The teaser of Ramayana was unveiled in a grand manner on July 3 and it got an unanimously positive response. Two days later, a report in a newspaper emerged that besides the principal cast mentioned on the poster, the film also stars Anil Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Vikrant Massey, Vivek Oberoi and many others. This article re-ignited speculation that even Bobby Deol stars in the film. Some even speculated that the actor would be seen in the film as Kumbhakaran. It led to curiosity as his brother Sunny Deol stars in the film as Lord Hanuman.

Bollywood Hungama, however, has learned that Bobby Deol is not a part of Ramayana in any capacity. A trade source told us, “The reports are inaccurate. His name just cropped up all of a sudden.”

The source further said, “Ramayana is one of the most anticipated upcoming films of 2026. Given the scale of the project, casting speculations have been rife, but it is important to separate facts from rumours. Here’s hoping all the speculation regarding Bobby Deol’s involvement in Ramayana is put to rest soon.”

Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The music is by Hans Zimmer and A R Rahman and the VFX is by 8-time Academy Award winners, DNEG. Part 1 of Ramayana will be released on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 on Diwali 2027. It is produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari of Dangal (2016) and Chhichhore (2019) fame.

Meanwhile, Bobby Deol is gearing up for the release of Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1. Starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead along with Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi and Sathyaraj, it arrives in cinemas on July 24. His other big release in 2025 is Alpha, a part of the YRF Spy Universe. He’ll be seen as the villain while Alia Bhatt and Sharvari will essay the role of protagonists. It’ll hit cinemas on Christmas. This will be followed by Jana Nayagan, the much-awaited final film of Vijay Thalapathy before he completely dives into politics. It will release theatrically on January 9, 2026.

Also Read: Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lights up NYC’s Times Square

Following the phenomenal success of its previous seasons, the much-loved series Panchayat returned with Season 4 on June 24 and has already solidified its standing as both a local and global sensation. The latest season recorded the strongest opening, surpassing all previous seasons in viewership, showcasing its wide appeal and gripping narrative. On launch day, Panchayat Season 4 trended among the Top 10 titles in over 42 countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the UAE, among others, and was streamed in more than 180 countries during its launch week, highlighting its growing footprint. In India, it has been trending at #1 in India and was streamed across 95% of the country’s pin codes in the first week, reaffirming its deep-rooted popularity.

Riding on the overwhelming response to Season 4, Prime Video has confirmed that Season 5 is already in development and will premiere in 2026. Since its debut on Prime Video in 2018, Panchayat has consistently captured hearts and earned critical acclaim. Season 2 was honored with the inaugural Best Web Series (OTT) Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India in 2023. With Season 4 delivering the biggest opening for the series yet, Panchayat continues to scale new heights, resonating deeply with audiences in India and around the world.

“We are delighted with the phenomenal response to Panchayat Season 4, which has further elevated the series’ stature and set new benchmarks for authentic storytelling,” said Manish Menghani, Director & Head – Content Licensing, Prime Video India. “The season’s exceptional viewership across India and in over 180 countries within its launch week is a testament to its universal appeal and deep cultural resonance. With its heartfelt narrative and relatable characters, Panchayat has evolved into a global phenomenon, transcending borders and touching audiences with its warmth, simplicity, and authenticity. This milestone not only reflects the enduring love for the series but also reinforces the growing global appetite for rooted, Indian stories. We’re excited to share that work has already begun on Season 5, and we look forward to continuing the journey of Phulera and its beloved characters.”

“It has been a truly extraordinary journey collaborating with Prime Video to bring Panchayat to life and witness its incredible growth over the years,” said Vijay Koshy, President, The Viral Fever (TVF). “This series holds a special place in our hearts, as it beautifully captures the charm, humor, and nuances of rural India, celebrating the power of simple, human storytelling. Panchayat reflects the shared vision and values we hold with Prime Video: to tell meaningful, relatable stories that resonate with audiences across geographies. We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming love Season 4 has received—not just from viewers across India, but from audiences around the world. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible cast and crew whose passion and dedication made this journey possible, and to the fans whose unwavering support continues to inspire us. We’re excited for what lies ahead and look forward to bringing Season 5 to audiences in 2026.”

