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Panchayat Fame Faisal Malik Joins The Cast Of Ramayana, To Play Kumbhakarna In Ranbir Kapoor Starrer: Report | Bollywood News

Panchayat Fame Faisal Malik Joins The Cast Of Ramayana, To Play Kumbhakarna In Ranbir Kapoor Starrer: Report | Bollywood News

Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 20:28 IST Faisal Malik has reportedly been roped in as Kumbhakarna in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. Faisal Malik Joins The Cast Of Ramayana, To Play Kumbhakarna In Ranbir Kapoor Starrer: Report Nitesh Tiwari’s big-budget mythological film ‘Ramayana’ is one of the most highly anticipated projects of the year. The film features an exciting cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash among others, which has further heightened fans’ excitement and curiosity around the ambitious adaptation. Now, according to a report in Hindustan Times, Faisal Malik has been roped in as Kumbhakarna in Ramayana. Earlier, Bobby Deol’s name had emerged for the role. Faisal Malik Roped In As Kumbhakarna In Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana? Faisal Malik is most popularly known for playing the role of Prahladcha (or chacha) ‘Prahlad’ Pandey in Amazon Prime Video series Panchayat, and was recently seen in Anil Kapoor starrer Subedaar. Now, Hindustan Times reports that he has joined the cast of Ramayana as Kumbhakarna, and has already completed the …

Exclusive | Panchayat and Subedaar actor Faisal Malik roped in as Kumbhkaran in Ramayana, joins Ranbir Kapoor, Yash

Exclusive | Panchayat and Subedaar actor Faisal Malik roped in as Kumbhkaran in Ramayana, joins Ranbir Kapoor, Yash

Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayana has sparked casting buzz since its announcement. While actor Bobby Deol was earlier linked to the role of Kumbhakaran, younger brother of Ravan (Yash), that has now been denied. Actor Faisal Malik will be seen as Kumbhakaran in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana (Photos: Instagram) We have exclusively learnt that Faisal Malik, known for his role in Panchayat and recently seen in Subedaar, will play the mighty warrior. He has already completed the first schedule of the film, slated for release this Diwali. A source said, “He joined Yash for the introductory Kumbhakaran scene at Prime Focus studio in Mumbai, shot with an international action crew. The sequences are heavy on graphics — similar to Avatar.” The source added that the major fight sequences, part of the second installment, are yet to be filmed. “His height and heavily built frame perfectly suit the character,” they noted. The Ramayana team has not officially confirmed the cast, and Faisal Malik declined to comment. Meanwhile, actor Raghav Juyal has been linked to the role …

How Abu Malik used his brother to fool 15,000 fans after the superstar ditched a show

How Abu Malik used his brother to fool 15,000 fans after the superstar ditched a show

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 16, 2026 07:13 PM IST Govinda has lately been in the headlines for alleged trouble in his marriage with wife Sunita Ahuja. The actor has also fielded claims that he was habitually late to work during his heydays, with ad guru Prahlad Kakkar, filmmaker Anees Bazmee and producer Vashu Bhagnani, who have all collaborated with the actor on multiple projects. In a new interview, music composer and show organiser Abu Malik revealed that Govinda didn’t show up at his own brother-in-law’s live event once. After requesting Abu to do a show in a Maharashtra village Pusud, the actor kept thousand of fans waiting, despite a helicopter being sent to receive him. It was organised by Govinda’s brother-in-law, producer Atmaprakash Sharma, his sister Padma Sharma’s husband. Recalling an episode from years ago, Abu shared on an episode of Maa Kasam, “Govinda had become a big star at that time. He asked me to do a show for him so that he can save some money. They put up a show in Maharashtra …

When Shoaib Malik made MS Dhoni wait for a photoshoot; and why Sehwag and Uthappa were chosen for a tie-breaking bowl-out | Cricket News

When Shoaib Malik made MS Dhoni wait for a photoshoot; and why Sehwag and Uthappa were chosen for a tie-breaking bowl-out | Cricket News

4 min readFeb 15, 2026 11:48 AM IST Relations between India and Pakistan were not as strained as it is today, social media warfare didn’t exist, fans from either side were largely cordial (though they remain incident-free in the stands even now). In those mellower times, players shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. Imagine the outrage today if a Pakistan captain made his Indian counterpart wait. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO MS Dhoni, new to his job as India captain, strode to the Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, his silky locks still the rage. He was making his way for the official photoshoot the day before the 2007 World Twenty20 final against Shoaib Malik-captained Pakistan. Photographers were ready, the gleaming trophy for the inaugural World Twenty20 – the name of the tournament before it was rechristened in 2018 – was placed in position by officials and one captain had reached the square on time. Malik was nowhere to be seen. Murmurs began: Was Malik doing a Ganguly on Dhoni? Minutes ticked by, but it seemed like …

Valentine’s Day 2026 exclusive: The cheesy and the subtle with Armaan Malik and Aashna Shroff

Valentine’s Day 2026 exclusive: The cheesy and the subtle with Armaan Malik and Aashna Shroff

Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik and wife entrepreneur-influencer Aashna Shroff, recently completed a year of marriage. On this fairly new journey as life partners, they confess that despite having opposite personalities, being best friends helped them navigate their relationship and journey through marriage. Armaan Malik and Aashna Shroff/Satish Bate It’s been a year of marriage, what does love, romance and Valentine’s Day mean to you now? Armaan: I’m still over the top and cheesy. Aashna is more subtle; her love language is very different. She’s more about gestures, and I’m pompous, I love to bring out my guitar and serenade her. Aashna: The past year has been about us figuring out each other’s love language. You had a modern day romance with the internet and social media playing a big role in bringing you together… Armaan: I found her on social media, and as cheesy as it sounds, the moment I saw her pictures, I was instantly in love. I messaged her, and she replied a month later. Aashna: I kept thinking, should I or should I …

