(Crisp) Movie Review: DISCLOSURE DAY by FENIL SETA
10:01 PM
Disclosure Day reunites director Steven Spielberg and writer David Koepp after a long hiatus, and moreover, the teaser is very intriguing. Hence, one can’t help but expect a lot from this film. It starts on a promising note. A few action scenes and the portions involving the technology shown in the film keep viewers entertained. However, interest levels start dipping in the second half. The government organization depicted in the film is shown to be quite ineffective, and the biggest drawback is the climax. A lot of buildup takes place, and one expects fireworks in the finale. Sadly, it fails to give viewers the required high. Several developments are also quite puzzling and might force audiences to search for ‘Disclosure Day explained’ videos and articles. Emily Blunt plays a very challenging role and comes out with flying colours, as always. Josh O’Connor delivers a fine performance but gets overshadowed by the veteran performers. Colin Firth (Noah) and Colman Domingo (Hugo) perform ably, while Eve Hewson (Jane) leaves a mark. All in all, Disclosure Day is an epic disappointment.
My rating - ** out of 5!
My rating - ** out of 5!
Zabaan Sambhal Ke actor Dinyar Tirandaz dies at 69
10:26 AM
Natasha Coutinho (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 13, 2026)
Veteran actor Dinyar Tirandaz died in Mumbai’s Wadia Bungli on Thursday (June 11). He was 69. While the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, his death was confirmed by a family member on a Parsi Zoroastrian Facebook group.
Tirandaz had a career spanning several decades across television, films and theatre. He made his acting debut with the 1984 film Duniya and went on to become a familiar face in Indian entertainment, particularly for his comic roles and portrayals of Parsi characters.
On television, he was best remembered for shows such as Nukkad, Byomkesh Bakshi and Zabaan Sambhal Ke. His role as Mr Keki Daruwala in Zabaan Sambhal Ke earned him wide recognition among viewers.
His film credits included Hello Brother (1999), Albela (2001), Chalte Chalte (2003), and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), among others. His last screen credit was the 2017 Gujarati family drama Wass...up! Zindagi.
News of his death was later shared widely on social media, with fans and members of the entertainment industry paying tribute to the late veteran, including actors Suresh Menon and Chitrangda Singh.
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Zabaan Sambhal Ke was my first show and we gelled very well. He used to sit behind me and would talk non-stop. Both of us lived in South Mumbai and, being Parsis, we became close. What I will remember the most is that he was always happy and content no matter the situation.
- Tannaz Irani, actor
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Apart from working together in Zabaan Sambhal Ke, he was also part of my play, a home production. He was like family to me. Last year, I attended his anniversary celebrations. When my dad passed away, he attended the funeral, though he wasn’t keeping well. He was full of life and would talk non-stop on the sets. The news has come as a shock.
- Bhavana Balsaver, actor
Salman Khan moves Delhi High Court to stop Kala Hiran release
10:20 AM
HINDUSTAN TIMES (June 13, 2026)
Actor Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking an immediate stay on the production, promotion and release of Kala Hiran: Battle for Legacy, alleging that the film violates his personality and publicity rights.
According to India Today, Salman has claimed that the film is inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving him and that its posters, teaser and promotional material clearly identify the actor. He has alleged that the makers used a lookalike sporting his signature bracelet and referenced him to generate publicity for the project.
The petition names producer Amit Jani, Jani Firefox Films, Akshay Pandey and others. Salman has argued that the film could prejudice ongoing legal proceedings and cause irreparable damage to his reputation and goodwill.
The actor has sought an injunction against the film’s production, promotion, release, streaming and circulation of related content. The matter is expected to come up before the Delhi High Court shortly. The move comes weeks after Salman’s legal team sent a notice to the makers, alleging that the project is based on his ongoing blackbuck case. Responding to the notice earlier this month, producer Amit Jani denied the allegations, stating that the film is based on information available in the public domain and focuses on the Bishnoi community’s efforts to protect wildlife.
