Janhvi Kapoor to pay tribute to mother Sridevi at IIFA 2027

Janhvi Kapoor could be set to create an emotional moment at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2027 by paying tribute to her late mother, legendary actress Sridevi. IIFA co-founder Andre Timmins has revealed that the actress is expected to honour Sridevi through a special performance at the forthcoming ceremony, which will take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on January 22 and 23.

Speaking to ANI, Andre Timmins shared details about the planned tribute and said that Janhvi was excited about the opportunity. He also revealed that her father, producer Boney Kapoor, was particularly enthusiastic about the performance. "Janhvi will pay tribute to her mother, Sridevi, who's a brilliant artist that we had on this planet. I think that's the only tribute right now, and she's excited about it and more than her, her father, Boney, is more excited about it, so I think it'll be exciting," he told the portal.

If confirmed as part of the final programme, the tribute would bring together Janhvi’s personal connection to Sridevi and the late actress’s enduring legacy in Indian cinema. Sridevi, one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated performers, left behind a body of work spanning several languages and genres.

Meanwhile, Janhvi has also expressed her excitement about returning to IIFA, recalling the experience of her first performance at the awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi. In a statement, the actress spoke about the energy of performing before an international audience and the significance of the event in celebrating Indian cinema.

“My first IIFA performance in Abu Dhabi will always hold a very special place in my heart. I remember the excitement, the nerves and the incredible energy of that night, and to now return to the IIFA stage feels like coming back with so much more love and excitement. IIFA is such a beautiful celebration because it brings together artists, audiences and the global Indian community through something we all love, cinema. Performing at IIFA is an experience like no other. There is something incredibly special about seeing an audience from across the world come together and celebrate Indian music, films and performers with so much enthusiasm. Abu Dhabi gave me such a memorable first IIFA experience, and I am thrilled to return to Yas Island for another chapter. I cannot wait to dance, perform and hopefully create another moment that stays with the audience long after the lights go down,” she said.

On the work front, Janhvi Kapoor is next expected to feature in Lag Jaa Gale, co-starring Lakshya and Tiger Shroff. The actress also has an untitled project directed by Umesh Bisht, featuring Sreeleela alongside her, apart from other projects in the pipeline.

With the 27th edition of IIFA approaching, the possibility of Janhvi paying tribute to Sridevi has added an emotional dimension to the celebrations. Further details about the performance are awaited.

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Police Company release date: Ram Gopal Varma’s crime saga starring Harshvardhan Rane to hit theatres on June 4, 2027

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is returning to the Mumbai underworld with Police Company, an upcoming crime saga that will explore the city’s turbulent gang wars from the perspective of law enforcement. T-Series, in association with RGV Company Production, has officially announced the theatrical release date of the action thriller. Starring Harshvardhan Rane in the lead role, the film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas nationwide on June 4, 2027.

Known for exploring the underbelly of Mumbai through films like Satya and Company, Ram Gopal Varma is revisiting familiar territory with a narrative that shifts the focus from gangsters to the police officers who confronted them. In Police Company, Harshvardhan Rane will portray Daya Nayak, the Mumbai police encounter specialist whose operations became a significant part of the city’s underworld history.

Inspired by true events and real-life police officers who operated during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the film will delve into the functioning of Mumbai’s encounter squad during a particularly volatile period. The narrative is expected to explore the circumstances, aggressive policing tactics and high-stakes operations that shaped the battle against organised crime in the financial capital.

The film will revisit an era when gang-related violence and the underworld’s influence formed a significant part of Mumbai’s crime landscape. According to the film’s announcement, the story will trace the operations through which the encounter squad neutralised around 300 gangsters, eventually dismantling the underworld’s terror network in the city. By placing law enforcement at the centre of the narrative, Police Company aims to offer a different perspective on a chapter that has frequently inspired crime dramas in Hindi cinema.

Alongside Harshvardhan Rane, Police Company features Fardeen Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Paresh Rawal, Saurabh Shukla, Makarand Deshpande and Ashwini Kalsekar in pivotal roles. The ensemble brings together several established performers, including actors who have previously been associated with Ram Gopal Varma’s distinctive brand of crime cinema.

 

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The casting also marks a creative reunion for several veteran actors whose work has contributed to Varma’s crime-film legacy over the decades. Their presence adds to the film’s focus on an intense, character-driven narrative set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s underworld and the police operations mounted against it.

Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, Police Company is directed by Ram Gopal Varma and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Ram Gopal Varma. The film is being made under the banners of T-Series Films and RGV Company Production.

With its real-life inspiration, portrayal of a defining period in Mumbai’s underworld history and Harshvardhan Rane stepping into the role of Daya Nayak, Police Company marks Varma’s return to a genre closely associated with his filmography. The crime drama is slated for a nationwide theatrical release on June 4, 2027.

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Koffee with Karan 9: Vijay Deverakonda reveals he proposed to Rashmika Mandanna on their sangeet night; says, "I wanted to do it in Italy but..."