Zayn Malik Doesn’t Want To Bring His Private Life Under The Spotlight | Hollywood News

Zayn Malik Doesn’t Want To Bring His Private Life Under The Spotlight | Hollywood News

Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 18:46 IST Former One Direction member Zayn Malik has declared that he is “not looking for a public relationship again.” Zayn Malik previously dated model Gigi Hadid and fellow musician Perrie Edwards. (Photo Credit: Instagram/zayn) British musician and former One Direction member, Zayn Malik, revealed on a popular podcast that he doesn’t want another relationship to be publicised. This is a noteworthy statement from someone whose early career has been marked by heavy media scrutiny. Malik was previously involved in highly publicised relationships with supermodel Gigi Hadid and Perrie Edwards. Speaking on ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast this week, Malik stressed that when it comes to his personal life, honesty and privacy now take priority above public opinion. Malik, who shares daughter Khai with Hadid, underlined that he is no longer pursuing attention or acceptance through public relationships but rather focusing on parenting, solitude and sincerity. ‘Not Looking for Public Relationship Again’ In a conversation with host Alex Cooper, Malik, 33, said he is no longer interested in being in a “public” …

Zayn Malik Was Never ‘In Love’ With Gigi Hadid, Thinks It Was Lust Instead: ‘She is The Reason My Child is…’

Zayn Malik Was Never ‘In Love’ With Gigi Hadid, Thinks It Was Lust Instead: ‘She is The Reason My Child is…’

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were one of the most beloved Tinseltown couples at one point. The singer and the supermodel are known to have been dating since late 2015. Their on-and-off relationship finally ended in 2021, with the two reportedly going their separate ways after an altercation involving the model’s mother. Many years later, the former One Direction member is opening up about his feelings, sharing that he may have never been in love after all. Zayn Malik is thankful to Gigi Hadid for bringing their daughter into this world, but draws the line at actually loving her During an appearance on the Alex Cooper podcast Call Her Daddy on February 11, the Die For Me singer shared his thoughts on his relationship with Gigi Hadid. While talking about his dating life, he said to the host, “To be fair, just to have this on the record, I will always love G, because she is the reason my child is on this Earth, and I have the utmost respect for her. I will always love …

Zayn Malik reveals he was never really in love with Gigi Hadid, claims it could have just been ‘lust’

Zayn Malik reveals he was never really in love with Gigi Hadid, claims it could have just been ‘lust’

Singer Zayn Malik has opened up about his complicated relationship with model Gigi Hadid, admitting he was unfaithful during their time together and that his feelings for her might not have been love after all. Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Zayn and Gigi were one of the most talked-about celebrity couples of their generation. The two began dating in 2015, breaking up and reconciling several times before welcoming their daughter, Khai, in 2020. Their relationship ended shortly after, but Zayn has now shared rare insights into what really went wrong. ‘I spoke to other females when I shouldn’t have…’ In a candid conversation on the Call Her Daddy podcast with host Alex Cooper, the former One Direction star reflected on his mistakes. “You tend to get in trouble in relationships because I was young and did certain things, spoke to other females when I shouldn’t have been, as most people do,” he said. “You live and learn from it. But this way, there’s no guilt. I can just be free and speak to whoever I …

Zayn Malik Says He Once Made Ex-Girlfriend Gigi Hadid Mad For THIS Reason | Hollywood News

Zayn Malik Says He Once Made Ex-Girlfriend Gigi Hadid Mad For THIS Reason | Hollywood News

Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 08:55 IST Zayn Malik revealed that Gigi Hadid got angry at him when he gave their daughter, Khai, £500 (approx. Rs 61,000) for losing her first tooth. Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid co-parent their daughter Khai. (Photo Credit: Instagram) Zayn Malik has no regrets about spoiling his five-year-old daughter, Khai, whom he co-parents with his ex-girlfriend, Gigi Hadid. During the February 11 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, the 33-year-old singer revealed that he gave his daughter such a pricey gift for losing her first tooth that it did not go well with Khai’s mother. “I think I gave her a bit too much money from the Tooth Fairy,” Zayn told host Alex Cooper, revealing that he gave her a whopping £500, which is around Rs 61,000. The gesture, he admitted with a laugh, got the supermodel “mad” at him. Even the host was in shock upon hearing the amount, and she said she is with Gigi on this one. However, the former One Direction member had his own reasons. …

Zayn Malik explains why he does not think he was ever in love with ex Gigi Hadid: ‘I have the utmost respect for her’

Zayn Malik explains why he does not think he was ever in love with ex Gigi Hadid: ‘I have the utmost respect for her’

Zayn Malik has reflected on his relationship with his ex, Gigi Hadid. The pair, who dated for nearly six years before parting ways, share custody of their daughter Khai. Though their relationship was frequently under public scrutiny, particularly toward its end, they have maintained privacy about it. The singer was on the new episode of Call Her Daddy where he opened up about his relationship and said that his idea of love is always developing. (Also read: Did Zayn Malik take a dig at Harry Styles over exorbitant ticket prices? Shocked fans react: ‘This is messy’) Zayn Malik talked about Gigi Hadid and opened up about his idea of love. What did Zayn say? During the interaction, when Zayn was asked about a previous statement where he said he did not know whether he was truly in love, he said, “Yeah, because my understanding of love is always developing. At that moment in time, I might have thought it was love, but as I’ve got older, I’ve realized maybe it wasn’t. Maybe it was lust. …