Mumbai: Actor Aamir Khan met MNS chief Raj Thackeray at his residence, Shivtirth, in Dadar on Sunday. The meeting created a buzz in political circles as it came amid his nephew, actor and US national Imran Khan, being issued a leave India notice following his brief detention from the site of a protest held in the city on October 10 against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Imran on Saturday challenged in Bombay High Court the notice issued by Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Mumbai, directing him to leave the country by October 28, calling it “arbitrary, unreasoned and wholly misconceived” and against the principles of natural justice. He said in his petition that it was issued without giving him a hearing and it flouts his fundamental rights to equality under Article 14 and to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

The same day, FRRO issued a show-cause notice to Imran as to why his citizen of India (OCI) status should not be cancelled. It acknowledged that participation in a protest, detention and FIR by themselves are not conclusive proof of allegations or automatic grounds for cancellation of his OCI registration.

Mumbai: BMC on October 12 demolished portions of ongoing work at a bungalow in Juhu after it rejected a reply from the owners, who failed to produce documents establishing that the work had been approved by the civic body. Film actor Ajay Devgn and his mother, Veena Devgn, own the property. The bungalow is located in Kapol Cooperative Housing Society in Juhu.

In a speaking order dated Oct 6, the BMC’s K/West ward office said the owner’s reply, submitted on September 15, did not include any documents proving authorisation for the construction or a copy of the permission granted by the competent authority.

“The civic body had issued a stop-work notice under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act on September 10, with regard to unauthorised additions and alterations using Siporex blocks at CTS No. 841, Plot No. 10, Kapol CHS Ltd, on N S Road No. 11, JVPD, Vile Parle (West),” said a civic official in a statement.

The notice directed the owner or occupier to stop the work immediately and submit the relevant permissions within 24 hours. It warned that the unauthorised structure and construction materials could be removed at the owner’s risk and cost if the directions were not complied with. Police were also directed to keep watch at the site and remove persons carrying out the work, if required.

In its speaking order, the BMC said that since the construction was ongoing, the owner was required to possess permission from the competent authority. As no such documents had been furnished, the reply could not be accepted and the work was treated as unauthorised.

A statement from the actor Ajay Devgn’s Office said, “We would like to clarify that the property in question is not Ajay Devgn’s residence, but a separate property that has been rented out. We have applied to the BMC for the requisite permissions in respect of one of our properties and are duly complying with all applicable BMC rules, regulations and guidelines. The necessary changes, alterations and modifications, as required by the BMC, have been carried out.”

Sources said that property where demolition action was carried out by the BMC was to be rented out by the actor to a salon to which the society residents had also raised objections fearing it could open a private society premises to the public at large who would come visiting the salon.

Gunmaaster G9’s recent climax shoot turned into a wake-up call for its makers as well as other productions, as far as risks involved in action sequences are concerned. On October 13, as leading man Emraan Hashmi was filming the climax — which included an SUV and a fleet of cars — in Bengaluru, the SUV came loose from its rigging and nearly crashed on the van that was passing by. Fortunately, Hashmi and others in the frame escaped without any injury. 

For Deepak Mukut, who is producing the Aditya Datt-directed venture, the episode has highlighted the responsibility that comes with mounting an action-heavy film and the importance of safety protocols. 

He told mid-day, “Action cinema demands a certain physicality and scale, and we want to bring that experience to the big screen. But our responsibility towards the people working on the film is equally important. The safety of our actors, technicians, and crew must always remain paramount. Every action sequence requires careful planning and coordination, and we take that responsibility seriously.”

The video leaked from the set showed crew members gathered around the set-up as a countdown was called for the shot, before the SUV came inches away from landing on the van. After the episode, we’re told Datt, Mukut, and the action team reviewed every arrangement on set.

A source said, “Following the incident, we are reinforcing the checks required before any such stunt is attempted. It includes checking all securing points and ensuring that the action team and crew are aligned on movement, positioning, and clearance zones. We want to get a sense of what additional precautions may be required before proceeding with similar shots.” 

