From Gangs of Wasseypur and Manjhi: The Mountain Man to Raat Akeli Hai, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tigmanshu Dhulia have crossed paths in Hindi cinema for more than a decade. However, their association has largely been as fellow actors rather than as an actor-director duo. That long-pending collaboration is finally happening, as Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Dhulia is set to direct Siddiqui in a musical thriller.The film is based on veteran poet and author Uday Prakash’s short story Woh Phir Kabhi Dikha Nahi. Details of the plot have been kept under wraps, but sources indicate that the story is…
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Shalini Pandey has become the latest celebrity to speak out against the misuse of artificial intelligence after a fake AI-generated video featuring her was circulated online. The actress addressed the incident on social media, clarifying that the video does not feature her and urging fans and followers to refrain from sharing or forwarding the fabricated content.The video, which reportedly showed an edited depiction of the actress, began circulating online, prompting questions among social media users about its authenticity. Shalini has now confirmed that the clip is entirely fabricated and condemned the misuse of technology to create misleading and potentially harmful…
The trailer of Daayra is here, offering a gripping first look at a story where truth is never absolute, justice is open to interpretation, and every decision comes with a consequence. Releasing in cinemas on 18th September 2026, this Meghna Gulzar directorial explores crime, justice and punishment through a riveting, layered, emotionally charged narrative, written by Yash Keswani, Sima Agarwal and Meghna Gulzar.Inspired by true events, Daayra unfolds in the aftermath of a crime that grips the nation sparking widespread outrage, while setting a series of events and 2 investigations in motion. As the search for answers deepens, two senior…
Lust Stories is returning for a third chapter. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Lust Stories 3 will premiere on September 18 on Netflix India. The new season of the International Emmy-nominated anthology series has been directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj. Through four new bite-sized yet emotionally resonant short films, the anthology will once again explore lust, love, relationships and repressed desire, offering fresh perspectives on intimacy, longing and human connection in all their complexity. The trailer is expected to be released in the first week of September.Lust Stories 3 features a robust cast…
Rajkumar Santoshi has responded to Shabana Azmi’s comments about the box office failure of Batwara 1947, particularly her observation that audiences may not have been able to accept Sunny Deol playing a Muslim character in the film. In an interaction with Variety India, Santoshi disagreed with the notion and questioned whether Indian audiences have become less accepting of protagonists from different religious communities.Santoshi pointed to Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Muslim characters in several films as an example of how cinema has historically embraced characters from different faiths. He said, “It makes no sense to me. Amitabh Bachchan played a Muslim…
Sunny Deol has quickly returned to work following the release of his latest film, Batwara 1947. While the Partition drama may not have continued the strong box-office momentum he established with Gadar 2: The Katha Continues in 2023, the actor has several major projects lined up. He is currently juggling four films, including Antony, Ramayana: Part 2, Jaat 2 and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi’s next.Soon after Batwara 1947 hit theatres, Deol resumed shooting for Excel Entertainment’s upcoming cop thriller Antony. Directed by Balaji Ganesh, the film is currently being shot in Film City. According to a source, the actor returned to…
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey have kicked off the official trade mission to India with new education and research initiatives and a program focused on growing trade, investment and jobs between NSW and one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. On the first day of the mission, the Premier and Treasurer marked progress towards Western Sydney University welcoming its first students to its new Greater Noida campus in 2027, alongside the announcement of new scholarships and a Centre of Excellence focused on water security, digital innovation and community resilience. The new campus will deepen NSW’s education presence…
The Australian Government is deploying a further $3 million in humanitarian assistance, the second tranche of our ongoing support for response and recovery following the devastating floods along the Nepal-China border. 42 Australians remain unaccounted for. The Australian Government continues to do everything we can to confirm their welfare and support their loved ones. This is an extremely anxious time for their families and loved ones. They are understandably desperate for news, and our thoughts are very much with them. There are now 12 Australian response team personnel – including crisis response, consular officers and Australian Federal Police – in…
The release of Rasha Thadani and Abhay Verma’s upcoming romantic drama Laikey Laikaa has been delayed. The film, which was earlier scheduled to arrive in 2026, will now reportedly release in February 2027. The makers are said to have decided to postpone the film to make room for a special song featuring Rasha Thadani.According to a source close to the project, the decision is linked to the response Rasha received for her dance performance in ‘Uyi Amma’, a song from her debut film Azaad, which released in 2025. The track became popular soon after its release and helped bring attention…
South32 has embarked on a round of white-collar redundancies at its corporate offices, following its recent deal to sell its alumina business to Alcoa.