SCOOP: Ananya Birla's Birla Studios in talks with Anees Bazmee, Shoojit Sircar, Neeraj Pandey Earlier this month, it was announced that Ananya Birla has established a production house called Birla Studios, which will focus on films which are commercial and also high-concept. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the business tycoon is in talks with several prominent filmmakers for films that would be produced under her banner. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Ananya Birla has initiated talks with Anees Bazmee, Shoojit Sircar, Neeraj Pandey etc. , among others. Ananya has been an admirer of the films made by these filmmakers and feels that they could be apt to make content for her newly established production company. Anees, Shoojit and Neeraj have also been impressed with her vision, understanding of filmmaking and passion for cinema. ”The source added, “The talks are going on. If all goes well, Anees Bazmee, Shoojit Sircar and Neeraj Pandey will sign on the dotted line soon. ”As per the press release, “Birla Studios is shaping a multi-language slate that spans stories in Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, amongst other regional languages and international English language cinema, reflecting its ambition to engage audiences across borders and culture”. The press release also indicates that the studio plans to reveal its upcoming projects soon through an official announcement. During the launch of Birla Studios, Ananya Birla said, “We are all stories. Cinema is one of the most po... #Birla #Neeraj_Pandey #Bollywood_Hungama #Anees_Bazmee #Shoojit_Sircar #Ananya_Birla #Pandey_Earlier #Birla_Studios #Shoojit #Ananya
Anthony Edwards, youthful USA Stars prevail in new All-Star Game formatThe three-team round-robin tournament of short 12-minute games also included Team World, made up of international stars, and was the latest incarnation of the ever-changing All-Star Game format. The three-team round-robin tournament of short 12-minute games also included Team World, made up of international stars, and was the latest incarnation of the ever-changing All-Star Game format. #All-Star_Game #Team_World #Anthony_Edwards #youthful_USA #Game_format #included_Team #USA_Stars #round-robin_tournament #latest_incarnation #ever-changing_All-Star
Discord will decide which servers to age-gate 'with a combination of automated detection with AI validation and human review' What could possibly go wrong? #review #wrong #Discord #human_review #automated_detection #age-gate
Stephen Curry commits to 2027 All-Star 3-point contestCurry is a two-time champion in the event, but last appeared in 2021 when he claimed his second title. He also won in 2015. Curry is a two-time champion in the event, but last appeared in 2021 when he claimed his second title. He also won in 2015. #event #champion #title #two-time_champion #Curry #Stephen_Curry #Curry_commits #All-Star #two-time #appeared
Cerundolo ends Argentina Open heartbreak with maiden home titleThe top seed and hometown hero needed just 97 minutes to overcome second seed Darderi at the clay-court ATP 250 event, securing his fourth career crown and first on Argentine soil in front of friends and family. The top seed and hometown hero needed just 97 minutes to overcome second seed Darderi at the clay-court ATP 250 event, securing his fourth career crown and first on Argentine soil in front of friends and family. #top_seed #Argentina_Open #clay-court_ATP #Argentine_soil #ends_Argentina #Open_heartbreak #hero_needed #fourth_career #Cerundolo_ends #maiden_home
Is Rohit Saraf playing Ranjha in Heer Ranjha? Here’s what we know! A couple of days after the official announcement of Heer Ranjha, the sequel to Laila Majnu, reports about the film’s lead actor have already stirred conversations online. On February 14, 2026, producers Ektaa Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali announced their reunion for the sequel to the 2018 romantic drama Laila Majnu, which originally starred Avinash Tiwary and Triptii Dimri. The new film, titled Heer Ranjha, will be directed by Sajid Ali, who also helmed the original. However, the makers did not reveal any details about the cast at the time of the announcement. On the same day, Variety India reported that Rohit Saraf had been locked in to play the male lead, Ranjha. “While the cast has not been officially announced, Variety India has exclusively learned that Rohit Saraf is locked to play Ranjha,” the report stated. However, Hindustan Times has since spoken to sources close to the film’s development who denied the claim. According to the source, the report is untrue and casting for Heer Ranjha is still underway. The source further added that an official announcement regarding the cast will be made soon. Notably, the makers themselves have not yet issued any statement confirming or denying the speculation around Saraf’s involvement. The buzz around Rohit’s possible casting has nevertheless excited fans, given his growing popularity among younger audiences. The actor was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari a... #Rohit #Laila_Majnu #Heer_Ranjha #Ranjha #Heer #Rohit_Saraf #playing_Ranjha #Saraf_playing #Variety_India #Saraf
Rajpal Yadav is still in Tihar jail; wife Radha dismisses release rumours: “We are hopeful that he will be out soon” Actor Rajpal Yadav continues to remain in custody at Tihar Jail amid his ongoing legal battle in a cheque-bounce case, his wife Radha Yadav has confirmed. In a recent interaction with Bombay Times, Radha addressed growing speculation that the actor had been released. The rumours intensified after an old video resurfaced online showing Rajpal thanking Salman Khan, leading some to assume he had secured relief. Dismissing the claims, Radha said, “As of now, he is not out of Tihar Jail. The bail hearing is scheduled for Monday (February 16). ” When asked about his well-being, she shared a brief but reassuring update. “He is okay, from what I understand,” she added. Family Standing Strong Amid the legal turmoil, Radha emphasised that the family has remained united. “Our whole family is together at this time. We are grateful for the support and love he is receiving from his fans and the film fraternity,” she said, expressing gratitude for the concern shown by colleagues and admirers. There have also been reports suggesting that actors such as Salman Khan, Sonu Sood, and Ajay Devgn stepped in to help clear Rajpal’s financial dues. However, Radha refrained from confirming any specific details. “I can't take any specific names right now, but I would just want to say many people from the industry have stepped in to support. I'm not able to divulge names and figu... #Yadav #Radha_Yadav #Radha #Rajpal_Yadav #cheque-bounce_case #Yadav_continues #Tihar_jail #wife_Radha #dismisses_release #Radha_dismisses
Dallas Open: Shelton rallies from set down to beat Fritz, claim titleThe 23-year-old left-hander saved three match points in a dramatic deciding set before breaking Fritz’s serve to seal victory over the more experienced 28-year-old in a contest that swung on fine margins. The 23-year-old left-hander saved three match points in a dramatic deciding set before breaking Fritz’s serve to seal victory over the more experienced 28-year-old in a contest that swung on fine margins. #Dallas_Open #Shelton_rallies #breaking_Fritz #fine_margins #claim_titleThe #match_points #dramatic_deciding #seal_victory #beat_Fritz #deciding_set
The modder who saved Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 1 has been showing off a treasure trove of material from the canceled version of Bloodlines 2 I don't know if anyone on this earth loves VtMB as much as Wesp5. #saved_Vampire #treasure_trove #canceled_version #earth_loves #loves_VtMB #Bloodlines #Vampire
India adds record 52.5 GW in first 10 months of FY26 #India #months #India_adds #adds_record #record
Election Commission suspends 7 West Bengal officials over ‘serious misconduct’ linked to SIR The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for alleged serious misconduct and dereliction of duty. These Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, posted across Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas, West Medinipur, and Jalpaiguri districts, face immediate disciplinary proceedings. The Commission has directed the Chief Secretary to initiate action without delay and provide an update. #West_Bengal #Bengal #West #Election_Commission #Bengal_officials #Commission_suspends #West_Medinipur #misconduct’_linked #Registration_Officers #Election
