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Businessman Raj Kundra has issued his first official statement following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on his properties in connection to the ongoing pornographic content case. Raj Kundra Responds to Media Speculation Late on Friday night, Raj Kundra took to his Instagram stories to address the media coverage surrounding the raids. In his statement, he confirmed that he is fully cooperating with the investigation, which has been ongoing for four years. "I’m fully complying with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the last four years," Kundra wrote. "As for the claims of ‘associates’, ‘pornographic’, and ‘money laundering’, let’s just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth. In the end, justice will prevail!" Kundra also expressed his frustration with the media, particularly regarding reports involving his wife, Shilpa Shetty. He urged the public to refrain from dragging her name into the controversy. “It’s unacceptable

After the massive success of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020), actor-producer Ajay Devgn and director Om Raut are reportedly planning a sequel centered on India’s unsung heroes. Sources reveal that Devgn is eager to cast Hrithik Roshan in a significant antagonist role, making it a potentially groundbreaking collaboration in Indian cinema. Yes, you read it right! Plans for a Film Franchise on Unsung Heroes If a report by Mid-Day is something to go by, then Ajay Devgn envisioned creating a franchise celebrating India's forgotten warriors. Although delayed due to other commitments, the project appears to be gaining momentum. Recent meetings between Devgn and Raut at the actor’s office suggest discussions have restarted on the sequel. Initially, the duo planned to bring the story of Maratha general Baji Prabhu Deshpande to the screen, who is known for his valor in the Battle of Pavan Khind (1660). Baji Prabhu sacrificed his life defending Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. However, the r

Amid much excitement building around the highly anticipated debut 8-city India arena tour of Karan Aujla - It Was All A Dream, industry speculation suggests a spectacular array of celebrity featured lineup who will perform alongside the popular musician. While the official lineup is yet to be announced, it is being said that the potential special guest appearances may include Nora Fatehi, Vicky Kaushal, DIVINE, Badshah, KR$NA, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Shehnaaz Gill. As per sources Badshah, DIVINE and KR$NA, frequent collaborators with Aujla, are expected to join him in Mumbai and New Delhi for high-energy performances. Actors Vicky Kaushal and Shehnaaz Gill, deeply connected to Punjabi arts and culture, may make surprise appearances in Chandigarh. Sources suggest that a previously spoken about collaboration between Nora Fatehi and Karan Aujla will debut during the India tour. Furthermore, Rashmika Mandanna and Allu Arjun are rumored to appear in either one of the Southern cit

Reports of Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids involving Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty have been refuted by her lawyer, who described the claims as false and misleading. The ED recently conducted searches at multiple locations linked to businessman Raj Kundra, Shetty's husband, in connection with an alleged money laundering case tied to the distribution of pornographic content. Lawyer’s Statement Clears Air on Shilpa Shetty’s Involvement Responding to media reports, Shetty’s legal representative issued a statement categorically denying any ED raids at her residence or involvement in the investigation. “There have been reports in the media saying that my client Mrs. Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been raided by the Enforcement Directorate. These reports are not true and are misleading. As per my instructions, there is no Enforcement Directorate raid on Mrs. Shilpa Shetty Kundra as she has nothing to do with any offence of whatsoever nature,” the statement read. The lawyer also emphasize

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a series of raids on Friday, November 29, 2024, targeting businessman Raj Kundra, along with several others, as part of an ongoing investigation into a money laundering case linked to the alleged distribution of pornographic content. The raids are being carried out across multiple locations in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh. Raids Across Multiple Locations According to a report by PTI, approximately 15 locations are being searched as part of the probe. The investigation revolves around the suspects’ alleged involvement in distributing pornographic material through various channels, including mobile applications and other digital platforms. Raj Kundra and Others Named in Case Raj Kundra, who is married to Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, is at the center of the investigation. This comes after an FIR was registered in connection with the distribution of pornographic videos. Along with Kundra, other individuals, including actors Sherlyn Chopra and

