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The Mumbai Crime Branch’s Property Cell has arrested businessman Nishit Patel in an alleged Rs 16.24 crores cheating case involving Habiba Jaffrey, the wife of Bollywood actor Jaaved Jaaferi. The case, considered high-profile, has been registered at Khar Police Station against six accused, including BMC Assistant Commissioner Mahesh Patil. The FIR names Nishit Patel, Mahesh Patil, Rupesh, Sagar Mehta, Devendra Padwal, and several others under Sections 318(4), 319(2), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 341(1), 61(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police officials said the accused allegedly deceived the Jaffrey family by claiming they had close ties with influential builders and senior government authorities. They reportedly persuaded the family to invest crores of rupees in the “New Kamalkunj” redevelopment project located in Bandra West, promising high financial returns and speedy possession of the property. Investigators allege that forged paperwork, fake letters of intere...

Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim has sparked conversation across the entertainment industry after sharing a strongly worded note on social media about the treatment of creative professionals working behind the scenes in films, shoots, and celebrity appearances. Aalim used Instagram to speak about the importance of respecting artists and crew members who help build a celebrity’s public image. In his note posted on May 15, 2026, Aalim wrote, “RESPECT THE ARTISTS BEHIND THE STAR. Hairdressers. Makeup Artists. Stylists. Assistants. Crew Members. Please don’t call them ‘just staff.’” He further highlighted the demanding nature of creative work in the entertainment industry, writing, “Behind every public appearance, every red carpet moment, every film look, every photoshoot, every close-up… there are creative people silently giving their heart, their time, their talent, and their energy to make someone shine.” The hairstylist also reflected on the personal sacrifices many crew members make...

Mouni Roy and her husband Suraj Nambiar have officially confirmed their separation after four years of marriage. The couple issued a joint statement on Thursday following days of intense speculation surrounding their relationship on social media. Rumours about trouble in their marriage first began circulating earlier this week after fans noticed that Mouni and Suraj had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Social media users also pointed out that several recent photographs featuring Suraj had reportedly been removed or archived from Mouni’s profile, while some wedding pictures continued to remain visible. Soon after, Suraj’s Instagram account was deactivated, adding further fuel to the speculation. The situation gained more attention when reports surfaced that actor Disha Patani, who is considered close to Mouni, had also unfollowed Suraj on the platform. Addressing the growing speculation, Mouni and Suraj released a joint note requesting privacy and urging media outlets to refrain fro...

Popular comedian and content creator Bhuvan Bam has sparked fresh buzz around the second season of his hit series Dhindora, with speculation growing about actor Rajpal Yadav possibly joining the cast. Recent interactions between Bhuvan Bam and Rajpal Yadav have sparked speculation around a possible collaboration for the much-awaited second season of Dhindora. A recent picture of Bam with Rajpal Yadav is fuelling conversations about the cast of his next long-format project. Sources suggest it could be Dhindora 2 which is currently in production and is expected to be mounted on a larger scale than the first season. The first season of Dhindora went on to become one of India’s most successful creator-led digital shows. While there has been no official confirmation from the makers or the actors yet, fans are already excited at the possibility of seeing Rajpal Yadav’s comic timing blend with Bhuvan Bam’s signature humour. The actor has been a part of several popular comedy films over the y...

RKD Studios and filmmaker Prasanth Varma continue to build momentum around Mahakali, the next chapter from the world of Hanu-Man, as Rohit Saraf comes on board for the film. The actor has recently completed shooting for the film in Hyderabad, marking a significant new arc in its expanding narrative. With Rohit Saraf’s addition, the film strengthens its ensemble while widening its appeal across audiences. The actor enjoys a strong following in the North, particularly among the youth, further anchoring the film’s pan-India reach. The film also stars Akshaye Khanna and Bhoomi Shetty in pivotal roles, with their first looks already generating intrigue for their striking and intense visual appeal. Mounted on a grand cinematic scale, Mahakali is being produced by RK Duggal and Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under the banner of RKD Studios, as part of Prasanth Varma’s vision to expand a uniquely Indian cinematic universe following the success of Hanu-Man. The film is progressing steadily and is positio...

Prime Video and The Viral Fever continue to strengthen their collaboration as several TVF-backed shows have emerged among the platform’s most successful Indian originals in recent years. According to an industry insider, the growing popularity of TVF content has encouraged Prime Video to explore the possibility of bringing more of the production house’s digital content from YouTube onto its streaming platform. Sharing insights into the development, the source stated, “TVF’s Panchayat, Sapne vs Everyone S2 and others emerged as one of Prime Video’s biggest successes in recent times, the OTT giant is now looking to bring more of TVF’s content from YouTube onto its platform. Since TVF’s shows already have a massive audience base on YouTube and across their own channel, this presents a perfect opportunity for Prime Video to tap into a new market and reach a much wider audience base.” One of the biggest success stories in the collaboration between TVF and Prime Video has been Panchayat. Th...