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<p>A. R. Rahman and Diljit Dosanjh are all set to treat fans with an upcoming song titled Kya Kamaal Hai from Imtiaz Ali’s next project, <i>Main Vaapas Aaunga</i>. Since the announcement, netizens have flooded social media with excitement about the track, as this is the first collaboration between Rahman and Dosanjh.&nbsp;</p><h2>About the song</h2><p>The track is written by lyricist Irshad Kamil and carries an emotional message. "It serves as a gentle reminder of the beautiful world we live in, one where love is abundant, happiness outweighs sorrow, and togetherness has the power to break every barrier," the press note read, as quoted by ANI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-we-weren-t-prepared-punjabi-singer-sunanda-sharma-addresses-viral-ghaziabad-show-mishap-watch-1775397828150"><strong>'We weren't prepared': Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma addresses viral Ghaziabad show mishap | Watch</strong></a></p><p><br>The now viral video, shared by Instant Bollywood, shows the artists posing for photos together. According to reports, the film stars Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah in key roles alongside Dosanjh in the lead.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Calling Kya Kamaal Hai a "song of hope," the makers shared that it resonates with themes of love and resilience in turbulent times.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/chand-mera-dil-karan-johar-shares-new-poster-of-ananya-panday-and-lakshya-starrer-hints-at-big-reveal-tomorrow-1775393902475"><strong>Chand Mera Dil: Karan Johar shares new poster of Ananya Panday, Lakshya starrer</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-saw-a-picture-of-me-on-a-porn-site-janhvi-kapoor-recalls-disturbing-experience-as-a-teenager-1775389727302"><strong>Janhvi Kapoor recalls disturbing experience as a teenager</strong></a></p><h2>About Main Vaapas Aaunga</h2><p><i>Main Vaapas Aaunga </i>also brings together Rahman, Kamil, and Ali once again, who gave memorable soundtracks in films like <i>Rockstar, Highway, </i>and <i>Tamasha</i>.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The film is a romantic drama that encapsulates"stolen glances, unfinished conversations, and memories that refuse to fade away." Set during the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, the film tells a story of "love and longing."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/hansal-mehta-confirms-pralay-is-not-an-adaptation-all-about-ranveer-singh-s-zombie-thriller-1775385710477"><strong>Hansal Mehta confirms Pralay is 'not an adaptation'; all about the film</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Backed by Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal, Mohit Choudhary, and Shibhasish Sarkar under the banner of Window Seat Films and presented by Applause Entertainment, the film is slated to release on June 12.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The one-minute and thirteen-second teaser, released in March, begins with narration by Diljit Dosanjh and introduces the character of Naseer, shown lying in a hospital bed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vedang Raina plays the younger version of Naseer, while Sharvari features as his love interest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Imtiaz Ali's next project Main Vaapas Aaunga features a soulful song titled Kya Kamaal Hai, which marks the collaboration between A. R. Rahman, Diljit Dosanjh, and Irshad Kamil.  

A. R. Rahman and Diljit Dosanjh are all set to treat fans with an upcoming song titled Kya Kamaal Hai from Imtiaz Ali’s next project, Main Vaapas Aaunga. Since the announcement, netizens have flooded social media with excitement about the track, as this is the first collaboration between Rahman and Dosanjh. About the song The track is written by lyricist Irshad Kamil and carries an emotional message. "It serves as a gentle reminder of the beautiful world we live in, one where love is abundant, happiness outweighs sorrow, and togetherness has the power to break every barrier," the press note read, as quoted by ANI. Also Read: 'We weren't prepared': Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma addresses viral Ghaziabad show mishap | Watch The now viral video, shared by Instant Bollywood, shows the artists posing for photos together. According to reports, the film stars Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah in key roles alongside Dosanjh in the lead. Calling Kya Kamaal Hai a "song of hope," the makers shared that it resonates with themes of love and resilience in turbulent times. Also Read: Chand Mera Dil: Karan Johar shares new poster of Ananya Panday, Lakshya starrer

<p>Imtiaz Ali's next project, Main Vaapas Aaunga, features a soulful song titled Kya Kamaal Hai, which marks the collaboration between A. R. Rahman, Diljit Dosanjh, and Irshad Kamil. &nbsp;</p>

Main Vaapas Aaunga: AR Rahman, Diljit Dosanjh bring a soulful track for Imtiaz Ali’s next

<p>Karan Johar is all set to treat Bollywood fans with another romantic film titled <i>Chand Mera Dil.</i> The filmmaker took to his social media on Sunday to unveil a new poster of the project, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani. &nbsp;</p><h2>Karan Johar shares a new poster</h2><p>Sharing the poster on Instagram, Johar hinted that audiences will soon be able to get a glimpse of the lead characters Aarav and Chandni, sparking a buzz about the teaser of the film. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/hansal-mehta-confirms-pralay-is-not-an-adaptation-all-about-ranveer-singh-s-zombie-thriller-1775385710477"><strong>Hansal Mehta confirms Pralay is 'not an adaptation'; all about Ranveer Singh’s zombie thriller</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The post read, "Pyaar ka koi fixed route nahi hota… bas thoda paagal hona padta hai! See you tomorrow at 11AM to meet our Aarav &amp; Chandni!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The newly released poster showcases the actors walking down a street, with the Lalwani's arm wrapped around Panday. The project is said to be based on the theme of love and romance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/birthday-special-revisit-5-best-films-of-rashmika-mandanna-pushpa-chhaava-and-more-1775376314813"><strong>Birthday special: Revisit 5 best films of Rashmika Mandanna</strong></a></p><h2>Fans reactions</h2><p>As soon as the poster surfaced online, fans filled the comment section with excitement and curiosity. "We are super excited," wrote one fan. "My heart is beating so fasstttttttt!!!! CAN NOT WAIT!!!! Fire," said another. "This looks so good," read the third comment. "Cant wait," said another.</p><h2>About Chand Mera Dil</h2><p>Directed by Vivek Soni, the film is produced by Karan Johar under his banner Dharma Productions.<i> Chand Mera Dil</i> is the first onscreen collaboration between Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani. Earlier, the makers had announced the film with striking posters teasing intense and passionate romance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rashmika-mandanna-turns-30-vijay-deverakonda-shares-jayamma-bts-glimpse-from-ranabaali-watch-1775379969146"><strong>Rashmika Mandanna turns 30: Vijay Deverakonda shares BTS glimpse from Ranabaali</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-that-s-not-fair-hrithik-roshan-reacts-to-vfx-debate-amid-mixed-reactions-to-ramayana-teaser-1775374333790"><strong>Hrithik Roshan reacts to VFX debate amid mixed reactions to Ramayana teaser</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further details about the film are yet to be revealed.</p><h2>Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani work front</h2><p>Panday was last seen in<i> Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri</i> opposite Kartik Aaryan. Apart from <i>Chand Mera Dil,</i> she is gearing up for<i> Call Me Bae Season 2</i>, featuring Vir Das and Shruti Haasan. Meanwhile, Lalwani was last seen in <i>The Ba***ds of Bollywood</i>, directed by Aryan Khan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Chand Mera Dil</i> is expected to hit theatres in 2026; the official release date has not yet been confirmed.</p>

Karan Johar has shared a new poster of the upcoming film Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani. The filmmaker has also teased a major surprise that will be unveiled tomorrow.  

Karan Johar is all set to treat Bollywood fans with another romantic film titled Chand Mera Dil. The filmmaker took to his social media on Sunday to unveil a new poster of the project, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani. Karan Johar shares a new poster Sharing the poster on Instagram, Johar hinted that audiences will soon be able to get a glimpse of the lead characters Aarav and Chandni, sparking a buzz about the teaser of the film. Also Read: Hansal Mehta confirms Pralay is 'not an adaptation'; all about Ranveer Singh’s zombie thriller The post read, "Pyaar ka koi fixed route nahi hota… bas thoda paagal hona padta hai! See you tomorrow at 11AM to meet our Aarav & Chandni!" The newly released poster showcases the actors walking down a street, with the Lalwani's arm wrapped around Panday. The project is said to be based on the theme of love and romance. Also Read: Birthday special: Revisit 5 best films of Rashmika Mandanna Fans reactions As soon as the poster surfaced online, fans filled the comment section with excitement and curiosity. "We are super excited," wrote one fan. "My heart is beating so fasstttttttt!!!! CAN NOT WAIT!!!! Fire," said another. "This looks so good," read the third comment. "Cant wait," said another. About Chand Mera Dil Directed by Vivek Soni, the film is produced by Karan Johar under his banner Dharma Productions. Chand Mera Dil is the first onscreen collaboration between Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani. Earlier, the makers had announced the film with striking posters teasing intense and passionate romance. Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna turns 30: Vijay Deverakonda shares BTS glimpse from Ranabaali

<p>Karan Johar has shared a new poster of the upcoming film Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani. The filmmaker has also teased a major surprise that will be unveiled tomorrow. &nbsp;</p>

Chand Mera Dil: Karan Johar shares new poster of Ananya Panday and Lakshya starrer; hints at big reveal tomorrow

<p>Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for <i>Peddi</i>, starring Ram Charan, recently opened up about a disturbing moment in her early life when she came across a morphed image of herself on an adult website. The actor revealed that at the time she was just 15 years old, and the incident still affects her.</p><h2>Janhvi Kapoor on the darker side of AI</h2><p>During a conversation with Raj Shamani, Kapoor shared that she first saw the image during an IT class, where some students would browse such websites. "I don't know if it was a deepfake, but it was something like that. I saw a picture of me on a porn site," she said. "We had IT class in school, and boys used to go on those sites for fun. My pictures were on there. And this was in school. So that was a weird experience."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/hansal-mehta-confirms-pralay-is-not-an-adaptation-all-about-ranveer-singh-s-zombie-thriller-1775385710477"><strong>Hansal Mehta confirms Pralay is 'not an adaptation'; all about Ranveer Singh’s zombie thriller</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor admitted that at first she tried to accept the incident as an inevitable downside of being in the public eye. "At some point, I was like - this is the cost you have to pay. There is no morality in a lot of these things with social media. I am not at peace with it," she revealed. "There are visuals of me out there, even shared by official news pages, which are completely AI. I have never worn those clothes or been photographed like that."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/birthday-special-revisit-5-best-films-of-rashmika-mandanna-pushpa-chhaava-and-more-1775376314813"><strong>Birthday special: Revisit 5 best films of Rashmika Mandanna</strong></a></p><h2>How it affects her work</h2><p>She further explained that these manipulated images can impact her professional life as it "creates a certain kind of impression. If tomorrow I tell a director I'm not comfortable wearing something, someone can pull up those pictures and say, 'But you've done this before.'"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-shares-his-bond-with-daughter-raha-recalls-her-reaction-to-ramayana-s-narration-1775367226244"><strong>Ranbir Kapoor shares his bond with daughter Raha: 'I am extremely blessed...'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Additionally, she also spoke that while it upsets her, "I feel like I don't have that much of a voice to complain. So I don't think my voice has that credibility yet. There will be backlash, and it might take away from the cause."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-that-s-not-fair-hrithik-roshan-reacts-to-vfx-debate-amid-mixed-reactions-to-ramayana-teaser-1775374333790"><strong>Hrithik Roshan reacts to VFX debate amid mixed reactions to Ramayana teaser</strong></a></p><h2>Janhvi Kapoor's work front</h2><p>The actress was last seen in<i> Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,</i> alongside Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf. The film was helmed by Shashank Khaitan. She will next appear in Ram Charan's <i>Peddi</i>, which is slated to release on April 30, 2026.</p>

Janhvi Kapoor has shared about a disturbing moment in her life as a teenager when she came across a morphed image of herself on an adult website. The actor admitted that the incident still affects her.

Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for Peddi, starring Ram Charan, recently opened up about a disturbing moment in her early life when she came across a morphed image of herself on an adult website. The actor revealed that at the time she was just 15 years old, and the incident still affects her. Janhvi Kapoor on the darker side of AI During a conversation with Raj Shamani, Kapoor shared that she first saw the image during an IT class, where some students would browse such websites. "I don't know if it was a deepfake, but it was something like that. I saw a picture of me on a porn site," she said. "We had IT class in school, and boys used to go on those sites for fun. My pictures were on there. And this was in school. So that was a weird experience." Also Read: Hansal Mehta confirms Pralay is 'not an adaptation'; all about Ranveer Singh’s zombie thriller The actor admitted that at first she tried to accept the incident as an inevitable downside of being in the public eye. "At some point, I was like - this is the cost you have to pay. There is no morality in a lot of these things with social media. I am not at peace with it," she revealed. "There are visuals of me out there, even shared by official news pages, which are completely AI. I have never worn those clothes or been photographed like that." Also Read: Birthday special: Revisit 5 best films of Rashmika Mandanna How it affects her work She further explained that these manipulated images can impact her professional life as it "creates a certain kind of impression. If tomorrow I tell a director I'm not comfortable wearing something, someone can pull up those pictures and say, 'But you've done this before.'" Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor shares his bond with daughter Raha: 'I am extremely blessed...' Additionally, she also spoke that while it upsets her, "I feel like I don't have that much of a voice to complain. So I don't think my voice has that credibility yet. There will be backlash, and it might take away from the cause." Also Read: Hrithik Roshan reacts to VFX debate amid mixed reactions to Ramayana teaser Janhvi Kapoor's work front The actress was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, alongside Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf. The film was helmed by Shashank Khaitan. She will next appear in Ram Charan's Peddi, which is slated to release on April 30, 2026.

