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Tumbbad 2 goes on floors! Sohum Shah, Boney Kapoor, and more attend pooja

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Tumbbad 2 goes on floors! Sohum Shah, Boney Kapoor, and more attend pooja



Tumbbad 2 goes on floors! Sohum Shah, Boney Kapoor, and more attend pooja

Tumbbad 2 is one of the biggest films eagerly awaited by the audience. Sohum Shah has been joined by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, which has further elevated the curiosity about the film!

Tumbbad 2 goes on floors

Now, finally, the big moment has arrived, as the film has gone on floors with a mahurat shot.

While this in itself has elevated the excitement, the mahurat shot was attended by producer Dr. Jayantilal Gada and his son Dhaval Gada, along with industry stalwarts Boney Kapoor and Tutu Sharma. This has further heightened anticipation for glimpses from the film. 

 
 
 
 
 
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A massive set of 7-8 acres has been built in Mumbai, resembling a city, for the initial shoot of the movie. This indicates that Sohum Shah Films is creating a far more immersive experience for the audience, increasing the excitement for the much-awaited sequel.

Now that the shoot has officially begun, more exciting updates are eagerly awaited.

About Tumbbad 2 

Tumbbad gained a cult following over time and is considered one of the best Hindi fantasy folklore films. It was re-released in 2024 and went on to become the second-highest-grossing re-released Indian film. Ever since then, audiences have been eagerly waiting for Tumbbad 2, and its announcement by Sohum Shah has only added to the intrigue.

Prosthetic designer Shaune Harrison had shed light on the process of designing prosthetics for the film, revealing that the character undergoes three distinct physical transformations created through complex prosthetic work

He said, “The team had to carefully design multiple prosthetic pieces to maintain visual continuity throughout the shoot. “I mean, there is one main character that we`re doing, for which we go through three different looks. And they`re quite extensive makeups. Obviously, we`ll have double makeups as well, because we always want to make sure, you know, with any film you do, you`ll have a stunt double and the acting double.”

Tumbbad 2 is being directed by Adesh Prasad and spearheaded by actor-producer Sohum Shah under his banner Sohum Shah Films, with Pen Studios, headed by veteran producer Dr. Jayantilal Gada, the powerhouse behind blockbusters such as RRR and Gangubai Kathiawadi. The distribution will be done by Pen Marudhar.

 




Hardik Pandya pins the blame on bowlers for loss against Rajasthan Royals, tells them to take ‘more responsibility’

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Hardik Pandya pins the blame on bowlers for loss against Rajasthan Royals, tells them to take ‘more responsibility’


Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi brought their best to the 11-overs-a-side contest against the Mumbai Indians as the Rajasthan Royals registered a comprehensive 27-run win in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture at the Barsapara Stadium on Wednesday. Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi played knocks of 77* and 39 as Rajasthan posted 150/3 in 11 overs, and the total proved enough for the Royals as Mumbai eventually fell 27 runs short after being reduced to 123/9. With this loss, the Mumbai Indians faced a second defeat in a row, and as expected, skipper Hardik Pandya wasn’t pleased with the effort.

Mumbai Indians lost by 27 runs against the Rajasthan Royals. (PTI)
Mumbai Indians lost by 27 runs against the Rajasthan Royals. (PTI)

The Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik pinpointed the areas of concern, saying the bowlers need to step up and take some more responsibility. He also said that the batters of his team cannot be faulted, as they had a steep target to chase and had to go for their shots from ball number one.

“I would not put this game on the batting. This was definitely the bowling unit which had to take responsibility. It’s T20 cricket. It’s always about bowling those right couple of balls. And if you see 27 (margin of defeat), that means we are talking about 5 good balls and 5 fewer sixes. So if we had executed the right balls, we would have been in the game,” Hardik said after the match.

“But as I said, their openers in the first couple of overs threw us out of the game. Then, throughout, we were catching up, and we fell short,” he added.

