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There have been recent reports about Kill director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat doing a mythological film with Ram Charan. The filmmaker, however, has denied all such reports. Along with that, he also spoke about life after Kill and his upcoming project in an interview with us. There are reports that you are directing a mythological with Ram Charan in the lead? Not true at all, sir. Kill brought you the kind of acceptability most directors only dream of 2024 was a monumental year for me, not in the sense of life-changing, but as a door-opening experience. With Kill receiving critical acclaim both in India and abroad, I feel I’ve stepped into a world where stories can transcend borders, connecting with audiences locally and globally. Kill got you attention on a global platform It’s been incredibly fulfilling to see the film resonate with so many people. More than success, it’s the validation of storytelling that has made this year special. Would you call it a life-changing experience...

Akshay Kumar is set to return with another historical drama as his upcoming film, previously titled Shankara, has been renamed Kesari Chapter 2. Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report this earlier this month. The makers have now shared that the much-anticipated sequel to Kesari has officially been titled Kesari Chapter 2 – The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. The makers—Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films—have also revealed that the film is set to release on April 18, 2025. Co-starring R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, the film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the historical drama stars Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in pivotal roles. The film will delve into the tragic events surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, promising an intense and emotional cinematic experience. With Akshay Kumar reprising his role in another patriotic dram...

Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar attended the dance reality show India’s Best Dancer vs Super Dancer as a part of Mere Husband Ki Biwi promotions, which features Malaika Arora as the judge along with Remo D’Souza and Mithun Chakraborty. While audiences have been excited for this episode with the duo making an onscreen appearance, especially after news of their breakup went viral, the promo shares a glimpse of the cordial relationship between the two despite the alleged separation. The promo was unveiled on social media where Arjun Kapoor shares his thoughts on Malaika Arora’s dance moves Arjun Kapoor was seen enjoying the dance performances of the contestants and the latter decided to pay tribute to their beloved judge by dancing on all her hit songs. So Malaika Arora too ended up joining them on stage and showcasing her graceful moves. So when Arjun Kapoor was asked to comment on the same, he said, “Meri bolti band ho chuki hai saalo se, mai abhi bhi chup rehna chahta hu (My mouth ha...

Pushpa 2: The Rule (Reloaded Version) has set the global streaming charts ablaze, marking its second consecutive week on Netflix’s list of Global Top Ten Films (Non-English). Currently ranking #3 worldwide, the film is trending in 14 countries, with a cumulative of 9.4 million views across two weeks, a testament to its massive reach and blockbuster star Allu Arjun’s electrifying screen presence. Available in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and English, the action-packed blockbuster is captivating audiences across cultures and languages. Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers in collaboration with Sukumar Writings, the film boasts a stellar ensemble, including Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Rao Ramesh and Ajay. Allu Arjun, whose stellar performance has won hearts worldwide, shared, “The love and adulation for Pushpa 2: The Rule (Reloaded Version) from across the world is truly overwhelming. Thi...

After rumours of Diljit Dosanjh and Vedang Raina being roped in for an Imtiaz Ali directorial started doing the rounds, now the latest update on that front is that the filmmaker is keen on casting Sharvari as the leading lady. After the stupendous success of Munjya and much love she received for her action-packed role in Vedaa, Sharvari is busy with another highly-anticipated project Alpha. Meanwhile, if this buzz is true, the actress is expected to have another intriguing role in her kitty.  Speaking of the Imtiaz Ali film, it is expected to be an intense romantic drama. Although details of the same are kept under wraps, a source confirmed Imtiaz’s interest in casting Sharvari in a Pinkvilla report. “Imtiaz wanted to cast someone who is a talented actor and felt Sharvari is best for the part. The industry feels Sharvari has the potential to make it big from her generation and she tick-marked the bucket list of Imtiaz Ali to be a part of his next directorial”, the source said....

