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<p>It’s here! Alia Bhatt’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Love &amp; War has finally been unveiled. A day earlier, Ranbir Kapoor’s look from the film was released. On Friday, Bhansali Productions shared the first glimpse of Alia’s character, dressed in vintage glamour. The film Love &amp; War also features Vicky Kaushal and has been one of the most talked-about films ever since it was announced.</p><h2>The first look of Alia Bhatt in Love &amp; War</h2><p>In the first poster, Alia is shown in a striking new look, wearing a dramatic magenta-red outfit and an elaborate headpiece with feathres. Alia’s look reminds you of yesteryear’s cabaret dancer. Wearing a crop top with a thigh-high slit skirt, the poster gives away that it seems to be from a dance sequence, but does not reveal too many details about her role.</p><p>The production house shared the poster on social media along with a caption that read: “Aag bhi, dilon ki jaan bhi! ❤️‍🔥 Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love &amp; War on 21st January 2027 ❤️ See you at the movies! 🎬.”</p>

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<h2>Ranbir Kapoor's first look was unveiled recently</h2><p>A day earlier, the official Instagram handle of Bhansali Productions unveiled the first-look poster of Ranbir. He was seen driving a vintage car, dressed in a white T-shirt, glasses and sporting a short buzz cut. What struck everyone was one of his hands, visibly bruised and bloodied.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vicky Kaushal's image from the film is expected to be unveiled soon.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-s-first-look-from-sanjay-leela-bhansali-s-love-war-unveiled-1000-crore-loading-netizen-reacts-1790233880866">Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love &amp; War unveiled</a></p><h2>Reunions on Love &amp; War</h2><p><br>Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love &amp; War brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal for their first film toghether under the director’s banner. The project marks a reunion for Kapoor and Bhansali nearly two decades after Saawariya (2007), as well as a second collaboration for Bhatt following Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). Kapoor and Kaushal previously shared the screen in Sanju (2018), while Bhatt and Kaushal co-starred in Raazi (2018).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>About Love &amp; War</h2><p>While specific narrative details remain undisclosed, Love &amp; War is reported to be a period romantic war drama. Written by Bhansali alongside Ila Bedi Dutta, the storyline reportedly centers on Kapoor and Kaushal as Indian Air Force officers whose destinies intertwine with Bhatt's character in a love triangle framed by war. The film also features Supriya Pathak in a pivotal role.</p><p>After multiple delays to its original schedule, Love &amp; War is set for a global theatrical release on January 21, 2027, across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.</p>

A day after Ranbir Kapoor's look from Love & War was revealed,  Bhansali Productions unveiled the striking first look of Alia Bhatt's character from the film. 

It’s here! Alia Bhatt’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Love & War has finally been unveiled. A day earlier, Ranbir Kapoor’s look from the film was released. On Friday, Bhansali Productions shared the first glimpse of Alia’s character, dressed in vintage glamour. The film Love & War also features Vicky Kaushal and has been one of the most talked-about films ever since it was announced. The first look of Alia Bhatt in Love & War In the first poster, Alia is shown in a striking new look, wearing a dramatic magenta-red outfit and an elaborate headpiece with feathres. Alia’s look reminds you of yesteryear’s cabaret dancer. Wearing a crop top with a thigh-high slit skirt, the poster gives away that it seems to be from a dance sequence, but does not reveal too many details about her role. The production house shared the poster on social media along with a caption that read: “Aag bhi, dilon ki jaan bhi! ❤️‍🔥 Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War on 21st January 2027 ❤️ See you at the movies! 🎬.”

<p>A day after Ranbir Kapoor's look from Love &amp; War was revealed, &nbsp;Bhansali Productions unveiled the striking first look of Alia Bhatt's character from the film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mushtaq Khan was a familiar face in Hindi cinema, known for his supporting roles in films such as Welcome, Aashiqui, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke. Following his death, several members of the film fraternity have remembered the actor and shared memories of working with him.</p><h2>Bollywood remembers Mushtaq Khan</h2><p>The Hindi film industry is mourning the death of actor Mushtaq Khan, whose career included several popular films across different genres. Filmmaker Anees Bazmee remembered Khan on Instagram. Sharing a picture of the actor, Bazmee wrote, "Shocked and speechless by the passing of Mushtaq Bhai (my balu). A truly remarkable artist and a beautiful soul. May Allah bless his soul and give strength to his family and loved ones."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/welcome-actor-mushtaq-khan-dies-at-56-after-battling-cancer-1790260049477"><strong>Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after battling cancer</strong></a></p>

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<p>Rajpal Yadav also shared an emotional message on Instagram and recalled meeting Khan earlier in the day. He wrote, "I went to meet Mushtaq Bhai this afternoon; we spoke, he looked at me, and even shook my hand – he was listening to everything we said and reacting to it as well. I still cannot believe that the person I met and shook hands with just two hours ago is no longer among us. We all bow in submission to the Almighty's will. Mushtaq Bhai was, is, and will always remain a beloved figure and actor. I offer my heartfelt tribute to you with a heavy heart."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/the-love-hypothesis-review-lili-reinhart-tom-bateman-s-chemistry-makes-this-fake-dating-trope-feel-brand-new-1790260286116"><strong>The Love Hypothesis review: Reinhart-Bateman give fake dating a fresh spark</strong></a></p>

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<p>Sunny Deol paid tribute to Khan in an Instagram post, remembering him both as an actor and as a person. Deol wrote, "Sad to hear about Mushtaq Khan. He was a nice human being and a fine actor. Have fond memories of him. My condolences to his family. May they find strength in this difficult hour."</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260925/image-1790311479639.JPG"></figure><p>Comedian Sunil Pal also paid tribute to the late actor through his Instagram Stories.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/south-cinema/jason-sanjay-on-thalapathy-vijay-s-humorous-side-says-he-wants-to-make-a-film-with-him-1790255179406"><strong>Jason Sanjay on Vijay's 'humorous' side, says he wants to make a film with him</strong></a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260925/image-1790311560234.JPG"></figure><p>Speaking to <i>ANI</i>, actor Sanjay Mishra who had worked with Mushtaq Khan in Welcome, spoke about him. He stated, "I had heard that his health was poor, but I never imagined he would pass away. This is truly saddening news." He further added, "At one point in my life, he became a guardian figure to me; whenever I needed guidance, I would turn to him for advice. It is tragic news. He was a truly fine artist, yet he never received the credit he deserved."</p><h2>All about Mushtaq Khan</h2><p>Mushtaq Khan was a veteran Indian film and television actor and comedian known for his memorable supporting roles and natural comic timing across Hindi cinema. He is best remembered for his role of a disabled hockey player, known for the popular dialogue <i>"Meri ek taang nakli hai, main hockey ka bahut bada khiladi tha"</i> ("My one leg is fake, I used to be a great hockey player.").</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/day-drinker-trailer-johnny-depp-pen-lope-cruz-and-madelyn-cline-enter-a-dangerous-web-of-crime-1790267120090"><strong>Day Drinker trailer: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz enter a dangerous web of crime</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also appeared in other films, including<i> Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Aashiqui, Jodi No 1, Hera Pheri, and Stree 2</i>. He died on September 2 at the age of 56 at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai after a battle with cancer.&nbsp;</p>

The passing away of Mushtag Khan after battling cancer has prompted tributes from across Bollywood. Sunny Deol, Rajpal Yadav, filmmaker Anees Bazmee, comedian Sunil Pal and several others 

Mushtaq Khan was a familiar face in Hindi cinema, known for his supporting roles in films such as Welcome, Aashiqui, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke. Following his death, several members of the film fraternity have remembered the actor and shared memories of working with him. Bollywood remembers Mushtaq Khan The Hindi film industry is mourning the death of actor Mushtaq Khan, whose career included several popular films across different genres. Filmmaker Anees Bazmee remembered Khan on Instagram. Sharing a picture of the actor, Bazmee wrote, "Shocked and speechless by the passing of Mushtaq Bhai (my balu). A truly remarkable artist and a beautiful soul. May Allah bless his soul and give strength to his family and loved ones." Also Read: Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after battling cancer

<p>The passing away of Mushtag Khan after battling cancer has prompted tributes from across Bollywood. Sunny Deol, Rajpal Yadav, filmmaker Anees Bazmee, comedian Sunil Pal and several others&nbsp;</p>

Bollywood mourns Mushtaq Khan: Sunny Deol, Rajpal Yadav and others pay tribute

<p>Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who famously played a disabled hockey player in Akshay Kumar's Welcome, has passed away after battling cancer. He was 56. &nbsp;In a career spanning decades, the actor made every role he played memorable, often outshining the lead characters.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While he has left behind a rich legacy, did you know he was once kidnapped, and a ransom of Rs 1 crore was demanded? The ordeal happened when the actor was allegedly lured with a fake event invitation.&nbsp;</p><h3>When Mushtaq Khan was kidnapped for 12 hours&nbsp;</h3><p>Back in 2024, on November 20, Mushtaq was abducted after being lured to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for the fake award event. To make the invitation look legitimate, the organisers had paid him an advance and even sent him flight tickets from Mumbai to Delhi.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From Delhi, he was driven to Meerut and then onward to Bijnor, where the situation took a terrifying turn when he was held at gunpoint.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing about how he was kidnapped, at his Jogeshwari studio in Mumbai, he said, “I was given an advance amount and sent flight tickets, so it seemed convincing. I was told to attend an awards function as chief guest. I spoke to Sunil Pal (comedian-actor) he said something similar had happened with him as well.” &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor was invited by a man named Rahul Soni, who claimed to have met him in Noida and wanted to honour his work in cinema. The actor had asked for a fee of Rs 75,000, and Rs 25,000 was even transferred to his account as an advance, and even flight tickets were also booked for both ways. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Khan added, “I fell for it without verifying because we artists ask them the budget and the advance amount is transferred as an assurance. When two people held me at gunpoint, I knew this was serious. This happened in Meerut after they switched cars.” &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At Delhi airport, the actor was picked up by a man called Manoj, who later dropped him at a Jain Shikanji stall, from where he took the second car. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After a long drive, he was joined by a new person in the car, and then two men pointed guns at him, and asked him to remain silent. Later, he covered his face and was taken to a room, and later, they demanded Rs 1 crore. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passed away. He was admitted to Nanavati hospital today. <br><br>What legend 😢❤️ <br><br>So many memorable roles and dialogues. That <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Welcome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Welcome</a> scene is memorable - Meri ek tang nakli hai.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MushtaqKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MushtaqKhan</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/X4w1IqtALl">pic.twitter.com/X4w1IqtALl</a></p>&mdash; अजय शर्मा 🇮🇳 (@AjayShaRss) <a href="https://x.com/AjayShaRss/status/2103132603771666744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"They demanded Rs 1 crore and started discussing how to collect the money," Mushtaq shared before adding, "I knew if I stayed, I wouldn't survive." &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Khan managed to escape while his kidnappers were asleep after hearing the Azaan around 5:45 am, which made him realise a mosque was nearby. After fleeing, a local family helped him from the mosque to their home, from where he began making phone calls.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;“They even transferred ₹1.24 lakh from my bank account and ₹1.06 lakh from my son’s account for their expenses.” &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After being helped by a family friend, he escaped. Initially, he didn't filed an FIR, but after learning that comedian Sunil Pal faced a similar incident, Khan registered an FIR in Bijnor. &nbsp;He submitted evidence including flight tickets, bank transactions, and CCTV footage</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;It was also revealed later that a gang of four members had been planning to abduct actor Shakti Kapoor, who was reportedly offered Rs 5 lakh. However, their plan didn't work out due to the advance payment issue. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, Uttar Pradesh Police identified two main accused named Lavi Pal and Arjun Karnwal behind both of the cases. Later, the police arrested four accused; they also recovered ₹1 lakh from their possession.</p>

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, best known for playing the disabled hockey player in Akshay Kumar's Welcome, has passed away at 56 after battling cancer. Did you know that the actor was once kidnapped.

