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<p>Varun Dhawan's Singapore vacation became extra special as the actor visited Madame Tussauds in the city with his wife, Natasha Dalal, and their daughter, Lara. The outing became even more heartwarming when the little one came face-to-face with her father's wax statue for the first time. Sharing glimpses from the visit, Varun gave fans a peek into the adorable family moment, making the trip one to remember.</p><h2>Varun Dhawan's Wax Double at Madame Tussauds Singapore</h2><p>On September 1, Varun Dhawan took to Instagram to share a glimpse from his Singapore trip. What truly grabs attention is Dhawan letting his little one, Lara, meet his wax double at Madame Tussauds in Singapore. Along with the beautiful memories, Dhawan also wrote a caption that read, “Core memory unlocked. Showed my wife and daughter my statue. Thank you, Madame Tussauds Singapore, for the hospitality.”</p>

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<p>In a series of pictures, the <i>Main Tera Hero</i> star is seen posing with his wax double and his family. The next picture shows Dhawan showing his daughter, Lara, his statue. The fans also saw Dhawan posing with filmmaker Karan Johar's wax statue during his visit to Madame Tussauds Singapore in his carousel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-seeks-personality-rights-protection-delhi-high-court-grants-interim-order-1780139849353"><strong>Varun Dhawan seeks personality rights protection; Delhi HC grants interim order</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Besides the museum visit, the actor enjoyed quality time with his family, spending a day at the beach and exploring Universal Studios. Despite being on vacation, Varun made sure to stick to his fitness routine and was seen hitting the gym as well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At Madame Tussauds Singapore, several popular Indian celebrities also have wax statues, including Virat Kohli, Ram Charan, Shahid Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra, Kajal Aggarwal, Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, and Sridevi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-criticised-for-his-attire-during-temple-visit-did-he-think-the-temple-was-a-gym-1780558679424"><strong>Varun Dhawan criticised for his attire during temple visit: '</strong></a></p><h2>About Varun Dhawan</h2><p>Varun Dhawan is a popular Bollywood actor. He debuted with Karan Johar's romantic comedy <i>Student of the Year </i>in 2012. Since then, he has given numerous projects such as <i>Badlapur, October, Main Tera Hero, Judwaa 2, and Bhediya</i>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recently, the actor was seen in the romantic comedy <i>Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai</i> alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. As of now, there are reports that Varun Dhawan is all set to star in Yash Raj Films’ first theatrical venture into the horror genre. The title has not been revealed so far, and it will be directed by Abhay Pannu.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the unversed, Dhawan married his long-standing partner, Natasha Dalal, on January 24, 2021. On June 3, 2024, the couple welcomed their baby girl, Lara.</p>

Varun Dhawan's Singapore vacation took a special turn when his daughter met his wax statue at Madame Tussauds. The actor also enjoyed family time, visited Universal Studios.

Varun Dhawan's Singapore vacation became extra special as the actor visited Madame Tussauds in the city with his wife, Natasha Dalal, and their daughter, Lara. The outing became even more heartwarming when the little one came face-to-face with her father's wax statue for the first time. Sharing glimpses from the visit, Varun gave fans a peek into the adorable family moment, making the trip one to remember. Varun Dhawan's Wax Double at Madame Tussauds Singapore On September 1, Varun Dhawan took to Instagram to share a glimpse from his Singapore trip. What truly grabs attention is Dhawan letting his little one, Lara, meet his wax double at Madame Tussauds in Singapore. Along with the beautiful memories, Dhawan also wrote a caption that read, “Core memory unlocked. Showed my wife and daughter my statue. Thank you, Madame Tussauds Singapore, for the hospitality.”

<p>During a family vacation to Singapore, Varun Dhawan took his daughter to Madame Tussauds to meet his wax statue. The actor also shared photos of their trip, which included a visit to Universal Studios.</p>

Varun Dhawan's makes his daughter meet his wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore, see pics

<p>Swara Bhasker has once again responded to the criticism surrounding her recent viral remarks about the jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. After a clip from her appearance at an event sparked a wave of reactions online, the actor has now shared a video statement clarifying that she may have been misunderstood.</p><h2>Swara's video statement</h2><p>Taking to X, she said that the viral clip did not accurately represent her comments. She also accused media and social media users of misinterpreting her words.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"So, when I was explaining what my problem was, I said something which is being translated in a completely wrong way and which is being spread as a lie that I said that Padmavati, Rani Padmavati and the other women who did johar were cowards," she clarified in the video. "I want to say clearly that I never said that Rani Padmavati was a coward or the other women, the queens of the palace and the women who did johar were cowards. What did I say? I said it in English. I will translate it myself and tell you. Because when you don't understand the language, you should ask or check it. You shouldn't spread it as a lie and you shouldn't inspire people."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-would-feel-like-a-coward-swara-bhaskar-s-jauhar-remark-triggers-netizens-insult-to-rajput-history-1788265720756"><strong>'Called Rajput women 'cowards': Swara Bhaskar's sparks backlash</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Addressing the trolls, she added, "Those who want to abuse me, do it but on the right thing. What did I say? I said while watching the climax. When I was watching the climax, I felt that God forbid if I had been a rape victim. God forbid if I had been a rape victim, I would have felt like a coward. I would have felt like a coward that I did not kill myself. That I did not kill myself. That is, I would have felt that I was a coward if I survived the rape."</p><p><br>She posted the video with a caption, "My video clip has gone viral—it's being wrongly and falsely translated! I absolutely did not say that Queen Padmavati or any sati was a coward. If you want to hurl abuses, then do so—but do it on the basis of my actual statement!!! Listen and share. Women have the right to life even after rape."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-reacts-to-backlash-on-her-bisexual-comment-updates-her-bio-on-x-1755839705562"><strong>Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash on her ‘bisexual comment’, updates her bio on X</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, she had also addressed the intensity of the reaction, saying, "It is WILD that so many people are triggered (women included) by the basic idea that rape survivors have a right to life after rape!!!"</p><h2>What did Swara say about Padmaavat?</h2><p>During the event at the India International Centre in Delhi on August 31, Bhasker said, "I'm watching this and it shows all these 800 women committing jauhar which is the story. Watching it I was thinking that 'God forbid, I was a rape survivor, what is this film telling me? I would feel like a coward. That I didn't kill myself to save my 'honour'."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-reacts-to-backlash-on-crush-remark-on-dimple-yadav-it-s-so-stupid-1755956988743"><strong>Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash on crush remark on Dimple Yadav</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘Jauhar was despicable because it implied that rape survivors didn’t deserve to live’: Swara Dumbo Bhaskar<br><br>Does this lady even realise how Mughals kept Hindu women in captivity and treated them as sex slaves? IQ in Minus 🤡 <a href="https://t.co/Dx7Mw2eUpK">pic.twitter.com/Dx7Mw2eUpK</a></p>&mdash; Monica Verma (@TrulyMonica) <a href="https://x.com/TrulyMonica/status/2094625436508831775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>She further added, "Is that what you want to tell women in a society like ours where I feel like there's any way a rape epidemic. Is that what we want to tell our survivors that you don't deserve to live? That if you had actually been brave and honourable women, you would have killed yourself? Are we saying that rape is the end of a woman's life?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor also recalled a particular visual from the sequence involving a pregnant woman. "And then there was that one shot, it made me so mad, I was like, chiii, in the audience loudly. There is a close-up of a pregnant woman’s belly. And she is going, so you’re saying that a foetus that might be female doesn’t deserve to be born, because she might be raped by a Muslim ruler?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-reacts-to-criticism-over-padmaavat-jauhar-scene-remark-rape-survivors-have-a-right-to-life-1788276507000"><strong>Swara Bhasker reacts to criticism over Padmaavat Jauhar scene remark: ‘Rape survivors have a right to life’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">मेरा एक वीडियो क्लिप वायरल है- जिसे ग़लत रूप से झूठे ढंग से अनुवादित किया जा रहा है! मैंने कतई नहीं कहा कि रानी पद्मावती या कोई भी सती कायर थी । शर्मनाक है कि <a href="https://x.com/ndtvindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndtvindia</a> और अन्य मीडिया चैनल और लोग बार बार झूठा इल्ज़ाम लगाकर लोगों को उत्तेजित कर रहे हैं । <br>गाली देनी है तो दो- पर… <a href="https://t.co/TR8sy5gRCr">pic.twitter.com/TR8sy5gRCr</a></p>&mdash; Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) <a href="https://x.com/ReallySwara/status/2094834771197329724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following the circulation of a video from the event on social media, several users criticised her for "disrespecting Rajput women".</p><h2>About the film</h2><p>Starring Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in the lead, the film draws from Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s 16th-century epic poem Padmavat. Aditi Rao Hydari, Jim Sarbh, Raza Murad and Anupriya Goenka also play key roles in the period drama.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Amid the ongoing "wild" backlash, Swara Bhasker has shared a video statement clarifying her remark about the jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. Read on to know more.


Swara Bhasker has once again responded to the criticism surrounding her recent viral remarks about the jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. After a clip from her appearance at an event sparked a wave of reactions online, the actor has now shared a video statement clarifying that she may have been misunderstood. Swara's video statement Taking to X, she said that the viral clip did not accurately represent her comments. She also accused media and social media users of misinterpreting her words. "So, when I was explaining what my problem was, I said something which is being translated in a completely wrong way and which is being spread as a lie that I said that Padmavati, Rani Padmavati and the other women who did johar were cowards," she clarified in the video. "I want to say clearly that I never said that Rani Padmavati was a coward or the other women, the queens of the palace and the women who did johar were cowards. What did I say? I said it in English. I will translate it myself and tell you. Because when you don't understand the language, you should ask or check it. You shouldn't spread it as a lie and you shouldn't inspire people." Also Read: 'Called Rajput women 'cowards': Swara Bhaskar's sparks backlash Addressing the trolls, she added, "Those who want to abuse me, do it but on the right thing. What did I say? I said while watching the climax. When I was watching the climax, I felt that God forbid if I had been a rape victim. God forbid if I had been a rape victim, I would have felt like a coward. I would have felt like a coward that I did not kill myself. That I did not kill myself. That is, I would have felt that I was a coward if I survived the rape." She posted the video with a caption, "My video clip has gone viral—it's being wrongly and falsely translated! I absolutely did not say that Queen Padmavati or any sati was a coward. If you want to hurl abuses, then do so—but do it on the basis of my actual statement!!! Listen and share. Women have the right to life even after rape." Also Read: Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash on her ‘bisexual comment’, updates her bio on X Earlier, she had also addressed the intensity of the reaction, saying, "It is WILD that so many people are triggered (women included) by the basic idea that rape survivors have a right to life after rape!!!" What did Swara say about Padmaavat? During the event at the India International Centre in Delhi on August 31, Bhasker said, "I'm watching this and it shows all these 800 women committing jauhar which is the story. Watching it I was thinking that 'God forbid, I was a rape survivor, what is this film telling me? I would feel like a coward. That I didn't kill myself to save my 'honour'." Also Read: Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash on crush remark on Dimple Yadav

<p>Amid the ongoing "wild" backlash, Swara Bhasker has shared a video statement clarifying her remark about the jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. Read on to know more.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Swara Bhasker issues video clarification over Padmaavat remarks amid ‘wild’ backlash: ‘Never said Rani Padmavati was a coward’

<p>Swara Bhasker has addressed the 'wild' criticism surrounding her latest comments on the jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. The actor recalled her objections to the film’s climax during a recent event in New Delhi. She had questioned the message the film could give to rape survivors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The discussion has once again brought attention to Bhasker’s longstanding criticism of the 2018 period drama. Following the circulation of a video from the event on social media, several users criticised her for "disrespecting Rajput women".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-would-feel-like-a-coward-swara-bhaskar-s-jauhar-remark-triggers-netizens-insult-to-rajput-history-1788265720756"><strong>'Called Rajput women 'cowards': Swara Bhaskar's sparks backlash</strong></a></p><h2>Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash</h2><p>Addressing the backlash on X, she wrote, "It is WILD that so many people are triggered (women included) by the basic idea that rape survivors have a right to life after rape!!!"</p><h2>Swara Bhasker questions Padmaavat</h2><p>During the event organised at the India International Centre in Delhi on August 31, Bhasker spoke about why the climax of Padmaavat had stayed with her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the SLB film, Deepika Padukone’s character Rani Padmavati joins hundreds of women in performing jauhar after the Rajput defeat at Chittor. "I'm watching this and it shows all these 800 women committing jauhar which is the story. Watching it I was thinking that 'God forbid, I was a rape survivor, what is this film telling me? I would feel like a coward. That I didn't kill myself to save my 'honour'," she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-reacts-to-backlash-on-her-bisexual-comment-updates-her-bio-on-x-1755839705562"><strong>Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash on her ‘bisexual comment’, updates her bio on X</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-reacts-to-backlash-on-crush-remark-on-dimple-yadav-it-s-so-stupid-1755956988743"><strong>Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash on crush remark on Dimple Yadav</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She further questioned, "Is that what you want to tell women in a society like ours where I feel like there's any way a rape epidemic. Is that what we want to tell our survivors that you don't deserve to live? That if you had actually been brave and honourable women, you would have killed yourself? Are we saying that rape is the end of a woman's life?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor also recalled a particular visual from the sequence involving a pregnant woman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"And then there was that one shot, it made me so mad, I was like, chiii, in the audience loudly. There is a close-up of a pregnant woman’s belly. And she is going, so you’re saying that a foetus that might be female doesn’t deserve to be born, because she might be raped by a Muslim ruler?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This! <a href="https://t.co/UaPifAS8BA">pic.twitter.com/UaPifAS8BA</a></p>&mdash; Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) <a href="https://x.com/ReallySwara/status/2094736631127576964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/fighting-for-children-s-future-swara-bhasker-visits-sonam-wangchuk-amid-hunger-strike-1784083619964"><strong>Swara Bhasker visits Sonam Wangchuk amid hunger strike</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is not the first time she has criticised the film. Following the release of Padmaavat in 2018, she wrote an open letter addressed to Bhansali in which she strongly criticised what she viewed as the glorification of jauhar and sati.</p><h2>About Padmaavat</h2><p>Starring Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in the lead, the film draws from Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s 16th-century epic poem Padmavat. Aditi Rao Hydari, Jim Sarbh, Raza Murad and Anupriya Goenka also play key roles in the period drama.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Swara Bhasker has reacted to the backlash she faced after criticising the jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. She discussed the climax of the film during an event in Delhi.

