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Have you heard? Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta-starrer Batwara 1947 gets new identity

Have you heard? Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta-starrer Batwara 1947 gets new identity

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After months of name-game drama, Lahore 1947 has finally found its title — Batwara 1947. The makers unveiled the film’s first motion poster, offering a glimpse into the pain, fear and courage surrounding the Partition of India. Starring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, and Shabana Azmi, the film is reportedly adapted from Asghar Wajahat’s acclaimed play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Nai. The story follows a Hindu family forced to migrate from Lahore to India. Sharing the motion poster on Tuesday (June 9), Sunny wrote, “In times of hatred and fear, he chose courage. Watch Batwara 1947 in theatres from August 14, 2026.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

No Entry 2: Amid reports of Varun Dhawan’s exit, Arjun Kapoor’s film stuck in a limbo for 2 years | Bollywood News

No Entry 2: Amid reports of Varun Dhawan’s exit, Arjun Kapoor’s film stuck in a limbo for 2 years | Bollywood News

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In March 2024, after years of uncertainty over its fate, Boney Kapoor finally announced the sequel to his 2005 hit comedy No Entry. With Anees Bazmee set to return as the director, No Entry 2 was announced with an all-new younger star cast — Boney’s son Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, replacing the OG trio — Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan. But now, the film has entered casting limbo following the reported exit of Varun, months after Diljit walked out of the movie. However, the film’s team and Varun’s team haven’t officially confirmed his exit yet. OG cast replaced After the announcement, Boney had quipped that Anil was upset over him not being cast in the sequel, No Entry Mein Entry, given the first film is a huge milestone in his career. “Unfortunately, we cannot repeat the same star cast. I waited long enough, but everybody had their own reasons and I respect those reasons. So, it has been freshly packaged now,” Boney told News18 a couple of years ago. Anees …

Kubbra Sait says she was called ‘mad’ for playing domestic help in Ready; reveals how Salman Khan shaped her role. Watch

Kubbra Sait says she was called ‘mad’ for playing domestic help in Ready; reveals how Salman Khan shaped her role. Watch

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Bollywood actor Kubbra Sait, who rose to fame with her role in Sacred Games, recently looked back at her early days in the film industry and recalled playing a domestic help in Salman Khan’s 2011 film Ready. The actor shared that many people questioned her decision to take up such a small role at the time, but she believes the film eventually opened doors for bigger opportunities in her career. Kubbra Sait had a small role in Salman Khan-starrer Ready. Kubbra Sait talks about Salman Khan shaping her role in Ready On Monday, Kubbra shared a video on social media revisiting her audition days and spoke about bagging her first Bollywood film, Ready, directed by Anees Bazmee and headlined by Salman Khan. She revealed that she was initially cast in the role of a domestic help and did not even have any dialogue in the film. However, things changed after Salman suggested a quirky addition to her character. Sharing the clip, Kubbra said, “This audition is the audition where I wore, like, a short black …

Akshay Kumar undergoes eye surgery in Mumbai after wrapping up schedule for his next film, here are the details

Akshay Kumar undergoes eye surgery in Mumbai after wrapping up schedule for his next film, here are the details

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Actor Akshay Kumar has had a busy 2026 so far. After delivering a hit with Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla, he embarked upon the shoot of his next with filmmaker Anees Bazmee. But we have learnt that after such hectic commitments, he has finally found the time for something important. Akshay Kumar He has undergone an eye surgery. A source tells us, “It was a minor surgery which took place on the morning of May 6, Wednesday. It was for vision correction. Akshay will now take a break and recuperate since he has also finished the Keralam schedule of his next film with Anees, which also stars Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna.” One of the busiest actors in the industry, the 58-year-old also has Welcome To The Jungle, Haiwaan, Golmaal 5 and the Marathi film Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat in his kitty. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the …

Anees Bazmee recalls his debut Swarg as film turns 36

Anees Bazmee recalls his debut Swarg as film turns 36

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Filmmaker and writer Anees Bazmee turned nostalgic as his first major writing project, Swarg starring late Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, Govinda completed 36 years. Taking to his social media account, Aneez Bazmee shared the film’s poster featuring Rajesh Khanna and Govinda, and gook a trip down memory lane, recalling the movie that marked a major turning point in his career as a writer. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

After skipping Welcome to the Jungle, Anil Kapoor’s Majnu and Nana Patekar’s Uday to reunite with Paresh Rawal’s Dr. Ghungroo for Welcome 4 | Bollywood News

