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Sammy Nanwani announces October 2026 release for Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story

Producer Sammy Nanwani has announced that his upcoming film, Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story, will release in theatres in October 2026. The film is set during India’s Partition and follows a story of love, loss, and hope. It traces the journey of people whose lives were changed by the event, while also highlighting the culture and heritage of the Sindhi community. Speaking about the film, Nanwani said the story was inspired by the experiences of his family members who lived through Partition. He said their memories of leaving their homes and starting life again inspired him to bring this story to the screen. “Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story is a tribute to the strength of people who rebuilt their lives after Partition,” Nanwani said. “Through this film, we also want to celebrate Sindhi culture and share its history with a wider audience,” he added. The film combines romance with a historical backdrop, showing how personal relationships are shaped by larger events. Along with its l...
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Amit Rai directorial Ohh My Dog gets U/A certificate after CBFC orders 7 changes

Ohh My Dog, the upcoming film directed by Amit Rai, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification with a U/A rating, though not without conditions. The board has asked the makers to carry out seven modifications before the film can be released in theatres. What the CBFC has flagged Among the changes ordered, references to brands including ‘Truecaller’ and ‘Dettol’ have been muted, as has a cuss word used in the film. A scene involving a dog has been shortened by two seconds, while a photo frame of Lord Hanuman appearing in another sequence has been blurred. The board has also directed the team to add two disclaimers, one addressing child labour, since the theme features in the film’s narrative, and another on human trafficking. Rai calls the process smooth this time Speaking to Variety India about the certification, Rai said he was pleased with how things had gone this time around, calling the suggested cuts workable. “I am supremely happy. They have given me cuts that a...
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Pooja Bhatt SLAMS Delhi University’s advisory asking students to avoid Jantar Mantar protests: “Support their right to speak out”

Actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has criticised Delhi University's advisory asking students and faculty members to stay away from the ongoing protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Sharing her views on social media, she argued that young people should be encouraged to exercise their right to speak instead of being discouraged from participating. The university's advisory comes amid the continuing protests over irregularities in the education system, including the NEET paper leak controversy. Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have expanded beyond Delhi to cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru, with protesters demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Delhi University urges students to stay away from protests On Thursday, Delhi University issued a public advisory through its official social media handles, urging students and faculty members to avoid what it described as unlawful assemblies at Jantar Mantar. The advi...
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Yash Raj Films appoints Usha Rachael Thomas as Head of Communications Strategy

Yash Raj Films (YRF), India’s premier legacy entertainment company, has appointed Usha Rachael Thomas as Head of Communications Strategy. She will report to Akshaye Widhani, Chief Executive Officer, Yash Raj Films. In her new role, Usha heads YRF and its talent agency’s outward-facing narrative, spanning press, social media strategy, brand voice, talent positioning and image management while strengthening the company’s relationships & footprint with global and local media. Usha will spearhead communication strategies across YRF’s various business ventures. Akshaye Widhani, CEO, Yash Raj Films, said, “As YRF’s businesses continue to grow globally, how we tell our stories to the world matters as much as the stories themselves. Usha brings a combination of adaptive & agile newsroom instinct sharpened across two decades of leading communications for some of India’s biggest media and entertainment giants. Her perspective will be instrumental as we shape communications strategies, b...
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EXCLUSIVE: CBFC asks for 20+ cuts in The India Story; 4.27 minutes of footage deleted; ‘Kisaan aatankvadi’, ‘Sarkar deshdrohi’ dialogues modified

The Shreyas Talpade-Kajal Aggarwal starrer The India Story is all set to release tomorrow, July 24. Yet, it got a censor certificate just 48 hours before, on July 22. In this Bollywood Hungama exclusive story, we’ll focus on the cut list of the hard-hitting courtroom drama. The India Story was passed with a U/A 16+ certificate by the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification). However, the CBFC asked for more than 20 cuts, mostly dialogues. To begin with, a detailed disclaimer was added at the beginning and end of the film, which increased the film’s length by 50 seconds. In a dialogue, the percentage of farmers was reduced from 65% to 25%. The ‘offensive words’ used while referring to the farmer community were asked to be modified. Further, ‘inaccurate reference’ about the Endosulfan tragedy in Kerala was asked to be modified. ‘Offensive words’ in a scene in the second half and ‘inappropriate’ references in a courtroom scene at 2 hours were also similarly asked to be modified. The di...
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Mouni Roy to star in Suresh Krissna’s new love story produced by Prerna Arora

Filmmaker Suresh Krissna, known for his work across languages and film industries, is set to return to the romance genre with a new love story starring Mouni Roy in the lead role. The film is being produced by Prerna Arora. Producer Prerna Arora said, “Suresh sir has been one of my all-time favourite filmmakers. The moment he narrated the vision, I instantly knew I wanted to back this film. It’s a very young love story with a relatable narrative set in the age of social media, and I truly believe audiences will connect with it.” When it came to casting, both Krissna and Arora felt that the story needed an actress who could lead it with the required depth. Krissna said, “Someone who could carry the emotional weight of the central character with grace, beauty and conviction. We both instinctively felt that Mouni Roy was the ideal choice. She is mesmerising, elegant, and a wonderfully talented performer. She immediately said yes and with Mouni coming on board, the film has acquired an en...
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Dhurandhar fame Ayesha Khan detained by Mumbai Police during student protest, shares video asking, “Just a simple why?”

Ayesha Khan, who recently featured in the special song ‘Shararat’ from Dhurandhar, has claimed that she was detained by the Mumbai Police while attempting to participate in a student protest in Dadar on Wednesday. The actor later shared videos and detailed her experience through Instagram, alleging that she and her friends were forcibly taken into police custody despite not having started the protest. According to Ayesha, she reached Dadar around 4 pm to extend her support to the ongoing student protests that have spread to Mumbai. She said that before she could raise any slogans or begin demonstrating, a police officer informed her that protests were not permitted at the location. When she asked, “Bata dijiye dusra aur kya raasta hain,” she claimed the situation escalated quickly. In a video statement shared on Instagram, Ayesha alleged that around 15 police personnel, including both male and female officers, surrounded her group and instructed them to board a police van. She further...
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