“Disappointing”: Vikrant Massey BREAKS SILENCE on being replaced by Raghav Juyal in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana

Actor Vikrant Massey addressed widespread rumours surrounding his alleged role in Ramayana, a two-part film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and reports that he was replaced by Raghav Juyal. The speculation began earlier this week, triggering reactions across social media and entertainment outlets.

In a post shared on his Instagram Stories, Massey firmly denied being part of the project. “Ok. To put the rumours to rest. I never was a part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayan,” he wrote, reflecting on the coverage that suggested he had lost a role in the film. “The many media portals reporting about my supposed ‘replacement’ should’ve done the requisite background check. Disappointing. Nonetheless, wishing everyone a part of the movie all the very best. Love.”

The actor later deleted the post from his Instagram Story, though no explanation was given for its removal.

The controversy stemmed from a report by Variety India mentioning that Raghav Juyal had been cast as Meghanad (also called Indrajit) — the eldest son of Ravana and a key warrior in the Ramayana narrative — for Ramayana: Part 2. The same report indicated that the role was once linked to Massey before the filmmakers made a different casting choice. The publication quoted a source saying, “The role was initially supposed to be played by Vikrant Massey, but things apparently didn't work out. Raghav was subsequently approached, and he immediately came on board.”

Despite the buzz, Massey made it clear he had no official involvement with the project at any stage. The deleted clarification post was his way of countering the growing speculation.

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is being produced as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient Indian epic and is expected to be among the biggest live-action films in Indian cinema. Ranbir Kapoor headlines as Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi plays Goddess Sita. Yash embodies Ravana, with Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The ensemble cast also includes several other prominent actors in key roles.

The first part of Ramayana is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release, while the second installment is expected around Diwali 2027.

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ZEE Samvad with Real Heroes 2026: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan graced the ZEE Samvad Real Heroes 2026 awards. She looked stunning in a lemon-yellow suit. She kept it casual yet stylish with open hair and minimal makeup. The actress never disappoints her fans when it comes to her style and fashion game. The Buckingham Murders actress has been awarded at the Zee Samvad Real Heroes 2026 awards, which took place at The Fairmont, Mumbai, on February 6. The award was given to her by Gallantt Group's CEO, Mayank Agarwal. During the session, the actress opened up about the attack on Saif Ali Khan and how they coped with the situation. How her son Taimur reacted to the whole incident and the impact it had on his mind.

Kareena Kapoor Khan on K3G sequel

When asked about whether there will be a sequel to Kabhi Khushi Khabhi Gham, the actress said that she is not yet aware of anything like that. She said that when she recently met Karan Johar, he did not mention anything about the K3G2.

What did Kareena say about OTT content?

When asked about OTT and the content showcased in it, Kareena said OTT is a 'welcoming change'. Many artists got work for OTT, and people are trying to write good scripts. "OTT ke ane se humein ek mauka mila hai, chahe music me ho, scripting mein ho ya acting me ho. We are also looking out for content..." she said.

About Zee Samvad Real Heroes Awards 2026

The main event of this initiative dedicates itself to recognising individuals who have made a significant impact on society through their courageous actions and creative thinking, and their dedicated work. The platform recognises trailblazers who have achieved excellence in space research and healthcare, business leadership and AI innovation, sports and aviation, mountaineering and music and film, charity and fintech and their exceptional achievements in cricket. The selected categories recognise individuals who are making transformative changes to their fields through their work while challenging existing stereotypes and serving their communities. The awards acknowledge different types of achievements which share the common characteristics of courage, skill and dedicated service found in every Real Hero awardee.

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Border 2 Box Office collection day 17: Sunny Deol-Varun Dhawan's film to BEAT Bajrangi Bhaijaan soon?

Border 2 box office collection day 17: After a recent slump, the Sunny Deol-starring war movie had another successful weekend in India. The movie has made more than 309 crore so far, according to Sacnilk.com. On January 23, Border 2 was released in theatres. In its first week of release, the movie brought in 224.25 crore, while in its second week, it brought in 70.15 crore. Border 2 made 2.85 crore on day 15 and 5.25 crore on day 16.

Border 2 box office collection

According to preliminary estimates, the movie made 6.59 crore nett on day 17 in India. In India, Border 2 has brought in 309.09 crore nett thus far. It now generates 361.94 crore in domestic gross revenue from 84985 shows.

Border 2 to surpass THESE blockbusters soon?

By Saturday, Border 2 has reached the 300 crore milestone in India, surpassing box office successes like Dhoom 3 ( 290 crore) and Sultan ( 300 crore). The movie, which starred Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh, has now surpassed Padmaavat's lifetime earnings of 303 crore. It is currently getting close to surpassing the revenue from movies like Bajrangi Bhaijaan ( 320 crore) and War ( 318 crore).

