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Entertainment The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 turned into a star-studded celebration as Indian cinema’s finest talents were honoured at the prestigious Awards Night. Applause, emotion, and pride filled the air as filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s poignant drama Homebound emerged as the evening’s biggest winner, bagging both Best Film and Best Director. Aamir Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Abhishek Bachchan shine at IFFM 2025 Awards; deets inside Bollywood icon Aamir Khan was conferred with the coveted Excellence in Cinema Award, recognising his unparalleled legacy and contribution to Indian cinema. Speaking about his win, Aamir Khan said, “I have been attracted to telling stories from a very young age. Filmmaking is a collaborative art and this award and recognition wouldn’t have been possible without my writers, directors, co-stars, and the audiences who have given me the opportunity to tell the stories and be part of the many stories I have been part of.” Meanwhile, Abhishek Bachchan delivered an emotional moment on stage as he won Best Actor (Male) – Film for I Want to Talk. Abhishek Bachchan, visibly moved after his Best Actor win, added, “Life has come a full circle for me. I came here in 2022 where I was feted with the excellence in cinema award for my body of work. But this is an emotional moment for me to get the best actor on this very stage and be recognised for my role in a film that’s extremely special to me. It was 3 years back in Melbourne at this same festival where Shoojit Da offered me this role in I Want To Talk. It was Shoojit Da who believed in me that I could pull off this role and this role is an ode to my father and my daughter because it’s about caring and raising a parent.” The festival’s winners reflected the incredible diversity and depth of Indian storytelling across formats. Homebound was declared Best Film, while Neeraj Ghaywan won Best Director for the same. Angammal earned the title of Best Indie Film with Gugun Kigpen receiving a Special Mention for Boong. Geetha Kailasam won Best Actor (Female) – Film for her performance in Angammal. The television segment saw Black Warrant win Best Series, with Jaideep Ahlawat taking home Best Actor (Male) – Series for Paatal Lok Season 2, and Nimisha Sajayan winning Best Actor (Female) – Series for Dabba Cartel. Reflecting on the journey, Jaideep said “This award is truly overwhelming. To be recognized on an international platform like the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is an honor I will cherish forever. Hathiram Chaudhary’s journey has been an extraordinary one, and this award belongs to the entire team who poured their heart and soul into making Paatal Lok what it is today. I’m deeply grateful to the jury and, most importantly, to the audience for their love and support. This is for all of you.” Among the honorary recognitions, Arvind Swamy was celebrated with the Leadership in Cinema Award, Vir Das was honoured with the Disruptor Award, Aditi Rao Hydari was recognised for Diversity in Cinema, and Baksho Bondi won the Equality in Cinema Award. Arvind Swamy shared his happiness over the award and stated, “I’m still a student of cinema even though I have been given leadership in cinema for my work. If anyone offers me role even today that’s in my comfort zone, I wouldn’t do it, I always want roles that challenge me. I’m grateful for the recognition to be given the Leadership in Cinema award at IFFM 2025.” Other categories included the short film  where Kalar Pencils by Dhananjay Santosh Goregaonkar won Best Short Film (India), while Drifters by David Liu was awarded Best Short Film (Australia). Now in its 16th edition, IFFM has once again reaffirmed its status as the largest Indian film festival outside of India, bringing together filmmakers, stars, and audiences in a grand celebration of cinema. The festival continues until August 24, with Homebound serving as the closing film. Also Read: Aamir Khan inaugurates Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 with Gauri Spratt; unveils opening night film Baksho Bondi Tags : Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Arvind Swamy, Bollywood, Features, Homebound, IFFM, IFFM 2025, Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025, Jaideep Ahlawat, Neeraj Ghaywan, Vir Das BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama. Read More

