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EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Nolan-Matt Damon-Tom Holland’s Olympia visit triggers fan FRENZY; customers DEMAND ‘Nolan waale table pe baithna hai’, want tea from the same cup; Greek connection behind visit REVEALED

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The Mumbai promotions of The Odyssey turned out to be memorable, especially after director Christopher Nolan and actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland visited the 108-year-old Olympia Coffee House in Colaba. Photos and videos from their visit went viral, sparking renewed interest in the iconic eatery. A source who visited Olympia on Sunday, July 12, a day after The Odyssey team’s visit, told Bollywood Hungama , “There has clearly been an increase in footfalls following their visit. We saw customers asking the staff, ‘Nolan waale table pe baithna hai !’ It is amazing how this brief yet significant visit by Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Tom Holland has further added to Olympia’s popularity.” Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Usama Saji, owner of Olympia Coffee House, who confirmed, “There has indeed been an increase in the number of customers since their visit. And yes, customers want to know where they sat and wish to sit at the same table and on the same chairs. They even wan...
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Did Dhurandhar affect Alpha’s box office outcome? Trade experts share their views: “You can’t escape comparison with Dhurandhar. It’ll remain in front of you always”

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Alpha has not worked at the box office and it is believed that it got affected due to the change in audiences’ tastes after Dhurandhar . We spoke to trade experts over this perception. Trade veteran Taran Adarsh said, “Post- Dhurandhar , the mindset towards spy thrillers, especially with the Pakistan angle, has changed completely. Logon ki soch badli hai and they have voiced that as well.” Trade analyst Atul Mohan commented, “There’s some negativity about the Spy Universe. A section of the netizens is trying to run down the film. They allege that it’s soft towards Pakistan. Moreover, they compare it with Dhurandhar . But this film was shot way before Dhurandhar . So, it was illogical to compare the two films. It was unfortunate that the film got delayed for certain reasons. The teaser didn’t generate the desired response.” At the same time, he said, “You can’t escape comparison with Dhurandhar . It’ll remain in front of you always. Whenever people talk of the Spy Universe, the fi...
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Sunita Ahuja reveals biggest lesson she learnt during Lock Upp; opens up on health and acting debut with son Yashvardhan Ahuja

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The journey of Sunita Ahuja on Netflix’s reality show Lock Upp Sach Ya Sazaa has come to an end unexpectedly. The wife of veteran actor Govinda, who grabbed headlines throughout her stay for her candid remarks about celebrities as well as her own family, exited the reality series during the latest episode. Before leaving the show, Sunita spoke about the biggest takeaway from her experience and also revealed the health concerns that led to her decision. Reflecting on her time inside the house, Sunita admitted that the experience gave her a fresh perspective on handling personal matters. Speaking about what she learnt during the two-week stint, she said, “Bohot zyada clear ho gaya mind 2 weeks mein (My mind has become much clearer in these two weeks). Whatever it is in the family, said and done, keep it in the family itself. Ghar pe hi rakho (Keep it within the four walls of the home).” Sunita also explained that her deteriorating health played a major role in her exi...
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Arshad Warsi earns nearly Rs. 4 crores profit as he sells Mumbai commercial property for Rs. 6.25 crores: Report

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Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has made a significant gain from a real estate transaction after selling a commercial property in Mumbai’s sought-after Lokhandwala Complex. According to property registration documents accessed by real estate data analytics firm Liases Foras, the actor has sold the commercial unit for Rs. 6.25 crores, generating an estimated profit of nearly Rs. 4 crores over his original purchase price. As per these documents, the property is situated in Andheri West’s Lokhandwala area and comprises a carpet area of 63.87 square metres (684 square feet). The unit was acquired by Umang Rajkumar Budhraja for Rs. 6.25 crores. The transaction was officially registered with the Maharashtra Inspector General of Registration on July 1, 2026. The registration records further indicate that the buyer paid a stamp duty of Rs. 37.50 lakhs to complete the purchase. Based on the transaction value and the property’s carpet area, the deal translates to an approximate ...
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Elnaaz Norouzi celebrates her birthday on set; says, “There isn’t a better place for me to be”

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Elnaaz Norouzi chose to celebrate her birthday in the place she loves the most — on the sets of her upcoming project. Instead of taking a break for the occasion, the actor and recording artist spent her special day working alongside the cast and crew, immersed in bringing another story to life. For Elnaaz, there was no better way to begin another year of her life than doing what she is most passionate about. Sharing her thoughts on the occasion, she said, “Honestly, there isn’t a better place for me to be on my birthday than on set. Acting has given me so much, not just professionally but personally as well. Every character changes me in some way, every project teaches me something new, and I’m grateful that I get to spend this day doing what I genuinely love.” Reflecting on her journey, the actor said that birthdays have become less about celebrating the date and more about appreciating the experiences that have shaped her over the years. She acknowledged that every chal...
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20 Years of Corporate EXCLUSIVE: Madhur Bhandarkar says, “Bipasha Basu deserved a National Award”; reveals National Awards jury debated between Corporate and Traffic Signal for 2-3 days: “I was DISAPPOINTED that Corporate didn’t win”

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Madhur Bhandarkar is known not only for making thought-provoking films but also for winning National Awards for them. Corporate (2006), which completed 20 years on July 7, was a highly loved film, yet it’s a rare Madhur film of that time not to win any National Awards or Filmfare Awards. On the occasion of Corporate ’s 20th anniversary, the acclaimed filmmaker spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama on this aspect. Madhur shared a fascinating trivia, “ Corporate and Traffic Signal (2007) competed in the same year at the National Awards (though the latter released 7 months later and the next year)! And yes, I was a bit disappointed that Corporate didn’t win any award. However, it was heartening to win the Best Director award for Traffic Signal at the National Awards. I guess the reality that Traffic Signal showed about the downtrodden appealed to them more. When I went to receive the National Award, a lot of jury members called me and confessed, ‘It took us 2-3 days to decide wh...
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EXCLUSIVE: Tillotama Shome reveals Sunny Deol let a fly crawl into his eye for her close-up: “I would have stopped the scene, even if it was with the world’s BIGGEST leader…”; adds, “I don’t have to carry the flag for independent cinema”

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Three days before the release of her Netflix film, Ikka , Tillotama Shome spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama on a Zoom video call about the courtroom drama and a lot more. What do you go through when your film is a few days away from release? At present, I am going through a migraine because I am staring at a screen (laughs)! So, your brain hurts a little bit due to over-stimulation. The nervousness and slight anxiety are more before the first day of the shoot. It is the day when you wonder, ‘Have you entered the house through the right door?’ (laughs). No matter how much you prepare, that nervousness always shows up as you can’t plan what was going to happen on the set. Meanwhile, the release of the film is not in my hands at all. At this stage, I don’t have anything to do with that part. At the Netflix event earlier this year, you surprised one and all by revealing during your close-up shot, how Sunny Deol didn’t move though a fly was crawling into his eyes… Sid (Director...
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