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HC in neighbour dispute
The Bombay High Court observed on Thursday that social media does not give anyone the right to post defamatory content while hearing Salman’s appeal in his dispute with Panvel neighbour Ketan Kakkad. The court urged Kakkad to consider deleting posts against the actor and posted the matter for July 6.
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Relief in pan masala case
In a separate development, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has stayed proceedings against Salman in a complaint linked to an allegedly misleading pan masala advertisement. The matter will next be heard on June 22.
Manjari Fadnnis seeks justice as her society’s dog suffers brutal death
10:13 AM
Deep Saxena (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 10, 2026)
Manjari Fadnnis posted a disturbing video on her Instagram on Monday night where the visibly devastated actor recounted how a dog from her housing society named Mikey was brutally killed and dumped at the beach by miscreants.
Fadnnis, known for her work in the 2008 film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, tells us that Mikey went missing from her society in Madh Island last month. “I thought he might be hanging around somewhere but after a few days passed, we got worried and started searching for him,” she shares, adding that after over a week, a neighbour told her that Mikey had been brutally hit and was dumped in a half-dead stage on the beach, but his body hasn’t been found yet.
The actor informs that her society members, along with an NGO, are contemplating legal action against the culprits. “How can someone do this?” she questions with a lump in her throat.
Mikey had come into Fadnnis’ life about five years back, and became an important part of it: “He used to stay near my staircase. I got very close to him over time. I would play with him, take care of him, give him baths, and get his tail trimmed.”
In her video, Fadnnis shared that the informant confessed that Mikey was sleeping quietly in the building’s basement area when he was hit on his head, dragged on the staircase and hit some more till he started bleeding from his mouth. “In a half-dead stage, they put him inside a goni (sack) and threw him off into this khadi (creek),” she added.
Actors Bhumi Satish Pednekar, Ridhima Pandit, Upasana Singh, Sonal Chauhan and others came in support of Fadnnis on social media, demanding strict action against the culprits.
Gen Z’s ‘Obsession’ with Urmila Matondkar leaves actor ‘completely blown away’
10:11 AM
Yashika Mathur (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 13, 2026)
Actor Urmila Matondkar is enjoying an unexpected wave of love from a new generation of movie buffs. Following the success of the Hollywood psychological thriller Obsession, social media users have been drawing parallels with her acclaimed performances in Kaun (1999) and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001), sparking a fresh appreciation for the actor’s work.
The renewed buzz has left Matondkar overwhelmed: “Over the last few days, so many people have tagged me on social media. It’s just beautiful, honestly. It’s lovely to be acknowledged, even if it is 20 years later.” The actor believes those films and characters were ahead of their time.
“It’s amazing to see a younger generation, many of whom weren’t even born when these films released, connecting with them today. It has completely blown my mind,” she adds.
Having recently wrapped a web series, Matondkar admits the recognition feels especially rewarding as the films didn’t receive the industry response she had hoped for at the time: “I think it’s a big slap on the critics of the ’90s, with so many youngsters now remembering my performance.”
Film industry people don’t message me-Kangana Ranaut
10:10 AM
Vishakha Pandit (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 10, 2026)
Despite being one of Bollywood’s most prominent stars, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut says she remains largely disconnected from the film fraternity. Asked if she has received any reactions to her upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Ranaut responds, “Film industry people don’t message me.”
The remark also comes days after Ranaut weighed in on the controversy surrounding actor Ranveer Singh, whose reported fallout with sections of the film industry (Don 3 exit, FWICE’s non-cooperation directive and subsequent developments) has sparked debate in recent weeks. Drawing a parallel with her own experience, Ranaut had said, “You are asking me, I have been banned by everybody!”
The actor adds that criticism and opposition are often the price of success. “Main ye kehna chahungi ki jab haisiyat badhti hai toh dushman bhi badhte hain. Toh ab aisa nahi ho sakta ki aapki haisiyat badhe aur dushman na badhe,” she says.