Swara Bhasker has addressed the 'wild' criticism surrounding her latest comments on the jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. The actor recalled her objections to the film’s climax during a recent event in New Delhi. She had questioned the message the film could give to rape survivors. The discussion has once again brought attention to Bhasker’s longstanding criticism of the 2018 period drama. Following the circulation of a video from the event on social media, several users criticised her for "disrespecting Rajput women". Also Read: 'Called Rajput women 'cowards': Swara Bhaskar's sparks backlash Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash Addressing the backlash on X, she wrote, "It is WILD that so many people are triggered (women included) by the basic idea that rape survivors have a right to life after rape!!!" Swara Bhasker questions Padmaavat During the event organised at the India International Centre in Delhi on August 31, Bhasker spoke about why the climax of Padmaavat had stayed with her. In the SLB film, Deepika Padukone’s character Rani Padmavati joins hundreds of women in performing jauhar after the Rajput defeat at Chittor. "I'm watching this and it shows all these 800 women committing jauhar which is the story. Watching it I was thinking that 'God forbid, I was a rape survivor, what is this film telling me? I would feel like a coward. That I didn't kill myself to save my 'honour'," she said. Also Read: Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash on her ‘bisexual comment’, updates her bio on X

<p>Swara Bhasker has reacted to the backlash she faced after criticising the jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. She discussed the climax of the film during an event in Delhi.</p>

Swara Bhasker reacts to criticism over Padmaavat Jauhar scene remark: ‘Rape survivors have a right to life’

<p>Actor Swara Bhasker is questioning Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2018 film Padmaavat, again. Speaking at an event organised by the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi, Swara questioned the film’s climax, in which Queen Padmavati, played by Deepika Padukone, commits Jauhar (Was a medieval practice of mass self-immolation committed by Rajput women to avoid capture, enslavement and sexual violence when defeat in war was considered certain) along with hundreds of other women to save themselves from the Mughal emperor and his army, who have captured the fort. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the time of the film’s release, Bhasker was among the A-listers who questioned the scene, and she even wrote an open letter to Bhansali. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Years later, Swara once again spoke about the film’s climax and questioned what the scene of these 800 women committing Jauhar conveys, as she questioned, ''Are we saying that rape is the end of a woman’s life?''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I’m watching this, these 800 women committing jauhar, and I was like, if I had been, God forbid, if I was a rape survivor, what is this film telling me? I would feel like a coward, that I didn’t kill myself to save my honour. Is that what you want to tell in a society like ours,&nbsp;</p><p>where I feel like there’s anyway a rape epidemic?” she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further speaking, the Ranjhanna actress said that Jauhar is something that we want to tell our rape victims that they deserve anything else in their life.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>She continued, “Is this what we want to tell our survivors, that you didn’t deserve to live?&nbsp;</p><p>That if you actually had been honourable and brave women, you would have killed yourself. Are we saying that rape is the end of a woman’s life?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Talking about a shot showing a pregnant woman during the famous sequence, she said that the baby doesn't deserve to be born because she might be raped by a Muslim ruler.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“And then there was that one shot, it made me so mad, I was like, chiii, in the audience loudly. There is a close-up of a pregnant woman’s belly. And she is going, so you’re saying that a foetus that might be female doesn’t deserve to be born, because she might be raped by a Muslim ruler?” she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after Swara's video from the event went viral, it triggered a massive backlash online. While several netizens saw it as an insult to Rajput women and their history, others accused her of viewing history through a 21st-century ideological lens.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Swara Bhaskar <a href="https://x.com/ReallySwara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ReallySwara</a> just called the Rajput women who walked into fire rather than become Khilji’s concubines “cowards.”<br>She watched a pregnant woman choose death over handing her unborn child to a man who had just slaughtered the men of Chittor, and her first reaction was…</p>&mdash; Garima𝕏 (@Garima) <a href="https://x.com/Garima/status/2094686302209822903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>One user wrote,''Women who committed Jauhar were cowards" Mentally disabled Swara has now become physically deformed too after Nikah, is giving such statements to come back into discussion.''</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ignoring the gruesome reality of medieval history and doling out selective wisdom has become an old habit of disgraced women like Swara Bhasker. Labeling &#39;Jauhar&#39; a supreme sacrifice made by Rajput women in the 13th century to protect their honor from brutal invaders, slavery,… <a href="https://t.co/mXtA4GvoBt">pic.twitter.com/mXtA4GvoBt</a></p>&mdash; SUNITA (@SaffronSunita) <a href="https://x.com/SaffronSunita/status/2094764969225294112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote,''Judging Jauhar through a cushioned, 21st-century ideological lens is historical illiteracy wrapped in cheap academic posturing. If Jauhar were just an invention of Hindu patriarchy or misogyny, where was it during the centuries of internal battles between Hindu kings? It didn't exist, because they fought with a certain honor that included not targeting non-combatants, including women, in any way.''</p>

<h3>Swara Bhasker felt 'reduced to vagina' after watching ‘Padmaavat’</h3><p>Bhasker, who is known to speak her mind, in 2018, wrote an open letter for a news website as she condemned Bhansali for glorifying Jauhar in his film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the actress said that after watching Padmaavat,she felt she was reduced to a vagina. Swara wrote, “I felt reduced to a vagina–only. I felt like all the ‘minor’ achievements that women and women’s movements have made over the years– like the right to vote, the right to own property, the right to education, equal pay for equal work, maternity leave, the Vishakha judgement, the right to adopt children…… all of it was pointless; because we were back to basics.”</p>

Years later, Swara once again spoke about the film’s climax and questioned what the scene of these 800 women committing Jauhar conveys, as she questioned, ''Are we saying that rape is the end of a woman’s life?''

Actor Swara Bhasker is questioning Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2018 film Padmaavat, again. Speaking at an event organised by the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi, Swara questioned the film’s climax, in which Queen Padmavati, played by Deepika Padukone, commits Jauhar (Was a medieval practice of mass self-immolation committed by Rajput women to avoid capture, enslavement and sexual violence when defeat in war was considered certain) along with hundreds of other women to save themselves from the Mughal emperor and his army, who have captured the fort. At the time of the film’s release, Bhasker was among the A-listers who questioned the scene, and she even wrote an open letter to Bhansali. Years later, Swara once again spoke about the film’s climax and questioned what the scene of these 800 women committing Jauhar conveys, as she questioned, ''Are we saying that rape is the end of a woman’s life?'' “I’m watching this, these 800 women committing jauhar, and I was like, if I had been, God forbid, if I was a rape survivor, what is this film telling me? I would feel like a coward, that I didn’t kill myself to save my honour. Is that what you want to tell in a society like ours, where I feel like there’s anyway a rape epidemic?” she said. Further speaking, the Ranjhanna actress said that Jauhar is something that we want to tell our rape victims that they deserve anything else in their life. She continued, “Is this what we want to tell our survivors, that you didn’t deserve to live? That if you actually had been honourable and brave women, you would have killed yourself. Are we saying that rape is the end of a woman’s life?” Talking about a shot showing a pregnant woman during the famous sequence, she said that the baby doesn't deserve to be born because she might be raped by a Muslim ruler. “And then there was that one shot, it made me so mad, I was like, chiii, in the audience loudly. There is a close-up of a pregnant woman’s belly. And she is going, so you’re saying that a foetus that might be female doesn’t deserve to be born, because she might be raped by a Muslim ruler?” she said. Soon after Swara's video from the event went viral, it triggered a massive backlash online. While several netizens saw it as an insult to Rajput women and their history, others accused her of viewing history through a 21st-century ideological lens.

<p>Years later, Swara once again spoke about the film’s climax and questioned what the scene of these 800 women committing Jauhar conveys, as she questioned, ''Are we saying that rape is the end of a woman’s life?''</p>

'Called Rajput women who chose fire over Khilji 'cowards': Swara Bhasker slams Jauhar in Padmaavat, sparks massive backlash

<p>Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi announced on Monday that they are getting divorced. The pair’s short-lived marriage lasted only 5 months. Speculation had been rife about their relationship since July 2026, when Isha had shared a cryptic post along with some photos with the rapper.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a joint statement on Instagram, the former couple confirmed their divorce and wrote, “I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths. This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship," the statement said.</p><p>The former couple had married in March 2026. Their separation announcement comes amid reports that Isha is being considered as one of the contestants for Bigg Boss 20, which is set to be hosted by Salman Khan. The show will be premiering on September 4.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/badshah-and-isha-rikhi-separate-after-5-months-6-bollywood-and-tv-celebrity-marriages-that-were-short-lived-1788257731582">Badshah and Isha Rikhi separate after 5 months: 6 Bollywood and TV celebrity marriages that were short-lived</a></p><h2>Who is Isha Rikhi?</h2><p>Born in Chandigarh in 1993, Isha Rikhi did not harbour plans of becoming an actress initially but decided to join showbiz to fullfill her mother Poonam Rikhi’s wish.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Isha reportedly started modelling when she was in high school. While pursuing graduation from Punjab University, Isha first worked in an event management company and later became a full-time model.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her first screen appearance, was a cameo in Jatt and Juliet in 2012. She then made her on-screen debut with the Punjabi film Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De (2013) with Sippy Gill, and later went on to star in several films like Mere Yaar Kaminey, What the Jatt, Ardaas and more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/badshah-and-isha-rikhi-announce-divorce-after-5-months-of-marriage-decision-has-been-made-with-mutual-respect-1788232869185">Badshah and Isha Rikhi announce divorce after 5 months of marriage</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She made her Bollywood debut in 2018 in the film Nawabzaade, starring Raghav Juyal, Punit Pathak and Dharmesh Yelande.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Isha has also starred in several music videos like B.A Fail, Ikk Saal, and Hero, among others. She was also seen in Badshah's song Bamb.</p>

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<p>Apart from acting in films, Isha has worked in several ad commercials for notable brands with celebs like Being Human by Salman Khan, Show for Dollar with Akshay Kumar, Colgate with Sonam Kapoor and Kalyan Jewellers with Amitabh Bachchan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Isha tied the knot with Badshah in an intimate ceremony in March 2026. 5 months later, she announced her divorce from the rapper. Rumours have it that Isha will soon be seen participating in Bigg Boss 20.</p>

Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi has featured in several Punjabi films and music videos, including one with Badshah. Isha is in news for announcing her divorce from the rapper after 5 months of marriage. 

Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi announced on Monday that they are getting divorced. The pair’s short-lived marriage lasted only 5 months. Speculation had been rife about their relationship since July 2026, when Isha had shared a cryptic post along with some photos with the rapper. In a joint statement on Instagram, the former couple confirmed their divorce and wrote, “I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths. This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time. "This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship," the statement said. The former couple had married in March 2026. Their separation announcement comes amid reports that Isha is being considered as one of the contestants for Bigg Boss 20, which is set to be hosted by Salman Khan. The show will be premiering on September 4. Also read: Badshah and Isha Rikhi separate after 5 months: 6 Bollywood and TV celebrity marriages that were short-lived Who is Isha Rikhi? Born in Chandigarh in 1993, Isha Rikhi did not harbour plans of becoming an actress initially but decided to join showbiz to fullfill her mother Poonam Rikhi’s wish. Isha reportedly started modelling when she was in high school. While pursuing graduation from Punjab University, Isha first worked in an event management company and later became a full-time model.

