Category: politics

Red Chillies hits back at Sameer Wankhede’s plea against The Ba***ds of Bollywood; says his image was already subjected to scrutiny

by admin 2025 年 10 月 30 日 economy, entertainment, politics

Red Chillies Entertainment has filed its official reply to Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit against The Ba***ds of Bollywood, the Netflix show he claims was designed to tarnish his reputation. Wankhede, the former NCB officer who led the 2021 drugs case involving Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, had approached the court alleging that the makers had portrayed a character resembling him in both appearance and mannerisms. In its response, Red Chillies Entertainment maintained that the series is a Bollywood satire, and all characters in it are depicted with deliberately exaggerated traits to heighten the humour. The production house argued that the complaint was an attempt to curtail artistic and creative freedom and described Wankhede’s stance as an instance of “hypersensitivity.”The reply further pointed out that Wankhede’s image had already been subject to widespread public scrutiny long before the show’s release. According to the filing, the former officer’s involvement in the Aryan Khan case had drawn considerable criticism and ridicule, as reflected in news coverage, social media discussions, and public commentary at the time. Red Chillies stated that these materials clearly demonstrated that his reputation had been affected earlier, and that the lawsuit was an attempt to silence satirical portrayals that fall under creative expression. Represented by senior advocates Neeraj Kishan Kaul and Shyel Trehan, the production company also requested the court to allow the show to remain intact, asserting that removing the contested scene would disrupt the series’ narrative flow. The makers clarified that the show does not directly name or reference Wankhede, and that the police officer character is merely depicted as an “overzealous” cop a common trope in dark comedies and satires. The case, which came up before Justice Purushindra Kumar on Thursday, has now been adjourned to November 10 for further proceedings. The Ba***ds of Bollywood, streaming on Netflix, has drawn attention for its unapologetically sharp commentary on celebrity culture, media frenzy, and the moral ambiguity within the film industry themes that continue to spark debate about where the line between satire and defamation should be drawn. Also Read: Sameer Wankhede denies having any grudges against Shah Rukh Khan and family: “I’m just a Government Servant, not living in a Banana Republic”.

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EXCLUSIVE: After Jolly LLB 3, Star Studio18-PVR Inox now fight over VPF for Huma Qureshi-starrer Single Salma

by admin 2025 年 10 月 30 日 business, economy, politics

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in reporting about the tussle between the national chains, namely PVR, Inox and Cinepolis, and the producers over the payment of VPF (Virtual Print Fee). Last month, the industry got a jolt after PVR Inox suspended the advance booking of the much-awaited film, Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, after its producers, Star Studio18, refused to pay VPF. The advance was halted twice, once just before 12 hours of the commencement of the first show. As per reports, the studio paid VPF but made it clear that they are doing so under protest and that they would continue with their discussion on this issue. More than a month later, the VPF has once again caused a rift, this time due to Single Salma.A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Single Salma is also made by Star Studio18 and they once again requested a VPF waiver from PVR Inox and also Cinepolis. However, the request was not adhered to. The discussions are going on. If a solution is not found, Single Salma will find a release only in the non-national theatres of the country.”As per trade sources, Single Salma is expected to get a release in around 200 screens. The film stars Huma Qureshi in the lead, and co-incidentally, she was also a part of Jolly LLB 3. Shreyas Talpade and Sunny Singh also feature in Single Salma.In September, Bollywood Hungama had reported, “Viacom18 had signed an agreement with PVR Inox that they’ll pay VPF only until 2024. Hence, they felt justified in asking for a waiver since Jolly LLB 3 is a 2025 release. But PVR Inox argued that the agreement mentions that the studio will stop paying VPF, subject to other production houses doing the same. Since other producers continue to diligently pay VPF this year, they insisted that Viacom18 should also follow suit.”On September 30, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), on September 30, 2025 directed an investigation against PVR INOX Limited over allegations of abusing its dominant position by continuing to levy VPF on film producers.This judgment revealed that an agreement was signed by PVR Inox with Star Studio18 (aka Viacom18) as well as Yash Raj Films that included “sunset clauses”, that is, agreements to phase out the payment of VPF by December 2024. In response, PVR told the CCI that the sunset clauses for YRF and Viacom had not yet been implemented and were still subject to renegotiation. It stated that Yash Raj and Viacom are eligible for sunset clauses only if they stop paying VPF to other exhibitors/DCE providers.Also Read: Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh fuel engagement buzz with public appearances

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BREAKING: Ranbir Kapoor’s Love And War bows out of Eid 2026 clash with Yash’s Toxic; to release post June 2026

by admin 2025 年 10 月 30 日 economy, entertainment, politics

Earlier in the morning, Yash and the producers of Toxic reconfirmed that the fairy tale for adults will hit the big screen as scheduled in March 2026, coinciding with the Eid 2026 period. But in a shocking turn of events, the industry is buzzing with reports on the delay of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next, Love and War. Reliable sources confirm that Love and War will be missing its Eid 2026 deadline, thereby averting the clash with Yash’s epic, Toxic.”It’s a blessing in disguise, as it made no sense for two Pan-Indian films to clash on the same date. Love And War is running much behind its shooting schedule, and will now release in the second half of 2026. Around 75 days of shoot still remains, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali has requested Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal to allot bulk dates till Summer 2026 to wrap up the film,” a reliable source told Bollywood Hungama. Love And War is sure to miss the Eid 2026 deadline. “The film is running approximately. 40 days behind schedule, and the earliest it can now be released is in the month of June 2026. Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali will take a call on the film’s release soon and officially announce the delay in its release.”The delay in Love And War also averts the off-screen clash of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, before their on-screen rivalry in Ramayana. And contrary to the speculations, it’s Ranbir who is not arriving on Eid, and not Yash, who is on track to bring his action romance in March 2026. “Toxic is on schedule, and the makers are super confident of their product. It’s one of those rare Indian films to be shot in Kannada and English.”More details on the release of Love And War are kept under wraps.

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Kantara: Chapter 1 to be released in Spanish on October 31, 2025

by admin 2025 年 10 月 30 日 economy, entertainment, politics

Hombale Films’ Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to dominate the box office, breaking records with each passing day. Celebrated by audiences across the nation, the film’s unstoppable run and the overwhelming love from viewers have cemented its status as a truly monumental success. Amidst its successful run, the makers have dropped the Spanish trailer ahead of its release on October 31, 2025. Kantara: Chapter 1 is all set to roar beyond borders with its release in Spanish. The newly released Spanish trailer speaks volumes about the film’s massive scale and global appeal. The film shows no signs of slowing down, achieving international recognition with each passing day. Kantara: Chapter 1 is running like a phenomenon internationally. It continues its successful run in Australia and has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. The film has already emerged as the biggest Indian release in several countries. While the film is doing amazingly well even after releasing in Indian languages till now, it is expected to perform even well, once it’s released in International languages. Kantara: Chapter 1 is one of Hombale Films’ most ambitious undertakings. The creative team includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan, all of whom have shaped the film’s powerful visual and emotional narrative. Released on October 2, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, the film is reaching audiences across languages and regions while remaining deeply rooted in its cultural core. With Kantara: Chapter 1, Hombale Films continues to push the boundaries of Indian cinema, promising a deeply immersive experience that celebrates folklore, faith, and cinematic excellence. Also Read: SCOOP: Amazon Prime Video bags Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 for a staggering Rs. 110 cr; beats Netflix’s Rs. 100 cr offer.

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