Kumar Taurani reveals Shobha Kapoor made an EXTRA Rs. 25 crores due to ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ in Crew; makes a BOLD statement: “EVERY film should have recreated songs”

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Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani spoke to Komal Nahta about remixes and recreated versions of old songs. While many believe that recreations are a worrying trend and that music composers should focus only on original compositions, Kumar Taurani had a different take.

He said, “More recreations should be made. Every film should have recreated songs. Certain classic songs have a long legacy, have been promoted extensively and enjoy strong recall value. When these songs are presented in a new avatar, they tend to work big time. This happened with the recreated versions of ‘Chunari Chunari’ (Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai; 2026) and ‘Chamma Chamma’ (Fraud Saiyaan; 2019). Recently, ‘Aankhon Se Tune 2.0’ (Bhai Tera Star Hai; 2026) also worked. Usually, songs would get around 20,000 streams. But after being recreated, their streams suddenly jumped into the millions! This benefits the original versions as well.”

Ramesh Taurani added, “There was a film called Crew (2024). Two of its songs became famous, ‘Naina’ and ‘Choli Ke Peeche’. The signature ‘Ku Ku Ku Ku’ hook of ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ was also used extensively in the film's background score.”

Kumar Taurani revealed, “Shobha Kapoor ji herself told me, ‘Kumar ji, because of ‘Choli Ke Peeche’, I made Rs. 25 crores more in my pocket’. Imagine!”

Ramesh Taurani continued, “Dhurandhar is another huge example. It’s a Rs. 1000 crores grosser, and look at how many old songs were recreated, including ‘Tamma Tamma’, ‘Hum Pyaar Karne Waale’, ‘Na Toh Karvaan Ki Talaash Hai’, etc. They were so well woven into the narrative that they enhanced the impact of the scenes.”

Kumar agreed, “That’s because you are already familiar with most of these songs, and hence, you enjoy them even more.”

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Ramesh Taurani hails Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, takes a DIG at actors scared of flops: “Bhale 10 hit chhoot jaaye lekin 1 flop nahin chahiye!”; reveals, “I always tell Aamir Khan, ‘Aap zyaada picturein karo’”

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Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani spoke to Komal Nahta and urged actors to sign more films. Ramesh Taurani said, “In the olden days, we used to promote our films extensively, put up hoardings, publish posters in film magazines, play the songs on TV and radio, etc. Hence, actors used to get excited when signing a film produced by a music company. We used to just share one-line idea of the story and at times, actors agreed to do the film over a phone call and without even physically meeting us. Woh bharosa tha aur luckily, woh bharosa rang laaya kyunki hamari sab picturein chali.”

Kumar Taurani then said, “Now, actors are very panicky, fearing that their film might flop. Actors should continue working, even if they deliver a couple of flops. They should not fear and should do at least 2-3 movies a year. At the same time, they should also be economical with the producers. From what I know, the actors and director of Dhurandhar opted for profit sharing; their upfront fees were not much.”

Ramesh Taurani added, “In the 90s and 2000s, there were not many revenue options. Now, actors can earn through stage shows, ads, endorsements, etc. So, they have a lot of money. Our judiciary follows this principle that bhale 100 gunehgaar chhoot jaaye, lekin ek begunaah ko faansi nahin honi chahiye. Similarly, actors think that bhale 10 hit chhoot jaaye, koi parwah nahin. Lekin 1 flop nahin chahiye! They don’t want their brand value to diminish.”

He continued, “In the long term, flops don’t matter. Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn deliver 4 films a year and are going strong for so many years. Drishyam The Conclusion is tracking so well. Salman Khan continues to work and has 3 films in 2 years for sure. I always tell Aamir Khan, ‘Bhai aap zyaada picturein karo’. Shah Rukh Khan’s King will release 3 years after his last release. Aise actors ka zyada kaam aana chahiye.”

Also Read: Kumar Taurani BREAKS silence on Vashu Bhagnani legal battle; reveals fallout after decades-old friendship: “Abhi thodi doori hai”; questions, “He filed case in a court located 200-300 kms from Patna. Wahaan jaane ki kya zaroorat hai aapko?”