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who famously played a disabled hockey player in Akshay Kumar's Welcome, has passed away after battling cancer. He was 56. In a career spanning decades, the actor made every role he played memorable, often outshining the lead characters. While he has left behind a rich legacy, did you know he was once kidnapped, and a ransom of Rs 1 crore was demanded? The ordeal happened when the actor was allegedly lured with a fake event invitation. When Mushtaq Khan was kidnapped for 12 hours Back in 2024, on November 20, Mushtaq was abducted after being lured to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for the fake award event. To make the invitation look legitimate, the organisers had paid him an advance and even sent him flight tickets from Mumbai to Delhi. From Delhi, he was driven to Meerut and then onward to Bijnor, where the situation took a terrifying turn when he was held at gunpoint. Sharing about how he was kidnapped, at his Jogeshwari studio in Mumbai, he said, “I was given an advance amount and sent flight tickets, so it seemed convincing. I was told to attend an awards function as chief guest. I spoke to Sunil Pal (comedian-actor) he said something similar had happened with him as well.” The actor was invited by a man named Rahul Soni, who claimed to have met him in Noida and wanted to honour his work in cinema. The actor had asked for a fee of Rs 75,000, and Rs 25,000 was even transferred to his account as an advance, and even flight tickets were also booked for both ways. Khan added, “I fell for it without verifying because we artists ask them the budget and the advance amount is transferred as an assurance. When two people held me at gunpoint, I knew this was serious. This happened in Meerut after they switched cars.” At Delhi airport, the actor was picked up by a man called Manoj, who later dropped him at a Jain Shikanji stall, from where he took the second car. After a long drive, he was joined by a new person in the car, and then two men pointed guns at him, and asked him to remain silent. Later, he covered his face and was taken to a room, and later, they demanded Rs 1 crore.

<p>Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, best known for playing the disabled hockey player in Akshay Kumar's Welcome, has passed away at 56 after battling cancer. Did you know that the actor was once kidnapped?</p>

Actor Mushtaq Khan dies; did you know he was once kidnapped, he escaped after hearing the morning Azaan?

<p>Mushtaq Khan is no more. The actor, known for his popular roles in films, Welcome and Aashiqui, died at 56. He was reportedly suffering from liver cancer and had been undergoing treatment for 15 days at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Khan is one of the familiar faces of the Indian film industry, and his death has sent shockwaves across the film industry and among his fans and followers.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Known for his versatile and humorous performances, Mushtaq worked in several films, including Welcome, Aashiqui, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, and delivered several memorable performances. In Welcome, starring Akshay Kumar, the actor played the role of a disabled hockey player and was widely known for his dialogues, such as "Meri ek taang nakli hai, main hockey ka bahut bada khiladi tha."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor's death was confirmed by Mushtaq's business friend, Shivam. Speaking to India Today, Shivam confirmed that the actor was diagnosed with the disease five years ago. But, the cancer relapsed recently. &nbsp;He breathed his last at 7 PM today.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the news of the actor's passing broke, tributes started pouring in for the actor.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One user wrote,''Legend #MushtaqKhan passes away at the age of 56!<br>May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his family and friends.''</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passed away. He was admitted to Nanavati hospital today. <br><br>What legend 😢❤️ <br><br>So many memorable roles and dialogues. That <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Welcome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Welcome</a> scene is memorable - Meri ek tang nakli hai.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MushtaqKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MushtaqKhan</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/oSwZjE5oGw">pic.twitter.com/oSwZjE5oGw</a></p>&mdash; $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) <a href="https://x.com/SAMTHEBESTEST_/status/2103122017189003720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote,''Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passed away. He was admitted to Nanavati hospital today. What legend. <img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/2764.svg" alt="❤️"> So many memorable roles.and dialogues. That #Welcome scene is memorable - Meri ek tang nakli hai.&nbsp;</p><h3>Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan filmography</h3>

<p>Born in Baihar town of Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, the actor stepped into the world of acting in the 80s and had appeared in films such as Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai, Sazaye Maut, Sadak, Gumrah, Raja, The Don. Over the year, he appeared in several movies and shows, such as Gadar 2, Stree 2, Jaat, Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun On The Run and others. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Mushtaq Khan is no more. The actor known for his popular roles in films, Welcome and Aashiqui, died at 56. He was reportedly suffering from liver cancer

Mushtaq Khan is no more. The actor, known for his popular roles in films, Welcome and Aashiqui, died at 56. He was reportedly suffering from liver cancer and had been undergoing treatment for 15 days at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. Khan is one of the familiar faces of the Indian film industry, and his death has sent shockwaves across the film industry and among his fans and followers. Known for his versatile and humorous performances, Mushtaq worked in several films, including Welcome, Aashiqui, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, and delivered several memorable performances. In Welcome, starring Akshay Kumar, the actor played the role of a disabled hockey player and was widely known for his dialogues, such as "Meri ek taang nakli hai, main hockey ka bahut bada khiladi tha." The actor's death was confirmed by Mushtaq's business friend, Shivam. Speaking to India Today, Shivam confirmed that the actor was diagnosed with the disease five years ago. But, the cancer relapsed recently. He breathed his last at 7 PM today. Soon after the news of the actor's passing broke, tributes started pouring in for the actor. One user wrote,''Legend #MushtaqKhan passes away at the age of 56! May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his family and friends.''

<p>Mushtaq Khan is no more. The actor, known for his popular roles in films, Welcome and Aashiqui, died at 56. He was reportedly suffering from liver cancer.&nbsp;</p>

Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after battling cancer

<p>It's been more than 11 years since the world waved goodbye to the musical series Glee. For fans missing the drama, there might be good news, as a new update on a second part of the series is in the works, and it comes from director Ryan Murphy himself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Murphy, the co-creator of the show, has dropped a major update hinting that the show might return in a new way. The musical series aired from 2009 to 2015.</p><h3>Ryan Murphy's Glee revival: Here's the new update</h3><p>Murphy is ready with the script, and we wish that he would return again to the halls of McKinley High. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 60-year-old revealed that he has just finished writing a script for a potential new part of the show.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Well, funny you ask, because I just finished the script an hour ago,” Murphy said. “We have a script. Brad [Falchuk], Ian [Brennan] and I, who wrote all the first two seasons, have written something.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Premiered in 2009, the show ran for six seasons before wrapping its run in 2015. The show revolves around New Directions glee club and their adventures.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If this <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Glee?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Glee</a> reboot gets picked up, all I ask is that they find a way to give me my Jarley endgame. <a href="https://t.co/TJW72NFt1U">https://t.co/TJW72NFt1U</a></p>&mdash; Anouk ❄ (@zekaelas) <a href="https://x.com/zekaelas/status/2102987526193459565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The question that now comes is whether the original cast members will return or not. To this, the director said that he has been in touch with some of them, and they have reacted to it with excitement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The show had a huge cast, comprising Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Dianna Agron, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr. and Mark Salling.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether they will return to the show or a new cast will join is something we all have to wait to see.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I’ve been in touch with around 10 of the original cast members, and it’s very sweet,” he said. “They’ve all had a lot of questions, but they all were very enthusiastic about the idea.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But none of the script members has seen the script.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Nobody’s read it, so I don’t know; we’ll see,” Murphy said. “I mean, I vowed to myself that I wanted to write a couple of them to see what people think, particularly the cast, cause we were very close when we were making it.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The show received six Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globes throughout its run. &nbsp;</p>

Murphy, the co-creator of the show, has dropped a major update hinting that the show might return in a new incarnated way. The musical series aired from 2009 to 2015.

It's been more than 11 years since the world waved goodbye to the musical series Glee. For fans missing the drama, there might be good news, as a new update on a second part of the series is in the works, and it comes from director Ryan Murphy himself. Murphy, the co-creator of the show, has dropped a major update hinting that the show might return in a new way. The musical series aired from 2009 to 2015. Ryan Murphy's Glee revival: Here's the new update Murphy is ready with the script, and we wish that he would return again to the halls of McKinley High. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 60-year-old revealed that he has just finished writing a script for a potential new part of the show. “Well, funny you ask, because I just finished the script an hour ago,” Murphy said. “We have a script. Brad [Falchuk], Ian [Brennan] and I, who wrote all the first two seasons, have written something.” Premiered in 2009, the show ran for six seasons before wrapping its run in 2015. The show revolves around New Directions glee club and their adventures.

<p>Murphy, the co-creator of the show, has dropped a major update hinting that the show might return in a new incarnated way. The musical series aired from 2009 to 2015.</p>

Glee 2 in the works? Ryan Murphy shares major update on new cast

<p>Ayushmann Khurrana is making headlines ahead of his upcoming spy comedy<i> Udta Teer,</i> co-starring Sara Ali Khan. The actor recently faced online criticism after a clip from the film surfaced, showing his character, Bilal Ahmad, chanting&nbsp;<i>“Pakistan Zindabad.”&nbsp;</i>Addressing the backlash, Khurrana explained that the dialogue is part of the film’s script and is linked to his character’s role in the story.</p><h2>Ayushmann Khurrana addresses online backlash over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ dialogue</h2><p>On September 23 (Wednesday), the makers of <i>Udta Teer </i>held a trailer launch in Mumbai, where Ayushmann Khurrana was asked whether delivering the “Pakistan Zindabad” dialogue in the film had been challenging for him. The<i>&nbsp;Dream Girl&nbsp;</i>actor said he was meeting the screenplay’s demands.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/badhai-ho-starring-ayushman-khurrana-to-release-on-october-19th2018-170921"><strong>Ayushman Khurrana says 'Badhaai Ho' his cleanest film</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">&quot;उड़ता तीर &quot; मूवी का ट्रेलर आ गया है ।<br><br> आयुषमान खुराना ने मस्त काम किया है ।<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SaraAliKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaraAliKhan</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AyushmanKhurana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AyushmanKhurana</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/UdtaTeer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UdtaTeer</a> <a href="https://t.co/oniEV5evG3">pic.twitter.com/oniEV5evG3</a></p>&mdash; The sarcastic Asif🇮🇳 (@Asifali97568429) <a href="https://x.com/Asifali97568429/status/2102748852596146616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>He stated, “That’s part of the script, yaar. As an actor, you are ready to do anything. That has always been the case. It happens in all spy films, but the difference is that this is a spy comedy. Whether it’s a spy comedy or a patriotic comedy, I always look at the script first.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He continued, saying that he is a director’s baby and is only fulfilling the demands of the project. “Whatever the script demands from me, I do. I am a director’s baby, and he has written a fantastic script,” Khurrana said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/andhadhun-review-tabu-ayushmann-khurranas-film-keeps-you-hooked-till-the-end-169593"><strong>Andhadhun: Tabu, Ayushmann Khurrana's film keeps you hooked till the end</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AayushmaanKhurana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AayushmaanKhurana</a> &amp; <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SaraAliKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaraAliKhan</a> Entry in <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/UdtaTeer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UdtaTeer</a> Trailer Launch Live Release on 9th Oct in cinemas <a href="https://x.com/DharmaMovies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DharmaMovies</a> More video in youtube Channel(Link) :-👇<a href="https://t.co/OivnFHvzcC">https://t.co/OivnFHvzcC</a><br>(MULTI STARS JBP) <a href="https://t.co/6ZcdNT6PE2">pic.twitter.com/6ZcdNT6PE2</a></p>&mdash; MULTI STARS JBP (@multistarsjbp) <a href="https://x.com/multistarsjbp/status/2102756555657826686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Ayushmann Khurrana praises Sara Ali Khan</h2><p>Ayushmann Khurrana also took a moment to praise his co-star Sara Ali Khan, highlighting her energy and contribution to the film. Speaking about working with Sara, the actor said, “It’s always amazing working with Sara. She brings wonderful energy to the set.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-arjun-kapoor-ayushmann-khurrana-invite-cristiano-to-visit-india-see-pics-of-them-together-137555"><strong>Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana invite Cristiano to visit India, see pics of them together!</strong></a></p><h2>All about Udta Teer</h2><p><i>Udta Teer </i>is an upcoming spy comedy directed by Akash A Kaushik and scheduled to release in cinemas on October 9, 2026. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles. The film follows Bilal, a Pakistani spy who loses his memory in India and is mistakenly recruited into Indian counter-intelligence. This leads to a series of chaotic missions in which he unknowingly works against his original handlers with newfound patriotic zeal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Khurrana and Khan, the film also features the late actor Mukul Dev, along with Gulshan Grover, Ram Kapoor, Raghubir Yadav, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Smita Tambe, Brijendra Kala, and Sandeep Anand. It is backed by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.</p>

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has addressed the backlash over his character chanting “Pakistan Zindabad” in Udta Teer. At the film’s trailer launch event, the actor broke his silence on the controversy and clarified the context behind the dialogue.

