Vikas Khanna recalls what Shah Rukh Khan told him after visiting his New York restaurant Bungalow: “Felt like I had entered someone’s temple”

Chef Vikas Khanna recently talked about Shah Rukh Khan's visit to his New York restaurant Bungalow and shared what the actor said that stayed with him.He spoke about this during an appearance on Shekhar Suman's talk show, Shekhar Tonite, where he discussed the idea behind Bungalow and how Khan felt about the place.

Over the years, Khanna has worked to bring Indian cuisine to people around the world.

His New York restaurant, Bungalow, shows his connection to Indian culture, heritage, and memories of home.According to the chef, the restaurant is more than just a place to eat.It draws heavily from Indian traditions and the feel of ancestral homes.

Recalling Khan's reaction after visiting Bungalow, Khanna shared the actor's words.

"There are so many restaurants in the world, but Shah Rukh Khan said, 'Every restaurant I've visited until today has felt like a shop to me, just a transaction.But when I came here, it felt like I had entered someone's temple.It felt as though you were trying to represent our rich culture, our parents, our ancestors.That's an incredibly difficult thing to do.'"

Khan had visited Bungalow in 2024, and Khanna shared a personal account of their meeting on Instagram.

The chef remembered how the actor asked him to sit with him during the visit.Their conversation also touched upon Khanna's childhood memories of watching Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge with his sister.

Khanna wrote, "When SRK visited Bungalow & asked me to sit with him.

As we spoke about me going to cinema everyday to watch DDLJ with my sister and every movie of his.He became my hero for who he is.His voice.His patience.His confidence.His compassion.His friendship."

The chef also recalled becoming emotional during the meeting.

He looked towards the glass ceiling to hold back his tears and noticed a crescent moon.He later connected the moment with memories of loved ones he had lost.

Dedicating his post to Khan, Khanna recalled the actor telling him, "Bungalow represents us.

Our parents.Our ancestors.Our India." He described those words as deeply meaningful for him, especially considering his journey from Amritsar.

Khanna has previously explained that Bungalow was also created as an ode to his late sister, Radhika Khanna.

"With Bungalow, I live her dream.I keep her alive through my work," he had said.

He also recalled Jeff Bezos describing Bungalow as "a place of pilgrimage," saying the restaurant reminds visitors of the homes they left behind.

For Khanna, that sense of familiarity is at the heart of the restaurant.

"If you look closely, you'll see that the restaurant isn't just about food; it's almost like a divine intervention," he said.

He added that the space draws inspiration from Indian values, ancestral homes, and traditional hospitality."You can spend millions on gold, extravagant decor, and dazzling lights, but nothing compares to the comfort of your grandmother's home.That's the feeling we wanted to recreate," the chef added.

Sunny Deol, Karan Deol and Preity G Zinta to meet Partition survivors and visit the Partition Museum on their Punjab promotional journey for Batwara 1947

Aamir Khan Productions’ Batwara 1947, starring Shabana Azmi, Sunny Deol, and Preity G Zinta, is gearing up for one of the biggest cinematic releases of the year.

Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the Partition-era drama has been generating massive excitement across the nation.

As the team officially kicks off its multi-city promotional campaign, after Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Patna, and Lucknow, they are now set to visit Punjab.

Bollywood Hungama has learnt that during their promotional tour across the state, Sunny Deol, Karan Deol and Preity G Zinta will meet Partition survivors and visit the Partition Museum, further connecting with the history and memories surrounding the events depicted in the film.

The visit is naturally expected to be an emotional moment both for the survivors and the three actors of Batwara 1947.

In fact, Sunny Deol, during the trailer launch of the film, revealed about hearing first-hand accounts of the Partition from his grandparents, who faced the trauma back then.

He said, “We are from Punjab and during the Partition, my grandfather and grandmother were on the other side.I had heard many incidents from them, which were really very emotional.I heard from them that in case of an untoward incident in any village, the rest of the villagers would come together to hide them and thus protect them from the rioters.Uss waqt mahaul hi aisa tha ke ki kuchh hona nahin chahiye.”  

Batwara 1947 is all set to release in theatres on August 14.

Vishal Bhardwaj wants to adapt the Tarun Tejpal case into a “Rashomon”-style film: “It’s a very important case for society”

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has said he is making a movie based on the Tarun Tejpal case, just days after the Bombay High Court overturned his earlier acquittal and found him guilty of rape, giving him a 10-year jail sentence.

He said, "It's a very important case for society."

Bhardwaj explained that the case has conflicting court decisions and many unknown details, which make it a good story for a film.

He wants to show different viewpoints instead of having a fixed opinion.

In an interview with Variety, Bhardwaj said, "The difference between the two judgments makes it perfect for a 'Rashomon' type story.

