Sunday, July 05
At a Dubai event, 'Pathaan 2' was officially confirmed, sparking massive fan excitement online. The announcement coincided with Dhurandhar’s ₹200 crore success, fueling the Spy Universe buzz. Shah Rukh Khan also reflected on his milestones, saying he’s proud of achievements like the 'DDLJ' statue, National Award, and now a building named after him.
Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap, known for 'Dabangg', has sharply criticized Bollywood's biggest stars, questioning Shah Rukh Khan's 'superstar' status and calling him an ordinary actor. Kashyap also claimed Salman Khan has many detractors, refuting the idea of self-proclaimed stardom. He emphasized that true stars make societal contributions, not just earn money.
Akshaye Khanna and Bobby Deol are celebrating strong comebacks. Akshaye wowed audiences with 'Dhurandhar' and 'Chhaava', earning praise for his calm screen presence. Priyadarshan and Laxman Utekar hailed his enduring talent. Meanwhile, Bobby’s resurgence after 'Animal' and earlier with 'Race 3' proves his lasting appeal as both a star and performer.
Transitioning from beloved comedian to chilling antagonist, Chunky Panday is carving a new niche in the film industry. It was Srijit Mukherji who first glimpsed this transformative potential in Chunky while working on 'Begum Jaan,' where he reinvented the actor's look.
Music duo Sachet-Parampara publicly accused composer Amaal Mallik of falsely claiming credit for their hit song 'Bekhayali' from 'Kabir Singh'. They presented evidence, including chat logs and recordings, asserting the song was their original creation made in the presence of the film's team. The duo demanded a public apology for Mallik's alleged defamation.
R. Madhavan revealed details about his expanded role in 'Dhurandhar 2', releasing on March 19, 2026. He said his character trains Ranveer Singh’s in espionage warfare. Following 'Dhurandhar’s success, fans eagerly await the sequel, which will unveil Hamza Ali Mazari’s transformation from criminal Jaskirat Singh to a recruit in a secret IB mission.
What should have been a memorable musical moment at Jacob Collier’s Mumbai concert has instead turned into a polarising discussion online. During the India leg of Collier’s Djesse Vol. 4 World Tour at Nesco Center on November 30, the global music star invited Anuv Jain on stage to perform Baarishen. The collaboration, however, hasn’t landed well with a section of the audience.
The Tamil romantic drama 'Aaromaley', starring Kishen Das and Sivathmika Rajasekhar, is set for its OTT premiere on Jio Hotstar on December 12. After a theatrical release on November 7, the film will now be available in five languages, aiming for wider reach. The makers are optimistic about its digital success.
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has been in theatres for less than a week, yet fans are already buzzing about the sequel. The spy action thriller—featuring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Sanjay Dutt—has taken a strong lead at the box office. While the first film gives audiences a glimpse into the life of an Indian spy infiltrating terrorist networks in Pakistan, the real intrigue lies in how Jaskirat (Ranveer Singh) eventually transforms into Hamza.
The music of 'Dhurandhar' is a hit, especially its modern qawaali, 'Ishq Jalakar (Karavaan)'. This song is a reimagining of a 1960s qawaali composed by Hrithik Roshan's grandfather, Roshan Lal, with lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi.
