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Ramesh Taurani reviews Batwara 1947; calls Rajkumar Santoshi-directorial "a beautifully made film with a powerful message”

Rajkumar Santoshi’s Batwara 1947 has received praise from producer Ramesh Taurani ahead of its theatrical release. After watching the film, Taurani lauded Santoshi’s direction and described the film as a sensitive story centred on humanity, compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. He also praised the performances of Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Karan Deol. Taking to social media, Ramesh Taurani described Batwara 1947 as a film that deserves to be watched on the first day. He wrote, “Batwara 1947 is a deeply sensitive, moving and truly humanity-glorifying film that deserves to be watched First Day, First Show. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of compassion, especially during the darkest chapters of our history.” Taurani particularly highlighted Sunny Deol’s performance in the film. Praising the actor, he said, “@iamsunnydeol delivers a terrific and deeply impactful performance. And what a joy it is to ...
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Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer Prahaar - The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam to release on October 16

The much-awaited film Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is set to arrive in cinemas on October 16, 2026. Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films, the film is directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware and stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in pivotal roles. The announcement has heightened anticipation around the project, which explores the extraordinary journey of one of India’s most prominent public prosecutors. The release date was announced by the official Instagram page of Maddock Films. Sharing the update on social media, the production house wrote, “Ab hoga justice ka PRAHAAR on 16th October #PRAHAAR - The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, in cinemas 16th October 2026.” As suggested by its title, Prahaar will delve into the untold story of Ujjwal Nikam and his role in some of the most high-profile criminal trials in Indian history. The film is expected to revisit the legal battles surrounding major cases, including the 1993 Bombay Blasts and the 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks, while ...
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Delhi HC protects Khushi Kapoor’s personality rights, orders takedown of allegedly obscene content

The Delhi High Court has directed social media platforms to remove allegedly obscene and pornographic content concerning actor Khushi Kapoor, along with online material linked to the unauthorised sale of merchandise using her name and personality attributes. Justice Jyoti Singh passed the directions on Wednesday while hearing a suit filed by Khushi seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights. The court also indicated that it would pass a John Doe order in favour of the actor in connection with her plea for an interim injunction. A John Doe order is a legal mechanism that allows protection to be extended to unidentified individuals or entities who may subsequently be found to be involved in the unauthorised use or exploitation of a person's identity. The order can therefore help a public figure seek action against unknown parties involved in such misuse. Khushi Kapoor was represented before the Delhi High Court by India Law through its partners Asav Rajan and Abha Sh...
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Scam 2010 begins production: Hansal Mehta to direct Siddharth Bodke in new chapter

The next chapter in one of India's most-loved and acclaimed franchises is officially underway. Sony LIV, Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment have begun production on Scam 2010, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta. From his rise through small savings schemes that laid the foundation for a sprawling financial empire to the public scrutiny that followed, the series traces a compelling and extraordinary journey. Speaking about the series, Hansal Mehta said, “Scam 2010 is a story about ambition, influence and the arrogance that follows both. It looks at how one of India’s largest business empires was built on belief — and what happened when that belief ran out. It tells the fascinating story of the rise of an empire and the man who mistook it for invincibility.” Deepak Segal, Chief Content Officer, Applause Entertainment, said, "Scam has become much more than a franchise for us. The success of Scam comes with a lot of responsibility, as we are extremely ...
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Vir Das completes Baara Number shoot; calls found-footage psychological thriller an "incredibly intense" experience

Vir Das has officially wrapped up shooting for his second directorial venture, Baara Number, a found-footage psychological thriller that promises to explore a compelling and immersive new storytelling format. The film sees Vir take on multiple responsibilities as director, producer and ensemble cast member, further expanding his creative repertoire behind and in front of the camera. Co-produced by Naresh Malik along with Jeff Lazarus and Kaushik Srinivasan from Third Frame Studio, Kavita Gupta and Vir Das’ Zazu Productions with Kavi Shastri as the creative producer on board, Baara Number brings together an accomplished ensemble cast featuring Sheeba Chaddha, Suhail Nayyar, Arunoday Singh, Ahsaas Channa, Atul Kulkarni, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Puja Sarup, Navin Kaushik amongst others. The film’s found-footage format forms an integral part of its storytelling, allowing the narrative to unfold through a deeply immersive visual language while exploring the psychological dime...
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Prakash Raj on his name being deleted from voter list amid SIR; says, “Game on”

Actor Prakash Raj, a vocal critic of the BJP, claimed on Tuesday that he was among the 65 lakh voters whose names have been deleted from the Bangalore constituency amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka. Bengaluru has emerged as the biggest concern in the state’s SIR exercise, with nearly half the city’s electors currently falling under the ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others) category during the house-to-house enumeration process. In a video message on Instagram, Prakash Raj said, “Dear friends, saathiyon, I want to share a joke with you, I am one of the 65 lakh voters whose voter right has been deleted from Bangalore constituency after SIR, nice joke, no. I was born in this constituency, I lived in this constituency, I had my schooling, college, theatre and for your kind information I was an MP candidate of this constituency, too. Well the joke is nice. Game on.” In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the actor had contested as an Inde...
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Shraddha Kapoor starrer Eetha gets new release date; Laxman Utekar directorial to hit theatres on December 4, 2026

Shraddha Kapoor starrer Eetha has locked a new theatrical release date. The upcoming film, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharma, will now arrive in cinemas on December 4, 2026. The makers officially announced the revised release date, putting an end to speculation around the film's theatrical schedule. Earlier, Eetha was scheduled to release on August 28. Bollywood Hungama was the first to reveal that the makers are keen on changing the release date of the film. In July, in a report published by the portal, a source was quoted saying, “The producers – Maddock Films – are wondering whether to prepone the release or postpone. However, it is clear that they don’t plan to bring the film on the original release date – August 28. In a few days, they are expected to make an official announcement on the change of release date.” Announcing the new date, the makers shared in a statement, ‘After the teaser broke all records, the team behin...
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