Ayushmann Khurrana is making headlines ahead of his upcoming spy comedy Udta Teer, co-starring Sara Ali Khan. The actor recently faced online criticism after a clip from the film surfaced, showing his character, Bilal Ahmad, chanting “Pakistan Zindabad.” Addressing the backlash, Khurrana explained that the dialogue is part of the film’s script and is linked to his character’s role in the story. Ayushmann Khurrana addresses online backlash over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ dialogue On September 23 (Wednesday), the makers of Udta Teer held a trailer launch in Mumbai, where Ayushmann Khurrana was asked whether delivering the “Pakistan Zindabad” dialogue in the film had been challenging for him. The Dream Girl actor said he was meeting the screenplay’s demands. Also Read: Ayushman Khurrana says 'Badhaai Ho' his cleanest film

<p>Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has addressed the backlash over his character chanting “Pakistan Zindabad” in Udta Teer. At the film’s trailer launch event, the actor broke his silence on the controversy and clarified the context behind the dialogue.</p>

Ayushmann Khurrana reacts to ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ dialogue in Udta Teer: ‘It’s part of the script’

<p>Radhika Apte has revealed how a leaked intimate clip from one of her films left her feeling unsafe and unsettled. Radhika, while promoting her recent film Lust Stories 3 on Netflix, spoke about the complexities an actor faces while filming intimate scenes. Recalling a particular incident involving leaked scenes, Radhika revealed how she had felt unsettled and could not leave her home for four days, fearing for her safety.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an interview with India Today, she said, “We were talking about being able to do intimate scenes, but once something I had done was leaked, I literally couldn’t step out of the house for four days. The problem is that it can come home very quickly. Your doorbell can ring, and somebody can be outside your house because they felt offended. So, it’s not that easy. It’s much more complicated. I remember my stylist telling me that her driver couldn’t stop looking at the clip and kept asking her, 'You’re going to her house?' My watchman had seen it as well. Things like that started happening, and it became very difficult to deal with.”</p><p><br>Radhika recalled feeling unsafe and asking members of her team to be around her and protect her if the situation escalated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She said, "I eventually called my driver and my spot dada and told them, 'There is a clip that has been leaked. Have you seen it? Because if you have not, I’ll send it to you. Watch it. If you’re okay with it, then you have to protect me. Otherwise, do not work with me. Here’s your salary; you can go'. And they both said, 'We will look after you'. I was really scared because I was living alone in an apartment at the time. So yes, it can get quite tricky," she added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the same conversation, Radhika also spoke about a professional decision she continues to remember. She revealed that there was a project she had genuinely wanted to do but eventually walked away from because of the political climate at the time. According to the actor, it was the first occasion when she allowed fear to influence a career decision, as she was concerned about putting her entire family at risk.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actress admitted that she felt "ashamed" of the decision, but ultimately prioritised the safety of her family. She also revealed that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap had advised her to not take up the project. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/lust-stories-3-review-konkona-radhika-s-crackling-chemistry-vishal-bhardwaj-s-bold-role-reversal-steal-the-show-1789725956474"> Lust Stories 3 review: Konkona-Radhika’s crackling chemistry &amp; Vishal Bhardwaj’s bold role reversal steal the show</a></p><h2>Radhika Apte on balancing motherhood and work</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Radhika Apte continues balance her professional life alongside motherhood. The actress and her husband, British musician Benedict Taylor, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in December 2024. Weeks after giving birth, Radhika shared a candid picture of herself breastfeeding her newborn during a work meeting, setting the tone for her swift return to commitments.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In February 2025, Radhika attended the BAFTA Awards, offering fans a realistic glimpse into managing high-profile work alongside motherhood—including pumping breast milk during the event.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Refusing to slow down, the actor has remained active in front of the camera, taking on projects like Sister Midnight and making a screen comeback with Netflix's Lust Stories 3, which premiered this month.</p>

Radhika Apte has opened up about the complexities of doing intimate scenes. Recalling a time when an intimate scene featuring her had been leaked, Radhika revealed she couldn't step out of her home for days out of fear. 

Radhika Apte has revealed how a leaked intimate clip from one of her films left her feeling unsafe and unsettled. Radhika, while promoting her recent film Lust Stories 3 on Netflix, spoke about the complexities an actor faces while filming intimate scenes. Recalling a particular incident involving leaked scenes, Radhika revealed how she had felt unsettled and could not leave her home for four days, fearing for her safety. In an interview with India Today, she said, “We were talking about being able to do intimate scenes, but once something I had done was leaked, I literally couldn’t step out of the house for four days. The problem is that it can come home very quickly. Your doorbell can ring, and somebody can be outside your house because they felt offended. So, it’s not that easy. It’s much more complicated. I remember my stylist telling me that her driver couldn’t stop looking at the clip and kept asking her, 'You’re going to her house?' My watchman had seen it as well. Things like that started happening, and it became very difficult to deal with.” Radhika recalled feeling unsafe and asking members of her team to be around her and protect her if the situation escalated. She said, "I eventually called my driver and my spot dada and told them, 'There is a clip that has been leaked. Have you seen it? Because if you have not, I’ll send it to you. Watch it. If you’re okay with it, then you have to protect me. Otherwise, do not work with me. Here’s your salary; you can go'. And they both said, 'We will look after you'. I was really scared because I was living alone in an apartment at the time. So yes, it can get quite tricky," she added. During the same conversation, Radhika also spoke about a professional decision she continues to remember. She revealed that there was a project she had genuinely wanted to do but eventually walked away from because of the political climate at the time. According to the actor, it was the first occasion when she allowed fear to influence a career decision, as she was concerned about putting her entire family at risk. The actress admitted that she felt "ashamed" of the decision, but ultimately prioritised the safety of her family. She also revealed that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap had advised her to not take up the project. Also read: Lust Stories 3 review: Konkona-Radhika’s crackling chemistry & Vishal Bhardwaj’s bold role reversal steal the show Radhika Apte on balancing motherhood and work Radhika Apte continues balance her professional life alongside motherhood. The actress and her husband, British musician Benedict Taylor, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in December 2024. Weeks after giving birth, Radhika shared a candid picture of herself breastfeeding her newborn during a work meeting, setting the tone for her swift return to commitments. In February 2025, Radhika attended the BAFTA Awards, offering fans a realistic glimpse into managing high-profile work alongside motherhood—including pumping breast milk during the event. Refusing to slow down, the actor has remained active in front of the camera, taking on projects like Sister Midnight and making a screen comeback with Netflix's Lust Stories 3, which premiered this month.

<p>Radhika Apte has opened up about the complexities of doing intimate scenes. Recalling a time when an intimate scene featuring her had been leaked, Radhika revealed she couldn't step out of her home for days out of fear.&nbsp;</p>

Radhika Apte recalls being unable to leave home after leaked clip incident: 'I was really scared'

<p>Mukul Dev will be seen on the big screen one last time in Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Udta Teer. The trailer of the film was unveiled on Wednesday and shows the late actor playing a Pakistani terrorist. Mukul Dev passed away in May 2025 due to various health complications. He was 54. On Wednesday, during the trailer launch event, Ayushman called Udta Teer a fitting tribute to Dev.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Mukul Dev was one of the brightest, most brilliant talents in our country. There was a film named Omerta (2018). It was his brainchild. We sadly underutilised him. In Udta Teer, you'll see him for the last time. This is like a swan song; it's a tribute to Mukul Dev," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Director Aakash Kaushik also spoke about his conversations with Mukul while they were working on the film. He recalled how concerned the actor was about how his performance would be received by audiences.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“He used to call me and ask, '<i>Yaar, jab yeh picture aayegi na, toh log kya bolenge mere baare mein?</i>'. All I can say is that this is not only his last film but actually his best work. We say that with a lot of responsibility. <i>Unhone literally chaar chand lagaye hai iss picture ko</i>. So, Mukul sir, wherever you are, we love you and miss you. I promised you that <i>poora Hindustan aapke gunn gaayega aur woh hoga.</i> That's my promise to him and to you all. You'll love his performance.”</p><h2>Udta Teer trailer</h2><p>The trailer introduces Ayushmann as Bilal, a Pakistani spy in India who loses his memory following an explosion. After the incident, he begins believing that he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer and becomes a patriot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film appears to build its story around Bilal’s identity crisis, with his Pakistani handlers struggle to understand the sudden change in their ace agent. Ayushmann plays the character with a mix of action and comedy, while Sara Ali Khan features as a CTS operative. The film's trailer shows glimpses of the action-comedy that parodies several patriotic thrillers in recent years, including Gadar, Border and Dhurandhar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Watch the trailer of Udta Teer here:&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Udta Teer marks another collaboration between Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan after Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, which also starred Rakul Preet Singh and Wamiqa Gabbi. Udta Teer releases in theatres on October 9.</p>

During the trailer launch event of Udta Teer, lead actor Ayushmann Khurrana called the film a tribute to the late Mukul Dev who plays a key character in the action comedy. 

