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Almost 25 years after Brendon Fraser stormed into cinemas in The Mummy, the star has been signed on to star in a sequel, officially confirming that the fourth part of the franchise will return to big screens. 

The fourth part of the iconic smash hit series is still in the development stage, with very few details leaking out as yet. Industry insiders have speculated that the film will likely be released in 2027, as the full cast hasn’t been finalised yet and production hasn’t even begun. 

A Hollywood trade report has confirmed that both Brandon Fraser and Rachel Weisz have signed on to reprieve the roles of madcap adventurers Rick O’Connel and Evelyn Carnahan. While the rest of the cast hasn’t been confirmed yet, fans expect no less than the return of the titular villain Imhotep, played by Arnold Vosloo and Evelyn’s perpetually-in-trouble brother Jonathan, played by John Hannah. No word yet on who will play the leading duo’s now grown-up son or even if the character will be a part of the new film. 

Universal Pictures is playing its cards close to the chest, revealing no details. However sources have disclosed that the film will be a sequel and the events of the third part of the franchise, Mummy 3, will be ignored by the new film. 

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillent, known collectively as Radio Silence, have been given the task of revitalizing this long-dormant film property as directors. David Cogeshall will pen the script. 

Universal is also releasing a reboot of its 1930s horror hit The Mummy in 2026, however that film has nothing to do with this one.

Yesteryears actress Faryal Gohar has finally opened up about her second marriage after a tumultuous divorce with actor Jamal Shah. 

Faryal, widely considered one of the most beautiful actresses to have graced a Pakistani screen, gave an interview to a private channel recently, where she talked about her life after she split from the star. 

The famously private actress, who largely retreated to private life, confessed that she got married in 2002 to a dermatologist in California, USA.

“I met him at my dentist’s clinic. He was my dentist’s brother,” she disclosed, adding that her husband, Irfan Jamil, was “a very good person.” 

The marriage lasted for nine years, ending only when he passed away of cancer. “I have lost a lot of loved ones to cancer,” she said. Faryal then said that she spends her time taking care of her pets. 

Faryal married actor Jamal Shah in 1983, becoming one half of a power couple the likes of which Lollywood had rarely seen. The glamorous duo were among the most sought-after stars of the decade. The marriage ended in 1992. 

Already a successful model, Faryal reached the peak of popularity with the smash-hit drama Chand Grehan. She also did many plays, some of them with her sister, powerhouse actress Madeeha Gauhar, who also passed away of cancer in 2018.

Actor Ajay Devgn has reacted to his wife and Bollywood superstar Kajol’s recent comment about if marriages should have an “expiration date”.

Speaking on her recently-released OTT show, Kajol reflected on the evolving meaning of love and relationships in the modern era.

During the conversation, her co-host Twinkle Khanna asked whether marriage should come with an “expiry date” and the option of renewal. Kajol agreed with the idea, while Khanna and guests Vicky Kaushal and Kriti Sanon disagreed.

“I truly believe this. What guarantee is there that you marry the right person at the right time? Having a renewal option makes sense. If there’s an expiry date, no one would have to endure pain for too long,” Kajol said.

With Kajol’s statement stirring a debate over the internet, her husband and actor Ajay Devgn shared his perspective in a separate interview, saying that the meaning of love has changed over time.

“Love has become ordinary. It’s not what it used to be. The words ‘I love you’ are now used so casually that they’ve lost their depth. Back in our time, saying ‘I love you’ was a big deal. Today, people don’t understand the gravity of those words.”

Actor R Madhavan echoed Ajay’s sentiments, noting that earlier generations treated love with great sincerity and even signing a card carried deep meaning. Ajay added that nowadays, “every message ends with a heart emoji or simply with ‘love’.”

Kajol and Ajay Devgn first met on the set of the 1995 film Hulchul. Four years later, the two tied the knot, becoming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated couples.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has slammed the people who secretly filmed a video inside Breach Candy Hospital where 89-year-old fan favourite Dharmendra was admitted after suffering a medical emergency. 

Taking to X, Amitabh wrote, “No ethics, koi bhee achaar-neeti nahin.” The video, filmed inside a hospital room, shows Dharmendra hooked up to various machines and appearing unconscious while his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol stand by his bedside. A woman who’s face cannot be clearly seen can be heard sobbing and asking Dharmendra in Punjabi to not go away.

At one point, a very emotional Bobby holds his father’s feet while Sunny hugs the crying lady and leads her to a chair. More people can be seen in the room, however, most of them do not look like hospital staff. 

Some Indian outlets have reported that the video was filmed by a member of hospital staff. 

Social media burst out in outrage over the video, with many calling it a breach of privacy. Breach Candy, a swanky hospital that is frequented by many of Mumbai’s rich and famous, has not commented on the matter. As of now, no staff member has been charged or arrested for filming the actor in the room.

The popular actor, known in the 80s as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, was admitted to the famous Breach Candy Hospital on November 10 after he complained of breathing issues while at home. 

As news spread of the legendary star’s illness, his famous children started visiting one by one. Footage captured by paparazzi outside the hospital showed Dharmendra’s eldest son, the action star Sunny Deol, leaving from hospital looking visibly emotional. Some news outlets were quick to report that the 89-year-old had been put on a ventilator or had died, but Sunny’s team then put out a statement saying, “Dharamji is still in the hospital. Doctors have not advised him to go home. His condition is improving. He is being monitored and is not on a ventilator.”

Later in the night, A-listers of the Indian film industry, including superstars Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan, visited Dharmendra in hospital. His younger son, Bobby Deol, his wife Hema Malini and his daughter Esha Deol also visited the actor in hospital.

As fans prayed for Dharmendra, news outlets again jumped the gun late at night, saying that he had died. Early on the morning of November 11, Esha Deol took to Instagram to confirm that her father was recovering. In a blistering attack on media, she wrote: “The media seems to be in overdrive and spreading false news. My father is stable and recovering. We request everyone to give our family privacy. Thank you for the prayers for Papa’s speedy recovery.”

The Punjabi star was discharged and sent home to recover one day later.

Dharmendra was born in Punjab in 1935. The actor has a career that spanned over six decades, and included streaks of hits including his most famous role, smash hit Sholay’s Veeru. He has remained active in the industry even late in his career, last appearing on screen in 2024 in the film Teri Baaton Main Aisa Uljha Jiya.