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Ajay Devgn delivered a blockbuster this year with Drishyam The Conclusion, which was released during the lucrative October 2 weekend. Interestingly, the actor is gearing up for another release around the same period next year, Chauhaan. Bollywood Hungama has learned that Ajay recently began shooting for the war drama in Kargil, Ladakh. A source from Ladakh told Bollywood Hungama, “Ajay Devgn is shooting for Chauhaan in Kargil. He arrived here a few days ago and has already begun filming. Some key scenes will be shot in this picturesque town. The makers had obtained the necessary permissions in advance and have made elaborate arrangements to ensure that the shoot goes smoothly.” The source continued, “It’s quite cold here in Kargil, and the weather will surely add an authentic touch to the scenes of Chauhaan.” Interestingly, this is not the first time Ajay Devgn is shooting in Ladakh. He had earlier filmed some crucial scenes for J P Dutta’s war film LOC: Kargil (2003) in the mountaino...

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has added a new luxury car to his garage, with the actor taking delivery of the BMW i7 50 xDrive, the all-electric version of the German automaker’s flagship 7 Series sedan. The luxury electric car is priced at Rs. 1.95 crore (ex-showroom), making it a significant addition to the actor’s already impressive collection of automobiles. The acquisition comes shortly after Ranveer was unveiled as BMW India’s brand ambassador and introduced the company’s latest 7 Series range at a launch event in New Delhi in September. The actor’s association with the brand now gets an interesting personal touch, with the star bringing home one of its flagship electric offerings. The BMW i7 50 xDrive M Sport combines the presence and comfort expected from a flagship luxury sedan with the benefits of an all-electric powertrain. The model produces 455 hp and 600 Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 5.5 seconds. It features a 112.5 kWh battery pack and offe...

Actor Ronit Roy has leased a commercial office space in Mumbai’s Andheri West for a total rent of approximately Rs 1.39 crores over a five-year period. The transaction adds to the actor’s reported real estate holdings in the city, where he also owns a residential apartment in Versova. According to a Business Standard report citing property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the office measures 950 square feet and is situated on the fourth floor of Vastu Prestige, near City Mall in Andheri West. The leave-and-licence agreement was registered on June 12, with the lease commencing on July 10. The agreement will remain valid until July 9, 2031, covering a total tenure of 60 months. As per the report, the commercial premises have been leased to Kerawi Care (OPC) Private Limited, represented by its director, Vandana Verma. Roy is listed as the licensor in the agreement, while the company is the licensee. The office space carries a monthly rent of Rs 2.1 lakhs, while the security...

Veteran actor Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his Donje farmhouse in Pune on Thursday night, October 8, following his death at the age of 75. Meanwhile, Panaji Police have registered an unnatural death case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and further enquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death is underway. According to police records, Nana Patekar was brought dead to the casualty ward of Manipal Hospital in Bambolim from his residence at Ocean Park, Dona Paula, Goa. The enquiry is being led by PSI Nitin Naik. The registration of an unnatural death case is part of the police procedure to examine the circumstances surrounding a death. The case registration, by itself, does not establish any wrongdoing. Further details are awaited as the enquiry progresses. Goa: Panaji Police registers an Unnatural Death (UD) case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following the death of veteran actor Vishwa...

Salman Khan has reportedly put a scheduled public appearance on hold following the sudden demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar. The actor was expected to attend an event for GB Realty on 8 October at Taj Lands End in Bandra, Mumbai. Reports now suggest that the event has been postponed and will be rescheduled. The event was pulled off mainly because Nana Patekar held immense respect and affection by his colleagues across the industry, and Salman is said to have shared a good relationship with him. We hear that the actor felt this was not the right time to participate in a public event and decided to delay it. A fresh date has not been announced, and neither Salman nor the organisers have issued a formal statement on the matter. The two actors shared screen space in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Khamoshi The Musical. In the film, Salman played the love interest of Manisha Koirala, who portrayed an aspiring singer born to mute and deaf parents. Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas played the par...

Gauahar Khan has sold her duplex apartment in Mumbai’s Versova for Rs 6.01 crores, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. Khan had purchased the property in November 2014 for Rs 3.2 crores, indicating an appreciation of around 88% over nearly 12 years. The property transaction was registered on September 24, 2026. The apartment is located in Versova Shiv Kutir Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., situated in S.V.P. Nagar, Versova, Andheri West. The duplex occupies two floors of the building and is positioned on a higher floor. As per the registration documents, the property has a super built-up area of 2,340 sq ft (217.47 sq m), while its built-up area measures 1,872 sq ft (173.98 sq m). The documents do not mention any car parking being included in the transaction. The duplex was sold for a consideration value of Rs 6.01 crores, with the purchasers paying Rs 36.06 lakhs as stamp duty. Khan had acquired the apartment for Rs 3.2 crores in November 2014. This...