Entertainment Veteran actor Anupam Kher has announced the launch of the Satish Kaushik Scholarship at his acting institute, Actor Prepares, in memory of his late friend and acclaimed actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik. Anupam Kher dedicates Raj Kapoor Award prize money to launch Satish Kaushik Scholarship at Actor Prepares; deets inside! Taking to X (formerly Twitter) today, Anupam Kher shared, “SATISH KAUSHIK SCHOLARSHIP: The money I received from #MaharashtaGovernment for my #RajKapoorAward, I am happy to announce and institute the #SatisKaushikScholarship for a deserving poor candidate at my acting school @actorprepares! Also a statue of the smiling #SatishKaushik will be installed in one of studios at the #ActingSchool! We do give scholarships from time to time to students but this is the First Time in 20 Years it is named after an individual. BRILLIANT ACTOR and an AMAZING HUMAN BEING and my BEST FRIEND!! Jai Ho!” Award Money Dedicated to Scholarship Anupam Kher had received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maharashtra Government on August 5, 2025, during the joint celebration of the 60th and 61st Maharashtra State Film Awards. The actor revealed that the prize money from this prestigious honour will fully fund the scholarship for a “deserving poor candidate” at his school. Tribute to Satish Kaushik Satish Kaushik, celebrated for his versatility in acting, writing, and direction, passed away on March 9, 2023. He shared a decades-long friendship with Anupam Kher, often referred to as one of his closest friends in the industry. In addition to the scholarship, Kher announced that a statue of Satish Kaushik, smiling as he was in life, will be installed in one of the studios at Actor Prepares. Also Read: Satish Kaushik, Raj Babbar, and Anup Soni starrer Mirg releases on JioCinema BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama. Read More

Entertainment In the bustling by lanes of colonial India, an underground collective of technicians, broadcasters and musicians became pivotal voices for azaadi Throughout our history, music and broadcast media have been necessary ingredients in the recipe for successful movements. We often tend to underestimate the power of one’s voice—of the ripple effect one visionary idea can cause if it falls on the right ears. However, the patriots understood its importance, utilizing it as a catalyst for nationalistic change. While we revere those who have been revered in history books, the stories of the low-profile renegades often go unnoticed. As we near the 79th anniversary of our Independence, we’re hitting rewind on the revolution to uncover the sonic movement that carried it.  For many of our favorite Indian homegrown and underground artists, be it KR$NA’s “Kaisa mera Desh,” or Vedaan’s “Voice of the Voiceless”, the inherent urge to question socio-political power structures is almost second nature. Take the historic case of poet Madhav Shukhla Murabadwala, who penned “Meri Mata Ke Sar Par Taj Rahe,” an anthem that colonial rulers banned but was wholeheartedly sung by freedom fighters in jail. Likewise, D.K. Pattamal fearlessly included patriotic compositions in her Carnatic concert during the pre-independence era, a time when such actions were frowned upon by authorities. Our country has been no stranger to grassroots movements, especially while under colonial rule. From DIY technology to guerrilla radio stations, India’s freedom struggle saw radio and music harmoniously join hands. Radio and broadcast culture were first brought forth by British rule in the summer of 1923. Multiple radio stations were set up across Bombay (Mumbai), Bengal, and Madras (Chennai), which were neither accessible nor affordable to the masses. To further cement their web of control, the imperialists set up ‘All India Radio’ (now known as Akashvani), a national radio network, in 1936. Amidst the tidal wave of nationalism, it was a great platform for Indian classical musicians to display their talent. However, the biased reporting of the network failed to garner public trust. Filling this need gap, Subhash Chandra Bose initiated the first underground Indian broadcast, Azaad Hind Radio, from Germany and Singapore. A shortwave radio service that crossed geographical boundaries, it served as a multi-faceted platform for Bose to spread awareness about the Indian freedom struggle and challenge the fallacies of British control.  