Arjun Rampal marries longtime partner Gabriella Demetriades in Goa, couple registers marriage

Actor Arjun Rampal has reportedly married his longtime partner Gabriella Demetriades in Goa. The couple registered their marriage at the Bardez Sub-Registrar’s Office, according to India Today.

Arjun and Gabriella have been together since 2018 and have built a family together. The couple welcomed their first son, Arik, in 2019 and their second son, Arav, in 2023. The actor had earlier confirmed that he and Gabriella were engaged during an appearance on Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast.

The couple has not yet shared pictures from their wedding or marriage registration on social media.

How Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades met

Arjun and Gabriella first met in 2018 through mutual friends. Gabriella had previously spoken about their first meeting and revealed that they had often crossed paths at social gatherings before getting to know each other.

According to Gabriella, the two eventually “hit it off”, and their friendship gradually developed into a relationship.

Their engagement became public when Arjun appeared on Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast. During the conversation, Gabriella said, “We are not married now, but who knows?” Arjun then confirmed, “We are engaged.”

The marriage marks another chapter in the couple’s relationship after more than eight years together.

Arjun was previously married to former model Mehr Jesia. The two announced their separation in 2018 and their divorce was finalised in 2019. They share two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra.

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Ektaa R Kapoor joins hands with Amar Butala for Sajid Khan’s horror-comedy Hero Ki Horrorine

Ektaa R. Kapoor is all set to bring the next big-screen horror-comedy, Hero Ki Horrorine, to audiences on January 7, 2027. A Jai Ho Media Ventures production, the film is presented by Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R. Kapoor and Amar Butala, with Sajid Khan at the helm.

Known for creating stories across genres, Ektaa R. Kapoor has also built a strong association with the horror-comedy space, bringing together the thrills of the supernatural with humour, romance and entertainment. The stable's Bhooth Bangla earlier this year was a hit. With Hero Ki Horrorine, the makers return to the genre with a fresh theatrical entertainer that aims to combine horror and comedy in equal measure.

Amar Butala, who has previously produced several box office hits including Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Kesari and the critically acclaimed Mission Majnu, joins hands with Ekta R Kapoor for this forthcoming entertainer.

Directed by Sajid Khan, Hero Ki Horrorine brings together an ensemble cast featuring Yashvrdhn Ahuja, Nitanshi Goel, Sunita Ahuja, Jamie Lever, Chunky Panday, Brijendra Kala and Simrat Kaur Randhawa. The film brings a comic spin to the supernatural, weaving together horror, romance and humour!

For Yashvrdhn Ahuja, the film also marks his debut as a leading actor in Hindi cinema alongside Nitanshi Goel who joins him as the leading lady in this feature. He joins an ensemble that brings together established performers and young talent, adding to the film's mix of comedy and horror.

Produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R. Kapoor and Amar Butala, Hero Ki Horrorine is a Jai Ho Media Ventures production, presented by Balaji Telefilms Ltd and directed by Sajid Khan.

Hero Ki Horrorine releases in cinemas on January 7, 2027.

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SCOOP: Alia Bhatt to make an extended appearance in Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's Brahmastra 2

Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Ranbir Kapoor is all set to start shooting for the Ayan Mukerji-led Brahmastra 2 from April 2027. The news has created a stir, all the more because the reports also indicated that the makers are in talks with Deepika Padukone to play the part of Amrita in the epic, marking her reunion with Ranbir Kapoor.

And now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that while conversations with Deepika Padukone are still underway, given her packed personal and professional commitments, the makers have locked Alia Bhatt for the sequel. “Alia will have an extended appearance in Brahmastra 2 and is expected to shoot for around 25 days. The film itself is planned as an approximately 125-day shoot. Brahmastra 2 will largely revolve around the characters of Dev and Amrita, which are expected to be played by Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, respectively,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The source also adds that Ranbir Kapoor will play a double role in Brahmastra 2 as Shiva and Dev. "While Alia Bhatt is paired opposite Shiva, Deepika will be seen as Dev's wife. Alia will have a parallel lead along with Deepika Padukone in Brahmastra 3," the source tells us further.

Ayan is working day and night to make Brahmastra 2 a reality and has cracked a solid script for the sequel. He is committed to taking the film on floors in April 2027.