Speaking about the importance of commercial success, Ranaut maintains that while an artiste’s worth cannot be measured solely by numbers, box-office performance remains crucial. “Films should work. As long as films work, they will be made. If films don’t work, they won’t be made. A film’s success is essential to the industry’s survival,” says the actor, who was last seen on screen in Emergency (2025).
However, she adds that an actor’s value extends beyond ticket sales. “Maybe economically, box office numbers do define an actor’s worth,” she says.
Upasana Singh backs Shilpa Shinde: "If the producers moved on, who are we to judge?"
10:07 AM
Vishakha Pandit (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 9, 2026)
Actor-comedian and CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh has come out in support of actor Shilpa Shinde amid the backlash over the actor’s admission that the sexual harassment allegations she levelled against Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! producer Sanjay Kohli nearly nine years ago were false.
“Shilpa herself has admitted that she made a mistake. She is not saying she did the right thing. I don’t support filing a false sexual harassment case at all. But we should not look at only one side of the story. We should also try to understand the circumstances and state of mind in which a person takes a decision,” she says.
Having worked with Shilpa on three television shows, the 50-year-old describes her as a compassionate person who was always willing to help colleagues in need. “Shilpa is a kind-hearted person. I am not saying she did the right thing. I am only saying that a person’s circumstances often influence the decisions they make,” she adds.
Addressing the calls for action against Shilpa, Upasana points out that Kohli (producer) and the makers eventually chose to work with the actor again. “The producers have every right to decide how they want to respond. They worked with her again. If they had so much anger and resentment towards her, they would never have worked with her again. If the producers can forgive her and move forward, who are we to decide otherwise?” she says.
At the same time, the actor-comedian acknowledges that Shilpa’s admission could have wider consequences: “People may now start questioning other cases as well, and that is unfortunate. There is no doubt that Shilpa made a mistake. No human being should do something like this.”
Gunmaaster G9 shoot briefly disrupted when a prop sign board sparked outrage in Haridwar
10:03 AM
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; June 13, 2026)
Lights, camera, commotion. What began as a routine film shoot in Haridwar turned into a public uproar when locals mistook a movie set for a real bar. On Wednesday (June 10), a crowd disrupted the shoot of a scene for Emraan Hashmi-starrer Gunmaaster G9 after spotting a sign board that read ‘Bar and Café’ in the holy city.
Aparshakti Khurana was filming at Bhatia Bhawan in Shravan Nath Nagar when locals gathered at the location and objected to the apparent opening of a bar. The protest gained momentum after videos from the set circulated online, as meat, eggs, and alcohol are prohibited in Haridwar.
“We go to shoot scenes with necessary props, at places without any intention of hurting anybody’s feelings. We always respect the system and follow all the rules. After speaking to the local people, we sorted it out,” said producer Deepak Mukut, who was taken aback by the accusations. He shared that, as a Hindu, he would never consider opening a bar in Haridwar.
“We are also Hindus and we respect the sentiments of everybody. Then we explained to them that it’s a film shoot,” he added. To calm tensions, the makers removed the word ‘Bar’ from the signboard and kept it only as ‘Café’.
Although the production had secured the necessary permissions, locals were reportedly unaware that a film shoot was underway. After wrapping up in Haridwar, the team heads to Mussoorie, Rishikesh, and Delhi.
“A little bit of patchwork is left in Mumbai. The film will be completed in the first week of July with only a couple of songs remaining. [Paired opposite Hashmi], Genelia [Deshmukh] will join after the 20th of June,” explained the producer of the spy thriller.
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Locals reportedly objected to a signboard on the film’s set that carried the word ‘bar’, alleging that it hurt religious sentiments in the holy city
HINDUSTAN TIMES (June 13, 2026)
A video surfaced on social media on Thursday, showing trouble in Haridwar, Uttarakhand during the filming of actor Emraan Hashmi’s next project. According to reports, the controversy started after locals took offence at a signboard reading “Cafe & Bar”, which was part of the on-location set.
