The recent 2026 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles saw numerous celebrities and filmmakers demanding an end to the ongoing genocide of innocent Palestinians in Gaza and calling for a ceasefire in the US-Israeli war against Iran. According to foreign media reports, during the ceremony, the artists used the red carpet to draw global attention to the human cost of war. Spanish actor Gervasio Defendini wore a seed on his chest with the phrase “No a la Guerra” (No to War) in Spanish, while another seed bore the phrase “Palestine is Free.” When Defendini presented the award for Best International Film, he said “No war, Free Palestine,” which the audience responded to with applause.
In a separate incident, a derogatory remark made by a politician against actress Nalini Simhadri of South India led to a demand for the official’s apology from the Film Organisation. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, was discharged from the hospital after a month-long stay. He was admitted on February 17 due to a brain hemorrhage. The exact status of the medical equipment is currently unknown, but an order has been placed. Bollywood dancer Nazim Khan and actor Sanjay Dutt have been criticized for their role in the song “Saree Chunni,” with actress and politician Kangana Ranaut responding to the controversy. The mother of YouTube content creator Rizwan Butt has shared her family’s conditions for reconciliation with her daughter-in-law, Fatiha Butoo. Pakistani actor Mubbashir Muzzafar has commented on the interesting aspect of men marrying women from their own country, which has received positive reception from social media users.
During a live show, Pakistani host and actor Fahad Mustafa and actress Sana Javed had a fun conversation, with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra participating in the show alongside them. Bollywood actress Falaq Naaz has criticized the unusual demands made by a production house. Bollywood actress Hemamalini has said that the real success of the legendary actor Dharmendra was due to the love of the public. Senior Bollywood actor Nana Patekar scolded actor Pankaj Tripathi for his small role in the film “Kala,” saying he will be fired if he does the same again. The three actors worked together in the 2018 Tamil film “Kala.” Actor Nadeem Saifi has called actor Arfan Khan his mentor. Shreya Ghoshal, a renowned Indian singer, has expressed her desire to take a break from playback singing, following the footsteps of singer Eijat Singh. There was a reunion between actresses Shehla and Nishoo Begum after a few months of separation in January this year. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has confirmed the martyrdom of Ghulam Reza Suleimani, the head of the Pasdaran Revolutionary Guard. Iranian officials have also confirmed the martyrdom of Mortaza Larijani, the son of Ali Larijani. The French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will not participate in the operation to open the Strait of Hormuz. The Punjab government has prepared a new law to eliminate illegal arms, with the suggestion of speeding up crackdowns and imposing stiff punishments across the province. US President Donald Trump said it was essential to end the nuclear threat from Iran. Most NATO allies have informed the US President that they will not participate in military action against Iran.
