Entertainment

Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri’s much-anticipated film “O Romeo” is set to hit theaters this Friday, 13 February 2026. Advance bookings for the film began on Tuesday, and the response has been remarkable. Industry insiders expect the film to secure a place among Bollywood’s top 10 Valentine’s Day openers. Here’s why “O Romeo” is generating so much buzz. Advance Booking Report: A Promising Start Shahid Kapoor is back on the big screen with the action-thriller “O Romeo”, co-starring beloved actor Tripti Dimri in the lead role. Advance bookings started on Tuesday, 10 February, and the initial hours already show strong traction. Despite a delayed start in pre-bookings, the film appears poised for a successful opening. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, “O Romeo” releases at a time when competi...

Mumbai, Feb 10: Veteran actor Master Raju (Raju Shrestha) has shared a 54-year-old anecdote involving legendary actors Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bachchan (then Jaya Bhaduri). According to him, the clash between the two stars occurred because of remarks Rajesh Khanna made about Amitabh Bachchan. Raju, who appeared as a child artist in the 1972 film Bawarchi alongside Rajesh Khanna, recalled in a recent conversation with Siddharth Kannan that during the shoot, Rajesh Khanna made objectionable comments about Amitabh Bachchan, triggering an argument with Jaya. The disagreement escalated to the point that shooting had to be halted temporarily. Raju explained, “Jaya was friends with Amitabh, who at the time was gaining tremendous popularity and challenging Rajesh Khanna’s status as India’s fi...

Mumbai, Feb 10: Salman Khan’s highly anticipated war drama ‘Battle of Galwan’ is reportedly facing uncertainty over its release date. Initially slated for April 17, 2026, the film might be postponed, with recent reports suggesting a potential August 14 release, just ahead of Independence Day. Director Apurva Lakhia, when contacted, stated he has no official information regarding the change. Sources indicate that ongoing reshoots across Mumbai and other locations, coupled with post-production work, are taking longer than expected. Another significant reason for the delay is protocol clearance. The film, based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, must first be reviewed by the Defence Ministry, which could take time. Given the sensitive, patriotic subject, ...

Bengaluru, Feb 10: As the release of Yash’s upcoming film ‘Toxic’ approaches on March 19, 2026, the gangster action-thriller is once again mired in controversy. Alongside the debates over alleged obscenity in the teaser, an old environmental case from 2024 has resurfaced on social media, accusing the film’s makers of illegal tree felling on forest land during the shoot. The FIR was filed by the Karnataka Forest Department against KVN Productions, the same company behind Thalapathy Vijay’s Jan Nayakan. Satellite imagery reportedly shows a significant loss of greenery on HMT-controlled forest land where the film’s sets were built. “I personally visited the site where Toxic was being shot. Hundreds of trees were illegally cut in HMT territory, visible even in satellite images. This is a...

Mumbai, Feb 10: Actress Ashwini Kalsekar, known for her strong performances in television and films, has revealed that she once gave up non-vegetarian food for nearly 7 to 10 years after marrying actor Murli Sharma, who follows a strict vegetarian lifestyle. In a recent interview with the team of Curly Tales, Ashwini opened up about her personal life and food habits, sharing how her husband’s dietary discipline influenced her lifestyle significantly. Ashwini, who belongs to a Marathi background, admitted that she was a hardcore non-vegetarian earlier and never enjoyed vegetarian meals. “I never liked vegetarian food. Except potatoes, nothing used to excite me,” she said, adding that she learned cooking from her sister-in-law. Murli Sharma: ‘I’m a strict vegetarian’ Murli Sharma...

Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered new leads in the firing incident at filmmaker-director Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu. According to police sources, the arrested suspect, Asaram Fasle, has connections with the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang and was operating under the guise of a garage mechanic. Accused’s BackgroundAsaram Fasle, a resident of Malavli, Pune, has been working as a mechanic in a garage in Mumbai’s Varje area for the past decade. Police investigations reveal that he has been influenced by Shubham Lonkar, the mastermind behind the Baba Siddiqui murder case and a close aide of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Four years ago, Fasle joined the Bishnoi gang under Lonkar’s influence, becoming a trusted associate and working for the gang ever since. Weapon Supply and Firing Incid...

Master Raju, the former child artist of Indian cinema, recently shared some untold stories about Bollywood legend Rajesh Khanna, including a fascinating anecdote involving his son-in-law, actor Akshay Kumar. Rajesh Khanna’s Remark About Akshay KumarRecalling an incident, Raju said, “I heard that when Akshay Kumar went to meet Rajesh Khanna at his home, Khanna was sitting upstairs. Someone informed him that Akshay had come to see him. His reaction was, ‘I am his father-in-law; he will come to me. Why should I go to him?’” Raju’s Experience Working with Rajesh KhannaRaju also reflected on his personal experiences with the superstar. He mentioned that despite working closely with Khanna on a television serial, the actor initially refused to recognize him. “I often met him in his office ...

The makers of Jan Nayakan, KVN Productions, have withdrawn their legal challenge against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and the Madras High Court on Tuesday approved the move. The production house has stated that it now wishes to proceed through the CBFC’s review committee process. Background: Legal Hurdles and DelaysJan Nayakan, actor Thalapathy Vijay’s last film before his official entry into politics, faced delays in obtaining CBFC certification, which postponed its release. Originally scheduled for 9 January 2026, the film was caught in a legal tussle after the CBFC did not issue a certificate despite the producers complying with 27 suggested cuts and edits. KVN Productions had applied for certification on 18 December 2025. While the examining committee approved ...

Veteran Bollywood actress Aruna Irani recently opened up in an interview about her professional and personal experiences with the late actor Mehmood, alleging that she was openly exploited during the early years of her career. She also shared shocking insights into the challenges faced by women in the Hindi film industry at the time. Struggles in the Film IndustrySpeaking to Zoom, Aruna recalled the difficulties she faced in securing work. “Every step was a challenge. Finding work outside was not easy. At that time, people in the film industry were always ready to exploit you. You had to be prepared for it. I used to appear extremely innocent, so no one could tell whether I understood what was happening or not,” she said. She added that she would tactfully refuse advances, whether it...

Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma, known for his hit songs, is now in the news for a controversial reason. On 9 February, a vehicle from Sharma’s convoy reportedly hit a woman riding a scooter in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The woman, identified as Brijesh Gautam, suffered a fractured leg and was admitted to the hospital for treatment. The incident occurred around 9 PM on GT Road while Sharma was en route to perform at the annual fair at Numais Ground in Aligarh. Despite the accident, the singer continued with his performance at the event, leaving the victim upset. Brijesh Gautam expressed her frustration, saying, “Someone came with a cloth and said they would arrange my treatment, but no one came to check on my condition. My leg is completely damaged because of this accident.” Police Sta...