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Dhurandhar production designer found guilty by POSH in sexual harassment case; removed from YRF’s Akka credits

Dhurandhar production designer found guilty by POSH in sexual harassment case; removed from YRF’s Akka credits

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After news of an FIR being filed against Saini S Johray, the production designer of Dhurandhar, came to light following a woman’s complaint accusing him of sexual harassment, new details about the case have now emerged. According to a report in Mid-day, the victim had also filed a complaint against Johray with B62 Studios, owned by filmmaker Aditya Dhar and producer Lokesh Dhar. A woman accused Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray of sexual harassement. POSH committee found Saini Johray guilty It was reported that the complaint reached the studio in October 2025, following which the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Committee was activated. “The POSH committee did a thorough investigation, given the sensitivity of the matter and the production house’s no-tolerance policy towards harassment,” a source told the website. The report further stated that the POSH committee concluded its investigation by March-end and found Johray guilty. “It was a six-month investigation that ended around late March-April. He was found guilty on two counts — sexual molestation and tampering of evidence. The committee communicated the …

Dhurandhar production designer arrested over rape charges; deets inside

Dhurandhar production designer arrested over rape charges; deets inside

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Dhurandhar has undoubtedly raised the bar in terms of filmmaking and box office numbers for Bollywood films. Amid the roaring success of the film, the production designer who created the spectacular sets for the spy thriller, Saini S Johray, has reportedly been accused of raping a woman. Saini S Johray arrested for rape According to reports, a rape case has been filed against The Family Man and Dhurandhar’s production designer, Saini S Johray, in Chandigarh after a young woman accused him of sexual assault, wrongful confinement, and physical abuse. 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

FIR filed against Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray over sexual harassment allegations: Report

FIR filed against Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray over sexual harassment allegations: Report

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Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray has landed in controversy after an FIR was filed against him by a woman. As per the report by India Today, Chandigarh Police have registered an FIR against him after a sexual harassment complaint filed by a woman at the Sector-17 police station. Chandigarh Police have registered a case against Saini S Johray. Harassment claims in the complaint The report states, “According to the complainant, Johray allegedly summoned her to a room at the Taj Hotel in Chandigarh, where she accused him of sexually harassing her, physically assaulting her and wrongfully confining her. She further alleged that an intoxicating substance had been mixed into her drink, causing her condition to deteriorate.” The woman who filed the complaint is a resident of New Delhi. She filed a complaint at the Sector-17 police station on April 20, as per the report. The police registered a case under Sections 74, 79, 123 and 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after a preliminary enquiry. In the complaint, it was revealed that the …

Did Meryl Streep have to fight for her fashion picks in The Devil Wears Prada 2? Costume designer reveals which piece

Did Meryl Streep have to fight for her fashion picks in The Devil Wears Prada 2? Costume designer reveals which piece

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 proves that sometimes even someone as intimidating as Miranda Priestly has to battle suits and bureaucracy determined to slash budgets and undervalue art. As it turns out, Meryl Streep found herself facing a surprisingly similar struggle while filming the highly anticipated sequel. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci together in a scene in The Devil Wears Prada 2. (HT_PRINT) Also Read | Anne Hathaway reveals her favourite outfit in The Devil Wears Prada 2 did not make the final cut: Here’s a look Molly Rogers, the costume designer behind the standout fashion in the sequel, revealed during a panel discussion at Fashionphile’s headquarters in New York City that Meryl Streep had to defend some of her sartorial choices amid behind-the-scenes clashes within the wardrobe department. According to Rogers, there was one particular outfit that became Streep’s personal favourite – and one she reportedly fought hard to keep in the film. The piece Meryl Streep fought to keep in the film According to Rogers, the controversial piece in question was …

Peddi: ‘Your eyes will be filled with tears’ says production designer Avinash Kolla about Ram Charan’s sports actioner

Peddi: ‘Your eyes will be filled with tears’ says production designer Avinash Kolla about Ram Charan’s sports actioner

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Peddi, starring Ram Charan, is slated to release in theatres on June 4, 2026. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports action drama is said to be an emotionally rooted film, according to production designer Avinash Kolla. Avinash Kolla about Ram Charan’s Peddi In a tweet shared by Vamsi Shekar, Avinash Kolla praised Ram Charan’s performance in the film. The designer said, ‘Peddi is a one-of-its-kind film. When you walk out of the theatre, your eyes will definitely be filled with tears. You will be so deeply connected to Peddi’s journey that you’ll travel along with it emotionally. That feeling is guaranteed. Sukumar garu recently said that Charan’s performance in this film will be even better than Rangasthalam. The reason is the strong and powerful story.” More about Peddi Peddi is said to revolve around a cricket tournament set against a rural backdrop. Alongside Charan in the lead role, the ensemble cast includes Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu, and Boman Irani, among others. Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports …

Fashion designer, 23 criminal cases: Who is Agnimitra Paul? BJP’s frontrunner to be next Bengal CM

Fashion designer, 23 criminal cases: Who is Agnimitra Paul? BJP’s frontrunner to be next Bengal CM

