Bollywood Newswrap, April 17: Sunny Deol announces Jaat 2; Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par gets release date and more

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Hey Movie Enthusiasts! If you missed the Bollywood excitement over the weekend, don’t fret! We’ve got you covered! Today, Sunny Deol announced Jaat 2 on Instagram, while Aamir Khan secured Sitaare Zameen Par for a June 20 release. Here’s a speedy summary of today’s top Bollywood news you shouldn’t miss!

Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of April 17, 2025:

1. Sunny Deol announces Jaat 2, promises new mission

Sunny Deol recently shared some exciting news with his followers on Instagram – he’s making a sequel to his latest film titled “Jaat”! He unveiled the official poster for “Jaat 2”, and wrote, “#Jaat embarks on a New Mission! #Jaat2”. This announcement has left fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming release.

2. Gauri Khan’s restaurant reacts after allegations of serving fake paneer

YouTube personality Sarthak Sachdeva shared a video on Instagram where he visited several restaurants owned by celebrities to determine if they use authentic paneer. During his visit to Gauri Khan’s restaurant Torii, he conducted an iodine tincture test on the paneer served to him and observed that it turned blue-black, indicating starch was present. Sarthak concluded that when paneer changes color in this way, it is not genuine.

In response to this, Torii Restaurant clarified that the iodine test does not determine the authenticity of the paneer, but rather indicates the presence of starch. Since the dish contains soy-based ingredients, this reaction is expected. The restaurant assures that their paneer’s purity and the quality of their ingredients remain unquestioned at Torii.

3. Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par to release on June 20

According to an exclusive tip-off, it’s been indicated that Aamir Khan plans to unveil Sitaare Zameen Par on the 20th of June. The inside scoop suggests that Aamir is aiming to take advantage of the open playing field in June. Originally, he was thinking about a release date of May 30th, but choosing June 20th will give him a two-week uncontested period at the box office, according to the same source.

Additionally, it was mentioned that “the trailer for the upcoming movie is being connected to ‘Raid 2’, according to plans by Aamir. This strategy aims to inform the public who frequently visit cinemas directly about the release date, as ‘Raid 2’ is anticipated to perform well at the box office.

4. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: Varun Dhawan and team set to begin month-long Scotland schedule

According to our exclusive sources, the cast of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, led by David Dhawan’s son Varun Dhawan alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, is jetting off to Scotland for a month-long shoot commencing on April 22nd. The filming will incorporate various genres typical of a David Dhawan production. Our team seems thrilled about embarking on this significant international phase that adds a refreshing twist to the upcoming comedic adventure.

Additionally, it was mentioned that besides the main group, David Dhawan assembles an extensive cast featuring Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Chunky Panday, Rakesh Bedi, and Ali Asgar.

5. Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Costao trailer out

The trailer for Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s new movie titled “Costao” has just been released. In this trailer, the actor is seen assuming the role of a brave law enforcement officer in Costao. This character is modeled after the real-life hero, Costao Fernandes. The film takes us back to the tumultuous 1990s when a single-minded police officer had the courage to confront Goa’s most powerful drug trafficking network.

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2025-04-17 18:22