Abhishek Kumar and Shiny Doshi headline Balaji Studios-backed Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam; deets inside Balaji Studios, a digital arm of Balaji Telefilms, has announced their YouTube Original show, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam, premiering from May 11, Monday, 6 PM onwards, on Balaji Telefilms YouTube channel. The trailer was dropped today, and it’s already stirring buzz for its unique mix of romance, food, and emotional conflict. Executed by Surbhi Chandna (Feel Good Studios), the show will be streaming on YouTube every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Set inside a heritage South Indian restaurant struggling to survive, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam is a story deeply rooted in food, family, memory, and emotional inheritance. At the heart of the series is Meera Nair, played by the gorgeous Shiny Doshi, a deeply emotional chef who believes food is service, comfort, and responsibility, not spectacle. For Meera, running her late father’s restaurant is not merely a profession, but a way of preserving his legacy, values, and emotional world. Her carefully held world is shaken when Arjun Thakur, portrayed by the heartthrob Abhishek Kumar, a globally celebrated chef-investor known for his precision, discipline, and modern culinary vision, enters her kitchen with the promise of revival but also the threat of erasing everything she holds close. As two opposite worlds collide, rivalry slowly turns into a tender, yet layered love story shaped by ambition, memory, and emotional conflict. The series ... #Balaji_Telefilms #Balaji #Balaji_Studios-backed #Dum_Aur #Aur_Idli #Balaji_Studios #Ishk_Dum #Idli_Rasam #headline_Balaji #Studios-backed_Ishk
Bhooth Bangla controversy: Balaji Telefilms DENIES any outstanding vendor dues Balaji Telefilms has officially denied allegations regarding pending vendor payments related to Bhooth Bangla after recent media reports claimed that several vendors associated with the film were still awaiting dues despite the movie’s theatrical success. According to a recent Mid-day report, a few vendors alleged that payments worth lakhs of rupees were yet to be cleared. One vendor reportedly claimed that dues amounting to Rs 30 lakh were pending, while another alleged unpaid invoices worth Rs 18 lakh. The report also highlighted broader concerns within the film industry regarding delayed vendor payments and the increasing difficulty in recovering dues after a film’s release. Vendors quoted in the report reportedly stated that the earlier industry practice of clearing invoices within 90 days is no longer followed consistently. Some also claimed that actors and key crew members are usually prioritized for payments, while vendors and service providers often have to wait for months. Following the reports, Balaji Telefilms issued an official statement rejecting the allegations and clarifying its position on the matter. “With reference to various recent media reports and social media posts regarding certain allegations about unpaid dues by Balaji Telefilms Limited for the film Bhooth Bangla, this is to clarify that the Company has fulfilled all its contractual payment obligations for the film and t... #Balaji_Telefilms #Balaji #Bhooth_Bangla #Telefilms_DENIES #theatrical_success #officially_denied #Bangla_controversy #Telefilms #recent_Mid-day #DENIES
Shefali Shah joins hands with Ektaa R Kapoor for the period drama Koke Actor Shefali Shah has teamed up with producer Ektaa R Kapoor for a new series backed by Balaji Telefilms. The project, title Koke, will stream on Netflix India. The show is a period drama, with Shefali Shah set to play the lead role. While details about the storyline remain under wraps, the show is said to focus on a character with a strong narrative arc. Shah, known for taking on a range of roles across films and streaming platforms, adds familiarity to the cast. The series will be directed by Nupur Asthana, who is known for helming shows like Four More Shots Please and The Royals. Production is scheduled to begin on April 20. Further information about the supporting cast and release timeline is yet to be announced. This marks a significant collaboration between Shah and Kapoor, who has produced several television and digital projects over the years. The show is part of Balaji Telefilms’ ongoing slate of content for streaming platforms. Shefali Shah was recently seen in Delhi Crime Season 3, continuing her association with the crime drama series. Meanwhile, Kapoor is also working on Bhooth Bangla, which is currently in the pipeline for release. More details about Koke are expected to be revealed as production progresses. Also Read: Bhooth Bangla trailer launch: Ekta Kapoor reveals Akshay Kumar’s touching gesture: “After Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara, he gave me a cheque and returned money…NOB... #Shah #Balaji_Telefilms #Shah_joins #Netflix_India #Shefali_Shah #producer_Ektaa #Koke_Actor #Actor_Shefali #Ektaa #joins_hands
