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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again become the target of threats, this time from an alleged member of the notorious Bishnoi gang. The latest threat, delivered via WhatsApp to the Mumbai traffic control room, demands a hefty sum of Rs. 5 crores or a visit to a Bishnoi temple in Rajasthan. This is the second such threat in ten days, prompting heightened security measures for the actor. The Bishnoi community, known for its reverence for the blackbuck, has a long-standing animosity towards Salman Khan due to a poaching case from the late 1990s. This historical context, coupled with the ongoing rivalry between Khan and the Bishnoi gang, has made the actor a persistent target for threats and intimidation. As per the Money Control report, the recent WhatsApp message, purportedly from a Bishnoi gang member, included specific demands and threats. The sender warned of dire consequences if Khan failed to comply with their demands. The Mumbai police, taking the threat seriously, initi

Ranbir Kapoor’s intense portrayal of Ranvijay Singh in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2023 film, Animal, left a lasting impact on audiences. The film’s massive success and the intriguing post-credits scene, teasing a sequel titled Animal Park, have kept fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this gritty saga. Recently, Bhushan Kumar, the co-producer of the film, provided an exciting update on the much-anticipated sequel. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Kumar confirmed that Animal Park is indeed in the works and is set to begin production soon. “We will have a six-month gap and then immediately Animal Park,” Kumar revealed. Vanga’s upcoming Telugu film, Spirit, starring Prabhas, will be the immediate focus. However, the director is clearly eager to return to the world of Animal and delve deeper into its dark and gritty universe. Ranbir Kapoor, who was equally captivated by the sequel’s premise, expressed his excitement during a conversation with Netflix India. The acto

A potential box office clash between two highly anticipated films, Chhaava and Pushpa 2: The Rule, has been averted. The makers of Chhaava, a historical drama starring Vicky Kaushal, have decided to postpone the film's release to avoid a confrontation with the sequel to the blockbuster Pushpa. Chhaava, which chronicles the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's son, Sambhaji Maharaj, is an ambitious project that has been in the making for several years. The decision to delay the release was made to ensure that the film receives the attention it deserves and maximizes its box office potential. According to the report in Mid-day, a source close to the production revealed, "Chhaava is an ambitious project for the stakeholders, production house, director Laxman Utekar, and its lead star, Vicky. It makes sense to release it when no other film is scheduled to air.” Interestingly, Rashmika Mandanna, who plays a prominent role in Pushpa 2: The Rule, is also a part of the cast of

Namit Malhotra’s much-anticipated magnum opus, Ramayana, directed by filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, is all set to redefine Indian cinema on an unprecedented scale! This epic adaptation brings to life one of India’s most cherished tales with unmatched scale and visionary storytelling. As the visionary force behind Prime Focus Studios, Namit Malhotra has been involved in some of Hollywood’s biggest projects, including Dune and Inception, as well as recent hits like The Garfield Movie. He also announced Angry Birds 3. Namit Malhotra’s deep understanding of visual storytelling has made him one of the most important Indians in Hollywood! Taking to social media, Namit Malhotra unveiled a poster and shared, “More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only o

Last week, Bollywood Hungama was one of the first ones to break the news that Veer-Zaara (2004), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, will be re-released in overseas territories on November 7. Moreover, the song ‘Yeh Hum Aa Gaye Hai Kahaan’ has been added to the print. The song was deleted during its original release and hence, it’s the first time it can be enjoyed in all its glory on the big screen. Bollywood Hungama now brings additional, exciting details on this re-release, which will happen just 5 days before its 20th anniversary. Bollywood Hungama has learned that Veer-Zaara will be released for the first time in the countries of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman. The producers, Yash Raj Films (YRF), have even released a poster celebrating this feat. And that’s not all. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “YRF has gone all out with Veer-Zaara’s re-release. It’ll be released in more than 600 screens in foreign territories. This probably makes it the biggest re-release ever for a Bol

Kartik Aaryan and Bhushan Kumar are currently basking in the love coming their way as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has been receiving praises from audiences. The horror comedy released in cinemas last week, during the occasion of Diwali and the ensemble cast of not just Kartik but also Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri seems to have left everyone entertained with their acting chops. As the film continues to rake in moolah at the box office, Kartik decided to express gratitude towards the Almighty by taking off to Varanasi and he is said to be accompanied by Bhushan Kumar. Readers would be aware that Bhushan Kumar, who is the producer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is also the head honcho of the T-Series.  Sources close to them have asserted that both of them will be visiting the famous Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, and we hear that Kartik Aaryan was already seen taking off to the spiritual town at the Mumbai airport. Speaking about their trip, the source commented, “Kartik and Bhu