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EXCLUSIVE: Shakti Shalini goes on floors in January 2026; Amar Kaushik explains how Aneet Padda came on board, “We saw Saiyaara and knew that she perfectly…”

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Before the audience sat down to watch the grand Diwali release, Thamma, they were treated to a 60-second-long announcement promo for Shakti Shalini. The film earlier starred Kiara Advani and there were reports that Aneet Padda of Saiyaara (2025) fame has replaced the former. The announcement teaser confirmed the speculations and also revealed that the next film of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe will be out on December 24, 2026. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Amar Kaushik, the mentor of the universe and also the producer of Munjya (2024) and Thamma, opened up about this film. Earlier, the plan was to bring 2 more films of Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, namely Bhediya 2 and Chamunda, in cinemas in 2026. When asked if the plan remains or will Shakti Shalini be the sole release of the universe next year, Amar Kaushik said, “There might be just one film (from the universe in 2026). We feel that there should not be an overdose and we should not give too many films in...
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It's a girl! Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan welcome their first child

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Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan and his wife, celebrity makeup artist Sshura Khan, have reportedly welcomed a baby girl. While the couple is yet to make an official announcement, several media outlets have confirmed the news, citing sources close to the family. Sshura gave birth on Sunday at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital, where she had been admitted on Thursday, October 4. The news was confirmed to Hindustan Times by a member of Arbaaz's team, who stated, “Both the mom and the baby are fine. It’s an emotional moment for the whole family and they are just happy.” The family celebrations are already in full swing. Arbaaz’s elder brother, superstar Salman Khan, who was reportedly out of town for work, is said to have rushed back to Mumbai to be with the family for the special occasion. Several other family members were seen visiting the hospital throughout Saturday, and Arbaaz was spotted making frequent visits to check on his wife. This is Arbaaz’s second child. He is already fathe...
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Rhea Chakraborty gets her passport back after 5 years; says “Patience was my only passport” in emotional post

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Actress Rhea Chakraborty has finally received her passport back after nearly five years, marking a significant moment in her long legal journey following the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Taking to social media, the actress shared an emotional post, reflecting on the struggles and resilience that defined this period of her life. Sharing a picture of herself holding the passport, Rhea wrote, “Patience was my only passport for the past 5 years. Countless battles. Endless hope. Today, I hold my passport again. Ready for my Chapter 2! Satyameva Jayate.” The post has since gone viral, with fans and well-wishers flooding the comments section, expressing support and happiness over the actress finally reclaiming her travel documents.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Rhea Chakraborty (@rhea_chakraborty) Rhea’s passport was confiscated in 2020 after her name surfaced in the investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, which became one of the most widely cover...
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EXCLUSIVE: Parvathy Thiruvothu to headline Hrithik Roshan’s debut production for Amazon Prime Video with Alaya F, Srishti Srivastava, Rama Sharma & Saba Azad 

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In a major casting coup, acclaimed actress Parvathy Thiruvothu is set to headline Hrithik Roshan’s debut production under his banner HRX Films, which is being mounted in collaboration with Amazon Prime Video. The yet-untitled social thriller will see Parvathy headline the cast with Alaya F, Srishti Srivastava, Rama Sharma and Saba Azad. The series will be directed by Ajit Pal Singh, best known for his critically acclaimed series Tabbar (SonyLIV), which was celebrated for its taut storytelling and emotional depth. According to industry insiders, the series has been in development for the past three years, with Hrithik Roshan personally looking into and working meticulously on its layered script and characters. Parvathy, known for her nuanced performances in Take Off, Uyare, and Bangalore Days, is said to play a complex, character. A source close to the project shared, “The series is a sharp, character-driven social thriller that examines power, morality, and survival through the lens ...
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Malcolm McDowell: ‘I would be a total disaster as a spy – I do love to gossip’

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The actor on nailing Rupert Murdoch’s accent, working with Stanley Kubrick and missing old-fashioned dinner parties Your new film The Partisan is about spies during the second world war. Would you make a good spy? I honestly believe I would be a total disaster, because I do love to gossip. I would be going: “You know that guy? I think he’s working for the Russians.” I went to Russia in 1990 to make this wonderful film, The Assassin of the Tsar, and it was still very closed, even though it was glasnost and Gorbachev was in power. I was driving with my wife to the next location to Vladimir, which is an old capital of Russia, and we went past these missile silos. I turned to my wife and said: “If we’d have been doing this a year ago, we’d have been shot for seeing this. I think they’re all pointed at America.” Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/X5IYdyk via IFTTT
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Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram passes away at 94

