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EXCLUSIVE: Amar Kaushik teases mystery cricketer cameo in MHCU – Bollywood Universe set for Cricket-meets-horror twist?

Bollywood Hungama readers, get ready for a super crossover! Acclaimed director Amar Kaushik has dropped a tantalizing hint about a famous cricketer making a cameo in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). This revelation adds an unexpected sporty twist to Bollywood’s beloved supernatural world and has set fans abuzz about “Thamma” and beyond. During his exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Kaushik was asked about the expanding universe, casting surprises, and what’s next for fans of Stree, Bhediya, and Thamma. After discussing the story connections and his creative approach, he caught everyone off guard with a comment that’s destined to be discussed everywhere, “Kabhi Koi Cricketer bhi aa sakta hai. agar koi cricketer acting karna chahta hai toh batao (Maybe a cricketer could also come in. If any cricketer wants to act, let me know)!”Kaushik, known for mixing horror, comedy, and social themes, couldn’t reveal any names, but the quote has sent fans and gossip columns into a frenzy. Could cricketing icons like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, or even legendary Sachin Tendulkar be seen battling vampires and ghosts on-screen? The director’s playful openness left room for endless speculation. He explained the process of building the MHCU and keeping surprises alive for the audience, “Hum log universe ki baat kar rahein hai. itne saare characters hai. Kabhi kabhi aa sakte hain Shraddha, Ayushmann, Rajkummar, Varun. kabhi kabhi aa sakte hain. But aayenge, jaldi aayenge. Aur cricketer bhi aa sakta hai (We’re talking about building a universe. So many characters! Shraddha, Ayushmann, Rajkummar, Varun. all could come together anytime. And possibly a cricketer too)!”Kaushik also elaborated on how item numbers, fight scenes, and Indian pop culture blend with supernatural themes, promising more crowd-pleasing moments, “Indian film hai, Hindi film hai. Toh usmein gaana toh hoga hi. sab aapke apne-apne favourite characters hain. aur shayad ab cricketer bhi (It’s an Indian film, it’s a Hindi film, there must be a song. everyone has their own favorite character. maybe now a cricketer too)!” With the MHCU’s success and Kaushik’s knack for headlines, audiences are now speculating wildly: Which cricketer will make the leap from pitch to screen? And will their role be hero, villain, or something wilder? Stay tuned to Bollywood Hungama for the latest scoop because in Amar Kaushik’s universe, anything can happen, and everyone wants in! Also Read: Abhishek Banerjee talks Thamma, Bhediya 2, and his ever-growing bank balance.

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SCOOP: Not cancelled! Love & War Italy schedule back on – Sanjay Leela Bhansali to shoot grand climax in Italy this December

In what marks a striking production shift for one of Bollywood’s most ambitious projects, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War has re-mapped its shooting strategy. Although earlier reports noted that the film’s international schedule in Italy had been cancelled, insiders clarify that the shoot was not cancelled, but rather reshaped to accommodate actor schedules with about ten days of filming in Mumbai and the grand finale now set to be shot in Italy by December 2025. According to well-placed industry sources, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali recreated 1970s Italy right here in Mumbai for Love & War. Around ten days of shoot were completed before Diwali, and the final 20-day schedule, featuring the film’s grand climax, is expected to take place by December 2025 in Italy. The team is eyeing an Eid 2026 release.”Initial reports suggested a full cancellation of the Italy schedule due to logistical complexities. But the revised strategy shows a different picture: those Italy-bound scenes began in Mumbai, with extensive sets recreating 1970s Italian landscapes in the city. After completing the first phase, the production will now move to Italy for the final climax preserving the intended locale while accommodating the actors’ availability. This two-pronged strategy offers multiple gains. Mumbai filming minimised schedule clashes and logistical overheads at a time when international travel is more complex. Then, the Italy segment will provide the scale, authenticity, and grandeur that Bhansali’s canvases are known for comfortable for an Eid 2026 release, as the source indicates. With major stars on board including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal the complex shoot was always under scrutiny. The film had originally planned a 45-day schedule in Italy, but revision was flagged when the location proved logistically complex. Now, the creative team seems to be walking a smart middle path anchoring early filming in Mumbai, then scaling up the international component when the actors’ calendars align. The shift also suggests Bhansali’s commitment to delivering the opulence and atmosphere his films are famed for by actually going to the location for the climax, instead of fully settling into interior sets in Mumbai. The upcoming Italy schedule is pegged at around 20 days, and its completion will likely set the stage for post-production to begin in earnest. With an Eid 2026 release targeted, the timeline aims for a grand festive launch. Whether the film retains all its intended visual scale remains to be seen but with Bhansali at the helm, expectations are high. Also Read: Two of my favourite actors: Ranbir Kapoor talks working with Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt in Bhansali’s Love & War.

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Kartik Aaryan gears up to rejoin the sets of Anurag Basu’s next in November for 25 days

Anurag Basu’s films are always like a glass of whisky they take their own sweet time to hit the right notes. It’s no secret that Anurag Basu’s next project with Kartik Aaryan is no longer releasing on the Diwali or Christmas 2025 weekend due to the delay in shooting. But now, we have been informed by very reliable sources that Kartik Aaryan is all set to start shooting for the film from the month of November. A little birdie informed Bollywood Hungama, “Kartik and Anurag Basu are reuniting for an important 25-day leg of this intense romantic saga from November. This includes the shoot of fresh sequences, alongside some reshoots of already canned moments. The shoot will take place in Mumbai, and the prep work is going on in full swing for the same.”The source also informs us that around 40 days of shoot for this yet untitled romance remains, and the makers are committed to call it a film wrap by the end of January. “The last 15 days of this film will be split shoot between December and January, as Kartik has allotted a bulk of dates for the promotions of his New Year release Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.”Our reliable source has confirmed that the untitled romance will release in the Summer of 2026 period and the date announcement will be made once the shoot is wrapped up in January. Also Read: Kartik Aaryan dedicates his FIRST Filmfare Award to “dreamers”: “Champion girta hai. par rukta nahi”.

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Kartik Aaryan gears up to rejoin the sets of Anurag Basu’s next in November for 25 days

Anurag Basu’s films are always like a glass of whisky they take their own sweet time to hit the right notes. It’s no secret that Anurag Basu’s next project with Kartik Aaryan is no longer releasing on the Diwali or Christmas 2025 weekend due to the delay in shooting. But now, we have been informed by very reliable sources that Kartik Aaryan is all set to start shooting for the film from the month of November. A little birdie informed Bollywood Hungama, “Kartik and Anurag Basu are reuniting for an important 25-day leg of this intense romantic saga from November. This includes the shoot of fresh sequences, alongside some reshoots of already canned moments. The shoot will take place in Mumbai, and the prep work is going on in full swing for the same.”The source also informs us that around 40 days of shoot for this yet untitled romance remains, and the makers are committed to call it a film wrap by the end of January. “The last 15 days of this film will be split shoot between December and January, as Kartik has allotted a bulk of dates for the promotions of his New Year release Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.”Our reliable source has confirmed that the untitled romance will release in the Summer of 2026 period and the date announcement will be made once the shoot is wrapped up in January. Also Read: Kartik Aaryan dedicates his FIRST Filmfare Award to “dreamers”: “Champion girta hai. par rukta nahi”.

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