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Ramayana becomes first Indian film to onboard over 10,000 crew members globally

Namit Malhotra’s ambitious adaptation of Ramayana is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about cinematic projects in Indian film history. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the upcoming mythological epic is being mounted on a scale that has rarely been witnessed in Indian cinema before. Backed by Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is envisioned as a two-part global cinematic event that aims to blend Indian storytelling traditions with world-class filmmaking technology and visual spectacle. According to the makers, the film has brought together more than 10,000 crew members from across the world, making it the largest crew ever assembled for an Indian movie. The massive workforce includes experts from production design, visual effects, action choreography, costume departments, and several technical divisions involved in building the expansive world of the epic. The project has also onboarded top international technicians and specialist...

Aneet Padda’s Shakti Shalini may shift to 2027 to avoid Shah Rukh Khan’s King clash: Report

Actress Aneet Padda, who emerged as one of the breakout stars of 2025 with her performance in Saiyaara, is currently gearing up for her next big-screen outing, Shakti Shalini. The film, which is a part of the expanding Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, has already generated considerable buzz among audiences and trade circles. However, recent reports now suggest that the makers are considering postponing the film’s release to avoid a direct clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated film King. Reportedly, Shakti Shalini was slated to release on December 24, 2026, the same day as King. The possibility of two high-profile films arriving together during the Christmas holiday period had sparked excitement among moviegoers, with many expecting one of the biggest box office clashes of the year. According to a recent report by Mid-Day, the makers of Shakti Shalini are now exploring the possibility of shifting the release to early 2027. The report states that the film has entered its final leg...

Suraj Nambiar slams rumours surrounding his separation with Mouni Roy: “There is no alimony, no disputes, no third party involved”

Mouni Roy and entrepreneur Suraj Nambiar have once again found themselves at the centre of public attention following their recent separation announcement. A week after officially confirming their split through a joint Instagram statement, Suraj has now addressed the growing speculation surrounding the end of their marriage, firmly denying rumours about alimony, disputes, and third-party involvement. Taking to Instagram, Suraj shared a lengthy statement calling several reports “baseless” and “malicious.” The note was later reposted by Mouni Roy on her own social media account, indicating a united stance from the former couple amid the ongoing chatter online. In his statement, Suraj wrote, “Recent baseless reports surrounding our separation have been made in bad taste and are absolutely malicious. Let me set the record straight once and for all. There is no alimony. There are no disputes. There is no third party involved”. He further clarified that the decision to separate was mutual a...

EXCLUSIVE: CBFC censors 96 seconds of kissing scenes in Lakshya-Ananya Panday starrer Chand Mera Dil

This week will see the release of Chand Mera Dil, starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday. The film has managed to catch attention due to the popularity of its title track, its intriguing trailer, the chemistry between the lead actors and the fact that it belongs to the intense romance genre, which is currently performing well at the box office. The makers, Dharma Productions, completed the censor process well in advance and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts given to the film. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Chand Mera Dil with a U/A 16+ certificate. However, the makers were asked to make two modifications. Firstly, the kissing visuals, lasting 10 seconds, were asked to be deleted and replaced with appropriate shots. Secondly, 'lip lock kissing visuals', lasting 1 minute and 26 seconds, were asked to be deleted. In other words, the CBFC has censored 96 seconds or 1 minute and 36 seconds of kissing shots in Chand Mera Dil. La...

Cocktail 2 song event: Rashmika Mandanna brings the house down with her “Kriti Sanon is F**KING hot!” remark; Shahid Kapoor calls Kriti and Rashmika “superstars in the prime of their careers”

A fun event was hosted by the Cocktail 2 team at a premium restobar in central Mumbai on Sunday, May 17, and was attended by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, producers Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan, director Homi Adajania and music director Pritam Chakraborty. Two unreleased songs were premiered at the event – ‘Mashooka’, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, and ‘Tujhko’ featuring Shahid and Rashmika Mandanna. At the event, Shahid Kapoor said, “I am very fortunate to have worked with these two amazing actresses, superstars and beautiful ladies who are extremely professional and in the absolute prime of their careers. Both have given spectacular performances and look amazing. That’s why my character, Kunal, can’t decide who to go with. That’s what the film is all about.” He added, “With Rashmika, this is my first film. But it never felt so. Whenever we got into any shot, we never even discussed what we were going to do. I just loved that she was all up for spontaneity.”...

BREAKING: Cocktail 2 trailer to be launched on May 29; media gets EXCLUSIVE glimpse of foot-tapping track ‘Mashooka’ and soulful number ‘Tujhko’

A fun event was hosted by the Cocktail 2 team at a premium restobar in central Mumbai on Sunday, May 17, and was attended by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, producers Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan, director Homi Adajania and music director Pritam Chakraborty. The media was invited to the bash with the promise of a surprise. The surprise turned out to be an exclusive preview of two songs from the film – ‘Mashooka’ and ‘Tujhko’. ‘Mashooka’ features Shahid Kapoor romancing Kriti Sanon in Sicily, Italy, and other picturesque locations. The foot-tapping number sees the duo in a playful, goofy mood before ending with a seductive dance sequence. ‘Tujhko’, meanwhile, is sung by Arijit Singh and focuses on Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The slow romantic number hints that the two characters were college sweethearts before circumstances pulled them apart. After both songs were unveiled, the media was asked to decide which one should release first. Initially, the journalists w...

Anurag Kashyap faces legal trouble over alleged remarks on Brahmin Community; Surat court orders FIR

Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap has landed in legal trouble after a court in Surat directed police to register a criminal case against him over his alleged remarks about the Brahmin community on social media. The order was passed on Saturday by the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class A S Jani following a private complaint filed by lawyer and Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Kamlesh Raval. According to reports, the court observed that there appeared to be sufficient grounds to examine whether the filmmaker’s posts could have harmed the reputation of a particular community and contributed to social tension. As part of the order, the court instructed authorities to register a case under sections related to promoting hostility between groups, intentional insult aimed at disturbing public peace, and circulation of allegedly misleading information. The complaint was filed by Raval, who belongs to the Brahmin community and alleged that Kashyap’s posts on X contained objectionable comment...