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<p>Harshita Gaur is returning as Dimpy Pandit in the <i>Mirzapur</i> movie, bringing back a character she has lived with for nearly eight years. In an exclusive conversation, Gaur opened up about what it means to revisit Dimpy and offered an important clarification about how she views the character. While Dimpy has witnessed violence, loss and power struggles throughout the franchise, Gaur does not see her as someone who began her journey as a frightened girl.</p><h2>Harshita Gaur on her role as Dimpy Pandit in Mirzapur</h2><p>One of the biggest distinctions Gaur draws between Dimpy and many of the other characters in <i>Mirzapur</i> is her relationship with power. Gaur was particularly keen to clarify that Dimpy has never fought for power. Instead, she is the character who actively wants to move away from the violence surrounding her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/a-version-never-seen-before-ali-fazal-on-his-massive-transformation-as-guddu-bhaiya-for-mirzapur-the-movie-1787117668706"><strong>'A version never seen before'- Ali Fazal on his massive transformation as Guddu Bhaiya for Mirzapur: The Movie</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“She exists in a world of men, but she does not fight for power,” Gaur said. “She is the one who wants to step away from power.” The actress pointed out that Dimpy is also the only character who makes a conscious decision not to pick up a gun. “She is the one who tells her brother that she does not want to be part of violence. She does not want to pick up a gun,” she added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Gaur, this is precisely what separates Dimpy from characters such as Beena and Golu. While they are navigating their own battles within the violent world of Mirzapur, Dimpy's desire is much simpler — she wants a normal life. “She’s the one who’s the only character in the field of Mirzapur who’s wanting a normal world,” Gaur said.</p><h2>Harshita Gaur on wanting to explore more of Dimpy’s relationships</h2><p>If given the opportunity to tell another chapter of Dimpy's story, Gaur already knows which parts of the character she would like to explore. The actress particularly wants to delve deeper into Dimpy's relationship with Robin and her complicated feelings towards her brothers. “There are many versions of Dimpy that I would want to tell. Her dynamics with Robin a lot more,” she revealed.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/secondary/Mirzapur-1613932.jpg?r=1542993570546" alt="Mirzapur cast: Who plays Dimpy Pandit? Who is Harshita Gaur? | TV &amp; Radio |  Showbiz &amp; TV | Express.co.uk"></figure><p>Gaur also described Dimpy as a young woman caught between her love for her brothers and her moral opposition to what they do. “I want to tell a story of this girl who loves her brothers, but also she knows that her dad is correct and she stands by him,” she said. That internal conflict is something Gaur considers central to Dimpy's character, loving her family while refusing to approve of their choices. “She loves her brother, but she also does not approve of what they do,” the actress explained, describing it as the “silent strength” Dimpy has always portrayed.</p><h2>Harshita Gaur on eight years of Dimpy Pandit and taking advice from the younger version of her role</h2><p>The Mirzapur film is set in the world of season one, which means returning to the beginning for Harshita after eight years of living inside this character. “It's been a journey of eight years. Of course, a lot of things have changed. You've got better as an actor. You've evolved as a real person, and even Dimpy's character arc has grown,” the actress said.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.dnaindia.com/sites/default/files/styles/half/public/2020/10/22/932991-harshita-gaur-mirzapur-2.jpeg" alt="DNA Exclusive: Harshita Gaur said no when she was offered 'Mirzapur'  initially"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But with the film returning to season one's dynamics, Harshita describes it as seeing the familiar through a new lens. "You see the similar sort of dynamics of all the characters, but in a very newer way. There are newer nuances to it. I got to do some different things, for example, dancing. I'm trained in Kathak, and I got to do that in the film a bit." It is a detail that says something interesting about where Dimpy is in this version of the story — a girl with a life beyond the violence, with art and movement and the specific grace of someone who has chosen beauty over brutality.</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><p>In addition, when asked about what advice she would take from the younger version of Dimpy, Harshita replied, "I think I can take advice from Dimpy. Because I think Dimpy is so morally correct and practical in her life. Her strength sort of sometimes surprises me, that this woman has so much strength in her, and she doesn't succumb to the fact that violence is needed in this scenario. And she steps away from it. Where is this strength coming from? So I think I get to learn a lot from Dimpy."</p><h2>Is playing Dimpy Pandit a compliment or trap?</h2><p>Harshita has spoken in previous interviews about how Dimpy as a character has become so large that it occasionally overshadows her other work. When asked whether that feels like a compliment or a limitation, her answer is generous and grounded. She said, "I think I would try to take it positively because it's given me so much, and it's nice to be known by that character. I don't think there's any harm in it. The opportunities are not getting overshadowed. In fact, you're getting better and more opportunities because one show has done so well."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/divyendu-and-ali-fazal-give-ravi-kishan-s-viral-step-a-mirzapur-twist-watch-1786962838126"><strong>Divyendu and Ali Fazal give Ravi Kishan's viral step a Mirzapur twist | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She acknowledges the reality of it, that when a show reaches the scale of Mirzapur, other work naturally passes by in its shadow but refuses to frame it as a grievance. "I'm very happy that people recognise me by Dimpy, and it's going to stay with me for my life."</p><h2>Memories with the cast of Mirzapur during filming</h2><p>When asked for a specific memory from the film's shoot that captures what it felt like to reunite with the entire cast, Harshita's answer is warm and specific and completely alive. One of her favourite memories involved a dance sequence that was shot over two nights. Gaur and Shreya Pilgaonkar were filming while several members of the cast stayed around to cheer them on.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We had this dance which was over two nights. It was a night shoot, and me and Shreya," Harshita said. It was a very beautiful moment where the camera was on us and we were dancing, and all these people—Devendu<strong>,</strong> Ali, Shweta, Abhishek Banerjee and all these people were still in the audience to cheer for us. Even though they were not being captured, they could have easily gone back to their vanities. But they were all there for me and Shreya — just motivating us by being in the audience."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The picture she paints is of a set where the cast chose each other over comfort staying up through a night shoot not because they had to but because they wanted to. "Tea is coming, samosa is coming, bun is coming, bread is coming. Because when we shoot in Varanasi, the tea at 4 in the morning is made there. Everybody is together again, laughing, giggling, motivating each other."</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><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another particularly special memory came from Gaur's birthday on October 12, which fell during the shoot. She recalled the team arranging a special meal with chefs brought in from Lucknow. “It just made my birthday so beautiful,” she said, adding that getting to celebrate with the cast and crew made the occasion even more memorable.</p><h2>What's next for Harshita Gaur?</h2><p>Post the <i>Mirzapur</i> film, Harshita has two projects lined up — both on Amazon Prime. The first is<i> Waiting Hai</i>, a project derived from the Tatkal scam, featuring Harshita alongside Devendu and Bhuvan Arora, directed by Sameer Vidwans, the acclaimed director behind Anandi Gopal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The second is an untitled horror show produced by MA Entertainment and Nikhil Advani, with a cast that includes Kalki Koechlin, Sumedh, Preeti Panigrave and Paramita Chakraborty.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Mirzapur: The Movie</i> also features familiar faces from the series, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Shweta Tripathi Sharma, alongside Harshita Gaur. The film also expands the universe with new characters and actors, including Ravi Kishan. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on September 4, 2026.</p>

In an exclusive conversation, Harshita Gaur, who plays the role of Dimpy Pandit in the Mirzapur franchise, spoke about her upcoming Mirzapur film, the on-set memories and an upcoming project which will feature Kalki Koechlin. Read to know more. 

Harshita Gaur is returning as Dimpy Pandit in the Mirzapur movie, bringing back a character she has lived with for nearly eight years. In an exclusive conversation, Gaur opened up about what it means to revisit Dimpy and offered an important clarification about how she views the character. While Dimpy has witnessed violence, loss and power struggles throughout the franchise, Gaur does not see her as someone who began her journey as a frightened girl. Harshita Gaur on her role as Dimpy Pandit in Mirzapur One of the biggest distinctions Gaur draws between Dimpy and many of the other characters in Mirzapur is her relationship with power. Gaur was particularly keen to clarify that Dimpy has never fought for power. Instead, she is the character who actively wants to move away from the violence surrounding her. Also Read: 'A version never seen before'- Ali Fazal on his massive transformation as Guddu Bhaiya for Mirzapur: The Movie “She exists in a world of men, but she does not fight for power,” Gaur said. “She is the one who wants to step away from power.” The actress pointed out that Dimpy is also the only character who makes a conscious decision not to pick up a gun. “She is the one who tells her brother that she does not want to be part of violence. She does not want to pick up a gun,” she added. For Gaur, this is precisely what separates Dimpy from characters such as Beena and Golu. While they are navigating their own battles within the violent world of Mirzapur, Dimpy's desire is much simpler — she wants a normal life. “She’s the one who’s the only character in the field of Mirzapur who’s wanting a normal world,” Gaur said. Harshita Gaur on wanting to explore more of Dimpy’s relationships If given the opportunity to tell another chapter of Dimpy's story, Gaur already knows which parts of the character she would like to explore. The actress particularly wants to delve deeper into Dimpy's relationship with Robin and her complicated feelings towards her brothers. “There are many versions of Dimpy that I would want to tell. Her dynamics with Robin a lot more,” she revealed. Gaur also described Dimpy as a young woman caught between her love for her brothers and her moral opposition to what they do. “I want to tell a story of this girl who loves her brothers, but also she knows that her dad is correct and she stands by him,” she said. That internal conflict is something Gaur considers central to Dimpy's character, loving her family while refusing to approve of their choices. “She loves her brother, but she also does not approve of what they do,” the actress explained, describing it as the “silent strength” Dimpy has always portrayed. Harshita Gaur on eight years of Dimpy Pandit and taking advice from the younger version of her role The Mirzapur film is set in the world of season one, which means returning to the beginning for Harshita after eight years of living inside this character. “It's been a journey of eight years. Of course, a lot of things have changed. You've got better as an actor. You've evolved as a real person, and even Dimpy's character arc has grown,” the actress said. But with the film returning to season one's dynamics, Harshita describes it as seeing the familiar through a new lens. "You see the similar sort of dynamics of all the characters, but in a very newer way. There are newer nuances to it. I got to do some different things, for example, dancing. I'm trained in Kathak, and I got to do that in the film a bit." It is a detail that says something interesting about where Dimpy is in this version of the story — a girl with a life beyond the violence, with art and movement and the specific grace of someone who has chosen beauty over brutality. Also Read: Mirzapur: The Movie makers unveil new posters ahead of trailer release | The King, the Prince, the Lions In addition, when asked about what advice she would take from the younger version of Dimpy, Harshita replied, "I think I can take advice from Dimpy. Because I think Dimpy is so morally correct and practical in her life. Her strength sort of sometimes surprises me, that this woman has so much strength in her, and she doesn't succumb to the fact that violence is needed in this scenario. And she steps away from it. Where is this strength coming from? So I think I get to learn a lot from Dimpy." Is playing Dimpy Pandit a compliment or trap? Harshita has spoken in previous interviews about how Dimpy as a character has become so large that it occasionally overshadows her other work. When asked whether that feels like a compliment or a limitation, her answer is generous and grounded. She said, "I think I would try to take it positively because it's given me so much, and it's nice to be known by that character. I don't think there's any harm in it. The opportunities are not getting overshadowed. In fact, you're getting better and more opportunities because one show has done so well." Also Read: Divyendu and Ali Fazal give Ravi Kishan's viral step a Mirzapur twist | Watch She acknowledges the reality of it, that when a show reaches the scale of Mirzapur, other work naturally passes by in its shadow but refuses to frame it as a grievance. "I'm very happy that people recognise me by Dimpy, and it's going to stay with me for my life." Memories with the cast of Mirzapur during filming When asked for a specific memory from the film's shoot that captures what it felt like to reunite with the entire cast, Harshita's answer is warm and specific and completely alive. One of her favourite memories involved a dance sequence that was shot over two nights. Gaur and Shreya Pilgaonkar were filming while several members of the cast stayed around to cheer them on. “We had this dance which was over two nights. It was a night shoot, and me and Shreya," Harshita said. It was a very beautiful moment where the camera was on us and we were dancing, and all these people—Devendu, Ali, Shweta, Abhishek Banerjee and all these people were still in the audience to cheer for us. Even though they were not being captured, they could have easily gone back to their vanities. But they were all there for me and Shreya — just motivating us by being in the audience." The picture she paints is of a set where the cast chose each other over comfort staying up through a night shoot not because they had to but because they wanted to. "Tea is coming, samosa is coming, bun is coming, bread is coming. Because when we shoot in Varanasi, the tea at 4 in the morning is made there. Everybody is together again, laughing, giggling, motivating each other." Also Read: Mirzapur: The Movie trailer out- Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal return for a bigger battle for the throne | Watch Another particularly special memory came from Gaur's birthday on October 12, which fell during the shoot. She recalled the team arranging a special meal with chefs brought in from Lucknow. “It just made my birthday so beautiful,” she said, adding that getting to celebrate with the cast and crew made the occasion even more memorable. What's next for Harshita Gaur? Post the Mirzapur film, Harshita has two projects lined up — both on Amazon Prime. The first is Waiting Hai, a project derived from the Tatkal scam, featuring Harshita alongside Devendu and Bhuvan Arora, directed by Sameer Vidwans, the acclaimed director behind Anandi Gopal. The second is an untitled horror show produced by MA Entertainment and Nikhil Advani, with a cast that includes Kalki Koechlin, Sumedh, Preeti Panigrave and Paramita Chakraborty. Mirzapur: The Movie also features familiar faces from the series, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Shweta Tripathi Sharma, alongside Harshita Gaur. The film also expands the universe with new characters and actors, including Ravi Kishan. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on September 4, 2026.

<p>In an exclusive conversation, Harshita Gaur, who plays the role of Dimpy Pandit in the Mirzapur franchise, spoke about her upcoming Mirzapur film, the on-set memories and an upcoming project which will feature Kalki Koechlin. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Exclusive | Harshita Gaur on her Mirzapur journey, playing Dimpy, set memories and what lies ahead

<p>Vivek Oberoi is gearing up for a mythological role in Nitesh Tiwari’s <i>Ramayana</i>, but long before he became a familiar face in Bollywood, his journey to the big screen was far from easy. In an interview, his father, Suresh Oberoi, recalled the struggles of launching his son in the film industry. He revealed that he had to go door-to-door to grab an opportunity for Vivek.</p><h2>Suresh Oberoi recalls the struggle for son Vivek’s debut</h2><p>In an interview with Nidhi Vasandani on her YouTube channel, Suresh Oberoi recalled the struggling phase before Vivek’s acting debut. He said, “I had to struggle for him again and went door-to-door. Like I used to take my pictures, now I was taking Vivek’s pictures.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/are-they-all-neet-students-suresh-oberoi-questions-celebrities-who-spoke-during-cjp-protest-1787155679256"><strong>'Are they all NEET students?' Suresh Oberoi questions celebrities who spoke during CJP protest</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Suresh Oberoi further added that he got a chance to launch his son, Vivek Oberoi, in Bollywood. He shared that while he was working with Ram Gopal Varma, the filmmaker was looking for an actor for his crime thriller <i>Company </i>and asked him to show a tape of Vivek’s acting. After watching his son’s performance, Ram Gopal Varma was immediately impressed and eventually cast him in the film alongside Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal, Manisha Koirala and others.</p>

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<p>He later said that he felt immense pride after seeing Vivek Oberoi in his first Bollywood film, <i>Company</i>, and admitted that it brought tears to his eyes. Since then, Vivek has delivered several memorable performances throughout his career, but according to Suresh Oberoi, <i>Saathiya </i>holds a special place in his heart as his favourite film featuring his son.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-vivek-oberoi-hails-father-suresh-oberois-grand-comeback-in-animal-to-my-forever-role-model-665109"><strong>Vivek Oberoi hails father Suresh Oberoi's 'grand comeback' with Animal, 'To my forever role model'</strong></a></p><h2>Vivek Oberoi on his early career: 'A flying shoe came towards me'</h2><p>In one of his interviews with <i>CNN-News18</i>, Vivek Oberoi recalled his theatre days at Mithibai College in Mumbai. He shared that an angry audience member threw a shoe at him on stage while he was playing a minor guard role with no dialogue and simply standing in the background like a prop.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/manikarnika-who-plays-who-185270"><strong>Manikarnika:The Queen of Jhansi: Who's playing who in the period drama</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oberoi said, "They gave me a useless role that had no dialogues. I just had to stand in the background like a guard, holding a spear. Meanwhile, the guy who got the lead role kept forgetting his dialogues, which I remembered well.”</p>

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<p>“I was so frustrated, thinking, ‘I have earned so many awards, and you still made me a prop?’ In frustration, I stood there, leaning my head against the spear," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor revealed that his casual attitude during the performance led to an unforgettable moment: “Suddenly, a shoe came flying towards me. Luckily, I moved my face, and the shoe hit my shoulder and fell behind me. I felt so angry and considered storming out.”</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><h2>Vivek Oberoi's role in Ramayana</h2><p>Vivek Oberoi was recently seen in the comedy film <i>Mastiii 4</i>. The actor is now gearing up for a mythological role in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming grand saga, <i>Ramayana</i>, which will be released in two parts, with the first part slated for Diwali 2026. He will play Vidyutjihva, the demon husband of Shurpanakha, who is portrayed by Rakul Preet Singh.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the unversed, Nitesh Tiwari’s <i>Ramayana: Part 1</i> is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 6, 2026, arriving just ahead of Diwali, while the second part is planned for Diwali 2027.</p>

Suresh Oberoi recalled the struggles of launching his son, Vivek Oberoi, in Bollywood. The veteran actor revealed his struggles to secure an opportunity for his son. Read to know more. 

