on as Post Malone paid tribute.
"Golden," from the Netflix animated smash hit "KPop Demon Hunters," won the prize for best song written for visual media, and top Oscar nominee "Sinners" won two soundtrack awards.
The majority of the 95 awards were handed out at a pre-gala ceremony before the televised broadcast.
Joni Mitchell -- one of several attendees wearing an "ICE OUT" pin in protest of US President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown -- took a prize for best historical album.

The 68th Grammy Awards 2026 opened with historic wins, first-time winners, and powerful performances, with artists making records and voicing social concerns.

The Dalai Lama, K-pop win first Grammys, Steven Spielberg achieves EGOT status

The 68th Grammy Awards 2026 opened with historic wins, first-time winners, and powerful performances, with artists making records and voicing social concerns.

The 68th annual Grammy Awards are taking place Sunday and spirits were high from the jump after a few back-to-back, history making moments.
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy for audio book, narration and storytelling recording, beating out Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. You ready that correctly.
&ldquo;I am not the Dalai Lama,&rdquo; Rufus Wainwright joked in an acceptance speech. &ldquo;It was a privilege to participate on this project."
&ldquo;Golden&rdquo; from &ldquo;KPop Demon Hunters&rdquo; won song written for visual media at the Premiere Ceremony, marking the first time a K-pop act has won a Grammy. Songwriters delivered their acceptance speech in both English and Korean, highlighting the song's bilingual appeal.
Music film went to &ldquo;Music for John Williams,&rdquo; which means director Steven Spielberg has officially won his first Grammy. That makes him an EGOT winner &mdash; an artist with an Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Oscar.
The Premiere Ceremony, a pre-telecast show held at the adjacent Peacock Theater, began with musician and host Darren Criss setting the scene &mdash; giving out the first award of the day, for best pop/duo group performance to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for "Defying Gravity.&rdquo; They were not present to accept the award.
An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast.
Yungblud won his first Grammy for rock performance for his cover of Black Sabbath's &ldquo;Changes (live from Villa Park),&rdquo; which he performed at Ozzy Osbourne's final show.
Hardcore band Turnstile also won their first Grammy for rock album and later, metal performance.
&ldquo;To Baltimore, thank you, we love you," said frontman Brendan Yates.
The Cure won alternative music performance but were unable to attend as they were attending the funeral of Perry Archangelo Bamonte, the Cure's longtime guitarist and keyboardist, who died last month.
FKA twigs won her first Grammy for best dance/electronic album for &ldquo;EUSEXUA," becoming only the second Black woman to win in the category.
&ldquo;I didn't expect to come up here. I was just so happy to be nominated,&rdquo; she said in her speech. &ldquo;Thank you so much &mdash; wow.&rdquo;
&ldquo;All the Latino kids in the hood watching, anything is possible,&rdquo; said rapper Lefty Gunplay, who also won his first Grammy for rap performance for his role on Kendrick Lamar's &ldquo;TV Off.&rdquo;
Earlier on, Edgar Barrera handed out some of the Latin music categories.
Natalia Lafourcade won best Latin pop album for &ldquo;Cancionera.&rdquo;
Best Latin Rock or Alternative album went to CA7RIEL &amp; Paco Amoroso for &ldquo;Papota.&rdquo; It is their first win on their first nomination.
In their speech, in Spanish, they thanked their home country of Argentina and all of Latin America.
M&uacute;sica Mexicana album (including Tejano) went to Car&iacute;n Le&oacute;n for &ldquo;Palabra De To's (Seca).&rdquo; It is his second win on his second nomination.
It is a dramatically different tone than last year. The 2025 award show was completely reimagined and refocused to relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires.
In 2026, the focus has been placed once again on the music, where Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and more will go head-to-head during the televised ceremony.
The energy was high from minute one at the Premiere Ceremony.
Earth, Wind &amp; Fire gave a groovy opening performance of &ldquo;Shining Star&rdquo; with some help from Israel Houghton, Lila Ike, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose and Trombone Shorty.
&ldquo;That's how you start a show!&rdquo; Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Jr. said in his opening remarks.
&ldquo;That's a statement. That's joy. That's resilience.&rdquo;
There were many other performances as well.
Zara Larsson brought her Swedish pop &ldquo;Midnight Sun,&rdquo; followed by Spiritbox's metallic &ldquo;Soft Spine,&rdquo; Tasha Cobbs Leonard's &ldquo;Church,&rdquo; and Criss and Helen J. Shen's &ldquo;Never Fly Away.&rdquo;
Following the Premiere Ceremony, comedian Trevor Noah will host the main show for a sixth and final year.
History could be made when some of the biggest names in music gather.
Here's some key things to know ahead of Sunday's show at the Crypto.com Arena.
Artists speak out Trump administration's immigration crackdowns.
At the Premiere Ceremony, artists offered pro-immigration and anti-ICE messaging.
Country duo/group performance went to first-time winners Shaboozey and Jelly Roll.
Shaboozey accepted the award with tears in his eyes.
&ldquo;I want to thank my mother, who as of today, has retired from her job of 30 years &hellip; working as a registered nurse in a psych ward &hellip; as an immigrant in this country. Thank you, mom.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Immigrants built this country, literally, actually. So, this for them,&rdquo; he concluded.
&ldquo;Thank you for bring your culture, your music and your stories.&rdquo;
Amy Allen won songwriter of the year, nonclassical for a second year in a row and wore an &ldquo;ICE Out&rdquo; pin.
So did Kehlani &ndash; who won her first Grammy for R&amp;B performance and later, her second, for R&amp;B song.
&ldquo;I've never won anything before, this is a really crazy feeling,&rdquo; she said as she fought back tears.
She reflected on her first nomination 10 years ago.
Then she shifted gears to focus on the current political moment.
&ldquo;Imma leave this and say, (expletive) ICE.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I'm scared,&rdquo; Gloria Estefan said of the current political moment backstage at the Grammys.
&ldquo;There are hundreds of children in detention centers. &hellip; I don't recognize my country in this moment right now.&rdquo;
Who's nominated at the 2025 Grammys.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations with nine.
Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut follow with seven nominations each.
Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas and Serban Ghenea all boast six nominations.
Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile and Tyler, the Creator have five each.

