Mamta Kulkarni reacts to ‘Rana Ji 2.0’, praises Mahira Sharma; says she is ready to return to films with the right script

 90s star Mamta Kulkarni shared her thoughts on the new track "Rana Ji 2.0" that features Mahira Sharma.The song is a fresh take on the classic "Mujhko Rana Ji Maaf Karna" from the 1995 movie Karan Arjun, which was a huge hit and starred Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kajol, and Rakhee.The original song was also performed by Amrish Puri and Ranjeet, and it's still one of the most popular songs from the 90s.

Mamta praised Mahira Sharma's performance and said the new version has a different look compared to the original.

She said, "She did a great job.The thing is, the original was in traditional Indian attire and had Indian dance moves.Now it's in a Western style and outfit, so it stands out.But the original is so well-known that it automatically comes to mind."

Mamta also talked about how the original song was filmed.

She recalled that the dance steps were changed last minute, even though she had already learned them.She explained, "The rehearsals were for two to three days, but I got the steps right on the first day.When I arrived on the set, the steps were changed.I asked why, and I was confused.But Chinni Prakash masterji was very good, and we finished the song on time."

She gave credit to filmmaker Rakesh Roshan for making Karan Arjun such a big success.

She said, "I give credit to Rakeshji for bringing together so many artists and making such a complicated film.Karan Arjun became a superhit.Everyone loved the songs like 'Jai Maa Kaali,' 'Bhangda Paa Le,' and 'Ek Munda Meri Umr Da.'"

Mamta also mentioned that she's open to acting again if she finds the right script.

She said, "I'm getting acting offers.If I find a script that really excites me, I'm ready to do it."

She admitted that her spiritual journey has changed how she chooses her projects.

While she still loves the memories of "Mujhko Rana Ji Maaf Karna," she said she wouldn't perform a song like that now because of the lyrics.She explained, "I can't do a song like 'Mujhko Ranaji Maaf Karna' today with these lyrics.I'm more spiritually aware now.Some songs don't work for me anymore.I have to be more careful about the lyrics than the dancing.Back then, I never thought about the lyrics; I was just focused on the dance steps.I was young and not very mature at that time."

Mamta's comments not only highlight the lasting legacy of one of Bollywood's most iconic songs but also show how her views have changed over the years.

While she's proud of her past work, she says her future choices will be based on stories and characters that match her current beliefs and values.

Spiderman: Brand New Day scores an ALL TIME RECORD in India; Tom Holland starrer opens at Rs. 62 crores

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, has been a huge hit at the box office, with early numbers showing it made between Rs.61 crores and Rs.63 crores on its first day.This film has broken a record for Hollywood movies in India, beating the previous high set by Avengers: Endgame, which made Rs.53.1 crores in 2019.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has done better than expected, drawing crowds from all parts of the country, including both rural and urban areas.

The top three biggest cinema chains made around Rs.32 crores on the first day, which is about 52% of the total business.That’s a big number for a Hollywood movie.

The news is very positive, and the superhero movie is expected to become a massive hit in India.

The film’s opening weekend, which runs for four days, is likely to make around Rs.225 crores.That should help it reach the Rs.400 crore mark in India, making it the highest-grossing Hollywood film of all time.

Currently, Avatar: Way of Water holds the record with earnings of Rs.

373 crores.Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to beat that and possibly even go past Rs.400 crores.However, the record might not last long, as Avengers: Doomsday is set to come out later this year and could surpass it.

Salman Khan spotted on Alliance sets; sparks rumours of a special episode with Sohail Khan

Salman Khan has added to the excitement around Amazon Prime Video's reality show Alliance after being seen on the show's set.Although there is no official word yet on why he was there, videos of him arriving at the location have gone viral on social media, leading people to think he might appear in a special episode of the show.

Alliance has become one of the most discussed reality shows in recent weeks, thanks to its mix of famous contestants, surprising twists, and emotional moments.

One of the standout participants is actor-filmmaker Sohail Khan, who was initially unsure about joining a reality TV show.

The show recently had one of its most emotional moments when Sohail's former wife, Seema Sajdeh, joined as a wildcard contestant.

Her presence grabbed a lot of attention, giving viewers a look into the current situation between the former couple.While on the show, Seema talked openly about her experience and was eventually eliminated in an earlier round.

Before leaving the show, Seema mentioned that the environment was emotionally challenging and she wanted to go back home to be with her children.

Her departure clearly upset Sohail, as he struggled to control his emotions as she left the show.

Now, it seems another member of the Khan family might be joining the Alliance house.