About Border 2

Border 2 presents a military display that shows how soldiers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force operate as one unified force which fights together in combat. Sunny Deol returns to his military role through this movie. The Anurag Singh directorial is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dutta and Nidhi Dutta.

The war drama also features Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, Pranav Vashisht and Medha Rana in pivotal roles. Border 2 is a sequel to the 1997 blockbuster of the same name. The project receives financing from T-Series and J P Films. While the 1997 film was based on the events of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Border 2 is also set against the backdrop of the same conflict.

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The 50: Karan Patel didn't QUIT show? Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor likely to return after...

The 50: Good news for Karan Patel fans. The actor is not quitting the show. According to earlier reports, Karan's alleged confrontation caused him to leave the show The 50. But this information proved to be false. Fans are now asking what precisely happened to Karan after reports indicate that he was not hurt and had to take a break for a medical reason.

What happened to Karen Patel?

According to Viral Bhayani's report, Karan had to take a short break from The 50 because of a rib injury he had received while doing one of the tasks. It was difficult for him to continue on the program after he unintentionally collided with a participant, leaving him in significant pain. He made the decision to take a little rest in accordance with medical recommendations. It was later determined that he had sustained a small injury to his rib cage.

Karan Patel health update

According to reports, Karan is presently doing well. He is anticipated to return to The 50 and is recuperating nicely. Reports state that his return is already planned. Let's wait a little longer for his departure and return episode.

Karan Patel's tattoos stir controversy

Karan has been in the news lately because of tattoos on his hand that depict various religious themes. An "Allah" tattoo that fans spotted caused controversy online, with some people asserting that tattoos are forbidden in Islam.

The 50 elimination

Urvashi Dholakia and Arushi Chawla are reportedly anticipated to be the next candidates eliminated in the future shows, according to media reports. Six contestants have already been verified as eliminated, according to the same report: Vanshaj Singh, Saurabh Ghadge, Sumaria Shaikh, Jahnavi Killekar, Dushyant Kukreja, and Khanzaadi. Archit Kaushik and Heena Kumawat have both been removed from the show.

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Mumbai Court CLEARS Shahid Kapoor's O Romeo release, rejects gangster Hussain Shaikh's daughter's plea to...

O Romeo Release Row: A Mumbai court declined to halt the release of the film O Romeo on Saturday, February 7, refusing interim relief to Sanober Shaikh, the daughter of late gangster Hussain Shaikh (alias Hussain Ustara), who claimed the film was based on her father's life. The court determined that she could not make a case for an injunction against the film's producers and filmmakers.

Sanober Shaikh moves court against...

Shaikh had filed a lawsuit against the movie's producer, Sajid Nadiadwala, director, Vishal Bhardwaj, and writer, Hussain Zaidi, at the City Civil Court in Kalaghoda in an attempt to prevent its release.

Plaintiff says father aided police, faced...

She said that her journalist father was permitted to wear a bulletproof vest while working for government organisations like the Intelligence Bureau and the police. According to the lawsuit, he was slain because he threatened organised criminal syndicates, such as Dawood Ibrahim's gang.

Filmmakers deny similarity

The movie, according to the filmmakers, is a work of fiction with explicit disclaimers in Hindi and English. It does not identify the dead, nor does it purport to be a biography or have any factual resemblance to the plaintiff's father.

What did the court rule?

After hearing both sides, the court stated, "The film has already received certification from the statutory authority. The plaintiff has admittedly not challenged the said certification before the appropriate forum. The courts have consistently held that once a film is certified, prior restraint through injunctions must be exercised with extreme precaution."

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Chandrika Dixit aka Vada Pav Girl LEAKS husband Yugam's chats with...; accuses him of having affair, 'Video bana, mujhe fark...'

The Vada Pav Girl, whose real name is Chandrika Dixit, recently posted a fresh video on social media that revealed her husband Yugam Gera's chats. The video begins with Chandrika bound in a dark room until someone removes the cloth from her mouth and switches on the lights. She continues, "Itne bure din bhi nahi aaye mere." Chandrika went on to slam her husband, saying, "Tujhe meri karni aiyashi lag rahi hai (You think I'm just having fun?)" She further accused Yugam of fooling around with two women in a car, adding, "MMS bana, video bana, kuch bhi bana, mujhe g***** fark nahi padta."

Chandrika denies Yugam's 'I made her' claim

Chandrika continued by stating that she no longer desires access to him or his store. In a forceful response to Yugam's claims that he had made her, she claimed to have been instrumental in forming his life and profession. Without her help, he would still be riding a Rapido, Chandrika said.