After earning over Rs 1,000 crore in theatres, Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and others, is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, reaching audiences worldwide.

Dhurandhar: Indian Blockbuster Streams on Netflix

After earning over Rs 1,000 crore in theatres, Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s blockbuster Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and others, is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, reaching audiences worldwide.

After smashing box office records by earning over Rs 1,000 crore in its theatrical run, "Dhurandhar" started streaming on Netflix from Friday with director Aditya Dhar calling it a new chapter for the movie that stayed in cinemas for more than a month.
Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshay Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi, the film broke many records to emerge as the highest-earning single-language Hindi film in India with India net collections crossing a massive Rs 1,000 crore.
The film released in theatres on December 5 but continued to be watched till January before its Netflix premiere. The audiences can also watch the film in Tamil and Telugu in addition to Hindi on the streaming platform.
"The theatrical response to 'Dhurandhar' was deeply humbling, especially witnessing audiences connect with its story, characters, and scale. With its release on Netflix, the film begins a new chapter. Reaching farther, inviting new viewers to discover its layers and revisit its moments in their own time," director Dhar said in a statement.
Monika Shergill, VP of Content, Netflix India, said "Dhurandhar" has become a true pop-culture moment, a blockbuster that has captured audience imagination and conversation at scale.
"We are excited to bring this film to Netflix, making it available to audiences in over 190 countries. Ambitious and bold, 'Dhurandhar' is crafted with exceptional vision by director Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios and its Netflix journey marks our creative partnership that has grown with many successful films over the years. The stellar performances by Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and the brilliant ensemble make it one of the most anticipated films on streaming. It's thrilling when we are able to surprise and delight our members with the best of Indian cinema for fans here and around the world,&rdquo; she said.
Producer Jyoti Deshpande, President - Jio Studios, said, "'Dhurandhar' not only reset the bar and set new box office records worldwide for an Indian film, it equally raised the bar to showcase India&amp;'s command over the craft of cinema and brave new style of storytelling that transcends language or geography and drew the audiences into an unforgettable immersive experience.
"'Dhurandhar' epitomizes our vision for India to the world with stories rooted in india with a narrative that crosses over. In many ways, we opted for almost an OTT style binge watch chapter style format for the film which resonated with audiences worldwide. We fully expect to amplify Dhurandhar's place in popular culture with the film's Netflix premiere which will help reach it to even more audiences in India and across the world," she said.
Producer Lokesh Dhar, B62 Studios said from script to screen, 'Dhurandhar' has been driven by vision and scale. "Its record-breaking box office run marks a proud moment for Indian cinema, and with its Netflix release, the film is set to reach and resonate with audiences worldwide,&rdquo; he said.
The film was not only a box office hit but also created several viral moments on social media through its songs, Ranveer Singh&rsquo;s hair flip and Akshaye Khanna's effortless dance.

Bengaluru police register FIR against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh over alleged derogatory act mocking Bhoota Kola traditions during IFFI Goa 2025 closing ceremony.

Ranveer Singh Faces Legal Action Over Religious Insensitivity

Bengaluru police register FIR against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh over alleged derogatory act mocking Bhoota Kola traditions during IFFI Goa 2025 closing ceremony.

The High Grounds police have registered a case against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh following a complaint alleging "insult to religious sentiments" during a public event, police said on Thursday.
The FIR was registered on Wednesday based on a complaint lodged by Prashanth Methal (46), a Bengaluru-based lawyer, after an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACJM) court referred the private complaint for investigation.
The accused has been booked under Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
According to the complaint, the incident pertains to the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa on November 28, 2025.
The complainant stated that Ranveer Singh, while present on stage and in the presence of the lead actor of Kantara: Chapter-1, allegedly performed acts that mocked and insulted the sacred Bhoota Kola tradition practiced in Coastal Karnataka.
Methal said he is a devotee of 'Chavundi Daiva', a revered guardian spirit worshipped in Bhoota Kola rituals, and that the deity is also his family deity, which he has worshipped since childhood.
He alleged that the actor imitated the divine expressions of Panjurli/Guliga Daiva in a "crude, comical and derogatory manner" and verbally referred to the sacred Chavundi Daiva as a "female ghost." Despite an alleged request not to perform the Daiva act, the accused enacted an emotional Chavundi Daiva scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 on stage, the lawyer said.
"Chavundi Daiva is not a female ghost but a powerful and fierce guardian spirit symbolising justice, protection, and divine feminine energy, and holds deep religious and cultural significance in the coastal region," Methal said in his complaint.
Referring to the deity as a ghost was described in the complaint as "blasphemous and a serious insult to Hindu religious beliefs and practices."
The complainant alleged that the accused, being a widely followed public figure, performed the act on an international platform with knowledge that it would hurt the religious sentiments of devotees.
The complaint further stated that a video of the alleged performance went viral on social media, causing grave mental agony, anger, and resentment among devotees.
Methal said he became aware of the incident after viewing the video on social media. "The act of the accused was deliberate, intentional and malicious, intended to outrage religious feelings," the complainant alleged.

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