The highly anticipated espionage thriller War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, promises to deliver a breathtaking climax featuring an epic showdown between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. To ensure the action lives up to expectations, the production has enlisted top stunt directors who have previously worked on Hollywood blockbusters like Venom and Avengers: Age of Ultron as well as Bollywood hits like Jawan and Pathaan. An Action-Packed Climax in the Making The final leg of the shoot is set to begin in mid-December, with a 15-day schedule in Mumbai at Film City and YRF Studios. A massive set replicating Jr NTR’s hideout is under construction, setting the stage for the ultimate clash. The sequences will transition from a hangar to the villain’s hideout, promising a blend of high-octane action and visual spectacle. A report by Mid-Day quoted a source saying, “From the second week of December, Hrithik and Jr NTR will film their final face-off. The late Rajat Poddar designed most of the sets, an

With Salman Khan marking his return to theatres next year in Sikandar, fans are waiting with bated breath to see what the film holds in store for them. The good news is that A R Murugadoss is expected to be going all out to showcase the action side of the Bollywood superstar, and it is being said that the film will feature some extensive action sequences. As the shoot schedule shifts from Hyderabad to Mumbai, sources have insisted that a special train action sequence is being planned. As per a Mid-Day report, sources have insisted that Sikandar will be a treat for action lovers and an elaborate set has been erected in a Borivali studio in suburban Mumbai to shoot this train sequence in question. Further sharing details, the source added, “The scale of this scene is massive. It involves raw, gritty action as Salman’s character is seen taking on a gang of baddies. The director’s brief to the action choreographer was to make it bloody and vengeful. Salman shot the set-piece on Wednesday

It’s the happiest time of actress Sonnalli Seygall and her husband Ashesh Sajnani’s life as the couple has welcomed their first kid together, a baby girl. Sonnalli delivered the baby last evening in a Mumbai hospital and both the baby and mother are doing in the best of their health. Ecstatic about the arrival of the newest member of their family, a spokesperson for the proud parents said, “Sonnalli and Ashesh are overjoyed with the arrival of their little bundle of joy. Both mother and baby are healthy and doing fine. It’s the most special day of their lives and they are filled with gratitude for all the love that has come their way.” Sonnalli and Ashesh got married in June last year, and in August this year, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child together. With the arrival of their newborn, the new parents are over the moon and excited to take on this new phase of their lives. Sonnalli first came to the spotlight with the successful Pyaar Ka Punchnama. Foll

Sonu Sood expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic death of a young boy in a road accident in Mumbai. In a social media post, he offered his condolences to the grieving family and emphasized the urgent need for safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future. He also stressed the importance of addressing water-filled roads to reduce the risk of accidents. Sonu Sood took to his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) to express his grief and wrote, “I feel so sad to hear about a young boy who lost his life when his car crashed into a road divider in Mumbai. I feel if our country has such kind of WATER-FILLED ROAD CRASH BARRIERS on every road divider, we can save millions of lives. It should be made mandatory with every road contract. Jai Hind.” I feel so sad to hear about a young boy who lost his life when his car crashed into a road divider in mumbai. I feel if our country has such kind of WATER FILLED ROAD CRASH BARRIERS on every road divider, we can save millions of lives. It

The industry and fans are gearing up for the release of Pushpa 2 – The Rule on December 5 and the excitement is tremendous. This is because Pushpa: The Rise – Part 01, which was released on December 17, 2021, was a sleeper super-hit. The film continues to remain memorable and the lead character has earned a sizable fan following. The first part was released in Hindi by Manish Shah of Goldmines Telefilms. Both Manish Shah and the franchise benefited hugely from each other and it was expected that the makers will continue their partnership with Goldmies for Pushpa 2 – The Rule as well. Shockingly, that hasn’t happened. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama why Goldmines Telefilms is not associated with Pushpa 2 – The Rule, “The producers, Mythri Movie Makers, had certain differences with Goldmines. Manish Shah acquired the Hindi dubbed version of Pushpa: The Rise – Part 01 for around Rs. 30 crores on MG. Back in the day, everyone in the industry felt that the amount would be impossible

