Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal blessed with a baby boy: 'Our bundle of joy has arrived'

Congratulations to Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, who have officially become parents to a baby boy. The beloved Bollywood couple welcomed their first child on November 7, 2025, marking a new and joyous chapter in their lives.

The news comes just months after the duo announced their pregnancy in September through an adorable polaroid photo. In the picture, Vicky was seen affectionately holding Katrina’s baby bump, and the couple had captioned it, “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.” The announcement was warmly received by fans, who had been eagerly awaiting this moment after years of speculation about Katrina’s pregnancy.

On the morning of November 7, Vicky Kaushal took to his official social media handle to share the happy news with fans. His heartfelt post read, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. 7th November, 2025 – Katrina and Vicky.”

Soon after the announcement, social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities alike. Priyanka Chopra Jonas commented, “So happy! Congratulations,” while Parineeti Chopra wrote, “Congrats, new mamma and papa!” Kareena Kapoor Khan added, “Kat, welcome to the boy mamma club! So happy for you and Vicky,” and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja shared, “Amazing, both of you. All my love.” Rakul Preet Singh also joined in, writing, “Omggggg congratulations you two so happy!”

As the couple embraces parenthood, fans and well-wishers across the country continue to shower them with love and blessings. Here’s wishing Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal all the happiness as they begin this beautiful new journey together.

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Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: Harshvardhan Rane scene goes viral for “shirt-over-dressing” goof-up; doctor roast it on social media

Harshvardhan Rane, currently enjoying box office success with his romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, has unexpectedly become the centre of a social media debate — and this time, it’s not for his performance. A scene from the Milap Zaveri directorial has caught the attention of netizens and even medical professionals, leading to a wave of memes, criticisms and light-hearted trolling.

The moment under scrutiny appears in a sequence where Rane’s character sustains a bullet injury to his arm. While the narrative intends to depict the urgency of medical care, viewers were quick to point out a glaring continuity error: the dressing for the wound is applied over the actor’s shirt instead of on the skin. A doctor, who stumbled upon the clip, shared it on X (formerly Twitter) with a sarcastic caption that read, “Bollywood doctors are soo advanced… Shirt ke upper dressing…”

The post quickly gained traction, and social media users wasted no time turning the clip into meme material. Comments ranged from snarky to outright hilarious, with one user writing, “Maybe they couldn’t afford to tear that shirt,” while another joked, “They don’t use two brain cells.” Some others added to the humour with quips like “Sare COVID me pass out huye hai (they all passed out in COVID),” “Mashoor Gulati is their doctor,” and “Everything is possible in love and Bollywood.” A particularly popular comment read, “Even his shirt got hit by the bullet.”

Bollywood Doctors are soo advanced.... Shirt ke Upper Dressing....???? pic.twitter.com/OmY7sICl8x — Dr Anil Gurjar (@Dr_Akgurjar) November 5, 2025

Despite the trolling, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat continues to draw audiences. The film, described as an intense romantic drama, features Sonam Bajwa alongside Harshvardhan Rane. Directed by Milap Zaveri and written by Zaveri and Mushtaq Shiekh, the project is backed by Desi Movies Factory. Released on 21 October 2025 during the Diwali weekend, it faced competition from the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe title Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna.

While the blooper has triggered online amusement, it hasn’t dampened the film’s commercial run. For now, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is trending both for its box office performance and for a moment of unintended comedy that the internet refuses to let go.

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Aryan Khan to work on his first theatrical release before directing Shah Rukh Khan in planned 2027 film: Report

Aryan Khan, who recently earned appreciation for his debut Netflix directorial The Ba***ds of Bollywood, is already moving ahead with his next set of projects. The series, which featured Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Bobby Deol and an ensemble cast, marked Aryan’s official entry as a director and showcased his inclination towards bold storytelling. With the streaming debut now behind him, the filmmaker is preparing for a larger leap — a theatrical feature.

According to industry sources, Aryan's next directorial will be a full-fledged film intended for a big-screen release. The young filmmaker is reportedly determined to establish himself in the theatrical space before stepping into what will arguably be the most anticipated collaboration of his career — directing his father, superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

A source quoted by Pinkvilla revealed that Aryan is taking a measured, merit-driven approach to his career choices. “Aryan wants to deliver a theatrical success and prove himself as a filmmaker before taking on the challenge of directing his superstar father, Shah Rukh Khan,” the insider shared. The intention, the source added, is to build credibility in the industry by letting the work speak for itself rather than relying on legacy or expectations.

Plans for the father-son collaboration are very much in motion, though the film is not expected to take off immediately. “If all goes as planned, Aryan’s third directorial will feature SRK in the lead. The father-son duo has already locked the core idea, but the collaboration is expected to take shape only in 2027,” the source added.

For now, Aryan is dedicating his attention to completing the script for his second feature film. The project is likely to enter the casting stage soon, with more details about the genre, ensemble, and production timeline expected to emerge in the coming months.

