IMAX Corporation has achieved victory in the Bombay High Court in a decades-long contract dispute with E-City Entertainment, for awards now amounting to more than $28 million USD with accumulated interest.

On December 30, 2025, the Bombay High Court ruled in IMAX’s favour on all issues in an enforcement proceeding that IMAX has been prosecuting for nearly 18 years, holding that arbitration awards issued in IMAX’s favour between 2006 and 2008 “shall now be deemed to be the decrees of the court and executable”.

The arbitration stemmed from a disagreement over a September 2000 contract to lease six IMAX systems to E-City, the former operator of cinema and entertainment brands Fun Cinemas and Fun Republic, and an affiliate of the Essel Group, headed by Subhash Chandra, and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. E-City agreed to open a minimum of six IMAX locations in India, but subsequently reneged on that agreement.

In its ruling, the High Court wrote, “E-City has managed to keep IMAX at bay for over two decades. The fruits of the foreign awards are being denied to IMAX by raising all kinds of pleas, in the fond hope that at least some might stick. Neither the public policy of India nor the pro-enforcement bias, which informs the interpretation of the provisions under Part II of the [Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996] dealing with the enforcement of specific foreign awards, promotes the frustration of enforcement of foreign awards based upon such pleas.”

The Court also imposed a cost of Rs. 5 lakhs on E-City, payable within four weeks to IMAX, citing the prolonged and speculative litigation approach.

The court also directed the parties to appear before the executing court on January 19, 2026, at 11:00 am so the execution process can move forward.

For IMAX, the order is a clear signal that long-pending foreign arbitration awards will not be allowed to remain only on paper, and that accountability, even after decades, can still be enforced through the courts.

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Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s much-anticipated Dadasaheb Phalke biopic has seen a shift in its production timeline. While the project was earlier expected to go on floors in January 2026, the makers are now planning to begin filming in late March 2026.

In September 2025, Mid-Day had reported that the film was gearing up to roll early next year, with Khan reportedly moved to tears while revisiting key moments from Phalke’s life. However, plans have since changed as the actor-director duo have decided to further refine the screenplay before taking the film on set.

According to industry insiders, a fresh draft of the script is currently being developed, one that aligns with both Hirani and Khan’s creative vision while doing justice to the journey of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, widely regarded as the Father of Indian cinema. The intent, sources say, is to ensure that the narrative resonates with contemporary audiences without compromising on historical authenticity.

A source told Mid-Day, “Hirani and Aamir agree that the film must feel emotionally contemporary while staying rooted in history. The rewrite is to fine-tune the balance of humour and sincerity. They want to ensure that the character arc captures Phalke’s stature. The draft will likely be finalised by February, and production will begin in late March.”

The development comes months after Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani announced their reunion for the third time, following landmark collaborations such as 3 Idiots and PK. The announcement had sparked widespread anticipation across the industry. However, reports soon emerged suggesting that the project had been temporarily put on hold due to creative concerns.

Earlier, reliable sources had told Bollywood Hungama that both Khan and Hirani were dissatisfied with earlier drafts of the script. “Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani stand for perfection, and they were not happy with the script of Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic. Aamir felt that the script is too dry for the audience in today’s world, and doesn’t have the humour that one expects from their collaboration,” the source had stated.

The source further added, “After repeated sessions of rewrite, the duo have collectively decided to put the project on hold. They believe that a personality as iconic as Dadasaheb Phalke deserves a script that is both emotionally stirring and universally engaging. Until they arrive at that benchmark, they are in no hurry to rush the film into production.”

Meanwhile, Aamir Khan is said to be evaluating his future projects carefully. The actor is reportedly reading multiple scripts and is expected to announce his next film in the first quarter of 2026. “He is in the process of reading at least 20 scripts at the moment and will pick one of the shortlisted projects,” a source revealed.

Currently, Aamir is busy with promotions of his next film, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, which is directed by Vir Das, and is slated to release on January 16, 2026.

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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and his family have secured a major legal victory after a Bhopal court upheld their ownership of a 16.62-acre parcel of land in the city’s Nayapura area, dismissing a long-running dispute challenging their claim. The judgment brings a favourable outcome to what has been a protracted legal battle over property historically linked to the family of the former ruling elite of Bhopal.

