Saiyaara Movie Review: Mohit Suri’s Familiar Tune Finds Its Choir Again

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

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With Saiyaara, director Mohit Suri returns to his well-worn territory of heartbreak, haunting melodies, and poetic pain—territory that he carved out a decade ago and continues to revisit with devotion. This time, he brings along debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who deliver sincere,

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SC Defers Hearing On Udaipur Files To July 21

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has postponed its hearing on the film Udaipur Files until July 21, asking the central government to review the film’s certification before resuming. The movie, which is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, had its release put on hold after concerns were raised that it could disturb communal […]

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SC Asks Centre To Decide On Udaipur Files

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has asked the central government to urgently decide whether the film Udaipur Files should retain its certification. The film, based on the 2022 murder of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, has been accused of potentially disrupting communal harmony. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi invoked Section 6 of the Cinematograph […]

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Maalik (2025): Another Tired Ode to the Gangster That Even Rajkummar Rao Can’t Save

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Bollywood’s love affair with the gangster genre has officially reached saturation point—and Maalik is the latest, and possibly most fatigued, offering in this long line of glorified underworld sagas. There seems to be no dearth of filmmakers eager to romanticize crime lords, drug syndicates, and political thugs, repackaging the same morally bankrupt narrative under

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Superman (2025): James Gunn Reimagines the Man of Steel with Hope, Heart, and a Formidable Villain

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

James Gunn’s Superman (2025) arrives not just as a reboot of one of the most iconic characters in pop culture but as the foundational cornerstone of the new DC Universe. What emerges is a refreshing blend of heartfelt storytelling, political subtext, and spectacular visuals—anchored by standout performances from its principal cast. Unlike the darker iterations […]

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29 Celebrities Booked by ED for Promoting Illegal Betting Apps

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has booked 29 prominent personalities including actors, television anchors, and digital influencers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for allegedly promoting and endorsing illegal online betting applications across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. ED Betting The probe stems from multiple police FIRs registered in both

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Karnataka Court Bars Kamal Haasan from Remarks on Kannada

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

A Bengaluru civil court has issued a temporary injunction restraining actor-politician Kamal Haasan from making any remarks that could be interpreted as derogatory or demeaning towards the Kannada language, its culture, or literature. The order is valid until August 30, when the court is scheduled to hear further arguments on the matter. Court Issues Restraining […]

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Saif Ali Khan’s Bhopal Estate Declared Enemy Property

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has encountered a legal blow as the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed his petition challenging the declaration of his ancestral properties in Bhopal as ‘enemy property’. The verdict leaves his claim over the royal estate in limbo, reasserting the government’s custody under the Enemy Property Act. Court Upholds Government Custody […]

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Jurassic World: Rebirth – A Familiar Roar That Echoes but Doesn’t Shake

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

I walked into Jurassic World: Rebirth with cautious optimism. The trailers promised a return to form, Gareth Edwards was at the helm, and the cast—Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali—felt like a refreshing shift from the aging ensemble of the last trilogy. And to be fair, the film does get a few things right. […]

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F1: The Movie – A Slick, Roaring Showcase of Speed, Star Power, and Stunning Realism

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Director Joseph Kosinski, best known for Top Gun: Maverick, trades jets for race cars in F1: The Movie, a high-octane sports drama that blends cinematic spectacle with a familiar but effective emotional core. Anchored by Brad Pitt in a role that exudes effortless charisma, the film delivers precisely what it promises: a visceral, immersive, and […]