With his debut project sparking conversations and his next two films already generating industry buzz, Aryan Khan appears to be pacing his journey with focus and strategic clarity. As anticipation builds for his theatrical debut — and eventually, his directorial collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan — all eyes are on the young filmmaker’s next move.

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Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar defends use of item songs: “They’re marketing assets, but my story unfolds through them”

Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar, who is currently basking in the success of his latest release Thamma, has addressed the ongoing criticism surrounding the film’s inclusion of three item songs — ‘Poison Baby’, ‘Tum Mere Na Huye’, and ‘Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka’. The director, who earlier delivered the horror-comedy hit Munjya within the universe, responded to the debate in an interview with SCREEN, explaining his creative reasoning and how such songs play a functional role in modern storytelling and marketing.

Reacting to the backlash, Sarpotdar stated, “All these things are marketing assets that lead you into a film. What counts is what the film gives you in the end. For me, when these songs appear, they’re there because my story unfolds through them.” The filmmaker emphasized that the tracks are not inserted merely for glamour but are woven into the narrative to enhance its rhythm and emotional beats.

The discussion around Thamma’s music gained traction after audiences questioned the need for three distinct item songs in a horror-comedy. Addressing the criticism head-on, Sarpotdar pointed out that audience perception seems to have shifted in recent times. “This is the same audience that loved ‘Taras’ in Munjya and ‘Aaj Ki Raat’. Nobody had a problem then. But now, suddenly, it’s an issue. Maybe it’s just happening more often, so people are reacting differently,” he remarked.

Thamma, which stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, marks the first love story set within the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe — an interconnected cinematic world that includes Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. Despite receiving mixed critical reviews, the film continues to perform steadily at the box office, drawing audiences for its blend of romance, supernatural intrigue, and quirky humour.

Aditya Sarpotdar’s response reflects a broader conversation about how item songs are evolving in contemporary cinema — from being standalone entertainment numbers to narrative devices and powerful promotional tools. As he puts it, what truly matters is the story that remains long after the music fades.

With Thamma, Sarpotdar once again proves that commercial appeal and storytelling can coexist — even if it means defending a few catchy beats along the way.

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EXPLOSIVE: Siddharth Sharma BLASTS makers of Soorya for non-payment of dues: "Producer told me, 'Main toh pay nahin karunga. Tujhe jo karna hai, tu kar'; they are RUINING Sunny Deol sir's name…they made me shoot an ad for Manyavar WITHOUT my consent, knowledge"

In a shocking development, actor Siddharth Sharma posted on his Instagram handle that he has dissociated himself from the Sunny Deol-starrer Soorya. The caption of the post mentioned that he has initiated legal proceedings against the makers of the film. Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Siddharth Sharma to understand what went wrong. He began by saying, “This has happened for the first time in my career of 7-8 years. I have worked with T-Series for almost 5 years with Balaji. But I never faced something of this sort.”

Siddharth then explained, “When I was working on the reality show ‘Lock Upp’, the producers of Soorya approached Kangana Ranaut in order to reach out to me as they wanted me to sign their film. They also got my number through Vinay Sapru sir and Radhika Rao ma’am, who gave me my biggest hit to date, ‘Leja Re’. It has 1 billion views on T-Series’ YouTube channel. Both worked with the producer (Kamal Mukut) on Sanam Teri Kasam (2016). The makers took their reference as well and they got my number from them.”

Siddharth Sharma said, “At first, I didn’t entertain them. But my brother called me when I was inside. He told me that these producers have signed Sunny Deol and are looking for a younger actor for an important role. This is how the film was pitched to me, that it’s a Sunny Deol starrer. This was the time when I had already worked on Season 2 of Punch Beat. I signed an agreement with them and we began shooting the film in Jaipur. This was 2022.”

 

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He continued, “The first schedule got over. It was not great, but it was overall fine. We had a contract in place which stated that I’ll get a signing amount and 20% of my remaining fees after 50% of the shoot is complete. The film got postponed. They kept on asking for dates and after taking my dates, they also kept on cancelling the shoot schedule. Those were the days when they didn’t have a lot of money. So, I didn’t put a lot of pressure on the producer. But after the success of Gadar 2 and Sanam Teri Kasam’s re-release, they had money. They also had the power and I guess they felt that it was okay to not adhere to my contract and not pay me.”

He added, “Woh log bahut pyaar se baat karte the, ‘Beta, shoot kar le. After 3 years, we are finally resuming the shoot. Sunny Deol has finally agreed to shoot’. This is how they convinced me to shoot.”

Siddharth Sharma said, “I pointed out that the contract was signed way back in 2022 and asked for a fresh contract. Also, Sunny sir and others were getting hiked fees. Hence, even I asked for a raise. They refused. I said, ‘Fair enough. But please pay me my remaining dues’. I had to cancel dates for another film I was committed to in order to shoot Soorya. This is because I have a certain look in the film. This is how I gave the film everything. Finally, when I asked for my rightful dues, they refused, citing ‘Abhi paise nahin hai’ or ‘we haven’t started clearing the payments’. I still kept asking them. One day, he threatened me on call, ‘Main toh pay nahin karunga. Tujhe jo karna hai, tu kar le. Tu apne aap ko bada hero samajta hai. Toh ban le hero’. This was wrong as I was always talking to them humbly.”

