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Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots re-releasing in theatres amid Sonam Wangchuk row? Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra says ‘false news’

Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots re-releasing in theatres amid Sonam Wangchuk row? Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra says ‘false news’

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Days after media reports claimed that Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots would be re-released in theatres, the film’s producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has denied the reports, calling them ‘factually incorrect’. The news of the re-release came days after the film was embroiled in a minor controversy when Aamir Khan denied that the film was inspired by educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk. Directed by Rajkumari Hirani, 3 Idiots starred Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan. 3 Idiots not re-releasing Last week, media reports claimed that 3 Idiots would be re-released in theatres on September 4. On Wednesday, Vidhu Vinod Chopra shared an announcement through his production house, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films. The statement read: “With reference to recent media reports claiming that 3 Idiots will be re-released on 4th September, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films would like to clarify that these reports are false and factually incorrect.” The filmmaker also urged fans and the media to rely only on “verified channels” for such announcements. “We request members of the media and fans to rely solely on official …

Why Reena Dutta, Kiran Rao skipped Aamir Khan’s wedding to Gauri Spratt

Why Reena Dutta, Kiran Rao skipped Aamir Khan’s wedding to Gauri Spratt

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 15, 2026 05:58 PM IST Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at the actor’s Mumbai home earlier this month, surrounded by close family and friends. While several of Aamir’s longtime collaborators, including Rajkumar Hirani and Ashutosh Gowariker, attended the wedding, the absence of his former wives, Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, drew attention. Now, Aamir’s close friend and Lagaan co-star Amin Hajee has explained why the two were not present and shared fresh details about the private celebration. Speaking to Rediff.com, Amin revealed that Kiran was out of the country during the wedding. “Kiran was in the UK at the time; Azad flew back for the wedding.” As for Reena’s absence, Amin suggested that not attending did not indicate any strain in their relationship. “I think some absences are natural. Sometimes giving people their space is also a gesture of love and respect. You don’t want to make someone uncomfortable on such an important occasion.” He added that despite their absence from the ceremony, Aamir …

Arshad Warsi reveals why he instantly said yes to Shah Rukh Khan’s King: ‘Cannot say no to him’

Arshad Warsi reveals why he instantly said yes to Shah Rukh Khan’s King: ‘Cannot say no to him’

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It’s a packed year for Arshad Warsi. The actor recently appeared in Welcome to the Jungle and Rajkumar Hirani’s first web series, Pritam and Pedro, and is now looking forward to the release of Dhamaal 4. Another major project on his slate is Shah Rukh Khan starrer King, which will arrive in cinemas in December 2026. Speaking during the promotions of Dhamaal 4, Arshad shared how he came on board the film and why he didn’t think twice before saying yes. Arshad Warsi says love for Shah Rukh Khan made saying yes to King an easy decision. Arshad Warsi says he could never refuse Shah Rukh Khan During a conversation with Mashable India alongside co-star Jaaved Jaaferi, Arshad Warsi spoke about joining King and shared that the decision came naturally because of his bond with Shah Rukh Khan and his family. He said, “Cannot say no to Shah Rukh Khan. You cannot say no to. Even when Aryan called up. I say what do you want me to do? Gafoor.” The actor went on to …

Pritam and Pedro review: Arshad Warsi show remains lackluster despite a Munna Bhai reunion | Web-series News

Pritam and Pedro review: Arshad Warsi show remains lackluster despite a Munna Bhai reunion | Web-series News

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5 min readJul 3, 2026 03:52 PM IST Pritam and Pedro review: Pedro is the kind of go-get-’em cop whose worst nightmare is to be banished to the cyber crime cell. Pritam is a whizz at cracking codes, when not taking care of his elderly dadaji. When the former’s worst fears come true, the latter becomes his go-to support, and off this boomer uncle-Gen Z duo go solving crimes in sunny Goa. The six-episode show, Rajkumar Hirani’s first OTT outing, has old hand Arshad Warsi teaming up with newbie Vir Hirani, who has had experience in being in his dad’s productions: the two posed with each other in Munnabhai MBBS. Here, they make up two unlikely halves in a buddy caper, one being at sea upon encountering a keyboard (why QWERTY not ABCDE), and the other selling vacuum cleaners when not busy sleuthing. Why vacuum cleaners? No one tells us. It’s Goa, anything goes, better not to ask. You have to employ this same sentiment through the show, which tries to be both funnier and …

Ranbir Kapoor has ‘no entourage’, came for Sanju shoot at 3 am, says Rajkumar Hirani | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor has ‘no entourage’, came for Sanju shoot at 3 am, says Rajkumar Hirani | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 03:42 PM IST The conversation around demands of stars for an elaborate entourage and limited work shift have been gaining momentum in the Hindi film industry. Amid Ranveer Singh’s multiple vanity van report, and his wife Deepika Padukone’s alleged eight-hour workday demand, Rajkumar Hirani opened up about Ranbir Kapoor’s cooperative attitude as an actor. In a recent interview, the filmmaker, who has worked with Ranbir in Sanju (2018), revealed that he has ‘no entourage’. ‘He has no manager’ During a conversation with Zoom, he shared, “I’ve been fortunate with the individuals I’ve worked with. I haven’t encountered entourage issues with Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Dutt, Aamir Khan, and with Ranbir Kapoor.” The director further said that everyone was able to reach out to Ranbir personally. “I managed the entire film without even knowing who his manager was. There was no manager; he personally reached out to everyone. Every assistant had his contact. Anything he needed, he would directly message everyone. However, I do hear stories about entourages, and sometimes there …

