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Have you heard? Aditya Roy Kapur to star in an emotional musical love story

Have you heard? Aditya Roy Kapur to star in an emotional musical love story

Aditya Roy Kapur, who seldom appears in news, is set to set to reunite with producer Bhushan Kumar for a yet-untitled “intense, violent, and deeply emotional musical love story”. The film will be directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, known for films like Satyameva Jayate (2018), Marjaavaan (2019), Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (2025) and Mastii 4 (2025). The project marks another collaboration between Aditya and T-Series after Aashiqui 2 (2013), Malang (2020), Ludo (2020) and the recently released Metro In Dino (2025). This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever 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

Bhushan Kumar opens up about inflated box office numbers: ‘Sunny Deol told me to declare Border 2 normal figures’

Bhushan Kumar opens up about inflated box office numbers: ‘Sunny Deol told me to declare Border 2 normal figures’

Border 2 producer Bhushan Kumar addressed the issue of manipulated box office figures in Bollywood during a press conference in Mumbai on Thursday. While discussing the film’s collections, Bhushan described the numbers for Border 2 as “organic,” taking an indirect jab at filmmakers who allegedly inflate box-office data to promote their movies. Sunny Deol’s role in Border 2 has been appreciated by the audience. (PTI) Bhushan Kumar opened up about inflated numbers In the Border 2’s success press conference, which happened in Mumbai today, Bhushan said, “Everybody has their own perspective about how they want to announce films and box office numbers, but some things should not happen, and numbers are told in that manner. I don’t want to comment more on this,” Bhushan said. He elaborated that prior to the release of Border 2, during advance booking, Sunny Deol advised the team to report actual figures rather than inflate them. “Sunny told me we should declare normal numbers because we keep hearing how people are buying tickets and doing other such things to promote …

Sunny Deol against showing inflated box office numbers, says Bhushan Kumar as Border 2 crosses Rs 450 cr mark worldwide | Bollywood News

Sunny Deol against showing inflated box office numbers, says Bhushan Kumar as Border 2 crosses Rs 450 cr mark worldwide | Bollywood News

3 min readChennaiFeb 12, 2026 03:40 PM IST In recent times, much has been discussed about inflated box office figures due to block bookings allegedly made by producers and filmmakers to boost a film’s collections and declare it a hit, misleading audiences in the process. Recently, Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya’s film Sky Force faced similar allegations. Now, Border 2 producer Bhushan Kumar has taken a dig at the practice, emphasising that he declared only authentic box office numbers for his film. He also shared how the film’s lead actor Sunny Deol insisted on showing only organic figures. Speaking at a press conference organised to celebrate the box office success of Border 2, Bhushan said, “Everybody has their own perspective about how they want to announce films and box office numbers, but some things should not happen and wrong numbers are told. I don’t want to comment more on this.” He added, “But before the release of the film during advance booking, Sunny Deol told me we should declare normal numbers because we keep hearing …

Bhushan Kumar Plans To Reunite Milap Zaveri And Harshvardhan Rane For A Feature Film? Deets Inside | Bollywood News

Bhushan Kumar Plans To Reunite Milap Zaveri And Harshvardhan Rane For A Feature Film? Deets Inside | Bollywood News

Last Updated:February 03, 2026, 12:08 IST Bhushan Kumar is reportedly planning to reunite Milap Zaveri and Harshvardhan Rane for a new feature film, following the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Bhushan Kumar is reportedly planning to reunite Milap Zaveri and Harshvardhan Rane. Milap Zaveri and Harshvardhan Rane are reportedly reuniting for yet another project backed by Bhushan Kumar under the T-Series banner. A report suggests that after the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Bhushan Kumar has locked his next feature project, and he is planning to reunite the actor-director duo Harshvardhan and Milap for his upcoming film. As per a Bollywood Hungama source, the development is in an advanced stage right now, and the makers are planning to kick-start the shoot soon. While other details about the project have been kept under wraps, the news of Harshvardhan and Milap coming together is already raising excitement. Milap Zavery on Harshvardhan Rane Filmmaker Milap Zaveri and Harshvardhan Rane’s film Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat earned immense success at the box office. Following the success of the …

Exclusive | Did Arijit Singh stop playback as he was ‘forced’ to sing Border 2’s Ghar Kab Aaoge? Bhushan Kumar reacts

Exclusive | Did Arijit Singh stop playback as he was ‘forced’ to sing Border 2’s Ghar Kab Aaoge? Bhushan Kumar reacts

Singer Arijit Singh‘s decision to take a step back and stop playback singing has led to non-stop speculation about what exactly prompted this. From his disillusionment with the business, to him simply ‘getting bored’ (according to a tweet on X by a handle widely known to belong to him), nothing has been left undiscussed. One more such rumour has been a ‘recent patriotic song’ that he was allegedly forced to sing. Arijit Singh, Bhushan Kumar However, when HT City reaches out to Border 2’s co producer Bhushan Kumar, he denies it completely, “Please call and ask Arijit, it’s all rubbish”. A blind on Reddit sparked it off late Tuesday night. And everyone was quick to point towards Ghar Kab Aaoge, a reprised version of the iconic Sandese Aate Hain from the film Border, used in Border 2. Here’s what it said: “Insiders allegedly say Arijit has been deeply frustrated with the way big labels operate, especially with a certain powerful music label mogul who’s known for creative micromanagement and aggressive commercial calls. The final straw, …

Border 2 producer Bhushan Kumar backs Diljit Dosanjh over Sardaar Ji 3 controversy: ‘If we start replacing actors for trolls…’ | Bollywood News

