Singer Sonu Nigam recently spoke exclusively to Bollywood Hungama about his experience of singing ‘Mere Dholna 3.0’ for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan. The song, a reimagined version of the popular track from the original Bhool Bhulaiyaa, has generated significant buzz, and Nigam’s contribution to the track has been a key highlight.

The Preparation Behind the Song
Nigam shared how he prepared for the challenging song. “I went very prepared. I knew the song was very tough,” he said. “I sat at home, wrote down the entire sargam (musical scale), and made some corrections. I memorized the whole song and when I went to the mic, I just sang it in one go.”

However, what truly moved Nigam was the emotional response he received from his fans and listeners.
The Emotional Impact of Success
Speaking about the compliments he received after the song’s release, Nigam became visibly emotional. “I became emotional when I received compliments from people,” he confessed. “This was not my first hit. This is something that has come after 33 years of being in the industry. Now, I am a much more mature person, and I have much more gratitude towards life.”

The veteran singer reflected on the challenges he has faced throughout his career and the wisdom that comes with time. “I have seen the ups and downs. I understand that when something comes to you, when success comes, it is such a big blessing,” he shared.
A Divine Blessing
Nigam admitted that he found it difficult to take credit for the success of the song, attributing it to a higher power. “I couldn’t credit myself for it, which is why tears came to my eyes. I realized that this is some divine blessing for me. Someone up there is happy for me, somewhere.”

Also Read: Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam to perform live in Dubai on December 29, 2024 

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Anand Pandit was in the news last year at this time when he threw one of the biggest bashes in recent times on his 60th birthday, on December 21, 2023. This year, around on his birthday, he is once again in the limelight, this time over the star-studded IPO for his company, Sri Lotus Developers & Real Estate.

As per an article in The Times of India dated December 23, AKP Holdings, a private limited company that used to operates under the brand name Lotus Developers, has changed its name to Sri Lotus Developers & Real Estate. The article further started that on December 4, it made private placements of approx. Rs. 2.7 crore shares to 125 people, including Bollywood stars. It added that the company made this private placement at Rs. 150 per share and was able to mobilize about Rs. 407.60 crores.

Reportedly, Amitabh Bachchan bought 6.70 lakh shares at Rs 10 crores. Shah Rukh Khan Family Trust meanwhile bought 6.75 lakh shares for Rs. 10.1 crores. As for Hrithik Roshan, he bought 70,000 shares for around Rs. 1 crores. Meanwhile, Sara Ali Khan, Ektaa Kapoor, Tiger Shroff and Rajkummar Rao have also bought small stakes in the company.

Anand Pandit has a long association with Bollywood as many stars own commercial and residential spaces in the properties developed and managed by Lotus Developers. He then turned producer and has backed several films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), Sarkar 3 (2017), Satyameva Jayate (2018), Baazaar (2018), Batla House (2019), Total Dhamaal (2019), PM Narendra Modi (2019), The Big Bull (2021), Chehre (2021), Doctor G (2022), Thank God (2022), Kabzaa (2023), Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024) etc.

Anand Pandit’s remarkable journey from a real estate mogul to a prominent film producer underscores his entrepreneurial vision and strong connections with Bollywood. The star-studded IPO for Sri Lotus Developers & Real Estate further cements his reputation as a leader who bridges the worlds of business and entertainment.

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Since Thursday, there have been reports that Pushpa 2 – The Rule’s distributor Anil Thadani and Baby John’s distributor PVR Inox Pictures are having a tussle over show-sharing. Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported that the advance booking of Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, is yet to open in several cinemas as PVR has asked for 60% of the shows for their film and 40% of shows for Pushpa 2 – The Rule. Reportedly, the distributor of Pushpa 2 and even some exhibitors have reservations about this arrangement.

Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Baby John’s producer Murad Khetani on Sunday evening (December 22) and he clarified these reports. He also assured that the advance booking for the film would begin across the country on Monday, December 23.

Murad Khetani began by saying, “There’s no issue. MovieMax, Miraj, Mukta etc. have also opened advances. There were some little things that needed to be taken care of, regarding programming. We need to go step-by-step and it takes time. Our distribution team has been working on it. Everything can’t be closed and arranged together.”

There were murmurs that PVR Inox had started the booking of both Baby John and Pushpa 2 – The Rule for December 25 while other chains were not allowed to do so, leading to a first-mover advantage for PVR and Inox cinemas.

