The grand Diwali release, Ramayana, is three weeks away from release, and the excitement is steadily building up with each passing day. It's going to have the biggest release for an Indian film ever globally and the makers have been steadily working towards it. In a significant development, the censor process in the United States of America has been completed.

The Motion Picture Association has passed Ramayana with a PG-13 rating. This rating is similar to U/A in India and means that some material maybe inappropriate for children below the age of 13.

As per the Motion Picture Association website, Ramayana was awarded the said rating due to 'sequences of strong violence and action, and some bloody images'.

The other major development is that Ramayana has been passed internationally with a runtime of more than 3 hours. As per the website of IMAX, the duration of the film is 3 hours and 15 minutes. However, as per trade sources, the English version of Ramayana is expected to be shorter, at around 2 hours and 45 minutes. A clearer picture on this front will emerge in a few days.

Ramayana is Ranbir Kapoor's immediate release after Animal (2023). Incidentally, it is also the second film of his career, after Animal, to have a duration of more than 3 hours.

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Salman Khan offered fans a heartwarming glimpse into his bond with his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, through a new Instagram post featuring the father-son duo in a playful mood. The Bollywood superstar, who has often expressed his affection and admiration for his family, shared a series of candid photographs with his father, accompanying them with a quirky caption that blended humour, affection and a reflection on life.

In the pictures, Salman and Salim Khan are seen twinning in classic cowboy hats as they strike playful poses together. The photographs capture a relaxed moment between the two, with the superstar appearing to enjoy some light-hearted time with his father. Salman’s caption, meanwhile, added his characteristic mix of wit and emotion to the post.

Sharing the pictures, Salman wrote, “Howdy partner hee haw at 91 at 1 having one, baap baap hota hai, he is the real monster, hum sab ke baap mein hai dum Vande Mataram. Ek aur din nahi hota ek aur din kam hota hai, u guys get it? God’s been kind ..”

The post quickly attracted attention from fans and members of the entertainment industry, with several celebrities taking to the comments section to express their affection for the father-son duo. Bipasha Basu, Sophie Choudry, Arjun Bijlani, Maniesh Paul, Shilpa Shirodkar, filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia and singer Harshdeep Kaur were among those who reacted to the photographs, adding heart emojis and messages celebrating their camaraderie.

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Salim Khan, one of Hindi cinema’s most influential screenwriters, is best known for his celebrated partnership with Javed Akhtar. Together, the duo, popularly known as Salim-Javed, helped shape some of the most memorable films in Indian cinema, including Sholay, Deewaar and Zanjeer. Their work played a significant role in establishing the angry young man archetype that became synonymous with Amitabh Bachchan’s screen persona.

While Salman continues to share glimpses of his personal life with fans, the actor also has several projects lined up for the big screen. He is set to headline Maatrubhumi, a patriotic drama in which he will reportedly portray a decorated war hero. The film also marks his first on-screen collaboration with Chitrangda Singh.

Meanwhile, Salman’s reported collaboration with filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally has generated considerable interest. The upcoming action entertainer, reportedly titled Monster, is expected to feature Nayanthara alongside the superstar. With audiences awaiting further announcements about the project, Salman’s latest family post offers a charming reminder of the personal side of the actor beyond his larger-than-life screen presence.

Also Read: Koffee With Karan 9: Salman Khan takes a dig at Karan Johar over Shah Rukh Khan feud; says, “You were scared of me because of Shah Rukh Khan”

Salman Khan made a dashing entry on Koffee With Karan Season 9, bringing his trademark humour and decades-long camaraderie with host Karan Johar to the couch. However, what began as a playful exchange soon took an interesting turn when the superstar brought up his highly publicised fallout with Shah Rukh Khan, leaving the filmmaker at the centre of a conversation about one of Bollywood’s most talked-about feuds.

During their conversation, Karan Johar admitted that Salman had always made him nervous, saying, “No one gets me more stressed, nervous, and hyper than you. I don't know why, it hasn't changed.” Salman was quick to respond with a teasing question: “Is it because of you or is it because of somebody else?” The remark appeared to allude to Shah Rukh Khan, with whom Salman shared a close friendship before their relationship reportedly soured in 2008.