Rajkumar Hirani reveals Ranbir Kapoor had no entourage on Sanju: ‘Didn’t know who his manager was’

Rajkumar Hirani reveals Ranbir Kapoor had no entourage on Sanju: ‘Didn’t know who his manager was’

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The high cost of actors’ entourages has been a matter of debate in the film industry for quite some time. However, in a recent interaction, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani admitted that Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is an exception in this regard. According to Hirani, the actor does not have an entourage and personally communicates with everyone on set, including the entire crew. Ranbir Kapoor wil next be seen in Ramayana. ‘Ranbir Kapoor has no entourage’ Hirani mentioned that he has been fortunate when it comes to the actors he has worked with, as most of them never had any entourage-related demands. He told Zoom, “I’ve been fortunate with the individuals I’ve worked with. I haven’t encountered entourage issues with Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Dutt, Aamir Khan, and with Ranbir Kapoor.” Speaking specifically about Ranbir and recalling their experience while shooting the 2018 film Sanju, Hirani revealed that he completed the entire film without ever knowing who Ranbir’s manager was. He said, “I managed the entire film without even knowing who his manager was. There was no manager; …

‘Even if it’s my film, he had to audition’: Rajkumar Hirani on son Vir’s acting debut in Pritam and Pedro | Interview

‘Even if it’s my film, he had to audition’: Rajkumar Hirani on son Vir’s acting debut in Pritam and Pedro | Interview

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Star kids often find themselves at the centre of conversations about privilege and easy launches. But for Vir Hirani, his acting debut came with an audition, not an automatic casting call. As filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani gets ready to introduce his son in Pritam and Pedro on JioHotstar, he says he was clear from the start that Vir wouldn’t be handed the role because of his surname. Instead, the young actor had to go through the same audition process as everyone else, earning the part on merit. Interestingly, it was Vir who first expressed interest in the role after watching the casting process unfold from home. Rajkumar Hirani on son Vir’s debut: ‘He had to audition’ (PTI) Writing process of Pritam and Pedro When Rajkumar Hirani first began developing the series, casting wasn’t on his mind and that included his son, Vir Hirani. Speaking exclusively to Hindustan Times, the filmmaker says, “When we started writing, neither Arshad nor Vir was on the radar. When you’re writing, you don’t want to think of the cast because you …

‘We have to reinvent ourselves for comedies’: Rajkumar Hirani | Eye News

‘We have to reinvent ourselves for comedies’: Rajkumar Hirani | Eye News

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5 min readJun 27, 2026 07:05 AM IST First published on: Jun 27, 2026 at 07:01 AM IST More than two decades after the release of Munna Bhai MBBS (2003), actors Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani — who appeared together on screen in Munna Bhai MBBS as father and son, named ‘Circuit’ and ‘Short Circuit’ respectively — have reunited for Rajkumar Hirani’s maiden web-series Pritam and Pedro. Set in Goa, the series features Arshad as Pedro Gonsalves, a cop with no knowledge of computers, who is transferred to the cyber cell where he teams up with Pritam Parker, a hacker, to trace the kidnapped son of a minister. For Rajkumar Hirani, the series happened by chance, “A lot of things in life happen by chance. Every time I met Uday Shankar, he would ask me why I wasn’t making something for streaming,” says Hirani, who has produced and co-written the show. When he came across the writings of cybercrime expert Amit Dubey, he thought of weaving them and developing a larger narrative. Since that was …

Why Rajkumar Hirani refuses to make Munna Bhai 3 despite having three scripts | Bollywood News

Why Rajkumar Hirani refuses to make Munna Bhai 3 despite having three scripts | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 07:40 PM IST For years, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has been fielding the same question: When will the third Munna Bhai film happen? Hirani has repeatedly said that he has been working on the script and hopes to crack it soon. Yet, despite several attempts, the filmmaker admits he still hasn’t found the story that can live up to the legacy of the beloved franchise. ‘I can make five films right now’ Speaking to Hindustan Times, Hirani revealed that while he has multiple ideas for the film, none of them are complete. “If you only want to see Munna Bhai up to the interval, I can make five films right now. Because I don’t have the story beyond that point.” Explaining why he refuses to rush the sequel, he added, “Genuinely, I want to make one. Anyone else in my place might have said, ‘Just write any script, it will get a massive opening and make solid money.’ But I don’t want to do that. We made two great films; …

Rajkumar Hirani on why Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki didn’t work: ‘Restricted to people who are into illegal immigration’

Rajkumar Hirani on why Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki didn’t work: ‘Restricted to people who are into illegal immigration’

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Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani‘s Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan, was released in 2023 amid massive anticipation but fell short of expectations at the box office. Three years later, Hirani has reflected on why the film failed to strike a chord with the core cinema-going audience, and opened up about whether the response left him disappointed. Dunki has been co-written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon. Rajkumar Hirani on Dunki The filmmaker spoke about Dunki and the performance of the film when he appeared in a video on Sanjay Arora’s YouTube channel. Looking back at the performance of Dunki, Rajkumar said, “Every film will touch different people differently. When you make 3 Idiots, it is about the education system, which touched every household, so it will reach every household. So, when I am making a film like Dunki, it is restricted to the people who are into illegal immigration. I get messages from Canada, America, from people who have actually done it and whose life has been affected. People who are living there are saying, …