Mukul Dev will be seen on the big screen one last time in Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Udta Teer. The trailer of the film was unveiled on Wednesday and shows the late actor playing a Pakistani terrorist. Mukul Dev passed away in May 2025 due to various health complications. He was 54. On Wednesday, during the trailer launch event, Ayushman called Udta Teer a fitting tribute to Dev. “Mukul Dev was one of the brightest, most brilliant talents in our country. There was a film named Omerta (2018). It was his brainchild. We sadly underutilised him. In Udta Teer, you'll see him for the last time. This is like a swan song; it's a tribute to Mukul Dev," he said. Director Aakash Kaushik also spoke about his conversations with Mukul while they were working on the film. He recalled how concerned the actor was about how his performance would be received by audiences. “He used to call me and ask, 'Yaar, jab yeh picture aayegi na, toh log kya bolenge mere baare mein?'. All I can say is that this is not only his last film but actually his best work. We say that with a lot of responsibility. Unhone literally chaar chand lagaye hai iss picture ko. So, Mukul sir, wherever you are, we love you and miss you. I promised you that poora Hindustan aapke gunn gaayega aur woh hoga. That's my promise to him and to you all. You'll love his performance.” Udta Teer trailer The trailer introduces Ayushmann as Bilal, a Pakistani spy in India who loses his memory following an explosion. After the incident, he begins believing that he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer and becomes a patriot. The film appears to build its story around Bilal’s identity crisis, with his Pakistani handlers struggle to understand the sudden change in their ace agent. Ayushmann plays the character with a mix of action and comedy, while Sara Ali Khan features as a CTS operative. The film's trailer shows glimpses of the action-comedy that parodies several patriotic thrillers in recent years, including Gadar, Border and Dhurandhar. Watch the trailer of Udta Teer here:

<p>During the trailer launch event of Udta Teer, lead actor Ayushmann Khurrana called the film a tribute to the late Mukul Dev who plays a key character in the action comedy.&nbsp;</p>

Udta Teer trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana pays tribute to late Mukul Dev, calls his final performance a 'Swan Song'

<p>With Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited&nbsp;<i>Love &amp; War</i>&nbsp;set to hit theatres in 2027, the makers have begun sending fans into a frenzy by revealing Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from the film. Starring alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, Kapoor's intense avatar has immediately grabbed attention, with fans comparing it to his gritty look from the 2023 blockbuster&nbsp;<i>Animal</i>.</p><h2>Ranbir Kapoor's first look unveiled</h2><p>Giving fans a big surprise ahead of the film’s official theatrical release in 2027 and the actor's 44th birthday, the makers of <i>Love &amp; War </i>unveiled Ranbir Kapoor’s first-look poster on September 24 (Thursday). The first glimpse shows the actor driving a vintage blue car while wearing a white T-shirt and dark sunglasses. His rugged look has become a talking point among fans, as his hand appears visibly bruised and bloodied, giving off the same vibes as Vanga's 2023 film, <i>Animal</i>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/love-and-war-teaser-delayed-here-s-when-the-first-look-will-arrive-now-1788835914230"><strong>Love and War teaser delayed: Here's when the first look will arrive now</strong></a></p>

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<p>Shared on the official account of Bhansali Productions, the poster was posted with the caption, which read, "Woh rutba, woh raub, woh junoon! Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love &amp; War on 21st January 2027 ❤️ See you at the movies! 🎬"</p><h2>Fans' reaction</h2><p>Ever since the poster gained attention and received massive praise, some users have drawn comparisons to Kapoor’s 2023 gritty crime thriller. One user commented, "Why does the Love &amp; War poster feel like an Animal clone? Same vibe, same energy… just a different title." Predicting massive box office success, another user wrote, "1000 crore loading 🔥🔥🔥 #RanbirKapoor #LoveAndWar."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/love-war-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-and-vicky-kaushal-s-film-wraps-shoot-report-1788587036367"><strong>Love &amp; War: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal’s film wraps shoot</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a VIBEE!! <br>Ranbir x Bhansali 1000 cr loading for sure 🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/DjX1q5hxk5">pic.twitter.com/DjX1q5hxk5</a></p>&mdash; filmygirl (@filmygirl09) <a href="https://x.com/filmygirl09/status/2103006734076063825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another Instagram user wrote, "Animal PARK ????" Some users expressed excitement after seeing Kapoor’s first look, with one commenting, "Finally he is going to be back on screen after 3 years 😭." Another user wrote, "Ranbir Kapoor, with all his charm, is back!!!!! And we are seated for it 🔥🔥🔥🔥"</p><h2>About Love &amp; War</h2><p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Hindi-language romantic war drama <i>Love &amp; War </i>is written by Bhansali and Ila Bedi Dutta and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 21, 2027.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/love-war-big-update-official-first-look-for-sanjay-leela-bhansali-s-epic-arriving-soon-1785232343721"><strong>Love &amp; War big update: Official first look for Bhansali’s epic arriving soon</strong></a></p>

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<p>The film is set against the backdrop of war and follows a dramatic love triangle involving a woman and two strong-willed military officers, played by Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, the reports circulated that Bhansali's romantic period drama has officially wrapped shooting. The film's shoot concluded with Bhansali and the team sharing an emotional farewell with the entire unit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film has also faced several setbacks; however, it continues to make headlines as behind-the-scenes photos and videos go viral on social media, showcasing the lead cast’s striking retro and military looks that have grabbed netizens' attention.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Love &amp; War, Kapoor's next major theatrical release is Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic <i>Ramayana</i>. The film will arrive in two parts, with Part 1 scheduled to hit cinemas on November 6, 2026. The actor will also appear in Animal Park, a sequel to Sandeep Reddy Vanga's megahit Animal. Reportedly, Kapoor will play a dual role as both the protagonist, Ranvijay Singh, and Aziz.</p>

Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War has been unveiled, sparking excitement online. Netizens reacted to his fierce avatar, with some praising the poster and others drawing comparisons to his 2023 gritty thriller, Animal. 

With Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited Love & War set to hit theatres in 2027, the makers have begun sending fans into a frenzy by revealing Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from the film. Starring alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, Kapoor's intense avatar has immediately grabbed attention, with fans comparing it to his gritty look from the 2023 blockbuster Animal. Ranbir Kapoor's first look unveiled Giving fans a big surprise ahead of the film’s official theatrical release in 2027 and the actor's 44th birthday, the makers of Love & War unveiled Ranbir Kapoor’s first-look poster on September 24 (Thursday). The first glimpse shows the actor driving a vintage blue car while wearing a white T-shirt and dark sunglasses. His rugged look has become a talking point among fans, as his hand appears visibly bruised and bloodied, giving off the same vibes as Vanga's 2023 film, Animal. Also Read: Love and War teaser delayed: Here's when the first look will arrive now

<p>Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s&nbsp;Love &amp; War&nbsp;has been unveiled, sparking excitement online. Netizens reacted to his fierce avatar, with some praising the poster and others drawing comparisons to his 2023 gritty thriller, Animal.&nbsp;</p>

Ranbir Kapoor’s first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War unveiled: ‘1,000 crore loading’ react netizens

<p>At a recent Cancer Rose Day event in Mumbai, Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi became emotional as his adopted daughter, Sahara Shah, took a major step in her career. &nbsp;Shah, whom Oberoi adopted when she was two and a half years old, announced her first Nepali film, leaving her father emotionbal and proud.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Vivek Oberoi’s adopted daughter Sahara Shah announces her Nepali film debut</strong></h2><p>Vivek Oberoi is the father of two children, Vivaan Veer and Ameyaa Nirvana. He expanded his family by adopting Sahara Shah when she was two and a half years old while she was undergoing cancer treatment. Now 22 and free from the chronic disease, Shah is set to begin her acting journey after announcing her first Nepali film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/suresh-oberoi-recalls-going-door-to-door-for-son-vivek-oberoi-s-bollywood-debut-had-to-struggle-for-him-again-1787480663913"><strong>Suresh Oberoi recalls going door to door for son Vivek Oberoi’s Bollywood debut: ‘Had to struggle for him again’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On September 22 (Tuesday), at an event in Mumbai, Sahara Shah announced her decision to follow in the footsteps of her adoptive father, Vivek Oberoi, and begin her career with a Nepali film. She said, “I completed my aviation training. I’ll see you soon in Dubai, and I don’t think we’ll have distance between us anymore. I’m playing a lead actress in a film. It’s a Nepali film. I haven’t signed yet. I wanted to take your blessing. You’ve been a huge part of my life. I’ve seen you since I was a child, and I always wanted to follow in your footsteps. I’m not even halfway there. I don’t think I’ll be able to reach any place you are in.”</p>

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<p>Sahara continued to praise Vivek Oberoi for always supporting her in her life decisions, whether it was acting, dancing, or anything else she wanted to explore. Referring to Vivek as “dada”, she added, “You've always supported me when it came to acting, dancing, and whatever I wanted to do. That gave me so much conviction to dream big for me and my mum. We come from such a background. All of this is such a far-fetched dream. It was all possible because of you.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Gifting this to him feels like such a small thing because it’s nothing compared to what you’ve done for me. It’s all been possible because of you. There’s so much love and affection for you. I’m so overwhelmed,” Shah stated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The special moment left Oberoi emotional as he embraced Shah and said, “This is a very proud moment for me. I want you to fly high in your career and do very well in films. I feel so happy. God bless you, beta. Never forget you’re a winner. You fought against cancer and are a happy achiever in life today.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Talking to<i> </i>IANS,<i> </i>Vivek Oberoi recalled the emotional moment when he first met Sahara battling cancer, praising her courage and celebrating her inspiring journey of overcoming the disease. He said, "She was just a two-and-a-half-year-old child when I first held her in my arms, and I broke down thinking how such a little girl would battle cancer. But even then, the way she firmly gripped my finger showed me her fighting spirit. Today, I am overjoyed to see that she has defeated cancer and come forward to inspire so many children."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-in-dubai-writes-an-emotional-note-salutes-uae-government-and-urges-everyone-to-stay-calm-1772470588930"><strong>Vivek Oberoi, in Dubai, writes an emotional note, urges everyone to ‘stay calm’</strong></a></p>

<h2>Vivek Oberoi's work front</h2><p>On the work front, Vivek Oberoi was last seen in the action series <i>Indian Police Force, </i>directed by Rohit Shetty, and the comedy film <i>Mastiii 4</i>. As of now, the actor is set to play a role in Nitesh Tiwari’s grand-scale saga <i>Ramayana</i>, alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and many others. He also has Vishal Ranjan Mishra’s <i>Grey </i>in the lineup, alongside Nithya Menen and Ashish Vidyarthi.</p>

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi’s adopted daughter Sahara Shah announced her first Nepali film at a Cancer Rose Day event in Mumbai. The big news left the actor emotional and proud.

At a recent Cancer Rose Day event in Mumbai, Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi became emotional as his adopted daughter, Sahara Shah, took a major step in her career. Shah, whom Oberoi adopted when she was two and a half years old, announced her first Nepali film, leaving her father emotionbal and proud. Vivek Oberoi’s adopted daughter Sahara Shah announces her Nepali film debut Vivek Oberoi is the father of two children, Vivaan Veer and Ameyaa Nirvana. He expanded his family by adopting Sahara Shah when she was two and a half years old while she was undergoing cancer treatment. Now 22 and free from the chronic disease, Shah is set to begin her acting journey after announcing her first Nepali film. Also Read: Suresh Oberoi recalls going door to door for son Vivek Oberoi’s Bollywood debut: ‘Had to struggle for him again’ On September 22 (Tuesday), at an event in Mumbai, Sahara Shah announced her decision to follow in the footsteps of her adoptive father, Vivek Oberoi, and begin her career with a Nepali film. She said, “I completed my aviation training. I’ll see you soon in Dubai, and I don’t think we’ll have distance between us anymore. I’m playing a lead actress in a film. It’s a Nepali film. I haven’t signed yet. I wanted to take your blessing. You’ve been a huge part of my life. I’ve seen you since I was a child, and I always wanted to follow in your footsteps. I’m not even halfway there. I don’t think I’ll be able to reach any place you are in.”

