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Reports are doing the rounds that Shraddha Kapoor is no longer a part of Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming thriller. However, filmmaker Rahi Anil Barve, who is said to be directing the film, has seemingly dismissed the rumours. “These are all rumours. Everything is a rumor,” Barve told Bombay Times when asked about Shraddha’s exit. He did not confirm or deny her departure but added a cryptic note: “Right now all I can say is that I'm finishing Rakt Brahmand. I am working on my next. That's it.” Readers may recall that Bollywood Hungama reported that Shraddha reportedly asked for a fee of Rs 17 crores, along with a share in the film’s profits. This would have made her one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood. However, the latest PeepingMoon report stated that Ekta Kapoor found the amount too high, especially considering the challenges faced by women-led films at the box office. Due to this, the film’s budget may have been impacted, and the producers have now started looking for a n...

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to step into the shoes of a national hero for his next film, as reports confirm that he will portray Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, the brave heart who laid down his life during the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. The film will be directed by Shootout at Lokhandwala and Mission Istaanbul director Apoorva Lakhia and is scheduled to go on floors in July 2025. The project is said to be based on the real-life story of Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu MVC, who served as the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment. He was killed in action during the 2020 China–India skirmishes in the Galwan Valley, becoming the first Indian Army officer to be KIA against the PLA since 1967. His heroic actions, despite being outnumbered, are chronicled in the acclaimed book ‘India’s Most Fearless 3’ by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh. “Colonel Babu’s character is heroic. He had proved his mettle in several counterinsurgency and infiltration op...

Telugu superstar Jr NTR is all set to make his much-anticipated Hindi film debut in War 2, and recent reports suggest his character is not just a one-time appearance. According to a source quoted by ETimes, the actor's role has been crafted as a key player in the YRF Spy Universe, with plans extending far beyond the upcoming action film. “His character won’t just be limited to War 2. Expect standalone films, spin-offs, and major crossover appearances,” the insider revealed to ETimes, hinting at the studio’s larger plans to integrate him across multiple projects which are a part of the franchise. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 stars Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as RAW agent Kabir, with Jr NTR playing an antagonist. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 14, 2025, and is being pitched as one of the biggest face-offs in Indian cinema. With this sequel, YRF is not only expanding the narrative of War (2019) but also strengthening the interconnected web of its e...

Actor Babil Khan has confirmed that he is no longer part of filmmaker Sai Rajesh’s next film. This news comes just days after Babil faced backlash for his posts on social media. Both Babil and Sai took to Instagram to share the update. Babil was reportedly working on the Hindi remake of Baby, directed by Sai Rajesh. Babil wrote in his post, “With a lot of grit, passion, and mutual respect, Sai Rajesh sir and I both got along on this journey of creating magic together. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, things didn't go ahead as everyone had planned.” He added, “Since I will be taking some time off currently, I wish the best to Sai Rajesh sir and the film team on their future journey. I know there is immense love between us, and we will meet soon in the future and create magic together.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Babil (@babil.i.k) Director Sai Rajesh also shared a message on social media, calling Babil “one of the most talented and har...

After the huge success of Stree 2, fans have been eagerly waiting to know about Shraddha Kapoor’s next film. There were recent reports that she was in talks to star in filmmaker Rahi Anil Barve’s next, backed by producer Ektaa Kapoor. Readers may recall that Bollywood Hungama had reported that Shraddha had charged a fee of Rs 17 crore along with a profit share for the project. A well-placed industry source told us, “This is among the highest upfront fees received by Shraddha Kapoor, as also one of the highest pay cheques in today's time for a female lead in Hindi. Ekta Kapoor was more than happy to splurge Rs. 17 crore to sign Shraddha, as the Rahi Anil Barve film will be Shraddha's follow-up to the highest-grossing film of Hindi Cinema - Stree 2.” However, as per the latest report by PeepingMoon, the actress has now reportedly walked out of the film due to a disagreement over payment. A source told the portal, “Shraddha is no longer doing Ektaa’s upcoming film.” The report a...

