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Oscars 2025: Anora to Emilia Perez, films that dominated 97th Academy Awards nominations, see full list here This March, Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards. Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang made the nomination announcements live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Thursday. It is significant to note that The Oscars 2025 will air on ABC and Hulu on Sunday i.e. March 2 at 7:00 PM EST, which means that will be live at 5:30 am according to the Indian Standard Time. Golden Globes winner Emilia Perez and Mikey Madison’s Anora dominated the Oscars 2025 nominations. Read further to checkout the full nominations list. 

Oscars 2025: Priyanka Chopra Jonas-backed Anuja gets nod, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light misses out The Oscars 2025 nominations are being released on Friday evening, January 23, 2025. Directed by Adam J Graves and backed by Priyanka Chopra, Mindy Kaling and Academy Award winner Guneet Monga, the American-Hindi film ‘Anuja’ has been nominated in the Live Action Short Film category of Oscar Awards 2025. However, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light could not win a nomination at the 97th Academy Awards. 

Monali Thakur refutes reports of her hospitalisation, says ‘I am not dealing with any breathing issues’ Singer Monali Thakur, who fell ill during a live performance at the Dinhata Festival, has released an official statement on her health. Dismissing reports of her hospitalisation, the singer clarified that she has no breathing problems. Earlier, there were reports that the singer was having trouble breathing during a live performance.

Saif Ali Khan requested not to reveal the reward, says auto driver, who took actor to Lilavati hospital Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was discharged from Lilavati Hospital on January 21 after being admitted there for 6 days. Before leaving the hospital premises, the actor met with the auto-driver Bhajan Singh Rana, who took Saif to the hospital on December 16 night. Not only did the actor promise a bigger reward to the driver but also requested him not to reveal the amount in the media. While several reports suggest that Bhajan Singh has received Rs 50 thousand to 1 lakh from Saif, the driver has refused to reveal the amount in the media.

Veer Pahariya seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of his debut film Sky Force’s release Veer Pahariya, who is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar-starrer Sky Force sought blessings at the iconic Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of the release of his film. Veer arrived at the temple early in the morning where he offered prasad and flower garlands at the Shivling. After his visit, he also spoke to news agency ANI and shared his spiritual experience.

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Accused Shariful Islam has confessed to the crime, say Mumbai Police sources In the latest development in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, the accused Shariful Islam has confessed to the crime. The accused has confessed to attacking Saif Ali Khan during interrogation, as per police sources. In any case, the confession of the accused has great importance. On the other hand, Saif Ali Khan is yet to make his statement on the matter.

Ram Gopal Varma convicted in cheque bounce case, sentenced to three months imprisonment Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma has landed in big trouble after Mumbai’s Magistrate Court sentenced him to three months imprisonment. Not only this, the court has also issued a non-bailable warrant in this cheque bounce case due to his non-appearance during the hearing. Ram Gopal Verma was not present in the court on Tuesday during the hearing in an almost seven-year-old case. The court considered the filmmaker an accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court has also directed to give Rs 3.72 lakh to the complainant as compensation.

Kapil Sharma among other celebs receives death threat via email, FIR filed Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma has reportedly received death threats through an email. Not only Kapil but several other celebs including Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, choreographer Remo D’Souza and actress Sugandha Mishra have also received death threats. A message was sent to Rajpal Yadav’s email account from a person named Vishnu, who allegedly warned that Kapil, his family, his associates and Rajpal Yadav would be killed. The email, sent on December 14, 2024, led to a formal complaint.

Anupam Kher takes holy dip in Sangam at Mahakumbh Mela, says ‘tears came out of my eyes’ | Watch Anupam Kher took to his social media handles and shared a video of himself taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. In the video shared by the veteran actor, he can be seen chanting mantras while offering prayers to God. Anupam Kher called this an ’emotional’ moment of his life adding that his life become ‘successful’ now. 

Coldplay singer Chris Martin attends 5th anniversary celebrations of Sachin Tendulkar Foundation Coldplay singer Chris Martin, who is currently in India, attended a close-knit celebration of the year anniversary of the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Sachin Tendulkar Foundation was established by the former cricketer and his wife Anjali to serve the less privileged in terms of health, education and sports for development. The celebrations were held at the Bombay Club which was also attended by the Coldplay singer.