Priyanka Chopra Jonas visits Mahesh Babu’s AMB Cinemas amid buzz around Varanasi

Global superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently visited Hyderabad's famous AMB Cinemas, creating a big buzz among fans and movie lovers. Her visit had a special meaning as it connected to her upcoming movie Varanasi, in which she is starring with Telugu actor Mahesh Babu.

For those who don't know, AMB Cinemas is owned by Mahesh Babu, making Priyanka's visit even more special.

 The actress was warmly greeted at the cinema by Mahesh Babu's wife, Namrata Shirodkar, who is also a former actress. Photos from the visit were later shared on the official Instagram page of the theatre chain, and they became very popular online.

The theatre's social media team shared some pictures of Priyanka at the venue along with a meaningful message.

 They wrote, "Proof that the best is visited only by the best ?? Because when it comes to the perfect movie experience, there's only one destination."  

Priyanka's visit has increased excitement about Varanasi, which is one of her most anticipated projects in Indian cinema.

 Directed by the well-known filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli, the film is being made with a big budget and is already considered one of the most ambitious Indian films in recent times.

The movie is expected to combine exciting action and adventure with high-quality storytelling that meets international standards.

 It is reported that Varanasi will be one of the first Indian films shot in the IMAX format, and it will also show off beautiful and challenging locations around the world.

Along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mahesh Babu, the film will also have Prithviraj Sukumaran playing a complex role.

 The project also brings back Rajamouli and Oscar-winning composer M. M. Keeravani for the music.

With an international cast and crew, Varanasi is scheduled to open in cinemas worldwide on April 7, 2027.

Imtiaz Ali calls Love Aaj Kal 2 a “useless experiment”; reveals original title for Kartik Aaryan-Sara Ali Khan starrer was Reverse

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali talked about how the movie Love Aaj Kal didn't turn out the way he wanted. He said it was like an experiment that failed. Right now, he's working on promoting his new film, Main Vaapas Aaunga. He shared some honest thoughts about the challenges he faced while making the 2020 romantic movie that stars Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan.

Imtiaz Ali called Love Aaj Kal 2 a "useless experiment" and mentioned that the original title for the movie with Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan was Reverse.

 In an interview with Zoom, he said he was excited about the story at first, but later realized the movie might not have needed to be connected to the original Love Aaj Kal.

He explained, "In Love Aaj Kal 2, I did that because I already had the story, and I was excited about it.

 It didn't work is a different matter. Love Aaj Kal 2 also told me that this is a useless experiment because it's not even a viable project, if you don't want to make it. Love Aaj Kal 2 was a story in itself. I could have made a different story."

He also said he had considered naming the film Reverse instead of Love Aaj Kal 2, but eventually decided to use the franchise title.

 He felt that decision might have changed what people expected from the film. "There was a time when I was thinking about making a different story and not calling it Love Aaj Kal 2. I was calling it Reverse. But later on it was decided that maybe it would be better to call it Love Aaj Kal 2, which was not a big service to the film," Imtiaz said. He added, "The fact that it needs to be a commercially viable, profitable project is not what will keep me excited for it for two years."

Love Aaj Kal, released in 2020, was meant to be a spiritual successor to his 2009 film of the same name, starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.

 However, the film received mixed or negative reviews when it first came out.

Interestingly, Sara Ali Khan also talked about how the film's failure affected her confidence as an actor.

 In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama in 2021, she admitted that the film's reception made her feel emotionally down.

She shared, "After two weeks of Love Aaj Kal, I was on the sets of Atrangi Re, and my confidence was not that high.

 Aanand Ji taught me how to be confident, Aanand Ji taught me how to love myself, Aanand Ji taught me how to love my character, Aanand gave me a new chance at a time I most needed it."

She added, "Aanand Ji taught me not to carry the baggage of failure or success with me and be present there at the moment and go out and play on the front foot and do my best.

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Meanwhile, Imtiaz Ali is now focusing on Main Vaapas Aaunga, a romantic drama set against the backdrop of Partition.

 The film stars Vedang Raina, Sharvari, Diljit Dosanjh, and Naseeruddin Shah in important roles. The movie is set to release on June 12.

Rs. 10 cr. upfront, Rs. 25 cr. discount – Ranveer Singh’s March peace offer to Excel failed before yesterday’s Don 3 explosion

The controversy around Don 3 has taken a big turn. On Monday, it was reported that FWICE had told Ranveer Singh not to cooperate with the project after he left Don 3. This has once again brought attention to the growing conflict between Ranveer and Excel Entertainment, which is run by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.

