A chilling incident shook Chandigarh’s Sector 26 early Tuesday morning when two crude bomb explosions were reported near Seville Bar and Lounge, a club owned by renowned singer and rapper Badshah. The blasts also occurred near The De’orra Club, located in the same vicinity.

Details of the Incident
The explosions occurred around 4 a.m., with eyewitnesses reporting that two individuals arrived on a bike and hurled the bombs near the clubs before fleeing the scene. The blasts shattered the glass windows of Seville Bar and Lounge, causing significant damage but fortunately resulting in no casualties.

Police and forensic teams promptly arrived at the scene to begin investigations. While officials have confirmed the use of crude bombs, they have refrained from disclosing further details about the perpetrators or motive.
Police Response and Current Status
Preliminary investigations suggest the bombs were thrown with the intent to cause damage, but the motive remains unclear. A senior police officer stated, “We are examining CCTV footage from the area and are working to identify the suspects. No official statement will be made until the investigation progresses further.”

This incident comes as a stark reminder of rising security concerns in high-profile urban areas.
Separate Incident in Punjab Raises Concerns
In a related and equally concerning event, a petrol pump in Punjab’s Mansa district was targeted with a grenade blast around 1 a.m. the same night. The attack was followed by an extortion demand of Rs 5 crore from the petrol pump owner, Khushwinder Singh, who received threats over WhatsApp from a foreign number.

The sender referred to the initial explosion as “just a trailer” and threatened further harm if the demands were unmet. The police have registered a case under criminal intimidation and extortion laws and are investigating the matter.

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Renowned designer-turned-filmmaker Manish Malhotra has officially stepped away from directing the much-anticipated Meena Kumari biopic, which was initially set to feature Kriti Sanon in the titular role. The news comes as a surprise to fans and the industry alike, considering the buzz surrounding this ambitious project.

Malhotra’s Journey from Fashion to Films
Over the years, Manish Malhotra has cemented his legacy as a maestro of glamour and couture. However, his foray into filmmaking with Saali Mohabbat, which recently premiered at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has revealed his passion for storytelling beyond fashion.

Speaking about the transition, Malhotra shared, “My dream with Stage 5 was to start a different narrative from what’s expected out of me. People expected my films to star Kareena [Kapoor Khan] or the young girls, with lots of glamour. But this is not an extension of my brand. The most important thing is the script.”

Malhotra’s debut production, Saali Mohabbat, a middle-of-the-road thriller starring Radhika Apte, Divyenndu, and Anurag Kashyap, marks a distinct shift from his glamorous persona. Directed by Tisca Chopra, the film centers on themes of infidelity and deceit.
The End of a Dream: Meena Kumari Biopic Shelved
When asked about the status of the Meena Kumari biopic, Malhotra confirmed he is no longer associated with the project. “I’m no longer doing the biopic. I’ll direct something else. Directing is one dream that remains unfulfilled,” he revealed.
Filmmaking: A Natural Fit for Malhotra
While the designer has shelved the biopic, his passion for filmmaking is undeterred. “All fashion designers don’t have a film sense, but some do. With me, it was organic because I was in love with films since childhood,” he said. Malhotra’s love for classics like Mughal-e-Azam and the works of Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt has influenced his creative pursuits.

Despite stepping back from the Meena Kumari project, Malhotra has other films, such as Bun Tikki and Ul Jalool Ishq, in the pipeline.

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With the collections drying up once again, the multiplexes have decided to organize Cinema Lovers Day on Friday, November 29, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned. As it happens on this day, most theatres and multiplexes across the country will sell movie tickets for normal seats at a discounted price of Rs. 99. The move is expected to lead to an increase in footfalls and also in revenue.

There’s no Hindi film releasing on November 29 as the gigantic Pushpa 2 will storm into cinemas on Thursday, December 5. The biggest release of the week is the Hollywood flick Moana 2, the sequel to the much-loved 2016 animated film Moana. The franchise has a following among the kids in urban areas and hence, Moana 2 will be the biggest beneficiary of the Cinema Lovers Day offer.

