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Actor Govinda has responded to his wife Sunita Ahuja's recent remarks about his reported closeness with newcomer actress Komal Rani Swarnkar. The comments came after Govinda and Komal were spotted together at Mumbai airport, leading to speculation about their relationship. Sunita subsequently criticised the actor in a video shared with paparazzi, questioning his association with the young actress. Govinda has now addressed Sunita's comments, particularly objecting to the language she allegedly u

The music score of Alpha was appreciated and interestingly, it was composed by two young, talented brothers 18-year-old Abeer and 21-year-old Rohansh. Interestingly, both are sons of Lalit Pandit of the iconic Jatin-Lalit duo and a fifth-generation representative of the esteemed Mewati Gharana. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Abeer Pandit and Rohansh Pandit spoke about composing for the songs of Alpha, working with producer Aditya Chopra and actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, and

The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026 officially opened with a celebration of Indian cinema, culture and its enduring legacy, as superstar Rishab Shetty lit the ceremonial lamp and officially flagged off the festival at its Opening Night with the Australian premiere of Members of the Problematic Family. Beginning with IFFMs beautiful and cherished ritual of lighting the lamp, the Opening Night marked the commencement of one of the most anticipated celebrations of Indian cinema i

Vikrant Massey has opened up about the online abuse and threats he faced following the release of The Sabarmati Report. In a recent conversation with Shekhar Suman on his YouTube show Shekhar Tonite, the actor recalled how the backlash surrounding the film affected him personally, particularly at a time when he had recently become a father. The Sabarmati Report, released in 2024, was based on the 2002 Godhra train fire. Massey played one of the lead roles in the film, which drew strong reactions

Last month, the results of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced, with Maaran winning the award for Best Gujarati Feature Film. The thriller drama is headlined by Yash Soni, a popular name in Gujarati cinema. While the actor has largely been known for playing sweet and lovable characters, Maaran sees him undergo a transformation unlike anything he has attempted before. Last year, he played a quirky character in the heist Gujarati film Chaniya Toli. It released on Diwali 2025 and thus clas

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has opened up about his relationship with Shubhra Shetty, including the age difference between them, the scrutiny they have faced and why he has become more conscious of their age gap over the years. In an interview with Janice Sequeira, the couple also spoke candidly about their relationship and whether marriage could be on the cards. Anurag, 53, and Shubhra, who is in her 30s, have been in a relationship for several years. While discussing the possibility of marriage,

Amitabh Bachchan recently revisited a warm memory of his late friend and longtime co-star Dharmendra while hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. Remembering the veteran actors generosity and grounded nature, Bachchan shared how Dharmendras home was always open to people, including those who travelled from his village in Punjab. According to Bachchan, Dharmendras hospitality was so unrestricted that people would often enter his house freely and make themselves comfortable. The anecdote offered a glim

The much-awaited Batwara 1947 was finally released in cinemas yesterday, August 14. The Sunny Deol-starrer is adapted from the acclaimed and long-running play Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya. While the core plot of the film remains faithful to the play, the makers have introduced several changes and additions to make the narrative more cinematic and elaborate. In this special Bollywood Hungama feature, we take a look at 10 key differences between Batwara 1947 and Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya. Warning: The fo