The situation has now become a public issue in the film industry.

 Bollywood Hungama has learned that an effort was made earlier to find a middle ground. Sources say that in early March, a meeting was held with several top industry people, including Aamir Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar, and Ritesh Sidhwani. During this meeting, Ranveer Singh’s team made a special offer to Excel Entertainment.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Ranveer’s team offered to pay Rs. 10 crores upfront to Excel Entertainment.

 They also offered a discount of Rs. 25 crores on any other film Excel may want to do with him outside of Don 3. The idea was to give Excel immediate compensation while keeping the professional relationship open for the future.”

But the offer did not work for Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.

 The source said, “Excel felt that the future discount offer didn’t make sense because they had no plans to work with Ranveer again. They were very clear they didn’t want to work with him after the issues over the last two years. They felt the delays and uncertainty had caused them significant financial and professional damage. Therefore, they refused the offer. They wanted upfront money instead.”

The disagreement comes from Excel Entertainment’s claim that a lot of money had already been spent on the pre-production of Don 3.

 Industry sources say that Excel had presented their demand for compensation to the relevant bodies, citing losses from pre-production and preparations for the film.

EXCLUSIVE: Rs. 10 crores upfront, Rs. 25 crores discount – Ranveer Singh’s March peace offer to Excel failed before yesterday’s Don 3 explosion

Ranveer’s side has a different view of the situation.

 The actor and his team were upset about Excel’s alleged efforts to find other actors during a tough time in Ranveer’s career. It’s said that the film was also considered with Hrithik Roshan, which did not please Ranveer’s team.

A source close to the situation said, “Ranveer felt that if Excel wasn’t fully supporting him when he needed their confidence, then trust had already been broken.

 He wasn’t convinced the script was the right follow-up to Dhurandhar. After the impact that film had, he wanted full confidence from the director and the production house. He felt Farhan was distracted and the project didn’t have the kind of complete commitment it required.”

Those close to Ranveer insist the actor didn’t want to leave Excel in a bad situation.

 “That’s why the offer was made. Rs. 10 crores upfront and a Rs. 25 crores discount on a future film was Ranveer’s way of trying to settle the issue nicely. But Excel didn’t want a future collaboration. They just wanted cash compensation,” the source added.

With FWICE’s latest directive not to cooperate, the situation has moved beyond private meetings and has entered a much more serious phase.

 What was once a disagreement between an actor and a production house has now turned into a major controversy in the Hindi film industry.

Both sides are currently waiting to see what happens next.

 But one thing is clear: the fallout from Don 3 has turned into a big industry issue, with Ranveer Singh, Excel Entertainment, and the wider film community watching the developments closely.

Diljit Dosanjh creates history at Madison Square Garden; becomes first Indian musician to sell out two consecutive nights at the iconic venue

Punjabi music star Diljit Dosanjh has once again made history with another big win in his successful global journey. The singer-actor recently set a new record by becoming the first Indian music artist to perform at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York for two nights in a row. This special event was part of his AURA tour, which has already been getting a lot of attention because of the huge crowd response and sold-out shows around the world.

 Thousands of fans from different countries came together at the famous venue to enjoy the show. Videos and photos from the concerts quickly spread online, showing the exciting energy inside the venue as fans sang along and cheered for Diljit throughout the performance.

After the event, Diljit shared some pictures and a heartfelt message on social media to talk about the special moment.

 He wrote, "HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WE DID IT FOLKS KAL FER MILDE AN SAME PLACE SAME TIME TWO NIGHTS AT THE GARDEN 🇺🇸 PANJABI AA GAYE OYE."

This achievement is another big step in Diljit's growing international career.

 In recent years, he has played a key role in bringing Punjabi music to a global audience through international collaborations, sold-out tours, and appearances at major global entertainment events. Earlier, he had made headlines for performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, another historic moment for Punjabi music.

Adding to his successful streak, Diljit recently made his second appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, which helped increase his fame and popularity around the world.

Meanwhile, celebrity chef Vikas Khanna also joined in the celebration in New York by hosting a special dinner at his restaurant Bungalow.

 Before the concert, Khanna gave out Kada Prasad and jasmine flower bracelets to fans waiting outside the restaurant. Videos shared online showed Khanna personally serving the fans and celebrating the Punjabi cultural moment around Diljit's historic performance.

With Madison Square Garden now part of his list of achievements, Diljit Dosanjh continues to bring global recognition to Punjabi music and Indian artists on the international stage.

