Mohanlal’s Ivory Ownership Certificate Cancelled

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

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In a significant ruling, the Mohanlal ivory possession case took a fresh turn as the Kerala High Court cancelled the actor’s ownership certificate for four elephant tusks that were seized in 2011. The court directed the state government to issue a fresh notification following proper legal

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Hyderabad Court Protects Chiranjeevi’s Identity Rights

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

A Hyderabad city civil court has granted interim protection to actor Chiranjeevi’s personality and publicity rights. The order prevents more than 30 online platforms, including e-commerce sites and YouTube channels, from using his name, image, likeness or voice without prior consent. This also extends to AI-generated or cloned formats. Court’s Observations In its ruling

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Punjab Court Summons Kangana on Oct 27

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

A court in Bathinda, Punjab, has directed actor-politician Kangana Ranaut to appear in person on October 27 in a defamation case. The court rejected her plea to attend via video conferencing. Case Origins The suit was filed by 73-year-old Mahinder Kaur from Bahadurgarh Jandian village, Bathinda. She alleges that during the 2020–21 farmers’ protest, Kangana […]

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Actor Darshan Pleads for Poison from Jail

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Kannada film star Darshan, held in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, described his prison conditions as “unbearable” during a court hearing. Appearing via video on Sept 9, he lamented that he hadn’t seen sunlight for 30 days, complained of fungal infections on his hands, and said his clothes had begun to smell. In despair, […]

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Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra Booked in ₹60-Crore Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in an alleged Rs 60.48 crore fraud case. Allegations Against the Couple Businessman Deepak Kothari claims he provided funds to the couple’s defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd, between 2015 and […]

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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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Tamil-Telugu Actor Srikanth Arrested in Cocaine Case

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Tamil-Telugu actor Srikanth, also known in the Telugu industry as Sriram, has been arrested by Chennai police in connection with a cocaine trafficking case. His arrest comes as part of an expanding investigation into a drug network linked to high-profile individuals, including a former political operative. The case surfaced when police detained a former IT […]

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Income Tax Department Seeks Clarification from Prithviraj Sukumaran

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

The Income Tax Department has issued a notice to actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, requesting clarification regarding his earnings from three films released in 2022: “Gold,” “Jana Gana Mana,” and “Kaduva.” Prithviraj co-produced and starred in these films but reportedly did not receive remuneration as an actor. Instead, he earned