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Happy Birthday Lucky Ali: From being divorced thrice to leaving Bollywood due to disrespect, Here are five unheard facts about O Sanam singer

Did you know that Ali had an unusual career in the music industry. Yes! unlike most other singers, Lucky Ali had a rather peripheral relationship with Hindi film music.

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Lucky Ali, who turned 64 on Monday September 19, has given some real gems to the Indian Music Industry. With songs like O Sanam, Ek Pal Ka Jeena, Kyu Chalti hai Pawan, Safarnama and several other, Lucky Ali won us over and over again.

But did you know that Ali had an unusual career in the music industry. Yes! unlike most other singers, Lucky Ali had a rather peripheral relationship with Hindi film music Industry. Surprisingly, in a country like India, where film music dominates and plays largely the second-fiddle, Ali had shocked everyone by quitting the industry at the peak of his fame.

And on the occasion of his 64th Birthday we bring to you five of such unheard facts about the Indian singer that would blow your minds off.

Lucky Ali’s real name

Did you know that Lucky Ali’s real name is Maqsood Ali. But the Indian singer decided to go by his nickname Lucky because people used it much more than his real name.

Ali’s struggle to Bollywood

Before his career as a singer took off, Lucky Ali tried his hands at a number of odd jobs. From being a carpet-cleaner, to oil-rigger, horse-breeder and even an organic farmer, he has done it all. And at the age of 36, he came up with his debut album.

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Lucky Ali’s turbulent love life

Did you know that Lucky Ali has been divorced thrice. But the O Sanam has never lied about his intentions. The singer told all his wives that he wasn’t a ‘one-woman man’. Lucky believes that as a practicing Muslim, he is allowed to marry at least four times in his lifetime. Lucky’s first wife, Meaghan Jane McCleary, was the same lady in blue who could be seen in Lucky Ali’s music video of O Sanam. Both married in 1996 and have two children, son Ta’awwuz and daughter Tasmia.

Later the singer came in touch with a Parsi girl named Anahita. She was a filmmaker and photographer and was known by the moniker Inaya. Both came closer when Lucky’s first wife was away in New Zealand and eventually they got married. Currently, she lives in Mumbai with their kids Sara and Raiyan.

Lucky Ali fell in love for the third time when when he met former Miss England, Kate Elizabeth Hallam. One thing led to another and the couple decided to formalize their relationship in 2010. The couple have a son named Dani, born in 2011. Later the couple called it quits and now the Indian singer is single, living in Goa.   

Goodbye to Bollywood

Born to legendary actor-filmmaker Mehmood, Lucky Ali made his breakthrough in Bollywood with two hit tracks in the 2000 movie Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai. Having sung memorable songs over a decade, Lucky distanced himself from Bollywood after singing Safarnama in 2015 movie Tamasha.

In 2017 during an interview, the singer-actor revealed the reason behind his decision. He said “Is jagah mein badtameezi bahut hai.” The singer also believes that Bollywood has changed and the kind of movies which are being made these days are not up to the mark as they are lacking inspiration and there’s nothing to learn from such movies.

Lucky Ali’s acting career

Lucky Ali has acted in several movies and TV serials including Bharat Ek Khoj, Zara Hatke, Katha Sagar and The Dewarists. The 36 years-old then even ventured into acting with films like Kaante and Sur.

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Dhurandhar raw and uncut version set for digital premiere on two major streaming platforms

In a major surprise for action film fans, the raw and uncut version of Dhurandhar is launching tomorrow across both Netflix India and JioHotstar with uncensored footage and multiple audio tracks.

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Indian cinema enthusiasts are in for an unexpected treat as the highly anticipated unfiltered version of the blockbuster film Dhurandhar is officially heading to digital platforms. In a surprising double-platform strategy, the raw and uncut cut of the action-packed movie is scheduled to begin streaming on both Netflix India and JioHotstar.

The sudden announcement from the streaming platforms has sparked significant buzz across social media. While much of the recent digital speculation has centered around the streaming schedule for the sequel, media updates have confirmed that this specific raw release applies to the franchise’s first installment. Starting tomorrow, viewers in India will be able to watch the unfiltered version of the movie in multiple regional languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, complete with intense gore sequences and raw dialogues that were previously trimmed.

Dual-platform digital release brings uncensored action

The announcement has cleared up initial confusion among fans who were anticipating updates regarding the franchise. While international audiences have seen varied streaming distributions for the franchise, viewers within India will uniquely get access to the first film’s “undekha” (unseen) cut simultaneously on two separate streaming applications.

The standard digital premiere for the second installment, Dhurandhar 2, remains locked for June 4, 2026, on JioHotstar and will mirror the standard censored cut that was showcased during its theatrical run. However, for fans seeking an uncompromising, high-octane cinematic experience, the original film’s extended, raw edition arrives online tomorrow on both competing streaming services.

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Dhurandhar 2 bags massive OTT deal, likely to stream on JioHotstar after IPL 2026

Dhurandhar 2 lands a Rs 155 crore OTT deal with JioHotstar and may release after IPL 2026.

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The upcoming Bollywood film Dhurandhar 2 has reportedly secured a significant OTT deal, underlining its strong market buzz ahead of release. According to media reports, the film’s digital streaming rights have been acquired by JioHotstar for approximately Rs 155 crore.

The makers are expected to follow a strategic release plan, with the film likely to premiere on the platform after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. JioHotstar also holds digital streaming rights for the tournament, and the post-IPL window is seen as an effort to retain audience engagement.

Reports suggest that the film could arrive on OTT in late May or early June 2026, depending on its theatrical release schedule and run. However, there is no official confirmation yet regarding the exact streaming date.

Industry observers note that the reported deal highlights the growing demand for big-ticket Hindi films among streaming platforms, especially those expected to draw strong audience interest.

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Ramayana teaser unveiled as Ranbir Kapoor appears as Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film

The teaser of Ramayana has been released, showing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The film will release in two parts in 2026 and 2027.

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana has been released, offering the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama. The film, which is planned as a two-part cinematic project, is scheduled for a Diwali release later this year.

The teaser shows several key moments, including scenes from the coronation and the exile period in the forest of Panchavati. Ranbir Kapoor appears in the role of Rama with a calm and composed presence. The teaser also briefly shows Yash in the role of Ravan towards the end.

Ahead of the teaser launch, Alia Bhatt shared a video message on social media asking audiences to support the project and Ranbir Kapoor’s work on the film. In the video, she said the “Rama unit” video would be released and encouraged audiences to watch and support the film.

Budget and scale

Producer Namit Malhotra said the film has been in development for six to seven years and is being made on a large scale. According to him, the total budget for both parts is around $500 million, which is over Rs 4,000 crore combined.

He said the film is being made for a global audience and aims to present the epic on a large cinematic scale while remaining efficient in production.

Music collaboration

The film’s music is being composed through a collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Rahman said working on a project based on such an iconic epic is challenging, as the team wants to present something new while respecting the importance of the story.

Release plan and cast

The film will be released in two parts. The first part is scheduled for a worldwide release in October 2026 ahead of Diwali, while the second part is planned for release during Diwali 2027.

Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the film also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey and Yash in important roles.

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