<p>Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi’s adopted daughter Sahara Shah announced her first Nepali film at a Cancer Rose Day event in Mumbai. The big news left the actor emotional and proud.</p>

Vivek Oberoi’s adopted daughter Sahara Shah announces her Nepali film debut

<p>Shah Rukh Khan continues to be India's richest actor. A year after officially entering the billionaire club, the actor continues to be at the top of the game. The actor has seen a slight dip in his wealth, which now stands at Rs 10,000 crore, according to the M3M Hurun India list.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Khan continues to be at the top. But his net worth has seen a dip in his wealth. &nbsp;As per the Hurun India Rich List 2025, his net worth was Rs 12,490 crore, and now it's Rs 10,000, so a Rs 2,490 crore drop.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Khan's huge fortune does not come from his films alone, but from these business ventures that include his production house Red Chillies Entertainment and his participation with the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders throughKnight Riders Sports has also played a significant part in his wealth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier this year, the actor entered the billionaire club. In the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, Khan's net worth was US$1.3 billion (Rs 10,800 cr). He was among the 57 new Indian entrants on the list.</p>

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<p>The list included music legends such as Jay-Z (US$2.8 billion), Taylor Swift (US$1.6 billion), and Rihanna (US$1.5 billion).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The second richest actor on the list is Amitabh Bachchan, with a net worth of Rs 4,000 crore. The octogenarian has seen a huge jump in his net worth, as last year in the list, his net worth was Rs 1,630 crore in 2025. Bachchan's money comes from the blockbusters that he has been part of, and his real-estate investments and other business ventures.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He is followed by Salman Khan, who has a net worth of &nbsp;Rs 3,000 crore, followed by Hrithik Roshan, with a net worth of Rs 2,500 crore. Some names were missing, such as actress Juhi Chawla and director and producer Karan Johar, who were in the 2025 list.&nbsp;</p><h3>Shah Rukh Khan's work front</h3><p>Shah Rukh Khan made a comeback to acting in 2023 with his acting avatar, Pathaan. This was his first film in a four-year hiatus. In the same year, two more of his films were release: Jawaan and Dunki. Both the films performed well at the box office. His next is King, which will mark the theatrical debut of his daughter Suhana Khan. Movie will release in December in Christmas.&nbsp;</p>

After Shah Rukh Khan, the second-richest actor on the list is Amitabh Bachchan, with a net worth of Rs 4,000 crore. He is followed by Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan, with net worths of Rs 3,000 crore and Rs 2,500 crore, respectively

Shah Rukh Khan continues to be India's richest actor. A year after officially entering the billionaire club, the actor continues to be at the top of the game. The actor has seen a slight dip in his wealth, which now stands at Rs 10,000 crore, according to the M3M Hurun India list. Khan continues to be at the top. But his net worth has seen a dip in his wealth. As per the Hurun India Rich List 2025, his net worth was Rs 12,490 crore, and now it's Rs 10,000, so a Rs 2,490 crore drop. Khan's huge fortune does not come from his films alone, but from these business ventures that include his production house Red Chillies Entertainment and his participation with the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders throughKnight Riders Sports has also played a significant part in his wealth. Earlier this year, the actor entered the billionaire club. In the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, Khan's net worth was US$1.3 billion (Rs 10,800 cr). He was among the 57 new Indian entrants on the list.

<p>After Shah Rukh Khan, the second richest actor on the list is Amitabh Bachchan, with a net worth of Rs 4,000 crore. He is followed by Salman Khan, who has a net worth of &nbsp;Rs 3,000 crore, followed by Hrithik Roshan, with a net worth of Rs 2,500 crore.</p>

Shah Rukh Khan is India's richest actor, Amitabh Bachchan is second: Hurun List 2026

<p>Bollywood actor and comedian Vir Das has taken his career a step further with another major international recognition. The actor has earned a prestigious nomination for his latest Netflix stand-up special, <i>Vir Das: Fool Volume, </i>adding yet another milestone to his already notable journey.</p><h2>Vir Das earns his third International Emmy nomination</h2><p>Vir Das has earned his third International Emmy nomination, with his latest Netflix stand-up special, <i>Vir Das: Fool Volume</i>, receiving a nod at the prestigious International Emmy Awards. With this, Vir Das now holds the distinction of being the first Indian performer to receive three International Emmy nominations for his work.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/i-say-we-run-tour-vir-das-to-perform-at-new-york-s-radio-city-music-hall-1790163432990"><strong>I Say We Run tour: Vir Das to perform at New York’s Radio City Music Hall</strong></a></p>

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<p>The nomination marks yet another milestone in Das’ remarkable journey on the international stage, making him one of the most consistently recognised Indian comedians at the International Emmys. His journey began in 2021, when his Netflix special <i>Vir Das: For India </i>received his first International Emmy nomination in the Comedy category. Two years later, in 2023, Das returned to the nominations with Vir Das: Landing and went on to win the International Emmy for Comedy, becoming the first Indian comedian to win the honour.</p><p><br>With Fool Volume, Das is now a three-time International Emmy nominee, with all three nods coming for his Netflix comedy specials. The latest recognition also marks another chapter in his long-standing creative partnership with Netflix, as Vir Das: Fool Volume is his fifth special for the streaming platform.</p>

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<p>Shot across Mumbai, London, and New York, Vir Das: Fool Volume is a deeply personal and unconventional comedy special born out of an unexpected challenge: Das losing his voice shortly before he was due to shoot the show. The experience led him to rewrite the special in silence and perform it largely without rehearsal, turning what began as a setback into the foundation for the special’s central themes of silence, happiness, foolishness and finding one’s voice.</p><h2>‘I literally lost my voice’</h2><p>Speaking about the nomination, Vir Das said, “There’s something wonderfully strange about being nominated for an International Emmy for a show called Fool Volume. This special came from a period when I literally lost my voice, so to see something that began in silence travel this far is pretty surreal. For India was the first time I understood that our comedy could find a home on a global stage, Landing gave me an Emmy, and now Fool Volume has brought me back into that conversation. I’m incredibly grateful to Netflix, my team, and everyone who helped make this very strange, very personal show. Three nominations is something I never imagined when we made the first one, so I’m just going to enjoy the fact that the fool keeps getting louder.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/happy-patel-khatarnak-jasoor-review-more-chaos-than-comedy-vir-das-s-spy-parody-is-a-messy-fever-dream-1768557135201"><strong>Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos review: More chaos than comedy?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The third International Emmy nomination further cements Das’ position as one of India’s most internationally recognised stand-up comedians, with his work continuing to find audiences across borders and cultures.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the work front, Vir Das was last seen in the spy comedy film <i>Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos</i> alongside Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar, Imran Khan and many others and was co-produced by Aamir Khan Productions.</p>

Bollywood actor Vir Das, known for his roles in Delhi Belly, Go Goa Gone, Badmaash Company, and more, earns his third International Emmy nomination for Netflix's Fool Volume.

Bollywood actor and comedian Vir Das has taken his career a step further with another major international recognition. The actor has earned a prestigious nomination for his latest Netflix stand-up special, Vir Das: Fool Volume, adding yet another milestone to his already notable journey. Vir Das earns his third International Emmy nomination Vir Das has earned his third International Emmy nomination, with his latest Netflix stand-up special, Vir Das: Fool Volume, receiving a nod at the prestigious International Emmy Awards. With this, Vir Das now holds the distinction of being the first Indian performer to receive three International Emmy nominations for his work. Also Read: I Say We Run tour: Vir Das to perform at New York’s Radio City Music Hall

<p>Bollywood actor Vir Das, known for his roles in Delhi Belly, Go Goa Gone, Badmaash Company, and more, earns his third International Emmy nomination for Netflix's Fool Volume.</p>

Vir Das makes history with third International Emmy nomination for Netflix's Fool Volume

<p>Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is celebrating a major milestone in his acting career with immense gratitude. After winning the National Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for <i>Chandu Champion,</i> the actor wasted no time and went to seek the blessings at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja on Wednesday.</p><h2>Kartik Aaryan visits Lalbaugcha Raja</h2><p>On September 23 (Wednesday), Kartik Aaryan was seen at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja, carrying his National Award and offering it at the feet of the deity. He wore a traditional blue kurta with pyjamas and sought Bappa’s blessings. He also shared a picture from his recent visit on his official Instagram account and wrote, “My Sukh-karta dukh-harta. Blessed beyond words. Thank you, Bappa!”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-visits-statue-of-unity-ahead-of-72nd-national-film-award-ceremony-1790051425799"><strong>Kartik Aaryan visits Statue of Unity ahead of 72nd National Film Award ceremony</strong></a></p>

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<h2>Kartik Aaryan wins National Award for Best Actor in a leading role</h2><p>On September 22 (Tuesday), Kartik Aaryan marked a milestone by receiving the National Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Kabir Khan’s sports drama <i>Chandu Champion.</i> He shared the honour with Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who won the award for the horror-thriller film <i>Bramayugam</i>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/president-murmu-hails-kartik-aaryan-at-national-awards-actor-says-he-is-speechless-1790087334756"><strong>President Murmu hails Kartik Aaryan at National Awards, actor says he is 'speechless'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As soon as the ceremony concluded, Aaryan took to social media to share the happy moment with his followers. He shared a picture with his parents, who accompanied him to the National Award ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He later shared a video of his big moment after his name was called on stage to receive the award. Kartik wrote a long caption, which read, “Looking back affectionately with a smile at that mumma’s boy from Gwalior who dared to dream of becoming an actor in an environment where people laugh at such dreams and move on. Finally, I witnessed and lived the moment... still numb with excitement and nervousness.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mumma-s-boy-from-gwalior-who-dared-to-dream-kartik-aaryan-pens-long-note-after-first-national-award-win-1790091362550"><strong>'Mumma’s boy, who dared to dream': Kartik's note after first National Award win</strong></a></p>

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<p>He further added, “A dream of a small-town boy... the dream of every actor in the country... The National Award for Best Actor 🎖️ ‘<i>Chandu nahi, champion hai main’ </i>🥹💪 I will always be grateful and indebted to Kabir sir and Sajid sir for trusting me with the responsibility of playing India’s first Paralympic gold medallist, Murlikant Petkar, on the big screen. The journey was extremely painful, but the result is as sweet as rasmalai! I feel humbled and emotional at the same time.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The only constant companions in this long journey have been my belief in myself, my backbone - my parents’ blessings, their unconditional love and support, my friends’ encouragement at every juncture when I was losing hope, and my team, who works tirelessly to make my work life smooth. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this impossible journey,” he added.</p>

<h2>What's next for Kartik Aaryan?</h2><p>Kartik Aaryan was last seen in the romantic comedy <i>Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri</i>, co-starring Ananya Panday. He will next appear in <i>Naagzilla</i>, a fantasy comedy directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, where he will play an ichchhadhari naag. The film was initially scheduled for 2026 and is now set to release on February 12, 2027.</p>

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan celebrated his National Award win for Best Actor in Chandu Champion with immense gratitude, visiting Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja to seek blessings for his major career milestone.