The match between Mumbai and Rajasthan saw Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult all leak runs, and it was no surprise to see Hardik have a stern word for his bowlers, asking them to pull up their socks.

“We didn’t execute the deliveries which we were supposed to. They played well. I think our bowlers need to take responsibility. As a bowling group, we were not at all up to the mark. And they played tremendous cricket,” said Pandya.

How did the match unfold?

The Royals-Mumbai Indians fixture was delayed by more than 2 hours due to rain in Guwahati. The match eventually got underway at 10:10 PM IST on Tuesday, April 7, as an 11-overs-per-side contest. Mumbai captain Hardik won the toss and opted to bowl.

Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal started to hammer the Mumbai bowlers all around the park, and neither of the two was willing to take a backward step. The 15-year-old smashed Jasprit Bumrah for a six off the very first ball he faced off him. Eventually, Sooryavanshi lost his wicket to Shardul, but Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 77 to take the Royals to 150/3.

Mumbai Indians were never in with a chance of chasing the total down as the five-time champions lost Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Hardik and Tilak Varma in the first five overs. In the end, Rajasthan registered a comprehensive 27-run win to make it three wins in a row and move to the top of the points table. On the other hand, Mumbai have now lost two out of their three opening matches.


Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song

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Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song


Mumbai, Filmmaker Priyadarshan has dismissed rumours that he borrowed the lines of a song in “Bhooth Bangla” from a song in Satyajit Ray’s 1969 film “Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne”.

Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song
Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song

The hook line of the film’s “Ram Ji Bhala Karein” song features an expression similar to “Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor”, a song in Ray’s film.

Priyadarshan pointed out that repetition is not uncommon in the industry.

“I have huge respect for him because he’s one of the masters from whom I learned cinema. The word you are telling is ‘bhoot’ ‘yahan bhoot wahan bhoot’. There are hundreds of movies that have used the word ‘deewana’ in Indian cinema. Does that mean the first person who used the word ‘deewana’ has the right to use? So, it’s only a word.. The tune has nothing to do with that song,” he said at an event on Monday.

Known for cult films such as “Hera Pheri”, “Bhool Bhulaiya”, “Hungama”, Priyadarshan said he considers Satyajit Ray as the god of Indian cinema.

“The lyricist has written those and that is why we were so confident. There’s nothing wrong in it because our film is ‘Bhooth Bangla’. You should also understand there is another film called ‘Bhoot Bangla’ before, which is with Mehmood and R D Burman. So naturally that title is repeated now. These things get repeated. Of course, as I’ve already told you, I respect Satyajit Ray like god of Indian cinema,” he added.

The horror-comedy also features Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar and Rajesh Sharma.

Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with Cape of Good Films, the film is produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor.

“Bhooth Bangla” is slated to release in theatre on April 17. The paid previews begin in theatres 9 pm onwards on April 16.

This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.


Sona BLW hits major production milestones as EV demand surges| Business News

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Sona BLW hits major production milestones as EV demand surges| Business News


Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd., also known as Sona Comstar, has achieved two key production milestones, signalling a global overdrive even as the wider automotive industry goes electric.

Sona Comstar is currently among the world's leading manufacturers of differential assemblies for electric vehicles—a sector that demands high-precision forging and complex mechanical-electrical integration.
Sona Comstar is currently among the world’s leading manufacturers of differential assemblies for electric vehicles—a sector that demands high-precision forging and complex mechanical-electrical integration.

The Gurugram-based auto components maker has manufactured 500 million differential gears and 10 million differential assemblies since its inception—an achievement that underscores Sona Comstar’s “transition from a regional player to a dominant global supplier”, according to an exchange filing on Tuesday (7 April 2026).

While it took the company 14 years to reach its first 100 million gears in 2013, the most recent 100 million units were produced in just two years. That reflects in the company’s market share in differential gears—~8.7% in 2025 from 4.5% in 2019.

A similar trend is visible in the company’s differential assemblies segment. After producing its one-millionth assembly in 2017, Sona Comstar took six years to reach the 5-million mark in 2023. The company then doubled that output to reach 10 million units in less than three years.

