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After Oscar entry, Hombale Films brings acclaimed Marathi film Gondhal to global audiences

After national acclaim and its selection as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, Hombale Films expands its global footprint by bringing the Marathi drama Gondhal to international cinema screens. Written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, Gondhal is a Marathi folk-thriller starring an ensemble cast, including Kishor Kadam, Ishita Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, and Nishad Bhoir, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Based on a traditional overnight devotional ritual in rural Maharashtra, the film tells a story of faith, human passion, power, and betrayal that aims to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Ever since its release, Gondhal has won critical acclaim, winning top honors at major film festivals, including the Silver Peacock for Best Director at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), and earning love from movie lovers for its storytelling, cultural backdrop, and visual depth. Adding another feather to its cap, the film was recently selected as India’s off...
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Bigg Boss 20: Aman Gandhi’s team clarifies “population” remark to Qazi Touqeer; says, “It was about his gameplay”

A statement made by Bigg Boss 20 contestant Aman Gandhi during a heated argument with Qazi Touqeer has sparked discussion online, with some viewers interpreting his “population” remark as a reference to Qazi’s religion and community. Aman’s team has now issued a clarification, stating that the comment was directed at Qazi’s gameplay and had no religious context. The controversy erupted during an argument involving Qazi, Aman and other contestants, including Scout. At one point, Aman made a remark about Qazi increasing the country’s population. “Muh se dhuen nikaal ke log pregnant kar rahe ho. Population badha rahe ho hamare country ki. Apni jaisi mat kar dena population,” Aman said. The exchange took place amid an already heated confrontation. Scout had also accused Qazi of spitting while speaking during the argument. A clip of the interaction subsequently circulated on social media, leading to criticism from some viewers who interpreted Aman’s reference to population as a possible di...
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Nana Patekar once revealed why Horn ‘OK’ Pleassss could never release: “When the distributors were paying Rs. 18 crores, producers wanted more”

The film industry and the audience around the world is mourning the death of the legendary actor Nana Patekar. The veteran passed away yesterday in the wee hours of the morning at his residence in Goa due to a sudden and severe heart attack at the age of 75. He was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead. Nana played a wide range of characters in a number of movies of different genres. But there is one film from his long career that could never release. It was director Rakesh Sarang’s Horn ‘OK’ Pleassss, which was shot in 2008. Apart from Nana, it also starred Muzammil Ibrahim and Rimi Sen. In February 2015, Nana gave a group interview, involving this writer, for his then upcoming film Ab Tak Chhappan 2, where he shared the reason for Horn ‘OK’ Pleassss never seeing the light of day. The interview was published in Trade Guide magazine in the same month. When asked why the film could never release, Nana revealed, “Some time back, the producers, after spending Rs. 8-10 crores on ...
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Kommune and Netflix India launch fifth edition of Voices of Tomorrow for localisation writers

Kommune and Netflix India have announced the fifth edition of Voices of Tomorrow, a professional training programme focused on developing emerging talent in subtitling and adaptation. The latest edition will train writers to adapt Indian films and series from Hindi into English for audiences across the world. Following four editions that focused on expanding access to professional voice performance, the initiative will now explore the writing involved in subtitles and dubbed dialogue. The programme aims to create opportunities for writers interested in localisation, where understanding language also requires an understanding of storytelling, dialogue and cultural context. With Indian films and series reaching audiences in different parts of the world, the programme will focus on helping writers create English adaptations that retain the emotion and intent of the original material. A total of 30 participants will be selected for a three-month training programme in Mumbai, scheduled acr...
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EXCLUSIVE: PVR INOX's Sanjeev Kumar Bijli celebrates Drishyam The Conclusion's box office success: “Our weekend admissions stood at 30 lakhs, among the HIGHEST ever”; predicts BLOCKBUSTER run for Ramayana: “It has all the ingredients”

The month of September proved to be a healthy one for the exhibition sector, while October began with a bang, thanks to the phenomenal performance of Drishyam The Conclusion. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Limited, spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama about the strong box office performance, the success of Avengers Endgame: Encore, the innovative Drishyam Pav Bhaji offer, the excitement surrounding Ramayana, the expansion of IMAX screens and a lot more. How was the month of September and the first week of October for PVR INOX? September was very good, dominated by Hanuman Ansh, of course (smiles). No one expected it to become such a sleeper hit. It exploded at the box office and has done business of close to Rs. 400 crores. That's heartening for us, as it proves yet again that anything can happen in this business. Then, Mirzapur The Movie did very well, and towards the end of the month, The Vvaan also performed strongly in cinemas. These films gave us the de...
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Bigg Boss 20: Qazi Touqeer’s team CLARIFIES health update amid dengue, exit rumours; says, “He was feeling a little low on energy”

Qazi Touqeer’s health has become a talking point among Bigg Boss 20 viewers after social media reports claimed that the contestant had been diagnosed with dengue and was taken out of the house for treatment. Amid speculation about his health and possible exit from the show, Qazi’s team has issued a clarification, confirming that he has been dealing with fever but stating that he continues to be inside the Bigg Boss house. In a statement shared on social media, Qazi’s team said that the contestant has been unwell for the past few days and has been resting whenever possible. The statement also addressed reports that he left the show, making it clear he remains in the house. “Our rockstar Qazi has been dealing with fever for the past few days inside the Bigg Boss house and has been taking some much-needed rest whenever he gets the chance. Recently, he was feeling a little low on energy and was taken to the medical room, where he was examined by the doctor,” the statement read. The team f...
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EXCLUSIVE: Drishyam The Conclusion writer Aamil Keeyan Khan reveals why Christopher Pinto dies on November 18 and the surprising Drishyam 2 connection; decodes the climax: "Vijay Salgaonkar ne kya kiya isn't the problem, kaise kiya gives audience the high"

Drishyam The Conclusion has emerged as a monstrous blockbuster, and a large part of the credit goes to its formidable writing team. Aamil Keeyan Khan has penned the dialogues and is also one of the screenplay writers, along with Parveez Shaikh and director Abhishek Pathak. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Aamil Keeyan Khan opened up about the challenge of writing the third and final chapter of the Drishyam series, living up to the massive expectations surrounding the franchise, cracking its all-important climax and a lot more. How has your life been since the release of Drishyam The Conclusion? My phone hasn’t stopped ringing. I knew the film would do well, but I didn’t expect the response to be so overwhelmingly positive. I haven’t seen such a reaction before. So, it's very elating. The grave of Christopher Pinto plays a crucial role in the film. He died on November 18. That’s incidentally your birthday! Drishyam 2 was also released on the same day... (Laughs) Ye...
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