Vivek Oberoi is gearing up for a mythological role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, but long before he became a familiar face in Bollywood, his journey to the big screen was far from easy. In an interview, his father, Suresh Oberoi, recalled the struggles of launching his son in the film industry. He revealed that he had to go door-to-door to grab an opportunity for Vivek. Suresh Oberoi recalls the struggle for son Vivek’s debut In an interview with Nidhi Vasandani on her YouTube channel, Suresh Oberoi recalled the struggling phase before Vivek’s acting debut. He said, “I had to struggle for him again and went door-to-door. Like I used to take my pictures, now I was taking Vivek’s pictures.” Also Read: 'Are they all NEET students?' Suresh Oberoi questions celebrities who spoke during CJP protest Suresh Oberoi further added that he got a chance to launch his son, Vivek Oberoi, in Bollywood. He shared that while he was working with Ram Gopal Varma, the filmmaker was looking for an actor for his crime thriller Company and asked him to show a tape of Vivek’s acting. After watching his son’s performance, Ram Gopal Varma was immediately impressed and eventually cast him in the film alongside Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal, Manisha Koirala and others.

<p>Suresh Oberoi recalled the struggles of launching his son, Vivek Oberoi, in Bollywood. The veteran actor revealed his struggles to secure an opportunity for his son. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Suresh Oberoi recalls going door to door for son Vivek Oberoi’s Bollywood debut: ‘Had to struggle for him again’

<p>Actor Tanuj Virwani has stepped into an unusual role with Jumper, a crime thriller directed by Saurabh Varma. Shot in Bhopal, the film follows Johnny, a local cable operator whose knowledge of his neighbourhood makes him an unlikely ally to the police. The film also stars Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain, Brijendra Kala and Zarina Wahab.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Virwani, however, Jumper is not just another film; it is an important chapter in his career, which he has consciously built around variety. Known for projects such as Inside Edge, Cartel and Rana Naidu, the actor believes that he would rather wait for the right role than sign projects simply to avoid a gap between releases.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His journey in the entertainment industry has been less about chasing a particular image and more about finding roles that allow him to keep evolving.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an exclusive conversation with WION, Tanuj Virwani talks about why he chose Jumper, working with Vijay Raaz and Zakir Hussain, the evolution of his acting process, and so on.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/yash-halts-toxic-pre-release-event-after-speaker-stand-collapses-fans-injured-1787469864648"><strong>Yash halts Toxic pre-release event after speaker stand collapses; fans injured</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: You play Johnny Jumper, who works as a cable operator in Bhopal but also helps the police. How did you approach this duality?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani: </strong>There’s a character called Johnny Jumper and, along with being a cable operator in Bhopal, he’s also a parkour expert. He’s adjusting big antennas and looking into everybody’s cable connections in the neighbourhood. Why does he need to go from one place to another when he can go straight to the terrace?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The terrain in Bhopal is such that all these buildings are very congested, and he jumps from one building to another to repair everybody’s connections. He’s not actually an undercover operative per se, but he does help the police because they’re interested in getting his help, so he assists them from time to time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then, because of certain events in the film, without getting into spoilers, he has to put his brain, mindset, and physical and mental attributes to the test and help solve the crime before the crime gets the better of him. It’s kind of like a race against time. He has to think on his feet, and there isn’t much time to sit around and come up with ideas. Sometimes, you have to jump before you can walk.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: Is there anything similar between Jumper and Tanuj Virwani's personality?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani: </strong>Yeah, I would say to some extent. He’s pretty lively, bubbly and energetic, and I’d like to imagine that I am too. Certain attributes that I could personally bring to the character came to me very naturally.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But, of course, I was born and raised in Mumbai, while this character comes from a completely different terrain, society, societal structure and economic background. So, to fill your cup, you have to empty it first. I had to unlearn a few things about myself and tackle the role from a fresh perspective. So, you could say it’s a mix of fact and fiction when it comes to the similarities between myself and Johnny.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/siddharth-basrur-calls-toxic-s-madhosh-one-of-the-most-challenging-songs-reveals-yash-s-reaction-interview-1785933435312"><strong>Siddharth Basrur calls Toxic's Madhosh 'one of the most challenging songs'; reveals Yash's reaction | Interview</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: You shared the screen with actors Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain and Zarina Wahab. What was it like working with them?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani:</strong> The number one reason for me to even agree to do this film was because Vijay Raaz had already been cast. I have a list of actors that I really, really want to work with at some point in my life, and I had just gotten a chance to work with him before this. This film literally came right after that.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I thought, how do you get better at acting? You work with the best. You work with people you look up to. That was one of the main reasons, and I was very excited about working with him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We didn’t have too much work together because most of our scenes and conversations happened over the phone. I actually only shot with him for about one day, but it was really fun and very memorable for me.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I also got the chance to work with Brijendra Kala and Zakir Hussain. Zakir Hussain and I had worked together before on another show called Murshid. Brijendra Kala was a lot of fun, very lively and very unpredictable. You never know what he’s going to say because he improvises a lot, so you have to be ready. It was exciting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Unfortunately, Zakir Hussain and I did not have any scenes together, just because of the way the narrative is. But I know him very well, and I was really happy he was able to be part of our film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: Is there any funny or memorable behind-the-scenes moment from the shoot that you would like to share?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani:</strong> We had plenty of memorable moments. We shot most of the film on location in Bhopal, and the production had chosen a very interesting locality. Even the rest of Bhopal doesn’t look like that. Bhopal is actually a very interesting place to shoot. Old Bhopal has all these older structures, and then you’ve got these colonies where the houses are really stuck to each other. That’s where we shot the majority of the scenes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/not-even-one-fourth-of-the-story-mihir-ahuja-on-operation-safed-sagar-25-c-shoots-and-the-kargil-war-1787382976079"><strong>'Not even one-fourth of the story': Mihir Ahuja on Operation Safed Sagar, -25°C shoots and the Kargil War | Interview</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There was so much running and jumping in the movie. I remember one day, while we were shooting, I accidentally took a wrong left while running and ran into someone. I think it was a drone shot, so there was no cameraman on the ground with me. I kind of flipped, but I flipped in character. I don’t know how! I said, “Sorry, sorry,” because I was in character, took a U-turn and ran the other way. And I have a feeling that our director has retained part of that in the movie.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: This is your first release after more than a year. After Rana Naidu 2, did you feel any pressure about what kind of projects you should choose next?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani: </strong>The pressure is always there because I firmly believe that you are only as good or as bad as your last project. I personally believe that you need to always go for quality over quantity. That’s what I try to do. Otherwise, it’s very easy to get slotted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For example, when a show like Inside Edge came out, the kind of roles I started getting were almost carbon-copy replicas of that. I had to say no to a lot of work as a result. I was sitting at home for quite some time, waiting for someone to offer me something different. So, even now, that challenge is definitely there.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also, in the last couple of years, there have been so many changes in the OTT space, with mergers and acquisitions. These days, reality shows are probably doing a lot better than original content on OTT. As an actor, you have to be a little patient, and that’s what I’ve been doing. I don’t want to sign anything just for the sake of it because there’s a sense of responsibility. I’ve had to construct my career over the last 10-12 years, and I hope that when the audience comes to watch me, I’m able to give them a different experience every time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you look at my body of work, everything should not seem chaotic. That’s what I try to do. Of course, nobody wants a long gap between releases, but sometimes I feel you can’t control these things. My job is to just work to the best of my ability and hopefully leave the rest to the audience and to destiny.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: You have been in the industry for more than a decade. How has your approach towards a script and a role changed since you first entered the industry?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tanuj Virwani: It changes a lot. You may not realise it day to day, month to month or year to year, but every five or six years, when you look at your old work and think about what you were thinking while doing it, you realise, “Oh my God, you have changed a lot.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I think at the start of my career, for the first couple of years, whenever I would perform a scene, I would perform it more in isolation. I would just play the character and perform it as a standalone scene. I don’t think that is the correct approach.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/is-aryan-khan-s-the-ba-ds-of-bollywood-returning-with-season-2-bilal-siddiqi-reveals-1787476487760"><strong>Is Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood returning with season 2? Bilal Siddiqi reveals</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For example, imagine if you and I are having a conversation in a movie. Before this, maybe I was in another interview, maybe I was having lunch with you, or maybe you were in a work meeting. You are bringing that energy into this conversation. It suddenly changes the way you would approach the scene as an actor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So I always tell myself that the script is your roadmap. You need to understand, “This is where I was and this is where I will be, which is why I need to be here right now.” It helps me play the scene a little differently.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, I was also always thinking about the result. I wasn’t focusing enough on the process. I would play a performance in a way thinking, “If I say a dialogue like that, then the audience will react like this.” That’s not a healthy approach because it’s not organic.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I feel the organic and healthy way of acting is to focus on the process and ask, “What is truthful?” Find the truth in the scene, the text and the subtext, and the rest will flow organically. So I keep trying to tweak things here and there.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I’m not a trained actor, so I just take little bits and pieces of what I learn on different projects. I try to use whatever common sense God has given me, along with my own experiences, in my work and my approach towards it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: Your mother, Rati Agnihotri, is a big name in the industry. Is there any advice she gave you at the beginning of your career that you still remember?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani:</strong> Off course. She told me, “Don’t think you’re going to be accepted with open arms.” A lot of hard work, blood, sweat and tears go into this, and consistency is most important. So, you have to be prepared for failure first. And then, when the universe thinks it’s time for you to succeed, you will. But you need to learn that there are two sides to the coin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That’s something she always told me, and it’s always in my head. She also used to tell me, “Never let success go to your head, but at the same time, don’t take failure to your heart because no matter how dark the night gets, the sun will rise tomorrow.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Change is the only constant, so you can’t get tied to a concept.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: Which of your roles is your mother's favourite so far?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani:</strong> She loves Cartel and she loves Inside Edge. These two she definitely loves. I think it’s a little early for me to know where Johnny Jumper ranks in her list because it has just come out, but she definitely had nice things to say about the film and my performance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But definitely, Cartel and Inside Edge are the two shows she loves. She also liked me in the show I had done called Tandoor, because it was very different from what I’m like in real life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: You became a father a couple of years ago. How has fatherhood changed your life, especially when it comes to balancing your professional and personal life?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani</strong>: I just try as much as possible not to stay away from home for a long period of time. I request the production not to make me work beyond a certain number of hours in a day. Also, I live in South Bombay, and most of the shoots happen in the suburbs. So, when you’re doing 12- or 13-hour shifts plus travelling, it can become a 17-hour day.</p><p>Once you get married and start a family, you realise there’s so much more to the world than just you. You’re responsible for a life that you have been partially responsible for giving birth to. So, it opens up a whole different dimension.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It also makes you a lot more thoughtful emotionally, and I feel somewhere you can bring that emotional maturity to your work, to the roles and to the way you portray certain characters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: If you could go back and meet the Tanuj Virwani who was just starting out in the industry, what advice would you give him?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tanuj Virwani:</strong> I would just tell the younger version of myself, “Hang in there.” It is a marathon, not a sprint.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And if you truly want to be successful — and I’m not just talking about becoming a big star — for me, success is being associated with good projects and doing work that has meaning and brings a smile to people’s faces.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You need to rough it out because there will be good projects, bad projects, ups and downs, good years and some not-so-good years. But I feel you actually learn a lot more during the bad times, and the bad times make the good times better.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, you need to always strap in for the long run. And I think that holds true for anyone in any walk of life, not just for an actor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jumper is currently streaming on JioHotstar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Tanuj Virwani has recently featured in Jumper, directed by Saurabh Varma. The film also stars Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain, Brijendra Kala and Zarina Wahab. During an interview, Virwani opened up about the film, his journey in the industry, and more.

