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Mirzapur makes its big-screen debut on September 4, 2026, with Divyenndu returning as Munna Bhaiya and the core cast reprising their roles.

'Mirzapur: The Film' announced for theatrical release on September 4

<p>Mirzapur makes its big-screen debut on September 4, 2026, with Divyenndu returning as Munna Bhaiya and the core cast reprising their roles.</p>

<p>Fans of the popular crime drama Mirzapur will soon get to experience the world of Purvanchal on the big screen, with Mirzapur: The Film officially scheduled for a theatrical release on September 4, 2026.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The film marks the franchise&rsquo;s transition from digital streaming to cinemas, promising a larger cinematic experience for its audience.</p>
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<p>Principal photography for the project was completed in February 2026, a development confirmed by lead actors Shweta Tripathi and Ali Fazal. The film is expected to continue the gritty narrative that made the series one of the most watched Indian web shows.</p>
<p>One of the major highlights of the film is the return of Divyenndu as Munna Bhaiya, despite the character&rsquo;s apparent death in the second season of the series. His comeback has emerged as one of the most talked-about aspects of the upcoming release.</p>
<p>The core cast from the original series remains intact. Pankaj Tripathi will reprise his role as Akhandanand &ldquo;Kaleen&rdquo; Tripathi, alongside Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, Shweta Tripathi as Golu Gupta, and Abhishek Banerjee as Subodh, popularly known as Compounder.</p>
<p>Mirzapur: The Film is directed by Gurmmeet Singh, who had previously helmed several key episodes of the web series. The project is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under their banner, Excel Entertainment.</p>
<p>The producers have described the film as an opportunity to expand the scale and reach of the franchise.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It is a landmark milestone for us to bring the quintessential &lsquo;Mirzapur&rsquo; experience to our audiences, yet again, but this time on the big screen. Over the course of three successful seasons, this acclaimed franchise has struck all the right chords with fans through its powerful storytelling and memorable characters - from the likes of Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Bhaiya, and Munna Bhaiya, to name a few. We believe that adapting such a treasured series into a film will undoubtedly make for an even more engrossing watch, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the world of &lsquo;Mirzapur&rsquo; like never before. We are stoked to collaborate with Prime Video, once again, and look forward to delivering a grand cinematic experience, which will truly live up to the expectations of our dedicated fanbase,&rdquo; the producers said in a joint statement.</p>
<p>In addition to the returning cast, the film will also feature new faces, with Jitendra Kumar and Sonal Chauhan joining the franchise.</p>
<p>With a strong ensemble, a familiar creative team, and a loyal fan following, Mirzapur: The Film is expected to be one of the major theatrical releases of 2026.</p>

Ranveer Singh released the teaser of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” the sequel to blockbuster “Dhurandhar,” showcasing his character’s transformation into a ruthless avenger ahead of its March 19 release.

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' teaser: Ranveer Singh's Hamza goes on a killing spree

<p>Ranveer Singh released the teaser of &ldquo;Dhurandhar: The Revenge,&rdquo; the sequel to blockbuster &ldquo;Dhurandhar,&rdquo; showcasing his character&rsquo;s transformation into a ruthless avenger ahead of its March 19 release.</p>

<p>Following the massive box office success of "Dhurandhar", Ranveer Singh on Tuesday shared the highly anticipated teaser of "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", the film's second part, which showcases his character of spy-gangster Hamza Ali Mazari transform into a killing machine in his quest for vengeance.</p>
<p>At the end of the over one-minute-long teaser, Singh's voiceover declares "Ye naya Hindustan Hai, ghar me ghusega bhi aur maarega bhi" (It's new India. We will not only infiltrate the enemy territory but also kill).</p>
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<p>The 40-year-old actor shared the first-look poster of the movie on Tuesday with the tagline "Ab Bigadane Ka Waqt Aa Gaya Hai", as a hint to the happenings in the first part that saw his character accumulate power as the henchman of Akshaye Khanna's Rehman Dakait.</p>
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<p>He then shared the teaser of the second part.</p>
<p>Slated to arrive in cinemas on March 19 Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages, the Aditya Dhar-directed film shows the younger version of Singh's Jaskirat Singh. The new movie will focus on Jaskirat's backstory and what led to his transformation as Hamza.</p>
<p>"Dhurandhar", which released on December 5, turned out to be a blockbuster by earning over Rs 1,300 crore at the box office. The first part is now streaming on Netflix.</p>
<p>Actors R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt also return in the teaser briefly, which promises to be high on action and violence.</p>
<p>Set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles, "Dhurandhar" revolved around covert intelligence operations at the background of geopolitical and terror events like Kandahar plane hijack, 2001 Parliament Attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks.</p>
<p>The film was produced by Dhar and his brother Lokesh Dhar through their banner B62 Studios alongside Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios.</p>

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh reveals the first-look poster of the upcoming sequel “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, set to hit theatres worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages.

