John Abraham announces new release date of his film The Diplomat; shares social media post

Amid excitement over movies that have been announced and are being anticipated for a while, John Abraham has shared an interesting surprise with fans. The actor-producer has announced his next film after Vedaa, where he will be seen as the power-packed action star yet again. Titled The Diplomat, the film was announced a couple of years ago, in association with the production house T-Series. While it was slated to release last year, the new release date has been locked by the makers, which is on January 17.

John Abraham drops new poster on social media

While the actor is hardly active on social media, fans were excited to see the actor share a rare post, which was related to his next film The Diplomat. Looking suave in a well-suited avatar in this first look poster, it seems that the film will fall in the lines of his recent geo-political dramas like Madras Cafe, Parmanu, and Batla House. Sharing about it on Instagram, the actor captioned the photo saying, “Honored to bring this story of courage and diplomacy to life.” Inspired by a true story that shook the nation, the film is expected to showcase a gripping tale of power, patriotism.

 

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The actor also announces the release date

In the post, the actor also shared the release date i.e. March 7, 2025. Talking more about The Diplomat, John will be stepping into the shoes of a high-ranking government official as he promises to take audiences on an edge-of-the-seat journey filled with intense drama and high-octane moments. Directed by the acclaimed Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah, the film is produced by T-Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar; John Abraham of JA Entertainment; Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl of Wakaoo Films, Sameer Dixit and Jatish Varma of Fortune Pictures, Rakesh Dang of Seeta Films.

Apart from this, John Abraham also has the film Tehran in the pipeline where he will be sharing screen space with Manushi Chhillar.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kartik Aaryan and Kabir Khan to celebrate Murlikant Patekar's Arjuna Award

In a heartwarming gesture, Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan and director Kabir Khan will attend the Arjuna Award ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Murlikant Patekar, a renowned Indian para-athlete. As soon as the news broke that Patekar would be honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Kartik and Kabir congratulated him and decided to be part of this momentous occasion.

Interestingly, Kartik Aaryan had portrayed the role of Murlikant Patekar in the film Chandu Champion, which was based on Patekar's inspiring true story. The film highlighted Patekar's remarkable journey and struggles, and Kartik's performance was critically acclaimed.

Patekar's story, which was left incomplete in the film with his Arjuna Award win, will finally see its culmination tomorrow. Kartik and Kabir's presence at the ceremony will undoubtedly make this moment even more special for Petkar.

A true champion, Patekar has been an inspiration to millions, and this award is a testament to his dedication and perseverance. Kartik and Kabir's gesture is a fitting tribute to Patekar's achievements.

The Arjuna Award ceremony will take place tomorrow, January 17, and Kartik Aaryan and Kabir Khan will be in attendance to celebrate Patekar's achievement.

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Iulia Vantur mourns loss of Salman Khan’s dog Toro, shares emotional tribute

Salman Khan has lost his cherished pet dog, Toro. The news was confirmed by the superstar's rumored girlfriend, Iulia Vantur, who shared a heartfelt tribute on social media.

On Wednesday, Iulia Vantur took to Instagram to share the sad news, posting an emotional video of Salman Khan's pet dog, Toro. In the caption, Iulia wrote, “Thank you for blessing our lives, my lovely Toro Boy... You’ll be with us forever.” The video featured heartwarming moments of Toro at the actor's Panvel farmhouse.

 

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In 2019, Salman Khan posted a picture of himself with Toro on X, captioning it, “Spending time with the most loving, loyal, and selfless species.” The actor has always expressed his deep affection for animals and was frequently seen bringing Toro along to the gym for company.

Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur have been speculated to be dating for several years, though neither has officially confirmed or denied the rumors. Recently, Salman was spotted celebrating Iulia's father's birthday in Dubai. Iulia shared pictures of Salman with her family on social media, captioning them, “Happy Birthday, Dad! I love you and thank you..2 heroes.”

