Abhishek Kumar and Shiny Doshi headline Balaji Studios-backed Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam; deets inside

Balaji Studios, a digital arm of Balaji Telefilms, has announced their YouTube Original show, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam, premiering from May 11, Monday, 6 PM onwards, on Balaji Telefilms YouTube channel. The trailer was dropped today, and it’s already stirring buzz for its unique mix of romance, food, and emotional conflict. Executed by Surbhi Chandna (Feel Good Studios), the show will be streaming on YouTube every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Set inside a heritage South Indian restaurant struggling to survive, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam is a story deeply rooted in food, family, memory, and emotional inheritance. At the heart of the series is Meera Nair, played by the gorgeous Shiny Doshi, a deeply emotional chef who believes food is service, comfort, and responsibility, not spectacle. For Meera, running her late father’s restaurant is not merely a profession, but a way of preserving his legacy, values, and emotional world.

Her carefully held world is shaken when Arjun Thakur, portrayed by the heartthrob Abhishek Kumar, a globally celebrated chef-investor known for his precision, discipline, and modern culinary vision, enters her kitchen with the promise of revival but also the threat of erasing everything she holds close. As two opposite worlds collide, rivalry slowly turns into a tender, yet layered love story shaped by ambition, memory, and emotional conflict. The series also features the talented actress, Nehalaxmi Iyer, in a pivotal role along with Aman Singh, Prerna Sehjpal, Vijayalaxmi Gurav and Karan Khanna.

Speaking about the launch, Nitin Burman, Chief Revenue Officer, Balaji Telefilms, said, “With Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam, we wanted to build a story that feels both rooted and contemporary. It’s not just a romance, it’s a narrative driven by emotion, identity, and contrasting perspectives. The response to Balaji Telefilms YouTube Original shows has shown us one clear shift: audiences are actively choosing stories that feel personal, emotional, and instantly relatable, rather than just larger-than-life spectacle. There is a growing appetite for grounded, character-first storytelling in a digital-first space. Launching this show show on YouTube allows us to connect directly with a wider audience that values authenticity and relatability. This series reflects our larger vision at Balaji Studios to tell stories that feel local in soul but universal in emotion, and to keep evolving how we engage audiences in the digital era.”

Abhishek Kumar added, "Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam is not a conventional romance or a typical chef drama. It's a story where food becomes the entry point to understanding people, their control, their emotions, their past. That idea itself felt very fresh to me. Arjun is honestly one of the most challenging roles I’ve taken up so far. People have seen me in a certain light before, but this character is very different. He's controlled, intense, and emotionally shut off. Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam feels like a step forward for me as an actor, and I’m excited to be part of a Balaji Studio project that is exploring layered storytelling in such a refreshing way.”

Adding further, Shiny Doshi shared, “What really made me say yes to Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam was how intimate the storytelling feels. It’s not trying to be loud or dramatic; it’s about emotions that exist in everyday life. And playing Meera really pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way. I’ve never played a Malayali, South Indian character before, and there’s such a beautiful simplicity and emotional honesty to her world. I had to slow down, unlearn a few habits, and just feel the moment instead of ‘acting’ it. Balaji Studio made the process even more meaningful because they truly encourage rooted, emotional storytelling. It feels raw, rooted, and very different from what I’ve done earlier, and I’m genuinely excited. I loved that our show doesn’t rush feelings; it lets them simmer, just like food. That’s what makes it very special and very real for me.”

Surbhi Chandna (Feel Good Studios) said, “Being a part of Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam along with Balaji Telefilms feels like a dream turning into reality. This show is very special to me because it has so much heart, warmth, & simplicity in its storytelling. From the very beginning, I felt a strong connection with the vision of the project. Being part of the creative journey behind the scenes as well as emotionally connected to the story has been a beautiful experience. Every day on this show has taught me something new, and it feels amazing to create something that celebrates love, family, emotions, and culture in such a refreshing way.I genuinely feel this is a new chapter for me, and I’m excited for everything ahead. Upwards and onwards always.”

Blending food, emotion, and opposing worldviews, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam offers a fresh take on love shaped by memory and conflict. Set for its YouTube premiere on 11th May at 6 PM, the series adds a distinctive new voice to Balaji Studios’ digital lineup.

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EXCLUSIVE: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 45th anniversary celebrations of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living in Bengaluru; Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Kartik Aaryan and others expected to attend

The Art of Living Foundation will mark 45 years of its global humanitarian and spiritual work with a grand celebration at its International Centre in Bengaluru, scheduled from May 10 to May 26, 2026. The occasion also coincides with the 70th birthday of its founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address on May 10 and inaugurate the newly built Dhyan Mandir, a dedicated meditation hall on the Bengaluru campus. He will also launch year-long nationwide service initiatives focused on mental well-being, rural development, nature conservation, and social transformation.

As per industry sources, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Kartik Aaryan, producers Sajid Nadiadwala and Mahaveer Jain, and several other prominent names are expected to attend the celebrations, though on different dates.

Founded in 1981, The Art of Living operates in 182 countries and it is said that its programs have touched over a billion lives through Sudarshan Kriya, education, and grassroots service. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar noted, “The sign of a healthy society is to see a smile on every face. That is the goal we have been working toward for 45 years.”

