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The highly anticipated trailer of Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is finally out, promising an epic historical drama filled with intense thrill and gripping storytelling. Starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan, the film is set to take audiences back in time, continuing the saga of bravery and patriotism. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 serves as a sequel to the 2019 hit Kesari, which depicted the heroic Battle of Saragarhi. In Kesari 2, Akshay Kumar portrays Sir C Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who waged an unprecedented legal battle against the British empire in the 1920s following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Opposing him is R Madhavan, playing a lawyer defending the British, while Ananya Panday takes on the role of a trailblazing female lawyer challenging stereotypes. The trailer highlights the relentless struggle of Indians fighting against injustice while facing humiliation and oppression under colonial rule. With a mi...

Prime Video today unveiled the spine-chilling trailer of Chhorii 2, the highly anticipated sequel of its 2021 Original horror film, Chhorii. Expanding the twisted world of its predecessor, which was celebrated for its suspenseful storytelling deeply rooted in folklore, this new chapter plunges even deeper into folkloric horror, supernatural terror, and the unbreakable will of a mother fighting against forces beyond comprehension. A T-Series, Abundantia Entertainment, Psych, and Tamarisk Lane Production, the horror film is helmed by Vishal Furia, and it brings back Nushrratt Bharuccha as Sakshi, joined by Soha Ali Khan in a pivotal role, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Gashmeer Mahajani, Saurabh Goyal, Pallavi Ajay, Kuldeep Sareen, and Hardika Sharma. Chhorii 2 is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on 11th April 2025. Set in the unexplored realm of underground caves, the trailer of Chhorii 2 pulls viewer...

Resham Kaur, the wife of renowned Punjabi folk and Sufi singer and politician Hans Raj Hans, passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. She breathed her last around 1 pm at Tagore Hospital in Jalandhar, where she had been receiving treatment for heart-related issues. According to reports, Resham Kaur had been battling heart ailments for some time and had recently undergone a stent procedure. Despite medical efforts, her condition did not improve. Her brother, Paramjit Singh, stated that she had been hospitalized for five days prior to her demise. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday at 11 am in Shafipur, the ancestral village of Hans Raj Hans. Hans Raj Hans, a Padma Shri awardee, is celebrated for his contributions to Punjabi folk and Sufi music. He has collaborated with legendary artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and has contributed to several Bollywood films. The couple has two sons, Yuvraj and Navraj. Navraj is married to Ajit Kaur Mehndi, daughte...

Comedian and actor-producer Vir Das is set to share his journey in his upcoming memoir, The Outsider. Known for his sharp wit and bold humor, Vir reflects on feeling like an outsider beyond just the comedy world. From being stranded on a beach in Mexico to navigating cultural identity and career ups and downs, the memoir explores his experiences of self-discovery, setbacks, and laughter. Vir took to his social media to announce the book The Outsider - A Memoir for Misfits highlighting with a very deeply personal video showcasing the many chapters of his life, his identity, his career. The video announcement highlights his awkwardness, his global dominance, his lows as a comedian, his highs of being on world stage and to becoming the person he is today. In his words the book is guided from one idiot, fool, drifter, loser, dreamer and misfit to a world of such people. In the book, amongst many incidents highlighted Vir recounts a memorable moment when, stranded on a pier in Cozumel, Me...

Fawad Khan returning to Bollywood with Abir Gulaal has drawn reactions from political parties in Maharashtra, particularly the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena. The upcoming film, also starring Vaani Kapoor, recently unveiled its trailer, bringing the Pakistani actor back to the Indian film industry after nearly a decade. The ban on Pakistani artists in Indian films has been in place since 2016. While the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition regarding the ban in 2023, tensions regarding their involvement in Bollywood remain. Reacting to the trailer of Abir Gulaal, MNS leader Ameya Khopkar expressed the party’s opposition to the film’s release in Maharashtra. "We only learned about this film's release today when the makers announced it. But we are making it clear that we will not allow this film to release in Maharashtra because it features a Pakistani actor. Under no circumstances will we permit such films to be released in the state. We are gathering more inf...

Fatima Sana Shaikh has once again ignited a crucial conversation on the existence of casting couch in the film industry. In a clip from an older interaction, that has recently surfaced on social media, the Dangal actress candidly spoke about her experiences in the South Indian film industry, revealing how certain filmmakers and producers exploit aspiring actors under the guise of offering roles. “There was some casting happening in the South and I sent my profile. After he received it, he asked, ‘If I was ready to do anything’ and I responded on message saying that ‘I will be working hard and whatever is required for the role’, I will do that. But he kept repeating the same thing – ‘You can do anything for your casting’—again and again. I was playing dumb. I was getting irritated but I also wanted to see how long he would continue. Eventually, he too got irritated and left it there,” she shared. Fatima further revealed the harsh realities of navigating the industry, highlighting how ...

In the last 2 weeks, both Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt independently confirmed that they are coming together on a rustic action film. Post that, we did our due diligence trying to collate information from industry sources. And we have some exciting, good news for all Bhai fans. Reliable sources confirm that Salman Khan is indeed teaming up with Sanjay Dutt on an action film. "Salman and Sanju are coming together for a rustic action film titled Ganga Ram, with the duo in the titular role. It's a film developed by Salman and his SKF team in-house, and everyone is very excited to get back the OG's on the big screen in the action set-up. When Salman's team told the one-line to Sanjay, he was also more than excited to partner and join forces with Salman on a two-hero film," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. The film will be directed by debutant Krish Ahir, who has been an associate on multiple films produced by Salman Khan over the last 5 years. "Ganga Ram ...

Love is in the air, and so is excitement! The teaser of Abir Gulaal has just dropped, offering a glimpse into a heartwarming love story led by the charismatic Fawad Khan and the radiant Vaani Kapoor. Marking Fawad Khan’s long-awaited Bollywood comeback after Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), the film is set to release on May 9, 2025, bringing back the era of sweet, nostalgic romance to theaters. Set against the picturesque backdrop of London, Abir Gulaal blends humor and heartfelt romance, creating a story that is as delightful as it is moving. The teaser showcases glimpses of Fawad and Vaani’s sizzling chemistry, light hearted banter, and an emotionally rich storyline that promises to strike a chord with audiences. According to a source statement given exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, the film follows the story of two emotionally scarred individuals who meet by chance, leading to a journey of unintentional healing and eventual romance. The source said, “This rom-com tells the story of how...