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Shraddha Kapoor, Nora Fatehi cleared in 2022 drugs case as police find no evidence: Report

Actors Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi are set to receive relief in a high-profile 2022 drugs case, with the Mumbai Police reportedly finding no evidence linking them to the alleged network. Social media personality Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, along with actor Siddhanth Kapoor and politician Zeeshan Siddique, are also expected to be cleared in the supplementary chargesheet. The case dates back to August 2022, when alleged drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Mohammad Suhail Shaikh was arrested by Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch and Anti-Narcotics Cell. Mephedrone worth Rs 1.19 lakh was recovered during the operation. During interrogation, Shaikh claimed that he had supplied drugs at parties attended by several public figures, leading to multiple names being mentioned in the investigation. In 2025, some of those named, including Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi, were questioned by the Anti-Narcotics Cell as part of the probe. However, according to an Indian Express report, invest...
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EXCLUSIVE: After Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan to unite one more time for Tips Films’ next

Priyadarshan is on a roll and refuses to slow down. The veteran filmmaker has been working for more than 40 years and has been churning out films at regular intervals. Last week saw the release of Bhooth Bangla, which is doing decent business at the box office. He has also completed the shoot of Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Priyadarshan has revealed that he’ll be directing two more films – one with Pankaj Tripathi and the other with Mohanlal. And now, it has come to light that the master filmmaker has secretly begun working on one more film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Priyadarshan is putting together an exciting film and has signed Akshay Kumar for it. It’ll be a typical Priyan entertainer that’ll appeal to the youth and families alike.” The source continued, “It’ll be produced by Tips Films and this will be the first time that the reputed banner will be working with Priyadarshan.” The untitled comic entertainer marks the second film of Akshay and Tips aft...
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Kriti Sanon no longer CCO of Hyphen, skincare brand confirms decision

Actor-entrepreneur Kriti Sanon is no longer serving as the Chief Customer Officer of her skincare brand Hyphen, the company confirmed in a recent statement. The development comes nearly three years after the brand’s launch in 2023, during which Kriti had been closely associated with its positioning and outreach. The announcement was made through Hyphen’s official social media handle on April 24. In its statement, the brand acknowledged the significance of the decision and described it as part of a broader transition. “This is not a statement we make lightly. After careful study, we believe that this should be addressed honestly. The road ahead represents a tremendous transition. Certain painful but important decisions were taken. With that, we publicly announce that Kriti Sanon is no longer functioning as our Chief Customer Officer,” the statement read. The update quickly gained traction online, with users expressing a mix of surprise and curiosity about the move. Given Kriti Sanon’s...
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EXCLUSIVE: A hush-hush screening for The Devil Wears Prada 2 is being planned; will Karan Johar be among the first to watch it?

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is not just creating a storm globally, but sources say Mumbai is gearing up for an exclusive, hush-hush celebration and screening. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that a special event ahead of the film’s theatrical release in India is being planned, with a guest list said to include some of the biggest names from Bollywood and the fashion world. The sequel to the 2006 cult classic has already generated massive global excitement, and the buzz now appears to have reached India in a big way. According to sources, Karan Johar, who has long been an admirer of the original film, will be among the first to watch it along with a select group of guests in Mumbai. Karan’s love for The Devil Wears Prada is well known in industry circles. The filmmaker has often spoken about his admiration for the film and recently met stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway during the promotional tour in Tokyo. During the interaction, Johar had shared that meeting the two icons lef...
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Mithoon reunites with Mohit Suri for the next Ahaan Panday - Aneet Padda starrer; composer begins work on intense love story

The much-awaited collaboration between filmmaker Mohit Suri and composer Mithoon is set to continue with a new romantic project starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The upcoming film, backed by Yash Raj Films, has already generated strong buzz, and the latest update about Mithoon joining the team has only heightened excitement among music lovers. Known for creating some of Bollywood’s most iconic romantic soundtracks, Mithoon has officially come on board the yet-untitled project, which is currently in the pre-production stage. The film is being backed by Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, who was also associated with Saiyaara. According to a source close to the development, the composer has already started work on the music for the film. “It is going to be an intense love story with YRF, and the music will reflect that emotional depth. There’s also buzz that the team is keen on introducing a new voice with this album,” the source revealed. The Mohit Suri-Mithoon partnership h...
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EXCLUSIVE: Himesh Reshammiya’s label bags music rights of Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya

Earlier this month, Bollywood Hungama exclusively revealed that after Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Himesh Reshammiya and Sooraj Barjatya have reunited for the latter’s highly awaited next directorial, Yeh Prem Mol Liya. We also reported in the same article that the ace music composer has composed 7 melodious songs for the Ayushmann Khurrana-Sharvari starrer. Bollywood Hungama now brings you another significant update on the film’s music. A source told us, “Himesh Reshammiya’s music label, Himesh Reshammiya Melodies, has acquired the music rights of Yeh Prem Mol Liya. Himesh is extremely confident about the film’s songs and believes that they will receive an additional boost due to the film’s association with the Rajshri brand. Hence, he offered to release the music under his own label. The head honchos at Rajshri, including Sooraj Barjatya, evaluated the offer and then decided to go ahead with it.” The source continued, “This is a big boost for Himesh Reshammiya Melodies as it will n...
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Anurag Basu CLARIFIES status of Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela film: “Majority of the shooting is done is a myth”

Filmmaker Anurag Basu has clarified that his much-anticipated musical romantic drama starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela is still in the early stages of production, dismissing reports that most of the shoot had already been completed. In a recent interaction with Variety India, Basu revealed that only a limited portion of the film has been shot so far. Addressing speculation about the project’s progress, he said, “That the majority of the shooting is done is a myth. I've not shot more than 45 days for this film. The shooting has just started.” The film had generated significant buzz when its promo was unveiled in February last year with an initial release target of December 2025. However, the schedule was later pushed back due to multiple factors. Current estimates suggest the project may now arrive in theatres in late 2026 or early 2027. During the same conversation, Basu also spoke about his eagerness to move on to his long-planned biopic on Kishore Kumar once the Kartik Aary...
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