<p>Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi has featured in several Punjabi films and music videos, including one with Badshah. Isha is in news for announcing her divorce from the rapper after 5 months of marriage.&nbsp;</p>

Who is Isha Rikhi? Meet Punjabi actress who just announced her divorce from rapper Badshah

<p>It's time to revisit the world of Mirzapur. Just like old times, when every character of the show was alive, it was the rise of Guddu and Bablu Pandit in a world led by the Tripathi family, especially Kaleen Bhaiya and everyone's favourite Munna Tripathi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the first time in Indian cinema, an adaptation of a hit series is coming to the big screen with a totally new story, featuring some iconic characters along with the introduction of new ones.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Set to release on September 4, the world of Mirzapur is coming to the theatre. In an exclusive chat, director Gurmmeet Singh has reflected on doing the reverse, bridging the gap from OTT to the big screen.&nbsp;</p><h3>Mirzapur: The movie: Director on biggest challenge of taking film to theatres</h3><p>He opened up about how the theatrical version is different from the series and what challenges came with the transition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mirzapur-the-movie-trailer-out-pankaj-tripathi-divyenndu-ali-fazal-return-for-a-bigger-battle-for-the-throne-watch-1786449908482">Mirzapur: The Movie trailer out- Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal return for a bigger battle for the throne | Watch</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>''A theatrical film demands a very different emotional rhythm compared to a series. What was the biggest creative challenge in ensuring Mirzapur: The Movie feels like a cinematic event while staying true to the soul of the franchise'' he said.</p>

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<p>Written by Puneet Krishna, Singh further talked about how the crux of the project lay in the writing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>''The crux of trying to bring the franchise to the big screen was in the writing. We put our efforts into finding a story that demanded spectacle rather than forcing set pieces into the script. This helped making the transition to the big screen organic and let us maintain the flavour of Mirzapur as we love it.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mainstream-bollywood-meets-assam-ohh-my-dog-brings-local-flavour-to-the-big-screen-1788248523803"><strong>Bollywood meets Assam: Ohh My Dog brings local flavour to the big screen</strong></a></p>

<h3>What's the story of Mirzapur?</h3><p>The film will bring the iconic world of Mirzapur to the big screen for the first time, and it will revolve around Pankaj Tripathi’s Akhandanand Tripathi, aka Kaleen Bhaiya. He is the don of Mirzapur, who runs an illegal arms and drug trade. The key characters of the show were, Munna (Divyenndu Sharma), the only son of Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal), and Bablu Pandit (previously played by Vikrant Pandit, in the movie, Jitendra Kumar). Ravi Kishan is the new entry as Babban Babua, and this adds another layer to this gang war.</p><p><br>The film brings back a host of familiar faces while introducing new characters to the world of Mirzapur. The film features Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Mohitt Maalik, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, Pramod Pathak, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Shweta Tripathi, Sonal S. Chauhan, Anangsha Biswas, Shaji Chaudhary, Satendra Soni, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Sushant Singh in key roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is directed by Gurmmeet Singh, written by Puneet Krishna, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment. The film is co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mirzapur: The Movie releases in cinemas on 4th September 2026.</p>

Mirzapur's theatrical adaptation is set to hit the cinemas on Sept 4. Ahead of its release, director Gurmmeet Singh, in an exclusive chat, spoke about the biggest creative challenge of taking the franchise from OTT to the big screen.

It's time to revisit the world of Mirzapur. Just like old times, when every character of the show was alive, it was the rise of Guddu and Bablu Pandit in a world led by the Tripathi family, especially Kaleen Bhaiya and everyone's favourite Munna Tripathi. For the first time in Indian cinema, an adaptation of a hit series is coming to the big screen with a totally new story, featuring some iconic characters along with the introduction of new ones. Set to release on September 4, the world of Mirzapur is coming to the theatre. In an exclusive chat, director Gurmmeet Singh has reflected on doing the reverse, bridging the gap from OTT to the big screen. Mirzapur: The movie: Director on biggest challenge of taking film to theatres He opened up about how the theatrical version is different from the series and what challenges came with the transition. Also read: Mirzapur: The Movie trailer out- Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal return for a bigger battle for the throne | Watch ''A theatrical film demands a very different emotional rhythm compared to a series. What was the biggest creative challenge in ensuring Mirzapur: The Movie feels like a cinematic event while staying true to the soul of the franchise'' he said.

<p>Mirzapur's theatrical adaptation is set to hit the cinemas on Sept 4. Ahead of its release, director Gurmmeet Singh, in an exclusive chat, spoke about the biggest creative challenge of taking the franchise from OTT to the big screen.</p>

'Transition to big screen organic' - Mirzapur director Gurmmeet Singh on biggest challenge of taking the show from OTT to theatres - Exclusive

Celebrity separations often make headlines in the Hindi film and television industry. Following Badshah and Isha Rikhi’s decision to part ways after five months of marriage, here’s a look at some of Bollywood’s shortest-lived celebrity marriages.

<p>Celebrity separations often make headlines in the Hindi film and television industry. Following Badshah and Isha Rikhi’s decision to part ways after five months of marriage, here’s a look at some of Bollywood’s shortest-lived celebrity marriages.</p>

Badshah and Isha Rikhi separate after 5 months: 6 Bollywood and TV celebrity marriages that were short-lived

<p>Indian rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have confirmed their divorce after weeks of speculation around their relationship status. The couple announced their separation in a joint statement on Instagram. Badshah and Isha had married in an intimate ceremony in March.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths. This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship," Badshah wrote on his Instagram Stories.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Badshah shared this post on Instagram stories

<p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Isha Rikhi's earlier posts had sparked separation rumours</h2><p>Rumours about Badshah and Isha Rikhi's troubled marriage have been doing the rounds for the past month. It all started when, in July, Isha shared a montage of videos and pictures featuring herself and Badshah. "Every storm is a lesson. Every prayer is hope," she captioned the post, followed by a heartbreak emoji and a folded-hands emoji, which got many social media users thinking if there was trouble in paradise.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recently, Isha's mother Poonam Rikhi also shared a series of posts about karma.</p><p>Isha Rikhi had confirmed her marriage with Badshah during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session in June.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/badshah-s-wife-isha-rikhi-shares-a-cryptic-post-amid-split-rumours-felt-overwhelmed-by-the-power-my-husband-had-1785208200639">Badshah's wife Isha Rikhi shares a cryptic post amid split rumours</a></p><p><br>The divorce announcement comes amid rumours that Isha Rikhi could be one of the contestants on Bigg Boss 20, set to be hosted by Salman Khan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/my-husband-owes-all-of-you-an-explanation-isha-rikhi-confirms-wedding-with-badshah-1781165404513">'My husband owes you an explanation': Isha Rikhi confirms wedding with Badshah</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Badshah was earlier married to Jasmine Masih. The couple separated and finalised their divorce in 2020. They have a daughter, Jessemy Grace Masih Singh, who was born in January 2017.</p>

Five months after they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony, Indian rapper Badshah and actress Isha Rikhi have announced their divorce. The news comes weeks after Isha had shared a cryptic post on social media. 

Indian rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have confirmed their divorce after weeks of speculation around their relationship status. The couple announced their separation in a joint statement on Instagram. Badshah and Isha had married in an intimate ceremony in March. "I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths. This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time. "This will be our only statement on the matter. We sincerely request that there be no further speculation or assumptions regarding our relationship," Badshah wrote on his Instagram Stories.

<p>Five months after they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony, Indian rapper Badshah and actress Isha Rikhi have announced their divorce. The news comes weeks after Isha had shared a cryptic post on social media.&nbsp;</p>

Badshah and Isha Rikhi announce divorce after 5 months of marriage: 'Decision has been made with mutual respect'

<p>Actor Shalini Pandey on Monday addressed an AI-generated video that has been circulating across social media. She has firmly denied being featured in the clip and called out the misuse of artificial intelligence to create misleading content involving women.</p><h2>Shalini Pandey on her AI-generated video</h2><p>Pandey addressed the matter through an Instagram post, asking users to exercise caution. "I want to address a fake AI-generated video of me that is currently being circulated online. The video is completely fabricated and does not depict me. It is deeply disturbing to see technology being misused in this way to target and harm individuals, especially women," she wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ankit-baliyan-murder-case-singer-s-wife-calls-accused-shooters-anti-national-elements-1788182033667"><strong>Ankit Baliyan murder case: Singer’s wife calls accused shooters ‘anti-national elements’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor also urged people who encounter the clip online to report it. "I strongly condemn this kind of abuse and believe this kind of misuse of technology should never be normalised. If you come across this video, please do not share, forward, download, or engage with it. Instead, please report it immediately. I request everyone to be responsible and mindful, and help stop its circulation rather than giving it further reach. Thankyou!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/south-cinema/yash-s-mother-reacts-to-allu-aravind-s-old-who-was-yash-before-kgf-remark-he-s-not-a-terrorist-1788179372195"><strong>Yash’s mother reacts to Allu Aravind’s old 'who was Yash before KGF' remark</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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Shalini Pandey, best known for Arjun Reddy has addressed the fake, AI-generated video that has been circulating online. She took to social media to deny being featured in the clip. Read on to know more.

Actor Shalini Pandey on Monday addressed an AI-generated video that has been circulating across social media. She has firmly denied being featured in the clip and called out the misuse of artificial intelligence to create misleading content involving women. Shalini Pandey on her AI-generated video Pandey addressed the matter through an Instagram post, asking users to exercise caution. "I want to address a fake AI-generated video of me that is currently being circulated online. The video is completely fabricated and does not depict me. It is deeply disturbing to see technology being misused in this way to target and harm individuals, especially women," she wrote. Also Read: Ankit Baliyan murder case: Singer’s wife calls accused shooters ‘anti-national elements’ The actor also urged people who encounter the clip online to report it. "I strongly condemn this kind of abuse and believe this kind of misuse of technology should never be normalised. If you come across this video, please do not share, forward, download, or engage with it. Instead, please report it immediately. I request everyone to be responsible and mindful, and help stop its circulation rather than giving it further reach. Thankyou!" Also Read: Yash’s mother reacts to Allu Aravind’s old 'who was Yash before KGF' remark

<p>Shalini Pandey, best known for Arjun Reddy, has addressed the fake, AI-generated video that has been circulating online. She took to social media to deny being featured in the clip. Read on to know more.</p>

Shalini Pandey reacts to fake AI video: ‘Completely fabricated’

<p>The trailer of Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra has been unveiled on Monday, presenting Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as two police officers whose different approaches to justice bring them into conflict. The film is set against the backdrop of a criminal case and a controversial encounter, which explores the uneasy space between law, morality and accountability.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, Daayra marks Kareena and Prithviraj’s first on-screen collaboration.</p><h2>Daayra trailer</h2><p>The 2-minute-19-second trailer opens with the fallout of a crime involving the kidnapping, rape and murder of a young girl. The case soon becomes more complicated when questions arise over the identity and age of one of the accused.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-gives-a-witty-response-to-pregnancy-rumours-has-a-message-for-paparazzi-1787417884637"><strong>Kareena Kapoor gives a witty response to pregnancy rumours, has a message for paparazzi</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kareena plays DCP Ajooni Kohli, a police officer who insists on following the legal framework, while Prithviraj portrays DCP Raman Kumar, whose approach appears far more uncompromising.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He appears convinced that the action taken against the accused was justified. Ajooni, however, begins examining the circumstances surrounding the encounter, particularly after learning that one of those involved was a juvenile.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The main question that Daayra appears to be asking is: can justice be separated from the legal protections afforded to an accused person, even when the alleged crime is exceptionally serious?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-completes-25-years-from-poo-to-geet-5-iconic-characters-played-by-the-actress-1751286154354"><strong> Kareena Kapoor completes 25 years: From Poo to Geet, 5 iconic characters played by the actress</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As Ajooni digs deeper, the encounter becomes the subject of scrutiny. The investigation brings the two officers into an increasingly difficult confrontation.</p><h2>Meghna Gulzar on the story</h2><p>Daayra draws inspiration from multiple real-life incidents. "Daayra is a story that is inspired by not one, but several true events that have occurred across our country. Daayra is a story that takes place, not in a particular city or state of India; but does happen almost everywhere and anywhere in our country," Gulzar wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The filmmaker adds, "Kareena's Ajooni is fiercely righteous. Prithviraj as Raman is righteously fierce. They are both swirling in a sea of grey. As in life, so in Daayra, they are neither black nor white. Sometimes the line of law guides them, sometimes it entraps them. And Daayra explores how they navigate these journeys."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-s-daayra-meghna-gulzar-s-film-to-release-in-september-cast-bts-scenes-and-more-1781867093585"><strong>Kareena Kapoor's Daayra: Meghna Gulzar's film to release in September; cast, BTS scenes and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Actors on their roles</h2><p>For Kareena, playing DCP Ajooni meant stepping into a character and space that she had not explored extensively before. "What I loved about working with Meghna is that she makes you question everything you think you know about a character. There's so much thought behind every detail, but she never takes away your instinct as an actor. Playing DCP Ajooni Kohli stayed with me… because she pushed me into a space I hadn't really explored before, and at this stage in my career, that's always exciting. And then to have Prithviraj opposite me was such a pleasure. He's an incredibly intelligent actor… very present, very instinctive… and there was an ease to working together that I really enjoyed. This was one of those films where the people you're surrounded by make the experience that much richer," she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/daayra-prithviraj-sukumaran-hangs-out-with-kareena-kapoor-and-meghna-gulzar-ahead-of-filming-8959667"><strong>Daayra: Prithviraj Sukumaran hangs out with Kareena Kapoor and Meghna Gulzar ahead of filming</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Prithviraj, meanwhile, added, "What drew me to DCP Raman Kumar was the complexity beneath his composed exterior and the questions he finds himself grappling with during the investigation. What I admire is how the film maintains that objectivity right till the very end, allowing the audience to form their own perspective. Meghna Gulzar is a filmmaker whose craft I have closely followed and Daayra gave me the opportunity to work with her. It was a rewarding experience and working with Kareena made the journey even more special. I hope the audience connects with the world we have created, a story that is gripping and deeply human."</p><h2>About Daayra</h2><p>Written by Yash Keswani, Sima Agarwal and Meghna Gulzar, the film also features Jitendra Joshi, Kshitee Jog, Kanwaljeet Singh, Sandeep Kulkarni and Trupti Khamkar in key roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Daayra is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 18, 2026.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The trailer for Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra has been unveiled. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is set against the backdrop of a criminal case and a controversial encounter.