Vijay Deverakonda has opened up about his proposal to Rashmika Mandanna, revealing that he wanted to ensure she had a special proposal story of her own. The actor shared the details during the couple’s appearance on Koffee with Karan Season 9, where they made their first joint appearance on the talk show as newlyweds.

Recalling how he planned the proposal, Vijay said he had initially wanted to pop the question while the couple were in Italy in December, ahead of their wedding in February. However, he could not find the right ring at the time.

“Didn't want Rashmika not to have one. Before our marriage in February, so in December when we were in Italy, I felt like I didn't want her to not have a proposal story just because I am not that kind. I wanted to do it in Italy but couldn't find the right ring,” he said. Vijay Deverakonda reveals where he proposed to Rashmika Mandanna Vijay eventually proposed to Rashmika during their wedding celebrations in Udaipur. He revealed that the moment took place on the first day of the wedding festivities, which included their sangeet ceremony.

Explaining how he arranged the proposal, Vijay said, “I proposed to her on the first day of our wedding in Udaipur which was the sangeet night. After the sangeet I asked all my friends to come and I wanted to be around our friends where I went down on one knee and proposed to her. I didn't want to take that moment away from her.”

The couple also showed their engagement rings during the episode, addressing speculation surrounding the rings Vijay had given Rashmika before their wedding.

Their appearance on Koffee with Karan Season 9 offers a glimpse into their relationship and the moments leading up to their marriage. The episode is scheduled to stream on Wednesday, October 21, exclusively on JioHotstar.

Also Read: Koffee With Karan Season 9 trends at No. 1 in India, UK, Canada and Singapore on JioHotstar

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Dil Raju calls Ranbir Kapoor ‘Ranveer Singh’ at Ramayana’s grand Hyderabad event; immediately apologizes: “Sorry, Ranbir Kapoor garu!”

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and Andhra Pradesh-Telangana distributor Dil Raju attended the grand pre-release event of Ramayana in Hyderabad. The event followed a successful gathering in Bengaluru just a few days earlier. At the beginning of the film, Dil Raju, whose production and distribution company, Sri Venkateswara Creations, will release Ramayana in Andhra-Telangana, spoke highly of the film and its star cast. However, at one point, he goofed up, calling Ranbir Kapoor Ranveer Singh. He immediately realized his faux pas, laughed and apologized.

Dil Raju said, “Ranbir ji, we have distributed two of your films here – Brahmastra (2022) and Animal (2023). Ramayana is the third and hopefully, it’ll be a hattrick of success here. So, thank you, sir.”

He then said, “One of the best actors we have today is Ranveer Singh garu. Sorry, Ranbir Kapoor garu (laughs)!”

#DilRaju mistakenly referred to #RanbirKapoor as ‘RANVEER SINGH’ And later he apologised for the mixup…! https://t.co/EvgsTV92DG

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At the event, the makers proudly announced that the grand premiere of Ramayana will take place at the David Geffen Theatre of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, on October 27.

Meanwhile, Yash gave his speech at the end and he said, “He (Namit Malhotra) has made a gamble. He has put his reputation, his money and everything at stake to put this film on a global platform. If people like cinema, they’ll talk about it. But please don’t try to find small faults in the VFX. It’ll never happen again. If we lose people like him now, we’ll go back many years. So, let’s watch Ramayana with an open mind. He has all the right intentions. When it comes to any criticism or correction, he has always taken it in stride and tried to make it better.”

Ramayana releases in cinemas worldwide on November 5.

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SCOOP: Ramayana advance booking may get DELAYED due to revenue-sharing tussle; distributors demand 60% share in Week 1

The advance booking of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, was scheduled to open today, October 20, on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. However, as of 9:30 am, barely any cinemas across the country had opened bookings for the much-awaited film. Bollywood Hungama has learned that a disagreement between distributors and exhibitors over revenue-sharing terms is said to be one of the reasons behind the delay.

A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Usually, for big films, the distributor's share is 52.5% in Week 1, 45% in Week 2 and 37.5% in Week 3. But the distributors of Ramayana are reportedly demanding a 60% revenue share in the first week, 50% in the second week and 40% in the third week. This is significantly higher than the usual sharing terms followed for big-budget films. As a result, exhibitors, who are understandably concerned, are reluctant to agree to these terms and negotiations are currently underway.”

The source continued, “Unless both parties arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement, the advance booking could get delayed. Everyone is keen to release Ramayana on a grand scale, but there has to be mutual consensus when it comes to commercial terms.”

It remains to be seen whether the two sides can resolve their differences soon and ensure that advance bookings begin across the country. As of 9:30 am, INOX Korum Mall in Thane is the only cinema in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to have opened bookings for Ramayana. Another prominent multiplex where advance bookings have commenced is AMB Cinemas Kapali in Bengaluru.

Ramayana is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5.

