Himesh Reshammiya to compose music for Veer Pahariya’s Naam – To Live Is War; reunites with Mahesh Bhatt after 16 years

One of the most anticipated movies of 2027, Naam - To Live Is War, has now become even more exciting.The film is being presented by Mahesh Bhatt and was first announced in June.It features Veer Pahariya as the main character.Varun Sharma, who is well-known for his role in Fukrey, will be playing a villain for the first time in his career.Last week, it was announced that Prashant Narayanan, Vijayant Kohli, and Shefali Bagga have joined the cast.Now, Bollywood Hungama has learned that another big name has joined the project — Himesh Reshammiya.

A source told , “Naam - To Live Is War is a powerful movie, and the makers wanted someone who could create music that matches its story and theme.

They thought Himesh Reshammiya would be the perfect choice.He was impressed with the plot and the team's passion, so he agreed to join.He was also excited to work with Mahesh Bhatt again after a long time.”

Himesh Reshammiya and Mahesh Bhatt have a long history together.

Himesh composed the song "Soorat Pe Teri Pyar Aave" for Footpath (2003), which starred Aftab Shivdasani and Emraan Hashmi.Mahesh Bhatt was part of that film as a writer.Later, Mahesh Bhatt wrote the story and screenplay for Kajraare (2010), which Himesh starred in.He also composed and sang all the songs of that film.

So, Naam - To Live Is War is their reunion after over 16 years.

Even though they haven't worked together during that time, they have always respected each other.After the release of Himesh Reshammiya's 2014 movie The Xposé, he shared in an interview with The Times of India that Mahesh Bhatt had called him to congratulate him.Himesh said, “Bhatt sahab called to congratulate me, and that was a very emotional moment for me.His praise means a lot to me.”

Himesh Reshammiya is currently working on several exciting projects.

In addition to Naam - To Live Is War, he has films like Yeh Prem Mol Liya directed by Sooraj Barjatya, Gunmaaster G9 starring Emraan Hashmi, Arjun Naga by Anil Sharma, and 1920: Cold Winter by Vikram Bhatt in the pipeline.

The source also said, “Like these upcoming movies, the music rights for Naam - To Live Is War have been acquired by Himesh Reshammiya's music label, Himesh Reshammiya Melodies.”

Back to Naam - To Live Is War, the film is being presented by Mahesh Bhatt under Utsav Entertainment and Productions.

It is directed by Sidhaant Sachdev and produced by Utsav Upadhyay and Riddhi Chawda.

Naam - To Live Is War is Veer Pahariya's third movie after the Akshay Kumar-Sara Ali Khan starrer Sky Force (2025) and the recently released romantic comedy Prem Keetanu (2026).

Ramayana advance booking may get DELAYED due to revenue-sharing tussle; distributors demand 60% share in Week 1

The early bookings for the movie Ramayana, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, were supposed to start today, October 20, on the special day of Dussehra.However, by 9:30 am, very few cinemas across the country had started taking bookings for this highly anticipated film.Bollywood Hungama reports that a disagreement between the people who distribute the movie and those who show it in theaters about how the money is shared is one of the main reasons for this delay.

A source from the industry told , "In general, for big movies, the distributor gets 52.5% in the first week, 45% in the second, and 37.5% in the third.

However, the distributors of Ramayana are reportedly asking for 60% in the first week, 50% in the second, and 40% in the third.This is much higher than the usual profit shares for big-budget films.Because of this, the theater owners are worried and not willing to agree to these terms.Right now, there are discussions happening between the two sides."

The same source added, "If both sides don't reach an agreement, the advance bookings might still be delayed.

Everyone wants to release Ramayana with a big celebration, but when it comes to money matters, both sides need to agree."

It's still unclear if the two groups can resolve their issues soon and start the bookings across the country.

As of 9:30 am, only one cinema in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, INOX Korum Mall in Thane, has begun taking bookings for Ramayana.Another major cinema, AMB Cinemas Kapali in Bengaluru, has also started bookings.

Ramayana is set to release worldwide on November 5.

Imran Khan’s plea against ‘Leave India’ notice to be heard on October 26; Bombay High Court seeks Maharashtra government’s inclusion

The Bombay High Court is set to consider Imran Khan's request to challenge a directive from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) that ordered him to leave India by October 26.Khan is objecting to the notice he received on October 14, claiming that it was issued without giving him a chance to explain his side and broke the rights he has as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder.

The court has scheduled a hearing for October 26 to discuss Khan's plea.

The court also wants the Maharashtra government to be included as a party in the case to check if Khan has any criminal background.

The issue was brought up before a panel of judges, including Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna, on Monday.

