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The Mumbai Police investigation into the recent death threats against Salman Khan has seen a key development. A 25-year-old man, Banwarilal Laturlal Gujar, from Bundi, Rajasthan, has been remanded in police custody till June 18. Accused posted threatening video Gujar was arrested on charges of criminal intimidation after allegedly posting a video on his YouTube channel threatening to kill Salman Khan. In the video, recorded on a highway in Rajasthan, Gujar claimed to be associated with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar. The Mumbai Police traced the IP address to Rajasthan and apprehended Gujar with the help of the anti-extortion cell of the crime branch. Salman Khan death threat case investigation continues Police investigation revealed that Gujar used a fake name and email address while uploading the video. However, he was tracked down using his mobile number. He is charged under Section 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code (punishment for criminal intimidation) and relevant secti...

Prime Video today announced the exclusive global premiere date for the slice-of-life comedy film Sharmajee Ki Beti. Presented by Applause Entertainment, and produced by Ellipsis Entertainment production the film is written and directed by Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, and stars Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, and Saiyami Kher in the lead roles, along with, Vanshika Taparia, Arista Mehta, Sharib Hashmi and Parvin Dabas. The film which takes viewers on a rollercoaster of aspirations, dreams and coming-of-age moments will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 200 countries and territories on 28 June. A light-hearted and heartwarming movie, Sharmajee Ki Beti explores relevant themes of women’s empowerment and the challenges faced by them. Through the multi-generational lens of three middle-class women and two teenage girls– all sharing the common surname ‘Sharma’, the film delves into their unique experiences and struggles. Manish Menghani, Director of Content Licensing at Prime V...

Fans of Akshay Kumar will have to wait a bit longer to see him in the much-anticipated comedy film Welcome To The Jungle. The film's release, originally slated for Christmas 2024, has been pushed back to 2025. Production delays impact Welcome To The Jungle’s release date The postponement is reportedly due to the ongoing production. The film still requires multiple shooting schedules, making meeting the tight Christmas 2024 deadline impossible. This shift in release date avoids a potential box office clash with Aamir Khan's Sitare Zameen Par and the Hollywood release of Mufasa: The Lion King, both slated for December 2024. Welcome To The Jungle’s original release plans Earlier reports indicated that producer Firoz A Nadiadwala intended to release Welcome To The Jungle during the lucrative Christmas weekend, mirroring the release strategy of the first Welcome film in 2007. However, as per latest updates, the production timeline necessitated a change in plans. The film stars ...

In a heartfelt plea, Congress leader Szarita Laitphlang has reached out to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, urging him to visit his former teacher and mentor, Eric D'Souza, whose health has been rapidly declining. Laitphlang shared a video message on social media, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the impact a visit from Khan could have on his ailing mentor. In her emotional video message, Laitphlang implored the actor to spare a few minutes to visit D'Souza in Goa, highlighting the relatively short distance between Mumbai and Goa, which is just an hour's flight. “His health is really deteriorating, and he can't speak anymore,” she said, conveying the gravity of D'Souza's condition. She further said in her plea in a caption accompanying the video, “This feels like my final plea, my last attempt to reach out to @iamsrk to humbly request his presence by the side of brother Eric S D'Souza. Each day, brother's health weakens, his condition wo...

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is set to return to the big screen with the crime drama Soorya, which he began working on in 2022. Directed by M Padmakumar, Soorya is an official adaptation of the acclaimed Malayalam film Joseph (2018). The remake features Deol in the role of a retired cop who is drawn back into the investigative world to solve a murder case, ultimately uncovering a sinister organ-harvesting racket. According to a report in Mid-Day, the production for Soorya initially commenced in Jaipur in 2022, but due to various scheduling conflicts and Deol's commitment to other projects, the film's completion was delayed. However, sources have now confirmed that Deol plans to finish shooting Kamal Mukut’s production by November 2024. This timeline aligns with Deol’s current engagements, as he is in the process of wrapping up another project, Lahore 1947. Deepak Mukut, son of producer Kamal Mukut, shared insights into the film's progress, stating, “We have completed over 8...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is digging deep into gambling, and money laundering, amid Bollywood glamour. Their investigation centers on a Mumbai-based event management firm suspected of recruiting celebrities to promote the Fairplay betting app, a subsidiary of the controversial Mahadev betting app. Big names like Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandez, and rapper Badshah have come under scrutiny for their alleged involvement. The ED has already recorded statements from Badshah and the managers of Dutt and Fernandez. As reported by Times Now, this investigation stems from a complaint filed by Viacom18 Media Pvt. Limited, which triggered an FIR by the Maharashtra Cyber Police in Mumbai. Before raiding the event management firm, the ED reportedly obtained a statement from a key individual there. The raids yielded a treasure trove of documents, including contracts with celebrities to promote Fairplay, details on payment methods and transactions, and other crucial company information. Rep...

Popular Indian rapper Badshah expressed his disappointment after his concert in Dallas, USA, was abruptly terminated midway through the show.  Taking to his social media platform, Badshah penned a lengthy message apologizing to his fans and expressing his frustration with the situation.   In his heartfelt note, Badshah stated, “DALLAS, IM so heartbroken and bummed about what happened today." He acknowledged the enthusiasm of his fans, emphasizing, “You guys are incredible and deserve better.” According to Badshah, the unexpected halt in the concert stemmed from a "discrepancy" between the local promoters and the production company responsible for the event. The rapper vented his frustration with the lack of professionalism, calling the nonchalance "unacceptable to most performing artists." Badshah highlighted the immense effort that goes into creating a large-scale tour. “It takes a considerable amount of energy and effort to put together a tour of this sca...