Actor Tanuj Virwani has stepped into an unusual role with Jumper, a crime thriller directed by Saurabh Varma. Shot in Bhopal, the film follows Johnny, a local cable operator whose knowledge of his neighbourhood makes him an unlikely ally to the police. The film also stars Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain, Brijendra Kala and Zarina Wahab. For Virwani, however, Jumper is not just another film; it is an important chapter in his career, which he has consciously built around variety. Known for projects such as Inside Edge, Cartel and Rana Naidu, the actor believes that he would rather wait for the right role than sign projects simply to avoid a gap between releases. His journey in the entertainment industry has been less about chasing a particular image and more about finding roles that allow him to keep evolving. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Tanuj Virwani talks about why he chose Jumper, working with Vijay Raaz and Zakir Hussain, the evolution of his acting process, and so on. Also Read: Yash halts Toxic pre-release event after speaker stand collapses; fans injured WION: You play Johnny Jumper, who works as a cable operator in Bhopal but also helps the police. How did you approach this duality? Tanuj Virwani: There’s a character called Johnny Jumper and, along with being a cable operator in Bhopal, he’s also a parkour expert. He’s adjusting big antennas and looking into everybody’s cable connections in the neighbourhood. Why does he need to go from one place to another when he can go straight to the terrace? The terrain in Bhopal is such that all these buildings are very congested, and he jumps from one building to another to repair everybody’s connections. He’s not actually an undercover operative per se, but he does help the police because they’re interested in getting his help, so he assists them from time to time. Then, because of certain events in the film, without getting into spoilers, he has to put his brain, mindset, and physical and mental attributes to the test and help solve the crime before the crime gets the better of him. It’s kind of like a race against time. He has to think on his feet, and there isn’t much time to sit around and come up with ideas. Sometimes, you have to jump before you can walk. WION: Is there anything similar between Jumper and Tanuj Virwani's personality? Tanuj Virwani: Yeah, I would say to some extent. He’s pretty lively, bubbly and energetic, and I’d like to imagine that I am too. Certain attributes that I could personally bring to the character came to me very naturally. But, of course, I was born and raised in Mumbai, while this character comes from a completely different terrain, society, societal structure and economic background. So, to fill your cup, you have to empty it first. I had to unlearn a few things about myself and tackle the role from a fresh perspective. So, you could say it’s a mix of fact and fiction when it comes to the similarities between myself and Johnny. Also Read: Siddharth Basrur calls Toxic's Madhosh 'one of the most challenging songs'; reveals Yash's reaction | Interview WION: You shared the screen with actors Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain and Zarina Wahab. What was it like working with them? Tanuj Virwani: The number one reason for me to even agree to do this film was because Vijay Raaz had already been cast. I have a list of actors that I really, really want to work with at some point in my life, and I had just gotten a chance to work with him before this. This film literally came right after that. I thought, how do you get better at acting? You work with the best. You work with people you look up to. That was one of the main reasons, and I was very excited about working with him. We didn’t have too much work together because most of our scenes and conversations happened over the phone. I actually only shot with him for about one day, but it was really fun and very memorable for me. I also got the chance to work with Brijendra Kala and Zakir Hussain. Zakir Hussain and I had worked together before on another show called Murshid. Brijendra Kala was a lot of fun, very lively and very unpredictable. You never know what he’s going to say because he improvises a lot, so you have to be ready. It was exciting. Unfortunately, Zakir Hussain and I did not have any scenes together, just because of the way the narrative is. But I know him very well, and I was really happy he was able to be part of our film. WION: Is there any funny or memorable behind-the-scenes moment from the shoot that you would like to share? Tanuj Virwani: We had plenty of memorable moments. We shot most of the film on location in Bhopal, and the production had chosen a very interesting locality. Even the rest of Bhopal doesn’t look like that. Bhopal is actually a very interesting place to shoot. Old Bhopal has all these older structures, and then you’ve got these colonies where the houses are really stuck to each other. That’s where we shot the majority of the scenes. Also Read: 'Not even one-fourth of the story': Mihir Ahuja on Operation Safed Sagar, -25°C shoots and the Kargil War | Interview There was so much running and jumping in the movie. I remember one day, while we were shooting, I accidentally took a wrong left while running and ran into someone. I think it was a drone shot, so there was no cameraman on the ground with me. I kind of flipped, but I flipped in character. I don’t know how! I said, “Sorry, sorry,” because I was in character, took a U-turn and ran the other way. And I have a feeling that our director has retained part of that in the movie. WION: This is your first release after more than a year. After Rana Naidu 2, did you feel any pressure about what kind of projects you should choose next? Tanuj Virwani: The pressure is always there because I firmly believe that you are only as good or as bad as your last project. I personally believe that you need to always go for quality over quantity. That’s what I try to do. Otherwise, it’s very easy to get slotted. For example, when a show like Inside Edge came out, the kind of roles I started getting were almost carbon-copy replicas of that. I had to say no to a lot of work as a result. I was sitting at home for quite some time, waiting for someone to offer me something different. So, even now, that challenge is definitely there. Also, in the last couple of years, there have been so many changes in the OTT space, with mergers and acquisitions. These days, reality shows are probably doing a lot better than original content on OTT. As an actor, you have to be a little patient, and that’s what I’ve been doing. I don’t want to sign anything just for the sake of it because there’s a sense of responsibility. I’ve had to construct my career over the last 10-12 years, and I hope that when the audience comes to watch me, I’m able to give them a different experience every time. If you look at my body of work, everything should not seem chaotic. That’s what I try to do. Of course, nobody wants a long gap between releases, but sometimes I feel you can’t control these things. My job is to just work to the best of my ability and hopefully leave the rest to the audience and to destiny. WION: You have been in the industry for more than a decade. How has your approach towards a script and a role changed since you first entered the industry? Tanuj Virwani: It changes a lot. You may not realise it day to day, month to month or year to year, but every five or six years, when you look at your old work and think about what you were thinking while doing it, you realise, “Oh my God, you have changed a lot.” I think at the start of my career, for the first couple of years, whenever I would perform a scene, I would perform it more in isolation. I would just play the character and perform it as a standalone scene. I don’t think that is the correct approach. Also Read: Is Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood returning with season 2? Bilal Siddiqi reveals For example, imagine if you and I are having a conversation in a movie. Before this, maybe I was in another interview, maybe I was having lunch with you, or maybe you were in a work meeting. You are bringing that energy into this conversation. It suddenly changes the way you would approach the scene as an actor. So I always tell myself that the script is your roadmap. You need to understand, “This is where I was and this is where I will be, which is why I need to be here right now.” It helps me play the scene a little differently. Earlier, I was also always thinking about the result. I wasn’t focusing enough on the process. I would play a performance in a way thinking, “If I say a dialogue like that, then the audience will react like this.” That’s not a healthy approach because it’s not organic. I feel the organic and healthy way of acting is to focus on the process and ask, “What is truthful?” Find the truth in the scene, the text and the subtext, and the rest will flow organically. So I keep trying to tweak things here and there. I’m not a trained actor, so I just take little bits and pieces of what I learn on different projects. I try to use whatever common sense God has given me, along with my own experiences, in my work and my approach towards it. WION: Your mother, Rati Agnihotri, is a big name in the industry. Is there any advice she gave you at the beginning of your career that you still remember? Tanuj Virwani: Off course. She told me, “Don’t think you’re going to be accepted with open arms.” A lot of hard work, blood, sweat and tears go into this, and consistency is most important. So, you have to be prepared for failure first. And then, when the universe thinks it’s time for you to succeed, you will. But you need to learn that there are two sides to the coin. That’s something she always told me, and it’s always in my head. She also used to tell me, “Never let success go to your head, but at the same time, don’t take failure to your heart because no matter how dark the night gets, the sun will rise tomorrow.” Change is the only constant, so you can’t get tied to a concept.

<p>Tanuj Virwani has recently featured in Jumper, directed by Saurabh Varma. The film also stars Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain, Brijendra Kala and Zarina Wahab. During an interview, Virwani opened up about the film, his journey in the industry, and more.</p>

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<p>After the much-acclaimed action-comedy drama, <i>The Ba**ds of Bollywood</i>, Aryan Khan is reportedly set to return with a second season of his debut project. The first season received a positive response from audiences and became a hit on Netflix. Following its success, writer Bilal Siddiqi added to the growing buzz by sharing an exciting update about Aryan’s return to the popular series.</p><h2>Is The Ba***ds of Bollywood returning with season 2?</h2><p>Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan made his directorial debut with <i>The Ba***ds of Bollywood </i>in 2025. As the action-comedy drama achieved massive success and became one of the platform’s most talked-about titles, speculation about a second season has been growing.</p>

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<p>During a conversation with <i>NDTV</i>, writer Bilal Siddiqi shared an update on the show's future. Siddiqi, who co-wrote the first season alongside Aryan Khan and Manav Chauhan, said discussions about a potential second season are currently underway between Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment, the production house run by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/big-update-aryan-khan-s-the-ba-ds-of-bollywood-season-2-is-in-works-reveals-rajat-bedi-1758954131961"><strong>Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood season 2 is in works, reveals Rajat Bedi</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Siddiqi said, “I hope so too. Red Chillies and Netflix are talking, so there are things they want to speak about first. You know how it is. I hope so too. It’s very exciting. We pulled off a great season one, and we will be happy to do it another time.”</p>

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<p>Bilal also spoke about working with Aryan Khan. Highlighting the efforts of the trio, including Bilal, Aryan, and Manav, the writer said their sense of humour aligned. “I think he’s got his head on his shoulders. He is extremely aware of what is being said around, and he’s got a great sense of humour. I think our sense of humour aligns. The way that we wanted to tell the story was also… We were never in disagreement about anything, which is why I think that healthy partnership shows on the screen,” he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/following-the-ba-ds-of-bollywood-success-aryan-khan-breaks-a-5-year-streak-with-this-update-1759066273006"><strong>The Ba***ds of Bollywood: Aryan Khan breaks a 5-year streak with THIS update</strong></a></p><h2>About The Ba***ds of Bollywood</h2><p>Helmed by Aryan Khan, <i>The Ba*ds of Bollywood</i> is a satirical comedy-drama released on September 18, 2025, and follows a newcomer’s chaotic rise in the film industry. It features Lakshya Lalwani, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Mona Singh, Rajat Bedi, Sahher Bambba, and special appearances by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Emraan Hashmi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The show was a major global success and broke into Netflix's global top 10 charts, ranking high internationally and reaching the number one spot in multiple countries. The show also earned several awards and accolades, which include IMDb's Most Popular Series of 2025 by Aryan Khan and many others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from the stardom, Aryan Khan’s <i>The Ba</i>**ds of Bollywood was surrounded by several controversies after its release. The show faced criticism over an alleged portrayal of former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, leading to a Rs 2 crore defamation suit. It also drew attention following an NHRC complaint related to a scene featuring Ranbir Kapoor using a banned e-cigarette.</p>

New speculation in Bollywood is circulating over whether Aryan Khan is set to return with the second season of his hit drama, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Read to know more. 

After the much-acclaimed action-comedy drama, The Ba**ds of Bollywood, Aryan Khan is reportedly set to return with a second season of his debut project. The first season received a positive response from audiences and became a hit on Netflix. Following its success, writer Bilal Siddiqi added to the growing buzz by sharing an exciting update about Aryan’s return to the popular series. Is The Ba***ds of Bollywood returning with season 2? Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan made his directorial debut with The Ba***ds of Bollywood in 2025. As the action-comedy drama achieved massive success and became one of the platform’s most talked-about titles, speculation about a second season has been growing.

<p>New speculation in Bollywood is circulating over whether Aryan Khan is set to return with the second season of his hit drama, The Ba***ds of Bollywood.</p>

Is Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood returning with season 2? Bilal Siddiqi reveals

<p>After Love &amp; War, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reportedly gearing up for another major project. The filmmaker is expected to begin work on a biopic on legendary actress Madhubala, with Sara Arjun set to lead the yet-to-be-titled film.</p><h2>Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Madhubala biopic</h2><p>As per Mid-Day, the Madhubala biopic could commence filming in September, and the project is expected to take over the same location where Bhansali is currently completing the final portions of Love &amp; War: Royal Palms in Goregaon, Mumbai.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-actress-sara-arjun-seeks-blessings-at-mahakaleshwar-temple-watch-1775910485740"><strong>Dhurandhar actress Sara Arjun seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"After the ‘Love &amp; War’ shoot concludes at the end of August, the production design team of the Madhubala biopic will start work on transforming the space. The film is expected to roll in September," a source told the publication.</p><h2>Sara Arjun to play Madhubala</h2><p>Bhansali's upcoming biopic will star Sara Arjun as Madhubala. The actor recently gained attention for her role as Yalina Jamali in the Dhurandhar franchise.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Sara has started preparing for the role. Jasmeet wants to capture Madhubala’s personality, mannerisms, and the world she inhabited," the source added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-leela-bhansali-to-take-unconventional-route-with-vicky-alia-and-ranbir-s-love-war-1785333122939"><strong>Sanjay Leela Bhansali to take 'unconventional route' with Vicky, Alia and Ranbir's Love &amp; War</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film will reportedly be directed by Jasmeet K Reen, renowned for helming Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah's Darlings. Bhansali is associated with the project as its producer.</p><p>The biopic had reportedly seen delays earlier, mainly due to financial concerns.</p><p>The details about the project are yet to be revealed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-dhanush-to-star-in-sanjay-leela-bhansali-s-next-ps-mithran-shares-update-1787394102504"><strong> Kareena Kapoor-Dhanush to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next? Director PS Mithran shares update</strong></a></p><h2>About SLB's Love &amp; War</h2><p>The filmmaker is currently finishing Love &amp; War. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. As per reports, Bhansali is working on the final stretch of the film, with the last song being filmed at Royal Palms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-star-sara-arjun-confirmed-to-play-madhubala-in-new-biopic-reports-1776916029626"><strong>Dhurandhar star Sara Arjun confirmed to play Madhubala in new biopic: Reports</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The upcoming film marks Bhansali's reunion with Ranbir nearly two decades after Saawariya. He is also collaborating with Alia again after Gangubai Kathiawadi, and the film marks his first collaboration with Vicky as a lead actor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Set against a wartime backdrop, Love &amp; War is currently expected to hit theatres on January 21, 2027.<br>&nbsp;</p>

After completing Love & War, Sanjay Leela Bhansali will move to biopic on legendary actress Madhubala. The project is expected to feature Sara Arjun in the lead role. Read on to know more.


After Love & War, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reportedly gearing up for another major project. The filmmaker is expected to begin work on a biopic on legendary actress Madhubala, with Sara Arjun set to lead the yet-to-be-titled film. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Madhubala biopic As per Mid-Day, the Madhubala biopic could commence filming in September, and the project is expected to take over the same location where Bhansali is currently completing the final portions of Love & War: Royal Palms in Goregaon, Mumbai. Also Read: Dhurandhar actress Sara Arjun seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple | Watch "After the ‘Love & War’ shoot concludes at the end of August, the production design team of the Madhubala biopic will start work on transforming the space. The film is expected to roll in September," a source told the publication. Sara Arjun to play Madhubala Bhansali's upcoming biopic will star Sara Arjun as Madhubala. The actor recently gained attention for her role as Yalina Jamali in the Dhurandhar franchise. "Sara has started preparing for the role. Jasmeet wants to capture Madhubala’s personality, mannerisms, and the world she inhabited," the source added. Also Read: Sanjay Leela Bhansali to take 'unconventional route' with Vicky, Alia and Ranbir's Love & War The film will reportedly be directed by Jasmeet K Reen, renowned for helming Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah's Darlings. Bhansali is associated with the project as its producer. The biopic had reportedly seen delays earlier, mainly due to financial concerns. The details about the project are yet to be revealed. Also Read: Kareena Kapoor-Dhanush to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next? Director PS Mithran shares update About SLB's Love & War The filmmaker is currently finishing Love & War. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. As per reports, Bhansali is working on the final stretch of the film, with the last song being filmed at Royal Palms. Also Read: Dhurandhar star Sara Arjun confirmed to play Madhubala in new biopic: Reports The upcoming film marks Bhansali's reunion with Ranbir nearly two decades after Saawariya. He is also collaborating with Alia again after Gangubai Kathiawadi, and the film marks his first collaboration with Vicky as a lead actor. Set against a wartime backdrop, Love & War is currently expected to hit theatres on January 21, 2027.

