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Photos: Khushi Kapoor snapped outside a restaurant in Bandra

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IMA seeks review of Sunny Deol starrer Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak; raises concerns over portrayal of doctors and hospital violence

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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has raised objections to the promotional content of Sunny Deol’s upcoming crime drama Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak , expressing concern over its portrayal of the medical profession. In a formal communication, the association questioned whether the film’s depiction of alleged corruption and violence against healthcare workers could contribute to negative perceptions of doctors and hospital personnel. The IMA has outlined four key areas of concern, including the generalisation of alleged misconduct across the medical fraternity, the depiction of physical assaults on healthcare workers, the safety of medical personnel and the potential impact on doctor-patient trust. In its letter, the association cautioned against portraying individual instances of wrongdoing in a manner that could reflect on the wider medical community. It stated, “The portrayal risks creating the impression that corruption, unethical practices, and alleged corruption in medica...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 trailer teases the forging of the ‘One Ring’; new episodes to premiere on November 11

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Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, setting the stage for a new chapter in the struggle against Sauron. The trailer points towards the forging of the One Ring, as the Dark Lord moves closer to achieving his goal of dominating Middle-earth. The new season will premiere on November 11, 2026. In the trailer, Galadriel reflects on the events leading to this moment, saying, “All of it has come to this,” as the conflict across Middle-earth intensifies. The footage features Elves attempting to hold their front lines, tensions among the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm, and political divisions threatening to push the island kingdom of Númenor towards civil war. In the eastern lands of Rhûn, Gandalf also draws on his magic and powers of persuasion in an effort to counter the approaching darkness. The trailer introduces the Nazgnagôl, Sauron’s terrifying Ring-servants, who roam Middle-earth in black armour as his forces continu...

Ramayana Chennai event: Ranbir Kapoor apologizes for achhai-burai slip of tongue; says “Jo bhi main kehna chahoon, barbaad karein alfaaz mere!”

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Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and music maestro A R Rahman attended the musical event for their film Ramayana in Chennai. A R Rahman performed to the songs of the film and mesmerized the audience. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor clarified the goof-up he made the day before at a Dussehra event held in Kolkata as part of Ramayana promotions. At this event, Ranbir Kapoor mistakenly said, “ Burai chahe kitne bhi taaqatwar kyun na ho, aakhir mein anth sacchai aur acchaai ki hi hogi ”. The video went viral on social media, leading to a lot of trolling. Ranbir Kapoor began by saying, “Vanakkam, Chennai! Thank you for this love and energy. We really feel welcomed by all you beautiful people. Ramayana is a story that connects all of us through love, faith and our culture. I have had the privilege of working with the maestro, Mr Rahman, on two of my films ( Rockstar and Tamasha ). And both have been really special t...

EXCLUSIVE: Vishal Rana calls Tu Hai Meri Kiran “our answer to Obsession”; reveals why he didn’t remix Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Darr song: “Don’t want people to compare the two films”

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Vishal Rana is all set to release his next film, Tu Hai Meri Kiran , this Friday, October 23. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , the producer spoke about the film’s casting, its catchy title, the crowded release date and a lot more. The first thing that stands out about Tu Hai Meri Kiran is that real-life couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are seen in a completely different dynamic. How did that come about? The script came to me, and I found it interesting as it had a lot of twists and revolved around an obsessive lover. We approached Sonakshi first, and she really liked the story. We wanted an actress in the 25-30 age group, and she fit the bill. Then it became a challenge to find an actor opposite her who could match her personality, aura, and demeanour. At the same time, the actor had to look more powerful than her, as he plays an obsessive, creepy stalker. We auditioned several actors, but we couldn’t find the one we were looking for. One day, I happe...

