The Cannes Film Festival 2026 will feature a diverse Indian presence, led by Alia Bhatt returning after her debut and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continuing her long-standing association. Tara Sutaria is set for her debut, while Karan Johar, Mouni Roy, and Pooja Batra will also attend. Regional cinema will be strongly represented, with Ammy Virk debuting alongside Roopi Gill, and Marathi and Gujarati industries adding depth through veteran and contemporary talents. The Indian delegation, led by Ashutosh Gowariker, highlights the country’s expanding cinematic footprint globally.

Diljit Dosanjh paused his Calgary concert during his Aura Tour after spotting pro-Khalistan flags being waved by some attendees. He asked those involved to stop disrupting the event and directed organisers to remove them. Addressing criticism over appearances on Kaun Banega Crorepati and global platforms, he said his intent has always been to highlight Punjab’s issues, not self-promotion. He reiterated that he uses every opportunity to represent Punjab internationally. Videos of the incident have gone viral, drawing strong reactions online. His upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali, is scheduled for release on June 12.

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has revealed that the idea for the sequel Khalnayak Returns was born during his time in jail in the 1990s. Speaking at a recent Mumbai event, he shared that while serving his sentence, he discussed the possibility of a sequel with fellow inmates and even asked them for suggestions. According to Dutt, around 4,000 prisoners responded enthusiastically and shared written ideas, one of which eventually shaped the project. He later narrated the concept to director Subhash Ghai during parole, leading to the development of the film. The sequel revives his iconic role from the 1993 cult classic Khalnayak. (PC: News 18)

Actor Rajpal Yadav has addressed misconceptions surrounding his jail term, stating he was not imprisoned due to inability to repay a ₹5 crore debt but because of a larger legal issue. The case stems from a cheque bounce dispute linked to a loan taken in 2010 for his film Ata Pata Laapata, which failed commercially. Yadav revealed that if it were just about ₹5 crore, the matter would have been resolved earlier, as losses escalated significantly. He also defended himself against fraud allegations, emphasizing that film failures are common and not criminal acts, while expressing faith in the judiciary. (PC: HT)

Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Sunday. The picture showed their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test kit. Deepika added two evil eye emojis in the caption. Deepika and Ranveer married in Lake Como, Italy, in 2018. They welcomed their first child, Dua, on September 8, 2024. Deepika had earlier said motherhood changed her life and priorities. She said, “You’re now responsible for another human being.” Both actors also have new film projects lined up. (PC: Instagram)

Bhooth Bangla continued its strong run at the box office on day two. The film earned about ₹12.23 crore on Saturday, after opening with ₹12.25 crore on day one. Paid previews added ₹3.75 crore earlier. The total India net collection now stands at ₹28.23 crore. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after many years. The horror-comedy has received decent reviews from audiences. It also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Mithila Palkar, and Rajpal Yadav. The film is expected to perform well over the weekend.

The Dhurandhar franchise has become the first in India to cross ₹3000 crore worldwide. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the two films earned over ₹3019 crore combined. The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, added over ₹1700 crore to the total. The films star Ranveer Singh and others. The franchise has beaten Baahubali and Pushpa in total earnings. It is also the only Indian franchise where both films crossed ₹1000 crore worldwide. The sequel is still running in theatres.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has become the highest-grossing Indian film without Gulf and China markets. The film earned ₹14.75 crore on day 25. Its domestic total stands above ₹1,083 crore, while worldwide earnings have crossed ₹1,700 crore. It has beaten films like Pushpa 2 and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in this category. The film opened strong and continued steady collections despite a slowdown. The cast also includes Arjun Rampal and R. Madhavan.

Asha Bhosle, legendary singer known as Asha Tai, passed away on April 12 at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, due to multiple organ failure following a chest infection and exhaustion. Her last rites will be held today at Shivaji Park, Dadar, with full state honours. Son Anand Bhosle said public darshan will take place at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, before cremation at 4 pm, urging fans to avoid overcrowding. Tributes poured in, including A. R. Rahman paying respects. A special Ganga Aarti was held at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, as thousands mourn the end of an era. (PC: X)

A Los Angeles court sentenced Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” to 15 years in prison for supplying ketamine that led to the death of Matthew Perry in October 2023. Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to five charges, including distribution resulting in death. Prosecutors described her home as a large-scale drug hub serving wealthy clients. Authorities seized ketamine, methamphetamine, cocaine and Xanax. Perry, who struggled with addiction, died from acute ketamine effects despite undergoing supervised therapy. Four others, including doctors and associates, also pleaded guilty. The court cited lack of remorse, while Perry’s family called the harm irreversible and sought maximum punishment. (PC: BBC)