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EXCLUSIVE: Himesh Reshammiya to compose music for Veer Pahariya’s Naam - To Live Is War; reunites with Mahesh Bhatt after 16 years

One of the most awaited films of 2027, Naam - To Live Is War, has just got bigger. Presented by Mahesh Bhatt, the film was announced in June and stars Veer Pahariya in the lead. Varun Sharma of Fukrey fame will be seen playing a negative role for the first time in his career. Last week, the makers announced that Prashant Narayanan, Vijayant Kohli and Shefali Bagga had joined the cast. Now, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that another prominent name has come on board – Himesh Reshammiya.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Naam - To Live Is War is an intense film and the makers wanted someone who could do musical justice to its subject and theme. They felt Himesh Reshammiya would be the right choice. Himesh was impressed with the film's plot and the passion of the team and hence, he readily came on board. He was also excited about collaborating with Mahesh Bhatt after a long time.”

Interestingly, Himesh Reshammiya and Mahesh Bhatt go back a long way. Himesh composed the song 'Soorat Pe Teri Pyar Aave' for Footpath (2003), starring Aftab Shivdasani and Emraan Hashmi. Mahesh Bhatt was associated with the film as a writer. Later, Mahesh Bhatt wrote the story and screenplay of Kajraare (2010), which starred Himesh Reshammiya in the lead. Himesh also composed and sang all the songs of the film.

Naam - To Live Is War, hence, marks their reunion after nearly 16 years. Although they haven't collaborated during this period, the mutual respect has remained intact. After the release of Himesh Reshammiya's 2014 mystery thriller The Xposé, he revealed in an interview with The Times of India that Mahesh Bhatt had personally called to congratulate him. Himesh had said, “Bhatt sahab called to congratulate me and that was an emotional moment for me. His praise means a lot.”

Himesh Reshammiya is on a roll. Besides Naam - To Live Is War, he has several interesting films in his pipeline, including Sooraj Barjatya's Yeh Prem Mol Liya, the Emraan Hashmi-starrer Gunmaaster G9, Anil Sharma's Arjun Naga and Vikram Bhatt's horror film, 1920: Cold Winter.

The source further revealed, “Like these upcoming films, the music rights of Naam - To Live Is War have also been acquired by Himesh Reshammiya's music label, Himesh Reshammiya Melodies.”

Coming back to Naam - To Live Is War, the film is presented by Mahesh Bhatt under Utsav Entertainment and Productions. Directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, it is produced by Utsav Upadhyay and Riddhi Chawda.

Naam - To Live Is War marks Veer Pahariya's third film after the Akshay Kumar-Sara Ali Khan co-starrer Sky Force (2025) and the recently released romantic comedy Prem Keetanu (2026).

Also Read: Himesh Reshammiya, Shilpa Rao, Anu Malik and others to perform at Bollywood Music Project’s 10th anniversary in Mumbai

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Dhurandhar and Ramayana have 2 parts each, but Anil Sharma goes FOUR steps ahead; confirms Arjun Naga will be a four-part saga

Earlier, filmmakers would usually wait for a film to succeed before beginning work on its sequel. However, films like Baahubali and Pushpa changed this trend to an extent. In Bollywood, Dhurandhar was shot as one massive project before being split into two parts. Ramayana, meanwhile, has been envisioned as a two-part saga right from the beginning, even before the release of its first instalment. Now, Anil Sharma has gone not one or two, but four steps ahead! The filmmaker recently announced that his upcoming film, Arjun Naga, starring his son Utkarsh Sharma, will be a four-part entertainer.

According to a report in Mid-Day, Arjun Naga will be set against the backdrop of Dubai's oil rush in the 1960s. The story will explore the period surrounding the discovery of oil in the emirate's Fateh field in 1966, a landmark development that eventually helped transform Dubai from a modest fishing and trading hub into a global economic powerhouse.

A source told Mid-Day, “The story will begin when Dubai was still a small fishing and trading centre with dusty roads and simple homes. It will capture how an oil exploration concession was given to the Continental Oil Company in 1963, leading to years of drilling before oil was discovered. Arjun Naga will explore the fictional characters’ power dynamics against the emirate’s changing landscape and how their fortunes turned with the oil rush. Utkarsh’s character will rise from extreme poverty to become one of the richest men in Dubai.”

The article also carried a quote by Anil Sharma who confirmed, “Arjun Naga is about Dubai’s oil rush in the 1960s. We are making the film in four parts, and it will have 10-12 top actors in pivotal roles spread across these instalments. The title will change with each part. We will shoot in Mumbai, Rajasthan, other parts of India, Dubai, and other international cities.”

While Utkarsh Sharma plays the lead role, Arjun Rampal has been signed as the antagonist. Recently, it came to light that Randeep Hooda and Celina Jaitly have joined the period drama.

Bollywood Hungama had exclusively revealed in August 2026 that Himesh Reshammiya has been signed to compose the music for Arjun Naga.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Anil Sharma’s Vanvaas is set for TV premiere before OTT on THIS date

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