Ranveer Singh unveils his first look poster from 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'

<p>Bollywood star Ranveer Singh reveals the first-look poster of the upcoming sequel &ldquo;Dhurandhar: The Revenge&rdquo;, set to hit theatres worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages.</p>

<p>Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on Tuesday shared the first-look poster of his upcoming film "Dhurandhar: The Revenge".</p>
<p>Directed by Aditya Dhar, "Dhurandhar" released on December 5, 2025 and also starred Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi. The sequel is set to release in theatres on March 19 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.</p>
<p>The 40-year-old actor uploaded the post on his Instagram handle.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Ab Bigadne Ka Waqt Aa Gaya Hai. 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Teaser Out Today at 12:12 PM. Releasing In Cinemas Worldwide on 19th March 2026 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada &amp; Malayalam," he wrote in the caption.</p>
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<p>Set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles, "Dhurandhar" revolved around covert intelligence operations at the background of geopolitical and terror events like Kandahar plane hijack, 2001 Parliament Attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks.</p>
<p>Produced by Dhar and his brother Lokesh Dhar through their banner B62 Studios alongside Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios, the film earned over Rs 1300 crore at the worldwide box office.&nbsp;</p>

After earning over Rs 1,000 crore in theatres, Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and others, is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, reaching audiences worldwide.

Dhurandhar: Indian Blockbuster Streams on Netflix

<p>After earning over Rs 1,000 crore in theatres, Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s blockbuster Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and others, is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, reaching audiences worldwide.</p>

<p>After smashing box office records by earning over Rs 1,000 crore in its theatrical run, "Dhurandhar" started streaming on Netflix from Friday with director Aditya Dhar calling it a new chapter for the movie that stayed in cinemas for more than a month.</p>
<p>Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshay Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi, the film broke many records to emerge as the highest-earning single-language Hindi film in India with India net collections crossing a massive Rs 1,000 crore.</p>
<p>The film released in theatres on December 5 but continued to be watched till January before its Netflix premiere. The audiences can also watch the film in Tamil and Telugu in addition to Hindi on the streaming platform.</p>
<p>"The theatrical response to 'Dhurandhar' was deeply humbling, especially witnessing audiences connect with its story, characters, and scale. With its release on Netflix, the film begins a new chapter. Reaching farther, inviting new viewers to discover its layers and revisit its moments in their own time," director Dhar said in a statement.</p>
<p>Monika Shergill, VP of Content, Netflix India, said "Dhurandhar" has become a true pop-culture moment, a blockbuster that has captured audience imagination and conversation at scale.</p>
<p>"We are excited to bring this film to Netflix, making it available to audiences in over 190 countries. Ambitious and bold, 'Dhurandhar' is crafted with exceptional vision by director Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios and its Netflix journey marks our creative partnership that has grown with many successful films over the years. The stellar performances by Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and the brilliant ensemble make it one of the most anticipated films on streaming. It's thrilling when we are able to surprise and delight our members with the best of Indian cinema for fans here and around the world,&rdquo; she said.</p>
<p>Producer Jyoti Deshpande, President - Jio Studios, said, "'Dhurandhar' not only reset the bar and set new box office records worldwide for an Indian film, it equally raised the bar to showcase India&amp;'s command over the craft of cinema and brave new style of storytelling that transcends language or geography and drew the audiences into an unforgettable immersive experience.</p>
<p>"'Dhurandhar' epitomizes our vision for India to the world with stories rooted in india with a narrative that crosses over. In many ways, we opted for almost an OTT style binge watch chapter style format for the film which resonated with audiences worldwide. We fully expect to amplify Dhurandhar's place in popular culture with the film's Netflix premiere which will help reach it to even more audiences in India and across the world," she said.</p>
<p>Producer Lokesh Dhar, B62 Studios said from script to screen, 'Dhurandhar' has been driven by vision and scale. "Its record-breaking box office run marks a proud moment for Indian cinema, and with its Netflix release, the film is set to reach and resonate with audiences worldwide,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>The film was not only a box office hit but also created several viral moments on social media through its songs, Ranveer Singh&rsquo;s hair flip and Akshaye Khanna's effortless dance.</p>

Bengaluru police register FIR against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh over alleged derogatory act mocking Bhoota Kola traditions during IFFI Goa 2025 closing ceremony.

Ranveer Singh Faces Legal Action Over Religious Insensitivity

<p>Bengaluru police register FIR against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh over alleged derogatory act mocking Bhoota Kola traditions during IFFI Goa 2025 closing ceremony.</p>

<p>The High Grounds police have registered a case against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh following a complaint alleging "insult to religious sentiments" during a public event, police said on Thursday.</p>
<p>The FIR was registered on Wednesday based on a complaint lodged by Prashanth Methal (46), a Bengaluru-based lawyer, after an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACJM) court referred the private complaint for investigation.</p>
<p>The accused has been booked under Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.</p>
<p>According to the complaint, the incident pertains to the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa on November 28, 2025.</p>
<p>The complainant stated that Ranveer Singh, while present on stage and in the presence of the lead actor of Kantara: Chapter-1, allegedly performed acts that mocked and insulted the sacred Bhoota Kola tradition practiced in Coastal Karnataka.</p>
<p>Methal said he is a devotee of 'Chavundi Daiva', a revered guardian spirit worshipped in Bhoota Kola rituals, and that the deity is also his family deity, which he has worshipped since childhood.</p>
<p>He alleged that the actor imitated the divine expressions of Panjurli/Guliga Daiva in a "crude, comical and derogatory manner" and verbally referred to the sacred Chavundi Daiva as a "female ghost." Despite an alleged request not to perform the Daiva act, the accused enacted an emotional Chavundi Daiva scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 on stage, the lawyer said.</p>
<p>"Chavundi Daiva is not a female ghost but a powerful and fierce guardian spirit symbolising justice, protection, and divine feminine energy, and holds deep religious and cultural significance in the coastal region," Methal said in his complaint.</p>
<p>Referring to the deity as a ghost was described in the complaint as "blasphemous and a serious insult to Hindu religious beliefs and practices."</p>
<p>The complainant alleged that the accused, being a widely followed public figure, performed the act on an international platform with knowledge that it would hurt the religious sentiments of devotees.</p>
<p>The complaint further stated that a video of the alleged performance went viral on social media, causing grave mental agony, anger, and resentment among devotees.</p>
<p>Methal said he became aware of the incident after viewing the video on social media. "The act of the accused was deliberate, intentional and malicious, intended to outrage religious feelings," the complainant alleged.</p>