Actor Sikandar Kher is all set to collaborate once again with his longtime friends Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem in their upcoming production, Baby Do Die Do. Having previously worked with Huma in Monica, O My Darling and recently sharing screen space with Saqib in Citadel: Hunny Bunny, Sikandar is thrilled to be reuniting with both in this neo-noir crime comedy. Directed by Nachiket Samant, Baby Do Die Do promises to be a gripping yet entertaining story, featuring an exciting ensemble cast that includes Chunky Pandey alongside Huma and Sikandar. The film marks another milestone for Huma and Saqib as producers, and for Sikandar, it’s an opportunity to work closely with friends on a project that excites him creatively. Speaking about his experience, Sikandar Kher shared, "When Saqib came to offer the film to me I was very happy, of course, because it work first and foremost but also because we had just finished filming Citadel and had a chance to hang out together for the first t...

The much-anticipated trailer of The Diplomat, starring John Abraham, is set to release on February 14, 2025. Touted as a gripping tale of survival and international rescue, the film promises to showcase the power of diplomacy in high-stakes situations. A recently shared teaser hints at the film’s intense narrative. It opens with the words "Based on a true story," before introducing actress Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed. The sequence shows her desperately trying to escape while being pursued by a police jeep. The clip then unveils John Abraham as The Diplomat JP Singh, hinting at the role he plays in this international crisis. Directed by Shivam Nair and penned by Ritesh Shah, The Diplomat is set for a theatrical release on March 7, 2025. The film is produced by a powerhouse team, including T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar, John Abraham’s JA Entertainment, Wakaoo Films' Vipul D. Shah, Ashwin Varde, and Rajesh Bahl, Fortune Pictures’ Sameer Dixit and Jatish Varma, ...

Ajay Devgn has been roped in to provide a voiceover for Chhaava, the upcoming historical drama led by Vicky Kaushal. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, the film is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and is set for a Valentine’s Day 2025 release. According to a report by Pinkvilla, Devgn has already completed dubbing for his portions. Why Ajay Devgn Was Chosen for the Role The report stated that Ajay Devgn's powerful voice and impactful dialogue delivery made him the ideal choice for the narration. “Ajay Devgn is among the very few actors in Indian cinema who can captivate audiences with just his voice. His intensity enhances the emotional weight of the scenes,” the report quoted a source. Given his previous role in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, which depicted the story of another Maratha warrior, Devgn was more than willing to lend his voice to Chhaava. Ajay Devgn Has Completed Dubbing for Chhaava The source further confirmed that Ajay Devgn comp...

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is stepping into a new era! The powerhouse production company is expanding into film distribution, marking an exciting move in its journey. Leading this big leap forward is Bhumika Tewari, appointed Head of Content Acquisition and Film Distribution Worldwide. For the first time, Dharma is venturing into distribution, aiming to acquire high-quality films across multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Marathi. Under Bhumika’s leadership, Dharma will distribute its productions and take on third-party films. To strengthen this initiative, Dharma will be setting up offices in key cities like Delhi, Punjab, Hyderabad, and Chennai. These offices will help build deeper connections with local industries, foster strong collaborations with regional filmmakers, and create a robust distribution network. Karan Johar, Chairman of Dharma Productions, expressed, "Entering the distribution space is a significant step f...

Anurag Kashyap’s directorial Kennedy became a film to watch out for after it premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Later, it got a roaring response when almost 2000 viewers watched it at the Jio MAMI Film Festival in October of the same year. It’s been more than a year since and moviegoers have been patiently waiting for its theatrical release in India. Meanwhile, some of the finest names of the Telugu film industry or rather the Indian film industry came together to watch the film recently. Bollywood Hungama has accessed the pictures from a screening that took place at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad. Those present at this screening were Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Animal and Kabir Singh fame, Pushpa’s blockbuster director Sukumar, S S Rajamouli’s father and legendary writer K V Vijayendra Prasad, reputed producer Suresh Babu and prominent actor Rana Daggubati. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “It was quite a screening as these greats a...

