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Ektaa Kapoor and Raaj Shaandilyaa are friends again after legal battle; Bhagam Bhag 2 on track?

Ektaa Kapoor and Raaj Shaandilyaa are friends again after legal battle; Bhagam Bhag 2 on track?

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It’s been two months since producer Ektaa Kapoor and filmmaker Raaj Shandilyaa got into a legal tussle. And it seems, it has all come to an end finally. Raaj Shaandilyaa with Ektaa Kapoor The duo took to Instagram late Tuesday night, and posted a series of pictures together, showing them in good spirits yet again. Raj captioned the picture, in which he is posing with Ektaa, “Chal phir kuch TOO FUNNY karte hain…” and tagged Ektaa. Ektaa, in turn, commented on the post, “As long as u don’t TODO UR PROMISE” along with a string of heart emojis. What was the tussle? It all began in March this year, when Raaj came on board the sequel to the 2008 hit Bhagam Bhaag as it’s director. He had earlier signed a three-film deal with Ektaa’s production house. A breach of contract dispute thus arose, as Raaj was working on a film outside of the banner without obtaining a No-Objection Certificate from Ektaa or refunding the advance taken to direct a third film for Ektaa, after Ayushmann …

Raaj Kumar called everyone ‘Jaani’ after his dog’s name, was tougher than Bachchan: ‘He was moody’ | Bollywood News

Raaj Kumar called everyone ‘Jaani’ after his dog’s name, was tougher than Bachchan: ‘He was moody’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readKochiMay 18, 2026 07:12 PM IST Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, Raaj Kumar apparently had one silly habit: he used to call pretty much everyone by the name of his dog. Not as an insult, but in a rather endearing manner. While he had this silly side, renowned filmmaker KC Bokadia recently shared that it was tough to handle the acting legend, even more so than dealing with Amitabh Bachchan. “His dog’s name was Jaani. So, he used to call everyone ‘Jaani.’ Fortunately, he never called me by that name and addressed me only as ‘Bokadia saab,’” he shared during a conversation with IndiaTV. Bokadia also recounted a funny anecdote about how he got Kumar on board for his directorial venture, Police Aur Mujrim (1992), on just one day’s notice. Also Read | Madhavan says he refused son Vedaant’s request to ‘spend quality time’: ‘I’m not a cosmetic dad’ ‘Raaj Kumar was a moody man’ “I called him over the phone one evening. We had planned the …

Raaj Shaandilyaa breaks silence on legal tussle with Ektaa Kapoor over Bhagam Bhag 2 delay: ‘An attempt to intimidate’

Raaj Shaandilyaa breaks silence on legal tussle with Ektaa Kapoor over Bhagam Bhag 2 delay: ‘An attempt to intimidate’

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Raaj Shaandilyaa was set to begin Bhagam Bhag 2 with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. Producer Ektaa Kapoor was attached to the project, and the shoot was set to start soon. Raaj had signed a three-film contract with Ektaa in 2019, but the director later opted out, prompting Ektaa to issue a legal notice. Raaj has now shared his statement in a report on Variety India, stating that there has been an attempt to intimidate him and that he felt mistrusted. Raaj Shaandilyaa has released a statement after receiving the legal notice from Ektaa Kapoor. ‘Exaggerated and baseless criminal allegations’ The report shared Raaj’s statement on the matter. It began, “I, Raaj Shaandilyaa, had, in accordance with my contractual rights, issued a notice terminating my arrangement with Balaji Telefilms. It has now been over two weeks since the termination notice was issued. If Balaji Telefilms believed it had any sustainable legal basis to challenge the termination, it was open to them to approach the appropriate civil court. No such proceedings have been initiated. Instead, what …

