Harrison Ford to skip Oscars 2025 following shingles diagnosis

Home>
Entertainment>
Harrison Ford to skip Oscars 2025 following shingles diagnosis>

        Harrison Ford to skip Oscars 2025 following shingles diagnosis
    The 82-year-old actor was supposed to be one of the presenters at the awards gala but was diagnosed with shingles on Friday

        Harrison Ford attends the premiere of Apple TV+'s "Shrinking" at Directors Guild Of America on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
    
By India WeeklyMar 02, 2025
India Weekly
 See Full Bio 
Hot Stories
AI Powered

        Matthew Perry assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced to prison after admitting injecting ketamine into actor
    

        Illegal Indian national arrested in Massachusetts for allegedly assaulting man in an argument
    
HOLLYWOOD veteran Harrison Ford will give the 97th Academy Awards a miss after being diagnosed with shingles.
The 82-year-old actor's representative confirmed Ford's diagnosis and his absence from the ceremony to the entertainment news outlet Variety.
Ford, whose latest film appearance is "Captain America: Brave New World", was supposed to be one of the presenters at Sunday's (2)awards gala but was diagnosed with shingles on Friday (28).
As per the Mayo Clinic, the disease - also known as herpes zoster - is a painful rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
Other presenters at the Oscars 2025 include Dave Bautista, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldana and Rachel Zegler.
Conan O'Brien will host Oscars 2025, which will be live in India on streamer JioHotstar and TV channel Star Movies.
harrison fordoscar 2025

        
        The Latest
        
    
News
        Trump links Iran deal to expansion of Abraham Accords
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 28, 2026
Sports
        Indian American golfer Manav Shah qualified for US Open: "This opportunity is a springboard for future"
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 27, 2026
Trending
        Did Alia Bhatt’s 'Alpha' photos leak online, fans claim as AI-gen​erated
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 27, 2026
News
        Indian woman from Gujarat shot dead during suspected robbery at Virginia supermarket
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 27, 2026

        
        More For You
        
    

        Pawan Kalyan says he felt 'jealous' watching Vijay’s quick political rise in Tamil Nadu
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 26, 2026
Addressing party workers, Kalyan compared the political situations in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. He said politics in Tamil Nadu appeared easier compared to the struggles he faced over the last 15 years.
Getty Images
Highlights:
Pawan Kalyan admitted feeling “jealous” of Vijay’s success.
He spoke about his 15-year political journey.
Vijay’s TVK won 108 seats in Tamil Nadu.
Kalyan said building a party was a “massive risk.”
Janasena won all 21 seats it contested in 2024.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party leader Pawan Kalyan made candid remarks about his political journey during a public event on Monday. The actor-turned-politician admitted that he felt “jealous” after watching Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay achieve political success in a short period of time.
Keep ReadingShow less

        
        Most Popular
        
    
News
        Indian tycoon Bhanu Choudhrie's estranged wife gets £60 million in divorce settlement
    
Indiaweekly.Biz Staff
May 14, 2020
News
        Indian-origin Texas University student arrested for arson, terror threat charges in Collin County
    
Vibhuti Pathak
Dec 25, 2025
News
        Thousands of tourists stranded in Mexico after cartel violence
    
Vibhuti Pathak
Feb 23, 2026
Trending
        The billionaire who wanted 100 sons: Why Chinese gaming tycoon Xu Bo’s surrogacy plan hit a legal wall in the US
    
Gayathri Kallukaran
Dec 16, 2025
News
        After 43 years in US prison, Indian-American Subramanyam Vedam freed then detained by ICE for deportation
    
Vibhuti Pathak
Oct 30, 2025
News
        Indian entrepreneur’s struggle to fund his sons' American dream racks up $240,000 debt
    
Vibhuti Pathak
Jan 21, 2026
NewsletterSubscribe to our weekly newsletter here
By subscribing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
View Terms & Conditions
×Terms and Conditions

        By clicking the 'Subscribe’, you agree to receive our newsletter, marketing communications and industry
        partners/sponsors sharing promotional product information via email and print communication from Asian Media
        Group USA Inc. and subsidiaries. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the
        unsubscribe link in our emails. We will use your email address to personalize our communications and send you
        relevant offers. Your data will be stored up to 30 days after unsubscribing.
        

        Contact us at
        data@amg.biz
        to see how we manage and store your data.
      

        Imtiaz Ali clarifies calling Deepika Padukone 'good girl' and later 'facade' in 'Main Wapas Aaunga' interview
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 26, 2026
Indian Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone (C) and Ranbir Kapoor pose during the promotion of upcoming Hindi film 'Tamasha' directed by Imtiaz Ali (L) at Prithvi Theatre festival in Mumbai on November 6, 2015. 
Getty Images
Highlights:
 Imtiaz Ali clarified his remark about Deepika Padukone. 
 He shared a message for Deepika on Instagram Stories. 
 The filmmaker recalled casting her as Veronica in Cocktail. 
 His “facade” comment sparked discussion online. 
 Imtiaz praised Deepika’s acting and professionalism. 
Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali has addressed the controversy around his recent comments on actor Deepika Padukone. The filmmaker clarified his statement after a remark he made during an interview drew attention online.
Keep ReadingShow less