On the home front, a growing sentiment of resistance against the oppressors was brewing. At the peak of the Quit India movement, a growing protest against the British military control over India, the imperialists were doing their best to silence the nationalistic voices of the leaders of the freedom struggle. Amidst severe censorship of print media, the patriots were trying to find methods that could help them disseminate vital information without the British forces knowing. One such man was Nanik Motwane, the brains behind Chicago Radio, now known as Motwane Private Ltd. A second-generation migrant businessman and a Congress Party member, he was the son of Gianchand Motwane, a passionate technician and the owner of Chicago Telephone & Radio Co. In 1929, while attending one of Gandhi’s charged public addresses, Motwane noticed how he was struggling to get his voice across at pro-independence public meetings. With distorted sound and a limited range, those gathered were strained to hear his message of swaraj. This realization was instrumental in igniting his quest to amplify the voices of Independent India through technology. As part of his R&D process, Motwane tried to replicate U.S.- and U.K.-based microphones, loudspeakers, and megaphones along with his small team of engineers. Two years later, he was finally ready with a public address system, which he dubbed “Chicago Radio.” The moniker was borrowed from Motwane’s father’s company (Chicago Telephone and Radio Co.) Interestingly, the patriarch had also adopted, with due permission, the original name from a U.S.-based corporation called Chicago Telephone Supply Company. While the title was global, the intent was purely Hindustani—to make voices heard. A bootstrapped, homegrown brand, it had over 200 employees, going on to become one of the finest quality commercial sound systems, emphasizing the power of sound. Armed with bulky suitcases, Motwane would reach the locations of the party meetings a day prior. Carrying loudspeakers and microphones from rally to rally, he would personally tend to their efficiency and setup. Whether they were tied to bamboo poles or sprawled on the ground, these speakers and microphones played a pivotal role in amplifying the message of autonomous Indian rule, one address at a time Slowly but surely, Chicago Radio rose to socio-political significance, aiding some ace orators to deliver iconic, soul-stirring speeches. Working closely with the top leaders of India, Motwane laid the foundation for a sonic uprising. From Lata Mangeshkar’s tear-jerking “Aye Mere Vatan Ke Logon” performance and Nehru’s “tryst with destiny” speech to Dwight Eisenhower’s 1959 address, the sonorous echo of anti-colonialism was carried forth through these very speakers. Sans disruption and distortion, a crystal-clear message of Azaadi reverberated across India. Likewise, Motwane also lent a helping hand to another poignant broadcaster personality, Usha Mehta. A 22-year-old fiery political science student, Mehta participated in her first protest at the age of 8. A staunch follower of Gandhian principles, she decided to walk the path of the revolution against her parents’ wishes. No stranger to the growing suppression of Indian voices, she understood the influence of broadcast networks early on. It was not a want but a dire need. Taking cues from Bose’s Azaad radio, Mehta began to lay the foundation for an ambitious venture, the secret Congress radio, in 1942. Along with Bombay-based activists Chandrakant and Vithaldas Jhaveri, the first-of-its-kind bilingual radio was helmed by three amateurs, who aimed to set up a burgeoning network of underground stations across the country. Here, her team received the support of Nariman Printer, a trained radio technician, and Motwane, who aided with equipment supply and technological assistance. On Aug. 27, 1942, the lines “This is Congress Radio, calling on 42.34 m from somewhere in India” first aired for

Entertainment Anupamaa serial twists: In the upcoming episodes of the show, we will see Anu and her team will get disqualified by the organisers while the Kotharis will celebrate. 1/8 Entertainment Anu lands in trouble Rupali Ganguly starrer Anupamaa has been the talk of the town. The show is at the top of the TRP charts. We all saw the drama around Pakhi falsely accusing Sarita of stealing jewellery. However, Anu made her apologise and even asked Toshu to record the video when Pakhi is apologizing. Later, we saw another problem coming up. Anu and her team’s video goes viral where they are being accused of stealing jewellery. 2/8 Entertainment Anu and her team get disqualified This video brings a lot of issues as media and public gather outside Shah house to protest against them. They demand the team’s removal from the dance competition. The organizers also come there and announce that Dance Ranis have been disqualified. 