“These milestones reflect the scale we have built over the years and our commitment to engineering excellence,” Vivek Vikram Singh, Group CEO of Sona Comstar, said in the exchange filing. He noted the company remains focused on expanding integrated driveline capabilities across both EV and ICE platforms.

Sona Comstar EV Business

Sona Comstar has evolved into a critical link in the global automotive supply chain, with revenue growth bolstered by an early move into the EV ecosystem. The company is currently among leading global manufacturers of differential assemblies for EVs—a sector that demands high-precision forging and complex mechanical-electrical integration.

That EV focus shows in its latest financials.

At ₹1,209 crore (up 19% YoY), the company delivered its highest ever quarterly revenue in October-December 2025, with operational profitability of 24.9% and net profit at ₹478 crore—up 9% over the year-ago period. The EV business accounted for 38% revenue share in Q3 FY26, up from 32% in Q2 FY26. About 71% of its order book of ₹23,500 crore is attributable to EVs.

The company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.67—a premium compared to the industry average of 35.40, thanks to its EV business.


‘A literal demon’: Fans stunned as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes on Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

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‘A literal demon’: Fans stunned as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes on Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News


'A literal demon': Fans stunned as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes on Jasprit Bumrah

Social media reactions followed quickly after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took on Jasprit Bumrah during the rain-affected match between Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday.In an 11-over-a-side contest, Sooryavanshi attacked Bumrah in the second over of the innings. The teenage batter hit two sixes in four deliveries, including one off the first ball he faced, putting Mumbai Indians under pressure early.The match had been reduced due to rain, which delayed the start by over two-and-a-half hours. Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first.

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Sooryavanshi and his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal built the innings, with the early attack setting the tone. Despite some control in the middle overs from bowlers like Bumrah, Hardik and Allah Ghazanfar, Rajasthan Royals kept the momentum, helped by a set batter at the crease. The team finished with 150 runs in 11 overs.Sooryavanshi scored 39 before being dismissed. Shardul Thakur had him caught by Tilak Varma, ending an innings that had already made an impact.The contest between Sooryavanshi and Bumrah had been seen as a key moment before the match, and the way it unfolded drew strong reactions online.“Mi wale keh rahe hai baarish hi sahi thi,” commented a user.

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While another wrote, “Vaibhav’s batting is scaring the bowlers.”“Very impressive. Smashing the world’s best bowler so fearlessly. Is he going to be the biggest sensation of world cricket?” wrote yet another user.“Jassi got humbled,” said another user on X. “First ball six against bumrah is actually insane… kid’s a literal demon,” commented a user.


Subashini Balasubramaniyam's husband Bibin Chandra mourns her death; fans flood her last post with heartbroken messages

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Subashini Balasubramaniyam's husband Bibin Chandra mourns her death; fans flood her last post with heartbroken messages


Tamil TV and movie actor Subashini Balasubramaniyam was reportedly found dead at the age of 36 in her Chennai apartment on Tuesday by the police. Her husband, Bibin Chandra, took to his Instagram account to mourn her death days before her 37th birthday on April 12 and their second wedding anniversary on April 21. Fans also flooded the comments on her last post with heartbroken messages. (*Trigger warning: suicide, self-harm*)

'Why did you leave me?' wrote Bibin Chandra mourning Subashini Balasubramaniyam's death.
‘Why did you leave me?’ wrote Bibin Chandra mourning Subashini Balasubramaniyam’s death.

Subashini Balasubramaniyam dies at 36

India TV reported on Tuesday that Subashini, who gained fame for her role in the show Kayal, took her life by hanging. She took the step at her apartment in Iyyappanthangal, Chennai, following a family conflict. While the police are investigating, officials reportedly said that she might have taken the step due to mental distress. The report also mentions that Subashini got into an argument with her husband Bibin over a video call before she took her life.