Reportedly, the civil suit challenged the ownership rights of the land, with petitioners claiming entitlement based on historical transactions. However, the local court found that the challengers had not provided sufficient evidence to substantiate their claims and ruled in favour of Saif Ali Khan, his mother Sharmila Tagore, sister Soha Ali Khan, and other legal heirs of the Pataudi family. As a result, the court dismissed the suit and reaffirmed the family’s legal ownership of the valuable property.

The Nayapura land, which has been under dispute for years, holds significance for the Pataudi family not only because of its value but also due to its historical association with the family’s legacy. Legal experts noted that the petitioners failed to establish their assertions with credible documentation or legally binding proof, leading the court to reject the challenge.

This verdict represents a notable relief for Saif Ali Khan and his family, who had been embroiled in legal wrangling over the property for more than two decades. The dismissal of the rival suit ensures that the land remains under the family’s control and resolves ongoing uncertainty over its rightful ownership.

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The makers of the upcoming war drama Border 2 are expanding their promotional strategy with a series of high-profile events, and one such moment will see Suniel Shetty unveil the recreated version of the iconic song ‘Jaate Hue Lamhon’ in Mumbai’s Navy Nagar on January 12, ahead of the film’s theatrical release later this month.

‘Jaate Hue Lamhon’ is one of the most memorable tracks from the 1997 original Border, where it was picturised on Shetty himself. For the sequel, the song has been re-imagined with music by Mithoon and vocals by Roop Kumar Rathod, blending nostalgia with the emotional tone of the new film.

In a first for the Border franchise’s promotional campaign, the launch will take place inside Mumbai’s Navy Nagar, a highly restricted Indian Navy residential cantonment in Colaba. This setting reinforces the film’s connection to India’s armed forces, underscoring its themes of military service and sacrifice. Army personnel and their families based in the cantonment are expected to attend the event.

For this event, Suniel Shetty will be joined by his son Ahaan Shetty, along with the Border 2 cast and crew. A source told Mid-Day that the team intends to tailor the marketing campaign to honor not only the film but the real-life communities connected to the spirit of its story, particularly by engaging with military audiences.

Following the song unveiling, the promotional push will continue with a trailer launch aboard the INS Vikrant, the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier that has recently participated in operations such as Operation Sindoor and Operation Sagar Bandhu.

Border 2 is directed by Anurag Singh and brings back elements of the original’s patriotic narrative while introducing new characters and expanded naval storylines. Ahan Shetty’s character, Lt Cdr MS Rawat, plays a central role as the commanding officer of a naval ship, featuring several key missions woven into the film’s depiction of the Indo-Pak war of 1971.

The film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty and others, and is set to arrive in cinemas on January 23, 2026.

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Actress Saiyami Kher is all set to begin the new year on an exciting note as she comes on board an untitled new project directed by ace designer-turned-filmmaker Vikram Phadnis. This project is produced by Reel Euphoria in association with Knight Sky Movies, has officially gone on floors, marking yet another significant milestone in Saiyami’s growing body of work.

The upcoming project is a drama, with Saiyami headlining it in a powerful leading role along with Vineet Kumar Singh and Tahir Raj Bhasin.

Announcing the project, Saiyami took to her Instagram to share a glimpse from her first day on set along with a spiral-bound copy of the film’s script. Captioning the post, she wrote, “And today every silent prayer finds its way home,” followed by another heartfelt note that read, “New Year, New Beginning. As always, I need all the wishes.” The post reflects both gratitude and excitement as she embarks on this new journey.

This will be Vikram’s third directorial venture and his first directorial in Hindi.

Speaking about the project, Saiyami Kher shared, “Couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2026. This film came to me at a very special time. The story resonated deeply with me, and I really am very grateful Vikram thought me worthy of this part. It’s a challenging role that requires emotional honesty, and I’m grateful to be starting the year with a project that excites me so much as an actor”

With shooting now underway, this untitled drama marks Saiyami Kher’s first project of the year and reinforces her commitment to meaningful, content-driven cinema.

Also Read: Viineet Kumar Siingh’s next with Vikram Phadnis goes on floors

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On January 10, it emerged that Abhishek Bachchan is set to enter the real estate space with a project in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. He has entered into a profit-sharing agreement with producer and real estate mogul Anand Pandit for the development, which aims to create luxury residential, office and retail spaces spanning over one million sq ft of built-up area.