In an earlier interview, Rozlyn Khan accused Hina Khan of using her cancer treatment as a publicity stunt which did not go down well with co-actress and colleague Ankita Lokhande. The Pavitra Rishta actress took to social media to share her disappointment and anger towards the allegations against the YRKHH actress, insisting that her husband Vicky Jain too met her in the midst of her treatment. However, unhappy with the support Lokhande showcased for Hina, Rozlyn decided to slam her and accused her of using her ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput’s death to gain sympathy on Bigg Boss. On Tuesday, Ankita Lokhande shared a glimpse of the interview with Rozlyn Khan is throwing allegations at Hina Khan and calling out the latter for her so-called ‘publicity stunt’ and in the post shared on Instagram story, the Manikarnika actress wrote, “"How could someone think so low, my goodness? That’s so cheap! For your kind information, madam, this girl Hina is fighting cancer with such bravery, ...

Singer B Praak has cancelled his scheduled appearance on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast following a recent controversy. Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, faced backlash for making an inappropriate remark on comedian Samay Raina's show, ‘India's Got Latent.’ In response, B Praak shared an Instagram video expressing his disapproval of Allahbadia's comments, stating that such remarks do not align with Indian culture and questioning how they could be considered comedy. B Praak said, “I was about to go for a podcast on BeerBiceps and we cancelled that because of the kind of pathetic thinking, and the kind of words used on Samay Raina’s show. This is not our Indian culture. What kind of things you are sharing about your parents? Is this comedy? This is not at all comedy. This cannot be stand-up comedy. Teaching people cuss words! I do not understand what generation is this. A Sardar ji also comes on the show. Sardar ji, you know you are a Sikh, do these things look good? W...

Anubhav Sinha, who recently made his web-series debut with the power-packed IC814: Kandahar Hijack, recalled his memories about Cash which featured an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn. The filmmaker revealed that ever since the release of the year, almost two decades ago, the Bollywood superstar has never spoken to Sinha. However, he also insisted that they have never had a fight or showdown. In an interview with Lallantop, Anubhav Sinha insisted that he has not been in touch with Ajay Devgn and said, “We have never fought. He just doesn’t speak to me and I have no idea why. Since the making of Cash, we haven’t even met for me to tell you he ignored me or something. So, maybe, it’s just me overthinking. However, I did text him a couple of times, and never received a response, so I told to myself that maybe it slipped his mind or he must have missed my message. But, it’s been about 18 years since we have spoken.” The Ra.One filmmaker went on to share that he assumes that some of his...

After being stabbed in an attempted robbery at his Bandra residence last month, Saif Ali Khan and his family took precautionary security measures, such as installing CCTV cameras outside their home and enlisting Ronit Roy’s security agency for protection. Despite this, Saif Ali Khan prefers not to rely on security or walk around with bodyguards. In a recent interview with Delhi Times, Saif Ali Khan expressed his views on security and stated. “I’ve never believed in security. People were saying, ‘Why don’t they have more security?’ I’ve never believed in security. I don’t want it. I never wanted to walk around with three of these guys. I think it would be a nightmare for me. And I still won’t, because I don’t think this is an attack on me. I’m not under threat. None of us are under any kind of threat. This is a mistake that happened.” Following the attack, reports emerged that Ronit Roy’s Ace Security and Protection, also known as AceSqad Security LLP, would handle Saif Ali Khan’s sec...

After directing Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, Atlee is all set to direct Salman Khan in his next directorial - A6. The film is in the pre-production stage and will go on floors by summer 2026. Earlier in an interview, Atlee confirmed that the film will be a blast for all Salman Khan fans and he will make the world proud. We have some exclusive scoop on this extravaganza. According to reliable sources, Atlee 6 will be made on a mega mammoth budget of Rs. 500 crores as the director plans to create a different and unique world in his next. “A6 is a period drama with reincarnation elements and Atlee is planning to make a never-seen-before world with the film. Salman is also excited to explore something fresh with Atlee and is all charged up to lose the weight too as A6 requires him to have a certain kind of physique,” a source informed Bollywood Hungama. We hear that Atlee is in talks with Rajinikanth for the film and if he pulls off the casting coup, it will indeed become the biggest film of...

