March 22, 2026

Shoojit

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Shailendra Singh says he paid Rs 4 crore to Amitabh Bachchan for Johnny Walker: ‘I lost my film and Shoojit Sircar forever’ | Hindi Movie News

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Producer Shailendra Singh, known for backing National Award-winning films like Page 3 and Traffic Signal, has opened up about a long-standing dispute involving Amitabh Bachchan and filmmaker Shoojit Sircar over the unreleased film Shoebite. Singh claimed he had originally developed the story under the title Johnny Walker, which was later renamed Shoebite, and accused Shoojit…

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Shoojit Sircar to direct Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao, new mythological comedy to start in 2026 |

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Shoojit Sircar returns to comedy with a rare mythological spin on Mahabharata, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao. Shooting begins 2026, blending wit and epic roots unconventionally. Fresh off ‘I Want to Talk’, Bajpayee eyes ‘Family Man 3’, Rao leads ‘Maalik’. Shoojit Sircar, known for his distinctive storytelling, has directed acclaimed films including ‘October’, ‘Sardar…

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‘We should be respecting…’: Shoojit Sircar on Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit, Kalki 2 |

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Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has defended Deepika Padukone amidst reports of her exiting two major films over working hour demands. Sircar emphasized the importance of respecting individual boundaries, calling Padukone a “brilliant” professional. This comes after Padukone was reportedly replaced in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ and exited ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ due to ‘commitment issues’. After Deepika…

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