A.R. Rahman is set to document his musical and creative journey in a new memoir. The composer will co-author Rahman: A Renaissance with writer Rupa Chakravarty, with the book set to explore the experiences, influences and ideas that have shaped his career.The memoir will cover different stages of Rahman’s journey, including his early years, artistic evolution and the creative thinking behind his music. It will also look at some of the personal experiences and philosophies that have influenced his work over the years. A.R. Rahman on the ideas behind his music Speaking about the upcoming book, Rahman said his music…
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The makers of the much-anticipated film Haiwaan have taken an innovative step forward in building the film’s intriguing Hero versus Haiwaan narrative with a unique audio promo that promises to offer audiences a thrilling glimpse into the world of the film.In this distinctive audio experience, listeners are introduced to the contrasting voices and personas at the heart of the story. Saif Ali Khan’s character, the Hero, on one side, and Akshay Kumar’s character, the Haiwaan, on the other. Through sound alone, the audio creates an intense face-off, setting the stage for a compelling clash between the Hero and the Haiwaan.Designed…
The box office is set for an interesting clash on November 27, 2026, with Mysaa and Gunmaaster G9 scheduled to arrive in cinemas on the same day. While Rashmika Mandanna will headline the female-centric action-drama Mysaa, Emraan Hashmi will be seen in a romantic action avatar in Gunmaaster G9.The makers of Mysaa announced the release date on September 1 with a new poster, confirming that the film will hit theatres on November 27. The Rawindra Pulle directorial has already generated curiosity with Rashmika’s intense looks from the film. The actress is set to portray a tribal warrior in what has…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali might be occupied with the months-long, intense shoot of his directorial venture Love & War, but that has not slowed down his work as a producer. The maverick filmmaker has simultaneously been lining up a large slate of projects under his Bhansali Productions banner, including the biopic of Madhubala and a mythological jungle adventure film starring Dhanush.Adding to the already expansive lineup, Bhansali has now signed Grahan director Ranjan Chandel for a historical epic. Details of the project are being kept tightly under wraps at the moment, but sources say the writing has been completed, and the…
India Vision Institute (IVI) today launched a national school eye health campaign that will provide vision screening and access to corrective spectacles for 20,000 children in government and tribal schools in four major cities across India. Mrs Anna Minns, wife of the Premier of New South Wales, the Hon. Chris Minns MP, launched the campaign at Nava Hind Girls Senior Secondary School in New Delhi, where she interacted with students, observed a vision screening session and presented spectacles to schoolgirls identified with uncorrected refractive errors. The campaign adds to IVI’s continuing commitment to improving access to eye care among underserved…
Bollywood Hungama was the first one to confirm in February 2026 that Malamaal Weekly 2 is in the works. Two months later, in April 2026, we revealed that Amit Joshi of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) fame has been signed to direct the comic caper. While we reported last week that Raveena Tandon and Parineeti Chopra have joined the cast of Malamaal Weekly 2, we also confirmed on August 11 that Shilpa Shirodkar has signed the comic caper, marking her grand comeback to Bollywood after 26 years. On August 13, we reported that Elvish Yadav and Rajpal Yadav…
The casting of Race 4 has been the subject of speculation for some time, with several Bollywood names being linked to the action franchise. Aamir Khan was the latest actor rumoured to be joining the film, following reports that Tiger Shroff and Sidharth Malhotra had also been considered at different stages.Now, producer Ramesh Taurani and Tips Films have addressed the ongoing speculation. In a statement shared on Instagram, the production house clarified that the casting process for Race 4 is still underway and no actor has been officially finalised. Tips Films asks fans and media to wait for confirmation While…
The chaotic trio from Madgaon Express is gearing up for another adventure. Kunal Kemmu is set to begin work on Madgaon Express 2, the sequel to his 2024 directorial debut, with Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu and Avinash Tiwary expected to reprise their much-loved characters.According to a Mid-Day report, the sequel is currently in pre-production and is likely to go on floors around February or March 2027. Kemmu, who wrote and directed the first film, has also penned the script for the follow-up and reportedly locked the screenplay about a month ago. “The three actors are kicked about returning to their much-loved…
With around two months to go for the release of the first part of Ramayana, the excitement around the ambitious epic is steadily building. The trailer, unveiled on July 30, received a thunderous response and offered glimpses of Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi and others. One major cast member, however, was conspicuous by his absence – Sunny Deol, who essays the role of Lord Hanuman. There have been reports that the superstar will have a limited role or a special appearance in Ramayana Part 1. Bollywood Hungama has now learnt exclusive…
Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan are set to reunite for their ninth film together, and their upcoming collaboration will explore a subject that is quite different from their earlier comic outings. The yet-untitled project will revolve around wildlife conservation, with Kumar playing a character inspired by legendary hunter and naturalist Jim Corbett.The film will reportedly be set in India in the 1960s and combine comedy with elements of a thriller. While the story will feature a hunter at its centre, his journey will eventually take him towards protecting the very wildlife he once hunted. Akshay Kumar’s character inspired by Jim…