The upcoming ZEE5 docu series, Lawrence of Punjab, based on the rise of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, will not be releasing this month as scheduled, after the Union government advised the streaming platform not to release it.

The shadow ban comes a day after Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking a ban on the release of the web series. In his suit, Warring claimed the show glorified gangster culture and would send a negative message to the state’s youth.

When the case came up in the high court on Friday, Additional Solicitor General of India Satya Pal Jain and advocate Dheeraj Jain, representing the Centre, placed a copy of the communication from the I&B ministry before the bench.

“I am directed to refer to CWP-PIL-107-2026 Amrinder Singh Raja Warring vs Union Of India, And Others filed before the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, and to invite attention to the Advisory dated 27.10.2025 issued by this Ministry,” read the I&B communication. Following this, Warring’s lawyer said their petition was disposed of because their grievance had been redressed, following the Centre’s advisory to ZEE5.

It also cautioned against disseminating any content that ‘romanticises organised crime’.

“It is further informed that the documentary has the potential to negatively influence youth by normalising or romanticising organised crime; undermine ongoing law enforcement efforts against gangsterism; and disturb public order, thereby vitiating the law and order situation in the State,” the order added.

The ministry’s order has advised ZEE5 to “take note and take appropriate action in the matter.”

According to the makers earlier, the show “traces the journey of a criminal identity through the lens of culture, systems, and visibility” and treats Bishnoi as a case study in the ecosystem of student politics, music, ideology and media amplification.

The much-anticipated biopic on the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, titled ‘Michael’ and starring Jaafar Jackson in the lead, opened to a good start at the Indian box office, giving the Indian films a run for their money.As per reports on sacnilk, the film collected an estimated Rs 5.50 crore net on its first day. According to early estimates, the film earned Rs 3.80 crore across 3,029 shows on Day 1. With an additional Rs 1.70 crore coming from paid preview screenings on Thursday. With this, the film’s total opening day collection stands at approximately Rs 5.50 crore.The report indicates that the film narrowly missed surpassing the second-Friday earnings of ‘Bhooth Bangla’, headlined by Akshay Kumar. The Hollywood biopic fell short by just Rs 25 lakh compared to the horror-comedy’s collection of Rs 5.75 crore on the same day.Meanwhile, ‘Dhurandhar 2’, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead was seen lagging behind as it began its sixth weekend. As per the report, the film earned an estimated Rs 1.60 crore on Friday.Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael chronicles the life of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson and is mounted on a reported production budget of USD 200 million. Although the film opened to a low critics rating of 27%, the film scored big among fans of the late pop icon. The same is reflected in the box office numbers.Internationally, the film is eyeing a worldwide debut of around USD 150 million. Sacnilk reports that the film could earn an estimated USD 65-70 million from the North American box office alone. This could help the film score among the highest collections for a musical biopic, surpassing the opening figures of ‘Straight Outta Compton’ (USD 60.2 million) and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (USD 51 million).The film is also expected to rake in the big bucks from overseas markets earning an estimated USD 75–80 million across 82 territories.‘Michael’ is thus set to rank among the top global openers of 2026 and could emerge as one of the biggest debuts for a musical biographical drama.

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor has opened up about a deeply personal and painful chapter involving his sister, Seema Kapoor, and her troubled marriage with late actor Om Puri. In a candid conversation, Annu made strong allegations, claiming that his sister’s life was “ruined” due to the relationship and its aftermath.

Annu Kapoor recalls a personal anecdote

Recalling the past, Annu described Om Puri as a phenomenal actor but separated his professional admiration from personal experiences. He said that while Puri’s contribution to cinema was immense, his actions in his personal life caused lasting pain to his family. According to Annu, the marriage between Om Puri and Seema Kapoor was marked by betrayal and emotional distress.

Sonam Kapoor is embracing motherhood all over again, and her latest Instagram update offers a warm glimpse into this new chapter. The actor, who welcomed her second baby boy with Anand Ahuja on March 29, 2026, has been sharing moments from her life as a mother of two. (Also read: Sonam Kapoor shares first picture with her newborn son a week after delivery, pens gratitude note: ‘Feeling blessed…’ )

Another touching image shows Anand gently holding their newborn, radiating warmth and joy. One of the most endearing moments features little Vayu curiously looking into the cradle as his baby brother sleeps. Sonam has chosen to keep both her children’s faces hidden, maintaining their privacy.

Alongside the pictures, Sonam shared a heartfelt note that read, “Life is a dream… this month so far… thank you Universe. My three (boys),” expressing her gratitude and happiness. The post drew love from family members as well, with Anand leaving a playful comment, “How do I like this more than onceeeeeee,” while sister Rhea Kapoor reacted with heart emojis.

