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The final week of November 2025 sets the stage for a massive theatrical clash. The box office is expected to be dominated by the explosive reunion of Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai in Tere Ishk Mein, a film that promises to reignite the obsessive passion of Raanjhanaa. However, the "Mass" entertainer faces an elegant challenger in Manish Malhotra’s poetic production debut, which takes us back to the romance of the 90s. Beyond these Hindi giants, the lineup remains diverse with a festival-acclaimed murder mystery, a bold conversation starter on menopause, and a gritty Bengali psychological thriller for regional cinema lovers. Gustaakh Ishq Release Date: November 28, 2025 Director: Vibhu Puri Production: Stage5 Productions (Manish Malhotra) Cast: Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharib Hashmi Marking the highly anticipated production debut of ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra under his banner Stage5 Productions, Gustaakh Ishq (previously titled Ul Jalool Ishq) promises a visual and auditory feast. Set in the charming, pre-mobile era of the 1990s in Old Delhi, the film is a poetic ode to old-school romance and Urdu literature. Director Vibhu Puri, known for his visual flair in Hawaizaada, teams up with the legendary musical duo of Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar, ensuring the soundtrack is as evocative as the setting. For actor Vijay Varma, known for his intense roles in streaming hits like Darlings, this film serves as a significant theatrical test as he steps into a soft, romantic solo lead role, supported by a powerhouse cast including Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sharib Hashmi, and the veteran Naseeruddin Shah. Kaisi Ye Paheli Release Date: November 28, 2025 Director: Ananyabrata Chakravorty (Debut) Production: Take Pictures Cast: Sukant Goel, Sadhana Singh, Rajit Kapur, Chittaranjan Giri. A "sleeper hit" candidate. This dark comedy-murder mystery is set in a sleepy hill town in Northeast India. It explores the relationship between a lonely mother and her policeman son who are drawn into a puzzling homicide. The film has already garnered praise at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF).The film marks a rare and significant comeback for Sadhana Singh, the star of the 1982 blockbuster Nadiya Ke Paar. For audiences who grew up in the 80s, her return is a major hook. Rajit Kapur plays a character named 'Detective Bondo'. This is a meta-casting choice, as Kapur is immortalized in Indian pop culture as the original Byomkesh Bakshi (1993). Seeing him back in a sleuthing role is a treat for genre fans.The film is crowdfunded, meaning it relies entirely on content and word-of-mouth rather than marketing muscle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Me No Pause Me Play Release Date: November 28, 2025 Director: Samar K. Mukherjee Production: Mirrro Films Cast: Kamya Punjabi, Deepshikha Nagpal, Sudha Chandran, Aman Verma. Marketed as "India’s first mainstream feature film on Menopause," this social drama is based on the book by Manoj Kumar Sharma. It aims to destigmatize the physical and emotional changes women face during this phase.The cast is a Who's Who of Indian Television. Kamya Punjabi and Sudha Chandran command massive loyalty from TV audiences. The film's success depends on whether this television fanbase translates to ticket sales for a social-cause film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Tere Ishk Mein Release Date: November 28, 2025 Director: Aanand L. Rai Production: Colour Yellow Productions & T-Series Cast: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon, Prakash Raj This is the heavyweight title of the week. Reteaming the dream trio of director Aanand L. Rai, actor Dhanush, and composer A.R. Rahman, this film carries massive expectations. The story is an intense, aggressive romance set against the backdrop of student politics and tragedy, much like their previous collaboration. The makers have officially called this a "spiritual sequel" to the 2013 blockbuster Raanjhanaa. While the story is different, it is set in the same "world" and carries the same DNA of obsessive love and rage. Dhanush's character is named 'Shankar', a nod to the lord of destruction, mirroring his character 'Kundan' from the first film.This marks Dhanush’s return to Hindi theatrical screens after a decade (since Shamitabh in 2015; Atrangi Re was a direct-to-OTT release). Given the cult status of Raanjhanaa, the opening day figures are expected to be the highest of the week.With Irshad Kamil on lyrics and Rahman on music, the album is already a chartbuster, which is usually a strong indicator of a film's opening success in India. Danab (Bengali) Release Date: November 27, 2025 Director: Atiul Islam Production: Mohona Films Cast: Kharaj Mukherjee, Piyar Khan, Rupsha Mukhopadhyay, Laboni Sarkar Danab (The Demon) is a psychological thriller with a grim premise. The story follows Shiba, a man working in a morgue, whose life