Salman Khan advises protesting students to return home, urges Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast: “If you want, will send you food from home”

Salman Khan has shared a message addressing the students involved in the ongoing NEET protests while also urging education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast.

Taking to Instagram, the actor expressed confidence that action would be taken against those responsible for the NEET paper leak and appealed to students to return home to their families.

  

In his post, Salman wrote, "The students are at top priority, educationally and security-wise, so they need not worry and have their parents worried for them.

The Honorable Prime Minister has tweeted, and I am sure that he will take strict action against all those people who are responsible for this leak.So students, plz go back to your parents and homes."  

Sharing a special message for Sonam Wangchuk who has been on a hunger strike for over 25 days, Salman said, "Sonam, it's done, bro.

Don't extend this.Keep the spirit for another day if there be a need, which I doubt, and eat something.If you want, will send you food from home."  

Salman's latest post comes less than 24 hours after his earlier post where he expressed concern over the whole issue.

Apart from appealing to students, Salman also directly addressed Sonam Wangchuk, requesting him to call off his fast.The actor said that while the spirit behind the protest should be preserved if needed in the future, he believes there is no need to continue the fast at present and even offered to send food from his home.

Salman's statement comes amid the ongoing NEET protests, with students raising concerns over the examination process and demanding accountability in the wake of the paper leak.

His message has now joined the growing public conversation surrounding the issue, calling for reassurance for students while expressing faith that appropriate action will be taken by the authorities.

Ahaan Panday and Sharvari’s next with Ali Abbas Zafar to release on March 26, 2027

Yash Raj Films has officially set March 26, 2027, which is Good Friday, as the release date for Ali Abbas Zafar's new romantic action drama.This date is a big one for the project, which is being produced by Aditya Chopra.The film stars Ahaan Panday and Sharvari in leading roles, with Aaishvary Thackeray and Bobby Deol also in the cast.This continues the strong partnership between Chopra and Zafar.

This is the fifth time Aditya Chopra and Ali Abbas Zafar have worked together as producer and director.

Their previous films include Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai.This new project brings Zafar back to the YRF banner for a big romantic action film after some time.

Ahaan Panday, who was in the movie Saiyaara, is playing a major role that is described as intense.

Sharvari is the female lead, and it's a big deal for her with YRF.Aaishvary Thackeray and Bobby Deol are also part of the main cast, adding more depth to the story.Although the full title and plot details are not yet shared, the film is being described as a romantic action drama.

A lot of the movie was filmed in the UK, and some work was also done at Yash Raj Film Studios in India.

The use of overseas locations is expected to add a unique visual style to the film.

Ramayana trailer postponed as Sony Pictures comes on board for global release outside India; Namit Malhotra calls it historic moment

 Prime Focus Studios has announced a big new partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment.This will help spread the movie Ramayana to different countries around the world, except for India.This is a big deal for the movie, which is an important story from ancient times.However, the makers have said that the much-anticipated trailer for the movie will come out later than planned.

The news was shared by the movie's producer, Namit Malhotra, on social media.

He said that the new partnership with Sony Pictures made it possible to reschedule the trailer.He called this a historic moment for the film and said that after over 100 years of Indian cinema, Ramayana will now be shown all over the world just like big Hollywood movies.He hopes this will let people around the globe learn about India's rich culture and stories with more pride and excitement.He also thanked the fans for helping make this happen and encouraged everyone to protect the future of the country.

Ramayana is led by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi.

It is meant to be a big movie that will be shown in many different languages, including English.The story is based on a well-known Indian legend and highlights values like duty, courage, compassion, sacrifice, and righteousness.

The movie is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and has a large team of international experts.

The music is created by famous musicians Hans Zimmer and A.R.Rahman. Action scenes are handled by Terry Notary and Guy Norris.The set design is done by Ramsey Avery and Ravi Bansal. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra, who is also the CEO of DNEG, a company that has won many awards for its visual effects.

Malhotra shared his vision for the movie, saying that for many generations, the story of Ramayana has inspired people with its lasting values.