Actor-producer couple Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, who recently unveiled Dreamiyata Dramaa, a family entertainment platform that promises to offer fresh and meaningful content, have announced their next upcoming show Rafuu, after unveiling their first show Lovely Lolla starring Gauahar Khan and Isha Malviya. Along with the show, they have also introduced the cast member for their second show as the Bigg Boss girl Ayesha Khan. Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta took to social media to share the exciting update, posting a fun reel featuring themselves and introducing Ayesha Khan as the new face of their upcoming venture. Accompanying the announcement, they wrote, “RAFUU on @dreamiyatadramaa super soon. Subscribe to the YouTube channel now for more updates (evil eye emojis).”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sargun Mehta (@sargunmehta) Ayesha Khan, last seen on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss Season 17, is set to make her debut as a lead actress in Rafuu. Fans

It’s been three years since the haunting thriller Chhori, starring Nushrratt Bharuccha, released. The spine chilling horror drama directed by Vishal Furia was lauded by the audiences for the intense performance by Nushrratt in the character of Sakshi. Ever since its release, the fans and the audiences were waiting for the sequel and taking into account the release anniversary, Nushrratt Bharuccha surprised fans with an exciting sneak peek into Chhori 2. The actress, who garnered critical acclaim for her performance in the first part, took to social media and shared a series of pictures from the sequel. She captioned the post, “Celebrating 3 Years of Chhori with a lil sneak peek from Chhori 2 #Chhori2 coming soon.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nushrratt Bharuccha (@nushrrattbharuccha) With the glimpses from the sequel being released, fans and the audiences are excited to know what's there in store with the next saga and they can't wait to watch Nushrratt

Actor Sunny Deol is heading back to the sets of Lahore 1947 after the perfectionist actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan suggested key additions to enhance the film. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the project delves into the emotional upheaval and resilience of individuals during the Partition. Aamir Khan’s Vision for Lahore 1947 Aamir Khan, who is producing the film, reviewed the first cut of Lahore 1947 and felt certain sequences could benefit from heightened dramatic intensity. A report by Mid-Day quoted a source close to the production saying, “Aamir shared his thoughts with Rajkumar Santoshi, and they agreed on incorporating additional shots to elevate the visual and emotional impact. The changes aim to ensure the narrative is as compelling as the story demands.” Sunny Deol Aligns Schedule for Patch Shoot Sunny Deol, fresh from completing Jaat, readily adjusted his schedule for the patch shoot. A crew member revealed, “The team will film a song and additional scenes that will amplify cruci

With the collections drying up once again, the multiplexes have decided to organize Cinema Lovers Day on Friday, November 29, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned. As it happens on this day, most theatres and multiplexes across the country will sell movie tickets for normal seats at a discounted price of Rs. 99. The move is expected to lead to an increase in footfalls and also in revenue. There’s no Hindi film releasing on November 29 as the gigantic Pushpa 2 will storm into cinemas on Thursday, December 5. The biggest release of the week is the Hollywood flick Moana 2, the sequel to the much-loved 2016 animated film Moana. The franchise has a following among the kids in urban areas and hence, Moana 2 will be the biggest beneficiary of the Cinema Lovers Day offer. The Sabarmati Report, which is trending well, is also expected to see a spike in collections on its third Friday, thanks to the offer. Kal Ho Naa Ho is doing very well on its re-release and it remains to be seen if its

Director and producer Raaj Shaandilyaa and Vimal Lahoti have acquired the Hindi remake rights of Fouja, a film that has won three National Awards this year. This project will be produced under their banner, Kathavachak Films. Fouja has won three National Awards. With themes of resilience, patriotism, and humanity, the original film resonated with audiences across the country. The Hindi remake aims to bring this narrative to a broader audience. Sharing his thoughts, Raaj Shaandilyaa said, “I am honored to bring Fouja to Hindi cinema. It’s a story of extraordinary courage and emotion that deserves to be experienced by a larger audience. My goal is to remain faithful to the soul of the original while crafting a version that resonates with Hindi-speaking viewers and beyond.” Producer Vimal Lahoti also expressed his enthusiasm for the project said, “Producing the Hindi adaptation of Fouja is an incredible opportunity to retell a story that has already touched so many lives. We are commit