3/8 Entertainment Toshu betrays Anu Anu tries to tell everyone that the video is half and it is not the complete truth. She asks Toshu to show everyone the video where Pakhi is apologizing. But he tells her that he never recorded the video. 4/8 Entertainment Anu breaks down Anu gets shocked hearing Toshu has not recorded. She breaks down thinking that all their hard work will go waste. 5/8 Entertainment Prem and Raja help her But, Prem and Raja come out as her saviours. Raja had recorded the video and he informed Prem about it. Prem sent the video to Anu immediately. 6/8 Entertainment Anu shows proof Anu then shows the proof to the media and to the organisers. She slams everyone for not finding out the truth and judging her team. The organisers and even the public apologise. Even on the internet, people start showing their support again. 7/8 Entertainment Khyati, Moti Baa slam Prem and Raja At the Kothari house, Prem and Raja celebrate. Khyati, Moti Baa and Mahi slam them for helping out Anu. 8/8 Entertainment Who will win? Anu or Rahi? Rahi then warns Pakhi to stop her evil plans as she wants to win because of her hard work and not cheating. The finale will happen soon. Who will win? Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Entertainment Subscribe Now Read More

Entertainment The second season of many iconic TV shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Sanjivani, among others, failed to survive due to low engagement. Now the question is, with the TRP dropping this week, will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi make it? 1/9 Entertainment Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 TRP drops These days, there is an a flood of new Saas-Bahu serials and reality shows on television. Every show wants to be first in the TRP race. After 25 years, Ekta Kapoor launched Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 among a slew of serials. Last week, the show was at number one, but this week’s TRP stunned everyone. Kyunki 2 dropped from first position to fourth. 2/9 Entertainment Season 2 of iconic shows often failed Based on the TRP results, it appears that the show failed to produce its charm in the second week. Even before Kyunki 2, other iconic serials returned with a fresh twist and increased drama, but they, too, struggled to recapture the magic of their previous seasons. Let’s look at a few of these shows. 3/9 Entertainment Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 Ekta Kapoor, often hailed as the queen of saas-bahu dramas, brought back the iconic love story of Anurag and Prerna to television in 2018 with Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. Featuring Parth Samthaan, Erica Fernandes, and Hina Khan in lead roles, the show carried huge expectations. However, it failed to recreate the magic of the original and was eventually taken off-air in 2020. 4/9 Entertainment Sanjivani 2 Launched in 2019, Sanjivani 2 came with a star-studded cast including Surbhi Chandna, Namit Khanna, Gurdeep Kohli, Gaurav Chopra, and Mohnish Bahl. Despite the buzz, the show failed to live up to the legacy of its original. Viewers found it lacking the essence of Sanjivani, and as a result, it went off-air within just a few months. 5/9 Entertainment Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2 Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya, starring Arhaan Bahl and Pooja Gaur, was formerly one of the most popular TV series. The pair reappeared with a second season in 2021, however the resurrection failed to captivate viewers and was quickly made off air owing to low TRPs. 6/9 Entertainment Khichdi 2 Khichdi 2 premiered in 2018, however the public was unable to connect with it as previously, and the series had to be stopped. 7/9 Entertainment Why did season 2 of iconic shows flop? In most cases, producers stretch the plot in the second season, which many viewers find unattractive. Sequels sometimes lack the original’s novelty and enthusiasm. Furthermore, when new characters are added, viewers typically fail to connect with them, resulting in a loss of interest. 8/9 Entertainment Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2 Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya, starring Arhaan Bahl and Pooja Gaur, was formerly one of the most popular TV series. The pair reappeared with a second season in 2021, however the resurrection failed to captivate viewers and was quickly made off air owing to low TRPs. 9/9 Entertainment Will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 survive the TRP race? The big question now is whether Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 will reclaim the top place in the TRP race or if it will follow in the footsteps of other iconic shows that failed to recapture their glory. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Entertainment Subscribe Now Read More