Police Company release date: Ram Gopal Varma’s crime saga starring Harshvardhan Rane to hit theatres on June 4, 2027

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is returning to the Mumbai underworld with Police Company , an upcoming crime saga that will explore the city’s turbulent gang wars from the perspective of law enforcement. T-Series, in association with RGV Company Production, has officially announced the theatrical release date of the action thriller. Starring Harshvardhan Rane in the lead role, the film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas nationwide on June 4, 2027. Known for exploring the underbelly of Mumbai through films like Satya and Company , Ram Gopal Varma is revisiting familiar territory with a narrative that shifts the focus from gangsters to the police officers who confronted them. In Police Company , Harshvardhan Rane will portray Daya Nayak, the Mumbai police encounter specialist whose operations became a significant part of the city’s underworld history. Inspired by true events and real-life police officers who operated during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the film will delve into the funct...

Suniel Shetty reacts to Tiger Shroff firing incident; says attack “could happen to anyone” as he stresses need for safety

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Actor Suniel Shetty has expressed concern over the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area. Speaking on the sidelines of the naming ceremony of the ‘Bappi Lahiri Marg’, Shetty said the incident should not have happened and stressed the need for greater safety. Tiger was reportedly targeted on the evening of October 18 while leaving a football ground in his car in Juhu. Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle allegedly fired multiple rounds at his vehicle. Tiger escaped without gunshot injuries, although he reportedly sustained minor injuries from gunpowder and broken glass. His driver was also injured in the incident. Reacting to the incident, Shetty said, “The whole world loves Tiger and Jackie Dada, and if something like this can happen to him, it could happen to anyone. It shouldn’t have happened.” Suniel Shetty says Tiger is focused on sports and fitness Shetty also spoke about Tiger’s lifestyle, pointing out that the actor has remained focused on spo...

EXCLUSIVE: Shefali Shah recalls first turning to therapy; says, “I wasn’t equipped to handle it”

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Actor Shefali Shah has spoken about her experience with therapy, recalling how she first sought professional help after struggling to manage certain aspects of her life. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama , the actor discussed her journey with mental health professionals, the importance of finding the right therapist and how therapy has helped her recognise emotional lows before they become overwhelming. Shefali, who recently made her debut as an author with The Audacity of Being: A Sort-of Memoir, published by Bloomsbury on October 1, 2026, has been discussing personal experiences as part of conversations around her book. During the interview, she explained that her decision to seek therapy did not stem from one major incident but from a growing realisation that she needed professional guidance. Shefali Shah recalls how she first sought professional help Shefali traced her first experience with a mental health professional to a visit to her children’s school, where a psyc...

20 years of Don EXCLUSIVE: Cinematographer KU Mohanan recalls Shah Rukh Khan driving through fire in chase scene: “There was no duplicate. He will do anything you tell him”; also shares why the film’s twisted climax added to its success

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Farhan Akhtar’s Shah Rukh Khan starrer Don: The Chase Begins Again  (2006) completed 20 years today. The film was a remake of Chandra Barot’s Don (1978), starring Amitabh Bachchan. Produced by Excel Entertainment and also starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Om Puri, Boman Irani, Arjun Rampal and Isha Koppikar, the action flick became a success at the box office. It was a major moment for mainstream Hindi cinema as sequels weren’t a regular feature back then.   Even after two decades, Don doesn’t appear old. A major reason for this is the visuals provided by cinematographer KU Mohanan. Interestingly, this was the first time he had worked in a mainstream commercial film. Mohanan revealed that there were apprehensions because of this before he came on board in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama . He said, “At that time, I was mainly doing advertising work. I was quite big in advertising films. Maybe, that’s why Farhan got an idea about my work. But he knew I hadn’t done a...

EXCLUSIVE: Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan starrer Udta Teer DENIED release permission in Nepal

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In recent times, several Hindi films, including Dhurandhar, Border 2, Fighter, Sky Force, Article 370 , Tiger 3 , etc, have reportedly been denied a release in certain Middle Eastern markets. However, the upcoming Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan starrer Udta Teer has now faced a roadblock closer to home, in the neighbouring country of Nepal. Bollywood Hungama has learned that Udta Teer has not been granted permission for public screening in Nepal. Bollywood Hungama is in possession of a copy of the official order, which was communicated to the makers by Bishal Bhandari, Section Officer, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Government of Nepal. The letter further stated that permission was denied as the film falls under the subject matter prohibited by Section 5(3) of the Film (Production, Exhibition and Distribution) Act, 2026 B.S. The letter was issued on Ashwin 30, 2083, as per Nepal’s Bikram Sambat calendar, which corresponds to Friday, October 16, 202...