Bollywood singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing after 15 years, citing creative freedom and personal exploration, while leaving fans excited for his next musical ventures.

What next? Arijit Singh keeps everyone guessing about his next move

<p>Bollywood singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing after 15 years, citing creative freedom and personal exploration, while leaving fans excited for his next musical ventures.</p>

<p>Arijit Singh can often be spotted riding a scooty in and around his hometown Jiaganj in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, far from the glitz of Bollywood and most unlike a star who has given voice to some of the biggest hits in recent years.</p>
<p>So is the 38-year-old &ldquo;Kesariya&rdquo; and &ldquo;Vida Karo&rdquo; singer going back to the quiet, almost pastoral life? That was the question on Wednesday, a day after his shock announcement that he is formally retiring from playback singing though not from music itself.</p>
<p>Many people opt out of the rat race. It&rsquo;s rare though in showbiz for anybody at the pinnacle to step back from the fame and adulation after a dazzling 15-year career. The speculation of the whys and how comes are intense.</p>
<p>"Stepping away from playback singing feels less like an exit and more like an arrival into freedom, authorship, and possibility," said singer Sona Mohapatra.</p>
<p>"I'm sure the reasons are deeply personal and entirely valid. What matters is the choice. None of his predecessors even imagined this path: stepping aside to make space. For himself first, to explore, to create, to sing his own songs on his own terms. And yes, whether intended or not, this will create space for newer voices who today remain 'scratch singers' on demos... for songs they'll never be allowed to sing," she said.</p>
<p>The voice of love, longing and heartbreak, one of the most in-demand this era, called it quits from playback singing on Tuesday night in an unambiguous Instagram post.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey,&rdquo; he wrote.</p>
<p>Though Singh has been elusive ever since, not responding to calls or messages for interviews, some outlets shared comments credited to his private X account called WhoamI.</p>
<p>"There is not one reason behind this, there are several reasons plus I have been trying to do this since a long time. Finally I have gathered the right courage. One of the reasons were simple, I get bored pretty quick, thats why I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and perform them on stage. So here is the thing, I got bored (sic)," he wrote on X.</p>
<p>"Another reason is I am excited to hear some singer come up and give me real motivation," he added.</p>
<p>The account on X is verified with a blue tick and with pictures of Arijit and his family, but it could not be independently established that he is the one operating it.</p>
<p>Singer Shreya Ghoshal, who teamed up with Singh on hits such as "O Mahi", "Manwa Laage", "Tum Kya Mile" and "Tere Hawale", said it is the start of a new phase for him.</p>
<p>"...and I am truly excited to hear, listen and experience what this genius churns out!! I can never call this the end of an era. An artist of his calibre can never be defined by the traditional means and medium and be boxed in to fit in the set formula. Time to soar higher my dear Arijit," she wrote in a comment section of his Insta post.</p>
<p>Actor Neena Gupta said she was initially surprised but then realised how brave a decision it was on the singer's part. "Initially, I was very surprised but then I thought it was a very brave decision on his part. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut... He said he wants to learn more about music, which is a great thing... I'm very impressed by him. We are going to miss him and his songs but maybe he will come up with something else, so kudos to him," Gupta told PTI.</p>
<p>Singer Chinmayi Sripada said, "Whatever he has planned for himself as a musician would be nothing short of divine."</p>
<p>Singh's rise in the Indian music industry has been nothing short of meteoric.</p>
<p>He started out as a contestant on reality show &ldquo;Fame Gurukul&rdquo; in 2005 where he was eliminated from the competition midway. After the reality show, he worked as a music assistant to Pritam for some years before making his playback debut in 2011 with &ldquo;Phir Mohabbat&rdquo; from the Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Murder 2". He also sang "Raabta" from "Agent Vinod" and the popular reprised version of "Phir Le Aaya Dil".</p>
<p>The hits are too many to count but one song that catapulted Singh to the top was "Tum Hi Ho" from "Aashiqui 2", which earned him the best playback singer Filmfare. Over the years, he became the voice of choice for producers in Hindi cinema giving multiple hits every year with songs such as "Agar Tum Saath Ho", "Gerua", "Channa Mereya", "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", "Bulleya", "Naina", "Zaalima", "Galti Se Mistake", "Ae Watan", "Mast Magan", "Rait Zara Si", "Kesariya", "Apna Bana Le", "Jhoome Jo Pathaan", "Tum Kya Mile", "Ve Kamleya", "Chaleya", "Sajni", "Vida Karo", "Dhun" and "Gehra Hua".</p>
<p>He became the playback singer for major stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor with almost every major hit coming out of Bollywood in the last few years mandatorily featuring at least one song from Singh.</p>
<p>In between, there was also criticism about his voice being overexposed but that did not dim his popularity.</p>
<p>Born on April 25, 1987 to Kakkar Singh, a Punjabi Sikh, and Aditi Singh, a Bengali Hindu, Singh inherited his love for music from his family.</p>
<p>In July last year, Singh edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers.</p>
<p>Despite his overwhelming popularity, Singh led a life away from Mumbai in his hometown of Jiaganj in Murshidabad district of West Bengal where locals often spot him riding his favourite scooty around town like any guy next door.</p>
<p>A glimpse of this life can be spotted in British singer Ed Sheeran's hit "Sapphire", which features him seated on the passenger seat of the two-wheeler as Singh drives him through the streets of his city.</p>
<p>Fans are shocked with Singh's retirement from playback but also eager to see what their favourite musician does next.</p>

Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 surpasses ₹200 crore net domestic box office in just five days, with a Day 5 collection of ₹23.31 crore, continuing its strong run.

Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' Crosses Rs 200-Crore Mark in 5 Days

<p>Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 surpasses ₹200 crore net domestic box office in just five days, with a Day 5 collection of ₹23.31 crore, continuing its strong run.</p>

<p>Sunny Deol-starrer "Border 2" raked in Rs 23.31 crore on day five, pushing its net domestic box office collection past the Rs 200-crore mark, the makers said on Wednesday.</p>
<p>A sequel to Deol's 1997 blockbuster "Border", the movie released in theatres on January 23. It is backed by T-Series and J P Films.</p>
<p>In a press note, the makers said the film has so far grossed Rs 216.79 crore at the box office.</p>
<p>"&lsquo;Border 2&rsquo; has achieved a sensational new milestone, breaching the coveted Rs 200 plus crore mark at the Indian box office in just five days of release. After a massive long weekend, the film has held up remarkably well on its first working day, adding a strong Rs 23.31 crore in net box office collection (NBOC) on day five and taking its total collection to a thunderous Rs 216.79 crore NBOC," the note read.</p>
<p>According to the makers, "Border 2" collected Rs 32.10 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 40.59 crore on day two, Rs 57.20 crore on day three and Rs 63.59 crore on day four.</p>
<p>"Border 2" also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.</p>
<p>While the 1997 film was based on the events of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, "Border 2" is also set against the backdrop of the same conflict.</p>
<p>The movie reportedly didn't find a release in six Gulf nations -- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- due to its alleged anti-Pakistan narrative. A response from the makers is awaited.</p>
<p>It is the second Indian film in recent times to be denied clearance for theatrical release in the Gulf countries after director Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s spy action movie "Dhurandhar".</p>
<p>"Border 2" is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dutta and Nidhi Dutta. It also features Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in pivotal roles.</p>

Actor Varun Dhawan says he ignores online criticism over his role in Border 2, expressing confidence that his performance as a decorated soldier will speak for itself upon release.

Varun Dhawan Responds to Criticism Over 'Border 2' Role

<p>Actor Varun Dhawan says he ignores online criticism over his role in Border 2, expressing confidence that his performance as a decorated soldier will speak for itself upon release.</p>

<p>Actor Varun Dhawan, who faced online trolling over his appearance in the upcoming film Border 2, says he does not pay attention to the criticism and believes his work will speak for itself once the movie is released.</p>
<p>After the release of the film&rsquo;s song &ldquo;Ghar Kab Aaoge&rdquo;, a section of social media users criticised Dhawan&rsquo;s expressions in the track, with some questioning his performance and arguing that he does not fit the role of a soldier.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I believe you need to shut down the noise and let the work do the talking, these things keep happening but it doesn&rsquo;t matter to me. I don't work for this. What I work for, you will get to know this Friday."</p>
<p>"I believe in the film and it&rsquo;s important to make a good film. I&rsquo;m not concerned about the numbers (box office collection) and I come from a school where you let your work do the talking,&rdquo; Dhawan told reporters at a promotional event for the film on Tuesday evening.</p>
<p>A sequel to 1997 epic war film "Border", "Border 2" explores the 1971 Indo-Pak war and is fronted by Sunny Deol, who will be seen playing the role of an army officer. The new film is directed by Anurag Singh of &ldquo;Kesari&rdquo; fame.</p>
<p>In the movie, Dhawan will be playing the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a Param Vir Chakra awardee.</p>
<p>The 38-year-old actor, best known for his work in rom-coms such as &ldquo;Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania&rdquo;, &ldquo;Main Tera Hero&rdquo;, &ldquo;Jugjugg Jeeyo&rdquo; as well as dramas &ldquo;Badlapur&rdquo;, and &ldquo;October&rdquo;, said he is aware that many people believe he will not be able to pull off the role of a soldier.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I did whatever was needed for the film. It required a lot of hard work, but it was fun shooting for &lsquo;Border 2&rsquo;. I&rsquo;ve not enjoyed it so much in a long time. It was a challenge for me. People thought I may not be able to do this role but I did it and it was fun for me to do it,&rdquo; Dhawan said.</p>
<p>The makers launched &lsquo;The braves of the soil &ndash; tribute&rsquo; trailer on Tuesday evening, which was attended by Dhawan and his co-star Ahan Shetty as well as producers Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, music composer Mithoon, and lyricist Manoj Muntashir and Colonel Sushil Kumar Dahiya, son of late PVC Hoshiar Singh Dahiya.</p>
<p>Ahan, son of Suniel Shetty who featured alongside Deol in the original film, said he has tried to give his best for &ldquo;Border 2&rdquo;. He plays the role of a naval officer.</p>
<p>&ldquo;There is a responsibility. The trend is really going crazy and all of us are enjoying it a lot. This is something that we can give back to our fans and we will do whatever we need to,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>&ldquo;And my father is commenting (on social media) because it's his son&rsquo;s film. He wants to support his son through this process. I'm very grateful to him and the entire team of the film for the support,&rdquo; Ahan said.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Border 2&rdquo;, produced by T-Series &amp; J P Dutta&rsquo;s J P Films, is set to release theatrically on Friday.</p>
<p>The film also features actors Diljit Dosanjh, Paramvir Cheema, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh.</p>