`Bhagam Bhag 2 is on track`: Raaj Shaandilyaa clarifies amid legal feud

`Bhagam Bhag 2 is on track`: Raaj Shaandilyaa clarifies amid legal feud

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Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee and Paresh Rawal were all set to start filming for Bhagam Bhag 2 this month. The shoot of Bhagam Bhag 2 has hit an unexpected roadblock after legal tensions surfaced between filmmaker Raaj Shaandilyaa and producer Ektaa Kapoor. Amid reports that a legal notice stalled the film’s schedule over an alleged breach of contract, Raaj has now issued a strong statement addressing the controversy. About Ektaa Kapoor and Raaj Shaandilyaa feud A source informed Bollywood Hungama, “Ektaa Kapoor has filed a legal case against Raaj Shaandilyaa for breach of contract. Raaj had signed a three-film deal with Ektaa and has now gone ahead to do not one but two films outside her banner. This has irked Ektaa, as Raaj didn’t take an NOC from her, nor did he refund the advance taken to direct the third project under her banner.” A legal notice was sent to Raaj, as well as producers Ashwin Varde and Cape of Good Films, to stall the shoot. “Seeing the complexities in the project, the producers decided …

Why Ekta Kapoor has sued her Dream Girl director Raaj Shaandilyaa over Akshay Kumar’s Bhagam Bhag 2 | Bollywood News

Why Ekta Kapoor has sued her Dream Girl director Raaj Shaandilyaa over Akshay Kumar’s Bhagam Bhag 2 | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMar 5, 2026 12:37 PM IST Ekta Kapoor has sued Raaj Shaandilyaa, the director of her hit Dream Girl franchise, over breach of a three-film contract with her production house, Balaji Motion Pictures. Raaj, who was yet to helm the third film as part of the deal with Ekta, was about to go on floors with a film outside of Balaji Motion Pictures this month. Bhagam Bhag 2 derailed The film in question was Bhagam Bhag 2, the sequel to Priyadarshan’s 2006 hit comedy thriller. Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal were all set to reunite and reprise their roles. Manoj Bajpayee was set to replace Govinda from the first part, and Meenakshi Chaudhary and Dhurandhar’s “Shararat” girl Ayesha Khan had joined the cast as leading ladies paired with Akshay. Lara Dutta was cast opposite him in the first part. The film was all set to go on floors this past Monday on March 2 for a 25-day schedule in Lucknow. However, the shoot has now been halted because of the legal tussle between …

Farah Khan calls Akshaye Khanna the real deal, says: ‘Dhurandhar ke baad Tees Maar Khan ka hi raaj chal raha hai’

Farah Khan calls Akshaye Khanna the real deal, says: ‘Dhurandhar ke baad Tees Maar Khan ka hi raaj chal raha hai’

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Akshaye Khanna earned massive praise for his performance in Dhurandhar. In the Aditya Dhar film, he played the menacing Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait. Many viewers said that Akshaye stole the show with his act, while OG fans of the actor acknowledged that he has been delivering brilliant performances for years. This led many to dig up his hilarious performance in Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan, where he played an arrogant superstar named Aatish Kapoor, who is desperate for an Oscar. Akshaye Khanna in Tees Maar Khan (left) and in Dhurandhar (right). What Farah said about Dhurandhar Farah, who visited Bigg Boss 19 finalist Pranit More’s residence to shoot her latest vlog, said that Akshaye is the Oscar himself. The director also added that, after Dhurandhar, many have been referring to Tees Maar Khan as an example of how good Akshaye has been over the years. It all began when Pranit tried to teach Farah’s cook, Dilip, some stand-up comedy. Dilip learned little and ended up saying that Tees Maar Khan is his favourite film. ‘Asli …

