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20th anniversary EXCLUSIVE: Madhur Bhandarkar says corporate booking, in a healthy manner, began with Corporate: "Half-day was declared in some offices; employees were encouraged to watch the film"; reveals, "Many people STOPPED consuming soft drinks after watching it!"

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Corporate (2006) completed 20 years on July 7 and it’s a film that Madhur Bhandarkar considers his favourite. Starring Bipasha Basu, Kay Kay Menon, Raj Babbar and Rajat Kapoor, the film was loved for its subject, shocking climax, performances, music, etc. Despite dealing with the complex worlds of corporate business and the stock market, the narrative was easy to understand, an aspect that was widely praised by audiences and critics alike. On Corporate’s 20th anniversary, Madhur Bhandarkar went down memory lane and shared fascinating trivia. You had made Page 3 (2005) and it was a sleeper-hit. What made you make a film on the corporate world at that stage? Corporate was a film which was ahead of its time. It was a very different world for me. I didn’t have a story. The title fascinated me and I decided to make Corporate, obviously based on the corporate world. I collaborated with writer Manoj Tyagi, who had written Satta (2003) and Page 3 with me. He was an MBA guy and had a lot of kn...
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BREAKING: Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films issues public notice; asserts exclusive worldwide rights over Hera Pheri 3; cautions industry against dealing with third parties

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Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films LLP, has issued a public notice in the July 4, 2026 issue of Complete Cinema magazine, asserting that it is the sole and exclusive holder of the rights to produce and commercially exploit the much-awaited comedy, Hera Pheri 3. The notice has been addressed to the public at large as well as stakeholders across the Indian film trade. The notice specifically addresses distributors, exhibitors, cinema chains, OTT and streaming platforms, television broadcasters, digital platforms, advertisers, licensors, licensees, aggregators and syndicators, among others. Cape of Good Films LLP has claimed that it holds an “irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual and unencumbered licence” to produce, distribute, market, exploit, commercialize and otherwise deal with the cinematograph film presently titled Hera Pheri 3. The company has stated that its rights extend across all modes, media, platforms, technologies and formats, whether currently known or develo...
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Preity Zinta approaches Bombay High Court to take down AI deepfake content; next hearing scheduled on July 6

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Actor Preity Zinta has approached the Bombay High Court seeking the removal of AI-generated deepfake videos, morphed images and other unauthorised content featuring her from social media and online platforms. The actress has also sought an injunction to prevent the publication and circulation of such content in the future. The matter came up for hearing before a single bench of Justice Madhav Jamdar on Friday. After hearing preliminary submissions, the court directed the parties, including the online platforms concerned, to work out a mechanism for taking down the allegedly offending material. The matter has now been listed for further hearing on July 6. Preity Zinta seeks removal of AI-generated content In her civil suit, Preity Zinta has referred to multiple instances of AI-generated deepfakes, morphed visuals and chatbot-style interactions that allegedly use her likeness without authorisation. According to the plea, the actress has sought urgent directions from the Bombay High Cour...
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MEGA EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan’s next gets an exciting title – Wicked Sunny

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In April 2025, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that after Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan would collaborate on yet another film. The project will be produced by Ramesh Taurani of Tips Films. Now, Bollywood Hungama is back with another exciting update on the upcoming film. We have learned that its title has been locked, and it is sure to generate tremendous excitement among fans. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The film has been titled Wicked Sunny. The makers believe that the title does complete justice to the film’s zone as well as its lead character. Moreover, Wicked Sunny has strong recall value. It was the name of the theme played during Akshay Kumar’s scenes in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). The theme remains extremely catchy and popular even 22 years after the film’s release.” The source further said, “Wicked Sunny will feature Akshay Kumar in a wacky comic avatar, distinctly different from the characters he has played in recent comic capers su...
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Chandrachur Singh interacts with officials during Gurugram demolition drive outside his residence

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Actor Chandrachur Singh has found himself in the spotlight after a video of him interacting with officials during Gurugram's ongoing anti-encroachment drive surfaced on social media. The clip, which has since gone viral, shows the actor speaking with police personnel and officials from the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) outside his residence in DLF. Reportedly, the interaction took place during the DTCP's large-scale enforcement drive across DLF Phases 1 to 5. The campaign is aimed at removing alleged encroachments, illegal constructions and the unauthorised commercial use of residential properties in an effort to reclaim public land and enforce urban planning regulations. Authorities also took action against an alleged illegal structure outside Chandrachur Singh's residence. During the inspection, DTP Amit Madholia reportedly briefed the actor about the enforcement being carried out. According to Navbharat Times, officials alleged that a boundary wall outs...
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Priyadarshan says “Hera Pheri 3 will be dead" days after exiting Akshay Kumar-starrer; alleges repeated insults by Firoz Nadiadwala

