EXCLUSIVE: CBFC passes Awarapan 2 with U/A 16+ certificate and minimal cuts (COMPLETE list inside)

Almost a week is left for the release of Awarapan 2 and the excitement is tremendous due to the popularity and strong recall value of the first part, the intense romantic genre, casting and the album, which could have potential chartbusters. The film's censor process was completed in advance. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on its cut list.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film with a U/A 16+ certificate. However, the Examining Committee of the CBFC asked for certain cuts.

To begin with, the makers were asked to add disclaimers for the depiction of drug use and child trafficking in the film. A similar ticker was added in the smoking scene. As per the rules in effect since 2021, the film title was asked to be mentioned in Hindi.

The anti-drug static ticker was asked to be mentioned on the bottom right corner in scenes of drug consumption. The 'obscene' words were asked to be replaced in the audio as well as subtitle. In the second half of the film, a violent scene was asked to be reduced by 50%.

Moreover, in three places, scenes of extreme violence were asked to be deleted. At midpoint, a scene of snorting drug was asked to be deleted.

Once these changes were made, Awarapan 2 was handed the censor certificate on August 5. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 140.20 minutes. In other words, Awarapan 2 is 2 hours, 20 minutes and 20 seconds long.

Awarapan 2 stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi and others and releases in cinemas on August 14.

Only non adult film of the season Interestingly, Awarapan 2 is the only Hindi film for a month that has not been passed with an 'A' certificate. Awarapan 2 clashes with Batwara 1947, which has received an 'A' rating. The next big film to release is Toxic, which releases on August 26 followed by Mirzapur The Movie on September 4. Both films are also expected to be passed with an 'A' rating.

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Awarapan 2 trailer to release on 6th August, Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Bhatt

The wait just got shorter, and the excitement just doubled up as Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Bhatt announced that the trailer of Awarapan 2 to arrive on August 6, 2026. During a live interaction, Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Bhatt answered some of the most anticipated questions about Awarapan 2 and made the date announcement.

Awarapan 2 brings back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit alongside Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Suvinder Vicky, Vijayant Kohli, Aniruddh Rawal and Atul Kumar. The soulful music of Awarapan 2 is composed by multiple artists, including Mithoon, Jeet Gannguli, Amaal Mallik, and Akhil Sachdeva.

Mukesh Bhatt and Vishesh Films present Awarapan 2, a Vishesh Bhatt Production. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt, directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui. Awarapan 2 releases in cinemas worldwide on 14th August 2026.

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Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos meets Indian writers to discuss the future of storytelling

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos spent the evening with a group of writers shaping Netflix India's stories, reaffirming the company's long-standing belief that every great story begins with a unique creative voice. Joined by Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, Sarandos engaged in an open conversation with writers about the evolving craft of storytelling, the creative opportunities ahead, and the future of Indian entertainment. The gathering reflected Netflix's belief that its strongest creative partnerships begin by listening to writers and investing in their ideas.

The evening also builds on Netflix's continued commitment to nurturing India's creative ecosystem, following the recent launch of the NextGen India Writers' Program, which brings Netflix's global talent development initiative to India for the first time. As Indian stories continue to find audiences around the world, Netflix remains committed to supporting the writers whose voices will shape the next chapter of Indian storytelling.

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Yash Raj Films launches Raah Records; first artist Aman to debut with 'Jaadugari'

Yash Raj Films (YRF), one of India's leading entertainment studios, today announced the launch of Raah Records, a new music company and incubator created to discover, develop and support original artists while helping them build long-term creative careers beyond film music.

For over five decades, YRF has helped shape Indian music through some of cinema's most enduring soundtracks. Raah Records extends that legacy into India's rapidly evolving music ecosystem by bringing together artist development, original music creation and long-term career building under one dedicated platform.

Speaking about the launch, Akshaye Widhani, CEO, Yash Raj Films, said: "Raah Records represents an important strategic expansion of Yash Raj Films' music business. For over five decades, we have believed in identifying exceptional talent and creating platforms where creativity can thrive. As India's independent music ecosystem enters a defining phase of growth, we believe great artists need more than distribution; they need belief, time and long-term creative partnership. Raah Records is built around careers, not campaigns, bringing together world-class A&R, artist development, marketing and distribution to help original artists build lasting careers."

Rather than operating as a traditional release-driven label, Raah Records has been conceived as a long-term creative partner for artists. Through its incubator model, the company has already been working closely with emerging musicians behind the scenes, with its first artist now beginning the next chapter of that journey under the Raah Records banner. The launch reflects YRF's continued investment in nurturing creative talent while expanding its music business beyond cinema into original independent music.

Raah Records will be led by Nakul Sharma, Senior General Manager - Music Management, Yash Raj Films, who has played a central role in shaping the label's artist development philosophy, A&R strategy and long-term incubator model. Under his leadership, Raah Records will work closely with artists from the earliest stages of their careers, supporting songwriting, production, creative direction, audience growth and strategic partnerships.

Speaking about the launch of Raah Records and its first release, Nakul Sharma, Senior General Manager – Music Management, Yash Raj Films, said: "Raah Records was built on a belief that artists need time, they need trust, and they need the space to grow into who they already are. Our role is to stand beside them throughout that journey, helping them build lasting careers without losing what makes them unique. Aman is exactly the kind of artist we built 'Raah' for, and 'Jaadugari' felt like a fitting way to begin his journey and the label's."

The first glimpse of the track 'Jaadugari,' which was released today, will be available across all major audio streaming platforms from August 5 onwards. The song marks the beginning of Aman's journey with Raah Records, following a year of close creative collaboration that helped shape and refine his artistic voice.