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Bhagyashri Borse NOT starring opposite Aditya Roy Kapur in Milap Zaveri film; T-Series confirms

The casting speculation surrounding T-Series’ upcoming film starring Aditya Roy Kapur and directed by Milap Zaveri has taken a new turn. The production house has clarified that actress Bhagyashri Borse is not associated with the yet-to-be-titled project, putting an end to reports that had recently claimed she was finalised as the female lead opposite Aditya Roy Kapur.

Borse’s name had surfaced in reports surrounding the project, leading to speculation about her possible collaboration with Aditya Roy Kapur. However, T-Series has now issued a clarification, stating that the reports are inaccurate and that the identity of the film’s leading lady has not yet been officially revealed.

A T-Series spokesperson said, “The reports of Bhagyashri Borse being a part of T-Series and Milap Zaveri’s upcoming project with Aditya Roy Kapur are untrue. The production house will officially announce the actress soon.”

With the clarification, Borse’s reported association with the project has been ruled out. The production house has indicated that it will make a formal announcement regarding the female lead at a later stage.

The yet-to-be-titled film has been generating interest due to the combination of Aditya Roy Kapur, filmmaker Milap Zaveri and T-Series. While Aditya has been confirmed to headline the project, the makers have so far kept details surrounding the story, characterisation and other members of the cast under wraps.

Milap Zaveri, known for films including Satyameva Jayate and Marjaavaan, is set to direct the upcoming project. The collaboration marks another association between the filmmaker and the production banner, with the makers currently maintaining secrecy around the film’s casting and narrative.

The latest clarification also comes at a time when casting speculation has become an integral part of the pre-release buzz surrounding several Hindi film projects. In this case, T-Series has specifically stated that no actress should be considered confirmed until the production house makes an official announcement.

For now, Aditya Roy Kapur remains the confirmed lead of the project, with Milap Zaveri directing. The identity of the female lead continues to remain under wraps.

T-Series is expected to announce the actress officially in the coming days. Until then, the production house’s clarification effectively puts to rest the reports linking Bhagyashri Borse to the film and leaves audiences waiting for the official casting reveal.

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Sonu Nigam reacts to impersonator case settlement; says, “Saste mein chhoot gaya bahut”

Sonu Nigam has opened up about his legal battle with Bihar-based criminal lawyer Sonu Nigam Singh, whose social media account was allegedly mistaken for that of the singer. The dispute, which involved alleged misuse of the singer’s identity and personality rights, has now been settled following an amicable agreement between the two parties.

The Bombay High Court recently disposed of the commercial intellectual property suit after the singer and the lawyer reached a settlement. However, Sonu Nigam has said that he is not completely satisfied with the outcome and believes that cases involving digital impersonation and identity rights require stricter legal action.

Speaking about the issue, the singer said, “I quit X in 2017 but this person kept impersonating me. If I met President Droupadi Murmu, he would post a photo as if I am posting it. It is cruel to put someone’s name, reputation and life at risk.”

Nigam further claimed that the alleged impersonation had consequences for him and his family. “My family and I started receiving threats for posts this guy had made. He would post something and people would hurl abuses at me,” he said.

The singer said he was relieved that the court had issued a strict warning to the lawyer, but felt that the consequences should have been more severe. “Such people should be put in prison. He may have not murdered me physically but he harmed me and my reputation. Saste mein chhoot gaya bahut. Even the PM (@narendramodi) follows him thinking that is my account,” Nigam said.

Sonu Nigam had filed the suit before the Bombay High Court in July last year, alleging violations of his personality rights and digital impersonation. The account in question was allegedly used to share politically charged and communally sensitive posts. Since Nigam had left X in 2017, the account was allegedly mistaken by some users for the singer’s official account.

While the legal dispute has now been resolved, Nigam’s comments highlight his concerns over the impact of social media impersonation on a public figure’s reputation and personal life.

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Kala Hiran producer Amit Jani challenges Delhi HC order on Salman Khan’s personality rights in Supreme Court

Film producer Amit Jani has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s interim order directing the makers of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy to remove its teaser and other promotional material. The case concerns allegations that the film’s promotions violated actor Salman Khan’s personality rights.

Jani, who is producing the film under Jani FireFox Films, has challenged the High Court’s July 27 order. The controversy began after the teaser of Kala Hiran was released on July 17 and drew attention for its apparent references to Salman’s ongoing blackbuck poaching case.

According to ANI, Jani’s appeal argues that the High Court restrained the teaser without identifying the specific actionable use through which Salman’s persona was allegedly appropriated or commercially exploited.

