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IAF jolts Mausam release
MUMBAI: Looks like the Shahid Kapoor starrer Mausam has been mired by controversies.
First, it was the cow scene that made the Censor Board to stop the exhibition of the film‘s promo. And now the Indian Air Force (IAF) has objected to certain action scenes in the film, in which the actor essays the role of a fighter pilot.
The IAF has raised objection to an action scene in the film and has held back the No Objection Certificate (NOC) until the changes are made. Unless the IAF grants this film an NOC, the Censor Board will not accept it for review.
However, producer Sheetal Talwar said this would not be possible at this late hour because it would require a re shoot and also affect the plot.
While the IAF refused to discuss the details of their objection, spokesperson Wing Commander Gerard Galway said the change they sought was minor. “We have objected to only about 30 seconds of the film. Pankaj Kapoor has otherwise done a wonderful job of portraying an IAF officer and the entire movie is authentic.”
Galway said that they had a healthy discussion with the director and producer over the objectionable part. “They were very gracious and agreed to do something about it. Once the scene is rectified, the NOC will be granted.”
A love story starring Shahid and Sonam Kapoor, the film is scheduled to hit the screens on 16 September.
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Jio Studios, Sanjay Dutt team up to revive Khal Nayak
Rights acquired for new version, format under wraps as remake plans take shape.
MUMBAI: The villain is back and this time, he’s rewriting his own script. Jio Studios has partnered with Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment to revive the 1993 cult classic Khal Nayak, marking a fresh chapter for one of Bollywood’s most iconic anti-hero stories. The original film, directed by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was a commercial and cultural milestone, with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances.
Dutt, along with Aksha Kamboj, has now acquired the rights from the original creators, bringing on board Jio Studios and its President Jyoti Deshpande to steer the project creatively.
While the exact format whether remake, sequel, prequel, or a completely new narrative remains undisclosed, the collaboration aims to reinterpret the story for contemporary audiences while retaining the essence that made the original a defining film of the 1990s.
The move taps into a broader industry trend of reviving legacy intellectual property, particularly characters with strong recall value. “Khal Nayak” was notable for pushing mainstream Hindi cinema into morally grey territory at a time when heroes were largely one-dimensional, making Ballu’s character a standout.
The project also marks the film production debut of Aspect Entertainment, signalling a push towards more technology-led storytelling frameworks. Meanwhile, Jio Studios continues to expand its slate, having built a library of over 200 films and series, with more than 60 titles collectively winning 500-plus awards.
For Dutt, the revival is as much personal as it is strategic, a return to a role that reshaped his career. For the industry, it is another sign that nostalgia, when paired with scale, remains a powerful box-office proposition.
Because in Bollywood, some villains never fade, they just wait for the perfect comeback.
