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Adivi Sesh to resume G2 shoot in July; shares update on upcoming schedule

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Actor Adivi Sesh is gearing up to return to the sets of his much-awaited spy action thriller G2 as the film heads into its next shooting schedule in July. The actor recently gave fans a glimpse of what’s ahead by sharing a post on social media that read, “Calm before the storm… before G2 shoot in July,” hinting at the intense phase of filming that awaits the team. The actor took a much-needed break with family and friends post the success of Dacoit . A sequel to the widely appreciated Goodachari, G2 has generated significant anticipation among audiences ever since it was announced. The franchise established Adivi Sesh as one of the most credible names in the espionage genre, and the sequel promises to expand the scale of the story while continuing the journey of his spy character. Joining Sesh in G2 are Emraan Hashmi and Wamiqa Gabbi, with the film bringing together a strong ensemble cast for the next chapter of the action thriller. As the production enters...

Ab Hoga Hisaab season 2 to start streaming from July 3 on Amazon MX Player; trailer out

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Amazon MX Player, India’s leading free, premium, ad-supported video streaming service, today dropped the trailer for Season 2 of its original revenge drama Ab Hoga Hisaab, following the exceptional audience response to its debut season. Since its premiere on June 18, the series has struck a powerful chord with viewers, earning widespread appreciation for its gripping narrative and compelling performances. Riding on this momentum, Amazon MX Player is bringing back the series with a second season sooner than anticipated. Produced by Arré Studio, Ab Hoga Hisaab Season 2 is all set to premiere on July 3, 2026. The Season 2 trailer picks up exactly where the first season ended. Bobby, played by Shaheer, is consumed by a single mission: finding his brother Bunty, portrayed by Avinash Mishra, and is willing to go further than ever before to uncover the truth. His search leads him into the world of Goldy, played by Sanjay Kapoor, one of the most influential and guarded men around. But g...

Kareena Kapoor Khan joins MINI family; becomes face of MINI Countryman C campaign

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Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has entered into a new association with luxury automobile brand MINI. The company announced that the Bollywood star has joined the MINI family and become a part of the MINI Inner Circle, marking the beginning of her journey with the MINI Countryman C. The announcement brings together one of India’s most recognised film personalities with a brand known for its distinctive design and driving experience. According to MINI, the partnership reflects a shared identity built around confidence, individuality and style. Sharing the news on social media, MINI wrote, “What happens when two icons with a bold personality share one frame? The real fun begins.” Their caption further read, “We’re thrilled to welcome @KareenaKapoorKhan into the MINI inner circle as she finds her perfect companion in the MINI Countryman C, the SUV of MINI. More space. More character. Unmistakable MINI attitude / A partnership built on individuality.”   Vi...

EXCLUSIVE: Anand Raaj Anand reveals composing ‘Oye Raju’ was a challenge: “Govinda ki aankhon mein itni shararat hoti hai…”; also reveals he originally sang ‘Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar’: “I had no idea Zee got Krishna Beura to sing…”

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Anand Raaj Anand has an illustrious career and has arguably worked the most with actor Govinda. Both collaborated on as many as 7 films – Pardesi Babu (1998), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (2000), Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000), Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001), Jodi No 1 (2001), Chal Chala Chal (2009) and Deewana Main Deewana (2013). In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , the music composer opened up about it and a lot more. Interestingly, the film Pardesi Babu also has Govinda mouthing the funny dialogue, ‘Anand Raaj Anand…Anand Hi Anand’! The composer laughed when reminded about it and added, “My bond with him has been lovely. Every film that Chi Chi bhaiyya and I worked on, the music was a super hit. We made a sad song for him, which didn’t seem possible initially, ‘Oye Raju’ .” When asked why he said so, Anand Raaj Anand replied, “Making a song with Govinda on sad notes was very difficult and challenging. Govinda ki aankhon mein itni shararat hoti hai that ...

EXCLUSIVE: Farhad Samji BREAKS silence on facing massive criticism over the years: “The top directors, producers, actors are working with me. Kahin na kahin, kuch toh mehnat kar raha hoon na main”

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Farhad Samji is quite content with the response to his dialogues in Welcome To The Jungle . This marks his first association with producer Firoz A. Nadiadwallah. Meanwhile, he has worked in several films produced by his cousin, the fellow enterprising producer, Sajid Nadiadwala. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , Farhad Samji opened up on them and a lot more. When asked how both veteran producers are similar, Farhad Samji began his answer in his trademark style, “To begin with, they both have the same surname! They both have a legacy. Anyway, every producer has his own way of doing things. After so many years of working, I still believe in learning from others. More than hits or flops, I believe that ya toh aap jeette ho, ya fir aap seekhte ho. Haarte kabhi nahin ho . So, I have gained knowledge from all these producers. There’s a term used for Raveena Tandon in Welcome To The Jungle, ‘Purani chawal’ . For me, both Firoz Nadiadwala and Sajid Nadiadwa...

Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha sparks title row: NCP and Vithabai Narayangaonkar’s family seek title change

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Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film Eetha has landed in controversy even before its theatrical release. While the recently unveiled teaser drew appreciation for the actress’s transformation into legendary Lavani and Tamasha artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the film’s title has now become the subject of criticism. After the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) questioned why the biographical drama was not named after Vithabai Narayangaonkar, members of the late folk icon’s family have also urged the makers to reconsider the title and rename the film in her honour. NCP questions the choice of title According to a report by TV9 Marathi, the NCP’s Film and Cultural Department has objected to the title Eetha , arguing that a film based on the life of Vithabai Narayangaonkar should carry her name. The party has suggested that titles such as Vitha or Vithabai would be more appropriate and would acknowledge her immense contribution to Maharashtra’s Lavani and T...

EXCLUSIVE: Farhad Samji ECSTATIC with response to Welcome To The Jungle dialogues; reveals Akshay Kumar’s BIG role in shaping Farida Jalal’s hilarious ‘Badi Bi’ character: “He suggested the tone”

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Welcome To The Jungle grew well on Saturday, which makes it clear that the film has been accepted. The film’s humour quotient has been appreciated and one person who deserves credit for it is dialogue writer Farhad Samji. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , the writer spoke about the writing process and a lot more. Farhad Samji seemed content with the reaction to Welcome To The Jungle when this writer spoke to him on the second day of release. He smiled and said, “ Har Friday apni kahaani change hoti rehti hai . This Friday was a good one!” How has been the feedback for Welcome To The Jungle ? I have received a great response. The industry people are the first one to call me and share their feedback. This time, the reaction was ‘Iss baar toh chakkaa laga hai ‘ in terms of dialogues! It made me happy. For us, getting appreciation is akin to receiving Filmfare and Oscar. Who from the industry called you? Rajkumar Hirani, Rohit Shetty, S...