Amid excitement over movies that have been announced and are being anticipated for a while, John Abraham has shared an interesting surprise with fans. The actor-producer has announced his next film after Vedaa, where he will be seen as the power-packed action star yet again. Titled The Diplomat, the film was announced a couple of years ago, in association with the production house T-Series. While it was slated to release last year, the new release date has been locked by the makers, which is on January 17.

John Abraham drops new poster on social media

While the actor is hardly active on social media, fans were excited to see the actor share a rare post, which was related to his next film The Diplomat. Looking suave in a well-suited avatar in this first look poster, it seems that the film will fall in the lines of his recent geo-political dramas like Madras Cafe, Parmanu, and Batla House. Sharing about it on Instagram, the actor captioned the photo saying, “Honored to bring this story of courage and diplomacy to life.” Inspired by a true story that shook the nation, the film is expected to showcase a gripping tale of power, patriotism.

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The actor also announces the release date

In the post, the actor also shared the release date i.e. March 7, 2025. Talking more about The Diplomat, John will be stepping into the shoes of a high-ranking government official as he promises to take audiences on an edge-of-the-seat journey filled with intense drama and high-octane moments. Directed by the acclaimed Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah, the film is produced by T-Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar; John Abraham of JA Entertainment; Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl of Wakaoo Films, Sameer Dixit and Jatish Varma of Fortune Pictures, Rakesh Dang of Seeta Films.

Apart from this, John Abraham also has the film Tehran in the pipeline where he will be sharing screen space with Manushi Chhillar.

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Kartik Aaryan, one of Bollywood’s favorite stars, recently thrilled his fans by confirming that he is officially single. Known for his boy-next-door appeal and impressive performances, the actor addressed the relationship rumors at the Zee Real Heroes Awards 2024.

Kartik Aaryan humorously confirmed, “Main single hun, poori tarah single hun. Pakka, sau takka. When questioned if he was channeling his famous Pyaar Ka Punchnama monologue, he laughed and explained, “Wakt mera filmon mein jaa raha hai, isliye time nahi mil raha hai. Baar baar, it’s like aap same hi office mein jaa rahe ho. Kahin aur jaane ka ya kisi aur se milne ka mauka nahi mil raha hai.” (I’m spending all my time in films, so there’s no time for anything else. It’s like going to the same office repeatedly — there’s no chance to go anywhere else or meet anyone new.”)

Commenting on his rugged appearance, Kartik Aaryan jokingly remarked that his scruffy beard is evidence of his single status.

Kartik Aaryan has had a stellar year professionally in 2024, delivering Chandu Champion, a sports biopic, and major hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, a horror-comedy that highlighted his versatility. Looking ahead, he is set to star alongside Triptii Dimri in Anurag Basu’s Aashiqui 3.

Fans are also excited about Kartik Aaryan's reconciliation with Karan Johar following the widely publicized fallout over Dostana 2. Reports suggest that the two have put their differences behind them and are collaborating on the eagerly awaited project Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.

Kartik Aaryan’s work ethic and charm continue to captivate audiences, cementing his status as one of Bollywood’s most bankable and beloved actors. As 2024 draws to a close, 2025 looks equally promising for the star, who remains committed to his career. For now, female fans can celebrate knowing Bollywood's favorite bachelor is still single, though his dedication to his craft may just make him the hardest catch in town.

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Nikkhil Advani’s beloved film Kal Ho Naa Ho was re-released in theatres last year, allowing fans to experience the charm of Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Preity Zinta once again. The movie's overwhelming reception sparked speculation and excitement about a potential sequel. Nikkhil Advani recently discussed this possibility in a conversation with Mukesh Chhabra for Mashable.

When asked about recasting Kal Ho Naa Ho, Nikkhil Advani firmly stated, “You can’t make a new cast. Why would you want to? Shah Rukh is Shah Rukh. It doesn’t matter if they still look the same… Shah Rukh Khan embodies…. Not a single person can do it.”

The filmmaker also confirmed that a sequel is not being planned and expressed his belief that Kal Ho Naa Ho 2 should not be made. He explained, “Kyu karoge aap? Log aake mujhe bol rahe hain make a part two. Abhi it re-released right? Films I’ve done… Kal Ho Naa Ho re-released, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham re-released, Karan Arjun re-released. This is incredible, aisa hota nahi hai."

