Gandhari beats Dhurandhar, Jaane Jaan with 9.6 million views in second week on Netflix

Taapsee Pannu's film Gandhari has kept up its strong performance on Netflix, getting an impressive 9.6 million views in its second week, as shared on Netflix's official Tudum platform.This number is the highest single-week viewership ever recorded by an Indian Netflix Original film, adding to the film's list of streaming achievements.

The movie, which started on September 3, got 5.9 million views in its first week, making it rank No.

3 on Netflix's global non-English film chart.In the second week, Gandhari moved up to the top spot globally and saw its weekly views rise from 5.9 million to 9.6 million, which is an increase of more than 60 percent.

The second-week total also puts Gandhari ahead of several other Indian films on Netflix.

Its 9.6 million views are more than the 6.4 million second-week views that Jaane Jaan got, and also more than the numbers for Darlings in both its first and second weeks.

When comparing with non-Netflix Original Indian films, the numbers get even more impressive.

Dhurandhar, which had 7.6 million views in its first week on Netflix, had 8.2 million in its second week, according to the weekly data.Gandhari's 9.6 million views in its second week have now gone past that number as well.Netflix's Tudum had previously listed Dhurandhar's first-week views at 7.6 million.

With these second-week numbers, Gandhari has become one of the biggest Indian film hits on Netflix in 2026, with the latest stats showing Taapsee Pannu's action thriller among the most-watched Indian titles on the platform this year.

Government of India reconstitutes CBFC; Suniel Shetty, Preity Zinta, Priyadarshan, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members

The Government of India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reformed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).According to an official notice dated September 16, 2026, the new board will start working right away and will stay in place for three years or until further instructions, whichever comes first.Bollywood Hungama has found out that these members will be part of the Revising Committee of the CBFC.

The notice was issued using the powers given under Section 3(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, along with Rule 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024.

The new CBFC board includes 18 members from different areas like cinema, music, literature, and the arts.

Some well-known names on the list are actors Suniel Shetty and Pankaj Tripathi, actress Preity Zinta, filmmaker Priyadarshan, musician Ricky Kej, singer Hansraj Hans, filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda, and actor-director Rupali Ganguly.

The full list of members includes Vinod Anupam, Manoj Joshi, Abhishek Jain, Ricky Kej, Priyadarshan, Suniel Shetty, Hansraj Hans, Supriya Yarlagadda, Yatindra Mishra, Rupali Ganguly, Preity Zinta, Nila Madhab Panda, Pankaj Tripathi, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Pallavi Joshi, Nishigandha Wad, Waman Kendre, and Ramesh Patange.

The inclusion of several people from the entertainment industry is especially important.

Suniel Shetty and Preity Zinta bring acting experience to the board, while Priyadarshan and Nila Madhab Panda represent the film industry.Grammy Award-winning music composer Ricky Kej represents the music community.

The reformation happens as the CBFC continues to work under the rules of the Cinematograph Act and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024.

The board is responsible for reviewing films that are ready for public showing and giving certification based on the rules.

The notice was issued from New Delhi on September 16, 2026.

Himesh Reshammiya and Rajshri Productions to kickstart Yeh Prem Mol Liya promotions with musical concert at Royal Opera House

 Himesh Reshammiya and Rajshri Productions are preparing to start promoting their new musical family film, Yeh Prem Mol Liya, with a special live musical event at Mumbai's Royal Opera House on September 20.The event will include Himesh Reshammiya performing with a group of around 25 musicians.

During the event, the film's title track will be introduced. Rather than releasing the song online, the team and music label are planning a live experience centered on the film's music, with Reshammiya performing on stage with the musicians.

This event also highlights Rajshri Productions' connection to music and Reshammiya's teamwork with Barjatya.

Yeh Prem Mol Liya is being presented as a musical, with Reshammiya composing seven songs for the movie.The music was created with a focus on simplicity, soulfulness and accessibility, while carrying the musical style associated with Sooraj Barjatya's films.

Reshammiya is teaming up with Barjatya again after their previous work on Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.

This film also marks the first time Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari will be in a lead pair together.

Yeh Prem Mol Liya is directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya and produced by Rajshri Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films.The music-focused evening will take place at the Royal Opera House on September 20, starting at 5.30 pm. The makers have described the event as a night to "experience the emotions" of Yeh Prem Mol Liya.

With a live performance, a 25-member musical group and the title track being revealed at the event, this is planned as an exclusive musical experience around the film instead of a regular song launch.

Yeh Prem Mol Liya is set to release in theaters on November 27.

The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari and is being marketed as a family entertainer from Rajshri Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films.

“Perfect at doing drama”: Supreme Court raps Rajpal Yadav, grants final two weeks to deposit Rs 2 crore

 On September 15, 2026, the Supreme Court gave actor Rajpal Yadav a final two-week period to submit a clear plan to clear his unpaid debts in several cheque bounce cases.A panel of three judges, including Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, allowed Yadav to keep his exemption from surrendering until October 5.They also ordered him to deposit Rs 2 crore with the court registry.