<p>After completing Love &amp; War, Sanjay Leela Bhansali will move on to a biopic on legendary actress Madhubala. The project is expected to feature Sara Arjun in the lead role. Read on to know more.</p>

Sara Arjun to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Madhubala biopic, shoot begins in September: Report

<p>The feud between Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu has resurfaced following their latest exchange. It began after Taapsee spoke about their past differences in an interview, leading to a sharp response from Kangana on social media. During the promotion of her upcoming film Gandhari, Taapsee was asked whether she and Kangana had ever reconciled.</p><h2>What did Taapsee say?</h2><p>Replying to the question, the actress shared that the two actors have never actually met. "I haven’t met her. I didn’t meet her before when these so-called issues started. I haven’t met her now as well. My opinion on her is reflective of my upbringing and my way of talking, my way of perceiving things and hers… she stands by hers. So, I think that’s enough for everybody to look and decide who comes from where," Taapsee told India Today.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-breaks-silence-on-long-standing-feud-with-kangana-ranaut-i-never-clashed-1771650660358"><strong>Taapsee Pannu breaks silence on long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, 'I never clashed'</strong></a></p><h2>Kangana's response</h2><p>Kangana soon responded to Taapsee's remarks through her Instagram Stories. "One Sasti copy is out and about with her upcoming B grade film but as usual only headline point with the media is Kangana Ranaut, but today she crossed all limits shamelessly ridiculing my upbringing / parents, I think all parents do their best and I never bring any parents in to any argument, but today I also want to ask her parents why they couldn’t birth someone original like my parents did? Why a cheap Sasti copy? Feel sorry for your efforts," she wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/assi-review-anubhav-sinha-delivers-unsettling-realism-with-kani-kusruti-taapsee-pannu-1771582735605"><strong>Assi review: Anubhav Sinha delivers unsettling realism with Kani Kusruti, Taapsee Pannu</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then Kangana posted another story that read, "This is unfortunate and so wrong but she is not the only one many people who grew up in shady cramped up outskirts of cities in dingy rented apartments with questionable backgrounds and incomes often question my upbringing and malign my parents and background who hail from a renowned Rajput zamindar Family and raised by educated distinguished parents. It was a personal choice for me to start from scratch why attack my parents for that ? Where is this hubris coming from ? Jesus school English?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the Instagram Stories were later deleted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/after-calling-gen-z-gutter-generation-kangana-ranaut-now-says-she-is-gen-alpha-1787393529230"><strong>After calling Gen Z 'gutter generation', Kangana Ranaut now says she is 'Gen-Alpha'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Kangana's Instagram Story

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-reacts-to-sharmila-tagore-s-stance-on-vande-mataram-come-out-of-hindu-muslim-mindset-1787245285174"><strong>Kangana Ranaut reacts to Sharmila Tagore's stance on Vande Mataram: 'Come out of Hindu Muslim mindset'</strong></a></p><h2>Taapsee and Kangana’s feud</h2><p>The two actresses have never actually met, but the feud began in 2019, when Kangana’s sister, Rangoli Chandel, referred to Taapsee as a “sasti copy” of Kangana after Taapsee praised the trailer of Judgementall Hai Kya without mentioning Kangana.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Their differences resurfaced more prominently in 2020 during the debate around nepotism and the position of outsiders in Bollywood. Kangana had described Taapsee and Swara Bhasker as “B-grade actresses” and “needy outsiders”, while Taapsee maintained that actors from outside the industry should not be pitted against one another.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taapsee will next be seen in the action thriller Gandhari, scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 3. Meanwhile, Kangana was last seen in Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The tensions between Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu have resurfaced after the Gandhari actress spoke about their past differences in a recent interview. Read on to know more.


The feud between Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu has resurfaced following their latest exchange. It began after Taapsee spoke about their past differences in an interview, leading to a sharp response from Kangana on social media. During the promotion of her upcoming film Gandhari, Taapsee was asked whether she and Kangana had ever reconciled. What did Taapsee say? Replying to the question, the actress shared that the two actors have never actually met. "I haven’t met her. I didn’t meet her before when these so-called issues started. I haven’t met her now as well. My opinion on her is reflective of my upbringing and my way of talking, my way of perceiving things and hers… she stands by hers. So, I think that’s enough for everybody to look and decide who comes from where," Taapsee told India Today. Also Read: Taapsee Pannu breaks silence on long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, 'I never clashed' Kangana's response Kangana soon responded to Taapsee's remarks through her Instagram Stories. "One Sasti copy is out and about with her upcoming B grade film but as usual only headline point with the media is Kangana Ranaut, but today she crossed all limits shamelessly ridiculing my upbringing / parents, I think all parents do their best and I never bring any parents in to any argument, but today I also want to ask her parents why they couldn’t birth someone original like my parents did? Why a cheap Sasti copy? Feel sorry for your efforts," she wrote. Also Read: Assi review: Anubhav Sinha delivers unsettling realism with Kani Kusruti, Taapsee Pannu Then Kangana posted another story that read, "This is unfortunate and so wrong but she is not the only one many people who grew up in shady cramped up outskirts of cities in dingy rented apartments with questionable backgrounds and incomes often question my upbringing and malign my parents and background who hail from a renowned Rajput zamindar Family and raised by educated distinguished parents. It was a personal choice for me to start from scratch why attack my parents for that ? Where is this hubris coming from ? Jesus school English?" However, the Instagram Stories were later deleted. Also Read: After calling Gen Z 'gutter generation', Kangana Ranaut now says she is 'Gen-Alpha'

<p>The tensions between Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu have resurfaced after the Gandhari actress spoke about their past differences in a recent interview. Read on to know more.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Kangana Ranaut calls out Taapsee Pannu over ‘upbringing’ remark: 'Sasti copy is out'

<p>Following the pregnancy rumours, Kareena Kapoor Khan has responded to the paparazzi with her kind of humour. After a video of the actress leaving a gym sparked speculations that she was expecting her third child, Kareena appeared to poke fun at the claims instead of addressing them with a statement.</p><h2>What was the rumour?</h2><p>The buzz began after visuals of the actress surfaced on social media following her gym session. Some netizens interpreted the way her stomach appeared in the footage as a possible baby bump. As the chatter intensified online, her family took to social media to dismiss the rumours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/no-baby-no-3-kareena-kapoor-and-saif-ali-khan-not-expecting-after-viral-video-claim-1787322570085"><strong>No Baby no. 3! Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan not expecting after viral video claim</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kareena as well shared a humorous post on her Instagram Stories. The image featured a man showing off what appeared to be a bloated stomach, while the song Chocolate Lime Juice from Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! played alongside it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She added laughing and pizza emojis to the post, seemingly suggesting that food was behind the appearance.</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>

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<h2>Kareena addresses paps</h2><p>Later, Kareena was spotted in Mumbai wearing a yellow shirt paired with black trousers, with her hair tied up in a bun. When photographers surrounded her, she appeared to refer to the ongoing rumour and said, "Paagal kar dete ho tum log (You people drive me crazy)."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-dhanush-to-star-in-sanjay-leela-bhansali-s-next-ps-mithran-shares-update-1787394102504"><strong>Kareena Kapoor-Dhanush to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next? Director PS Mithran shares update</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before Kareena's response, her sister-in-law Saba Pataudi had already rejected the pregnancy rumours. "A bad angle ... Or a bad hair day! How can everyone assume another extreme!! She walked out of an airport looking slick, classy and slim, and today out of a gym! That's it!! I've been convincing my sister to have a 2nd child ... wish that was true! She'll kill me for saying it! Live n let live guys. Some things are left private. No speculation needed. With love n respect (sic)," she wrote on her Instagram.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-shares-a-glimpse-of-weekend-mood-enjoying-beach-day-while-cycling-with-taimur-see-pics-1761472549587"><strong>Kareena Kapoor shares a glimpse of weekend mood</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>About Kareena</h2><p>The actress tied the knot with Saif Ali Khan in 2012, and the couple is parents to sons Taimur and Jeh. Kareena is currently gearing up for Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, which also features Prithviraj Sukumaran. The investigative drama is expected to arrive in theatres on September 18, 2026.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

After reports around Kareena Kapoor Khan surfaced that the actress is expecting her third child, she has responded to the paparazzi with humour. Read on to know more.

Following the pregnancy rumours, Kareena Kapoor Khan has responded to the paparazzi with her kind of humour. After a video of the actress leaving a gym sparked speculations that she was expecting her third child, Kareena appeared to poke fun at the claims instead of addressing them with a statement. What was the rumour? The buzz began after visuals of the actress surfaced on social media following her gym session. Some netizens interpreted the way her stomach appeared in the footage as a possible baby bump. As the chatter intensified online, her family took to social media to dismiss the rumours. Also Read: No Baby no. 3! Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan not expecting after viral video claim Kareena as well shared a humorous post on her Instagram Stories. The image featured a man showing off what appeared to be a bloated stomach, while the song Chocolate Lime Juice from Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! played alongside it. She added laughing and pizza emojis to the post, seemingly suggesting that food was behind the appearance. Also Read: Kareena Kapoor completes 25 years: From Poo to Geet, 5 iconic characters played by the actress

<p>After reports around Kareena Kapoor Khan surfaced that the actress is expecting her third child, she has responded to the paparazzi with humour. Read on to know more.</p>

Kareena Kapoor gives a witty response to pregnancy rumours, has a message for paparazzi

<p>Dia Mirza is currently basking in the success of her recently released projects, <i>Ikka </i>and <i>Operation Safed Sagar, </i>with audiences and critics applauding her esteemed performances. Amid the praise, the actress recently recalled her early career and shared an incident from one of the most popular songs, "Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai," from the film <i>Tumsa Nahin Dekha</i>, opposite Emraan Hashmi. In a recent interview, Mirza revealed that she had to strip off her clothes for the track, which brought her immense popularity- something, according to her, none of her films have given her.</p><h2>Dia Mirza on early career</h2><p>During an appearance on <i>Zoom Spotlight Sessions</i>, Dia Mirza talked about her early career. The actress gained recognition for the heartfelt film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein with Madhavan and Saif Ali Khan. After portraying several memorable roles in numerous projects, Mirza then starred in Anurag Basu's <i>Tumsa Nahin Dekha </i>with Emraan Hashmi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-dia-mirza-rehnaa-hai-terre-dil-mein-to-thappad-watch-6-best-roles-of-the-actress-on-netflix-amazon-prime-video-and-more-1765179576037"><strong>Happy Birthday Dia Mirza: 6 best roles of the actress on OTT platforms</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mirza revealed that she had to strip off her clothes for one of the film's most popular songs, <i>"Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai." </i>The actress stated, "I remember this song that Vaibhavi Merchant shot with us, and that is the only thing I told the producers. It was a song that I had to strip my clothes, and it had to come down to basically a bra and underwear, and I needed to feel comfortable."</p>

<p>Recalling the momentum of the song, Mirza shared, "We had a crowd of 500 people, all men, and a crew of 200 people, mostly men. <i>Aur mujhe iss gaane mein jo mila, vo shayad hi apne kisi aur film ke through mila hoga."</i> (What I got from this song, I don't think any of my films have given me this much)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dia-mirza-s-men-who-have-driven-climate-change-remarks-sparks-online-debate-1781518895869"><strong>Dia Mirza's 'men who have driven climate change' remark sparks online debate</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She further added, "I realised I could be totally and completely unaffected by the male gaze and revel in and celebrate my own feminine energy and my beauty and not be minimised by that gaze. It was Bhatt sahab, Anurag, Emraan, and just everyone there who made me realise that it's not always about that but much more."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/national-girl-child-day-dia-mirza-calls-for-urgent-action-on-girls-safety-in-public-spaces-1769247672486"><strong>National Girl Child Day: Dia Mirza speaks on girls’ safety in public spaces</strong></a></p><h2>About Dia Mirza</h2><p>Dia Mirza Rekhi is one of the most celebrated Indian actresses, models, and environmental activists. Before stepping into her acting career, Mirza won Miss Asia Pacific International in 2000. She made her Bollywood debut in the cult classic romance film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and has since delivered several compelling roles in movies like <i>Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Dus, Sanju, and Thappad</i>, among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actress was recently seen in <i>Operation Safed Sagar </i>as Kamalpreet Kaur Dhanoa and in the legal thriller film <i>Ikka </i>as Avantika Mehra, the devoted wife of defence lawyer Arjun Mehra, portrayed by Sunny Deol.</p>

Dia Mirza recalled a bold move for her most popular song, Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai, from Tumsa Nahin Dekha, alongside Emraan Hashmi. She revealed that she had to strip her clothes.

Dia Mirza is currently basking in the success of her recently released projects, Ikka and Operation Safed Sagar, with audiences and critics applauding her esteemed performances. Amid the praise, the actress recently recalled her early career and shared an incident from one of the most popular songs, "Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai," from the film Tumsa Nahin Dekha, opposite Emraan Hashmi. In a recent interview, Mirza revealed that she had to strip off her clothes for the track, which brought her immense popularity- something, according to her, none of her films have given her. Dia Mirza on early career During an appearance on Zoom Spotlight Sessions, Dia Mirza talked about her early career. The actress gained recognition for the heartfelt film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein with Madhavan and Saif Ali Khan. After portraying several memorable roles in numerous projects, Mirza then starred in Anurag Basu's Tumsa Nahin Dekha with Emraan Hashmi. Also Read: Happy Birthday Dia Mirza: 6 best roles of the actress on OTT platforms Mirza revealed that she had to strip off her clothes for one of the film's most popular songs, "Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai." The actress stated, "I remember this song that Vaibhavi Merchant shot with us, and that is the only thing I told the producers. It was a song that I had to strip my clothes, and it had to come down to basically a bra and underwear, and I needed to feel comfortable."

<p>Dia Mirza recalled a bold move for her most popular song, Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai, from Tumsa Nahin Dekha, alongside Emraan Hashmi. She revealed that she had to strip her clothes.</p>

Dia Mirza recalls bold move for Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai song: ‘Had to strip my clothes’

<p>Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan has returned home following a successful knee surgery at a Mumbai-based hospital.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 'Chandu Champion' actor recently sustained a knee injury while performing an action sequence on the sets of one of his films, after which he had to undergo surgery.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-gets-injured-on-kabir-khan-s-film-set-actor-to-undergo-knee-surgery-1787109703755"><strong>Kartik Aaryan gets injured on Kabir Khan's film set</strong></a></p><h2>Kartik Aaryan undergoes surgery</h2><p>According to his spokesperson, he is currently recovering and is expected to resume shooting soon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Kartik Aaryan sustained a knee injury while performing an action sequence on the set of his film. His surgery was completed successfully, and he is now back home, resting and recovering. He will be back on set soon," his spokesperson said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-attends-president-droupadi-murmu-s-independence-day-at-home-reception-says-proud-to-be-an-indian-1786853807453"><strong> Kartik Aaryan attends President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception</strong></a></p><h2>Kartik Aaryan's professional front</h2><p>Meanwhile, on the professional front, Kartik recently won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the 72nd National Film Awards (announced on July 18, 2026) for his portrayal of India's first Paralympic Gold Medalist Murlikant Petkar in the biographical sports drama Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/72nd-national-film-awards-kartik-aaryan-reacts-to-best-actor-win-calls-it-a-dream-come-true-1784434620606"><strong>72nd National Film Awards: Kartik Aaryan reacts to Best Actor win, calls it a dream come true</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the achievement on Instagram, Aaryan wrote, "Still processing... Some moments are simply bigger than words, and this is one of them. A dream I've carried for years has finally come true. Forever humbled, forever grateful..Best Actor National Award #ChanduChampion."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-being-honest-is-not-a-crime-fans-react-to-vijay-varma-s-king-of-pr-remark-on-kartik-aaryan-watch-1776831456100"><strong>Fans react to Vijay Varma's 'King of PR' remark on Kartik Aaryan | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kartik and veteran actor Mammootty were jointly honoured with the Best Actor Award at the 72nd National Film Awards.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kartik is next gearing up for an untitled romantic musical drama directed by Anurag Basu. It also stars Sreeleela. He also has the supernatural comedy Naagzilla, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, in the pipeline. As per reports, the actor will also be seen in Captain India, a survival drama directed by Shimit Amin.</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>

Kartik Aaryan has reportedly undergone successful knee surgery at a Mumbai-based hospital. The actor recently sustained an injury while performing an action sequence on the sets of Kabir Khan's film.

Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan has returned home following a successful knee surgery at a Mumbai-based hospital. The 'Chandu Champion' actor recently sustained a knee injury while performing an action sequence on the sets of one of his films, after which he had to undergo surgery. Also Read: Kartik Aaryan gets injured on Kabir Khan's film set Kartik Aaryan undergoes surgery According to his spokesperson, he is currently recovering and is expected to resume shooting soon. "Kartik Aaryan sustained a knee injury while performing an action sequence on the set of his film. His surgery was completed successfully, and he is now back home, resting and recovering. He will be back on set soon," his spokesperson said. Also Read: Kartik Aaryan attends President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception Kartik Aaryan's professional front Meanwhile, on the professional front, Kartik recently won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the 72nd National Film Awards (announced on July 18, 2026) for his portrayal of India's first Paralympic Gold Medalist Murlikant Petkar in the biographical sports drama Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan. Also Read: 72nd National Film Awards: Kartik Aaryan reacts to Best Actor win, calls it a dream come true Reacting to the achievement on Instagram, Aaryan wrote, "Still processing... Some moments are simply bigger than words, and this is one of them. A dream I've carried for years has finally come true. Forever humbled, forever grateful..Best Actor National Award #ChanduChampion." Also Read: Fans react to Vijay Varma's 'King of PR' remark on Kartik Aaryan | Watch Kartik and veteran actor Mammootty were jointly honoured with the Best Actor Award at the 72nd National Film Awards. Kartik is next gearing up for an untitled romantic musical drama directed by Anurag Basu. It also stars Sreeleela. He also has the supernatural comedy Naagzilla, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, in the pipeline. As per reports, the actor will also be seen in Captain India, a survival drama directed by Shimit Amin. Disclaimer: 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.

