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EXCLUSIVE: After Obsession, CBFC imposes cuts on another adult Hollywood horror film, Clayface; 24 seconds of nudity, face-smashing scenes censored

Clayface, DC Universe's R-rated body horror and psychological thriller, will have paid previews tonight, October 22, followed by a full-fledged release in India on Friday, October 23. The makers completed the censor process in time, and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts imposed on the film. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Clayface with an 'A' certificate. However, the makers were asked to make certain changes. At two places, visuals of nudity were removed and 'replaced suitably with appropriate shots'. In one scene, a 5-second nude shot was censored, while in another, the CBFC snipped 19 seconds. One of these scenes features Joana Ribeiro, who plays Mia Torrez. To conceal her nudity, the makers have zoomed in on another character. Similarly, the CBFC asked the makers to 'suitably modify' visuals of a face being smashed in two places. One shot lasts 1 second, while the other is 6 seconds long. Moreove...

Manoj Bajpayee reacts to Tiger Shroff firing incident, says “That's really scary”

Veteran actor Manoj Bajpayee has expressed concern over the firing incident targeting Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu neighbourhood, describing the situation as frightening and emphasising the need for a thorough investigation. Speaking to news agency ANI, Bajpayee said he was relieved that the Baaghi actor had escaped unharmed and hoped the authorities would take decisive action. Reacting to the incident, Bajpayee said, “I don't see a gang war, but shots are being fired from who knows where, and that's really scary. Secondly, it's sad what happened to Tiger, but the best and happiest part is that he's safe, and his driver is also recovering slowly. Anyway, we aren't law and order experts or anything. From what I've heard in the news, the investigation is ongoing. The alleged suspects have been brought to Mumbai, and they've been arrested. I just hope the investigation wraps up as soon as possible and that an example is set so that next time, anyone wil...

Ramayana Chennai event: Ranbir Kapoor apologizes for achhai-burai slip of tongue; says “Jo bhi main kehna chahoon, barbaad karein alfaaz mere!”

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and music maestro A R Rahman attended the musical event for their film Ramayana in Chennai. A R Rahman performed to the songs of the film and mesmerized the audience. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor clarified the goof-up he made the day before at a Dussehra event held in Kolkata as part of Ramayana promotions. At this event, Ranbir Kapoor mistakenly said, “Burai chahe kitne bhi taaqatwar kyun na ho, aakhir mein anth sacchai aur acchaai ki hi hogi”. The video went viral on social media, leading to a lot of trolling. Ranbir Kapoor began by saying, “Vanakkam, Chennai! Thank you for this love and energy. We really feel welcomed by all you beautiful people. Ramayana is a story that connects all of us through love, faith and our culture. I have had the privilege of working with the maestro, Mr Rahman, on two of my films (Rockstar and Tamasha). And both have been really special to me. B...

Tiger Shroff’s team issues statement after firing in Juhu, says actor made “no statements” about incident

Tiger Shroff’s team has issued an official statement addressing the circulation of fake stories, AI-generated videos and unauthorised content attributed to the actor following the firing incident in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The team clarified that Shroff has not made any statement or released any video regarding the incident and urged people to rely only on verified communication. The statement comes two days after the actor’s car was targeted in a firing incident near Pushpa Park in Juhu on October 18. Shroff was leaving the area after playing football when unidentified men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire at his vehicle. The actor escaped unharmed, while his driver and another person were injured, according to police and media reports. Tiger Shroff’s team denies statements attributed to actor Addressing the misinformation circulating online, Team Tiger categorically denied that the actor had spoken publicly about the incident or authorised any communication. The team said in its sta...

Janhvi Kapoor to pay tribute to mother Sridevi at IIFA 2027

Janhvi Kapoor could be set to create an emotional moment at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2027 by paying tribute to her late mother, legendary actress Sridevi. IIFA co-founder Andre Timmins has revealed that the actress is expected to honour Sridevi through a special performance at the forthcoming ceremony, which will take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on January 22 and 23. Speaking to ANI, Andre Timmins shared details about the planned tribute and said that Janhvi was excited about the opportunity. He also revealed that her father, producer Boney Kapoor, was particularly enthusiastic about the performance. "Janhvi will pay tribute to her mother, Sridevi, who's a brilliant artist that we had on this planet. I think that's the only tribute right now, and she's excited about it and more than her, her father, Boney, is more excited about it, so I think it'll be exciting," he told the portal. If confirmed as pa...

Police Company release date: Ram Gopal Varma’s crime saga starring Harshvardhan Rane to hit theatres on June 4, 2027

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is returning to the Mumbai underworld with Police Company, an upcoming crime saga that will explore the city’s turbulent gang wars from the perspective of law enforcement. T-Series, in association with RGV Company Production, has officially announced the theatrical release date of the action thriller. Starring Harshvardhan Rane in the lead role, the film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas nationwide on June 4, 2027. Known for exploring the underbelly of Mumbai through films like Satya and Company, Ram Gopal Varma is revisiting familiar territory with a narrative that shifts the focus from gangsters to the police officers who confronted them. In Police Company, Harshvardhan Rane will portray Daya Nayak, the Mumbai police encounter specialist whose operations became a significant part of the city’s underworld history. Inspired by true events and real-life police officers who operated during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the film will delve into the functioning...

Mika Singh DEFENDS Daler Mehndi amid Uttarakhand event controversy, reveals he had a big operation recently: “Have you ever seen a glass of alcohol in his hand”

Singer Mika Singh has come out in support of his brother and fellow singer Daler Mehndi following the controversy surrounding his performance at the Kunjapuri Mela in Uttarakhand. Calling the on-stage confrontation “disappointing”, Mika urged the media to verify allegations before publishing them as facts. On October 20, Mika shared a video on social media along with a note wishing his followers on Dussehra. He also requested media organisations to check the facts and give artists an opportunity to present their side before reporting allegations. Mika wrote, “The way Daler Mehndi was treated on stage was disappointing. A respected minister came on stage and made allegations about him drinking alcohol. But before publishing such claims, shouldn’t we verify the facts and give the artist a chance to present his side?” He also questioned whether a similar approach would be taken with an international act, writing, “Would anyone dare to behave like that with an international band like Cold...