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When Asghar Wajahat wrote his acclaimed play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai in 1989, India was a very different country. More than three decades later, as the celebrated play reaches the big screen as Rajkumar Santoshis Batwara 1947, Wajahat argues that its central concerns have become even more relevant. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Wajahat says that communal tension has significantly intensified in India since he first wrote the play. The communal tension has obvious

Taapsee Pannus dedication to the action sequences in Gandhari has received special appreciation from action director Brahim Chab, who recently praised the actress for her commitment and hard work during the shoot. Brahim praised Taapsee for her dedication and involvement throughout the process: Taapsee is an amazing actress and also a great human being. She works hard, and we had a very limited amount of time, but she never gave up during the shoot and constantly pushed herself to perform her ow

Actor Harshvardhan Rane marked Teachers Day 2026 by acknowledging three people who have played an important role in his journey in the film industry. The actor shared a collage featuring pictures with John Abraham, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, and actor-acting coach Saurabh Sachdeva, describing them as his teachers and Godfathers. Sharing the post on social media, Harshvardhan wrote, To my teachers, my Godfathers. #HappyTeachersDay / - The post brought together three individuals connected

Limelights and fame come with their own share of scrutiny and trolls, especially when it comes to actors and actresses. Dia Mirza, who has built herself layers of identity, recently opened up about the concept of paid trolling and trolls in general, who seem to get away without any consequences. They seem to get away with using vile language, issue rape threats and death threats with no consequence, says actor Dia Mirza, whos saved relevant screenshots with her over the years. I have had all kin

Akshay Kumar recalled a funny incident involving Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor from the sets of Tashan when the two actors appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 to promote their upcoming film Haiwaan. The anecdote came up while host Amitabh Bachchan asked Saif about the beginning of his relationship with Kareena. During their conversation, Bachchan asked Saif whether his romance with Kareena began while they were shooting for Tashan in 2008. He asked, The love story between you and your wife,

Abhishek Banerjee has always been an intriguing face of Hindi cinema. Whether hes playing the famous Jana in the Stree franchise, the intense Compounder in Mirzapur or the menacing Hathoda Tyagi in Paatal Lok, Banerjee surprises audiences with something entirely unexpected, and this is perhaps where his strength lies. When Stree released, Banerjees portrayal of Jana became a phenomenon and continues to remain one of the biggest highlights of the entire franchise, such that the entire franchise i

Karan Johar has shared his reaction to Mirzapur: The Movie, praising the film after its theatrical release. The filmmaker and Dharma Productions head took to Instagram Stories to share the films trailer along with a positive review, particularly highlighting the returning characters and the new additions to the franchise. Johar wrote, Mirzapur is a solid, Kadak, masaledar ride! I love the series and I thoroughly enjoyed the film!!!! All the epic characters shine and make way for the new ones wit

Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated emerging fashion talent following the 2026 LVMH Prize ceremony in Paris. The actor, who presented the Karl Lagerfeld Prize at the event, shared a note on social media reflecting on the importance of giving young designers a platform to develop their work. Sharing pictures from the event, Priyanka wrote, Theres something really special about watching young designers bring their ideas to life and seeing those ideas find a bigger stage. She went on to highlight the

Gurdeep Mehndi is slowly and steadily making his mark as a singer and composer. Recently, he released his latest single as a singer, Chan Mahi. He also features in the music video alongside Aditi Sharma, and its unique, cinematic visuals have been widely appreciated. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Gurdeep opened up about his father, Daler Mehndi, and uncle, Mika Singh. Recently, Daler Mehndi was seen as an actor in Welcome To The Jungle, fronted by Akshay Kumar. In the past, D

Sidharth Malhotra opened up about his experience of working on Samjho Na and shared a few memorable moments from the shoot. The actor also spoke about his musical association with singer Jubin Nautiyal and recalled a funny incident involving his co-star Tamannaah Bhatia. Sidharth Malhotra said, It was wonderful to see the love and excitement for our film and the song. Shooting Samjho Na was such a fun and memorable experience. Jubin has truly been my lucky charm; he has given me so many special

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has opened up about Tumbbad 2, offering an update on the much-awaited continuation of the 2018 horror film Tumbbad. The actor confirmed his association with the project and revealed that the story is moving forward, while describing his experience of working on the film as enjoyable and something he feels proud of. During a conversation with Shekhar Suman, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was asked about the project he is currently working on and whether Tumbbad 2 would continue the story