Mira Nair unveils first look of Amri: Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat and Jim Sarbh join project, deets inside! Filmmaker Mira Nair revealed the first look for her next feature, Amri, exclusively with Variety. The film is inspired by the life and art of Amrita Sher-Gil, the pioneering woman of modern art in India, whose bold aesthetic shook up the establishment during her lifetime and has achieved high stature and value in art circles around the world today. Set across Hungary, France and India in the early twentieth century, the film traces the worlds of Europe and India that shaped Sher-Gil’s imagination and her artistic vision. The film is currently being produced across India and Hungary. The ensemble cast features Anjali Sivaraman as Amrita Sher-Gil, alongside Emily Watson as her mother, Marie-Antoinette Gottesman, Jaideep Ahlawat as her father, Umrao Singh Sher-Gil, Krisztián Csákvári as Victor Egan, Anjana Vasan as Indira Sher-Gil, Jim Sarbh as Karl Khandalavala and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas as Madame Azurie. Priyanka Chopra-Jonas also serves as an Executive Producer on the film. For Mira Nair, Amri is also a deeply personal film. Sher-Gil’s work has been impactful on the filmmaker’s visual imagination, and the film reflects a connection that is both artistic and profoundly felt. Talking about Amri, Mira Nair shared, “Every film I’ve made in the last several decades has been inspired by the art of Amrita Sher-Gil. She taught me how to see. She absorbed the best Eur... #Priyanka_Chopra #deets_inside #Jaideep_Ahlawat #Mira_Nair #Amrita_Sher-Gil #Jim_Sarbh #join_project #Nair_unveils #Sher-Gil #Sarbh_join

Vvan team to headline Mumbai Comic Con for major reveal on May 9; deets inside! The upcoming horror comedy Vvan, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, is set to expand its presence with a major unveiling at the Mumbai Comic Con on May 9, 2026. The announcement signals a broader push by the makers to build a multi-format narrative around the film ahead of its theatrical release. As part of the event, the team will introduce The Legend of Vvan, a comic book that extends the film’s universe. The launch will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre, where the film’s lead cast and creators are expected to interact with fans and share insights into the project. Joining Malhotra and Bhatia at the event will be producer Ektaa R Kapoor and filmmaker Arunabh Kumar, who is also associated with the film’s story and direction. The announcement was made through social media, inviting audiences to witness what has been described as a large-scale reveal tied to the film’s expanding universe. Vvan is produced by Balaji Telefilms Ltd in association with TVF Motion Pictures. The film is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar, marking a collaboration between creators known for their work in both mainstream and digital entertainment spaces. In addition to its lead pair, the film features an ensemble cast including Maniesh Paul, Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari, and Anup Soni in key roles. Positioned as a horror comedy, Vvan has been generating interest through its promot... #deets_inside #Tamannaah_Bhatia #Sidharth_Malhotra #film #Comic_Con #Comic #Mumbai_Comic #headline_Mumbai #Arunabh_Kumar #Vvan

David Dhawan’s hit comedies to re-release from May 8 to May 22; deets inside! PVR has announced a special film festival dedicated to veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, bringing several of his popular entertainers back to the big screen. The festival will run from May 8 to May 26, offering audiences an opportunity to revisit some of the director’s most loved commercial comedies in theatres. The announcement comes on the same day that the release date of David Dhawan’s upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, was officially shifted. The film was earlier scheduled to arrive on May 22, 2026, but will now release on June 5, 2026. While the makers have not shared a reason for the postponement, the date change follows the reshuffling of release plans for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which had earlier occupied the June release window before being delayed again. As part of the David Dhawan festival, PVR will re-release five films associated with the director’s successful career across decades. The selected titles include Main Tera Hero, Partner, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Raja Babu and Aankhen. David Dhawan is regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s most successful mainstream comedy directors, known for delivering crowd-pleasing entertainers through the 1990s and 2000s. His films often blended humour, family drama, music and star power, making them regular television favourites even years after release. View this post on Instagram A post shared by... #release #David #Varun_Dhawan #Dhawan #deets_inside #David_Dhawan #Hai_Jawani #Hona_Hai #Dhawan_festival #hit_comedies

