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This week will see the release of Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The thriller has managed to catch attention due to the casting, association of director Priyadarshan and the intriguing trailer. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts given to the film.The Central Board of Film Certification has passed Haiwaan with a U/A 16+ certificate. However, they asked for certain cuts. A visual in the beginning of the film was ‘suitably modified’. In the second half of the film, a word was deleted and replaced with ‘Kamina’. In the post-interval portion, a ‘derogatory’…
Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups may not have delivered the theatrical outcome that was expected of a film of its scale, but its post-theatrical journey is far from settled. Bollywood Hungama has learnt that conversations with streaming platforms are currently underway, with the makers exploring their options for the film’s digital release.The development comes amid widespread reports suggesting that the value of Toxic’s digital rights has taken a sharp hit following its theatrical performance. However, at this stage, there is no confirmed OTT deal or officially established figure, and several numbers doing the rounds in the industry should…
Actor Sayani Gupta’s directorial debut Aasmani is set to travel across the international film festival circuit, with the short film selected at 10 festivals across four countries over the next two months.Written and directed by Gupta, Aasmani will screen at festivals across the US, Canada, Japan and India. Its upcoming festival appearances include the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, Tokyo International Short Film Festival, India International Film Festival of Boston, Chicago South Asian Film Festival and Atlanta International Film Festival.In India, the short has been selected for the Short Film Competition at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival…
Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lalkaara is assembling a pool of talents for its ensemble cast. Joining the period sports drama now is Uzair Baloch of Dhurandhar fame.Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Danish Pandor, who rose to fame as Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise, has been signed for a pivotal role in Aamir’s next film. Pandor has previously featured in Sacred Games, Double XL and Chhaava but the Dhurandhar films have been a turning point in his career, bringing him widespread recognition all across. The blockbuster success of the Ranveer Singh starrer spy thriller has…
Fans may have to wait a little longer for the first glimpse of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War. The much-awaited romantic drama, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, was earlier expected to unveil its teaser on September 28, which coincides with Ranbir’s birthday. However, the plan has reportedly changed.According to a report by Mid-Day, the September 28 teaser launch is no longer possible as the film’s final shooting schedule concluded only in the first week of September. With the shoot wrapping up recently, the makers are now said to be planning a theatrical debut for the teaser…
Bigg Boss 20 began with an unexpected twist as Rhiya Ahir was eliminated on the grand premiere stage itself on September 6, before she could enter the main house. The elimination was part of the show’s special “Fans Ka Faisla” twist, which allowed viewers to decide which of the two contestants would continue their journey.Host Salman Khan announced the result of a live audience poll conducted through the JioHotstar app. Love Gill emerged as the winner, reportedly securing around five lakh more votes than Rhiya. His victory earned him a permanent place in the Bigg Boss 20 house, while Rhiya’s…
Filmmaker and actor Tigmanshu Dhulia has shared his views on the storytelling in Dhurandhar duology, questioning the film’s plot while discussing what he sees as a growing dependence on familiar templates in the Hindi film industry. Speaking at an event organised by the Editors Guild of India, Dhulia also linked the trend to what he described as “extreme capitalism”.Without commenting on the film’s box-office performance, Dhulia questioned whether the basic premise of Dhurandhar qualifies as a story. The Ranveer Singh-led action thriller revolves around an undercover spy who travels to Pakistan and takes on its networks.“But if you ask about…
realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, today realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, today officially announces its latest collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition. Building on the strong momentum of its previous realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition, realme continues to expand its crossover lineup by once again partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery to fuse iconic franchises with innovative technology.A Global Icon Meets a New GenerationAs one of the most beloved and influential cultural phenomenons in global pop culture, the Harry Potter universe has…
Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Pralay has already started creating curiosity among fans, and a few pictures and videos from the sets have now surfaced online. The actor, who began shooting for the film, can be seen in a rugged avatar that has reminded some fans of his look in Dhurandhar.In one of the videos, Ranveer is seen walking alongside a group of actors while carrying a child on his back. The leaked set visuals also show the actor sporting a beard and long hair, with his appearance suggesting that he is stepping into a physically intense role for the upcoming…