<p>Janhvi Kapoor has shared about a disturbing moment in her life as a teenager when she came across a morphed image of herself on an adult website. The actor admitted that the incident still affects her.</p>

'Saw a picture of me on a porn site': Janhvi Kapoor recalls disturbing experience as a teenager

<p>After the success of <i>Dhurandhar: The Revenge</i>, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his next project, <i>Pralay</i>. Directed by Jai Mehta, it is a post-apocalyptic zombie thriller backed by Hansal Mehta’s True Story Films along with Singh Maa Kasam Films. While the cast and other details are still under wraps, the film is already generating buzz.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-recreates-akshaye-khanna-and-udaybir-sandhu-s-viral-dhurandhar-dialogues-at-nmacc-gala-watch-1775354011350"><strong>Ranveer Singh recreates viral Dhurandhar dialogues at Mumbai event</strong></a></p><h2>Hansal Mehta reacts to rumours</h2><p>There has been a rumour around the film, which claims that it draws inspiration from Blindness. However, Hansal Mehta denies the speculation, saying, "It's not an adaptation. Jay and Vishal Kapoor have written the original story. Further, I think a book like Blindness is not easily adapted to film. I had seen the 2008 film adaptation (starring Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo), and it wasn't great. Writers like Saramago or Salman Rushdie... I feel they are best experienced on paper. Their books lose all their magic when interpreted for cinema," as reported by <i>The Hollywood Reporter India</i>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/casting-director-mukesh-chhabra-explains-why-sara-arjun-was-his-pick-in-dhurandhar-opposite-ranveer-singh-1775287980386"><strong>Dhurandhar casting director Mukesh Chhabra explains why Sara Arjun was his pick</strong></a></p><h2>Did Ranveer Singh initiate the film?</h2><p>Speaking about the origin of the project, Mehta revealed that the project was initiated by Ranveer Singh himself. "Jai had been working on this idea for a long time. When Ranveer saw his directorial work, he was impressed. Then Jai pitched the idea to him. Once Ranveer said he liked the idea, we invested in developing it, helping Jai create the world he wants to present in the film. Ranveer’s conviction and commitment towards both the script and Jai has enabled Pralay," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-plagiarism-row-aditya-dhar-takes-legal-action-over-santosh-kumar-rs-claims-report-1775219312716"><strong>Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism report</strong></a></p><h2>About the film</h2><p>Sharing insights about the film, Mehta said, "It’s a post-apocalyptic world that hasn’t been attempted before at this scale in India. Development is not just about writing. It also includes ideas, how you shape them, how you visualise them, and how you eventually sell them to a third party, to a star or a studio."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/pak-cop-chaudhry-aslam-s-wife-applauds-sanjay-dutt-in-dhurandhar-but-is-disappointed-because-1775140036531"><strong>Pak cop Aslam’s wife applauds Sanjay Dutt in Dhurandhar, but is disappointed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further added, "The victory of Jai’s film will depend on its immersive nature. How do you make a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world believable? To that end, we are working with some of the best talent from around the world. And we are trying to achieve it at a fraction of the cost in which Hollywood would have done it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Pralay </i>marks Jai Mehta's feature film directorial debut and is expected to go on floors in mid-2026. According to reports, Kalyani Priyadarshan may play the female lead; however, an official confirmation is still awaited.&nbsp;</p>

After Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh is set to enter into a post-apocalyptic zombie era with the upcoming project Pralay, directed by Jai Mehta. Read on to know more. 

After the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his next project, Pralay. Directed by Jai Mehta, it is a post-apocalyptic zombie thriller backed by Hansal Mehta’s True Story Films along with Singh Maa Kasam Films. While the cast and other details are still under wraps, the film is already generating buzz. Also Read: Ranveer Singh recreates viral Dhurandhar dialogues at Mumbai event Hansal Mehta reacts to rumours There has been a rumour around the film, which claims that it draws inspiration from Blindness. However, Hansal Mehta denies the speculation, saying, "It's not an adaptation. Jay and Vishal Kapoor have written the original story. Further, I think a book like Blindness is not easily adapted to film. I had seen the 2008 film adaptation (starring Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo), and it wasn't great. Writers like Saramago or Salman Rushdie... I feel they are best experienced on paper. Their books lose all their magic when interpreted for cinema," as reported by The Hollywood Reporter India. Also Read: Dhurandhar casting director Mukesh Chhabra explains why Sara Arjun was his pick Did Ranveer Singh initiate the film? Speaking about the origin of the project, Mehta revealed that the project was initiated by Ranveer Singh himself. "Jai had been working on this idea for a long time. When Ranveer saw his directorial work, he was impressed. Then Jai pitched the idea to him. Once Ranveer said he liked the idea, we invested in developing it, helping Jai create the world he wants to present in the film. Ranveer’s conviction and commitment towards both the script and Jai has enabled Pralay," he added. Also Read: Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism report About the film Sharing insights about the film, Mehta said, "It’s a post-apocalyptic world that hasn’t been attempted before at this scale in India. Development is not just about writing. It also includes ideas, how you shape them, how you visualise them, and how you eventually sell them to a third party, to a star or a studio." Also Read: Pak cop Aslam’s wife applauds Sanjay Dutt in Dhurandhar, but is disappointed He further added, "The victory of Jai’s film will depend on its immersive nature. How do you make a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world believable? To that end, we are working with some of the best talent from around the world. And we are trying to achieve it at a fraction of the cost in which Hollywood would have done it." Pralay marks Jai Mehta's feature film directorial debut and is expected to go on floors in mid-2026. According to reports, Kalyani Priyadarshan may play the female lead; however, an official confirmation is still awaited.

<p>After Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh is set to enter a post-apocalyptic zombie era with the upcoming project Pralay, directed by Jai Mehta. Read on to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Hansal Mehta confirms Pralay is 'not an adaptation'; all about Ranveer Singh’s zombie thriller

<p>Ranbir Kapoor is set to appear in Nitesh Tiwari’s <i>Ramayana</i>, slated for a two-part release in 2026 and 2027. The makers recently unveiled the teaser on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, showcasing the first look at Ranbir as Lord Ram, which received mixed reactions. Amid the buzz, the actor has been at the centre of several discussions. In one such conversation, he revealed that when he returned from the shoot, he would brief his daughter, Raha, on every detail of the film.</p><h2>Ranbir Kapoor on fatherly duties</h2><p>Since the teaser for the mythological film <i>Ramayana</i> was released, the hype has not cooled. Besides being in the spotlight for his role as Lord Rama, Ranbir Kapoor also shared that he used to talk to his daughter Raha about his work.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ramayana-ranbir-kapoor-s-first-look-as-lord-rama-unveiled-what-we-know-about-the-cast-so-far-1775113309260"><strong>Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana teaser out: What we know about the cast so far</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a conversation with <i>AP</i>, he said, "I was extremely blessed to have this opportunity, which coincided with the time I became a father. Just to go home, and my daughter is three and a half now, and on one side I'm going to work and playing Lord Ram, but I'm also going home and telling her stories about the Ramayana."</p>

<p>He further continues, "Just to see a three-and-a-half-year-old so engaged and asking, 'Did you shoot with Hanuman today? Did you shoot with Sita today? What did you shoot today?' She has so much interest in the story, which tells a lot. It's in our DNA."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-s-director-nitesh-tiwari-breaks-down-in-tears-at-teaser-launch-says-seven-years-were-worth-it-1775129112530"><strong>Director Nitesh Tiwari breaks down at Ramayana's teaser launch | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ending his interview, he stated, "The culture is so seeped into our subconscious that the interest and the love come very naturally to us. We want that to appeal to a global audience and sample something that we have believed for centuries and will continue to believe for centuries."</p><h2>Netizens' reaction to Ranbir Kapoor's role as Lord Ram</h2><p>Since the teaser went live, viewers haven't stopped talking about the mythological saga. One user wrote, “This is peak cinema, man! Mind-blowing visuals. Casting is absolutely on point. #RanbirKapoor, my man, I love you! Jai Shree Ram. #Ramayana.” Another jotted, "The third user wrote, 'I will say 100 times again.... He is the best actor to play Lord RAMA.'”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/before-ranbir-kapoor-this-famous-member-of-the-kapoor-family-played-lord-ram-1775127492710"><strong>Before Ranbir Kapoor, this famous member of the Kapoor family played Lord Ram</strong></a></p><h2>About Ramayana</h2><p>This is an ancient epic film that chronicles the life story of Lord Rama, a young prince who embarks on a 14-year exile, marking the beginning of a legendary journey. Recently, the actor has also revealed that the movie will have a six-hour run time. The film is reported to have a massive combined budget of approximately Rs 4,000 crore, making it potentially the most expensive Indian film ever made.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/six-hour-runtime-netizens-think-ranbir-kapoor-dropped-a-big-hint-for-ramayana-1775313780467"><strong>Six-hour runtime? Netizens think Ranbir Kapoor dropped a big hint for Ramayana</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the magnum opus will also feature Sunny Deol, Yash, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta, Sai Pallavi, Sheeba Chaddha, and Rakul Preet Singh, among others.</p>

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is set to release in two parts. Amid the growing buzz around this mythological saga, Ranbir Kapoor shared a few heartfelt glimpses into his bond with his daughter Raha. Here’s what we know.

Ranbir Kapoor is set to appear in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, slated for a two-part release in 2026 and 2027. The makers recently unveiled the teaser on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, showcasing the first look at Ranbir as Lord Ram, which received mixed reactions. Amid the buzz, the actor has been at the centre of several discussions. In one such conversation, he revealed that when he returned from the shoot, he would brief his daughter, Raha, on every detail of the film. Ranbir Kapoor on fatherly duties Since the teaser for the mythological film Ramayana was released, the hype has not cooled. Besides being in the spotlight for his role as Lord Rama, Ranbir Kapoor also shared that he used to talk to his daughter Raha about his work. Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana teaser out: What we know about the cast so far In a conversation with AP, he said, "I was extremely blessed to have this opportunity, which coincided with the time I became a father. Just to go home, and my daughter is three and a half now, and on one side I'm going to work and playing Lord Ram, but I'm also going home and telling her stories about the Ramayana."

<p>Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is set to release in two parts. Amid the growing buzz around this mythological saga, Ranbir Kapoor shared a few heartfelt glimpses into his bond with his daughter Raha. Here’s what we know.</p>

Ranbir Kapoor shares his bond with daughter Raha, recalls her reaction to Ramayana's narration

<p>The makers of <i>Ramayana </i>unveiled the first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram on April 2. While many praised the actor's graceful appearance in the teaser, others were unhappy with its visual effects and compared the VFX to a "video game." &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mounted as a big-budget project, the mythological epic has a star-studded cast, and the film has been envisioned as a two-part cinematic saga. Amid the ongoing backlash, Hrithik Roshan has shown support for Nitesh Tiwari's most ambitious undertaking with a detailed social media post.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/six-hour-runtime-netizens-think-ranbir-kapoor-dropped-a-big-hint-for-ramayana-1775313780467"><strong>Six-hour runtime? Netizens think Ranbir Kapoor dropped a big hint for Ramayana</strong></a></p><h2>Context matters</h2><p>Reacting to the criticism, the actor admitted that "bad VFX exists, and it's painful to watch." however not all criticism comes from a fair understanding of a film’s intent. Connecting it with his early fascination with cinema, particularly after watching Back to the Future, he said, "I would sit with my dad's VHS player studying the frames pause -play pause-play until I broke the player."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He stressed that "filmmakers of projects like Kalki, Bahubali, Ramayana have the guts and vision to do what's never been done," so that the audience can "get to experience something never watched before," and the intention by itself "deserves applause!" &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-confirms-double-role-in-nitesh-tiwari-s-ramayana-to-play-two-avatars-of-vishnu-1775278417715"><strong>Ranbir Kapoor confirms double role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Different styles, different expectations</h2><p>Roshan highlighted that VFX is not a one-size-fits-all approach. According to him, "it takes thousands of our artistes working round the clock for multiple years to bring vfx heavy films to life so the least we can do is bash them with some better awareness!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He suggests that bad VFX is if a film aiming for photorealism must maintain consistency in physics and detail, while a stylised or "storybook" approach should be judged on its artistic appeal rather than realism. and "you can't criticize the maker just cause he has chosen one style while you prefer another style. That's not fair."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/from-garage-startup-to-rs-9-204-crore-net-worth-the-man-behind-ranbir-kapoor-s-ramayana-1775225396110"><strong>Garage startup to Rs 9,204 cr net worth: The man behind Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-s-director-nitesh-tiwari-breaks-down-in-tears-at-teaser-launch-says-seven-years-were-worth-it-1775129112530"><strong>Director Nitesh Tiwari breaks down at Ramayana's teaser launch | Watch</strong></a></p><h2>About Ramayana</h2><p>Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film features Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The project's music is composed by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Ramayana Part 1</i> is slated to hit theatres during Diwali 2026, while the second installment is expected to release on Diwali 2027.</p>

Amid the ongoing backlash around the VFX of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, Hrithik Roshan has shown support to the film with a detailed social media post. Read on to know more. 