Kal Ho Naa Ho premiered on November 28, 2003. The film featured Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Jaya Bachchan, Sushma Seth, Reema Lagoo, and others. Produced by Yash Johar under the Dharma Productions banner, the film’s music was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

It has been years since Kal Ho Naa Ho first hit theatres, but it was recently re-released on a limited number of screens across the country. Fans filled the theatres, sharing clips and videos of the film's iconic scenes and tracks. The romantic drama was both a critical success and a box-office hit when it originally released.

While fans won’t see Shah Rukh Khan in a Kal Ho Naa Ho sequel, he will soon star in King, where he is set to play a mafia boss. Reports suggest that his daughter, Suhana Khan, will feature as the parallel lead, with Shah Rukh's character serving as a mentor to Suhana's character.

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Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency which has finally received the green signal for release, after a long battle continue to face challenges in other countries. The film, that revolves around the dark period of emergency in the 70s, during the reign of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, we hear, will not see the light of day in Bangladesh. Sources close to the film have revealed that some of the key factors that have led to this decision include the ongoing issues between India and Bangladesh as well as the portrayal of the assassination of former PM of Bangladesh, Shaikh Mujibir Rehman.

Sources reveal that the current political scenario has impacted the film’s release

A source was quoted in IANS saying, “The decision to halt the screening of Emergency in Bangladesh is tied to the current strained relations between India and Bangladesh. The ban is less about the content of the film and more about the ongoing political dynamics between the two nations."

Meanwhile, another factor that seems to have played a role in this ban is the assassination of Shaikh Mujibir Rehman who is regarded as the Father of Bangladesh, since he played a key role in the separation of Bangladesh from Pakistan. We hear that the film showcases his murder by a group of Bangladeshi extremists that has also further impacted the release.

Indira Gandhi supported Bangladesh war in their war of separation with Pakistan which led to the Indo-Pak war in 1971

Despite being asked by the US Government who were showcasing their support towards Pakistan at the time when a portion of the country demanded a separate nation, India showcased support. Indira Gandhi intervened and supported East Pakistan to create a separation nation of Bangladesh. This led to a war between India and Pakistan in 1971. Followed by the same, a state of Emergency was declared by her for a span of 21 months from 1975 to 1977 citing internal and external threats to the country.

About Emergency – the film

Also starring Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles, Emergency is a political thriller directed by Kangana Ranaut herself. Backed by Zee Studios, the film has been scheduled to release in theatres on January 17.

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Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is set to commence filming for the much-anticipated Dhoom 4 in April 2026. As per a report by India Today, the YRF-backed action franchise will see Kapoor taking on a new and exciting role, marking his first appearance in the blockbuster series. Before diving into Dhoom 4, Kapoor is expected to wrap up his ongoing projects, including Ramayana and Love & War. The film is currently in pre-production, with casting underway for two female leads and an antagonist.

Transformation Awaits for Ranbir Kapoor Ranbir Kapoor, who has a packed slate of projects, will undergo a major makeover for his role in Dhoom 4. The report quoted a source saying, “The production team is exploring various looks for Ranbir that align with the franchise’s high-octane vibe.” The antagonist for the film is reportedly being chosen from the South Indian film industry, further adding to the excitement surrounding the project. Fans are eager to see how Kapoor will redefine the iconic franchise that previously featured stars like Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan.

Kapoor’s current commitments include his role as Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, co-starring Sai Pallavi and Yash, which is slated for a Diwali 2025 release. Additionally, he is filming Love & War, a romantic drama by Sanjay Leela Bhansali featuring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, set to release in March 2026.

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Since last week, Triptii Dimri has been grabbing the headlines for reports of being dropped out of Aashiqui 3. These reports came in after the actress had done look tests for the Kartik Aaryan starrer and performed for the Mahurat shoot. Amidst these claims, Aashiqui 3 director Anurag Basu cleared the air around the reports and said, "That's not true, " adding, "Triptii knows it too."

After the director's positive comment, it is clear that Triptii Dimri will be seen in Anurag Basu's Aashiqui 3, sharing the screen space with Kartik Aaryan. Anurag Basu's recent clarification highlights how negative publicity hampers a celebrity's image, which gives rise to false narrative built by the public. However, amid ongoing claims, Triptii Dimri chose to stay silent and let her work speak. Additionally, with Anurag Basu's clarification, it is clear that Triptii Dimri carries all the elements of being the perfect fit for the role in Aashiqui 3, and showcasing her acting prowess by being dedicated to her craft.