Raaj Shaandilyaa BREAKS SILENCE on Ekta Kapoor dispute; says Bhagam Bhag 2 is “on track” Filmmaker Raaj Shaandilyaa has issued a detailed statement responding to reports of a legal dispute with Balaji Telefilms, headed by Ekta Kapoor, which had reportedly impacted the shooting schedule of Bhagam Bhag 2. In his statement, Shaandilyaa said that he had, in accordance with his contractual rights, issued a notice terminating his arrangement with Balaji Telefilms. “It has now been over two weeks since the termination notice was issued. If Balaji Telefilms believed it had any sustainable legal basis to challenge the termination, it was open to them to approach the appropriate civil court. No such proceedings have been initiated,” he stated. Addressing reports of criminal allegations, the director described them as “exaggerated and baseless,” adding that they appeared to be attempts to intimidate after realising there was no viable legal ground to contest the termination. He maintained that he remains confident about his legal position and would respond to any allegations through the appropriate legal process. Importantly, Shaandilyaa clarified that Bhagam Bhag 2 remains on track. “It may also be clarified that the film Bhagam Bhag 2 is very much on track and the project will proceed as scheduled,” he said, countering speculation that the sequel had been shelved amid the dispute. The development comes after reports suggested that the sequel, starring Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee... #Balaji_Telefilms #Ekta_Kapoor #BREAKS_SILENCE #Bhagam_Bhag #Kapoor #Raaj_Shaandilyaa #Filmmaker_Raaj #Shaandilyaa_BREAKS #Ekta #Kapoor_dispute
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia likely to film a folklore dance sequence for Vvan in Mumbai Ever since its announcement, Vvan has steadily built intrigue as one of the more unusual projects on the upcoming slate. Backed by Balaji Telefilms and The Viral Fever (TVF), the film is positioned as a folklore-driven thriller, a genre rarely explored on a large scale in Hindi cinema. With Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia leading the cast, the project continues to draw attention as new details emerge from its production. According to sources close to the film, the makers are planning a special folklore-inspired dance sequence featuring the lead pair, which is expected to be shot in Mumbai. While there has been no official confirmation yet, the sequence is said to be designed to align closely with the film’s cultural and thematic core. Given Vvan’s focus on folklore, the reported inclusion of a dedicated dance segment could serve as a visual extension of the film’s world rather than a conventional song-and-dance routine. The buzz around the sequence has added to the growing curiosity surrounding Vvan, especially after the film’s initial glimpse left audiences keen to know more about its tone and setting. If the reports hold true, it will mark a rare on-screen collaboration between Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in a format that leans heavily on myth, tradition, and atmospheric storytelling. Vvan also stands out due to the scale of its collaboration. The film ... #Balaji_Telefilms #Tamannaah_Bhatia #Sidharth_Malhotra #upcoming_slate #steadily_built #built_intrigue #film #Viral_Fever #Malhotra #Tamannaah
Ekta Kapoor announces Hoonur, Balaji Telefilms’ dedicated talent management vertical Balaji Telefilms has announced the launch of Hoonur, a new talent management vertical under Balaji Telefilms Digital, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s integrated entertainment ecosystem. The move reinforces Balaji’s long-standing focus on artist development, career planning, and structured representation across television and digital platforms. Designed to operate in an increasingly platform-driven entertainment landscape, Hoonur aims to offer focused representation that brings together talent development, content strategy, brand alignment, and audience engagement. The vertical is positioned to provide artists with long-term career direction while creating access to diverse creative and commercial opportunities. The initiative will be led by Mohammed Nagman Lateef, an industry professional with over 11 years of experience in talent management and entertainment strategy. Nagman previously founded and led Iconic Entertainment, where he built a reputation for progressive artist representation and career-led management. His appointment signals Balaji Telefilms’ intent to adopt a more structured and forward-looking approach to talent management. Speaking about the vision behind Hoonur, Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms, said, “At Balaji, we have always believed that every artist deserves the right environment to grow. Talent thrives when it is supported by a... #Balaji_Telefilms #Balaji #strategic_expansion #Ekta_Kapoor #announces_Hoonur #Telefilms_Digital #Hoonur #Telefilms’_dedicated #talent_management #Kapoor_announces