Nayanthara to have an action-packed role with Salman Khan in Vamshi Padipally’s next

Nayanthara is definitely one of the top actors of today, having worked with almost every big name in Indian cinema. Her upcoming film is an untitled action movie with Salman Khan, directed by Vamshi Padipally, who has won a National Award, and produced by Dil Raju. The filming is happening quickly, and the team is currently shooting a busy schedule in Manali.

As the excitement around Eid 2027 grows, Bollywood Hungama has shared some news that could make fans even more excited.

 Reliable sources have confirmed that Nayanthara will be seen in an action-filled role in Vamshi Padipally's next film. "Not only Salman, but Nayanthara will also be seen in an action-filled role. She will be doing her own stunts with the help of experts, and those who have seen her action scenes are already really impressed," a source told Bollywood Hungama under anonymity.

The same source also said that Salman and Nayanthara have a great chemistry on set, and their relationship will be something that fans will remember.

 "Salman and Nayanthara are getting along well on the sets, and their chemistry will surprise the audience," the source added.

The film starring Salman Khan and Nayanthara will soon get an official title, and there's already a lot of buzz around what the title might be.

Akshara Singh thanks Bihar fans after debuting alongside Akshay Kumar in Welcome To The Jungle track ‘Ghis Ghis Ghis’: “I got such a big platform”

The new song "Ghis Ghis Ghis" from the movie Welcome To The Jungle is gaining a lot of attention online. The track features Akshay Kumar and Bhojpuri singer Akshara Singh. It mixes Bhojpuri music with Bollywood-style party beats, which has made it popular among people from different regions.

This song is a big deal for Akshara Singh as it marks her entry into mainstream Bollywood.

 The track has vibrant visuals, Punjabi dhol beats, EDM elements, and catchy lyrics, and it is already trending with fans of both Bhojpuri and Hindi cinema.

Akshara Singh shared her excitement about the song's success and her opportunity to work with Akshay Kumar.

 She told ANI, "I am very happy that despite being a Bihari, I got such a big platform and the chance to work with Akshay Kumar."

She also praised the cast of the film and said it was a memorable experience for her.

 "There are extremely talented artists in Welcome to the Jungle and sharing the screen with them is a matter of good fortune for me," she added.

Akshara Singh thanked the people of Bihar for their support throughout her journey in the entertainment industry.

 She said, "It is only because of the love and blessings of the people of Bihar that I am here today."

Welcome To The Jungle is directed by Ahmed Khan and is one of the most awaited comedy films of the year.

 It continues the popular Welcome franchise and has a large cast. The recently released title track and now "Ghis Ghis Ghis" have created more excitement for the movie before its release.

The song was composed and sung by Vikram Montrose along with Supriyaa Paathak, and the lyrics were written by Abhinav Shekhar.

Welcome To The Jungle is set to hit the theatres on June 26, 2026.

Chunky Panday defends Ananya Panday amid Chand Mera Dil trolling: “People completely misunderstood it”

Actor Chunky Panday has spoken up to support his daughter Ananya Panday after she faced a lot of negative comments online over a dance scene in her new movie, Chand Mera Dil.

The issue started when a part of the movie went viral on social media.

 In that scene, Ananya's character, Chandni, performs during a college cultural event. The dance combines Bharatanatyam-inspired moves with modern and hip-hop styles. While some people liked the creative approach, many others, especially those who are fans of classical dance, criticized the performance. They said the movements looked stiff and not graceful enough for Bharatanatyam.

The situation got worse because the scene had a big statue of Lord Nataraja in the background.

 Some people thought the sequence was a traditional Bharatanatyam performance instead of a mix of styles.

During an interview with the Times of India, Chunky Panday said that the scene was being looked at without understanding the movie's context.

 "I think people completely misunderstood it. It was never meant to be pure Bharatanatyam. It was a fusion performance, the type of experimental dance you often see college students do at cultural events," he said.

Chunky also explained that the audience was judging the performance based on traditional classical dance standards.

 "People assumed it was traditional Bharatanatyam and started judging it from that lens. But pure Bharatanatyam requires lots of training and years of discipline and precision," he added.

He also talked about how Bharatanatyam is very technical and structured, almost like robotic movements.

 "It's a mix of futuristic, advanced dance forms with elements of traditional dance. It's a creative blend, not a classical recital," he said.

Chunky asked the audience to watch the entire film and understand the context before making judgments.

Ananya Panday has not said anything about the controversy so far.