The trailer of Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra has been unveiled on Monday, presenting Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as two police officers whose different approaches to justice bring them into conflict. The film is set against the backdrop of a criminal case and a controversial encounter, which explores the uneasy space between law, morality and accountability. Produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, Daayra marks Kareena and Prithviraj’s first on-screen collaboration. Daayra trailer The 2-minute-19-second trailer opens with the fallout of a crime involving the kidnapping, rape and murder of a young girl. The case soon becomes more complicated when questions arise over the identity and age of one of the accused. Also Read: Kareena Kapoor gives a witty response to pregnancy rumours, has a message for paparazzi Kareena plays DCP Ajooni Kohli, a police officer who insists on following the legal framework, while Prithviraj portrays DCP Raman Kumar, whose approach appears far more uncompromising. He appears convinced that the action taken against the accused was justified. Ajooni, however, begins examining the circumstances surrounding the encounter, particularly after learning that one of those involved was a juvenile. The main question that Daayra appears to be asking is: can justice be separated from the legal protections afforded to an accused person, even when the alleged crime is exceptionally serious? Also Read: Kareena Kapoor completes 25 years: From Poo to Geet, 5 iconic characters played by the actress As Ajooni digs deeper, the encounter becomes the subject of scrutiny. The investigation brings the two officers into an increasingly difficult confrontation. Meghna Gulzar on the story Daayra draws inspiration from multiple real-life incidents. "Daayra is a story that is inspired by not one, but several true events that have occurred across our country. Daayra is a story that takes place, not in a particular city or state of India; but does happen almost everywhere and anywhere in our country," Gulzar wrote. The filmmaker adds, "Kareena's Ajooni is fiercely righteous. Prithviraj as Raman is righteously fierce. They are both swirling in a sea of grey. As in life, so in Daayra, they are neither black nor white. Sometimes the line of law guides them, sometimes it entraps them. And Daayra explores how they navigate these journeys." Also Read: Kareena Kapoor's Daayra: Meghna Gulzar's film to release in September; cast, BTS scenes and more

<p>The trailer for Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra has been unveiled. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is set against the backdrop of a criminal case and a controversial encounter.</p>

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<p>Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is gearing up to become one of the biggest releases of 2026. With its ensemble cast, the two-part mythological epic has generated significant buzz among fans. Led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, several details surrounding the project are yet to be unveiled.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, the latest reports have claimed that television actor Rajiv Kumar has been cast as Raja Janak, the father of Sita, who will be played by Sai Pallavi. Earlier, this role in the film had not been disclosed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/india-s-own-odyssey-ramayana-trailer-takes-china-by-storm-leaves-viewers-stunned-by-its-scale-and-visual-effects-1786955097042"><strong>'India’s own Odyssey': Ramayana trailer takes China by storm, leaves viewers stunned by its scale and visual effects</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/no-surviving-references-ramayana-costume-designers-break-silence-on-sai-pallavi-lara-dutta-outfit-backlash-1785854834626"><strong>Ramayana costume designers break silence on outfit backlash</strong></a></p><h2>Rajiv Kumar's role in Ramayana</h2><p>As per the Times of India, Kumar will take on the role of Raja Janak, the Mithila king and Sita’s father. The character is an important part of the Ramayana narrative, particularly in the portions surrounding Sita’s swayamvara and her marriage to Lord Rama.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, there has been no official announcement from the makers about the role so far.</p><p>The speculation around the role gained further attention after Kumar appeared to acknowledge his connection with the project earlier this year. In July, he shared the trailer of Ramayana on Instagram and wrote, "A privilege beyond words to be part of a journey that celebrates the legacy of Ramayana. Grateful beyond measure. Yeh Hai Ram Ke Yug Ka Aarambh."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p> </p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-why-will-ranbir-kapoor-s-epic-release-overseas-before-india-namit-malhotra-explains-1786174795116"><strong>Ramayana: Why will Ranbir Kapoor's epic release overseas before India?</strong></a></p><h2>Rajiv Kumar’s work in television and films</h2><p>Kumar is known for his role in television shows such as Mile Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile and Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Se. He has also been associated with films such as Lakshya, Sanju, The Governor and The Kerala Story 2.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ramayana-trailer-explained-from-ayodhya-s-glory-to-lanka-s-darkness-here-s-everything-you-missed-in-ranbir-kapoor-and-yash-s-epic-1785391840216"><strong>Ramayana trailer decoded: From Ayodhya's glory to Lanka's darkness</strong></a></p><h2>About Ramayana</h2><p>The mythological drama stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble cast also features Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha and Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, alongside Adinath Kothare, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chaddha and Arun Govil.</p><p> </p><p>Ramayana: Part 1 is slated to hit theatres during Diwali 2026, while the second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027.</p><p> </p>

TV actor Rajiv Kumar will reportedly play the role of Raja Janak in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, the first part of the film will be released during Diwali 2026.

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is gearing up to become one of the biggest releases of 2026. With its ensemble cast, the two-part mythological epic has generated significant buzz among fans. Led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, several details surrounding the project are yet to be unveiled. Now, the latest reports have claimed that television actor Rajiv Kumar has been cast as Raja Janak, the father of Sita, who will be played by Sai Pallavi. Earlier, this role in the film had not been disclosed. Also Read: 'India’s own Odyssey': Ramayana trailer takes China by storm, leaves viewers stunned by its scale and visual effects

<p>TV actor Rajiv Kumar will reportedly play the role of Raja Janak in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, the first part of the film will be released during Diwali 2026.</p>

Ramayana: THIS TV actor set to play Sai Pallavi’s father, Raja Janak in Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic

<p>Priyadarshan and Saif Ali Khan's <i>Haiwaan </i>is all set to release in cinemas next week, and this marks their first collaboration. But did you know their association could have begun much earlier? The filmmaker recently revealed that Saif was once in talks for <i>Garam Masala</i>, a comedy that later became one of Akshay Kumar’s memorable films.</p><h2>Priyadarshan on meeting Saif for Garam Masala</h2><p>During a conversation with News18, Priyadarshan revealed that he met Saif at the time with the intention of narrating <i>Garam Masala</i>. "I had gone to meet Saif to narrate the story of Garam Masala," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the actor did not do the film because "Neeraj (Vora; writer) couldn’t finish writing the entire script. Saif waited for three days, but Neeraj couldn’t take the complete script to him. As a result, he gave the dates to somebody else."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/priyadarshan-opens-up-about-working-with-saif-ali-khan-in-haiwaan-too-committed-1786785993068"><strong>Priyadarshan opens up about working with Saif Ali Khan in Haiwaan</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film later went to Akshay Kumar, and it was released in 2005.<i> Garam Masala</i> went on to become a popular comedy and it is still a fan favourite.</p><h2>Priyadarshan recalls meeting Tiger Pataudi</h2><p>Priyadarshan was a longtime admirer of Saif's father, former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/haiwaan-trailer-out-akshay-kumar-and-saif-ali-khan-face-off-in-priyadarshan-s-dark-thriller-1787645799737"><strong>Haiwaan trailer out: Akshay Kumar turns evil for a face-off with blind Saif Ali Khan | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recalling that first meeting with Saif, the filmmaker said, "The first thing that I told him was, ‘Is your father here? I want to meet him.'"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Priyadarshan has often spoken about his admiration for the legendary cricketer. During the interview, he also revealed an amusing but painful incident from his youth involving Pataudi. "I remember him playing Ranji Trophy at the university stadium," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/haiwaan-teaser-out-akshay-kumar-is-after-saif-ali-khan-s-blind-character-1786524392348"><strong>Haiwaan teaser out! Akshay Kumar is after Saif Ali Khan’s blind character</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"He was playing for Hyderabad. I wanted to find him and meet him, and I ran with all my might and had a big fall. I got a huge injury and couldn’t meet him. Later, I remember watching him play in Chennai against West Indies. Garfield Sobers’ team was playing at that time. This was the same match where Farokh Engineer scored a hundred. I had just started playing at that time."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/priyadarshan-opens-up-about-working-with-saif-ali-khan-in-haiwaan-too-committed-1786785993068"><strong>Priyadarshan opens up about working with Saif Ali Khan in Haiwaan</strong></a></p><h2>About Haiwaan</h2><p>Alongside Saif and Akshay, the film also features Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Chaudhary and Manoj Joshi in key roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The upcoming film brings Akshay and Saif together nearly 18 years after their last collaboration. Previously, they have appeared in <i>Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Yeh Dillagi, Tu Chor Main Sipahi</i> and <i>Keemat</i>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn under KVN Productions and Thespian Films, <i>Haiwaan </i>is slated to arrive in cinemas worldwide on September 11, 2026.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Priyadarshan and Saif Ali Khan are collaborating for the first time with Haiwaan, but the association could have begun much earlier as the duo was in talks for Garam Masala, which was released in 2005. 

Priyadarshan and Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan is all set to release in cinemas next week, and this marks their first collaboration. But did you know their association could have begun much earlier? The filmmaker recently revealed that Saif was once in talks for Garam Masala, a comedy that later became one of Akshay Kumar’s memorable films. Priyadarshan on meeting Saif for Garam Masala During a conversation with News18, Priyadarshan revealed that he met Saif at the time with the intention of narrating Garam Masala. "I had gone to meet Saif to narrate the story of Garam Masala," he said. But the actor did not do the film because "Neeraj (Vora; writer) couldn’t finish writing the entire script. Saif waited for three days, but Neeraj couldn’t take the complete script to him. As a result, he gave the dates to somebody else." Also Read: Priyadarshan opens up about working with Saif Ali Khan in Haiwaan The film later went to Akshay Kumar, and it was released in 2005. Garam Masala went on to become a popular comedy and it is still a fan favourite. Priyadarshan recalls meeting Tiger Pataudi Priyadarshan was a longtime admirer of Saif's father, former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi. Also Read: Haiwaan trailer out: Akshay Kumar turns evil for a face-off with blind Saif Ali Khan | Watch Recalling that first meeting with Saif, the filmmaker said, "The first thing that I told him was, ‘Is your father here? I want to meet him.'" Priyadarshan has often spoken about his admiration for the legendary cricketer. During the interview, he also revealed an amusing but painful incident from his youth involving Pataudi. "I remember him playing Ranji Trophy at the university stadium," he said. Also Read: Haiwaan teaser out! Akshay Kumar is after Saif Ali Khan’s blind character "He was playing for Hyderabad. I wanted to find him and meet him, and I ran with all my might and had a big fall. I got a huge injury and couldn’t meet him. Later, I remember watching him play in Chennai against West Indies. Garfield Sobers’ team was playing at that time. This was the same match where Farokh Engineer scored a hundred. I had just started playing at that time."