Entertainment Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai serial twists: In the upcoming episodes of the show, we will see Armaan, Abhira, Geetanjali and Anshuman’s lives changing. 1/8 Entertainment Armaan makes Maira understand Samridhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit starrer Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has been through many changes. In the recent episodes, we have seen that Abhira gets excited for the dance competition but Geetanjali manipulates Maira. She asks the little girl to lock Abhira in the room and reach the venue. Maira does it as she does not want to hurt Geetanjali. However, Abhira tries to get out through the balcony but falls. Armaan then takes her to the hospital. However, he gets shocked when Maira tells him that Geetanjali asked her to lock Abhira. He then makes Maira understand that she should have listened to her heart and not done this. He tells her how much Abhira has sacrificed to have her. Maira realizes her mistake. 2/8 Entertainment Armaan dances with Maira Abhira wakes up and she asks Armaan to take Maira for the competition. Armaan agrees and reaches the venue. However, he dances with Maira instead of giving a chance to Geetanjali. 3/8 Entertainment Abhira arrives on time However, the judges and the audience do not accept it. They ask Armaan to call Maira’s mother or she will be disqualified. Geetanjali is about to step in but Abhira comes on time. 4/8 Entertainment Maira accepts Abhira Abhira and Maira dance together with Armaan but we see the light falling down. However, Abhira saves Armaan and Maira. But, she herself gets hurt and Maira calls her ‘mumma’ leaving her emotional. Geetanjali gets shocked hearing this. Abhira and Maira dance together and win the competition too. 5/8 Entertainment Dadisa, Vidya want Abhira-Armaan to reunite In the upcoming episodes, we will see that Dadisa, Vidya will ask Abhira to forgive Armaan and not marry Anshuman. However, she will decide to marry Anshuman. 6/8 Entertainment Abhira’s wedding with Anshuman Abhira will soon tell Tanya that she is marrying Anshuman in two days. They will have a court wedding. 7/8 Entertainment Armaan breaks ties with Geetanjali After the competition, Armaan will confront Geetanjali and ask her to go back to Mount Abu. He will tell her that he does not want her around Maira anymore. She will then remind him that she is his fiancé. 8/8 Entertainment Is Geetanjali’s character ending? Armaan will then break his engagement with her and ask her to stay away from his daughter. Will Geetanjali’s character end in the show? Or will she stay as the villain? Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Entertainment Subscribe Now Read More

Entertainment Home News and Gossip ‘Judge less and…’ Raj Kundra HITS back at trolls mocking his kidney donation offer to Premanand Ma… Shilpa Shetty’s husband and The Traitors fame Raj Kundra recently stated his sincere desire to donate one of his kidneys to spiritual guru Premanand Maharaj. However, his offering was trolled by many users. Now, Raj took to his social media handle to hit back at them. Raj Kundra, husband of Shilpa Shetty, recently visited Vrindavan with her to meet spiritual guru Premanand Ji Maharaj. When Maharaj disclosed that both of his kidneys had failed and that he had been suffering from the illness for the last ten years, Kundra stated his sincere desire to give one of his kidneys. Netizens, however, ridiculed his offer, and Raj has now responded to those who trolled him by calling his gesture a “PR stunt.” On Friday, August 15, Raj urged his trolls to express more love and less judgement on social media. Entertainment Raj Kundra’s reply to his trolls He wrote, “Strange world we live in when someone chooses to offer a part of themselves to save another’s life, it’s mocked as a PR stunt. If compassion is a stunt, may the world see more of it. If humanity is a strategy, may more people adopt it. I’m not defined by labels the media or trolls throw at me.” Strange world we live in when someone chooses to offer a part of themselves to save another’s life, it’s mocked as a PR stunt. If compassion is a stunt, may the world see more of it. If humanity is a strategy, may more people adopt it. I’m not defined by labels the media or… — Raj Kundra (@onlyrajkundra) August 