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is celebrating a major milestone in his acting career with immense gratitude. After winning the National Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Chandu Champion, the actor wasted no time and went to seek the blessings at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja on Wednesday. Kartik Aaryan visits Lalbaugcha Raja On September 23 (Wednesday), Kartik Aaryan was seen at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja, carrying his National Award and offering it at the feet of the deity. He wore a traditional blue kurta with pyjamas and sought Bappa’s blessings. He also shared a picture from his recent visit on his official Instagram account and wrote, “My Sukh-karta dukh-harta. Blessed beyond words. Thank you, Bappa!” Also Read: Kartik Aaryan visits Statue of Unity ahead of 72nd National Film Award ceremony

<p>Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan celebrated his National Award win for Best Actor in Chandu Champion with immense gratitude, visiting Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja to seek blessings for his major career milestone.</p>

Kartik Aaryan seeks Lalbaugcha Raja’s blessings after National Award win for Chandu Champion

<p>Hanuman Ansh's success has been seen as a miracle no one saw coming, and while the entire team is celebrating its blockbuster run, the man behind the movie, director Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, spoke about the film, its impact on spiritual tourism, and how it has put India on the global map. He said footfall at places linked to Neem Karoli Baba has increased after the film's release.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking at the WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026, presented by VFS Global in association with Red Hat Communications, Chaturvedi spoke about the global following of spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, which spans continents and includes celebrities such as cricketer Virat Kohli, his wife Anushka Sharma, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.</p><h3>Director Vishal Chaturvedi on Hanuman Ansh's global dominance and rooted storytelling</h3><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-made-this-film-for-kids-hanuman-ansh-director-dr-vishal-chaturvedi-on-why-he-wanted-u-certificate-at-wion-iconic-tourism-summitt-1790155768383">'I made this film for kids': Hanuman Ansh director Dr Vishal Chaturvedi on why he wanted U certificate at WION Iconic Tourism Summit</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On being asked if rooted, cultural stories push India's soft power globally, especially after Hanuman Ansh's worldwide launch, Dr Vishal Chaturvedi said:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"First of all, I have to owe it to Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj Ji. Because his following is across the world. You see, there are Chinese, they don't understand Hindi or English, they follow Shri Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj. And somehow the entire Silicon Valley, I heard this from people that they find random people from random ethnicity. They have Maharajji's photograph on their mobile phone, as their wallpaper."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’Now comes the rooted storytelling. We Indians are Indians first. And no matter what we wear, no matter how we talk, whether in English or any other language, when we go home, we become Indians first, right? We are very relaxed and talk to our family in our own language. Whenever we talk about our own roots in very simplified ways, because we are taught to be simple always, like how we save money on small things, and cooperate with things, our emotional attachment to small things happens. These are small little things which we all carry as Indian or as Bharati across the world. That's what works,'' he said.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said the kind of response the film is getting, especially in North America and New Zealand, is massive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The kind of response we are getting across the world, especially in North America and New Zealand. These are the countries where we are getting a very, very good response. Everyday numbers are doubling sort of things. Shows were two, and now they have become four. That is happening because there is a belief system and huge popularity of Neem Karoli Baba in Silicon Valley. In the Bay Area, it's massive," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-iconic-tourism-summit-minister-kapil-mishra-shares-delhi-tourism-future-invites-industry-to-be-partners-1790142782204">WION Iconic Tourism Summit: Minister Kapil Mishra shares Delhi tourism future, invites industry to be partners</a></p><h3>Hanuman Ansh spiritual impact</h3><p>When asked if more films like Hanuman Ansh need to be made and whether its impact on spiritual tourism was planned, Dr Chaturvedi said:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"In the end of the film, there is a 7-minute long end credit where we have actually mentioned each and every temple which was created by Maharaj. Apart from Kainchi Dham, there is Kakarighat temple, there is Hanumangarhi temple, there is a temple right here in Birla Hanuman temple. There is another temple in Delhi, which was established by Maharaj Ji. Then his Samadhi Sthal is Vrindavan, then Akbarpur where he was born, Neen Karori is in Farrukhabad, which is not Kainchi Dham, people get confused. We have listed and put the pictures of these places, also across the world, wherever their temples are, so that people can know about this place."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking about the increase in footfall at Neem Karoli Baba temples up 3x, the director said, “Somebody was telling me, via some news, I got to know this, and I am not quoting it from my own personal knowledge, that the footfall in these temples has increased by three times after the film's release.”</p>

Hanuman Ansh director Dr Vishal Chaturvedi spoke at the WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026 about the film's unexpected success and its impact on spiritual tourism.

Hanuman Ansh's success has been seen as a miracle no one saw coming, and while the entire team is celebrating its blockbuster run, the man behind the movie, director Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, spoke about the film, its impact on spiritual tourism, and how it has put India on the global map. He said footfall at places linked to Neem Karoli Baba has increased after the film's release. Speaking at the WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026, presented by VFS Global in association with Red Hat Communications, Chaturvedi spoke about the global following of spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, which spans continents and includes celebrities such as cricketer Virat Kohli, his wife Anushka Sharma, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Director Vishal Chaturvedi on Hanuman Ansh's global dominance and rooted storytelling Also read: 'I made this film for kids': Hanuman Ansh director Dr Vishal Chaturvedi on why he wanted U certificate at WION Iconic Tourism Summit On being asked if rooted, cultural stories push India's soft power globally, especially after Hanuman Ansh's worldwide launch, Dr Vishal Chaturvedi said: "First of all, I have to owe it to Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj Ji. Because his following is across the world. You see, there are Chinese, they don't understand Hindi or English, they follow Shri Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj. And somehow the entire Silicon Valley, I heard this from people that they find random people from random ethnicity. They have Maharajji's photograph on their mobile phone, as their wallpaper." ‘’Now comes the rooted storytelling. We Indians are Indians first. And no matter what we wear, no matter how we talk, whether in English or any other language, when we go home, we become Indians first, right? We are very relaxed and talk to our family in our own language. Whenever we talk about our own roots in very simplified ways, because we are taught to be simple always, like how we save money on small things, and cooperate with things, our emotional attachment to small things happens. These are small little things which we all carry as Indian or as Bharati across the world. That's what works,'' he said. He said the kind of response the film is getting, especially in North America and New Zealand, is massive. The kind of response we are getting across the world, especially in North America and New Zealand. These are the countries where we are getting a very, very good response. Everyday numbers are doubling sort of things. Shows were two, and now they have become four. That is happening because there is a belief system and huge popularity of Neem Karoli Baba in Silicon Valley. In the Bay Area, it's massive," he added.

<p>Hanuman Ansh director Dr Vishal Chaturvedi spoke at the WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026 about the film's unexpected success and its impact on spiritual tourism.</p>

Hanuman Ansh boosts spiritual tourism, footfall at Neem Karoli Baba temples up 3x: Director Vishal Chaturvedi at WION summit

<p>Hanuman Ansh is one of the year's most talked-about films, and its success has significantly boosted the profile of the sacred Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand. At the WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026, presented by VFS Global in association with Red Hat Communications, in New Delhi on September 23, the film's director, Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, spoke about the movie, whether he had foreseen its success, and the overwhelming response it has received and the spiritual tourism that it has received.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Made on a modest budget of just Rs 2 crore, the film is doing exceptionally well at the box office and is making waves across the world, having already surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When asked at the event whether he had anticipated the film's phenomenal success, the director said he was confident somewhere that audiences would eventually watch it, but this soon was a surprise.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/hanuman-ansh-boosts-spiritual-tourism-footfall-at-neem-karoli-baba-temples-up-3x-director-vishal-chaturvedi-at-wion-summit-1790159945752">Footfall at Neem Karoli Baba temples up 3x: Hanuman Ansh director at WION summit</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking at WION's summit &nbsp;''So I guess I saw that a lot of people are going to watch it. Most probably everyone in India will watch it. That was the dream. That was the wish. And that was the feeling also that one day this film will be watched by each Indian, each and every Indian living across the world.And I guess that's happening very early. I thought it's in a lifetime people will watch it, but yes.Thank you. Thank you, everyone.''</p>

<p>When asked about the surprising Gen Z response to the devotional film, he said the film was always intended for children. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"So I made this film for kids. My idea of making this film was, apart from everyone who believes in Shri Neem Karoli Baba/Maharaj Ji, my team and I wanted kids to watch the film. So we made sure that we get the U certificate. The small kids in our house, they are 7 plus, 13 plus, you get UA 13, UA 7 plus. So we were very cautious and the censor certificate guys told us that there hasn't been a single slap in the film. So that's why we are honoring you with a U certificate. &nbsp;We are so glad that now each and every kid will be able to watch the film. And it's very heartwarming to know that Gen Alpha are among its first viewers."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hanuman Ansh's song ‘’Parvati'' is trending across the social media andhas become a global hit, reaching No. 2 on YouTube's global chart and No. 1 in India. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Talking about the film's music breakthrough, the director said that the track is charting worldwide. Referring to the viral success, he said, ''After those two songs picked up. Parvati is now charting worldwide number two after Shakira's song."&nbsp;</p><h3>Hanuman Ansh box office</h3><p>What started with just 300 screens, Hanuman Ansh has been played at over 2,500+ screens and 97,082 shows, and continues to be the audience's first choice. According to Sachnilk, Hanuman Ansh has achieved worldwide collections of ₹366.45Cr (India Gross: ₹ 331.70 Cr, Overseas: ₹ 34.75 Cr) in gross collections and ₹ 280.93 Cr in net collections across 192,452 shows.</p>

At the WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026 in New Delhi on Sep 23, Hanuman Ansh director Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi spoke about the film's unexpected blockbuster run, what was his motive behind the movie and a lot more.

Hanuman Ansh is one of the year's most talked-about films, and its success has significantly boosted the profile of the sacred Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand. At the WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026, presented by VFS Global in association with Red Hat Communications, in New Delhi on September 23, the film's director, Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, spoke about the movie, whether he had foreseen its success, and the overwhelming response it has received and the spiritual tourism that it has received. Made on a modest budget of just Rs 2 crore, the film is doing exceptionally well at the box office and is making waves across the world, having already surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark. When asked at the event whether he had anticipated the film's phenomenal success, the director said he was confident somewhere that audiences would eventually watch it, but this soon was a surprise. Also read: Footfall at Neem Karoli Baba temples up 3x: Hanuman Ansh director at WION summit Speaking at WION's summit ''So I guess I saw that a lot of people are going to watch it. Most probably everyone in India will watch it. That was the dream. That was the wish. And that was the feeling also that one day this film will be watched by each Indian, each and every Indian living across the world.And I guess that's happening very early. I thought it's in a lifetime people will watch it, but yes.Thank you. Thank you, everyone.''

<p>At the WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026 in New Delhi on Sep 23, Hanuman Ansh director Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi spoke about the film's unexpected blockbuster run, what was his motive behind the movie and a lot more.&nbsp;</p>

'I made this film for kids': Hanuman Ansh director Dr Vishal Chaturvedi on why he wanted U certificate at WION Iconic Tourism Summit

<p>The Ba***ds of Bollywood is expected to return for another season after the success of the first chapter. Starring Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh and Raghav Juyal, the Netflix series was a directorial debut by Aryan Khan.</p><h2>Ba***ds of Bollywood Season 2</h2><p>According to Variety India, The Ba***ds of Bollywood Season 2 will begin filming in March 2027, with the show expected to bring back familiar faces including Lakshya as Aasmaan Singh, Sahher Bambba as Karishma Talvar, Bobby Deol as Ajay Talvar, Raghav Juyal as Parvaiz and Anya Singh as Sanya.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-bads-of-bollywood-preview-fans-reacts-to-aryan-khan-s-sly-reference-to-jail-time-1755778510801"><strong>Fans react to Aryan Khan's sly reference to jail time</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari and Rajat Bedi are also expected to reprise their characters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Storyline and other details about the upcoming season are still under wraps.</p><p>Previously, writer Bilal Siddiqi had spoken about another season but had not publicly confirmed an official renewal at the time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shashi-tharoor-responds-to-allegations-of-paid-review-as-he-praises-aryan-khan-s-show-1761640815868"><strong> Shashi Tharoor responds to allegations of ‘paid review’ as he praises Aryan Khan’s show</strong></a></p><h2>About The Ba***ds of Bollywood</h2><p>The series marked Aryan Khan's debut as a writer and director. He created and directed the series and co-wrote it with Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan. Gauri Khan serves as the producer under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner.</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>Following The Ba***ds of Bollywood success, Aryan Khan breaks a 5-year streak with THIS update</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The seven-episode first season premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025, and the story followed Aasmaan Singh as he tries to find his place in the Hindi film industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His career takes off and but he finds himself caught between professional rivalries and his relationship with Karishma Talvar, the daughter of superstar Ajay Talvar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sameer-wankhede-breaks-silence-on-defamation-row-over-aryan-khan-s-the-ba-ds-of-bollywood-1759053961431"><strong>Sameer Wankhede breaks silence on defamation row over The Ba***ds of Bollywood</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series was packed with satire, comedy, drama and action.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>WION's review of the series reads, "Just like the name suggests, the show portrays the behind-the-scenes sides of Bollywood, revealing the foul-mouthed side, their debt issues, insecurities, and common man concerns, all on a grand scale."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The first season concluded with Aasmaan and Karishma attempting to elope with Parvaiz's assistance as Ajay went after them. A major revelation in the finale then changed the direction of the story.<br>&nbsp;</p>


Ba***ds of Bollywood will be back with another season. Starring Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh and Raghav Juyal, the series was directed by Aryan Khan. 