On the work front, Salman Khan is currently filming for his upcoming action thriller Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The movie features Salman in dual roles, alongside Kajal Aggarwal, Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar. Sikandar is scheduled for release on Eid 2025. Additionally, Salman has Kick 2 from Sajid Nadiadwala lined up.

AR Murugadoss shared his excitement about the project and said, “Working with Salman Khan has been incredible! His energy and dedication bring Sikandar to life in ways words can't express! Huge thanks to Sajid Nadiadwala for making it happen. Every scene is crafted to leave an indelible mark. I've poured my heart into designing each moment to stay with audiences forever.”

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Kartik Aaryan reveals his relationship status: “Main single hun….Sau takka”

Kartik Aaryan, one of Bollywood’s favorite stars, recently thrilled his fans by confirming that he is officially single. Known for his boy-next-door appeal and impressive performances, the actor addressed the relationship rumors at the Zee Real Heroes Awards 2024.

Kartik Aaryan humorously confirmed, “Main single hun, poori tarah single hun. Pakka, sau takka. When questioned if he was channeling his famous Pyaar Ka Punchnama monologue, he laughed and explained, “Wakt mera filmon mein jaa raha hai, isliye time nahi mil raha hai. Baar baar, it’s like aap same hi office mein jaa rahe ho. Kahin aur jaane ka ya kisi aur se milne ka mauka nahi mil raha hai.” (I’m spending all my time in films, so there’s no time for anything else. It’s like going to the same office repeatedly — there’s no chance to go anywhere else or meet anyone new.”)

Commenting on his rugged appearance, Kartik Aaryan jokingly remarked that his scruffy beard is evidence of his single status.

Kartik Aaryan has had a stellar year professionally in 2024, delivering Chandu Champion, a sports biopic, and major hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, a horror-comedy that highlighted his versatility. Looking ahead, he is set to star alongside Triptii Dimri in Anurag Basu’s Aashiqui 3.

Fans are also excited about Kartik Aaryan's reconciliation with Karan Johar following the widely publicized fallout over Dostana 2. Reports suggest that the two have put their differences behind them and are collaborating on the eagerly awaited project Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.

Kartik Aaryan’s work ethic and charm continue to captivate audiences, cementing his status as one of Bollywood’s most bankable and beloved actors. As 2024 draws to a close, 2025 looks equally promising for the star, who remains committed to his career. For now, female fans can celebrate knowing Bollywood's favorite bachelor is still single, though his dedication to his craft may just make him the hardest catch in town.

Also Read : Kartik Aaryan celebrates “Champions of Nation” on Army Day; drops dance video featuring Jawans

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Nikkhil Advani rules out Kal Ho Naa Ho sequel; says, “Shah Rukh Khan embodies…. Not a single person can do it”

Nikkhil Advani’s beloved film Kal Ho Naa Ho was re-released in theatres last year, allowing fans to experience the charm of Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Preity Zinta once again. The movie's overwhelming reception sparked speculation and excitement about a potential sequel. Nikkhil Advani recently discussed this possibility in a conversation with Mukesh Chhabra for Mashable.

When asked about recasting Kal Ho Naa Ho, Nikkhil Advani firmly stated, “You can’t make a new cast. Why would you want to? Shah Rukh is Shah Rukh. It doesn’t matter if they still look the same… Shah Rukh Khan embodies…. Not a single person can do it.”

The filmmaker also confirmed that a sequel is not being planned and expressed his belief that Kal Ho Naa Ho 2 should not be made. He explained, “Kyu karoge aap? Log aake mujhe bol rahe hain make a part two. Abhi it re-released right? Films I’ve done… Kal Ho Naa Ho re-released, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham re-released, Karan Arjun re-released. This is incredible, aisa hota nahi hai."

