Bollywood’s biggest superstars — Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan — recently shared the stage at the Joy Summit in Saudi Arabia, reigniting fans’ hopes of seeing them together in one film.
During a panel discussion, the moderator asked Salman about a dream project that could become a massive hit in Saudi Arabia. Salman replied that any good Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam film could do well, adding that the script would be the true star if the three Khans ever worked together.
Shah Rukh humorously added that bringing all three of them together would be a “beautiful dream,” not a “nightmare,” but also joked that no one could afford them — not just financially, but in terms of coordinating their schedules and creative energies.
Aamir, too, had previously revealed at the 2024 Red Sea Film Festival that the trio had discussed the idea of a joint project. He emphasized that it would be a “sad thing” if the three never worked together and that they were waiting for the perfect script.
While no project has been confirmed yet, the three Khans have made it clear — they are ready, the world just needs the right story.
In a heartwarming reunion that sent fans into nostalgia, Bollywood stars Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta were spotted together after 27 years at designer Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party in Mumbai. The duo, who became a hit pair after their 1998 blockbuster Soldier, instantly reminded fans of their on-screen chemistry.
A video from the event went viral on social media, showing Bobby and Preity warmly embracing each other. Bobby’s wife Tanya Deol was also present, and her affectionate interaction with Preity won hearts online. Tanya even encouraged the duo to pose together, later joining them for photos, reflecting their cordial bond.
Fans flooded social media with emotional posts, urging filmmakers to reunite the stars for Soldier 2. One user wrote, “We want Soldier 2! Such a beautiful pair deserves to return on screen.”
Released in 1998, Soldier was one of the year’s biggest hits after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. On the work front, Preity Zinta is set to return with Lahore 1947 alongside Sunny Deol, while Bobby Deol was recently seen in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Bad Boys of Bollywood.
Storytelling is evolving—and today, the screen in our pocket often feels closer than the big screen. Taking this shift forward, Miniatures Drama is set to launch its new series Dil Dosti Finance on August 15, 2025, exclusively on YouTube.
Produced under the banner of Four Brothers Films, the series is helmed by producers Himanshu Raj Talreja, Abhijeet Biswas, and Nitish Mukherjee, with support from the Indian Institute of Quantitative Finance.
The plot revolves around three friends—each with a different life, and each seeking their own kind of freedom. One dreams of escaping poverty, another wishes to move past old wounds, and the third is determined to create their own identity. More than their circumstances, they fight their fears and chase their dreams—friendship being both their greatest strength and their toughest challenge.
The lead cast includes Chetan Sharma, Shailja Chaturvedi, and Ayyaz Pasha, supported by Rishika Chandani, Kalpana Rao, Swapnil Shrirav, Sayli Meshram, and Sarmishtha Dhar. Every character brings a distinct story and a clear, authentic voice.
Written and directed by Himanshu Raj Talreja, this series marks a fresh creative chapter for him. Miniatures Drama believes that great stories don’t need to be long or loud—truth and emotional depth are enough to reach the audience’s heart.
The premiere was attended by Rahul Bagga, Richa Meena, Kamakshi Bhatt, Nirmika Singh, Amarjeet Singh, Sumit, Suresh Kumar, and Sahil Singh Sethi.
The 5th edition of Bollywood International Film Festival (BIFF), founded by talented actor Yashpal Sharma and his writer wife Pratibha Suman Sharma, was recently successfully concluded at Veda Kunba theatre in Mumbai. Numerous features, short, animation, documentary films, music videos from various countries were screened in this two-day film festival and many of them won awards. On the first day of the festival, actress Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure and actor Deepak Parashar inaugurated the festival.
Many famous artists and filmmakers of the film industry were present on this occasion. Many filmmakers and artists from abroad also participated in this festival.The films screened on the first day included ‘ChalHallaBol’, ‘The Pencil’, ‘Dhadam’, ‘Leer’, ‘Choudhary Saheb’, ‘Bloom’, etc.On the first day, a discussion was also held under ‘Let’s Talk’ with renowned cinematographer Aseem Bajaj and writer Dharmendra Nath Ojha.
