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Babita Singh Reporting release date: When and where to watch Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan’s investigative drama

Babita Singh Reporting release date: When and where to watch Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan’s investigative drama

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Babita Singh Reporting release date: Barun Sobti and Nimisha Sajayan are set to star together for the first time in a film, which is headed straight to an OTT release. Babita Singh Reporting stars Nimisha Sajayan in the lead role. On Monday, Amazon Prime Video announced the worldwide premiere date of its upcoming Prime Original movie, Babita Singh Reporting. Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, this investigative drama is produced by Saurabh Malhotra, Manuj Mittra, and Tina Tharwani under the banner of Film Squad Productions in association with Act Three. When will the film release? Babita Singh Reporting will release on the platform on August 28. Set in a small Indian town, Babita Singh Reporting follows suspended police officer Babita, fondly known as Baby (played by Nimisha Sajayan), a people-pleasing cop who has spent much of her life putting others first. Devastated by the murder of a childhood friend, Baby sets out to uncover the truth, embarking on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Against the backdrop of a murder investigation, the investigative …

‘Bid to silence him’: Tarun Tejpal’s daughter says he was targeted for investigative journalism after his conviction

‘Bid to silence him’: Tarun Tejpal’s daughter says he was targeted for investigative journalism after his conviction

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Days after former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal was convicted in a rape case by Bombay High Court, his daughter Cara Tejpal has decried foul play. Cara has reportedly claimed that Tarun was targeted because of Tehelka magazine’s investigative journalism, with the rape allegation being used as a means to “silence” him. Former editor of Tehelka magazine Tarun Tejpal was sent to jail for 10 years in connection with a 2013 rape case (ANI Video Grab) Cara, in a statement on Saturday, said she did not care if she was labelled a “rape apologist” or the “child of a rapist” as she linked the rape case against Tarun to Tehelka’s investigative journalism and the “controversies surrounding the magazine’s reports on corruption” and the alleged wrongdoing by those in power, news agency PTI reported. ‘Examined evidence for 13 years’ “I’m not that 23-year-old anymore. I’m 36 and I couldn’t care less about being called a ‘rape apologist’ or ‘child of rapist’ or whatever vile slur is used against me,” she was quoted as saying. Also read: Indian-origin …

The faces of CJP movement that drove big change: Boston graduate, IITian, JNU scholar, investigative journalist

The faces of CJP movement that drove big change: Boston graduate, IITian, JNU scholar, investigative journalist

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What began as satire soon became the face of a big movement. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) quickly grew into a student force, drawing thousands to the streets and many more rallying support online. Not just students, the CJP’s voice was also heard by the government, which on Saturday announced that it had agreed to all its demands. (L-R) – Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora and Saurav Das, some faces of the CJP movement in Delhi With education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and the government agreeing to demands on compensation to the parents of students who died by suicide over the NEET paper leak, and other big demands, the CJP has now called off its 36-day protest. As the movement comes to an end, here’s a look at everyone who shaped it over the past month. Abhijeet Dipke No surprises there – It all started with Abhijeet Dipke, who gave the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ life in May this year. The social media account was started as a satire to counter remarks by Chief Justice of India …

Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre’s investigative thriller Raakh brings back buried truths, to release on this date

Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre’s investigative thriller Raakh brings back buried truths, to release on this date

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Actors Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre‘s investigative thriller Raakh has got a release date. The show will be out on Prime Video on June 12. Aamir Bashir also has a key role in Raakh, which is directed and executive-produced by Prosit Roy. Ali Fazal’s still from his upcoming show, Raakh. About Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre’s Raakh On Friday, Prime Video took to X to unveil the release date of the series by sharing a new poster. The poster featured Ali Fazal in a police uniform, standing over a dead body with a disturbed and confused expression on his face. Alongside the poster, the platform wrote, “Buried truths always find their way back. New series, June 12.” Fans expressed excitement in the comment section. One of the comments read, “This poster is definitely hiding a few secrets.” Another commented, “Guddu bhaiya is back but this time on the opposite side of the scene.” Another wrote, “Finally, some good content is coming.” Another comment read, “Wow what a cast.” The official synopsis of the show reads, …

When & Where To Watch Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre & Aamir Bashir’s Haunting Investigative Thriller

When & Where To Watch Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre & Aamir Bashir’s Haunting Investigative Thriller

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Ali Fazal Raakh Release Date Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Prime Video today announced the worldwide premiere date for its upcoming Prime Original series Raakh. Directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy and created, written, and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, the series is produced by Endemol Shine India in association with BhaDiPa. Raakh Plot Raakh is an investigative drama that unfolds as a visceral study of the criminal mind and the darkness that lingers beneath the surface of everyday life. When two teenagers vanish without a trace, a close-knit family is shattered, and an entire city is left on edge. A relentless investigating officer launches a nationwide manhunt to uncover the truth—but the deeper he goes, the more the case pulls him into a world of violence and human depravity. Raakh Cast, Crew & Release Date Raakh stars Sonali Bendre, Ali Fazal, and Aamir Bashir in lead roles. Directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy, the series is created, written, and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, with dialogues …

