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Shah Rukh Khan to lead tribute at Global Peace Honours 2025 in memory of 26/11 heroes; Vikrant Massey, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh to join the evening

Mumbai will come together on November 22 to honour the heroes of 26/11 terror attacks and the families of the victims of the Pahalgam attacks at Global Peace Honours 2025, an initiative by the Divyaj Foundation under the leadership of Amruta Fadnavis. For Mrs Fadnavis, the event has a clear purpose: to ensure the courage and sacrifice of India’s martyrs are remembered with the respect they deserve. Her vision behind Global Peace Honours is to give their families a space of recognition and gratitude, and to remind the nation of the values these heroes stood for. The event at the Gateway of India celebrates the nation’s spirit of courage, unity and resilience. Speaking about the initiative, Amruta Fadnavis said, “This evening is not just about remembrance, it’s about gratitude. The heroes who fought for our nation showed us what courage looks like. Global Peace Honours is our way of saying their legacy lives on.”Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is expected to take part in a special tribute segment dedicated to India’s bravehearts, a moment expected to be one of the most powerful highlights of the evening. Vikrant Massey will host the ceremony, while Tiger Shroff will dedicate a performance in honour of the martyrs. Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar and several other high-profile personalities will also attend, joining citizens and dignitaries in paying homage to those who laid down their lives protecting the nation. The awards presented during the evening are crafted to acknowledge acts of extraordinary courage and selfless service. There will be two special felicitations for Global Peace Honours, National Valour and Leadership Honour given to people whose contributions have made a huge impact. The Gateway of India, which once stood as a silent witness to the 26/11 tragedy, will turn into a beacon of hope as hundreds of lanterns light up the Mumbai skyline in collective remembrance. Also Read: Vivek Oberoi says even Shah Rukh Khan may be forgotten by 2050: “History relegates you into nothingness”.

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Dharmendra health update: He is in a better condition, reveal reports

The health of veteran actor Dharmendra has been at the centre of intense public attention ever since he was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month following age-related complications. While early reports speculated that his condition had worsened, a reassuring update has now emerged from an insider source, who told NDTV, “He is fine, better than earlier.” The positive update comes as a major relief to fans who have been anxiously tracking the actor’s recovery. Dharmendra’s hospitalisation triggered a wave of concern across the film fraternity, with several prominent personalities visiting him over the course of his stay. However, mixed information soon began circulating. Some portals alarmingly claimed the actor was in critical condition, giving rise to panic among fans. Matters escalated further when hoax reports falsely declared the actor had passed away, a move that drew strong criticism from the Deol family, who condemned the irresponsible and insensitive reportage. To counter the speculation, members of the Deol clan issued multiple statements, urging the public to rely only on verified updates. When Dharmendra was finally discharged, the family shared a detailed note expressing gratitude while appealing for privacy. “Mr. Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home. We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from any further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. We appreciate everyone’s love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued recovery, good health, and long life. Please respect him because he loves you.”Amid the emotional turbulence, another controversy surfaced when a video from the actor’s hospital room went viral online. The clip-which appeared to be recorded by a hospital staff member-showed Dharmendra surrounded by family members. The breach of privacy sparked outrage, and strict action is expected to have been taken against the individual responsible for the leak. With the worst now seemingly behind him, the Deol family is focusing on positive developments. As previously reported by Bollywood Hungama, they have already begun planning celebrations for Dharmendra’s milestone 90th birthday on December 8. The recent insider reassurance, paired with the family’s growing optimism, suggests that the beloved star is firmly on the path to recovery-comforting news for millions who continue to hold him close to their hearts. Also Read: Dharmendra’s health improves; family prepares for his 90th birthday with Esha Deol.

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EXCLUSIVE: Runtime Breakdown – First Half of Baahubali: The Epic is 1 hour 42 minutes, second half is over 2 Hours

This Friday will see the release of Baahubali: The Epic. It combines two Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) into one part, as part of the tenth anniversary celebrations of the former. This is a novel experiment and has probably never been done before in the world. Some moviegoers and industry personalities doubted if viewers would rewatch a film that they have consumed repeatedly and that too in this unique form. However, the risk seems to have paid off. The advance booking down South and Overseas for the original Telugu audience is outstanding. It is common knowledge that Baahubali: The Epic has a run time of 3 hours and 45 minutes. Bollywood Hungama has now learned about the duration of the first half and second half of the film. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “The pre-interval portion of Baahubali: The Epic is 1 hours 42 minutes and 33 seconds long. The second half is longer than 2 hours. The exact length of the second half is 2 hours, 3 minutes and 11 seconds. The total duration of the film, thus, is 3 hours 45 minutes and 44 seconds.”Just 1 intervalIn the past, such lengthy films have had not one, but two intermission points. Old-timers recollect that Raj Kapoor-starrer Sangam (1964), which was 238 minutes long, that is, 3 hours and 58 minutes long, had two intervals. Mera Naam Joker (1970) was 255 minutes long, that is, 4 hours and 15 minutes, and it also had two interval points. In recent times, Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994) had an interval twice after the longer cut was released in cinemas. Over the years, the twin interval system was dropped. Films like Mohabbatein (2000; 215 minutes), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001; 210 minutes), Animal (2023; 203 minutes), The Bengal Files (2025; 204 minutes) etc. have been released with just one intermission point. Coming back to Baahubali: The Epic, Baahubali: The Beginning had a runtime of 159 minutes, while Baahubali 2: The Conclusion clocked 167 minutes. This means that together, the two parts originally ran for a total of 326 minutes, or 5 hours and 26 minutes. In contrast, Baahubali: The Epic is just 225 minutes long, making it shorter by 101 minutes. It remains to be seen how the makers have condensed the two monumental chapters of the saga into one cohesive narrative without compromising on the grandeur, emotion, and continuity that made Baahubali a cultural phenomenon. Also Read: Baahubali: The Epic gets U/A certificate with a 3-hour-44-minute runtime, releasing this October.