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• Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ premieres on Netflix

  Diljit Dosanjh’s Partition‑era drama ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ has premiered on Netflix today, 7 August 2026, following a 50‑day theatrical run. The Imtiaz Ali‑directed feature, produced by Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films and Birla Studios, arrives on the platform as one of its flagship August releases. The film, which opened in cinemas on 12 June, grossed ... Read more The post Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ premieres on Netflix appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Sohail Khan locks comeback rom‑com with Aayush Sharma and Sanjay Dutt

  Sohail Khan is set to return to directing after a decade, with a romantic comedy that will feature Aayush Sharma and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles. The project marks Khan’s first directorial outing since ‘Freaky Ali’ in 2016, signalling a revival of his filmmaking career after several stalled ventures. The film, described as a Punjabi ... Read more The post Sohail Khan locks comeback rom‑com with Aayush Sharma and Sanjay Dutt appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• SGPC legal notice sparks Gurbani telecast dispute with GTC Punjabi

  The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has initiated legal proceedings against GTC Punjabi, alleging unauthorised telecast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple. The dispute centres on broadcast rights, which SGPC maintains rest exclusively with the committee and its authorised partners. On 6th August, GTC Punjabi began relaying Gurbani live from Sri Darbar Sahib at 03:15, ... Read more The post SGPC legal notice sparks Gurbani telecast dispute with GTC Punjabi appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• BBC podcast advertising plans face industry backlash

  A coalition of 18 commercial media companies and trade bodies has urged ministers to block BBC plans to introduce advertising into its podcasts, warning the move would distort competition and undermine independent audio businesses. The group, which includes Bauer, Global, Guardian Media Group, News UK, Reach, Telegraph, Audioboom, Audio UK and Radiocentre argues that the ... Read more The post BBC podcast advertising plans face industry backlash appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger cleared by UK competition authority

  The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, ruling that the deal will not substantially lessen competition in the British market. The decision, announced on 6 August 2026, removes one of the final regulatory hurdles for the transaction, which has already secured approvals in ... Read more The post Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger cleared by UK competition authority appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• UK TV Ratings: Utsav Plus distances itself from rivals at No.1 in Hindi genre

  Utsav Plus dominated the Hindi genre on Wednesday in UK Asian TV ratings, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com. Utsav Plus delivered a share of 0.20% with ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ garnering with 35,000 viewers, followed by ‘Sairaab’ and ‘Anupamaa’ with 31,000 viewers. Geo TV and Hum TV topped the Urdu genre ... Read more The post UK TV Ratings: Utsav Plus distances itself from rivals at No.1 in Hindi genre appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• ‘Golmaal 5’ eyeing for release in December 2026

  Rohit Shetty’s ‘Golmaal 5’ has reportedly locked its release date, with the film now positioned for a 4 December 2026 theatrical opening. The comedy franchise returns nearly six years after its previous instalment, with Ajay Devgn once again leading the ensemble. Industry scheduling shifted earlier this week, with Devgn’s ‘Ranger’ moving out of the corridor, ... Read more The post ‘Golmaal 5’ eyeing for release in December 2026 appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Official trailer of ‘Awarapan 2’ unveiled

  Vishesh Films has released the trailer for ‘Awarapan 2’, offering a restrained, atmospheric first look at the sequel. The footage revisits Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after audiences last saw him, presenting a character shaped by age, experience and the unresolved weight of his past. The tone is sombre and grounded, with the trailer leaning ... Read more The post Official trailer of ‘Awarapan 2’ unveiled appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Amitabh Bachchan reveals he worked a 24-hour shift for ‘KBC’

  Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that he recently completed a gruelling 24‑hour work shift for the upcoming season of his quiz reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, sharing the experience through his regular blog posts. The 83‑year‑old actor said the assignment was too important to be delayed, noting that missing the schedule would have meant “a ... Read more The post Amitabh Bachchan reveals he worked a 24-hour shift for ‘KBC’ appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• RAJAR: BBC Asian Network stays top; Sunrise Radio adds 60k nationally

  The BBC Asian Network remained the UK’s most‑listened‑to Asian radio station, while Sunrise Radio added 60,000 listeners, according to Q2/26 data published by RAJAR today. The BBC Asian Network increased its weekly reach by 35,000 during the period ending 28 June 2026, rising to 548,000 from 513,000. Its average listening hours stood at 5.3, down ... Read more The post RAJAR: BBC Asian Network stays top; Sunrise Radio adds 60k nationally appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.