Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has finally broken her silence regarding intense social media speculation about her marital status. The rumors began circulating rapidly after a paparazzi video surfaced online, showing the actress in a traditional pink salwar suit, sporting a mangalsutra, a bindi, and green bangles. These traditional symbols of a married Hindu woman immediately sent fans and social media platforms into an absolute frenzy, with many assuming she had tied the knot in secret. Addressing the chaos directly, Kangana took to her Instagram stories on May 22 to clarify the situation. She shared a post that featured the speculative Hindi text asking if she was secretly married alongside her viral look. Putting an end to all the guesswork, the actress explained that the outfit was nothing more than her character makeup for an ongoing film project. Expressing amusement over the sudden influx of curiosity, Kangana shared a lighthearted note on her social media hand...
Richa Chadha And Ali Fazal to launch New Zealand’s first Indian Film Festival; Girls Will Be Girls screening planned for June 2
May 22, 2026 at 04:36PM
Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are set to attend the official launch of New Zealand’s first-ever Indian film festival, The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ), on June 2, 2026. The launch event will also feature a special screening of Girls Will Be Girls, the first feature film produced by the actor-producer duo, which has previously received recognition at several international film festivals, including Sundance and the Independent Spirit Awards. TIFFNZ is scheduled to debut in October 2026 and is being positioned as New Zealand’s first dedicated Indian film festival. Founded by Petrina D’Rozario, the festival aims to celebrate Indian cinema while encouraging stronger creative and cultural collaborations between India and New Zealand. The launch event is expected to place significant focus on Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who have increasingly expanded their presence beyond acting into film production. Over the years, the duo has backed projects that balance mainstream appe...