All in a name
Rajkumar Santoshi
After months of name-game drama, Lahore 1947 has finally found its title — Batwara 1947. The makers unveiled the film’s first motion poster, offering a glimpse into the pain, fear and courage surrounding the Partition of India. Starring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, and Shabana Azmi, the film is reportedly adapted from Asghar Wajahat’s acclaimed play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Nai. The story follows a Hindu family forced to migrate from Lahore to India. Sharing the motion poster on Tuesday (June 9), Sunny wrote, “In times of hatred and fear, he chose courage. Watch Batwara 1947 in theatres from August 14, 2026.”
Will ‘No Entry’ finally get entry?
Arjun Kapoor and Anees Bazmee
For years, No Entry 2 has been trapped in a revolving door of delays, casting shake-ups, and scheduling headaches. But filmmaker Anees Bazmee insists the comedy sequel is still very much alive. Back in 2024, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, and Diljit Dosanjh were locked in for the project. Since then, Varun and Diljit have exited, leaving Arjun as the only remaining cast member. Anees, meanwhile, has kept busy with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024) and another project with Akshay Kumar. Despite the hurdles, the filmmaker remains hopeful, saying every film has its own destiny. Some arrive quickly, others take their sweet time.
Musical fiesta
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in ‘Cocktail 2’.
Why settle for a trailer launch when you can throw a concert? The makers of Cocktail 2 are turning up the volume with a music festival across Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune to promote the Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer. The festival will feature live performances of the film’s songs by the original singers. Adding to the buzz, the lead cast will join the celebrations, interact with fans, spill some behind-the-scenes secrets, and soak in the musical madness.
Nine-year chapter closes
Mayank Gandhi and Hunar Hali
Television actors Hunar Hali and Mayank Gandhi have officially parted ways after nine years together. While rumours of trouble in paradise have swirled for years, Hunar formally filed for divorce in September 2025. The family court issued the final decree on June 9. A source close to Hunar revealed that she was in the middle of a shoot when the news arrived. During a break, she checked messages from her team and reportedly broke down. They tied the knot in 2016.
