King calls Ranveer Singh a “true rockstar”: “Every work of his feels different”

Ranveer Singh is still getting a lot of positive feedback for his recent work in the Dhurandhar franchise. People who watch movies and people in the entertainment business like how he plays the characters Hamza and Jaskirat. While many are talking about how versatile he is and how good he looks on screen, singer and rapper King also shared his admiration for Ranveer. He said that Ranveer’s personality and the way he works have inspired him over the years.

During a recent conversation, King said that Ranveer is one of his favorite actors and praised his fearless way of living and working.

 He said, “I have liked Ranveer Singh for a long time. He is like my second favorite actor. I am really inspired by him. He is a true rockstar.”

King also explained why he feels connected to Ranveer’s energy and how he approaches his job.

 He said, “A musician calls someone a rockstar, and I give that title to him. He lives in the moment. He knows he is a superstar, and he is out there, and I love that.”

King also appreciated how Ranveer keeps trying new things in his work and isn’t afraid to step out of his comfort zone.

 He said, “He exactly lives what he wants. He uses that thing properly every time. Every job he does is different. He is never afraid to take risks and put everything in. That energy is something I really like.”

Over the years, Ranveer Singh has made a name for himself by taking on a wide range of roles in different kinds of movies.

 His performances in films like Padmaavat, Gully Boy, 83, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani have sparked a lot of discussion about his acting range.

Recently, his roles as Hamza and Jaskirat in the Dhurandhar franchise have been talked about a lot online by fans.

 Many people are praising the emotional depth and intensity he brought to those characters.

Move over Valentine’s Day: How Kalank’s Main Tera turned May 13 into Bollywood’s own romance festival

There are some trends that just appear out of nowhere. Others are pushed by big marketing campaigns. And then there are trends that really belong to the internet because people take them and make them their own. The May 13 "Main Tera" trend fits perfectly in that third category.

The song "Main Tera" from the movie *Kalank* celebrates love and brings Bollywood romance vibes to May 13.

 It's turning May 13 into a love festival of its own, even more than Valentine's Day.

Every year, once May 13 comes around, some Bollywood fans start being really romantic.

 Social media fills up with edited videos, couple posts, heartwarming captions, and funny one-liners. The joke is simple: May 13 sounds like "Main Tera." But the feeling behind it is bigger than the joke. It's a special moment where a Bollywood song, internet humor, and Gen-Z love come together to create a mini love celebration. And the song that's at the center of it all is "Main Tera" from *Kalank*.

*Kalank* didn't get universal love when it first came out.

 The movie itself had a mixed reception. But like often happens with Bollywood, one song survived the film's box office journey. In fact, "Main Tera" didn't just survive—it became bigger than the movie, making its way into playlists, becoming emotional for reels, and now even claiming a special date on the calendar.

That's the real power of Bollywood music.

 A film might be forgotten over time, but a song can live on in a completely different way. Sometimes, a track becomes popular years later, not just in theaters, but in headphones, Instagram posts, college relationships, WhatsApp messages, and late-night nostalgia. "Main Tera" has become that kind of song.

The beauty of the May 13 trend is that it's simple.

 It doesn't need a PR campaign or any special effort. It doesn't even require people to remember the whole story of the movie. All it needs is one date, one phrase, and a little Bollywood magic to make everything feel romantic.

Bollywood has always taught Indians that love needs to be expressed with drama.

 A simple "I like you" isn't enough. It has to be a song in the rain, a train leaving a station, a flowing dupatta, or at the very least, a date that can turn into a confession. May 13 fits perfectly into that tradition. It's silly, sweet, catchy, and easy to share.

Even more importantly, it shows how younger audiences are using Bollywood today.

 They may not always watch every movie in theaters or remember box office numbers. But they are constantly taking Bollywood moments and making them part of their own lives. A song becomes a romantic status update.

That's where Bollywood's cultural influence has changed.

 In the past, a song's success was measured by cassette sales, radio play, TV countdowns, and how popular it was at weddings. Now, it's also about whether the internet can take a song and turn it into a joke, a mood, a meme, or even a yearly tradition. "Main Tera" has achieved all that. It's not just a romantic song anymore—it's become a seasonal internet event.

There's also something old-school about this trend.

 In a time when relationships are often defined by slow starts, ambiguous feelings, and fear of commitment, "Main Tera" feels refreshingly direct. That might be why the trend works. It lets people be romantic without feeling embarrassed. That's the secret behind a viral Bollywood trend.

For the film industry, there's a lesson here.

 The internet doesn't always remember what the makers want it to. It picks its own favorites. It saves songs from movies that didn't do well. It gives new meaning to old lyrics. It turns a small wordplay into an annual celebration. Most importantly, it shows that a film's cultural impact can go far beyond the theater.

That's why "Main Tera" becoming part of May 13 shouldn't be ignored as just another meme.

 It's a reminder that Bollywood still holds the emotional language of this country. Even in a world with K-pop, Hollywood, OTT shows, and short videos, a Hindi film song can still become part of people's lives and personal traditions.