Bibin Chandra mourns Subashini’s death

Bibin, whose Instagram account is now private, took to social media to mourn Subashini’s death. The report includes a picture of his Instagram post for her which reads: “Rest in Peace “My Love” “My Bobba”. Nobody has ever loved me as much you did. I haven’t loved anyone as much i love you. Today I can’t believe that you are no more. You are filled with all memories and you live within me, i feel your presence in everything i see, everything i feel, Why did you leave me ????”

He added: “I want to celebrate your Birthday, Our anniversary. Go travel all over. I don’t exist without you. We dreamt ah lot – Our baby, Travel to a new destination every quarter. Go on drives every week, cook together and many more. I want to make more memories. (kissing emojis).”

Fans leave heartbroken messages

Fans also couldn’t believe the news of her death, given that Subashini had been posting pictures and videos from her recent vacation to the Masai Mara, Kenya, with Bibin. Her last video was posted a day before her death with the caption, “Life lately (fairy and heart emojis).” In the video, the actor is all smiles as she walks through greenery.

“RIP. Life is unpredictable.how happy she was,” read one comment under the video, while another wrote, “What happened in two days?” A fan even commented, “The world sees the light we give, but only the stars know the weight we carry. May the end of the journey be the beginning of a peace that never fades.”

Many seemed in shock at the news of her passing, leaving comments like, “Noooo way what happened to her,” and “RIP it’s really shocking, I know her from Vasantham TV in srilanka she was a host on a music program back then. I am really surprised by her death and I still have lot of questions. Im sorry for ur loss brother.” One even urged, “Please , please get help from a psychiatrist if you have suicidal thoughts.” For the unversed, Subashini debuted in the film industry with the 2012 movie Ini Avan and was a native of Sri Lanka.

If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to a mental health professional. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +91 44 2464 0050; Sanjivini Society for Mental Health: 011-24311918.


IPL 2026: "Have to learn from our mistakes" Hardik Pandya reacts after RR defeat

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IPL 2026: "Have to learn from our mistakes" Hardik Pandya reacts after RR defeat



IPL 2026: "Have to learn from our mistakes" Hardik Pandya reacts after RR defeat

Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-curtailed match in Guwahati. The 2008 champions put on a mammoth 150 runs on the board in 11 overs, as MI crumbled in the run chase. 

Earlier, Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first. RR openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryvanshi started off brilliantly and gave the hosts a fast start. RR managed a huge total of 150 runs in just 11 overs to put themselves firmly in the driver`s seat.

MI batters failed to get going and crumbled under pressure as they lost the match by 27 runs.

Speaking after the defeat, Hardik Pandya admitted that he was disappointed with his team`s batting and hoped that the 5-time champions could recover from two defeats in a row.

“We didn`t execute the deliveries which we were supposed to. They played well. As a bowling group, we need to take responsibility. I would not put this game on the batting. We are talking about 5 good balls, and that`s 5 fewer sixes. He is quite fascinating to see a 17 or a 16-year old boy play so well, and at the same time, the length at which he is being discussed in our plans. It`s good to see him bat. The sun will rise again; we just have to learn from the mistakes.” Hardik Pandya said.

Riyan Parag heaps praise on RR openers

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag was delighted with his team`s performance. Parag praised his openers for their strong start and his bowlers for executing their plans.

“Feels great. I think the way the boys have shown up is all I can ask for. Kudos to them. I always knew that this team was a strong team, even at the auction. We have a strong core. Jofra`s messaging is go and bowl as fast as you can, even Nandre. Vaibhav and Jaiswal as well. Don`t have words to express. No. 1 opening pair in this combination.” Parag said.

MI have lost their last two matches, while RR have won three in a row and find themselves at the top of the IPL table.


Mrunal calls Ranveer her ‘lucky charm’ amid Dhurandhar success

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Mrunal calls Ranveer her ‘lucky charm’ amid Dhurandhar success


Mrunal Thakur calls Ranveer Singh her ‘lucky charm’ amid Dhurandhar success: ‘He is the reason I exist in this industry’
Mrunal Thakur has heaped praise on Ranveer Singh, calling him her “lucky charm” while celebrating the massive box office success of his latest release, Dhurandhar The Revenge, which has reportedly crossed the Rs 1000 crore mark globally. Mrunal opened up about her admiration for Ranveer and how he played a pivotal role in her journey.