<p>Priyadarshan and Saif Ali Khan are collaborating for the first time with Haiwaan, but the association could have begun much earlier as the duo was in talks for Garam Masala, which was released in 2005.&nbsp;</p>

Before Haiwaan, Saif Ali Khan almost starred in Priyadarshan's Garam Masala; here's why it didn't happen

<p>The Chopra family has melted hearts with a beautiful glimpse of their Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Marking her son Neer’s first Rakhi, Parineeti Chopra revealed that Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, sent a special rakhi for her cousin. Sharing an adorable picture on social media, Parineeti expressed her joy and gave fans a sweet peek into the family’s festive celebrations.</p><h2>Priyanka Chopra's daughter Malti sends Parineeti's son Neer his first rakhi</h2><p>On August 29, Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse of her son Neer’s first Raksha Bandhan. She shared an adorable close-up of his tiny, fluffy hands with a rakhi tied around his wrist and also penned a heartfelt note. It read, "Thank you Malti didi for my first Rakhi! Lots of love, Neer."</p>

Parineeti Chopra's Instagram story

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<p>Priyanka reshared the picture on her Instagram account and wrote, "Didi loves you, baby Neer." The special rakhi featured a charming vintage car design, crafted in white and black thread.</p><h2>Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha welcome their baby Neer</h2><p>On October 19, 2025, Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha welcomed their baby boy, Neer. The couple shared a joint Instagram post showing them holding and kissing their newborn’s tiny feet, and captioned it as, "Pure, divine, and limitless, Jalasya rūpam, premasya svarūpam — tatra eva Neer."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-raghav-chadha-reveal-their-baby-boy-s-name-with-adorable-pics-1763540280543"><strong>Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha reveal their baby boy's name with adorable pics</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Parineeti and Raghav got married in an intimate yet grand wedding ceremony on September 24, 2023, at The Leela Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan.</p><h2>What's next for Parineeti Chopra?</h2><p>Parineeti Chopra is returning to the acting limelight after a long maternity break following the birth of her son. She will be featured in the upcoming mystery-thriller series <i>Talaash: A Mother's Search</i>, directed by Rensil D'Silva. The show co-stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jennifer Winget, and Soni Razdan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/it-s-a-boy-parineeti-chopra-and-raghav-chadha-welcome-their-first-child-1760871817289"><strong>It's a boy! Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha welcome their first child</strong></a></p><h2>What's next for Priyanka Chopra?</h2><p>Chopra was last seen in <i>The Bluff</i> alongside Karl Urban. As of now, her schedule is packed with several much-awaited project <i>Varanasi</i>, directed by SS Rajamouli. Mounted on a big budget, the film also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It is expected to hit theatres in 2027 and will mark her return to Indian cinema after several years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She will also appear in the second season of the American spy action series <i>Citadel</i>.</p>

Parineeti Chopra shared a glimpse of her son Neer’s first Raksha Bandhan after Priyanka Chopra’s daughter, Malti Marie, sent him a special rakhi. Along with an adorable picture, the actress also penned a sweet note.

The Chopra family has melted hearts with a beautiful glimpse of their Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Marking her son Neer’s first Rakhi, Parineeti Chopra revealed that Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, sent a special rakhi for her cousin. Sharing an adorable picture on social media, Parineeti expressed her joy and gave fans a sweet peek into the family’s festive celebrations. Priyanka Chopra's daughter Malti sends Parineeti's son Neer his first rakhi On August 29, Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse of her son Neer’s first Raksha Bandhan. She shared an adorable close-up of his tiny, fluffy hands with a rakhi tied around his wrist and also penned a heartfelt note. It read, "Thank you Malti didi for my first Rakhi! Lots of love, Neer."

<p>Parineeti Chopra shared a glimpse of her son Neer’s first Raksha Bandhan after Priyanka Chopra’s daughter, Malti Marie, sent him a special rakhi. Along with an adorable picture, the actress also penned a sweet note.</p>

Parineeti Chopra shares adorable glimpse of son Neer's first Rakhi from Priyanka Chopra's daughter Malti

<p>Despite a star-studded cast led by Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi, Batwara 1947 failed to make an impact at the box office after its Independence Day weekend release. As discussions around the film’s performance continue, Shabana Azmi recently claimed that audiences could not accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim character. Addressing Azmi’s theory about the film’s failure, director Rajkumar Santoshi has also weighed in on the debate.</p><h2>Rajkumar Santoshi reacts to Shabana Azmi's theory on Sunny Deol</h2><p>In a conversation with <i>Variety India, </i>Rajkumar Santoshi addressed Shabana Azmi’s theory for the film’s failure and pointed out that even a superstar like Amitabh Bachchan has played Muslim characters in the past. He said, “It makes no sense to me. Amitabh Bachchan played a Muslim hero in Coolie. So many of Manmohan Desai’s films had Muslim heroes. Are we at a point where we cannot accept a hero from another community? We are sensible, good people, educated people. How are they saying there’s a big mistake in the film?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/you-cannot-accept-sunny-deol-as-a-muslim-shabana-azmi-on-why-batwara-1947-flopped-1787990313495"><strong>'You cannot accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim': Shabana Azmi on why Batwara 1947 flopped</strong></a></p>

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<p>Santoshi also reflected on the changing landscape of cinema and how audience perceptions have evolved over the years. He emphasised that <i>Batwara 1947 </i>should be judged by its story and message, not the religion of its characters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said, “We have become far less tolerant and inclusive as a people. You should look at the filmmaker's intent and what the writer wants to say. I'm a Hindu. I go to the temple. My son's name is Ram. I am not against any faith. But I want to take the best of every faith. Whatever the saints have tried to say about faith, it is always about equality. Hinduism has always been about inclusiveness, not exclusion."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/batwara-1947-sunny-deol-shabana-azmi-s-film-delivers-a-powerful-message-on-secularism-1786701752768"><strong>Batwara 1947 review: Sunny Deol's film delivers a powerful message on secularism</strong></a></p><h2>What's Shabana Azmi's opinion on Batwara 1947's failure?</h2><p>In a conversation with <i>Zoom</i>, the veteran star talked about <i>Batwara 1947’s </i>performance, saying she was surprised to see the film sink at the box office. Azmi said, "Firstly, I am very surprised at the total box office disaster that Batwara 1947 has been because I am surrounded by people who come and tell me they have loved the film. They tell me that they loved the message. A lot of them feel that it is very important to speak about humanity in today’s environment. On the other hand, people didn’t go to the theatre and the ones who did, they walked out with confused reactions."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/awarapan-2-vs-batwara-1947-which-film-is-leading-the-advance-booking-battle-1786634460471"><strong>Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947: Which film is leading the advance booking battle?</strong></a></p>

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<p>Explaining her view, she said she was unable to understand this, pointing out how Amitabh Bachchan has comfortably played Muslim characters. She further explained, “The thing is that you cannot accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim character. In Coolie and in many other films, Amitabh Bachchan very comfortably played Muslim characters. In Deewaar, he put 786 and that was accepted. So how do we understand this? Are they creating an environment where such decisions are being taken on purpose? I am not able to understand.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/batwara-1947-cast-revealed-sunny-deol-shabana-azmi-ali-fazal-to-lead-aamir-khan-s-historical-drama-see-posters-1781689579483"><strong>Batwara 1947 cast: Sunny Deol, Ali Fazal to lead Aamir Khan's historical drama</strong></a></p><h2>About Batwara 1947</h2><p><i>Batwara 1947</i> is a historical period drama that marks the reunion of Rajkumar Santoshi and Deol after decades, following their hits <i>Ghatak </i>and <i>Gadar. </i>Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the story explores the human toll of the 1947 partition of India. It follows Sikander Mirza (Sunny Deol), a businessman forced to leave his home and relocate to Lahore, Pakistan, during the chaos of Partition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film faced a box office clash with Emraan Hashmi’s <i>Awarapan 2</i>, which marked the franchise’s return after 19 years. Deol’s film earned roughly Rs 53 crore worldwide and has been labelled a commercial failure.</p>

After Shabana Azmi claimed that audiences couldn’t accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim amid Batwara’s box-office failure, director Rajkumar Santoshi responded to the veteran actress’s remarks.

Despite a star-studded cast led by Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi, Batwara 1947 failed to make an impact at the box office after its Independence Day weekend release. As discussions around the film’s performance continue, Shabana Azmi recently claimed that audiences could not accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim character. Addressing Azmi’s theory about the film’s failure, director Rajkumar Santoshi has also weighed in on the debate. Rajkumar Santoshi reacts to Shabana Azmi's theory on Sunny Deol In a conversation with Variety India, Rajkumar Santoshi addressed Shabana Azmi’s theory for the film’s failure and pointed out that even a superstar like Amitabh Bachchan has played Muslim characters in the past. He said, “It makes no sense to me. Amitabh Bachchan played a Muslim hero in Coolie. So many of Manmohan Desai’s films had Muslim heroes. Are we at a point where we cannot accept a hero from another community? We are sensible, good people, educated people. How are they saying there’s a big mistake in the film?” Also Read: 'You cannot accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim': Shabana Azmi on why Batwara 1947 flopped

<p>After Shabana Azmi claimed that audiences couldn’t accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim amid Batwara’s box-office failure, director Rajkumar Santoshi responded to the veteran actress’s remarks.</p>

Did Sunny Deol’s Muslim role cause Batwara 1947 to flop? Rajkumar Santoshi responds to Shabana Azmi

<p>Subhash Ghai has recently opened up about an incident that led to a major rift between him and Salman Khan. During an interview, the filmmaker recalled how a disagreement at a party escalated into a physical altercation. He also revealed that Salim Khan later stepped in to resolve the matter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The fallout happened before Ghai and Khan worked together on Yuvvraaj in 2008. While the two later developed a cordial relationship, Ghai remembered that their association did not begin on a good note.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/neena-gupta-recalls-subhash-ghai-asked-her-to-wear-padded-bra-during-choli-ke-peeche-shoot-i-felt-very-angry-1771412501862"><strong>Neena Gupta recalls Subhash Ghai asked her to wear padded bra during Choli Ke Peeche shoot: 'I felt very angry'</strong></a></p><h2>Salman Khan and Subhash Ghai’s argument</h2><p>During a conversation with Times Now, Ghai recalled that he was at a party with Salman when the fight began. "Before the film, we had a fight. Hatha paai hui (we had a scuffle). Then his father scolded him. We were at a party. Salman was high. He was saying something wrong when I told him, ‘Don’t say that.’ He had some issue with me. He asked me, ‘Why did you do this or that?’ I said it is my decision as a director. He started abusing [me], I asked him not to do that. We had a spat there."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-wangchuk-reacts-to-aamir-khan-and-salman-khan-s-viral-remarks-amid-cjp-protest-1788079214649"><strong>Sonam Wangchuk reacts to Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's viral remarks amid CJP protest</strong></a></p><h2>Salim Khan had to step in</h2><p>Ghai said Salim Khan contacted him the next morning and told him that he had reprimanded Salman over what had happened. "The very next morning, Salim saheb called me and told me that Salman told all of these things to his mother. He said, 'I have scolded him.' He sent Salman to my house to apologise to me. And he came."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to Ghai, "He politely apologised, after which I fell in love with him because he respected his father so much. I let go of that issue. We often visited each other. After that, we did a film together."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/38-years-of-salman-khan-from-prem-to-tiger-a-journey-like-no-other-1787741445556"><strong>38 Years of Salman Khan: From Prem to Tiger, A journey like no other</strong></a></p><h2>How Yuvvraaj brought them together</h2><p>He further revealed, "For Yuvvraaj, Salman Khan's brother approached me and said, 'Why don't you make a film with Salman?' I said, 'Is Salman keen? Because I have never worked with him.' He said, 'He is keen.' After this, I wrote a story. My challenge is that I must cast an actor in a role he has never done before."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-salman-khan-wouldn-t-let-pradeep-rawat-go-home-for-six-months-i-d-eat-there-sleep-there-work-out-there-1785993614463"><strong> When Salman Khan wouldn’t let Pradeep Rawat go home for six months: ‘I’d eat there, sleep there, work out there'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Released in 2008, Yuvvraaj featured Khan alongside Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan and Katrina Kaif. The film followed three brothers whose lives become entangled in a family dispute over their father's wealth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the musical family drama failed to perform well at the box office.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Sometimes these characters don't work because the star dominates the character. He plays himself rather than the character. Stars become a caricature of themselves after a point. How many times can you repeat yourself? Hats off to Bachchan sir that he has done so many characters," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Subhash Ghai has recalled an incident that led to a major rift between him and Salman Khan. The matter had escalated into a physical altercation. It happened before they collaborated on the 2008 film Yuvvraaj.

Subhash Ghai has recently opened up about an incident that led to a major rift between him and Salman Khan. During an interview, the filmmaker recalled how a disagreement at a party escalated into a physical altercation. He also revealed that Salim Khan later stepped in to resolve the matter. The fallout happened before Ghai and Khan worked together on Yuvvraaj in 2008. While the two later developed a cordial relationship, Ghai remembered that their association did not begin on a good note. Also Read: Neena Gupta recalls Subhash Ghai asked her to wear padded bra during Choli Ke Peeche shoot: 'I felt very angry' Salman Khan and Subhash Ghai’s argument During a conversation with Times Now, Ghai recalled that he was at a party with Salman when the fight began. "Before the film, we had a fight. Hatha paai hui (we had a scuffle). Then his father scolded him. We were at a party. Salman was high. He was saying something wrong when I told him, ‘Don’t say that.’ He had some issue with me. He asked me, ‘Why did you do this or that?’ I said it is my decision as a director. He started abusing [me], I asked him not to do that. We had a spat there." Also Read: Sonam Wangchuk reacts to Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's viral remarks amid CJP protest Salim Khan had to step in Ghai said Salim Khan contacted him the next morning and told him that he had reprimanded Salman over what had happened. "The very next morning, Salim saheb called me and told me that Salman told all of these things to his mother. He said, 'I have scolded him.' He sent Salman to my house to apologise to me. And he came." According to Ghai, "He politely apologised, after which I fell in love with him because he respected his father so much. I let go of that issue. We often visited each other. After that, we did a film together." Also Read: 38 Years of Salman Khan: From Prem to Tiger, A journey like no other How Yuvvraaj brought them together He further revealed, "For Yuvvraaj, Salman Khan's brother approached me and said, 'Why don't you make a film with Salman?' I said, 'Is Salman keen? Because I have never worked with him.' He said, 'He is keen.' After this, I wrote a story. My challenge is that I must cast an actor in a role he has never done before." Also Read: When Salman Khan wouldn’t let Pradeep Rawat go home for six months: ‘I’d eat there, sleep there, work out there' Released in 2008, Yuvvraaj featured Khan alongside Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan and Katrina Kaif. The film followed three brothers whose lives become entangled in a family dispute over their father's wealth. However, the musical family drama failed to perform well at the box office. "Sometimes these characters don't work because the star dominates the character. He plays himself rather than the character. Stars become a caricature of themselves after a point. How many times can you repeat yourself? Hats off to Bachchan sir that he has done so many characters," he said.

