A burqa-clad woman recently approached veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, the father of actor Salman Khan, and threatened him using the name of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The incident occurred in Mumbai’s Carter Road area, months after Salman Khan’s Bandra residence was fired upon, reportedly at the behest of the jailed gangster.

Incident at Carter Road: A Brief Overview
On Wednesday, Salim Khan was seated at a promenade after his morning walk when a woman, along with a man on a bike, approached him. The woman allegedly asked, “Lawrence Bishnoi ko bulau kya?” (Should I call Lawrence Bishnoi?), making a direct reference to the gangster.

Mumbai’s Bandra police have registered a case and are actively working to trace the two individuals involved. The police suspect the incident might have been a prank but have taken the matter seriously, considering Bishnoi’s past involvement with threats to the Khan family.
The Lawrence Bishnoi Connection
The name Lawrence Bishnoi is well-known in connection to multiple criminal activities, including threats against Salman Khan. The gangster, currently jailed, is reportedly linked to the murder of Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moosewala. Bishnoi’s gang had also previously threatened to kill Salman Khan, leading to heightened security around the actor and his family.

In an earlier incident on April 14, two men on a motorcycle fired five rounds outside Salman Khan’s residence, Galaxy Apartments, in Bandra. Although no one was injured, the attack raised serious concerns about the safety of the Khan family. Six people have been arrested in connection with that case, and the Mumbai Police has invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against at least nine individuals, including Bishnoi.

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Popular choreographer Jani Master has been reportedly arrested following sexual harassment allegations made against him by a 21-year-old former colleague. Known for his work in blockbusters such as Baahubali and Pushpa: The Rise, Master now faces charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Allegations of Sexual Harassment Spanning Several Years
The allegations come from a woman who first met Jani Master in 2017. Two years later, she accepted an offer to work as his assistant choreographer. The accuser claims that the sexual assaults took place over several years, starting when she was still a minor.

One specific incident is said to have occurred at a hotel in Mumbai, where Master and two male dancers were staying during a show. The woman also claimed that Master threatened her with physical violence to keep her from filing a complaint and mentally harassed her during photoshoots and rehearsals.
Further Accusations of Forced Conversion and Marriage
The accusations do not end there. According to the woman, Jani Master allegedly pressured her to convert and “marry” him, despite him being married. On one occasion, the woman claimed, Master and his wife entered her room and physically assaulted her.
Suspension and Legal Action
Following these allegations, Jani Master was arrested in Bengaluru and is expected to be moved to Hyderabad. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce and a workers’ union have suspended Master from their ranks. Actor Jhansi, who chairs the Telugu Film Chamber’s panel on sexual harassment claims, confirmed that the charges include rape and criminal intimidation.

The charges will reportedly invoke sections of the POCSO Act, which deals with crimes committed against minors. The matter is under investigation, and further legal proceedings are expected.
Political Repercussions
Jani Master is also a member of actor-politician Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party, which has directed him to distance himself from its political events for the time being. While there were rumours of his expulsion from the party, Master has denied these claims and stated that he will follow the leadership’s directions.
Broader Context: A Wave of Allegations Across the Industry
Jani Master’s arrest comes amid a larger wave of sexual assault allegations sweeping the Indian film industry. The Kerala movie industry has also been rocked by numerous accusations, with actors and filmmakers like Nivin Pauly, Jayasurya, and MLA M Mukesh being named in various cases. These allegations have prompted widespread investigations and political debates.

As the situation develops, Jani Master’s case adds another name to the growing list of film industry figures facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct.

Also Read: Stree 2 choreographer Jani Master accused of sexual assault, booked: Reports

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The immensely impactful, hard-hitting, and gritty teaser of The Sabarmati Report gave a glimpse of the incident that took place on the Sabarmati Express on the morning of February 27, 2002, near the Godhra railway station in the Indian state of Gujarat. The film marks Vikrant Massey’s first theatrical outing since 12th Fail. Remarkably, while 12th Fail was based on a real story, The Sabarmati Report is also inspired by true events. Amid rising anticipation for the film, the makers have made an exciting announcement about its release date. The film is all set to release on November 15, 2024.

