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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 […]

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Thug Life Makers Fined ₹25 Lakh Over Early OTT Release

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

The makers of the high-profile film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, have been fined ₹25 lakh by multiplex associations for breaching the mandatory eight-week theatrical window. The penalty comes after the film was released on Netflix just four weeks after its theatrical debut, in violation of industry norms. Thug Life, […]

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Panchayat Season 4 Review: Politics Deepens, But at a Cost

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Rating: ★★★★¼ (4.25/5) Panchayat has long been celebrated not just as a show, but as an experience—a gently humorous, richly textured look into the rhythms of rural India. The first two seasons found their footing by embracing the simplicity of village life, capturing everything from Abhishek Tripathi’s quiet urban alienation to the panchayat’s involvement in

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Aamir Khan Screens Sitaare Zameen Par for President Murmu

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Bollywood actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan recently organized a special screening of his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par for President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The exclusive event took place on Tuesday and was a moment of pride for the makers, reflecting the film’s impact beyond the realm of cinema. Aamir Khan Following the screening, […]

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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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“We Are Sorry”: Mani Ratnam Reflects on Thug Life Flop

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam has broken his silence following the disappointing performance of Thug Life, his much-hyped collaboration with Kamal Haasan. The director, who reunited with Haasan nearly four decades after their landmark film Nayakan, has offered a candid apology to fans who were expecting cinematic magic from the duo once again. “For those who […]

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Karnataka Tells SC: Committed to Law and Order Amid Thug Life Row

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

The Karnataka government has responded to the Supreme Court’s notice on the ongoing controversy surrounding the delayed release of Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life, assuring the bench that it remains duty-bound to uphold law and order across the state. The statement comes after the apex court expressed concern over threats to public peace and attempts […]

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SC Rebukes Karnataka HC Over Kamal Haasan Apology Remark

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Karnataka High Court for suggesting that actor Kamal Haasan should apologize over a linguistic comment made during the promotion of his upcoming film Thug Life. The apex court described the High Court’s remarks as unwarranted and asserted that compelling an apology is “none of its business.” […]