<p>Kartik Aaryan has reportedly undergone successful knee surgery at a Mumbai-based hospital. The actor recently sustained an injury while performing an action sequence on the set of Kabir Khan's film.</p>

Kartik Aaryan undergoes knee surgery after injury on Kabir Khan's film set

<p>Bobby Deol is all set to return with another chapter of Aashram, director Prakash Jha confirmed on Saturday. The filmmaker has announced that the fourth season of the popular crime drama has gone on floors, and filming commenced on August 22.</p><h2>Prakash Jha confirms Aashram 4</h2><p>Prakash Jha Productions shared the news on Instagram with a photo of an Aashram 4 clapperboard placed at a place of worship. "Ek Aur aarambh …Aashram ke naye adhyay mein aapka swagat hai. Japnaam. Aashram 4 now filming!," the production house wrote.</p><p>The announcement has sparked excitement among viewers, and fans flooded social media to celebrate the return of Deol as Kashipur Waale Baba Nirala, the self-styled godman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bandar-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-bobby-deol-and-anurag-kashyap-s-crime-thriller-1787295680091"><strong>Bandar OTT release: When and where to watch Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the announcement, one user wrote, "My favourite." Another said, "Can’t wait." The third comment said, "Most Awaited series* still watching old seasons." "I AM WAITING," wrote one.</p><h2>About Aashram 4</h2><p>According to reports, the new season will bring back several familiar faces from the previous chapters. Aaditi Pohankar is set to return as Pammi, while Chandan Roy Sanyal will return as Bhopa Swami. Darshan Kumar, Anupriya Goenka, Esha Gupta, Adhyayan Suman and Tridha Choudhury are also expected to be part of season 4.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bandar-movie-review-bobby-deol-s-prison-drama-fizzles-out-after-the-intermission-1780653890872"><strong>Bandar review: Bobby Deol’s prison drama fizzles out after the intermission</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/dibyendu-bhattacharya-opens-up-on-alpha-bobby-deol-and-why-mainstream-cinema-matters-1783003350082"><strong>Dibyendu Bhattacharya opens up on Alpha, Bobby Deol and why mainstream cinema matters</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Created and directed by Prakash Jha, Aashram revolves around Baba Nirala and the powerful world he builds around himself. Under the public image of a revered spiritual figure, the character is into a darker network involving crime, political influence and exploitation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series first arrived on MX Player in August 2020, followed by its second season later that year. The show has made Deol's character very popular among OTT viewers. The series is now available to stream on Amazon MX Player.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/i-didn-t-give-any-interviews-why-anurag-kashyap-disowned-bobby-deol-s-bandar-1784803697582"><strong>'I didn't give any interviews...' Why Anurag Kashyap disowned Bobby Deol's Bandar?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further details and the premiere date are still under wraps.</p><h2>About Bobby Deol's work front</h2><p>Alongside Aashram, the actor is also gearing up for several projects, including Teesvin Manzil, Desi Sherlock Holmes, The Huntersent, and an untitled film with Ali Abbas Zafar.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Prakash Jha has announced that Aashram 4 has gone on floors. Headlined by Bobby Deol, the filming commenced on August 22. The filmmaker shared the news on Instagram with a photo of an Aashram 4 clapperboard.

Bobby Deol is all set to return with another chapter of Aashram, director Prakash Jha confirmed on Saturday. The filmmaker has announced that the fourth season of the popular crime drama has gone on floors, and filming commenced on August 22. Prakash Jha confirms Aashram 4 Prakash Jha Productions shared the news on Instagram with a photo of an Aashram 4 clapperboard placed at a place of worship. "Ek Aur aarambh …Aashram ke naye adhyay mein aapka swagat hai. Japnaam. Aashram 4 now filming!," the production house wrote. The announcement has sparked excitement among viewers, and fans flooded social media to celebrate the return of Deol as Kashipur Waale Baba Nirala, the self-styled godman. Also Read: Bandar OTT release: When and where to watch Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller Reacting to the announcement, one user wrote, "My favourite." Another said, "Can’t wait." The third comment said, "Most Awaited series* still watching old seasons." "I AM WAITING," wrote one. About Aashram 4 According to reports, the new season will bring back several familiar faces from the previous chapters. Aaditi Pohankar is set to return as Pammi, while Chandan Roy Sanyal will return as Bhopa Swami. Darshan Kumar, Anupriya Goenka, Esha Gupta, Adhyayan Suman and Tridha Choudhury are also expected to be part of season 4. Also Read: Bandar review: Bobby Deol’s prison drama fizzles out after the intermission

<p>Prakash Jha has announced that Aashram 4 has gone on floors. Headlined by Bobby Deol, filming commenced on August 22. The filmmaker shared the news on Instagram with a photo of an Aashram 4 clapperboard.</p>

Prakash Jha announces Aashram 4; Bobby Deol to return as Baba Nirala

<p>Speculation has surfaced that Kareena Kapoor Khan and Dhanush could share the screen for the first time in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next film. The buzz has intensified after director PS Mithran shared an update on the project, sparking curiosity among fans eager to see the two powerhouse performers together.</p><h2>Kareena Kapoor Khan and Dhanush in talks for Bhansali's next film</h2><p>PS Mithran is currently promoting his upcoming Tamil spy-action thriller, <i>Sardar 2,</i> starring Karthi. In a conversation with <i>Cinema Vikatan</i>, the filmmaker delivered a sneak peek at the film. He said, “Talks are underway; we are looking at the dates for confirmation. Hopefully, something good will come out of it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/no-baby-no-3-kareena-kapoor-and-saif-ali-khan-not-expecting-after-viral-video-claim-1787322570085"><strong>No Baby no. 3! Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan not expecting after viral video claim</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to several reports, Bhansali’s next film will be a large-scale mythological jungle adventure. It is currently in the writing stage, and the script has reportedly undergone multiple rewrites before being finalised. Pre-production is expected to begin in November 2026, with principal photography planned for January 2027.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, no official statement on these reports has been announced by either the production team or the actors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dhanush-breaks-silence-on-national-award-backlash-with-ajith-kumar-s-iconic-dialogue-if-you-re-bad-i-m-your-dad-1785080683925"><strong>Dhanush breaks silence on National Award backlash with Ajith Kumar's iconic dialogue, 'If you're bad, I'm your dad'</strong></a></p><h2>First collaboration</h2><p>If the reports become true, it will mark a first for everyone, from the film’s cast and crew to the director. It would be Mithran’s directorial debut in Hindi cinema, as well as the first on-screen pairing of Dhanush and Kareena Kapoor Khan. It would also mark Kareena and Dhanush’s first collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-2-confirmed-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-reveleas-second-season-plot-728193"><strong>Heeramandi 2 confirmed! Sanjay Leela Bhansali reveals second season plot</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before the reported project, Kareena Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali had a fallout in 2000, when the director approached the actress for <i>Devdas</i>. However, it was later reported that Bhansali signed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for the female lead alongside Shah Rukh Khan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As for Dhanush, the actor is gearing up for his upcoming film, <i>Om – Chapter 1, </i>an action thriller directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, scheduled to hit theatres globally on October 16, 2026.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the 72nd National Film Awards, announced in July 2026, Dhanush won two major honours, which include Best Tamil Film for his directorial venture Raayan and a Special Mention (Actor) for his performance in Captain Miller.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Additionally, Kareena Kapoor Khan is also set to feature in <i>Daayra</i>, an investigative crime thriller directed by Meghna Gulzar and co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas on September 18, 2026.</p>

Bollywood is once again rife with speculation that Kareena Kapoor Khan and Dhanush could share the screen for the first time in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next. Director PS Mithran has shared an update on the rumoured project.

Speculation has surfaced that Kareena Kapoor Khan and Dhanush could share the screen for the first time in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next film. The buzz has intensified after director PS Mithran shared an update on the project, sparking curiosity among fans eager to see the two powerhouse performers together. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Dhanush in talks for Bhansali's next film PS Mithran is currently promoting his upcoming Tamil spy-action thriller, Sardar 2, starring Karthi. In a conversation with Cinema Vikatan, the filmmaker delivered a sneak peek at the film. He said, “Talks are underway; we are looking at the dates for confirmation. Hopefully, something good will come out of it." Also Read: No Baby no. 3! Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan not expecting after viral video claim According to several reports, Bhansali’s next film will be a large-scale mythological jungle adventure. It is currently in the writing stage, and the script has reportedly undergone multiple rewrites before being finalised. Pre-production is expected to begin in November 2026, with principal photography planned for January 2027. However, no official statement on these reports has been announced by either the production team or the actors. Also Read: Dhanush breaks silence on National Award backlash with Ajith Kumar's iconic dialogue, 'If you're bad, I'm your dad' First collaboration If the reports become true, it will mark a first for everyone, from the film’s cast and crew to the director. It would be Mithran’s directorial debut in Hindi cinema, as well as the first on-screen pairing of Dhanush and Kareena Kapoor Khan. It would also mark Kareena and Dhanush’s first collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Also Read: Heeramandi 2 confirmed! Sanjay Leela Bhansali reveals second season plot Before the reported project, Kareena Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali had a fallout in 2000, when the director approached the actress for Devdas. However, it was later reported that Bhansali signed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for the female lead alongside Shah Rukh Khan. As for Dhanush, the actor is gearing up for his upcoming film, Om – Chapter 1, an action thriller directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, scheduled to hit theatres globally on October 16, 2026. At the 72nd National Film Awards, announced in July 2026, Dhanush won two major honours, which include Best Tamil Film for his directorial venture Raayan and a Special Mention (Actor) for his performance in Captain Miller. Additionally, Kareena Kapoor Khan is also set to feature in Daayra, an investigative crime thriller directed by Meghna Gulzar and co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas on September 18, 2026.

<p>Bollywood is once again rife with speculation that Kareena Kapoor Khan and Dhanush could share the screen for the first time in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next. Director PS Mithran has shared an update on the rumoured project.</p>

Kareena Kapoor-Dhanush to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next? Director PS Mithran shares update

<p>Salman Khan is currently preparing for his much-awaited pan-India action thriller SVC63, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and co-starring Nayanthara. As anticipation for the film builds ahead of its Eid 2027 release, a fresh buzz has caught fans' attention. After reports emerged that Khan's body double suffered a heart attack on set, many are wondering whether the superstar will handle the film's high-octane action sequences himself.</p><h2>Salman Khan's body double suffers a heart attack</h2><p>According to a report by <i>The Indian Express, </i>Salman Khan's body double suffered a heart attack on the set of <i>SVC63</i>. After the unfortunate incident, several questions arose about whether the actor would perform the high-octane action sequence himself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-and-aamir-khan-pay-heartfelt-tribute-to-pradeep-rawat-after-his-demise-at-74-1785990250195"><strong>Salman Khan and Aamir Khan pay heartfelt tribute to Pradeep Rawat</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to several reports, Khan has decided to take on some of the high-risk action sequences himself. The actor has previously performed numerous action and stunt scenes in his films, and he is reportedly continuing to do so in <i>SVC63</i>.</p>

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<p>It is believed that, until the stunt performer returns fully recovered, Salman is expected to shoot the required action portions himself. A close source also informed, “Salman is completely hands-on right now. He doesn’t want the schedule to lose momentum."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-recreates-iconic-hook-step-from-jeene-ke-hain-chaar-din-viral-video-leaves-fans-nostalgic-1786528734382"><strong>Salman Khan recreates iconic hook step from Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din</strong></a></p><h2>Salman Khan's SVC63 title changed?</h2><p>As per a report by <i>Filmfare</i>, Salman Khan's next film's title has been changed to <i>Monster. </i>The makers have already announced a grand release on Eid 2027. It will clash with Sandeep Reddy Vanga's <i>Spirit </i>at the box office, which is also arriving in the same month. However, an official announcement is expected soon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kala-hiran-producers-challenge-delhi-high-court-s-teaser-removal-order-in-supreme-courtsalman-khan-1787137045951"><strong>Kala Hiran producers challenge Delhi High Court's teaser removal order in Supreme Court</strong></a></p><h2>About Salman Khan's Monster</h2><p>Monster is the reported title of Salman Khan’s upcoming pan-India action film, previously known as SVC63. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju, the film stars Nayanthara as the female lead alongside Salman Khan and is set for a theatrical release on Eid 2027.</p>

As Salman Khan prepares for his upcoming action thriller, Monster, formerly known as SVC63, a new report is circulating online. It says the actor may perform the action sequences himself after his body double reportedly suffered a heart attack on set.

Salman Khan is currently preparing for his much-awaited pan-India action thriller SVC63, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and co-starring Nayanthara. As anticipation for the film builds ahead of its Eid 2027 release, a fresh buzz has caught fans' attention. After reports emerged that Khan's body double suffered a heart attack on set, many are wondering whether the superstar will handle the film's high-octane action sequences himself. Salman Khan's body double suffers a heart attack According to a report by The Indian Express, Salman Khan's body double suffered a heart attack on the set of SVC63. After the unfortunate incident, several questions arose about whether the actor would perform the high-octane action sequence himself. Also Read: Salman Khan and Aamir Khan pay heartfelt tribute to Pradeep Rawat According to several reports, Khan has decided to take on some of the high-risk action sequences himself. The actor has previously performed numerous action and stunt scenes in his films, and he is reportedly continuing to do so in SVC63.

<p>As Salman Khan prepares for his upcoming action thriller, Monster, formerly known as SVC63, a new report is circulating online. It says the actor may perform the action sequences himself after his body double reportedly suffered a heart attack on set.</p>

Salman Khan to perform action scenes himself in Dil Raju's Monster? Here is why

<p>Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has once again grabbed attention after a fresh claim surfaced about her alleged remuneration demands. The director's brother Pranay Reddy Vanga recently alleged that the actress had sought a 10 per cent share of the film’s profits, alongside discussions over her remuneration and working schedule.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Amid the renewed attention on the controversy, Deepika has seemingly reacted to the comments. According to the reports, the actor liked an Instagram post that questioned the criticism surrounding the reported profit-sharing demand and called out what it described as a gendered double standard in the film industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mom-to-be-deepika-padukone-spotted-at-the-airport-ranveer-singh-sees-her-off-watch-1786864242891"><strong> Ranveer Singh's sweet airport moment with Deepika Padukone catches fans' attention</strong></a></p><h2>Deepika indirectly reacts</h2><p>The carousel addressed Pranay Reddy Vanga’s comments, saying, "Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother Pranay claims Deepika Padukone asked for 10% profit share of Spirit and I'm just wondering, did we forget male actors have been doing this for years? Why is a woman doing the same NEWS?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The post went on to criticise the reaction to Deepika’s reported negotiations. "Breaking: Deepika Padukone Allegedly Wanted 10% Of Spirit's Profits. Judging by the meltdown, you'd think she asked for the entire film and Vanga estate. Sounds like we have a full-blown male-ego crisis on our hands. A woman rejected a deal, and misogyny couldn't handle a woman's "no,""</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/false-alarm-viral-screenshot-claims-deepika-padukone-posted-and-deleted-support-for-sonam-wangchuk-1784188690736"><strong>Fact check: Did Deepika Padukone post (and delete) IG story for Sonam Wangchuk?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Pranay Reddy Vanga's comment on Deepika's exit</h2><p>Deepika was initially attached to Spirit, which stars Prabhas and is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Her departure from the project at the time had sparked a widespread debate online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/deepika-padukone-shares-funny-instagram-reel-gives-update-on-balancing-second-pregnancy-and-motherhood-1785660548210"><strong>Deepika Padukone shares funny Instagram reel: gives update on balancing second pregnancy and motherhood</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a recent interview with NTV Telugu, Pranay said, "The reason is the same as what was already mentioned. One was remuneration; the second was timing. Apart from that, there are some other reasons too. I don’t remember on the top of my head right now, but there were multiple things. It was Sandeep’s call."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further claimed, "She demanded 10 per cent from the film’s profit. Soon after, everything went overboard. See, she can ask for anything. If we are willing to give, we can give. But the economics (budget) should also work out for us. We thought that it was not working. This is why we thought of other options."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Deepika has not publicly addressed Pranay’s latest claims.</p>

Deepika Padukone has allegedly reacted to the comments made by Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother Pranay Reddy Vanga over Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit. Read on to know more.

Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has once again grabbed attention after a fresh claim surfaced about her alleged remuneration demands. The director's brother Pranay Reddy Vanga recently alleged that the actress had sought a 10 per cent share of the film’s profits, alongside discussions over her remuneration and working schedule. Amid the renewed attention on the controversy, Deepika has seemingly reacted to the comments. According to the reports, the actor liked an Instagram post that questioned the criticism surrounding the reported profit-sharing demand and called out what it described as a gendered double standard in the film industry. Also Read: Ranveer Singh's sweet airport moment with Deepika Padukone catches fans' attention Deepika indirectly reacts The carousel addressed Pranay Reddy Vanga’s comments, saying, "Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother Pranay claims Deepika Padukone asked for 10% profit share of Spirit and I'm just wondering, did we forget male actors have been doing this for years? Why is a woman doing the same NEWS?” The post went on to criticise the reaction to Deepika’s reported negotiations. "Breaking: Deepika Padukone Allegedly Wanted 10% Of Spirit's Profits. Judging by the meltdown, you'd think she asked for the entire film and Vanga estate. Sounds like we have a full-blown male-ego crisis on our hands. A woman rejected a deal, and misogyny couldn't handle a woman's "no,"" Also Read: Fact check: Did Deepika Padukone post (and delete) IG story for Sonam Wangchuk?

<p>Deepika Padukone has allegedly reacted to the comments made by Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother, Pranay Reddy Vanga, over Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit. Read on to know more.</p>

Did Deepika Padukone react to Pranay Reddy Vanga's claim over 10% Spirit profit demand? Here's what we know

<p>Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has been in the headlines over her comments on the NEET-UG paper leak and the Gen Z protestors who took part in the protest at Jantar Mantar. In a series of scathing posts against the protestors, she called them the "gutter generation" in one of her posts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Gangster actress, who often shares her views on various issues, said in a recent post that she identifies as Gen Alpha, the generation born between 2010 and 2025.</p><h3>Kangana Ranaut calls herself Gen Alpha</h3><p>On Saturday, Kangana, who is an avid social media user, shared a reel of a girl acting like a Gen Z while promoting eating lettuce.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Gen Alpha roasting Gen Z is pure gold.” Sharing the video, Kangana wrote, “It is official I identify as Gen Alpha. Gen Alpha is like come to the point, no nonsense detected.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-breaks-silence-on-generation-gutter-remark-shares-clarification-video-1785321552606"><strong>Kangana Ranaut breaks silence on her 'Generation Gutter' remark</strong></a></p>

Still of Kangana Ranaut's IG story

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing another video featuring a young child dressed as a soldier, she wrote, “Gen Alpha is bleeding tricolour.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/yo-kangana-take-a-chill-pill-cjp-s-saurav-das-reacts-to-ranaut-s-useless-and-unemployed-comment-1785334241720"><strong>'Yo Kangana, take a chill pill!' CJP's Saurav Das reacts to Ranaut's 'useless and unemployed' comment</strong></a></p><h3>Kangana Ranaut vs Gen Z</h3><p>In July, the NEET protest at Jantar Mantar dominated headlines across the nation and ended on a winning note after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. While all this was happening, Ranaut triggered another controversy when she slammed the Gen Z protestors and called them 'Generation Gutter.' She pointed out their abusive language and slogans against top leaders and also questioned the participants' upbringing and their parents.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>''Never in my life have I seen so much ugliness in one place; these reels from Gen Z protests are puke-inducing. The way they speak and the kind of language they are using, never in my life have I seen everything in each and every frame so jarring and so crass all at once, ewwww who is birthing and raising them? Here is a new generation of so-called westernised Indian women. I call them generation gutter,” she wrote. &nbsp; For her comments, the actress faced severe backlash across social media.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A few days back, she also slammed veteran actress Sharmila Tagore over her views on the Vande Mataram row</p>

Kangana Ranaut is not a millennial or Gen Z, but Gen Alpha. The actress, who never shies away from sharing her views, recently took a dig at Gen Z by sharing a reel and officially saying that she identifies as Gen Alpha.

Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has been in the headlines over her comments on the NEET-UG paper leak and the Gen Z protestors who took part in the protest at Jantar Mantar. In a series of scathing posts against the protestors, she called them the "gutter generation" in one of her posts. The Gangster actress, who often shares her views on various issues, said in a recent post that she identifies as Gen Alpha, the generation born between 2010 and 2025. Kangana Ranaut calls herself Gen Alpha On Saturday, Kangana, who is an avid social media user, shared a reel of a girl acting like a Gen Z while promoting eating lettuce. “Gen Alpha roasting Gen Z is pure gold.” Sharing the video, Kangana wrote, “It is official I identify as Gen Alpha. Gen Alpha is like come to the point, no nonsense detected.” Also Read: Kangana Ranaut breaks silence on her 'Generation Gutter' remark

<p>Kangana Ranaut is not a millennial or Gen Z, but Gen Alpha. The actress, who never shies away from sharing her views, recently took a dig at Gen Z by sharing a reel and officially saying that she identifies as Gen Alpha.</p>

After calling Gen Z 'gutter generation', Kangana Ranaut now says she is 'Gen-Alpha'

Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades have turned their eight-year romance into a lifetime commitment. As the two prepare to begin their new life as husband and wife, here's a look back at their relationship timeline.

<p>Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades have turned their eight-year romance into a lifetime commitment. As the two prepare to begin their new life as husband and wife, here's a look back at their relationship timeline.</p>

Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades are now married: A look at their 8-year love story

<p>Govinda and Sunita Ahuja have been making headlines amid ongoing divorce rumours and allegations of infidelity in their marriage. After withdrawing her divorce petition, Sunita Ahuja claimed that the <i>Hero No 1</i> actor was planning to marry his rumoured girlfriend, Komal Rani Swarnkar. As the claims gained more eyeballs, Govinda's manager stepped in and denied the allegations made by the actor's wife.&nbsp;</p><h2>Govinda's manager dismisses Sunita Ahuja's second marriage claims</h2><p>Dismissing Sunita Ahuja’s claims, Govinda’s manager told India Today that the actor is got getting married, as he added that there must be something going on in her mind. The manager stated, "I am hearing this from you. Aisa kuch nahi hai aur nahi hoga. Koi doosri shaadi nahi ho rahi" (There’s nothing like this, nor will it happen. There’s no second marriage happening). She is his wife, and there must be something going on in her mind that made her say those things.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Govinda was spotted at the airport with his new film’s co-star Komal Rani. <br><br>Sunita Ahuja reacted, saying, “Apni beti ki umar ki ladki ko lekar ghoom raha hai” and “Vinash Kaale, Vipreet Buddhi,” while hitting back at fans who trolled her over her allegations of his infidelity <a href="https://t.co/neg6U0ewYI">pic.twitter.com/neg6U0ewYI</a></p>&mdash; Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) <a href="https://x.com/gharkekalesh/status/2088266626315755576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<p>He added that if Govinda were really planning to remarry, he would have been the one to file for divorce rather than Sunita. He said, “They are both mature people, and while Govinda has never spoken a word against Sunita in public, she has been the one airing their private matters. I am sure they both want the best for themselves and their children. We don’t know what prompted her to withdraw the petition, but we hope things will work out. It’s also for the betterment of the children, who are affected by all this negativity.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunita-ahuja-withdraws-divorce-case-against-govinda-after-months-of-public-drama-1787131817637"><strong>Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against Govinda after months of public drama</strong></a></p><h2>What did Sunita Ahuja say?</h2><p>During a phone conversation with Rakhi Sawant, the actor’s wife claimed that her husband, Govinda, and his rumoured girlfriend, Komal Rani Swarnkar, were planning to marry. She also said that this is why she withdrew her previously filed divorce petition at the Bandra Family Court to block those alleged marriage plans.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rakhi Sawant called Sunita Ahuja (wife of Govinda) and praised her for openly exposing Govinda.<br><br>Sunita said Rakhi you and poonam Pandey knows the truth, you should speak up and support me.<br><br>She said, Didn&#39;t you see how he is taking that Komal Rani on airport. Rakhi replied, we… <a href="https://t.co/viZmrNE6gK">https://t.co/viZmrNE6gK</a> <a href="https://t.co/EzTRqZhh5H">pic.twitter.com/EzTRqZhh5H</a></p>&mdash; Chota Don (@choga_don) <a href="https://x.com/choga_don/status/2090509254868541471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>She said, "Maine kal divorce case wapas le liya kyunki woh shaadi karne ke plan mein the woh log." (I withdrew the divorce case yesterday because they were planning to get married)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/govinda-s-team-on-divorce-rumours-with-wife-sunita-ahuja-everything-is-being-settled-1755935634651"><strong>Govinda’s team on divorce rumours with Sunita: 'Everything is being settled'</strong></a></p><h2>Govinda and Sunita Ahuja's marriage controversy</h2><p>Govinda and Sunita Ahuja tied the knot on March 11, 1987, during the rise of the actor's Bollywood career. They have two children together, Tina and Yashvardan. However, after spending decades together, their marriage came under scrutiny as Ahuja filed for divorce at Mumbai’s family court in 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At different eventa and in interviews, Ahuja has spoken candidly about living separately from her husband due to their work schedules.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In August 2026, Sunita officially withdrew the divorce petition from the family court, following months of public statements, media scrutiny, and counselling sessions, bringing an apparent pause to the legal controversy.</p>

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja's marital feud takes a new turn as the actor's manager dismisses Ahuja's claims about the actor's second marriage to Komal Rani Swarnkar.

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja have been making headlines amid ongoing divorce rumours and allegations of infidelity in their marriage. After withdrawing her divorce petition, Sunita Ahuja claimed that the Hero No 1 actor was planning to marry his rumoured girlfriend, Komal Rani Swarnkar. As the claims gained more eyeballs, Govinda's manager stepped in and denied the allegations made by the actor's wife. Govinda's manager dismisses Sunita Ahuja's second marriage claims Dismissing Sunita Ahuja’s claims, Govinda’s manager told India Today that the actor is got getting married, as he added that there must be something going on in her mind. The manager stated, "I am hearing this from you. Aisa kuch nahi hai aur nahi hoga. Koi doosri shaadi nahi ho rahi" (There’s nothing like this, nor will it happen. There’s no second marriage happening). She is his wife, and there must be something going on in her mind that made her say those things.

<p>Govinda and Sunita Ahuja's marital feud takes a new turn as the actor's manager dismisses Ahuja's claims about the actor's second marriage to Komal Rani Swarnkar.</p>

Govinda-Sunita Ahuja marriage controversy: Actor’s manager dismisses claim about alleged second marriage

<p>Operation Safed Sagar, which was released earlier this month, brings one of the lesser-known chapters of the 1999 Kargil War to audiences. Alongside Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill and Abhay Verma, the Netflix series also stars Mihir Ahuja as Flying Officer C.H. Bal Reddy, aka Baldy, one of the young officers navigating the challenges of war while balancing his personal life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series sheds light on the Indian Air Force's No. 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows, and the role it played during the historic war. Inspired by real events, Operation Safed Sagar follows the squadron's perilous missions during the conflict. For Mihir, who was just a year old when the Kargil War took place, the series offered an opportunity to go beyond the story he knew growing up and discover the scale, teamwork and sacrifices behind India's victory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/operation-safed-sagar-meet-the-real-heroes-behind-netflix-s-kargil-war-series-1786193414976"><strong> Operation Safed Sagar: Meet the real heroes behind Netflix’s Kargil War series</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an exclusive conversation with <i>WION</i>, Mihir opened up about playing a real-life hero, what surprised him most about the Kargil War, and the challenges of shooting at 16,500 feet in sub-zero temperatures. The 28-year-old actor also spoke about his bond with co-stars Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill, his journey from Jamshedpur to Mumbai and more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION:</strong> What was special about Operation Safed Sagar that made you want to be a part of the series?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja: </strong>Honestly, a lot of things. Firstly, when I read the script, I was so stunned by it. Getting to play a real-life hero is something anyone would want to do.</p><p>What has stayed with me, honestly, is the love from the officers, the soldiers and the pilots. The way they accepted us as civilians and granted us permission to enter the Air Force stations and shoot at these locations is something that isn't easy for anyone. So, yeah, that has stayed with me - the love I got from them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION</strong>: We all know the broad history of the Kargil War, but was there anything you learnt while filming the series that really surprised you?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja:</strong> I was one year old when the Kargil War took place. Like everyone else, I knew that we won the Kargil War, but I didn't know the details.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What we've shown in this series is just one operation. Operation Safed Sagar has only shown one part- the story of No. 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows. But there were a lot of squadrons and a lot of teams involved. We can't tell all the stories at once.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, if you're inspired just by watching this, it's not even one-fourth of the story of the Kargil War because it was also a story of the Army and the Navy. It was very, very vast, and we won it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/operation-safed-sagar-trailer-promises-a-gripping-tribute-to-the-heroes-of-the-kargil-war-1784554524902"><strong>Operation Safed Sagar trailer promises a gripping tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>What really surprised me was the teamwork and the unity behind it. The small details, the number of calculations the pilots had to make before a MIG flies or before a bomb is dropped - we, as civilians, had no clue about all of this.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Everyone had given up their sleep and peace at that time. There were sleepless nights for the soldiers and the pilots, and they were still working to protect our nation. Because for them, the whole of India is their family. So they go by that motto.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION:</strong> What was the most challenging part of the shoot for you, emotionally or physically?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja:</strong> My character's arc is emotionally very present in the show. His emotional arc is very different because I am stuck between two things - my love and the love for my country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mentally, as actors, you don't always realise what you're going through while shooting. But after a 12-hour shoot, you feel exhausted. Subconsciously, you don't even feel it, but when you go home, you realise that you've given yourself a lot of mental stress that day. So that was mentally exhausting. During the shoot, it didn't feel like that. I felt it after going home.</p><p>The biggest physical challenge was in Shinkula and Jispa, where we shot at 16,500 feet above sea level. We were shooting in minus 20 and minus 25 degrees.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There were times when people were moving forward and, if we looked back, two or three of our people were going one by one. We wouldn't even realise that they had fallen because the oxygen level there was so low.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/operation-safed-sagar-review-siddharth-and-jimmy-shergill-soar-in-a-restrained-kargil-war-drama-1786096140665"><strong>Operation Safed Sagar review: Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill soar in a restrained Kargil war drama</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even after acclimatisation, we found out after two or three days that the body had acclimatised. But then a local there said that it wasn't easy to even stay there for two days, and we were shooting there for 40 days. So that was difficult.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But kudos to the crew - the light men, the spot boys and the production team. And especially the directors and the creators. They were present for every scene there. So it was a different challenge for them as well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION:</strong> The series has a big cast and you got to work with actors like Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill. What was the dynamic like on the set?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja:</strong> It was very dynamic. I've read this somewhere and I believe it's true - someone who is a good human being will be a good actor. So, to become a good actor, you have to be a good human being.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All the people I've worked with - Siddharth sir and Jimmy sir - are very, very good. They are down to earth and humble. We used to chill together and have fun together.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jimmy sir and my conversations were mostly about diet and discipline. Siddharth is such a good gel in our group. We have fun together, and he has a very good sense of humour. So that's something I really, really love about him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION:</strong> Can you share a memorable behind-the-scenes moment from the shoot?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja:</strong> I remember this one moment. If you're shooting somewhere in Mumbai, the directors might say, 'Get the car from behind' or 'Bring the car into the frame.' Here, we were doing it with helicopters. 'Bring the helicopter a little forward. Bring the helicopter back.'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It was surreal. We were like, 'Is this actually happening?' I vividly remember that moment from the set.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION:</strong> You grew up in Jamshedpur. When did you decide that you wanted to pursue acting as a career?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja:</strong> I think that your city, your place, your longitude or latitude can decide what you want to be. If you have passion, you can do what you want to do. You just need to go with it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kargil-vijay-diwas-the-real-story-that-inspired-siddharth-jimmy-shergill-s-operation-safed-sagar-1785063455060"><strong>Kargil Vijay Diwas: The real story that inspired Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill's Operation Safed Sagar</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Very early in my life, I decided. I used to jokingly say, 'I want to become an actor. I want to become an actor.' But that joke was true because I honestly enjoyed it. I had an inclination towards performing arts from the very beginning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I used to do performances in school and stage performances and everything. So when I was around 10 or 12 years old, I had made up my mind.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION:</strong> What was the biggest reality check you got after coming to Mumbai?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja:</strong> I already had an idea about how much patience this industry needs. But in the beginning, I didn't get a chance to give auditions. So I didn't know how to crack that.</p><p>I thought, 'Yes, I know how to act. I'll go and get a chance to give auditions. After that, whether it happens or not, that's another story.' But to even get a chance to audition, I had to take a step back and figure out how I could get that opportunity. That was surprising.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION:</strong> Is there a role you really want to do but haven't been offered yet?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja:</strong> I don't want to sound like I'm bragging or boasting about myself, but as an actor, I feel, I can do anything.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I've said this before- something like a Prince Charming or a Rapunzel kind of shoot, but something like that in India, like Snow White or something. I hope that comes true.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And comedy. I love doing comedy. So something like Bhagam Bhag, De Dana Dan and those Govinda and Kader Khan films. I'm watching those films, and I'd love to do something like that.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Madgaon Express is a very recent example. I love how Kunal Khemu — we never looked at him as a director, but he has such a great vision as a director. The film also did so well. I'd love to do something like that.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION:</strong> What is Mihir like when there is no camera around?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mihir Ahuja:</strong> A fun person. I think I'm an ambivert. Not an introvert, but somewhere in the middle. It takes time for me to open up, but when I open up, then...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'm also very fond of travelling, so whenever I get a chance, I try to pick up my bag and leave.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Actor Mihir Ahuja, who played Baldy in Operation Safed Sagar has received a lot of appreciation for his role. During an interview with WION, he spoke about the challenges while filming the series, his journey from Jamshedpur and more.

