Author: Ankita Singh

Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar recently commemorated the 101st birth anniversary of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a Param Vir Chakra awardee and the central figure in his latest film, 120 Bahadur, with a heartfelt tribute.

He shared a picture of Major Bhati on Instagram, honoring the valor of the war hero and the 120 soldiers who fought valiantly under his command during the Battle of Rezang La. Farhan expressed his sentiments, saying, “Remembering Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati (PVC) on his 101st birthday anniversary today. May we continue to draw inspiration from him and the 120 fearless warriors he led in the Battle of Rezang La. Once again, my deepest respects and gratitude to his son, Narpat Singh ji and to the Bhati family. Jai Hind.”

120 Bahadur is inspired by the historic Battle of Rezang La, a pivotal moment in Indian military history when 120 soldiers from Charlie Company held their ground against over 3,000 Chinese troops.

The film narrates the extraordinary tale of these 120 Indian soldiers from the 13 Kumaon Regiment, showcasing their courage during the legendary battle in 1962. Farhan portrays Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, leading his men through this defining moment.

The Battle of Rezang La, fought on November 18, 1962, is regarded as a significant event of the Sino-Indian War. In this fierce confrontation, the entirely Ahir contingent of Charlie Company effectively defended their position, inflicting over 1,300 casualties on the Chinese Army.

Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Amit Chandrra, 120 Bahadur is set to release in cinemas on November 21, 2025.

Actor Kunal Kemmu, gearing up for his upcoming streaming series ‘Single Papa’, has revealed that agreeing to be part of the show was one of his swiftest professional decisions.

During the promotional campaign for the series, Kunal shared his experience of being pitched the show. He recalled, “It was one of the quickest decisions for me. I remember Samar and Shashank, who’s the showrunner on this, and Samar Khan, the producer, reached out to me. I don’t know if they gave me a gist, but they said that I would bring something to the show. I met Ishita, Shashank, and Samar, and they narrated the first episode to me along with the character arc. By the time they finished, I was like, ‘Yeah, let’s do this’ because it connected with me on different levels. I loved the writing and the fact that this was going to be a clutter breaker of sorts.”

Kunal further elaborated, “Netflix was aiming to create a show that is lighthearted and funny, yet has emotional depth. It’s one of those shows that will make you laugh while also striking a nerve and possibly becoming a tearjerker at some moments. All of those aspects were wonderful, and I loved the character written for me, which is Gaurav Gehlot. I just knew I wanted to be a part of it.”

The series is produced by Aditya Pittie and Samar Khan under the Juggernaut Productions banner and is set to stream on December 12, 2025, on Netflix.

Actress Elnaaz Norouzi has expressed her admiration for her “Mastiii 4” co-star Riteish Deshmukh and director Milap Zaveri, describing them as the “best part” of her latest project.

A Special Bond

Elnaaz shared that her relationship with Zaveri goes beyond the typical director-actor dynamic. She considers him a friend who genuinely looks out for her well-being. “Milap to me is a friend. He watches out for me and for that I am grateful. He has a good phase going on and I am so happy his film has done well,” Elnaaz stated.

Riteish Deshmukh: The Nicest Co-Star

Commenting on Riteish Deshmukh, she said, “Riteish is the nicest person. I have never heard anyone ever say anything bad about him. I think he really enjoys doing comedy. The truth is, so do I. That’s why our pairing totally worked.”

Elnaaz emphasized that when two people are passionate about their work, the result is always positive. “It was a lot of fun. I hope to do more comedies,” she added.

About ‘Mastiii 4’

Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, Mastiii 4 is the fourth installment in the popular Masti film series, featuring Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani in prominent roles.

Elnaaz’s Journey in the Industry

Elnaaz began her career as a model at the age of 14 in Germany. In 2017, she made her film debut in the Pakistani movie Maan Jao Na, where she played the character Raania. She later entered the Indian film industry with the web series Sacred Games as Zoya.

