Instagram profiles of Mawra Hocane, Yumna Zaidi, and other Pakistani actors partially restored in India

Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, primarily Hindu tourists, India initiated a series of retaliatory actions, including Operation Sindoor—a military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). In the aftermath, the Indian government imposed restrictions on several Pakistani social media accounts, including those of prominent actors such as Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Ali Zafar, and others.

However, as of July 2, 2025, the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani artists, including Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar, Ahad Raza Mir, Yumna Zaidi, and Danish Taimoor, have been restored and are now visible to Indian users. Despite this, profiles of other well-known figures like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, and Atif Aslam remain inaccessible in India, displaying a message stating, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content."

The selective nature of these restrictions has sparked discussions among social media users, with many questioning the criteria used to determine which accounts are blocked and which are restored. Some have expressed confusion over the inconsistent application of these measures, while others have called for a more uniform approach.

This development highlights the complex interplay between international relations, national security concerns, and the digital presence of public figures. As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to influence cultural and media exchanges, the accessibility of social media accounts remains a sensitive and evolving issue.

Also Read : Sanam Teri Kasam producer Deepak Mukut on Mawra Hocane’s return in the sequel, “Am I mad to sign her when her character died at the end?”

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YRF to keep Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR away from each other for War 2 promotions!

Yash Raj Films have always deployed unique strategies to spike audience interest while promoting the YRF Spy Universe movies. We have learnt that since War 2 will see the first ever on-screen moment of Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR coming together, YRF will keep them away from each other during promotions so that the experience of them ruthlessly fighting each other is served to the maximum to audience.

“Hrithik & Jr NTR will be promoting War 2 separately and all plans have been made keeping in mind that they would never share the stage together, never be in any promotional video together pre-release and never seen with each other. Hrithik and Jr NTR coming together is a once in a lifetime cinematic moment in Indian cinema and there will be a bloody carnage on the big screen. YRF is clear that the audience should first experience this rivalry before they see the two promote with camaraderie. They want to deliver the best movie-watching experience to people by preserving the conflict which is the unique selling point of the film,” informed a senior trade source.

“The YRF Spy Universe has always deployed very interesting strategies to build its film and the promise of entertainment. They were the first to resort to a no interview before release policy during promotions of spyverse films so that the actors don’t divulge details from the script during such interactions. In the first War, Hrithik & Tiger first came face to face with each other during the success bash of the film, in Pathaan they recorded capsules with Shah Rukh Khan to deploy on social media to reveal nuggets of Pathaan and kept hyping the buzz on the film without SRK doing any events. Pathaan went on to became an all-time blockbuster. For Tiger Zinda Hai, the film’s campaign celebrated how the Tiger franchise set up the YRF Spy Universe and fellow agents came into the promotional campaign much to people’s surprise and awe!” the source added.

War 2 is buzzing as the most-awaited film of 2025. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, War 2 will also see the big IMAX release when it arrives at the big screen on August 14, 2025 worldwide. War 2 has been produced by Aditya Chopra and Kiara Advani joins the YRF Spy Universe in her most lethal avatar to date.

Also Read: Ayan Mukerji calls directing War 2 “relishing opportunity”; speaks on working with “huge” actors Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR

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Amber Cinema Jamnagar shuts down; was the ONLY theatre in Gujarat to screen Aamir Khan’s Fanaa and a RARE cinema hall to screen Salman Khan’s Radhe

The single screen cinema halls have a charm but are also facing a tough time surviving in the times we are living in. Hence, it's not uncommon to hear about such theatres shutting every now and then. The latest theatre to down its shutters is Amber Cinema of Jamanagar. It was also one of the oldest running theatres in Gujarat.

As per reports, Amber Cinema was inaugurated in 1972 and the first film to play there was the Dharmendra and Hema Malini-starrer Raja Jani. The theatre soon became popular and an indispensable part of the lives of the movie buffs of the town. The reports stated that it became difficult for the management to run a single screen in today’s times. Hence, with a heavy heart, it ceased operations on Friday, June 27. A notice board has been put up inside the premises that states ‘The theatre will remain closed from today’.

Fanaa connection In 2006, Amber Cinema made news nationwide as it screened the Aamir Khan-Kajol starrer Fanaa, the only film in Gujarat to do so. The romantic thriller was banned in the state after Aamir Khan participated in a protest led by environmentalist Medha Patkar against the Narmada Dam. Aamir’s effigies were burned across the state and realizing that there can be law and order problems and even vandalism, theatres across Gujarat decided not to play Fanaa.

The matter reached the Supreme Court which made it clear that the Gujarat government was duty-bound to provide security for multiplex owners if they sought police protection. Accordingly, on June 6, that is on the 12th day of Fanaa’s release, Amber Cinema decided to release the Yash Raj Films saga. From the archives, we have learned that on the first day, the film recorded only 30% occupancy, possibly due to fear of protests and violence. But once the public realized that there was no danger, the shows ran with full occupancy. It was said that people flocked from outside Jamnagar as well to catch the film.