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The Indian film industry is mourning the loss of legendary actress Sandhya Shantaram, who passed away at the age of 94. The veteran star, celebrated for her graceful performances and remarkable contributions to Indian cinema, breathed her last on Saturday, October 4. Her final rites were performed at Vaikunth Dham in Shivaji Park, Mumbai. While there has been no official statement from the family regarding the cause of her demise, reports suggest that the actress passed away due to age-related complications. Sandhya’s passing marks the end of an era in Indian cinema, as she was among the last surviving icons of the golden age of Hindi and Marathi films. Tributes have been pouring in from across the film industry and political circles, as fans and colleagues remembered her incredible body of work. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his grief. He wrote, “Saddened by the passing of legendary actress Sandhya Shantaram Ji. Her iconic ...
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Akshay Kumar reveals shocking cybercrime incident involving daughter Nitara: “The stranger asked for nude pictures”

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Akshay Kumar recently made a powerful and emotional appeal while speaking at an awareness event on cybercrime, organised in association with the Mumbai Police. The actor, who has always supported social causes, spoke candidly about the growing threat of cybercrimes and the urgent need to educate children about online safety. During his speech, Akshay shared a disturbing personal experience that hit close to home. The actor revealed that his young daughter, Nitara, was once a target of online harassment while playing a video game. Recalling the incident, Akshay said, “I want to tell you all a small incident which happened at my house a few months back. My daughter was playing a video game, and there are some video games that you can play with someone”. He continued, “You are playing with an unknown stranger. While you are playing, sometimes a message comes from there...Then a message came, ‘Are you male or female?’ So she replied female. And then he sent a message, ‘Can you send me nu...
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Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan file Rs 4 crores lawsuit against Google, YouTube over deepfakes: Report

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Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have taken legal action against Google and YouTube, filing a Rs 4 crores lawsuit over the alleged misuse of their images and videos through AI-generated deepfakes. The Bollywood couple, who had earlier asserted their personality rights, have accused the platforms of allowing manipulated content to spread unchecked. According to a Reuters report, the Bachchans have raised concerns over YouTube’s content moderation and third-party training policies, claiming they create space for abuse. The court filings reportedly stated, “Such content being used to train AI models has the potential to multiply the instances of use of any infringing content — first being uploaded on YouTube and viewed by the public, and then also being used to train.” The legal complaint highlights “egregious” and “sexually explicit” deepfake videos that have been circulated online. One such channel, AI Bollywood Ishq, is said to host more than 250 manipulated clips featuri...
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With Kalki 2 casting uncertain, Nag Ashwin reopens talks with Sai Pallavi for his woman-led film: Report

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Almost a year ago, reports suggested that Alia Bhatt was in advanced talks with Nag Ashwin for his yet-untitled, woman-centric action drama. However, eleven months is a long time in the film industry, and the project appears to be heading in a different direction. With Kalki 2 currently facing casting changes after Deepika Padukone’s dramatic exit, the filmmaker is said to be considering prioritising his female-led film before resuming the mythological sequel. Fresh chatter from industry circles indicates that Sai Pallavi, often regarded as Ashwin’s original choice for the role, has re-entered discussions. A report by Mid-Day quoted a source saying, “Nag didn’t let go of the idea of the woman-led film. It was simmering on the backburner through most of 2025. With the recent developments in Kalki 2, bringing the other project forward is a possibility.” The timing, however, remains tricky. Alia Bhatt has reportedly allocated bulk dates to Maddock Films’ Chamunda starting March 2026, na...
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Bossing it! The makers of Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere on turning Jeremy Allen White into the rock icon

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Springsteen’s 1982 lo-fi album Nebraska was recorded when the singer was battling with depression – but about to become a superstar. Now that pivotal period has been brought to the screen – with The Boss’s approval Two years ago, film director Scott Cooper and writer Warren Zanes were summoned to Bruce Springsteen’s house in New Jersey. In a sense, the meeting was a surprise: as Cooper notes, Springsteen was known for “saying no to every overture about making a film of his life since 1986”. But something about the screenplay Cooper had written had clearly piqued his interest. It was based on Zanes’ book Deliver Me from Nowhere, not a traditional career-spanning biography, but a forensically researched history of Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska, which Zanes calls “the greatest left-turn performed by someone who is operating at the top of the charts in musical history”. Released between Springsteen’s first US No 1 album, 1980’s The River, and the world-conquering Born in the USA in 1...
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I Swear actor Robert Aramayo: ‘Like anybody who hasn’t had education, I thought it was all about swearing’

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Formerly seen as a young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones and as Elrond in The Rings of Power, he is creating a buzz with his role as Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson. It taught him a lot, he says – but it’s a huge responsibility Kirk Jones was feeling nervous. The director was two weeks away from shooting his new film, a biopic of the pioneering Scottish Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson, and he still hadn’t seen his lead actor perform any of the script. Jones had been impressed by Robert Aramayo in the supernatural Netflix series Behind Her Eyes, and liked the actor when they met over Zoom. He then invited him to Galashiels, to meet Davidson in his home town, where he was convinced Aramayo was the right choice for the role. “I was confident enough not to feel the need to meet 50 other actors and audition them,” he says. But “I didn’t ask him to read”, he admits. “Looking back, I think that was insane.” Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://if...
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