Mumbai Oct 31: Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has been roped in to play Aurangzeb opposite Rishab Shetty’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sandeep Singh’s upcoming historical epic, ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’, according to reports on Friday.

While there is no official confirmation as of yet.

The film will depict the journey of history’s greatest warrior king, highlighting the courage, strategy, and devotion that shaped the foundation of Swarajya.

With Rishab Shetty as Shivaji Maharaj, Shefali Shah as Jijamata, and now Vivek Oberoi stepping into the role of Aurangzeb, the stage is set for a compelling narrative that explores both conflict and conviction at an epic scale.

Vivek Oberoi’s inclusion will add another remarkable chapter to his strong slate of upcoming projects, which includes Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ with Prabhas and Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’.

Helmed by Sandeep Singh, ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ is shaping up to be one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious historical productions, with a team comprising multiple National and Academy Award-winning technicians.

The magnum opus is slated for a never-seen-before mega global release in more than 40 countries worldwide on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and English.

Talking about Vivek, the actor is all set for his upcoming movie ‘Mastiii 4’. The movie also stars Aftab Shivdasani and Ritesh Deshmukh in the lead.

Talking about Rishab Shetty, the actor is currently riding high with the humongous success of his recently released movie, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’. The movie also stars Rukmini Vasanth.

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ released last month on October 2.

It competed with Janhvi Kapoor-starrer ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ at the box office.

Srinagar, Oct 29: Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi on Wednesday watched the proceedings of J&K Assembly from the Speaker’s Gallery as members cutting across party lines welcomed his presence.

The Assembly warmly welcomed Rishi, who was present in the Speaker’s Gallery during the ongoing session.

Members across party lines greeted the actor with applause as Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather announced his presence in the House.

Rishi belongs to J&K and was born on April 19, 1956, in a Gujjar Chaudhary family in Kathua district.

Growing up in Jammu, graduating from Government College, Sector 11, Chandigarh, and working for two years in Mumbai, Rishi moved to Fiji for work, where he met his future wife, who is of Indo-Fijian ancestry. Her family ran a traditional departmental store. He has a lucrative investment portfolio, including warehouse investments.

He later worked as a model in New Zealand before beginning his acting career in India.

An actor known for playing villainous and supporting roles and a film producer, he has worked in Hindi, Telugu, and other films. Among his better-known Bollywood movies are “Gunda” (1998), “Sarfarosh” (1999), and “Koi… Mil Gaya” (2003).

The Autumn Session of the J&K Assembly will end on October 31. With its conclusion, all the top offices of government, including those of the Chief Minister, his cabinet colleagues, the Chief Secretary, administrative secretaries and the Director General of Police (DGP) will move to the winter capital Jammu.

The move is called the “Dabar Move” and will see the offices functioning for six months from the winter capital, Jammu.

The over one and a half century old practice of shuttling offices between Srinagar and Jammu was stopped by the Lt Governor in 2021, but has been restored by the elected government headed by Omar Abdullah.

Mumbai: Bollywood filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala’s production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. purchased two high-end apartments in the upscale Prabhadevi area of South Mumbai for a combined value of Rs 36.57 crore, according to property registration documents reviewed by real estate platform Square Yards. Both transactions were registered in October 2025 on the Maharashtra government’s Inspector General of Registration (IGR) website.

Located in one of Mumbai’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, Prabhadevi is known for its premium residential towers, commercial spaces, and proximity to major business hubs like Lower Parel, Nariman Point, and the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). The locality, home to landmarks such as the Siddhivinayak Temple, is well-connected via Veer Savarkar Marg and offers convenient access to lifestyle destinations, hospitals and educational institutions, making it a preferred address for Mumbai’s elite.

According to IGR data reviewed by Square Yards, the first apartment was bought in Hubtown Twenty Five South North, a luxury residential project in South Mumbai. Valued at Rs 18.57 crore, the property has a RERA carpet area of 222.13 sq. m. (2,390 sq. ft.) with an additional area of 19.40 sq. m. (208 sq. ft.), and includes two car parking spaces. The transaction attracted a stamp duty of Rs 1.11 crore and registration charges of Rs 30,000.

The second apartment, also in the same building, was purchased for Rs 18 crore. It has a RERA carpet area of 221.30 sq. m. (2,382 sq. ft.), along with 12.86 sq. m. (138 sq. ft.) of additional space and two car parking slots. The buyer paid Rs 1.08 crore in stamp duty and Rs 30,000 in registration fees.

Founded by filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment is one of India’s leading production houses with a legacy of blockbuster films across genres including action, romance, and comedy. The studio is known for high production values and collaborations with top-tier actors and directors. Some of its most successful franchises include Housefull, Baaghi and Kick.