Matchbox Shots, mentored by filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, has acquired the screen rights to the book The Gurugram School Murder by journalist Leena Dhankhar. Announced on May 27, 2026, the project adapts the account of the 2017 incident involving a seven-year-old student at a school in Gurugram. The adaptation is supported by the family and follows work on titles like Andhadhun and Scoop.The narrative focuses on September 8, 2017, when a student was found deceased inside a school bathroom. The case gained attention following the initial arrest of a school bus conductor who was later found to be innocent. A subsequent…
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Filmmaker Mehul Kumar, known for directing popular films such as Tirangaa, Krantiveer, and Kohram, has been convicted in nine cheque dishonour cases after a legal battle that lasted nearly 19 years. The judgment was delivered by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Mazgaon Court, Bombay, in cases filed by financier and producer Jayantilal Gada.According to a report published by Film Information, the cases were filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which deals with cheque dishonour offences. The dispute reportedly stemmed from financial arrangements related to multiple film projects undertaken by Mehul Kumar, whose real name is Mohamed Ibrahim…
The ongoing controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has now sparked fresh criticism from within the film industry itself. Amid discussions around FWICE’s recent non-cooperation directive against the actor over the Don 3 dispute, editor Shweta Venkat has questioned the film body’s priorities and its response to long-pending issues faced by editors in the industry.Shweta Venkat, known for her work on acclaimed films like Gangs of Wasseypur, spoke to SCREEN about the lack of action on concerns raised by film editors regarding delayed payments, poor work structures, and unhealthy working conditions.Her remarks come…
The Don 3 controversy has all the ingredients of a Bollywood storm: a superstar, a prestigious franchise, a powerful producer-director, a reported financial dispute, a federation stepping in, and a public statement that says more by choosing to say less.Ranveer Singh’s reported fallout with Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment over Don 3 has become one of the biggest industry talking points of the week. FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer after the controversy around his alleged exit from the film, while his team responded by saying that he has consciously chosen to maintain silence and has wished the franchise…
A serious allegation has emerged against Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray after Chandigarh Police registered an FIR following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a woman associated with the film’s art department.According to an India Today report, the FIR was registered at the Sector-17 police station in Chandigarh after the complainant, a resident of New Delhi, submitted a written complaint on April 20. Following a preliminary inquiry, police booked Johray under Sections 74, 79, 123, and 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).As per police records, the complainant alleged that Johray called her to a room at the Taj…
Senior journalist Vikrant Parmar launches debut novel Tunnel Number 33 Senior journalist Vikrant Parmar launched his debut novel Tunnel Number 33 at Chandigarh Press Club. Published by Fern Tree Publishing, the novel explores memory, mystery, and the lingering presence of the past against the haunting backdrop of the historic Shimla–Kalka railway line. Set along the iconic Shimla–Kalka railway track—home to 103 tunnels and over a century of stories—Tunnel Number 33 follows Rudra Pratap, a writer in search of meaning, and Mahadev Singh, a legendary train driver believed to carry a mysterious mission tied to the past. Their chance meeting during…
Producer Anand Pandit and filmmaker Vikram Bhatt are gearing up for the release of their upcoming horror film Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on June 12, 2026. Starring Mimoh Chakraborty and Chetna Pande in lead roles, the film is already creating curiosity among horror fans with its unconventional promotional strategy.Instead of releasing a traditional trailer campaign, Vikram Bhatt has decided to promote the film through a series of short-format promotional videos titled “Screamers.” These bite-sized horror clips will be shared across social media platforms by the director, producer, and cast members in…
The ongoing conflict between veteran producers Vashu Bhagnani and Ramesh Taurani has taken a fresh turn after Team Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai issued an official statement responding to the allegations levelled by Bhagnani regarding the use of songs from the 1999 film Biwi No. 1.The controversy began after Bhagnani accused Taurani and filmmaker David Dhawan of allegedly using the iconic tracks ‘Chunnari Chunnari’ and ‘Ishq Sona Hai’ without obtaining the required No Objection Certificate (NOC). Bhagnani had also publicly objected to Taurani’s earlier statement, claiming that the matter had been resolved.Now, breaking their silence on the issue, Ramesh Taurani,…
Actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan has reportedly filed a case and registered an FIR after allegedly defamatory comments targeting him began circulating across the Gorakhpur region. The actor, who currently serves as a Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur, has claimed that several objectionable and misleading remarks about his personal and public life were deliberately spread with the intention of damaging his image.According to reports, Ravi Kishan’s complaint stated that the statements being circulated are derogatory in nature and have no factual basis. The actor-politician has accused unidentified individuals or groups of orchestrating a campaign to malign his reputation socially and politically. He…
The Don 3 controversy has now taken a dramatic turn. On Monday, reports emerged that FWICE had issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh after his much-discussed exit from Don 3. The development has once again put the spotlight on the growing fallout between the actor and Excel Entertainment, headed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.While the matter has now reached the stage of a public industry action, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that an attempt was made to find a middle path much earlier. Sources reveal that in the first week of March, a crucial meeting took place in the…