Khan's lawyer, Venkatesh Dhond, told the court that Khan received the notice after trying to attend a protest, but got stopped midway and had to return.Dhond said the central government had been given a copy of the petition and asked for an early hearing on October 21, but the court has delayed it to October 26 to give the FRRO time to get instructions on the case.

During the hearing, the court asked Khan's lawyers to include the Maharashtra government as a party so that the court can check if Khan has any criminal record.

The court said, "Are there any criminal records?Bring the State as a party, so that in case.This is a local matter.So make State of Maharashtra a party."

In his petition, Khan has raised concerns about how the directive was issued on October 14.

He says the authorities acted quickly without giving him a chance to explain and bypassed the legal protections he is entitled to as an OCI holder.He also claims that the directive was influenced by social media campaigns against him by political figures.

According to the petition, the directive was issued because of public pressure and not through a fair assessment.

Khan is asking the court to cancel the October 14 notice and stop it from being enforced.He also wants the court to prevent the authorities from taking steps like deportation, issuing lookout notices, blacklisting him, or changing his OCI status.He also wants the court to get the internal records that led to the directive.

The directive came after Khan was briefly detained by police for taking part in protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

This happened after BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed an FIR in Mumbai, alleging public-order violations under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Khan's petition, filed on October 17, criticizes the speed with which the FRRO issued the directive after these events.

He argues that the authorities did not follow the proper procedure before taking action that could impact his ability to stay in India.

Khan's petition also brings up the legal protections available to OCI holders.

He argues that the FRRO ignored Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, which outlines the process for canceling OCI registration.On October 17, the FRRO issued a separate show-cause notice asking Khan why his OCI status should not be canceled under that section.However, Khan has not challenged that notice in this petition.

This distinction is important because the October 14 directive asking him to leave India and the show-cause notice about his OCI registration are separate actions.

Aamir Khan met Raj Thackeray for THIS reason; childhood friendship and family milestone behind the visit

Aamir Khan recently met Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and Bollywood Hungama has found out why Aamir went to see him.Sources say that Aamir and Raj have been friends since they were kids and have a long history of friendship.Aamir is said to have visited Raj to congratulate him on becoming a grandfather for the second time on September 7.

The meeting was a personal one, as Aamir wanted to wish Raj on this special family event.

Raj recently had his second grandchild, which is a big deal for his family.Aamir's visit shows how close the two have always been.

Even though the meeting got some attention, the reason behind it is simple and sincere: a long friendship and a visit to celebrate a family moment.

Tiger Shroff Shooting Incident: Mumbai Police register FIR against 3 unknown accused, form 15 teams to trace shooters

The Mumbai Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against three unknown people for the shooting incident that targeted Tiger Shroff in Juhu on Sunday evening, October 18.At the same time, the police have set up 15 special teams to find and track the people involved in the attack.

In a statement to ANI, the Mumbai Police said the FIR was filed under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act.

They confirmed that they are currently gathering information to find out who the accused are.

The incident happened near Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu when Shroff was reportedly coming back from a football practice in his car.

According to initial reports, some unknown armed men arrived on a motorcycle and shot multiple rounds at his car before fleeing the scene.

Shroff reportedly avoided serious injuries, though some reports said he had minor cuts from broken glass.

His driver, named Firdosh in the reports, was shot in the left arm.A nearby autorickshaw driver was also injured during the shooting.

Both injured people were taken to Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle for treatment.

Reports said the driver was stable and being watched by medical staff.However, more details about their condition have not been independently confirmed.

After the shooting, police officials blocked off the area while forensic teams checked the scene and collected empty bullet casings and other possible evidence.

The 15 teams are looking at CCTV footage, checking possible escape routes, and doing technical checks to identify the shooters.

The police are also checking whether the attackers had followed Shroff’s movements before the attack.

They are also looking into an unconfirmed social media message that is said to be linked to people connected with the Lawrence Bishnoi group.However, this claim has not been verified, and the police have not found a clear motive for the attack.

The incident also led to a response from Maharashtra’s political leaders.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reportedly called the Mumbai Police Commissioner and told them to investigate the case quickly.Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde later visited Shroff’s home to check on his condition.

With the FIR registered against three unknown people and 15 teams working on the investigation, the Mumbai Police continue to examine forensic evidence, CCTV footage, and other leads to figure out what happened and who is responsible.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga-Prabhas’ Spirit postponed to Diwali 2027, set to release on October 29

Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming movie Spirit has gotten a new release date.The action movie, which was supposed to come out in cinemas on March 5, 2027, will now be shown all around the world on October 29, 2027, which is the same day as Diwali.

The film features Prabhas, along with Triptii Dimri, Vivek Oberoi and Aishwarya Desai.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote and directed the movie, and it is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar and Prabhakar Reddy Vanga.

