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The Sā Ladakh Biennale 2026 began on August 1 and continues till August 10. Artist Shupiwe and local potter Rigzen created an installation using clay, seeds, and mushroom waste. Shupiwe said, "The vessels will evolve. There will be sprouts, maybe mushrooms coming through." These unique pots change throughout the festival.
Netflix renewed Musafir Cafe for season 2 following an emotional finale. Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto, and Mahima Makwana will return to the show. Tanya Bami said, "Musafir Cafe has captured the hearts of audiences all over." Fans now wait to see if Chander chooses Sudha or Preeti in the next phase.
R Madhavan addressed the "sanghi" label and defended his film Dhurandhar against propaganda claims. He said, "What kind of propaganda is that?" The actor explained he has no political allegiance and simply supports leaders who do good work. He added that he learned to ignore online trolls and paid bots.
Lock Upp 2 will conclude with a grand finale on August 5. The show premiered on Netflix on 27 June 2026 and ran for 36 episodes. Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, the series got many viewers hooked with emotional confessions and heated confrontations that kept dominating headlines for weeks.
The Hindi-dubbed version of Spider-Man: Brand New Day includes a direct reference to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Fans saw a viral clip where Ned and Peter Parker mention characters like Baga and Bawri. This replaced the Game of Thrones reference from the original English version of the film.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads at the 79th International Film Festival in a custom Tony Ward gown. The stunning dress used more than 7,000 pearls and 40 meters of silk taffeta. Designer Tony Ward said it was a "creation where intricate handwork meets sculptural volume" after 600 hours of work.
Karthik Subbaraj revealed his 10th directorial film is titled Dorothy. The movie stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, and Rishikanth. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music for this project, which will hit the screens on September 25, 2026. Karthik said, “A story that is very close to my heart is finally made.”
Hollywood films are dominating India’s box office this July. Spider-Man: Brand New Day scored the highest opening ever at over Rs 250 crore. Meanwhile, The Odyssey became Nolan’s highest grossing film in India at over Rs 150 crore. Denzil Dias said, “every time he comes here, it feels very special.”
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton got hospitalised after authorities responded to welfare calls following a disturbing TikTok livestream on August 4. Deputies arrived at his Miami home and took him for medical treatment. His representatives said, "Our primary concern is Perez's health and well-being, as well as his family."
Classical dance guru Girija Chandran will receive the Sangeeth Natak Akademi Award 2025 for her contributions to Mohiniyattam. The 75-year-old teacher has spent 50 years training students at her school, Regatta Natya Sangeetha Kendra. "I am proud about keeping myself busy at 75," she said about this special national recognition.
Sunny Deol discussed the challenge of humanising Pakistanis in his film Batwara 1947. He said, "Humne mahaul ke baare mein kabhi nahi socha." The actor explained that the team focused on the story rather than the current political climate. He believes the film shows humanity without any malice in their hearts.
Actor Pradeep Rawat passed away on August 4 at age 74 after battling blood cancer. His manager, Siddharth Tiwari, said, "He passed away today, August 4, somewhere between 6 to 6.30 pm." The veteran star, known for his villainous roles, was hospitalised for one month before his health suddenly got worse.