Ahaan Panday to play gangster in Ali Abbas Zafar’s next, Jimmy Sheirgill joins cast: Report Following the success of Saiyaara, breakout actor Ahaan Panday is set to step into a markedly different space with his second feature film. As per a report by Variety India, the actor will portray a gangster in filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming action-romance. The role signals a shift from Ahaan’s debut performance as a troubled musician dealing with past trauma in Saiyaara. For the new project, the actor has reportedly undergone intensive preparation that includes hand-to-hand combat and weapon training to align with the physical demands of the character’s aggressive screen presence. The report also states that Jimmy Shergill has joined the cast in a pivotal role. The film marks his return to a collaboration with Yash Raj Films after more than two decades. One of his most notable earlier associations with the banner remains Mohabbatein, in which he appeared alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Details about the storyline and other casting elements have not been officially confirmed at this stage. However, the project is being described as a high-energy action-romance centred on a love story set against a violent backdrop. Production on the film began in Mumbai on April 3 and is scheduled to continue there through the month. Reportedly, the next leg of the shoot is expected to take place in London in May. The makers are aiming to wrap filming by July, with a theatrical release planned ... #Variety_India #Abbas_Zafar #Ali_Abbas #Ahaan_Panday #Panday #Sheirgill_joins #Jimmy_Sheirgill #play_gangster #breakout_actor #actor_Ahaan
After King, Abhishek Bachchan and Siddharth Anand join hands for horror thriller: Report Even as the shooting for King is underway, filmmaker Siddharth Anand and actor Abhishek Bachchan are expanding their professional partnership. According to a report by Variety India, the two are set to collaborate on a new horror film. The project will be produced by Siddharth Anand under his banner Marflix Pictures, while one of his close associates is expected to direct the yet-untitled film. The report describes the project as a folklore-based horror thriller centred on an emotional father-daughter relationship. Envisioned as a large-scale production with extensive visual effects, the film aims to offer a theatrical experience that stands apart from most horror titles made in India. For Abhishek Bachchan, the project will mark his first venture into the horror genre. The actor is expected to take on a character-driven role that demands a raw and emotionally intense performance. The report further suggests that Siddharth Anand intends to position the film in a mainstream commercial space, bringing renewed focus to theatrical horror storytelling. In recent years, the genre in Hindi cinema has largely leaned towards horror-comedy. The film is reportedly scheduled to go on floors in September 2026. Siddharth Anand and Abhishek Bachchan share a long-standing association. Bachchan had appeared in a cameo in Anand’s directorial debut Salaam Namaste, and their rapport is believed to have... #join_hands #Abhishek_Bachchan #Variety_India #King #Siddharth_Anand #professional_partnership #Anand #filmmaker_Siddharth #Siddharth #Anand_join
Producers Guild of India advises legal route in Don 3 dispute between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment: Report The Producers Guild of India has advised the makers of Don 3 and actor Ranveer Singh to pursue a legal route to resolve their ongoing compensation dispute. The recommendation comes after efforts to mediate the matter reportedly failed to produce a resolution. According to a report by Variety India, the Guild stated that its role in such disputes is limited. With both parties maintaining their respective positions, members of the body suggested that the issue be handled by legal teams through appropriate channels. The development marks a formal step back from informal mediation, indicating that the standoff may now move towards litigation. The dispute arose after Ranveer exited Don 3, which is being produced by Excel Entertainment and helmed by Farhan Akhtar. Reports suggest that the production house is seeking Rs 40 crore in compensation, citing losses incurred during the film’s pre-production and development stages. Ranveer, however, is said to have disputed the extent of financial liability attributed to him. The report indicates that discussions between the actor and the producers continued until shortly before the release of Dhurandhar, after which he decided to step away from the project. While he allegedly offered to pay a certain amount as a gesture of goodwill, the offer was withdrawn when the compensation figure presented by Excel was deemed exces... #India #Singh #Guild #Ranveer_Singh #Producers_Guild #Excel_Entertainment #Variety_India #legal_route #India_advises #advises_legal
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
