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Have you heard? Alia Bhatt calls Alpha one of her most enjoyable film experiences

Have you heard? Alia Bhatt calls Alpha one of her most enjoyable film experiences

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Loving the femme fatale Women kicking butt on screen never gets old. So when Alia Bhatt says Alpha was “one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had on a film set”, we’re inclined to believe her. The actor says, “There was something really exciting about stepping into this world of action, scale, and adventure. It pushed me in ways I hadn’t experienced before, and I loved every bit of it.” What she loved most was that “at the heart of it were two women leading all the action.” Adding that such opportunities are rare, she says, “We don’t get to see that very often. Alpha is a celebration of attitude and a celebration at the movies.” Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Shiv Rawail of The Railway Men fame, Alpha also stars Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol, with Hrithik Roshan in an extended cameo. Low-key meet-up Hansal Mehta and Ranveer Singh Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. …

‘Pralay incoming?’: Ranveer Singh’s next shaping up amid Don 3 row, meets Hansal Mehta | Bollywood News

‘Pralay incoming?’: Ranveer Singh’s next shaping up amid Don 3 row, meets Hansal Mehta | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJun 24, 2026 11:15 AM IST There’s a lot of speculation about Ranveer Singh’s next project after historic franchise, Dhurandhar, which amassed over Rs 3000 crore at the worldwide box office. While rumours about Pralay, a zombie apocalypse thriller, have been doing the rounds for months, there has been no official announcement from the actor or the makers’ end. Ranveer Singh spotted at Hansal Mehta’s office However, on Tuesday evening, Ranveer was spotted at filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s office in Bandra, Mumbai. The actor was dressed in all-black, shielding his face with a black cap and a black mask, as he exited the office of True Story Films LLP, the new production house started by Hansal and Sahil Saigal, which is rumoured to be backing Pralay, which is being helmed by Hansal’s son Jai Mehta, best known for co-directing the 2020 popular SonyLiv period financial thriller show Scam 1992 along with his father. Also spotted at Hansal’s office was casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who seems to be putting together the cast for Pralay. Chhabra …

Ranveer Singh has not quit Pralay, news of ‘creative differences’ with director Jai Mehta ‘completely baseless’: Report

Ranveer Singh has not quit Pralay, news of ‘creative differences’ with director Jai Mehta ‘completely baseless’: Report

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The speculation around Ranveer Singh quitting his upcoming film Pralay died down as quickly as it began. After a viral social media post claimed that the actor had left the zombie film due to ‘creative differences’ with the director Jai Mehta, a report quoted an insider as calling the rumours ‘baseless’. The report emphasised that the film is very much on track to go on floors later this year. Ranveer Singh is set to star in the zombie film, Pralay. (AFP) Has Ranveer Singh quit Pralay? A viral post on X from Always Bollywood claimed that Ranveer has left the project and is eyeing a follow-up to Dhurandhar with another project by Aditya Dhar. The post, shared on Wednesday afternoon, claimed, “Ranveer Singh’s post-apocalyptic zombie thriller #Pralay, slated to go on floors by mid-2026 under Jai Mehta, has reportedly hit a roadblock due to creative differences between the actor and director. Amid this, Ranveer is said to be eyeing a massive Pan India action entertainer following the blockbuster response to #Dhurandhar2.” However, hours later, a …

Radhikka Madan reacts to Hansal Mehta saying she ‘deserves better’ from Bollywood: When someone gives a voice to…

Radhikka Madan reacts to Hansal Mehta saying she ‘deserves better’ from Bollywood: When someone gives a voice to…

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Having spent close to eight years in the Hindi film industry, Radhikka Madan admits it has been an adventurous ride. Recently, the actor starred in Subedaar alongside actor Anil Kapoor, and her portrayal brought her a lot of appreciation. As she is revelling in the love, one special compliment has hit her in the heart and it came from filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who publicly insisted that the actor “deserves better opportunities” than the one given to her by Bollywood. Radhikka Madan (Photo: Instagram) Reacting to the same, Radhikka Madan says, “When I first read that, I was almost teary-eyed because when you come in this industry, you need to make a mark for yourself and you want to be noticed by these veteran, legend filmmakers. When you get that kind of acknowledgement and support, and if somebody like him feels for you, takes your side or gives a voice to whatever you have been feeling for so many years, it just means a lot. It fuels the passion that I have for my work. I …

Family Business first look: Silver-haired Anil Kapoor, Vijay Varma go all guns blazing in war for billions, legacy. Watch | Bollywood News

Family Business first look: Silver-haired Anil Kapoor, Vijay Varma go all guns blazing in war for billions, legacy. Watch | Bollywood News

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2 min readMumbaiFeb 3, 2026 06:14 PM IST Netflix India, as part of revealing its lineup of original shows and films for 2026, today launched the first look of the web series Family Business, marking a head-to-head showdown between Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma. The series centers on a high-stakes corporate battle, featuring a family tycoon war between visionary billionaire Jeh Davar (Anil Kapoor) and rising tycoon Sid Mehta (Vijay Varma). In the show, Jeh Davar grooms Sid Mehta to take over India’s largest conglomerate as his successor. However, tensions escalate when Sid’s character is abruptly fired, sparking a no-holds-barred succession battle that turns personal. Co-created by Hansal Mehta (his second collaboration with Netflix following the highly successful crime drama Scoop in 2024) and Niren Bhatt, (the writing genius behind films like Bala, Stree 2, and Bhediya), Family Business is reportedly adapted from the infamous American drama series, Billions. The first-look promo, around two minutes long, gives audiences a taste of the intense showdown, showcasing Anil and Vijay clashing over legacy and power. As Anil …