The makers of Ramayana unveiled the first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram on April 2. While many praised the actor's graceful appearance in the teaser, others were unhappy with its visual effects and compared the VFX to a "video game." Mounted as a big-budget project, the mythological epic has a star-studded cast, and the film has been envisioned as a two-part cinematic saga. Amid the ongoing backlash, Hrithik Roshan has shown support for Nitesh Tiwari's most ambitious undertaking with a detailed social media post. Also Read: Six-hour runtime? Netizens think Ranbir Kapoor dropped a big hint for Ramayana Context matters Reacting to the criticism, the actor admitted that "bad VFX exists, and it's painful to watch." however not all criticism comes from a fair understanding of a film’s intent. Connecting it with his early fascination with cinema, particularly after watching Back to the Future, he said, "I would sit with my dad's VHS player studying the frames pause -play pause-play until I broke the player." He stressed that "filmmakers of projects like Kalki, Bahubali, Ramayana have the guts and vision to do what's never been done," so that the audience can "get to experience something never watched before," and the intention by itself "deserves applause!" Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor confirms double role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana

<p>Amid the ongoing backlash around the VFX of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, Hrithik Roshan has shown support for the film with a detailed social media post. Read on to know more.&nbsp;</p>

'That's not fair': Hrithik Roshan reacts to VFX debate amid mixed reactions to Ramayana teaser

<p><i>Dhurandhar: The Revenge</i> is already creating a storm at the box office. Helmed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Ranveer Singh, the spy-thriller is being praised for its acting skills and plotline. Amid this, several clips of Ranveer Singh seen having a gala time at the NMACC third anniversary gala in Mumbai on April 3. The Bollywood actor was seen recreating some of the popular dialogues from the movie.</p><h2>Viral dialogues recreated by Ranveer Singh</h2><p>In one of the clips, Ranveer Singh recreated Akshaye Khanna's character Rehman Dakait's line in the film "Assalamulaikum Lyari". While in another clip, he performed another dialogue from the movie – i.e., of his character Jaskirat's best friend Pinda, played by Udaybir Sandhu – Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi tujhey, Jassi <i>(Didn't you miss home Jassi)</i>, which brought loud cheers from the audience.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/casting-director-mukesh-chhabra-explains-why-sara-arjun-was-his-pick-in-dhurandhar-opposite-ranveer-singh-1775287980386"><strong>Mukesh Chhabra explains why Sara Arjun was his pick in Dhurandhar opposite Ranveer Singh</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="et" dir="ltr">The superstar entertainer is here. <br><br>As salam alaykum Lyarii 💥💥💥<br><br>Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi tuje Jassi 😝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RanveerSingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RanveerSingh</a> <a href="https://t.co/YgKBHVekXH">pic.twitter.com/YgKBHVekXH</a></p>&mdash; Versatile Fan (@versatilefan) <a href="https://twitter.com/versatilefan/status/2040296903049609467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Apart from Dhurandhar dialogues, Ranveer Singh also grooved to the tunes of <i>Gallan Goodiyan</i> with Shreya Ghoshal and Shankar Mahadevan during a live performance.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-2-outperforms-baahubali-2-in-us-rana-daggubati-says-a-decade-later-but-it-s-still-very-good-1775297246776"><strong>Dhurandhar 2 outperforms Baahubali 2 in US; Rana Daggubati says, 'a decade later, but it’s still very good'</strong></a></p>

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<h2>Dhurandhar: Cast, plot and more</h2><p><i>Dhurandhar</i> was first released on December 5, 2025, followed by its release of the second part on March 19, 2026. The spy-thriller helmed by Aditya Dhar stars Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, a RAW agent infiltrating Pakistan's Lyari underworld to dismantle a terrorist-gangster nexus.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-plagiarism-row-aditya-dhar-takes-legal-action-over-santosh-kumar-rs-claims-report-1775219312716"><strong>Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism row: Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Santosh Kumar RS claims, report</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Ranveer Singh, the film featured Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Saumya Tandon, and Arjun Rampal, among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-leaked-on-youtube-amid-strong-box-office-run-fans-urge-aditya-dhar-to-take-action-1774891186655"><strong>Dhurandhar 2 leaked on YouTube amid strong box office run; fans urge Aditya Dhar to take action</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So far, as per the report of <i>Sacnilk</i>, <i>Dhurandhar: The Revenge</i>'s gross collection is Rs 1,180.69 crore in 18 days, and the total India net collection is Rs 986.20 crore, with final collections yet to be reported.</p>

Ranveer Singh's recreation of popular dialogues of Akshaye Khanna and Udaybir Sandhu from his latest film Dhurandhar at the NMACC event has gone viral. 

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is already creating a storm at the box office. Helmed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Ranveer Singh, the spy-thriller is being praised for its acting skills and plotline. Amid this, several clips of Ranveer Singh seen having a gala time at the NMACC third anniversary gala in Mumbai on April 3. The Bollywood actor was seen recreating some of the popular dialogues from the movie. Viral dialogues recreated by Ranveer Singh In one of the clips, Ranveer Singh recreated Akshaye Khanna's character Rehman Dakait's line in the film "Assalamulaikum Lyari". While in another clip, he performed another dialogue from the movie – i.e., of his character Jaskirat's best friend Pinda, played by Udaybir Sandhu – Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi tujhey, Jassi (Didn't you miss home Jassi), which brought loud cheers from the audience. Also Read: Mukesh Chhabra explains why Sara Arjun was his pick in Dhurandhar opposite Ranveer Singh

<p>Ranveer Singh's recreation of popular dialogues of Akshaye Khanna and Udaybir Sandhu from his latest film Dhurandhar at a Mumbai event has gone viral.&nbsp;</p>

Ranveer Singh recreates Akshaye Khanna and Udaybir Sandhu's viral Dhurandhar dialogues at Mumbai event | Watch

<p>After ten years in the industry, Saqib Saleem is not chasing noise anymore, but is in an experimental phase, driven by the excitement of taking on roles that bring out the best in him. After more than a decade of navigating this creative profession called acting, the actor has found himself stepping into the world of Kaptaan, where he plays a cop for the first time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking exclusively to WION, when asked about what scares him the most whenever he signs up for a new project, Saleem said that while it is always thrilling to enter a new space and mindset, it is equally intimidating. However, he believes this fear is important to have. In the series, he plays the police officer Samardeep Singh, the central character around whom the story revolves. Speaking about the pressure of shouldering the narrative, Saleem said that a great deal of mental work goes into it, and that one has to let go of their real self to fully immerse themselves into character.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read the edited excerpts from the chat below:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: What was your first reaction when Kaptaan came your way?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Saqib Saleem:</strong> I was quite thrilled when I received the first call for Kaptaan. It is a fresh, intense role of a cop, something that I have never done before. The setup is explosive; it goes from high-octane action to mind games and chase sequences. So, there was this curiosity to see what it could bring out of me, and what I could bring to the table. There wasn’t a slight bit of a chance for me to say ‘no’ to Kaptaan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: &nbsp;You’ve played intense/bad-boy roles before, and now a cop, what’s more fun to play?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Saqib Saleem:</strong> &nbsp;Both are equally fun. Both bring out shades of you that nobody has seen before, including you. And you can see the kind of imagination that goes behind creating intense roles, including a cop. Both roles tap into very different emotional and psychological spaces, which is what makes them exciting for an actor. When you play bad boy or intense roles, you get to explore darker shades, impulses and moral ambiguity, all of which push you towards emotions that are usually suppressed in real life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: You are the central character of the show. What kind of pressure comes with carrying the entire story?</strong></p><p><br><strong>Saqib Saleem: </strong>Being the central character of the show and shouldering the narrative definitely comes with pressure, but it is also equally rewarding. There’s an expectation to stay consistent and live the character instead of simply playing it; overall, an actor is setting the whole atmosphere of a show. There’s mental work also. You have to let go of your real self to be present as the character every single day. But honestly, I try not to take it as pressure alone. The pressure is of the good kind, one that pushes you beyond your limitations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: Physical transformation is visible, but what was the invisible transformation you went through?</strong></p><p><br><strong>Saqib Saleem:</strong> Honestly, physical transformation is just the surface; the internal transformation is what people don’t really see. For Kaptaan, I had to rewire myself to think the way my character does. He has a certain way of handling emotions, reacting to them, handling conflict and how his mind works is simply astonishing. Getting into its nature also affected my emotional space. I wasn’t more of me. When you play an intense character and get deeper into the arcs of it, you start reacting more like it and less like yourself. And to get a hold of that is equally challenging as getting physically toned.</p>

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<p><strong>WION: &nbsp;Whenever you sign up for a project, what scares you the most?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Saqib Saleem: </strong>Doing justice to the character. What’s the point if you're saying ‘yes’ to a project but can’t let the character shine! There’s that. But practically, there’s also the fear of the unknown, the unpredictability that comes with the narrative, the world-building or even the nature of your character. It’s thrilling to enter a new space and a new mindset, but it’s also equally intimidating. I also think that this fear is important. If a project or a character isn’t scaring you a little, then it’s not challenging you as an actor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: Do you think Bollywood has glamorised cops too much over the years?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Saqib Saleem:&nbsp;</strong> I would say that there has been a slight tendency, but overall, that’s the nature of cinema and entertainment. There’s also a shift. The audience is more inclined to the layers that come with cop portrayals. Today, it has gone beyond heroic entries, slow-motion action or even punchlines. The audience wants to see the human side of a cop more than the heroics. And that’s exactly what has offered us even bigger space to explore.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: At this stage in your career, what are you chasing more, validation, growth, or legacy?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Saqib Saleem: </strong>Definitely growth. Of course, appreciation feels great; it gives you the reassurance of being on the right path, but it can only take you forward so much. Right now, what excites me the most is to see myself in roles and shades that bring out the best of me, whether positive or negative ones. You get to learn the most when you are experimenting, and that’s exactly what I’d like to do.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: What’s one myth about being an actor that you want to break?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Saqib Saleem: One myth I’d really like to break is the perception of ‘easy accessibility’. I agree that the rewards are incredibly heartwarming, but there’s immense hard work to achieve those rewards. What’s usually seen is the glamour that comes in front of the camera. But it’s also about what goes behind the camera, the constant push to keep going, the rigorous shooting schedules and internal work. So, the accessibility is there, but there are also day/night efforts that make it happen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Kaptaan is streaming on MX Player.&nbsp;</strong></p>

Actor Saqib Saleem, in an exclusive chat with WION, talked about his recent project, Kaptaan. In the series, he played the role of a police officer for the first time, and speaking about it, the actor discussed the challenges and why there was no space for declining this project, among other things.

After ten years in the industry, Saqib Saleem is not chasing noise anymore, but is in an experimental phase, driven by the excitement of taking on roles that bring out the best in him. After more than a decade of navigating this creative profession called acting, the actor has found himself stepping into the world of Kaptaan, where he plays a cop for the first time. Speaking exclusively to WION, when asked about what scares him the most whenever he signs up for a new project, Saleem said that while it is always thrilling to enter a new space and mindset, it is equally intimidating. However, he believes this fear is important to have. In the series, he plays the police officer Samardeep Singh, the central character around whom the story revolves. Speaking about the pressure of shouldering the narrative, Saleem said that a great deal of mental work goes into it, and that one has to let go of their real self to fully immerse themselves into character. Read the edited excerpts from the chat below: WION: What was your first reaction when Kaptaan came your way? Saqib Saleem: I was quite thrilled when I received the first call for Kaptaan. It is a fresh, intense role of a cop, something that I have never done before. The setup is explosive; it goes from high-octane action to mind games and chase sequences. So, there was this curiosity to see what it could bring out of me, and what I could bring to the table. There wasn’t a slight bit of a chance for me to say ‘no’ to Kaptaan. WION: You’ve played intense/bad-boy roles before, and now a cop, what’s more fun to play? Saqib Saleem: Both are equally fun. Both bring out shades of you that nobody has seen before, including you. And you can see the kind of imagination that goes behind creating intense roles, including a cop. Both roles tap into very different emotional and psychological spaces, which is what makes them exciting for an actor. When you play bad boy or intense roles, you get to explore darker shades, impulses and moral ambiguity, all of which push you towards emotions that are usually suppressed in real life. WION: You are the central character of the show. What kind of pressure comes with carrying the entire story? Saqib Saleem: Being the central character of the show and shouldering the narrative definitely comes with pressure, but it is also equally rewarding. There’s an expectation to stay consistent and live the character instead of simply playing it; overall, an actor is setting the whole atmosphere of a show. There’s mental work also. You have to let go of your real self to be present as the character every single day. But honestly, I try not to take it as pressure alone. The pressure is of the good kind, one that pushes you beyond your limitations. WION: Physical transformation is visible, but what was the invisible transformation you went through? Saqib Saleem: Honestly, physical transformation is just the surface; the internal transformation is what people don’t really see. For Kaptaan, I had to rewire myself to think the way my character does. He has a certain way of handling emotions, reacting to them, handling conflict and how his mind works is simply astonishing. Getting into its nature also affected my emotional space. I wasn’t more of me. When you play an intense character and get deeper into the arcs of it, you start reacting more like it and less like yourself. And to get a hold of that is equally challenging as getting physically toned.