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Produced by The Viral Fever, created by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Chandan Kumar, written by Chandan Kumar, and directed by Akshat Vijaywargiya & Deepak Kumar Mishra. The series features a much-loved cast, including Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, Ashok Pathak, and Pankaj Jha.

Panchayat Season 4 is a part of Prime Video’s Prime Day 2025 line-up. Amazon India returns with its much-awaited Prime Day from 12th to 14th July 2025.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: What Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara did for Spain, Panchayat is doing for Mahodiya aka Phulera; Sanvikaa spills the beans; also reveals on the kissing scene in initial draft: “Jitendra Kumar assured me, ‘If you are not comfortable, no one would force you'”

The much-anticipated romantic film, Saiyaara, brings together Yash Raj Films and Mohit Suri, both known for creating timeless love stories, for the first time! Saiyaara is buzzing these days as the most anticipated young romantic film of our times. It has delivered the best album of the year with all songs like Faheem-Arslan’s Saiyaara Title Track, Jubin Nautiyal’s 'Barbaad,' Vishal Mishra’s 'Tum Ho Toh,' Sachet-Parampara’s 'Humsafar,' and Arijit Singh & Mithoon’s 'Dhun' making waves on the musical charts of India!

YRF is now set to release the trailer of Saiyaara at 11 am tomorrow, positioning it as an appointment viewing asset for the youth of the country. Saiyaara has so far received unanimous praise for delivering an intense love story with debutants who share infectious chemistry and brilliant acting skills.

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The film launches Ahaan Panday as a YRF hero. The studio has handpicked Aneet Padda (who stole hearts with her brilliant performance in the much-acclaimed series Big Girls Don’t Cry) as the next YRF heroine. Saiyaara is produced by Yash Raj Films’ CEO Akshaye Widhani, and it is set to release on July 18, 2025 in theatres worldwide.

Also Read: “Saiyaara album is my tribute to the first Aashiqui film,” says Mohit Suri

Ranveer Singh revealed the first look of his next film, Dhurandhar, on his birthday, July 6. Although the visuals and Singh's strong screen presence received widespread praise, the 20-year age difference between him and the film's female lead, Sara Arjun, has sparked widespread discussion. Numerous social media users have criticized the casting choice.

Dhurandhar’s striking visuals and Ranveer Singh's intense look captured everyone's attention and sparked curiosity. With the film set for a grand theatrical release on December 5, the first look promo is also gaining widespread attention and has ignited a debate over the 20-year age gap between Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun, with many pointing out the unusual pairing.

Sara Arjun is a well-known child artist in South Indian cinema and has also appeared in Hindi films. She has acted in several Tamil movies as a child artist and recently portrayed the younger version of Aishwarya Rai's character in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan films.

Although the specifics of their roles in Dhurandhar remain undisclosed, the first look promo has already stirred conversations, with many questioning the significant age gap between the lead actors.

An X user noted that Sara might have been 18 years old during the filming of Dhurandhar. Another user commented, "Can you imagine a 40-year-old actor like #RanveerSingh doing romance with a 20-year-old girl like #SaraArjun in #Dhurandhar? This only happens in #Bollywood."

Dhurandhar is an original story, reportedly inspired by Ajit Doval (the Indian super spy and National Security Advisor), and follows a plot where he goes undercover in enemy territory to avert a major crisis. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Madhavan, Akshay Khanna, and Arjun Rampal in key roles.

Presented by Jio Studios, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. It is set for a box office clash this December with Prabhas and director Maruthi's The Raja Saab.

Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan recreated in Thailand for Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar

Yesterday, on the occasion of Ranveer Singh’s birthday, the much-awaited teaser of Dhurandhar was unveiled and it met with a rocking response. The casting, the historical backdrop, the BGM and the association of Uri (2019) maker Aditya Dhar as its director have further contributed to its buzz. Bollywood Hungama now brings to you a fascinating trivia about the film, which will surely surprise you.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Several scenes of Dhurandhar are set in Pakistan. Interestingly, these scenes have been shot in Thailand”

It is difficult to imagine the Asian country to be depicted as Pakistan, possibly because the topography of both regions is different. The source, however, assured, “The makers have taken all the care to ensure that the shooting location ditto looks like our neighbouring country, as evident in the trailer. Also, we must understand that Thailand is not just beaches, sea and islands and has a lot more to offer. Moreover, the government of Thailand provides excellent facilities. They extended all possible cooperation to the team of Dhurandhar. As a result, shooting there was an ideal choice and the makers were happy that they took the decision.”

