Sonu Nigam apologises to Kannadigas over Pahalgam remark ahead of Bengaluru concert: “Don’t mind saying sorry a thousand times”

Sonu Nigam has apologized to people from Karnataka for some controversial comments he made that were connected to the Pahalgam terror attack.This happened before his upcoming concert in Bengaluru on October 24.He shared a video message where he spoke about the issue after a pro-Kannada group called Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) asked the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to stop the concert.

In his video, Sonu said he would be willing to apologize many times if it helped keep his relationship with people in Karnataka strong.

He started the video by speaking in Kannada.

“When you love someone and want the relationship to last, you don't mind saying sorry a thousand times,” he said.

He then added, “Dear family, if anything I said accidentally hurt you, I'm really sorry.

I'm not the type of person who would ever hurt anyone, especially the people from Karnataka who have given me so much love and respect over the last 30 years.I don't want any small misunderstanding to damage our relationship or cause any bad feelings.”

What did Sonu Nigam say about the Pahalgam attack?

The controversy started in April 2025 when Sonu performed at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Bengaluru.

During the concert, a fan kept asking him to sing in Kannada.Sonu talked about his long love for Karnataka and its audience, but he also said he didn't like the way the request was made.

The issue got more attention later when his comments were linked to the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.

In that attack, 26 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on tourists at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sonu’s comments led to criticism from some members of the Kannada-speaking community, and the issue remained a point of contention.

Sonu Nigam’s Bengaluru concert

Sonu is set to perform in Bengaluru on October 24.

KRV’s request to cancel the concert has brought the controversy back into the spotlight just before the event.

With his recent video message, Sonu is trying to move past the issue and reiterate that he values his long relationship with the people of Karnataka.

Bombay High Court directs makers of Tu Hai Meri Kiran to deposit Rs. 8.85 crores before release

The Bombay High Court on Monday, October 19, decided that Echelon Productions cannot release or use the movie Tu Hai Meri Kiran, which stars Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, unless it pays Rs.8.85 crores along with 15% annual interest to AND Movie Products LLP, as reported by Live Law Biz.The film was planned to come out in theatres on October 23, 2026.

The court stopped the release of Tu Hai Meri Kiran because of a disagreement over Rs.8.85 crores.The court told the makers to deposit that amount before the film can be released.Justice Amit Borkar agreed with AND Movie Products LLP's request to protect their investment and rights.The judge said that stopping the film would ignore the money and work that went into making it, but also said the film should not be used for profit until the co-producer's money is secured.

The dispute started from a co-production agreement signed on March 27, 2024, where both sides agreed to contribute Rs.

7.50 crore each, plus GST, for a total budget of Rs.15 crores plus GST.AND Movie Products said they invested Rs.8.85 crore between March 2024 and January 2025 but were not paid back as agreed.

According to the agreement, Echelon was supposed to return the money within 13 months of signing the contract or three weeks before the film's first release, whichever came first.

The court said the deadline was April 27, 2025, and the later release date could not extend that.

The issue got worse when a cheque for Rs.

7.50 crore issued by Echelon through Vishal Rana bounced in January 2026.AND Movie Products then went to the High Court after the film's release date was announced.

Echelon argued that the money would be paid based on the film's earnings and mentioned that AND Movie Products participated in Instagram promotions.

But the court said those activities did not cancel the need to repay or get the co-producer's consent before making deals with others.

The court told Echelon to deposit Rs.

8.85 crores, with 15% interest calculated from the investment dates, within three working days.If they don't, the film can't be used for profit.Echelon also has to share all current and planned deals, keep the film's money in a separate account, and report regularly.They must get AND Movie Products' approval before signing any deals and fix or remove any credits that don't match what was agreed.

The court said the deposited money will be kept as a security and can’t be taken out without court or arbitration approval.

It didn’t ask Vishal Rana to pay the money now, saying the final responsibility will be decided through arbitration.The court also refused Echelon's request to delay the judgment.

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.