There are a lot of facts in this case that people don't know about, and they might be surprised to see them on screen."

He added, "The devil is in the details.

People don't want to read the long legal documents.I've gone through all the details many times, and I'm still trying to understand everything.It's a very important case for society."

Bhardwaj said he wants the film to be made without any fixed point of view.

"It's too early for me to decide what the film is about.I want it to be like a true film journalist, remaining neutral and observing without taking sides."

He explained his storytelling approach, saying, "Every story needs all the different points of view.

In a 'Rashomon' style, the same situation can be seen in many ways.The difference is just in perspective."

When talking about casting, Bhardwaj said he wants an actor who isn't familiar with the case so the performance is free from any preconceived ideas.

"I want the actor to be unaware of the crime and to forget the judgments.I want him to approach it like a fictional story."

Bhardwaj also said the film is being made with help from a major Bollywood studio, but he hasn't revealed the name of the production company.

This comes after the Bombay High Court overturned the 2021 acquittal of Tarun Tejpal by a Goa sessions court.

Tejpal was arrested in 2013 after a junior colleague accused him of sexual assault.

The trial court had acquitted him in 2021, but the Goa government challenged the verdict.

On August 6, the Bombay High Court overturned the acquittal, calling the trial court's judgment "perverse." The High Court considered the complainant's testimony, CCTV footage, and apology emails sent by Tejpal before convicting him and giving him a 10-year prison sentence.

Tejpal has said he will appeal the High Court's decision to the Supreme Court.

Mithun Chakraborty undergoes surgery in Kolkata; CM Suvendu Adhikari visits actor in hospital

Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty had a surgery at a private hospital in Kolkata on Thursday.As per reports, the actor is doing well and is recovering after doctors took out a metal plate that was placed after a previous injury.

The news made West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visit the hospital to check on the actor's health.

Mithun Chakraborty undergoes procedure to remove metal plate

Hospital officials said Chakraborty had surgery to take out a metal plate that was placed after an earlier accident.

The operation went well, and the actor is being monitored by doctors.

It is reported that the actor is in stable condition and there are no issues after the surgery.

Chief Minister visits actor, wishes him a speedy recovery

After the surgery, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari shared an update after visiting Chakraborty at the hospital.

On social media, he wrote, "Respected film actor and BJP central committee member Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata due to health reasons.

I went to the hospital today to see him.I spoke with him and checked on his health.I pray to God for his quick recovery."

Besides his acting career, Mithun Chakraborty is a well-known leader of the BJP in West Bengal.

He actively campaigned for the party during the 2026 Assembly elections, which resulted in the BJP winning the state government.

Professionally, the actor will appear in Rajinikanth's highly anticipated movie Jailer 2.

Jackie Shroff joins Salman Khan and Nayanthara for Vamshi Paidipally’s next

Salman Khan is making a big comeback with a new action movie directed by Vamshi Paidipally.This is his first film with actress Nayanthara.The movie is currently in production and is set to release worldwide during the Eid 2027 holiday.While details about the story are not revealed yet, source has shared some exciting news about the cast of the film.

According to people close to the project, Jackie Shroff is starting to film with Salman Khan in Mumbai today.He has a major role in the movie, and fans are expected to welcome him with cheers and applause.Contrary to some rumors, he isn't playing the villain, but his character is very important to the story.

The same source says that the villain role will be played by Rahul Dev and Abhimanyu Singh, along with Aravind Swami.

The film has multiple villains, and all the casting is already done.The Indian filming schedule will finish by the end of August.After that, the team will go to Europe for some more filming before wrapping up the production.

This action film is directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju and Shirish.

Kuldeep Rathore and Rafi Kazi are also co-producers.The movie is planned to release on the Eid 2027 weekend.

Ohh My Dog Movie Review: OHH MY DOG is an endearing and unusual entertainer.

Ohh My Dog Review {3.0/5} & Review Rating  

Star Cast: Mahi Rai, Pankaj Tripathi, Pavan Malhotra  

Director: Amit Rai  

Ohh My Dog Movie Review Synopsis:  

OHH MY DOG is the story of two dogs and their devoted masters.