Finally, The release date of The Sabarmati Report, starring Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra, has been announced, and it’s indeed the biggest update of the day. The film will hit the big screens on 15th November 2024. As the film will unfold the unknown facts that have been hidden for 22 years since the distressing incident on the Sabarmati Express, it has sparked a whole new conversation, with audiences eagerly anticipating the film’s portrayal of the real incident. Now, the excitement has further elevated with the announcement of the release date.

 

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Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd presents, A Vikir Films Production, The Sabarmati Report starring Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra, directed by Dheeraj Sarna and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan and Anshul Mohan. The film will be released on November 15, 2024.

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Yesterday, there was jubilation among fans when it came to light that The Legend Of Maula Jatt, the acclaimed Pakistani blockbuster, is all set to release in India on October 2. The film stars the very popular Fawad Khan and there has been a demand to watch the film in India. As a result, the sudden update on the film’s Indian release made it a big talking point on the internet.

Bollywood Hungama, however, has learned that The Legend Of Maula Jatt will not see a Pan-India release. A source told us, “The film will be released only in the state of Punjab in India.” The source, however, doesn’t know the reason behind such a region-specific release.

Nevertheless, the release will be a talking point. An industry expert commented, “It is the first Pakistani film to release in India in more than 10 years. Fawad Khan has a huge fan base in the country. This film has collected more than Rs. 200 crores at the box office and moreover, it has not arrived on any streaming platform. Due to these factors, there’s tremendous curiosity surrounding the film among the Indian fans.”

The Punjabi-language film also stars Mahira Khan and Humaima Malik, Hamza Ali Abbasi and others. It is directed by Bilal Lashari and produced by Ammara Hikmat and Asad Jamil Khan. It will be released in India by Zee Studios. The Legend Of Maula Jatt is based on a folk tale of a local hero who takes on a strong nemesis belonging to a brutal clan.

Bilal Lashari also confirmed that his much-loved film will only be released in Punjab. Yesterday, he uploaded the India release poster of The Legend Of Maula Jatt on his Instagram handle and wrote, “Releasing in India, Punjab on Wednesday 2nd Oct! Two years in, and still house full on weekends in Pakistan! Now, I can’t wait for our Punjabi audience in India to experience the magic of this labor of love!”.

Interestingly, The Legend Of Maula Jatt, which was released in Pakistan and other territories on October 13, 2022, was all set to arrive on the big screen in India on December 30 the same year. At that time, too, reports had come in that the film will only have a release in the Northern belt, that is, Delhi-NCR and Punjab. But days before its release, the plan was kept on hold indefinitely.

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Tomorrow, The Family Man will complete 5 years. Directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK aka Raj-DK, its first season dropped on Amazon Prime Video on September 20, 2019, and immediately earned a sizable fan following. The second season, which premiered on June 4, 2021, fulfilled all the expectations and thus it became one of the biggest series to come out of India. The shoot of The Family Man’s third season has finally begun and this time, there’s an exciting addition to the cast – Jaideep Ahlawat.

A source exclusively told Bollywood Hungama, “Jaideep Ahlawat has joined the star cast of The Family Man 3 and also joined the schedule in the North-Eastern state of Nagaland. The makers have kept his character strictly under wraps. Hence, there’s no information available on what role he plays in the series.”

The source continued, “Jaideep Ahlawat has become a force to reckon with in the last 4 years, more so with the acclaimed show Paatal Lok. His appearances in An Action Hero (2022), Jaane Jaan (2023), Maharaj (2024), etc. further added to his popularity. Hence, one can expect that he will have a crucial role in the third season. His casting further adds to the excitement for the show.”

The Family Man stars Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Shreya Dhanwanthary and others. Samantha Ruth Prabhu played the antagonist in the second season.

Meanwhile, The Family Man 3 is one of the rare ventures that is being shot in Nagaland. As per a report in Mokokchung Times, the shoot began in the state on September 1 and will go on till October 1. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kohima has granted special permission to shoot the show in the capital city of Kohima. Around 400 members comprise the cast and crew and they have hired around 80 vehicles for the shoot. The story further stated that the team of the show shot in Old DC Bungalow, Forest Colony and Kisama Heritage Village in the city. They also filmed on the outskirts of Kohima in the villages of Khonoma, Jakhama and Jotsoma.

Meanwhile, reports have also come in that the makers of The Family Man have also cast local actors and those belonging to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.