He wants to honor this tradition while making a movie that is enjoyable for people everywhere. He believes that working with Sony Pictures gives the movie a great chance to reach international audiences and share this classic story with people all across the world.

This partnership with Sony Pictures is one of the biggest deals for an Indian film to reach international markets.

It means Ramayana will be released globally on a large scale, similar to major Hollywood films.     With the trailer coming later, there is still a lot of excitement and anticipation for the movie before it finally comes out.

Anurag Kashyap distances himself from Bobby Deol starrer Bandar, says “Whatever came out is not my final cut”

 Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has talked about his choice to step back from the film *Bandar*, which stars Bobby Deol.He explained that the version that was finally shown was not the one he originally wanted.In a conversation with comedian Kunal Kamra, he shared his thoughts on how creative choices are often affected by corporate decisions, and why he decided not to speak about the film's reception.

He mentioned that after the film came out, he chose not to defend it because he didn't feel right about promoting something that no longer matched his original ideas.

He said, "When I told people not to watch the film, it's because I couldn't take responsibility for it.I didn't give any interviews about it because what came out wasn't my final version.The criticisms are fair.I wanted to make something I could be proud of.But I couldn't stand up for it."

Kashyap also talked about how the film industry has changed over the years.

He said that now, more than before, movies are made with the goal of making money rather than being driven by passion or belief in the project.He added, "In the past, some producers made films by risking everything they had.Now, they're more focused on making sure their films are successful."

When it came to *Bandar*, he said that those who understood his intentions would already know what he was trying to say, even if the film wasn't exactly how he wanted it.

He explained, "Those who understand my vision don't need to watch it.They already know what's being shown.The problem is with those who don't know what it's about and have to watch it to understand.Only people who aren't aware of what's going on get carried away.Those who are aware will just dismiss it."

Kashyap also pointed out that while his visual style was mostly intact, changes in the editing process had a big impact on the film's message.

He said, "Cinematographically, everything else is mine.But they cut out parts, which changed the perspective.The general tone shifted a little.I shot all of it, but what they took out made a big difference."

His comments have sparked more discussion about the importance of creative freedom, the director's role in shaping a film, and how studios and producers can influence the final product.

While *Bandar* was known for its themes and performances, Kashyap's latest words highlight the difficulties filmmakers face in keeping their original vision alive.

Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947 passed with an ‘A’ certificate by CBFC

Films often get their censor certificates just a week or ten days before they are released.But the makers of Batwara 1947 got their certificate much earlier.In this article, source will talk about the censor details of this much-awaited movie.

According to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) website, Batwara 1947 has been given an adults-only rating.

The certificate was given to the film's makers today, July 23.Additionally, the website says the movie is 145.34 minutes long.That means it runs for 2 hours, 25 minutes, and 34 seconds.

It's not very common for a Sunny Deol film to get an 'A' rating.

Even though his movies usually have a lot of action and violence, they are usually made for family audiences.Since 2000, only six of his films have received an 'A' rating – Champion (2000), Farz (2001), Karz: The Burden Of Truth (2002), Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002), Mohalla Assi (2018), and Chup (2022).Interestingly, there was a 16-year gap between 2002 and 2018, during which none of his films got an 'A' rating.

Besides Sunny Deol, Batwara 1947 also features Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol.

The film is highly anticipated because it brings Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi back together.Also, the film is produced by Aamir Khan.Rumor has it that Aamir will also make a guest appearance in the movie.

Batwara 1947 is based on the play 'Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya' by Syed Asghar Wajahat.

The story takes place during the time of Partition and follows a Muslim family that moves from Lucknow to Lahore.They are given a house that was left empty by a Hindu family.The old Hindu matriarch refuses to leave her home and ends up forming a special bond with the Muslim immigrants.

Dhamaal 4 Box Office: Film surpasses Welcome To The Jungle; emerges as the 4th highest grosser of 2026

Ajay Devgn's movie Dhamaal 4 is continuing to do really well at the box office.It has now crossed Rs.132.10 crore in total earnings, making it the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026.It has passed Welcome To The Jungle, which made Rs.130.25 crore, to take that position.

