Theatre Loss: Veteran Marathi theatre director and actor Vijaya Mehta (“Bai”) died in Mumbai at 91, leaving behind a landmark legacy across stage, TV and parallel cinema, with tributes pouring in from actors and colleagues. Box Office Buzz: Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga keeps climbing, nearing ₹50 crore in India net as it rides a second-week surge, while Akshay Kumar’s Welcome to the Jungle stays strong with fresh day-wise collections and global milestones. Music & Nostalgia: For Awarapan 2, composer Amaal Malik recreated “Toh Phir Aao” and paid a heartfelt tribute to Mustafa Zahid, spotlighting the song’s enduring cult status. Legal Showdown: Delhi High Court refused to lift an interim stay in Ilaiyaraaja’s copyright dispute with Saregama over songs from 134 films, keeping the injunction alive. Film Industry Moves: Yash Raj’s Alpha gets UA 16+ from CBFC with muted/modified visuals and toned-down impact, as promotions continue. Heritage in Focus: Delhi launches “Our Monuments, Our Pride” inviting private “Monument Friends” to adopt 75 monuments for five years, with up to ₹2 crore support per site. Tourism Policy: NITI Aayog flags India’s narrow visa-free access (just five countries) and pushes for easier visas and faster e-visa processing to boost arrivals. Tech for Creators: Apple’s new Creator Studio bundles pro tools and adds on-device AI features for editing and captions.