Akshaye Khanna or Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play villain in Tumbbad 2? Here’s what we know! Few actors in Hindi cinema command the kind of quiet menace and psychological depth that Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui bring to morally complex roles. Whether it is Khanna’s recent turn as a formidable antagonist in Chhaava and his layered negative performance in Dhurandhar, or Siddiqui’s long-standing reputation for portraying unpredictable, grey-shaded characters, both actors have consistently elevated narratives with their intensity. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that industry chatter suggests their names are being actively discussed for the primary antagonist in Tumbbad 2. A Villain to Match the Myth According to a report by Mid-Day, the sequel hinges heavily on its negative lead. “A powerful antagonist is central to the narrative of Tumbbad 2. The team is keen on elevating the sequel with a layered and formidable negative lead,” the report quoted a source as saying. “Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are two names currently being discussed. Their ability to portray morally complex, unpredictable characters makes them compelling choices for the world of Tumbbad. ”The makers are reportedly looking for more than just a conventional villain. The aim is to craft a character who is psychologically dense and morally ambiguous — someone capable of standing toe-to-toe with Sohum Shah’s brooding presence in the expanding mythological universe. The speculation comes at a... #Akshaye_Khanna #Khanna #Akshaye #Nawazuddin_Siddiqui #Tumbbad #Siddiqui #Nawazuddin #play_villain #Siddiqui_bring #villain
T20 World Cup 2026: McConchie approved as replacement for Bracewell in New Zealand squadMcConchie, a middle-order batter and right-arm spinner, has played 12 T20 internationals for New Zealand, last appearing for the national team in April 2024. McConchie, a middle-order batter and right-arm spinner, has played 12 T20 internationals for New Zealand, last appearing for the national team in April 2024. #World_Cup #World #Cup #Zealand #April #middle-order_batter #right-arm_spinner #Zealand_squadMcConchie #national_team #McConchie_approved
Ameesha Patel faces non-bailable warrant over alleged breach of contract case; Gadar 2 actress REACTS! A court in Moradabad has issued a non-bailable warrant against Bollywood actor Ameesha Patel after she allegedly failed to appear despite multiple summons in connection with a 2017 breach of contract case. The order, reportedly, was passed by the court of the Additional Civil Judge (Junior Division), which is hearing a complaint filed by local event organiser Pawan Verma. According to the complaint, Verma — a resident of Double Phatak and owner of an event management firm — had booked Patel to perform at a wedding ceremony on November 16, 2017. The event was reportedly held for Ayush Agrawal in Moradabad. Verma claimed that an advance payment of Rs 14. 50 lakhs was made to the actor for the appearance. He further stated that accommodation and meal arrangements were made for her at a hotel on Delhi Road in the city. However, Patel allegedly did not travel from Mumbai to attend the event on the scheduled date. Following the no-show, Verma claimed that the actor assured him the entire amount would be refunded. Payment Dispute and Legal Action In his submission before the court, Verma alleged that Rs 10 lakhs was returned in cash. The remaining Rs 4. 50 lakh was issued through a cheque, which later bounced. After the cheque dishonour, Verma approached the court seeking legal remedy. The court subsequently issued multiple summons to Patel to appear in connection with the c... #Patel #actress_REACTS #Ameesha_Patel #contract_case #non-bailable_warrant #Patel_faces #Verma #faces_non-bailable #Gadar #REACTS
FA Cup: Brentford edges past Macclesfield 1-0 with own goalThe result secured Brentford a fifth-round tie against West Ham United, while Macclesfield bowed out of the competition after a brilliant run and another strong performance against top-flight opposition. The result secured Brentford a fifth-round tie against West Ham United, while Macclesfield bowed out of the competition after a brilliant run and another strong performance against top-flight opposition. #West_Ham #Ham_United #secured_Brentford #Macclesfield_bowed #top-flight_opposition #fifth-round_tie #brilliant_run #strong_performance #Brentford_edges #past_Macclesfield
