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Farah Khan announces new reality show The 50; calls it game-changer for Indian reality television

The 50, India’s upcoming large-scale reality show, is already sparking curiosity as it gears up for its premiere on 1st February. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show is a successful global reality franchise that has come to India after making waves internationally. Streaming soon on JioHotstar and Colors, The 50 promises a bold new format set to disrupt the Indian reality TV playbook. At the centre of the intrigue is Farah Khan, who reacts to The 50 and its enigmatic host, The Lion, in her trademark witty, candid, and unfiltered style. The film opens with Farah pointing at a towering flex that declares, “Badalne waali hai reality shows ki reality,” prompting her to question why she hasn’t been called for what’s being touted as India’s biggest reality show. What follows is a sharp, playful exchange that sets the tone for the show’s bold ambition and disruptive spirit. Speaking about the show, Farah Khan says, “Reality shows in India have followed a certain pattern for years, and finall...
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Raaj Kamal Films announces Cibi Chakaravarthi as director of Rajinikanth-starrer Thalaivar 173

Raaj Kamal Films International has officially announced the director of Thalaivar 173, the highly anticipated film starring Superstar Rajinikanth. The project will be directed by Cibi Chakaravarthi and produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran under the banner of Raaj Kamal Films International. The announcement confirms that Thalaivar 173 will feature music composed by Anirudh, marking yet another high-profile collaboration between the composer and Rajinikanth. With this update, the makers have put to rest speculation surrounding the film’s creative leadership and have formally locked its core team. According to the official statement, filming is set to begin shortly, while further details regarding the cast, technical crew, and production schedule will be revealed at a later stage. The makers have chosen to keep additional information under wraps for now, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Turmeric Media (...
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EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla release date postponed in anticipation of the Dhurandhar 2 wave; new date to be announced shortly

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are reuniting after 14 long years on the horror comedy Bhooth Bangla. The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor with Akshay Kumar and was announced to release on April 3, 2025. However, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that the film is getting postponed and a new release date will be announced soon. A source close to the project shared with Bollywood Hungama, "Akshay Kumar is aware that Dhurandhar 2 could rewrite history at the box office and doesn't want to arrive in the middle of what could be a historic moment of Indian Cinema. He is a smart businessman, and also saw how the first part of Dhurandhar took a hit on the Christmas release, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. He has discussed the idea of delay with Ekta Kapoor, and will be announcing a new date soon." The source also confirmed that for Akshay, it is always about business acumen and not ego. "Akshay isn't someone who would claim ownership of a date just because he ...
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Farhan Akhtar in talks with Rajat Bedi to replace Vikrant Massey in Don 3: Report

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar’s highly anticipated action film Don 3 is undergoing another wave of casting developments, with reports emerging that actor Rajat Bedi is being considered to replace Vikrant Massey in a pivotal role. It is speculated that the discussions are underway as the makers work to finalise the ensemble ahead of production. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Farhan Akhtar — who is directing the third instalment of the celebrated Don franchise — has shown interest in bringing in Rajat Bedi, fresh off his widely-noticed performance in The Ba***ds of Bollywood (2025). Bedi’s potential involvement comes after several high-profile changes in the film’s cast, including the earlier exits of Vikrant Massey and Kiara Advani. Readers may recall that in July 2025, Bollywood Hungama reported that Massey — who was initially cast in what was described as a significant character — stepped away from the project due to creative concerns about the depth and development of his role...
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Javed Akhtar to take legal action against makers of a fake video showing him embracing Islam: "I won't let it slide"

Writer-thinker-poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar has repeatedly reiterated he is an atheist. Now, a mischievous, hugely damaging video showing Javed Akhtar wearing a cap and embracing Islam has surfaced on the internet. And Javed saab is not amused. “Who does all this? Yeh log kaun hai (who are these people)? They must be taught a lesson. Religious belief is a very personal matter. It is a private equation between Man and God. It is especially inviolable when one doesn’t have a relationship with God. I don’t. So who are you to make up an equation between me and the Creator?” Javed saab has taken a decision to take stern legal action against the perpetrators of this unauthorized video. “We often allow such mischief—and that’s a mild word, it’s much more deleterious—to slide from sight. That’s wrong. It only encourages the troublemakers to get bolder. I won’t let it slide.” Also Read: Javed Akhtar and Shatrughan Sinha condemn Nitish Kumar for pulling off a woman’s hijab: “...
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Ranveer Singh's debut film, Band Baaja Baaraat, to re-release on January 16, 2026, amid Dhurandhar wave

PVR INOX, in association with Yash Raj Films, will re-release Band Baaja Baaraat on January 16, 2026—15 years after its original release on December 10, 2010. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, the film marked the debut of Ranveer Singh and starred Anushka Sharma in a sparkling story of ambition, love, and friendship, set against the vibrant world of Delhi weddings. Produced by Yash Raj Films, Band Baaja Baaraat went on to become a cultural phenomenon, earning both critical acclaim and immense audience love for its youthful, infectious energy, memorable music, and refreshingly new storytelling. Band Baaja Baaraat reimagined both romance and friendship by situating its protagonists within the frenetic, lived-in world of Delhi weddings. Deeply rooted in local culture and everyday reality, the film had quietly reset the rules of the modern Bollywood love story. It captured an aspirational, entrepreneurial India—young, ambitious, and unapologetically middle-class—with rare warmth and authenticit...
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SCOOP: Rajkumar Santoshi in talks for Sidharth Malhotra’s next, produced by Mahaveer Jain

Bollywood Hungama was one of the first ones to break the news that Sidharth Malhotra has bagged an out-and-out commercial entertainer, which will be produced by Mahaveer Jain's Mahaveer Jain Films. Now, Bollywood Hungama brings to you another exciting update about this film. We have learned that none other than Rajkumar Santoshi is expected to come on board for this film as a director. A trade source told us, “Rajkumar Santoshi’s forte is not just hard-hitting flicks like Ghayal (1990), Damini (1993), Ghatak (1996), Khakee (2004) etc., but also entertainers like Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) etc. He knows how to make a wholesome entertainer and this film is right up his alley. The discussions are going on with him at an advanced stage.” Rajkumar Santoshi is currently providing finishing touches to his dream project, Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi and Ali Fazal. Aamir Khan serves as the film’s producer and he would also fea...
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