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It’s the year of adult films, it seems. After Dhurandhar The Revenge, Mirzapur, Cocktail 2, Batwara 1947, O'Romeo, Assi, Bandar etc. the two big Hindi releases next week have also received an ‘A’ rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, was passed today, that is, September 11, by the CBFC, with an ‘A’ rating. The length of the film, as per the censor certificate, is 143,16 minutes. In other words, Daayra is 2 hours, 23 minutes and 16 seconds long. The investigative thriller is directed by Meghna Gulzar. Daayra marks Kareena Kapoor Khan's tenth film that will be for adults only. The other 9 films were Ajnabee (2001), Chameli (2003), Dev (2004), Omkara (2006), Kurbaan (2009), Heroine (2012), Udta Punjab (2016), Veere Di Wedding (2018) and The Buckingham Murders (2024). Meanwhile, Vibe was also passed by the CBFC today. The comic caper also received an ‘adults only’ rating from the Censor Board. Acc...

Ameesha Patel’s parents’ residence in Mumbai’s Churchgate area was allegedly targeted in a jewellery theft, with valuables worth around Rs 5 lakh reported missing. Mumbai Police have arrested a 40-year-old domestic worker in connection with the case following a complaint filed by the actress’s mother, Asha Patel. According to IANS, the accused has been identified as 40-year-old Seema Ghate, a resident of Palghar. Ghate had reportedly been working as a domestic helper at the residence of Ameesha’s mother, Asha Patel, for around one and a half years. The alleged theft came to light after Asha Patel approached the Marine Drive police and filed a complaint. According to the police, a bangle was allegedly stolen from the residence in January 2026. Asha reportedly suspected Ghate of being involved in the incident and had allegedly been asking her for around five to six months to admit to the crime and return the jewellery. However, the bangle was allegedly not returned, following which Asha...

The Bombay High Court has passed an interim order in a matter involving Saffron Magicworks Private Limited and the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA). The order was passed by Justice Arif S. Doctor on September 9, 2026, in Interim Application (L) No. 30223 of 2026 in Suit (L) No. 30222 of 2026. The matter came up before the court with lawyers representing the parties. At the outset, Saffron Magicworks’ counsel tendered a draft amendment. The court perused the same and permitted the plaint and Interim Application to be amended in terms of the draft amendment within one week. During the hearing, the counsel appearing for Defendant sought time, stating that he had received instructions to appear in the matter only that morning. However, on instructions, he made a statement before the court that the Defendant would not act on the impugned Award dated July 3, 2026, for a period of two weeks from September 9. The court accepted this statement. Following this, the Bombay Hig...

Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk has addressed reports claiming that his convoy came under fire in Canada after returning from a concert in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The reports, which circulated widely on social media, suggested that shots had been fired at a car believed to be part of the actor-singer’s convoy. However, the Abbotsford Police Department clarified that the shooting incident was unrelated to Ammy Virk. According to the police, a vehicle travelling in the 2500 block of McCallum Road was targeted on September 5. Preliminary information indicated that individuals travelling in a dark-coloured SUV fired multiple shots at the victim vehicle. Sharing further details about the incident, the police stated, “AbbyPD patrol officers responded and confirmed that a shooting had occurred. Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident. Shortly after the shooting, AbbyPD officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 2400 block of Sunnyside Place. Upon arrival, offic...

A landmark and exclusive launch, crafted as a tribute to dedication, brought together two big icons in New Delhi today — one at the pinnacle of modern luxury and the other at the pinnacle of cinematic excellence. On this occasion, Ranveer Singh, known as the Ultimate Showman Of India, was introduced as the Brand Ambassador for BMW India — a collaboration that brings a powerful, contemporary resonance to the commanding authority of the 7 Series, true to its ethos of dedication. At the grand event, BMW India launched the much-awaited new BMW 7 Series range in the country, with its Brand Ambassador, Ranveer Singh, unveiling the new range — an iconic coming together of two legends in their respective fields. With his unmistakable aura and magnetic presence, Brand Ambassador Ranveer Singh’s arrival marked a defining moment at the exclusive launch, bringing together his larger-than-life persona and the commanding presence of BMW’s flagship 7 Series. His presence added a prestigious yet elec...

Filmmaker Siddharth P. Malhotra’s upcoming Meena Kumari biopic Kamal Aur Meena has once again drawn attention amid reports about its casting. Saif Ali Khan and Triptii Dimri are reportedly in advanced discussions to play filmmaker Kamal Amrohi and legendary actress Meena Kumari, respectively. However, Malhotra has clarified that the casting details should not be considered official at this stage. Reacting to the reports, the filmmaker acknowledged the interest surrounding the project but asked the media and audiences to wait for a formal announcement. He said the team is currently working on finalising the cast and other aspects of the film. “Absolutely touched and delighted by the love and interest around Kamal Aur Meena. But a humble request to the media: please stop the speculation and unconfirmed reports,” Malhotra said. The director further explained that the team will announce the cast, studio and other details once the necessary agreements have been completed. He also stressed ...

Parineeti Chopra, Anup Soni, Soni Razdan, Jennifer Winget, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Harleen Sethi, Tanya Bami of Netflix, director Rensil D'Silva and producer Siddharth P Malhotra attended the trailer launch of Shaque: Trust No One in Mumbai. The launch started very late, inconveniencing the media. However, Parineeti made up for it with her ever-bubbly appearance and quotes. She revealed how the makers took care of her when she learned, while shooting for the show, that she was pregnant. As a follow-up, Parineeti was asked whether her approach to the show, which is about a mother searching for her child, would have been different had she known beforehand that she was expecting. The actress began by saying, “That’s a great question. To answer your question, maybe. I know there’s been a lot of debate in the industry about women being mothers and how that impacts projects. So, I do want to answer this question responsibly.” Parineeti continued, “Women actors are ‘women humans’. I don’t know...