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Samantha Ruth Prabhu co-founded Secret Alchemist raises $3 million in seed funding

Secret Alchemist, India’s first clean perfume brand, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Unilever Ventures with participation from DSG Consumer Partners. Founded by Ankita Thadani, Akash Valia, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the brand is redefining Indian perfumery by creating clean, ingredient-led fragrances designed for modern consumers. Secret Alchemist has raised $3 million in a seed round comprising both primary and secondary capital. With prior backing from IPV, the latest investment reflects sustained institutional confidence in the brand’s long-term vision and ability to build a category. Rooted in aromatherapy and essential oils, Secret Alchemist began its journey with ailment-led wellness solutions and has since evolved into a fragrance-first brand. Today, it blends the science of aromatherapy with contemporary perfumery to create lifestyle-led, emotion-driven clean fragrances bridging wellness, scent, and self-expression. The capital raised will be utilized to...
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Makers of Rasha Thadani-Abhay Verma starrer Laikey Laikaa drop FIRST poster

The makers of Laikey Laikaa, starring Rasha Thadani and Abhay Verma, have unveiled the first official asset from the film — a striking poster that offers an early glimpse into the project’s mood and visual language. While the film was announced in June 2025, details around its storyline and characters have largely been kept under wraps. The newly released poster does not reveal the faces of the lead actors, choosing instead to rely on symbolism and texture to set the tone. It features two individuals standing opposite each other, their shoes touching on a narrow ledge against a distressed, graffiti-marked wall. The imagery immediately suggests intimacy, tension, and conflict, hinting at a relationship-driven narrative that may not follow a conventional romantic path. At the centre of the poster is the film’s title, Laikey Laikaa, written in bold, graffiti-style lettering over a heart motif that appears cracked and stained. The visual treatment — chipped paint, splashes of red, and a ...
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SHOCKING: Hussain Ustara’s daughter issues notice to O’Romeo producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Vishal Bhardwaj; seeks Rs. 2 crores within 7 days, cancellation of film’s release

A shocking controversy appears to be brewing around O’Romeo. A notice has been sent to the film’s makers by Sanober Shaikh, the daughter of Hussain Ustara. In the notice, Sanober has objected to what she believes could be an unfavourable portrayal of her father in the film, and has sought compensation of Rs. 2 crores. She has further asked that the amount be paid within seven days. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The letter has been addressed to producer Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and director Vishal Bhardwaj last week. It claims that O’Romeo probably shows Hussain Ustara in a bad light, thereby impacting the family’s reputation. Hence, she has asked for Rs. 2 crores for the same. Along with the monetary demand, Sanober has also reportedly requested the makers to halt or cancel the film’s release until her concerns are addressed to her satisfaction.” While the matter has sparked chatter, it’s important to note that there has been no official confirmation ...
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Yash’s Toxic teaser draws complaint from AAP Women’s wing to Karnataka commission: Report

The teaser for the much-anticipated Kannada film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash, has drawn formal objection from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Women’s Wing, which has submitted a complaint to the Karnataka State Women’s Commission alleging the teaser contains “obscene visuals” that could negatively influence women, children and cultural values. The controversy adds to a growing public conversation about the boundaries of advertising content in Indian cinema. Released on January 8 — coinciding with Yash’s 40th birthday — the teaser quickly gained widespread attention for its stylised, bold imagery, including a brief intimate scene involving Yash and a woman inside a car. While some viewers have praised the teaser’s aesthetic and daring tone, others have criticised the material as inappropriate for general audiences. As per a report by NDTV, in its complaint, the AAP Women’s Wing argued that the visuals “adversely impact the social well-being of women and children” and un...
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Mardaani 3 trailer shows Rani Mukerji in a relentless fight to rescue missing girls, watch

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji is set to return as her iconic character Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, the third installment of the acclaimed crime thriller franchise. The recently released trailer paints a dark and intense picture of the film’s central investigation — a high-stakes race to rescue missing girls from sinister forces, raising the stakes for the fearless police officer. The trailer positions Shivani Shivaji Roy as a relentless cop willing to confront brutal realities in her pursuit of justice. The visuals showcase her in gritty confrontation scenes and tense investigative moments, underscoring the story’s urgent and emotionally charged narrative. Mardaani 3 continues the franchise’s legacy of confronting socially relevant and uncomfortable truths. The earlier films in the series addressed human trafficking and systemic violence; this chapter shifts focus to the chilling problem of girls disappearing across the country. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Ad...
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Sonu Sood donates Rs 22 lakhs to cow shelter in Gujarat

Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood has once again stepped forward for a social cause, this time extending support to animal welfare. The actor has donated Rs 22 lakhs to a cow shelter in Gujarat, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to humanitarian and charitable initiatives. According to reports, the contribution was made to help sustain the operations of the shelter, which provides care, food and medical support to abandoned and injured cattle. The donation is expected to aid the day-to-day functioning of the facility, particularly at a time when many shelters face financial constraints. A PTI report quoted Sonu Sood sharing, “Caring for animals is as important as caring for humans. They depend on us for protection and dignity.” He further emphasised the need for collective responsibility when it comes to supporting such institutions that work quietly but consistently for animal welfare.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sonu Sood (@sonu_sood) This i...
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Suniel Shetty to launch ‘Jaate Hue Lamhon’ from Border 2 at Mumbai’s Navy Nagar: Report

The makers of the upcoming war drama Border 2 are expanding their promotional strategy with a series of high-profile events, and one such moment will see Suniel Shetty unveil the recreated version of the iconic song ‘Jaate Hue Lamhon’ in Mumbai’s Navy Nagar on January 12, ahead of the film’s theatrical release later this month. ‘Jaate Hue Lamhon’ is one of the most memorable tracks from the 1997 original Border, where it was picturised on Shetty himself. For the sequel, the song has been re-imagined with music by Mithoon and vocals by Roop Kumar Rathod, blending nostalgia with the emotional tone of the new film. In a first for the Border franchise’s promotional campaign, the launch will take place inside Mumbai’s Navy Nagar, a highly restricted Indian Navy residential cantonment in Colaba. This setting reinforces the film’s connection to India’s armed forces, underscoring its themes of military service and sacrifice. Army personnel and their families based in the cantonment are expec...
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