On this, Murad Khetani clarified, “The other multiplexes follow the programming pattern of the national chains. That’s why PVR, Inox and Cinepolis opened first. PVR Inox is distributing the film. Other chains wanted to see what PVR Inox is asking for and are also implementing similar showcasing in their own theatres. This is the reason why PVR Inox opened the advances first. The idea was to convey to other multiplexes that ‘Look, we are also giving so many shows to Baby John. We’d want you to follow suit’. By doing so, they made it clear that they are not asking for many shows for Baby John while not doing the same in their multiplexes.”

He continued, “In other words, the intention was never for PVR Inox to open the advances so that they get the advantage over other multiplex chains.”

When asked about an update for show-sharing in the single screens, Murad Khetani replied, “We are working on it as we need to take a lot of factors into consideration, including the film’s run time. Some single screens are okay with show-sharing while some are not. By Monday, December 23, it’ll be sorted. We are being very reasonable. We are asking for 50-50 show sharing. And if some theatres play 5 shows a day, then we are asking for 3 shows.” He added, “By tomorrow (December 23) hopefully, Baby John’s advance will open all over India.”

What’s the screen count for Baby John? Murad Khetani informed us, “We are looking at releasing the film in approximately 3000 screens.” Will there be a paid preview for the film from the evening of December 24? He said, “There are no such plans.”

Also Read: Varun Dhawan makes SHOCKING claim: Baby John star reveals “wife of a powerful man” stalked him, broke into his house; says, “She thought I’d leave my family for her”

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Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently opened up about unsettling fan encounters, including an incident involving the wife of a powerful man who stalked him and broke into his house. The actor, currently promoting his upcoming film Baby John, shared his experiences during a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia on his YouTube channel.

Varun Dhawan Recalls The Stalking Incident
Recounting a particularly alarming event, Varun revealed, “That lady was the wife of a very powerful man. I can’t say what position… but a very powerful man, and she was being catfished. Someone was talking to her using my name. She knew everything about my house and she thought I was going to leave my family. It became very scary.”

The situation escalated to the point where the police were called. “She came with someone, and it became a family thing, and there were female constables who came in and they handled it,” he added.
Other Troubling Encounters
Varun also shared other instances where he felt violated by fans. He recounted, “A fan kissed me forcibly. When asked how I felt, I said I did not like it. People have pinched my butt, and when such things happen, I immediately start thinking about how much worse it must be for women.” Reflecting on these incidents, Varun said, “I feel bad for the women because I straightaway put myself in their position. If this is happening with me, it must be worse with them.”

While these revelations highlight the darker side of fame, Varun remains focused on promoting his upcoming film Baby John, which is slated for this Christmas. Directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee and Murad Khetani, the film is “an adaptation” of Thalapathy Vijay’s Theri. It also stars Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi and Jackie Shorff, among others.

Also Read: “Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan are not delulu”: Varun Dhawan critiques Bollywood leadership, calls for reinvention and diversity

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Santhosh Narayanan, renowned for his music compositions in South Indian cinema, is set to debut in Bollywood. Santhosh’s entry into Hindi cinema marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career, known for redefining Tamil film music with projects like Attakathi, Kabali, and Jigarthanda.

The Kalki 2898 AD Connection
Santhosh Narayanan recently composed the soundtrack for Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin and starring Prabhas and Kamal Haasan. The film’s music was widely acclaimed, bolstering his reputation as a versatile composer. Following this success, he received an invitation to work in Bollywood, paving the way for his involvement in Sikandar.
Joining the High-Profile Team of Sikandar
Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar features Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the lead role. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Suniel Shetty, and Sathyaraj. According to reports floating online, Santhosh Narayanan will compose the background score, while Pritam handles the film’s songs, marking his sixth collaboration with Salman Khan.
Production and Release Details
The shoot for Sikandar began in June 2024, with locations spanning Mumbai and Europe. Salman Khan has undergone extensive training for high-octane action sequences in the film. The project, slated for an Eid al-Fitr 2025 release, is highly anticipated due to its star-studded cast and an exceptional creative team.
Santhosh Narayanan’s Ongoing Projects
Apart from his Bollywood debut, Santhosh is currently scoring music for Suriya 44, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. With a career primarily focused on Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, his transition to Bollywood signifies the growing recognition of South Indian talent in Hindi films.