Makers of Tumbbad 2 build 7–8 acre set for first schedule in Mumbai; deets inside! With Tumbbad, Sohum Shah indeed created a cinematic masterpiece. While the film gained a cult following and is considered one of the finest Hindi horror films, it was re-released in 2024 and went on to become the second highest-grossing re-released Indian film. Ever since then, audiences have been eagerly waiting for Tumbbad 2, and its announcement by Sohum Shah has only added to the intrigue. Now, as the production of the much-awaited sequel, Tumbbad 2, draws near, it is being heard that the makers are going bigger and grander in scale this time. As per sources, a massive, full-scale city is being built in Mumbai for the film’s first schedule. According to an independent industry source, “A massive 7–8-acre set is being constructed in Mumbai for the film. It will be a full-scale city, being created for the film’s first schedule. Not much is known about the film’s plot or treatment, aside from the fact that Sohum will reprise his role. ” The source further adds that the sequel is shaping up to be significantly bigger in ambition and scale than the first part. Backed by Sohum Shah Films and Pen Studios, the film is slated to go on floors later this year. Tumbbad 2 is being spearheaded by actor-producer Sohum Shah under his banner, Sohum Shah Films, in collaboration with Pen Studios, headed by veteran producer Dr. Jayantilal Gada. Pen Studios is known for backing blockbuster films such as... #Mumbai #Shah #deets_inside #film #Tumbbad #Sohum_Shah #Sohum #Shah_Films #Pen_Studios #films

Coke Studio Bharat returns with Season 4, unveils artist line-up; deets inside! After three seasons of reshaping India’s streaming landscape, Coke Studio Bharat returns with Season 4. Known for bringing together artists from across India to reimagine regional sounds and traditions, the platform begins the new season with ‘The List,’ revealing the artists who will take part this year. If Season 3 gave audiences Arz Kiya Hai, a modern-day interpretation of India’s poetry culture that topped the Indian music charts, and festival-ready tracks like Holi Aayi Re, Season 4 moves the conversation deeper into India’s local terrains. This year’s line-up features Aditya Rikhari, Kulte Khan, Ravator, Faheem Abdullah, Arsalan Nizami, Madhur Sharma, Ashok Maskeen, Vaibhav Pani, Mohammad Faiz, Mame Khan, Khwaab, Utpal Udit and Rekha Bhardwaj, a powerful cross-section of artists who represent very different corners of the country, different musical inheritances, and very different audiences. What defines this season is range. Without revealing what’s to come, Season 4 moves across personal storytelling, devotion, longing, memory and reinterpretation, drawing deeply from India’s living cultural traditions and musical practices, from Rajasthani folk traditions, Kashmiri narrative forms, Banaras-rooted accounts, Sufi lineage from Punjab, and a contemporary lens on modern love. Distinct voices. Unexpected pairings. Stories shaped by culture, place and memory but not confined by it. Rekha Bh... #India #Season #Bharat #deets_inside #Studio #Studio_Bharat #Coke_Studio #Bharat_returns #Coke #unveils_artist

Ikkis OTT release: When and where to watch Agastya Nanda starrer; deets inside! On February 26, Prime Video announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of Ikkis, a powerful biographical war drama inspired by the extraordinary true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the film is headlined by Agastya Nanda as young Arun Khetarpal PVC, alongside a powerhouse ensemble cast, including late Dharmendra in a touching final on-screen appearance as Brigadier Khetarpal, and Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia, and Rahul Dev in key roles. Ikkis is produced by Dinesh Vijan and co-produced by Binny Padda under the banner of Maddock Films and is now available to stream exclusively on Prime Video. At its heart, Ikkis traces the short yet extraordinary life of Arun Khetarpal, PVC, a 21-year-old officer whose fearless leadership during the Battle of Basantar posthumously earned him the nation’s highest military honour. Thoughtfully crafted and emotionally engaging, the film offers audiences a powerful and immersive viewing experience as it moves between the battleground and the aftermath, where a father seeks to piece together the fragments of his son’s final days; finding meaning in the silence left behind. While rooted in wartime action, Ikkis transcends the genre to explore themes of valour, humanity, the futility of war, and the emotional scars left behind by conflict and par... #Prime_Video #deets_inside #OTT_release #Arun_Khetarpal #Agastya_Nanda #Ikkis_OTT #Nanda_starrer #watch_Agastya #Lieutenant_Arun #Khetarpal_PVC

