Gudgudi team announces two feature films ahead of Cannes 2026 screening As their debut short film Gudgudi gears up for its screening at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, filmmaker Manisha Makwana and producer Harshvardhan Patel of White Peacock Films have officially announced their next two feature film projects, marking a major milestone for the banner on the global stage. The first project is a folklore thriller centered around the chilling reality of witch hunting, with Manisha Makwana set to direct the feature, written by Yuvraj Gadhvi. Rooted in Indian folklore and social realities, the film aims to blend atmospheric storytelling with a hard-hitting narrative. The second announcement is a romantic drama to be directed by Amit Prem Mishra, with Manisha Makwana stepping in as producer alongside Harshvardhan Patel under the White Peacock Films banner. The announcements come at a significant moment for the team as Gudgudi, starring Ahsaas Channa, continues to generate excitement ahead of its Cannes screening on May 20. Speaking about unveiling their upcoming slate at Cannes, director Manisha Makwana shared, “To be able to announce our next stories at a platform as prestigious as Cannes feels incredibly special and emotional. The response and enthusiasm around Gudgudi has been deeply encouraging and reaffirming for us as storytellers. I’m especially grateful to Harsh for believing in my vision and constantly backing stories that are rooted, courageous and emotionally hon... #Film_Festival #global_stage #officially_announced #Peacock_Films #major_milestone #Manisha_Makwana #White_Peacock #Harshvardhan_Patel #filmmaker_Manisha #debut_short
Nora Fatehi to perform and sing at FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto Nora Fatehi is set to perform and sing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony, which will take place on 12th June 2026 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada marking another major milestone in her international journey. The appearance further cements her growing presence on one of the world’s biggest and most-watched entertainment and sporting platforms. Nora will join an exciting global lineup featuring Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince. Meanwhile, the USA opening ceremony lineup includes global music icons Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, Lisa, Rema, and Tyla, making FIFA World Cup 2026 a spectacular blend of international music, culture, and entertainment. Her inclusion in the lineup highlights her rising stature as an internationally recognised performer with a strong cross-cultural appeal. Having previously delivered a memorable showcase during FIFA World Cup celebrations in 2022, Nora’s return to the global stage reflects the increasing demand for her as a performer who seamlessly blends music, dance, and stage spectacle. This moment also stands out because of her dual role as both singer and performer, reinforcing her identity as a multifaceted global entertainer. Over the years, Nora Fatehi has built a strong association with international stages and global sporting events, including appearances linked to the T20 Wo... #World_Cup #World #FIFA_World #Nora_Fatehi #opening_ceremony #major_milestone #Toronto #BMO_Field #Canada_marking #Toronto_Nora
'Not just an aircraft': US Navy MQ-25 Stingray drone hit a major milestone with maiden flight — largest US UAV ever built set to become world's first autonomous tanker to take flight from an aircraft carrier and maybe feature in a Top Gun movie one day US Navy’s massive MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone completes maiden flight, marking critical progress toward autonomous carrier refueling. #major_milestone #Top_Gun #Gun_movie #Stingray_drone #Stingray_tanker #marking_critical #maiden_flight #carrier_refueling #built_set #critical_progress
Blue Origin hits major milestone with latest space mission — and then utterly failed to achieve its main objective Blue Origin reused a rocket booster for the first time on a mission, but then failed to complete its objective. #Blue_Origin #Origin_hits #Origin_reused #space_mission #hits_major #major_milestone #latest_space
