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Singer and music composer Vishal Mishra has purchased four residential apartments in Mumbai’s Andheri West for a combined Rs 22.25 crores. The properties, located in Oberoi Sky Heights Co-operative Housing Society in Lokhandwala Complex, Oshiwara, have a combined built-up area of 4,058.21 sq ft. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the transactions were registered on October 26, 2026. The four apartments have a total super built-up area of 5,071 sq ft and are spread across two floors of the residential building. Details of Vishal Mishra’s Rs 22.25 crores property purchase The largest part of the purchase involves two apartments combined into a duplex unit across two floors. Mishra acquired the unit for approximately Rs 9.30 crores. It has a built-up area of 1,640.63 sq ft and a super built-up area of 2,050 sq ft. The singer also purchased an apartment for approximately Rs 4.27 crores, measuring 880.27 sq ft in built-up area and 1,100 sq ft in super buil...

The sequel to the 2006 comedy Malamaal Weekly is moving forward with major changes behind and in front of the camera. Director Priyadarshan has confirmed that he will not return for the sequel, while Riteish Deshmukh is also reportedly no longer part of the project. Filmmaker Amit Joshi, who co-directed Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, has been brought on board to direct the new instalment. Priyadarshan confirms exit from Malamaal Weekly 2 Priyadarshan has confirmed that he has no involvement in Malamaal Weekly 2. Speaking to Variety India, the filmmaker said, “I am not doing it. I have decided not to do any sequel.” He further reiterated that he is not involved in taking the comedy franchise forward. Priyadarshan directed the original Malamaal Weekly, which starred Paresh Rawal, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajpal Yadav, Shakti Kapoor, Asrani and other members of its ensemble cast. Amit Joshi to direct the Malamaal Weekly sequel With Priyadarshan stepping away, Amit Joshi will take over as the...

Namit Malhotra's Ramayana is creating history even before its theatrical release! The much-awaited mythological spectacle, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, has crossed Rs. 25 crore in advance ticket sales, defying the long-held belief that the pre-Diwali period is unfavourable for big-ticket releases. With two more days remaining before its November 5 release, the film is now poised to achieve an unprecedented milestone. Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Business Planning and Strategy, PVR INOX Limited, took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the extraordinary response. He tweeted, "With Rs. 25 crore+ in advance ticket sales and two more days to go, Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana has shattered the long-believed pre-Diwali jinx at the Indian box office!" With Rs. 25 crore+ in advance ticket sales and two more days to go, Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana has shattered the long-believed pre-Diwali jinx at the Indian box office! It is now on course to record the BIGGEST pre-Diwal...

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta’s wife, Anuradha Lekhi Gupta, has issued a statement requesting privacy for their children following a video from his funeral that went viral on social media. The statement, shared by filmmaker Milap Zaveri, addressed the family’s grief following Gupta’s sudden demise and explained that their children were distressed by the presence of paparazzi during the difficult time. Sanjay Gupta died on October 30, 2026, after suffering a fatal head injury in an accidental fall at his Versova residence in Mumbai. His last rites were performed the following day. Anuradha Lekhi Gupta addresses viral video involving daughter The statement comes after a video purportedly showing Gupta’s daughter, Dalai, making a middle-finger gesture towards photographers outside his funeral circulated on social media. The clip showed a girl seated inside a car with her face covered by a hoodie as photographers gathered around the vehicle. Addressing the incident, Anuradha explained that their...

Sony LIV has unveiled the first look of Scam 2010, the next instalment in the Scam franchise. Directed by Hansal Mehta and produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, the upcoming series will feature Siddharth Bodke in the lead role. It is scheduled to premiere on Sony LIV in January 2027. The new series follows the success of Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, which was also directed by Hansal Mehta. The 2020 series received considerable audience appreciation and established the Scam franchise as a prominent title in India's streaming space. Siddharth Bodke on playing the lead in Scam 2010 Speaking about his experience of working on the series, Siddharth Bodke said that understanding the person behind the character was an important part of his preparation. He also described the role as one of the most challenging experiences of his career.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sony LIV (@sonylivindia) “Playing lead character in Scam 2010 has honestly...

Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman has been announced as the new brand ambassador of Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea, a brand owned by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). The association marks a new chapter in the brand’s long-standing connection with music and coincides with the launch of its latest campaign, ‘Awaken Your Masterpiece’, featuring Rahman in a new film. Known for his contribution to Indian music and his work across international projects, Rahman joins the brand in a partnership centred on creativity, dedication and the pursuit of excellence. Taj Mahal Tea, which has been associated with the idea of fine craftsmanship for over six decades, has built its identity around the phrase ‘Hazaaron Mein Ek’ and its iconic ‘Wah Taj!’ signature. The association with Rahman brings together the worlds of music and tea, with the brand drawing parallels between the composer’s creative process and its own approach to selecting and blending tea leaves. The new campaign, ‘Awaken Your M...