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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ambitious period drama Love & War is set to resume filming on June 18 after a brief production break. The upcoming schedule will bring lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal back together for one of the film’s biggest sequences to date. The project has been in the spotlight in recent months due to speculation surrounding its shooting schedule and release plans. However, Bhansali recently clarified that the film remains largely on track, with around 90 per cent of the principal photography already completed. According to a report by Mid-Day, the next phase of filming will focus on an elaborate song sequence mounted on a massive scale. The sequence is expected to feature nearly 200 dancers along with the lead cast. A production insider told the publication, “It’s being designed as a spectacle. It was originally to kick off on June 8, but is now starting on the 18th at Royal Palms.” The song will reportedly be filmed over s...

The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy has taken a fresh turn after producer Amit Jani issued a legal notice to veteran actor Govind Namdev. The notice comes after Namdev publicly distanced himself from the film and alleged that he had been misled about the nature of the project. In an interview with Amar Ujala, Namdev stated that he had agreed to be part of a film he believed was titled Sambhal and was told it would focus only on courtroom proceedings related to Salman Khan’s blackbuck case. The actor later claimed he was shocked after watching the teaser of Kala Hiran , saying the final product was very different from what had been explained to him. He had also stated that he would never knowingly participate in a project that targeted Salman Khan, whom he considers a friend. Responding to those remarks, producer Amit Jani announced that legal action had been initiated against the actor. Taking to X, Jani wrote, “Govind Namdev ko legal notice diy...

Veteran actor Govind Namdev has publicly distanced himself from the controversial film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, claiming that he was misled about the nature of the project and would never have agreed to be associated with it had he known its actual premise. Speaking to Amar Ujala, the actor said he initially believed he was working on a film titled Sambhal . He later learned that another project titled Kala Hiran was being made, but was told that it would focus only on courtroom proceedings related to Salman Khan’s blackbuck case. Recalling his reaction after watching the teaser, Namdev said, “As soon as I watched the trailer, I was shaken to the core. I instantly understood that the project is completely different from what I was shot for. We were never told that a character resembling Salman Khan would be created and misrepresented in this manner in the film. The moment I saw the trailer, I felt like I had been kept in the dark and used. There is a world of dif...

One of the finest films of Indian cinema, Lagaan (2001), completed 25 glorious years on June 15. The film is fondly remembered not just for its unique plot, music, direction and nail-biting climax but also for its ensemble cast. The actors who played cricketers, of course, took the cake, but even the others got a chance to shine. Prominent among them was Gracy Singh. During the film’s 20th anniversary, in June 2021, the beautiful and talented actress gave a rare, exclusive interview to Bollywood Hungama and opened up about how she bagged the role of Gauri. This story also has a connection with a song of Jewel Thief (1967), featuring Vyjayanthimala. At that time, Gracy Singh told this writer, “When I was doing ‘Amanat’, a very senior manager, Joshi ji, used to insist that I should work in Hindi films. Through him, I learnt about the auditions for Lagaan. In fact, he was the one who took me there. I had to audition twice before I was selected. I was told to dance on my favourite son...

The next two weeks are expected to be exciting for the film industry, with two keenly-awaited films gearing up for release – Cocktail 2 and Welcome To The Jungle . The former, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, is all set to arrive in cinemas on Friday, June 19, and has already generated tremendous buzz due to its franchise value, chartbuster music, youthful appeal and fresh casting. The advance booking of Cocktail 2 opened at the stroke of midnight on June 14 and it has now come to light that the romcom has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an ‘A’ certificate. Moreover, the film’s runtime is said to be 150 minutes. In other words, Cocktail 2 is 2 hours and 30 minutes long. With this, Cocktail 2 becomes the first-ever adult-rated film of Kriti Sanon’s 12-year career. For Rashmika Mandanna, it marks her second ‘A’-rated Hindi film after the blockbuster Animal (2023). As for Shahid Kapoor, this is the fifth adult-rated film ...

Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, has released a book called ‘Cinemas Forever’ by Notion Press. The unputdownable book takes readers through the history of cinema abroad and in India, and explains how movie theatres fought back against television, home video, streaming and even two pandemics, and yet continue to thrive. ‘Cinemas Forever’ is filled with fascinating information about the movie business and in this article, Bollywood Hungama lists out some of its most interesting takeaways. One of the most startling portions of the book is its account of the golden age of theatrical moviegoing in the United States. In 1947, there were as many as 18,000 theatres in the US. Cinema, at that point, was not merely a form of entertainment; it was the third largest retail business in the country after groceries and automobiles. The scale of attendance was staggering. Around 90 million Americans – nearly 60% of the country’s population – went to the movies every week. ...