Salman Khan Gets Relief in Defamation Case

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

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A Mumbai Sessions Court on January 30, 2026 granted relief to Bollywood actor Salman Khan in a defamation case filed by filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap. The court rejected Kashyap’s plea to frame charges against Khan, finding insufficient evidence to proceed at this stage. Case Background Abhinav

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Vijay Talks ‘Jana Nayagan’ Delay

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay spoke about the ongoing delay of his much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan, acknowledging setbacks and expressing regret over the postponement. The film’s release has been held up due to certification issues with the Central Board of Film Certification and legal proceedings in the Madras High Court. Censorship Issues Continue Vijay

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Madras High Court Quashes Order on Jana Nayagan

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

The Madras High Court has set aside a single judge’s order that had directed the Central Board of Film Certification to issue a censor certificate for the Tamil film Jana Nayagan. A division bench ruled that proper legal procedure was not followed before passing the earlier direction. Court Cites Procedural Lapse The bench observed that […]

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AR Rahman Responds to Communal Remark Controversy

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Music composer AR Rahman has issued a clarification after his recent remarks sparked a public controversy, saying he never intended to hurt or cause pain to anyone. The Oscar-winning composer addressed the issue following criticism that his comments carried communal undertones. Clarification From the Composer In a public statement, Rahman said his words were misunderstood

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Supreme Court Refuses To Intervene In ‘Jana Nayagan’ Row

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene in the legal dispute over the delayed release of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay. The makers had approached the apex court after a Madras High Court order affecting the film’s certification process, but the Supreme Court said it would not step in at this […]

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Kamal Haasan Gets Interim Relief From Madras High Court

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan in a lawsuit seeking protection of his personality rights. The court restrained individuals and entities from unauthorised commercial use of his name, image, likeness, voice, or other identifiable attributes without his consent. Court’s Interim Order The court observed that […]

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Warner Bros Discovery Likely to Reject Paramount’s Bid

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery is preparing to reject a takeover proposal valued at about $108 billion made by Paramount, according to people familiar with the matter. The company’s board is expected to advise shareholders against the offer, citing concerns over valuation, deal structure and execution risks. Concerns Over Paramount’s Proposal Paramount’s bid values Warner Bros

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Dhurandhar Banned Across Gulf Countries

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Hindi spy thriller Dhurandhar has been denied theatrical release across all major Gulf Cooperation Council countries, dealing a blow to its overseas box office prospects. Authorities in markets including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain did not grant clearance for the film, effectively blocking its screening in the region. […]

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Delhi HC Orders Action on Salman Khan’s Personality Rights Plea

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The Delhi High Court has directed major social media platforms and online intermediaries to act on a petition filed by actor Salman Khan, who sought protection of his personality rights. The court ordered that his grievance be treated as a formal complaint and asked platforms to respond within three days. Allegations of Misuse of Identity […]

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Mahesh Babu Launches South India’s First Dolby Cinema

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Actor Mahesh Babu has launched South India’s first Dolby Cinema at AMB Cinemas Kapali in Bengaluru. The premium multiplex officially opened on December 16, marking AMB Cinemas’ entry into Karnataka after its successful Hyderabad flagship. State-of-the-Art Viewing Experience The new multiplex features nine advanced screens, including a dedicated Dolby Cinema hall equipped