The Sabarmati Report, which is trending well, is also expected to see a spike in collections on its third Friday, thanks to the offer. Kal Ho Naa Ho is doing very well on its re-release and it remains to be seen if its collections jump on November 29 since its tickets anyway are priced at around Rs. 150.

The other holdover films that will also get the benefit are I Want To Talk, Karan Arjun, Wicked, Gladiator II, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

Interestingly, this marks the fourth edition of Cinema Lovers Day of 2024. Earlier this year, it was celebrated on February 23, May 31 and August 9. Meanwhile, the National Cinema Day was held on September 20. In other words, this is the fifth time that multiplexes are selling tickets for Rs. 99 in 2024. The faulty planning of releasing films, needless clashes and failure to space out releases appropriately are considered to be the major reasons for such dry periods.

Nevertheless, the industry is gearing up for a rocking December. Pushpa 2 is expected to take a record start across the country. Baby John and Mufasa: The Lion King have also generated excitement and hence, the year hopefully should end with a bang.

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Director and producer Raaj Shaandilyaa and Vimal Lahoti have acquired the Hindi remake rights of Fouja, a film that has won three National Awards this year. This project will be produced under their banner, Kathavachak Films.

Fouja has won three National Awards. With themes of resilience, patriotism, and humanity, the original film resonated with audiences across the country. The Hindi remake aims to bring this narrative to a broader audience.

Sharing his thoughts, Raaj Shaandilyaa said, “I am honored to bring Fouja to Hindi cinema. It’s a story of extraordinary courage and emotion that deserves to be experienced by a larger audience. My goal is to remain faithful to the soul of the original while crafting a version that resonates with Hindi-speaking viewers and beyond.”

Producer Vimal Lahoti also expressed his enthusiasm for the project said, “Producing the Hindi adaptation of Fouja is an incredible opportunity to retell a story that has already touched so many lives. We are committed to delivering a cinematic experience that does justice to the original while adding new dimensions to captivate a wider audience.”

The remake is set to bring a fresh creative vision to the original’s narrative while retaining its emotional depth. The film will feature a cast, with announcements about the director and lead actors expected soon.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as both Raaj Shaandilyaa and Vimal Lahoti bring their expertise to this project. Together, they aim to adapt this film to resonate with audiences nationwide.

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Javed Akhtar has clarified his earlier blunt remarks about the blockbuster success of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2023 family crime drama Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. In an interview with Mojo Story, he explained that his comments were directed at the audience rather than the film itself.

“I did not opine on Animal, I opined on the audience. Honestly! I believe if 10-12-15 people have made a film with wrong values… if 10-12 people produce a song which is vulgar, crude, obscene… that’s not the problem. If 15 out of 140 crore people are perverts or have wrong values, it’s okay, doesn’t matter. When that thing goes out in the market and becomes a superhit, that’s the problem,” Javed Akhtar explained.

When the veteran lyricist and screenwriter was asked why he thought Animal succeeded, he joked, “I think the basic title tells you why. The title is self-explanatory.” Earlier this year, Javed had mentioned at an event that although he hadn’t seen Animal, he had heard about a controversial scene in which the male protagonist (Ranbir Kapoor) asks his love interest (Triptii Dimri) to lick his shoe to prove her love and loyalty. Javed remarked that the fact that Animal earned over ₹500 crore at the domestic box office only highlights how dangerous the society consuming such content has become.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director of Animal, took offense to Javed Akhtar’s comments and suggested that the lyricist should watch the film first to understand its context. Sandeep also questioned Javed’s hypocrisy, pointing out that his son, Farhan Akhtar, is a co-producer of the Prime Video India crime thriller Mirzapur, which is notorious for its use of obscene language.

In his response, Javed pointed out that Sandeep could only find a show produced—rather than directed or written—by his son’s production house, Excel Entertainment, to call out his supposed hypocrisy. Javed further added that the fact that Sandeep couldn’t find any instance of sexism or obscenity in his own extensive filmography or discography was, in fact, quite flattering.