Mukut added, “We double check every arrangement on set — from loose wires to all moving parts of a stunt. An action film [entails] bringing realism, energy, and intensity to the screen so that audiences feel immersed in the story. But realism on screen should never mean taking safety lightly.”

A bike-borne gunman opened fire on actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle near Pushpa Park in Juhu on Sunday evening, leaving his driver and an autorickshaw driver injured. Shroff, who was leaving the area after playing a football match around 7 pm, escaped unhurt.

Police have formed 15 teams to track down the three unidentified attackers and are investigating an audio message purportedly issued in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for the shooting.

According to a senior police officer, three men arrived on a motorcycle, with one of them firing four to five rounds at the actor’s vehicle before the assailants fled. The shooter was wearing a white shirt, the officer said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Dr Mohit Garg confirmed that Shroff was not injured in the attack. His driver, identified as Firdous, sustained a bullet injury to his left arm, while the second injured person, Umesh Chauhan, was an autorickshaw driver. Both were taken to hospital for treatment.

Teams from Juhu police and the Mumbai Crime Branch reached the scene and began examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the suspects and trace their movements. Checkpoints were also set up following the attack. Investigators are working to establish the motive behind the shooting and whether the attackers had specifically targeted Shroff.

The investigation has taken on another dimension after an audio recording circulated on social media, purportedly claiming responsibility for the attack in the names of Anil Pandit and Anmol Bishnoi. The recording alleged that Shroff had been targeted for disregarding an earlier warning and also threatened others in the film industry over their association with actor Salman Khan. Police are verifying the authenticity of the recording.

According to security agency inputs and details emerging from investigations into cases linked to the Bishnoi network, Pandit and Harman Sandhu are suspected coordinating criminal activities from abroad and intimidating businessmen and people in the entertainment industry.

Pandit has been described in agency inputs as a Bishnoi gang operative based in the US. His name has come up in threats and extortion targeting businessmen and celebrities and for working with overseas gangster Randeep Malik and Delhi-based Harry Boxer. Investigators have examined how social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, are allegedly used by members of the network to issue threats, publicize attacks, and circulate claims of responsibility.

Pandit’s name had also surfaced in connection with a firing incident outside Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa’s gym in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar in June 2026. A social media post attributed to him claimed responsibility for the attack, described it as a “trailer” and referred to the singer’s proximity to Salman Khan.

Delhi Police’s Special Cell reportedly arrested two alleged shooters, identified as Haqiqat and Sagar, following an exchange of fire in connection with that case. They were described as operatives linked to Pandit.

Sandhu, also identified in the supplied case details as Hari Gautam, has been described as an alleged associate of the Bishnoi gang’s North American network, who is known to manage logistics and other activities for the bank. His alleged connections have also come under scrutiny in cases involving threats to regional singers and people associated with the film industry, as well as inquiries into firing incidents near residences or vehicles.

Mumbai: Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil film Jailer 2 has skipped a Hindi theatrical release in leading multiplex chains PVR Inox and Cinepolis in northern India after its producer refused to extend the theatrical window from four weeks to eight weeks.

This standoff highlights southern producers' growing preference for the certainty of lucrative streaming rights deals over uncertain box-office returns.

With streaming deals increasingly compensating for lost theatrical revenue, a Hindi release for southern films is becoming a calculated commercial decision rather than an automatic part of a pan-India film strategy, producers and trade analysts told ET.

Some said by choosing not to take a financial risk, producers could be harming the overall ecosystem.

Increasingly, southern films have travelled to the hinterland of North India thanks to subtitling, faithful and fairly accurate and evocative dubbing, and social media discussions around them. Today, the northern market can contribute 10-50% to pan-India focused southern films depending on how well they resonate with audiences, they noted.

"When a film runs for eight weeks in theatres, everyone gains in the ecosystem," explained Devang Sampat, managing director of Cinepolis India. "Producers get bigger box office and a new market for their stars that carries into their next films. Also, a film is worth more when it goes to streamers."