Kal Ho Naa Ho premiered on November 28, 2003. The film featured Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Jaya Bachchan, Sushma Seth, Reema Lagoo, and others. Produced by Yash Johar under the Dharma Productions banner, the film’s music was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

It has been years since Kal Ho Naa Ho first hit theatres, but it was recently re-released on a limited number of screens across the country. Fans filled the theatres, sharing clips and videos of the film's iconic scenes and tracks. The romantic drama was both a critical success and a box-office hit when it originally released.

While fans won’t see Shah Rukh Khan in a Kal Ho Naa Ho sequel, he will soon star in King, where he is set to play a mafia boss. Reports suggest that his daughter, Suhana Khan, will feature as the parallel lead, with Shah Rukh's character serving as a mentor to Suhana's character.

Also Read : Nikkhil Advani credits Kal Ho Naa Ho’s success to Karan Johar’s writing: “The script was director-proof”

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EXCLUSIVE: Trailer of Shahid Kapoor-starrer Deva to be unveiled on January 21; trailer launch event not yet confirmed

Shahid Kapoor began 2024 with a bang with Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which was the first hit of last year. He hopes to repeat last year’s magic in 2025 with Deva. The teaser of the film was unveiled on January 5 and caught attention. The song ‘Bhasad Macha’ also managed to impress movie buffs. And now, the makers are all set to launch the trailer of the film. Yesterday, Shahid Kapoor posted a rugged picture on his social media account with the caption, ‘Trailer agle hafte’, indicating that the much-awaited promo will be out next week.

Bollywood Hungama has learned the exact date of the trailer release. A source told us, “Deva’s trailer will be out on Tuesday, January 21. The teaser of Deva and ‘Bhasad Macha’ introduced the world of the film and the massy avatar of Shahid Kapoor. The trailer will give an idea about the plot of the film and will also highlight the other actors, including Pooja Hegde, Pavail Gulati and others.”

When asked if there would be a trailer launch, the source didn’t have knowledge about it. But he said, “The makers are looking at it and a clearer picture will emerge in a day or two. An event was held to launch the teaser at Bandra Fort but no questions were taken by the media. At the trailer launch, this can be arranged and along with Shahid, Pooja Hegde and others can also grace the event and interact with the journalists.”

Deva is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Zee Studios and is all set to release on January 31. It marks the Bollywood debut of Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews. Meanwhile, there were speculations that Deva is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film Mumbai Police, which is also directed by Rosshan Andrrews. Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported that there are murmurs that Deva might be inspired by Mumbai Mirror (2013), starring Sachiin Joshi.

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Panorama Studios aims to create horror universe with Shaitaan sequel and Turkish film Dabbe remake: Report

Panorama Studios received much appreciation from audience as they presented a new twist to horror genre with Shaitaan (2024) starring Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, and R Madhavan. While it was a remake of the Gujarati horror drama Vash (2023), the film, despite the stupendous success of the original, continued to receive love from audience for its powerful performances. Now reports suggest that the makers are aiming at creating it in the form of a franchise which seems to be the flavor of the season.

Shaitaan sequel in works?

Followed by the success of the Ajay Devgn starrer, Panorama Studios reportedly aims at creating a franchise of sorts and it is being said that the plan is already in motion. It has been learnt that the makers have already kicked off work on the sequel to the horror drama. Journalist Rahul Raut shared the update on social media platform X aka Twitter saying, “The @AbhishekPathakk company also plans to turn #AjayDevgn's #Shaitaan into a franchise with its TWO SEQUELS already in the works.” However, details of the storyline and whether the cast will be a part of it is yet to be revealed.

Panorama Studios plan to remake Turkish horror drama Dabbe

In the same tweet, it was also being said that the production house has purchased the rights of Turkish horror film Dabbe and is planning to remake the same in Hindi. While the film released in 2006, it was followed by several other horror dramas under the same title as a series. The other films under the title includes Dabbe 2, Dabbe: Demon Possession, Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn, Dabbe 5: Zehr-i-Cin, and Dabbe 6 with the final instalment releasing in 2015.

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