Shooting in Thailand was quite common for Hindi films at one point. Some of the notable films in last 15-20 films that were shot there were Wanted (2009), Ready (2011), Student Of The Year (2012), Housefull 2 (2012), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Entertainment (2014), Baaghi 2 (2016) Baar Baar Dekho (2016), Junglee (2019), etc. Kabir Khan’s ambitious web series The Forgotten Army (2020) was also partly filmed in Thailand.

Sooryavanshi (2021) was perhaps the last film of the pre-pandemic era to be shot in Thailand. Post-pandemic, Rajshri’s Dono (2023) was set in the Asian country. Shanaya Kapoor’s film Bedhadak, directed by Shashank Khaitan, was all set to be filmed in Bangkok but it was shelved.

Not just Bollywood but even Hollywood has been enchanted by the country. The shoot of this week’s big Hollywood release, Jurassic World Rebirth, began with a schedule in Thailand. Season 3 of the popular Netflix show The White Lotus took place in Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui. According to reports, it resulted in a significant increase in internet searches for its shooting venue, leading to a surge in tourism.

The upcoming highly awaited show Alien: Earth, based on the Alien franchise, was shot in Thailand last year. It has an Indian connection as it features Adarsh Gourav. Moreover, makers of the Marvel show Ms Marvel (2022), which had Farhan Akhtar in a crucial role, also recreated Pakistan in Thailand, just like Dhurandhar.

Coming back to Dhurandhar, it also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sara Arjun. Backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, it will be released in cinemas on December 5.

Also Read: Dhurandhar first look out: Ranveer Singh-starrer CONFIRMED to arrive in theatres on December 5; take a look inside Aditya Dhar’s world

Ram Kapoor, the popular television and film actor, has once again found himself in the middle of a social media storm after his recent comments comparing the success ratio between overweight men and women in the entertainment industry went viral. In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Kapoor used the example of actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani, which has sparked widespread criticism online.

Speaking about the challenges faced by overweight actors, Ram Kapoor said, "She was my size as a woman and probably more successful than me. It's just that she left earlier and that was Smriti Irani. When she started Kyunki Saas (bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) to when she ended, she was huge. See the first year of Kyunki and the last year of Kyunki, she's as big as I am. But equally successful." He further added, "It will be difficult for another guy to do it, I agree. But Smriti did it; she did it with all that weight."

The actor’s remarks were quickly picked up by a Reddit account, which shared excerpts from the interview, leading to an intense backlash from users. Many slammed Kapoor for what they viewed as an unnecessary focus on Irani’s weight rather than her talent and contributions.

One user commented, "Did he explicitly take her name? It seems like he wants more attention for his weight loss whichever way possible. Attention Whore Alert." Another wrote, "Weightloss has made his mind go cuckoo." Others pointed out, "Has he considered the possibility that Smriti Irani, for all her flaws, is a better actor than he is? Not to mention, the target audience of Ekta Kapoor's serials being women, the female leads, for obvious reasons, were seen as more relevant. Smriti Irani's greater success and popularity has less to do with her size and more to do with the fact that she was the one the audience identified more with."

Some also highlighted the immense pressure Irani faced during the show’s peak, with one user saying, "She had two kids while doing the show and didn’t have time to lose weight. She’s said that she literally had to come back to shoot like two days after having a kid." Another noted, "Yes, and Ram Kapoor of all people should remember how thin she was considering they literally starred opposite each other in Kavita." Ram kapoor says it is easier for overweight women to achieve success compared to overweight men byu/Sassy_extrovert inBollyBlindsNGossip

A particularly scathing comment read, "Ram Kapoor wants to be cancelled so bad."

