Arshad Warsi on his small role in Shah Rukh Khan’s King: “I love the Khan family, so I did it”

 Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie King is getting a lot of attention.The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and has a great group of actors.Shah Rukh Khan is the main star, and the cast also includes Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Raghav Juyal, and Arshad Warsi, among others.In a special interview with Filmfare, Arshad Warsi talked about his role in the movie.

Warsi said his part in King isn't a big one, but he wasn't worried about that when he got the offer.

His main reason for joining the project was his love for the Khan family.

Warsi has worked with the Khan family before.

He was part of Aryan Khan's first show, The Bads of Bollywood.When both Aryan and Shah Rukh asked him to be in their projects, he said his feelings for the family made it easy to say yes.

"I have just a little role in King.

I love the Khan family.When Aryan called me for The Ba*ds of Bollywood, I did it.When Shah Rukh called me for King, I did it.It's a small part.I just like them.So I did it," Arshad told Filmfare.

The movie King is directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.

It is set to open in theaters on December 24, 2026.

Arshad Warsi has several other projects coming up.

He will be in Jeevan Bheema Yojana, a dark comedy where he plays two different characters.He will also appear in Ghamasaan, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, which will be released on ZEE5 on September 11.Additionally, he has Golmaal 5 in the works, though its release date hasn't been announced yet.

Shah Rukh Khan joins Vodafone Idea as brand ambassador, company unveils new ‘Vi’ logo

 Vodafone Idea has announced Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand ambassador.Along with this, the telecom company has introduced a new brand identity, which includes a fresh logo.The logo has changed from "V!" to "Vi".The company has also launched a new campaign called "Vi badal raha hai...tayaar rahiye."

Shah Rukh Khan, known as SRK, will promote the telecom service provider during the campaign.

However, the company hasn't mentioned how long this partnership will last.This announcement comes as Vodafone Idea, which is owned by the Aditya Birla Group, tries to improve its position in the telecom market and look for funding for a planned capital expenditure of Rs 45,000 crores over the next three years.

Vodafone Idea's CEO, Abhijit Kishore, said, "This is not just a logo update; it's the first step in the evolution of the Vi brand.

It shows our goals for Vi and our commitment to making telecom an experience that enhances customers' lives and opens up new possibilities."

Kishore also spoke about the company's plans for the coming weeks.

He said, "In the coming weeks, this evolution will come to life with strategic launches, new campaigns, and various experiences that will change how we interact with our customers.The new identity reflects optimism—optimism for all that is possible today, and especially for what we can achieve for both our retail customers and businesses in the future as a tech company."

This development happens as Vodafone Idea works to get funds for network expansion.

Business Standard reported that Vodafone Idea was close to securing a loan from the State Bank of India, with its promoters backing the guarantees for the loans.The company raised Rs 6,400 crores through bank-funded and non-funded facilities in the quarter ending June, which was the first part of its planned Rs 35,000 crore fundraising.

These funds are expected to support the company's 4G expansion and 5G rollout.

Vodafone Idea also added 240,114 customers in July, its highest monthly addition in two years.This marks its fourth consecutive quarter of net customer gains since the start of FY27 and its sixth consecutive month of growth since February.

Customer growth is one of the three main focuses of Vodafone Idea's Vi 2.0 strategy, along with achieving double-digit revenue growth and aiming to triple cash Ebitda over the next three years.

Aditya Birla Group chairman and Vodafone Idea non-executive chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said the company has gone past its "most challenging years" with better financial clarity, continued support from the promoters, and renewed investment ability after resolving the long-standing adjusted gross revenue (AGR) problem.

"In FY26, we focused on resolution.

FY27 is about execution," Birla said in his address to shareholders in the FY26 annual report.

"The key goals moving forward are clear: execute the network investment plan, improve market competitiveness, and turn a stronger balance sheet into sustained growth in customers and earnings," he added.

Mirzapur: The Movie becomes first Bollywood album to adopt Universal Music India’s ‘Hear It First’ model

From the dusty streets of Mirzapur to the big screen, one of India's most famous streaming series is getting ready for its biggest story yet.After three well-received seasons and a fan base that has turned characters like Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Pandit, and Munna Bhaiya into popular culture icons, the series is making its first move to cinemas with Mirzapur: The Movie.

Before its cinema release, Mirzapur: The Movie is making history with its music as well.

Today, the full soundtrack of Mirzapur: The Movie was released under Excel Music, which is a new music label by Excel Entertainment.

This was done as part of Universal Music India’s 'Hear It First' initiative.Under this plan, new music will be available to special subscribers on music platforms in India for a short time, after which it will be available to all fans who use regular, ad-supported tiers.

This makes Mirzapur: The Movie the first ever Bollywood movie soundtrack to do this.

Vishal Ramchandani, CEO of Excel Entertainment, says, “Creating a stronger paid music system is important for the long-term growth of the Indian music industry.

'Hear It First' gives fans another reason to subscribe while helping artists and labels more.As we build Excel Music, we want to lead the way in supporting our industry’s growth, and it's exciting that Mirzapur: The Movie is the first Bollywood album to take this step.”