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sent a show cause notice to actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty for allegedly building an illegal structure in Malad’s Madh area. The notice says that a ground-floor structure was built on a plot in Erangle village without the required permission from the authorities. The BMC has asked Mithun Chakraborty to explain the changes made to the property. If he fails to give a proper explanation, the structure could be demolished. The BMC has also warned of possible legal action. This action is part of a larger crackdown on unauthorised constructions in the Madh area. So far, the BMC has identified 101 illegal structures in the locality. These include bungalows built using fake documents. The civic body plans to demolish all illegal constructions by the end of May. According to civic officials, during a recent inspection near the Hira Devi Mandir in Erangle village, they found two one-plus-mezzanine-storey buildings, one ground-floor str...

Shehzad Khan spoke exclusively to Bollywood Hungama last month, not just about Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and its re-release, but also about other aspects, including his father’s epic reaction to his character Bhalla, the sidekick of the villain, Teja (Paresh Rawal). Shehzad Khan mimicked his father, Ajit, in the film. When asked how he reacted to it, the actor revealed, “He was very angry. He didn’t see the film for a very long time. When people informed him about my act in the film, he finally saw some portions of the film. Then he told me, ‘Dobara aisi himakat mat karna’ (impersonates Ajit)!” Was Ajit not in favour of being mimicked? Shehzad Khan explained, “Yes, he had a very serious persona. Also, you need to understand that it’s not my doing entirely. A film is a director’s medium. Hum toh katputli hai. Agar director bolega ‘utho’, toh hum uthenge; agar director bolega ‘naacho’, toh hum naachenge. Agar director bolega ...

Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu, along with her sister, has purchased an apartment in Goregaon West, Mumbai, for Rs. 4.33 crore, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards on the website of the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) https://ift.tt/hVAKZzX. The transaction was registered in May 2025. Strategically located between key commercial centres like Andheri and Malad, Goregaon West offers seamless access via the Western Express Highway, Link Road, SV Road, and the suburban railway, making it highly accessible for professionals and businesses alike. The area has emerged as a significant commercial and residential hub, with a vibrant mix of office spaces, IT parks, co-working environments, high-street retail, and malls. According to the IGR property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, the property is located in a ready-to-move-in residential project known as Imperial Heights. The purchased apartment features a carpet area of 1,390 sq. ft. (...

Recent reports reveal that Kajal Aggarwal may have officially joined the cast of Ramayana, the much-anticipated mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The actress is said to be seen portraying the role of Mandodari, the noble and wise queen who is the first wife of Ravana — a role essayed by Kannada superstar Yash in the film. If this holds true, this will be the first time Kajal and Yash will be seen sharing screen space. A source confirmed Kajal’s casting to ETimes, stating, “Kajal just did her look test last week, and will be playing the character of Mandodari opposite Yash. She has started shooting for the bit recently. The makers are currently shooting Ravana’s Lanka bits.” Mandodari, a lesser-explored but significant figure in the Ramayana, is often portrayed as a deeply intelligent and virtuous woman. According to the original epic, she is known for her wisdom, devotion, and moral compass, which stands in contrast to Ravana’s eventual downfall. Her presence in the narrat...

Actor Vijay Raaz has been cleared of all charges in a sexual harassment case. The case was filed by a female colleague during the shooting of Sherni, which also starred Vidya Balan. On Wednesday, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Gondia, Maharashtra, declared the actor innocent after completing the trial. The court ruled that there was not enough evidence to prove that Raaz was guilty. Judge Mahendra Keshao Sorte said the prosecution failed to establish the charges under Sections 354-A (sexual harassment) and 354-D (stalking) of the Indian Penal Code. As a result, the actor has been acquitted. The case goes back to November 2020. According to the complaint, the actor allegedly touched the woman without her consent, adjusted her mask, and made comments about her appearance. She later informed her seniors and filed an FIR at Ramnagar Police Station. Vijay Raaz was arrested in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, on November 4, 2020, and was released on bail the same day. Duri...