In Dibrugarh, Assam, a dog named Momo is adopted by a young boy, Apu (Mahi Rai), and his parents (Geeta Agarwal and Prashant Kashyap).One day, Momo suddenly disappears from outside their house.Apu and his mother approach the local police station for help.However, the SHO, Mohd Yusuf Hazari (Vijay Mishra), refuses to take action.He informs them that Momo may have been abducted by a gang involved in smuggling dogs for their meat and advises them not to harbour much hope.However, Apu refuses to accept defeat and decides to track down Momo on his own.Meanwhile, in Patna, Bihar, the situation is reversed.Oscar’s master, Prince (Nikhil Kumar), an underage construction worker, is kidnapped.It is Oscar who raises an alarm over Prince’s disappearance, prompting the others at the construction site to take the matter seriously.They approach Prince’s teacher (Pankaj Tripathi) for help.Here, too, the police officer (Rajesh Kumar) is reluctant to assist them.What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Ohh My Dog Movie Story Review:  

Amit Rai's story is unconventional as the story centres around dogs.

Amit Rai's screenplay is gripping and peppered with thrilling as well as clapworthy moments.However, the writing gets stretched in some places.Amit Rai's dialogues are conversational and, in some places, he has also cleverly infused some funny one-liners.

Amit Rai’s direction is praiseworthy.

It is no cakewalk to helm a film in which a dog is one of the principal characters.In this regard, Amit deserves brownie points for getting the animal to perform convincingly and even execute action sequences.Moreover, Oscar’s actions are so adorable and heroic that children are sure to lap them up.Bollywood rarely makes films primarily for young audiences, and OHH MY DOG comes as a breath of fresh air in this space.Meanwhile, the parallel track involving the child in Assam is equally immersive.A particular sequence in which Apu traces his missing dog’s movements from a nullah to a riverbank stands out.The entry of the RTO officer (Pavan Malhotra) further adds to the madness.

On the flipside, at 150 minutes, the film is a little too long and could easily have been shorter by around 15 minutes.

A few portions are needlessly stretched, while the writing becomes unconvincing in places.The behaviour of the SHO in Dibrugarh is difficult to digest.Apu uses illegal apps to track down the kidnappers in the presence of the police, and the officer should ideally have objected to it.Also, considering his ulterior motive, it seems unlikely that he would openly inform Apu’s mother about the gang involved in kidnapping dogs.The sequence featuring 250 dogs is visually appealing and is sure to wow viewers, but it also takes away from the film’s realism.Lastly, the music fails to make an impact.

Ohh My Dog Movie Review Performances:  

The human actors put their best foot forward, but it is the dog Bruno, who plays Oscar, who takes the cake with his cuteness and bravery.

Mahi Rai comes next.He puts up a confident performance and dominates the other actors.Pankaj Tripathi is adorable in what could be called a supporting role.Pavan Malhotra has a late entry and makes up for it with his arresting screen presence.Geeta Agarwal gets into the skin of her character.Vijay Mishra and Rajesh Kumar leave a huge mark.Nikhil Kumar is aptly cast.Sulakhyana Baruah (Krishna; Apu's teacher) is a great find.Bulloo Kumar (Kidnapper) puts up a fine act.

Ohh My Dog movie music and other technical aspects:  

Aman Pant's music doesn’t entice.

However, Mangesh Dhakde's background score is much better and in sync with the film’s happenings.

Mate Herbai's cinematography is terrific.

Bihar and Assam have never been captured before in this manner in a Hindi film.Some shots are captured from the point of view of the dog and it adds to the tension.Ashwini Shrivastav's production design is realistic while Isaac Hamon and Sunil Rodrigues' action is entertaining.White Apple's VFX is satisfactory.Suvir Nath's editing could have been crisper.

Ohh My Dog Movie Review Conclusion:  

On the whole, OHH MY DOG is an endearing and unusual entertainer that scores with its adorable canine hero, engaging performances and several thrilling, clapworthy moments.

However, the low pre-release buzz and the arrival of strong competition next week could restrict its box-office prospects.It will therefore need positive word of mouth to draw audiences to cinemas and sustain at the ticket window.

Love & War begins on Independence Day! Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal’s FIRST LOOKS to drop on August

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is preparing to finish filming his biggest romantic drama, Love and War, by the end of August.Vicky Kaushal has already completed his part in the film, but Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt still have about 20 days of filming left in August.Fans are really excited about the movie and keep asking for updates from the production team.

Source has learned that Sanjay Leela Bhansali will show the character posters for Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal from Love and War on August 15.

"Love And War is the biggest film in Indian cinema, with a big casting choice including Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky.Sanjay Leela Bhansali is ready to introduce the world to this epic on August 15, building up to its theatrical release on Republic Day 2027 weekend," said a source.

The same source mentioned that Bhansali may also present an immersive announcement video for the film, like a motion poster with big visuals of Love and War.

"It's still being worked on, and he might or might not show the looks in a video format.While the character posters are done, there is still some uncertainty about this new way of making the announcement," the source added.

Love and War is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and is set to release on January 22, 2027.

The film has a budget of Rs.300 crores, not including print and publicity, making it the most expensive film of Bhansali’s career.