The Kerala High Court granted a 13-day interim stay on the release of The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond, observing prima facie non-application of mind by the CBFC while certifying the film.

Kerala HC stays release of 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond'

<p>The Kerala High Court granted a 13-day interim stay on the release of The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond, observing prima facie non-application of mind by the CBFC while certifying the film.</p>

<p>The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted an interim stay against the release of the film "The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond", saying that prima facie there is non-application of mind by the censor board while certifying the movie.</p>
<p>Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas passed the order on two pleas challenging the release of the film.</p>
<p>The film was scheduled to be released on February 27.</p>
<p>The court in its order also said that the guidelines for ensuring a film does not disrupt social harmony appear not to have been adhered to by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).</p>
<p>"Prima facie, these guidelines do not seem to have been borne in mind by the CBFC while granting certification and there is a manifest disregard of the applicable law, necessitating this court to interfere," it said.</p>
<p>It also said that dissemination of content, which has a tendency to create discord, disturb law and order, even undermine social harmony cannot come within the gamut of freedom of speech and expression enshrined in Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India.</p>
<p>The court directed the central government to consider and pass orders within two weeks from Thursday on a revision petition moved by one of the petitioners -- Sreedev Namboodiri -- against the certification given to the movie.</p>
<p>The court said the Centre has to give an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, CBFC and the producer -- Vipul Amrutlal Shah -- before passing any order on the revision petition.</p>
<p>"In the meantime, there will be an interim stay on the release of the film "The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond", and the respondent 2 (CBFC) and respondent 3 (Shah) are directed to ensure that the movie is not released for public viewing for a period of 13 days from today," the court said.</p>
<p>Three separate pleas have sought to quash the CBFC certificate granted to the film.</p>
<p>Of the three, the court dismissed one for lack of locus standi and allowed the remaining two, including the one by Namboodiri.</p>
<p>Besides quashing the movie's certification, Namboodiri's plea filed through advocate Maitreyi Sachidananda Hegde had also sought modifications, including reconsideration of the film's title.</p>
<p>The petitioner had alleged that the film was certified without due compliance with the statutory requirements under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.</p>

Bollywood

Dharmendra was honoured in the memorial segment at the 79th BAFTA Awards, where his image featured alongside global cinema legends. Esha Deol expressed pride and emotional gratitude, recalling his legacy as an actor and humble human being.

BAFTA 2026 pays tribute to late Dharmendra, Esha Deol says father touched hearts across continents

<p>Dharmendra was honoured in the memorial segment at the 79th BAFTA Awards, where his image featured alongside global cinema legends. Esha Deol expressed pride and emotional gratitude, recalling his legacy as an actor and humble human being.</p>

<p>Actor Esha Deol said her late father and Hindi cinema legend Dharmendra captivated audiences across the globe after he was honoured in a memorial segment at the 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).</p>
<p>The BAFTA Awards ceremony was held on Sunday in London, which included late Dharmendra as the sole Indian representative in its tribute to the cinematic greats lost over the past year. His image appeared on screen alongside French actress-singer Brigitte Bardot and German actor Udo Kier.</p>
<p>Global legends like Robert Duvall, Catherine O&rsquo;Hara, Val Kilmer, Rob Reiner and Tom Stoppard, among others, were also remembered at BAFTA for their contribution to cinema.</p>
<p>Dharmendra died on November 24 last year at the age of 89 at his residence in Mumbai due to prolonged illness.</p>
<p>&ldquo;That&rsquo;s my papa, his magic, a pure heart, the purest soul who touched millions of hearts across continents...not just as an actor but as a humble human being,&rdquo; Esha told PTI.</p>
<p>Dharmendra&rsquo;s career spanned across six decades and over 300 films. Affectionately dubbed the &lsquo;He-Man&rsquo; of Indian cinema for his rugged physique and striking looks, he was a rare actor who mastered every genre, from romance to action, comedy, and drama, establishing himself as a versatile performer.</p>
<p>Some of his most iconic films include &ldquo;Satyakam&rdquo;, &ldquo;Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi&rdquo;, &ldquo;Sholay&rdquo;, &ldquo;Chupke Chupke&rdquo;, &ldquo;Charas&rdquo;, and &ldquo;Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani&rdquo;, and others.</p>
<p>His final big screen appearance was in filmmaker Sriram Raghavan&rsquo;s movie, &ldquo;Ikkis&rdquo;, which released in January.</p>
<p>In the past, actors like Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, and Dilip Kumar and playback singer Lata Mangeshkar were also honoured at BAFTA.</p>
<p>The evening was also a triumph for Manipuri coming-of-age comedy-drama &ldquo;Boong&rdquo;. Produced by Farhan Akhtar&rsquo;s and Ritesh Sidhwani&rsquo;s Excel Entertainment, the movie won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children's &amp; Family Film. It is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.</p>