Universal Music India’s 'Hear It First' initiative gives paying music subscribers early access to big new releases, and helps support the growing paid music system in India.

With Mirzapur: The Movie becoming the first Bollywood film album to adopt this model, it marks a big change in how music from films is released.

It creates a special early access moment for paying subscribers before making the music available to the rest of the audience.This is a big turning point in how Hindi film music is enjoyed in the Indian music scene, and Excel Movies is leading this change.

Produced by Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is set to hit the cinemas on 4 September 2026.

It brings together the franchise's beloved characters and fan favorites like Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Abhishek Banerjee.The movie also introduces new characters to the Mirzapur world, such as the popular Jitendra Kumar, known as Jeetu Bhaiya in the digital world, and the show’s current star—Ravi Kishan.

As the world of Mirzapur prepares to take its biggest leap yet—moving from a streaming hit to a cinema experience—its music release strategy is also making headlines for the right reasons.

Daayra trailer out: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran face off on opposite sides of justice in Meghna Gulzar’s thriller

The trailer for *Daayra* is now out, giving a compelling first glimpse into a story where truth is never clear-cut, justice can mean different things, and every choice brings its own results.It will be shown in cinemas on 18th September 2026, and it's directed by Meghna Gulzar.The story is written by Yash Keswani, Sima Agarwal, and Meghna Gulzar herself.It looks at crime, justice, and punishment through a detailed, emotional, and intense narrative.

Inspired by real events, *Daayra* takes place after a crime that shook the country and caused a lot of anger.

It sets off a chain of events and two separate investigations.As the search for the truth continues, two top police officers — Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran — find themselves dealing with the same system but approaching their duty and ideas of justice in completely different ways, and they end up on opposite sides of a case that challenges the very idea of right and wrong.

The trailer shows a realistic and tense story, with new revelations that change how we see the case.

The sharp and thought-provoking conversations in the film raise tough questions about truth and justice.It also looks beyond the crime itself and explores how people see things and the stories that form around it.At its core, *Daayra* asks questions that don’t have easy answers.It questions how fast a story can turn into a verdict, who gets to decide what justice looks like when everyone has their own opinion, and what we choose to believe when we are just watching.

The trailer also gives a look at the wider cast, including powerful performances by Jitendra Joshi, Kshitee Jog, Kanwaljeet Singh, Sandeep Kulkarni, and Trupti Khamkar.

These actors add even more emotional depth to a story that's built around conflicting viewpoints, tough decisions, and the aftermath of what people choose to do.

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared, “What I loved about working with Meghna is that she makes you question everything you think you know about a character.

There’s a lot of thought behind every detail, but she never takes away your instinct as an actor.Playing DCP Ajooni Kohli stayed with me because she pushed me into a space I hadn’t really explored before, and at this stage in my career, that’s always exciting.And then to have Prithviraj opposite me was such a pleasure.He’s an incredibly intelligent actor — very present, very instinctive — and there was an ease to working together that I really enjoyed.This was one of those films where the people you’re surrounded by make the experience that much richer.”

Prithviraj Sukumaran said, “What drew me to DCP Raman Kumar was the complexity beneath his composed exterior and the questions he finds himself grappling with during the investigation.

What I admire is how the film maintains that objectivity right till the very end, allowing the audience to form their own perspective.Meghna Gulzar is a filmmaker whose craft I have closely followed, and *Daayra* gave me the opportunity to work with her.It was a rewarding experience, and working with Kareena made the journey even more special.I hope the audience connects with the world we have created — a story that is gripping and deeply human.”

Director Meghna Gulzar said, “*Daayra* doesn’t sit comfortably in black and white.

It explores the grey and dismantles it.As a filmmaker, that grey space is always challenging, and yet compelling — where characters make choices, live with them, and the audience is left to engage with what unfolds.The main protagonists of *Daayra* are brought to life with towering performances by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.I’m grateful that I got this dynamic combination of actors, along with an exceptional ensemble cast, to explore the delicate lines of law and justice that traverse the story of *Daayra*.I am very excited to share this world of grey with the audience and welcome them into it.”

Amrita Pandey, CEO of Junglee Pictures, said, “At Junglee Pictures, we have always gravitated towards stories that come from the world around us, particularly those inspired by true events or real experiences.

*Daayra* has been a story we have developed closely with our writers and Meghna, and it is a film that feels deeply relevant to the times we live in, while approaching its subject with the sensitivity it deserves.”

It is also a strong crime thriller that focuses on conflict, moral issues, tough decisions, and two strong perspectives.

Having powerful actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran play these characters makes the story even more thrilling.Daayra is also our first co-production with PEN Studios, and we are happy to be working with them on this project.For our team, it is great to be working with Meghna for the third time after Talvar and Raazi.We really enjoyed making this film and hope the audiences feel as connected to it as we did.

