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Zee, one of India’s most iconic and beloved media brands — reaching 854 million viewers across 208 million households — has officially stepped into a bold new era with the launch of its refreshed brand identity and compelling promise: “Yours Truly, Z.” Further cementing its transformation into a content-tech powerhouse, Zee has unveiled an industry-first initiative titled ‘Z’ Whats Next. Designed to be a recurring, future-facing platform, Z’ Whats Next offers Zee’s partners a front-row seat to the innovations, storytelling evolution, and tech-driven strategies the network is bringing to the table. The initiative reflects Zee’s commitment to being not just responsive to change — but actively designing it. The core focus of Z’ Whats Next lies in showcasing how Zee is building a world where content flows seamlessly — across platforms, devices, and hearts. With culture as its foundation and technology as its enabler, Zee is creating stories that transcend format, from 30-second ads to ch...

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Known as Bollywood’s original Khiladi, Akshay Kumar has now proven he’s a real-life hero too. In a groundbreaking move, the superstar has personally insured the lives of over 650 stuntmen and stuntwomen across India — offering them critical health and accident coverage many never had before. This life-changing initiative arrives at a time when conversations around safety in the entertainment industry have gained urgency, especially in the wake of the tragic death of a stuntman named Raju on the set of an upcoming Tamil film by Pa Ranjith and Arya. For decades, stunt professionals have risked life and limb to deliver thrilling cinematic moments — often working with minimal safety gear and zero medical backup. A single injury can result in financial ruin, as the majority of these behind-the-scenes heroes lack basic health insurance. Akshay Kumar’s initiative not only offers them tangible protection but also a sense of visibility and value long overdue. Speaking on behalf of the stunt c...

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It's a moment of joy and celebration for Border 2 producer Nidhi Dutta and director Binoy Gandhi, as the couple welcomed their first child — a beautiful baby girl named Sitara Dutta Gandhi. The birth of their daughter marks a heartwarming new chapter in their lives, made even more meaningful by the long and emotional journey that led to this moment. In a sweet post, the couple announced the arrival of their daughter and also revealed her name saying, “She's Here! Ecstatic & Overjoyed Parents Nidhi & Binoy”, and added in the caption, “Sitara Dutta Gandhi. 7.7.2025”.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nidhi Dutta (@nidhiduttaofficial) Earlier, Nidhi had bravely shared her pregnancy journey on Instagram, opening up about her emotional struggles with infertility and the challenges of TTC (Trying to Conceive). In a heartfelt post that resonated with thousands, she wrote: “This picture in any other country but India would have been tagged on Instagram as ‘...

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Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions have been two of the most respected production houses of Indian Cinema and have always been each other’s support. Karan Johar started his career with Aditya Chopra; for a long time, YRF distributed films of Dharma and hence, their bond goes back a long way. Hence, both banners have never released their film on the same day. As a result, July 18, 2025, is a landmark date for films backed by these banners, which will be clashing in cinemas for the first time ever. Saiyaara, produced by Yash Raj Films, will be released on July 18. Meanwhile, the Marathi comic caper, Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 3, also arrives in theatres on the same day. The film is presented by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta of Dharma Productions and is also distributing it worldwide. In fact, the Marathi film has given a tough fight to the Mohit Suri-directorial in some areas, though Saiyaara has an upper hand in terms of the advance booki...

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In their bid to amplify and augment their product to the extreme, the makers of the new version of the Ramayana featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol have turned the product into the most expensive entertainment content of all times. Trade guru Taran Adarsh had this to say: “It’s a bit too early to comment on the final budget of Ramayana. Frankly, that’s a question best answered by the producer himself, especially when it comes to how he plans to recover the massive costs involved. That said, I genuinely believe Ramayana is an ambitious project, envisioned for a global audience. Based on a seven-minute clip I had the opportunity to watch, I must say I’m extremely impressed. The first part is currently in post-production, with its release slated for Diwali 2026. However, the release strategy remains under wraps. Whether it will open across the globe like a major Hollywood film remains to be seen. As I said – let’s wait and watch. We’ll know a lot...

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Mohit Suri’s romantic flick Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is all set to release this Friday, July 18. The excitement for it is tremendous due to the enticing trailer, hit soundtrack and the association of Mohit Suri and Yash Raj Films. The censor process has been completed and, in this Bollywood Hungama exclusive feature, we’ll focus on the cuts given to the film. Saiyaara has been passed with a U/A 16+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, the makers were asked to make certain changes. At four places, ‘objectionable’ words were censored and replaced with ‘appropriate’ words. The cut list doesn’t specify the cuss words and the replaced terms. Secondly, the makers were instructed to delete and replace 10 seconds of ‘sensual, intimacy, body exposure visuals’. Lastly, they were told to add a static disclaimer on helmet safety in scenes involving two-wheeler vehicles. Once these changes were made, the censor certificate was ha...

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After Sikandar (2025), Salman Khan is now geared up to bring his next film, Battle Of Galwan, to cinemas. The first look of the film has been appreciated as it showcased Salman Khan in a never-before-seen avatar. As the war film is all set to go on floors, the trade, industry, and fans are asking when Battle Of Galwan will be released. As is widely known, Salman’s films are typically released on Eid. Hence, can the superstar’s war drama be expected to arrive next year on the festival? A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers are not looking at releasing the film on Eid. This is because three films are already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026 – Yash-starer Toxic, the comic caper Dhamaal 4 and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s intense romantic drama Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Love & War might not make it on Eid and even if we take this film out, two other movies have already taken the slot. Salman is fair in such matters and hence, doesn’t...