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Dharma Productions' long-delayed Dostana 2 has reportedly undergone yet another significant change. According to a report by Variety India, filmmaker Advait Chandan has stepped away from the project after spending several months developing the film. The report states that Chandan exited the film due to creative differences. His vision for the project reportedly did not align with the direction the producers wanted to pursue. The separation is said to have been amicable, with no dispute between the filmmaker and the production house beyond differing creative approaches. The development marks another chapter in the complicated journey of Dostana 2, a film that has witnessed multiple changes since it was first announced. The sequel was initially unveiled in 2019 with Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya in lead roles. Filmmaker Collin D'Cunha was set to make his feature directorial debut with the project. However, the film was eventually shelved after production challenges an...

Hungama in association with the Bhamla Foundation, hosted a special World Environment Day celebration on June 5, 2026, at the Amphi Theatre, Carter Road, Mumbai. The event brought together leaders from entertainment, business, public service, and social impact sectors to recognise individuals and organisations driving meaningful change and championing a more sustainable future. Spearheaded by Asif Bhamla and Saher Bhamla, the Bhamla Foundation has been at the forefront of driving awareness around environmental issues through impactful campaigns and community-led initiatives focused on air quality, waste management, plastic reduction and sustainable living. Over the years, the Foundation has marked World Environment Day through large-scale public engagement efforts, bringing together citizens, policymakers, industry leaders and celebrities to inspire positive change. The event was attended by government representatives and public officials. The green carpet and felicitation ceremony al...

As Tips Films celebrated the release of David Dhawan’s Varun Dhawan-Mrunal Thakur-Pooja Hegde starrer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai yesterday, June 5, the production house has already completed filming an exciting upcoming project. The banner’s next film, starring Pulkit Samrat and directed by Sneha Taurani, has officially wrapped principal photography. According to sources, the film has completed its shoot, with only a song sequence remaining to be filmed. The project has now entered its final phase of production, bringing it one step closer to audiences. The development highlights Tips Films’ busy and ambitious slate. Even as Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai arrives in theatres, the banner has quietly wrapped another significant project, ensuring its momentum continues well beyond its latest release. The film also marks an exciting collaboration between Pulkit Samrat, director Sneha Taurani and producer Ramesh Taurani. Though the makers have yet to officially unveil the project, industry...

Filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana has issued a public apology after sections of the audience criticised certain scenes in Peddi, the recently released Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer. The director said the feedback had been taken seriously and confirmed that changes would be made to the portions that have drawn objections. The statement came on June 6, two days after the film's release. Taking to social media, Buchi Babu addressed the growing debate surrounding the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character and the treatment of women in the film. "As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously," he wrote on X. The film has faced criticism from viewers and commentators who argued that Janhvi Kapoor’s character lacked depth despite being one of the central figures in the story. Several soc...

On June 8, Indian fans will be amongst the first in the world to secure their seats for The Odyssey. Shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology, The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX® cameras, opening in cinemas worldwide and across India on July 17, 2026. Written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan, the film brings Homer's foundational epic to the screen in a way that has never been attempted before. The story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the fall of Troy is brought to life by Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, alongside Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal. The Odyssey opens in cinemas across India in all formats on July 17, 2026. Speaking about the opening of IMAX ticket bookings for The Odyssey in India, Denzil Dias, Vice President and Managing Director, Warner Bros. Discovery India...

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has sold two residential units in Mumbai's Oberoi Sky City project in Borivali East for a combined value of Rs 7.1 crores, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The transactions were registered on June 2, 2026, and involved the sale of two apartments that the actor had originally purchased nearly nine years ago. The latest deals reflect the continued appreciation of residential real estate in the suburb and mark another addition to Kumar's growing list of property transactions in recent years. As per the documents, the larger apartment has a carpet area of 1,101 square feet and was sold for Rs 5.75 crores. The transaction attracted a stamp duty payment of Rs 28.75 lakhs. The property also includes two designated car parking spaces. The second unit, located on the same floor, measures 252 square feet and was sold for Ra 1.35 crore. The buyer paid a stamp duty of Rs 6.75 lakhs, and the deal includes one car parking space...