The judges strongly criticized Yadav for not following previous court orders and said his behavior did not inspire trust.

They mentioned that he was good at creating drama but had not followed the court's directions.The judges gave him one last chance to show he was sincere.

On behalf of the actor, lawyer PS Patwalia asked for two weeks to provide a detailed plan.

He said Yadav would deposit Rs 2 crore to show he meant to pay his debts.Patwalia told the court that Yadav had already spent four and a half months in jail related to this case and would need help from friends in the film industry to get the money.

The complainant’s lawyer, Ajit Sinha, said the firm wanted to recover the money they had lent to Yadav.

He pointed out that Yadav had not kept his financial promises over the years.

The legal issue started with a loan of Rs 5 crore that Yadav supposedly got for a film in 2010.

In 2013, he gave seven cheques worth Rs 1.05 crore each, but all bounced.According to the complainant, under a 2012 agreement, Yadav, his wife Radha Rajpal Yadav, and their company agreed to repay about Rs 11 crore, including interest.The Supreme Court will hear the case again on October 5.

Shah Rukh Khan BREAKS silence on Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar; says, “Loved both the parts”

Shah Rukh Khan has finally shared his thoughts on Dhurandhar, the two-part film starring Ranveer Singh that has been a big topic in Hindi cinema.The superstar talked about the movie during a recent #AskSRK session on X (formerly Twitter), where he answered a fan's question about whether he had seen the two films.

This brief comment is his first direct reaction to Dhurandhar and comes as the franchise continues to be a popular topic among moviegoers and industry professionals.

His appreciation also includes the entire team behind the project.

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, stars Ranveer Singh in the lead and is presented as a two-part story.

The project has attracted a lot of attention since its release, with its scale, cast, and theme being major talking points.

Shah Rukh Khan's comments were part of his latest #AskSRK session, a way for him to interact with fans and answer questions about his films, career, and personal interests.

With the superstar now publicly expressing his admiration for both parts of Dhurandhar, his simple but positive reaction is expected to add more discussion around the franchise.

AskSRK: Shah Rukh Khan reveals AbRam’s pick in the King-Avengers: Doomsday clash; calls his children “tooo sweet and funny”

Shah Rukh Khan once again shared personal moments with fans during his latest #AskSRK session on X, formerly called Twitter.On September 15, 2026, exactly 100 days before the release of his new movie King, he talked to fans and answered questions about the film, his family, and his kids.

In one of the questions, Shah Rukh talked about AbRam's choice between the movie King and Avengers: Doomsday.

He also called his children “too sweet and funny.”  

Before the session, he wished his followers a happy Ganapati festival and invited them to join him for fun and chat.

Many questions were about the new movie, but some fans asked about his kids, Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam.SRK's answers showed a warm and playful side of his relationship with all three.

When asked what always makes him smile, no matter how tough his day is, he said, “My children, my children, my children.

They are tooo sweet and funny!!”  

Another question was about what AbRam would do first if he were to direct Shah Rukh for a day.

SRK’s answer was short and funny: “Play Fortnite!”  

With King set to come out on December 24, 2026, the movie is coming out around the same time as Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday.

A fan asked Shah Rukh which one AbRam should watch first.

Shah Rukh replied with a classic fatherly joke: “First, the father will come, beta!!!”  

Shah Rukh’s latest #AskSRK session came as King approached its final 100-day countdown.

The movie is directed by Siddharth Anand and stars Shah Rukh, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, and Raghav Juyal.The film is produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.

Orry brings Kim Kardashian’s iconic Balenciaga tape look to Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale

Orry recreated a fashion moment linked to Kim Kardashian during the grand finale of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.The social media personality wore a yellow Balenciaga tape-inspired outfit that included the brand's signature typography, making people think of Kim's look from Balenciaga's Fall/Winter 2022 show in Paris.

Kim's original outfit was a tight outfit wrapped in yellow Balenciaga-branded tape.

The look got a lot of attention during Paris Fashion Week and became a popular topic among fashion fans.The design used Balenciaga's branding on the yellow tape, making it closely connected to the fashion house's Fall/Winter 2022 presentation.

For the Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale, Orry chose a similar yellow-and-black Balenciaga-inspired style.

His outfit referred to the same tape-inspired look but adapted it for his appearance on the Indian TV show.The outfit included the recognizable branding and color scheme, making the link to Kim's earlier fashion moment clear.

Orry has often worn unusual and unique outfits during his public appearances.

His latest look continues that trend while referencing a fashion moment that has remained popular in culture.

The appearance also connects two different settings — Kim's Paris Fashion Week look and Orry's television finale outfit.

While Kim's outfit was part of Balenciaga's Fall/Winter 2022 show, Orry's look brought a similar visual style to the Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale.

The Balenciaga tape-inspired style has continued to be mentioned in fashion and popular culture since Kim's original appearance.

Orry's latest outfit is another example of the design being used in a different setting with a personal touch.