Kumar Taurani BREAKS silence on Vashu Bhagnani legal battle; reveals fallout after decades-old friendship: "Abhi thodi doori hai"; questions, "He filed case in a court located 200-300 kms from Patna. Wahaan jaane ki kya zaroorat hai aapko?"

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In May 2026, producer Vashu Bhagnani filed a case in Katihar, Bihar, over the alleged unauthorized use of songs from his films. The issue erupted with the recreated versions of ‘Chunari Chunari’ and ‘Ishq Sona Hai’. Vashu Bhagnani argued that these tracks are from his film Biwi No 1 (1999) and that the makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026) didn’t have the right to use them. Meanwhile, Tips, which produced the Varun Dhawan-starrer, made it clear that they have all the rights to use the songs. Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani didn’t talk much on this issue. But now they finally broke their silence during their interview with Komal Nahta.

The brothers were asked about the feud between producers and music companies over remixes and recreations. Kumar Taurani reasoned that the producers’ argument that they should get some royalty from recreated versions doesn’t hold water. He said, “Aapne paise leke mujhe maal de diya. Toh ab kiska maal hua? Suppose I buy an M F Husain painting for Rs. 1 crore. Tomorrow, I have the freedom to sell it off for Rs. 2 crores or even give it for hire. That is, someone can display the painting at their venue and I can charge Rs. 25 lakhs a month for the same. I paid the full amount to buy the rights and signed the contract. Then, why the objection?”

When asked about Vashu Bhagnani, he replied, “He gave a lot of interviews while we maintained silence. Firstly, these contracts were signed 20-25 years ago. All these years, he never raised any objections. Secondly, all our contracts clearly state that in the event of any legal dispute, Mumbai will be the jurisdiction. Yet, he filed the case in faraway Bihar, that too in a court located 200-300 kms from Patna. Wahaan jaane ki kya zaroorat hai aapko? Thankfully, by God’s grace, we got relief from the High Court and Supreme Court. Now, everybody has told him to go and fight the case in Mumbai if he has any grievance.”

He added, “We shared such a long-standing relationship with Vashu. We were the ones who brought him into the industry, and we made our first films together. Later, when he expressed his desire to produce films independently, we were more than happy to support him. We told him, ‘Akele banao, aage badho’.”

Are Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani still on talking terms with Vashu Bhagnani after this episode? Kumar replied, “No. Abhi thodi doori hai. What to do? If he had a grievance, he could have come and spoken to us.”

Kumar also revealed that Vashu Bhagnani had acknowledged Tips as the rights holder of certain songs just a few years ago, only to change his stance during the Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai row. He explained, “He made a film called Coolie No 1 (2020), which was released directly on Amazon Prime Video. It featured two songs from the original film of the same name. We were among the producers of the original film and also held its music rights. He told us that he wanted to use those two songs and asked us to work out a deal. We agreed.”

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Ranveer Singh brings home a Rs. 1.95 crore electric luxury sedan; all you need to know about his BMW i7

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Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has added a new luxury car to his garage, with the actor taking delivery of the BMW i7 50 xDrive, the all-electric version of the German automaker’s flagship 7 Series sedan. The luxury electric car is priced at Rs. 1.95 crore (ex-showroom), making it a significant addition to the actor’s already impressive collection of automobiles.

The acquisition comes shortly after Ranveer was unveiled as BMW India’s brand ambassador and introduced the company’s latest 7 Series range at a launch event in New Delhi in September. The actor’s association with the brand now gets an interesting personal touch, with the star bringing home one of its flagship electric offerings.

The BMW i7 50 xDrive M Sport combines the presence and comfort expected from a flagship luxury sedan with the benefits of an all-electric powertrain. The model produces 455 hp and 600 Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 5.5 seconds. It features a 112.5 kWh battery pack and offers a claimed driving range of up to 728 km on the WLTP cycle.

The car also places considerable emphasis on passenger comfort and in-cabin technology. Its features include a large rear-seat entertainment screen, a premium Bowers & Wilkins sound system, executive lounge seating and an upgraded infotainment setup. The new i7 is locally manufactured at BMW Group’s Chennai facility, making India the only country outside Germany to produce the electric flagship.

For Ranveer, whose larger-than-life personality often extends to his automobile choices, the i7 represents a move towards electric luxury without compromising on performance or road presence. With its imposing design, technology-led cabin and all-electric credentials, the BMW is a fitting addition to the actor’s collection.

