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Muslim cleric calls Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Mahakal Temple visit a “grave sin” under Sharia

Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has found herself at the centre of a sensitive religious controversy after her recent visit to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. The actress, who attended the Bhasma Aarti and offered prayers ahead of New Year 2026, was criticised by a prominent Muslim cleric. Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has found herself at the centre of a sensitive religious controversy after her recent visit to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. The actress, who attended the Bhasma Aarti and offered prayers ahead of New Year 2026, was criticised by a prominent Muslim cleric, prompting a broader discussion about spirituality, personal choice and religious tolerance in India. However, the visit drew sharp criticism from Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, who described Bharuccha’s actions as a “grave sin” under Sharia law. In a statement, the cleric said that performing puja and particip...
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Bobby Deol gives voice to the younger version of Dharmendra in Ikkis

As anticipation builds for Ikkis, a touching behind-the-scenes detail has emerged that adds an emotional layer to the film. In a rare and heartfelt collaboration, Bobby Deol has dubbed a few dialogues for his father, late Dharmendra, lending his voice to portray the latter’s younger on-screen persona in the film. This creative decision brings an added sense of authenticity and legacy to Ikkis, seamlessly bridging generations both on and off screen. Bobby’s voice subtly enhances the portrayal of the character’s younger years, making the transition across timelines more intimate and impactful. For this very reason, Bobby has been given special thanks in the film. Meanwhile, the first impressions of Ikkis are now out, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Critics have praised the film for its emotional depth, sincerity, and powerful storytelling. Directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, Ikkis is all set to arrive in cinemas on January 1. As...
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Daniel Weber on wife Sunny Leone’s event in Mathura being cancelled after protests, “I find it very strange that 16 years later we are still facing this”

The proposed visit of Sunny Leone to the holy city of Mathura has been cancelled following strong opposition from religious organisations over a planned New Year programme. The actress was reportedly scheduled to attend a private New Year event at a hotel in Mathura. The event was called off after the protests. Reacting on behalf of his wife, Sunny Leone’s husband Daniel Weber said, “First off, it’s not a New Year’s show. Her New Year’s show is in Hyderabad. Everyone knows. And it’s publicized everywhere. She’s had a show almost every day for the last five, six days, seven days.” Daniel feels the couple is needlessly made to prove their allegiance to India. “Sunny and I are in India for sixteen years. That is a very good portion of our lives. We have been, I believe, good citizens. We’ve done plenty of good deeds from the goodness of our heart because we like to give back to a country that has given us so much. So, I do find it amazing that there is still a group, ...
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Is Ananya Panday secretly hinting at making her biggest jewellery move yet? Industry buzz sparks speculation

Ananya Panday has once again found herself at the centre of industry chatter, this time for a mysterious new shoot that has set fashion and luxury circles abuzz. While no official announcement has been made, sources close to the actress suggest that something significant may be brewing behind the scenes. “There's growing intrigue around Ananya Panday's latest hush-hush shoot, with industry insiders hinting that she may be fronting a major new collaboration with a leading jewellery brand. Those close to the production describe the mood as distinctly ‘elevated and modern,’ featuring sleek lighting, reflective surfaces, and intimate, beauty-led close-ups—an aesthetic departure from Ananya's recent brand outings,” a source revealed. The visual language of the shoot, coupled with tight confidentiality around the project, has only fuelled curiosity. According to insiders, the styling and overall mood appear to signal a more luxe, contemporary direction, sparking conversations a...
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EXCLUSIVE: CBFC deletes 15-second dialogue on India-Pakistan relations in Ikkis

2026 will begin on a patriotic and emotional note, thanks to Ikkis. It tells the story of Arun Khetarpal, who, at 21, became the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for the bravery he showed during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. It was originally scheduled for a release on December 25 and was pushed to January 1. With the Christmas release in mind, the makers of Ikkis completed the censor process on time. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on this aspect. To begin with, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asked the makers to suitably modify the opening disclaimer and include the acknowledgement for Poona Horse Regiment, Colonel Hanuth Singh and the tank crew. The same was also to be communicated in a voiceover. This was followed by photographs of warriors and an introductory voiceover about Arun’s tank crew. In the end credits, the makers were also asked to add a text with a voiceover. They also suitably modified the credits and added a full ico...
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Manish Gupta slams Akshaye Khanna for his ‘unprofessional behavior’ during Section 375, also accuses Kumar Mangat Pathak for ‘removing’ him as the film’s director as per Dhurandhar actor’s demand

A couple of days ago, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak spoke about his bad experience with Akshaye Khanna, which eventually led to the latter replaced by Jaideep Ahlawat in Drishyam 3, in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama. Now, writer-director Manish Gupta has spoken about his experience with Khanna while working on Section 375. Akshaye Khanna worked with you in Section 375. What was that experience like? In 2017, Akshaye signed my film Section 375 with me as director-writer and Kumar Mangat as producer. His fee was fixed at Rs. 2 crores. He took an advance of Rs. 21 lakhs, and he signed a contract with us. But suddenly, he gave away the dates he’d committed to us to another movie The Accidental Prime Minister and he flew off to London to shoot that movie, leaving me and my crew waiting idle for six months! He left you stranded for six months? That’s right. Then, after finishing that movie, Akshaye came back and started demanding Rs. 3.25 crores. instead of the Rs. 2 cror...
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Ektaa R Kapoor slams Zee TV ahead of introducing new show titled Pavitra Rishta; addresses it as misuse of ‘established IP’

Recent reports suggesting that Zee TV is gearing up to launch a new show titled Pavitra Rishta have sparked controversy, with producer Ektaa R Kapoor openly expressing her displeasure over the use of the iconic name. While the original Pavitra Rishta remains deeply associated with Ankita Lokhande and the late Sushant Singh Rajput, who played Archana and Manav Deshmukh respectively, industry buzz indicates that the upcoming show will be a completely new story and not connected to the 2009 television classic. Ektaa R Kapoor, who produced the original series under her banner Balaji Telefilms, took to social media to call out the makers for reusing the title. In a strongly worded post, she wrote, “When u can’t create an IP u feed on an established one of another creator!” She went on to further criticise the move, adding, “Terrible ethics or intellectual bankruptcy!!! Or both!!! Nothing Pavitra about it!!!” The post quickly caught attention online. The producer revealed that she viewed t...
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