“The present proceedings raise a question of far-reaching constitutional significance, for acceptance of the actor's legally untenable proposition would effectively weaponise personality rights as a tool of private censorship, permitting every public personality to seek gag orders against legitimate artistic, journalistic or historical expression concerning events associated with them,” the appeal stated.

The plea further argued, “Permitting the actor to suppress the filmmaker's creative expression under the guise of personality rights would produce an unprecedented chilling effect upon independent filmmaking, journalism and artistic dramatisation of matters inherently falling within the public domain and public interest.” Why did Salman Khan object to the film’s teaser? Salman had approached the Delhi High Court alleging that the film’s promotional material commercially exploited his personality without his consent. His plea claimed that the two-minute teaser featured a fictional character named Ayan Khan who was portrayed in a manner that clearly alluded to him.

The actor also alleged that the teaser contained references to his films Dabangg and Sikandar, alongside elements related to his pending blackbuck poaching case.

The teaser reportedly depicts a courtroom trial involving a superstar accused of killing a blackbuck. It also includes dramatised sequences involving witness examination, forensic findings and alleged attempts to threaten or influence witnesses.

In its interim order, the Delhi High Court directed the makers to take down the teaser and related promotional material, observing that the content prima facie violated Salman’s personality rights and could cause irreparable harm to his reputation.

On the work front, Salman was last seen in Sikandar. He also features in the Saudi Arabian film 7 Dogs, which is scheduled to release in India on August 21. The actor is currently shooting for a film directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju.

Salman also has Apoorva Lakhia’s Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace in his lineup. He is also attached to the project as a producer.

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Esha Deol turns Sunny Deol’s “Dhaai Kilo Ka Haath” into a Raksha Bandhan gag in Instamart campaign, watch

Esha Deol is revisiting a memorable piece of Bollywood nostalgia this Raksha Bandhan with Instamart’s latest festive campaign, titled ‘Dhaai Kilo Ki Rakhi’. The campaign takes inspiration from the iconic “dhaai kilo ka haath” dialogue and gives it a playful sibling-centric twist.

The campaign film begins with Esha referencing the famous dialogue before introducing a wild-haired professor who attempts to explain why her brother’s hand appears to carry so much weight. The humorous sequence turns the idea into a mock scientific experiment called “Thermo-Dhaai-Namics”.

The professor uses X-rays, a blackboard equation and a pulley experiment to demonstrate the unusual weight of the giant hand. The experiment pits it against several forces and objects, including the Earth, Shukra, Shani and even a tank of water. Each attempt ends with the hand tipping the scale.

The equation finally finds its solution when a rakhi matching the hand’s supposed weight arrives. Dubbed the “dhaai kilo ki rakhi”, it is delivered by an Instamart executive, bringing the professor’s elaborate experiment to an end.

The campaign also includes a festive return-gift offer. Customers who purchase an eligible rakhi through Instamart can receive a complimentary 10-gram silver voucher from Kalyan Jewellers. The offer is available across multiple cities, subject to availability and applicable terms and conditions.

 

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Speaking about the campaign, Mayur Hola, Head of Brand, Swiggy, said, “Over the last few years, we’ve enjoyed using pop culture to put a playful spin on Raksha Bandhan, from ‘Rakhi with Rakhi’ to ‘Shera Bhai’, and now ‘Dhaai Kilo Ki Rakhi’. Each year, we look for a cultural moment that people instantly recognise and reimagine it through the lens of the sibling relationship. This year, we have Esha Deol bringing one of Bollywood’s most legendary dialogues to life with an Instamart twist. And the silver voucher adds an extra sparkle to the tradition of the bhai’s return gift.”

Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, said, “Raksha Bandhan celebrates a bond built over years of shared memories, laughter, mischief and affection. The tradition has always been as much about giving as it is about tying the rakhi, which is why, for everyone buying rakhis on Instamart, we wanted to offer a meaningful return gift: a 10-gram silver voucher redeemable at select Kalyan Jewellers stores. Our association with Instamart combines the convenience of quick commerce with the enduring value of silver, adding a little more meaning to a much-loved festive tradition.”

The campaign combines a familiar Bollywood reference with the contemporary way of shopping for festivals. Through Instamart, customers can order rakhis, sweets, return gifts and puja essentials together, while the Kalyan Jewellers offer adds another element to the Raksha Bandhan celebration.

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