Javed Akhtar has clarified his earlier blunt remarks about the blockbuster success of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 2023 family crime drama Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. In an interview with Mojo Story, he explained that his comments were directed at the audience rather than the film itself. “I did not opine on Animal, I opined on the audience. Honestly! I believe if 10-12-15 people have made a film with wrong values… if 10-12 people produce a song which is vulgar, crude, obscene… that's not the problem. If 15 out of 140 crore people are perverts or have wrong values, it's okay, doesn't matter. When that thing goes out in the market and becomes a superhit, that’s the problem,” Javed Akhtar explained. When the veteran lyricist and screenwriter was asked why he thought Animal succeeded, he joked, “I think the basic title tells you why. The title is self-explanatory.” Earlier this year, Javed had mentioned at an event that although he hadn't seen Animal, h

In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Anshuman Mathur and Paritosh Gupta faced off in the Challenger's round, where Paritosh emerged victorious and claimed the hot seat. He works as a consultant for a cybersecurity company and resides in a chawl measuring less than 100 square feet. He shared, “I lived there with my parents, and now I live there with my wife.” “My dream is to buy a home, and I hope to achieve that with the prize money,” he said. The game begins with Rs 20,000 question: In Mumbai, which of these names refers to both a railway station and a racecourse? A. Goregaon, B. Parel, C. Mahalakshmi, D. Dadar. He correctly answers option C. Big B talks about the racecourse and said that often people go there and get addicted. Then he shares an interesting story and said, “I am saying all this because there was a time, when I used to work in Kolkata, there is also a race course. I used to earn Rs 300-400 but it was no enough for a living. I used to visit that

A week after Netflix announced Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, Stardom, the budding filmmaker commenced the final patch shoot for his highly anticipated series. The shoot is currently on at the Whistling Woods International, a renowned film institute in Goregaon, Mumbai. Sources reveal that the series, tentatively titled Stardom, is in its last phase of production and is scheduled for an early 2025 release. Seven-Day Shoot at Whistling Woods According to a report by Mid-Day, Aryan Khan started the seven-day schedule on Sunday. The patch shoot at the Whistling Woods primarily involves location shots and some additional scenes. A source mentioned, “On Sunday, Aryan kicked off the patch schedule, in which he will largely take some location shots and can some scenes. While Mona [Singh] and the leading man were not required on Sunday, they are expected to join the shoot later this week.” Post this schedule, the production team is expected to shift to an office in Worli to film specific e

Earlier in the week, Kartik Aaryan was spotted at the Maddock Office, sparking speculations if the duo are teaming up again after Lukka Chuppi and Love Aaj Kal. At the same time, Karan Johar too was present, leading the media to speculate about a massive collaboration between three giant forces - Dinesh Vijan, Kartik Aaryan, and Karan Johar. But our exclusive sources confirm that Kartik had his reasons for meeting Dinesh Vijan. "Kartik Aaryan had requested a meeting with Dinesh Vijan and on meeting, has asked him about the films on his slate. Dinoo opened up about all that he is making for the big screen, and Kartik in return inquired about the bigger projects in making, as he wishes to scale up post Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3," a trade source informed Bollywood Hungama. The source adds, "Kartik in particular inquired about the possibilities of Cocktail 2 with him in the lead, as he is a big fan of the first film, especially the part of Deepika Padukone. The conversation ended

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited epic, Love & War, is creating a lot of excitement, thanks to its impressive cast featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. During the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Ranbir expressed his enthusiasm about working with the renowned director once more, sharing that he was "extremely excited" to collaborate with him again, according to The Indian Express. While speaking on stage, Ranbir shared, "I am extremely excited. He is my godfather. Everything I know about films, everything I know about acting, it is something I learnt from him." Ranbir is no stranger to collaborating with the renowned director. He previously worked as an assistant director on Bhansali's Black (2005) and made his acting debut in Saawariya (2007). Reflecting on their continued partnership, Ranbir said, “He hasn’t changed at all. He is extremely hard-working. All he thinks about is his movies. He just wants to s