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Ritesh Sidhwani to attend BAFTA 2026 as Excel Entertainment’s Boong earns nomination

Excel Entertainment co-founder Ritesh Sidhwani is set to be part of the guest list at the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026, scheduled to take place in London on February 22. The BAFTAs, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, remain one of the biggest nights in world cinema, drawing top names from across industries. This year, Sidhwani will reportedly be attending alongside a star-studded mix of Indian and international faces. The guest line-up is said to include Alia Bhatt and Riz Ahmed, while Hollywood heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan and Cillian Murphy are also expected to be present. Other names mentioned among the attendees include Marc Robinson, Adam Willis, Lauren Evans, Lee Groombridge, Nicolas Gonda and Charlie Noble. Sidhwani’s presence at the ceremony comes at a time when Indian production houses are increasingly gaining recognition on global platforms. For Excel Entertainment, the BAFTA buzz is even more relevant this year as the ban...
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Supreme Court grants bail to Vikram Bhatt and wife Shwetambari Bhatt, sends both parties for mediation

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted regular bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt in a multi-crore cheating case linked to a dispute over a proposed biopic on the late wife of Ajay Murdia, the owner of Indira IVF. The couple was arrested by the Rajasthan Police in December last year and sent to Jodhpur Central Jail. Earlier, the Supreme Court had granted interim bail to Shwetambari Bhatt. On Thursday, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi set aside the Rajasthan High Court’s order denying bail and granted them regular bail. The court said the dispute appeared to arise mainly from a commercial transaction and suggested that the parties try to resolve the matter through mediation. It directed them to appear before the Supreme Court Mediation Centre to explore a possible settlement of their payment dispute. “It seems to us that dispute essentially pertains to a commercial transaction, though th...
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New Toxic teaser to drop on February 20 ahead of March 19 release

Promotions for Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups are set to begin on February 20 with the release of a new teaser at 9:35 AM, marking the first major campaign push ahead of the film’s March 19 theatrical debut. The film, headlined by Yash, is among the most anticipated releases of 2026, largely because it marks the actor’s return to the big screen four years after KGF: Chapter 2. The makers are expected to use the teaser to set the tone for the film’s promotional run in the weeks leading up to release. The teaser launch also comes weeks after the film drew controversy over an earlier promotional glimpse unveiled in January. That video, released on Yash’s birthday, sparked criticism for depicting an intimate scene inside a car parked outside a cemetery, followed by a violent shootout within the premises. The location featured religious iconography, including a statue of Archangel Michael, prompting objections from certain groups. The National Christian Federation lodged a formal compl...
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Over 1.3 lakh fans queue online as tickets for Ye’s India concert go live

The anticipation for global hip-hop icon Ye’s first-ever concert in India reached record-breaking levels on Wednesday, as over 1.3 lakh fans queued online even before ticket sales officially opened. Tickets for the one-night-only concert, scheduled for March 29, 2026, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, went live at 4 pm on District by Zomato. However, before the booking window opened, the virtual queue had already crossed the one-lakh mark — a first-of-its-kind surge for any concert ticket sale in India. According to organisers, the overwhelming response sets a new benchmark for single-artist live events in the country and reflects India’s rising prominence on the global touring circuit. Pre-registration numbers had earlier hovered around 2 lakh, signalling massive interest well ahead of the on-sale date. With Ye performing for just one night, demand has been at an all-time high among fans eager to witness the multi-Grammy-winning artist live. The concert is being organised by Whitefox In...
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Bhushan Kumar, Vivek Agnihotri team up for film on Operation Sindoor

Producer Bhushan Kumar and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri are set to collaborate on a new project based on Operation Sindoor, according to a source close to the development. The source confirmed, “Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Agnihotri have come together for their next film on ‘Operation Sindoor’. It will be produced under T-Series and I Am Buddha Production and the film will be directed by Vivek Agnihotri.” The film is said to draw inspiration from the codename of India’s targeted military strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to the source, the narrative will be based on developments that followed the tragic massacre of innocent civilians — most of them tourists — in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. While the makers are yet to make an official announcement, further details about the cast, timeline, and production schedule remain under wraps. An official reveal is expected soon. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: T-Series comes on board Kartik Aaryan-starrer Captai...
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Salim Khan stable after minor brain procedure at Lilavati Hospital; doctor shares health update!

Veteran writer Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after being brought in by his family physician. Addressing the media outside the hospital on Wednesday afternoon, the attending doctor confirmed that a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) procedure was successfully performed earlier today, February 18, by a neurosurgeon. According to the doctor, Salim was first treated in the casualty ward upon arrival. During the initial examination, doctors administered medication and determined that he required intensive care monitoring. He was subsequently shifted to the ICU. The medical team noted that he was experiencing high blood pressure, which was promptly treated. As a precautionary measure, he was placed on a ventilator while further investigations were carried out. The doctor clarified that the ventilator support was purely preventive and not indicative of a critical condition.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama🎥 ...
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Rajpal Yadav secures bail; lawyer says legal battle over 2010 film deal was “layered and confusing”

Actor Rajpal Yadav was granted bail on Monday in connection with an ongoing financial dispute linked to his 2010 production venture. Speaking to Mumbai Mirror shortly after the court’s decision, his lawyer Bhaskar Upadhyay said that obtaining relief was a challenging process. According to Upadhyay, the case traces back more than a decade and revolves around contractual arrangements tied to a film project produced by Yadav. Over the years, he explained, several agreements were executed, followed by a consent decree and additional legal proceedings, ultimately resulting in what he described as a complicated and multi-layered matter. Commenting on his client’s understanding of the situation, Upadhyay said, "He is not a lawyer; he doesn't understand technicalities. He is an actor, a family man. Whenever the court asked, he simply said, Whatever I owe, I will pay," he shared, adding, "He himself had a lot at stake in that project. It's not like he walked away unaffe...
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