<p>Subhash Ghai has recalled an incident that led to a major rift between him and Salman Khan. The matter had escalated into a physical altercation. It happened before they collaborated on the 2008 film Yuvvraaj.</p>

Before Yuvvraaj, Salman Khan, Subhash Ghai had a bitter fallout; here’s how it ended

<p>Sonam Wangchuk is back in the spotlight! But, this time, the Indian activist is drawing attention for reacting to the viral comments made by Bollywood stars Aamir Khan and Salman Khan during his hunger strike at the CJP protest. While Aamir had earlier clarified that they had never met, Salman weighed in with his stance, urging Wangchuk to end his hunger strike by writing, "Sonam, it's done, bro." The environmentalist's response has now added a fresh twist to the discussion.</p><h2>Sonam Wangchuk reacts to Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's viral statement</h2><p>Appearing on Prakhar Gupta's YouTube channel for a podcast, Wangchuk took a sly dig at Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's viral statement during his hunger strike in the CJP protest.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sonam reacted to Aamir's ‘we never met’ claims and stated, "When he said that we hadn’t even met, some videos later emerged in which he was watching one of my speeches while dressed in the Ghajini outfit. <i>Shayad woh Ghajini outfit mein the toh short-term memory loss hua hoga; 15 min baad bhool gaye honge. Toh, mai hairaan nahi hoon. Warna bahut detail mein mile the hum."</i> (Perhaps he was in the Ghajini outfit, so he had some short-term memory loss and forgot for 15 minutes or so. So, I’m not surprised. Otherwise, we had met and discussed things in great detail)</p>

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<p>He further said that their meeting was not just a quick introduction; rather, it was a lengthy conversation. Wangchuk stated, "<i>Humne suna hai na, woh apne character mein ghus jaate hain. Toh shayad Ghajini mein itne ghuse the ki jab woh award function mein aaye, jismein main award le raha tha, woh bhi bhool gaye honge. Warna bahot detail mein mile, bahot ideas discuss kiye."</i> (We often hear that actors get so deeply into their characters. Maybe he got so immersed in Ghajini that when he came to the award function where I was receiving an award, he forgot that too. Otherwise, we had met at length and discussed several ideas).</p><h2>What did Aamir Khan say about Sonam Wangchuk?</h2><p>Speaking at an appearance in London, Aamir Khan shut down the longstanding belief that Rajkumar Hirani's <i>3 Idiots</i> is based on the life story of Sonam Wangchuk. Khan stated that neither he nor the film's writers knew Sonam Wangchuk while making <i>3 Idiots.</i> He further dismissed the idea that the character Rancho was based on him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/that-is-a-misconception-aamir-khan-says-3-idiots-was-not-inspired-by-sonam-wangchuk-chatur-is-wrong-1784258015208"><strong>That is a misconception: Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots was not inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, Chatur is wrong</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said, "No, that’s not true, actually. That is a misconception. I didn’t know about Mr Sonam Wangchuk at the time we were making the film. I know that; I saw a video of Chatur. Just recently, he said that… No, he’s wrong. Maybe that’s what Chatur was thinking, but I want to tell you that neither Raju nor Abhijat nor I knew about Sonam. However, what Mr Sonam is doing is good work anyway. He doesn’t need to be based on the character of 3 Idiots for us to respect him and the work he’s done."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-it-s-done-bro-don-t-extend-this-salman-khan-now-urges-protesting-students-to-go-home-offers-wangchuk-home-cooked-food-to-end-fast-1784818106607"><strong>'Sonam, it’s done, bro. Don’t extend this': Salman Khan now urges protesting students to go home, offers Wangchuk home cooked food to end fast</strong></a></p><h2>Sonam Wangchuk takes a dig at Salman Khan's 'Sonam, it's done bro' statement</h2><p>After responding to Aamir Khan’s claim that his <i>3 Idiots</i> character Phunsukh Wangdu was not based on him, activist, educator, and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has also taken a sly dig at Salman Khan’s remarks on his hunger strike during the NEET protests.</p>

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<p>When he appeared on Gupta's podcast, the host gifted Wangchuk a white T-shirt with a meme of Khan's saying, "Sonam, it's done, bro," written on it. While accepting the gift, Wangchuk replied to the viral statement, "<i>Majbooriyan hoti hogi sabki. Toh main usme nahi jana chahunga. Aage-peeche, daayein-baayein dekhna padta hai. Kuch kaha iska main izzat karta hu, baaki majbooriyon se toh main uspe nahi kahunga." </i>(Everyone must have compulsions. So I would not like to get into that. One has to look back and forth, right and left. I respect what is said, but I will not talk about other compulsions).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dil-chahta-hai-25-years-on-aamir-khan-saif-ali-khan-farhan-akhtar-come-together-for-a-special-event-1787940884734"><strong>Dil Chahta Hai, 25 years on: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar come together for a special event</strong></a></p><h2>About Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike</h2><p>Sonam Wangchuk staged a 26-day hunger strike to seek justice for NEET-UG students affected by the alleged paper leak. The protest, which began on June 6 at Jantar Mantar in collaboration with the satirical youth movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), took a toll on his health and resulted in significant muscle loss. It was reported that Wangchuk lost around 11 kg during his strike. His protest primarily called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following intense nationwide student protests and growing controversy over the alleged examination irregularities, Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25.</p>

Sonam Wangchuk has now responded to the viral comments made by Aamir Khan and Salman Khan during his hunger strike. His reaction has sparked buzz after his stance at the CJP protest. 

Sonam Wangchuk is back in the spotlight! But, this time, the Indian activist is drawing attention for reacting to the viral comments made by Bollywood stars Aamir Khan and Salman Khan during his hunger strike at the CJP protest. While Aamir had earlier clarified that they had never met, Salman weighed in with his stance, urging Wangchuk to end his hunger strike by writing, "Sonam, it's done, bro." The environmentalist's response has now added a fresh twist to the discussion. Sonam Wangchuk reacts to Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's viral statement Appearing on Prakhar Gupta's YouTube channel for a podcast, Wangchuk took a sly dig at Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's viral statement during his hunger strike in the CJP protest. Sonam reacted to Aamir's ‘we never met’ claims and stated, "When he said that we hadn’t even met, some videos later emerged in which he was watching one of my speeches while dressed in the Ghajini outfit. Shayad woh Ghajini outfit mein the toh short-term memory loss hua hoga; 15 min baad bhool gaye honge. Toh, mai hairaan nahi hoon. Warna bahut detail mein mile the hum." (Perhaps he was in the Ghajini outfit, so he had some short-term memory loss and forgot for 15 minutes or so. So, I’m not surprised. Otherwise, we had met and discussed things in great detail)

<p>Sonam Wangchuk has now responded to the viral comments made by Aamir Khan and Salman Khan during his hunger strike. His reaction has sparked buzz after his stance at the CJP protest.&nbsp;</p>

Sonam Wangchuk reacts to Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's viral remarks amid CJP protest

<p>Samay Raina has once again been making headlines after the release of India’s Got Latent 2's latest episode. The conversation that led to the fresh controversy was around the comedian and Sharon Verma's exchange, which touched upon their Bihari and Kashmiri identities. It has triggered criticism across social media, and now Manoj Bajpayee has shared his perspective on the matter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor, who hails from Bihar, spoke about the importance of humour while also stressing that it should not come at the cost of respect.</p><h2>Manoj Bajpayee on Samay Raina’s joke</h2><p>He addressed the controversy during a conversation with IANS, while promoting his upcoming film Last Man in Tower. "</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/getting-family-into-the-whole-thing-manoj-bajpayee-says-he-received-threats-amid-ghooskhor-pandat-row-1780207904423"><strong>Manoj Bajpayee says he received threats amid Ghooskhor Pandat row</strong></a></p><p><br>“If it is all in jest, I actually don't mind it. We should learn to laugh at ourselves and laugh together, laugh at each other and still not be hurt and offended. So, this is what we should learn. We should have humour about ourselves, but at the same time we should have respect, not only for ourselves but also for the person that you are sitting with and where that person comes from. It's very very important. If two people are very easy with each other, they always laugh at each other," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further added, "We never got offended or hurt. But yes, there is a problem if somebody coming from somewhere becomes a problem for you or becomes a problem for the community. Then there is a problem. Till then, we should be able to laugh at each other, laugh at ourselves. That's a sign of a very healthy society."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/samay-raina-recalls-chilling-detail-of-kashmiri-pandit-exodus-my-grandfather-was-on-kill-list-1776540452465"><strong>Samay Raina recalls chilling detail of Kashmiri Pandit exodus</strong></a></p><h2>Manoj Bajpayee recalls an incident from his early days</h2><p>While discussing the subject, Bajpayee also recalled an experience from when he was 18. "When I was in Delhi, I was 18, and I was trying to get into a bus from the front door because this was my first time. So, I didn't know the rules of the city. So, the driver looked at me and shouted, 'Aye Bihari board from the back gate'", he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"So, he didn't know that I was from Bihar, but actually I'm from Bihar. So, for him, every person who was doing that kind of a foolish mistake was from Bihar. I didn't mind it because first, he was right that I was from Bihar. Second, I was not wrong because I was new to the city and I was completely unfamiliar. But when I made friends with people from different states, we used to laugh at each other."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/samay-raina-felicitated-by-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-at-cyber-awareness-event-jokes-about-old-cyber-cell-connection-1787802631709"><strong>Samay Raina felicitated by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Cyber Awareness event, jokes about ‘old’ cyber cell connection</strong></a></p><h2>Samay Raina and Sharon Verma's viral remark</h2><p>The online discussion began after an episode of India’s Got Latent 2 featuring comedian Sharon Verma was released. During their interaction, Raina made a joke about Verma's Bihari roots, while Verma responded with a reference to Raina's Kashmiri background.</p><p>“She’s so Bihari, she thinks Ebola means someone said something,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/samay-raina-gets-big-relief-as-supreme-court-quashes-all-firs-against-him-1786709406066"><strong>Big relief for Samay Raina: Supreme Court quashes all FIRs in India’s Got Latent controversy</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Verma responded by taking a dig at Raina's Kashmiri identity, saying, “Samay is so Kashmiri, he loves getting stoned.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The exchange continued when Raina referred to Verma as a Bihari who had moved to Mumbai in search of work. Verma subsequently replied, “At least I left my state by my choice.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The comments have since prompted criticism, with some viewers arguing that jokes involving the histories and identities of different communities should be approached with sensitivity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

India’s Got Latent 2's latest episode has been making headlines due to comedian Samay Raina and Sharon Verma’s exchange over their Bihari and Kashmiri identities. Now, Manoj Bajpayee has also joined the debate.

Samay Raina has once again been making headlines after the release of India’s Got Latent 2's latest episode. The conversation that led to the fresh controversy was around the comedian and Sharon Verma's exchange, which touched upon their Bihari and Kashmiri identities. It has triggered criticism across social media, and now Manoj Bajpayee has shared his perspective on the matter. The actor, who hails from Bihar, spoke about the importance of humour while also stressing that it should not come at the cost of respect. Manoj Bajpayee on Samay Raina’s joke He addressed the controversy during a conversation with IANS, while promoting his upcoming film Last Man in Tower. " Also Read: Manoj Bajpayee says he received threats amid Ghooskhor Pandat row “If it is all in jest, I actually don't mind it. We should learn to laugh at ourselves and laugh together, laugh at each other and still not be hurt and offended. So, this is what we should learn. We should have humour about ourselves, but at the same time we should have respect, not only for ourselves but also for the person that you are sitting with and where that person comes from. It's very very important. If two people are very easy with each other, they always laugh at each other," he said. He further added, "We never got offended or hurt. But yes, there is a problem if somebody coming from somewhere becomes a problem for you or becomes a problem for the community. Then there is a problem. Till then, we should be able to laugh at each other, laugh at ourselves. That's a sign of a very healthy society." Also Read: Samay Raina recalls chilling detail of Kashmiri Pandit exodus Manoj Bajpayee recalls an incident from his early days While discussing the subject, Bajpayee also recalled an experience from when he was 18. "When I was in Delhi, I was 18, and I was trying to get into a bus from the front door because this was my first time. So, I didn't know the rules of the city. So, the driver looked at me and shouted, 'Aye Bihari board from the back gate'", he said. "So, he didn't know that I was from Bihar, but actually I'm from Bihar. So, for him, every person who was doing that kind of a foolish mistake was from Bihar. I didn't mind it because first, he was right that I was from Bihar. Second, I was not wrong because I was new to the city and I was completely unfamiliar. But when I made friends with people from different states, we used to laugh at each other." Also Read: Samay Raina felicitated by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Cyber Awareness event, jokes about ‘old’ cyber cell connection Samay Raina and Sharon Verma's viral remark The online discussion began after an episode of India’s Got Latent 2 featuring comedian Sharon Verma was released. During their interaction, Raina made a joke about Verma's Bihari roots, while Verma responded with a reference to Raina's Kashmiri background. “She’s so Bihari, she thinks Ebola means someone said something,” he said. Also Read: Big relief for Samay Raina: Supreme Court quashes all FIRs in India’s Got Latent controversy Verma responded by taking a dig at Raina's Kashmiri identity, saying, “Samay is so Kashmiri, he loves getting stoned.” The exchange continued when Raina referred to Verma as a Bihari who had moved to Mumbai in search of work. Verma subsequently replied, “At least I left my state by my choice.” The comments have since prompted criticism, with some viewers arguing that jokes involving the histories and identities of different communities should be approached with sensitivity.