The second day of the festival began with the presence of actress Upasana Singh. On this day, many films like ‘Ramnami’, ‘Kaand 2010’, ‘Bhookh’, ‘Water’ were screened, after which a ‘Let’s Talk’ session was organised with filmmaker Avinash Das and theater artist Santosh Jha.After this, the process of giving awards started in which the best films in Indian and foreign categories were awarded.The festival was also supported by the leading OTT app for local languages ‘Stage’, Om Puri Foundation run by late actor Om Puri’s wife Nandita Puri and Pratibha Suman’s Pahal Foundation.The ‘Om Puri Best Actor Award’, instituted this time, was given to actor Manoj Joshi. Actress Seema Bhargav Pahwa was honored for her cinematic achievements.Senior actor Lilliput was also present on this occasion. Amidst colourful programmes, the function was anchored by AlpanaSuhasini and Mona Shah.Festival jury members filmmaker Rajiv Bhatia, actress Vandana Bhatia, film critic Deepak Dua, French actress Marianne Borgo, filmmaker Geetanjali Sinha, Bangladeshi actor Tauquir Ahmed were also honoured.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is bringing Chanderi into the spotlight with the Chanderi Eco Retreat, a unique festival celebrating the town’s rich heritage, exquisite handloom traditions, and vibrant culture. Designed to establish Chanderi as a premier tourist destination, this event showcases the unmatched craftsmanship of Chanderi’s weavers and offers visitors an immersive experience of tradition, adventure, and entertainment.
A Blend of Tradition and Modern Comforts
One of the major highlights of the retreat is the specially curated Eco Retreat Tent City. This luxurious setup provides visitors with a perfect blend of modern amenities and the serene beauty of nature. From cultural workshops to soulful musical programs, the event is brimming with activities that highlight the diverse heritage of Madhya Pradesh.
Discovering Chanderi’s Handloom Legacy
The Joy of Tourism at Chanderi Eco Retreat
Chanderi sarees, renowned worldwide for their delicate weave and intricate embroidery, take center stage at this retreat. The event not only offers visitors the chance to witness the craftsmanship of the skilled weavers but also provides a platform to purchase authentic Chanderi textiles, bringing global attention to this art form.
A Culinary and Cultural Delight
Food lovers can indulge in the authentic flavors of Bundelkhandi and Baghelkhandi cuisine, offering a taste of Madhya Pradesh’s culinary heritage. Additionally, visitors can explore Pranpur, a textile and craft tourism village located just 4 kilometers from Chanderi, where they can interact with artisans and witness the making of handwoven marvels.
Wellness, Adventure, and Sports
For those seeking relaxation and inner peace, the festival offers rejuvenating wellness and yoga sessions, helping visitors find harmony in mind, body, and soul. Adventure enthusiasts can engage in cricket and volleyball tournaments, indoor sports activities, and a variety of outdoor experiences. There’s also a dedicated Kids Zone to keep young visitors entertained.
A Three-Day Immersive Experience
The Chanderi Mahotsav offers a carefully planned three-day itinerary that introduces guests to the town’s deep-rooted history, cultural richness, and architectural marvels. Whether exploring ancient forts, admiring stunning handloom creations, or soaking in the festive spirit, every moment at the retreat is a journey through the essence of Chanderi.
With its perfect blend of culture, tradition, adventure, and wellness, the Chanderi Eco Retreat promises a memorable experience for every visitor. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lover of traditional arts, or someone simply looking for a refreshing getaway, Chanderi welcomes you with open arms. Come, be a part of this vibrant celebration and witness the magic of Chanderi unfold before your eyes!
A big attraction of the 2024 IFFI (International Film Festival of India) was the boat of the filmmakers’ association ‘IMPPA’ on Mandovi river behind the Goa Kala Academy. Trailer launches of many films and master classes etc. were organized for four days on this bustling cruise. This cruise named Rahi created such an atmosphere with movie trailers, music and artists on the waves that the entire atmosphere was filled with fun. IMPPA President Abhay Sinha said that on the lines of many big film festivals of the world, IMPPA has taken this initiative in IFFI this time, which is being liked a lot and many Indian and foreign guests and media people are coming on this cruise. Coming continuously. Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Vijay Kumar Sinha inaugurated this Cruise of IMPPA and discussed about promoting film shooting in Bihar.