The fallout between Salman and Shah Rukh became one of the biggest talking points in Bollywood at the time. The two superstars, who had shared a warm equation through the 1990s and appeared together in films, reportedly had a disagreement at a birthday party hosted by Katrina Kaif in 2008. The incident was widely discussed in the media, with reports linking the rift to tensions surrounding Salman’s personal life and his relationship with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. However, the precise circumstances behind their disagreement have remained a subject of public discussion over the years.

Karan Johar’s presence at the party also became part of the conversation, given his close friendship with Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan. Against that backdrop, Salman’s playful interrogation of the filmmaker on the Koffee With Karan couch carried an added layer of significance.

Putting the matter into perspective, Salman told Karan, “Right now you should not be stressed because everything is all good. It's been good for the longest time,” referring to the now-repaired equation between him and Shah Rukh. The two actors famously appeared to put their differences behind them when they reunited at politician Baba Siddique’s Iftaar party in 2013, after years of speculation surrounding their relationship. Salman, however, was not done teasing the filmmaker. He added, “At one point of time, it was not good. So, I could have understood that you were scared of me because of not you, because of Shah Rukh.”

Karan chose not to prolong the discussion, but Salman’s candid remarks brought the spotlight back to a chapter in Bollywood history that continues to intrigue fans. With the two superstars having since maintained a cordial relationship and supported each other’s film appearances, the exchange offered a reminder of how far their equation has evolved since the highly publicised fallout.

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A physical altercation between Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, and Nakul Dhull has sparked a fresh controversy inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. Following the confrontation, Gullu’s team has accused Nakul of entering the Salman Khan-hosted reality show with an intention to pick a fight with him and has questioned how details of the incident allegedly surfaced before it took place.

Tuesday’s episode appeared to hint at some history of conflict between the two contestants. During the confrontation, Nakul was heard threatening Gullu, saying, “Gurgaon mein aa ke marunga, jab bole tab.” Gullu responded by calling him out, saying, “Story kaa badmash hai tu.”

Nakul then referred to an alleged earlier incident involving Gullu, saying, “Goa bhaga tha na tu. Mere gaon ke ladke aaye the na, Goa bhag gaya tha tu.” As the argument escalated, Mahhi Vij intervened and remarked, “Ye firak mein hai do din se maarne ki.”

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Gullu’s team questions how fight was allegedly leaked beforehand

Following the altercation, Gullu’s team addressed the incident through his social media channel. The team questioned why someone with alleged unresolved issues with Gullu was allowed to enter the reality show. “This is so unfair. How are people like this even allowed to enter the house in the first place, and for what reason?” the team wrote.

Gullu’s team further alleged that Nakul had entered the house “with a plan to fight with Gullu” and questioned whether the confrontation was pre-planned. The team also raised questions about reports surrounding the altercation allegedly emerging on Saturday, a day before the fight reportedly took place on Sunday.

“Physical altercation between him and Gullu was leaked on Saturday when the actual fight happened on Sunday. How could such specific information about an incident be out a day before it even happened? Because, at that point, the incident hadn’t even taken place in real time,” the team stated. Team demands action against Nakul Dhull Gullu’s team also condemned what it described as unnecessary physical violence and an alleged breach of personal boundaries inside the Bigg Boss 20 house.

“Secondly, unnecessary physical violence and crossing someone’s personal boundaries are absolutely unacceptable. Bigg Boss is a show, not a place where people should be allowed to threaten or physically attack others,” the team said.

Maintaining that Gullu had entered the reality show to participate in the competition rather than be targeted, his team called for action against Nakul. It referred to Nakul as a “goon” and concluded its statement with a demand for his eviction.

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Anupam Kher and Boman Irani’s Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 has received a new theatrical release date. The sequel, originally scheduled for release on August 28, 2026, will now hit cinemas on March 5, 2027.

The makers announced the revised date on social media with a new poster. Sharing the update, they wrote, “Deal Pakki! The Khoslas are ready to take possession of cinemas with #KhoslaKaGhosla2, arriving on the big screen on 5th March 2027!”

The announcement confirms a delay of several months for the sequel, which brings back characters from the much-loved 2006 comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla. The original film, directed by Dibakar Banerjee, revolved around a middle-class Delhi family caught up in a property dispute.

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Anupam Kher and Boman Irani return to the franchise

Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 is directed by Prashant Bhagia and sees Anupam Kher and Boman Irani reprise their respective roles as Kamal Kishore Khosla and property dealer Kishan Khurana.