Also Read: Sikandar teaser to release on Salman Khan’s birthday, confirms Sajid Nadiadwala

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AP Dhillon, currently on his India tour, addressed the audience during his Chandigarh performance and made a surprising revelation about fellow singer Diljit Dosanjh. Dhillon thanked Diljit for a recent shout-out but added a twist, stating in Punjabi, “First unblock me on Instagram and then talk to me. I don’t want to talk about what marketing is happening, but first unblock me. I’ve been working for three years. Have you ever seen me in any controversy?”

The comment referred to Diljit’s acknowledgment of AP Dhillon and Karan Aujla during his Indore concert, where he had said, “Mere aur do bhaiyon ne tour shuru kiya hai Karan Aujla aur AP Dhillon nein, unke liye bhi best of luck (Two of my brothers, Karan Aujla and AP Dhillon, have started their tour; best of luck to them, too).”

 

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Diljit’s Response: “Mere Pange Sarkaaran Naal”
Diljit Dosanjh wasted no time addressing AP Dhillon’s remarks. Taking to Instagram Stories, Diljit shared a screenshot of AP Dhillon’s Instagram page, showing that the singer’s posts were visible. The move implied AP Dhillon was never blocked. Diljit captioned the screenshot, “I never blocked you. Mere pange sarkaaran naal ho sakde aa….kalaakaran naal ni (My issues could be with the government…not with the artists).”

Diljit Promotes Unity Among Independent Artists
During his Indore concert, Diljit spoke about the importance of unity in the independent music scene. He remarked, “Yeh independent music ka time shuru hai. Musibate toh ayengi. Jab koi revolution aata hai toh musibat aati hai. Hum apna kam karte jayenge (The time for independent music has started. Problems will arise. When there is a revolution, problems will arise. We will keep working).”

Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati India Tour kicked off on October 26 in New Delhi and will conclude on December 29 in Guwahati. Most recently, he performed in Mumbai on December 19. Meanwhile, AP Dhillon’s India tour has also garnered attention, adding momentum to the country’s rising wave of independent music.

Also Read: Diljit Dosanjh REACTS to advisory for Mumbai concert, recites Sagar Manthan’s story: “People will bother and interrupt, but never let that disturb you”

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Jio Studios’ highly anticipated Marathi film Sangeet Manapmaan is all set to have its trailer launched on Monday December 23. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will be the chief guest at the event in Mumbai. This will be his first big event after he took the oath as Maharashtra’s CM for the third time earlier this month.

Directed by Subodh Bhave, Sangeet Manapmaan also stars himself along with Vaidehi Parshurami, Sumit Raghvan, Upendra Limaye, Neena Kulkarni, Nivedita Saraf, Shailesh Datarand and. Archana Nipankar. The director and the main cast are expected to be present at the event.

Sangeet Manapmaan aims to be a musical drama that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra. The film’s trailer is said to be a pleasurable mixture of stunning visuals, intense drama and memorable characters. The promo is expected to take the audience back to the majestic world of royalty.

The music of the film is composed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, who would also be present at the event. The list of vocalists for the film features Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Rahul Deshpande, Mahesh Kale, Avdhoot Gupte, Bela Shende, Priyanka Barve, Aarya Ambekar, Pratibha Singh Baghel, Jasraj Joshi, Anand Bhate, Shounak Abhisheki, Savaniee Ravindra, Hrishikesh Badve, Asmita Chinchalkar, Krishna Bongane, Shivam Mahadevan, and Shrinidhi Ghatate.

Presented by Jio Studios, produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Shree Ganesh Marketing, and directed by Subodh Bhave, Sangeet Manapmaan, a musical love triangle, is slated to release on January 10, 2025.

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Actress and television host Gauahar Khan has added a luxurious new ride to her collection. The former Bigg Boss winner purchased a brand-new white Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe, worth nearly Rs 1 crore, and celebrated the milestone with her family.

Gauahar Khan’s family joined in to welcome the swanky addition to their lives. Photos of Gauahar, her husband Zaid Darbar, and their son posing with the car have been circulating online. In one heartwarming moment, Gauahar was seen cutting a cake to mark the special occasion. Another picture captured her inside the vehicle with her son, beaming with joy.

The official Instagram account of the luxury car brand also shared the news, writing, “Glamour meets luxury as Gauahar Khan drives home in her stunning Mercedes-Benz E-Class! Here’s to endless journeys in elegance, comfort, and style. Congratulations, Gauahar.”