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After confirming that he is no longer associated with Hera Pheri 3, filmmaker Priyadarshan has now shared fresh details about his decision to walk away from the much-awaited comedy franchise. The director has alleged that repeated insults from producer Firoz Nadiadwala, along with a long-running copyright dispute surrounding the franchise, convinced him that the film may never be made. The development comes shortly after Nadiadwala revealed that Priyadarshan was no longer directing Hera Pheri 3. The filmmaker later confirmed the news, telling Hindustan Times, "To the best of my knowledge, Hera Pheri 3 will never hit the screen due to lots of legal issues and personal conflicts. Whether I am involved or not is unimportant." Now, in an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, Priyadarshan elaborated on what led to his exit and spoke candidly about his differences with the producer. Recalling his conversations with Akshay Kumar, the director said, "Firoz told Akshay, 'You ...
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‘I feel both thrilled and ruined by this’: Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton on making sex comedy The Invite

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Their movie about marital bed death is this summer’s buzziest, funniest film. Its director and her co-star talk self-loathing, psychosexuality and unexpected eruptions Earlier this week, Edward Norton took a night flight from Los Angeles to London and felt so dreadful the next day he decided to get a massage. “I hadn’t had one in such a long time,” he says, “and I almost started crying. You’re like: ‘Oh! Ah!’” He has heard similar sounds from cinemas screening his new movie, The Invite, which is about the devastating impact of marriage on your sex life. “People are almost tearful. They’re like: ‘I haven’t had a good, adult laugh that made me feel seen in a long time.’” Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/bkTH0gN via IFTTT
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SCOOP: After Lagaan, Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowarikar's next is titled Lalkaar

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25 years after Lagaan, Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowarikar are reuniting on another sports drama, which is scheduled to go on floors in October 2026. The film is based on the life of Lala Amarnath, and set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition between India and Pakistan. While the prep work is going on in full swing, Bollywood Hungama has learnt from industry sources that the reunion of Aamir and Ashu has got a title, and it's sure to blow away the minds of audiences. According to reliable sources, the duo have decided to call their film Lalkaar. "After Lagaan, it's time for Lalkaar. The title instils instant recall to their cult, and also promises something new. Much like Lagaan, this one too is a strong emotional saga set against the backdrop of cricket," a source told Bollywood Hungama. Apart from Aamir, the makers are on the lookout to cast another actor as the second lead, and the announcement of the same will be made soon. The film is written by Rajkumar Hir...
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Delhi High Court restrains Ilaiyaraaja from streaming songs from 134 films in copyright case filed by Saregama

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In a significant development in a long-running copyright dispute, the Delhi High Court has passed an interim order in favour of music label Saregama India Ltd., restraining legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja from broadcasting or communicating songs from 134 films until further orders. The order was passed by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, who observed that while Ilaiyaraaja continues to hold rights over his original musical compositions, those rights do not automatically extend to the sound recordings incorporated into cinematograph films. According to the court, the copyright in such sound recordings rests with the producer and, where assigned, with Saregama. As per the court's observations, Ilaiyaraaja's rights under the Copyright Act are limited to the musical work itself, which refers to the composition independent of the lyrics and the sound recording. The court noted that these rights cannot be interpreted as ownership over the complete film soundtrack. The dispute arose after S...
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Birds of War review – war journalists find love among the ruins

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This documentary tells the story of the long-distance relationship between a BBC correspondent in London and a photographer on the ground in Syria with charm and humanity Politics is to some degree set aside here in favour of matters of the heart; this is a story of romantic love among the ruins. London-based Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos, while working for the BBC’s Arabic service, fell in love from afar in 2016 with Syrian activist and photojournalist Abd Alkader Habak. He, during the Assad regime, was putting his life in danger to supply her with dramatic footage from his home town of Idlib and later Aleppo. Habak was himself to make international headlines in 2017 by getting photographed carrying an injured child to safety. Habak’s gruelling images are interspersed with Boulos’s smartphone footage of her thoughtfully going up and down in the lifts at BBC Broadcasting House as well as home-movie material of her childhood in the seaside Lebanese town of Byblos; we get their tende...
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Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar heads to Japan after blockbuster run; actor shares special message ahead of July 10 release

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After emerging as one of the biggest theatrical successes in Hindi cinema, Dhurandhar is now set to continue its global journey. The Ranveer Singh-starrer will release in theatres across Japan on July 10, 2026, marking another milestone in the film's successful international run. Ahead of the release, Ranveer Singh recorded a special video message for Japanese audiences, inviting them to experience the action-packed entertainer on the big screen. Calling Dhurandhar an immersive cinematic spectacle, the actor highlighted the film's blend of drama, intensity, scale and emotion while expressing his excitement about the movie reaching a new audience. The Japan release comes months after the film enjoyed a phenomenal worldwide run following its theatrical release in India on December 5, 2025. Backed by strong box office numbers and positive audience response, Dhurandhar went on to establish itself as one of the biggest commercial successes in recent Hindi cinema.   View this post ...
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