Raaj Shaandilyaa and Nana Patekar join hands for cybercrime awareness campaign

Raaj Shaandilyaa and Nana Patekar join hands for cybercrime awareness campaign

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The collaboration between director Raaj Shaandilyaa, of Dream Girl franchise fame, and Nana Patekar dates back to Welcome Back (2015). So, when ASP Rahul Srivastava of the Uttar Pradesh Cyber Crime unit approached the filmmaker-actor duo to create a short film on cyber security and digital arrest scams, the decision was a no-brainer. “The ad is about an elderly couple, who is asked to pay up by a fraudster threatening to implicate him in a money-laundering case. However, Nana turns the tables on him,” explains Shaandilyaa. He adds that the video aims to educate the public about cybercrime and digital arrest scams, which are rampant these days. Raaj Shaandilyaa The five-minute and 30-second ad was shot in November last year at an Andheri East studio. While the duo has worked together before, it did not eliminate the nervousness the director felt. “We shot in just four hours as he had other commitments. Nana is a fantastic actor, just like a coconut — hard on the outside and soft inside. He has his own andaaz. Unke …

Raaj Kumar sat on a protest after Shatrughan Sinha claimed he was paid more; Asrani worked on daily wages of Rs 2,500 | Bollywood News

Raaj Kumar sat on a protest after Shatrughan Sinha claimed he was paid more; Asrani worked on daily wages of Rs 2,500 | Bollywood News

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Over the past year, several industry insiders have spoken about the rising star fees and the growing entourage culture in Bollywood. Names like Farah Khan, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, and Rakesh Roshan have all shared stories of the unreasonable demands made by today’s actors. From Anurag’s experience of being abused by a star’s seven managers for texting him directly, to Simi Garewal recalling a celebrity couple who demanded seven vanity vans to shoot her show — the excesses have become symbolic of the industry’s current state. While leading stars have always commanded high pay, supporting actors have long struggled to make ends meet. Even respected performers like Asrani and Raza Murad worked for daily wages, while stars like Raaj Kumar would refuse to perform if they discovered another actor had been paid more. When 7 people turned up to watch Raaj Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha Music composer and show organiser Abu Malik, who has worked with stars across generations, recalled how ego and money were issues even back then. He shared an incident from a concert …

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham actress Malvika Raaj announces pregnancy, see post

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham actress Malvika Raaj announces pregnancy, see post

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Actress Malvika Raaj is best known for playing the role of young Poo in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. She portrayed the younger version of Kareena Kapoor`s iconic character in the multistarrer. On Sunday, the actress announced that she and her husband, Pranav Bagga, are expecting their first child. The couple took to Instagram to share the happy news with adorable pictures. Malvika announces pregnancy In the first picture shared by Malvika, she and her husband Pranav can be seen twinning in white. Malvika looks elated as she holds a positive pregnancy test kit. The couple is also seen wearing matching “Mom” and “Dad” caps, visibly excited to embrace their new roles. In one of the pictures, Pranav is seen holding Malvika’s hand and leading the way. The final photo shows Malvika flaunting her “Mom” cap with pride. In the caption, Malvika wrote, “You + Me = 3 #OurLittleSecret #BabyOnTheWay #MPbaby.”           View this post on Instagram                       …

Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham actor Malvika Raaj and husband Pranav Bagga announce pregnancy. See post | Bollywood

Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham actor Malvika Raaj and husband Pranav Bagga announce pregnancy. See post | Bollywood

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May 25, 2025 10:16 PM IST Actor Malvika Raaj took to her Instagram account to share that she and her husband Pranav Bagga are expecting their first child. Malvika Raaj, who is best known for playing young Poo in the Karan Johar film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, is expecting her first child with husband, entrepreneur Pranav Bagga! The actor took to her Instagram account on Sunday to announce the happy news with her friends and followers. (Also read: RJ Mahvash drops glam pics with Preity Zinta from Jaipur; Internet wonders if Yuzvendra Chahal was the photographer) Malvika Raaj and her husband Pranav Bagga shared a series of pictures with the pregnancy announcement. Malvika’s pregnancy announcement In the first picture, Malvika was seen smiling as she held on to Pranav and showed the pregnancy kit. Both Malvika and Pranav twinned in white shirts, and wore grey caps which had ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’ written on it. The two looked happy and posed with their adorable caps in the rest of the pictures. In the caption, Malvika wrote, …