Several videos online show Salman Khan arriving at the set of the reality show, though neither Salman nor the show's creators have confirmed if he will appear in an upcoming episode.

In addition to his presence, Salman's outfit also made fans talk.

He was seen wearing a western-style cowboy look, including a blue shirt tucked in, faded black jeans, a light brown cowboy hat, and his usual turquoise bracelet.His style quickly became a topic of discussion on social media, with many fans complimenting his appearance.

If Salman does appear on Alliance, it is likely to be one of the biggest moments of the season.

Known for hosting Bigg Boss for many years, Salman is a familiar face in reality TV, and fans are eager to see if he gives advice to Sohail or interacts with other contestants about their gameplay.

Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, Alliance features several famous figures from the entertainment industry, including Daisy Shah, Kushal Tandon, Aly Goni, Zaid Darbar, Mini Mathur, and Sohail Khan.

With Salman Khan possibly joining the show, the excitement around the next episodes is growing, even as fans await an official statement from the show's creators.

Dil Deewana Ho Gaya Movie

Dil Deewana Ho Gaya Cast & Crew

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Grandway Productions

Release Date

31 July 2026

Genre

Romance

Drama

Director

Rajiv Shamlal Soni

Producer

Ishpaul Singh Chawla

Star Cast

Bhanuj Sood ... Rahul

Kajal Chauhan ... Naina

Shubhkaran Bhopal ... Raj

Raju Kher ...

Mustaq Khan ...

Aroon Bakshi ...

Brij Gopal ...

Mehul Buich ...

Garima Agarwal ...

Anjalie Gupta ...

Diveyaa Dwivedi ...

Writer

Chand Kumar

Background Music

Vishnu Narayan

Choreographers

Dilip Mestry

Music Director

Vishnu Narayan

Lyricist

Rishi Azad

Saani Aslam

Vishnu Narayan

Editor

Pankaj Sapkale

Cinematographer

Jatin Prajapat

Screenplay

Rajiv Shamlal Soni

Dialogue

Hardev Singh

Shooting Location(City & Country)

Manali

Mumbai

Playback Singers

Pamela Jain

Sarika Singh

Amit Mutreja

Vishnu Narayan

Publicity PRO

Dwapar Promoters

Himanshu Jhunjhunwala

Censor Details:

Censor Dates

2026/02/20

Censor Certificate No

DIL/6/33/2026-MUM

Runtime

2h 15min

Certification

U/A

No teaser, no motion poster! Sanjay Leela Bhansali plans immersive Love & War launch

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has always liked to do things differently, and it seems he’s doing it again with his new movie Love & War.

Bollywood Hungama has learned that this film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, won’t start its promotion with a regular teaser or motion poster.

  

According to an industry insider, Bhansali is personally working on a special promotional material that will be the first look for the film.

The team is planning to release it in August, which will be the start of their promotional campaign.

“The makers are going against the usual way of launching a film.

Instead of a standard teaser or poster, they are making a special promotional item that will be the first time people see the film.It is meant to be an immersive experience, created by Bhansali with his trusted team,” the source said.

This choice matches Bhansali’s style, where every visual detail is carefully designed to make viewers feel connected to the story.

Instead of revealing character posters or a regular teaser, Bhansali is creating an experience that shows the scale, mood, and emotion of Love & War long before the full marketing begins.

Insiders say the special asset is almost ready, with Bhansali involved in every part of its creation.

If everything goes according to plan, audiences can expect to see the first official glimpse of the film in August, giving fans a taste of Bhansali’s big vision.

While the exact format of the asset is still a secret, insiders say it will be more than a simple video.

The goal is to create an event-like reveal that immediately immerses people in Bhansali’s world, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the biggest Hindi films of the year.

Love & War is the first time Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal are working together on a film directed by Bhansali, making it one of the most talked-about projects recently.

The film has been getting a lot of attention since its announcement, with fans eagerly waiting for any news from the director’s team.

If everything goes as planned, the first look of Love & War could be a big deal, showing Bhansali’s belief that the story starts long before the movie even begins.

Ramayana trailer FINALLY out: Sunny Deol missing but Yash AMAZES as Ravana; Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi IMPRESS in the grand 3D spectacle

In recent times, very few movies have created as much buzz as Ramayana.The marketing started almost a year and a half before the film's release, in July 2025.Since then, the team has been organizing events around the globe, with more planned.Finally, the much-anticipated trailer was released online on the morning of July 30.Bollywood Hungama got an early look at the trailer 10 days before its public release at a cinema in Mumbai, and it was clear that watching it on a big screen in 3D was a special experience.