15, 2025 He added, “My past does not cancel my present choices, and my present intentions are not for you to measure with your cynicism. Judge less, love more you might just save a life too.” Entertainment Raj Kundra, Shilpa Face FIR over… In a case that has been circulating in the media, businessman Deepak Kothari recently accused Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty of robbing him of Rs 60 crore between 2015 and 2023. Lotus Capital Financial Services director Deepak Kothari (60) filed the complaint that led to the filing of the FIR at the Juhu Police Station. Kothari claimed to have deposited Rs 60.48 crore to Best Deal TV Pvt. Ltd., the couple’s firm, in order to expand it between 2015 and 2023. The money was purportedly taken for personal use, though. The last time we saw Raj was on Karan Johar’s reality show, The Traitors. Nikita Luther and Uorfi Javed won the show. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Home TV Bigg Boss 18’s Kashish Kapoor accused of destroying outfits worth Rs 85,000; designer shares SHOCKIN… Bigg Boss 18 was one of the most entertaining shows. Kashish Kapoor was a part of the show. She had entered the show as a wild card contestant. She was one of the most strongest contestants and played the game well. She also had many fights in the house. Recently, she was in the news again when revealed that she was robbed by her cook, Sachin Kumar Chaudhary. He stole Rs 7 lakh cash from her home and Kashish broke down while revealing this in a video. She also revealed that she confronted him when she found Rs 50,000 in his pocket and he pinned her against the wall, warning her not to call anyone. Entertainment Kashish Kapoor accused of damaging Rs 85,000 outfit Now, the actress is again in the news. This time, the accusations are against her. Designer Smita Shrinivas has accused her of scamming. Kashish allegedly destroyed a couture gown worth Rs 85,000. The gown was returned ‘wet and dusty,’ unsellable, and unusable due to the damage. Smita shared screenshots showing that when she asked for compensation, Kashish and her team offered Rs 40,000, less than half the gown’s price. She also said that Kashish even blocked her and when she contacted her team, they said that the compensation can be a social media shout-out for her brand. In the screenshots, Kashish’s team is telling Smita that she will not pay for the dress as she will not wear it again. The designer said that she did not even get an apology from her. Smita also asked other designers to take deposits and that no promotions or shout-outs pay their bills. This is a big story in entertainment news and TV news. She wrote, “KASHISH KAPOOR kashishkapoor302 SCAMMED ME OF ₹85,000. This isn’t just about one green couture gown. It’s about how small designers get exploited in the name of ‘collaboration’ and ‘exposure’. Dot Media Agency @dotmediabase took my gown for influencer Kashish. I shared exact size details (S), but she needed XS — they took it anyway. The gown came back destroyed — wet, dusty, crumpled, stuffed inside-out. This was an ₹85k couture piece, weeks of artisan work. Once in that state, it’s unsellable and can’t be reused. I asked for compensation or for them to buy it. We settled on ₹40k (less than half its value) to end it peacefully. Then came weeks of excuses — ‘Will transfer tomorrow’, ‘Bank issue’, ‘I’m traveling’. Finally, Kashish blocked me.” Entertainment Take a look at the post here: Well, Kashish has not yet reacted to this news. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Maddock Films is set to take the Indian horror-comedy landscape to new heights with its latest announcement, The World of Thama, which will be unveiled on August 19, 2025. The news comes as the production house celebrates the first anniversary of Stree 2, India’s number one Hindi film, on Independence Day. Producer Dinesh Vijan is expanding the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe, promising audiences a glimpse of the ‘sarvashaktishaali’ villain destined to redefine fear in Bollywood. Thama: Maddock Films to unveil first look of Ayushmann Khurrana on August 19; drops announcement video The recently released teaser hints at the interconnected world of Maddock Supernatural Universe, which already includes hits like Bhediya, starring Varun Dhawan, Stree, featuring Shraddha Kapoor, and Munjya. According to the teaser, Thama will inject a fresh dimension into this universe with a story that blends romance and horror in a way the franchise has never explored before. “Independence Day Special! The No. 1 Hindi film Stree 2 turns 1 today. To celebrate, Dinesh Vijan expands the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe with #THAMA. The World of Thama unveils Tuesday, Aug 19 — your first glimpse at the sarvashaktishaali villain set to redefine fear. The film storms into cinemas this Diwali 2025. Brace yourself — this chapter is a love story, wilder and deadlier than anything you’ve seen before,” read Maddock Films’ official Instagram post on Friday. