Rajesh Sharma DENIES insect bite during Fauzi shoot; says, “Nothing happened on Prabhas’s film set”

Actor Rajesh Sharma has made clear that the stories about his hospital stay earlier this year are not true.He denied that his health issues were connected to the filming of the Prabhas-starrer movie Fauzi in Hyderabad.He said that nothing happened to him during the shoot and explained that he had a long-term skin problem on his right leg, which later turned into a serious infection after he went back to Kolkata.

Sharma was taken to a hospital in Kolkata in July because of a bad leg infection and high fever.

At that time, his close friend and director Sudipa Chatterjee shared a post online suggesting that he might have been bitten by a poisonous insect or spider while filming Fauzi in Hyderabad.However, the post was later taken down.

When asked about the situation, Sharma told NDTV that the reports about an incident on the Fauzi set were false.

He also mentioned that he has now finished his treatment and is recovering.

He said, "It's false news. Nothing happened on Prabhas's film set.Neither Prabhas nor the crew was responsible.They are nice people.Nothing happened in Hyderabad while I was shooting there."  

Sharma explained that he had been struggling with a skin issue on his right leg for a long time.

According to him, the condition worsened into an infection, and it got more serious after he returned to Kolkata, especially because his diabetes was very high.

He admitted that he didn't take the problem seriously at first, which made the situation worse.

When talking about Sudipa Chatterjee's earlier post, Sharma said she shared it out of concern but didn’t have the correct information.

"She's a good friend.Out of concern, she posted that.But she was wrong informed," he said.

Sharma has now completed his treatment and said that he is in the process of recovering.

He is hopeful of getting back to work soon and mentioned that he might start filming again within a week.

On his upcoming projects, Rajesh Sharma will be seen in the film Haiwaan, which stars Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles.

Directed by Priyadarshan, this movie is a remake of Mohanlal's Oppam and is set to release on September 11, 2026.

Parineeti Chopra’s web series debut Shaque: Trust No One to stream from September 24 on Netflix

A mother's nine-year search for her missing child is about to hit a shocking truth that no one expected.Netflix's new series, Shaque: Trust No One, starts on September 24 and promises to be a thrilling mystery where nothing and no one is as it seems.

Shaque: Trust No One is created by Rensil D’Silva and Siddharth P.

Malhotra, directed by Rensil D’Silva, and produced by Alchemy Films.The show explores the delicate balance between trust and doubt, instinct and truth, love and obsession.It stars Parineeti Chopra in her series debut, playing a mother searching for her missing child.But as clues start to reveal themselves, a terrifying question arises: can she really trust the people closest to her?

Tanya Bami, Series Head at Netflix India, said, “Shaque is a compelling emotional crime drama with thriller elements.

But at its core, it's the story of a mother's relentless nine-year search for her child.The story smoothly moves between the emotional struggle of the mother's journey and the intense tension of a tightly written thriller.The characters are at the heart of this journey, each with their own conflicts and secrets, constantly shifting our understanding of the events and the truth.We’re excited to work again with creator-producer Siddharth P.Malhotra and partner with Rensil D’Silva as he makes his Netflix debut with this story.With a powerful female cast including Parineeti Chopra, Jennifer Winget, Soni Razdan, and Harleen Sethi, alongside Tahir Raj Bhasin, Sumeet Vyas, and Anup Soni, Shaque promises to be a perfect binge-watch.”

Siddharth P.

Malhotra, thrilled for his fourth project with Netflix, said, “When Rensil told me the story, I was immediately hooked.There was something special about the world he had created, and I knew I had to be part of it — this was a story that had to be told.Working with Rensil as a co-creator and producer, along with Sapna, has been a pleasure.Shaque: Trust No One is intense, nerve-wracking, emotional, and fast-paced.It has everything I look for in a great thriller — a deep emotional core, complex relationships, unexpected twists, and a feeling that you're always one step away from the truth.At its heart, the story begins with a mother searching for her missing child.But that search quickly becomes something bigger — a journey into the secrets and relationships of the people closest to her.What happens when the people you trust instinctively start to become the ones you begin to question?What makes Shaque especially compelling is that beneath the mystery and suspense lies a deeply human story about motherhood, instinct, and resilience.It explores that uncomfortable space where trust begins to break down, and every relationship starts to carry a question.After Tribhanga, Maharaj, and Ikka, I'm incredibly proud to bring Shaque: Trust No One to Netflix.I can’t wait for audiences to enter this world with us — and to spend the journey guessing, questioning, and wondering where the truth really lies.”