How did netizens react to Chandrika's video?

Reacting to the video, a user reacted, "Rakhi Sawant ko takkar de rahi h drama me." Another called out the duo saying, "Ya dono dreama kr raha hai." One commented, "I feel bad for their kid."

Chandrika-Yugam's controversy began with...

The controversy began five days ago when Chandrika posted a video in which she accused her husband of cheating on her. Yugam refuted the accusations of cheating. However, he acknowledged making a mistake but dismissed how serious it was. Many people questioned whether Chandrika had remarried when she was spotted posting reels of herself with an unidentified man on her social media profile.

Who is Vada Pav Girl?

Chandrika Gera Dixit, often referred to as Delhi's "Vada Pav Girl," is a street food seller who gained notoriety online when social media users shared footage of her selling vada pav at her stand in Sainik Vihar, Delhi. She gained considerable popularity and a large following when her heartfelt video, in which she was seen sobbing and begging with authorities from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi over threats to close her stand, went viral online.

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Border 2 Box Office collection day 16: Sunny Deol-Varun Dhawan starrer crosses Rs...; beats Sultan, Dhoom 3

Border 2 Box Office collection day 16: The war movie Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, has entered the Rs 300 crore club despite a marked decline in its second and third weeks at the box office. In India, Border 2 made an estimated Rs 4.25 crore on Saturday, Day 16, following a strong weekend surge. The movie made just about Rs 2.85 crore on Friday, which was a rather sluggish start to its third week. However, early figures from Sacnilk indicate that its collections nearly doubled on Saturday.

Border 2 box office collection day 16

The film, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, has now entered the top 20 highest-grossing Hindi films in India. Border 2 earned 301.50 crore net on Saturday, that is, after 16 days.

Border 2 vs O Romeo

Next week, Shahid Kapoor's O Romeo will hit theatres, posing a threat to Border 2. It would be difficult for the Anurag Singh-directed movie to maintain any momentum as it will occupy the majority of Indian theatres. It is still anticipated that the movie would earn an additional 15 20 crore in India, bringing its total earnings to about 325 crore. Its projected budget of 275 crore makes this a respectable but not particularly noteworthy amount.

Border 2 beats Sultan and Dhoom 3

Border 2 surpassed previous blockbusters, including Krrish 3, Brahmastra, Singham Again, and Kabir Singh as it progressively rose during its second week on the list of highest-grossing Hindi films in India. It also overtook all-time blockbusters like Sultan ( 300 crore) and Dhoom 3 ( 290 crore) on Saturday, when it joined the 300 crore club. On Sunday, the movie will attempt to surpass Padmaavat's lifetime earnings of 303 crore, before seeking to beat Bajrangi Bhaijaan ( 320 crore) and War ( 318 crore).

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Mardaani 3 Box Office collection day 8: Rani Mukerji's film FAILS to beat Mardaani 2's opening week earnings, mints Rs...

Mardaani 3 Box Office collection day 8: Mardaani 3 box office collection day 8: Mardaani 3 continued to crawl on its eighth day of release. The movie brought in about Rs 1.75 crore on Friday in India. This brings the amount to almost Rs 28.05 crore, according to the Sacnilk website. Since the film had already earned Rs 26.30 crore in its first week, the second week has started slowly but steadily. The initial week had a strong hold, and the Day 8 decline is typical for a workday. Although fewer people are watching the movie currently, it is still attracting viewers.

Mardaani 3 box office collection day 8

Overall, Hindi occupancy on Friday was 11.63%, meaning that although some shows were quiet, others had a rise. Because most people go out later in the day, the occupancy rate for the morning performances was 6.58%. Afternoon programs increased slightly to 10.77 percent. As more individuals attended the nighttime shows, the occupancy rate increased to 11.58%. At 17.60%, the attendance at the night performances was the highest.

Mardaani 3 fails to beat Mardaani 2

At 26.55 crores, Mardaani 3 had a lacklustre first week. Compared to the previous Mardaani, which made 23 crores in its first seven days, it was still somewhat better. However, Mardaani 2, which made 28.05 crores in its first week of release, outperformed Rani Mukerji's threequel.

About Mardaani 3

Aayush Gupta wrote the screenplay for the movie. The story follows SSP Shivani Shivaji Roy, played by Rani Mukerji, as she looks into the disappearance of ninety-three young girls over the course of three months. Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad are also featured in Mardaani 3.

Aditya Chopra produced Mardaani 3, which hit theatres last Friday. The first movie, directed by Pradeep Sarkar, was called Mardaani and was released in 2014. Gopi Puthran was the director of Mardaani 2. Mardaani 3 continues the franchise's tradition of portraying stories that are both socially important and hard-hitting.

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