Yuva returns to theatres on February 20; Esha Deol calls it “film close to my heart” More than two decades after it first captured the restlessness of urban youth, Yuva is heading back to the big screen. The 2004 political action drama will re-release in theatres on February 20, 2026, at PVR INOX cinemas. Actor Esha Deol announced the re-release in a video message, describing the film as “extremely close to my heart. ” She recalled the experience of working with filmmaker Mani Ratnam and co-stars Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan and Vivek Oberoi. “Yuva was such a special journey for me,” Deol said, adding that being part of a youth-centric film that continues to resonate makes the re-release even more meaningful. She also referenced the Tamil version of the film, which featured Suriya in one of the lead roles. Written, produced and directed by Ratnam, Yuva interwove the lives of three young men in Kolkata against the backdrop of student politics, ambition and moral crossroads. The ensemble cast also included Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Aayutha Ezhuthu, albeit with a different principal cast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PVR Cinemas (@pvrcinemas_official) Over the years, Yuva has acquired cult status for its narrative structure, A. R. Rahman’s music, and Abhishek Bachchan’s gritty turn as Lallan Singh — a performance often cited as a turning point in his career. The film’s rights are currently o... #February #big_screen #film #Abhishek_Bachchan #Esha_Deol #urban_youth #heading_back #Deol_calls #Yuva_returns #Yuva

Abhishek Bachchan sells Mahalaxmi duplex apartment for Rs 14.5 crores: Report Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has sold a duplex apartment in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi area for Rs 14. 5 crores, according to property registration documents accessed through Zapkey. The duplex is located on the 40th and 41st floors of Tower 4 (Strata) at Planet Godrej, a premium residential complex in central Mumbai. The transaction was registered on February 12, 2026. The apartment, with a total carpet area of 2,249 sq ft, was sold at a rate of Rs 64,473 per sq ft. The deal includes three car parking spaces. Documents show that the buyers — Rishi Mandawat, a partner at Bain Capital Private Equity, and Smita Mehta — paid a stamp duty of Rs 89. 76 lakhs for the transaction. Mahalaxmi has emerged as a sought-after micro-market in recent years, witnessing steady activity in the luxury residential segment. Developments such as Planet Godrej have attracted high-net-worth individuals owing to their location and scale. The sale comes at a time when Bachchan has been expanding his footprint beyond cinema. In January this year, he entered the real estate sector with a project in Gujarat’s GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), a planned global financial and IT services hub located between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The land for the project was originally acquired years ago by his father, Amitabh Bachchan. Abhishek Bachchan has entered into a profit-sharing agreement with producer and real e... #Bollywood_actor #property_registration #Report_Bollywood #duplex_apartment #Abhishek_Bachchan #crores #Planet_Godrej #Bachchan_sells #Bachchan #central_Mumbai