Interestingly, reports also stated that the complex will come up on land purchased by Amitabh Bachchan over a decade ago, when he was Gujarat’s brand ambassador. Anand Pandit told Mid-Day that Amitabh has gifted the land to Abhishek. Meanwhile, further reports have surfaced about the land’s valuation then, and what it is estimated to be worth today.

As per an article in Bhaskar, Amitabh Bachchan bought the land parcel for Rs. 7 crores from Virambhai Rudabhai Gamara of Chandlodiya, Ahmedabad. It is located at Shahpur village, very close to GIFT City. The deal was carried out by Rajesh Rishikesh Yadav, Managing Director of ABCL, who represented Amitabh Bachchan as his power-of-attorney holder.

The report further stated that this land measures 5.72 acres. As per the current rate, the land's value is estimated to be Rs. 210 crores. In other words, the value of the land increased by Rs. 203 crores and this is a feat considering Big B invested Rs. 7 crores for it just 15 years ago.

The Bhaskar story carried a quote of Shahpur village head H K Patel, who confessed that Amitabh Bachchan’s investment has boosted confidence in the region. He further added that the real estate prices have been going steadily upwards, leading to development in the region.

Coming back to the luxurious project, Lotus Developers will handle the project’s design, planning and construction, while the land will continue to be owned by the Bachchan family. The execution will be undertaken by Lotus Developers’ subsidiary, Rise Root Projects Pvt. Ltd., under a profit-sharing arrangement between the developer and Abhishek Bachchan.

Madness in Surat

The past weekend also saw Amitabh Bachchan visit Surat, Gujarat. Videos of the veteran actor being mobbed in the city have surfaced on social media.

Amitabh was in Surat for the opening ceremony of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), which is scheduled to be held from January 9 to February 6 at Lalbhai Stadium. He was also joined by Akshay Kumar, Suriya, Ram Charan, Sachin Tendulkar and others. As expected, the presence of so many film and sport stars led to excitement among the attendees.

Amitabh Bachchan owns one of the eight teams of ISPL, Majhi Mumbai. He flew down to Surat in a chartered flight and was joined by Anand Pandit. Bollywood Hungama has accessed an exclusive picture of Big B mid-air.

Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan bids emotional farewell to Kaun Banega Crorepati 17; says show has shaped one-third of his life

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In a development that has raised eyebrows, Digital18 Media Private Limited has issued a public notice asserting its ownership and legal rights over the OMG (Oh My God) franchise. The notice, published on January 10, 2026, in Atul Mohan’s Complete Cinema magazine, formally cautions all entities against developing, marketing, or producing any derivative, sequel, prequel, or spin-off of OMG 2 (2023) without Digital18’s written consent.

According to the notice, Digital18 Media Private Limited, aka Digital18, is the successor-in-interest to the studios business of Viacom18 Media Private Limited, following a court-approved Composite Scheme of Arrangement effective November 14, 2024. This makes Digital18 the joint owner and co-proprietor of all derivative and franchise rights arising from the cinematograph film OMG 2, including its goodwill, brand value, and public association.

The strongly worded notice places “all persons and entities” on alert that any communication or arrangement concerning the development, production, or financing of a sequel or related work without Digital18’s authorization constitutes infringement. It explicitly states that no third party is entitled to develop or announce any sequel or derivative work, directly or indirectly linked to OMG 2, without prior written approval. Furthermore, it warns that using titles or promotional material deceptively similar to OMG could amount to misrepresentation and dilution of proprietary rights.

It is believed this clarification has surfaced amid reports that OMG 3, reportedly titled Oh My Goddess, is in development. According to reports, the project stars Akshay Kumar and Rani Mukerji, with the actor expected to have an extended cameo role similar in length to his screen time in OMG 2.

Just yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported that Oh My Goddess is slated to go on floors in February 2026. Such reports are said to have sparked speculation about the ownership of the franchise rights and probably prompted Digital18 to publicly reassert its position.

The notice concludes that any unauthorized sequel or branding resembling the OMG franchise will be treated as a violation of contractual and proprietary rights under applicable law.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Rani Mukerji-starrer Oh My Goddess to go on floors in February; Akshay Kumar to have an extended cameo on the scale of OMG 2

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