Actor Ranveer Singh has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash a criminal case over his remarks and imitation of a Daiva sequence from Kantara: Chapter 1 at IFFI 2025.

Ranveer Singh approaches Karnataka HC to quash case over Kantara ritual remarks

<p>Actor Ranveer Singh has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash a criminal case over his remarks and imitation of a Daiva sequence from Kantara: Chapter 1 at IFFI 2025.</p>

<p>Actor Ranveer Singh has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash a criminal case registered against him in connection with his remarks and imitation of the Daiva sequence from Kantara: Chapter 1.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The petition was filed in Bengaluru and is being heard by a bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna after legal action followed allegations that his comments were controversial.</p>
<p>In the petition, Singh&rsquo;s legal team argued that his actions were not motivated by malice and were instead expressions of appreciation for the film and its portrayal. His counsel submitted that he was &ldquo;arguing that his sincere praise for Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s performance and the film&rsquo;s characterisation has been unfairly given a criminal color.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The defence further stated that the actor has been under pressure regarding the matter, pointing out that police have already issued two official notices. &ldquo;The defense emphasised that the actor is facing undue pressure, noting that the police have already issued two notices in connection with the statement.&rdquo;</p>
<p>During the hearing, Singh&rsquo;s lawyers sought an urgent listing of the petition and requested a same-day hearing, citing the stress caused by the ongoing proceedings. However, the High Court rejected the plea for urgency. Justice Nagaprasanna questioned the basis for expediting the matter and raised concerns about granting preferential treatment.</p>
<p>Justice Nagaprasanna observed whether investigations should be fast-tracked simply because the petitioner is a prominent Bollywood actor or whether similar urgency would be expected even for a Hollywood actor. The observation underscored the principle of equal treatment before the law.</p>
<p>Despite repeated submissions from the defence, the court declined to grant an urgent hearing and proceeded with its regular schedule. The petition has been listed for hearing tomorrow under the standard judicial timeline.</p>
<p>The case continues to draw attention from legal observers and the public, with the court&rsquo;s upcoming hearing being closely watched.</p>
<p><strong>Background to the Controversy</strong></p>
<p>The dispute arose after Ranveer Singh reenacted a Daiva scene from the climax of Kantara: Chapter 1 during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa. While praising Rishab Shetty and recalling the film&rsquo;s impact, Singh referred to the Chamundi Daiva sequence as a highlight.</p>
<p>Although Shetty was seen laughing during the event, portions of social media later criticised Singh for allegedly being insensitive to the cultural and spiritual importance of the ritual. Many users objected to the reference to Daivas as a &ldquo;ghost,&rdquo; emphasising that Daivas are revered forest deities.</p>
<p>The criticism escalated after another clip surfaced showing Shetty cautioning Singh against mimicking the performance, which triggered further online backlash.</p>
<p>Following the controversy, Ranveer Singh issued an apology, stating that he did not intend to hurt sentiments.</p>

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, suffered a brain haemorrhage but is stable and recovering at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, doctors said, adding that he is on ventilator support as a precaution and no surgery is required.

Screenwriter Salim Khan on ventilator support and stable, say doctors

<p>Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, suffered a brain haemorrhage but is stable and recovering at Mumbai&rsquo;s Lilavati Hospital, doctors said, adding that he is on ventilator support as a precaution and no surgery is required.</p>

<p>Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan suffered a brain haemorrhage which has been tackled, is on ventilator support as a safeguard and stable, doctors treating him said on Wednesday, a day after he was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.</p>
<p>The 90-year-old, one half of the celebrated Salim-Javed duo which scripted films such as "Sholay", "Deewar" and "Don" with Javed Akhtar, is in the ICU and recovery might take some time given his age.</p>
<p>"His blood pressure was high for which we treated him and we had to put him on a ventilator because we wanted to do certain investigations. Now the ventilator was put as a safeguard so that his situation doesn't get worse. So it is not that he is critical," Dr Jalil Parkar told reporters.</p>
<p>"We did the investigations that were required and today we have done a small procedure on him, I will not go into the details. The procedure done is called DSA (digital subtraction angiography). The procedure has been accomplished, he is fine and stable and shifted back to ICU. By tomorrow, we hope to get him off the ventilator. All in all, he is doing quite well," he added.</p>
<p>Asked whether he suffered a brain haemorrhage, the doctor said, "Unko thoda haemorrhage hua tha, which we&rsquo;ve tackled. No surgery is required."</p>
<p>As concern over Khan's health mounted, his children, including superstar Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan, daughter Alvira, and sons-in-law Atul Agnihotri and Aayush Sharma, have been seen outside the hospital along with other well-wishers. His long-time partner Akhtar was also seen coming out of the hospital.</p>
<p>Khan, a household name in the 70s and 80s, turned 90 on November 24 last year. It was the day Dharmendra, the star of many of his films, including "Sholay", "Seeta aur Geeta" and "Yaadon Ki Baraat", passed away.</p>
<p>Hailing from an affluent family in Indore, Khan arrived in Mumbai in his 20s with dreams of stardom. He was good looking and confident he would make a mark in the industry as an actor. But that did not happen. And then, after struggling for close to a decade and getting confined to small roles in films, he changed lanes.</p>
<p>He worked as an assistant to Abrar Alvi and soon met Akhtar to form one of Hindi cinema's most formidable writing partnerships. They worked together on two dozen movies with most of them achieving blockbuster status.</p>
<p>Other than "Sholay", "Deewar" and "Don", Khan and Akhtar also penned "Trishul", "Zanjeer", "Seeta Aur Geeta", "Haathi Mere Saathi", "Yaadon Ki Baarat" and "Mr India".</p>

