Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap's Bandar locks thatrical release on May 22, 2026 One of 2026’s keenly awaited cinematic releases, Bandar, is all set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on May 22, 2026. Headlined by Bobby Deol, the film brings together a formidable creative team led by director Anurag Kashyap and writers Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee. Fresh off his impactful performances in recent years, Bobby Deol takes on the lead in this intense drama that is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi and backed by Zee Studios. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saffron Magicworks (@saffronmagicworks) Bandar is helmed by Anurag Kashyap, celebrated for his bold and uncompromising storytelling, with cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur and Black Friday standing as testimony to his distinctive cinematic voice. It has been penned by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, the writers behind acclaimed projects such as Pataal Lok, Kohrra and Udta Punjab. Sudip Sharma recently also directed Kohrra 2, which has received rave reviews. Bandar has already created significant international buzz after premiering at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025 in the Special Presentation category. Critics at TIFF hailed it as “hard-hitting, unflinching, and deeply impactful,” firmly establishing it as one of the festival’s most discussed and standout entries. The ensemble cast includes Sanya Malhotra, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Riddhi Sen, ... #Abhishek_Banerjee #Anurag_Kashyap #Bobby_Deol #Sudip_Sharma #thatrical_release #locks_thatrical #keenly_awaited #cinemas_worldwide #Kashyap_Bandar #Deol
Bitcoin difficulty jumps 15% largest increase since 2021, despite price slump #Bitcoin #Bitcoin_difficulty #difficulty_jumps #largest_increase #price_slump
'Talk about youth and women of Assam': Priyanka Gandhi slams CM Himanta Sarma over remarks on Gaurav Gagoi's family Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, stating he is "rattled" by MP Gaurav Gogoi and resorting to personal attacks and "politics of polarization." She asserted that Sarma's targeting of Gogoi and his family stems from the Congress leader pursuing the "politics of love" and walking the "right path." #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Himanta_Sarma #Priyanka_Gandhi #Gandhi_Vadra #criticized_Assam #Gaurav_Gagoi #Gandhi_slams #Vadra_criticized #family_Priyanka
NBA roundup: Pistons dominate Knicks to cap season sweepDetroit won the three meetings by a combined 84 points, improving its regular-season winning streak vs. New York to six games. The Knicks had won the previous 16 matchups between the teams. Detroit won the three meetings by a combined 84 points, improving its regular-season winning streak vs. New York to six games. The Knicks had won the previous 16 matchups between the teams. #NBA #NBA_roundup #Pistons_dominate #dominate_Knicks #cap_season #season_sweepDetroit #regular-season_winning #winning_streak #sweepDetroit_won #Knicks
Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking pan-India curb on Babur-named mosques #Supreme_Court #dismisses_plea #Babur-named_mosques #Court_dismisses #plea_seeking
Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as US-Iran tensions return #Bitcoin #gold #gold_jumps #tensions_return #US-Iran_tensions
Ranveer Singh’s manager gets voice note demanding Rs 10 crores, Lawrence Bishnoi gang link suspected: Reports Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has allegedly received an extortion threat demanding Rs 10 crores, with investigators suspecting links to the gang of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The threat was conveyed through a WhatsApp voice note sent from an American number, according to Mumbai Police officials. The Mumbai Crime Branch has initiated a preliminary enquiry into the matter and is working to trace the origin of the number used to send the message. Officials said they have reached out to relevant authorities in the United States through official channels as part of the investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that a key associate of the Bishnoi gang, identified as Harry Boxer, allegedly sent the voice note to Ranveer Singh’s manager, demanding Rs 10 crore. Investigators indicated that the voice in the message matches that of Harry Boxer, though further forensic examination and corroborative evidence are being gathered to substantiate the claim. Crime Branch officials said the threat message was received shortly after the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence. The voice note was sent to the manager’s mobile number following that episode, prompting heightened concern within security agencies. After the alleged threat came to light, security around Ranveer Singh was tightened as a precautionary measure. The Crime Branch has recorded the sta... #Bollywood_actor #Ranveer_Singh #Lawrence_Bishnoi #Lawrence #Reports_Bollywood #gangster_Lawrence #link_suspected #voice_note #suspecting_links #Crime_Branch
T20 World Cup 2026: Australia coach laments disappointing performances, but defends planningAustralia crashed out of the group stage following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, triggering acrimony on the home front. Australia crashed out of the group stage following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, triggering acrimony on the home front. #World_Cup #Sri_Lanka #group_stage #triggering_acrimony #home_front #disappointing_performances #defends_planningAustralia #Australia_coach #coach_laments #laments_disappointing
Keely Hodgkinson smashes world indoor 800m record in LievinHodgkinson, clocked 1:54.87 at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Lievin, France to slice 0.95 seconds off the mark of 1:55.82. Hodgkinson, clocked 1:54.87 at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Lievin, France to slice 0.95 seconds off the mark of 1:55.82. #France #World_Athletics #Tour_Gold #Athletics_Indoor #Indoor_Tour #Gold_meeting #world_indoor #Keely_Hodgkinson #smashes_world #Hodgkinson_smashes
Indian-owned Hundred teams unlikely to select Pakistani Players: reportsIndian-owned Hundred franchises are unlikely to sign Pakistani players in next month’s auction, despite ECB assurances of no formal ban, reflecting a wider pattern across IPL-linked leagues. Indian-owned Hundred franchises are unlikely to sign Pakistani players in next month’s auction, despite ECB assurances of no formal ban, reflecting a wider pattern across IPL-linked leagues. #Pakistani_Players #Indian-owned_Hundred #ECB_assurances #sign_Pakistani #Hundred_franchises #formal_ban #IPL-linked_leagues #reportsIndian-owned_Hundred #select_Pakistani #wider_pattern
Former India coach Igor Stimac guides Zrinjski Mostar to 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in Conference LeagueIgor Stimac guided Zrinjski Mostar to 23rd in the league phase of UECL as it qualified for the playoffs. The club also currently sits second in the Bosnian Premier League. Igor Stimac guided Zrinjski Mostar to 23rd in the league phase of UECL as it qualified for the playoffs. The club also currently sits second in the Bosnian Premier League. #league_phase #Premier_League #India_coach #Crystal_Palace #Zrinjski_Mostar #Conference_LeagueIgor #Igor_Stimac #guided_Zrinjski #Bosnian_Premier #Stimac_guided
