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Indian Cinema Shines at Academy Awards and New Initiatives by Stars

Indian cinema is once again in the limelight as 'Homebound' advances in the Academy Awards' International Feature Film category. Meanwhile, the film 'Happy Patel' has released a quirky new song featuring Mithila Palkar and Vir Das. Additionally, Deepika Padukone celebrated her birthday by launching The OnSet Program, aimed at empowering emerging creative talents across the country. Read on to learn more about these exciting developments in the world of Indian entertainment.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jan 7, 2026, 06:12 IST
Indian Cinema Shines at Academy Awards and New Initiatives by Stars

Homebound Advances in Academy Awards Voting

Indian cinema has once again captured the attention of the global awards scene as 'Homebound' has progressed to the next voting stage in the International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards. The Academy has revealed that fifteen films from various countries have made it to this round, with the final nominations set to be disclosed on January 22.


New Song Release from Happy Patel

Indian Cinema Shines at Academy Awards and New Initiatives by Stars


On Monday, a fresh track titled 'Chaanta Tera' from the film 'Happy Patel' featuring Mithila Palkar and Vir Das was released. The song presents a quirky take on romance, showcasing Mithila playfully slapping Vir throughout. 'Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos' is a unique spy comedy that also includes performances by Mona Singh, Sharib Hashmi, and Srushti Tawade, along with special guest appearances by Aamir Khan and Imran Khan.


Deepika Padukone Launches New Creative Initiative

Indian Cinema Shines at Academy Awards and New Initiatives by Stars
Deepika Padukone marked her birthday on Monday by introducing a new initiative aimed at nurturing the next wave of creative talent. In an Instagram video, she expressed her passion for discovering exceptional creative individuals from across the nation and providing them with a platform to showcase their work. She enthusiastically announced the launch of The OnSet Program.


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