Entertainment

Mumbai/Lucknow: Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming romantic action thriller, O Romeo, is generating massive pre-release buzz, with advance ticket sales surging threefold in the last 24 hours. The film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is set to hit theaters on Friday, February 13, and has already overtaken Rani Mukerji’s recently released Mardaani 3 in pre-bookings. Starring Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri, O Romeo promises action and thrill just in time for Valentine’s Day. As of Thursday morning, 50,648 tickets across 8,595 shows had been pre-booked, reflecting a gross advance collection of ₹1.19 crore — a significant jump from ₹38.01 lakh recorded just a day earlier. Including block bookings, the total gross from advance sales has reached ₹3.27 crore. Industry experts expect this momentum to contin...

Veteran actor Rajpal Yadav, who recently surrendered at Tihar Jail over a longstanding cheque bounce case, is expected to be released on Thursday. According to his manager, several Bollywood stalwarts, including Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, have stepped forward to support him during this challenging time. The Backstory The case dates back to 2010, when Rajpal Yadav borrowed ₹5 crore from M/s Murali Projects Pvt. Ltd for his film ‘Ata Pata Lapata’, a directorial venture he helmed for the first time. Unfortunately, the film flopped, leaving him unable to repay the amount. Subsequently, legal proceedings were initiated against him, citing bounced cheques. Before surrendering, Rajpal had expressed his distress, saying, “I don’t have the money, and I see no other way. There’s no friend her...

Master Raju, who began his career as a child actor in Bollywood, continues to be seen in supporting roles today. Once a household name, his childhood fame has now faded, but his journey remains fascinating. Early Life and Breakthrough Born Faheem Ajani in Mumbai’s Dongri area, Master Raju came from a family with no film connections. At age five, he auditioned for Gulzar’s film ‘Parichay’ and impressed the filmmakers, marking the start of his cinematic journey. On set, co-actors called him Master Raju, while others nicknamed him Laddu, but the former stuck and became his professional identity. Working with Legends Over the years, Master Raju shared screen space with some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, including Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Jeetendra...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a summons to veteran South Indian actor Jayaram in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. He is asked to appear for questioning on 17 February. It is important to note that Jayaram is not an accused in the case; the ED has called him only as part of their inquiry. About Jayaram Jayaram, originally from Malayalam cinema, has appeared in over 200 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada industries. A Padma Shri awardee, he has acted in recent hits like ‘Game Changer’, ‘Retro’, and portrayed Rajshekhar in ‘Kantara Chapter 1’. The ED is reportedly investigating Jayaram’s possible involvement in certain religious rituals linked to the case and any potential financial connections with the main accused. Officials have clarifi...

In recent months, Bollywood stars in Mumbai have increasingly come under the radar of criminal gangs, raising serious security concerns in the film industry. Following recent threats to Ranveer Singh, now a close relative of Salman Khan has also reportedly received a threat, demanding crores of rupees, prompting police to remain on high alert. Rising Threats from Underworld-Linked Gangs The 1990s saw the underworld, led by notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his D-Company, exercise significant influence over Bollywood. Extortion, threats, and illegal money transactions became an unwelcome part of the industry. Now, a similar pattern appears to be resurfacing, targeting film stars and their families. Recent incidents include firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence and thre...

Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas, renowned for hits like “Shararat”, “Yaar Na Mile”, and “Illegal Weapon 2.0” from the film “Dhurandhar”, recently made headlines during a concert in Delhi. A video circulating on social media shows the singer taking immediate action when she noticed women being harassed at her event—a move that has earned her widespread admiration. Stopping the Concert for Safety According to reports, Jasmine noticed some attendees harassing women in the audience. Rather than ignoring the situation, she stopped her performance mid-show. In the viral video, Jasmine is seen addressing the event security, saying, “Security, could you please remove these two men? They are disturbing these women.” She further emphasized her commitment to audience safety, declaring on stag...

Rajinikanth’s 2014 Tamil film “Kochadaiiyaan”, starring the superstar alongside Deepika Padukone and Jackie Shroff, has made headlines again—12 years after its release. The Madras High Court has imposed a fine of ₹2.52 crore on the film’s producer, J. Murali Manohar, and his production house, Mediawan Global Entertainment Ltd. The court has ordered that the amount be paid within four weeks, failing which the producers could face six months in prison. Directed by Rajinikanth’s Daughter, Story Behind the Film The film was directed by Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth. Despite the hype surrounding its motion-capture technology, the film performed poorly at the box office. However, the legal case behind it revolves not around its performance but financial disputes involving a ...

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav faced a career and personal crisis after producing and directing the 2012 film “Ata Pata Lapata”, a project that ultimately led to his financial and legal troubles, including time in jail. The film, which featured an ensemble of 170 actors, including theater veterans and stars like Om Puri, Asrani, Ashutosh Rana, Manoj Joshi, Govind Namdev, Dara Singh, Vikram Gokhale, Vijay Raj, and Satyadev Dubey, was an ambitious attempt that unfortunately backfired. A Bold Experiment in Filmmaking Speaking candidly on his production house’s YouTube channel, Rajpal Yadav described “Ata Pata Lapata” as a unique experiment in cinema. “This was a film unlike anything else—2–4 actors wouldn’t suffice; we had 170 performers. For the first time, music was in the foreground, a...

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against veteran Bollywood singer Udit Narayan following a complaint by his first wife, Ranjana Narayan. She has accused the singer, his brothers—Sanjay Kumar Jha and Lalit Narayan Jha—and his second wife, Deepa Narayan, of allegedly forcing her to undergo a hysterectomy without her consent. Complaint Filed at Women’s Police Station Ranjana, accompanied by her lawyer Karunakant Jha, lodged the complaint at a women’s police station on Tuesday, 10 February. She told authorities that she hails from Supaul district and is the daughter of Chandrakant Jha. According to her, she married Udit Narayan on 7 December 1984 in a traditional Hindu ceremony. Soon after, Narayan moved to Mumbai to pursue his singing career, during which Ranjana cla...

Bollywood veteran Anil Kapoor is back in action with his upcoming film “Subedaar”, and the excitement among fans is palpable. Following the release of the film’s striking poster, the official teaser and release date have now been unveiled. The film is set to stream on Prime Video on 5 March 2026, coinciding with the festival of Holi. Teaser Gives a Glimpse of High-Octane Action Sharing the teaser on social media, Anil Kapoor captioned it: “Took on the wrong man.” The 1 minute 7 seconds clip immediately grabbed attention, showcasing Kapoor in his signature action avatar. In the teaser, he is seen riding a jeep with the word “Fauji” written on it, emphasizing his retired military background. Despite his age, the teaser highlights that he is far from ordinary, leaving opponents stunned ...