The first epic film of the year, Chhaava, is all set to release this Friday, February 14. It stars Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna in the leading roles and tells the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The censor process was completed by the makers way in advance and Bollywood Hungama, in this article, will throw light on its Censor cuts. Chhaava was passed with a U/A 16+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, the film had to go through certain modifications. The dialogue 'Mughal sultanat ka zehar' was replaced with 'Uss samay, kayi shaasak aur sultanat khud ko zinda rakhne ki koshish kar rahe the'. Another dialogue 'Khoon toh aakhir Mughalon ka hi hai' was changed to 'Khoon toh hai Aurang ka hi'. The words 'haramzaadon' and 'haramzaada' were muted while 'Aameen' was replaced with 'Jai Bhavani'. A certain dialogue in the first half was replaced while the CBFC asked ...

On Friday (February 7), Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted virtually with prominent figures from the entertainment and business sectors as part of the WAVE Summit. The meeting included Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh, as well as global business leaders such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani. The discussion focused on India’s potential to become a global hub for creativity and content creation. The WAVES Summit, short for World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit, aims to bring together professionals from the media, entertainment, and creative industries. During the 117th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi stated, “This summit is an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation.” The event, scheduled for December 2024, will showcase India’s creative talent on a global stage. WAVES’ Advisory Board The Advisory Board of the WAVES Summit comprises some of the biggest names in ente...

Music director Pritam Chakraborty has reportedly fallen victim to a major theft, with around Rs 40 lakh in cash allegedly stolen from his Mumbai office. The incident was discovered recently, leading Pritam to file a police complaint. An FIR has been registered, and authorities have launched an investigation into the matter. Pritam Chakraborty’s manager has filed a complaint at Malad police station after a staff member allegedly stole ₹40 lakh from the composer’s office. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Ashish Sayal, is currently on the run. Police have formed teams to track him down. The theft reportedly took place around 2 PM on February 4 at Pritam Chakraborty’s Goregaon-based music studio, Unimus Record Pvt. Ltd. A production house representative had delivered a bag containing ₹40 lakh in cash to Pritam’s manager, Vineet Chedda. At the time, staff members Ashish Sayal, Ahmed Khan, and Kamal Disha were present. Authorities are investigating the case and questioning those invo...

Global sensation Nora Fatehi recently celebrated another year of life, and what a year it has been! After dominating global charts with 'Snake', Nora Fatehi and producer Tommy Brown are gearing up for their next big musical move. She took to social media to share photos with Tommy, hinting at a collaboration with Grammy Award-winning songwriter Theron Billie, the mastermind behind hits for Bruno Mars and ROSÉ (APT.), for an even bigger project. Her social media post was captioned: “This how ‘A boss sit down’ look like.. We cooking.. 2025 is about to be(fire emoticons).” Nora's international singing career has come a long way since her performance at the FIFA World Cup with the song 'Light The Sky' to 'Snake', which has achieved an incredible milestone. She has also collaborated with Ray Vanny on 'Pepeta' (2019), which crossed 90 million views, and with singer Zack Knight for Dirty Little Secret. Nora Fatehi also collaborated with CKay for the album ...

On Friday (February 7), Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted virtually with prominent figures from the entertainment and business sectors as part of the WAVE Summit. The meeting included Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh, as well as global business leaders such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani. The discussion focused on India’s potential to become a global hub for creativity and content creation. The WAVES Summit, short for World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit, aims to bring together professionals from the media, entertainment, and creative industries. During the 117th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi stated, “This summit is an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation.” The event, scheduled for December 2024, will showcase India’s creative talent on a global stage. WAVES’ Advisory Board The Advisory Board of the WAVES Summit comprises some of the biggest names in ente...