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thama will feature Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role, with Rashmika Mandanna as the leading lady. Reports suggest that the film will delve into the world of vampires, promising a thrilling, blood-soaked narrative that combines romance, comedy, and high-octane horror. According to early descriptions, “This universe needed a love story. Unfortunately, it’s a bloody one,” signaling the daring new direction of the franchise. Maddock Films has built a reputation for blending unconventional storytelling, unforgettable characters, and high-concept entertainment that resonates with audiences across India and beyond. With Thama, the studio is set to push the boundaries of the horror-comedy genre, promising fans a visually stunning and narratively rich cinematic experience this Diwali. As excitement builds for the August 19 announcement, audiences are eager to witness the next chapter in the Maddock Supernatural Universe, one that promises to be wilder, deadlier, and more romantic than anything the franchise has delivered so far. Also Read: REVEALED: Varun Dhawan shoots for six days for Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna starrer Thama; Vampire vs Bhediya battle expected to be a VISUAL spectacle More Pages: Thama Box Office Collection Tags : Announcement, August, August 15, Ayushmann Khurrana, Bollywood, Dinesh Vijan, Features, First Look, Independence Day, Independence Day 2025, Maddock Films, Rashmika Mandanna, Thama BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama. Read More

Entertainment Kriti Sanon has made headlines again, this time for her latest luxury real estate investment. According to The Economic Times, the actress has purchased a sea-facing duplex penthouse in Mumbai’s prestigious Pali Hill locality in Bandra West. The property, located in the Supreme Prana residential tower, reportedly cost over Rs 78.20 crore, making it one of her most extravagant real estate acquisitions to date. Kriti Sanon splurges over Rs. 78 crores on luxurious sea-facing penthouse in Bandra West The newly acquired penthouse spans the 14th and 15th floors and covers 6,636 sq ft, with an additional 1,209 sq ft open terrace on the top floor. Valued at approximately Rs 1.18 lakh per sq ft, the deal includes six exclusive car parking slots. The transaction has been completed jointly with her mother, with stamp duty of Rs 3.91 crore and a total investment exceeding Rs 84.16 crore, inclusive of GST and other charges. The penthouse offers exclusive terrace rights, giving Kriti uninterrupted panoramic views of the Arabian Sea — a feature that adds to the allure of this ultra-luxury residence. This isn’t Kriti’s first foray into Mumbai real estate. In 2024, she acquired a 4-BHK apartment in Bandra West priced at Rs 35 crore. In 2023, she also invested in a 2,000 sq ft plot in Alibaug, a popular getaway for celebrities near Mumbai. With this latest purchase, Kriti is steadily building a portfolio of high-value properties, cementing her presence in the city’s elite real estate circuit. On the professional front, Kriti Sanon is gearing up for some exciting projects. She will be seen opposite Dhanush in Aanand L. Rai’s romantic drama, Tere Ishk Mein, which explores themes of love and obsession. Fans also have another reason to celebrate, as Kriti recently confirmed her next project, Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania, promising yet another memorable performance from the actress. With a blend of high-octane film projects and strategic real estate investments, Kriti Sanon continues to make waves both on and off the screen. The sea-facing penthouse in Pali Hill not only underscores her luxurious lifestyle but also reflects her growing penchant for premium properties that offer both elegance and privacy. Also Read: Kriti Sanon joins Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2; actress begins prep for ‘The Sicilian Chapter’ Tags : Apartment, Bandra, Bollywood, Flat, Home, House, Investment, Kriti Sanon, Mumbai, News, Real Estate BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama. Read More