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TV actor Rohit Chandel arrested under POCSO Act over harassment allegations

Rohit Chandel, best known for his performances in Sairaab, Kashibai Bajirao Ballal, and Pandya Store, has been arrested by the Mumbai Police following allegations of stalking, harassment, repeated phone calls, and assault made by a 16-year-old girl. The 29-year-old actor has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act along with relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to a report by The Times of India, officers from the Pant Nagar Police Station arrested Chandel from his residence in Dahisar on Friday, July 10. Following his arrest, he was produced before a special POCSO court, which remanded him to police custody. The investigation into the allegations is currently in progress. As per the complaint lodged by the minor, the actor allegedly made repeated calls to her mobile phone using both his personal number and several other phone numbers. The complainant stated that the continuous calls caused her significant distress. Th...
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Salman Khan sells Bandra west apartment for Rs 3.50 crore, bought for Rs 2.88 crore in 2015

Salman Khan has sold his residential apartment in Mumbai's Bandra West for Rs.3.50 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The actor had originally purchased the property in 2015 for ₹2.88 crore, making the latest transaction another notable real estate deal involving a Bollywood celebrity. As per the registered documents, the apartment is located in Shiv-Asthan Heights, a residential building in Bandra West, one of Mumbai's most sought-after neighbourhoods. The sale was officially registered on July 9, 2026. The property has a carpet area of 758 square feet and comes with two dedicated car parking spaces. Based on the transaction value, the apartment was sold at an approximate rate of Rs.46,000 per square foot on the carpet area, according to the registration records. The apartment has been jointly purchased by Munira Akberali Dandawala, Mahdiali Akberali Dandawala, and Zehra Mahdiali Dandawala. The property documents further reveal that th...
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The Odyssey Mumbai press conference: Matt Damon REGRET turning down Shekhar Kapur’s The Four Feathers: “It's a 20-year-old DEBT that I have been carrying around in my pocket!”

Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Tom Holland and producer Emma Thomas attended the press conference of their film, The Odyssey, at a five-star hotel in South Mumbai. Bollywood Hungama was one of the privileged few to attend this press meet. Matt surprised one and all as he spoke about his regret of not doing a film with Shekhar Kapur. Matt Damon was asked if he’d like to work with an Indian filmmaker and who that would be. He said, “The filmmaker that everybody wanted to collaborate with is Shekhar Kapur. I remember when I couldn’t do The Four Feathers for some reason and I was really upset about that (laughs). I think I was signed up for a Bourne movie. So, I guess he’s always been on my list. I’d like to have another go. That’s like a 20-year-old debt that I have been carrying around in my pocket!” He also opened up about working on The Odyssey, “I had the benefit of those 35 years behind me and (it was an exciting) opportunity to play a role like this; he’s such a fascinating, comple...
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Amitabh Bachchan joins Policybazaar as brand ambassador for new insurance awareness campaign

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed as the new brand ambassador for Policybazaar as the company launches a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging more Indians to invest in health and term insurance. The initiative, titled Parivaar Sabse Pehle, seeks to highlight the importance of financial protection and timely insurance planning for families across the country. The campaign aligns with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (IRDAI) broader objective of increasing insurance penetration. It will be rolled out across television, digital platforms, OTT services and social media, reaching audiences in urban, semi-urban and rural regions. In the advertisements, Bachchan plays the role of an elderly family member who encourages his loved ones to prioritise health and term insurance before an unexpected crisis strikes. The campaign focuses on a common consumer behaviour of postponing insurance decisions until it is too late, urging families to make financia...
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Satluj row deepens: PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court over Zee5 removal of Diljit Dosanjh film

The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj continues to intensify. A public interest litigation (PIL) has now been filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging the sudden removal of the film from streaming platform Zee5 and seeking its restoration across the country. The PIL has been filed by Sharwan Singh, with the Union Government, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Punjab Government, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, and ZEE5 named as respondents. The petition questions why the film, which is based on the life and work of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Kalra, was removed from the platform without any judicial, legal, or government directive. Filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petition argues that the removal of Satluj infringes upon the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. It further contends that the explanation citing only "current circumstances" is vague and fails to specify...
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BREAKING: Producer Bhushan Kumar, Aditya Roy Kapur and director Milap Milan Zaveri join forces for an intense musical love story

After delivering the cult musical romance Aashiqui 2, Malang, Ludo and Metro… In Dino, producer Bhushan Kumar reunites with Aditya Roy Kapur for an all-new cinematic experience. Joining them is director Milap Milan Zaveri, fresh off the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, as the trio comes together for an intense, violent, and deeply emotional musical love story. Blending powerful romance, high-octane action, and a soul-stirring soundtrack, the yet-untitled film promises to present love in its most passionate and raw form. Backed by T-Series, the film is being mounted on a grand scale and is set to offer audiences a compelling theatrical experience. On coming back together once again, producer Bhushan Kumar said, “Our association with Aditya goes back many years and has given us films that audiences continue to love. From Aashiqui 2 to Metro… In Dino, every collaboration has been special in its own way. We share a great creative comfort, and I’m happy we’re coming together once again...
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BREAKING: CBFC censors Dr Ambedkar's visuals, mention of Vijay's political party TVK in Jana Nayagan; removes 'Om' and 'New India'

Sometime back, we informed viewers that Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan, has finally been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after a seven-month struggle that dominated the headlines at regular intervals. In this article, we'll focus on the cuts given to the action entertainer. To begin with, the visuals of Dr B R Ambedkar on the cover page of a book were asked to be modified. However, there's no change to the duration of the scene. The dialogue ‘Ambedkar sattam…TVK sattam’ was asked to be replaced. Also, the word ‘TVK’, which stands for Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has been either muted or modified, wherever used in the film. Further, the visuals of the Indian flag falling on the ground were asked to be deleted. The words 'Bhagavatham', 'Ranganathar' and two abusive words were asked to be muted. The word 'Om' was removed wherever uttered and the same applies to the words, 'New India', which were ...
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