The Delhi High Court has granted Amitabh Bachchan a final decree, preventing any commercial use of his name, image, voice or likeness without permission. The ruling covers four settled defendants and also protects against anonymous misuse on websites and apps. The court noted that the case did not require a trial and granted a summary judgment against the remaining parties.
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Jaeger‑LeCoultre has named actor Ahaan Panday a Friend of the House, featuring him in a new episode of its The Hour Before series filmed at the Swiss Manufacture‑Atelier. The clip shows Panday assembling a Reverso watch case while reflecting on his film career and the precision shared by watchmaking and filmmaking. The partnership highlights the brand’s admiration for creative dedication and teamw…
The Bombay High Court granted interim bail to Kuldeep Singh Champawat, a consultant for the film Naagzilla, amid allegations of Rs 3.92 crore financial irregularities. The case stems from a dispute over payments made without following a signed SOP between Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films. Champawat must appear at D.N.
PVR Inox Pictures has secured the distribution rights for Shraddha Kapoor’s period drama Eetha from Maddock Films for an advance of ₹80 crore. The deal, announced after Jio Studios stepped aside, positions PVR Inox to potentially partner with Maddock on future releases such as Stree 3, Mahavatar and Shakti Shalini. Eetha will hit screens on December 4, sharing the day with Salman Khan’s Maatrubhum…
Amul India dropped a new topical that riffs on the word ‘motion picture’ to honor Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. The illustration blends the epic’s imagery with the brand’s classic cartoon style. The ad was shared on Instagram amid growing buzz around the film’s theatrical release.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has confirmed a sequel to her 2016 Marathi film Ventilator, titled Ventilator 2, to be released in 2027. The project will be produced by her Purple Pebble Pictures banner and reunite her with writer‑director Rajesh Mapuskar. Details on the cast and storyline remain undisclosed.
The Delhi High Court ruled that the film Doosra infringed on former captain Sourav Ganguly’s personality rights and ordered the makers to pay Rs. 2 crore. It also required prominent Hindi and English notices stating Ganguly did not consent to the film’s use of his image.
A bomb threat email listed several Mumbai landmarks, including Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu bungalow Jalsa, prompting police searches that found no suspicious items. The alert follows earlier threats and a recent shooting incident near Juhu. Security around the actor has been tightened amid growing concerns for Bollywood stars.
Jio Studios and Salman Khan have chosen December 4 for the release of Maatrubhumi, positioning it against PVR Pictures’ Eetha. The move aims to secure a two‑week run before Avengers: Doomsday hits theatres. The decision follows Jio’s recent distributor switch for Eetha, sparking a tense distribution showdown.
Malayalam actress Roshna Ann Roy has introduced a paid subscription on Instagram, charging Rs 390 per month. The service offers subscriber badges, behind‑the‑scenes posts, stories, reels, coaching, recipes, product reviews and travel itineraries. Over 1,700 fans have already signed up for the new tier.
Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh Season 2 will premiere on JioHotstar on November 24, bringing 25 fresh episodes to the screen. The new series, directed by Rohit Jaising Vaid, will follow the Pandavas as they confront new threats and shifting loyalties. AI‑powered visuals by Galleri5 will recreate the epic’s grand world for viewers.