Spirit’s release date shift sets up a potential Diwali box-office clash

With Spirit now set for October 29, 2027, it might compete with Ramayana Part 2, the second part of Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra’s mythological film.

That movie has Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi in important roles.But how much of a competition it will be depends on when both movies are actually released.

A Diwali release places Spirit in a major theatrical window, with the Prabhas and Vanga collaboration expected to draw a lot of attention from audiences in different markets.

The new date also means that the film is coming out several months later than the earlier announced March 2027 release.

What we know about Spirit

Spirit was first announced on October 23, 2025, on Prabhas’ birthday.

The announcement had a sound-story teaser called “One Bad Habit” and introduced the film as a story about a tough police officer.Prabhas is set to play an IPS officer, and Vivek Oberoi will be part of the main villain role.

The film’s first-look poster was released on January 1, 2026, showing Prabhas in a rough look with long hair and visible injuries.

Written and directed by Vanga, Spirit is being made by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures.

The film was originally planned for a worldwide release on March 5, 2027.

That date was confirmed again in August 2026, when Vanga also gave an update on the production.The latest news now moves the film to the Diwali 2027 window.

Jailer 2 becomes the FIRST South film to get midnight shows in North India in its original language; cinemas replace Nayyi Navelli, Prahaar with Rajinikanth starrer’s Hindi version

The year 2026 has not been a great year for Pan-India movies, but Jailer 2 stands out as a big exception.The film starring Rajinikanth started very strong and has kept its popularity across the country.In the North, the Tamil version of the film has done well, with good turnout in single-screen theaters and smaller multiplexes, even though it didn’t show in big national multiplex chains in any language.

Cinemas have replaced other films like Nayyi Navelli and Prahaar with Jailer 2’s Hindi version.

The response to the film has been so strong that MovieMax decided to show Jailer 2 in the middle of the night at two of its theaters — one in Mumbai and one in Pune.

While midnight shows have become more common since the pandemic, this is the first time a South Indian film has had such shows in the North Indian market, in its original language.Interestingly, midnight shows are usually on weekends, but MovieMax Gold will also show Jailer 2 at 1:45 am on Monday, October 19.

The Hindi version of the film, named Rajini: The Jailer 2, is also doing well.

It earned Rs.2.56 crores on Thursday, October 15, then Rs.2.41 crores on Friday.The earnings jumped to Rs.3.63 crores on Saturday, and it’s expected to cross Rs.4 crores on Sunday.These numbers might seem small, but they are important because the film didn’t show in big multiplex chains like PVR INOX, Cinepolis, and Miraj.This is because of its four-week OTT window, as these chains usually want an eight-week gap between a movie’s theatrical release and its streaming launch.

A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “At first, Rajini: The Jailer 2 had limited showings because it didn’t play in national chains.

Also, it shared screens with new films like Prahaar and Nayyi Navelli, as well as the successful holdover film Drishyam The Conclusion.However, the response to Jailer 2 has been amazing, while Nayyi Navelli hasn’t done well.Prahaar has good reviews, but it’s mostly attracting an elite audience in multiplexes.”

The source added, “There is huge demand for Rajini: The Jailer 2.

With Nayyi Navelli and Prahaar not performing well, many cinemas have started replacing their showings with those of Rajini: The Jailer 2.”

For example, Mumbai’s Citylight cinema has removed Nayyi Navelli, the Marathi film Sohla, and Drishyam The Conclusion from Monday, October 19.

Instead, it will show two shows each of Prahaar and Rajini: The Jailer 2.The source explained, “Prahaar is a local story that has found an audience in Mumbai, so it has kept some showings in certain theaters where its performance has been good.However, in several places, especially in North India, even Prahaar has lost showings to Jailer 2.”

The growing demand for Rajini: The Jailer 2 is also shown in the increasing number of showings.

On Thursday, the Hindi version had 1,730 showings across the country.This number almost doubled to 3,266 on Friday and then rose to 3,690 on Saturday.

Several cinemas have decided to focus almost entirely on showing Jailer 2.

For example, Maratha Mandir cinema will play three shows of the Hindi version each day, while Kasturba in Malad will also screen three Hindi shows along with one Tamil showing.

The source added, “Rajini: The Jailer 2 can now comfortably continue its theatrical run until Diwali.

Rajinikanth’s previous release, Coolie (2025), earned Rs.34 crores in its Hindi lifetime (it had a release in national chains).Jailer 2 should aim to beat this, which will be a big achievement, especially since it doesn’t have support from national multiplexes.”

An industry insider said, “Monday, October 19, will almost feel like a holiday, while Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20.

Rajini: The Jailer 2 can do very well on both days.Dubbed action films usually do well in Gujarat, but the region hasn’t fully joined in yet because people are still celebrating Navratri.”

Expect to see collections increasing in Gujarat starting from October 20th or 21st.