<p>Actor Saqib Saleem, in an exclusive chat with WION, talked about his recent project, Kaptaan. In the series, he played the role of a police officer for the first time, and speaking about it, the actor discussed the challenges and why there was no space for declining this project, among other things.</p>

Saqib Saleem on glamourised Bollywood cops: ‘Audience wants to see the human side ’ | Exclusive

<p>Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana first look is out, and several reactions are pouring in. While some people like Kapoor as Lord Rama, others have complained about the VFX used in the teaser. The makers launched the teaser after a promotional event held in Los Angeles and New York City, where the actor, along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, was present.</p><p><br>During the promotional event, Ranbir and the makers spoke about the movie. A video has now gone viral in which many netizens believe that the actor may have mistakenly revealed the runtime of the film, which is set to be released in two parts.</p><h2>What did Ranbir Kapoor reveal?</h2><p>The clip that has gone viral across social media shows the 40-year-old actor talking to the US media outlet Collider. He shared that what they watched was only a teaser before revealing that they have six hours of spectacle.</p><p><br>During the Los Angeles screening of Ramayana’s first glimpse, Ranbir said that Ramayana is nothing&nbsp;</p><p>less than The Lord of the Rings, the much-acclaimed series.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>''Ramayana is not anything but 'Lord of the Rings', you know, our biggest epic movie, coming from our country, and it was just a teaser. We have six hours of epic visuals and action, emotions. It makes you learn to become a better son, better husband, better brother; it is basically the victory of good over evil,'' he shared.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As this clip quickly went viral, netizens speculated that the six hours would be divided into two films, with each being around three hours long.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-confirms-double-role-in-nitesh-tiwari-s-ramayana-to-play-two-avatars-of-vishnu-1775278417715">Ranbir Kapoor confirms double role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana; to play two avatars of Vishnu</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As of now, netizens are reacting to the clip with amusement.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bro accidentlly revealed runtime of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> <a href="https://t.co/7g7ZIN8pp3">pic.twitter.com/7g7ZIN8pp3</a></p>&mdash; Tyler Burbun (@BurbunPitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurbunPitt/status/2040266738991050817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>One user wrote,''Bro accidentlly revealed runtime of #Ramayana.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user wrote,''He is just saying normal movie time of 3 hrs not exactly the runtime of this movie . Please don’t overexerragate.''</p><p><br>The makers have not reacted to this viral clip so far. There is no official confirmation regarding the film’s runtime.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/from-garage-startup-to-rs-9-204-crore-net-worth-the-man-behind-ranbir-kapoor-s-ramayana-1775225396110"><strong>Garage startup to Rs 9,204 cr net worth: The man behind Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana</strong></a></p><h2>Ramayana teaser</h2><p>Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, known for Dangal, the film, arguably one of the biggest Bollywood movies of the year, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rama is the greatest of all time because he lived a life where the choices he made were always in the benefit of the greater good, duty over desire, and sacrifice over self. <br><br>His legacy continues to enhance and empower humanity over time and bring the belief in the goodness of… <a href="https://t.co/FjlcgF6e8q">pic.twitter.com/FjlcgF6e8q</a></p>&mdash; Namit Malhotra (@malhotra_namit) <a href="https://twitter.com/malhotra_namit/status/2039556240687460406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The film’s music is composed by AR Rahman, who has collaborated with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, known for his work in Dune.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the teaser release, it generated buzz with polarised reactions from netizens. The movie is reportedly being made on a budget of Rs 4000 crores.</p>

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the movie is an on-screen adaptation of Valmiki's Ramayana. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, the first part of the movie will release in Diwali 2026.

Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana first look is out, and several reactions are pouring in. While some people like Kapoor as Lord Rama, others have complained about the VFX used in the teaser. The makers launched the teaser after a promotional event held in Los Angeles and New York City, where the actor, along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, was present. During the promotional event, Ranbir and the makers spoke about the movie. A video has now gone viral in which many netizens believe that the actor may have mistakenly revealed the runtime of the film, which is set to be released in two parts. What did Ranbir Kapoor reveal? The clip that has gone viral across social media shows the 40-year-old actor talking to the US media outlet Collider. He shared that what they watched was only a teaser before revealing that they have six hours of spectacle. During the Los Angeles screening of Ramayana’s first glimpse, Ranbir said that Ramayana is nothing less than The Lord of the Rings, the much-acclaimed series. ''Ramayana is not anything but 'Lord of the Rings', you know, our biggest epic movie, coming from our country, and it was just a teaser. We have six hours of epic visuals and action, emotions. It makes you learn to become a better son, better husband, better brother; it is basically the victory of good over evil,'' he shared. As this clip quickly went viral, netizens speculated that the six hours would be divided into two films, with each being around three hours long. Also read: Ranbir Kapoor confirms double role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana; to play two avatars of Vishnu As of now, netizens are reacting to the clip with amusement.

<p>Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the movie is an on-screen adaptation of Valmiki's Ramayana. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, the first part of the movie will release on Diwali 2026.</p>

Six-hour runtime? Netizens think Ranbir Kapoor dropped a big hint for Ramayana

<p>Amid Raghav Chadha’s rift with AAP (Aam Aadmi Party), Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has came forward in support of her brother-in-law, reacting to his recent parliamentary speeches video. After the video went viral, the star’s comment quickly caught viewers’ attention and sparked a buzz on social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-2-outperforms-baahubali-2-in-us-rana-daggubati-says-a-decade-later-but-it-s-still-very-good-1775297246776"><strong>Dhurandhar 2 outperforms Baahubali 2 in US; Rana Daggubati says, 'a decade later, but it’s still very good'</strong></a></p><h2>Priyanka Chopra reacts to Raghav Chadha's new video</h2><p>Today, on April 4, former deputy leader Raghav Chadha shared a video compiling his past speeches in the Rajya Sabha. What caught the attention of viewers was Chopra’s reaction to the post. The actress did not write anything but responded with emojis, using heart-eyes, applause, and clapping hands. Raghav is the husband of actress Parineeti Chopra, Priyanka's cousin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With this comment, the actress has indicated that she's on Chadha's side.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-vs-justin-baldoni-actress-reacts-to-dismissal-of-sexual-harassment-claims-will-never-stop-fighting-1775295888276"><strong>Blake Lively on dismissal of sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni</strong></a></p>

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<p>On April 2, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) officially removed Raghav Chadha as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. The party replaced him with Punjab MP and educator Ashok Kumar Mittal.</p><h2>What does the video showcase?</h2><p>After being removed as deputy leader of Rajya Sabha, Chadha has recently shared several videos, either putting forward his side of the story to his followers, with one of the clip titled “Silenced, not defeated," or explaining the situation that happened recently. Today’s video focuses on his parliamentary speeches, highlighting the issues he raised faced by ordinary citizens.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/casting-director-mukesh-chhabra-explains-why-sara-arjun-was-his-pick-in-dhurandhar-opposite-ranveer-singh-1775287980386">Dhurandhar casting director Mukesh Chhabra explains why Sara Arjun was his pick</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra tied the knot in Udaipur on September 24, 2023. Chopra skipped the wedding ceremony, but she showed up at the engagement ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid tensions between Raghav Chadha and the Aam Aadmi Party, Priyanka Chopra came forward, supporting her brother-in-law by reacting to his recent parliamentary speeches video. Her comment quickly grabbed attention. Here's what we know.

Amid Raghav Chadha’s rift with AAP (Aam Aadmi Party), Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has came forward in support of her brother-in-law, reacting to his recent parliamentary speeches video. After the video went viral, the star’s comment quickly caught viewers’ attention and sparked a buzz on social media. Also Read: Dhurandhar 2 outperforms Baahubali 2 in US; Rana Daggubati says, 'a decade later, but it’s still very good' Priyanka Chopra reacts to Raghav Chadha's new video Today, on April 4, former deputy leader Raghav Chadha shared a video compiling his past speeches in the Rajya Sabha. What caught the attention of viewers was Chopra’s reaction to the post. The actress did not write anything but responded with emojis, using heart-eyes, applause, and clapping hands. Raghav is the husband of actress Parineeti Chopra, Priyanka's cousin. With this comment, the actress has indicated that she's on Chadha's side. Also Read: Blake Lively on dismissal of sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni

<p>Amid escalating tensions between Raghav Chadha and the Aam Aadmi Party, Priyanka Chopra came forward, supporting her brother-in-law by subtly reacting to a recent video of his parliamentary speeches. Her comment quickly grabbed attention online.</p>

Priyanka Chopra reacts to Raghav Chadha's new video amid his rift with AAP

<p>Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to be the audience's top favourite in theatres. Starring Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, the sequel has been shattering records since the first day of its release. The movie has now become the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, surpassing SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aditya Dhar's film has earned around $22 million at the North American box office. With this, it has broken the record held by Prabhas' film for nine years. Released in 2017, Baahubali 2 had earned $20.8 million. After the film crossed this milestone, actor Rana Daggubati, who played Bhallaladeva, reacted to his film finally being surpassed.</p><h2><br>What Rana Daggubati had to say on Dhurandhar's surpassing Baahubali 2 at US box office</h2><p>Speaking about Dhurandhar 2's milestone at the USA box office, Daggubati said it’s good that the film has performed so well. Speaking to Variety India, he said,“It’s good. It’s a decade later, but it’s still very good. I think we’re all still touching the tip of the iceberg.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Adding that on Indian films are performing well at international box office and connecting with the audience oversease. “There’s been all kinds of cinema that’s going to see a little beauty. I’ll talk about this Malayalam film about nurses who are working in Bombay. Now it’s a story that did reasonably well in India but phenomenally globally. Like France’s collections alone will be four times that of India. So, our local stories are resonating in different parts of the world because there’s human understanding to them,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Daggubati's reaction comes days after the Dhurandhar broke Baahubali's 9-year-old record. On March 29, the social media handle of the period epic congratulated Dhar and the entire team.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/AdityaDharFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdityaDharFilms</a> and the entire team of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhurandhar2TheRevenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhurandhar2TheRevenge</a> on breaking the 9-year-old records of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Baahubali2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Baahubali2</a> and setting new box office benchmarks in India, USA and worldwide! <a href="https://t.co/6UjDFKbpA4">https://t.co/6UjDFKbpA4</a></p>&mdash; Baahubali (@BaahubaliMovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaahubaliMovie/status/2038192515623371166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>''Congratulations to @AdityaDharFilmsand the entire team of #Dhurandhar2TheRevenge on breaking the 9-year-old records of #Baahubali2 and setting new box office benchmarks in India, USA and worldwide!'' the post reads.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Dhurandhar's overseas box office collection</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Released on March 19, Dhurandhar: The Revenge opened to contrasting reviews, with one section praising Dhar's filmmaking and Singh's performance, while the other criticised the film for showing excessive violence. Nevertheless, the movie impressed the audience, who went on to watch it. The movie, which has already broken several records and is continuing its mind-blowing run, has so far surpassed the Rs 1500 crore mark at the box office worldwide. With this milestone, the movie has become the fourth Indian film to join this elite club of Indian films.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">900 NOT OUT – &#39;DHURANDHAR 2&#39; BEGINS ITS MARCH TOWARDS ₹ 1000 CR... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DhurandharTheRevenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DhurandharTheRevenge</a> continues to rewrite the record books... The phenomenal Week 2 business clearly indicates that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhurandhar2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhurandhar2</a> is on track to become the first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hindi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hindi</a> film to breach the ₹ 1000 cr mark.<br><br>With… <a href="https://t.co/ZC4KDV3sjd">pic.twitter.com/ZC4KDV3sjd</a></p>&mdash; taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) <a href="https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/2039941107820429670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In Hindi version, the movie has earned over Rs 900 crore. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh wrote in a post shared on X,''900 NOT OUT – 'DHURANDHAR 2' BEGINS ITS MARCH TOWARDS ₹ 1000 CR... #DhurandharTheRevenge continues to rewrite the record books... The phenomenal Week 2 business clearly indicates that #Dhurandhar2 is on track to become the first #Hindi film to breach the ₹ 1000 cr mark.''</p>

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 has become the highest-grossing Indian film in Hindi belt. Continuing it golden run at the box office, the movie has crossed Rs 1500 crore mark globally. 

Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to be the audience's top favourite in theatres. Starring Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, the sequel has been shattering records since the first day of its release. The movie has now become the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, surpassing SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2. Aditya Dhar's film has earned around $22 million at the North American box office. With this, it has broken the record held by Prabhas' film for nine years. Released in 2017, Baahubali 2 had earned $20.8 million. After the film crossed this milestone, actor Rana Daggubati, who played Bhallaladeva, reacted to his film finally being surpassed. What Rana Daggubati had to say on Dhurandhar's surpassing Baahubali 2 at US box office Speaking about Dhurandhar 2's milestone at the USA box office, Daggubati said it’s good that the film has performed so well. Speaking to Variety India, he said,“It’s good. It’s a decade later, but it’s still very good. I think we’re all still touching the tip of the iceberg.” Adding that on Indian films are performing well at international box office and connecting with the audience oversease. “There’s been all kinds of cinema that’s going to see a little beauty. I’ll talk about this Malayalam film about nurses who are working in Bombay. Now it’s a story that did reasonably well in India but phenomenally globally. Like France’s collections alone will be four times that of India. So, our local stories are resonating in different parts of the world because there’s human understanding to them,” he said. Daggubati's reaction comes days after the Dhurandhar broke Baahubali's 9-year-old record. On March 29, the social media handle of the period epic congratulated Dhar and the entire team.