Arbaaz Khan invests in Rs.2.78 crores luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari; deets inside Actor and filmmaker Arbaaz Khan has reportedly purchased a premium apartment in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari locality, further strengthening his real estate portfolio. As per property registration documents accessed by Zapkey, the transaction is valued at approximately Rs. 2. 78 crore. The apartment has been acquired from Mutistar Builders LLP at a rate exceeding Rs. 22,000 per square foot. The residence measures 1,243 square feet in RERA carpet area and is situated on the 27th floor of the upcoming residential project, Autograph Residency, located on Link Road in Jogeshwari. In addition to the apartment, the deal also includes two dedicated parking spaces, adding to the overall value of the purchase. Official records indicate that the transaction was registered on February 17, 2026. For the same, a stamp duty of over Rs. 16 lakh was paid, along with a registration charge of Rs. 30,000. The building is currently under construction, with possession of the apartment expected in December 2030. Known for his work in Hindi cinema as well as projects in Telugu, Urdu and Malayalam industries, Arbaaz has built a diverse career over the years. Apart from acting in films, he has established himself as a producer and has also hosted several reality and chat shows. In 2019, he marked his foray into the digital space with his web series debut, expanding his presence across platforms. On the personal ... #Mumbai #Khan #deets_inside #real_estate #Arbaaz_Khan #Khan_invests #inside_Actor #estate_portfolio #reportedly_purchased #Jogeshwari_locality

Namit Malhotra to introduce all characters of Ramayana at a grand event on Ram Navami, deets inside Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra is all set to formally introduce all the characters of his film, and the team behind the purported epic, at a spectacular event planned for Ram Navami on March 26, 2026. The invitees for the evening will include the who’s who from the world of politics, entertainment and sports. It is being whispered that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi may also grace the occasion. The Minister Of Home Affairs Amit Shah is confirmed to attend, as are various other dignitaries. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, has personally invited many of the VIP guests. The event, secretly been billed as the ‘mother of all events’ will be held at the Gateway of India, Mumbai under the tightest security. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana also stars Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol in the roles of Sita, Raavan and Lord Hanuman respectively. Also Read: Namit Malhotra says, “Ramayana is the foundation of our culture”; calls the film a two-decade dream project... #deets_inside #Namit_Malhotra #Ram_Navami #formally_introduce #purported_epic #Ram #Navami #producer_Namit #inside_Ramayana #Ramayana_producer

Aamir Khan productions’ Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol, locks Independence week release; deets inside Aamir Khan Productions has officially announced August 13, 2026, as the theatrical release date for its upcoming period drama Lahore 1947. The film will hit cinemas during the Independence Day week, aligning its release with the historical and emotional backdrop at the heart of its narrative. Lahore 1947 marks a significant first-time collaboration between Sunny Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi, and producer Aamir Khan. The project has already generated considerable anticipation, not only for its subject matter but also for bringing together creative forces who have individually shaped some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable films. Recently, Aamir Khan also shared a personal moment connected to the film, one that has gained deeper meaning following the passing of veteran actor Dharmendra. Speaking about the experience, he said, “I'm fortunate I got to spend some time with him (Dharamji). In fact, Lahore, the film we've made with Sunny, I had the good fortune of showing him the film. So he's seen the film. It's not released yet, of course. But I was so glad because this was one of his favorite scripts. I'm so glad he got to see the film. ”The film boasts a strong ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh. The music is composed by AR Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar, adding further weight to the... #Aamir_Khan #deets_inside #Independence_Day #Sunny_Deol #Khan_Productions #announced_August #locks_Independence #Independence_week #productions’_Lahore #drama_Lahore

Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do gets new release date; deets inside The upcoming comedy Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh, has officially received a new release date. The film, directed by Mudassar Aziz, will now arrive in cinemas on May 15, 2026, the makers have confirmed. The announcement puts to rest recent speculation surrounding the film’s release plans. Earlier Bollywood Hungama had spoken about the postponement of its release on February 5 wherein a source was quoted saying, “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do will not arrive in cinemas on March 4 as planned because the post-production is not yet complete and a song also remains to be shot. The makers are clear that they have made a special film and don’t want to rush through the process. They want to devote time and effort into ensuring that the final product turns out to be entertaining as well as enticing for the audience. Hence, they decided to postpone the release. ”The updated release date reflects that decision, allowing the makers a clearer runway to fine-tune the final cut. Given the ensemble cast and the genre’s wide appeal, the shift is being seen as a strategic move rather than a setback. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Renu Ravi Chopra, with Juno Chopra serving as creative producer, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do introduces audiences to the world of Prajapati Pandey, with Ayushmann Khurrana leading the narrative. While details of the plot... #Wamiqa_Gabbi #Sara_Ali #Ali_Khan #Preet_Singh #Rakul_Preet #Patni_Aur #Aur_Woh #Pati_Patni #Ayushmann_Khurrana #deets_inside