Winter is coming—with a new mystery. English-Nepalese psychological thriller Maya Ko Maya, headlined by Vinay Pathak (Bheja Fry, Khosla Ka Ghosla), Nepal’s breakout star Anna Sharma (Aktor, The Man from Kathmandu), Saloni Batra (Animal, Soni) and Satyajeet Dubey (Mumbai Diaries 26/11, Prassthanam), has wrapped its principal photography, makers announced on Friday. Set in modern Nepal and based on real events, the film is directed by Rohit Karan Baidya. Maya Ko Maya is eyeing a worldwide release in winter 2025. The thriller is produced by Jyadro Movies, a Driver Inc. company with India’s leading independent film studio, Platoon One Films, known for indie gems like Sir (Cannes) and Ghaath (Berlinale), on board as a key creative consultant. Billed as a gripping tale of self-discovery and love, the film follows the journey of its protagonist, Maya, who struggles against the weight of societal expectations and turns to a form of therapy, setting off an emotional storm that threatens to res...

Anshuman Jha had the censor screening for his directorial debut on January 3, 2025. After a prolonged four-month+ engagement with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), actor and filmmaker Anshuman Jha’s much-anticipated directorial debut Lord Curzon Ki Haveli has officially been cleared with a censor certificate. The CBFC has granted the film an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certification with three mandated changes. The biggest one being that a female character cannot use a curse word on screen with a female prefix. Jha has had to mute/remove those portions even though it is an 'A' certified. The other major contention was the language of the film, since it is 50% in Hindi and 50% in English. Something the Actor-Film Maker is not particularly happy about. A Black comedy thriller that has captured global attention over the past year, Lord Curzon Ki Haveli has been a breakout success on the international festival circuit. It was the only Indian selection at Europe’s premier genre...

Yesterday, on May 15, Maddock Films, the producers of Bhool Chuk Maaf and PVR Inox, in a joint statement, announced that the Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa Gabbi starrer Bhool Chuk Maaf will arrive in cinemas on May 23. The official statement did not answer the question that was on the minds of several people in the industry and trade – is the romcom arriving on OTT in two weeks, as reported by a section of the media? Some stakeholders in the industry believed that one should wait for an answer from either of the two parties before jumping to conclusions. However, some believe that since both the producer and multiplex chain didn’t choose to address this aspect, it confirms the speculations. There’s also a claim that the OTT-theatrical window might be more than two weeks and a clear answer would emerge in a few days. While everyone was trying to process this development, another aspect of the release of Bhool Chuk Maaf has also come to light – the clause of the VPF waiver. Some sources in the t...

Pulkit Samrat, who has been grabbing attention for his intense boxer transformation in the upcoming much-anticipated series Glory, has officially wrapped up shooting for the project. Marking the end of this power-packed journey, the actor celebrated the wrap with a special bash attended by his wife and actress Kriti Kharbanda, along with the entire team of Glory. The couple arrived twinning in black—serving effortless style and winning hearts with their chemistry and charm. Sharing his excitement on Instagram Stories, Pulkit wrote: “Season Wrap!! A lot of people's hard work went into this one! Feeling overwhelmed by the rush, adrenaline, and excitement of being on this set!! Can't wait for the world to witness our passion!!” Pulkit’s transformation into a gritty boxer has already created buzz, and fans are eagerly waiting to see him in this never-seen-before avatar. Beyond Glory, the actor is also gearing up for Raahu Ketu and will next be seen in Suswagatam Khushaamadeed. Th...

The twists and turns in the Bhool Chuk Maaf legal row continue. On May 14, both PVR Inox and Maddock Films reached a consensus. As per reports, the Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa Gabbi starrer will now release in cinemas on May 23. But what has shocked the industry and trade is that there are chances that the romcom will be made available on Amazon Prime Video in two weeks, that is, on June 6. A source told Bollywood Hungama what happened, “PVR Inox dragged Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films to court for cancelling Bhool Chuk Maaf’s theatrical release at the last minute and going directly on OTT. The belief was that Dinesh Vijan would land in a soup and that he would try for an out-of-court settlement. But the reality was that the producer was willing to fight the case until the very end. He had made it clear that if the decision was not in his favour in the Bombay High Court, he would knock on the doors of the Supreme Court. This was not what PVR had anticipated. They felt the matter would be resol...