The clip showed residents engaged in a heated debate with the crew, including security personnel and members of the production team, objecting to the word “Bar” on the signboard, and arguing that it was inappropriate for a city like Haridwar. They alleged that it hurt religious sentiments and diminished the city’s spiritual significance. Hashmi was nowhere to be seen in the footage.
According to local reports, the dispute was finally resolved when the crew agreed to remove the word “Bar” from the signboard, satisfying the protestors and allowing the shoot to resume.
Meanwhile, several videos of Hashmi meeting fans in Uttarakhand also surfaced on social media. The actor did not issue any statement regarding the reported protest on the set till the time of going to press. There is also still no official confirmation about the title of the film or the team behind the project.
All of Imtiaz Ali’s women are mature but have a childish quality to them-Anjana Sukhani
10:01 AM
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; June 13, 2026)
“How many actors can really say that I am in an Imtiaz Ali film?” asks Anjana Sukhani, her excitement evident as she speaks to mid-day about Main Vaapas Aaunga. Her journey began with a call inviting her to meet the filmmaker. The role: Naseeruddin Shah’s daughter-in-law and caretaker in the Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari Wagh-starrer.
“He wanted to see me on camera,” recalls Sukhani, who was first asked to send an introduction video. “When I met him at his office, I think he saw Meher in me. He narrated the part to me. And [I had] no questions. Who am I to say no to Imtiaz?” she says. During their discussions, she realised that Meher shares shades of Geet from Jab We Met (2007).
“Like Geet, [played by Kareena Kapoor Khan] Meher has no filter. I feel all of Imtiaz’s women are mature but have a childish quality to them. She innocently speaks about the wrong things at the most unfavourable time. It’s an endearing character,” says the actor.
Sukhani also cherishes her experience of working alongside Shah. Marvelling at the veteran actor’s commitment, she says, “Every time I did a scene with him, I teared up because of the way he performed. Just watching him perform is a masterclass in itself.”
Her admiration also extends to Dosanjh. “Diljit comes with a lot of sincerity and honesty as an artiste. He knows everybody’s lines, so when I fumbled, he would tell me my line.”
CBFC’s fast-track certification route may be gone, but the industry isn’t ready to let it go
9:54 AM
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; June 10, 2026)
Barely two years after the Central Bureau of Film Certification (CBFC) introduced its Tatkaal certification facility to fast-track film clearances, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has abolished the mechanism. Now, several producers’ bodies are seeking its return in a restricted form, arguing that an emergency certification route remains essential for films facing unforeseen delays.
According to CBFC insiders, discussions are underway among guilds, producers’ associations, and trade stakeholders to persuade the ministry to retain the provision for exceptional circumstances rather than scrap it entirely.
“The consensus is that the scheme was being misused, but that doesn’t mean it should disappear completely. There are genuine situations where a producer has no control over delays and needs an expedited certification route,” a CBFC insider told mid-day.
Stakeholders insist they are not seeking a return to the earlier system, under which Tatkaal applications became increasingly common. Instead, they want a limited provision that can be invoked in cases involving court litigation, delayed post-production work, certification disputes, and other last-minute contingencies.
Industry insiders point to recent examples. Earlier this year, Parasakthi received its censor certificate just a day before release after scrutiny by a Revising Committee. Jana Nayagan also became the subject of legal proceedings over alleged certification delays before the Madras High Court directed the issuance of a certificate. While neither case involved the Tatkaal mechanism directly, certification issues can escalate dangerously close to release.
“Nobody plans to submit a film late,” said a producer associated with a leading industry body. “But visual effects get delayed, revising committees ask for modifications. In such situations, an emergency certification window becomes a necessity.” With the Tatkaal facility gone, certification would take around 22 to 48 days.
The Tatkaal scheme allowed producers to fast-track certification by paying three times the standard examination fee. The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) opposed the additional cost, with president Abhay Sinha arguing that smaller and regional producers were being pushed into an expensive process to secure timely certification. IMPPA instead proposed a capped emergency quota system requiring documented proof and approval from senior CBFC officials.
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