Bollywood
Vivek Oberoi’s ‘Verses of War’ wins Best Film award at Expo 2020 Dubai
The short film ‘Verses Of War’, produced by Vivek Oberoi, who also plays the lead role in it, bagged the Best Film award at The Great Indian Film Festival held at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Great Indian Film Festival was a three-day event where several short films and documentaries were showcased by global filmmakers under one roof.
‘Verses of War’, directed by Prasad Kadam, pits an Indian Army Major, Sunil Bhatia, against his Pakistan Army counterpart, after the former is ambushed by Pakistani forces. The short film plays out as a series of conversations and sheds light on the psychology of the Indian soldier who pens poetry and fights for his motherland with the same passion.
After winning the best film award, Oberoi said: “This is my first attempt at producing and acting in a short film. The subject of the film, which pays tribute to war heroes and emphasises their contribution to nation-building, is very close to my heart.”
He added: “The idea behind making this film was to present the Indian soldier as a man who manifests the same passion both for art and for his motherland. Now that it has won the Best Film award at The Great Indian Film Festival, it only goes to show that a good film will always find its audience and be appreciated.”
The film was released on Republic Day and Oberoi contributed its earnings for the welfare of war widows.
Bollywood
Wamiqa Gabbi says prosthetics made her ‘forget’ her real appearance while playing Jyoti Nikam in ‘Prahaar’

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi has opened up about her experience of wearing prosthetics to play 50-year-old Jyoti Nikam in her 30s, recalling how she couldn’t stop staring at herself in the mirror after the transformation.
Wamiqa said the process of watching her face change in the makeup chair made the character feel more real.
“The first time I saw myself in the mirror after the prosthetics were done, I couldn’t stop staring! It was such a strange feeling because I knew it was me, but I couldn’t quite recognise the person looking back. What I really enjoyed was the entire process of getting there,” Wamiqa, who has showcased her prowess in films such as Bhooth Bangla, and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do to name a few, told media.
She went on to describe the role as a unique acting experience that allowed her to explore a side of the craft she had not experienced before.
“You sit in the makeup chair, watch your face slowly change, and somewhere along the way, the character starts feeling more real to you. There were moments when I’d forget how different I looked until someone showed me a picture from the set,” said the actress.
For the star, playing Jyoti Nikam was a unique experience.
“Playing Jyoti Nikam was a very different experience for me, and I’m glad I got to explore a side of acting that I hadn’t experienced before.”
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is a legal drama film directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films.
It also stars Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Lalit Prabhakar, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher. The film explores Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam’s role in legal battles surrounding the 1993 Bombay bombings and 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Bollywood
Ravi Kishan’s devotional drama titled ‘Mera Yaar Bajrangi – Dosti Ho Toh Aisi’, to release on Diwali 2027

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan’s upcoming devotional drama has been christened ‘Mera Yaar Bajrangi – Dosti Ho Toh Aisi’, which has been locked to light up the screens on Diwali, next year.
Mahaveer Jain Films announced the title and the release date of the film on Tuesday, as per a statement.
The poster features Ravi Kishan in a powerful yet minimal avatar. It shows a divine fist bump – one hand belongs to a common man wearing a rudraksha and raksha sutra, and the other belongs to Bajrang Bali himself, adorned with a Shri Ram naam patka and rudraksha mala, with a divine spark connecting the two. The visual perfectly captures the film’s tagline, ‘Dosti Ho Toh Aisi’.
The film is said to be the story of a common man’s friendship with his God, the statement said.
A source close to the project said, “It’s just not a religious film; it’s about the relationship between a Bhakt and Bhagwan. In today’s time, when everyone is looking for a true friend, what if Bajrang Bali himself becomes your yaar? That’s the emotion behind this film.”
Ravi Kishan, who has been on a stellar run with both OTT and theatrical releases, will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar as a devout common man from the heartland.
The film is written and directed by Amit Aarryan and presented by Mahaveer Jain Film and produced by Mahaveer Jain Films in association with Ratpack Stories.
Ravi was last seen in Mirzapur: The Movie alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Harshita Gaur and Jitendra Kumar to name a few.
It acts as an interquel set during the first season of the Prime Video television series Mirzapur. The film follows old enemies who resurface and new contenders emerge in a brutal war for Mirzapur’s throne.
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Shah Rukh Khan says ‘Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon’ as he unveils new ‘King’ poster

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday treated his fans with a new poster of his upcoming film “King” and added a punchline saying ‘Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon’.
Shah Rukh took to Instagram, where he dropped the poster. The glimpse showed the superstar with a rose between his lips, holding a gun in his hand and an intense look in his eyes.The poster also had December 24, 2026 written on it.
Sharing the poster on social media, SRK wrote, “Aaj phir yaad aaya… Qaatil nahi Aashiq hoon #KING In cinemas 24.12.26.”
The upcoming Hindi action-thriller film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. It is reported to be an adaptation of the 1994 French crime film Léon: The Professional. The film also stars SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan. The primary antagonist is a dark and violent villain played by Abhishek Bachchan.
This will be the first time Shah Rukh will be seen sharing screen space with his daughter Suhana.
The film also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal, and Abhay Verma. . The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.
Other details related to the film are under wraps.
Suhana had made her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies in 2023, which was released digitally.
Shah Rukh was last seen on screen in Dunki, which released in 2023. The comedy-drama film based on the illegal immigration technique donkey flight, co-written, co-produced, edited and directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
It stars Taapsee Pannu, Shah Rukh Khan, Boman Irani, Anil Grover and Vikram Kochar alongside Vicky Kaushal in a special appearance. The filming locations included Mumbai, Jabalpur, Kashmir, Budapest, London, Jeddah and Neom. The film emerged as the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2023 and the eighth highest-grossing Indian film of 2023.
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