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Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace’s Release Delayed for This Reason?

Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace’s Release Delayed for This Reason?

Salman Khan is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. Earlier titled the Battle of Galwan, the film is expected to explore the emotional and patriotic aspects of the Galwan Valley conflict while highlighting the larger hope for peace in times of war. However, fans might have to wait a while for its release. As per fresh reports, the release has been delayed since the makers have not submitted it to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) yet. Mid-Day quoted a source as saying, “At this stage, after making the necessary changes, the team is trying to understand what would be the next steps to ensure its smooth release. No department, whether the Ministry of Defence, the Army, or the CBFC, has seen the film yet.” Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace is produced by Salma Khan under the banner of Salman Khan Films, with Apoorva Lakhia at the helm as director. The film also stars Chitrangda Singh in a pivotal role. The movie was …

Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit’s Border 2 becomes highest-grossing Indian war film ever; beats Fighter, Uri, Kesari

Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit’s Border 2 becomes highest-grossing Indian war film ever; beats Fighter, Uri, Kesari

War drama Border 2 has scaled a high peak in just nine days of release. It is now the highest-grossing Indian film centred on a war or conflict, grossing over ₹350 crore worldwide. Border 2, a spiritual sequel to JP Dutta’s Border, is directed by Anurag Singh and stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in the lead roles. Border 2 stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Border 2 becomes highest-grossing war film By Saturday, its ninth day in theatres, Border 2 had earned ₹252.25 crore net ( ₹303 crore gross) domestically. This includes a staggering ₹60 crore net on Republic Day. Internationally, the film’s overseas collection stands at just over $5 million. This has taken the film’s global haul to an impressive ₹350 crore. On Saturday, the film surpassed the collections of two films also centred on cross-border conflicts – Uri and Fighter. Uri, directed by Aditya Dhar, starred Vicky Kaushal in the lead role. The 2019 film earned ₹342 crore worldwide. Fighter starred Hrithik Roshan and …

Border 2 director Anurag Singh opens up about the toughest part to shoot, it includes Varun Dhawan and Sunny Deol

Border 2 director Anurag Singh opens up about the toughest part to shoot, it includes Varun Dhawan and Sunny Deol

Director Anurag Singh has opened up about the most challenging aspects of bringing Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahaan Shetty to life. The director revealed that staging large-scale action sequences without relying on green screens was the toughest part of the film. Speaking in an interview, Anurag said the sheer scale of the war drama made filming both technically demanding and logistically complex. Anurag Singh revealed the toughest aspects of Border 2, focusing on the complexity of filming extensive action scenes without green screens. Anurag tells the toughest part of shooting Border 2 According to the director, the action scenes posed the biggest challenge due to the massive setup involved. “The scale is so big. There are about 300 to 400 crew members on set at any given time. We were shooting on real locations, not green screens. We filmed in Dehradun and Jhansi, dealing with extreme cold in some schedules and harsh summer heat in others,” Anurag told Bollywood Hungama. Anurag explained that war sequences require absolute precision, as …

‘Because of my appearance, I don’t often get certain roles’: Vivaan Shah talks about not fitting an image for screen

‘Because of my appearance, I don’t often get certain roles’: Vivaan Shah talks about not fitting an image for screen

Actor Vivaan Shah has been performing in films for over a decade. Having worked in blockbusters like Happy New Year as well as several independent films, the actor has made a name playing rooted, relatable characters. In his recent film, Ikkis, he was cast against type, playing an army officer. In an interview, Vivaan called the casting a good break as it allowed him to explore a type of character he is seldom offered. Vivaan Shah plays an Army officer in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis. Vivaan Shah on Ikkis In conversation with ANI, Vivaan talked about Ikkis. “Ikkis is a very important film of my life… It was challenging, too, because I had never played such a role before. Because of my appearance, I don’t often get roles like an army officer or a police inspector. I look quite young and don’t naturally fit the image of a tough guy. So for this film, I had to undergo a transformation, and through that process, I learned a lot,” he said. Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is …

Salman Khan is who he is, has zero pretension: Chitrangada Singh on ‘Battle of Galwan’ co-star

Salman Khan is who he is, has zero pretension: Chitrangada Singh on ‘Battle of Galwan’ co-star

Mumbai, Actor Chitrangada Singh, who is set to feature alongside Salman Khan in “Battle of Galwan”, says the superstar is unapologetically himself, which is a rarity in an industry where “many people wear masks”. Salman Khan is who he is, has zero pretension: Chitrangada Singh on ‘Battle of Galwan’ co-star Directed by Apoorva Lakhia of “Shootout at Lokhandwala” fame, the much-anticipated war drama is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict between India and China. “He is very tuned into what his fans want him to be, and he is exactly what his fans love . I don’t think he pretends to be anything else. The most amazing thing about him is that there is zero pretension… I’ve not come across anyone in the industry, who has zero pretension, it’s this man. He is exactly who he is. He will speak when he wants to, he will be quiet for as long as he wants to be, if he wants to work out now, he will go and work out now,” Singh told PTI in …

Farhan Akhtar Calls Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur ‘Beautifully Crafted Film’, Praises Team | Bollywood News

Farhan Akhtar Calls Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur ‘Beautifully Crafted Film’, Praises Team | Bollywood News

Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 08:48 IST Directed by Razneesh Ghai, 120 Bahadur revisits the Battle of Rezang La and features Akhtar in the role of Param Vir Chakra recipient Major Shaitan Singh Bhati. Farhan Akhtar Calls Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur ‘Beautifully Crafted Film’, Praises Team Farhan Akhtar has been winning with his performance in 120 Bahadur. The film, released recently, also caught Hrithik Roshan’s attention. He took to social media to shower praise on the newly released film, calling it a “beautifully crafted film” and applauding the team for their exceptional effort. Taking to his Instagram stories, Hrithik Roshan shared the poster of the film and wrote, “What a beautifully crafted film 120 Bahadur is! Incredible aesthetics. Incredible performances. @faroutakhtar u are superb. Every department deserves a pat on their backs. @razylivingtheblues your direction is flawless. Well done guys! Well done!!” Take a look here: 120 Bahadur Declared Tax-Free In Rajasthan After Delhi The state government announced that 120 Bahadur would be exempt from state taxes, a move expected to help the film reach wider …