Have you heard? Babil Khan returns to the sets; Hansal Mehta to direct as AI-based culinary show

Babil Khan

Back to the grind

Actor Babil Khan has returned to the sets, resuming work on a new project in Bhopal. Sharing a glimpse from his vanity van, he wrote, "Back to the grind, time to make you proud again," striking an emotional chord with fans. The post drew warm reactions, with admirers saying they had missed his "powerful performances". While details of the film remain under wraps, a source had earlier told mid-day that Babil had been preparing for an actioner, for which he underwent intense Muay Thai training.

Pause and return

Babil Khan was on a short break from work and was last seen in ‘The Railway Men' (2023). There were reports suggesting that he was shooting for the Hindi remake of the Telugu romantic drama ‘Baby' (2023), directed by Sai Rajesh

AI in my kitchen

A scene from ‘Khana Dil Se' showing Gujarati Undhyo; (right) Hansal Mehta

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is returning to food storytelling with Khana Dil Se - An AI Journey Through India's Kitchen, a new episodic series blending culinary heritage with artificial intelligence. Hansal earlier directed chef Sanjeev Kapoor's iconic cookery show Khana Khazana from its inception in 1993
until 2000.

Office on wheels

Harshvardhan Rane shows off his new vanity van

After the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (2025), actor Harshvardhan Rane has given fans a sneak peek into his new vanity van that doubles up as a caravan. Sharing a video on social media, he is seen grooming and washing the vehicle himself. "This is my new home on wheels… had to make sure it's perfect. There's something satisfying about doing it all on your own." The actor's minimalist caravan has struck a chord with fans.