Umesh Bist

Get ready for 'Pagglait 2' as Sanya Malhotra returns in the much-anticipated sequel, continuing the original's blend of grief and quiet humour. Director Umesh Bist is back, promising the same emotional depth and character focus. Filming is slated for August-September 2026, marking another content-driven film getting a second chapter.

Guneet Monga and her production house Sikhya Entertainment, have signed Umesh Bist, director of Pagglait, for the second time. Having always supported young directors, Guneet and her production house are known for picking offbeat stories and Pagglait (2021) starring Sanya Malhotra was one such success story

Karan Johar and Guneet Monga joins for a new web series titled 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'.

'Gyaarah Gyaarah', starring Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa, and Raghav Juyal, premieres on ZEE5 on August 9. Produced by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor, and directed by Umesh Bist, the series connects police officers from 1990 and 2016 via a mysterious walkie-talkie, involving suspense, drama, a riveting cop story, philosophical elements, and a butterfly effect.

Bollywood actor Kajol, who is also set to appear on OTT screens in the second season of 'The Trial,' opened up about her experience of reprising the character of Noyonika Senguta.

Filmmaker Umesh Bist is taking his association with Balaji Telefilms and Sikhya Entertainment a step further as the director has signed a three-film deal with the two production houses. Bist had recently helmed the critically-acclaimed movie "Pagglait", starring Sanya Malhotra.

Director Umesh Bist’s O Teri, which releases today, revolves around two young, ambitious and budding journalists, played by Pulkit Samrat and Bilal Amrohi. The duo is on the lookout for a scam that will catapult their careers.

Sanya Malhotra reveals why she didn't want to be a part of 'Pagglait' at first and why she eventually did the film.

Actress Khushi Bhardwaj, 16, expressed excitement over her role in the upcoming thriller series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'. Teaming with actor Dhairya Karwa, she portrayed a simple girl from Uttarakhand, a departure from her previous roles. Directed by Umesh Bist, the series was challenging due to cold weather and lack of makeup vans on the hill-based sets.

The sequel to the cult hit 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' is set for filming in November 2025, targeting a 2026 release. Huma Qureshi joins the cast, loving the locked script by Umesh Bist. The film promises to retain the original’s sharp, situational comedy with an expanded story world.

Sanya Malhotra is on a roll! After wrapping up Shakuntala Devi recently the actress has now kick-started the shooting of her next film 'Pagglait'. Yesterday the star took to her Instagram stories to share a few pictures of the first-day shoot.

Guneet Monga Kapoor talks about 'Gyaarah Gyaarah' and the next chapter in her collaboration with Karan Johar.

Atul Agnihotri’s upcoming production, O Teri, is said to be inspired by real-life events, especially the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games (CWG) scam

Actor Dhairya Karwa, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming thriller streaming series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah', described working with the series' director, Umesh Bist, as a liberating experience.

Kirori Mal College’s recent alumni meet, Alumnite, saw its former students gathering with the hope to restore the college’s dilapidated auditorium to its former glory

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The actress recently wrapped up the shoot of her forthcoming film Pagglait

Actress Sanya Malhotra who was last seen in 'Photograph' has created a niche for herself with her promising performances in just a bunch of movies is currently shooting for her upcoming film 'Pagglait'.

Pulkit Samrat’s role in O Teri is that of a TV journalist, and the actor drew a lot of references from real life for his character.

The actress is currently shooting for 'Paglaitt'.

Kajol celebrated 27 years of her thriller 'Gupt,' sharing throwback photos and expressing amusement at her killer role. Directed by Rajiv Rai, the film starred Bobby Deol and Manisha Koirala. Kajol is set to return as Noyonika Sengupta in the second season of 'The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha,' premiering on JioHotstar on September 19, 2025.

Kajol is set to reprise her role as Noyonika Sengupta in the second season of 'The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha.' The show is scheduled to premiere on September 19, 2025. Kajol expresses her excitement about returning to the character, noting Noyonika's growth in the legal world. Read the full article for more details.

The actress shares that web space isn’t restrictive as the television space for artistes

The actress is currently shooting for the film 'Pagglait'.

The actress says actors can’t plan their careers till they become stars

An unexpected death opens up surprising new directions for life in Umesh Bist's deftly-balanced new film

In her maiden outing ‘Dangal’ (2016), Sanya Malhotra portrayed Babita Kumari Phogat, who had to overcome self-doubt and societal backlash with quiet courage before emerging as one of India’s leading wrestlers. The actress exudes the same grit and resilience in real life as well, having grappled with many challenges before making a mark for herself in the entertainment industry with films like ‘Badhaai Ho’ and ‘Pagglait’. In a chat with BT, she talks about her journey as an artiste, working with the right kind of people and more. Excerpts.