This latest controversy comes shortly after Kapoor faced heavy backlash for trivialising sexual assault during the promotional activities of his web-series Mistry, which led to his removal from all promotional activities of the JioHotstar show, despite him playing the lead role. As social media continues to criticise Ram Kapoor’s repeated missteps, the actor has yet to respond to the fresh wave of backlash.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Ram Kapoor shares, “I don’t mind controversies again and again as long as my work is liked this much”; thanks audience for the response to Mistry despite the controversy

In the wake of growing media speculation around Bhushan Kumar and Diljit Dosanjh’s professional relationship, sources close to T-Series have categorically denied a series of misleading reports that claim the producer influenced decisions related to actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s involvement in upcoming projects — most notably Border 2. Recent articles alleging that Bhushan Kumar used his industry clout to either ban or reinstate Diljit Dosanjh in the upcoming film Border 2, amidst the latter's recent controversy surrounding Sardaar Ji 3. Some reports even claim that Kumar has vowed not to work with the actor in the future.

However, a highly placed source close to the development has now spoken out, dismissing these claims as completely fabricated and devoid of truth. “Bhushan Kumar has never used his influence in the manner being suggested in these stories. These are baseless allegations. He continues to work on Border 2 and there has been no decision—past or present—taken to manipulate casting based on any agenda or external controversy,” the well-placed industry source stated.

The controversy around Diljit stems from Sardaar Ji 3, which has been mired in political and social backlash. While this has sparked a parallel debate in media circles about whether the fallout led to his exclusion from Border 2, insiders maintain that casting decisions were made purely based on creative requirements and timelines, not political or personal motivations.

Furthermore, reports suggesting that Bhushan Kumar has decided to sever ties with Diljit Dosanjh post-Border 2 are also being denied. “No such declaration has been made. Bhushan is currently focused on delivering Border 2 as a major cinematic experience and has not issued any statement—formal or informal—regarding ending future collaborations with Diljit,” the insider emphasized.

This marks the third narrative that has surfaced recently alleging that Bhushan Kumar wielded his influence to affect Diljit’s position in Border 2, possibly even lobbying for him. The source rubbishes this completely, calling it a manufactured story with no basis in reality. “There is a difference between online noise and official decisions. Bhushan Kumar has always maintained a professional approach when it comes to casting and film development. These stories are speculative at best, and damaging at worst,” the source added.

At a time when misinformation can quickly snowball into a full-blown crisis, sources close to the production house urge the public and media to verify facts and wait for official announcements before jumping to conclusions.

As it stands, Border 2 continues to be in production under T-Series, with Bhushan Kumar fully involved in the project’s progress. Neither T-Series nor Bhushan Kumar has released any statement confirming or denying Diljit Dosanjh’s future participation in upcoming ventures, suggesting that the matter is being handled internally and professionally—without the dramatics falsely portrayed by recent media reports.

Also Read: Diljit Dosanjh gets temporary relief from FWICE ban after plea from Border 2 producer Bhushan Kumar

On the occasion of his 40th birthday, actor Ranveer Singh received a special cinematic tribute as the makers of Dhurandhar unveiled the first official asset from the highly anticipated film. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar brings together a powerful ensemble cast and marks Singh’s next big theatrical release after a brief hiatus from the big screen.

The first look video opens with R. Madhavan’s intense voiceover: “Bahut saal pehle kisi ne mujse kaha tha, ‘Pados mein rehte hain, godde bhar ka zor laga lo, bigaad lo jo bigaad sakte ho.’ Bigaadne ka waqt aa gaya hai.” His words set the tone for the gripping, politically charged world of Dhurandhar — a world on the brink of chaos.

What follows is a blood-soaked, fierce visual of Ranveer Singh — his face scarred and smeared in red — exuding a dangerous calm. The mood is reminiscent of his menacing turn as Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat, with the same haunting eyes and restrained fury. Singh delivers just one line in the teaser, but it lands with weight: “Ghayal hoon, isliye ghatak hoon.”

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Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar also stars Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal, a line-up that has already generated considerable buzz. This is director Aditya Dhar’s second major film after the 2019 blockbuster URI: The Surgical Strike, which earned him acclaim for both scale and storytelling.

Interestingly, the first look video also confirmed that the film will be released on December 5, 2025. It is worth noting that Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report on the Ranveer Singh starrer's release date. It will clash with Prabhas' The Raja Saab.