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Imtiaz Ali reveals how Subhash Ghai SAVED Socha Na Tha: "He bought the film at a price higher than its actual value"; admits Showman was once FURIOUS with him: "He signed me for a film, but I backed out"

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Imtiaz Ali attended the Celebrate Cinema 2026 festival at Whistling Woods International. Later, he interacted with the media along with Subhash Ghai and his daughter Meghna Ghai Puri. Imtiaz spoke about his affection for Subhash Ghai and shared an untold story about how the veteran filmmaker played a crucial role in ensuring that his debut film, Socha Na Tha (2005), got a theatrical release. The romantic comedy marked the debut of Abhay Deol and also starred Ayesha Takia. Imtiaz also raised laughs as he recalled an incident when Subhash Ghai was upset with him.

Imtiaz Ali began by saying, “I have shared a great bond with Subhash ji. But there was a time when he was very angry with me.” He initially hesitated to narrate the incident, but Subhash Ghai insisted, “Please tell them.”

Imtiaz Ali revealed, “My debut film, Socha Na Tha, was stuck for release. Due to some issues involving the producers, the film was not getting released. It was only today that I learned that Subhash ji’s wife (Mukta Ghai) was on the Examining Committee of the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification). She saw the film during the censor screening and liked it a lot. She told Subhash ji to watch it. He arranged a screening and liked the film as well. Since the film wasn’t releasing, he bought it at a price higher than its actual value. He acquired the negative rights solely to ensure that the film got a theatrical release. I had never met Subhash Ghai, and yet he did this for me. This is how people show kindness in our industry.”

He continued, “Then he signed me for a film which couldn’t be made because of me. I told him, ‘Sorry sir, main film nahin kar paunga’. For some time, he was very angry with me. Later, he went to Mauritius, where I found a way to pacify him (smiles).”

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Amitabh Bachchan pays emotional tribute to Nana Patekar; recalls actor’s memorable Kaun Banega Crorepati appearance

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Amitabh Bachchan paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar following his sudden demise, remembering him as an exceptional performer, a dear friend and a committed social worker. Reflecting on Patekar’s legacy, Bachchan highlighted the qualities that set him apart, including his fearlessness, simplicity and courage to speak his mind.

In his tribute, Bachchan said, “Deviyo aur sajjano, Nana Patekar ji ka achanak aaj subah swargwas ho gaya. Ek adwitiya kalakar, mitra, shubhchintak, aur ek utkrisht samaj sevak aaj hamare beech nahi rahe. Ye na keval Bharatiya film udyog ke liye, balki ek vyaktigat taur par, jinka bhi unke saath sampark hua, usne hum sabko stabdh kar diya hai. Unki bebaki, unki sadgi, aur sach ko sach kehne ka unka saahas, ye sari baatein unko sabse alag banati thi ((Ladies and gentlemen, Nana Patekar ji passed away suddenly this morning. An unparalleled artist, a friend, a well-wisher, and an exceptional social worker is no longer among us. This is not only a monumental loss for the Indian film industry, but also a deeply personal loss for everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His sudden departure has left us all stunned. His fearlessness, his simplicity, and his courage to call the truth exactly as it was — these qualities made him truly different from everyone else).”

He went on to continue, “Kuch log hamare jeevan se chale jaate hain, lekin unki aawaz, unke paropkar, unki sikhai hui seekh hamare bhitar reh jaati hai. Nana unhi logon mein se ek the. Aapko, Nana, vyaktigat roop se mera naman. Aur aapki us kala ko pranam, jise aapne puri imandari se jeeya aur hum sabko samarpit kiya (Some people leave our lives, but their voice, their acts of compassion, and the lessons they have taught us remain within us. Nana was one of those rare people. Nana, I offer you my personal respects. And I salute the art that you lived with complete honesty and devoted wholeheartedly to all of us).”

Recalling Patekar’s appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16, Bachchan also spoke about the actor’s commitment to humanitarian work. He remembered the special episode as a memorable evening, particularly because Patekar dedicated his prize money to a cause close to his heart.