<p>Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 has become the highest-grossing Indian film in Hindi belt. Continuing it golden run at the box office, the movie has crossed Rs 1500 crore mark globally.&nbsp;</p>

Dhurandhar 2 outperforms Baahubali 2 in US; Rana Daggubati says, 'a decade later, but it’s still very good'

<p>Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to shatter records of history. While Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller is achieving the heights, the casting director has plenty to spark buzz about. Recently, when he revealed the three previously unknown contenders for Akshaye Khanna’s role of Rehman Dakait, Mukesh Chhabra also shared details about casting Yaleena opposite Ranveer Singh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-gave-very-weird-logic-mukesh-chhabra-reveals-3-renowned-actors-declined-akshaye-khanna-s-role-in-dhurandhar-1775272329067"><strong>Mukesh Chhabra reveals 3 actors declined Akshaye Khanna's role in Dhurandhar</strong></a></p><h2>Mukesh Chhabra on why he chose Sara Arjun as Yaleena</h2><p>In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Chhabra revealed why Sara Arjun was chosen to play Yaleena, the wife of Hamza, portrayed by Singh. He explained in Hindi, which has been translated into English, he said, "A lot of people were messaging Aditya too, pleading that they wanted to cast alongside Ranveer's character. I was getting messages as well, but I told Aditya very clearly that we need to have a fresh face that truly looked like she belonged to the place."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-plagiarism-row-aditya-dhar-takes-legal-action-over-santosh-kumar-rs-claims-report-1775219312716"><strong>Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism report</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further added, "It should be a completely fresh face. Though Sara had done films before as a child actor, but never done full-fledged roles in Bollywood films. We were clear that if we were going to be in that world, then we should definitely wonder who the girl is. We did so many auditions, 1200-1300 auditions, and then we finalised Sara's audition. We were also craving a new face.”</p><h2>Sara Arjun's role in Dhurandhar</h2><p>Sara was cast in the role of Yaleena, Jameel Jamali's daughter, played by Rakesh Bedi. As the daughter of a Pakistani politician, her character undergoes a significant journey from a stubborn young woman to a bold individual who stood courageously after knowing that Hamza is an Indian spy for the sake of her child.</p><h2>Age gap controversy</h2><p>Following several controversies, the casting of Sara opposite Ranveer became the topic of discussion due to the major age-gap of twenty years between them.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/pak-cop-chaudhry-aslam-s-wife-applauds-sanjay-dutt-in-dhurandhar-but-is-disappointed-because-1775140036531"><strong>Pak cop Aslam’s wife applauds Sanjay Dutt in Dhurandhar, but is disappointed</strong></a></p><h2>Dhurandhar's Box Office collection Day 16</h2><p>Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its historic box office run, solidifying its status as one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema. The action thriller has collected Rs 959.37 crore in India and Rs 1,523.58 crore worldwide, according to a report by Sacnilk.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film has received widespread acclaim from stars like Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, Ram Gopal Varma, Rajinikanth, Vicky Kaushal, and many others.</p>

Dhurandhar: The Revenge charts are not settling for less. While the film is living up to the hype Mukesh Chhabra, the casting director reveals why Sara Arjun is apt for the role of Yaleena opposite Ranveer Singh character, Hamza Ali Mazari.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to shatter records of history. While Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller is achieving the heights, the casting director has plenty to spark buzz about. Recently, when he revealed the three previously unknown contenders for Akshaye Khanna’s role of Rehman Dakait, Mukesh Chhabra also shared details about casting Yaleena opposite Ranveer Singh. Also Read: Mukesh Chhabra reveals 3 actors declined Akshaye Khanna's role in Dhurandhar Mukesh Chhabra on why he chose Sara Arjun as Yaleena In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Chhabra revealed why Sara Arjun was chosen to play Yaleena, the wife of Hamza, portrayed by Singh. He explained in Hindi, which has been translated into English, he said, "A lot of people were messaging Aditya too, pleading that they wanted to cast alongside Ranveer's character. I was getting messages as well, but I told Aditya very clearly that we need to have a fresh face that truly looked like she belonged to the place." Also Read: Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism report He further added, "It should be a completely fresh face. Though Sara had done films before as a child actor, but never done full-fledged roles in Bollywood films. We were clear that if we were going to be in that world, then we should definitely wonder who the girl is. We did so many auditions, 1200-1300 auditions, and then we finalised Sara's audition. We were also craving a new face.” Sara Arjun's role in Dhurandhar Sara was cast in the role of Yaleena, Jameel Jamali's daughter, played by Rakesh Bedi. As the daughter of a Pakistani politician, her character undergoes a significant journey from a stubborn young woman to a bold individual who stood courageously after knowing that Hamza is an Indian spy for the sake of her child. Age gap controversy Following several controversies, the casting of Sara opposite Ranveer became the topic of discussion due to the major age-gap of twenty years between them. Also Read: Pak cop Aslam’s wife applauds Sanjay Dutt in Dhurandhar, but is disappointed Dhurandhar's Box Office collection Day 16 Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its historic box office run, solidifying its status as one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema. The action thriller has collected Rs 959.37 crore in India and Rs 1,523.58 crore worldwide, according to a report by Sacnilk. The film has received widespread acclaim from stars like Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, Ram Gopal Varma, Rajinikanth, Vicky Kaushal, and many others.

<p>Dhurandhar: The Revenge is not settling for less at the box office. While the film is living up to the hype, Mukesh Chhabra, the casting director, reveals why Sara Arjun is apt for the role of Yaleena opposite Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza Ali Mazari.</p>

Mukesh Chhabra explains why Sara Arjun was his pick in Dhurandhar opposite Ranveer Singh

<p><br>Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra are all set to take audiences on a thrilling ride with Toaster. Set to release on Netflix, the film revolves around Rao’s character, Ramakant, a man who can go to any length to save money. In this quirky tale, he even puts himself in danger over a toaster worth Rs 7,000.</p><p>As the release of the movie is hearing, the makers have unveiled the trailer of the movie, and it will surely take you excitement a notch higher</p><h2>Toaster trailer out: Rajkummar Rao is on a wild ride to find the toaster</h2><p>The trailer introduces Rajkummar Rao as Ramakant — an endearing, no-nonsense kanjoos (miser) who believes every rupee saved is a victory. Whether it’s squeezing value out of everyday situations or refusing to let go of anything he’s spent money on, Ramakant takes thrifting to a whole new level. So when a toaster he gifted for a wedding ends up going to waste, he sets out to retrieve it, dragging himself — and everyone around him — into a series of increasingly messy situations, where every attempt to set things right only makes matters worse.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With its quirky characters and unexpected turns, Toaster promises a sharp, fast-unfolding ride that keeps things spiralling till the very end.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/xo-kitty-season-3-major-highlights-of-kitty-s-senior-year-at-kiss-1775276171737">XO, Kitty season 3: Major highlights of Kitty's senior year at KISS</a></p>

<p>Directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary and produced by Patralekhaa under Kampa Film, the movie stars including Archana Puran Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Farah Khan, Upendra Limaye, Vinod Rawat, Jitendra Joshi and Seema Pahwa. Director and YouTuber Farah Khan also makes an appearance in the trailer. It's unclear whether she'll play a regular role or just a cameo.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/dyk-meryl-streep-has-real-life-connection-with-anna-wintour-the-devil-wears-prada-2-actor-reacts-1775284276157">DYK Meryl Streep has real-life connection with Anna Wintour?</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing his thoughts on the film, Rajkummar Rao said, “This is a special one for me as it marks our first film under our production house, Kampa Film and produced by Patralekhaa. I’m truly excited to bring this story to audiences. What really drew me to Toaster was how something so small can completely take over a person’s mind. Ramakant is someone who genuinely believes he’s doing the right thing. He doesn’t see his actions as extreme, he sees them as practical. But that’s exactly what makes the journey so unpredictable. It’s a story that comes from a very real place, and watching that sincerity spiral into chaos is what makes the film both engaging and entertaining. It was also a joy working with such a brilliant cast, which really brought this world to life. It feels great to be working with Netflix again. They’ve always championed new stories and storytellers, and it’s exciting to be working both behind and in front of the camera this time.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Toaster premieres on April 15, only on Netflix.</p>

Produced by Kampa Film and directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary, Toaster, starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, premieres on April 15. 

Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra are all set to take audiences on a thrilling ride with Toaster. Set to release on Netflix, the film revolves around Rao’s character, Ramakant, a man who can go to any length to save money. In this quirky tale, he even puts himself in danger over a toaster worth Rs 7,000. As the release of the movie is hearing, the makers have unveiled the trailer of the movie, and it will surely take you excitement a notch higher Toaster trailer out: Rajkummar Rao is on a wild ride to find the toaster The trailer introduces Rajkummar Rao as Ramakant — an endearing, no-nonsense kanjoos (miser) who believes every rupee saved is a victory. Whether it’s squeezing value out of everyday situations or refusing to let go of anything he’s spent money on, Ramakant takes thrifting to a whole new level. So when a toaster he gifted for a wedding ends up going to waste, he sets out to retrieve it, dragging himself — and everyone around him — into a series of increasingly messy situations, where every attempt to set things right only makes matters worse. With its quirky characters and unexpected turns, Toaster promises a sharp, fast-unfolding ride that keeps things spiralling till the very end. Also read: XO, Kitty season 3: Major highlights of Kitty's senior year at KISS

<p>Produced by Kampa Film and directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary, Toaster, starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, premieres on April 15.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ranbir Kapoor has taken over the internet after makers unveiled his first look as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated project <i>Ramayana</i>. The grand teaser showcases the actor in a powerful yet composed avatar, but what caught the attention of the netizens is a possible face-off between Ram and Parshurama, both played by Kapoor.&nbsp;</p><h2>Ranbir Kapoor confirms dual role</h2><p>The rumours around the actor's double role sparked after the teaser was released. Though Parshurama, a previous avatar of Lord Vishnu, was not directly shown in the clip, a sequence with a unique axe linked to the warrior sage fueled the discussions. Now, Kapoor has also confirmed his double role, sending fans into a frenzy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/from-garage-startup-to-rs-9-204-crore-net-worth-the-man-behind-ranbir-kapoor-s-ramayana-1775225396110"><strong>Garage startup to Rs 9,204 cr net worth: The man behind Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana</strong></a></p><h2>Parshurama sequence</h2><p>The over two-minute teaser, which was released on April 2, gave a glimpse of Kapoor in different versions of Lord Ram, from a calm prince to a warrior king. Several other key moments from the mythological epic, including battle sequences, were also shown.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Parshurama sequence reportedly comes when Lord Ram can be seen catching a golden axe. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-s-director-nitesh-tiwari-breaks-down-in-tears-at-teaser-launch-says-seven-years-were-worth-it-1775129112530"><strong>Director Nitesh Tiwari breaks down at Ramayana's teaser launch | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The PARSHURAM Hint🧨🔥🧨🔥🧨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> <a href="https://t.co/sCBPKrr8RS">pic.twitter.com/sCBPKrr8RS</a></p>&mdash; Freak4Flims (@Freak4Flims) <a href="https://twitter.com/Freak4Flims/status/2039594768863555972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-sita-s-swayamvar-to-ravana-s-pushpak-vimaan-a-visual-breakdown-of-key-moments-from-the-ramayana-teaser-doing-this-1775121959979"><strong>Ramayana teaser out! A visual breakdown of key moments</strong></a></p><h2>Ranbir Kapoor on his double role</h2><p>Speaking to Collider about his double role, Kapoor said, "Lord Vishnu had different avatars. Lord Rama was an avatar, and Lord Parshurama was an avatar before Lord Rama." He highlighted that it is important to understand their spiritual and emotional depth to distinguish between them. "Just to get the opportunity, you know, how I got to play Lord Rama, to also play Lord Parshurama was fantastic. I think as an actor, apart from body language, I think if you deeply understand the spirituality and the emotionality of the characters, I think everything starts from there. I think that’s what I did the year leading up to the shoot of Ramayana, to understand who these people and characters are, what they stand for and what their motives are."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ranbir Officially Confirms He is Playing Bhagwan Parshuram!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ramayana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramayana</a> <a href="https://t.co/n2WxVroeP0">pic.twitter.com/n2WxVroeP0</a></p>&mdash; RK🐰 (@rksbunny) <a href="https://twitter.com/rksbunny/status/2040163877363839243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/before-ranbir-kapoor-this-famous-member-of-the-kapoor-family-played-lord-ram-1775127492710"><strong>Before Ranbir Kapoor, this famous member of the Kapoor family played Lord Ram</strong></a></p><h2>About Ramayana</h2><p>Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, this two-part epic features Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. <i>Ramayana</i> part 1 will release during Diwali 2026, with its second instalment expected to hit theatres on Diwali 2027. The cast also includes Sunny Deol (Hanuman), Ravie Dubey (Lakshman), Kajal Aggarwal (Mandodri), Rakul Preet Singh (Surpanakha), Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha, and Indira Krishnan.</p>

Ranbir Kapoor is set to play dual role in the upcoming mythological epic Ramayana, which is slated to release during Diwali. The actor recently opened up about his characters. 