The earlier promotional material focused on Lord Rama, played by Ranbir Kapoor, while the trailer introduces several other characters.

However, the character that stands out the most is Ravana, played by Yash.The trailer opens with him, and the way he is presented is sure to impress viewers.His fierce appearance and action scenes are especially eye-catching.Many actors have played Ravana before, but Yash's portrayal is unique and distinct, without a doubt.

Meanwhile, Lord Rama, known as Maryada Purushottam, also gets a lot of attention.

Ranbir Kapoor’s performance looks graceful and divine, creating a perfect contrast with Ravana’s arrogant personality.

Besides Yash, Sai Pallavi also makes a strong impression as Sita.

She looks poised and convincing.Other actors like Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, Arun Govil, and Vivek Oberoi also appear in the trailer.Unfortunately, Sunny Deol, who plays Lord Hanuman, does not feature in the four-minute-plus trailer.But there are no complaints, as the trailer does a great job of building excitement for Ramayana.

Ramayana trailer FINALLY out: Sunny Deol missing but Yash AMAZES as Ravana; Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi IMPRESS in the grand 3D spectacle

The scale of the film is impressive, and the 3D effects are also very good.

A particular sequence featuring Airavata, the divine white elephant, is especially beautiful.However, there are a few small issues.The grandeur is similar to that of Baahubali and may not surpass it.While this might not be a big problem, with reports suggesting more than Rs.1,000 crores has been spent on the film, one would expect the visuals and scale to be even better.Fortunately, this is just a minor issue and is unlikely to impact the overall excitement around the film.

The trailer is certain to draw a huge audience, and moviegoers will get the chance to watch it in all its glory on the big screen alongside Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The superhero movie is expected to have the biggest opening ever for a Hollywood film in India.As a result, the Ramayana trailer will get wide exposure in cinemas, which is exactly how a film of this scale should be experienced.The trailer does its job well, and it’s clear the film is set to make a huge impact during the Festival of Lights.

Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.

It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, known for Dangal (2016), and produced by Namit Malhotra.The music is composed by A R Rahman and Hans Zimmer.It is a two-part saga, with the first part releasing on Diwali 2026 and the second part on Diwali 2027.

Karan Johar shares heartfelt Guru Purnima note for Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra: “You both are the only reason I can tell stories today”

On Guru Purnima, which fell on July 29, filmmaker Karan Johar paid a warm tribute to Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra, thanking them for helping shape his journey in the film industry.He shared an emotional message on social media, along with old pictures, and talked about two important conversations that changed his life and inspired him to become a filmmaker.

Karan remembered the time before the making of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).

He had planned to leave Mumbai for more studies, but Aditya Chopra called him at around 1 a.m.and asked him to help on the film.During that call, Aditya encouraged him to go into filmmaking.

Karan said, “I was dramatic and had a lot of film dreams, and I just needed a break because I was always working hard (not the kind of treadmill you find in gyms).

He told me I would make a big mistake if I didn’t pursue this path.I couldn’t sleep that night and, in my dramatic way, went to my father the next morning and asked for a year on a film set.He looked at my tired eyes (they looked like tears, but were really just from lack of sleep and a developing stye) and asked, ‘Son, will you know what to do on a set?’”

Karan admitted he had no experience on a film set but promised his father, the late producer Yash Johar, that he would work hard and follow every instruction.

He added, “He said, ‘That will make you a producer.To be a director, you need only passion.’ I was passionate, but I wasn’t sure if anyone would believe me at that time.Only Adi did.Only him.”

He also recalled another important moment with Shah Rukh Khan during a trip to Switzerland before Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

He said, “My next conversation was with Bhai @iamsrk on a hilltop in Switzerland.I was looking at the mountains, pretending to be homesick and looking for sympathy.He came to me and said, ‘You will become a director, and I will star in your first film.’ I thought to myself, ‘He might be low on oxygen and not fully aware of what he’s saying.’”

According to Karan, Shah Rukh kept his promise after returning to India and continued to support him, eventually helping launch his directorial career with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998.

Expressing his thanks, Karan said, “I love you Adi and Bhai.I am here with my strengths and flaws, my ups and downs, my wins and my losses—all because of both of you.You both are the only reason I can tell stories today.#happygurupurnima.”

Karan Johar was last involved as the producer of Chand Mera Dil.

Aditya Chopra recently supported the film Alpha.Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is preparing for his upcoming release, King, directed by Siddharth Anand, which also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, along with special appearances by Rani Mukerji and Deepika Padukone.