Additionally, several film journalists have extended support to Triptii Dimri by taking to their social media handles to highlight the negative publicity surrounding the news. They have spoken about how negative publicity, toxicity, trolls, derogatory remarks, and shaming affect an actor's work, questioning their work integrity, and how outsiders face these challenges to create their own space in the industry.

For the past two years, Triptii Dimri has been on a roll! The actress starred in the blockbuster film Animal, and added to its commercial success with her solid acting mettle. In 2024, she delivered multiple theatrical releases, including Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, Bad Newz, latest hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and the re-release of her romantic classic film Laila Majnu.

Now, the actress is set to kickstart 2025 on a roaring note with multiple releases coming up. Triptii Dimri will be seen sharing the screen space with Shahid Kapoor in Sajid Nadiadwala's untitled next. The actress has already started filming for the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial. Later, she will be seen in Dhadak 2 alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi. Proving to be an in-demand actress, Triptii Dimri also has Imtiaz Ali's The Idiot of Istanbul in the pipeline.

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Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report in December 2024 that Ram Gopal Varma’s cult flick Satya (1998) is all set to re-release on January 17. Now Bollywood Hungama has learned that a special screening of the film will be held to celebrate its re-release. Popular radio station, Radio Nasha, has taken the initiative to organize the screening on Wednesday, January 15, at a multiplex in Mumbai.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “As it happens for Nasha Premiere Nights, the screening will be graced by the cast and crew of the film. They’ll go down memory lane and speak about the film, memories of shooting it, etc. A lot of trivia, which has never come out before, is expected to be divulged by the team members of Satya. However, unlike other Nasha Premiere Nights events, the screening will take place first followed by the Q-and-A with the cast and crew. Usually, it’s the other way round.”

When asked who would be present at the screening, the source replied, “Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed his presence. The actors of the film like Manoj Bajpayee, Saurabh Shukla, Shefali Shah, Urmila Matondkar, etc. are also expected.” Satya had unforgettable music by Vishal Bhardwaj. The lyrics were penned by Gulzar and it remains to be seen if the duo and also the lead actor Chakravarthy along with writer Anurag Kashyap also make it to Satya’s re-release premiere.

The source further said, “The premiere is expected to become a talking point as all of them probably never came together. Some of them did when the film completed 25 years in 2023 but this one is expected to be bigger. Also, lucky fans will get a chance to watch the film ahead of its re-release and in the presence of these stalwarts.”

Satya was the story of a man who comes to Mumbai looking for a job and gets drawn into the underworld. The film was loved for its realistic treatment, dialogues, songs and performances. Manoj Bajpayee's portrayal of Bhiku Mhatre made him an actor to watch out for.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya to re-release in cinemas on January 17, 2025

After the stupendous success of Minnal Murali, Basil Joseph had expressed his keen interest in superhero dramas and it was being said that the filmmaker was working on a sequel to this highly-acclaimed Tovino Thomas starrer. Later, rumours suggested that the filmmaker is looking at directing a superhero drama inspired by the Indian superhero Shaktimaan with Ranveer Singh. Now, latest reports have hinted at Wamiqa Gabbi playing the leading lady in this entertainer.

Sources claim that the Baby John actress is the frontrunner in the race

A Mid-day report opened up about this latest development in the Shaktimaan-inspired film as it reportedly quoted a source saying, “While discussions are still ongoing, the potential pairing of Wamiqa and Ranveer in Basil’s film would bring a fresh dynamic to a project that’s been in development for five years”. It is being said that the film is currently in the pre-production stage and that Basil Joseph has been holding multiple meetings with Ranveer to discuss the project. According to these reports, the film’s script too is underway. “Once the script is locked and schedules are finalized, the casting will be confirmed," asserted the source.

About Shaktimaan – the film

The film has been sparking several rumours ever since its inception. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala in association with Sony Pictures India, the film is expected to bring back the nostalgic value of the 90s superhero. However, in an earlier report, Mukesh Khanna, who originally played the character in the television series and gained love and immense acceptance from audiences, have insisted that Singh will not be a part of it.

