The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has taken a fresh turn after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) claimed that the film was released on ZEE5 without completing the required certification process. The Honey Trehan directorial premiered on the streaming platform on July 3 but was taken down in India just two days later.The ministry has now alleged that the filmmakers released the movie on OTT instead of following the prescribed certification procedure after facing issues with its theatrical clearance. Ministry questions Satluj’s OTT release According to an ANI report, an official from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting…
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Following the success of their recent collaboration, Made in India: A Titan Story, T-Series Films and Almighty Motion Picture are expanding their creative partnership for their most ambitious project to date: a premium, multi-season drama series titled The TATAs’.The prestige event series, envisioned as a premium multi-season drama, is adapted from Girish Kuber’s book, The Tatas: How a Family Built a Business and a Nation, which won the prestigious Gaja Capital Business Book of the Year award. Designed as a sweeping, multi-generational saga, ‘THE TATAS’ will chronicle the architecture of a family whose corporate ethos, industrial breakthroughs, and philanthropic institutions…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken her association with homegrown footwear and accessories label Fizzy Goblet a step further by becoming a strategic investor in the brand. The move marks a significant milestone in a relationship that has evolved over more than a decade, with the actor now playing a more active role in the company’s future growth plans.Kareena, who has been associated with Fizzy Goblet as its brand ambassador since April 2022, will now contribute beyond promotional campaigns. As part of the expanded partnership, she will participate in the brand’s design selection process while also helping strengthen its visibility across…
Following the release of its first look and teaser, Bhai Tera Star Hai has unveiled the faces joining its quirky comedic universe. The makers have announced the film’s ensemble cast, introducing a diverse set of characters who will share the screen with lead actor Raghav Juyal, who plays Ajay Singh. With its unique premise and a mix of vibrant personalities, the upcoming comedy aims to bring a fresh dose of humour and entertainment to audiences.The cast includes Sanjay Kapoor, Barkha Singh, Niharika NM, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Vikalp Mehta. The performance team is further supported by Vivan Bhatena, Niki Aneja…
Tax compliance technology company KDK Software has launched a new brand campaign featuring actor Boman Irani, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence and cloud-based platforms in simplifying compliance for businesses and tax professionals. The campaign focuses on how digital tools are changing the way organisations manage compliance, as businesses increasingly deal with GST, TDS, Income Tax filings, regulatory reporting and other statutory requirements through connected digital systems.KDK Software, which has been operating in the tax technology space for over two decades, says it currently serves more than 1.5 lakh users and facilitates over 80 lakh tax returns annually across…
Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film Queen 2 has reportedly become the centre of a legal dispute shortly after completing production. Phantom Studios has moved the Bombay High Court with a Rs 250 crore lawsuit against JioStar, alleging that the film is an unauthorised sequel to the 2014 hit Queen and infringes upon the intellectual property rights associated with the original film.The sequel reportedly reunites Kangana Ranaut with filmmaker Vikas Bahl and recently wrapped filming. The project is now believed to be in post-production ahead of its planned release. Phantom Studios alleges intellectual property infringement According to a report by Mid-Day, Phantom…
Jatin-Lalit was a formidable music director duo that dominated the charts throughout the 1990s and the first half of the 2000s. They collaborated with Yash Raj Films (YRF) on four films – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mohabbatein (2000), Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006) – and the soundtracks of all four continue to be remembered fondly. Now, the next generation of the family has also joined hands with the premier production house. It has come to light that the songs in YRF’s recently released film Alpha have been composed by Rohansh Pandit and Abeer Pandit, the sons of Lalit…
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana continues to generate buzz well ahead of its release, and the magnum opus has now reportedly secured another major partner for its theatrical rollout. According to a report by Variety India, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has come on board to distribute the film in the Indian market, adding another prominent name to the ambitious project.As per the report, producer Namit Malhotra screened nearly 30 minutes of exclusive footage from the film for several leading distribution companies while exploring potential partners. The preview is said to have received an enthusiastic response, with Dharma Productions emerging as one of…
When Satluj quietly appeared on ZEE5 late on Friday night, it felt to co-writer Niren Bhatt like the end of a three-year fight. By Sunday evening, that relief had vanished, with ZEE5 abruptly pulling the biographical drama from its platform in India.A miraculous release, then silenceOriginally titled Panjab 95, the film had spent three years mired in controversy, facing an unprecedented 127 cuts demanded by the CBFC. In an interview with Variety India, Bhatt recalled that the digital release came as a complete surprise. “Honestly, we only found out on Friday evening when we got a message saying it was…
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…