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Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia’s Vvaan trailer in controversy as composer alleges his song was used without permission

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Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming film The Vvaan – Force Of The Forrest has landed in controversy after vocalist and composer Sargam Vaish alleged that his original song was used in the film’s trailer without his permission or consent. Sargam raised the issue on Instagram on Sunday, claiming that his song Aigiri Nandini , which he said he had been working on for the past three years, features in the official trailer of The Vvaan – Force Of The Forrest . He has asked the concerned team to remove the song and provide details of any permission or licence that may have been obtained for its use. Sargam Vaish claims his song was used in Vvaan trailer In an Instagram reel, Sargam said he had come across the official trailer and discovered that his music had been used in it. He also pointed out the portion of the trailer where he believes his song appears and played the corresponding section to highlight the alleged use. In the caption accompanying...

Bigg Boss 20: Rohed Khan exits as FIRST eviction, Salman Khan says, “Well played with dignity”

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Rohed Khan’s stint in the Bigg Boss 20 house may have come to an end, but the contestant walked out with words of appreciation from none other than host Salman Khan. Rohed has become the first contestant to be eliminated from the season. As Rohed prepared to bid farewell to the house, Salman Khan acknowledged his journey and appreciated the way he carried himself during his time on the show. Salman praised Rohed for maintaining his dignity through the highs and lows of the Bigg Boss experience. Addressing him, Salman said, “Job well done. Well played with dignity. Your are a good man.” The appreciation made Rohed’s final moments on the show particularly meaningful. During his stint, he found himself navigating changing equations, nominations and different dynamics inside the house, while getting the opportunity to showcase his personality to the audience. The farewell also turned into a memorable exchange when Rohed opened up about his desire to work with Salman in the future. Exp...

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SHOCKING: Sameer reveals, “Nadeem Saifi heard Zamaana Deewana’s script and told Ramesh Sippy, ‘Aisi WAHIYAAD kahani maine nahin suni’!”

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Lyricist Sameer had a conversation with Komal Nahta, during which he went down memory lane and shared several anecdotes related to prominent films and stars. He also spoke about the importance of music in cinema. Sameer said, “A film can become a hit even without a song. For example, a film like Kanoon (1960) did work. But viewers will go to watch such films once. Film ki repeat value gaana hota tha . Once you see the film and know it story, toh aap baar baar kya wohi dekhne jaoge ? During Aashiqui (1990), I witnessed viewers entering the theatre to see the song. Once the song would end, they would go out, have tea and then come back again to catch the next song. They had calculated the gap between the two songs and would enter the theatre accordingly! Imagine the importance of music. Also, in the 90s, we gave maximum hits with newcomers. Phool Aur Kaante (1991) was Ajay Devgn’s first film. Kya music tha uss film ka .” He then spoke about music director Nadeem Saifi of Nadeem-S...

“Nowadays, young girls expose SO much. Being a woman and being a mother, I don’t like it. It REALLY hurts” – Hema Malini

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Hema Malini recently opened up about changing trends of stardom and also touched upon being dignified while ageing gracefully. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, she said, “Today there is too much exposure. We were never exposed like this. Now, before stepping out of the house, an actor has to think about what to wear, what bag to carry, how to walk, because somebody is photographing you from every angle. You go to the airport and people immediately click photographs with their mobile phones. Even if you’re not dressed properly, nobody cares. The picture is everywhere.” She also remarked, “Youngsters today want quick fame. For publicity, they are ready to do anything. We never had to do all that. We worked for 60 or 70 days on a film and then waited to see the result on screen. I always knew I had done my best. Whether the film became a hit or not was a different matter.” We are living in times of cosmetic procedures are fairly common. Hema Malini endorsed the idea but with terms a...

CONFIRMED: Ajay Devgn-starrer Ranger pushed to 2027; WON’T clash with Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan’s comic caper, Eetha

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Ajay Devgn is currently gearing up for the much-awaited Drishyam The Conclusion . The thriller releases in cinemas on October 2 and marks the veteran actor’s second release of the year after the super-hit Dhamaal 4. His next film, tentatively-titled Ranger , co-starring Sanjay Dutt and Tamannaah Bhatia, was expected to arrive in cinemas on December 4. However, since last month, there have been reports that the film has been pushed to 2027. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the film has indeed been postponed and will release only next year. A source told us, “The film should release after Eid, which falls in March 2027. Hence, expect Ranger to be a summer release, which would be apt. It’s a jungle adventure and would be an ideal film to release during the school and college holidays.” December 4, meanwhile, will now see the release of Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan-Raashii Khanna’s untitled comic caper, directed by Anees Bazmee. It will clash with Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Eetha . Ther...

Sara Ali Khan gives a peek into her New York Day off and the most ‘New York’ things she does!