Hansal Mehta recalls how Omerta was saved by Vivek Agnihotri from censorship: ‘He fought the most with the censor board | Bollywood News

Hansal Mehta recalls how Omerta was saved by Vivek Agnihotri from censorship: ‘He fought the most with the censor board | Bollywood News

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If you look closely at Hansal Mehta’s filmography, there is what one could describe as a Muslim trilogy: Shahid, Omerta and Faraaz. As hard-hitting and politically incisive as these films are, they also deal with subjects that are risky to tackle in today’s socio-political climate, especially Omerta, which chronicled the life of terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh. Hansal recently, in an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, opened up about how difficult it was to make a film like Omerta and the battles he faced with censorship, with the CBFC demanding multiple cuts. In a particularly acrimonious phase of these negotiations, he found an unlikely ally in filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri. Recalling a deleted scene that the Censor Board strongly objected to, Hansal said, “There was a scene where the Indian National Anthem is playing in the jail. He’s (Omar) in jail, it’s Independence Day, the entire jail is there, the flag has been hoisted, the National Anthem is on. And this guy has taken off his pants and he’s peeing in his cell. He hasn’t gone out, he’s …

Exclusive: Rasha Thadani opts out of Hansal Mehta and Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming romance drama

Exclusive: Rasha Thadani opts out of Hansal Mehta and Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming romance drama

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Rasha Thadani, actress Raveena Tandon’s daughter, made her debut in Indian cinema with the film Azad. As the actress gears up for more cinematic ventures, it was expected that she might headline director Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Bollywood debut film. However, Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that the young actress has declined to headline the movie despite being interested in the script. According to a close source, Rasha Thadani was among the first choices to star in the romantic drama film. However, due to her upcoming projects, her busy schedule has forced her to opt out of the project directed by Pellissery and produced by Hansal Mehta. The source explained, “Rasha was the top contender for Hansal Mehta and Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming romantic drama. The film, which was announced in October, has been the talk of the town, and while Rasha was approached by the makers, unfortunately there is a date clash due to which she is not able to take on a script she truly loved.” Moreover, the source added that the shoot for her …

‘Feroz Khan could charm women from 18 to 80 because he was respectful,’ says writer-director | Bollywood News

‘Feroz Khan could charm women from 18 to 80 because he was respectful,’ says writer-director | Bollywood News

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Suparn Verma, writer of The Family Man and films such as Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena and Acid Factory, and director of the recently released Haq, opened up about how he bagged his first film as a writer with Hansal Mehta, the crucial role Manoj Bajpayee played in his career, and his unforgettable bond with the late legendary star Feroz Khan, who eventually made him write Janasheen for his son Fardeen Khan. Recalling the earliest turning point in his journey, Suparn recalled meeting Hansal through Manoj when he worked as a journalist. He said, “Manoj Bajpai has come into my life various times in various phases of my life. Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar was about to release. I used to run chat rooms and Manoj Vajpayee‘s chat was going to happen, and at that time laptops weren’t there so you had to do it on a desktop. Manoj told me that he has a friend called Hansal (Mehta) and he has a desktop. So Manoj did the chat and went and Hansal, who used to …

Hansal Mehta wants to know why Ozempic or Mounjaro has become a bad word: ‘It’s helping millions live healthier’

Hansal Mehta wants to know why Ozempic or Mounjaro has become a bad word: ‘It’s helping millions live healthier’

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Published on: Nov 10, 2025 05:46 pm IST Hansal Mehta says that health concerns have been moralised in current times, where we call it ‘discipline’ when a person suffers silently. Hansal Mehta has been open about his weight loss journey. Earlier, he took to X to open up about his experience with Mounjaro, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, which also leads to weight loss. The director has now shared a new post on the platform asking why medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have come to be associated with ‘bad words’ since they are so helpful to many. (Also read: Hansal Mehta reveals secret to 10 kg weight loss: Mounjaro, intermittent fasting, high-protein meals and less alcohol) Hansal Mehta has spoken out about Ozempic and Mounjaro. What Hansal said Taking to his X account on Monday, Hansal said, “Why has Ozempic or Mounjaro become such a bad word? Why are people ashamed to talk about using modern medicine to manage their health, to control diabetes, improve metabolism, lose dangerous visceral fat – all …

Hansal Mehta on Mukul Dev: ‘Behind the laughter and bravado was a man struggling to reconcile with…’ | Bollywood News

Hansal Mehta on Mukul Dev: ‘Behind the laughter and bravado was a man struggling to reconcile with…’ | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Sunday posted an emotional tribute for his friend Mukul Dev, remembering him as a “devastatingly handsome” artist who gave him the story for the 2017 critical hit Omerta. Dev, best known for his roles in films such as Son of Sardaar, Yamla Pagla Deewana and Jai Ho, passed away on Friday night in New Delhi due to ailing health, said his brother Rahul Dev. The actor’s last rites were performed in the national capital on Saturday. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Hansal Mehta wrote, “As the weight of this loss settles in, I realise there’s still so much more I want to say about my friend Mukul.” Story continues below this ad “I will miss Mukul deeply. His booming laughter at our inside jokes, his unmatched gift for storytelling, that unmistakable voice… He acted in two of my unreleased films and a TV show—somehow in the shadows of it all, we became very close. We bonded over booze, broken hearts, and the foolish hope that things would one day make sense. …