EXCLUSIVE: Here’s why Aamir Khan has been mentioned under ‘Special Thanks’ in Prahaar

Prahaar, which was released on October 16, has been appreciated for its subject, dramatic and emotional moments, award-worthy performances and first-rate direction by Avinash Arun. Moviegoers who watched the film were pleasantly surprised to spot Aamir Khan's name in the 'Special Thanks' section of the credits. Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Avinash Arun to find out the reason behind this special mention.

Avinash Arun told us, “I have thanked him because he got me on board. He suggested my name to Mr Dinesh Vijan.” He added, “He told me, ‘Avinash, I think you'll do justice to this subject and I think you should consider this project’. That motivated me to take up Prahaar.”

Avinash Arun continued, “I am really grateful to him because since my first film Killa (2015), Aamir sir has been following my work. Even after Paatal Lok, he called me.”

Can we expect a collaboration between the two? Avinash replied, “We are discussing a couple of things. So, hopefully, we'll work together soon!”

About Avinash Arun Avinash Arun is a renowned cinematographer as well as a director. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, he has worked as a cinematographer on several significant films like Masaan (2015), Drishyam (2015), Madaari (2016), Hichki (2018) and Karwaan (2018).

He made his directorial debut with the acclaimed Marathi film Killa, followed by Three Of Us (2023) and web series like School Of Lies, Paatal Lok and Pritam And Pedro. Interestingly, he also served as the director of photography (DOP) on the projects he directed, although Saurabh Goswami shared the cinematography responsibilities on Season 1 of Paatal Lok. Even in Prahaar, Avinash Arun has donned the dual hats of director and cinematographer.

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CINTAA faces contempt proceedings over October 20 elections; Bombay High Court seeks explanation

The Bombay High Court has sought an explanation from the Cine and Television Artistes Association (CINTAA) over its decision to hold elections and announce the results despite earlier court directions, as per a report by Times Now. The development follows a contempt petition filed by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which has accused the association of disregarding judicial orders.

On October 22, Justice Aarti Sathe issued a show cause notice to CINTAA, stating that the material placed before the court indicated a prima facie case of wilful disobedience and breach of undertaking. The court has also restrained the association from implementing the outcome of the elections held on October 20, 2026.

FWICE’s petition alleges that CINTAA failed to comply with directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 11 and October 19. The earlier orders required the parties involved in the dispute to refrain from taking further steps that could affect the court’s directions while a Notice of Motion remained pending before the trial court.

According to the petition, CINTAA went ahead with its election process and declared the results despite these restrictions. FWICE has therefore approached the High Court seeking action over the alleged non-compliance. The federation was represented by Advocates Saveena Bedi Sachar and Ashok Shetty.

The show cause notice, issued under Rule 9(1) of the Contempt of Courts (Bombay High Court Rules, 1994), requires CINTAA to explain why proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, should not be initiated against it. The allegations concern the purported disregard of the previous orders and/or a wilful breach of the undertaking given before the court.

The High Court’s direction means CINTAA cannot act on the October 20 election results or give effect to them while the restraint remains in place. The notice represents an opportunity for the association to respond to the allegations; the court has not yet made a final determination on the contempt petition.

The matter is scheduled to come up before the Bombay High Court again on November 18, 2026.

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SCOOP: Ramayana 2 delayed to 2028; Ranbir Kapoor & Yash starrer to release on Diwali 2028

The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash led Ramayana was scheduled to release in two parts on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027. While the makers are matching the Diwali 2026 deadline for part one, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Ramayana 2 has been pushed to Diwali 2028.

A reliable source told Bollywood Hungama, "Ramayana is an emotion for Namit Malhotra, and he is leaving no stone unturned to present the Indian audience with a cinema-watching experience like never before. While the first part is set to release in a couple of days from now, the second instalment needs some more shooting time. As everyone knows, the real scale of Ramayana is in the second part, where the "Yudh" actually unfolds"

The source informed Bollywood Hungama further that the action design took longer than expected as Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari wanted to come up with the most original action set pieces of world cinema. "Namit is confident to leave a global mark with Ramayana and hence, he has already decided to up the scale of Ramayana 2. He is not letting the monies come in between his vision of taking Indian story at a global level. The cost of production of Rs. 3,000 crore will be visible on every frame of Ramayana franchise," the source tells us further, promising that the new release date will be announced in the post credit of Ramayana on Diwali.

The early response is fantastic to say the least. Box office fireworks are around the corner for Namit Malhotra's Ramayana on the Diwali 2026 weekend.

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BREAKING: Rajkummar Rao has a hilarious cameo in Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar

The romcom, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, releases tomorrow and has caught attention due to the introduction of six newcomers and also because it is produced by Luv Ranjan. The film also seems quite in the zone of Luv Ranjan, which has a following of its own. Moviegoers who would venture to see the film will be in for a surprise as the film features a cameo by a prominent actor.

Bollywood Hungama has learned that none other than Rajkummar Rao will be seen in a cameo in Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar. The actor comes at a crucial stage in the film and helps in taking the story forward.

This is not the first time that Rajkummar Rao has worked in a Luv Ranjan production. He essayed the lead role in Chhalaang (2020), which released directly on Prime Video. It was directed by Hansal Mehta and also featured Nushrratt Bharuccha and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub. He was the narrator in Wild Wild Punjab (2024), which had a direct release on Netflix. In 2027, Rajkummar Rao will appear as Sourav Ganguly in Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story. The sports biopic is produced by Luv Ranjan and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar introduces Alisha Chopra, Sparsh Walia, Sakshi Vaidya, Kunal Aryan Vaid, Sargun Kaur Luthra and Tushar Chhibber. It is directed by Anuj Saini.