 

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Gauahar Khan took to Instagram to share glimpses of her big moment. In one of her Instagram stories, she is seen driving the car and posing with it at the showroom. Her joy and pride were evident as she celebrated this personal achievement with her family.
A Look at the Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe
The Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe is a luxurious and tech-packed model available in three variants. According to Carwale.com, the car offers a mileage ranging from 9.26 kmpl to 14.49 kmpl and is available in 10 colors in India. It combines elegance with cutting-edge features, making it a coveted choice among automobile enthusiasts.
Gauahar Khan’s Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Gauahar Khan is set to star in Lovely Lolla, a show on Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s newly launched platform, Dreamiyata Dramaa. Gauahar will portray the role of a mother, with Bigg Boss alum Isha Malviya playing her daughter. Veteran actress Dolly Ahluwalia will join the cast as Gauahar’s mother, promising a multi-generational drama.

Also Read: Isha Malviya joins Gauahar Khan in Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s newly announced platform Dreamiyata Dramaa’s debut show – Lovely Lolla

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Readers may recall that Shemaroo Entertainment and producer Sarita Ashwin Varde recently announced the sequel of Bhagam Bhag. Many reports speculated that the OG trio, Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar and Govinda, will be returning. However, it’s time for the reality check! Interestingly, Govinda has denied being offered the sequel of 2006 film.

Govinda REACTS to reports of doing Bhagam Bhag 2
A report by Mid-Day quoted the actor saying, “Nobody has approached me for Bhagam Bhag 2, or sat down for a discussion. There are stories of me doing not just Bhagam Bhag 2, but many other sequels, including Partner.”

When asked if offered, would he join the star cast of the sequel, the veteran actor said, “I know sequels are popular today, but one should not go by beliefs, suggestions and popularity. If I do a project, I must discuss it in its entirety—from the remuneration to the script, my character and the director.”
Bhagam Bhag 2 Announced
For the unversed, the rights for the sequel were recently acquired from Shemaroo Entertainment by Sarita Ashwin Varde of Roaring River Productions, who has simultaneously also been working on the film’s script. In a statement, she said, “A special film like Bhagam Bhag deserves a sequel that’s just as much special; when the time was right, we decided to take the plunge.”

Meanwhile, Hiren Gada, CEO, Shemaroo Entertainment, asserted, “We are excited to partner with an incredible team to create a film that will continue the legacy of its predecessor by bringing more laughter, fun and entertainment.” Reportedly, the upcoming film is slated to go on floors in mid-2025 and all that the makers promise is that the sequel will be “madder, crazier and funnier.”

Also Read: Bhagam Bhag 2 confirmed, Akshay Kumar and Govinda set to return after 18 years

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The last big Bollywood film of 2024, Baby John, will be released in a few days and it has managed to generate excitement due to the casting, mass appeal and association of Atlee. The makers managed to complete the censor process in time and Bollywood Hungama, in this exclusive article, will focus on its cut list.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) awarded Baby John a U/A certificate. However, the Examining Committee (EC) asked for certain modifications. The duration of the opening disclaimer was increased and the makers were asked to add a line, ‘The title of the film, Baby John, bears no connection or resemblance to any political figure or entity’. Then, a voiceover and text were added stating that the performance of the child artists has been as per the existing guidelines. A consent letter was also submitted to the CBFC.

The EC censored two dialogues in the film. At one place, ‘Phule’ was muted in a dialogue which referred to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. In another scene, Lal Bahadur Shastri was replaced by another word; the replacement term is unspecified in the cut list.

The CBFC asked the makers for four visual modifications. The scene where a character kicks a ‘kalash’ (pot) was modified. The visuals of characters being set on fire were reduced by 50%. Thirdly, the visual of a character tapping cigarette buds on another character’s face was modified. Lastly, a close shot of a gunshot was also modified.

That’s not all. The CBFC members asked the makers to submit an AWBI (Animal Welfare Board of India) certificate and factual sources to the statistical data on rape mentioned by a character in the film.

Once these changes were made, Baby John was passed by the CBFC on December 16. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 164.01 minutes. In other words, the run time of Baby John is 2 hours 44 minutes and 1 second.

Starring Varun Dhawan, Jackie Shroff, Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi, Baby John releases in cinemas on December 25.

Also Read: Varun Dhawan is all praises for Jackie Shroff in Baby John; says, “This will be Jackie Shroff 3.0 in the film”

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