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Daler Mehndi controversy: FWICE writes to PM Narendra Modi, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami after minister’s alcohol allegation

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has extended its support to singer Daler Mehndi amid the controversy surrounding his performance at an event in Uttarakhand. The federation has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, urging the authorities to ensure that artists are treated with sensitivity and fairness. The development follows an incident at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in New Tehri on Sunday, when Uttarakhand Cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Mehndi’s performance and alleged that the singer was under the influence of alcohol. In its letters, FWICE said it was aware of Mehndi’s health-related issues and recovery from surgery. The federation also stated that, to its knowledge, the singer does not consume alcohol. FWICE calls for sensitivity in handling artists Addressing the controversy, FWICE said concerns about a performer’s condition should be handled discreetly rather th...
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EXCLUSIVE: Ramayana's South distributors locked; Dil Raju bags Andhra-Telangana, Yash takes Karnataka, Think Studios gets Tamil Nadu, E4 Entertainment acquires Kerala

For several months, it has been known that Sony Pictures will release Ramayana in overseas markets, while Karan Johar's Dharma Productions will distribute the much-awaited saga in North India. However, there was no clarity on which companies would handle its release in the Southern markets. Bollywood Hungama has now exclusively learned the details of the same. A trade source informed Bollywood Hungama, “Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations will release Ramayana in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Meanwhile, Yash, who plays Ravana in the film, will distribute it in his home market of Karnataka through his company, Monster Mind Creations.” Interestingly, Dil Raju was present at the grand pre-release event of Ramayana in Hyderabad. He had earlier distributed Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra (2022) and Animal (2023), both of which were successful. At the event, he expressed hope that Ramayana would complete a hat-trick of successful collaborations with Ranbir. As for Yash, there is sp...
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Were Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar on the target list? Police official CLARIFIES after Tiger Shroff firing incident

A police official has clarified that the interrogation of four people arrested in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff’s car has not revealed any information about another celebrity being targeted. The clarification comes amid reports claiming that Salman Khan was the original target and that the accused had also surveyed the residences of other Bollywood stars, including Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar. Speaking about the arrests, Praveen Tripathi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), said the four accused were allegedly involved in the weapon supply network linked to the case. He explained that their role was limited to procuring firearms, transporting them to Mumbai and delivering them to the intended recipients. When asked whether any other celebrity had been targeted, Tripathi told ANI, “Nothing of that sort emerged during our interrogation, as these individuals were merely part of the weapon supply network. Their knowledge was limited strictly to...
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Police Company release date: Ram Gopal Varma’s crime saga starring Harshvardhan Rane to hit theatres on June 4, 2027

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is returning to the Mumbai underworld with Police Company, an upcoming crime saga that will explore the city’s turbulent gang wars from the perspective of law enforcement. T-Series, in association with RGV Company Production, has officially announced the theatrical release date of the action thriller. Starring Harshvardhan Rane in the lead role, the film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas nationwide on June 4, 2027. Known for exploring the underbelly of Mumbai through films like Satya and Company, Ram Gopal Varma is revisiting familiar territory with a narrative that shifts the focus from gangsters to the police officers who confronted them. In Police Company, Harshvardhan Rane will portray Daya Nayak, the Mumbai police encounter specialist whose operations became a significant part of the city’s underworld history. Inspired by true events and real-life police officers who operated during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the film will delve into the functioning...
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Arshad Warsi to return to Jolly LLB franchise for fourth part, film to wrap by January 2027: Report

The Jolly LLB franchise is set to return with a fourth instalment, with Arshad Warsi reprising his role as lawyer Jagdish Tyagi, popularly known as Jolly. According to a report by Variety India, the upcoming film is in production and is expected to wrap shooting by January 2027. The makers are yet to finalise a title for the film. The fourth instalment will be directed by Umesh Shukla and will reportedly serve as a prequel rather than continue the story from the previous films. A source told Variety India, “The project is currently in the last leg of pre-production. And it’s not taking the film forward. It’s a prequel.” The development marks a return to Warsi as the franchise’s central lawyer after Akshay Kumar played the lead in the second and third instalments. The film is expected to release in 2027, although an official release date has not been announced. Jolly LLB 4 to revisit Arshad Warsi’s character Warsi first played Jolly in the 2013 courtroom comedy Jolly LLB, written and d...
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Mika Singh DEFENDS Daler Mehndi amid Uttarakhand event controversy, reveals he had a big operation recently: “Have you ever seen a glass of alcohol in his hand”

Singer Mika Singh has come out in support of his brother and fellow singer Daler Mehndi following the controversy surrounding his performance at the Kunjapuri Mela in Uttarakhand. Calling the on-stage confrontation “disappointing”, Mika urged the media to verify allegations before publishing them as facts. On October 20, Mika shared a video on social media along with a note wishing his followers on Dussehra. He also requested media organisations to check the facts and give artists an opportunity to present their side before reporting allegations. Mika wrote, “The way Daler Mehndi was treated on stage was disappointing. A respected minister came on stage and made allegations about him drinking alcohol. But before publishing such claims, shouldn’t we verify the facts and give the artist a chance to present his side?” He also questioned whether a similar approach would be taken with an international act, writing, “Would anyone dare to behave like that with an international band like Cold...
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Shanaya Kapoor's debut web show Student Of The Year: After Dark to premiere November 13 on JioHotstar

JioHotstar has announced Student Of The Year: After Dark, a web series that reimagines the popular Student of the Year franchise in a darker format. Directed by Reema Maya and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the series will premiere exclusively on JioHotstar on November 13, 2026. The announcement also marks Shanaya Kapoor’s OTT debut. The actor will be seen in a role that is markedly different from the glamorous campus setting associated with the earlier films in the franchise. The first look introduces a darker world at St. Theresa, with the series moving away from the musical romance of the original films and towards a thriller-driven narrative.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by JioHotstar (@jiohotstar) Alok Jain, Head – Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, “Student of the Year is a generational favourite, and reimagining an iconic franchise for a new format and a new generation comes with both responsibil...
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