Also Read: Manoj Bajpayee shares The Family Man 3 shooting details; calls it, “Bada sundar aur bhayanak”

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Veteran music composer Vipin Reshammiya, father of well-known composer and actor Himesh Reshammiya, passed away on September 18 in Mumbai at 87. A highly respected figure in the music world, Vipin was instrumental in mentoring his son, shaping Himesh’s successful career. The last rites are set for September 19.

Vipin Reshammiya had been dealing with breathing problems and was hospitalized in Mumbai prior to his death. His final rites will be held in Juhu, with the mortal remains expected to be brought home soon.

Their close family friend Vanitha Thapar, reflecting on her strong relationship with the deceased, expressed her grief to ETimes. She said, “He was in Kokilaben and passed away today at 8.30 pm. I am a family friend, more like family. I used to call him papa since the time he was making TV serials. Later, he became a music director, and then Himesh followed in his footsteps. We share a very close bond. Anup Singh, the numerologist, and I were also very close to him.”

Although Vipin Reshammiya was a talented composer, he chose not to pursue a full-time career in music, focusing instead on helping his son Himesh develop his skills. While Vipin gained recognition for his work on TV shows, his main priority was always supporting Himesh’s artistic growth. He once expressed pride in Himesh’s musical talent, which was evident from a young age.

For those unfamiliar with Vipin’s contributions, he produced films like The Xposé (2014) and Teraa Surroor (2016), both starring Himesh. He also composed music for the unreleased film Insaaf Ka Suraj (1990). Himesh once revealed that a planned collaboration between his father and Salman Khan eventually led to his own big break as a music director in the 1998 film Jab Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, starring Salman Khan and Kajol.

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Deepak Tijori has filed a police complaint against producer Vikram Khakhar at the Amboli Police Station in Mumbai for allegedly cheating and conning him of Rs. 17.50 lakhs. The complaint was filed by the actor-filmmaker on September 17. Bollywood Hungama exclusively has a copy of the police complaint.

As per the contents of the FIR, Deepak Tijori met Vikram Khakhar in 2019, when the latter used to work as a line producer. Deepak mentioned to him about making the film Tipppsy which has been stuck for a while. Vikram Khakhar offered to arrange its shoot in London, United Kingdom. However, he said that Deepak Tijori would have to shell out Rs. 15 lakhs for the same. Deepak agreed and on March 3, 2020, he transferred Rs. 17.40 lakhs to Vikram which included the said amount and the GST.

Deepak Tijori then stated in the complaint that whenever he would ask Vikram Khakhar about the status of the film, he would cite the Covid-19 pandemic as the reason why film shootings are stalled in the European country. Deepak then mentioned that even after the pandemic effects were over, he would make excuses for not getting the films on floors. Realizing that Vikram Khakhar had no intention to help commence the shoot of Tipppsy, Deepak Tijori asked for his money. Vikram claimed he would refund the amount but never did so. On March 14, when Deepak messaged him, Vikram Khakhar assured him that he’d meet him but he never came for the said meeting.

Deepak Tijori also revealed that he had a look at the bills that were supposedly generated when he was working on reviving Tipppsy and it made it clear that he has not spent a single penny on its making.

The FIR was filed under Section 420 (cheating) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the newly constituted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Vikram Khakhar has recently produced Manoj Bajpayee starrer Bhaiyya Ji and is also one of the producers of the upcoming film Vikrant Massey-Raashii Khanna starrer Talaakhon Mein Ek.

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Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront of giving exclusive news about the upcoming film, Binny And Family. On Sunday, we exclusively reported that the release of the film has been pushed from September 20 to September 27 as the makers wanted to include a special song by Vishal Mishra. And now, the team of the film is gearing up for a grand musical event. Interestingly, the Stree 2 family will come forward to unveil a special song of Binny And Family!

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Stree 2’s director Amar Kaushik, actor Abhishek Banerjee and writer Niren Bhatt are the chief guests at this musical event of Binny And Family which will be held in Mumbai on Friday, September 20. They will launch the song ‘Zindagi’ and also interact with the team of Binny And Family.”

The source continued, “The star cast of Binny And Family will be present along with Mahaveer Jain and singer-composer Vishal Mishra. He’ll perform on the much-awaited song ‘Zindagi’, which he has composed and sung while it’s written by Kaushal Kishore. And of course, Binny and his family will also interact with the Stree 2 family, and that would also be a highlight of the event.”

