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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and composer A.R. Rahman have announced a new collaboration titled Masoom: The New Generation, a contemporary film inspired by Kapur’s 1983 classic Masoom. The project marks another creative partnership between Kapur and Rahman, who have previously worked together on projects such as Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Bombay Dreams, and Why? The Musical. For the new film, Rahman will not only compose the music but will also serve as a co-producer. According to the makers, Masoom: The New Generation will examine themes of family, identity, love, and migration in a contemporary setting while retaining the emotional foundation associated with the original film. Speaking about the project, Shekhar Kapur said, “For a long time, I’ve felt that the themes of Masoom deserved to be revisited through the lens of today’s world. Families, relationships, identity; these ideas have evolved so much, and cinema must evolve with them. Rahman has always had the rare ability to create mu...

Actor Deepak Tijori has spoken out in support of his longtime friend and Aashiqui co-star Rahul Roy, dismissing recent speculation surrounding the actor’s health and well-being. Rahul Roy has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after several social media videos featuring him went viral. The clips sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans expressing concern about his physical condition and speech, while others criticized the content. The discussions gained momentum due to Rahul's history of a brain stroke in 2020, from which he has been recovering over the past few years. Amid the ongoing conversation, Deepak Tijori has clarified that there is no cause for concern and that Rahul is doing well. Speaking to IANS, Deepak said, “I am in regular touch with Roy. Roy is still my brother, my friend, and he is perfectly safe; he is perfectly fine. It's just people making news for no reason. There is no such thing that has been written about him.” The statement comes shortly after...

Fans of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are in for a treat as their much-awaited film, Alpha, will now arrive earlier than scheduled. The action entertainer was earlier scheduled to release on July 10. Bollywood Hungama has now exclusively learned that the film will arrive in cinemas a week earlier, on July 3. A source in a prominent multiplex chain told Bollywood Hungama, “July 3 has emerged as an apt date to bring Alpha to cinemas since Dhamaal 4, which was scheduled to release on the same day, has now been pushed to July 17. With no major release planned for July 3, producer Aditya Chopra felt it was the right date to bring Alpha to theatres.” A trade expert commented, “Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is also releasing on July 17, along with Dhamaal 4. As a result, Alpha will now get two weeks to make the most of an open run at the box office, especially since no Bollywood film is scheduled to hit theatres on July 10.” Alpha is the next film from the YRF Spy Universe. Besides Alia Bhatt an...

The controversy surrounding Don 3 continues to intensify, with actor Ranveer Singh now receiving public support from Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) Vice-President Padmini Kolhapure amid the ongoing dispute involving Excel Entertainment and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). The issue erupted after reports claimed that Ranveer Singh had exited Don 3 unexpectedly, leading to allegations of financial losses for the production house. Excel Entertainment, headed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, reportedly alleged that the actor’s withdrawal from the project caused losses amounting to nearly Rs 45 crores due to extensive pre-production work, location scouting, and development expenses already incurred. The production banner is also believed to have maintained that Ranveer had signed a three-film agreement and had actively participated in script discussions and the film’s official announcement campaign before deciding to step away from the project. As th...

Sanjay Gupta and Sanjay Dutt made a great pair and collaborated on several memorable projects. Sanjay Gupta directed the actor in eight films, namely, Aatish (1994), Jung (2000), Khauff (2000), Kaante (2002), Musafir (2004), Zinda (2006), Dus Kahaniyaan (2007), Alibaug (unreleased). The actor also acted in two of Sanjay Gupta’s productions, Plan (2004) and Shootout At Lokhandwala (2007). In short, both have worked together in ten films and if all goes well, they’ll soon reunite for the eleventh time. During a conversation on the InControversial Podcast, Sanjay Gupta confirmed that he has started work on the second part of Kaante. He said, “I am seeing Sanju doing these films and he’s doing a great job. There’s no denying that. But before Dhurandhar (2025), I also believe that he was grossly wasted. The kind of films he had done…the filmmakers didn’t know how to present him. They didn’t know his strengths and they didn’t take the time to study him. Meanwhile, I didn’t have to study him...

The energy around HYBE INDIA’s ambitious global girl group search continues to build as singer Reble is expected to deliver a high-voltage performance in Delhi as part of the HYBE INDIA Pop-up Park experience. The Indian rapper adds to the growing excitement surrounding the entertainment giant’s India-focused talent hunt. The HYBE INDIA Pop-up Park has emerged as a vibrant celebration of music, fandom and youth culture, designed as an immersive fan-first experience. Featuring interactive engagement zones, Random Play Dance sessions, K-pop music experiences, exclusive giveaways and live artist performances, the pop-up has become a hotspot for fans and aspiring performers alike. The initiative is part of HYBE INDIA’s larger audition campaign aimed at discovering the next global girl group from India and the Indian diaspora. The audition tour heads to Bengaluru tomorrow, and then to Delhi on June 13 and 14. The previous editions in Mumbai, Guwahati and Bengaluru featured live performance...