The returning cast also includes Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Tara Sharma and Kiran Juneja. The sequel further features Ravi Kishan, Divya Khossla, Harsh Chhaya, Tanya Maniktala and Danish Iqbal, among others.

The makers have not revealed the full storyline yet. However, the sequel is expected to revisit the themes that defined the original film, including middle-class aspirations, property disputes and the schemes that emerge when the Khosla family finds itself dealing with another challenge.

Backed by T-Series Films and Tandav Films, the film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Savita Raj Hiremath and Raaj Hiremath. Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 is now scheduled to release in theatres on March 5, 2027.

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Singer Sona Mohapatra has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on democracy and the BJP-led government, asking him to focus on governance in Himachal Pradesh before speaking about “repairing democracy”.

Taking to X, Sona said she was shocked by the condition of the state after returning to Himachal Pradesh following nine years. She claimed that she saw garbage-strewn hills and rivers affected by pollution, and urged the Congress to make the state an example of good governance.

“Dear @RahulGandhi, before repairing democracy, could you start by repairing Himachal Pradesh? I returned after 9 years and was shocked by garbage-strewn hills and choking rivers. Make this Congress-governed state a model of governance. Earn the people’s mandate, don’t just demand it,” she wrote. Sona Mohapatra responds to Rahul Gandhi's remarks Sona's post came after Rahul Gandhi commented on the Chief Election Commissioner and the BJP-led government. In a Hindi post on X, the Congress leader said that the departure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the current government would pave the way for changes in the country's democratic system.

While responding to those remarks, Sona shifted the focus to Himachal Pradesh, which is governed by the Congress. Her comments centred on civic conditions and governance in the state, based on what she said she observed during her return after several years.

Dear @RahulGandhi, before repairing democracy, could you start by repairing Himachal Pradesh?I returned after 9 years & was shocked by garbage-strewn hills and choking rivers. Make this Congress-governed state a model of governance.Earn the people’s mandate,don’t just demand it🙏🏾 — Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) October 13, 2026

The singer also called on the Congress to demonstrate its governance record in Himachal Pradesh, rather than only seeking electoral support at the national level.

Also Read: Sona Mohapatra calls out lack of female-centric heartbreak songs in Bollywood; recalls being “flabbergasted” by ‘Zaalima’

Radhikka Madan has opened up about the pressure she faced to meet conventional beauty standards, recalling how she was told she was “too fat” to become a heroine after gaining weight for a film. The actress also spoke about the consequences of trying to meet those expectations, revealing that her efforts to lose weight eventually began affecting her health.

Recalling her transformation for Pataakha, Radhikka shared that she had gained 15 kilograms for the film and subsequently began losing the weight while working on Shiddat and Angrezi Medium. During this period, she faced comments about her appearance that pushed her to continue losing weight.

“I had gained 15 kgs for Pataakha, and I was losing that weight through Shiddat and Angrezi Medium. I was told that I was 'too fat. Heroine kaise banegi ye'. I kept losing weight and shooting back-to-back and fully became like bones. It started affecting my health, so I took a break,” she said.

The actress explained that the criticism continued even after her appearance changed, making her question why she was trying to satisfy other people’s expectations. She eventually decided to prioritise feeling healthy instead of chasing a particular body size. “Earlier, I was too fat, now I was too thin, and in between, I was neither here nor there. I asked myself why am I trying to please people when they will never be happy? So, I started focusing on feeling healthy rather than chasing a particular body size. Once you do that, others' opinions don't affect you as you become wiser. You don't know what insecurity they are coming from. But I have that security of knowing that now, I am chasing health,” she added.

Radhikka also reflected on how societal conditioning shapes perceptions of the so-called perfect woman, particularly for young girls who grow up seeing a narrow representation of beauty in magazines. She went on to share, “Us time pe aisa hota nahi hai (didn’t have money at that time) because we have this manicured idea and this burden, especially on girls, about how to look and what's a perfect size. And if you aren't fitting in that, you are going wrong. That conditioning comes from childhood as you see such women only on magazine covers. We have to realise that the idea of a perfect woman is fed to us.”

Looking back at her school years, the actress recalled having a unibrow and being very hairy but credited her positive upbringing with helping her develop self-confidence early on. She stated, “In school, I even had a unibrow and was really hairy, but because my parenting was quite positive, I was hyped so much that I felt people don't realise but I am beautiful.”

Radhikka was last seen alongside Ali Fazal in Lust Stories 3, which is currently streaming on Netflix.

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