Director and co-creator Rensil D’Silva adds, “Shaque is a thriller built on uncertainty.

Every new piece of information brings another question, and every relationship has another layer to uncover.What fascinated me was the chance to tell a suspenseful story through the deeply emotional journey of a mother who has refused to give up for nine years.I've been lucky to work with Netflix on this bold, deeply emotional, and layered story.We’ve tried to create a world where the audience is constantly questioning what they see and who they can trust.”

I hope Shaque keeps everyone wondering until the very last moment.

Joining Chopra are Soni Razdan, Anup Soni, Jennifer Winget, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Harleen Sethi, Dhruv Chowdhary, and Sumeet Vyas, who are part of this amazing group of actors.

Together, the cast explores a world where every relationship has its own secrets, and every new discovery can completely change what you thought you knew.

Shaque: Trust No One is coming on September 24, only on Netflix!

Karan Johar-Shanaya Kapoor’s Student Of The Year 3 gets a BOLD makeover; web series to be a Class-meets-Euphoria youth drama

After making a strong impression in "Tu Yaa Main" (2026), Shanaya Kapoor will next be seen in "Student Of The Year 3." Bollywood Hungama has shared some exciting updates about this upcoming project, which is supported by Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, "To start with, while the first two parts of "Student Of The Year" were films, the third part will be a web series.

The first two were fun and light-hearted, but "Student Of The Year 3" is completely different."

The source added, "Student Of The Year 3 is darker, edgier, and more intense than the first two.

It is being planned as a mix of "Class" and "Euphoria"—combining the world of privileged, high-pressure students, complex friendships and relationships from Netflix's "Class," with the bold, provocative and emotionally intense style of "Euphoria." Viewers will be surprised by the conflicts, relationships, and overall tone of this third part.This kind of youth-driven, edgy content has a wide audience and could increase its popularity both locally and globally."

The source also mentioned, "Student Of The Year 3 is expected to come out this year on JioHotstar." There were earlier reports that the title might be "Student Of The Year 3 – After The Dark," but the source said this may or may not be the final name.

The official announcement will confirm the exact title.

"Student Of The Year 3" is directed by Reema Maya.

According to reports, Shanaya Kapoor will be playing two roles.The first part introduced Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and Sidharth Malhotra and was directed by Karan Johar."Student Of The Year 2" starred Tiger Shroff and launched Ananya Panday and Tara Sutaria, directed by Punit Malhotra.Alia appeared in a song in the second part.

Rajniesh Duggal to play Physics Wallah teacher Pankaj Sijairya in upcoming biopic

Actor Rajniesh Duggal has shared that a biopic about Physics Wallah teacher Pankaj Sijairya is being made, and he will be playing the teacher in the movie.The story has already been written and will be directed by James A., who was one of Sijairya’s students.

Duggal talked about the project during an Instagram Live session with Sijairya, giving more information about the film and the connection between the writer-director and the teacher.

He also mentioned that he had just finished reading the script.

When discussing the project, Duggal said, “I have an exciting surprise for you, Pankaj sir.

One of your students actually wrote the film and asked if I would be interested in playing your role.I said yes immediately.In fact, I finished the script today, and it’s written in a really interesting way.”

Sijairya is an Organic Chemistry teacher linked with Physics Wallah, the educational platform created by Alakh Pandey.

He has gained a large following among students because of his fun and engaging teaching style, which mixes Chemistry concepts with humor, everyday examples, and poetry.

In the upcoming movie, Duggal will portray Sijairya, and the story will be told from the point of view of someone who has experienced his teaching.

Esha Talwar has also been cast as the female lead in the film.

The movie is still in the making, and more details about its production and release will be shared later.

Manoj Bajpayee to play Mahatma Gandhi for the first time in Sudhir Mishra’s next

Manoj Bajpayee is going to play Mahatma Gandhi on screen for the first time in a new movie directed by Sudhir Mishra.So far, there hasn’t been much information about the film, but a picture of Bajpayee as Gandhi has appeared online.It shows him looking quite different, with features that match what people know about Mahatma Gandhi.This image has started a lot of online talk, with people commenting on how much he has changed and how he is trying to look like the real Gandhi.