Since then, the actress has been part of several projects, including Hello Charlie, Chutzpah, Tehran, Abhay, Khido Khundi, and Made in Heaven. In June 2025, she participated as a contestant in The Traitors, where she was eliminated on the seventh day.

For the last four decades, Amitabh Bachchan has cherished a special Sunday ritual of meeting his fans outside his residence, Jalsa, in Mumbai. Fans gather in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the legendary actor.

However, this Sunday, Big B chose to skip the tradition for reasons known only to him. Taking to social media, Amitabh shared that it is the love and admiration of his fans that fuels his passion for work.

On his X (formerly Twitter) account, he penned an emotional message that read, “T 5582 – .. the smiles that make me live .. and exist and work (sic).”

Fans quickly reciprocated his affection. One user commented, “And you are the reason millions of us smile, sir. Your passion keeps us alive, inspired and proud, always. Lots of love and respect (sic).” Another admirer added, “The love and support from your fans are truly incredible, sir. Keep inspiring!” A third comment stated, “Your words and your work keep inspiring us every day, Sir.”

On the professional front, Amitabh continues to entertain countless viewers as the host of the reality game show, “Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.” The latest celebrities to take on the hot seat opposite him are actor-comeddigihunt Sudesh Lehri and Kiku Sharda.

During the episode, Lehri credited Amitabh for inspiring his journey as a comedian. He shared, “When I was a child, I never went to school, not even nursery. We were very poor.”

In a heartfelt moment, Lehri reflected on Amitabh as his unseen inspiration throughout his artistic journey. “I was always fond of watching films. The first time I ever went to a theatre, someone took me because I didn’t have the money, and the film I watched was ‘Shankar Shambhu.’ After a long time, I saw ‘Ganga Ki Saugand,’ your film, where you had that small hand scene. Then ‘Namak Halaal’ came, and because I loved comedy, I used to watch you again and again. We even got the videocassette of the same,” he explained.

In the weeks leading up to the finale of the popular reality show “Bigg Boss 19,” the game has taken some intense twists and turns.

Following Ashnoor Kaur’s exit, Shehbaz Badesha, a wild-card entrant, was also eliminated this week due to audience votes. His departure shocked not only his admirers but also his fellow housemates.

Soon after his elimination, his sister Shehnaaz Gill welcomed him back on social media, referring to him as a winner in her eyes. The ‘Bigg Boss 13’ contestant shared a couple of goofy photos featuring Shehbaz and Giorgia Andriani on her Instagram, captioning it, “well played @badeshashehbaz ….u r the winner to me (Love hands, playing hands, love kissed and red heart emoji) ️welcome back (Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes Emoji) (sic).”

Fellow housemate Amaal Mallik, who had a strong rapport with Shehbaz during the show, was visibly emotional at his exit. Amaal’s father, Daboo Malik, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a heartfelt message for Shehbaz: “Shahbaaz … You will be in our hearts forever .. God Bless You (sic).”

Before this, Ashnoor Kaur was eliminated from the Bigg Boss house for being violent with Tanya Mittal during the “Ticket To Finale” task. Prior to her elimination, host Salman Khan admonished Ashnoor for her behavior towards Tanya. He stated, “Ashnoor, hitting someone or hurting someone is not cool in the Bigg Boss house,” after which Ashnoor apologized to Salman. Salman further remarked, “Her aggression was so high that he deliberately turned the wooden plank towards Tanya Mittal with all his force. And it was very obvious that it was intentional and in anger.”

After the double eviction this week, Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, and Pranit More have emerged as the top five finalists of “Bigg Boss 19.” It remains to be seen who will ultimately lift the trophy this season.

The ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ team, featuring Dhanush, Kriti Sanon, and Aanand L. Rai, appears to be smitten with Pune’s street food.

Kriti shared a mouth-watering video on her Instagram Stories, showcasing co-star Dhanush and their director enjoying delicious vada pav in the car. When Kriti asked, “Good?”, Dhanush enthusiastically responded with “unbelievable, outstanding.” Aanand L. Rai, sitting in the backseat, chimed in with a remark of “Brilliant it is.”