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Amid Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to resign as West Bengal’s chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party’s announcement of oath-taking on May 9, speculation is rife on who will get the top post in the state. Among a few frontrunners is BJP leader Agnimitra Paul, who won from Asansol Dakshin in 2026 assembly polls. Agnimitra Paul’s social media says that she was a fashion designer before turning to politics. (Facebook/Agnimitra Paul) A BJP leader told Hindustan Times on Monday, May 4, that BJP’s Bengal vice-president Agnimitra Paul is among the names being considered for chief minister post “Adhikari is on the list. Some leaders have also proposed the names of Rajya Sabha member and state president Samik Bhattacharya and state vice-president Agnimitra Paul, who has won from Asansol Dakshin,” the BJP leader said on condition of anonymity. Track live updates of West Bengal government formation here Who is Agnimitra Paul Defeating TMCs Tapas Banerjee, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul won in Asansol Dakshin with a margin of over 40,000 votes, according to the Election Commission of India. According …

Costume designer Smriti Chauhan breaks down Akshaye Khanna’s viral moment and the challenges of working on Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

Costume designer Smriti Chauhan breaks down Akshaye Khanna’s viral moment and the challenges of working on Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

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Dhurandhar, the prequel to Dhurandhar 2 which is currently creating havoc at the box office, dominated the recently held Chetak Screen Awards 2026, taking home 14 trophies. Among them was the award for Best Costume Design, won by Smriti Chauhan for Dhurandhar. Following her win, Chauhan spoke about designing one of the film’s most memorable moments, when Akshaye Khanna’s character is honoured with the title of Sher-e-Baloch. Smriti Chauhan told SCREEN, “The look had to be very specific, because in that scene he is being crowned with the title of Sher-e-Baloch. The brief that we got from the director was that he had to stand out from the rest of the crowd. So we didn’t have to think too hard, we gave him a colour that we didn’t use for others in that scene, which was all black. And if you notice, that’s the only scene in the film where Akshaye Khanna wears sunglasses, which we decided right there.” Chauhan also opened up about her early conversations with director Aditya Dhar, who made it clear …

BAFTA TV Awards: Costume designer Rick Roy on Rob & Ramesh Vs getting nominated

BAFTA TV Awards: Costume designer Rick Roy on Rob & Ramesh Vs getting nominated

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Last week, as the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) announced its Television Awards nominations, Rob & Ramesh Vs earned a spot in the nominations for the Entertainment Performance category. For costume designer Rick Roy, it’s a surreal moment as he featured in an episode of the comedy series. He said, “How often does one get the opportunity to be part of a project that gets nominated at the BAFTAs? Getting this nomination has taken our excitement to another level.” Roy was initially roped in to style comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan for a Bollywood-themed episode. However, the director decided to cast him in the episode, which sees the two hosts getting a crash course in Bollywood.  Roy added, “Many from the South Asian diaspora in the UK said they felt connected to their roots, thanks to the way Bollywood was represented.”   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 …

Karisma Kapoor would send people to spy on Raveena Tandon’s costumes on Andaz Apna Apna sets, recalls designer Ashley Rebello | Bollywood News

Karisma Kapoor would send people to spy on Raveena Tandon’s costumes on Andaz Apna Apna sets, recalls designer Ashley Rebello | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiMar 21, 2026 06:06 PM IST The behind-the-scenes tensions between Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon during the making of Andaz Apna Apna have long been part of Bollywood folklore. Even Aamir Khan and Raveena Tandon have also spoken in the past as to how the lead actors were not getting along during the shoot. Now, costume designer Ashley Rebello has revealed how competition extended even to costumes on set. ALSO READ: Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 2 LIVE Updates How Ashley Rebello got Andaz Apna Apna Rebello, who designed for Aamir Khan in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, shared how he got on-board Andaz Apna Apna and designed Raveena’s costume. He said that after Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, he expected more work but when that didn’t materialise, he moved into production. During an ad shoot with Raveena, he was asked to fix an issue with her outfit after her designer failed to show up. “I went to Raveena and asked what the issue was with her outfit. I told her I would …

Tumbbad 2 prosthetic designer Shaune Harrison drops hints about the characters

Tumbbad 2 prosthetic designer Shaune Harrison drops hints about the characters

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Acclaimed prosthetics designer Shaune Harrison popularly known to have worked on Harry Potter`s Lord Voldemort and Mad Eye Moody, Hugo Weaving`s Red Skull from Captain America: The First Avenger as well as numerous characters for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, has opened up about the meticulous makeup process behind one of the central characters in the sequel of the cult horror film Tumbbad, Tumbbad 2, revealing how the character undergoes three distinct physical transformations created through complex prosthetic work. Shaune Harrison on designing prosthetics for Tumbbad 2 Speaking about the process, Harrison shared that the team had to carefully design multiple prosthetic pieces to maintain visual continuity throughout the shoot. “I mean, there is one main character that we`re doing, for which we go through three different looks. And they`re quite extensive makeups. So what the interesting side of that is, obviously, we`ll have double makeups as well, because we always want to make sure, you know, with any film you do, you`ll have a stunt double and the acting double. …