The Ba***ds of Bollywood is expected to return for another season after the success of the first chapter. Starring Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh and Raghav Juyal, the Netflix series was a directorial debut by Aryan Khan. Ba***ds of Bollywood Season 2 According to Variety India, The Ba***ds of Bollywood Season 2 will begin filming in March 2027, with the show expected to bring back familiar faces including Lakshya as Aasmaan Singh, Sahher Bambba as Karishma Talvar, Bobby Deol as Ajay Talvar, Raghav Juyal as Parvaiz and Anya Singh as Sanya. Also Read: Fans react to Aryan Khan's sly reference to jail time Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari and Rajat Bedi are also expected to reprise their characters. Storyline and other details about the upcoming season are still under wraps. Previously, writer Bilal Siddiqi had spoken about another season but had not publicly confirmed an official renewal at the time. Also Read: Shashi Tharoor responds to allegations of ‘paid review’ as he praises Aryan Khan’s show About The Ba***ds of Bollywood The series marked Aryan Khan's debut as a writer and director. He created and directed the series and co-wrote it with Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan. Gauri Khan serves as the producer under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner. Also Read: Following The Ba***ds of Bollywood success, Aryan Khan breaks a 5-year streak with THIS update The seven-episode first season premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025, and the story followed Aasmaan Singh as he tries to find his place in the Hindi film industry. His career takes off and but he finds himself caught between professional rivalries and his relationship with Karishma Talvar, the daughter of superstar Ajay Talvar. Also Read: Sameer Wankhede breaks silence on defamation row over The Ba***ds of Bollywood The series was packed with satire, comedy, drama and action. WION's review of the series reads, "Just like the name suggests, the show portrays the behind-the-scenes sides of Bollywood, revealing the foul-mouthed side, their debt issues, insecurities, and common man concerns, all on a grand scale." The first season concluded with Aasmaan and Karishma attempting to elope with Parvaiz's assistance as Ajay went after them. A major revelation in the finale then changed the direction of the story.

<p>Ba***ds of Bollywood will be back with another season. Starring Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh and Raghav Juyal, the series was directed by Aryan Khan.&nbsp;</p>

The Ba***ds of Bollywood Season 2 confirmed? Aryan Khan’s Netflix show to start filming in March: Report

<p>Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s daughter, Ida Ali, has stepped into a new chapter of her life as she got engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Krish Agrawal. Sharing the happy news with his followers, Imtiaz penned a heartfelt note celebrating the start of her new journey.</p><h2>Imtiaz Ali's daughter Ida Ali got engaged</h2><p>On September 22 (Tuesday), the <i>Main Vaapas Aaunga</i> filmmaker's daughter, Ida Ali, got officially engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Krish Agrawal, during an intimate ceremony in Mumbai. Ali shared a picture on his Instagram story showing Ida in a baby-pink saree, while her boyfriend, Krish Agrawal, wore a black sherwani for their big day. Along with the picture, Imtiaz Ali penned a heartfelt note which read, “Seeking your blessings, the newly engaged @krishagrawal_01 and @idaali11.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mahesh-bhatt-celebrates-main-vaapis-aaunga-s-success-with-a-heartfelt-note-to-imtiaz-ali-1782795839736"><strong>Mahesh Bhatt celebrates Main Vaapis Aaunga's success with a heartfelt note to Imtiaz Ali</strong></a></p>

Imtiaz Ali's Instagram story

<p>In July, Ali spoke to <i>Hindustan Times</i> about his daughter's proposal, saying that Krish had asked for his permission before giving Ida the ring. He said, "It is the greatest happiness for me. Krish did speak to me before proposing to Ida."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/imtiaz-ali-s-cinematic-legacy-from-jab-we-met-to-rockstar-the-filmmaker-who-redefined-love-through-iconic-masterpieces-1782185284868"><strong>Imtiaz Ali's cinematic legacy: Filmmaker who redefined love with masterpieces</strong></a></p><h2>About Ida Ali and Krish Agarwal</h2><p>Ida Ali was born in 1999 to Imtiaz Ali and his ex-wife, Preety Ali. Following her father's footsteps, she directed her first short film, <i>Lift</i>, at age 17 and later studied filmmaking at Chapman University’s Dodge College in California. She has also worked on projects such as <i>Maya </i>and Amazon mini TV's <i>Uljhe Hue</i>, and runs a production company called Blue Curtain Films.</p>

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<p>Krish is not from the film industry background and works as a quantitative researcher at a hedge fund. On July 12, Ida shared a video of Krish proposing to her, giving fans a glimpse of her engagement ring.</p><h2>About Imtiaz Ali</h2><p>Imtiaz Ali recently released the romantic drama film <i>Main Vaapas Aaunga</i>, starring Vedang Raina, Sharvari, Diljit Dosanjh, and Naseeruddin Shah, on June 12. The project struck a chord with audiences and critics, earning praise and positive reviews for its beautiful storyline and its depiction of the Partition, which led to two lovers being separated. Made on a reported budget of Rs 70 crore, the film grossed Rs 99.39 crore at the worldwide box office.</p>

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s daughter, Ida Ali, is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Krish Agrawal. The filmmaker shared the happy news on Instagram with a heartfelt note celebrating her new journey.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s daughter, Ida Ali, has stepped into a new chapter of her life as she got engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Krish Agrawal. Sharing the happy news with his followers, Imtiaz penned a heartfelt note celebrating the start of her new journey. Imtiaz Ali's daughter Ida Ali got engaged On September 22 (Tuesday), the Main Vaapas Aaunga filmmaker's daughter, Ida Ali, got officially engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Krish Agrawal, during an intimate ceremony in Mumbai. Ali shared a picture on his Instagram story showing Ida in a baby-pink saree, while her boyfriend, Krish Agrawal, wore a black sherwani for their big day. Along with the picture, Imtiaz Ali penned a heartfelt note which read, “Seeking your blessings, the newly engaged @krishagrawal_01 and @idaali11.” Also Read: Mahesh Bhatt celebrates Main Vaapis Aaunga's success with a heartfelt note to Imtiaz Ali

<p>Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s daughter, Ida Ali, is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Krish Agrawal. The filmmaker shared the happy news on Instagram with a heartfelt note celebrating her new journey.</p>

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali seeks blessings as daughter Ida Ali gets engaged to long-time boyfriend Krish Agrawal

<p>Amid the ongoing marriage dispute with his wife, Sunita Ahuja, Bollywood actor Govinda was recently spotted at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja. The actor was accompanied by his rumoured girlfriend, Komal Rani Swarnkar, as he sought blessings at the famous Ganpati pandal.&nbsp;</p><h2>Govinda seeks blessings at Lalbaugcha with Komal Rani Swarnkar</h2><p>On September 22 (Tuesday), <i>Hero No. 1</i> actor Govinda was spotted offering prayers at Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja. What caught much attention was that he was seeking blessings with his co-star and rumoured girlfriend, Komal Rani Swarnkar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/govinda-sunita-ahuja-marriage-controversy-hero-no-1-actor-s-manager-dismisses-claim-about-alleged-second-marriage-1787378160109"><strong>Govinda-Sunita Ahuja marriage controversy: Actor’s manager dismisses claim about alleged second marriage</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Govinda wore a white kurta-pyjama, while Komal was seen wearing a red and yellow saree. Both sought the deity’s blessings and later waved to their fans gathered at the pandal. The actor also chanted, "Ganpati Bappa Morya."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Govinda literally has no shame left… Without getting divorced he’s openly roaming with this lady to humiliate his family… Also his mistress also seems to have no morals but yea Govinda is at bigger fault here… Inframe: Govinda <a href="https://t.co/i1hGrLDqtL">pic.twitter.com/i1hGrLDqtL</a></p>&mdash; _kidnxpper_ (@__kidnxpper__) <a href="https://x.com/__kidnxpper__/status/2102604008250843612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Their visit came shortly after Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, was also spotted alone at the pandal in a traditional pink outfit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before Govinda, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone also visited Lalbaugcha Raja to offer prayers before welcoming their second child, a baby girl, on September 19. Shah Rukh Khan, along with his family, including his wife and daughter, sought blessings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bollywood-stars-like-govinda-preity-zinta-and-more-set-for-a-big-screen-comeback-1784455608059"><strong>B-Town stars Govinda, Preity Zinta and more set for a big-screen comeback</strong></a></p><h2>About Govinda's personal life</h2><p>For several months, Govinda’s personal life has remained in the spotlight amid the marriage controversy with Sunita Ahuja. The couple, who have been married for several decades, have faced speculation about their relationship.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">Mumbai, Maharashtra: Actor Govinda visited Lalbaugcha Raja for darshan <a href="https://t.co/4IdCDJzuz8">pic.twitter.com/4IdCDJzuz8</a></p>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2102434733661843691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<p>Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, who married in 1987, are parents to two children, daughter Tina and son Yashvardhan. Although they are one of Bollywood’s most recognised couples, Govinda and Sunita have largely kept their family life out of the spotlight over the years. After relationship speculation about the actor and his co-star Komal Rani began to make headlines, there have been reports that Sunita Ahuja filed for divorce, citing infidelity as one of the alleged reasons behind the marital dispute.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, in August 2026, it was reported that Sunita had withdrawn her divorce petition amid news that Govinda and his rumoured girlfriend, Komal, were set to tie the knot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Govinda also issued a legal warning over alleged false reports concerning a court marriage, reportedly cautioning against defamatory material, deepfakes, and misleading content.</p>

Bollywood actor Govinda visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja with his rumoured girlfriend Koma Rani Swankar, shortly after Sunita Ahuja was spotted seeking blessings alone amid ongoing reports of marital controversy.

Amid the ongoing marriage dispute with his wife, Sunita Ahuja, Bollywood actor Govinda was recently spotted at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja. The actor was accompanied by his rumoured girlfriend, Komal Rani Swarnkar, as he sought blessings at the famous Ganpati pandal. Govinda seeks blessings at Lalbaugcha with Komal Rani Swarnkar On September 22 (Tuesday), Hero No. 1 actor Govinda was spotted offering prayers at Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja. What caught much attention was that he was seeking blessings with his co-star and rumoured girlfriend, Komal Rani Swarnkar. Also Read: Govinda-Sunita Ahuja marriage controversy: Actor’s manager dismisses claim about alleged second marriage Govinda wore a white kurta-pyjama, while Komal was seen wearing a red and yellow saree. Both sought the deity’s blessings and later waved to their fans gathered at the pandal. The actor also chanted, "Ganpati Bappa Morya."

