Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar tweaked the title of his upcoming film, Mission Raniganj, amidst discussions about renaming India to Bharat. The initial tagline for the film, "The Great Indian Rescue," was changed to "The Great Bharat Rescue." Akshay wrote, "Watch the story of India's true hero" but later adjusted it to "Bharat's true hero" in the caption of his Instagram post. The alteration coincided with ongoing debates about India's name change to Bharat, and fans noticed and commented on the changes. Mission Raniganj, a rescue drama starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra, is set to release in theatres on October 6.

Several Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan and Kangana Ranaut, have expressed their support for India's name change to Bharat. The President, Draupadi Murmu, recently invited G20 leaders using the name Bharat. Amitabh Bachchan tweeted "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," while Kangana Ranaut shared her thoughts on Instagram, celebrating the name change and highlighting its historical significance. Jackie Shroff also commented, emphasizing that although the name may change, their identity as Indians remains the same. The name change from India to Bharat has sparked conversations about historical and cultural identity in the country.

Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film 'Jawan' landed in controversy a day before its release, with calls for boycott trending on social media. Backlash stems from the involvement of producer Udhayanidhi Stalin who recently made inflammatory remarks comparing Hinduism to mosquitoes. Despite record advance bookings, #BoycottJawan trended as some demanded boycott over Stalin's role as a key distributor. The multilingual film directed by Atlee stars SRK along with Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Stalin's controversial statement sparked outrage, though he remained unapologetic. The boycott calls have cast a shadow on the film's prospects despite strong buzz.

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ continues to dominate the UK film market, with his latest release "Jawan" already leading in advance bookings compared to "Pathaan." The film has amassed around £220K in advance bookings and is poised for a historic opening day, potentially exceeding £400K. "Jawan" also boasts healthy ticket sales for its extended opening weekend in national chains in India, with approximately 7,25,000 tickets sold across PVRInox and Cinepolis. Just one day ahead of the big release, Shah Rukh Khan said on social media handle X, “Let’s ‘Chaleya’ to the theatre tomorrow!”

The trailer for 'Jaane Jaan' showcases Kareena Kapoor as Maya D'Souza, a woman with secrets in the mysterious town of Kalimpong. Her neighbor Naren (Jaideep Ahlawat) checks on her, but Mumbai cop Karan Anand (Vijay Varma) suspects her intentions. The trailer hints at a complex dynamic between Maya and the two men, who both seem drawn to her. With calculated moves, blurred lines between innocence and guilt, and an air of intrigue, Kapoor's enigmatic character has aroused curiosity ahead of the film's release. The trailer provides glimpses of Maya's dual life without revealing the full mystery.

The BCCI has presented Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan a special "golden ticket" for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 to be held in India. BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah tweeted that he had the privilege of gifting the golden ticket to the "Superstar of the Millennium" and cricket enthusiast. The BCCI called Bachchan's support for Team India inspiring. The exclusive golden ticket presumably allows entry to all World Cup matches. As an iconic celebrity, Bachchan was an apt choice for the prized invitation per the BCCI. His attendance is expected to enhance the event's stature and excitement as India eyes cricket's ultimate prize on home soil.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan visited the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Tirupati today along with daughter Suhana Khan. Videos showed the father-daughter duo dressed traditionally walking around the temple premises and offering prayers, while trying to avoid cameras. SRK waved at cheering fans. The visit comes just days before the release of SRK's much-awaited film Jawan, whose trailer recently created immense buzz. By undertaking the pilgrimage with Suhana, Shah Rukh appears to be seeking divine blessings and support before his movie hits screens. The trip indicates the importance of the release for the superstar.

Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action thriller 'Jawan' has seen robust advance bookings, selling over 6 lakh tickets worth around ₹17.5 crores for opening day as of Monday. Over 5.7 lakh tickets have been sold in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions combined. National multiplex chains like PVR, INOX and Cinepolis accounted for 2.46 lakh tickets. With 3 days left for release, 'Jawan' has set an all-time Bollywood record with 2 lakh tickets sold in the first 24 hours. The film is poised to overtake Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2' which had ₹18.5 crore advance bookings.

A video from New York shows a Shah Rukh Khan fan named Gaurav rented a billboard in Times Square to play the teaser for SRK's upcoming film Jawan. The Jawan teaser broadcast on the giant billboard was viewed by many gathered in the popular tourist destination. Fan club Shah Rukh Khan Universe shared the video online, calling it a "king sized celebration" ahead of Jawan's release. The viral video highlights the craze surrounding the highly anticipated SRK film, which releases on September 7. Fans worldwide are finding creative ways to showcase their excitement for Jawan's debut.

Ahead of the release of his film 'Jawan' on September 7, Shah Rukh Khan shared a spoiler during a Twitter #AskSRK session, urging fans not to miss the opening. When asked for a spoiler, SRK replied "Just don't miss the beginning please." This comes as 'Jawan' has already created buzz, recording the highest ever advance bookings for a Bollywood film. In just 24 hours, it crossed ₹10 crore in pre-sales with over 300K tickets sold, beating 'Pathaan'. If booking momentum continues, 'Jawan' could top 'Baahubali 2's' 650K opening day record. SRK's tease hints at a powerful start for the eagerly awaited film.