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Pramila Roshan, popularly known as Pinky Roshan and the mother of Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, has reportedly made a significant investment in Mumbai’s luxury real estate market. According to information from Brickbharat, Pinky Roshan has purchased two luxury apartments in the city’s Versova area for a combined consideration of Rs 67.30 crores.The two properties are located on the 24th floor of Lotus Celestia, a residential development situated in Seven Bungalows, Versova. Together, the apartments offer approximately 12,860 sq ft of usable area, making the transaction a sizeable luxury property deal in one of Mumbai’s sought-after residential locations.As per the details…
Bipasha Basu is set to return to acting after several years away from the screen. The actor has reportedly begun shooting for filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s upcoming crime thriller series Barabanki. The project is set in 1984 and is based on retired IPS officer Aloke Lal’s book, The Barabanki Narcos: Busting India’s Most Notorious Drug Cartel.The series is inspired by a real-life operation led by Lal to dismantle a major opium cartel operating in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district. Alongside Bipasha, the series features Sunny Kaushal and Homebound actor Vishal Jethwa in prominent roles. Details about their respective characters are currently being…
Acclaimed playback singer-composer Madhubanti Bagchi has officially announced her anticipated debut national tour, titled ‘This Is Who We Are’. Spanning late 2026 through early 2027, the multi-city live concert series produced and promoted by Perfect Harmony Productions will bring her performance straight to fans across Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai.Bagchi’s definitive hits ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ (Stree 2), ‘Uyi Amma’ (Azaad) and ‘Shararat’ and ‘Ramba Ho’ (Dhurandhar) became a bona fide global streaming phenomenon. Combining the rigorous vocal heritage of her Hindustani classical training under the Agra Gharana with a sharp, modern pop sensibility, Bagchi’s two-hour live setlist…
The controversy surrounding the use of Rajasthani rapper Rapperiya Baalam’s song ‘Shoorveer’ in Mirzapur: The Movie has been addressed after the track’s label, Trouper Records, confirmed that the song was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for use in the film.The clarification comes shortly after Rapperiya Baalam raised concerns over the song’s inclusion in a sequence featuring gangsters. The artist had alleged that ‘Shoorveer’, which he created as a tribute to Maharana Pratap, was used without his permission or credit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trouper Records (@trouper_records)Trouper Records confirms official licensing Amid the questions surrounding…
For centuries, the Shrimad Bhagavatam, also known as the Bhagavata Mahapurana, has remained one of the most revered sacred texts through which the life, teachings, and divine nature of Lord Krishna have been understood.As anticipation builds around its upcoming live action adaptation, brought to the screens by Sagar Pictures Entertainment (SPE), and developed by Akash Sagar Chopra and Amrit Sagar Chopra, the upcoming franchise builds on the storytelling legacy of the Dr Ramanand Sagar behind the iconic yesteryear TV show Ramayan and several landmark adaptations of Indian epics. The teaser poster of Shrimad Bhagavatam Part One is set to be…
Sajid Nadiadwala’s production company, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Private Limited, has leased two commercial office units in Mumbai’s Andheri West to Rhea and Dia Enterprises Pvt Ltd. The lease has been signed for a period of 28 months, with the total rent payable over the tenure amounting to approximately Rs 2.46 crores, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix.The lease commenced on August 1, 2026, while the agreement was registered on September 1, 2026. As per the documents, the initial monthly licence fee for the two office units has been fixed at Rs 8,26,875. The transaction also includes a…
Krishnavataram: Part 1 – Hridayam, the first instalment of the planned Krishnavataram trilogy, is set to expand its international reach following a collaboration between Creativeland Studios and the World Forum for Art and Culture (WFAC), the global cultural wing of The Art of Living.The collaboration was formalised on Janmashtami in the presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of The Art of Living. As part of the association, an MoU has been signed under which Gurudev will guide the team on the film’s global presentation and the development of the larger trilogy.The immediate focus of the collaboration will be…
Anil Kapoor is marking 25 years of Nayak: The Real Hero, the 2001 political drama that continues to remain relevant for its portrayal of governance, corruption and an ordinary man stepping into a position of power. On September 7, the actor shared a video montage featuring memorable scenes from the film and reflected on what drew him to the role of Shivaji Rao.In his post, Anil Kapoor wrote, “25 years of Nayak. What drew me to Shivaji Rao was never just the journey from a common man to the Chief Minister. It was what he chose to do once he…
Gaiety-Galaxy or G7 multiplex is one of the iconic single-screen complexes of not just Mumbai but India. Thanks to its reasonable rates, proximity to Bandra station and massy vibe, watching a film here is a memorable experience. Several stars often visit Gaiety-Galaxy to gauge audience reaction, which further adds to its appeal. Hence, moviegoers, trade and industry would be shocked to learn that the theatre complex has been temporarily shut down.As per a post by journalist Narendra Gupta, Gaiety-Galaxy was asked to cease operations due to non-renewal of its license. As a result, all the 6 theatres will remain closed…