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EXCLUSIVE: Contrary to speculation, NO Digital release of Obsession on June 2; exhibitors COMPELLED to increase shows of supernatural film shows due to TREMENDOUS demand

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The recently released Hollywood film Obsession is doing very well at the Indian box office, surprising trade and industry. As per trade estimates, the film has collected around Rs. 1.30 crores on the day of its full-fledged release, that is, Friday, May 29. The collections would see a huge rise on Saturday as the word has now spread. Moreover, looking at the demand, the exhibitors have increased shows considerably. Interestingly, the film collected Rs. 46 lakhs in paid previews. The number was an eye-opener for the exhibitors as the collections were achieved though the film had just one show in all cinemas. Accordingly, the showcasing was increased. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama , “Universal Pictures asked for just 2 shows in each property. They also didn’t go all out with the showcasing. Once the Thursday numbers were in front of the exhibitors, they themselves began increasing the shows and also introduced the film to properties where the film didn’t get a release on Thur...
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Chand Mera Dil actress Charu Shankar DEFENDS Ananya Panday amid backlash over Bharatanatyam sequence: “Trolling is never in good taste”

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The dance sequence from Chand Mera Dil featuring Ananya Panday continues to spark discussion online weeks after the film’s release. While the scene has drawn criticism from a section of social media users and classical dance enthusiasts, actor Charu Shankar, who plays Ananya’s mother in the film, has now shared her views on the ongoing backlash. Released on May 22, 2026, Chand Mera Dil stars Ananya Panday and Lakshya in the lead roles and is directed by Vivek Soni. Produced by Dharma Productions, the romantic drama has remained in the spotlight not only for its box office performance but also for a dance sequence that generated widespread debate online. In the film, Ananya essays the role of Chandni, a college student who comes from a family deeply connected to classical dance traditions. During a college cultural event, her character performs a dance routine that blends traditional and contemporary elements. After clips from the sequence surfaced online, many users cri...
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Ranveer Singh meets Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice in Budapest

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Actor Ranveer Singh recently met Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice in Budapest, with a photograph of the two gaining attention on social media. The image, which has been widely shared online, shows Ranveer Singh and Declan Rice posing together and smiling for the camera. The meeting brought together two well-known personalities from different fields, with Ranveer representing Indian cinema and Rice being one of the prominent names in international football. While details about the occasion of the meeting have not been disclosed, the photograph appears to have been taken in Budapest, where both were present ahead of a major football fixture. Declan Rice has established himself as a key figure for both Arsenal and the England national team in recent years. Known for his performances in midfield, Rice has been an important part of Arsenal’s setup and remains one of the most closely followed footballers in the sport. Although neither Ranveer Singh nor Declan Rice has pub...
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EXCLUSIVE: Tusshar Kapoor says, “Khakee was an Alice-In-Wonderland experience”; reveals Laxmii was planned way back in 2013 as Hindi cinema’s first modern horror comedy: “Akshay Kumar was ALWAYS the first choice”

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Satish Kaushik’s Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) completed 25 years on May 25, and, in other words, its lead actor, Tusshar Kapoor, also celebrated 25 years in the film industry. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , the actor spoke about his other landmark film, Khakee (2004), and how he turned producer. Tusshar said, “ Khakee is considered one of my best films and also that of other actors. At that time, it did reasonably well, and as the years passed, it came to be respected more and more. It was my first time working with Amit ji (Amitabh Bachchan), Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and director Rajkumar Santoshi.” When remarked that it was a road trip movie of sorts, Tusshar smiled and said, “Indeed and I felt like Alice in Wonderland! I had finally learned to do romantic movies and suddenly, I was made to work with all these seniors, that too, in such a different zone. It was nerve-wracking, but with Raj ji, there was no stress. In my first film, I ...
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Karan Johar reacts after unfollowing Shah Rukh Khan and several celebs on Instagram; says, “This can’t be national news!”

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Filmmaker Karan Johar recently grabbed attention after netizens noticed that he had unfollowed several celebrities on Instagram, including superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The move quickly sparked widespread speculation across social media, with many wondering whether the filmmaker had experienced a fallout with some of Bollywood’s biggest names. However, Karan has now addressed the buzz and clarified the real reason behind his decision. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Karan Johar dismissed all rumours and explained that the move was simply part of a “digital detox”. In his characteristic witty and sarcastic style, the filmmaker wrote, “It’s a DIGITAL DETOX!!!! Am unfollowing everyone to reduce my time and energy spent on the gram!!!” He further reacted to the excessive attention surrounding the matter and added, “This can’t be national news for god’s sake…please clickbait something else! This is irrelevant!” The clarification comes after social media users were quick to speculate a...
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BREAKING: Reliance Industries Ltd moves Bombay High Court to halt release of Carry On Jatta 4

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The upcoming Punjabi film Carry On Jatta 4 has landed in legal trouble ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on June 26, 2026. According to a report in the May 23, 2026 issue of Atul Mohan’s Complete Cinema magazine, Reliance Industries Ltd. has approached the Bombay High Court seeking to restrain the release of the much-awaited comedy entertainer. As per the article, the matter reportedly arises from a contractual dispute linked to a tripartite arrangement involving Reliance Industries Ltd., Panorama Studios International Ltd. and Humble Motion Pictures. The dispute has now reached the court, with Reliance seeking urgent protection in connection with the film’s rights and release. The matter came up before Justice Abhay Ahuja, who permitted Reliance to correct certain procedural defects in its commercial plaint. The court also granted Reliance liberty to approach the Vacation Court for appropriate relief. During the hearing, the defence raised objections to the maintainabilit...
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EXCLUSIVE: Irrfan Khan initially rejected Right Yaaa Wrong because of Sunny Deol’s casting, reveals director Neerraj Pathak: “Irrfan said, ‘If Sunny shouts during a scene, my role will automatically become weak’”

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Neerraj Pathak took a major step as a director through the crime thriller Right Yaaa Wrong (2010). The film was acclaimed for its taut script and execution. It is also known for its unusual casting of Sunny Deol and Irrfan Khan, who played close friends turned foes. But it wasn’t easy for Pathak to bring both of them on board together. He revealed the interesting casting process of the film in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama . Pathak said that Sunny Deol is like his brother. After Apne , which he had written, Sunny was keen to work with him a gain and asked him to bring a good script to his notice. Pathak took the script of Right Yaaa Wrong and offered it to Sunny. “He liked it a lot,” said Pathak. “He asked me who will I cast in the role of the other protagonist. It needed a strong actor. I told him I have Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan Khan in mind as I feel they are a good fit for the role. With Irrfan, I had done a serial on Doordarshan many years ago called Anugoonj. It wa...
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