Ranbir Kapoor has taken over the internet after makers unveiled his first look as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated project Ramayana. The grand teaser showcases the actor in a powerful yet composed avatar, but what caught the attention of the netizens is a possible face-off between Ram and Parshurama, both played by Kapoor. Ranbir Kapoor confirms dual role The rumours around the actor's double role sparked after the teaser was released. Though Parshurama, a previous avatar of Lord Vishnu, was not directly shown in the clip, a sequence with a unique axe linked to the warrior sage fueled the discussions. Now, Kapoor has also confirmed his double role, sending fans into a frenzy. Also Read: Garage startup to Rs 9,204 cr net worth: The man behind Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Parshurama sequence The over two-minute teaser, which was released on April 2, gave a glimpse of Kapoor in different versions of Lord Ram, from a calm prince to a warrior king. Several other key moments from the mythological epic, including battle sequences, were also shown. The Parshurama sequence reportedly comes when Lord Ram can be seen catching a golden axe. Also Read: Director Nitesh Tiwari breaks down at Ramayana's teaser launch | Watch

<p>Ranbir Kapoor is set to play a dual role in the upcoming mythological epic Ramayana, which is slated to release during Diwali. The actor recently opened up about his characters.&nbsp;</p>

Ranbir Kapoor confirms double role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana; to play two avatars of Vishnu | Watch

<p><i>Dhurandhar: The Revenge </i>emerged as a box office juggernaut, with fans as well as celebrities praising the storyline and the cast. While the second installment did not feature Akshaye Khanna in a full-fledged role, viewers are still not over the actor's powerful performance as Rahman Dakait. But do you know, three actors rejected playing the iconic character of <i>Dhurandhar</i>?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-plagiarism-row-aditya-dhar-takes-legal-action-over-santosh-kumar-rs-claims-report-1775219312716"><strong>Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism report</strong></a></p><h2>Mukesh Chhabra on Akshaye Khanna's role</h2><p>Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, during an interview with Bollywood Hungama, revealed that one popular South Indian actor and two Bollywood actors rejected the role, saying that <i>Dhurandhar </i>had an ensemble cast and was mostly a Ranveer Singh film. "I can’t take any names but 2-3 actors had said no for his role. I am sure they are regretting that decision today. An actor from South and two from Bollywood gave very weird logic," he shared. "They said that this is an ensemble cast and its actually Ranveer’s film, but Aditya moves on from negative thoughts quickly."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/pak-cop-chaudhry-aslam-s-wife-applauds-sanjay-dutt-in-dhurandhar-but-is-disappointed-because-1775140036531"><strong>Pak cop Aslam’s wife applauds Sanjay Dutt in Dhurandhar, but is disappointed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chhabra added that after multiple rejections, he approached Khanna, who was convinced within a day after hearing the script.&nbsp;</p><h2>On casting difficulties</h2><p>During an earlier conversation with Hindustan Times, Chhabra stated that "Initially, even Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna were not sure about the film," and "only R Madhavan said yes," and others took time. The casting director also added that Dhar was considering so many people, and they did not think of casting "so many big stars."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-pak-politician-nabil-gabol-who-inspired-rakesh-bedi-s-character-denies-meeting-dawood-ibrahim-1775034819835"><strong>Pak leader Nabil Gabol denies meeting Dawood Ibrahim as shown in Dhurandhar 2</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, he added, “When you start a film, you wonder how so many big actors will come on board. At first, none of this was there, but gradually, as we discussed, it started falling into place. Most actors usually worry about how much screen time they will get. We said that here, the impact is what matters. If you look at Madhavan's part, with only 12 to 14 days of work, the impact of the role is huge.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/santosh-kumar-rs-claims-dhurandhar-the-revenge-script-is-copied-warns-legal-action-watch-1775018260138"><strong>Santosh Kumar RS claims Dhurandhar 2 script is copied; warns legal action</strong></a></p><h2>About Dhurandhar</h2><p>Led by Ranveer Singh, the first film was released on December 5, 2025, and Khanna’s portrayal as a ruthless ganglord based in Lyari earned widespread acclaim. The sequel hit theatres on March 19 and continues to run successfully at the box office.&nbsp;</p>

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently revealed that three renowned actors had declined the role of Akshaye Khanna's Rahman Dakait in Dhurandhar, which turned out as one of the highlights of the film. 


Dhurandhar: The Revenge emerged as a box office juggernaut, with fans as well as celebrities praising the storyline and the cast. While the second installment did not feature Akshaye Khanna in a full-fledged role, viewers are still not over the actor's powerful performance as Rahman Dakait. But do you know, three actors rejected playing the iconic character of Dhurandhar? Also Read: Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism report Mukesh Chhabra on Akshaye Khanna's role Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, during an interview with Bollywood Hungama, revealed that one popular South Indian actor and two Bollywood actors rejected the role, saying that Dhurandhar had an ensemble cast and was mostly a Ranveer Singh film. "I can’t take any names but 2-3 actors had said no for his role. I am sure they are regretting that decision today. An actor from South and two from Bollywood gave very weird logic," he shared. "They said that this is an ensemble cast and its actually Ranveer’s film, but Aditya moves on from negative thoughts quickly." Also Read: Pak cop Aslam’s wife applauds Sanjay Dutt in Dhurandhar, but is disappointed Chhabra added that after multiple rejections, he approached Khanna, who was convinced within a day after hearing the script. On casting difficulties During an earlier conversation with Hindustan Times, Chhabra stated that "Initially, even Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna were not sure about the film," and "only R Madhavan said yes," and others took time. The casting director also added that Dhar was considering so many people, and they did not think of casting "so many big stars." Also Read: Pak leader Nabil Gabol denies meeting Dawood Ibrahim as shown in Dhurandhar 2 However, he added, “When you start a film, you wonder how so many big actors will come on board. At first, none of this was there, but gradually, as we discussed, it started falling into place. Most actors usually worry about how much screen time they will get. We said that here, the impact is what matters. If you look at Madhavan's part, with only 12 to 14 days of work, the impact of the role is huge.” Also Read: Santosh Kumar RS claims Dhurandhar 2 script is copied; warns legal action About Dhurandhar Led by Ranveer Singh, the first film was released on December 5, 2025, and Khanna’s portrayal as a ruthless ganglord based in Lyari earned widespread acclaim. The sequel hit theatres on March 19 and continues to run successfully at the box office.

<p>Casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently revealed that three renowned actors had declined the role of Akshaye Khanna's Rahman Dakait in Dhurandhar, which turned out as one of the highlights of the film.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

'Gave very weird logic': Mukesh Chhabra reveals 3 renowned actors declined Akshaye Khanna's role in Dhurandhar

<p>Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana is one of the grand opuses the world is waiting to watch. On April 2, the makers released the teaser, introducing audiences to the massive scale at which the film is being made. Not only this, the movie is reportedly being made on a huge budget of Rs 4000 crore, making it one of the costliest films ever made in Indian cinema. While the investment in the film is enormous, did you know that the producer of the movie is Namit Malhotra?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Malhotra, who has been brought up in the world of cinema, is the founder of Prime Focus, CEO of DNEG, and the producer of the upcoming Indian epic Ramayana.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As Ramayana and the movie's VFX continue to make headlines, here we take a look at Namit Malhotra's net worth, his work in cinema and the company, which he started from his father's garage.</p><h2>Namit Malhotra and the world of cinema</h2><p>Born in Mumbai, Malhotra is not the first person from his family to be in the cinema business. His family has been involved in the industry for three generations. His grandfather, M.N. Malhotra, was a cinematographer for the 1953 film Jhansi Ki Rani, one of the first Indian movies shot in colour. Then comes his father, Naresh Malhotra, who was a producer and director. He was involved in films like Shahenshah (1988), Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979), and Sahari Bagha (1985), among others.</p>

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<h2>Namit Malhotra and his garage startup</h2><p>Apart from traditional filmmaking, he was initially fascinated with the world of technology and gaming. According to several reports, he started his own video workshop in his father’s garage and even hired his teachers from a computer graphics school to join his startup. Soon, he merged his small business with his father’s company to create Prime Focus in 1997.</p>

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<p>They expanded their work and went global. Later, he went and merged his company with Double Negative (DNEG), a renowned visual effects studio of UK. Serving as the Chairman and CEO of DNEG, which is behind Oscar-winning film Dune, Christopher Nolan's Tenet, Interstellar, Ex Machina and Blade Runner 2049. &nbsp;His company has won eight Oscars for Best Visual Effects.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before Ramayana, he was associated with Brahmāstra: Part One. However, he was not the main producer, but his company was involved in the movie's &nbsp;visual effects (VFX)</p><h2>What is Namit Malhotra's net worth</h2><p>In 2026, he was among 57 new entrants in the &nbsp;Hurun Global Rich List 2026 with an estimated net worth of Rs 9204 crore.</p>

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, known for directing Dangal, the next mega-budget movie Ramayana is making headlines for all good reasons. A day after the teaser release, here we bring you the story of the man, who is producing the Rs 4000 crore movie. 

Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana is one of the grand opuses the world is waiting to watch. On April 2, the makers released the teaser, introducing audiences to the massive scale at which the film is being made. Not only this, the movie is reportedly being made on a huge budget of Rs 4000 crore, making it one of the costliest films ever made in Indian cinema. While the investment in the film is enormous, did you know that the producer of the movie is Namit Malhotra? Malhotra, who has been brought up in the world of cinema, is the founder of Prime Focus, CEO of DNEG, and the producer of the upcoming Indian epic Ramayana. As Ramayana and the movie's VFX continue to make headlines, here we take a look at Namit Malhotra's net worth, his work in cinema and the company, which he started from his father's garage. Namit Malhotra and the world of cinema Born in Mumbai, Malhotra is not the first person from his family to be in the cinema business. His family has been involved in the industry for three generations. His grandfather, M.N. Malhotra, was a cinematographer for the 1953 film Jhansi Ki Rani, one of the first Indian movies shot in colour. Then comes his father, Naresh Malhotra, who was a producer and director. He was involved in films like Shahenshah (1988), Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979), and Sahari Bagha (1985), among others.

<p>Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, known for directing Dangal, the next mega-budget movie Ramayana is making headlines for all good reasons. A day after the teaser release, here we bring you the story of the man, who is producing the Rs 4000 crore movie.&nbsp;</p>

From garage startup to Rs 9,204 crore net worth: The man behind Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana

<p><i>Maa Ka Sum</i> is that one maths problem that refuses to be solved, leaving you confused about the value of X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>OTT has become a space where there is freedom to experiment with scripts, the transformation of the creative landscape is endless. While it has opened doors for diverse stories that one can feel connected with, this freedom has also led to some shows that make you wonder why they were even needed. Amazon’s <i>Maa Ka Sum </i>is out, and it’s one of those series that shows so much, covers so much, and tells so much, but in the end gets entangled in the ‘so much’ stuff that it presents, leaving you questioning the need and motive of this story.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mona Singh is on a roll in her career and has been delivering back-to-back hits, or if not hits, then performances that have made her the talk of social media. In this new show, she plays the role of an ultra-cool mother, Vinita, aka Vinnie, who lives with her 19-year-old son, Agastya, aka Gast (Mihir Ahuja). With the story of a mother-son bond taking the centre stage, the show becomes too heavy on maths and ends up confusing itself in its own formula.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-and-justin-baldoni-legal-dispute-judge-dismisses-multiple-claims-against-it-ends-with-us-director-1775185340354">Blake Lively vsJustin Baldoni: Judge dismisses multiple claims against actor</a></p><h2>Maa Ka Sum: What’s the story</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Set in the capital of India, New Delhi, the show revolves around Vinita, a super-cool mother living with her 19-year-old son, Agastya, whom everyone lovingly calls Gast. He is a self-proclaimed maths genius, and everything in his life runs on formulas. Both are living with the trauma of how Vinita’s husband and Gast’s father left one day, abandoning them. Twelve years after he walked out, they have built a life for themselves where they share everything with each other. Vinita is on dating apps and goes on random dates to find a partner, and Gast, who goes to college and has a fun life with his friends, wants to build a dating app that helps his mother find the perfect match.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To crack that equation, he works on multiple algorithms and is pretty confident that he can find the perfect match for his mom using his calculations and data. How will he be able to do it? It's totally on him. Apart from finding that one perfect man for his single mother, Gast also has a group of friends and a maths teacher who help him understand the complex bonds of humans, something that doesn’t really need an algorithm to solve.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/meryl-streep-wears-andy-sachs-iconic-cerulean-blue-sweater-as-she-promotes-the-devil-wears-prada-2-internet-reacts-1775191020312">Meryl Streep dons iconic cerulean sweater to promote The Devil Wears Prada 2</a></p><h2>Maa Ka Sum: The maths lingo that refuses to be solved</h2><p>The eight-episode drama explores a variety of themes, including a modern mother-son bond, trauma, relationships, love, and anger. But the makers try to solve everything like a maths problem that refuses to end, confusing you at every step.</p>

Still from Maa Ka Sum

<p>Directed by Nicholas Kharkongar, the series, in the simplest terms, is a comment on how human emotions cannot be cracked with any sort of algorithm in this technological and data-driven world, especially when AI is the next big thing that humans have to deal with.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The show starts with a fun and happy bond between the son and mother, who are not like any usual parent-child duo. There is nothing hidden from each other; they go on random outings, deeply involved in each other’s lives, they have arguments, they have differences, but like modern things, they understand each other. It all, in the beginning, feels fresh and entertaining and enjoyable too. But soon, when Gast’s obsession with maths to solve that one algorithm takes over, it starts to feel irritating and tough to understand where the story is heading.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In attempting to cover too much, the show loses clarity. Along with this, the side narratives, like Gast and his Gen Z pals, feel like a set-up without offering anything natural.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I did like how casually the writers have touched upon unprotected sex and the risk of abortion. Also, Gast’s bond with his foreign return maths teacher, Ira, played by Angira Dhar, who is equally a maths fanatic, never quite impresses. Their long, maths-infused conversations make you want to skip ahead, often leaving you distracted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The story might get confusing with each episode, but the characters are fairly well-formed. The women in the show stand out, they are clear about what they want. Mona Singh, who rarely disappoints, plays the role of a young mother convincingly. The way she balances her protective side while hiding her vulnerability. I also enjoyed her scenes with Ranveer Brar, who plays a cool investor. Angira Dhar, as the modern, foreign-return teacher, is effective in parts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mihir Ahuja also delivers a strong performance as a young boy dealing with trauma and his passion for maths.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As the story progresses, it becomes overcomplicated, especially with the heavy use of maths and algorithms in every dialogue, which is very hard to understand. The parallel plots don’t feel organic. With three different generations colliding in a world dominated by Gen Z culture and the ultra-modern side of Delhi, some moments felt amusing, like a mother telling her son he’s only allowed to drink more than two beers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Maa Ka Sum is a story that breathes, lives, and eats maths with the entertainment only in parts.&nbsp;</p>

Directed by Maa Ka Sum, the show starring, Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja, is a family drama that feels promising in the start. But it is executed in an inconsistent way. Scroll to read the review.  