Shah Rukh Khan says the title ‘King’ is a reminder to live with humility and purpose as he voices Mufasa for Disney’s cruise show and prepares for his upcoming film “King”.

Being 'King' has never meant power, always responsibility: Shah Rukh Khan

<p>Shah Rukh Khan says the title &lsquo;King&rsquo; is a reminder to live with humility and purpose as he voices Mufasa for Disney&rsquo;s cruise show and prepares for his upcoming film &ldquo;King&rdquo;.</p>

<p>He&rsquo;s King Khan to his fans and the industry and his next film quite coincidentally is called &ldquo;King&rdquo; too. Shah Rukh Khan, however, brushes off the power the title bestows on him, saying it&rsquo;s less an identity and more &ldquo;a reminder to live with heart, humility, and purpose&rdquo;.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The word 'king' has never meant power to me. It has always been about responsibility -- to the people who believe in you and the stories you choose to tell...,&rdquo; Shah Rukh told PTI in an email interview.</p>
<p>The star, first seen in the TV show "Fauji" in 1989, has worn the &lsquo;Bollywood king&rsquo; crown with ease over three decades. Maybe not any more.</p>
<p>&ldquo;As time passes, you realise that what truly matters is not the title, but the intention behind your work,&rdquo; said Shah Rukh, who has lent his voice to fireworks show "The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky" aboard Disney Cruise Line&rsquo;s latest ship, Disney Adventure next month.</p>
<p>"At this stage of my life and career, the title &lsquo;King&rsquo; feels less like an identity and more like a reminder to live with heart, humility, and purpose. Whether it&rsquo;s narrating a story aboard the Disney Adventure or choosing my next film, what matters most to me is creating work that brings people together, makes them feel something, and leaves behind a little bit of joy," the 60-year-old said.</p>
<p>Shah Rukh, who began his acting career in English theatre in Delhi, gave voice to Mufasa in the Hindi version of Disney&rsquo;s 2024 film "Mufasa: The Lion King". His sons joined in too &ndash; the older Aryan (28) was the voice for Simba and the younger AbRam (12) was the young Mufasa.</p>
<p>He and wife Gauri have a third child. Daughter Suhana, 25, shares the screen with her father in Siddharth Anand's upcoming film "King".</p>
<p>While "The Lion King" clearly holds a special place, classics like "The Jungle Book" continue to entertain the Khan clan. The children are also drawn to Pixar favourites like "Toy Story" and almost anything from the Marvel universe are &ldquo;huge hits&rdquo;.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Each generation finds its own connection, but what never changes is how these stories bring us together. Whether it&rsquo;s rewatching a classic at home or sharing a magical moment on a Disney Cruise or at the Parks, that sense of connection stays the same,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>Discussing "The Lion King&rdquo;, he said it will always be close to his heart as it&rsquo;s a timeless story about growing up, understanding responsibility and finding your place in the world.</p>
<p>Disney&rsquo;s "The Lion King" is the coming-of-age story of Simba, a young lion prince who must reclaim his kingdom after the death of his father, Mufasa.</p>
<p>The film explores themes of responsibility, loss, and the circle of life.</p>
<p>Shah Rukh, whose association with Disney began in 2004 with the Hindi version of "The Incredibles", titled "Hum Hain Lajawaab", said animation&rsquo;s limitless possibilities continue to inspire him and the films have been a big part of their family time.</p>
<p>"I find that there&rsquo;s an emotional honesty to animation... There are no human beings in 'The Lion King', and yet this is a deeply human story at its core, centered around the relationship between a father and son, exploring themes of love and loss. That&rsquo;s the magic of animation.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It helps us reflect on our own lives and relationships in profound ways. I believe this is why stories such as 'The Lion King' endure and are so well-loved even after 30 years," he said.</p>
<p>Terming his latest project with Disney, which will debut during the vessel&rsquo;s maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10, a &ldquo;full-circle moment&rdquo;, Khan said returning to the world of "The Lion King" feels like &ldquo;coming home&rdquo;.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m excited that more families and fans across Asia will now get to celebrate this classic tale and its iconic music in a brand-new way, creating lasting memories at sea.&rdquo;</p>
<p>"That emotional connection and celebration of storytelling, where nostalgia and newness come together to make magic, are what make this project truly special and why I happily said &lsquo;yes&rsquo;," he added.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky&rdquo; will feature pyrotechnics, immersive lighting effects and a music-driven narrative unfolding above the ship.</p>
<p>The soundtrack includes beloved songs from the franchise such as &ldquo;Circle of Life&rdquo;, &ldquo;Hakuna Matata&rdquo;, &ldquo;He Lives in You&rdquo; and &ldquo;Can You Feel the Love Tonight?&rdquo;.</p>
<p>In Shah Rukh's view, cruises teach you to slow down. &ldquo;And I think we all need that sometimes.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;When you&rsquo;re surrounded by the ocean, there&rsquo;s calm and perspective. The world feels vast, and your worries feel just a little smaller,&rdquo; he mused.</p>