On June 11, however, a man set himself on fire in the washroom of Amber Cinema to protest the screening of Fanaa. It re-ignited the protests. On June 12, the Amber Cinema decided to discontinue the film. By then, nearly 13,000 people had watched Fanaa.

Meanwhile, Pravin Joshi, the man who attempted self-immolation in Amber, passed away after battling for life in a hospital for 9 days.

Radhe connection Amber Cinema was one of the three theatres in Gujarat to play Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai (2021). It was released in May that year, during the height of the second wave of COVID-19, when cinemas were shut. On June 27, when the Gujarat government allowed theatres to resume operations, the management of the film released the Salman Khan-starrer. The film was available on OTT and moreover, the word of mouth was poor to average. Yet, the film managed to get around 20-90 admissions a day, which was a feat. The film ran there for nearly 20 days.

RIP single screen culture in Jamnagar With Amber shutting down, no single-screen cinema is now in operation in Jamnagar. At one point, the Gujarat town had nearly 7 theatres like Deepak, Anupam, Jayshree, Galaxy, etc. At present, three theatres, all multiplexes, are running operations - Inox Crystal Mall, Mehul Cinemas and PVR Utsav JCR Entertainment. The first two are in the city while the last one is located on the outskirts and also consists of a Drive-In theatre.

Also Read: Aamir Khan hosts first success party for Sitaare Zameen Par cast, watch

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EXCLUSIVE: Suneel Darshan’s Andaaz 2 to release in cinemas on August 1; makers drop four youthful posters of the musical entertainer

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in giving news about Andaaz 2 ever since its launch. In November 2023, we announced that it went on the floors. A month later, we informed readers that it’ll launch Aayush Kumar and Akaisha and also star Natasha Fernandez. Earlier this year, producer-director Suneel Darshan unveiled the teaser and exciting posters of the film along with some of the songs. And now, the makers have locked the release date of the film.

Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Andaaz 2 will arrive in cinemas on August 1, 2025. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers realized that it’s an ideal date for the film considering that there won’t be a significant release on August 8 since it's the pre-Independence week. Hence, Andaaz 2 will get a nice two-week window to prove its worth at the ticket window.”

On this significant occasion of the release date announcement, Andaaz 2 makers also launched four cool posters, again exclusively with Bollywood Hungama. Three posters belong to the leading actors while one poster features all three of them together.

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama in March 2024, director Suneel Darshan said, “Honestly, there was no calculation behind making Andaaz 2. When I wrote the script, I realized that Andaaz 2 is a befitting title. It's not the same story but somewhere, the storytelling was in the same zone and also, it was a musical and a love triangle just like Andaaz (2003) and much more. That’s how we ended up calling it Andaaz 2.”

In the same interview, Suneel Darshan revealed that he had initially planned to consider Aayush for the role of the lead hero’s friend but later changed his mind. On this, Aayush stated, “I came to meet him, hoping that I would be given some important role in the film. When Suneel sir told me (about the change in plan), I felt very fortunate.”

The music is composed by Nadeem and it is expected to be one of the USPs of the film. Suneel Darshan revealed, “We took our time constructing the music. It was very important to the structure of the film. Also, that era was of Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik. They worked in all of our films. Sonu Nigam had just come in at that time. But as two decades have passed since then, we have signed new and formidable singers. I retained Shaan as he was appropriate for one of the songs. Neeraj Shridhar has sung one song. From the younger lot, we have Javed Ali, Palak Mucchal, Asees Kaur, Amit Mishra, Mohd Irfan and Shadab Faridi. In short, there are 9 singers.”

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Meet Andaaz 2 actor Aayush Kumar, the Gurgaon boy who WALKED OUT of his MBA exam to chase his Bollywood dream: “I knew all the answers. Yet, I didn’t write them. I just walked off”

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Ashoke Pandit SLAMS Naseeruddin Shah for supporting Diljit Dosanjh amid Pakistani actress Hania Aamir row: “Reflects his frustration and restlessness”; veteran actor deletes post

While singer-turned-actor Diljit Dosanjh continues to remain tight-lipped amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Sardaar Ji 3, veterans from the film industry remain divided over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film. The latest voice to join the debate is filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who has condemned veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah for supporting Diljit. Notably, Shah is set to collaborate with Dosanjh in Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming project.

In an interview with ANI, Ashoke Pandit stated, “We are not surprised or shocked by Naseeruddin Shah's response to Diljit Dosanjh’s entire episode. He calls us ‘Jumla Party’ and ‘goons.’ A respected, educated, versatile actor like him resorting to such language reflects his frustration and restlessness.”

He further responded to Shah’s remarks about Diljit not being responsible for the casting, saying, “I would like to remind Naseeruddin Shah that Diljit is an actor. He could have chosen to refuse working with Pakistani actors.”

Pandit continued, “It's unfortunate that I, on behalf of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), have to explain the real situation between India and Pakistan to someone like him. For the last 50 years, Pakistan has been attacking India—through acts of terrorism, violence, and bloodshed. From Pahalgam to Pulwama, from Uri to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks—Pakistan has been responsible. It is, undeniably, a terror state.”

