Hyderabad: Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned the 72nd Miss World after the grand finale held here on Saturday.

Chennai: The South Indian Artistes’ Association (SIAA), the main body for film, television, and stage actors in Tamil Nadu, has come out in support of veteran actor Kamal Haasan after his recent remarks on the Kannada language drew criticism in Karnataka.

Bengaluru: A Bengaluru trial court on Friday granted permission to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa to travel abroad for film shooting between July 1 and July 27.

Bengaluru, May 29 (PTI): Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) said on Thursday that it will not allow the release of Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka unless he issues a public apology by May 30 for his controversial remark about the Kannada language.

Bengaluru: Pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka went up in arms against popular actor Kamal Haasan on Wednesday for his "Tamil gave birth to Kannada" remarks, with a police complaint filed against him, while a film association is set to discuss a possible ban on the veteran star ahead of his upcoming release "Thug Life," directed by ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam.

Mumbai, May 25 (PTI): Bollywood veteran Paresh Rawal on Sunday said he has responded to the lawsuit filed by "Hera Pheri" co-star Akshay Kumar over his sudden exit from the franchise's third instalment.

Actor Akshay Kumar, through his production house Cape of Good Films, has reportedly sent a legal notice to actor Paresh Rawal, demanding Rs 25 crore in damages after he confirmed his exit from Hera Pheri 3.

New Delhi: Noted lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who is often targeted for his views on patriotism and religion, says that if there comes a time he has to choose between Pakistan and hell, he would prefer to go to hell.