South-based veteran film trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai also said, "Jailer 2 could have done extraordinary business if it had been released in national multiplex chains which account for nearly 70% of Hindi films' box-office collections."

Of its total India collection of Rs. 145 crore, Jailer 2 earned Rs. 10.9 crores from Hindi dubbed, which has been released in stand-alone theatres and smaller, regional multiplex chains. Interestingly, its Hindi dubbed collection jumped to Rs. 4.5 crores on the third day from Rs. 2.9 crores on the second day, indicating rising interest from Hindi audiences.

JAILER 2 is excellent as it puts up a total of 133 crore nett in three days which is the fourth highest weekend ever for a Tamil film after COOLIE, 2.0 and LEO. The top films are practically all Rajinikanth films with only LEO being non Rajinikanth out of the top six. JAILER (2023) had collected 95 crore nett over the same period and its well ahead of that.

JAILER went on to collect over 325 crore nett and is the second highest grossing film from the Tamil film industry after 2.0. Looking at the trend here of Jailer 2, it can challenge these films. The trend of the film is strong looking at the Saturday jump and even Friday was excellent as the drop was not much for these type of films with sort of release.

The dubbed Hindi version RAJINI: THE JAILER 2 is also doing pretty well with collections of 10 crore nett in the first three days. It looks like RAJINI: THE JAILER 2 will come out the best Hindi films this week despite the limitations on release as its without a national chain release. But if the public really wants to watch something, they find a theatre.

Aamir Khan has big-screen ambitions, and his production house is reportedly shopping beyond Bollywood for an action spectacle. Aamir Khan Productions has been in talks with Hong Kong filmmaker and actor Stephen Chow for an action-heavy project that can “compete on an international scale”.

Sources inform that Khan is determined to make an action film that is larger in scale than any other Indian movie.

“His contemporaries Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have already headlined big-ticket action spectacles. [While Aamir has done action], he is keen to explore the genre with a film that can compete on an international scale. Given Stephen’s distinctive approach to action and physical comedy, Aamir is keen to work on something with him,” shares a source close to production.

However, the project is far from locked. Khan, known to take his time before committing to a film, is considering several scripts.

“Aamir is also weighing an actioner by Atlee. He has requested time till March 2027. Right now his focus is on Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Lalkaara [based on the historic 1952 India-Pakistan Test cricket series] and director Rajkumar Hirani’s sequel to 3 Idiots which will be ready by January 2027,” adds the source.

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Akshay Kumar is set to reunite with filmmaker Priyadarshan for another comedy, this time playing a quirky tiger hunter in a film set in the 1970s. The yet-untitled project, also Priyadarshan’s 99th movie, is expected to go on floors in the last week of November. The film is being produced by Ramesh Taurani.

A source close to the development tells us, “The film goes on the floors in the last week of November.” The source adds that the three-month shoot will take place in Rajasthan’s wildlife locations and on a set in Mumbai, while the team is also scouting locations in Bhopal.

Annu Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav have been roped in for the ensemble cast, while the search for the female lead is underway. The film has been written by Priyadarshan and Rohan Shankar, who previously collaborated on Bhooth Bangla.

When contacted, Priyadarshan remained tight-lipped, saying, “Let the project get locked then I will talk.”

The filmmaker had recently told us that he intends to focus on comedies in Hindi cinema following the lukewarm response to Haiwaan. “If that’s the demand, why should I experiment with other kinds of films? I will play for the gallery and try meaningful movies in the South,” he had said.

Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan Pal (44) filed a petition in Bombay High Court Saturday challenging a “leave India notice” issued to him by the FRRO for participating in a protest here on October 10 in support of the CJP’s anti-CEC stir in Delhi. Khan, a US national having an OCI registration, has been asked to leave the country by October 28, reports Swati Deshpande.

The notice is “arbitrary, unreasoned and wholly mis­c­o­n­ceived’’ and against princip­l­es of natural justice as it was is­sued sans any hearing to him and flouts his fundamental rights to equality under Article 14 and to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, his plea said. He was given nei­t­her reasons nor any reason­a­b­le opportunity to be heard and the notice was issued directly, he says in his petition.