Tiger Shroff Shooting Incident: Eknath Shinde visits actor’s residence after gunfire in Juhu; Police launch manhunt

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Mumbai witnessed a shooting incident in suburban Juhu on Sunday evening, October 18, after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at Tiger Shroff’s car. Following the incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor’s residence late at night to check on his well-being and review the situation. The visit came as the Mumbai Police and Crime Branch began investigating the attack and searching for those responsible. Visuals shared by news agency ANI and circulated on social media showed Eknath Shinde meeting Shroff at his residence. In the footage, the actor appeared with dressings right below the neck, on his arm, and a crepe bandage too around his arm. Shinde has not yet addressed the media about the incident. According to the information available, the state government has indicated that the matter is being treated seriously, while the police continue efforts to identify and apprehend the assailants. #WATCH | Mumbai | Visuals from inside the residen...

Amit Trivedi reveals Dev D was initially put on HOLD: “Ronnie Screwvala was not keen on making it”; recalls how he TREMBLED before presenting songs to Anurag Kashyap: “I feared this would be the first and last film of my career!”

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Amit Trivedi had a conversation with Komal Nahta in which he revealed that he had no plans of composing songs for films. However, he made independent music with singer Shilpa Rao; the latter made Anurag Kashyap heard those songs and that’s how Anurag got interested to meet Amit Trivedi. This was a time when the acclaimed filmmaker was working on Dev D (2009), starring Abhay Deol. Amit Trivedi said, “Anurag sir told me that he was doing a modern-day Devdas and that it had a requirement of some 12-15 songs. He shared some ideas and references. All this was very new for me. I went home and started working immediately. I took 6 months to compose 6 songs as my advertising work was also going on. 6 months later, Shilpa asked me for an update. I told her, ‘Are you sure you want to do this? Sir must have forgotten our meeting’. But she insisted that we had to meet him again.” He continued, “Earlier, we met in Anurag sir’s office. This time, the meeting took place in my studio. Anurag sir ...

Amit Trivedi reveals he CRIED while working on Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu: “If Shakun Batra liked a song, Karan Johar wouldn’t like it and vice versa; mujhe kuch samaj mein nahin aa raha tha”

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Amit Trivedi had a conversation with Komal Nahta in which he revealed that he had a dream run as a music composer in the initial phase of his career. However, he got a reality check while working on Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012), starring Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Amit Trivedi said, “For Dev D , I made 18 songs and all of them got selected. The same happened with Aamir. There was a requirement of 5 songs. I only composed 5 songs and they all got selected. This was repeated with Udaan (2010) as well. I began to assume, ‘Wow. Aise hi hota hoga . This industry is amazing’ (laughs). Then, I got a shock of my life when Karan Johar came into my life. That’s also when mainstream Bollywood came into my life.” He explained, “I signed Shakun Batra’s film, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu , which was produced by Karan Johar. While working on the film, I asked myself, ‘ Yeh kya ho raha hai ?’. It was completely contrary to my previous experiences. Until then, I had worked in 5-6 films, including a so...

Giorgia Andriani to star in Hindi thriller web series Dice, shoot to begin in November

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Actress-model Giorgia Andriani is set to feature in an upcoming Hindi thriller web series titled Dice. The series will see her play an Italian character and is scheduled to begin filming in November 2026. The project will be shot across locations in Italy, including Potenza and Brindisi. The series is being produced and directed by Chandrakant Singh, with Angelo Viggino also attached as producer. Giorgia Andriani on exploring a new character For Giorgia, Dice will give her an opportunity to take on a new role while also bringing an aspect of her cultural background to the character. Speaking about the project, Giorgia said, “I’m really excited to be a part of Dice and am eagerly looking forward to starting the shoot. It’s always exciting as an actor to explore a new character and immerse yourself in a different story.” She added, “The fact that we will be shooting in Italy makes this experience even more special for me. I’m looking forward to being on set, working with the team a...