<p>Bollywood actor Govinda visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja with his rumoured girlfriend Koma Rani Swankar, shortly after Sunita Ahuja was spotted seeking blessings alone amid ongoing reports of a marital dispute.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yami Gautam won her first Best Actress National Film Award for her role as intelligence officer Zooni Haksar in her husband Aditya Dhar's political thriller <i>Article 370</i>. Post the awards ceremony on Tuesday, Gautam addressed the media and shared a message for outsiders in Bollywood.</p><h2>Yami Gautam on her National Award win</h2><p>On September 22 (Tuesday), Bollywood actress Yami Gautam received her first National Film Award from the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. She was accompanied by her husband, filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who recieved the Best Feature Film award for <i>Article 370 </i>at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/national-film-awards-2026-yami-gautam-wins-best-actress-for-article-370-1790067026188"><strong>National Film Awards 2026: Yami Gautam wins Best Actress for Article 370</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Kevadia, Gujarat: Actress Yami Gautam received her first National Film Award for Best Actress for the film ‘Article 370&#39; at the 72nd National Film Awards Ceremony.<br><br>(Source: President of India/ social media) <a href="https://t.co/7hwVi6XOTK">pic.twitter.com/7hwVi6XOTK</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2102408935584272559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Later, Yami spoke to the media about what the prestigious recognition meant to her. She said, "I’m still trying to soak in this moment. It’s, it’s a great matter of pride and honour for any artist. Any film artist who’s worked all their life."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/national-film-awards-2026-anant-nag-mammootty-yami-gautam-randeep-hooda-and-other-key-winners-1790072020862"><strong>National Film Awards 2026: Anant Nag to Mammootty- List of key winners</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yami continued while sharing a message for people who come to Mumbai from other cities with dreams of becoming stars in the film industry. “I say this, I’m sure, on behalf of all of us who have dreams, who come to the city with dreams. You don’t know what life has for you. <i>Aap mehnat karte rahiye, aap achha kaam karte rahiye, aur ek na ek din aisa hoga </i>(You keep working hard, keep doing good work, and one day, this will happen for sure).”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VIDEO | Ekta Nagar, Gujarat: After attending the 72nd National Film Awards, actress Yami Gautam says, &quot;I am still trying to soak in this moment. It&#39;s a great matter of pride and honour for any film artist who has worked all their life. There is still a lot left for me to learn in… <a href="https://t.co/Uwng85iJah">pic.twitter.com/Uwng85iJah</a></p>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2102400331678470514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The <i>URI </i>actress stated, “I don't know where I have reached, but I have a lot to learn in my journey, lots of work to do. This is such a big honour in itself, and to receive it at a place with so much history is a matter of pride.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/randeep-hooda-arrives-in-gujarat-for-his-first-national-film-award-very-grateful-1790054209909"><strong>Randeep Hooda arrives in Gujarat for his first National Film Award</strong></a></p><h2>Aditya Dhar got emotional</h2><p>During a proud moment when Yami Gautam walked onto the stage to receive her first National honour, Aditya Dhar became visibly emotional and teary-eyed while sitting in the audience. Videos of his heartwarming, supportive reaction quickly went viral across social media platforms, with fans gushing over the couple's bond and mutual support.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yami Gautam honoured with the National Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Article370?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Article370</a> by President Droupadi Murmu.<br><br>And Aditya Dhar’s emotional reaction as he watches her receive it says more than words ever could. ❤️<br><br>A truly special moment for this power couple… <a href="https://t.co/aYBD0X0g02">pic.twitter.com/aYBD0X0g02</a></p>&mdash; Viक़as (@VlKAS_PR0NAM0) <a href="https://x.com/VlKAS_PR0NAM0/status/2102422935621550458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>For the ceremony, the couple twinned in black, with Yami Gautam donning a black saree with gold border and Dhar wearing a black suit.</p><h2>About Article 370</h2><p><i>Article 370</i> is a political action thriller directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and is based on the 2019 revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 of the Constitution of India. Yami Gautam played NIA officer Zooni Haksar, while Priyamani played PMO Joint Secretary Rajeshwari Swaminathan in the film.</p>

Yami Gautam won her first National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Article 370. Honoured by President Droupadi Murmu, she later addressed the media and shared an inspiring message for all aspiring Bollywood actors. 

Yami Gautam won her first Best Actress National Film Award for her role as intelligence officer Zooni Haksar in her husband Aditya Dhar's political thriller Article 370. Post the awards ceremony on Tuesday, Gautam addressed the media and shared a message for outsiders in Bollywood. Yami Gautam on her National Award win On September 22 (Tuesday), Bollywood actress Yami Gautam received her first National Film Award from the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. She was accompanied by her husband, filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who recieved the Best Feature Film award for Article 370 at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026. Also Read: National Film Awards 2026: Yami Gautam wins Best Actress for Article 370

<p>Yami Gautam won her first National Film Award for her role in Article 370 on Tuesday. Honoured by President Droupadi Murmu at the ceremony, she later addressed the media and shared an inspiring message for all aspiring Bollywood actors.&nbsp;</p>

Yami Gautam shares inspiring message for outsiders in Mumbai post National Award win: 'Keep working hard'

<p>Kartik Aaryan is a boy who dared to dream. The actor is on cloud nine after winning his first National Award for his performance as Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympics gold medallist, in Kabir Khan's Chandu Champion.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Today, Aaryan received his first National Award for the 2024 film Chandu Champion from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in Kevadia, Gujarat. He shared the Best Actor honour with superstar Mammootty, who won the award for the Malayalam film Bramayugam. &nbsp;</p><h3>Kartik Aryan pens emotional note after National Award win, calls himself, ''mumma’s boy from Gwalior''</h3><p>Hours after Aryan received the award from the president in front of the hall packed with dignitaries from across the country and the cinema world, and in front of his parents, who stood and clapped for their boy. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing the picture of him walking on to to the stage, the actor penned a long letter over the achievement, writting that &nbsp;looking back affectionately with a smile at that mumma’s boy from Gwalior, ''who dared to dream of becoming an actor from an environment, ''जहां लोग ऐसे सपनों पर हँसकर आगे बढ़ जाते हैं (Where people lough and walk away after listening to the dreams like these).''&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/president-murmu-hails-kartik-aaryan-at-national-awards-actor-says-he-is-speechless-1790087334756">President Murmu hails Kartik Aaryan at National Awards, actor says he is ‘speechless’</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;''Finally, I witnessed and lived the moment... still numb with excitement and nervousness… A dream of a small town boy... the dream of every actor in the country... The National Award for Best Actor🎖️ ‘Chandu Nahi, Champiyon hai Main’,'' he wrote. &nbsp;Hailing director Kabir and Sajid roducer Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the actor wrote that he will always be, ''grateful and indebted'' to them for trusting me with the responsibility of playing India’s first Paralympic Gold Champion- Murlikant Petkar sir on the big screen. The journey was extremely painful, but the result is as sweet as rasmalai! I feel humbled and emotional at the same time. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Concluding his long post, the actor said, ‘’This is just the beginning of many more milestones.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read his first post here: &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Ahead of the ceremony, the actor also shared a picture with his parents. Sharing the photo, the actor wrote,'' With my world for the biggest moment of my life.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/national-film-awards-2026-yami-gautam-wins-best-actress-for-article-370-1790067026188">National Film Awards 2026: Yami Gautam wins Best Actress for Article 370</a></p>

Still from Kartik Aaryan's IG story

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the ceremony, Aaryan chose to wear a black outfit. He looked stunning in a black bandhgala adorned with golden buttons and matching pants. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Several clips from the ceremony are going viral, and in one of them, the actor was seen getting emotional when President Murmu hailed his performance. After the event, the actor told the media outside that he is speechless.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After exiting the venue in Kevadia, Gujarat, Aryan said, "...She (President Droupadi Murmu) addressed so beautifully... I am speechless.'' The actor has also shared a sweet picture with his mom and dad.</p>

Kartik Aaryan was honoured with his first National Award for Best Actor at the ceremony in Gujarat. Hours after he was conferred with the certificate, the actor penned a long note for his dreams, parents, director Kabir Khan and more.

Kartik Aaryan is a boy who dared to dream. The actor is on cloud nine after winning his first National Award for his performance as Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympics gold medallist, in Kabir Khan's Chandu Champion. Today, Aaryan received his first National Award for the 2024 film Chandu Champion from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in Kevadia, Gujarat. He shared the Best Actor honour with superstar Mammootty, who won the award for the Malayalam film Bramayugam. Kartik Aryan pens emotional note after National Award win, calls himself, ''mumma’s boy from Gwalior'' Hours after Aryan received the award from the president in front of the hall packed with dignitaries from across the country and the cinema world, and in front of his parents, who stood and clapped for their boy. Sharing the picture of him walking on to to the stage, the actor penned a long letter over the achievement, writting that looking back affectionately with a smile at that mumma’s boy from Gwalior, ''who dared to dream of becoming an actor from an environment, ''जहां लोग ऐसे सपनों पर हँसकर आगे बढ़ जाते हैं (Where people lough and walk away after listening to the dreams like these).'' Also read: President Murmu hails Kartik Aaryan at National Awards, actor says he is ‘speechless’ ''Finally, I witnessed and lived the moment... still numb with excitement and nervousness… A dream of a small town boy... the dream of every actor in the country... The National Award for Best Actor🎖️ ‘Chandu Nahi, Champiyon hai Main’,'' he wrote. Hailing director Kabir and Sajid roducer Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the actor wrote that he will always be, ''grateful and indebted'' to them for trusting me with the responsibility of playing India’s first Paralympic Gold Champion- Murlikant Petkar sir on the big screen. The journey was extremely painful, but the result is as sweet as rasmalai! I feel humbled and emotional at the same time. Concluding his long post, the actor said, ‘’This is just the beginning of many more milestones.'' Read his first post here:

<p>Kartik Aaryan was honoured with his first National Award for Best Actor at the ceremony in Gujarat. Hours after he was conferred with certificate, the actor penned a long note for his dreams, parents, director Kabir Khan and more.</p>

'Mumma’s boy from Gwalior who dared to dream': Kartik Aaryan pens long note after first National Award win

<p>The 72nd National Film Awards became a particularly special and memorable occasion for Kartik Aaryan. The actor was honoured with the prestigious Best Actor award for his performance in Chandu Champion, where he portrayed Paralympic champion Murlikant Petkar. &nbsp;Aaryan won his first National Award alongside veteran actor Mammootty.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Kartik and praised his portrayal of the legendary athlete.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/national-film-awards-2026-anant-nag-conferred-with-dadasaheb-phalke-award-honoured-with-standing-ovation-1790079823675">Anant Nag conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, says, 'I grew up in an ashram'</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Highlighting the importance of bringing inspiring personalities to the screen, the President said, “I believe making biopics on such personalities is a highly commendable effort. A soldier, Shri Murlikant Petkar, who dreamt of becoming famous in the world of sports since childhood, was injured during the 1965 war. Despite this, with his courage and determination, he went on to become India’s first para-athlete to win a gold medal at the Paralympics in 1972. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2018, and I congratulate Kartik Aaryan for bringing his personality to life through his performance.”</p>

The 72nd National Awards were held in Kevadia, Gujarat, on Tuesday, September 22. Attended by President Droupadi Murmu, who conferred the winners with the trophy,  hailed actor Kartik Aryan for his performance in biographical drama Chandu Champion. 

The 72nd National Film Awards became a particularly special and memorable occasion for Kartik Aaryan. The actor was honoured with the prestigious Best Actor award for his performance in Chandu Champion, where he portrayed Paralympic champion Murlikant Petkar. Aaryan won his first National Award alongside veteran actor Mammootty. During the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Kartik and praised his portrayal of the legendary athlete. Also read: Anant Nag conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, says, 'I grew up in an ashram' Highlighting the importance of bringing inspiring personalities to the screen, the President said, “I believe making biopics on such personalities is a highly commendable effort. A soldier, Shri Murlikant Petkar, who dreamt of becoming famous in the world of sports since childhood, was injured during the 1965 war. Despite this, with his courage and determination, he went on to become India’s first para-athlete to win a gold medal at the Paralympics in 1972. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2018, and I congratulate Kartik Aaryan for bringing his personality to life through his performance.”

<p>The 72nd National Awards were held in Kevadia, Gujarat, on Tuesday, September 22. Attended by President Droupadi Murmu, who conferred the winners with the trophy, &nbsp;hailed actor Kartik Aryan for his performance in biographical drama Chandu Champion.&nbsp;</p>

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