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections: Rani Mukerji’s investigative cop drama collects Rs 75 lakh in 5th weekend, cume hits Rs 48 crore in 31 days

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections: Rani Mukerji’s investigative cop drama collects Rs 75 lakh in 5th weekend, cume hits Rs 48 crore in 31 days

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Mardaani 3, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, added Rs. 75 lakh to the tally in its 5th weekend, witnessing a 45 per cent drop over the last weekend. This takes its total cume to Rs. 48 crore nett in its 31 days of theatrical run.  The Rani Mukerji starrer is now running in its final legs at the box office. It is expected to wind up its entire run at Rs. 50 crore nett, which will be a good total for a film like this. For the record, Mardaani 3 has already surpassed the lifetime cume of Mardaani 2, becoming the franchise’ highest grossing movie. It is also the only successful female-led franchise film from Hindi cinema, with three instalments.  One thing that has been going wrong with films lately is that the costs have increased a lot. A film that used to cost x a couple of years ago has increased to 2x, some even going 3x. Mardaani 3 has done well in this regard as the film has been made in controlled budget. The movie will …

Kejriwal’s release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

Kejriwal’s release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti. File | Photo Credit: PTI Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday (February 27, 2026) said the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an excise case has “exposed the high handedness of investigative agencies”. Also Read | CBI challenges in HC trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, others in liquor-policy case “When investigating agencies are wielded like political swords, justice becomes the first casualty, and truth surfaces only after years of pain and tears. Today’s judgement discharging Kejriwal, (AAP leader Manish) Sisodia and Kavitha in the excise policy case exposes the high handedness of investigative agencies,” Ms. Mufti said, in a social media post. Ms. Mufti said there was no prima facie case, no credible evidence and yet years of incarceration. “Nothing is more dangerous than the misuse of power and the weaponisation of institutions. Yet somehow it continues unabated,” said the former J&K chief minister. The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of a Delhi court. “The …

Vetri`s investigative thriller Buried wraps up shooting

Vetri`s investigative thriller Buried wraps up shooting

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The makers of director Haroon`s eagerly awaited investigative thriller Buried, featuring actor Vetri, best known for his performance in the critically acclaimed action entertainer 8 Thotakkal, have now announced that the unit has completed the film`s shooting. Sources close to the unit of the film say that Buried will be an investigative thriller in which Vetri will be seen essaying the character of an encounter specialist. For the unaware, Buried is being produced by Haroon and Mahender Kumar under the banners of Dream House and Jain Creations. The story of the film has been written and directed by Haroon, who is best known for having directed the film Web. Actresses Akshitha, who hails from Hyderabad, and Chandini Tamilarasan, who has acted in a number of Tamil films, are the heroines of this investigative thriller. Apart from the lead actors, the film will also feature a host of stars, including Balaji Sakthivel, Singam Puli, Saravana Subbaiah, Jenson Diwakar and Kodangi Vadivelu. Sources in the unit say that Buried will focus on the challenges an encounter specialist …

Agnyathavasi Movie Review: An atmospheric investigative drama that revels in its complex simplicity | Movie-review News

Agnyathavasi Movie Review: An atmospheric investigative drama that revels in its complex simplicity | Movie-review News

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Agnyathavasi Movie Review: Agnyathavasi is the last film where you’d expect an objectifying number finding itself in the narrative. This is a slow-burn drama set in the idyllic Malnad region. This is set in the late 90s, and features an ageing inspector, a much-older retired postmaster, a lot of conversations about parenting and farming, and a murder. So it doesn’t make sense that Agnyathavasi features a song that objectifies, literally. And the object in question is a computer… the first one to arrive at the village. The way the camera caresses the curvature of the monitor, the first time it is switched on, the first time the keyboard is used… there is so much focus on the computer, which is going to change the fate of a few people. But they don’t know it yet. And the best part? We don’t either. Director Janardhan Chikkanna treats Agnyathavasi like it is a gripping novella that takes just the right amount of time to establish its characters, the tantalising locations, and the various equations that determines the …

D55: Dhanush’s next with Amaran director Rajkumar Periasamy to be an investigative thriller based on real-life events? REPORT

D55: Dhanush’s next with Amaran director Rajkumar Periasamy to be an investigative thriller based on real-life events? REPORT

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Rajkumar Periasamy is all set to collaborate with Dhanush for his next project, following the massive success of his last film Amaran. The war drama, based on the real life of martyred Major Mukund Varadarajan, was headlined by Sivakarthikeyan. Now, his next venture, tentatively titled D55, with the Raayan star, seems to have locked in on a potential storyline. As per a new report, the upcoming movie is likely to be based on a real-life incident and will fall under the investigative thriller genre. Dhanush is said to be taking on a completely new avatar for the film.  However, having said that, these are merely conjectures, as there has been no official confirmation on the matter. Notably, the filmmaker, in a previous interview with The Hollywood Reporter, had mentioned that his movie with Dhanush would be based on the lives of unsung heroes. Rajkumar Periasamy said, “My next is with Dhanush sir. My previous film was about a hero—I mean, he was a gallantry award recipient—but the next one will be about many unsung heroes. …