After skipping Welcome to the Jungle, Anil Kapoor’s Majnu and Nana Patekar’s Uday to reunite with Paresh Rawal’s Dr. Ghungroo for Welcome 4 | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 8, 2026 04:01 PM IST Ahmed Khan’s adventure comedy Welcome to the Jungle is all set to release in cinemas on June 26. The third instalment of producer Firoz Nadiadwala’s popular comedy franchise Welcome, it’ll see Akshay Kumar return after the 2007 inaugural hit film. However, two other key actors from the franchise — Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar — won’t be a part of the threequel. Now, it’s been confirmed that even before the release of Welcome to the Jungle, the script for Welcome 4 is nearing completion. Also, unlike the third part, the fourth instalment will see the return of the three popular characters from the franchise — Nana Patekar as don Uday Shetty, Anil Kapoor as don and wannabe painter Majnu Bhai, and Paresh Rawal as Dr. Ghungroo. A Mid-Day report states that Welcome 4 will have a completely different story than the threequel, organically weaving in the memorable characters played by Nana, Anil, and Paresh. While Paresh is also a part of the threequel, he won’t reprise his …

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film?

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film?

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Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film? Home News and Gossip Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film? Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are set to reunite for an upcoming untitled movie directed by Anees Bazmee, marking their collaboration after 6 years. an upcoming film directed by Anees Bazmee. The partnership has been a hot topic during the last few weeks, and recent updates show that Vidya Balan has officially joined the project as one of the female leads alongside Akshay. This project signifies a significant reunion for Akshay and Anees Bazmee, who last collaborated in Mission Mangal in 2019. The upcoming film is anticipated to combine humor, compelling character development, and captivating storytelling aspects that both Anees Bazmee and Akshay are recognized for. Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan’s chemistry According to Hindustan Times, a source clarified the situation …

Exclusive| Here’s who has come on board as Akshay Kumar’s leading lady in his next with Anees Bazmee

Exclusive| Here’s who has come on board as Akshay Kumar’s leading lady in his next with Anees Bazmee

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Akshay Kumar’s search for his leading lady- make that one of the leading ladies- for his next, has come to an end! HT City has exclusively learnt big developments about his next film, being directed by Anees Bazmee. The director- actor duo is reuniting for a film after 14 years, having last worked on Thank You together in 2011. Akshay Kumar with Vidya Balan Also read: Jailer 2: Vidya Balan to play Mithun Chakraborty’s daughter in Rajini film A source tells us that Vidya Balan has been roped in for the new film, “Akshay and Vidya share effortless chemistry as actors, as has been evident with films such as Heyy Babyy (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Mission Mangal in the past. Off screen too they share a good equation. Which is why it was a resounding yes from everyone in the team when Vidya’s name popped up. The story will see two female actors, and one of them will be her.” Akshay and Vidya will be reuniting six years after Mission Mangal. Akshay’s slate is …

Dil Raju Denies Film With Salman Khan; Confirms Akshay Kumar

Dil Raju Denies Film With Salman Khan; Confirms Akshay Kumar

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There’s a twist in the tale! Days after co-producer Shirish confirmed that Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) will bankroll a film with Salman Khan under director Vamsi Paidipally, here’s a surprise. On Wednesday the PR team of SVC issued a clarification stating that the reports (about Salman Khan’s film) have been blown out of proportion. Anees Bazmee to helm Akshay’s film The PR team termed the reports of Dil Raju producing Salman Khan’s film as ‘baseless’ and further appealed not to speculate about the project. The development might have certainly disappointed Salman Khan fans who wanted to see their favourite actor working under a South filmmaker. However, the PR team clarified that their 2025 Telugu blockbuster, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, is being remade in Hindi. They stated that Akshay Kumar will headline the film to be directed by Anees Bazmee. The director is known for films like, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Singh Is Kinng, Welcome, Ready, and Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha. The new film is presently in the pre-production stage and more details …

Bollywood Newswrap, February 11: Kareena Kapoor returns to work post attack on Saif Ali Khan; Priyanka Chopra’s sister-in-law Neelam Upadhyaya suffers skin reaction

Bollywood Newswrap, February 11: Kareena Kapoor returns to work post attack on Saif Ali Khan; Priyanka Chopra’s sister-in-law Neelam Upadhyaya suffers skin reaction

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Today, February 11, 2025, was filled with Bollywood news. If you missed out on any important updates, you can check out this newswrap. From Kareena Kapoor Khan returning to work for the first time after the attack on her husband Saif Ali Khan to Priyanka Chopra’s new sister-in-law Neelam Upadhyaya suffering a skin reaction post her wedding, here are the top headlines of the day. Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of February 11, 2025: 1. Kareena Kapoor Khan returns to work post attack on Saif Ali Khan Kareena Kapoor Khan was spotted on the sets by the paparazzi today. This marked the first time that she returned to work after the unfortunate incident in which her husband, Saif Ali Khan, was attacked by an intruder. Kareena waved and smiled at the paps before getting inside her vanity van. 2. Priyanka Chopra’s sister-in-law Neelam Upadhyaya suffers skin reaction Priyanka Chopra’s brother, Siddharth Chopra, recently tied the knot with Neelam Upadhyaya. The new bride has shared a glimpse of her irritated skin. In the caption, Neelam …