And maybe that's the most Bollywood thing about the whole trend.

 *Kalank*, a movie built on doomed love and big emotions, has given the internet a playful day of romance. What started as a joke has become a tradition. What began as May 13 has become "Main Tera."

Valentine's Day has cards, flowers, and restaurant dates.

 But Bollywood lovers now have something even more filmi, more Indian, and much more meme-friendly. They have May 13.

And May 13 is no longer just a date.

 For Bollywood fans, it's a yearly reminder that even in the age of casual dating, ghosting, and ambiguous relationships, there's still something special about saying it the old-fashioned way: "Main Tera."

The autograph you treasure may NOT be a star’s official signature – In Bollywood, even a signature has a double role

In Bollywood, fans are used to two sides of a star.

 There’s the big screen version and the real person behind the camera. But what many fans don’t know is that some celebrities have two versions of their signature too.

  

Yes, you read that right.

 The signature fans collect on posters, photos, diaries, phone covers, boarding passes and even random tissues is often not the same one a celebrity uses for bank accounts, legal documents, or financial papers.

For fans, an autograph is a feeling.

 For the star, it’s often about speed, style, habit, and safety.

Think about it.

 A celebrity signing outside an airport, a film event, a theatre, or a hotel is not signing a single document carefully. They’re usually surrounded by fans, cameras, security, and chaos. In that moment, the autograph has to be fast, stylish, and easily recognizable. It could be just a first name, a short version of the name, a dramatic loop, a heart, a smiley, or a lucky flourish that fans can instantly spot.

But the signature used for banking and legal work is very different.

 It needs to be consistent, private, and protected. It appears on cheques, contracts, property documents, endorsement papers, production agreements, tax forms, and other sensitive material. It’s not meant to go viral on Instagram or be sold on Amazon.

That’s why many stars, like several public figures around the world, keep their real signature away from the public.

 Their autograph is for love. Their banking signature is for life.

In a country like India, where film stars have almost mythical fan followings, this distinction is even more important.

 Fans don’t just want a photo with their favorite actor. They want proof of the moment. An autograph becomes a memory, a souvenir, a personal treasure. For a Shah Rukh Khan fan, a Salman Khan fan, a Deepika Padukone fan, or a Ranbir Kapoor fan, that one quick scribble can become a lifetime keepsake.

But for celebrities, the same gesture has to be handled with care.

 If a star’s real official signature becomes too widely known, it can lead to unnecessary risks. No one is saying every autograph is misused, but why make private identity easier to copy in an age where photos, scans, and digital changes travel faster than gossip?

That’s why the autograph often becomes a public brand mark.

 It’s less like a bank signature and more like a logo. It’s stylish, repeatable, and fan-friendly. Some stars sign only their first name. Some use initials. Some add a personal touch. Some develop a completely different fan signature over the years because signing hundreds of autographs in public requires speed more than perfection.

The autograph you love may not be the star’s real signature – In Bollywood, even a signature has two roles  

The autograph that fans call a star’s signature may actually be the least official version of the star’s signature.

 It’s the filmi version. The one meant to be photographed, framed, and kept. The real official signature quietly lives in bank records, legal files, and private paperwork, far from screaming fans and paparazzi lenses.

This also explains why some celebrities seem inconsistent when signing for fans.

 At one event, the autograph may look elaborate. At another, it may look hurried. At the airport, it may just be initials. During a relaxed fan interaction, it may be more readable. That doesn’t always mean the star is careless. It simply means an autograph isn’t always treated like an official signature.

A senior trade source, who asked for anonymity, offered a slightly different view, “It’s not always that a celebrity has two completely different signatures.

 But the purpose is clear. The public autograph is for emotion, while the private signature is for serious paperwork.”

For fans, this shouldn’t reduce the value of an autograph.

 If anything, it makes it more interesting. An autograph is not valuable because it matches a bank record. It’s valuable because the star wrote it for you, in that moment, as a tiny personal connection between fame and fandom.

The fun part is that Bollywood has always been built on dual identities.

 Screen name and real name. Public image and private personality. Reel romance and real relationships. Star persona and human vulnerability. The two signatures fit beautifully into this world. One signature belongs to the fan universe. The other belongs to the serious world of banks, lawyers, producers, and accountants.

So the next time a fan gets an autograph from a Bollywood celebrity, they may be holding something that is not the star’s official financial signature, but something more cinematic in its own way; a public stamp of stardom.

Because in Bollywood, even a signature can have a double role.

 One signs cheques. The other signs memories.

Ranveer Singh buys the rights for The Immortal of Meluha trilogy for Rs. 40 crores from Amish Tripathi

After the success of the Dhurandhar franchise, Ranveer Singh has become the new King of the Indian Film Industry. With a string of all-time box office hits, the young actor has officially become a superstar, and everyone is now watching what he does next. While there are many discussions about the financial details of Pralay in the industry, Bollywood Hungama has learned that Ranveer Singh has quietly bought the rights for The Immortals of Meluha.

