Actor Raghav Tiwari, recognised for his performance in ‘Crime Patrol’, was recently assaulted by a biker following a road collision in Mumbai on December 30, specifically in the Versova area.

Tiwari stated that he exited his friend’s vehicle and began to cross the road when he inadvertently struck the accused biker. Despite promptly apologising, the biker responded with aggression, leading to a confrontation. “I asked him why he was abusing me, and in his anger, he dismounted his bike and stabbed me twice. He then kicked me in the stomach, causing me to fall,” Tiwari recounted.

The assailant further slapped the actor. In an effort to defend himself, Tiwari picked up a piece of wood and struck the biker’s hand, which resulted in the attacker dropping a liquor bottle. This incited further violence, as the biker retaliated by striking Tiwari’s head with an iron rod twice before fleeing the scene.

Tiwari’s friends promptly transported him to a nearby hospital for medical care. He described the assailant as resembling a “professional knife attacker”.

Following the incident, Tiwari approached the police to file a complaint, his head bandaged from the injury. Reports indicate that the accused is named Mohammad Zaid, and a case has been lodged against him under sections 118 (1) and 352 of the Indian Penal Code.

Tiwari alleged that the police dismissively handled his situation, failing to register the case properly in accordance with the evidence provided. He expressed frustration that, despite reviewing CCTV footage, no action was taken against the accused, who remains at large.

Additionally, he claimed that the accused was Zaid, allegedly the son of director Parvez Shaikh. Tiwari has an extensive career, having appeared in numerous Bollywood films, web series, and television shows.

Ramesh Bidhuri, the BJP candidate for Delhi’s Kalkaji constituency, stirred controversy on Sunday by stating that he would smooth the “roads of the constituency as smooth as Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s cheeks” if he wins the upcoming Assembly elections.

Congress responded by denouncing Bidhuri’s comments as “shameful,” labeling the BJP as an “anti-woman party,” and asserting that his remarks reflected a deeply troubling mindset.

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate urged the BJP’s leadership to seek forgiveness from Priyanka Gandhi.

Bidhuri reportedly said that RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s past assertion that he would make Bihar’s roads as smooth as the cheeks of actress Hema Malini. In defense of his remarks, Bidhuri emphasised, “Isn’t Hema Malini a woman? Hema Malini is far superior to Priyanka Gandhi when it comes to achievements in life.”

Continuing her attack, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate asserted that Bidhuri’s comments illustrated both his mentality and the character of the BJP.

Additionally, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh criticized Bidhuri, questioning the BJP’s respect for women. He commented, “This is BJP’s candidate, listen to his language, this is BJP’s respect for women. Is the respect of Delhi’s women safe in the hands of such leaders?”

Speaking to ANI, Singh deemed Bidhuri’s comments about a senior Congress leader as “very unfortunate,” highlighting that the women of Delhi must recognise the kind of security they could expect under BJP leadership.

This incident is not an isolated one for Bidhuri, who has faced backlash for controversial statements before.

In 2023, he made communal remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha, which were widely criticized as inappropriate for a parliamentarian. Following that incident, he expressed “regret” over his comments.

Congress leader Pawan Khera also slammed BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks, describing his mentality and the values of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as troubling. He shared a viral video of Bidhuri on X, highlighting the issue.

Shrinate also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding his comments about “mangalsutra” made in the context of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate questioned whether BJP women leaders, including Women Development Minister, party president JP Nadda, or the Prime Minister, would address this inappropriate language and mindset. She referred to Modi as the originator of this “anti-women language,” pointing out his usage of terms like “mangalsutra” and “mujra,” suggesting that such language influences the attitudes of those within his party.

The trailer for Sky Force, featuring Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya, was launched at an event in Mumbai on Sunday. Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Kapur, the film centers on India’s inaugural and most lethal airstrike during the 1965 India-Pakistan War.

In the film, Akshay Kumar takes on the role of an Indian Air Force officer spearheading the mission, depicted in the trailer as one of the nation’s most perilous operations.

The plot intensifies when Veer Pahariya’s character goes missing during the airstrike, leading Kumar’s character to believe he is stranded in Pakistan, with search efforts seemingly proving futile.

Sara Ali Khan appears as Veer’s love interest, while Nimrat Kaur and Sharad Kelkar play supporting roles. The trailer, shared on social media by Akshay Kumar, includes the tagline: “This Republic Day, witness the untold story of a heroic sacrifice – the tale of India’s first and deadliest airstrike.” Audiences have responded positively, praising the portrayal of military life and the performances teased in the trailer.

Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Amar Kaushik, and Jyoti Deshpande, Sky Force is set to premiere globally on January 24, 2025, just in time for Republic Day.

In December of the previous year, Akshay Kumar announced that Bhooth Bangla, his upcoming horror comedy in collaboration with Priyadarshan, would release on April 2, 2026. He revealed that filming for the project has begun, updating fans through his official X page.

Bhooth Bangla marks the reunion of Akshay and Priyadarshan after a 14-year hiatus, their last collaboration being the 2010 political satire Khatta Meetha.

Expectations are high for Bhooth Bangla, considering the notable success of their previous horror film Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which starred Vidya Balan and led to two sequels, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, featuring Kartik Aaryan.