He concluded with a firm statement: “Let me tell you, Naseer sahab, we have taken a decision to issue a non-cooperation notice against Diljit, and it has already been implemented.”

For context, Naseeruddin Shah had earlier posted a now-deleted note on Facebook in which he wrote: “I STAND FIRMLY WITH DILJIT. The dirty tricks department of the Jumla Party has been awaiting a chance to attack him—and they think they’ve finally got it. He wasn’t responsible for the casting of the film; the director was. But since no one knows who the director is, and Diljit is globally known, they’re targeting him. He agreed to the casting because his mind isn’t poisoned. These goons want to end any personal interaction between Indians and Pakistanis. I have close relatives and dear friends there, and no one can stop me from meeting or sending love to them whenever I feel like it. And to those who say, ‘Go to Pakistan,’ I say: ‘GO TO KAILASA.’”

Also Read: Ashoke Pandit calls for boycott of Diljit Dosanjh over Sardaar Ji 3 collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir

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Dhanush wraps up Aanand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein with Kriti Sanon

Actor Dhanush has officially wrapped up the shoot for Aanand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein, co-starring Kriti Sanon. He shared the update on social media with a striking image of two bloodied hands clasped together, captioned, “And it’s a wrap,” followed by a red heart emoji.

A spiritual successor to the world of Raanjhanaa, the sequel Tere Ishk Mein explores deeper layers of unrequited love, longing, and emotional turmoil.

Tere Ishk Mein also brings back the acclaimed Raanjhanaa team—director Aanand L Rai, actor Dhanush, and Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman. The trio last worked together on the 2021 romantic fantasy Atrangi Re.

 

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The drama has been generating significant buzz since the release of its teaser, which featured a striking scene of Dhanush setting a wall ablaze, accompanied by the words, “From the world of Raanjhanaa.” In the background, a powerful voiceover could be heard saying, “Pichli baar to Kundan tha, maan gaya, par iss bar Shankar ko kaise rokoge?” (Last time it was Kundan, he accepted it, but how will you stop Shankar this time?).

Both characters hint at a turbulent love saga between two individuals bound by destiny. Presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Colour Yellow, Tere Ishk Mein is jointly produced by Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar.

The screenplay for the highly anticipated drama has been crafted by Himanshu Sharma in collaboration with Neeraj Yadav. Written by Himanshu Sharma, the film will feature a musical score by the legendary A.R. Rahman, with lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil. Tere Ishk Mein is set to release worldwide in both Hindi and Tamil on November 28 this year.

Also Read : Raanjhanaa fan screening: An emotional Dhanush reveals, “Aanand L Rai didn’t have the budget for hiring me; he invested his own money…I was not scared during my first film. When I was written off, I was not scared but was scared for this film”

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Firoz Nadiadwala opens up about the return of Paresh Rawal to Hera Pheri 3, credits Sajid Nadiadwala; says, “The family is now together”

The Hera Pheri franchise is back on track with its much-awaited third installment, and fans can finally rejoice as Paresh Rawal, who famously plays Babu Bhaiyya, has officially returned to Hera Pheri 3 after a long period of uncertainty and legal complexities. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala confirmed that the Hera Pheri family is back together, crediting his brother Sajid Nadiadwala and filmmaker Ahmed Khan for playing instrumental roles in resolving the issues.

In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Firoz said, “With love, respect, and kind guidance of my brother Sajid Nadiadwala, and also Mr. Ahmed Khan, Hera Pheri family is back together. My brother, Sajid put in a lot of personal time and efforts, over several days to resolve the matter. We have a bond of over 50 years".

He further added, “Ahmed too put in a lot of personal efforts. So it is with the love and guidance of Sajid and Ahmed, that everything is now productive and positive.” Firoz also acknowledged Akshay Kumar’s role in ensuring the film’s progress, stating, “We also have Akshay ji’s support. We both have shared a very good bond since 1996. He was very kind, loving, and affectionate in the entire process of sorting the issues.”

Firoz Nadiadwala emphasized the collective effort behind reuniting the original team, adding, “Priyan ji, Paresh ji and Suniel ji too were very supportive. We are looking for a good happy movie now. This will be one more entertainer in the family franchise of Hera Pheri. We are all going to work very hard. The family is now together.”

For those unaware, Paresh Rawal had earlier revealed to Bollywood Hungama that he had decided to quit Hera Pheri 3, though he did not publicly specify the reason. Reports of legal notices surrounding his exit soon surfaced. However, the recent confirmation of his return has sparked excitement among fans eager to see the iconic trio—Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Suniel Shetty—reprise their beloved roles as Babu Bhaiyya, Raju, and Shyam.

With the Hera Pheri family now reunited, the film promises to deliver another memorable addition to the popular comedy franchise.

Also Read: Paresh Rawal explains why watching films on OTT can be TIRESOME: “You wonder, ‘Har picture mein gun hai? Har picture mein drug hai'”; praises Laapataa Ladies: “It was similar to Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol but at least it was different”

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