20 August,2026 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani
Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani are an unexpected pairing set to headline a supernatural thriller. We have learnt that the yet-untitled film, backed by Excel Entertainment, is being developed with both actors in mind and will mark writer Kanika Dhillon's directorial debut. "It is an intense thriller with a supernatural element, and the script is being developed keeping both actors in mind," a source told Pinkvilla. The casting could bring a fresh dynamic to the genre, with the makers reportedly eyeing a year-end shoot.
Family business
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are reportedly planning to launch their own production house, with the couple keen to back projects and create more opportunities for themselves. The move would mark a new chapter for the actors, who previously shared screen space in âShershaah' (2021)
Anurag Kashyap and Shubhra Shetty have no plans to marry, despite being together for years. In a conversation with Janice Sequeira, Shubhra said she does not believe in marriage. Anurag, who is around 20 years older than Shubhra, echoed her stance, saying, "She doesn't believe in it." Asked if he would marry again, he added, "I'm very happy to be with her. I want to be with her. So, whatever that takes."
From colleagues to partners
Anurag Kashyap first met Shubhra Shetty when she joined his production house, Phantom Films, in 2015. They grew close while working together
Varun Dhawan has added a farm to his list of achievements. The actor shared a video on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of his new property as he enjoyed chai and biscuits. "I bought a farm," he captioned the post. In the video, Varun said, "This is the biggest achievement of my life. Maine khet liya hai." He added that simply enjoying chai and biscuits there was "unbelievable". Fans congratulated him on his new acquisition.
An OTT offer of Rs 60-crore reportedly became the flashpoint between Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan during Batwara 1947. According to Filmfare, Sunny, who had a 50 per cent profit-sharing arrangement, was keen on the deal, while Aamir wanted to explore an alternative distribution model. "Sunny didn't like that decision, more so in hindsight now," a source told the magazine, as the film's theatrical performance remained underwhelming. Despite the reported differences, the actors maintained professionalism and jointly promoted the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial venture together during its release.
Ever wanted to leave your family WhatsApp group? Sikander Kher has revealed he actually did. In a chat with Cyrus Broacha, the actor spoke about his father Anupam Kher's love for sharing his own pictures and videos on their family group. "I am not on my family group anymore. It's just his photos," he said. Sikander added that Anupam even shares festive wishes with his pictures. Jokingly, he told his father, "You could have added a flag to that as well."