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In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Anshuman Mathur and Paritosh Gupta faced off in the Challenger’s round, where Paritosh emerged victorious and claimed the hot seat.

He works as a consultant for a cybersecurity company and resides in a chawl measuring less than 100 square feet. He shared, “I lived there with my parents, and now I live there with my wife.”

“My dream is to buy a home, and I hope to achieve that with the prize money,” he said.

The game begins with Rs 20,000 question: In Mumbai, which of these names refers to both a railway station and a racecourse? A. Goregaon, B. Parel, C. Mahalakshmi, D. Dadar.

He correctly answers option C.

Big B talks about the racecourse and said that often people go there and get addicted.

Then he shares an interesting story and said, “I am saying all this because there was a time, when I used to work in Kolkata, there is also a race course. I used to earn Rs 300-400 but it was no enough for a living. I used to visit that race course in hope of earning from extra money. I would also share everything with my parents and I told them about my visit to the race course. They didn’t say anything but I received a letter from my father and he wrote, ‘dhan kop rapt karne ke liye jab tak khoon paseena na nikle usko prapt nahi karna chahiye’. It was his indication that I should never visit that place and I obeyed.”

He uses his first lifeline, the audience poll, for the ₹40,000 question and answers it correctly.

Big B then asks him about his dream home. He responds, “It takes at least ₹1 crore to buy a 1BHK, but I hope to win enough for the down payment.”

He uses the Video Call a Friend lifeline for the ₹3,20,000 question and successfully answers it. However, when he uses the same lifeline for the ₹6,40,000 question, he gives an incorrect answer.

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Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta sparked much excitement among fans of the couple as they dropped a new career update and introduced their new channel Dreamiyata Dramaa. Reports earlier also stated that the couple has locked their first show which has been titled Lovely Lolla. After the announcement of the pretty actress Gauahar Khan as a part of the cast, another star has joined the lineup – Isha Malviya.

Isha Malviya will be returning to television after receiving much love and acclaim for Bigg Boss 17 in which she featured alongside Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel leading to quite a bit of intense drama on the show. Her stint in the reality show was followed by a couple of music videos but now she is expected to mark her return to television shows. The actress confirmed her collaboration by sharing a video on social media where she and Gauahar Khan are seen dancing inside a rickshaw on the popular Andaz Apna Apna track ‘Do Mastanee’.

 

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Interestingly, this marks her second collaboration with Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s Dreamiyata Productions. She previously worked with them on the hit show Udaariyaan, where she won hearts with her portrayal of Jasmine and later as her daughter Harleen. Her association with Dreamiyata has always resulted in memorable performances, and fans are eager to see what she brings to the table this time.

Sources close to the show have asserted that Lovely Lolla is shaping up to be an intriguing project under the creative vision of Dreamiyata Dramaa and that the addition of Gauahar Khan and Isha Malviya has left fans eagerly awaiting more details about the plot and their characters.

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Actor Sumeet Vyas took to social media to express his frustration with Sony Electronics after his expensive Sony Bravia LED TV experienced multiple issues within just five months of purchase.

Vyas shared his grievance in a tweet directed at the electronics brand and the retailer from whom he bought the TV, Croma Retail. In his tweet, the actor explained that despite purchasing the television with high expectations, it had already required four repairs. “Dear @SonyElectronics, I bought a Sony Bravia LED TV 5 months ago, we’ve already repaired it 4 times. I bought it from @cromaretail because it’s a very expensive TV and I wanted someone answerable in case of a problem. Needless to say it’s been a rather exhausting experience,” Vyas wrote.

In a follow-up tweet, Vyas tagged Jago Grahak Jago, the consumer rights initiative, urging them to intervene and address the ongoing issue. He expressed that he had been patient with the repairs but had now reached the end of his tolerance. “Please @jagograhakjago look into the matter. I patiently waited as long as I could. But this is absolute breach of trust. They can take this TV back and send one that works. That’s all. Thank you,” he added.

