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 Laapataa Ladies actress Nitanshi Goel is all set to make her Cannes debut

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) After representing her film “Laapataa Ladies” as India’s official entry at the 97th Academy Awards, the breakout star Nitanshi Goel is all set to make her debut at the prestigious Cannes 2025.

Nitanshi is the youngest actor to debut at Cannes and grace the red carpet for the global beauty brand, L’Oréal Paris, the official beauty partner of Cannes for the 28th year this time.

Sharing her excitement about her Cannes debut, Nitanshi said, “I came into this industry with aspirations of making things happen for me. From the incredible journey of ‘Laapataa Ladies’ to now standing on the global stage at Cannes, I am getting closer to realizing them. I am that girl who is representing every Indian girl out there who dreams big and is ready to go and achieve them, come what may. Being able to represent those girls at a global stage is a moment of sheer happiness. By me being on the carpet, I wish to empower each female out there who is taking charge of their life, dreams, and career. It’s an absolute honor.”

Priyanka Chopra's Advice To Ibrahim Ali Khan After His Nadaaniyan Debut Is To 'Grow A Thick Skin'

Ibrahim Ali Khan shared the best advice he received after the release of his debut film Nadaaniyan was from his father, Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra.

Ibrahim Ali Khan made his acting debut with Nadaaniyan, alongside Khushi Kapoor. The film earned negative reviews from the critics and audience, criticising the storyline and performances of the actors. In a recent interview, the actor himself acknowledged that he was not happy with his performance and also revealed the "sweet message" he received from Priyanka Chopra after the release of the movie that comforted him.

Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor to join Aishwarya Rai at Cannes Film Festival 2025

Star power ascends on the French Riviera as Bollywood divas head to Cannes for fashion, films, and global representation. 

The Cannes Film Festival 2025 is set to witness a glamorous Indian presence once again, as Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor are expected to join the ever-elegant Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the red carpet of the prestigious international event. Held annually in the scenic French Riviera, the festival this year will not only celebrate global cinema but also showcase a dynamic mix of Indian fashion, heritage, and cinematic talent.

Speaking about the debuts to watch out for this year, we have Alia Bhatt, who has been making waves on the global fashion circuit as she will grace Festival De Cannes for the first time this year. She will be attending the prestigious film festival as the ambassador of the Italian luxury brand L'Oreal. Known for her chic and contemporary style, Alia's Cannes debut under L'Oreal’s banner is expected to merge high fashion with Bollywood charm. This will mark another significant milestone in her expanding international presence.

Adding to the star quotient is Janhvi Kapoor, who will be walking the red carpet for a more cinematic reason. The actress will be attending the premiere of Homebound, along with the team of the film that includes Ishaan Khatter, who plays the male lead along with Vishal Jethwa as well as filmmaker Karan Johar, who is the producer of the film. For the unversed, a few weeks ago, Dharma Productions in collaboration with KJo had shared a post about the film’s premiere in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ Category at the 78th edition of Cannes Film Festival, sparking much excitement among fans.

Aamir Khan starrer Sitaare Zameen Par trailer to be unveiled tonight

Sitaare Zameen Par, the spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par, is among the year’s most awaited films. The poster has offered a peek into its light-hearted and playful tone, and now all eyes are on the trailer, which releases today. Building on the anticipation, the makers have shared a promotional video featuring Aamir Khan and several players, confirming that the trailer will be out tonight.

The makers of Sitaare Zameen Par took to their social media and shared an engaging video featuring Aamir Khan along with the debutant actors who will be spreading joy and happiness in the film. While announcing the trailer release tonight, they also shared the caption, “Our Sitaare’s are popping out of excitement as trailer drops tonight! #SitaareZameen Par Trailer Out Tonight on Zee Network Channels at 7:50-8:10pm & Aamir Khan Production’s Social Media Handles at 8:20pm. Watch #Sitaare Zameen Par #SabkaApna ApnaNormal, 20th June Only In Theatres.”

Sony Pictures brings Ajay Devgn and son Yug Devgan together for Hindi version of Karate Kid: Legends

Ajay Devgn voices the iconic Mr. Han, and Yug Devgan makes his debut as Li Fong in the Hindi dub of Karate Kid: Legends, releasing May 30.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India has brought together Ajay Devgn and his son, Yug Devgan, for their first-ever collaboration on a major Hollywood franchise. The duo lent their voices to the Hindi version of Karate Kid: Legends, which releases in theatres across India on May 30 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Ajay Devgn voiced the iconic character Mr. Han, originally portrayed by Jackie Chan, while Yug made his debut as Li Fong, the film’s lead character originally played by Ben Wang. This marks Ajay Devgn’s first-ever voiceover for an international film.

Their real-life bond added depth to the film’s central theme, the relationship between a mentor and his protégé. Yug lent his voice to help introduce the Karate Kid franchise to a new generation of Indian audiences.