He stated, “As per the contract, I have committed to do the dubbing and promotions. But I won’t be indulging in these activities until they don’t pay me my rightful dues. Also, they also cheated on a theatrical ad which they shot for Manyavar.”

When asked for details, he replied, “They said that it’s a part of a film and it’s a scene. But I had the bound script with me and that scene wasn’t a part of it. They claimed, ‘We have added it later creatively’. But they shot an ad with me without even my consent or knowledge. This is cheating. It's only later that Manyavar told me that they wanted to do some promotional exercise with me since I had a shot an ad for their brand. I told them, ‘Which ad? I didn’t shoot any ad with Manyavar’. This is when I learned the truth. The ad features me, Sunny Sir and Virti Vaghani. The latter has worked before in Aarya, where she played Sushmita Sen’s daughter.”

With no other option, Siddharth Sharma was forced to take the legal recourse, “I sent them a legal notice, but they didn’t respond. This is when I posted about it on my Instagram handle.”

Despite the bad experience, he said, “The film is fantastic. The songs are also very nice. They have changed the film quite a bit. It is no longer the same script that I signed for. But I am okay with it as it’s a creative call and if it benefits the film. But at least, pay me my dues and stick to the legal agreement. Otherwise, what’s the point of doing an agreement?

While signing off, the young actor remarked, “They are ruining the name of Sunny Deol sir. They pitch the film using his name, saying that ‘Woh hamare hero hai; hamare saath kaam kar rahe hai’. They further added that they have been in the business since the 1970s and that they have worked with stalwarts like Rishi Kapoor as well in the past. Hence, you feel you’ll be in safe hands. But alas…”

We tried contacting producer Kamal Mukut, but he was unavailable for comment.

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Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunite for Sundar C’s #Thalaivar173

In a historic collaboration that has set the Indian film industry abuzz, legendary icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are joining forces for the magnum opus #Thalaivar173. The film will be produced under Haasan’s prestigious banner, Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI), and directed by filmmaker Sundar C.

The announcement, made through an official statement and social media reveal on November 5, marks a defining moment in Indian cinema — bringing together two towering figures whose careers have shaped the industry for over five decades.

Described as a “landmark collaboration,” #Thalaivar173 is more than just a cinematic event. It celebrates the enduring friendship and mutual respect between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who began their journeys together in Tamil cinema before rising to superstardom. The project also commemorates 44 years of Raaj Kamal Films International, with Haasan and producer R. Mahendran at the helm.

 

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The statement highlights that the film will merge Rajinikanth’s “magnetic screen presence” with Sundar C’s trademark directorial energy, promising an entertainer of grand scale and emotion. With Red Giant Movies presenting the release, #Thalaivar173 is slated for a grand theatrical opening during Pongal 2027.

The project marks a rare reunion of two cinematic legends whose influence transcends generations — blending nostalgia, legacy, and the promise of a spectacular new chapter for Tamil cinema.

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REVEALED: Khushi Kapoor-Karishma Tanna starrer Mom 2 goes on floors; directed by Girish Kohli of Crazxy fame

Earlier this year, in March 2025, at the 25th IIFA Awards 2025 held in Jaipur, Boney Kapoor confirmed that he’s making a film with Khushi Kapoor and that it could be a sequel to Mom (2017), starring his wife and Khushi’s mother, the late Sridevi. It has now come to light that the film is indeed titled Mom 2. Yesterday, pictures from the sets surfaced on the internet. Bollywood Hungama has now learned some interesting stuff about the film.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Mom 2 went on floors just after Diwali, on October 26, in Mumbai. Nearly 10-11 days of the shoot have been completed and it is progressing well. Khushi Kapoor plays a crucial part and she’s joined by Karishma Tanna.”

The source further said, “Mom was directed by Ravi Udyawar. The sequel, however, is directed by Girish Kohli. He was one of the story writers of the first part and also single-handedly wrote its screenplay and dialogues. Producer Boney Kapoor realized that he will do justice to Mom 2 as he knows this series well and hence, gave him the responsibility. Also, Girish has proved his worth with the Sohum Shah-starrer Crazxy, which released earlier this year.”

The source also revealed, “There’s a chatter that Boney Kapoor plans to announce this film in a grand fashion on his birthday, which falls on November 11. A clearer idea on this front will emerge in a few days.”

At the 25th IIFA Awards, Boney Kapoor had stated, “I have watched all of Khushi’s films – The Archies, Loveyapa and Nadaniyaan. I am planning a film with her too, after No Entry 2. It could be Mom 2. She is trying to follow in the footsteps of her mother. Her mother was the top star in all the languages she worked in. I hope Khushi and Janhvi succeeded in this same level of perfection.”

Meanwhile, fans are hoping that Boney’s other much-awaited film, No Entry 2, also goes on floors soon. It is the sequel to 2005’s biggest hit, No Entry.

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