“When in Pune… Food coma! Khaane ke ishq mein,” read the text accompanying the clip.

In another story on her Instagram, Kriti was seen admiring Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai as they savored their vada pav. She later expressed her anticipation for her own snack, stating, “I want Tikki!!!,” which appeared as an overlay on the video.

Earlier, while discussing her role in “Tere Ishq Mein,” Kriti described Mukti as one of the most layered and complicated characters she has ever portrayed. She expressed her excitement over the rave reviews for her performance in the film through a heartfelt video on her IG.

“My heart is full,” she expressed, showing her gratitude. Kriti emphasized the depth of her character, saying, “My Heart is Full… The best feeling for an actor is when the audience connects with every little emotion in between the unspoken words of your character. Mukti is probably the most layered and tricky character I’ve played, and when every beat of her heart reaches yours, it becomes ISHK! Thank you for all the ISHK. (sic).”

Previously, Kriti revealed that filming the pre-climax and climax scenes for “Tere Ishq Mein” was both physically and emotionally taxing for her.

“There are a lot of really intense scenes, the pre-climax and the climax, which are very very long. That was very draining and we shot it for about 5-6 days. Both physically and emotionally those scenes were extremely draining. At times, when I went back home, it stayed with me, and I felt extremely drained. That scene is the peak of emotions and probably the most intense bit of the film, and it pulled me down the most,” she shared.

Bollywood star Aamir Khan expressed his concerns about the trend of comparing films based solely on box office numbers, labeling it unfortunate.

Transparency in Box Office Numbers

Speaking at the 56th International Film Festival of India, Aamir emphasized the need for transparency regarding a film’s box office performance. He noted that in the U.S., the collections of a film are open for everyone to see. “Really, this should be transparent. What are we hiding? We know how many screens the film is released in,” he stated. He pointed out tools like rent racks that reveal box office collections, questioning why similar transparency isn’t adopted in India.

Shifting Metrics of Success

Reflecting on the evolving criteria for judging a film’s success, Aamir observed, “I don’t know, there should not be secrecy about numbers. I just got a little curious because now for people, that has become almost like an evaluative criterion.” He lamented the shift in focus from enjoying films to comparing them based on financial returns. “Earlier, we never did that. We would compare films based on how much we liked it. You know? But these things come and go. They come and go,” he added.

The Legacy of Good Films

In conclusion, Aamir asserted that what truly matters is the film’s quality, as audiences will ultimately remember a good film regardless of its box office numbers.

A Special Visit with Dharmendra

During the conversation, Aamir also recounted a touching moment when he brought his younger son, Azad, to meet veteran actor Dharmendra. He shared that he had grown very close to Dharmendra over the past year, meeting him about seven to eight times. During one visit, Aamir felt it was essential for Azad to meet the legendary actor whose work he had not yet fully experienced.

If industry sources are to be believed, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will be joining the sets of Superstar Rajinikanth’s eagerly awaited film ‘Jailer 2’ in December.

Although exact dates are not officially confirmed, insiders suggest that Mohanlal is set to begin shooting for a couple of days starting December 2. This much-anticipated film is directed by the ace filmmaker Nelson. Following his initial stint, Mohanlal will shoot for other Malayalam films before returning to ‘Jailer 2’ from December 21 to December 24.

The excitement surrounding ‘Jailer 2’ continues to build, with reports indicating that Vijay Sethupathi has already joined the production in Goa. Currently, his scenes are being filmed, but there has been no official confirmation yet regarding his role in the cast.

In May, Rajinikanth mentioned that the filming of ‘Jailer 2’ is expected to continue until December. Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport, he stated, “Shooting of Jailer 2 is progressing well. It will be December by the time the film ends.”