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Saif Ali Khan sells Bandra west apartment for Rs 4.11 crores

Actor Saif Ali Khan has sold a 797 sq ft carpet-area apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra West for Rs 4.11 crores. The transaction also includes two open parking spaces, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix.

The sale deed was executed and registered on October 19, 2026. However, the agreement to sell was signed on March 7, 2024, and registered on March 11, 2024. The buyers took possession of the apartment on March 7, 2024. The transaction attracted stamp duty of Rs 24.66 lakhs, as per the registration records. The apartment is located in Hi-Cons Residency, a residential building in Bandra West.

According to property registration records, Khan had purchased a 6,000 sq ft carpet-area unit spread across two higher floors of the same building from developer Hi-Con Constructions on March 30, 2007. The property was acquired for Rs 9.7 crores and included parking facilities.

The original unit was subsequently divided into three separate apartments on June 19, 2014. These comprised a flat measuring approximately 2,997 sq ft on a lower floor, another apartment measuring 2,205 sq ft on the same floor, and the 797 sq ft apartment that has now been sold. According to CRE Matrix, the original purchase price of Rs 9.7 crores covered all three apartments.

Saif Ali Khan’s Other Real Estate Transactions

Apart from the Bandra West sale, Khan has also leased commercial property in Mumbai. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the actor leased two commercial units spanning 5,692 sq ft of RERA carpet area on Andheri Kurla Road to Durva Fintech Private Limited for a monthly rent of Rs 22.76 lakhs.

The leave and licence agreement was registered on September 29, 2026, for a five-year period, from May 10, 2026, to May 9, 2031. The documents identify Vikaas Mohan Sachdeva, a director of Durva Fintech, as the licensee. Khan acted as the licensor through his constituted attorney.

Khan also owns an apartment in Mumbai’s Satguru Sharan building, where he lives with his family. The over 6,500 sq ft residence was purchased from real estate developer Satguru Builders in April 2012 for Rs 23.50 crores, according to property index-2 documents accessed by IndexTap.com.

Before moving to Satguru Sharan, Khan and his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, lived in the Fortune Heights apartment complex in Bandra. In April 2016, the actor purchased an apartment measuring more than 950 sq ft in the complex for Rs 7 crores, according to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey.com.

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Rs. 3,170 for ONE ticket! Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana commands SHOCKING prices for IMAX recliners in Mumbai; Insignia rates touch Rs. 2,370

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most awaited films in recent years. Produced by Namit Malhotra, there is tremendous anticipation and excitement for the film, which is evident from how it has been in the news ever since it was announced. The advance booking for Ramayana started on Dussehra. Considering the high curiosity to watch the film, it comes as no surprise to see the ticket rates skyrocketing, especially in premium formats.

Ticket prices for the film have reached Rs. 3,170 for afternoon and evening shows at PVR Icon 3D IMAX in Lower Parel, Mumbai. This rate is for the recliner seats on November 5, 6 and 7. For Sunday, November 8, tickets for the same seats are priced at Rs. 2,770.

The prices for IMAX 3D are comparatively lower at Erox Inox IMAX, Churchgate and R City, Ghatkopar. Even for evening and night shows, the tickets are priced under Rs. 1000.

The premium pricing extends to Insignia screenings as well, where tickets are not available for less than Rs. 970 on the first four days. The highest ticket rate for Insignia shows is Rs. 2,370 for late-afternoon and night screenings scheduled on November 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 at INOX Insignia, Worli.

For regular 3D screenings, ticket prices are also on the higher side during the latter part of the day, with no tickets available for under Rs. 400 from late afternoon onwards.

With premium recliner tickets priced above Rs. 3,000 for select shows, audiences looking to watch Ramayana in IMAX or other premium formats will have to pay considerably more than they would for regular 3D screenings.

Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble cast also includes Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, along with several other actors completing an ensemble cast.

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EXCLUSIVE: After Obsession, CBFC imposes cuts on another adult Hollywood horror film, Clayface; 24 seconds of nudity, face-smashing scenes censored

Clayface, DC Universe's R-rated body horror and psychological thriller, will have paid previews tonight, October 22, followed by a full-fledged release in India on Friday, October 23. The makers completed the censor process in time, and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts imposed on the film.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Clayface with an 'A' certificate. However, the makers were asked to make certain changes. At two places, visuals of nudity were removed and 'replaced suitably with appropriate shots'. In one scene, a 5-second nude shot was censored, while in another, the CBFC snipped 19 seconds. One of these scenes features Joana Ribeiro, who plays Mia Torrez. To conceal her nudity, the makers have zoomed in on another character.

Similarly, the CBFC asked the makers to 'suitably modify' visuals of a face being smashed in two places. One shot lasts 1 second, while the other is 6 seconds long.

Moreover, the word 'motherf****r' was 'voluntarily removed' from the subtitles. Lastly, static anti-alcohol and anti-drug messages were added to the bottom-right corner of the screen wherever applicable.

After these changes were made, the CBFC passed Clayface on October 19. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 108.31 minutes. In other words, Clayface is 1 hour, 48 minutes and 31 seconds long.

The censor changes bring back memories of similar modifications made to the 2026 sleeper Hollywood blockbuster Obsession. Like Clayface, Obsession was also granted an 'A' certificate, and yet the makers were asked to censor scenes depicting extreme violence and graphic sexual activity, amounting to 38 seconds. This led to an uproar, with many questioning why filmmakers were being forced to remove shots from a film meant exclusively for adults. It remains to be seen whether the cuts given to Clayface also face a similar backlash.

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