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BREAKING: Government of India reconstitutes CBFC; Suniel Shetty, Preity Zinta, Priyadarshan, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members

The Government of India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). As per an official notification dated September 16, 2026, the reconstituted Board will come into effect immediately and will remain in place for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Bollywood Hungama has learned these members will constitute the Revising Committee of the CBFC. The notification has been issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 3(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, read with Rule 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. The new CBFC Board comprises 18 members from varied fields, including cinema, music, literature and the arts. Among the prominent names on the list are actors Suniel Shetty and Pankaj Tripathi, actress Preity Zinta, filmmaker Priyadarshan, musician Ricky Kej, singer Hansraj Hans, filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda and actor-director Rupali Ganguly. The complete list of me...
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The Vvaan Trailer: Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer explores Indian folklore, supernatural elements and adventure; watch

The trailer of The Vvaan, which is just released, expands on the world introduced in the film’s teaser, offering a closer look at its folklore-based setting and the supernatural elements at the centre of the story. The film is set around a forest and draws from Indian folk traditions while combining elements of fantasy, adventure and mystery. The trailer gives a glimpse into a world shaped by ancient beliefs and supernatural forces. It also introduces the characters played by Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah, who are paired together for the first time. Their characters appear to find themselves caught up in events connected to the mysterious world surrounding the forest. Along with the folklore and supernatural elements, the trailer features action, romance, humour and moments of spectacle. It also suggests that the story will move between the characters’ personal journeys and the larger mystery connected to the world of Vvaan. The film is looking to bring together several genres while...
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Diljit Dosanjh announces Ahmedabad concert at Narendra Modi Stadium on November 21 after sold-out Wembley show

On Saturday, September 12, Indian global superstar Diljit Dosanjh made history as the first Punjabi artist to headline Wembley Stadium. The concert, promoted by Live Nation, SOLD OUT in fewer than 48 hours. During the momentous performance, Dosanjh announced a concert at the world’s largest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, for November 21, 2026. The EU/UK leg of the AURA WORLD TOUR will wrap up this week with shows in Birmingham on September 18 and Manchester on September 20. The run follows Dosanjh’s record-breaking sold-out North American stadium and arena tour. The 15-date tour, which included two nights at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City that marked Dosanjh as the venue’s first-ever Punjabi headliner, broke Dosanjh’s previously held record for biggest North American tour by a Punjabi artist. The shows sold over 225,000 tickets and generated over $32 million. This spring, Dosanjh returned to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk abou...
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Vijay Varma announces Matka King season 2 with first episode script: "Ek aur baazi"

Vijay Varma has confirmed that Matka King will return for a second season. The actor shared the update on social media, putting an end to speculation surrounding a cryptic post he had shared a day earlier. On Tuesday, Vijay had posted a picture expressing gratitude to spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and hinted that he was beginning a new journey. The post led fans to speculate about which of his upcoming projects he was referring to. The actor has now revealed that the project is the second season of Prime Video’s Matka King. Vijay shared a selfie from the production office, posing in front of the Matka King poster, with the caption, “At the office for…” He followed it with a picture of the script for the first episode of the upcoming season. Titled “Season 2 x Episode 1: Ek Aur Baazi”, the episode has been created and written by Abhay Koranne. Sharing the script, Vijay wrote, “Ek aur baazi ;)” while the show’s title theme played in the background. Vijay is set to repris...
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Rakesh Roshan to earn Rs 2.76 crore from 3-year lease of 5,574 sq ft Mumbai property: Report

Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has leased two commercial units in Mumbai’s Andheri West to Beingu Studios Private Limited. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the two offices have a combined area of 5,574 sq ft and are being leased for a monthly fee of Rs 7.30 lakh. The commercial units are situated at Commerce Centre, off New Link Road in Oshiwara, Andheri West. The deal also includes two car parking spaces. The leave and license agreement was registered on September 9, 2026. The lease has been signed for a period of three years, with a 5% annual increase in the monthly rent. The security deposit for the transaction stands at Rs 10.95 lakh. Rent To Increase Over Three-Year Lease As per the registered agreement, Beingu Studios will pay Rs 7.30 lakh per month during the first year of the lease. The monthly license fee will rise to Rs 7.66 lakh in the second year and further increase to Rs 8.04 lakh during the third year. The escalation clause is part of the th...
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EXCLUSIVE: CBFC censors 'B**** C***' in Vibe; action scenes left untouched in Kunal Kemmu-Preity Zinta starrer

Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported about the censor details of this week's Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, it releases on September 18. The same day sees the release of Vibe. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts given to the comic caper. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Vibe on September 11. Just like Daayra, Vibe also hasn't got any visual cuts. Hence, all the romantic and violent scenes have been left untouched by the Examining Committee of the CBFC. The only change they asked was to mute the word 'B**** C***'. Secondly, an anti-drug disclaimer was asked to be added in the beginning. Once these changes were made, Vibe was passed with an 'A' certificate. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 145.55 minutes. In other words, Vibe is 2 hours, 25 minutes and 55 seconds. Vibe stars Kunal Kemmu, who is also the film’s direct...
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Great Indian Ravi Festival: Swiggy Dineout puts Ravi Kishan at the centre of its annual dining festival

Swiggy Dineout has announced the latest edition of its Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF), giving the annual dining festival a pop-culture twist this year. The campaign has been reimagined as the Great Indian Ravi Festival, with actor Ravi Kishan at the centre of the campaign. The festival is being held from September 14 to October 24, 2026, and will offer discounts of up to 50% across more than 57,000 restaurants in over 84 cities in India. The participating outlets include cafés, pubs, bars, luxury dining establishments and family restaurants. As part of the offers, customers can also avail an additional 10% instant discount on HDFC Bank cards, along with 10% back as DineCash on bookings made through Dineout. Why Swiggy Dineout Has Reworked GIRF The new campaign draws from Ravi Kishan’s recent popularity across social media, where his dialogues, expressions and mannerisms have been widely used and remixed by users. Instead of featuring Kishan simply as a brand ambassador, Swigg...
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