Maa Ka Sum is that one maths problem that refuses to be solved, leaving you confused about the value of X. OTT has become a space where there is freedom to experiment with scripts, the transformation of the creative landscape is endless. While it has opened doors for diverse stories that one can feel connected with, this freedom has also led to some shows that make you wonder why they were even needed. Amazon’s Maa Ka Sum is out, and it’s one of those series that shows so much, covers so much, and tells so much, but in the end gets entangled in the ‘so much’ stuff that it presents, leaving you questioning the need and motive of this story. Mona Singh is on a roll in her career and has been delivering back-to-back hits, or if not hits, then performances that have made her the talk of social media. In this new show, she plays the role of an ultra-cool mother, Vinita, aka Vinnie, who lives with her 19-year-old son, Agastya, aka Gast (Mihir Ahuja). With the story of a mother-son bond taking the centre stage, the show becomes too heavy on maths and ends up confusing itself in its own formula. Also read: Blake Lively vsJustin Baldoni: Judge dismisses multiple claims against actor Maa Ka Sum: What’s the story Set in the capital of India, New Delhi, the show revolves around Vinita, a super-cool mother living with her 19-year-old son, Agastya, whom everyone lovingly calls Gast. He is a self-proclaimed maths genius, and everything in his life runs on formulas. Both are living with the trauma of how Vinita’s husband and Gast’s father left one day, abandoning them. Twelve years after he walked out, they have built a life for themselves where they share everything with each other. Vinita is on dating apps and goes on random dates to find a partner, and Gast, who goes to college and has a fun life with his friends, wants to build a dating app that helps his mother find the perfect match. To crack that equation, he works on multiple algorithms and is pretty confident that he can find the perfect match for his mom using his calculations and data. How will he be able to do it? It's totally on him. Apart from finding that one perfect man for his single mother, Gast also has a group of friends and a maths teacher who help him understand the complex bonds of humans, something that doesn’t really need an algorithm to solve. Also read: Meryl Streep dons iconic cerulean sweater to promote The Devil Wears Prada 2 Maa Ka Sum: The maths lingo that refuses to be solved The eight-episode drama explores a variety of themes, including a modern mother-son bond, trauma, relationships, love, and anger. But the makers try to solve everything like a maths problem that refuses to end, confusing you at every step.

<p>Directed by Maa Ka Sum, the show starring, Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja, is a family drama that feels promising in the start. But it is executed in an inconsistent way.&nbsp;Scroll to read the review. &nbsp;</p>

Maa Ka Sum Review: Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja’s show gets lost between algorithm and emotion

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hera Pheri 3 is facing back-to-back setbacks. After Paresh Rawal’s dramatic exit and return and now being stuck in a legal battle, the movie, which was speculated to release in January 2027, is not showing much promise for fans. Amid all this, it was recently reported that writer Rohan Shankar has exited the movie, which is being directed by Priyadarshan. However, it seems that the reports circulating widely were not entirely true.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The future of Hera Pheri 3 remains in limbo as a copyright battle is currently underway. As the exit buzz made headlines, the writer issued a clarification on social media amid speculation around his involvement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Addressing the situation, Shankar took to Twitter to clarify his stance and respond to the claims. Without taking the name of the movie, he wrote, “Some fake news is being spread in my name about a big film. It’s completely false and has almost no truth in it. A simple intereview about my work and cinema has been taken out of context and made into a clickbait headline. Please ignore it 🙏”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: '</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-we-are-trying-to-sort-it-out-hera-pheri-stuck-in-legal-trouble-priyadarshan-shares-1774617637360">We are trying to sort it out': Hera Pheri stuck in legal trouble, Priyadarshan shares</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His statement comes in response to articles that linked his name to an alleged exit from the film. While Hera Pheri 3 continues to remain a highly anticipated project, Shankar’s clarification was related to his participation in the project if the legal battle is resolved.</p>

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<p>Earlier, speaking to News18, Shankar, who has worked on Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, shared that if&nbsp;</p><p>Priyadarshan directs the project, he will hopefully be a part of it too.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I was in talks, and it was supposed to happen, but it didn’t because of legal issues. Hopefully, if Hera Pheri 3 happens and if Priyadarshan sir is there, maybe I will be too,” he shared.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-plagiarism-row-aditya-dhar-takes-legal-action-over-santosh-kumar-rs-claims-report-1775219312716">Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism report</a></p><h2>''We are trying to sort it out:' Priyadarshan on Hera Pheri's legal trouble</h2><p>Hera Pheri 3 is stuck in a legal battle after a South Indian production house, Seven Arts International, filed a copyright claim against producer Firoz Nadiadwala. As the future of the movie remains uncertain, director Priyadarshan has now confirmed that the film is facing legal issues.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to India Today, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa director shared that there are some legal hurdles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“It is still...there are some legal issues. We are trying to sort it out. Once that is sorted, then we’ll go ahead with that film,” he said.</p>

Hera Pheri 3 is stuck in uncertainty after the Seven Arts International, filed a copyright claim against producer Firoz Nadiadwala over the franchise copyright.

Hera Pheri 3 is facing back-to-back setbacks. After Paresh Rawal’s dramatic exit and return and now being stuck in a legal battle, the movie, which was speculated to release in January 2027, is not showing much promise for fans. Amid all this, it was recently reported that writer Rohan Shankar has exited the movie, which is being directed by Priyadarshan. However, it seems that the reports circulating widely were not entirely true. The future of Hera Pheri 3 remains in limbo as a copyright battle is currently underway. As the exit buzz made headlines, the writer issued a clarification on social media amid speculation around his involvement. Addressing the situation, Shankar took to Twitter to clarify his stance and respond to the claims. Without taking the name of the movie, he wrote, “Some fake news is being spread in my name about a big film. It’s completely false and has almost no truth in it. A simple intereview about my work and cinema has been taken out of context and made into a clickbait headline. Please ignore it 🙏” Also read: 'We are trying to sort it out': Hera Pheri stuck in legal trouble, Priyadarshan shares His statement comes in response to articles that linked his name to an alleged exit from the film. While Hera Pheri 3 continues to remain a highly anticipated project, Shankar’s clarification was related to his participation in the project if the legal battle is resolved.

<p>Hera Pheri 3 is stuck in uncertainty after the Seven Arts International, filed a copyright claim against producer Firoz Nadiadwala over the franchise copyright.</p>

Writer Rohan Shankar breaks silence on Hera Pheri 3 exit buzz: 'It’s completely false..'

<p><br>Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is shattering box office records. Amid all this, the movie has found itself in the midst of controversy after filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS alleged that the superhit film is plagiarized, claiming that he had written the script in 2013.</p><p><br>Days after Kumar accused Dhar of plagiarising the script, it has been learned that the Uri director has already taken legal action against the claims.</p><p><br>A source told HT that Dhar has already issued a notice to Santosh, who continues to make allegations against him and his film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/santosh-kumar-rs-claims-dhurandhar-the-revenge-script-is-copied-warns-legal-action-watch-1775018260138">Santosh Kumar RS claims Dhurandhar: The Revenge script is copied; warns legal action | Watch</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>''Aditya Dhar has already issued a notice to Santosh Kumar through his legal team, refuting the allegations and requesting him to refrain from making false claims. Despite the aforesaid, since Santosh continues to make baseless allegations, Aditya is in the process of initiating appropriate legal proceedings against him,” the source said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, Santosh has claimed that he has received an email, saying that the makers were harassing him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“It is not a notice, it is just a reply on my mail. They were harassing me, that I should not complain and that I am defaming them for my publicity. I told them in going legal, so don't send me messages, come to court,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-review-ranveer-singh-aditya-dhar-show-but-how-much-violence-is-too-much-who-is-bade-saab-1773916682940"> Dhurandhar: The Revenge review - It's a Ranveer Singh show but the brutal violence goes too far</a></p><h2>What's the whole story? RS's plagiarism allegation against Dhurandhar 2</h2><p>On April 1, filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS claimed that the makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge had copied the script that he had written in 2013. Accusing Dhar of plagiarising his script, the filmmaker claimed that the film's story is quite similar to a script he wrote in 2023. He noticed the resemblance between his script and the movie only after watching it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also claimed that the script titled D Saheb was officially registered with the Screenwriters Association on November 20.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You all might have watched Dhurandhar 2. It is working very well everywhere. After watching the movie, I came to know that it is my script and story. I had written it with a lot of hard work in 2023," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further adding, the filmmaker said that he "had narrated it to many companies," including T-Series, Sony Pictures, Dharma Productions, and Zee Studios, "because I was told that if I need big actors in the film, there has to be a corporate organisation backing it."</p>

Aditya Dhar has reportedly taken legal action after Santosh Kumar RS’ claim that Dhurandhar The Revenge is copied from his 2013 script. Read the full story.

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is shattering box office records. Amid all this, the movie has found itself in the midst of controversy after filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS alleged that the superhit film is plagiarized, claiming that he had written the script in 2013. Days after Kumar accused Dhar of plagiarising the script, it has been learned that the Uri director has already taken legal action against the claims. A source told HT that Dhar has already issued a notice to Santosh, who continues to make allegations against him and his film. Also read: Santosh Kumar RS claims Dhurandhar: The Revenge script is copied; warns legal action | Watch ''Aditya Dhar has already issued a notice to Santosh Kumar through his legal team, refuting the allegations and requesting him to refrain from making false claims. Despite the aforesaid, since Santosh continues to make baseless allegations, Aditya is in the process of initiating appropriate legal proceedings against him,” the source said. However, Santosh has claimed that he has received an email, saying that the makers were harassing him. “It is not a notice, it is just a reply on my mail. They were harassing me, that I should not complain and that I am defaming them for my publicity. I told them in going legal, so don't send me messages, come to court,” he said. Also read: Dhurandhar: The Revenge review - It's a Ranveer Singh show but the brutal violence goes too far What's the whole story? RS's plagiarism allegation against Dhurandhar 2 On April 1, filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS claimed that the makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge had copied the script that he had written in 2013. Accusing Dhar of plagiarising his script, the filmmaker claimed that the film's story is quite similar to a script he wrote in 2023. He noticed the resemblance between his script and the movie only after watching it. He also claimed that the script titled D Saheb was officially registered with the Screenwriters Association on November 20. "You all might have watched Dhurandhar 2. It is working very well everywhere. After watching the movie, I came to know that it is my script and story. I had written it with a lot of hard work in 2023," he said. Further adding, the filmmaker said that he "had narrated it to many companies," including T-Series, Sony Pictures, Dharma Productions, and Zee Studios, "because I was told that if I need big actors in the film, there has to be a corporate organisation backing it."

<p>Aditya Dhar has reportedly taken legal action after Santosh Kumar RS’ claim that Dhurandhar The Revenge is copied from his 2013 script. Read the full story.</p>

Dhurandhar 2 plagiarism row: Aditya Dhar takes legal action over Santosh Kumar RS claims, report

<p>Sonam Kapoor has become a mother of two. On March 29, the actress and her husband, Anand Ahuja, welcomed their second child, a baby boy, expanding their family from three to four. Days after the couple shared a joint post on social media, expressing their immense joy at the new arrival, Kapoor posted a heartwarming picture with her second child.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-kapoor-and-anand-ahuja-welcome-the-birth-of-their-second-child-beautiful-new-chapter-as-a-family-of-four-1774836676980"><strong>Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja welcome the birth of their second child: ‘Beautiful new chapter as a family of four’</strong></a></p><h2>Sonam Kapoor shares first pic after second baby</h2><p>Days after giving birth, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, today (April 3), shared the first picture of herself with her baby boy, cradling him in her arms and radiating motherly love.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-kapoor-keeps-its-stylish-as-she-announces-her-second-pregnancy-1763624706842"><strong>Sonam Kapoor keeps its stylish as she announces her second pregnancy</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While sharing the post, she thanked the hospital faculty, including the surgery team, security, and the dietician. She captioned it as, "Thank you to HN Reliance Hospital for the most incredible experience as we welcomed our second son into the world. It has truly been exceptional in every way."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"A very special thank you to my OBGYN, Dr Avaan Dadina, who has now guided me through both my pregnancies. There is a sense of trust, calm, and reassurance in her care that is so rare, and I’m endlessly grateful for her support, wisdom, and kindness," she added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rhea-kapoor-shares-first-photo-of-sonam-kapoor-anand-ahuja-s-newborn-son-celebrities-send-love-1775022969899"><strong>Rhea Kapoor shares first photo of Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja’s newborn son; celebrities send love</strong></a></p>

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<h2>Decoding her pictures</h2><p>In the first picture, she is seen holding her son in her arms, gently cradling him as she is seen completely immersed in the love of motherhood. The actress hides her newborn's face with her hand.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/baby-no-2-on-the-way-sonam-kapoor-and-anand-ahuja-reportedly-expecting-their-second-child-1759300680762"><strong>Baby no. 2 on the way? Sonam and Anand reportedly expecting their second child</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The second picture shows her in comfortable black loungewear, captured in a candid moment while enjoying a meal from a hospital tray.&nbsp;</p><h2>Rhea Kapoor shares first picture with the baby</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On April 1, Rhea Kapoor was the first to share the glimpse of her sister's second child on social media, quoting, "All you need is, and in @sonamkapoor’s case some super human mom strength."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The picture caught the eyes of several celebrities, prompting them to leave a comment, where Kriti Sanon commented, “Congrats Rhea masi!!! and the whole fam!” Sonakshi Sinha also came forward and jotted, “Congratulationssss Rhea masi.” Sonam Kapoor also commented on the post. She wrote, “Best sister in the world.”</p><h2>About Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja</h2><p>Sonam and Anand tied the knot on May 8, 2018, in a traditional Sikh marriage ceremony, Anand Karaj in Mumbai. Wrapping up their marriage rituals and celebration, the couple had a star-studded reception. They welcomed their first son, Vayu, on August 20, 2022.</p>

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are now parents of two. Days after welcoming their second child, a baby boy, on March 29, the actress shared the first picture with her newborn. The photo quickly went viral, capturing the attention of fans across social media.