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Sara Ali Khan is in New York for Fashion Week, where she is set to attend the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2027 runway show. Ahead of the showcase, the actor spoke to Lifestyle Asia India about her approach to fashion, the pieces currently inspiring her, and how she likes to spend her time in the Big Apple. For Sara, personal style is less about following a fixed set of fashion rules and more about letting individuality take the lead. When asked about a fashion rule she has stopped following, she shared a simple philosophy: “Impress other people, express yourself is my new one.” She also believes that an outfit should complement the person wearing it rather than become the focus of attention. “Just don’t let the outfit wear you, be yourself in whatever you wear and then your personality will come through is what I think,” Sara said. Sara Ali Khan’s current fashion moodboard While Sara has experimented with vibrant and colourful looks over the years, her current fashion moodboard is ...

Ektaa R Kapoor takes a DIG at ‘out-of-touch’ creators: “Humne desh se judna bandh kar diya; apne aap ko upar samajhte hain”; Tamannaah Bhatia reveals her pandit, watchman was impressed by The Vvaan’s Chhath depiction

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Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ektaa R Kapoor, Deepak Mishra, Arunabh Kumar, Anup Soni, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul and Shweta Tripathi Sharma attended the trailer launch of their film The Vvaan at a multiplex in Mumbai. Ektaa R Kapoor talked about her association with Arunabh Kumar of TVF, “Balaji jo banata hai aur TVF jo banata hai ; our content is very different.  (smiles). But my admiration has been there for the makers because inki jo kahaniyaan hain, woh mitti se judi hui hoti hain . The problem in our country is that most of the content creators, at least in this side (of the country), make content which is out of touch with the demands of the common man. Humne desh se judna bandh kar diya. Hum apne aap ko usse upar samajte hai . That cannot happen. Aap desh se judoge toh desh aap se judega! Aap nahin judoge aur apne aap ko upar samjoge, toh aapko gira dega ! Hence, it’s very important to be rooted. Because TVF makes rooted stories (I wanted to work with them).” ...

Ravie Dubey defends Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama casting amid Ramayana debate; says, “Ranbir is simply the best we have, he is a superstar of epic proportions”

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The casting of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has been a topic of discussion since the release of the film’s first teaser. While some viewers have questioned whether the actor fits the role, others have responded positively to his appearance as the revered mythological character. Amid the ongoing debate, Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshman in the film, has spoken in support of his co-star and shared his experience of working with him.\ In an interview with Variety India, Ravie Dubey praised Ranbir Kapoor’s approach to his work and described him as “simply the best”. Addressing the criticism around Ranbir’s casting as Lord Rama, Ravie said, “I think Ranbir is simply the best we have. He is a superstar of epic proportions, but what has stayed with me even more is the human being and the artiste I have witnessed at close range. The sincerity with which he comes onto a set is unparalleled. His work ethic, etiquette, intensity and preparation; I had heard so much abou...

SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan saw Dhurandhar The Revenge a day before release at Salman Khan’s preview theatre

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Yesterday, Shah Rukh Khan conducted an ‘Ask SRK’ session after nearly 10 ½ months, and it left the X users excited. As always, the superstar gave witty replies, and this time he also shared updates about his much-awaited next, King. That’s not all. A fan asked whether he had seen Dhurandhar . To which Shah Rukh Khan replied, “Loved both the parts….fantastic by the whole team!!!” Bollywood Hungama enquired from a source from the actor’s team on this and he said, “Shah Rukh Khan saw Dhurandhar The Revenge a day before the release, that is, before the whole world. He asked director Aditya Dhar to arrange for the screening and the writer-director-producer gladly did it for him.” The source further said, “The screening took place at a preview theatre owned by Salman Khan. Shah Rukh attended the screening with his whole family. Karan Johar also joined him.” However, the source had no idea whether Salman also joined the fellow star and KJo for the screening of Dhurandhar The R...

Rakesh Roshan to earn Rs 2.76 crore from 3-year lease of 5,574 sq ft Mumbai property: Report

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Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has leased two commercial units in Mumbai’s Andheri West to Beingu Studios Private Limited. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the two offices have a combined area of 5,574 sq ft and are being leased for a monthly fee of Rs 7.30 lakh. The commercial units are situated at Commerce Centre, off New Link Road in Oshiwara, Andheri West. The deal also includes two car parking spaces. The leave and license agreement was registered on September 9, 2026. The lease has been signed for a period of three years, with a 5% annual increase in the monthly rent. The security deposit for the transaction stands at Rs 10.95 lakh. Rent To Increase Over Three-Year Lease As per the registered agreement, Beingu Studios will pay Rs 7.30 lakh per month during the first year of the lease. The monthly license fee will rise to Rs 7.66 lakh in the second year and further increase to Rs 8.04 lakh during the third year. The escalation clause is part of t...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrates traditional Seemantham with husband Raj Nidimoru ahead of first baby’s arrival; see pictures!

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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently celebrated her traditional baby shower ceremony, known as Seemantham, with her husband and director Raj Nidimoru. The intimate ceremony comes as the couple prepare to welcome their first child in December 2026. The actor also opened up about her experience of participating in the ceremony and understanding the meaning behind the rituals. For the occasion, Samantha opted for a dark yellow and gold ethnic ensemble, which she paired with traditional jewellery and fresh flowers in her hair. Raj was also present as the couple participated in the sacred rituals together. The intimate gathering was held outdoors, with the space decorated with marigold flowers and traditional oil lamps. Among those present were close friends and members of Samantha’s creative circle, including designer Shilpa Reddy and stylist Neeraja Kona. Samantha Ruth Prabhu explains the significance of the ceremony Sharing pictures from the celebration, Samantha spoke at length abou...