Also Read: Ranveer Singh turns 40: Karan Johar calls Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani star “lord of bling” in heartfelt poetic birthday note

The long-awaited Don 3, directed by Farhan Akhtar, which had been delayed for various reasons, is finally set to begin shooting in January 2026. Confirming this development, a source told Subhash K Jha, “Yes, there’s been a delay—but it couldn’t be helped. Ranveer Singh, who replaced Shah Rukh Khan in the franchise, had to deal with a wave of online trolling for ‘daring’ to step into SRK’s shoes. Farhan and Ranveer mutually decided to lie low and let the heat die down. Ranveer also needed time to physically and mentally prepare for the role, which requires rigorous martial arts training.”

The source further added, “After that, Kiara Advani—who was signed on to replace Priyanka Chopra as the female lead—got pregnant. Farhan had to halt the film’s progress due to her changed circumstances. To add to that, Farhan got deeply immersed in his own acting schedule for the intense war film 120 Bahadur, where he plays Major Shaitan Singh. That film is scheduled to release on November 21, 2025.”

Now, with all hurdles cleared, Don 3 is finally ready to roll. Shooting begins in January 2026, with a targeted December 2026 theatrical release.

And here’s the most exciting part—the source hints at a major surprise, “There is a possibility that Priyanka Chopra may return to the Don franchise.”

Also Read: Farhan Akhtar confirms Ranveer Singh’s Don 3: “Don 3 will begin filming this year”

The first quarter of the year hasn’t been great for Hollywood but since May, its films have been excelling at the ticket window. Last week’s F1: The Movie is rock-steady at the box office despite screen-sharing issues and competition from new releases. There’s an insane demand to watch the film in IMAX due to which its shows ran with excellent occupancy even on the weekdays in the 33 IMAX centres of India. Looking at this response, the management of Eros IMAX in Mumbai have decided to play a post-midnight show.

On Saturday and Sunday this week, a 2:05 am show of F1: The Movie was played in the South Mumbai standalone IMAX theatre. As per sources, the show was also played at the same time in the previous weekend. Despite the unearthly hour, the bookings have been great. When Bollywood Hungama had a look at the occupancy of the 2:05 am show of July 5 at 11:00 pm on July 5, more than 50% of the show was full and seats were filling fast.

On the other hand, Jurassic World: Rebirth, which released this week, had a great opening of Rs. 9.25 crores. Many in the trade were shocked to see that it didn’t get the desired number of shows despite decent advance sales and huge popularity of the franchise among both masses and classes.

Thankfully, the situation got corrected on Saturday. As per trade sources, more than a hundred shows of the dinosaur saga were added across the country. A trade expert told Bollywood Hungama, “The collections on Friday and word of mouth made it clear that Jurassic World: Rebirth will jump on Saturday. Accordingly, cinemas had no choice but to allot more showcasing to the film.” The film earned nearly Rs. 12.50-13 crores on its second day.

Jurassic World: Rebirth is distributed by Warner Bros, which also released F1: The Movie. Bollywood Hungama had reported last week how even for the Brad Pitt-starrer, the Hollywood studio had to fight with the multiplexes for fair showcasing.

Tuesday offer to continue

The high-ticket rates for F1: The Movie have come under the scanner. Many want to watch the film but at a reasonable price. This is also a reason why the 2:05 am show at Eros has attracted people. It is the cheapest IMAX show in the country with the Prime seats available for Rs. 299 while Classic seats are sold for just Rs. 199.

Usually, high-performing films don’t opt for Tuesday offers, a popular scheme under which tickets are sold for Rs. 99/149/199 for normal seats and Rs. 299 for special formats. But Warner opted for it for F1: The Movie. The trade source commented, “Warner could have avoided the offer but it seems like they wanted the audience to enjoy the film at affordable rates. As a result, its Tuesday footfalls were high, at par with the footfalls on the weekend.”

The trade source also said, “Normally, after the Tuesday offer, Wednesday collections see a major drop. But F1: The Movie collected the same amount, that is, around Rs. 3.50 crores, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, a never-before-seen occurrence since the offer began earlier this year.”

The source also revealed, “This Tuesday, the offer will once again be available for F1: The Movie and also Jurassic World: Rebirth.”

All eyes are now on Superman, the third consecutive Hollywood biggie. And this one too is backed by Warner Bros. An industry insider commented, “Two Hindi films are also up for release on July 11. Once again, expect fights over shows, a fractured release on a Friday and a correction the next day. Ab toh aadat si hai humko aise jeene ki!”