The Supreme Court questioned the title of filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, issued notices to the Centre and CBFC, and sought an affidavit stating it does not denigrate any community.

Supreme Court Questions Title of Film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

<p>The Supreme Court questioned the title of filmmaker Neeraj Pandey&rsquo;s film &lsquo;Ghooskhor Pandat&rsquo;, issued notices to the Centre and CBFC, and sought an affidavit stating it does not denigrate any community.</p>

<p>Observing that a section of society cannot be denigrated in the name of freedom of expression, the Supreme Court on Thursday rapped filmmaker Neeraj Pandey over the title of his movie 'Ghooskhor Pandat'.</p>
<p>The top court was hearing a plea seeking a stay on the release of the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer film on OTT platform Netflix.</p>
<p>A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Central Board of Film Certification and Pandey on a plea against the movie.</p>
<p>"Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title. Freedom of expression is one thing. That doesn&rsquo;t give license to denigrate anybody. This is against morality and public order. We will not allow you to release the film unless you tell us the changed title...We thought filmmakers, journalists, etc are responsible people," the bench said.</p>
<p>The top court directed Pandey to file an affidavit that the film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' doesn't denigrate any section of society.</p>
<p>During the hearing, the counsel appearing for the filmmaker submitted that a new title has not been decided as yet and assured the court that it will be such that there will not be any conflict.</p>
<p>"You make a submission that you will not have this title. We are fully respecting the right under Article 19(1)(a). But there are certain restrictions. We want to include the aspect of fraternity. It is one of the basic principles of the Constitution. We want to relate this matter to fraternity.</p>
<p>Why can&rsquo;t there be a restraint when you try to make this kind of division when there are already fissures in society. Why should you denigrate anybody? Why should you denigrate a section of society by this kind of title? Being woke is one thing. But denigrating the public and creating this kind of unrest. You are adding to the unrest," the bench observed.</p>
<p>The matter would be heard again on February 19.</p>
<p>The plea alleged that the movie promotes caste and religion-based stereotyping and threatens public order, communal harmony, and constitutional values.</p>
<p>'Ghooskhor Pandat', produced by Pandey, was announced by Netflix at an event in Mumbai recently.</p>
<p>It also stars Nushrat Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, and Divya Dutta.</p>
<p>The top court was hearing a PIL filed by Atul Mishra, National Organisation Secretary of the Brahman Samaj of India, seeking directions to stay the release of the movie.</p>
<p>The plea alleged that the movie title and storyline are prima facie offensive and derogatory, which portray the Brahmin community in a defamatory manner.</p>
<p>The PIL objected to the use of the word &ldquo;Pandat&rdquo;, a caste and religion-identifying title, alongside &ldquo;Ghooskhor&rdquo;, which denotes bribery and moral corruption.</p>
<p>On Tuesday, Netflix India had informed the Delhi High Court that the film will be renamed.</p>
<p>"The producer has taken a conscious decision in light of the concern that has arisen to change the title of the film from 'Ghooskhor Pandat' to an alternate title which more accurately reflects the film's narrative and intent," the HC had recorded.</p>

Actor Aayush Sharma allegedly received a threat email claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have launched a probe amid recent threats to Ranveer Singh and an attack near Rohit Shetty’s residence.

Threat email sent to Salman Khan’s brother-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma; sender claims Bishnoi link

<p>Actor Aayush Sharma allegedly received a threat email claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have launched a probe amid recent threats to Ranveer Singh and an attack near Rohit Shetty&rsquo;s residence.</p>

<p>Bollywood superstar Salman Khan&rsquo;s brother-in-law Aayush Sharma has allegedly received a threat email, police have said, the development coming close on the heels of actor Ranveer Singh getting a threat through WhatsApp.</p>
<p>The sender of the email to Sharma, who is also an actor, claimed he was a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, they said on Wednesday, without providing further details.</p>
<p>Though there was no formal complaint, the police have launched a probe in connection with the threat email to Sharma, an official said.</p>
<p>Crime branch sleuths are verifying whether the email was genuine or somebody played mischief, he said.</p>
<p>Recently, actor Ranveer Singh received a threat through a voice note on WhatsApp from unidentified persons.</p>
<p>Police suspect members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang could be behind the threat to Ranveer made with the purpose of extortion, an official said on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Last week, an unidentified shooter fired five rounds at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai's Juhu area.&nbsp;</p>

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