EXCLUSIVE: Susanne Bier reveals why she said yes to Practical Magic 2: “I’d love to work with both of you again”

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Director Susanne Bier is stepping into the world of Practical Magic 2 with a clear understanding of what makes the franchise special. For Bier, the opportunity was not simply about revisiting a beloved property, but about creating a big-screen experience rooted in relationships, female themes and emotion. Recalling how she came on board, Bier revealed that the conversation began around Christmas 2024, when she received a call and spoke with stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. “I got a call around Christmas of ‘24. I spoke both to Sandy and to Nicole. “We have this project; it can be really fun. Do you want to read?” And I was like, “Sure, I’d love to read. I mean, I’d love to work with both of you again.” And doing a big, cinematic release that is female-driven and is about something that actually is very close to my heart just sounded incredibly tempting. What intrigued me in the first place was actually making a movie with substantial female themes while making some...

Neena Gupta says she apologised to Masaba Gupta for growing up without her father: “It is my fault”

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Neena Gupta has spoken openly about raising her daughter Masaba Gupta as a single mother and the choices that shaped their lives. In a recent conversation with Zoom, Neena reflected on Masaba’s childhood and her experience of growing up without her father, former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards, being present in her everyday life.   Neena revealed that she has apologised to Masaba over the years for the circumstances of her upbringing. She acknowledged that some decisions made when she was younger had consequences that became clearer with time. “I am so honest with her that many times I have said sorry to her that you didn’t have a father with you when you were young. It is my fault, but she understands. We all make mistakes. When we are young, our parents tell us certain things and we don’t listen. That wisdom comes later,” she said. Neena also explained that she made a conscious effort to ensure Masaba learned about her father and their relationship directl...

EXCLUSIVE: Anya Singh bags Vikram Bhatt’s 1920: Cold Winter; reunites with Ahan Shetty after Border 2

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A couple of weeks after the release and surprising box office performance of Haunted – Echoes Of The Past , director Vikram Bhatt and producer Anand Pandit announced that they would join hands for 1920: Cold Winter . A month later, in July 2026, it was reported that Ahan Shetty has signed the horror flick. And now, Bollywood Hungama has come across an interesting information about the film. A source told Bollywood Hungama , “ Anya Singh , who became widely known after The Ba***ds Of Bollywood, has come on board as the female lead of the film. The makers were impressed by Anya’s screen presence and talent, and felt that she would be apt for the part. Anya is also excited as she has never attempted horror before in Bollywood.” Interestingly, both Ahan Shetty and Anya Singh also shared screen space in this year’s super-hit war film, Border 2 . While Ahan played the role of Lt Cdr Mahendra Singh Rawat, Anya was seen as his wife, Sudha Rawat. Hence, 1920: Cold Winter marks the second f...

Lyricist Sameer SLAMS use of old songs in Dhurandhar, Chauhaan: “Music ko background mein daal diya… SATYANAASH kar diya”

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Lyricist Sameer had a conversation with Komal Nahta where he criticized the current state of music in Bollywood. He said, “ Jo acchi cheez hoti hai, wahi lambi samay tak chalti hai . So even 100 years later, the old songs will continue to find an audience. A producer told me that he has only hired young kids in his office. I replied, ‘ Acchi baat hai. Kab se rakha hai aapne ?’. They replied, ‘Since 5-6 years’. I told them, ‘There was a time when your company used to come up with 10 super-hit albums every year. But that hasn’t happened in the last 5-6 years. Who have you hired then?’.” Sameer clarified, “I am not saying that the young kids are not talented. But when the old and new can merge together, it can be beneficial. I worked with Sachin-Jigar in FALTU (2011) and wrote songs like ‘ Aaltu Jalaltu’ and ‘ Chaar Baje Gaye Lekin Party Abhi Baaki Hai’ . I proved with these songs that I could collaborate with young kids and come up with such youthful numbers. If you won’t give an opp...

Bollywood celebs to take fashion inspiration from this Ganesh Chaturthi

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Ganesh Chaturthi is the perfect excuse to bring out your festive wardrobe and add a little glamour to your celebrations. From elegant sarees and traditional silhouettes to contemporary takes on ethnic wear, Bollywood celebrities have given us plenty of fashion inspiration to bookmark. This festive season, take cues from these celebrities and put your own stylish spin on your Ganesh Chaturthi look. Sonam Kapoor   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) When it comes to fashion inspiration, Sonam Kapoor is always one to watch out for. Her approach to festive dressing proves that traditional wear does not have to be predictable. If you want to experiment with silhouettes, layering or accessories this Ganesh Chaturthi, Sonam’s fashion choices are worth bookmarking. Aamna Sharif   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by aamna sharif (@aamna...