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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde responds to Deepika Padukone’s concern over AQI: “We are listening to all Mumbaikars”

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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has responded to actress Deepika Padukone after the latter recently raised concerns about the city’s deteriorating air quality on social media. Addressing the issue during a press conference on Friday, March 13, Tawde said the authorities are aware of the concerns being raised by citizens regarding the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI). “We are listening to all Mumbaikars and not just Deepika Padukone,” Tawde said in Marathi while responding to questions about the actor’s post. She added that the city’s air quality has worsened in recent months and discussions are already underway on measures to tackle the issue. The response comes days after Deepika took to Instagram Stories on March 12 to highlight the problem. The actor shared a screenshot showing Mumbai’s AQI at around 150 and wrote, “This city (and its children) are choking! How is this okay!? @my_bmc @mybmchealth help.” Air pollution and rising AQI levels have increasingly become a topic of public discuss...
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Anil Kapoor reveals he turned down cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge: “It’s my loss, but…”

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Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently revealed that he was approached for a cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge but had to decline the offer due to prior professional commitments. The film is the sequel to Dhurandhar , directed by Aditya Dhar, which released on December 5, 2025 and went on to emerge as a major box office success. The scale of the first installment and its ensemble cast have contributed significantly to the anticipation surrounding the sequel. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Kapoor shared that Dhar had approached him for a small role in the upcoming film. However, the actor said he had already committed his dates to another filmmaker. “Yes, Aditya came to me for Dhurandhar 2 . He wanted me to do a small cameo in the film. But the reason I am what I am today is because of my professionalism and my commitment. That’s very important—only talent cannot make you what you are,” Kapoor said. Explaining why he declined the role, the 69-year-old actor added, “At that time,...
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Dhurandhar’s first part a RARE film in post-Covid era to complete 100 days in cinemas; becomes the ONLY film ever to run in cinemas until its sequel’s release

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The much-awaited Dhurandhar: The Revenge is all set to release in less than a week, on March 19. To capitalize on the excitement, Jio Studios decided to organize paid previews on Wednesday, March 18, from 5:00 pm onwards. The response to the ticket sales is historic. Despite the exorbitant ticket rates, shows are filling fast across the country. Meanwhile, from Thursday, March 12, Jio decided to increase the shows of Dhurandhar ’s first part and also re-release it in several cinemas where it was discontinued. It’s interesting to note that Dhurandhar ’s Part 1, which was released on December 5, 2025, continued to play in several cinemas throughout this period. In fact, today marks the film’s 99th day in theatres, and tomorrow, March 14, it will complete a glorious 100-day run. There was a time when blockbuster films routinely achieved such milestones, but over the years, such feats have become increasingly rare. Hence, Dhurandhar stands out as a rare post-Covid film to enjoy such a ...
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CBFC makes subtitles mandatory for all Indian films from March 15

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In a move aimed at making the movie-going experience more inclusive, the Central Board of Film Certification has made subtitles mandatory for films across languages. The CBFC’s directive will come into effect from March 15, 2026. Henceforth, all Indian films will be required to include subtitles, along with audio descriptions wherever applicable. The move is intended to improve accessibility for audiences who are hearing or visually impaired, allowing them to experience films more fully regardless of language or physical limitations. However, not all netizens are happy with the CBFC’s decision to make subtitles mandatory. Many have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction, arguing that subtitles can be distracting and interfere with the immersive movie-viewing experience. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: CBFC asks for 15 cuts and modifications in The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond; reduces kiss and rape visuals by 50% The post CBFC makes subtitles mandatory for all Indian films fr...
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Aditya Dhar pens emotional birthday note while finishing Dhurandhar: The Revenge, thanks fans for love and ‘peak detailing’ memes

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar recently shared a heartfelt message on social media after receiving an outpouring of love and appreciation from colleagues, fans, and followers for his work on the spy actioner Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh in the lead. The director, who celebrated his birthday while working on the sequel, reflected on the journey of the past year and thanked audiences for their continued faith in his storytelling. Taking to Instagram, Dhar penned a deeply emotional note while adding the final touches to the upcoming sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. In his message, the filmmaker expressed gratitude for the support he has received and acknowledged the appreciation for the detailing in his work. “As I spend my birthday adding the final touches on Dhurandhar – The Revenge, I find myself pausing for a moment and looking back at the phenomenal year that has gone by. Sitting here today, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. For the journey. For the team who has always walked...
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Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 trailer launch: Ravi Kishan CONFESSES, “As a child, I used to steal coins pasted on Lord Hanuman’s idol…mujhe lagta tha ki woh paise mere liye chipkaaye hai logon ne”

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Actors Ravi Kishan, Naila Grrewal, Nidhi Bisht, Anjum Batra, Anant Joshi and Kusha Kapila, creator Saurabh Khanna, director Rahul Pandey, writer Kunal Aneja and Tanya Bami, Series Head, India, Netflix, attended the trailer launch of their show Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 in Mumbai. Ravi was the highlight of the show and his impromptu dance on his entry caught everyone by surprise. He raised laughs when a journalist asked him about any illegal act that he had committed in his life. Ravi Kishan began by saying, “I used to do something weird as a child. There was a temple of Lord Hanuman near my place. Every Saturday, people used to stick coins using chandan on the idol. Main woh paise chura leta tha ! I used to assume ‘Bhagwan mujhe pyaar karte hai’ . I didn’t fear God then and I don’t fear now. That’s how I keep chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’.” He continued, “ Mujhe lagta tha ki woh paise mere liye chipkaaye hai logon ne aur main woh paise le sakta hoon ! In the train, I also travelled t...
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HISTORIC: Borivali multiplex sells Dhurandhar: The Revenge tickets for a RECORD Rs. 3100; HIGHEST in the country

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The advance booking of the paid previews of Dhurandhar: The Revenge has received an unbelievable response. What has surprised the trade and industry is that despite the ‘Super Blockbuster Plus’ rates, shows are filling fast. In short, the ticket prices are the highest ever, surpassing those of Pushpa 2 – The Rule (2024), Stree 2 (2024), Oppenheimer (2023), and others. In December 2024, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that the costliest ticket was sold for Pushpa 2 at Rs. 3000 at Maison PVR, located in Jio World Drive, BKC, Mumbai. We have now learned that with Dhurandhar: The Revenge , one cinema has gone past even this exorbitant ticket rate. At Inox Megaplex in Sky City Mall, Borivali, inaugurated in August 2025, the ticket rates of the 10:15 pm and 11:15 pm shows in the Insignia class are available for Rs. 2900 and Rs. 3100. Viewers will be stunned to know that despite such rates, the Recliner Prime class, whose tickets are available for Rs. 3100, are almost full. A...
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