turns upside down when the body of his loved one arrives for an autopsy, triggering a chain of dark revelations about rape and power. One of the most versatile actors in Bengali cinema, Mukherjee transitions effortlessly between comedy and menacing villainy. His presence anchors the film's performance quality. Despite the dark theme, the film features music by high-profile singers like Javed Ali and rock icon Rupam Islam, ensuring the soundtrack has mass appeal even if the subject matter is niche. The final week of November 2025 is shaping up to be a fascinating battle between "Mass Emotion" and "Class Aesthetics." While Tere Ishk Mein is undoubtedly the box-office juggernaut that will drive opening weekend footfalls with its high-octane passion and star power, Gustaakh Ishq offers a visually stunning alternative for those craving poetry and nostalgia. However, do not overlook the hidden gems of the week. Films like the gritty Bengali thriller Danab and the festival-acclaimed Kaisi Ye Paheli offer the kind of gripping, content-driven storytelling that often leads to cult success. Whether you are in the mood for the aggressive romance of a blockbuster, the charm of the 90s, or a dark mystery, this week’s theatrical slate has a ticket for everyone

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Mumbai, January 25 - Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's recently released Pan-India movie, "Pushpa - The Rise" is creating quite a sensation among the youth. While the box office performance of this action-drama film has been phenomenal, the songs of the film have also become quite popular. ## One of the most popular songs of "Pushpa - The Rise" is Srivalli. The Hindi version of the song is sung by Javed Ali from the lyrics penned by Raqueeb Alam. Devi Sri Prasad has composed it along with other languages. Meanwhile, the "Srivalli" Hindi version has breached the first major YouTube milestone by clocking 100 million views. ## T-Series released the official full video of the "Srivalli" song on January 4 and it crossed 100 million views on January 25. Interestingly, the original Telugu version of the song is just 25 million views and it was released on the same day as the Hindi version on Aditya Music's YouTube channel. The Lyrical "Srivalli" song in the Telugu version is the most viewed among all five languages with 133 million views on YouTube. ## ## Directed by Sukumar, "Pushpa - The Rise" was released on December 17 last year and became an instant success at the box office. The Hindi dubbed version of the film has been unstoppable since its release as it crossed Rs. 94 crores. Overall, the movie has grossed over a whopping Rs. 330 crores worldwide. ## Produced by Naveen Yerneni, Manish Shah, and Y. Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media, the movie also stars Fahadh Faasil, Sunil, Ramesh Rao, among others in key roles. The second part of the film, "Pushpa - The Rule" will commence filming in April this year and will release in December this year or early 2023.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) As 2022 has already knocked on the door and we become witness to a new dawn, the TV industry is also set to bring some new dramas for its audience.## Take a glimpse of what you can watch on your television sets in 2022.## Hunarbaaz - Desh Ki Shaan## The show will be bringing diverse talents from every nook and corner of the country. Bollywood actress Partineeti Chopra has been roped in for the reality show 'Hunarbaaz'. She will be joining Mithun Chakraborty and Karan Johar on the panel of judges. The show will be airing soon on Colors.## Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey## The show will play along the lines of how a loving family functions. It is a Hindi remake of the Bengali show 'Khorkuto'. Produced by Leena Gangopadhyay, Rajesh Ramsingh, Pradeep Kumar, Saibal Banerjee, Pia Bajpiee, and Shaika Parveen, the show stars Manan Joshi and Yesha Rughani in pivotal roles. The family drama 'Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey' will start on January 3 at 7 p.m. on Star Plus.## Swarna Swar Bharat## The devotional singing reality show - 'Swarna Swar Bharat' will have renowned poet Kumar Vishwas and veteran singers Kailash Kher and Suresh Wadkar as judges and they will evaluate performances of the contestants on parameters of 'sur', 'bhaav' and 'saar'. Popular actor Ravi Kishan will be seen as the host. It will be airing soon on Zee TV.## India's Got Talent## The talent-based reality show 'India's Got Talent' will be judged by theatre, film, and TV personality Kirron Kher, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, rapper Badshah, lyricist, poet, and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir. The show will be hosted by Arjun Bijlani. The show is all set to start on January 15, 2022, on Sony Entertainment Television.