PM Modi hails AI’s role in ‘public good’ amid ongoing summit; shares message in Sanskrit #Modi_hails #public_good’ #ongoing_summit #shares_message #good’_amid
Darwin Nunez double keeps Al-Hilal unbeaten in Asian Champions LeagueFormer Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez scored twice for Simone Inzaghi’s side as the four-time champion finished on top of the western group phase standings with seven wins and a draw from eight matches. Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez scored twice for Simone Inzaghi’s side as the four-time champion finished on top of the western group phase standings with seven wins and a draw from eight matches. #four-time_champion #Asian_Champions #Darwin_Nunez #Simone_Inzaghi #Nunez_scored #striker_Darwin #Liverpool_striker #Nunez_double #western_group #group_phase
'See you in Mumbai & later in Delhi': PM Modi's welcome message for 'dear friend' Emmanuel Macron #Mumbai #Delhi #Emmanuel_Macron #Emmanuel #dear_friend
Fury says Joshua’s tragedy has motivated him to fight againFormer two-time heavyweight champion Fury (34-2-1) is ending a 15-month retirement from the ring on April 11 against Russian-born Arslanbek Makhmudov (21-2) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Former two-time heavyweight champion Fury (34-2-1) is ending a 15-month retirement from the ring on April 11 against Russian-born Arslanbek Makhmudov (21-2) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. #Makhmudov #Tottenham_Hotspur #Hotspur_Stadium #April #Arslanbek_Makhmudov #Russian-born_Arslanbek #champion_Fury #heavyweight_champion #two-time_heavyweight #fight_againFormer
Qatar Open: Sinner serves up impressive Doha win on his returnThe world number two eased past the 31st-ranked Czech 6-1, 6-4 to set up a second-round meeting with Alexei Popyrin in Doha, where Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed this week. The world number two eased past the 31st-ranked Czech 6-1, 6-4 to set up a second-round meeting with Alexei Popyrin in Doha, where Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed this week. #Carlos_Alcaraz #world_number #top_seed #eased_past #Qatar_Open #Alexei_Popyrin #Sinner_serves #second-round_meeting #impressive_Doha #Doha_win
FA Cup, 5th Round draw: Wrexham to host Chelsea; Newcastle faces Man CityArsenal will travel to League One side Mansfield in the fifth round scheduled for the weekend of March 7-8, while Liverpool goes to Molineux to play Wolverhampton Wanderers. Arsenal will travel to League One side Mansfield in the fifth round scheduled for the weekend of March 7-8, while Liverpool goes to Molineux to play Wolverhampton Wanderers. #Wolverhampton_Wanderers #host_Chelsea #Newcastle_faces #side_Mansfield #play_Wolverhampton #faces_Man #Man_CityArsenal #round_scheduled #Round_draw #Wanderers
Dhurandhar 2 shoot lands Aditya Dhar’s banner in trouble, BMC seeks permanent blacklisting: Report The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated strict action against filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s production banner, B62 Studios, over alleged violations during the Mumbai shoot of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. According to a report by The Indian Express, the civic body has recommended permanent blacklisting of the production house from seeking future filming permissions, citing repeated breaches of conditions. According to officials from the BMC’s A ward office, a letter has been sent to the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Zone 1) proposing that B62 Studios be barred from applying for shooting permissions through the state-run portal managed by the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited. Alleged Violations During February Shoot The controversy stems from a shoot conducted between February 7 and 8 in South Mumbai, specifically between Modi Street and Perin Nariman Street in A ward. Permission for the schedule had been granted on January 30 through the state film corporation. However, authorities allege that the production team violated police conditions that explicitly prohibited the use of crackers and flammable materials on set. Following these alleged breaches, a subsequent application was submitted by Komal Pokhriyal seeking permission to shoot on February 13 and 14. Citing earlier violations, officials cancelled the request. Second Incide... #Aditya_Dhar #Aditya #strict_action #lands_Aditya #filmmaker_Aditya #Brihanmumbai_Municipal #Dhar #permanent_blacklisting #BMC_seeks #initiated_strict