Folk music and dance at IFFI Goa: Whenever any film personality, jury member etc. comes to Inox Theatre, the main venue of IFFI (International Film Festival of India), they are welcomed on the red-carpet by local artists of Goa by playing music. Many film celebrities even start dancing with these artists. Apart from this, from time to time, folk and classical dances of different states are also performed here by accomplished artists. In the opening party of this film festival held at Taj Cidade Hotel, many artists enthralled the guests with their performance.
For the first time, a film festival is organized in the small town of Lakhisarai in Bihar and famous people from Delhi and Mumbai come to participate in it and if big films are shown in that festival, then imagine what depth and sincerity must have been in the efforts of those organizing that festival. I realized this myself after participating in the ‘Lakhisarai Children’s Film Festival’ recently.
On the invitation of Shri Raviraj Patel, a writer-director, journalist and coordinator of this film festival, who has been engaged in awakening the cinematic spirit among the people, especially the new generation audience, through his film society ‘Cineyatra’ in Bihar for the last several years, when we reached Lakhisarai after covering a distance of about 125 kilometers by road from Patna, the capital of Bihar, we found that huge hoardings of this film festival were put up everywhere in the city.
As the main organizer of this film festival, Lakhisarai administration had made every kind of preparation in a very systematic manner. District Magistrate of Lakhisarai and Director of this Film Festival, I.A.S. Officer Shri Mithilesh Mishra himself was taking care of every small and big thing. Seeing the energy and positive attitude of Mithilesh Mishra, who was transferred from Patna just two months ago, I also thought that if all the young administrative officers work with such activism and positive thinking, then how much the environment around us can change.
On the first day of this Film Festival organized on the theme of ‘Nipun Bharat’ and ‘Beti Bachao Beti Bachao’, on the occasion of Children’s Day i.e. 14th November, the Bihar Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Art, Culture and Youth Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha was present as Chief Guest to inaugurate the festival in the magnificent auditorium of the newly constructed museum of Lakhisarai. In his address referring to the Film Policy of Bihar, Shri Sinha said that a provision of grant of up to Rs. 5 Crore has been made to the filmmakers who shoot up to a certain limit of their films in Bihar. On this occasion, District Collector Mr. Mithilesh Mishra also informed about organizing a film-quiz for children. Raviraj Patel said that apart from Lakhisarai Museum, films of this festival are also being shown in both the cinema halls located in the city i.e. Mahadev Talkies and Raj Cinema and the pleasant thing is that the owners of these two theaters have not charged any money for this. He also informed that the children participating in this festival have been selected through a small competition in government and private schools so that the children come here voluntarily and watch the films.
In this Festival, feature films like ‘Gandhi’, ‘Lagaan’, ‘Chak De India’, ‘Taare Zameen Par’, ‘Iqbal’, ‘I am Kalam’, ‘Andaman’, ‘Kasturi’, ‘Chidiya Khana’ alongwith many short films were screened. These include two award-winning films ‘The Silent Echo’ and ‘Bittu’ sent by Film Critics Guild, Kumaoni film ‘Shera’ produced by actor Vikas Kumar, Akhilendra Mishra’s ‘Baraat’ directed by Hitesh Dhawan and ‘Rang’ directed by Sunil Pal were shown.
During this film festival, which was organized in collaboration with National Film Development Corporation, Bihar State Film Development and Finance Corporation, Art-Culture Department of Bihar and all other government departments, some Master Classes were also held in which I, along with actor Vikas Kumar, singer Satyam Anand, Raviraj Patel, Art Culture Officer of Lakhisarai district Mr. Mrinal Ranjan etc. talked on various topics related to cinema and interacted with the audience and gave appropriate answers to their queries. On the last day of the function, Munger Division Commissioner Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh was present as the chief guest. On this occasion prizes were also given to the successful participants of the film-quiz.
