The comic caper Rahu Ketu, starring Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey, Piyush Mishra, Chunky Panday, Amit Sial, Manu Rishi Chadha and Sumit Gulati, is all set to release on Friday, January 16. Earlier in the week, the makers completed the censor process on time. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cut list.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film with a U/A 16+ certificate. However, they asked the makers for a few changes. In a scene, a dialogue was replaced. The drug sniffing and snorting visuals were asked to be replaced with appropriate shots wherever they occurred in the film. The middle finger was asked to be modified to the pinky finger whenever shown in the movie. All alcohol brand names were asked to be removed.

That's not all. The makers were asked to submit an authentication letter for the Sanskrit Shloka used in the film. Lastly, the Examining Committee asked the makers to replace 'Kantara film music (voom) scream'.

Once these changes were made, the makers of Rahu Ketu were handed over the censor certificate on Monday, January 12. The length of the film, as mentioned on the certificate, is 139.40 minutes. In other words, Rahu Ketu is 2 hours, 19 minutes and 40 seconds long.

Rahu Ketu is backed by Zee Studios and B-Live Productions Pvt Ltd and produced by Umesh Kumar Bansal, Suraj Singh and Varsha Kukreja. It marks the return of Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma after their successful association in the Fukrey series. Interestingly, Vipul Vig, who was the writer of Fukrey (2013), Fukrey Returns (2017) and Fukrey 3 (2023), makes his directorial debut with Rahu Ketu.

Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Chunky Panday and Shalini Pandey promoted Rahu Ketu at the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards 2025. Pulkit Samrat said, “Since the time the first part of Fukrey released, Varun and I have been getting lots and lots of offers to do a film together. Aur bahut dukh hota hai kyunki humein bahut paise offer hote hai. When we reject so much money is when we realize that hum acche insaan hai! Hum sirf kaam ki kadar karte hai.”

He continued, “We were always very clear that if we both do a film together other than the Fukrey series, it has to be very interesting and a grade above than Fukrey. That is where Rahu Ketu comes in. It's a very exciting and fantastical world with very exciting characters. The way the story unfolds is heartwarming.”

Also Read: Rahu Ketu’s buzz goes beyond audiences, with Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and others showering love

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Boman Irani is back as Kishan Khurana — a character that continues to live rent-free in the hearts of audiences. The actor recently shared a picture from the sets of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 with Anupam Kher and Ranvir Shorey, and one line was enough to trigger instant nostalgia: “Aap Party Hai Ya Broker?” The moment served as a reminder of why the film remains a cult favourite even today.

Stepping back into Kishan Khurana’s shoes, Boman reunites with Anupam Kher’s Kamal Khosla and Ranvir Shorey’s Bunty, recreating the magic of a trio that audiences have cherished for years. Kishan’s sharp humour, confidence, and everyday cleverness were among the most memorable aspects of the original film, making Boman’s return particularly special.

 

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The on-set reunion has sparked excitement among fans and film lovers alike, with expectations high for the sequel to retain the heart, humour, and relatability that defined Khosla Ka Ghosla. With Boman Irani reprising an iconic role, Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 promises a nostalgic yet fresh outing — rooted in warmth, wit, and familiar charm.

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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.

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