Please @jagograhakjago look into the matter. I patiently waited as long as I could. But this is absolute breach of trust. They can take this tv back and send one that works. That’s all.
Thank you ????????
— Sumeet Vyas (@vyas_sumeet) November 25, 2024

As of now, it remains to be seen how Sony Electronics and Croma Retail respond to the actor’s complaint.

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Anurag Kashyap brought in a new wave of cinema and earned a sizable fan following due to his films like Black Friday (2007), No Smoking (2007), Dev D (2009), Gulaal (2009), Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012) etc. Sadly, his debut directorial Paanch never saw the light of day. The film faced objections from the Central Board of Film Certification and faced numerous other challenges. But now, all those waiting to see Paanch for more than two decades, have a reason to rejoice. The dark thriller is all set to release in the first half of 2025.

Producer Tutu Sharma confirmed this development during an exclusive interaction with Bollywood Hungama. He has ventured into the exhibition sector with the cinema chain Citara. When asked about his upcoming films, he said, “I am working on a couple of subjects, including the biopic of Madhubala. I have the rights to the book (‘Madhubala: Dard Ka Rishta’ by Sushila Kumari). There are some other scripts in the pipeline as well.”

2024 is the year of re-releases and also old films, stuck for years, finally getting their due, as it happened with Ajay Devgn-starrer Naam recently. When asked if Paanch, produced by him, can ever get a release in cinemas, Tutu Sharma said, “Paanch is definitely coming next year. I plan to release it in cinemas within six months. The film was banned and the negatives have slightly deteriorated. The process of restoring them has already started. As soon as it’s ready, we’ll release Paanch.”

When asked about the CBFC issues, he replied, “The issues were resolved. But then we faced some more challenges and hence, the film was lying on the cans. Also, the trend of re-runs is here now. So, one can imagine the potential of Paanch. That’s a very encouraging sign. Also, the times are such that such films are being watched and they have an audience.”

Paanch is expected to have one of the best performances by Kay Kay Menon, as per those who have seen it. Tutu Sharma added, “Not just Kay Kay Menon but even Tejaswini Kolhapure is brilliant in the film. According to me, it is Anurag Kashyap’s best film to date. Many people believe that. You’ll agree with me once you see it (smiles).”

Paanch also stars Aditya Srivastava, Vijay Maurya, Joy Fernandes, Sharat Saxena and Vijay Raaz. The music of the film is composed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

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Bollywood stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma have always kept their relationship in the public eye, often sharing glimpses of their affection through appearances at events, red carpets, and cozy date nights. Recent reports suggest that their bond has reached a new milestone as the couple is reportedly looking for a home together and planning to get married in 2025.

Reports Suggest Wedding Preparations Are Underway
According to a report by 123Telugu, the couple has started making arrangements for their upcoming wedding, with house-hunting reportedly being one of the first steps in their preparations. While neither Tamannaah Bhatia nor Vijay Varma has officially confirmed the news, the speculation has excited their fan base, who are eagerly awaiting more details about the couple’s plans.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s Recent Public Appearance
Amidst the reports surrounding her wedding plans with Vijay Varma, Tamannaah was spotted at renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s residence in Mumbai. Known for her impeccable style, Tamannaah opted for a minimalist look on this occasion, wearing a classic black kurta set.

 

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A Relationship Openly Celebrated
Tamannaah and Vijay Varma made their relationship public around the release of Lust Stories 2 in 2023, marking their first project together. Since then, they have been more open about their bond, with Vijay Varma recently discussing his relationship with Tamannaah in an interview with Shubhankar Mishra.

Vijay, who has always been candid about his feelings for Tamannaah, shared that he does not believe in hiding his relationship. However, he also stated that while they share many moments publicly, they choose to keep some aspects of their relationship private. He revealed that he has over five thousand pictures of them together but prefers to keep them off social media and cherish them privately.

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