Border 2 producer Bhushan Kumar backs Diljit Dosanjh over Sardaar Ji 3 controversy: ‘If we start replacing actors for trolls…’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Singh’s period war drama Border 2 has witnessed a historic start at the domestic box office. While a large part of the credit is being given to the return of Sunny Deol, who was also a part of JP Dutta’s 1997 blockbuster Border, other members of the cast are also getting their due. These include Varun Dhawan as well as Diljit Dosanjh, who plays 1971 Indo-Pak War hero Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon in the sequel. Makers defend Diljit Dosanjh But there was a point last year that there were rumours that Diljit would be dropped from Border 2. Excessive trolling towards the actor when the film was on the floors was believed to be the reason behind producer Bhushan Kumar of T-Series reportedly considering dropping him from the film. However, he maintained that Diljit is a part of Border 2, and has even defended him now after the release of the film. “We were lucky to get all the actors on board. We had started the film, and then this pressure came. If, because …

Bhushan Kumar And Anurag Singh Eye Long-Term Collaboration Following Border 2’s Massive Success | Bollywood News

Bhushan Kumar And Anurag Singh Eye Long-Term Collaboration Following Border 2’s Massive Success | Bollywood News

Last Updated:January 27, 2026, 22:38 IST Bhushan Kumar and Anurag Singh plan a long-term collaboration after the massive success of Border 2, aiming to deliver multiple large-scale films under their banners. Bhushan Kumar and Anurag Singh plan a long-term collaboration. Bhushan Kumar and filmmaker Anurag Singh have decided to collaborate on yet again as they continue to enjoy the success of their recently released war drama, Border 2. As per the news, the association between the two has been envisioned as a long-term collaboration, with Anurag Singh set to direct the upcoming films produced under Bhushan Kumar’s production company banners. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, “BHUSHAN KUMAR – ANURAG SINGH JOIN HANDS – WILL MAKE MULTIPLE FILMS… Producer #BhushanKumar and director #AnuragSingh, who recently collaborated on #Border2, have entered into an exclusive joint venture to develop and deliver a slate of large-scale films.” “The association is envisioned as a long-term creative collaboration, with #AnuragSingh set to direct the upcoming films, produced under their respective banners,” the post further reads. About Anurag Singh and Bhushan …

Has Border 2 success paved the way for Sunny Deol to return with Border 3? Bhushan Kumar spills the beans | Exclusive

Has Border 2 success paved the way for Sunny Deol to return with Border 3? Bhushan Kumar spills the beans | Exclusive

Filmmaker Bhushan Kumar is currently basking in the success of Border 2, his recent production that has earned ₹167 crore gross worldwide in its first three days. The film marks the T-Series boss’ first collaboration with director Anurag Singh, and the two are already thinking of the future. In fact, Bhushan says the two have something already lined up, following which there could be Border 3, as well. Sunny Deol in a still from Border 2. Border will definitely happen, but in due course In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Anurag and Bhushan reveal they were collaborating on a different film before Border 2 happened, and now they will get it back on track. “We are doing a joint venture with his company and my company. He’ll be directing, and it will be something new. Border 3 will happen in due course,” says Bhushan. Does that mean Border 3 is greenlit? “Obviously, it is such a big franchise,” says Bhushan, “Anurag has worked so hard to rebuild it. If you bring something back after …

Nora Fatehi has savage response to rumours of affair with T-Series head Bhushan Kumar

Nora Fatehi has savage response to rumours of affair with T-Series head Bhushan Kumar

A Reddit post from five years ago claiming actor-dancer Nora Fatehi was having an affair with T-Series chairman and managing director Bhushan Kumar recently resurfaced on TikTok. Unlike back then, Nora broke the silence on the alleged affair and had a savage response to those who believed these rumours were true. It has long been rumoured that actor-dancer Nora Fatehi is having an affair with Bhushan Kumar. Nora Fatehi breaks silence on rumours of affair with Bhushan Kumar A Redditor posted a screengrab of Nora’s comment under a TikTok discussing the actor’s supposed affair with Bhushan. The video’s background features a Reddit post from years ago. The Reddit post had questioned how Nora could afford ‘the bags, the outfits, the cars and the confidence’ and speculated that she was having an affair with Bhushan. The screengrab shows that Nora commented on the TikTok video, writing ‘wow’ with a laughing emoji. “Lmfao why did she even comment now it’s gonna bring more eyeballs, not her setting herself up,” joked one Redditor, reacting to her comment. Another …

Divya Khosla, married to T-Series boss Bhushan Kumar, answers if they’re divorced: ‘Bollywood has crocodiles all around’ | Bollywood News

Divya Khosla, married to T-Series boss Bhushan Kumar, answers if they’re divorced: ‘Bollywood has crocodiles all around’ | Bollywood News

Reddit can be merciless, especially to Bollywood people. Actor-filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar — who had recently taken on filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt and leaked their private conversation on social media — now did an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit, taking questions on being a part of Bollywood and what is her marital status with husband Bhushan Kumar, who owns the T-Series’ behemoth. She also shared videos on Reddit to prove that it was indeed she who was taking the questions and not her PR team.  ‘Bollywood is full of crocodiles’ Divya called ‘Bollywood full of crocodiles’ after a user asked her about the perceived toxicity in the industry.”How do you maintain your mental health amidst all the toxicity in Bollywood, pressure to look a certain way and many such stuff? You always seem very positive and childlike innocent to me,” they asked. Replying to the question, Divya said, “I myself feel that Bollywood is a place where there are crocodiles all around and you feel like you are navigate your way through it (sic).  ALSO …