Operation Safed Sagar, which was released earlier this month, brings one of the lesser-known chapters of the 1999 Kargil War to audiences. Alongside Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill and Abhay Verma, the Netflix series also stars Mihir Ahuja as Flying Officer C.H. Bal Reddy, aka Baldy, one of the young officers navigating the challenges of war while balancing his personal life. The series sheds light on the Indian Air Force's No. 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows, and the role it played during the historic war. Inspired by real events, Operation Safed Sagar follows the squadron's perilous missions during the conflict. For Mihir, who was just a year old when the Kargil War took place, the series offered an opportunity to go beyond the story he knew growing up and discover the scale, teamwork and sacrifices behind India's victory. Also Read: Operation Safed Sagar: Meet the real heroes behind Netflix’s Kargil War series In an exclusive conversation with WION, Mihir opened up about playing a real-life hero, what surprised him most about the Kargil War, and the challenges of shooting at 16,500 feet in sub-zero temperatures. The 28-year-old actor also spoke about his bond with co-stars Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill, his journey from Jamshedpur to Mumbai and more. WION: What was special about Operation Safed Sagar that made you want to be a part of the series? Mihir Ahuja: Honestly, a lot of things. Firstly, when I read the script, I was so stunned by it. Getting to play a real-life hero is something anyone would want to do. What has stayed with me, honestly, is the love from the officers, the soldiers and the pilots. The way they accepted us as civilians and granted us permission to enter the Air Force stations and shoot at these locations is something that isn't easy for anyone. So, yeah, that has stayed with me - the love I got from them. WION: We all know the broad history of the Kargil War, but was there anything you learnt while filming the series that really surprised you? Mihir Ahuja: I was one year old when the Kargil War took place. Like everyone else, I knew that we won the Kargil War, but I didn't know the details. What we've shown in this series is just one operation. Operation Safed Sagar has only shown one part- the story of No. 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows. But there were a lot of squadrons and a lot of teams involved. We can't tell all the stories at once. So, if you're inspired just by watching this, it's not even one-fourth of the story of the Kargil War because it was also a story of the Army and the Navy. It was very, very vast, and we won it. Also Read: Operation Safed Sagar trailer promises a gripping tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War

<p>Actor Mihir Ahuja, who played Baldy in Operation Safed Sagar, has received a lot of appreciation for his role. During an interview with WION, he spoke about the challenges while filming the series, his journey from Jamshedpur and more.</p>

'Not even one-fourth of the story': Mihir Ahuja on Operation Safed Sagar, -25°C shoots and the Kargil War | Interview

<p>Months after posting a distressing video alleging harassment and non-payment during the shoot of Ped Paalki, <i>Laapataa Ladies</i> actor Satendra Soni’s case has now taken a turn after he filed a zero FIR against filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and his wife, Pragati Chauhan. Citing unpaid dues, assault, and wrongful confinement, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) extended its support to the actor in an official statement on its social media account.</p><h2>AICWA extends support to Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni</h2><p>On June 27, Satendra Soni shared an emotional video on his Instagram account explaining what happened to him on the set of <i>Ped Paalki</i>. In the viral video, Soni broke down as he talked about how the filmmaker allegedly refused to pay his fee and even threatened him. Months after making the allegations, the actor filed a zero FIR against those responsible.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PRESS RELEASE<br><br>AICWA FULLY SUPPORTED ACTOR SATENDRA SONI IN FIR REGISTRATION AGAINST DIRECTOR/PRODUCER PUSHPENDRA SINGH &amp; PRAGATI CHAUHAN<br><br>AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta Stood With Satendra Soni &amp; Shreedhar Dubey From Day One Until FIR Registration<br><br>Mumbai | 21 August 2026… <a href="https://t.co/sgeCAZLVrE">pic.twitter.com/sgeCAZLVrE</a></p>&mdash; All Indian Cine Workers Association (@aicwaofficial) <a href="https://x.com/aicwaofficial/status/2090808956197466123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<p>On August 21, the All Indian Cine Workers Association extended its support to the actor in the case and posted an official statement on its X account. It read, “The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has extended full support, assistance and guidance to actor Satendra Soni, known for Laapataa Ladies and several other films and associated with the upcoming Mirzapur, and actor Shreedhar Dubey, known for Oh My Dog and several other films, in connection with the serious incident involving brutal assault, forced confinement, death threats, intimidation and non-payment of dues during the shooting of the film Ped Paalki in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/filmfare-awards-2025-shah-rukh-khan-recreates-ddlj-magic-with-kajol-wins-hearts-by-saving-nitanshi-goel-on-stage-1760257552008"><strong>SRK recreates DDLJ magic with Kajol; saves Nitanshi Goel at Filmfare Awards</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The post further highlighted the handler in Soni’s case. It read, "AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta took up the matter from the very beginning, remained in continuous contact with both actors, approached the concerned authorities and personally supported them throughout the process, leading to the registration of an FIR at Oshiwara Police Station, Mumbai, on 20 August 2026, against director-producer Pushpendra Singh and Pragati Chauhan."</p><h2>More details about Satendra Soni's case</h2><p>The post further added that the case was taken up from the day the <i>Laapataa Ladies</i> actor posted a video on Instagram explaining his side of the story. The AICWA post continued, "On 27 June 2026, immediately after the alleged incident involving the brutal assault of actor Satendra Soni and actor Shreedhar Dubey in Madhya Pradesh, AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta spoke to both actors and assured them of AICWA’s complete support."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mumbai, Maharashtra: Actors Shreedhar Dubey, Satendra Soni, Adreeja Sharma and Babita Bhatt addressed the AICWA over alleged physical assault and fraud involving director Pushpendra Sharma and his wife Pragati Chauhan. Satendra Soni and Shreedhar Dubey filed a Zero FIR, while… <a href="https://t.co/JVQSZQfhau">pic.twitter.com/JVQSZQfhau</a></p>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2090808173901050100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<p>At a press conference on August 21 at the AICWA head office in Mumbai, the actor described the case in detail to <i>IANS</i>. He said, "There was a director-producer named Pushpendra Singh who had approached us for a film called 'Paid Palki.' When we went there, he initially paid me ₹50,000. We had agreed on a payment of ₹3 lakh for 10 days. He had told me that the remaining amount would be paid to me during the shoot. So, we went there, but once we arrived, we faced several issues with the arrangements. There was no vanity van, no proper washroom facilities, no proper food or drinking water arrangements, and not even adequate arrangements for sitting or resting. We observed all this for a day or two. Then, on the third day, the spot boys and lightmen started arguing among themselves over their payments."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mumbai, Maharashtra: Actor Satendra Soni says, &quot;There was a director-producer named Pushpendra Singh who had approached us for a film called &#39;Ped Palki.&#39; When we went there, he initially paid me ₹50,000. We had agreed on a payment of ₹3 lakh for 10 days. He had told me that the… <a href="https://t.co/Z2MUMi70r2">pic.twitter.com/Z2MUMi70r2</a></p>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2090804239681409320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>According to reports, the FIR filed by the actor following the alleged assault has been registered under sections 115(2), 127(3), 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the BNS.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Satendra Soni, 27-year-old, is from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and gained nationwide recognition through Aamir Khan's film <i>Laapataa Ladies </i>as Chotu alongside Nitanshi Goel. The story is set in rural India in 2001 and follows two newlywed brides who are accidentally switched on a crowded train. The mix-up creates chaos in Deepu's life, and he goes to extreme lengths to find his wife, Phool Kumari.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film was also selected as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.</p>

After months of making allegations of harassment and unpaid dues, Satendra Soni has now filed a zero FIR against filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and actor Pragati Chauhan. AICWA also stepped forward to back the actor in a difficult situation.

Months after posting a distressing video alleging harassment and non-payment during the shoot of Ped Paalki, Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni’s case has now taken a turn after he filed a zero FIR against filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and his wife, Pragati Chauhan. Citing unpaid dues, assault, and wrongful confinement, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) extended its support to the actor in an official statement on its social media account. AICWA extends support to Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni On June 27, Satendra Soni shared an emotional video on his Instagram account explaining what happened to him on the set of Ped Paalki. In the viral video, Soni broke down as he talked about how the filmmaker allegedly refused to pay his fee and even threatened him. Months after making the allegations, the actor filed a zero FIR against those responsible.

<p>After months of making allegations of harassment and unpaid dues, Satendra Soni has now filed a zero FIR against filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and actor Pragati Chauhan. AICWA also stepped forward to back the actor in a difficult situation.</p>

Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni files FIR over non-payment issue; AICWA extends support

<p>Is Kareena Kapoor pregnant? Is Bebo expecting her third child? Are Saif and Kareena having another baby? These are the claims that took the internet by storm after a video of the actress went viral. While this isn’t new for the world of social media, or for Kareena’s team, the rumours resurfaced today after she was spotted in Mumbai.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon, how did she become the centre of pregnancy speculation? Thanks to a video that led many to guess that she might be pregnant.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the video, Kareena was spotted stepping out in the city and walking towards her car. She looked her usual stylish in a black outfit. But the video was taken through a certain angle, which led many online to guess that she could be expecting her third child with husband Saif Ali Khan.</p><h3>Kareena Kapoor Khan is not pregnant</h3><p>In the clip that has been widely shared with the claim that Kareena is pregnant, she can be seen stepping out of her gym. As mentioned, the camera angle is such that it focuses on the tummy area, which appears to be a baby bump. This led many to believe that she is pregnant.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/no-apology-no-explanation-comedian-zarna-garg-trapped-in-herm-s-bathroom-slams-staff-for-protecting-door-over-her-safety-1787315504452">'Protect the door!?' Comedian trapped in Hermès bathroom, slams staff behaviour</a></p>

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<p>However, soon after the clip went viral, a source close to the actress dismissed the claim to Hindustan Times and said, “Kareena is not pregnant. This is not true.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kareena and her team have not reacted to the viral news yet. Although this is not the first time they have become subject to this kind of viral news.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bandar-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-bobby-deol-and-anurag-kashyap-s-crime-thriller-1787295680091">Bandar OTT release: When and where to watch Bobby Deol's crime thriller</a></p>

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<p>In 2022, a picture of Kareena went viral, and like this time, it became viral again. Back then, she quickly dismissed the rumours, saying:</p><p><br>“It’s the pasta and wine guys ..Calm down. I Am NOT Pregnant Saif says he has already contributed way too much to the population of our country . BA Enjoy. KKK.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Kareena has recently returned from a family trip with husband Saif and kids, Taimur and Jeh, after they enjoyed a holiday in Europe this summer.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the work front, Kapoor will star next in Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. The film will arrive in theatres on September 18, 2026, just days before her birthday, which is on Sept 21.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Kareena Kapoor Khan became the topic of discussion on social media after a video of her went viral. The clip captured her from an angle that showed what appeared to be a baby bump, leading to hundreds of speculations.

