Bollywood Newswrap, April 19: Shabana Azmi admits ‘stamping over’ Honey Irani’s rights, Emraan Hashmi drops BIG update about Jannat 2 and more

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Hey movie enthusiasts! Struggling to stay in the loop with the latest Bollywood headlines? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Today’s top stories include Shabana Azmi acknowledging the overstepping of Honey Irani’s rights, which were previously owned by Javed Akhtar, and Emraan Hashmi sharing an exciting update about the upcoming sequel to ‘Jannat.’ Catch up on all the buzz from Tinseltown!

Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of April 19, 2025:

1. Shabana Azmi on ‘stamping over’ Honey Irani’s rights

During an interview with Filmfare, Shabana Azmi disclosed that people were surprised by her choice to marry Javed Akhtar because she was perceived as a ‘model feminist’, and her decision seemed to trample upon other women’s rights for the sake of her personal happiness.

Instead of rushing to explain herself right after the incident, she chose to remain silent, a choice she now sees as wise. This decision, she believes, helped maintain the strength of her bond with her family and Honey Irani. Over time, the criticism that followed seemed to fade away. The actress, in her maturity, further stated this.

2. Emraan Hashmi drops major update about Jannat 2

Following the unveiling of Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi has disclosed details about the upcoming sequel to Jannat. In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, he shared that they are indeed working on Jannat 2. He emphasized that the team aims to take their time and not rush the creative process.

If we believe we have a solid script that genuinely continues the story from where the previous movie ended – and it’s not just a sequel for the sake of producing one – then we will make an announcement about it.

3. Piku to re-release in theaters

The movie “Piku,” featuring Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Irrfan Khan, is planning to return to cinemas after a decade. That’s correct! Deepika Padukone shared the news through an Instagram post accompanied by a heartwarming video. Mark your calendars as it will hit theaters again on May 9th.

Deepika Padukone posted: “The movie that will forever hold a special place in my heart – PIKU returns to theaters on May 9, 2025, marking its 10th anniversary. Irrfan, we miss you and often think of you.

4. Jaat 2 to dive into Sunny Deol’s ‘family angle’

Sunny Deol recently revealed on Instagram that he’s working on a sequel to his latest movie titled “Jaat”. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, director Gopichand Malineni disclosed that the script for “Jaat 2” will require some time. He further mentioned that this upcoming film will offer even more action, emotion, and entertainment compared to its predecessor.

In the upcoming installment, the director mentioned they’d be including a focus on the family aspect, featuring Sunny Deol’s family. Malineni expressed his anticipation for the audience to appreciate this addition.

5. Complaint filed against Anurag Kashyap

In a recent Instagram post, Anurag Kashyap responded to a user by saying, “Will I urinate on Brahmins… is there a problem with that?” This statement sparked widespread criticism from various quarters.

Currently, Ashutosh J. Dubey, who serves as both an attorney and heads the SM Legal and Advisory Department of the BJP Maharashtra, recently posted on a platform (previously known as Twitter) stating that he has submitted a formal complaint to the Mumbai Police with the intention of registering an FIR against Anurag Kashyap for his offensive and discriminatory comments directed towards the Brahmin community.

He added, “Such hate speech cannot be tolerated in a civil society. The law must take its course.”

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2025-04-19 14:08