Mrunal Thakur has heaped praise on Ranveer Singh, calling him her “lucky charm” while celebrating the massive box office success of his latest release, Dhurandhar The Revenge, which has reportedly crossed the Rs 1000 crore mark globally.In a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, Mrunal opened up about her admiration for Ranveer and how he played a pivotal role in her journey.

‘He is the reason I exist in this industry’

“My heart is happy. He is my lucky charm. He is the reason why I exist in this industry at the first place. I did a commercial with him for a hair brand as a model, and when that commercial hit the screens… it was then when filmmakers started noticing me and that is how… I give my credit to him and this man has really helped me. Such a positive person and he deserves all the success.”

‘I didn’t see Ranveer Singh, I saw Hamza’

Praising his performance in the film, she added, “The acting was not surface level. It had depth and layers. I didn’t watch it as Ranveer Singh. I only saw it as Hamza… it was more of a character than a hero. I just feel incredibly proud of Ranveer because he is so hardworking. I pray and wish that whatever he does should be a blockbuster! He can do everything.”

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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK


But another fan, Courtney, said: “I bought my ticket in the PayPal pre-sale three or four days ago. I had looked at flights and accommodation, but my friend, she’s been a big Kanye West fan since she was about 13, and she’s just bought her ticket this morning.


King director Siddharth Anand slams Zakir Khan, calls him duffer for monologue

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King director Siddharth Anand slams Zakir Khan, calls him duffer for monologue



King director Siddharth Anand slams Zakir Khan, calls him duffer for monologue

Comedian Zakir Khan recently hosted a Bollywood awards show. He had a monologue where he gave a humorous spin to the current situation in the film industry. His made a remark on the success of Dhurandhar and how it has left certain people jealous. This comment did not go down well with some people. Among them was director Siddharth Anand, who is known for Pathaan, War, and Fighter and upcoming film King. 

Siddharth Anand reacts to Zakir`s joke

During a recent awards show, Zakir, who served as the host, said, “Kitne hi congratulatory posts aap daal dein, kitni hi stories daal dein, kitne hi interview mein aap bol dein ‘my favourite film’, magar sach toh yeh hai ki Dhurandhar se sabki jalti toh hai”.

His comment drew laughter, with many seeing it as a light-hearted jab. However, it has also riled a section of the industry.

Siddharth Anand also took a dim view of the joke, as he wrote, “Juhu – Bandra peeps have given all ATBB’s (all-time blockbusters) since the past 50 years. You have to be a real duffer to undermine their contribution”.

Ameesha Patel reacts to Zakir`s monologue

On Tuesday, Ameesha Patel took to her X, formerly Twitter, as she wrote, “DUDE, Stop spreading NEGATIVITY! The film industry has valued and respected DHURANDHAR! Superstars like SRK, SALMAN, SUNNY, HRITHIK, AJAY, etc. have given not just one but 25-plus mega hits and will continue to do so. CHILL, GADAR bahut saalon se sabne machai hai, aur aage bhi machaayenge”.

The recent awards ceremony has come under the scanner over a few controversial statements by the show’s hosts.

Rajpal Yadav`s controversy

Elsewhere, during the awards ceremony, another host made a snide remark on Rajpal Yadav pointing to his case of financial irregularities, saying, “Dollar ka rate kitna bhi upar neeche ho jaaye apko paise utne hi vapas lautaane hain (No matter how much the dollar rate fluctuates, you have to return the same amount of money)”.

Rajpal Yadav was convicted in a cheque-bounce case by the Delhi High Court. The actor was accused by Murli Projects Pvt Ltd over the default in repayment.

A few weeks ago, the court asked the actor if he had taken the loan to which he replied in positive. The court then told the actor that he was given several chances but he failed to comply.