The film has generated considerable interest, largely due to the remarkable success of the first installment, which grossed around Rs 650 crores. The second part’s filming commenced in Chennai on March 10, as announced by Sun Pictures, the production house behind this action entertainer.

Anticipation reached new heights after Sun Pictures released an engaging teaser that balanced both humor and thrill. Shortly after, actress Ramya Krishnan shared her excitement on her first day of shooting for the sequel in Attapaadi, Kerala, stating, “26 years of Padayappa and the first day shoot of Jailer 2.”

Ramya plays the character of Vijaya Pandian, the wife of Rajinikanth’s character Muthuvel Pandian, in the film. Additionally, actress Mirnaa will also have a significant role as Swetha Pandian, Rajinikanth’s daughter-in-law.

Anirudh, whose music significantly contributed to the success of the first part, is returning to score the music for this sequel as well.

Director Ganesh Babu, famed for his critically acclaimed superhit film ‘Dada’, has officially announced the launch of his own production house. The inaugural project will be a political satire directed by Dhina Raghavan, featuring Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead role.

Launch of ‘Draft by GKB’

The newly established production house, named ‘Draft by GKB’, kicked off its first venture—Production No. 1—through a traditional pooja ceremony attended by notable filmmakers such as H. Vinoth, Raju Murugan, and producer Five Star K Senthil.

Ganesh K Babu expressed the significance of this venture on his X timeline, stating, “This isn’t just a banner. It’s a piece of me. A small dream I carried silently, a dream that kept growing with every film I watched, every story that moved me, every moment that pushed me closer to who I want to be. Today, with a full heart, I’m happy to announce my own Production House. DRAFT BY GKB@draftbygkb. Here begins a new journey.”

Directorial Debut of Dhina Raghavan

Director Dhina Raghavan, making his directorial debut with this film, is associated with Director Raju Murugan. He is well-regarded for his clear vision, strong sense of satire, and fresh creative approach—qualities that make him the perfect fit for this genre.

Star-studded Cast and Crew

In addition to Gautham Karthik, the film will feature ace director Selvaraghavan in a groundbreaking character that is set to intrigue audiences.

Important roles will also be played by Anchana Nethrun, Robbie, P. Vasu, A. Venkatesh, Maaran, Indhumathi, Aditya Kathir, and Bakkiyam Sankar.

On the technical side, the film will have music composed by Sam CS, with dialogues written by Raju Murugan. The cinematography will be handled by Pratheep Kaliraja, while Tha. Ramalingam will oversee art direction. Editing will be done by Deepak.

Actress Shefali Shah delivered a nuanced yet compelling performance as a repressed housewife in the short film “Juice.”

Inspiration Behind “Juice”

During the IFP 15, Shefali shared an intriguing insight into the creative process behind “Juice,” highlighting how a cue from “Kill Bill” inspired the film’s intense ending. “It’s one of the most powerful films that has been made. And it kind of explains years and years of what our mothers, grandmothers, and still some of us do,” she explained.

Shefali emphasized a pivotal moment—the film’s last scene—where the influence of “Kill Bill” shifted something within her. “Our director, Neeraj Ghaywan, made me hear the soundtrack that was playing in Kill Bill, where she’s in the coffin, and she’s hitting that thing to try getting out. That was the soundtrack,” shared the actress known for her role in “Three of Us.”

Impact of “Delhi Crime”

Further, Shefali reflected on the transformative impact of her acclaimed series, “Delhi Crime.” She pointed out how the show has broken stereotypes, noting, “Some years ago, if somebody had told me that a woman in her mid-40s who is not conventionally good-looking is going to headline a show or play the lead, I would have laughed. And if they had said it’s going to be you, I would have laughed louder.”

She also expressed a deep connection with her character Vartika from “Delhi Crime,” saying, “I was just really lucky that I got to play Vartika, and she is probably a character that’s closest to me — that has given me probably much more than my entire career.”

The latest season, “Delhi Crime 3,” premiered on November 13, focusing on a human trafficking case led by DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, played by Shefali.