Bachchan said, “Iss manch par hamare vishesh karyakram mein ek atithi ke roop mein unka aagman hua tha. Wo yaadgar shaam sada hamare saath rahegi. Unki baaton ne na keval hume prabhavit kiya, balki jis nek kaaj ke liye unhone jeeti hui dhanrashi ko samarpit kiya, wo unki samaj seva ka udaharan tha. Maharashtra ke un gaon mein jo varsha ke abhav se peedit the, unhone wahan ke kisanon ke saath sampark kiya aur vyakatigat roop se unki seva ki (He had come to this stage as a guest for our special episode. That memorable evening will always remain with us. His words not only touched and inspired us, but the noble cause to which he dedicated the prize money he had won was a powerful example of his commitment to social service. In the villages of Maharashtra that were suffering because of a lack of rainfall, he reached out to the farmers and personally extended his support and service to them).”

 

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The megastar concluded his message by extending his condolences on behalf of the show’s team, saying, “KBC parivaar ki aur se hardik shradhanjali (On behalf of the entire KBC family, our heartfelt tribute).”

Beyond his celebrated film career, Patekar was widely associated with social initiatives supporting drought-affected farmers and rural communities in Maharashtra. His work through the Naam Foundation, which he co-founded with Makarand Anaspure, became an important part of his public legacy.

About Nana Patekar’s demise

Nana Patekar, a Padma Shri recipient, passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. According to reports, he suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was declared dead at approximately 5:20 AM IST after efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful.

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EXCLUSIVE: PVR INOX's Sanjeev Kumar Bijli talks about consumer court rulings over lengthy cinema ads: “We have reduced ad time from 15 mins to 10 mins...we want to make sure that moviegoing experience does not get compromised”

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In 2025, a Hyderabad-based man approached the Consumer Court after claiming that he was made to watch 22 minutes of advertisements at a PVR INOX theatre when he went to see the Dhanush-Nagarjuna starrer Kubera. Last month, in September 2026, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, Hyderabad, held PVR INOX liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practices and ordered the multiplex chain to pay Rs. 20,000 as compensation to the complainant and Rs. 5,000 towards litigation costs.

This was the second such case in which the multiplex chain was asked to compensate an aggrieved moviegoer over advertisements. Last year, a Bengaluru patron, upset over being made to watch nearly 25 minutes of commercials and trailers during a screening of Sam Bahadur, approached the Consumer Court. PVR INOX was subsequently ordered to pay Rs. 1 lakh in compensation and legal costs.

Advertisements in cinemas, before a film begins or during the interval, have been a common practice for decades, and moviegoers have largely accepted them. Certain brands have even relied heavily on the big screen for promotions. For instance, viewers in Mumbai would fondly remember the Gangar Opticians advertisement that was regularly shown in cinemas in the early 2000s. Its memorable presentation ensured that the brand enjoyed strong recall value among moviegoers. In recent times, the Lyra Leggings commercial featuring Janhvi Kapoor, along with its catchy theme song, has become firmly etched in the minds of moviegoers, thanks to its repeated screenings in theatres. Interestingly, the ad is rarely, if ever, seen on television, and audiences have largely come across it in cinemas. Those frequenting PVR INOX cinemas would also be familiar with an audiovisual presentation in which prominent brand owners and company officials explain how cinema advertising can have a significant impact on footfalls and sales.

However, while patrons may not mind watching advertisements, having become accustomed to them over the years, the problem arises when the commercials go on and on, testing their patience. Bollywood Hungama spoke exclusively with Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Limited, about the healthy box office performance in September and the first week of October. Towards the end of our interaction, we asked him about the recent ruling concerning cinema advertisements and whether a middle ground could be reached, allowing advertisements to continue but within reasonable limits.

Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said, “We are always looking at that. We haven’t received that many complaints. We have also reduced our ad time from 15-18 minutes to 10 minutes, which we thought was a sweet spot and which we thought wasn’t compromising on the viewing experience. But of course, you can’t please everyone and this happened. But we are obviously keeping a close eye on it.”

He continued, “We haven’t come out with anything which is a carte blanche policy. But we are keeping a keen eye on it to see how we can reduce it. At the end of the day, we want to make sure that the moviegoing experience does not get compromised by anything. As of now, we have reached a sweet spot as far as ad time is concerned. Hopefully, that’ll be palatable and acceptable to everyone.”

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