<p>India’s Got Latent 2's latest episode has been making headlines due to comedian Samay Raina and Sharon Verma’s exchange over their Bihari and Kashmiri identities. Now, Manoj Bajpayee has also joined the debate.</p>

Manoj Bajpayee reacts to Samay Raina’s Bihari joke row on India’s Got Latent 2

<p>Mirzapur: The Movie is all set to release in cinemas this week, and now it has been revealed that the film has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and it will have a runtime of more than three hours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the theatrical adaptation brings back several actors from the popular Prime Video series, including Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and Divyenndu in their respective roles as Guddu Pandit, Kaleen Bhaiya and Munna Tripathi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mirzapur-the-movie-trailer-out-pankaj-tripathi-divyenndu-ali-fazal-return-for-a-bigger-battle-for-the-throne-watch-1786449908482"><strong>Mirzapur: The Movie trailer out- Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal return for a bigger battle for the throne | Watch</strong></a></p><h2>Mirzapur: The Movie runtime</h2><p>According to News18, Mirzapur: The Movie was certified on August 29. Excel Entertainment submitted the film for certification, with the CBFC's Mumbai regional office handling the process.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film has been granted an ‘A’ certificate, which means it will be restricted to adult audiences.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The CBFC record reportedly lists the film's duration as 197.19 minutes. This translates to 3 hours, 17 minutes and 19 seconds, making Mirzapur: The Movie one of the longer Hindi theatrical releases in recent times.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mirzapur-the-movie-teaser-out-the-og-cast-returns-all-guns-blazing-1782372207072"><strong>Mirzapur: The Movie teaser out! The OG cast returns, all guns blazing</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The official synopsis of the film on the CBFC website reads: "The battle for Mirzapurs throne escalates as old enemies resurface and new threats emerge. Blood debts must be paid while power-hungry contenders fight to control the citys violent underworld".</p><h2>About Mirzapur: The Movie</h2><p>The film reunites a large portion of the show's cast. Ali Fazal will once again portray Guddu Pandit, while Pankaj Tripathi returns as Kaleen Bhaiya. Divyenndu is also back as Munna Tripathi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mirzapur-the-movie-makers-unveil-new-posters-ahead-of-trailer-release-the-king-the-prince-the-lions-1786277565159"><strong> Mirzapur: The Movie makers unveil new posters ahead of trailer release | The King, the Prince, the Lions</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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Mirzapur: The Movie is scheduled to be released in cinemas next week and it has been revealed that the film has received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC. The theatrical adaptation brings back several actors from the popular series.

Mirzapur: The Movie is all set to release in cinemas this week, and now it has been revealed that the film has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and it will have a runtime of more than three hours. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the theatrical adaptation brings back several actors from the popular Prime Video series, including Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and Divyenndu in their respective roles as Guddu Pandit, Kaleen Bhaiya and Munna Tripathi. Also Read: Mirzapur: The Movie trailer out- Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal return for a bigger battle for the throne | Watch Mirzapur: The Movie runtime According to News18, Mirzapur: The Movie was certified on August 29. Excel Entertainment submitted the film for certification, with the CBFC's Mumbai regional office handling the process. The film has been granted an ‘A’ certificate, which means it will be restricted to adult audiences. The CBFC record reportedly lists the film's duration as 197.19 minutes. This translates to 3 hours, 17 minutes and 19 seconds, making Mirzapur: The Movie one of the longer Hindi theatrical releases in recent times. Also Read: Mirzapur: The Movie teaser out! The OG cast returns, all guns blazing The official synopsis of the film on the CBFC website reads: "The battle for Mirzapurs throne escalates as old enemies resurface and new threats emerge. Blood debts must be paid while power-hungry contenders fight to control the citys violent underworld". About Mirzapur: The Movie The film reunites a large portion of the show's cast. Ali Fazal will once again portray Guddu Pandit, while Pankaj Tripathi returns as Kaleen Bhaiya. Divyenndu is also back as Munna Tripathi. Also Read: Mirzapur: The Movie makers unveil new posters ahead of trailer release | The King, the Prince, the Lions

<p>Mirzapur: The Movie is scheduled to be released in cinemas next week and it has been revealed that the film has received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC. The theatrical adaptation brings back several actors from the popular series.</p>

Mirzapur: The Movie receives A certificate; runtime revealed

<p>Filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away on August 25 at the age of 77, leaving the Bollywood industry mourning. On Saturday, his family organised the prayer meet at Celebration Sports Club in Lokhandwala Complex, Mumbai, where several members of the Hindi film industry gathered to remember the filmmaker.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Veteran actress Aruna Irani was visibly emotional as she attended the gathering for her late husband. Surrounded by family members, Aruna arrived at the venue in a wheelchair and was seen wiping away tears.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/phool-aur-kaante-director-kuku-kohli-passes-away-at-77-1787680551731"><strong>Phool Aur Kaante director Kuku Kohli passes away at 77</strong></a></p><h2>Aruna Irani attends the prayer meet</h2><p>Aruna, dressed in white with her head covered with a dupatta, was accompanied by relatives as she made her way into the venue. Visuals from the gathering showed the veteran actress struggling to hold back her tears. Her family members remained close to her throughout the emotional moment.</p><h2>Other celebrities who attended the prayer meet</h2><p>The prayer meet brought together friends, colleagues and several well-known names from the film fraternity. Among those present were veteran actresses Asha Parekh, Mumtaz, Poonam Dhillon and Madhoo.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sunny Kaushal and Vihaan Samat were also spotted at the prayer meet.</p><h2>Katrina Kaif's close bond with the Kohli family</h2><p>Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal were among the prominent Bollywood personalities who arrived together to pay their last respects. The couple met members of Kuku Kohli's family before leaving the venue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dil-chahta-hai-25-year-reunion-why-akshaye-khanna-skipped-the-event-host-reveals-1788002999009"><strong>Dil Chahta Hai 25-year reunion: Why Akshaye Khanna skipped the event, here's why</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Katrina is known to share a close bond with the filmmaker's family, particularly through her friendship with Kuku's daughter, Karishma Kohli.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vicky and Katrina were accompanied by Vicky's father and stunt director Sham Kaushal. As the couple made their way out, Sham was seen helping them through the crowd of photographers and accompanying them towards their car. Vicky was also seen touching his father's feet before leaving.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/after-kriti-sanon-celina-jaitly-faces-backlash-over-her-outfit-at-a-raksha-bandhan-event-repeating-the-same-mistake-1788012476402"><strong>Celina Jaitly faces backlash over her outfit at a Raksha Bandhan event</strong></a></p><h2>Kuku Kohli's career</h2><p>Kuku Kohli began his career as a filmmaker in the early 1990s. His first directorial, Phool Aur Kaante, in 1991, starring Ajay Devgn, Madhoo, Amrish Puri, and Aruna Irani, was a box office success at the time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He directed many other popular action and romance films in the 1990s and 2000s, including Suhaag, Zulmi, Woh Tera Naam Tha, Haqeeqat, Anari No 1, Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa, and many others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kohli is survived by Aruna Irani and his two daughters, Pooja and Karishma, from his first marriage to Rita Kohli.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Kuku Kohli's family held a prayer meet on Saturday in Mumbai to remember the filmmaker and his contribution to Hindi cinema. It was attended by his wife, Aruna Irani, and several other prominent members of Bollywood.

Filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away on August 25 at the age of 77, leaving the Bollywood industry mourning. On Saturday, his family organised the prayer meet at Celebration Sports Club in Lokhandwala Complex, Mumbai, where several members of the Hindi film industry gathered to remember the filmmaker. Veteran actress Aruna Irani was visibly emotional as she attended the gathering for her late husband. Surrounded by family members, Aruna arrived at the venue in a wheelchair and was seen wiping away tears. Also Read: Phool Aur Kaante director Kuku Kohli passes away at 77 Aruna Irani attends the prayer meet Aruna, dressed in white with her head covered with a dupatta, was accompanied by relatives as she made her way into the venue. Visuals from the gathering showed the veteran actress struggling to hold back her tears. Her family members remained close to her throughout the emotional moment. Other celebrities who attended the prayer meet The prayer meet brought together friends, colleagues and several well-known names from the film fraternity. Among those present were veteran actresses Asha Parekh, Mumtaz, Poonam Dhillon and Madhoo.

<p>Kuku Kohli's family held a prayer meet on Saturday in Mumbai to remember the filmmaker and his contribution to Hindi cinema. It was attended by his wife, Aruna Irani, and several other prominent members of Bollywood.</p>

Kuku Kohli’s prayer meet: Aruna Irani in tears; Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Asha Parekh and others attend

<p>One of Bollywood’s most iconic cult comedies,&nbsp;<i>Dil Chahta Hai</i>, marked 25 years since its 2001 release. To celebrate the milestone, the film’s cast and crew reunited for a special anniversary event in Mumbai on August 28 (Friday). While the nostalgic gathering brought together Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Farhan Akhtar, and Sonali Kulkarni, fans were quick to notice the absence of Akshaye Khanna, who played the much-loved role of Sid.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His no-show at the grand celebration sparked curiosity online, with many wondering why the actor skipped the event and where he was during the milestone reunion. Event host Nikhil Taneja revealed why Khanna didn’t show up for the reunion.</p><h2>Why did Akshaye Khanna not attend Dil Chahta Hai reunion?</h2><p>The cast of the film, including Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and several others, came together to celebrate the film’s milestone year at an event in Mumbai. Fans were quick to notice that the trio was incomplete, as Akshaye Khanna did not attend the event.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dil-chahta-hai-25-years-on-aamir-khan-saif-ali-khan-farhan-akhtar-come-together-for-a-special-event-1787940884734"><strong>Dil Chahta Hai, 25 years on: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar come together for a special event</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>After host Nikhil Taneja shared a series of photos on Instagram, fans flooded the comments section to ask where the actor was, why Khanna didn’t appear for the grand celebration, or what happened.</p>

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<p>Among several comments, Taneja responded to one fan who wrote, “Why no Akshay Khanna?” He replied, “He fell sick unfortunately.” This solved the mystery, and after learning that Khanna was unwell, fans began sending their best wishes to the beloved star.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Among the cast, Preity Zinta was also absent from the event, leaving fans curious about why she wasn’t at the celebration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tera-yaar-hoon-main-to-dosti-celebrate-the-spirit-of-friendship-day-with-these-classic-bollywood-songs-504591"><strong>'Tera yaar hoon main' to ‘Dosti’: Celebrate the spirit of Friendship Day with these classic Bollywood songs</strong></a></p><h2>About Dil Chahta Hai</h2><p><i>Dil Chahta Hai </i>is a cult Bollywood film written and directed by Farhan Akhtar. It follows the college trio Akash, Sameer, and Sid, played by Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna, respectively, as they navigate friendship, love, and coming of age. As their lives grow busier, they plan a trip to Goa to rekindle the bond they shared in college. The film became a massive hit because of its unique storyline and songs, which include “Dil Chahta Hai,” “Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe,” “Jaane Kyun Log Pyar Karte Hai,” and many more.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dil-chahta-hai-turns-18-preity-zinta-calls-it-her-favourite-film-238289"><strong>'Dil Chahta Hai' turns 18; Preity Zinta calls it her favourite film</strong></a></p><h2>What’s next for Akshaye Khanna?</h2><p>Following the success of <i>Dhurandhar</i>, the actor is set to make his Telugu film debut in a film titled <i>Mahakali</i>. On August 24, 2026, the makers unveiled the official first look of the actor, in which he plays Asuraguru Shukracharya and is shown with a long white beard, matted hair, and an intense ascetic appearance.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Have you also noticed that the Dil Chahta Hai trio was incomplete? While Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan attended the film's 25th anniversary reunion, Akshaye Khanna was notably absent. The reason behind his no-show was later revealed by the event's host.