Ahead of the event, PM Narendra Modi said, “The Art of Living taught people to act with awareness, with compassion, with rootedness. That is yoga in its truest sense. And this is why, when the world today looks for answers to anxiety, to conflict, to disconnection, it looks, increasingly, toward India.”

The celebrations are expected to draw participants from 182 countries, including global leaders, business icons, chief ministers of many states, union cabinet ministers, and creative and sports icons.

Organizers have revealed that the event will also bring together “government leaders, civil servants, business executives, farmers, engineers, homemakers, CEOs, students, senior citizens, and thousands of international delegates.” On May 13, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will lead Global Meditation for World Peace, which will be livestreamed worldwide.

The Bengaluru celebrations will continue until May 26, 2026, showcasing India’s spiritual heritage as a powerful force for global well-being, harmony and soft power.

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Ameesha Patel takes cryptic dig at “fake PR machinery” in series of explosive tweets; claims actresses without solo blockbusters are calling themselves stars

Ameesha Patel has sparked a fresh debate on stardom, PR culture, and box office credibility in the film industry after posting a series of cryptic tweets on X. Though the actress did not mention anyone directly, her remarks came shortly after The Hollywood Reporter India, in partnership with Ormax Media, released a list of the “10 stars under 50 ruling Indian cinema in 2026.” Interestingly, the list featured only two actresses, Deepika Padukone and Shraddha Kapoor.

In one of her tweets, Ameesha wrote, “Never feel bad or upset at certain negative YouTubers who always wake up with negativity and criticism for all the stars. We as stars should feel happy for them rather than getting affected. After all, by speaking ill about us all, their kitchen running.”

The actress further spoke about the difference between actors and “superstars,” claiming that the title should only belong to those who have delivered historic box office successes. “Call ur self a super star only if u have achieved any sort of work that creates history and havoc at the box office. Until then stop playing PR games to call urself a super star,” she posted.

Without naming anyone, Ameesha also questioned actresses who, according to her, have not delivered solo blockbusters but are still projected as top stars through public relations campaigns. She wrote, “Loads of female actresses who haven’t even achieved 1 solo blockbuster in their careers till date are calling themselves stars.”

The actress also argued that box office benchmarks have changed over time. “Today 100 cr is nothing,” she wrote while criticising what she described as “PR machinery” promoting actresses as the industry’s number one or number two stars.

Amid the discussion, Ameesha also highlighted her own filmography, pointing to Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, and Gadar 2 as examples of major theatrical successes. She claimed that all three remain among the biggest hits of her co-stars’ careers as well.

Ending her tweet thread on a confident note, Ameesha teased the possibility of Gadar 3. “GADAR 3 will come for sure and jab aayegi, theatre mein hungama mach jayega,” she wrote, adding that a Rs 500 crore box office collection would be “just the minimum” for the franchise.

Ameesha Patel’s tweets remain open to interpretation for fans.

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Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor get major relief as Madras High Court dismisses Chennai property suit linked to Sridevi

In a significant legal victory for Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, the Madras High Court has dismissed a civil suit concerning a Chennai property that had been purchased in the name of late actress Sridevi in 1988.

As per reports of Bar and Bench, Justice T V Thamilselvi allowed the civil revision petition filed by the Kapoor family and overturned an earlier order passed by a Chengalpattu court, which had declined to reject the plaint submitted by the plaintiffs. The matter was heard in the case titled Boney Kapoor vs C Sivakami.

The dispute revolved around a 2.70-acre property located in Sholinganallur, Chennai. The plaintiffs, identified as MC Sivakami, MC Natarajan and Chandrabhanu, had approached the court claiming inheritance rights over the land as alleged legal heirs of late MC Chandrasekaran. They had also questioned the validity of the 1988 sale deeds executed in favour of Sridevi, her mother, and sister, alleging that the sellers did not possess lawful ownership of the property at the time of the transaction.

The petitioners had further argued that the land originally belonged to MC Sambanda Mudaliar, who reportedly acquired large tracts in the region in the 1940s. According to their submissions, they became aware of the alleged irregularities only in 2023 after a patta was issued in the names of Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.

However, the Kapoor family challenged the maintainability of the suit before the High Court under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Their counsel contended that the plaintiffs were not recognised as Class I legal heirs of Chandrasekaran and highlighted that he himself had never disputed the sale deeds during his lifetime. Chandrasekaran passed away in 1995, while the present suit was instituted only in 2025.

The High Court agreed with the Kapoor family’s submissions and observed that the challenge to the transaction had been initiated nearly four decades after the sale, rendering the case barred by limitation. The court also noted inconsistencies in the plaintiffs’ claims regarding legal heirship and pointed out that the certificate relied upon by them had already been cancelled.

Further, the court found the claim that the plaintiffs learnt about the property transaction only in 2023 to be difficult to accept. It also remarked that following Sridevi’s demise, the property had legally devolved upon Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. Describing the litigation as a misuse of legal process aimed at claiming the property through a distressing plea, the High Court ultimately rejected the plaint and set aside the earlier trial court order.