"A Ranveer Singh was supposed to star in Immortals of Meluha for Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but the project never happened.

 However, the actor always wanted to play Lord Shiva and had a strong desire to bring this story to the big screen. As soon as the rights for Immortals of Meluha expired from Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer quickly bought them under his own production company, Maa Kasam Films," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The same source also said that the amount Ranveer Singh paid for the rights is the highest ever for a novel.

 "Ranveer has bought the entire Meluha trilogy for a huge sum of Rs. 40 crores. It's a project he is really passionate about, and he has already started developing it. Five years ago, he relied on Sanjay Leela Bhansali to make this a reality, but now he is in a strong position to choose the director. He is dedicated to making the Meluha trilogy into a big spectacle."

The film will be produced by Ranveer Singh along with Birla Studios, but no other updates will be shared until the script is finalized.

 The movie is expected to start filming in 2028.

Kriti Sanon says winning National Award for Mimi felt like she had “shattered some notions”: “One of the highest points of my career”

Kriti Sanon recently looked back on some of the key moments in her career and talked about how the role of Mimi was a big turning point for her as an actor.

Thinking about the movie and how it was received, Kriti said, "The biggest moment was Mimi, and the love it got because it was my first project where I took full charge.

 We were living through a very uncertain time with the Covid-19 pandemic; the film was supposed to be released in theaters but ended up being streamed online instead."  

She added that the film's response, along with winning the National Award for Best Actress, is one of the most important milestones in her journey so far. "

Winning the National Award was one of the highest points of my career. I felt like I broke some old ideas people had about me, and I was ready for more. I think the audience was ready for more too," the actress said.

In the past two years, Kriti has acted in films of different kinds.

 Talking about where she is now, she said connecting with the audience is the most important thing for her. "I've had a really good past two years. All my films, whether it's Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Crew, Do Patti or Tere Ishq Mein, have different characters and settings, but they all connected with the audience. It's very important to connect with viewers, especially now, when mediocrity just doesn't work," she said.

Kriti will next be seen in Cocktail 2.

Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee’s next releasing on December 4, 2026

When was the last time you went to the movies and had a really good time? Well, this December, there's a film that promises just that and more! Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, and director Anees Bazmee are coming back together for a big family movie, and it's officially set to open in theaters on December 4, 2026.

The film recently finished shooting in Kerala, and the team is planning to share a new still of Akshay Kumar soon.

This project is a reunion of one of Hindi cinema's most successful actor-director teams after a string of popular movies that fans really enjoyed.

 Known for their mix of humor, energy, and mass appeal, this reunion is being called one of the biggest movie events of the year!

The film is backed by Sri Venkateswara Creations and features an amazing cast including Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, with Raashii Khanna, Vijay Raaz, and Sudesh Lehri also playing important roles.

It also brings Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan back together on screen, reuniting a pair that has made several hit movies over the years and still has a strong audience connection.

Produced by Shirish Reddy and Kuldeep Rathore along with Cape of Good Films, this comedy is the 60th project from Sri Venkateswara Creations.

 Producer Dil Raju, who has a reputation for making big hits, is back with a great team, a superstar, and a top filmmaker to wow the audience and show why he's known as the man with the Midas touch!

With production moving along as planned, the film is shaping up to be one of the biggest family movies coming in late 2026.

 In a year with a lot of action, special effects, and big events, this one will be the one that brings families back to the cinema!

Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee gear up for hilarious family comedy; December 2026 release

Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee have worked together on movies like Welcome, Singh Is King, and Thank You. These films have become really popular among moviegoers and are now considered cult classics. After a short break, the two are coming back together for a new comedy film. This time, the project is being produced by Dil Raju. A lot of the movie has already been shot, and Anees Bazmee plans to finish the filming by the end of May.

Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee are preparing for a funny family comedy.

 The movie is set to release in December 2026. Photos show Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, and Indra Kumar at the airport. Other images include Akshay with Karan Johar, Malaika Arora, and others at a press conference. There are also pictures of Akshay with Ayushmann Khuranna at an event with the Chief Minister. Akshay was recently seen in Bandra and promoting Jolly LLB 3 with Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla.

According to insiders, the film is coming together very well.

 "Akshay Kumar is really happy with how the comedy is shaping up. He is impressed with Anees' sense of humor, which is special and still relevant today. He has even told Anees to work on another film, as he believes this one will be a big success. Akshay and the whole team are laughing a lot on set and when they watch the raw footage. This is one of the funniest shoots Anees and Akshay have experienced," said a source.

The source also mentioned that the relationship between Akshay and his son is one of the main comedic elements in the film.

 "The movie is being planned for a December 2026 release. It is a full comedy entertainer with a hit song. The team has already shot a Holi dance number, which will be one of the main attractions when the film comes out. The dance is choreographed by Ganesh Acharya, and Akshay did a great job in the shoot."

Akshay Kumar is currently doing well with his film Bhooth Bangla.

 His next project, Welcome To The Jungle, is set for a June release.