One of Bollywood’s most iconic cult comedies, Dil Chahta Hai, marked 25 years since its 2001 release. To celebrate the milestone, the film’s cast and crew reunited for a special anniversary event in Mumbai on August 28 (Friday). While the nostalgic gathering brought together Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Farhan Akhtar, and Sonali Kulkarni, fans were quick to notice the absence of Akshaye Khanna, who played the much-loved role of Sid. His no-show at the grand celebration sparked curiosity online, with many wondering why the actor skipped the event and where he was during the milestone reunion. Event host Nikhil Taneja revealed why Khanna didn’t show up for the reunion. Why did Akshaye Khanna not attend Dil Chahta Hai reunion? The cast of the film, including Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and several others, came together to celebrate the film’s milestone year at an event in Mumbai. Fans were quick to notice that the trio was incomplete, as Akshaye Khanna did not attend the event. Also Read: Dil Chahta Hai, 25 years on: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar come together for a special event After host Nikhil Taneja shared a series of photos on Instagram, fans flooded the comments section to ask where the actor was, why Khanna didn’t appear for the grand celebration, or what happened.

<p>Have you also noticed that the Dil Chahta Hai trio was incomplete? While Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan attended the film's 25th anniversary reunion, Akshaye Khanna was notably absent. The reason behind his no-show was later revealed by the event's host.</p>

Dil Chahta Hai 25-year reunion: Why Akshaye Khanna skipped the event, host reveals

<p>After Kriti Sanon's jewellery advertisement on Raksha Bandhan faced backlash, netizens have slammed Celina Jaitly for her outfit at a Mumbai event. The actor, who was present at the festive gathering, was dressed in a floral saree paired with a red blouse featuring a plunging neckline.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the pictures and videos from the celebrations took over the internet, some social media users focused on her outfit and accused her of overlooking traditional elements associated with the festival.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kriti-sanon-takes-a-sly-dig-at-rakhi-fashion-comittee-as-she-celebrates-the-festival-with-sister-nupur-1787931521430"><strong>Kriti Sanon takes a sly dig at 'Rakhi fashion comittee' as she celebrates the festival with sister Nupur</strong></a></p><h2>Internet reacts to Celina Jaitly's Raksha Bandhan outfit</h2><p>One X user shared a video from the event and wrote, "After Kriti senon, now Celina Jaitley celebrating Rakshabandhan in revealing clothes. Look at her attire for a Hindu festival, it is demeaning the culture and tradition. &gt;Showing cleavage &gt;No Bindi &gt;Wearing sandles &gt;No Sindoor &gt;No bangles/Dhaga. It looks like Bollywood never learns."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user wrote, "After Kriti Sanon, now Celina Jaitly too will have some people starting to say good and bad things about her attire on this Raksha Bandhan day. People are raising questions about respect for the traditions and culture of the Hindu festival, but in today's times, people wear mixed dresses; no one should have any objection to that, yet some devotees will start their widow's lament on this too and say."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A third user added, "Hello Culture protectors. Your sister Celina Jaitley is celebrating Rakshabandhan with open cleavage. What will you say now?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-s-kanyadaan-to-love-jihad-row-ad-campaigns-that-sparked-huge-controversy-before-kriti-sanon-1787648625918"><strong>Same sex to love jihad: Ad that sparked huge controversy before Kriti Sanon</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">बॉलीवुड वाले किसी Controversy से सीख नहीं लेते, बल्कि वही गलती दोबारा कर देते हैं..!<br><br>कृति सेनन के बाद अब रक्षाबंधन पर Celina Jaitly का Video सामने आया है। Video में Celina एक छोटे बच्चे को राखी बांधते और आरती करते नजर आ रही हैं।<br><br>लेकिन विवाद फिर Outfit को लेकर खड़ा हो गया।<br><br>Deep… <a href="https://t.co/z0V3q6dh0q">pic.twitter.com/z0V3q6dh0q</a></p>&mdash; Munna madhav (@Munnamadhav33) <a href="https://x.com/Munnamadhav33/status/2093268798145257481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another comment referenced the recent controversy involving Kriti and said, "Bollywood folks never learn from any controversy; instead, they end up repeating the same mistake! After Kriti Sanon, now a video of Celina Jaitly from Rakshabandhan has surfaced. In the video, Celina can be seen tying a rakhi on a young child and performing aarti."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some users also questioned why celebrities continue to face scrutiny over their outfits. One reaction read, "When the controversy has already escalated so much, why does Bollywood keep making the same mistake again? Celebrating festivals is fine, but it's also important to respect the traditions and sentiments of Hindu festivals."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another netizen commented, "May be that is how she lives daily, minimal clothing. And that has become a normal for her! Bollywood is impossible to be corrected, their love for enemy nations is decades old."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/traditions-are-not-in-her-neckline-kriti-sanon-reacts-to-backlash-over-raksha-bandhan-ad-1787653636559"><strong>Kriti Sanon reacts to backlash over Raksha Bandhan ad</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After Kriti senon, now Celina Jaitley celebrating Rakshabandhan in revealing clothes. Look at her attire for a Hindu festival, it is demeaning the culture and tradition.<br><br>&gt;Showing cleavage<br>&gt;No Bindi<br>&gt;Wearing sandles<br>&gt;No Sindoor<br>&gt;No bangles/Dhaga<br><br>It looks like bollywood never… <a href="https://t.co/W2aEsiiUGU">pic.twitter.com/W2aEsiiUGU</a></p>&mdash; Chota Don (@choga_don) <a href="https://x.com/choga_don/status/2093186512380977311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kriti-sanon-s-raksha-bandhan-ad-removed-after-backlash-over-cultural-sentiments-jewellery-brand-issues-statement-1787728271120"><strong> Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan ad removed after backlash over cultural sentiments; jewellery brand issues statement</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Now Celina Jaitly has also entered the fray: Look at her clothes while tying the rakhi. Some low-grade Bollywood folks have vowed to mock Hindu festivals…," wrote one.</p><h2>What was the controversy regarding Kriti?</h2><p>Just days before Raksha Bandhan, Kriti Sanon was caught in a debate over her appearance in a Raksha Bandhan campaign for a jewellery brand.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The advertisement showed Kriti in an outfit featuring a deep-neck bralette-style blouse and cape. Many objected to the ensemble and questioned its suitability for an Indian festival.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kriti subsequently addressed the criticism on social media, arguing that a woman's clothing or neckline should not be used as a measure of her cultural values.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, later the jewellery brand announced that the ad had been removed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Following debate around Kriti Sanon's outfit for a Raksha Bandhan ad, actor Celina Jaitly has also been facing backlash  for her outfit at an Raksha Bandhan event in Mumbai. 


After Kriti Sanon's jewellery advertisement on Raksha Bandhan faced backlash, netizens have slammed Celina Jaitly for her outfit at a Mumbai event. The actor, who was present at the festive gathering, was dressed in a floral saree paired with a red blouse featuring a plunging neckline. Soon after the pictures and videos from the celebrations took over the internet, some social media users focused on her outfit and accused her of overlooking traditional elements associated with the festival. Also Read: Kriti Sanon takes a sly dig at 'Rakhi fashion comittee' as she celebrates the festival with sister Nupur Internet reacts to Celina Jaitly's Raksha Bandhan outfit One X user shared a video from the event and wrote, "After Kriti senon, now Celina Jaitley celebrating Rakshabandhan in revealing clothes. Look at her attire for a Hindu festival, it is demeaning the culture and tradition. >Showing cleavage >No Bindi >Wearing sandles >No Sindoor >No bangles/Dhaga. It looks like Bollywood never learns." Another user wrote, "After Kriti Sanon, now Celina Jaitly too will have some people starting to say good and bad things about her attire on this Raksha Bandhan day. People are raising questions about respect for the traditions and culture of the Hindu festival, but in today's times, people wear mixed dresses; no one should have any objection to that, yet some devotees will start their widow's lament on this too and say." A third user added, "Hello Culture protectors. Your sister Celina Jaitley is celebrating Rakshabandhan with open cleavage. What will you say now?" Also read: Same sex to love jihad: Ad that sparked huge controversy before Kriti Sanon

<p>Following debate around Kriti Sanon's outfit for a Raksha Bandhan ad, actor Celina Jaitly has also been facing backlash for her outfit at a Raksha Bandhan event in Mumbai.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

After Kriti Sanon, Celina Jaitly faces backlash over her outfit at a Raksha Bandhan event: 'Repeating the same mistake!'

<p>Actor Neetu Kapoor gave fans a glimpse of a heartwarming Raksha Bandhan moment as she shared a picture of a video call between her son Ranbir Kapoor, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and their cousin Nitasha Nanda.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the photo, Ranbir proudly showed off the rakhis sent to him by his sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and cousin Nitasha, offering a peek into the Kapoor family's festive celebrations.</p><p><br>Notably, Nitasha Nanda is the daughter of Ritu and Rajan Nanda.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ranbir-kapoor-turns-43-7-characters-played-by-the-actor-that-lives-in-our-hearts-rent-free-1758880545655"><strong>Ranbir Kapoor turns 43: 7 characters played by the actor that lives in our hearts rent free</strong></a></p><h2>Kapoor family celebrates Raksha Bandhan&nbsp;</h2><p>Earlier on Friday, Riddhima Kapoor marked the festivities of Raksha Bandhan by sharing a childhood picture with her brother Ranbir Kapoor and their mother, Neetu Kapoor.</p><p><br>Riddhima shared a throwback family picture on her Instagram Stories, giving fans a glimpse of the siblings from their growing-up years. In the photograph, young Riddhima and Ranbir can be seen posing with Neetu Kapoor.</p><p><br>Ranbir looked adorable in a blue T-shirt and jeans, while Riddhima also smiled for the camera. Sharing the picture, Riddhima wished her brother with a short message, writing, "Happy Rakhi Rans. Love you," along with red heart emojis.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/am-i-worthy-ranbir-kapoor-addresses-backlash-over-playing-lord-ram-in-ramayana-part-1-1785473292722"><strong>"Am I Worthy?" Ranbir Kapoor addresses backlash over playing Lord Ram in Ramayana: Part 1</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Neetu Kapoor's Instagram Story

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-opens-up-about-self-doubt-and-fear-while-portraying-lord-rama-in-nitesh-tiwari-s-ramayana-1784869047895"><strong>Ranbir Kapoor opens up about self-doubt and fear while portraying Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana</strong></a></p><p><br>Riddhima and Ranbir are the children of the late actor Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. The siblings have often spoken about their close bond over the years.</p><p><br>Meanwhile, several Bollywood celebrities also took to social media to celebrate Raksha Bandhan and share moments with their siblings.</p><h2>Ranbir Kapoor's work front</h2><p>On the work front for Ranbir Kapoor, he will be next seen in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' as Lord Rama. The film's trailer has been already unveiled, bringing the introduction of Yash as Ravana.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-opens-up-about-self-doubt-and-fear-while-portraying-lord-rama-in-nitesh-tiwari-s-ramayana-1784869047895"><strong>: Ranbir Kapoor opens up about self-doubt and fear while portraying Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana</strong></a></p><p><br>He is seen emerging from the shadows before entering his grand palace and declaring his rule over the three worlds.</p><p><br>As darkness spreads, Lord Vishnu is reborn on Earth as Prince Rama. Ranbir Kapoor appears as Lord Rama, while Arun Govil plays King Dasharatha, introducing Rama to the people of Ayodhya.</p><p><br>'Ramayana: Part 1' is scheduled to release in theatres during Diwali 2026, while 'Ramayana: Part 2' is expected to arrive during Diwali 2027.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> <i>This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</i></p>

Actor Ranbir Kapoor celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his sister and cousin. His mother Neetu Kapoor gave fans a glimpse of a heartwarming moment through a social media post. Read on to know more.


Actor Neetu Kapoor gave fans a glimpse of a heartwarming Raksha Bandhan moment as she shared a picture of a video call between her son Ranbir Kapoor, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and their cousin Nitasha Nanda. In the photo, Ranbir proudly showed off the rakhis sent to him by his sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and cousin Nitasha, offering a peek into the Kapoor family's festive celebrations. Notably, Nitasha Nanda is the daughter of Ritu and Rajan Nanda. Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor turns 43: 7 characters played by the actor that lives in our hearts rent free Kapoor family celebrates Raksha Bandhan Earlier on Friday, Riddhima Kapoor marked the festivities of Raksha Bandhan by sharing a childhood picture with her brother Ranbir Kapoor and their mother, Neetu Kapoor. Riddhima shared a throwback family picture on her Instagram Stories, giving fans a glimpse of the siblings from their growing-up years. In the photograph, young Riddhima and Ranbir can be seen posing with Neetu Kapoor. Ranbir looked adorable in a blue T-shirt and jeans, while Riddhima also smiled for the camera. Sharing the picture, Riddhima wished her brother with a short message, writing, "Happy Rakhi Rans. Love you," along with red heart emojis. Also Read: "Am I Worthy?" Ranbir Kapoor addresses backlash over playing Lord Ram in Ramayana: Part 1

<p>Actor Ranbir Kapoor celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his sister and cousin. His mother, Neetu Kapoor, gave fans a glimpse of a heartwarming moment through a social media post. Read on to know more.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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