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BREAKING: Dhurandhar The Revenge’s ‘Raw and Undekha’ version to drop internationally on Netflix on May 14; to be three minutes longer than the theatrical version

Dhurandhar The Revenge completed 50 glorious days today, May 8. The film has continued to do well in cinemas since day 1, and in a week’s time, it will finally drop on OTT. Bollywood Hungama has learned that Dhurandhar The Revenge will release on Netflix in international territories from May 14. Interestingly, the viewers will get to catch a longer version online.

Today, the overseas audiences learned that the Netflix app displays the information that Dhurandhar The Revenge will drop internationally on May 14. Interestingly, the title displayed on the streaming platform is ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge (Raw and Undekha)’. And that’s not all. The run time shown on the app is 3 hours and 52 mins. The theatrical version’s duration is 3 hours, 49 minutes and 6 seconds. Hence, the OTT version is longer by 3 minutes.

Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi and others. It is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios and Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar of B62 Studios and written and directed by Aditya Dhar. The first part was released on December 5, 2025 and became an all-time blockbuster, breaking all records. The sequel, Dhurandhar The Revenge, was an even bigger hit and set new records.

It now remains to be seen whether Dhurandhar The Revenge will also be available in an extended version in India. In the home country, the film will stream on JioHotstar.

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Shakti Kapoor reacts to death hoax, says “My death news is all fake”; actor to file cyber complaint

Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has strongly reacted to fake reports of his demise that recently surfaced online. The actor took to social media to personally dismiss the rumours and reassure fans and loved ones that he is safe, healthy, and doing absolutely fine.

In a short video message shared online, the actor addressed the misleading reports directly and urged everyone not to believe them. “Hello everyone. My death news is all fake. I am healthy and happy. Please ignore it”, he said.

Expressing disappointment over the circulation of such rumours, Shakti Kapoor also revealed that he intends to take legal action against those responsible for spreading the false information. “I am going to file a cyber complaint about it because this is not good,” he added in the video.

 

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Soon after the actor posted the clarification, several fans flooded the comments section with messages of relief and support. Many users condemned the spread of fake news on social media and called for stricter action against individuals who create and circulate such hoaxes involving celebrities.

With a career spanning over five decades, Shakti Kapoor has remained one of the most recognizable faces in Hindi cinema. The actor gained immense popularity through his villainous and comic performances in films across the 1980s and 1990s. His memorable portrayals in movies like Andaz Apna Apna and Raja Babu continue to enjoy a cult following among audiences even today.

In recent years, the actor has continued to appear selectively in films while maintaining his presence in the entertainment industry. He was recently seen in projects like Animal and Mere Husband Ki Biwi.

Apart from his own career, Shakti Kapoor is also known as the father of actors Shraddha Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor. Shraddha Kapoor, in particular, has been enjoying a successful phase professionally with her last two films - Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar and Stree 2 emerging as major successes.

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Nora Fatehi apologises to NCW over ‘Sarke Chunar’ controversy; says, “There was no intention to offend anybody”

Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on May 7 in connection with the controversy surrounding the song ‘Sarke Chunar’ from the upcoming film KD – The Devil. The actress addressed the matter before the commission and issued an apology, stating that there was no intention to hurt sentiments through the track.

Speaking after her appearance before the commission, Nora told ANI, “It was just a situation that I was put in, and there was no intention to offend anybody, but of course I have to be responsible as an artist. I definitely apologise, we have done everything in writing. They have been so kind and helpful. It's really important for us to give back to society. So, I decided that we should sponsor a few orphan girls, their education, so that is the goal after this matter.”

#WATCH | Delhi | Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi today appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW), in connection with the matter pertaining to the song Sarke Chunar

She says, "I apologise as I have to be responsible as an artist. There was no intention to offend anybody.… pic.twitter.com/OAcvyUaE4C — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2026

The controversy dates back to March 2026 when the NCW had taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging obscenity and vulgarity in the song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’. The commission had then shared an official statement on social media expressing concern over the content of the track.

The statement read, “The National Commission for Women, in exercise of its powers under the NCW Act, 1990, has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging obscenity and vulgarity in the song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke.” Observing that the content prima facie appears to be sexually suggestive, objectionable, and violative of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IT Act, and POCSO Act, the Commission has taken serious note of the matter. Summons have been issued to Actress Nora Fatehi, Raqueeb Alam, Actor Sanjay Dutt, Venkat K. Narayana (Producer, KVN Group), and Kiran Kumar (Director) directing them to appear before the Commission.”

The summons asking Nora to appear before the commission was issued on May 6. And, the actress eventually appeared on May 7 to clarify her stance and respond to the concerns raised by the statutory body.

The development has once again brought discussions around creative freedom, censorship, and accountability in entertainment content into focus. Meanwhile, KD – The Devil continues to remain one of the talked-about upcoming projects owing to its ensemble cast and ongoing controversies surrounding the film’s promotional material.

Also Read: Nora Fatehi summoned by National Commission for Women over ‘Sarke Chunar’ row from KD – The Devil

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