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Jayantilal Gada, CMD, Pen Studios said, "Movies can be fun, but they can also make you think.Daayra is like that, and that's why it's special to us.Meghna Gulzar is a filmmaker who makes movies that are deep, thoughtful, and well-controlled.Her skill in telling a story with emotion and care is really impressive.Having two famous actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran adds more to the film, and both bring a lot of sincerity and emotion to their roles.It has been a pleasure to work with a studio like Junglee Pictures that values good content and meaningful stories.We hope Daayra not only holds your attention but also stays with you, making you think and talk about it long after the movie ends."

With Daayra, Meghna Gulzar brings together a complex story and a strong group of actors to explore the tough choices people face when their beliefs clash with the law.

Distributed by Pen Marudhar, Daayra releases in cinemas on September 18, 2026.

Toxic (Hindi) CRASHES 94% on Monday; Yash starrer heads towards one of the BIGGEST DISASTERS of all time with Rs. 3.5 cr. on Monday Box Office SHOCKER

After earning Rs.124 crores in its first five days, the movie "Toxic," directed by Geethu Mohandas and starring Yash, has seen a massive drop in earnings on the first Monday.Early estimates suggest it might make between Rs.3.25 crores and Rs.3.75 crores on the sixth day, raising the total to Rs.127.50 crores.

This is a drop of 94 percent compared to the opening day, which is one of the biggest drops ever recorded on a Monday.

The film is unlikely to reach the Rs.150 crore mark in Hindi, which is surprising considering it opened with a record of Rs.53.50 crores.

"Toxic" is expected to become one of the biggest disappointments in cinema history, with losses likely to be very high.

The performance of "Toxic" has been terrible, and the money collected so far mirrors that poor showing.

There is expected to be another drop on Tuesday, and the film is likely to leave the theaters by the second week due to a lack of audience turnout.

Subhash Ghai recalls fallout with Salman Khan before Yuvvraaj; says, “Salman was high, we had a scuffle, then his father scolded him”

 Subhash Ghai shared details about his past conflict with Salman Khan and how Salman's father, Salim Khan, stepped in after a disagreement.He talked about this while discussing his work with Salman on the 2008 movie Yuvvraaj.

Ghai explained that his professional relationship with Salman began after a bad incident at a party.

He said Salman was drinking alcohol and an argument started between them.The situation turned into a physical fight, but things were sorted out when Salim Khan intervened.

In a recent interview with Times Now, Ghai said, "Before we made the film, we had a fight.

We had a scuffle.Then his father scolded him."

He described the situation, saying, "We were at a party.

Salman was drunk.He was saying something wrong, and I told him, 'Don't say that.' He had some problem with me.He asked me, 'Why did you do this or that?' I told him it was my decision as a director.He started abusing me.I told him not to do that.We had a disagreement there."

Ghai said that the next day, Salim Khan called him and told him that Salman had spoken to his mother about the incident.

Salim said he had scolded Salman and sent him to Ghai's house to apologize.

"He came the very next day.

He politely apologized.After that, I fell in love with him because he respected his father so much.I let go of that issue.We often visited each other.After that, we did a film together," Ghai said.

Their reconciliation led to the making of Yuvvraaj, which also starred Anil Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.

However, the 2008 film didn't do well at the box office.

Ghai has also spoken positively about Salman's character, saying, "Salman Khan never gets nervous no matter what.

No matter the number of crises and problems in his life, he might become sad, but never nervous."

He also recalled Salman's decision to avoid media interviews during the promotions of Yuvvraaj.

Salman explained, "If you are saying, I will do it, but I usually don't because media interviews expect us to be politically correct.And if I end up saying something incorrect about the film, people or myself, it will become a huge controversy.I am happy alone and I like to stay away from the media."

Chandrachur Singh files FIR over alleged forgery of grandfather’s will, accuses family members

 Actor Chandrachur Singh has gone to the police about a long family problem regarding inheritance.He says that his grandfather's will was made up to stop his late father from getting his part of the family property.According to PTI, Singh has named his aunt Gaytri Devi, two cousins, and four other family members in the FIR.

The complaint was filed at the Rorawar police station in Aligarh on Friday.

Singh says that his grandfather, Thakur Harender Pal Singh, signed the will in 1997, but at that time he was very sick and not able to sign legal papers.He claims that the signature was fake.

Singh has also blamed his uncle Ganga Singh and other relatives for being involved in the forgery.

He says that because of this fake will, his father, Captain Baldev Singh, lost his share of the family property.

He also claims that his father was not in Aligarh when the will was supposedly written.

He also says that another uncle, Puniya Pratap Singh, died before Harender Pal Singh.

The complaint says that several valuable properties listed in the will were sold over the years.

Singh said on Friday evening that he had enough proof to support his claims.He also said he gave a statement to the police after the FIR was filed.

Gaytri Devi had previously denied the allegations.

Last year, she accused Chandrachur Singh of trying to falsely accuse her and said the will was real.

Singh’s father, Captain Baldev Singh, was a former Congress MLA from Aligarh city and died a few years ago.

The police have now started an investigation into the allegations.

The claims made by Chandrachur Singh in the FIR are just accusations at this point and have not been proven yet.

Chandrachur Singh has been in Hindi cinema for several years and is known for movies like Maachis, Kya Kehna, and Josh.

He acted with Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai in Josh.His filmography also includes Cuttputlli and other projects.