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Abhay Verma and Shanaya Kapoor's comedy Jacob Cardoso, announced last March, nears release, confirms producer Vikesh Bhutani. Set in 1987 Goa, directed by shujaat saudagar, it wrapped shooting in two months.

A BAFTA win for Best Children’s and Family Film went to the team of shujaat saudagar, Vikesh Bhutani, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, who backed a project rooted in Lakshmipriya Devi’s deeply personal narrative. They say they never anticipated the award, focusing instead on telling her story authentically. Read on to know more in detail.

Get ready for an emotional ride this March 6 as 'Boong,' India's groundbreaking BAFTA-recognized film, returns to theaters. This touching story follows a young boy's brave mission to bring his family together, exploring the heart-wrenching themes of childhood innocence and resilience in the face of loss.

'Rock On!! 2' director shujaat saudagar has gifted an acoustic guitar to his lead Farhan Akhtar.

Director shujaat saudagar reveals that he has been trying to work with Kay Kay Menon for many years but things were just never materialized .

The actor talks about his next production, ‘The Underbug’.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are ecstatic as their second home production, 'The Underbug,' got a positive response at the Slamdance Film Festival in Los Angeles.

Actor Kay Kay Menon is earning acclaim for his role in the recently aired web series 'Bambai Meri Jaan.' In the series, he masterfully portrayed the character of Ismail Kadri, a father entangled in a moral dilemma as he grapples with his son's involvement in the criminal underworld. Menon expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support and affection from the audience, stating that it's deeply touching to witness the audience's response to his portrayal of Ismail Kadri. He attributes this success to the dedication of the entire team, including fellow actors and creators, who put in tireless efforts to bring this remarkable narrative to life.

Shanaya Kapoor is ready to make her Bollywood debut with multiple projects. She is currently filming a romantic movie with Abhay Verma, directed by shujaat saudagar. Additionally, her survival thriller 'Tu Yaa Main' with Adarsh Gourav will release on Valentine's Day 2026. Another film, 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan', features her opposite Vikrant Massey.

Manipuri film 'Boong' has achieved a historic win at the BAFTA Awards 2026, securing the Best Children’s and Family Film award. Produced under Farhan Akhtar's banner, the film's success has drawn congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the entire production team, highlighting India's rich creative talent and the vibrant spirit of Manipur.

Director shujaat saudagar has spoken about the challenges faced during the making of the streaming series 'Bambai Meri Jaan'. The first setback came in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, when there was uncertainty and little knowledge about the future. However, Saudagar emphasized the sense of community within the team and their determination to tell their story. 'Bambai Meri Jaan' will be released on September 14. Saudagar has also expressed his long-standing desire to work with actor Kay Kay Menon.

Filmmakers are fascinated by stories about gangsters because they allow viewers to live vicariously through these characters, according to shujaat saudagar, co-creator of the series 'Bambai Meri Jaan.' Saudagar, who has directed films like 'Rock On 2,' believes that people are attracted to these stories because they offer a glimpse into a taboo world. The series, set in post-independence Mumbai, follows a young man torn between his father's law enforcement legacy and his own involvement in organized crime. Despite the familiarity of the gangster genre, Saudagar was drawn to the unique setting and story of 'Bambai Meri Jaan.'

Avinash is at an all time high as he has two releases back to back next week.

Abhay Verma, inspired by Hrithik Roshan, teams up with Rasha Thadani for Laikey Laikaa, directed by Saurabh Gupta. Reflecting on his journey, Abhay hopes to inspire others. He’s also collaborating with shujaat saudagar and Shanaya Kapoor on a new project, with behind-the-scenes glimpses recently shared on Instagram.

The movie was the directorial debut of Farhan, and stars Aamir Khan (Akash), Saif Ali Khan (Sameer), and Akshaye Khanna (Sid). The title track of the movie, sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo, was shot at the Chapora Fort. Farhan shared a picture with director shujaat saudagar at the Chapora Fort, expressing nostalgia for filming 'Dil Chahta Hai' there 23 years ago. Zoya Akhtar, Javed Akhtar, and Clinton Cerejo collaborated on the movie. Farhan's next project is 'Don 3' with Ranveer Singh.

The makers of Rock On 2 have got the area around the Gateway of India cordoned off for a two-day schedule which will see Farhan Akhtar's Aditya Shroff and Arjun Rampal's Joe Mascarenhas reuniting after eight years of the original's release.

Ali Fazal is on a spree of doing genre bending films back to back. The actor has an impressive line up of films in the coming year and will now be seen in another interesting project

After the popularity of the catchy number 'Jaago' from the 'Rock On 2!!', another song 'Manzar naya' from the musical flick is comparatively slow and soothing.

shujaat saudagar's musical drama 'Rock On 2', which stars Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Prachi Desai and Shashank Arora in lead roles, has received a poor response at the box office with the film having collected just Rs 8.05 crore in its four-day run in the theatres.

shujaat saudagar's musical drama 'Rock On 2,' which stars Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Prachi Desai and Shashank Arora in lead roles, has negligible growth on Sunday as it could add only Rs 2.50 crore more to its kitty.

Actress Prachi Desai says reports that she did not get along well with her 'Rock On 2' co-star Shraddha Kapoor are completely "ridiculous".

Yes, it’s final. Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal have been finalised for the sequel of the 2008 cult musical Rock On. While Ritesh Sidhwani has retained Farhan, Arjun and Purab Kohli from the original, the search for the rest of the cast is on.

shujaat saudagar's musical drama 'Rock On 2,' which stars Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Prachi Desai and Shashank Arora in lead roles, has failed to draw the audience to the theatres.

shujaat saudagar's musical drama 'Rock On 2', which stars Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Prachi Desai and Shashank Arora in lead roles, continued its poor show at the box-office on its fifth day.

In 'Bambai Meri Jaan', directed by shujaat saudagar, viewers are transported to post-independence Bombay, a city teeming with criminal activity. The film follows an earnest police officer striving to safeguard his family in this tumultuous environment. On the other hand, 'Kaala' delves into a complex narrative revolving around an intelligence officer. Tasked with solving a convoluted case, the film explores themes of crime, political manipulation, vengeance, and the darker aspects of human nature.

Celebrity hairstylist Adhuna Bhabani says she is looking forward to see her former husband Farhan Akhtar's movie 'Rock On 2'.

'Rock On 2' is expected to be another roller-coaster ride of friendship, emotions and much more.

On Monday, Farhan Akhtar shared the trailer of actor Kay Kay Menon's upcoming web series 'Bambai Meri Jaan'.

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani said the filming of Rock On!! 2, a sequel to the hit 2008 musical drama, will start during the end of August. The film will be shot in the hilly terrain of Shillong, Meghalaya.

Actress Shraddha Kapoor is disheartened with the response to her recently released film 'Rock On 2'.