Also Read: Brad Pitt on learning to drive Formula 1 cars for F1 The Movie, “When you first start, you’re making big jumps—gaining seconds. And as the months go by, you’re fighting for quarters of seconds”

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and his family have suffered a significant legal setback after the Madhya Pradesh High Court set aside a 25-year-old order that upheld their claim to ancestral property worth an estimated Rs 15,000 crores. The court has now ordered a fresh trial in the decades-old inheritance dispute involving the former royal family of Bhopal.

The property in question traces back to the princely state of Bhopal and was inherited by Saif Ali Khan, his mother Sharmila Tagore, and his sisters Soha and Saba Ali Khan, following the death of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, former Indian cricket captain and Nawab of Pataudi. Court Sets Aside 2000 Decree A Bhopal district court had ruled in 2000 that the Pataudi family was the rightful heirs to the estate, based on the succession of Saif’s grandmother, Sajida Sultan, the daughter of the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan. However, in a new development, Justice Sanjay Dwivedi of the Madhya Pradesh High Court overturned the trial court’s decision, citing reliance on a precedent that the Supreme Court has since overruled.

“I am of the opinion that the trial court, without considering other aspects of the matter, had dismissed the suits, that too relying upon the judgment which has already been overruled by the Supreme Court,” Justice Dwivedi stated in the order. “Thus, in my opinion, the impugned judgment and decree deserve to be and are hereby set aside.”

The High Court directed the trial court to re-examine the matter from scratch and permitted all parties to present fresh evidence in light of recent legal developments. The fresh trial is to be conducted expeditiously, ideally within one year. Background of the Dispute The legal battle stems from the inheritance of the personal property of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, who had three daughters: Abida, Sajida, and Rabia. Sajida Sultan, who married Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, was declared the heir to the estate after her sister Abida migrated to Pakistan. The succession was formalised in 1962 when the Government of India issued a certificate naming Sajida as the sole inheritor.

Sajida’s son, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, inherited the property, which was eventually passed down to Saif, Soha, and Saba. However, other heirs of the Nawab — including Begum Suraiya Rashid and Nawab Mehr Taj Sajida Sultan — challenged the inheritance, arguing that the partition of Nawab Hamidullah’s property was unfair and did not comply with Muslim Personal Law.

Their suit, initially dismissed in 2000, has now been revived by the High Court.

The order also referred to the 1949 Instrument of Accession through which the princely state of Bhopal merged with the Union of India. As per the agreement, the Nawab retained rights to personal properties, and succession was to follow the Bhopal Succession to the Throne Act, 1947.

Also Read: Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar starrer upcoming thriller with Priyadarshan titled ‘Haiwaan’

Tomorrow, July 6, is the birthday of the energetic superstar Ranveer Singh and on this occasion, an asset of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar, will be released by its makers. Meanwhile, Bollywood Hungama has learned that the producers have already locked the release date of the film – December 5, 2025.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers are of the opinion that it would be an ideal time to bring out the film. A meeting was held with all the stakeholders, including Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar. They all agreed that December 5 will be the appropriate release date. The teaser, which will drop tomorrow, will mention that the film will be storming in cinemas on the first Friday of December.”

This means that Dhurandhar will clash with The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt and others. The horror comedy is mounted on a huge scale and will be released in multiple languages. However, both films belong to diverse genres and hence, both have the potential to attract audiences on the sheer power of their content and star power. Interestingly, both films feature Sanjay Dutt. And that’s not all. Another film is also up for release on the same day – Vishal Bhardwaj’s untitled next featuring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar and Randeep Hooda. It is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala.

Besides Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt, Dhurandhar also stars Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal and R Madhavan. Reportedly, it is inspired by real-life incidents revolving around the younger days of India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval.

The source also said that the fans are in for a big surprise on July 6, “Jio Studios and Aditya Dhar are going to astonish one and all with the asset of Dhurandhar. It’ll be the perfect birthday gift for Ranveer. Fans and moviegoers at large are expected to lap it up.”

Also Read: Ranveer Singh deletes all Instagram posts ahead of 40th birthday amid Dhurandhar first look drop