His petition says it is a “punitive executive action’’ where he is made a “scapegoat’’ and the notice appears to be for “extraneous’’ reasons to “stifle perceived dissent.’’ The pl­ea will be mentioned likely on Monday.

He said he has been in India since he was two years old and says that he has “no association, affiliation or connection whatsoever with any organization or institution involved in organizing or participating in the protest against the incumbent Chief Election Commissioner.’’

Articles 14 and 21 are constitutional guarantees available to even foreigners in India, his petition underscored. He e-filed his petition on Saturday and on the same day FRRO sent him a fresh notice.

The FRRO has invoked the Immigration and Foreigners Act (IFA) 2025 to issue him the “leave India notice”. The notice is based on “purported contravention of uncited provisions of the IFA and the Rules and Orders’’ under it, the petition states. The petition says Khan has no criminal antecedents.

Seeking urgent intervention of the HC to stay the notice, the petition filed through MZM Legal advocates Zulfiquar Memon, Parvez Memon and Chirag Naik, says its potential enforcement would be a “mockery of the principles of natural justice and the Constitution of India’’.

The notice is completely silent on any instances of the contravention in question; any underlying order or data forming the basis for issuance of the order or even any security report, the petition said. “The notice is not a bona fide exercise of statutory authority, but a manifestly arbitrary, high-handed and grossly disproportionate abuse of power, vitiated by complete non-application of mind. It seeks to single out the Petitioner as a convenient scapegoat and make an example of him in furtherance of extraneous personal agendas with which he has no connection, whether to appease public opinion or to stifle perceived dissent,’’ the petition says.

The notice doesn’t disclose statutory contravention or the semblance of any due process, Khan’s petition adds.

Mumbai: After issuing actor Imran Khan a leave India notice on October 14, Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Mumbai, on Saturday sent him a second notice, this time asking him to show-cause why his Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status should not be cancelled.

Khan, a US national, was granted OCI cardholder status on December 15, 2006. To decide if OCI registration should be cancelled, Centre views as relevant the “nature and circumstances” of activities undertaken in India and their implications.

The notice cites his presence at the August Kranti Maidan protest in support of CJP’s anti-CEC stir in Delhi. The notice says no police permission was granted for the protest and a case was registered against him and other protesters for unlawful assembly.

FRRO has sought his reply in 15 days as the law provides for a hearing before any action is taken to revoke an OCI card under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

FRRO acknowledges, though, that the FIR registration and detention by themselves are not conclusive proof of the allegations or an automatic ground for cancellation of his OCI registration, nor does participation, by itself, establish a ground for cancellation.

However, FRRO said, the nature, circumstances and implications of acts on the interest of the public, and the OCI’s conduct, are to be examined, where relevant, to see if registration should be cancelled under section 7D of the Citizenship Act.

The Citizenship Act Section 7D (e) empowers revocation of OCI in the interests of the sovereignty, integrity of India and security of India, friendly relations with any foreign country, or in the interests of the general public. Centre said it was of the “provisional opinion” that Khan’s registration as an OCI Cardholder may be liable to cancellation under this section, subject to his reply and explanations.

FRRO cited an SC ruling to say national security falls under a “broad range of public interests” when legal powers are directed towards the protection of the interests of the state and the public, based always on facts as well.

Khan’s advocate Zulfiquar Memon of MZM Legal said, “As his legal representatives, we are currently examining the contents of the new show-cause notice issued to Imran and we look forward to complying and cooperating with the FRRO in terms of replying to the notice. However, we will take this point up before the high court when the matter comes up for hearing so that we get clarity on the status of the earlier issued leave India notice in light of this new show-cause notice issued by the FRRO.”

Centre said his participation, detention and related circumstances warrant scrutiny on whether his continued OCI status is consistent with the interests of the general public, and has factored in the distinction between Indians and OCIs and the limited and regulated rights available to OCIs.