 

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With Raah Records, YRF aims to build a long-term home for original artists, investing in creative development and creating a platform where independent voices can grow into defining musical careers. As the label expands its roster, additional artist signings and original releases will follow in the months ahead.

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Amruta Fadnavis signs exclusive full-spectrum representation deal with Warner Music India

Warner Music India has announced the exclusive signing of singer Amruta Fadnavis for full spectrum representation. Under the partnership, the label will manage her profile, endorsements, live touring and brand collaborations, while overseeing the release and distribution of her upcoming independent music projects.

Fadnavis is a cultural personality, social activist and former corporate leader with a two decade banking career, and has been involved in initiatives around women’s empowerment, financial literacy and welfare of underprivileged children. She is also a classically trained vocalist known for a diverse repertoire of devotional recordings. Her signing is part of Warner Music India’s ongoing effort to offer full spectrum representation to leading domestic talent, spanning their commercial, creative and live touring pursuits.

Amruta Fadnavis said, “Music is food for my soul, and it is a privilege to collaborate with Warner Music India. This partnership gives me a great opportunity to grow, find new collaborations, and connect with audiences everywhere on a bigger scale.”

Jay Mehta, Managing Director, Warner Music India & SAARC, said, “We are very happy to welcome Amruta Fadnavis to the Warner Music India family. Amruta is a very talented and versatile personality. This partnership will see us supporting her in everything from brand partnerships and live shows all the way to her independent music releases.”

The signing follows Warner Music India’s release and distribution of Fadnavis’ single ‘Saawan’ in 2024, and marks an evolution of their existing creative relationship as the label expands its association with her across live performances, brand partnerships and future music releases.

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EXCLUSIVE: SVC63 makers DISMISS reports about Salman Khan’s remuneration: “Purely speculative and factually incorrect”

Recently, reports claimed that Salman Khan had charged just Rs. 70 crores for Vamshi Paidipally’s upcoming untitled film. It was further alleged that the superstar, whose usual remuneration is said to exceed Rs. 120 crores, had agreed to reduce his fee by nearly 40% for the action entertainer. However, Bollywood Hungama has now received an exclusive statement from the film’s producers, categorically denying these claims.

The producers, Sri Venkateswara Creations, have shared the following statement with Bollywood Hungama: “We have come across several reports circulating regarding Salman Khan’s remuneration for SVC63. We would like to categorically state that these reports are completely false and baseless.

As producers, we do not comment on or disclose confidential business or financial arrangements related to our projects. The figures currently being circulated, including those relating to the film’s budget, are purely speculative and factually incorrect.

We sincerely request members of the media to reach out to us for any clarification pertaining to SVC63 before publishing such reports.

Our team remains committed to creating a grand cinematic experience for audiences and delivering a film that lives up to their expectations. We truly value your continued support and look forward to your cooperation in keeping the spotlight on the film and the experience we are working hard to create for audiences.”

About SVC63

Besides Salman Khan, the untitled film also stars Nayanthara. Presented by Dil Raju, it went on floors on April 22, 2026. It is produced under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations by Shirish and Kuldeep Rathore and co-produced by Rafi Kazi.

Salman Khan sports a cool, stylish look for this film. Recently, he was spotted at an event sporting his new haircut and it broke the internet.

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Rashmika Mandanna breaks silence on "painful" hip injury: "I treated my body like a machine"

Actor Rashmika Mandanna has shared a candid health update with fans, revealing that she is recovering from a painful hip injury that forced her to take an unexpected break from work. After being away from social media for some time, the actor returned with an emotional Instagram post explaining the reason behind her absence and reassuring fans that she is on the road to recovery.

Along with the note, Rashmika posted a series of photographs from her recovery at home, including selfies, moments with her pet dogs, puzzle-solving sessions, desserts and thoughtful gifts she received from well-wishers. Rashmika explains her injury In her post, Rashmika admitted that she had initially hoped to keep the injury private but eventually decided to share the update with her followers. She revealed that this was her third injury in succession and reflected on how she had been pushing herself physically: "It happened awhile ago ya and this is my 3rd injury back to back. I should definitely learn to treat my body like a human body and not some machine."

The actor went on to explain that one of the tendons connecting her right hip to her leg had detached during a dance sequence for her upcoming film Mysaa. She wrote, "There are four tendons on each side of your hip that connect your hip to your leg and one of those tendons on my right hip apparently had detached and that has to attach again, for me to be able to lift my leg up and stuff. This happened during my dance shoot for Mysaa. My God, that's the most aggressive film I've ever done for sure!" Rashmika Mandanna says, "Don't worry, I'm fine" Despite the painful injury, Rashmika maintained an optimistic outlook and assured fans that the situation was under control: "Don't worry. It hurts but it's not unbearable."

She jokingly added that the forced break felt like a reminder from God to slow down, saying that if it were left to her, she would never take time off. The actor also shared that her previous injuries had all been "random" and the result of what she described as "freak accidents." While recovering, Rashmika said she has been spending her time solving puzzles, relaxing at home and enjoying desserts, though she admitted she misses her regular workout routine.

She confessed that staying away from exercise has been one of the biggest challenges during recovery, as she usually relies on intense workouts and running to stay fit. Her upbeat attitude struck a chord with fans, who filled the comments section with messages wishing her a speedy recovery.

 

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Once she recovers, Rashmika is expected to resume work on an impressive lineup of projects. The actor will next be seen in Mysaa, followed by Ranabaali, Pushpa 3, Animal Park and Rakka.

For now, however, Rashmika is focusing on healing, while assuring fans that she will continue to share updates as she progresses through her recovery.

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