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Filmmaker Atlee has reportedly added another landmark investment to his growing portfolio by purchasing a luxurious sea-facing apartment worth approximately Rs 38 crores in Mumbai's upscale Bandra locality. The reported acquisition comes at a time when the director is gearing up for his much-awaited action fantasy film Raaka, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. According to a report by Filmibeat, the premium residence is situated in one of Bandra's most sought-after high-rise residential towers and offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. The location is known for housing several celebrities from the entertainment industry, placing the Jawan director among some of Bollywood's biggest names. The report states that the lavish apartment is equipped with several high-end features and modern conveniences. These reportedly include advanced security systems, private elevator access, designer interiors with custom-made furniture, and expansive deck-style balconies overlook...

Actor Rajpal Yadav has reportedly suffered another setback in his long-running financial troubles. According to a report by NDTV, two of the actor's properties in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, are set to be auctioned by the Central Bank of India as part of efforts to recover outstanding loan dues of over Rs 16.61 crores. The latest development comes as the actor's cheque-bounce case remains unresolved. Bank initiates auction process As per the report, the Central Bank of India, Mumbai, has issued official auction notices for two properties owned by Rajpal Yadav. One property is located in Shahjahanpur city, while the other is situated in a nearby village. The auction is scheduled to take place online on September 9. The report states that the actor owes the bank Rs 16.61 crores and Rs 64,000, while the combined value of the two properties is estimated to be around Rs 3.19 crores. Loan linked to Aata Pata Lapata According to the report, Rajpal Yadav had taken the loan to finance...

Has the winner of Lock Upp Season 2 been accidentally revealed even before the finale streams? That is the question fans have been asking after a latest comment made by actor Harshad Chopda about finalist Shreya Kalra went viral on social media. Following the completion of the reality show's finale shoot, contestants and participants interacted with the media at a press conference. During one such interaction, Harshad Chopda was asked about Shreya Kalra and her journey on the show. While sharing his thoughts, the actor appeared to refer to her as the "winner", triggering widespread speculation that he may have inadvertently revealed the result ahead of the official finale. Speaking about Shreya, Harshad said, “Who am I to judge her. From the start I have only had one complaint with her. I have always told her ‘You are very passionate. The only thing I feel you lack is compassion.’ But winner is a winner is a winner.” Harshad accidentally revealed that Shreya is the winne...

Rumours have been swirling over the past few days that Shah Rukh Khan is set to feature in a cameo in Allu Arjun and Atlee's highly anticipated Raaka, with several reports even claiming that his portions would be shot overseas. However, these reports appear to be nothing more than speculation. Bollywood Hungama can confirm that Raaka does not feature a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan. Sources close to the project have clarified that SRK was never even approached, as there is no such cameo role in the film. "Atlee shares a great rapport with Shah Rukh, and he would certainly love to work with him again, but the reports about his cameo in Raaka are baseless," a source told us. The production of Raaka has been progressing in full swing across multiple short schedules. An action-packed schedule was completed just last week, and the next leg begins tomorrow in Mumbai, where Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone will film some pivotal sequences. Atlee and the team are reportedly prioritizin...

The paid preview trend has significantly picked up for Bollywood this year. It began with Dhurandhar The Revenge, which did record business in the previews. This was followed by Bhooth Bangla. The other Akshay Kumar release, Welcome To The Jungle, also had paid previews; both films earned well in the pre-release screenings. Last month saw Baby Do Die Do having paid previews on Thursday, July 2, a day before its full-fledged release. And now, the next film to jump into the bandwagon in Ohh My Dog. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “The distributors informed the theatres across the country today that they can schedule paid previews of Ohh My Dog on the night of Thursday, August 6, that is, a day before its full-fledged release on Friday, August 7. The cinemas have been asked to make sure that the shows are held between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Accordingly, certain cinemas have already commenced the bookings for the previews.” Interestingly, tickets for paid previews are usually on the...

Malaika Arora has expanded her luxury car collection with the addition of a brand-new Mahindra Thar Roxx, a premium SUV priced at nearly Rs. 28 lakhs for its higher variants. A video of the actress taking delivery of the vehicle has surfaced on social media, capturing the special moment as she welcomed the SUV with a traditional puja ceremony outside her Mumbai residence. The clip, which has been widely shared by paparazzi accounts on Instagram, shows the Mahindra Thar Roxx arriving at Malaika's home. Surrounded by a small gathering, the actress is seen performing customary rituals before taking possession of the vehicle. The puja, a common practice followed during the purchase of new vehicles in India, is believed to seek blessings and protect against the evil eye before the vehicle is driven for the first time. The Mahindra Thar Roxx has emerged as one of the most sought-after SUVs in the country since its launch in 2024. Introduced as the five-door version of the iconic Thar, t...