Ranbir Kapoor leases Pune apartment for Rs 4.63 lakh monthly rent: Report

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Actor Ranbir Kapoor has leased out his apartment at Trump Towers in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar for a monthly rent of Rs 4.63 lakh. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the three-year leave-and-licence agreement was registered on October 6, 2026. The agreement is expected to generate approximately Rs 1.75 crore in rental income for Ranbir Kapoor over the three-year tenure. Details of Ranbir Kapoor’s Pune property lease The agreement covers an apartment located on the 10th floor of Tower A at Trump Towers in Yerwada, Pune. The property measures around 6,094 sq ft and includes three covered parking spaces. Ruchi Goel has been named as the licensee in the agreement, while Ranbir Kapoor is represented by his power of attorney holder, Shanti Shivdas Malik. The leave-and-licence agreement is valid from September 20, 2026, to September 19, 2029. The monthly rent will increase by 5% each year during the tenure. The rent has been fixed at Rs 4.63 lakh per month fo...

Rakul Preet Singh calls being part of Ramayana ‘such a pleasure’; says, “I really hope you all love it and give it all the love”

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Rakul Preet Singh is set to portray Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana . Speaking at the film’s international trailer launch event in Bengaluru, the actor reflected on her association with the city, her journey in cinema and the experience of being part of a project based on one of India’s most revered epics. For Rakul, Bengaluru holds a special place in her career, as it was where her first film came about. Recalling her early days as an actor, she said, “So, Bangalore is a very special place for me. My first film happened in Bangalore.  And at that point I didn’t even know if I really wanted to act. So I’ve gotten so much love from this place. So it’s really special to today stand here after all these years and be a part of Ramayana .” The actor also spoke about being part of the vision brought together by director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. Highlighting the significance of the epic and the work that has gone into the film, she sa...

Kiran Rao and Saba Azad react to Imran Khan facing legal trouble over Mumbai protest; come in support of the actor

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Actor Imran Khan participating in a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Mumbai has triggered a debate, with filmmaker Kiran Rao and actress Saba Azad expressing support for him on social media. Their reactions came after the actor reportedly faced legal action over his participation in the demonstration, with the issue drawing attention to his citizenship status and the restrictions applicable to foreign nationals. Kiran Rao took to her Instagram Stories to share a news report about the action against Imran Khan. Expressing her disbelief over the development, she wrote, “Wah, now it’s Mumbai police?” She went on to highlight the actor’s long association with the country, adding, “43 years old. 40 of those years in India. Studied here, worked here, succeeded here, failed here, loved here and fought here.” Kiran, who was previously married to Imran’s uncle, Aamir Khan, drew attention to the years the actor has spent in India, emphasising his personal and profe...

Ramayana International trailer shares a glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama having an epic face off with Yash as Ravana

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The international trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 , directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was unveiled in Bengaluru on October 15, marking the beginning of Sony Pictures’ global campaign to take Namit Malhotra’s ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic to audiences across international markets. The launch was attended by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey, composer A. R. Rahman and director Nitesh Tiwari, among other members of the cast and crew. Hosted by Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the event offered audiences a fresh look at the film ahead of its worldwide theatrical release. The international trailer presents the story on an expansive fantasy scale, centring on the cosmic conflict between light and darkness and the battle against tyranny. The nearly two-and-a-half-minute preview opens in a mythic era of celestial order, when men and gods are depicted as coexisting, with Kunal Kapoor appearing as Lord Indra. The narrative then shifts to the rise of Yash as Rav...