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Awarapan 2 races ahead of Batwara 1947 in advance bookings; Emraan Hashmi-starrer sells 68,000 tickets vs Sunny Deol film’s 37,600

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The much-awaited Awarapan 2 has registered impressive advance sales, bringing cheer to the trade and industry. Its predecessor, Awarapan (2007), underperformed during its theatrical run, but over the years, it attained cult status, thanks to its emotional and mass-appealing moments, memorable music and Emraan Hashmi’s much-loved performance. The promotional assets of the sequel have also struck a chord with audiences, resulting in encouraging advance bookings. As per data accessed by Bollywood Hungama , as of 9:00 pm on August 11, Awarapan 2 had sold nearly 68,000 tickets, with gross ticket sales amounting to approximately Rs. 2.20 crores. What’s noteworthy is the pace at which bookings picked up through the day. On the morning of August 11, around 18,000 tickets had been sold, meaning the tally increased by nearly 50,000 tickets in a matter of hours. With two days remaining for release, the film is expected to cross the 1 lakh-ticket mark soon if the momentum continues. Meanwhil...
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Sidharth Malhotra calls raising daughter Saraayah the ‘most amazing experience’ of his life: “I hope this wonderful relationship only flourishes”

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Sidharth Malhotra has opened up about his experience of fatherhood, describing raising his daughter Saraayah as the “most amazing experience” of his life. The actor revealed that becoming a parent has brought a new sense of meaning, value and learning to his life, while also changing the way he looks at his priorities. Sidharth spoke about fatherhood at the IAA Leadership Awards 2026, where he was honoured with the Brand Endorser of the Year award. The Shershaah actor and his wife, actress Kiara Advani, welcomed their daughter Saraayah in July last year. Their daughter recently turned one, marking an important milestone for the couple. Reflecting on the experience, Sidharth said, “We have been fortunate enough to be the parents of a young baby girl, who just turned one year old last month. It’s been the most amazing experience of my life, and so many learnings.” The actor also explained how watching his daughter grow has added a new dimension to his life. “It adds so much mor...
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Poonam Dhillon hits back at CINTAA members after mass resignations: “I’m shocked by their allegations”

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The Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) is facing an internal dispute after eight elected members of its Executive Committee resigned from their respective offices and the Executive Committee with immediate effect. The members cited a loss of confidence in the present manner of functioning and called for fresh elections. They also alleged that the association’s functioning had increasingly become concentrated around CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon, Senior Vice President Padmini Kolhapure and a section of other Executive Committee members. Responding to Hindustan Times, Poonam Dhillon has defended her and Padmini’s work for the organisation. Speaking to us, Poonam says, “Padmini and I are working hard to bring goodwill to CINTAA by using our resources and contacts; it is not for personal gain. No one else was taking initiatives to do anything for members of the organisation, so I’m shocked by their allegations.” Poonam also addressed the controversy surrounding CAWT (Cine Artis...
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Akshay Oberoi gets emotional after Yash praises his performance in Toxic; says, “Hearing this from yash means the world to me”

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Akshay Oberoi was visibly moved by Rocking Star Yash’s heartfelt words during the trailer launch of their much-awaited film Toxic . The actor, who is making his debut in the South Indian film industry with the Geetu Mohandas directorial, will be seen in a darker avatar, taking on a negative role and performing high-octane action sequences. At the trailer launch event, Yash spoke about Akshay’s journey with Toxic and his growing popularity in Karnataka. While praising his performance, Yash said, “Akshay, you have become like a part of Karnataka. You have become very popular. Every time you speak in the press about me, I get scared, asking myself, ‘Am I so good?’ Akshay is talking about me as if sometimes you look at yourself in others and you learn a lot from them. Thank you for making me so special. You are a wonderful actor and you have nailed it. I’ve learned so much from you. You have been telling me about learning from me, but I’ve learned so much from you, and that is for you t...
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73 year old Director Shakeel Noorani arrested over alleged rape of 33 year old actor in Mumbai

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Film director Shakeel Noorani, 73, has been arrested in Mumbai following a complaint filed by a 33-year-old actor, who has alleged that she was raped after being called to his residence in Malwani. According to the police complaint, Noorani allegedly invited the actor to his house on the pretext of discussing an upcoming film project. The actor has alleged that after she reached the director’s residence, she was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted. The complaint further states that Noorani allegedly threatened her following the incident. Police subsequently registered a case based on the actor’s allegations and arrested the filmmaker. Following his arrest, Noorani was produced before the Borivali Holiday Court. The court has reportedly remanded him to police custody until August 12, during which the police are expected to investigate the allegations and gather further evidence in the case. The allegations are currently part of an ongoing investigation, and the charg...
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Toxic trailer launch in Bengaluru: Kiara Advani says Yash-starrer is a game-changer in her career: “There’ll be a Kiara before and Kiara after Toxic!”; adds, “Yash, Geetu Mohandas manifested for me to be in the film”

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Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi, Balaji Manohar, Sudev Nair, director Geetu Mohandas, producer Venkat K Narayana, Yash’s wife Radhika Pandit and distributor Anil Thadani attended the trailer launch of Toxic in the luxurious multiplex in Bengaluru. Kiara Advani looked like a million bucks and gave a heartening speech. Kiara Advani said, “I truly believe that Geetu and Yash manifested for me to be as Nadia in this film! They saw it in me and believed that I was capable of pulling it off. This was much before I knew the faith of leap that I was ready to take as an actor.” She added, “Today, when I watch every little bit of our film, I just want to say thank you. Thank you Geetu and thank you Yash for giving me a part that I know will be very, very special for me as an actor in my journey. I think there will be a Kiara before Toxic and Kiara after Toxic ! You guys have spoiled me and every actor in this ...
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Photos: Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Nayanthara and others at Toxic trailer launch

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