Is Kareena Kapoor pregnant? Is Bebo expecting her third child? Are Saif and Kareena having another baby? These are the claims that took the internet by storm after a video of the actress went viral. While this isn’t new for the world of social media, or for Kareena’s team, the rumours resurfaced today after she was spotted in Mumbai. Soon, how did she become the centre of pregnancy speculation? Thanks to a video that led many to guess that she might be pregnant. In the video, Kareena was spotted stepping out in the city and walking towards her car. She looked her usual stylish in a black outfit. But the video was taken through a certain angle, which led many online to guess that she could be expecting her third child with husband Saif Ali Khan. Kareena Kapoor Khan is not pregnant In the clip that has been widely shared with the claim that Kareena is pregnant, she can be seen stepping out of her gym. As mentioned, the camera angle is such that it focuses on the tummy area, which appears to be a baby bump. This led many to believe that she is pregnant. Also read: 'Protect the door!?' Comedian trapped in Hermès bathroom, slams staff behaviour

<p>Kareena Kapoor Khan became the topic of discussion on social media after a video of her went viral. The clip captured her from an angle that showed what appeared to be a baby bump, leading to hundreds of speculations.</p>

No Baby no. 3! Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan not expecting after viral video claim

<p>Bobby Deol’s crime thriller <i>Bandar</i> is set to make its OTT debut after its theatrical release on June 5. The film drew attention for its controversial yet sensitive take on the #MeTooForMen discourse and Deol’s intense performance. However, it struggled at the box office and was considered a commercial flop. Here are all the details about its digital release.</p><h2>Bandar OTT release</h2><p>Weeks after its theatrical release, Anurag Kashyap's Bobby Deol-starrer <i>Bandar</i> is ready for its digital premiere. The film will stream on Zee5 on August 28. Announcing the arrival of the film, the streaming platform took to Instagram and shared a post about the OTT debut of Bobby Deol's Bandar. The caption read, "When a man is accused, is the verdict already decided? Witness a man’s life turn upside down after an accusation. #Bandar premieres 28th Aug, only on Hindi Zee5."</p>

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<h2>Bobby Deol spoke about his 'flawed' character in Bandar</h2><p>In an interview with <i>Zoom</i>, Bobby Deol discussed his character in the film, describing it as flawed. Describing Samar as a flawed character, Deol said, "Nobody is perfect. But that doesn't mean you have committed a crime just because your morals are uncertain. You sometimes think you're a nice person; you sometimes think you're the worst person. Human beings are flawed, and what makes us better is when we control those emotions. I don't come across anyone who is perfect. Neither am I. But that doesn't make you a criminal if you have been accused. It could be a situation you get into. Maybe you've pushed someone in a bad way to react to you like that. It's not normal, but it is something that can happen to someone."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bandar-movie-review-bobby-deol-s-prison-drama-fizzles-out-after-the-intermission-1780653890872"><strong>Bandar review: Bobby Deol’s prison drama fizzles out after the intermission</strong></a></p><h2>Anurag Kashyap praises Bobby Deol's performance</h2><p>Anurag Kashyap praised Deol's performance in an interview with <i>The Lallantop, </i>saying it surprised him. He said, "Bobby wasn’t insecure for even a second, and that’s why his performance rose above everything. He never once lost his confidence, and because of that, he even started improvising for the first time. I didn’t even have to say ‘cut.' He would deliver entire scenes in a single take. He did things in this film that he’d never done in his life, things he didn’t even know he was capable of. But he had so much trust in me, and I made sure never to break that trust."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bandar-teaser-bobby-deol-plays-a-fading-star-accused-of-sexual-assault-in-anurag-kashyap-s-new-film-1778147806131"><strong>Bandar teaser: Bobby Deol plays fading star accused of rape in Kashyap's next</strong></a></p><h2>About Bandar</h2><p><i>Bandar </i>is an Indian Hindi-language crime thriller and prison drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap and Sakshi Mehta Lau. Released in theatres on June 5, 2026, the movie stars Bobby Deol alongside Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, and Saba Azad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rooted in the #MeTooForMen discourse, the film follows a former television star facing a woman's sexual assault accusation, exploring several public judgements and media trials before the truth emerges. The film, which was based on a controversial topic, failed at the box office and is considered a commercial flop.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Bobby Deol’s Bandar is set for its OTT debut after its theatrical release on June 5. The crime thriller drew attention for its #MeTooForMen theme but struggled to make a mark at the box office.

Bobby Deol’s crime thriller Bandar is set to make its OTT debut after its theatrical release on June 5. The film drew attention for its controversial yet sensitive take on the #MeTooForMen discourse and Deol’s intense performance. However, it struggled at the box office and was considered a commercial flop. Here are all the details about its digital release. Bandar OTT release Weeks after its theatrical release, Anurag Kashyap's Bobby Deol-starrer Bandar is ready for its digital premiere. The film will stream on Zee5 on August 28. Announcing the arrival of the film, the streaming platform took to Instagram and shared a post about the OTT debut of Bobby Deol's Bandar. The caption read, "When a man is accused, is the verdict already decided? Witness a man’s life turn upside down after an accusation. #Bandar premieres 28th Aug, only on Hindi Zee5."

<p>Bobby Deol’s Bandar is set for its OTT debut after its theatrical release on June 5. The crime thriller drew attention for its #MeTooForMen theme but struggled to make a mark at the box office.</p>

Bandar OTT release: When and where to watch Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller

<p>The controversy around Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit is far from over. Padukone had walked out of Vanga’s Spirit in 2025 after the makers failed to comply with her demands, which included, among others, an 8-hour workday. The move sparked an industry-wide debate and discussion about what the ideal number of hours is that one must work on a film set. A year since DP’s exit, the director’s brother Pranay Reddy Vanga has shared fresh details about her exit.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While it was widely known that Deepika had demanded an eight-hour workday, Pranay has claimed that the actress also wanted a profit share. Pranay serves as the producer of Spirit.&nbsp;</p><h2>What did Pranay Reddy Vanga say about Deepika's exit from Spirit?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an interview with NTV, Pranay opened up about the decision to replace Deepika in the Prabhas-led film. He said the discussions involved several factors, including the actor's remuneration and working hours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The reason is the same as what was already mentioned. One was remuneration; the second was timing. Apart from that, there are some other reasons too," Pranay revealed.</p><p>According to Pranay, it was Sandeep Reddy Vanga who decided to move ahead without Deepika. He claimed that the filmmaker had been in conversations with the actress for approximately 18 months and wanted her to play a part in Spirit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pranay also hinted that Deepika's recent box-office success had strengthened her position during negotiations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>'Deepika demanded 10 per cent of film's profit'</h2><p>Pranay also alleged that the discussions went beyond negotiations over acting fee. According to him, Deepika had wanted a share of the film’s profit. He shared, "She demanded 10 per cent of the film's profit. Soon after, everything went overboard. See, she can ask for anything. If we are willing to give, we can give. But the economics (budget) should also work out for us. We thought that it was not working. This is why we thought of other options. Once we started looking for other options, they started leaking everything."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We discussed the story and character with her. Things discussed internally should not be revealed, but she leaked all of them. That is why we are disturbed," he said.</p><p>Pranay stated that according to his version of the events that transpired during the discussion, the disagreements were not over an additional Rs 5-6 crore as remuneration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What was the controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga?</h2><p>The actress was reportedly set to play the female lead in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit opposite Prabhas. However, the actress chose to exit the film before the shooting began in 2025. Reports stated that her demand for an eight-hour workday shift was not met by the director.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Triptii Dimri was subsequently announced as her replacement opposite Prabhas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The controversy intensified after discussion about the film's plot and an alleged 'A-Rated Action' element appeared online.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the alleged ‘leak’, Sandeep expressed displeasure on X without naming anyone. He claimed that details he had discussed with an actor in confidence had been disclosed publicly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are..."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further wrote, "Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft &amp; for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sandeep concluded the post by writing, "<i>Aisa karo.... Agli baar poori kahani bolna... kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha</i> (Next time, tell them the complete story because I don't really care.)"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also quoted the saying, "<i>Khundak mein billi khamba noche</i>." and used the hashtag "Dirty PR Games".</p><h2>All about the 8-hour work shit debate</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Deepika has previously spoken about the wider discussion around her working conditions, although she has not addressed every claim linked to her departure from Spirit. The actress spoke to CNBC-TV18 in 2025 about the controversy and said she had fought her battles silently.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I am someone who has always fought my battles silently, and for some strange reason, sometimes they become public-which is not the way I know and not the way I've been brought up. To fight my battles silently and in a dignified way is the way I know."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an earlier conversation with Brut India, Deepika defended her reported request for an eight-hour shift and said she did not consider it unreasonable.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I don't think what I am asking for is ridiculously unfair and I think only someone who has worked in the system enough will know the conditions that we work in. And I am saying this, if I may say so myself, a top star, so you can only imagine what the working conditions must be like for everyone else, for the crew, for example," she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She also pointed out that similar working hours have been followed by male actors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I am not the first one who has asked for something like this. In fact, there are a lot of actors, male actors, who have been working on an 8-hour shift for years, and it's never made headlines," she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is scheduled to release in March 2027. Meanwhile, Deepika will be next seen in SRK starrer King. She will also be part of Atlee’s Raaka, co-starring Allu Arjun.&nbsp;</p>

A year since Deepika Padukone walked out of Sandeep Vanga Reddy's Spirit, the filmmaker's brother and producer Pranay Vanga has opened up about the controversy and claimed that the actress had asked for a 10 percent profit share. 

The controversy around Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit is far from over. Padukone had walked out of Vanga’s Spirit in 2025 after the makers failed to comply with her demands, which included, among others, an 8-hour workday. The move sparked an industry-wide debate and discussion about what the ideal number of hours is that one must work on a film set. A year since DP’s exit, the director’s brother Pranay Reddy Vanga has shared fresh details about her exit. While it was widely known that Deepika had demanded an eight-hour workday, Pranay has claimed that the actress also wanted a profit share. Pranay serves as the producer of Spirit. What did Pranay Reddy Vanga say about Deepika's exit from Spirit? In an interview with NTV, Pranay opened up about the decision to replace Deepika in the Prabhas-led film. He said the discussions involved several factors, including the actor's remuneration and working hours. "The reason is the same as what was already mentioned. One was remuneration; the second was timing. Apart from that, there are some other reasons too," Pranay revealed. According to Pranay, it was Sandeep Reddy Vanga who decided to move ahead without Deepika. He claimed that the filmmaker had been in conversations with the actress for approximately 18 months and wanted her to play a part in Spirit. Pranay also hinted that Deepika's recent box-office success had strengthened her position during negotiations. 'Deepika demanded 10 per cent of film's profit' Pranay also alleged that the discussions went beyond negotiations over acting fee. According to him, Deepika had wanted a share of the film’s profit. He shared, "She demanded 10 per cent of the film's profit. Soon after, everything went overboard. See, she can ask for anything. If we are willing to give, we can give. But the economics (budget) should also work out for us. We thought that it was not working. This is why we thought of other options. Once we started looking for other options, they started leaking everything." "We discussed the story and character with her. Things discussed internally should not be revealed, but she leaked all of them. That is why we are disturbed," he said. Pranay stated that according to his version of the events that transpired during the discussion, the disagreements were not over an additional Rs 5-6 crore as remuneration. What was the controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga? The actress was reportedly set to play the female lead in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit opposite Prabhas. However, the actress chose to exit the film before the shooting began in 2025. Reports stated that her demand for an eight-hour workday shift was not met by the director. Triptii Dimri was subsequently announced as her replacement opposite Prabhas. The controversy intensified after discussion about the film's plot and an alleged 'A-Rated Action' element appeared online. Reacting to the alleged ‘leak’, Sandeep expressed displeasure on X without naming anyone. He claimed that details he had discussed with an actor in confidence had been disclosed publicly. "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are..." He further wrote, "Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it." Sandeep concluded the post by writing, "Aisa karo.... Agli baar poori kahani bolna... kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha (Next time, tell them the complete story because I don't really care.)" He also quoted the saying, "Khundak mein billi khamba noche." and used the hashtag "Dirty PR Games". All about the 8-hour work shit debate Deepika has previously spoken about the wider discussion around her working conditions, although she has not addressed every claim linked to her departure from Spirit. The actress spoke to CNBC-TV18 in 2025 about the controversy and said she had fought her battles silently. "I am someone who has always fought my battles silently, and for some strange reason, sometimes they become public-which is not the way I know and not the way I've been brought up. To fight my battles silently and in a dignified way is the way I know." In an earlier conversation with Brut India, Deepika defended her reported request for an eight-hour shift and said she did not consider it unreasonable. "I don't think what I am asking for is ridiculously unfair and I think only someone who has worked in the system enough will know the conditions that we work in. And I am saying this, if I may say so myself, a top star, so you can only imagine what the working conditions must be like for everyone else, for the crew, for example," she said. She also pointed out that similar working hours have been followed by male actors. "I am not the first one who has asked for something like this. In fact, there are a lot of actors, male actors, who have been working on an 8-hour shift for years, and it's never made headlines," she said. Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is scheduled to release in March 2027. Meanwhile, Deepika will be next seen in SRK starrer King. She will also be part of Atlee’s Raaka, co-starring Allu Arjun.

<p>A year since Deepika Padukone walked out of Sandeep Vanga Reddy's Spirit, the filmmaker's brother and producer Pranay Vanga has opened up about the controversy and claimed that the actress had asked for a 10 per cent profit share.&nbsp;</p>

'Leaked story details, wanted profit share': Sandeep Vanga's brother breaks silence on Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit

<p>Govinda and Sunita Ahuja are back in the headlines, and this time it’s because of their ongoing family drama. What’s the reality? No one really knows. But the drama is only getting more intense with each passing day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Days after the Hero No. 1 actor was spotted with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, Sunita has now claimed that Govinda intended to marry her. She added that this was the reason she had planned to withdraw the divorce case. In recent years, Govinda and Sunita’s personal life has been a constant topic of discussion on the internet, with wife Sunita making several public statements about their relationship.</p><h3>Sunita Ahuja claims Govinda planned to marry rumoured GF Komal Rani Swarnkar</h3><p>Sunita and Govinda's divorce case has been a topic of discussion on social media. The most recent update is that Sunita has taken the divorce case back, and the reason behind it, she claims, was Govinda’s alleged intentions for a second marriage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This revelation was made in front of the paparazzi during a phone call between Rakhi Sawant and Sunita. While speaking to her, Sunita put her phone on speaker to let everyone hear what she was saying.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunita-ahuja-withdraws-divorce-case-against-govinda-after-months-of-public-drama-1787131817637"><strong> </strong>Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against Govinda after months of public drama</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the conversation, she claimed that her decision to withdraw the case was due to Govinda's alleged plan to marry Komal.</p>

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<p>“Maine kal divorce case wapas le liya kyunki woh shaadi karne ke plan me the woh log (I withdrew the divorce case yesterday because they were planning to get married),” Sunita said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On this, Rakhi responded saying, “That’s good. Like I said, you did the right thing by withdrawing the case”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/yash-s-toxic-cleared-by-cbfc-with-no-cuts-netizens-react-they-only-have-a-problem-with-spider-man-kissing-scenes-1787289485635">Yash's Toxic cleared by CBFC with no cuts, netizens react ‘They only have a problem with Spider-Man kissing scenes’</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further, Rakhi told Sunita to focus on Govinda's reported net worth of Rs 200 crore. &nbsp;''Just focus on the ₹200 crore. Forget everything else. If some other woman comes along, she’ll snatch it all up. Please, do me a favour and get everything transferred to your name first,'' she said.</p><h3>What is this new controversy all about?</h3><p>Govinda and Sunita's new controversy began after the Bollywood actor was spotted with Komal Rani Swarnkar at an airport. Soon after they were spotted, Sunita reacted to it, calling the actor Komal’s “sugar daddy.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As her video went viral, Govinda too released a video message in which he criticised his wife’s language.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’Sunita ji, you've started abusing too much. Youngsters will see your behaviour and follow it. Don't do this. They have cheapened the names of mothers and sisters. This is not expected from you),” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Aug 19, Sunita was spotted at Mumbai’s Bandra Family Court with her son, Yashvardhan. Later, in a statement, Govinda’s manager Shashi Sinha said that Sunita has withdrawn the divorce petition, which was filed two years ago.</p>

Sunita Ahuja has revealed that Govinda had intentions to marry his young co-star, and that was the reason she chose to withdraw her divorce case. The couple’s family drama has been a topic of discussion for a while now.

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja are back in the headlines, and this time it’s because of their ongoing family drama. What’s the reality? No one really knows. But the drama is only getting more intense with each passing day. Days after the Hero No. 1 actor was spotted with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, Sunita has now claimed that Govinda intended to marry her. She added that this was the reason she had planned to withdraw the divorce case. In recent years, Govinda and Sunita’s personal life has been a constant topic of discussion on the internet, with wife Sunita making several public statements about their relationship. Sunita Ahuja claims Govinda planned to marry rumoured GF Komal Rani Swarnkar Sunita and Govinda's divorce case has been a topic of discussion on social media. The most recent update is that Sunita has taken the divorce case back, and the reason behind it, she claims, was Govinda’s alleged intentions for a second marriage. This revelation was made in front of the paparazzi during a phone call between Rakhi Sawant and Sunita. While speaking to her, Sunita put her phone on speaker to let everyone hear what she was saying. Also read: Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against Govinda after months of public drama During the conversation, she claimed that her decision to withdraw the case was due to Govinda's alleged plan to marry Komal.

<p>Sunita Ahuja has revealed that Govinda had intentions to marry his young co-star, and that was the reason she chose to withdraw her divorce case. The couple’s family drama has been a topic of discussion for a while now.</p>

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