Wamiqa Gabbi’s upcoming projects

Wamiqa Gabbi, who is basking in the rave reviews that came her way for her character of a teacher and undercover cop in Baby John, has kicked off the shoot of a romantic comedy entertainer in Goa titled Dil Ka Darwaza Khol Na Darling, directed by Vikas Bahl and starring Siddhant Chaturvedi as well as Jaya Bachchan. The actress has also a few other releases like the Akshay Kumar starrer Bhoot Bangla, Adivi Sesh starrer G2, among others in pipeline this year.

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On Saturday morning, reports were abuzz with news about Tiku Talsania being admitted to a hospital in Andheri after he complained of feeling unwell during the special screening of a Gujarati film. While some claimed that the actor suffered a cardiac arrest, his wife Deepti Talsania clarified in a statement that the Andaz Apna Apna star had a brain stroke. As fans awaited more updates regarding the actor’s health, Tiku’s daughter and actress Shikha Talsania has taken to social media to reassure fans about his health.

Actress expresses gratitude in a heartfelt note on social media

Shikha Talsania took to her Instagram story to assure fans about her father’s recovery and also expressed gratitude towards the medical team who helped him in these challenging times. In a note posted by her, she wrote, “Thank you for all your prayers and concern. Its been an emotional time for all of us but we are happy to share that dad is doing much better now and is recuperating well. We are grateful to the Doctors and Staff at Kokilaben Ambani hospital for everything that they have done and to his fans for all the love thats come our way in abundance”, and concluded it with a heart emoji.

What happened to Tiku Talsania

On Friday night, the actor-comedian attended the premiere of Gujarati film Mom Tane Nai Samjay starring Rashami Desai at PVR Icon in Andheri. However, in the midst of the same, the actor allegedly felt uneasy with some reports even claiming that he was vomiting. Looking at his worsening condition, the authorities immediately rushed him to the nearby Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in a wheelchair. On Saturday evening, Rashami Desai who was also there during the incident spoke to the media wherein she asserted about the actor’s recovery.

About Shikha Talsania

Shikha Talsania is a renowned face in Indian Cinema and has played a key role in films like Veere Di Wedding and Satyaprem Ki Katha.

Also Read: Tiku Talsania suffered a brain stroke, reveals veteran actor’s wife Deepti Talsania

Bollywood fans have reason to celebrate as popular actress Tabu returns to horror-comedy genre after her much loved stint in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. She has joined the cast of Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar with Priyadarshan after 14 years and the actor had shared his excitement by posting about it on social media in September. Now, on Sunday, Tabu too took to the platform to announce her association with the entertainer.

Tabu kicks off shoot schedule of Bhoot Bangla

Earlier Akshay Kumar had taken to social media to announce that Paresh Rawal too will be a part of the upcoming entertainer. Now, as Tabu joined the star cast, the actress excitedly shared this news with her social media fam by dropping a photo of the clapperboard along with a caption that read, “Hum yahan bandh hain.” Reports suggest that the team is currently in Jaipur shooting for the film and they were also joined by the popular actress for this schedule.

Meanwhile Tabu, who joined Ektaa Kapoor recently for the highly successful Crew, also received a warm welcome from the producer, who is also a part of this horror comedy. Ektaa also commented on the post saying, “Aaapka swaaagat hai always an honour tabu mam”.

Fans excited about the crossover between Manjulika and Dr. Aditya from Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise

Meanwhile, fans are super excited about this collaboration which will see Akshay Kumar and Tabu reunite onscreen after almost two decades. Netizens have been pointing it out as a crossover between Manjulika from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Dr. Aditya Srivastava played by Akshay in Bhool Bhulaiyaa. “Manjulika meeting Dr Aditya Shrivastava” read one of the comments from fans whereas some other comments included, “full bhul bhulaiya 1 wali wibes also priyadarshan sir direction” and “the Dream Cast... I think its Real Next Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2nd Part”.

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About Bhoot Bangla

For the unversed, the shooting of the film has already commenced last week in the culturally rich city of Jaipur. The historic locales of Rajasthan are expected to add a hauntingly beautiful backdrop to the film's narrative. The crew has reportedly been filming in some of the city’s iconic spots, adding an authentic touch to the eerie yet comedic storyline.

Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla is produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms and Akshay Kumar's production house, Cape of Good Films. The film is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali. The story is written by Akash A Kaushik and screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair and Priyadarshan. The dialogues are by Rohan Shankar. The film is slated for its theatrical release on April 2, 2026.

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