This is a big win for the fourth part of the popular Dhamaal series.

After having the best opening weekend in the franchise's history and being one of the best openers of the year, Dhamaal 4 has kept up its performance during the weekdays.This has helped it climb up the list of top-grossing films of 2026.The success of Dhamaal 4 shows that movies with a strong brand and comedy still have a big following among audiences.

Dhamaal 4 is ahead of Welcome To The Jungle by Rs.1.85 crore.However, the gap isn't very big.Both films started well and appealed to families, but Dhamaal 4 has kept its momentum better, helping it move ahead in the overall earnings.

Only three films have done better than Dhamaal 4 in 2026.

The top film is Dhurandhar The Revenge with Rs.1,108.09 crore.It's followed by Border 2 with Rs.341.70 crore and Bhooth Bangla with Rs.168.26 crore.Dhamaal 4 is just over Rs.36 crore behind Bhooth Bangla to get into the top three.

Cocktail 2 is sixth with Rs.91.98 crore, which is more than Rs.40 crore less than what Dhamaal 4 has earned.The gap gets bigger when compared to other films like Main Vaapas Aaunga (Rs.64.53 crore), O Romeo (Rs.59.90 crore), Alpha (Rs.46.89 crore), and Mardaani 3 (Rs.26.55 crore).This shows how far ahead Dhamaal 4 is compared to other films this year.

Looking at the journey of Dhamaal 4, it started strong with the best opening of the franchise, then became one of Ajay Devgn's biggest openers.

Now, it's among the top-grossing films of 2026.This shows that the mix of slapstick humor, group fun, and family-friendly content still wins over audiences.

With Rs.132.10 crore earned so far and the film still doing well, Dhamaal 4 is in a good position to move ahead of Welcome To The Jungle.The bigger challenge now is catching up to Bhooth Bangla for third place.The film is looking forward to continuing its strong performance and being one of the biggest box office hits of 2026.

Top 10 Highest Grossers of 2026 at a glance:

Dhurandhar The Revenge - Rs. 1108.09 cr

Border 2 - Rs. 341.70 cr

Bhooth Bangla - Rs. 168.26 cr

Dhamaal 4 - Rs. 132.10 cr

Welcome to the Jungle - Rs. 130.25 cr

Cocktail 2 - Rs. 91.98 cr

Main Vaapas Aaunga - Rs. 64.53 cr

O Romeo - Rs. 59.90 cr

Alpha - Rs. 46.89 cr

Mardaani 3 - Rs. 26.55 cr

Kareena Kapoor Khan voices support for students amid ongoing NEET protests; says, “They aren’t preparing for tomorrow, they are tomorrow”

Kareena Kapoor Khan has shown support for the students protesting against the NEET exam through a heartfelt message on Instagram.She posted several text messages that show her concern for the young people who are trying to be heard and highlight the importance of believing in education and hard work.

In her message, Kareena said, "I've been thinking about this for a few days, but I can't keep staying quiet.

The voices of so many young people wanting to be heard are too strong to ignore, and they shouldn't be.We all know how important education is for a child.It gives them confidence, hope, and proof that tomorrow can be better than today.But education only works if children believe in it.And they stop believing when they think honesty, hard work, and merit don't really matter."

She continued, "No child should ever doubt if their effort will be enough.

They deserve a system they can trust, where hard work is rewarded, and every child has the same starting point.That's not much to ask for.It's the very least we can do.When an entire generation speaks with one voice about their future, listening isn't just a kind thing to do.It's something we owe them.Our children are watching us just as closely as we watch them.How we respond now — not later — will show them everything about whether fairness and trust are real or just words that adults use."

Kareena ended her post with, "They aren't preparing for tomorrow.

They are tomorrow."

Her message comes as students continue to protest, demanding that their issues be addressed.

Kareena's comments add to the growing public discussion about the importance of fairness, trust, and merit in education.