An industry expert said, “The event will surely make a lot of noise due to the songs and also because this would be the first appearance by Stree 2 members after their much-loved horror comedy is said to have crossed the collections of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and emerged as the biggest grosser of Bollywood. Hence, there’ll be a lot of excitement even among the media to cover the event.”

Binny And Family marks the acting debut of Varun Dhawan’s niece Anjini Dhawan. Besides Anjini, it also stars Pankaj Kapur, Himani Shivpuri, Rajesh Kumar, Naman Tripaathy and Charu Shankar and is written and directed by Ssanjay Tripaathy. It is produced by Mahaveer Jain Films and Wavebrand Productions and presented by Ektaa R Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, Shashank Khaitan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. The film will be released in cinemas by PVR while its music will be released by T-Series.

This will be the second biggest event by the makers of Binny And Family. Their trailer launch, where Varun Dhawan was the chief guest, also got a lot of coverage.

Also Read: Stree 2 hops on the BOGO trend; announces Buy One Get One free offer for September 13

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s last project was the web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Baazar, which was released on Netflix earlier this year. Following this, there is much excitement for his upcoming film in the form of Love and War. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal together.

It is now learnt that the film will soon go on floors. An industry source has told Bollywood Hungama that Bhansali will commence shooting Love and War from next month onwards. “After Heeramandi, there is keen anticipation for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next Love and War. Apart from the out-of-the-box title, the casting of Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky has constantly kept the film in the news. The movie will finally go on floors from October 24 and that will mark the beginning of the first schedule,” said the source.

While it is not known how long the first schedule of the film will be, it is said that it will be an extensive one considering Bhansali’s vision and perfection.

Love and War is the first time that Vicky Kaushal will be directed by Bhansali. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have worked with the filmmaker before. In fact, Ranbir made his big screen debut with the filmmaker’s Saawariya in 2007 along with Sonam Kapoor. Alia, on the other hand, worked with Bhansali in the 2022 runaway hit Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Love and War is to be released in theatres on March 20, 2026.

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Readers would be aware that Krushna Abhishek shares a rather rocky relationship with his ‘mama’ (maternal uncle) Govinda and often the nephew and uncle have also spoken about their strained bond. Recently, his aunt and Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja revealed that she wouldn’t be a part of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show if she was invited and revealed Krushna to be the reason behind it. She maintained that she doesn’t want to share screen with him or his wife Kashmera Shah ever. Reacting to it, Krushna maintained that she is just angry and that he will soon convince her.

In an exclusive interaction with Hindustan Times, Krushna Abhishek reacted to the comments made by Sunita Ahuja wherein she insisted that she does not share a good relationship with neither Krushna nor his wife Kashmera Shah. He was quoted saying, “I love her a lot. Mami has always loved me like her kid, and also done a lot for me. She has all the right to be angry on me. I know she says everything in anger, but it is nothing else. Main unka mana lunga (I will soon convince her), she is my mami.”

Speaking of the podcast Timeout with Ankit, where Sunita Ahuja was asked about not attending the Kapil Sharma hosted The Great Indian Kapil Show and said, “See, I will tell you one thing, main jhooth nahi bolungi (I will not lie), Krushna-Kashmera se mera nahi jamta hai (I do not gel well with Krushna or Kashmera)… toh show karti main, agar woh log nahi hote (I would have done the show, if neither of them were a part of it).”

She continued, “But he (Krushna) is with Kapil. Otherwise, I would have loved to do it. Mere life ka principle hai ki main agar ek baar kisi ko chhod doon na, phir agar bhagwan bhi mere paas aayega toh main uss insaan ko maaf nahi kar sakti (if I leave someone once, even God cannot convince me to forgive that person). If it is not my fault and people misbehave, phir main uski shakal bhi nahi dekhti (I never even want to look at that person’s face).”

Readers would be aware The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix includes Kapil Sharma as the host along with Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Rajiv Thakur, who play key characters in the starry chat show. However, it is to be noted that Sunita Ahuja and Govinda have appeared on the Kapil Sharma hosted shows as guests when Krushna was not a part of it.

Also Read: Krushna Abhishek spills some beans on his upcoming show as he chit chats with paps

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