## Fanaa - Ishq Mein Marjawaan## Reem Sameer Shaikh and Zain Imam have been roped in for upcoming romantic thriller 'Fanaa - Ishq Mein Marjawaan'. Reem Sameer will be portraying the character of Paakhi, an eternal optimist girl, running an event management company. Zain, on the other hand, will be seen as a businessman and tech-genius, Agasthya. It also features Akshit Sukhija playing the character of Ishaan. Produced by Dipti Kalwani, the show will be airing soon on Colors.## Naagin 6## Helmed by TV czarina Ekta Kapoor, 'Naagin' is coming back with its sixth season. During one of the episodes of 'Bigg Boss 15', Ekta revealed that the name of one of the lead actresses will start with the letter 'M'. Popular Naagin actresses Anita Hassanandani (Naagin 3) and Surbhi Chandna (Naagin 5) had also joined Ekta Kapoor on 'Bigg Boss 15'. It will be airing on Colors.## Superstar Singer 2## The singing reality show 'Superstar Singer' is all set to return back with its second season. Recently Sony Entertainment Television has shared the promo on their official social media account. 'Superstar Singer 1' was judged by Himesh Reshammiya, Javed Ali, and Alka Yagnik. The singing reality show will be airing soon on Sony Entertainment Television.## Sab Satrangi## Set in the backdrop of Lucknow, this show revolves around the Maurya family, featuring protagonist Mankameshwar a.k.a. Manu played by actor Mohit Kumar, a good-hearted and hardworking man. Joining him is Dayashakar Pandey who plays Shyam Babu, his father, and Joyoshree Arora as a grandmother. The show will be airing soon on Sony SAB.## MTV Roadies## The adventure-based reality show 'Roadies' is all set to return with its eighteenth season. The shooting of the show will start from January end in South Africa. During its last season, Rannvijay Singh was the mentor and host. The seventeenth season was judged by Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa, Raftaar, and Sandeep Singh. Roadies will be coming soon on MTV.## Stay tuned...

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Music composer, director, and Singer Wajid Khan from the famous duo of Sajid-Wajid passed away at the early hours of Monday morning (June 1) due to COVID-19. The music composer was also suffering from a kidney infection and due to that, he was hospitalized a few days ago where his health deteriorated. ## Salim Merchant confirmed the news of the sudden demise of Wajid Khan via Twitter "Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family. Safe travels bro @wajidkhan7 you’ve gone too soon. It’s a huge loss to our fraternity. I’m shocked & broken. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un".## Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family 🙏Safe travels bro @wajidkhan7 you’ve gone too soon. It’s a huge loss to our fraternity. I’m shocked & broken .Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) May 31, 2020 ## B-Towners shocked at the news and took to Twitter to express their condolences at the demise of Wajid Khan. ## T 3548 - Shocked at the passing of Wajid Khan .. a bright smiling talent passes away .. duas , prayers and in condolence 🙏🙏🙏— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 1, 2020 ## I’m shocked!! I’ve lost a dear brother Wajid! I can’t come to grips with this tragic news... He was such a beautiful soul..Oh dear Lord, Please have mercy...🙏 إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونMay Allah SWT bless him in Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen. 🤲 #WajidKhan pic.twitter.com/B6pO3HyuZM— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 31, 2020 ## I used to call him my brother from another mother. Besides being unbelievably talented he was so gentle & sweet. I’m so heartbroken that I did not get to say Goodbye my sweet @wajidkhan7 I will miss you & our jam sessions forever. Till we meet again #RIP #WajidKhan #Gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/RAq0pqHJwY— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) June 1, 2020 ## Terrible news. The one thing I will always remember is Wajid bhai's laugh. Always smiling. Gone too soon. My condolences to his family and everyone grieving. Rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.@wajidkhan7— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 31, 2020 ## This is such a heartbreaking news. One of the best guys I knew. So loving ..so compassionate. And such a contagious smile which always came from his heart. You will be missed #WajidKhan— Rajeev Khandelwal (@RK1610IsMe) June 1, 2020 ## Wajid Bhai you were the nicest, nicest nicest man! Always smiling. Always singing. All heart. Every music session with him was memorable. You will truly be missed wajid bhai. 🧡🧡 #WajidKhan— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 31, 2020 ## Gone too soon #WajidKhan.. thank you for the music🙏🏻deepest condolences to his family.— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) June 1, 2020 ## Feeling Deeply Saddened after hearing shocking news of the sudden demise of Wajid Khan @wajidkhan7May his Soul Rest in Peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May Allah give strength to the family. 🙏 @SajidMusicKhan#RestInPeaceWajidKhan #WajidKhan #Wajid #SajidWajid— Javed Ali (@javedali4u) May 31, 2020 ## Stay tuned...