The movie is based on a short but important part of India’s freedom struggle, specifically a 21-day period that isn’t very well known.

Bajpayee will be the main actor, and he will be working with Saurabh Shukla, who also has a big role in the film.

The film is being made by Sudhir Mishra, who has directed movies like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Dharavi.

It is produced by Anubhav Sinha and Narendra Hirawat under their company Benaras Mediaworks.The film is also being presented by NH Studioz.

This role is a big change for Bajpayee, as he is portraying one of the most famous people in Indian history.

The first look at him as Gandhi has already got people excited, and people are waiting for more details about the story and when the movie will come out.

Toxic’s English release turns EMBARRASSING: Only 450 tickets sold across India; collects a paltry Rs. 1.40 lakhs

Source was one of the first to report yesterday that the English version of Toxic will be released in Indian cinemas on September 4.The original Kannada version, along with dubbed Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions, had already been shown in cinemas on August 26.The film received a lot of negative feedback, and it also faced strong competition from Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie.Because of this, the English version of Toxic was shown in only 11 screenings, and only in four cities — Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Noida.

The English release of Toxic has been a big disappointment, with only about 450 tickets sold across India, earning around Rs.

1.40 lakhs.The highest number of tickets were sold in Mumbai and Bengaluru, but less than 25 tickets were sold in Gurugram and Noida.With such poor response and outright rejection, the film's showings are likely to decrease further on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6.At this rate, the total earnings of the English version may not even reach the Rs.10 lakh mark.

The total collection of Toxic across all languages on September 4 is approximately Rs.

1.50-1.60 crores.The Kannada version contributed about Rs.75-80 lakhs, while the Hindi version brought in around Rs.70-75 lakhs, according to early estimates.The extended first-week earnings of the Hindi version are at Rs.130.09 crores.There was a big drop from Thursday, September 3, to Friday, September 4, as the Hindi version earned Rs.2.54 crores on Thursday.Now, it remains to be seen whether the Hindi version of Toxic will be able to cross the Rs.150 crore mark.

Asur Season 3 begins shooting; Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti return in lead roles, Gaurav Shukla takes over as director

One of India's most popular streaming shows, Asur, is coming back for a third season.Source has learned that filming for Asur Season 3 has started in Mumbai, and the production is planned to finish by December 2026.

Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti are coming back to play their favorite roles as forensic experts Dhananjay Rajput and Nikhil Nair.

Other returning cast members include Ridhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, and Vishesh Bansal.The new season will also introduce a few new actors, like Ahsaas Channa and Shweta Basu Prasad, who will play important roles.

The team started filming on August 30 in Mumbai and is expected to shoot in several cities over the next three months.

The makers plan to release the show in mid-2027 on JioHotstar.

The biggest change in Asur Season 3 is the director.

Oni Sen, who directed the first two seasons and recently directed Netflix India's Operation Safed Sagar, is not coming back.Instead, the show's creator and lead writer, Gaurav Shukla, will take over as the new director.

Shukla, who has written for shows like Angrezi Medium, The Girl on the Train, and Saare Jahan Se Accha, is making his directorial debut with Asur 3.

He will co-direct the season with Shwetabh Varma, an ad filmmaker known for creating stylish and detailed campaigns for brands such as JK Cement WallMaxX, Domino's, and Yamaha.

Asur Season 3 is starting almost three years after the second season began in 2023 and received a lot of praise.

It became one of the most-watched Indian series of that year.Shukla has been working on the new season and is believed to have created a story that expands the franchise in both size and story depth.

The third season promises to keep the show's original feel while taking the story into darker and more complex areas.

The season will have more intense psychological conflicts, a deeper look into Indian mythology, and a fresh take on the battle between chaos and order.

Asur is about a team of forensic experts who are caught in a dangerous game with a serial killer who thinks he is an incarnation of the mythological demon Kali.

The first two seasons were praised for mixing mythology with psychological suspense, making a unique thriller that connected well with Indian audiences.

With the main leads returning and Gaurav Shukla directing for the first time, Asur Season 3 is ready to bring the franchise into a new phase while keeping the elements that made the series a hit on streaming platforms.