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• ‘Ramayana’ faces online backlash over ‘modern’ costume design in trailer

  Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ has found itself at the centre of an unexpected online storm, with the film’s costume design drawing sustained criticism across social platforms since the trailer’s release. Viewers have questioned the styling choices for key characters, arguing that the looks resemble contemporary television mythological dramas rather than a big‑budget cinematic epic positioned as ... Read more The post ‘Ramayana’ faces online backlash over ‘modern’ costume design in trailer appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Pradeep Rawat, ‘Ghajini’ actor, dies at 74 after cancer relapse

  Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, best known for his menacing turn as Ghajini in A.R. Murugadoss’ blockbuster of the same name, has died in Mumbai at the age of 74. Rawat had been battling a relapse of blood cancer and had been hospitalised for more than a month, with his manager confirming that his condition deteriorated ... Read more The post Pradeep Rawat, ‘Ghajini’ actor, dies at 74 after cancer relapse appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns in 7,000‑pearl couture gown at Cannes 2026 unseen picture

  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s unseen Cannes 2026 look has resurfaced online after Tony Ward Couture released new images of the Bollywood icon’s custom gown, a high‑craftsmanship piece constructed with more than 7,000 hand‑applied pearls. The fresh photographs, shared by the designer this week, offer the clearest view yet of the couture silhouette that dominated conversation during ... Read more The post Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns in 7,000‑pearl couture gown at Cannes 2026 unseen picture appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Colors & JioHotstar confirm September launch for ‘Bigg Boss 20’

  Colors and JioHotstar have confirmed the much‑awaited launch of their big‑ticket reality franchise ‘Bigg Boss 20’. Salman Khan features in the new promo, in which he says “Whatever happened in Karan Arjun, will now happen again in Bigg Boss. Tathas Two!” The series launches on Sunday 6th September, with full episodes streaming on JioHotstar immediately ... Read more The post Colors & JioHotstar confirm September launch for ‘Bigg Boss 20’ appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• UK Box Office: ‘Ishqnama’ remains strong in its second week

  ‘Ishqnama’, starring Jayy Randhawa and Shehnaaz Gill, continued its steady run at UK cinemas this week, adding £18,935 in its first full week of play and lifting its cumulative total to £82,420. The film is benefitting from a clear runway, with no major Bollywood or Punjabi titles currently competing for South Asian audiences across the ... Read more The post UK Box Office: ‘Ishqnama’ remains strong in its second week appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Sunny Deol sparks backlash over Pakistan ‘maternal aunt’ remark

  Sunny Deol has come under scrutiny on social media after making a remark about Pakistan during a promotional interaction for his upcoming film ‘Lahore 1947’. While speaking informally about cultural ties between the two nations, Deol said, “Pakistan is India’s mausi.” The comment, intended to frame the countries as historically and culturally linked, quickly circulated ... Read more The post Sunny Deol sparks backlash over Pakistan ‘maternal aunt’ remark appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• YRF Entertainment returns with ‘Tunnel Men’, inspired by 2023 Uttarakhand rescue

  YRF Entertainment is moving ahead with its next prestige drama, ‘Tunnel Men’, a new series inspired by the high‑profile 2023 rescue of 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. The project marks the studio’s latest long‑form venture following the success of ‘The Railway Men’, continuing its partnership with Netflix. The series is ... Read more The post YRF Entertainment returns with ‘Tunnel Men’, inspired by 2023 Uttarakhand rescue appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• ARY Digital confirms fifth season launch of ‘Tamasha’ – its own ‘Bigg Boss’

  ARY Digital is gearing up to roll out its flagship reality format ‘Tamasha’ on Saturday 8 August 2026, with the network confirming that the series will shift to a daily broadcast pattern immediately after its premiere. The launch episode airs at 21:00, followed by regular episodes at 22:00 each night. The decision to return the ... Read more The post ARY Digital confirms fifth season launch of ‘Tamasha’ – its own ‘Bigg Boss’ appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Sidhant Gupta steps in for Farhan Akhtar in Aamir Khan-Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Lalkaara’

  Ashutosh Gowariker’s upcoming drama ‘Lalkaara’ has undergone a key casting change, with Sidhant Gupta replacing Farhan Akhtar in one of the film’s principal roles. The project, headlined by Aamir Khan, is being mounted as a large‑scale period sports drama with cricket at its core. Akhtar, who was initially signed to play one of Khan’s close ... Read more The post Sidhant Gupta steps in for Farhan Akhtar in Aamir Khan-Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Lalkaara’ appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• ‘Love & War’ targets end‑August wrap as Bhansali closes final schedule

  Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ has moved into its concluding production phase, with the team working towards a full wrap before the end of August. The film, led by Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, began its final schedule on 3rd August, marking the last leg of shooting for Bhansali’s contemporary romantic‑war drama. ... Read more The post ‘Love & War’ targets end‑August wrap as Bhansali closes final schedule appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.