        Cannes 2026: Why is Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ the most talked-about winner this year?
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 25, 2026
Cristian Mungiu accepts the Palme d’Or for "Fjord" joined by Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan on stage during the closing ceremony of the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2026 in Cannes, France.
Getty Images
Highlights:
Cristian Mungiu won his second Palme d’Or at Cannes. 
Fjord is Mungiu’s first English-language film. 
 The movie stars Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan. 
 Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur won the Grand Prix. 
 Barbra Streisand received an honorary Palme d’Or. 
Cristian Mungiu won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 for his drama Fjord, nearly two decades after winning the same award for his abortion drama 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.
The Romanian director’s latest film is also his English-language debut. Fjord stars Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan as Romanian religious parents who move to Norway and later face accusations of child abuse.
Keep ReadingShow less

        Cannes 2026: Aishwarya Rai brings couture drama to French Riviera with 3D outfit
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 25, 2026
 The floral structures flowed down one side of the outfit in a cape-like style. The sculpted fabric added texture and volume, making the outfit visually striking without looking excessive.
X/@aishrlopez
Highlights:
Aishwarya Rai’s new French Riviera look went viral online. 
 The white outfit featured oversized 3D floral detailing. 
 She kept her styling soft with minimal jewelry and smoky makeup. 
 Another unseen look showed her in a champagne-toned gown. 
 Aishwarya wore several standout outfits during Cannes 2026. 
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continued her fashion streak from the Cannes Film Festival 2026 with another eye-catching appearance that quickly became viral online.
Over the past few days, the actor has been one of the most talked-about celebrities at the festival. From red carpet appearances to interviews, dinners, and photoshoots, Aishwarya switched between different styles while maintaining her signature elegance.
Keep ReadingShow less

        Madhuri Dixit says she has 'always tried to do films where women have a powerful role'
    
Vibhuti Pathak
May 24, 2026
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit poses for pictures during the promotion of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video first original Indian Hindi-language film 'Maja Maa' in Mumbai Mumbai on September 22, 2022. 
Getty Images
Highlights:
Madhuri Dixit Nene plays a single mother in Maa Behen. 
 The film also stars Tripti Dimri and Dharna Durgaa. 
 Dixit Nene says she prefers films with strong women characters. 
 The movie is directed by Suresh Triveni. 
Maa Behen will release on Netflix on June 4. 
Actor Madhuri Dixit Nene said on Friday that she has always tried to choose films where women have powerful and meaningful roles.
The actor spoke about her upcoming film Maa Behen during the trailer launch event held in Mumbai.
Keep ReadingShow less
Load More

Site Navigation

Harrison Ford to skip Oscars 2025 following shingles diagnosis

The 82-year-old actor was supposed to be one of the presenters at the awards gala but was diagnosed with shingles on Friday

Matthew Perry assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced to prison after admitting injecting ketamine into actor

Illegal Indian national arrested in Massachusetts for allegedly assaulting man in an argument

The Latest

Trump links Iran deal to expansion of Abraham Accords

Indian American golfer Manav Shah qualified for US Open: "This opportunity is a springboard for future"

Did Alia Bhatt’s 'Alpha' photos leak online, fans claim as AI-generated

Indian woman from Gujarat shot dead during suspected robbery at Virginia supermarket

Ananya Panday receives backlash for 'Chand Mera Dil' Bharatnatyam scene, veteran calls it "catastrophic misunderstanding"

Salman Khan and Nayanthara's action film 'SVC59' to clash with Sandeep Vanga Reddy's 'Spirit'

Salman Khan’s poster dominates Egypt premiere of '7 Dogs', cameo triggers massive fan reaction

$4 million crowdfunded: Kerala man to return home after 20 years in Saudi prison

More For You

Pawan Kalyan says he felt 'jealous' watching Vijay’s quick political rise in Tamil Nadu

Most Popular

Indian tycoon Bhanu Choudhrie's estranged wife gets £60 million in divorce settlement

Indian-origin Texas University student arrested for arson, terror threat charges in Collin County

Thousands of tourists stranded in Mexico after cartel violence

The billionaire who wanted 100 sons: Why Chinese gaming tycoon Xu Bo’s surrogacy plan hit a legal wall in the US

After 43 years in US prison, Indian-American Subramanyam Vedam freed then detained by ICE for deportation

Indian entrepreneur’s struggle to fund his sons' American dream racks up $240,000 debt

Imtiaz Ali clarifies calling Deepika Padukone 'good girl' and later 'facade' in 'Main Wapas Aaunga' interview

Cannes 2026: Why is Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ the most talked-about winner this year?

Cannes 2026: Aishwarya Rai brings couture drama to French Riviera with 3D outfit

Madhuri Dixit says she has 'always tried to do films where women have a powerful role'

Latest News

Iran says 'distrust towards America' talks continue after fresh strikes

How AI is changing the way Americans travel?

Marco Rubio defends Trump tariffs as 'global policy' and 'not lost momentum with India'

India, Canada push to finalize FTA this year, aim to raise bilateral trade from $17m to $30m by 2030

FIFA travel demand remains uneven across host cities

Iran claims MQ-9 drone downed after fresh US strikes

Will Europe replace the US as the top study destination for Indian students?

Summer travel demand falls to lowest in six years in US

Indian American Nishesh Basavareddy stuns Taylor Fritz in major French Open upset

Popular Categories

Latest Stories

Start your day right!

Harrison Ford to skip Oscars 2025 following shingles diagnosis

The 82-year-old actor was supposed to be one of the presenters at the awards gala but was diagnosed with shingles on Friday

The Latest

More For You

Most Popular

Newsletter

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here

Latest News

Popular Categories