Sunny Deol, riding high on the success of his recent action entertainer Jaat, is reportedly set to take a new leap in his career. According to a report by Peeping Moon, the veteran Bollywood star is in advanced negotiations with Netflix India to headline a high-budget action thriller, marking his much-anticipated OTT debut. While the deal is yet to be officially signed, reports indicate that the modalities are being finalized swiftly. According to these reports, the project is in the writing phase, with the production team aligning schedules to accommodate Deol's existing commitments. The film promises to showcase the actor in his quintessential massy, action-packed avatar, something that fans of the Gadar star have long celebrated. This upcoming thriller will be produced by Suparn Verma, who is known for backing gripping stories like The Family Man Season 2 and Rana Naidu, marking his third production venture and his most ambitious one yet. While the director for the Netflix fil...

On May 9, YouTube unexpectedly took down the teaser of the much-awaited film Housefull 5, citing a copyright claim by Mofusion Studios. Viewers were met with a message stating the video was unavailable due to this claim. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Yo Yo Honey Singh has officially provided a written declaration that he alone owns the rights to the song and has exclusively sold it to Nadiadwala Grandson, post which Sajid Nadiadwala has filed a Rs. 25 crores defamation suit each against Mofusion Studios and YouTube. The dispute centres around the song ‘Laal Pari’, composed by Yo Yo Honey Singh. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The matter arose as the song ‘Laal Pari’ was incorporated in the teaser of Housefull 5. It is composed by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Mofusion Studios has claimed that they hold the rights to the song. However, Yo Yo Honey Singh has given in writing to Sajid Nadiadwala that he’s the sole rights holder to ‘Laal Pari’.” The source continued, “Based on...

Over a decade since their last film PK, actor Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani are in advanced discussions to reunite for a new project. As per a report by Pinkvilla, the potential collaboration is set to begin production in 2026, though the film remains untitled for now. According to the report, the idea for the film emerged after Rajkumar Hirani weighed multiple concepts. “Rajkumar Hirani was toying with 3 ideas, and he has finally decided to move ahead with a subject. He discussed the same with Aamir Khan, and the actor has also loved the world that Raju is developing,” a source told Pinkvilla. “The two have principally agreed on the film, with the intent to take it on floors in 2026. The yet-untitled film will be Rajkumar Hirani’s next directorial after Dunki.” While the film is still in its early stages, there is strong mutual interest. The source revealed that the film will blend slice-of-life elements with comedy and inspiration—genres often explored by Hirani. Further...

Little Thomas, the comedy-drama, starring Rasika Duggal and Gulshan Devaiah, has secured three prestigious nominations—Best Actor, Actress, and Best Debut Feature— in the upcoming 25th edition of the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF). Rasika and Gulshan have earned nominations in the acting categories while the Kaushal Oza directorial has also bagged a nomination in the best debut feature film category. Producers Ranjan Singh (Flip Films) and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap (Good Bad Films)  are set for NYIFF, with two of their films – Little Thomas and Kashyap's directorial Kennedy – featured in the official lineup. Rasika Duggal, who plays Jessie Miranda in Little Thomas, said she is "delighted" to be nominated for Best Actress for the comedy-drama, which follows the efforts of a seven-year-old boy to bring his parents together and have a little brother. "I am grateful that the work is being noted and appreciated, and I am looking forward to the response of the aud...

Kapil Sharma debuted as a leading actor with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015). Thanks to the popularity of the comic actor, plot and the funny scenes, the film was a success at the box office. Now, the makers are ready with the second part, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, and if sources are to be believed, it is expected to release within a few months. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers are considering multiple dates and one of the dates being seriously looked at is September 26, 2025. There’s not much competition on that day and moreover, the date has an importance. The first part was released exactly ten years ago in that week – September 25, 2015. This has added to the significance of the date.” The source continued, “A final decision is yet to be taken whether September 26 will be locked as the release date. The makers are clear that they want the best possible date for the film as they are confident of its prospects at the box office.” Meanwhile, the promoti...