Sonam and Anand had announced the arrival of their second child through a joint statement, sharing, “With immense gratitude and hearts full of love, we are delighted to announce the arrival of our baby boy today, 29th of March 2026.” They added, “Our family has grown, and with his arrival, our hearts have expanded in the most beautiful way. Vayu is overjoyed to welcome his little brother, and we feel deeply blessed by this precious new life who has filled our home with happiness and grace.”

The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, welcomed their first child Vayu in 2022.

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that Gen V will not return for a third season. The decision was shared by executive producers Eric Kripke and Evan Goldberg. The show ends after two seasons but its story will continue in other projects.

First, the show started strong but could not keep that momentum. When Season 2 released its first three episodes in September 2025, it got 424 million minutes viewed and reached number eight on the Nielsen top 10 streaming chart. This was the highest weekly viewership for the show, with two thirds of viewers aged 18 to 49, according to Variety. But after that, it only returned to the top 10 one more time.

The show also faced a major loss. One of its stars, Chance Perdomo died in a motorcycle accident in March 2024 while on his way to the set, according to The Deadline. His death caused a delay in the production of Season 2.

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“While we wish we could keep the party going another season at Godolkin, we’re committed to continuing the Gen V characters’ stories in The Boys Season 5 and other VCU projects on the horizon,” they said in a statement, as per Deadline. “You’ll see them again.”

Some characters from Gen V will appear in upcoming episodes of The Boys Season 5. This was already hinted at in the Gen V Season 2 finale, where the students were recruited by Annie January, also known as Starlight to join the resistance against Homelander.

Kripke also explained why endings are important. “I think it’s a show that demands an ending,” he told IGN. “You can’t just let it go forever and then peter out. You need it to have a definitive, explosive ending, because so much of it is about the battle between these two teams. There’s only so many years that they can go after Homelander and The Seven and almost get there, but not quite, before people start to smell a rat a little bit. So it’s time to blow it up.”

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The next big project is Vought Rising, a prequel set in the 1950s. It will follow Soldier Boy which will played by Jensen Ackles and Stormfront which will played by Aya Cash. The show is expected to release in 2027 and there will be a small tease of it in The Boys Season 5, according to Variety.

Another project, The Boys: Mexico is also currently in development.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly leaking portions of the unreleased animated film ‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’.According to a police statement issued on April 24, authorities received a report on April 16 regarding clips from an unreleased film circulating on social media platforms. The suspect was identified and apprehended within a day of the complaint, the Straits Times reports.

Suspect gained access to media server

Investigators leading the case about the leak, allege that the man gained unauthorised remote access to a media server, from which he downloaded the unreleased film and later went on to upload parts of the film on social media. As per the report, law enforcement officials confirmed that several electronic devices were seized during the arrest, and a copy of the unreleased film was recovered from the device.

Suspect could face jail term

The suspect is currently under investigation. If convicted, he could face a maximum penalty of up to seven years in prison, a fine of up to USD 50,000, or both.Authorities have not disclosed further details and investigations are ongoing.

About the film leak

As reported early this month, portions of the movie leaked online months ahead of its premiere on Paramount+. An anonymous X account claimed that a Nickelodeon employee emailed him the entire film. As per reports, the version of the film that was pirated was a high-quality file and not the usual low-grade camera-recorded versions.Paramount has conducted an investigation into the incident. As part of the ongoing probe, the company eliminated the possibility that the leak was caused by a vulnerability in its systems, stated a report on The Hollywood Reporter. Clips of the movie shared on social media platforms were taken down through its copyright takedown process.The film is slated to release on October 9, 2026.

Actor Avinash Tiwary, who shot to fame with his film Laila Majnu (2018) alongside Triptii Dimri, seemingly took a dig at 60-year-old Bollywood actors recently, who flaunt six-pack abs on screen. He emphasised that this trend is largely limited to the Hindi film industry, and is not common in Hollywood or the South. He also questioned why skill and craft aren’t valued and if such visuals add any value.

Avinash Tiwary takes a jibe 60-year-old Bollywood actors with 6-Pack abs

During his recent appearance on Siddharth Kannan’s podcast, Avinash said, “Aapko kahin pe bhi, kisi industry mein… I know I might get flagged for this, par kahin pe bhi 60 saal ke log 6-pack, 8-pack bana ke ghoom rahe hain? Even in Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger is not doing that, Sylvester Stallone… there is no need to. There is no vanity or desirability that needs to be sold off. Not even in the South, why is it only in the Hindi film industry? That is a question we all need to answer.”