Sonam Kapoor has become a mother of two. On March 29, the actress and her husband, Anand Ahuja, welcomed their second child, a baby boy, expanding their family from three to four. Days after the couple shared a joint post on social media, expressing their immense joy at the new arrival, Kapoor posted a heartwarming picture with her second child. Also Read: Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja welcome the birth of their second child: ‘Beautiful new chapter as a family of four’ Sonam Kapoor shares first pic after second baby Days after giving birth, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, today (April 3), shared the first picture of herself with her baby boy, cradling him in her arms and radiating motherly love. Also read: Sonam Kapoor keeps its stylish as she announces her second pregnancy While sharing the post, she thanked the hospital faculty, including the surgery team, security, and the dietician. She captioned it as, "Thank you to HN Reliance Hospital for the most incredible experience as we welcomed our second son into the world. It has truly been exceptional in every way." "A very special thank you to my OBGYN, Dr Avaan Dadina, who has now guided me through both my pregnancies. There is a sense of trust, calm, and reassurance in her care that is so rare, and I’m endlessly grateful for her support, wisdom, and kindness," she added. Also Read: Rhea Kapoor shares first photo of Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja’s newborn son; celebrities send love

<p>Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are now parents of two. Days after welcoming her second child, a baby boy, on March 29, the actress shared the first picture with her newborn. The photo quickly went viral, capturing the attention of fans across social media.</p>

Sonam Kapoor shares first picture with her newborn son, cradles him in her arms

<p>It’s official. Ahaan Panday, who gained overnight stardom with his debut film Saiyaara in 2025, is all set for his second film. Panday will next be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s action romance. The film will be backed by Yash Raj Films.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Friday, the director took to social media to share a post featuring a clapperboard and Ahaan Panday himself. The post was captioned as, "And it begins."</p><h2>About Ali Abbas Zafar's Film</h2><p>While there is no official statement yet on the project, the film reportedly stars Ahaan Panday along with Aaishvary Thackeray, who made an impressive debut in Anurag Kashyap’s crime drama Nishaanchi last year.&nbsp;</p><p>Aaishvary the grandson of the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, will play an antagonist in director Ali Abbas Zafar's upcoming, untitled film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharvari has signed on the dotted line to star opposite Ahaan Panday in filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar's upcoming yet-untitled action romance.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>A source close to IANS confirmed the news, "With Saiyaara creating history at the box office, Ahaan Panday is today the biggest Gen Z male actor in our country. Sharvari was also part of the Rs 100 crore blockbuster Munjya." The source added, "You have two fantastic actors who have proved that sheer acting talent can pull people to theatres." As per the source, "This excites big filmmakers like Ali Abbas Zafar to make a young film that has romance at its core but is also an action entertainer. After decades, you have debutants and young actors with box office credibility."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ahaan-panday-reacts-to-viral-video-of-fan-watching-saiyaara-with-iv-drip-in-theatre-1772562693408"><strong>Ahaan Panday reacts to viral video of fan watching Saiyaara with IV drip in theatre</strong></a></p><h2>Ali Abbas Zafar's previous projects</h2><p>Ali Abbas Zafar has made films like Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai in the past. The new film is yet to be titled and Zafar has co-written the script with Aditya Chopra. The film starts its shooting schedule in early 2026. The yet-untitled film will be the fifth collaboration between Aditya Chopra and Ali Abbas Zafar after Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai.</p>

Ahaan Panday made an impressive debut in 2025 with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara. The actor has now announced his second film which will be helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar and backed by Yash Raj Films. 

It’s official. Ahaan Panday, who gained overnight stardom with his debut film Saiyaara in 2025, is all set for his second film. Panday will next be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s action romance. The film will be backed by Yash Raj Films. On Friday, the director took to social media to share a post featuring a clapperboard and Ahaan Panday himself. The post was captioned as, "And it begins." About Ali Abbas Zafar's Film While there is no official statement yet on the project, the film reportedly stars Ahaan Panday along with Aaishvary Thackeray, who made an impressive debut in Anurag Kashyap’s crime drama Nishaanchi last year. Aaishvary the grandson of the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, will play an antagonist in director Ali Abbas Zafar's upcoming, untitled film. Sharvari has signed on the dotted line to star opposite Ahaan Panday in filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar's upcoming yet-untitled action romance.

<p>Ahaan Panday made an impressive debut in 2025 with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara. The actor has now announced his second film which will be helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar and backed by Yash Raj Films.&nbsp;</p>

Ahaan Panday sets second film with director Ali Abbas Zafar

<p>Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi are all set to feature in the upcoming film Ek Din. Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the film promises a tender and heartfelt love story and has already struck an emotional chord with viewers through its captivating trailer and soulful music. While we see Junaid Khan as a sincere and endearing lover in the trailer, Aamir Khan had always wanted him to make his debut with Mansoor Khan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to an independent industry source, “Aamir Khan wanted Ek Din to be Junaid Khan’s debut film, just like his own debut with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, directed by Mansoor Khan. Similarly, he wanted his son to debut under Mansoor Khan’s direction. He had always wished for Junaid to begin his career with a romantic film, especially after the praise Junaid received for Maharaj.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ek-din-trailer-junaid-khan-and-sai-pallavi-feature-in-a-magical-love-story-1773221426761"><strong>Ek Din trailer: Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi feature in a magical love story</strong></a></p><h2>Aamir Khan reunites with Mansoor Khan</h2><p>Ek Din reunites Aamir Khan with filmmaker Mansoor Khan after a significant hiatus, reviving one of Hindi cinema’s most cherished creative partnerships. Together, they have gifted audiences unforgettable films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Akele Hum Akele Tum, and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. With Ek Din, the duo returns to the romance genre, sparking fresh excitement among fans. Their coming together once again has heightened curiosity, with audiences keen to witness the charm they recreate on screen. Aamir and Mansoor serve as co-producers of Ek Din.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ek-din-is-junaid-khan-sai-pallavi-starrer-an-adaptation-of-thai-film-one-day-1768560245030"><strong> Ek Din: Is Junaid Khan-Sai Pallavi starrer an adaptation of Thai film One Day?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ek Din stars Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan. The film marks the Bollywood debut of Malayalam actress Sai Pallavi. &nbsp;The film is directed by Sunil Pandey and produced by Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan, and Aparna Purohit. The film is set to release in theaters on 1st May 2026.</p>

Aamir Khan is producing his son, actor Junaid Khan's next film Ek Din. The film marks the Bollywood debut of Sai Pallavi. The film also reunites Aamir Khan and filmmaker Mansoor Khan as the co-produce the film together. 

Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi are all set to feature in the upcoming film Ek Din. Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the film promises a tender and heartfelt love story and has already struck an emotional chord with viewers through its captivating trailer and soulful music. While we see Junaid Khan as a sincere and endearing lover in the trailer, Aamir Khan had always wanted him to make his debut with Mansoor Khan. According to an independent industry source, “Aamir Khan wanted Ek Din to be Junaid Khan’s debut film, just like his own debut with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, directed by Mansoor Khan. Similarly, he wanted his son to debut under Mansoor Khan’s direction. He had always wished for Junaid to begin his career with a romantic film, especially after the praise Junaid received for Maharaj.” Also read: Ek Din trailer: Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi feature in a magical love story Aamir Khan reunites with Mansoor Khan Ek Din reunites Aamir Khan with filmmaker Mansoor Khan after a significant hiatus, reviving one of Hindi cinema’s most cherished creative partnerships. Together, they have gifted audiences unforgettable films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Akele Hum Akele Tum, and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. With Ek Din, the duo returns to the romance genre, sparking fresh excitement among fans. Their coming together once again has heightened curiosity, with audiences keen to witness the charm they recreate on screen. Aamir and Mansoor serve as co-producers of Ek Din. Also read: Ek Din: Is Junaid Khan-Sai Pallavi starrer an adaptation of Thai film One Day? Ek Din stars Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan. The film marks the Bollywood debut of Malayalam actress Sai Pallavi. The film is directed by Sunil Pandey and produced by Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan, and Aparna Purohit. The film is set to release in theaters on 1st May 2026.

<p>Aamir Khan is producing his son, actor Junaid Khan's next film Ek Din. The film marks the Bollywood debut of Sai Pallavi. The film also reunites Aamir Khan and filmmaker Mansoor Khan as the co-produce the film together.&nbsp;</p>

Here’s why Aamir Khan wanted Ek Din to be Junaid Khan’s debut film

Vikrant Massey turned 39 on April 3. He is one of the most versatile Indian actors, known for his transformation with each role. The actor has had a successful stint on TV as well as athe big screen. His natural acting and charming persona garnered him immense popularity over the years.

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<p>Actor Rajpal Yadav became the headline of the nation after he surrendered at Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. On Thursday (April 2), the Delhi High Court reserved its judgment in the high-profile case.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The case was filed by M/s Murli Projects Private Limited against actor Rajpal Yadav over a Rs 5 crore loan that he took in 2010 for his directorial ambitions but failed to repay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Delhi High Court warns Rajpal Yadav in Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case:</h2><p>On Thursday, the Delhi High Court reserved its judgment after a final round of settlement efforts failed. During the hearing, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma expressed displeasure and frustration over what she described as shifting stands taken by Yadav regarding the payment of the money.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rajpal-yadav-holds-press-conference-on-rs-9-crore-cheque-bounce-case-says-he-has-rs-1200-crore-worth-of-work-1772285976598">Rajpal Yadav holds press conference on Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, says he has ‘Rs 1200 crore worth of work’</a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Never think the judge is weak if the judge is nice to you,” the Judge said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The court also pointed out the differing statements made by Yadav and his lawyers. While the actor claimed he was willing to repay the money, his legal team argued that since he had already gone to jail, he should not be required to pay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At one point, the Court remarked, "I am not getting my answers. The undertaking said something else, and now you are saying something else,"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“You are saying you are willing to pay, but your lawyers are saying that since you have already gone to jail, you will not pay. If you are willing to pay, then why am I hearing the matter? Make the payment,” said the Court.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/how-amitabh-bachchan-triggered-rajpal-yadav-s-rs-9-crore-cheque-bounce-case-1771687818462">How Amitabh Bachchan's 'appearance' triggered Rajpal Yadav’s Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Bhooth Bangla actor sought 30 days to pay Ra 6 crore, which is the final settlement amount. However, the court refused to grant the actor any time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“No means no. I will reserve (for judgment). I will not give more time,” Justice Sharma said as he reserved the verdict after settlement talks failed to conclude.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rajpal, who appeared virtually, opposed the proposal, stating that he had already suffered severe financial setbacks. He told the court that he had been compelled to sell five flats and had already paid a substantial amount, as per ANI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I am not emotional... send me to jail five more times," &nbsp;Yadav said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>More about Rajpal Yadav’s Case:</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail on February 5 in a ₹5 crore cheque bounce case. After spending 12 days in jail, he was granted interim bail and released on February 16, 2026, after paying ₹1.5 crore to the complainant.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor was convicted and sentenced to six months in jail in May 2024. However, the court suspended his sentence after his counsel assured that the dispute would be settled. Despite being given ample time, Yadav failed to repay the amount.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Rajpal Yadav is one of the prolific Indian actors. However, in February, the actor became the talk of the country when he surrendered at Tihar Jail over his Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. 

Actor Rajpal Yadav became the headline of the nation after he surrendered at Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. On Thursday (April 2), the Delhi High Court reserved its judgment in the high-profile case. The case was filed by M/s Murli Projects Private Limited against actor Rajpal Yadav over a Rs 5 crore loan that he took in 2010 for his directorial ambitions but failed to repay. Delhi High Court warns Rajpal Yadav in Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case: On Thursday, the Delhi High Court reserved its judgment after a final round of settlement efforts failed. During the hearing, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma expressed displeasure and frustration over what she described as shifting stands taken by Yadav regarding the payment of the money. Also read: Rajpal Yadav holds press conference on Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, says he has ‘Rs 1200 crore worth of work’ “Never think the judge is weak if the judge is nice to you,” the Judge said. The court also pointed out the differing statements made by Yadav and his lawyers. While the actor claimed he was willing to repay the money, his legal team argued that since he had already gone to jail, he should not be required to pay. At one point, the Court remarked, "I am not getting my answers. The undertaking said something else, and now you are saying something else," “You are saying you are willing to pay, but your lawyers are saying that since you have already gone to jail, you will not pay. If you are willing to pay, then why am I hearing the matter? Make the payment,” said the Court. Also read: How Amitabh Bachchan's 'appearance' triggered Rajpal Yadav’s Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case The Bhooth Bangla actor sought 30 days to pay Ra 6 crore, which is the final settlement amount. However, the court refused to grant the actor any time. “No means no. I will reserve (for judgment). I will not give more time,” Justice Sharma said as he reserved the verdict after settlement talks failed to conclude. Rajpal, who appeared virtually, opposed the proposal, stating that he had already suffered severe financial setbacks. He told the court that he had been compelled to sell five flats and had already paid a substantial amount, as per ANI. "I am not emotional... send me to jail five more times," Yadav said. More about Rajpal Yadav’s Case: Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail on February 5 in a ₹5 crore cheque bounce case. After spending 12 days in jail, he was granted interim bail and released on February 16, 2026, after paying ₹1.5 crore to the complainant. The actor was convicted and sentenced to six months in jail in May 2024. However, the court suspended his sentence after his counsel assured that the dispute would be settled. Despite being given ample time, Yadav failed to repay the amount.

<p>Rajpal Yadav is one of the prolific Indian actors. However, in February, the actor became the talk of the country when he surrendered at Tihar Jail over his Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case.&nbsp;</p>

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