On Sunday, the Mumbai Police stated that the individual arrested for the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is suspected to be a Bangladeshi national, a conclusion drawn from evidence found among his possessions. In a media briefing, police confirmed that the attacker had taken on the name Vijay Das upon entering India.

DCP Zone 9, Dixit Gedam, identified the suspect as Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a 30-year-old man who allegedly entered Saif Ali Khan’s residence with the intent to rob. Gedam indicated that preliminary investigations suggest the accused is of Bangladeshi descent, having entered India illegally and subsequently changed his name.

Reports indicate that he arrived in Mumbai approximately 5 to 6 months ago, initially residing in the city before moving to its outskirts. The suspect was employed by a housekeeping agency, according to police sources.

“On January 16, at around 2 am, an attack occurred at Saif Ali Khan’s residence. An FIR was filed, and the suspect was arrested soon after. His identity as Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, aged 30, has been confirmed. He broke into the home with robbery in mind. He will be presented in court, where a request for custody will be made, and further investigations will follow,” Gedam stated while raising concerns regarding the suspect’s Bangladeshi background.

He pointed out credible evidence for these suspicions, such as the lack of valid Indian documentation and items seized that suggest his nationality.

Previous reports indicated that the suspect had been using multiple aliases, including Vijay Das and Bijoy Das. The main suspect was intercepted in the early hours of Sunday in Thane West, Maharashtra.

Actor Saif Ali Khan was reportedly assaulted multiple times in his upscale apartment located in Mumbai’s Bandra area during a burglary attempt in the early hours of Thursday.

The actor resides on the 12th floor of the ‘Satguru Sharan’ building. At the time of the incident, Saif Ali Khan was at home with his wife, fellow actor Kareena Kapoor, and their two children, four-year-old Jeh and eight-year-old Taimur.

The climax of Bigg Boss 18 is set for an explosive finish with the finale airing live on January 19. Fans of the show are eager to see which among the top 5 contestants will clinch the title in what promises to be a dramatic conclusion to the season. Hosted by Bollywood icon Salman Khan, the finale will be available for streaming on Colors TV and Jio Cinema starting at 9:30 PM, expected to last for an exhilarating three hours.

This season’s top finalists are Rajat Dalal, Vivian Dsena, Karanveer Mehra, Chum Darang, and Avinash Mishra. With a unique blend of talents and personalities, these finalists have captivated the audience, each bringing something special to the competition.

The build-up to the finale has seen a flurry of activity, with fans ardently supporting their favorite contestants. Voting trends currently show Rajat Dalal leading with a significant margin, holding 41% of the votes, closely followed by Vivian Dsena with 29%. The voting lines remain open on the JioCinema platform until noon on the day of the finale, allowing fans to make their final push for their preferred contestant.

The anticipation for this finale is heightened by the exclusive insights from Google Gemini AI, which predicts Rajat Dalal as the likely winner, given his strong viewer engagement and popularity throughout the season.

As the final moments draw near, the excitement and tension are palpable, promising to make this finale a memorable event in the history of Bigg Boss. Don’t miss the chance to witness the end of an era live, as the contestants face off one last time to win the prestigious title and close out yet another thrilling chapter of this beloved reality series.

Kangana Ranaut’s new film, Emergency, which explores the tumultuous period of 1975-1977 during former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s Emergency rule, has opened to disappointing box office figures.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the political drama garnered just Rs 2.35 crore (nett) in India on its opening day.

The film recorded a total Hindi occupancy rate of 19.26%, with the highest attendance during evening shows. Emergency premiered alongside Azaad, a film featuring Ajay Devgn’s nephew Amaan Devgan and Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani, and it was screened in approximately 2,500 shows nationwide.

While the opening numbers for Emergency surpassed those of Kangana’s previous films—her 2023 release Tejas made Rs 1.20 crore, and Dhaakad (2022) earned Rs 55 lakh on its first day—it still ranks among her lowest openings. Her most successful debut remains Tanu Weds Manu Returns, released in 2015, which earned Rs 8.85 crore.

This film is Kangana’s first attempt at solo directing, although she later remarked that it was a “wrong decision.” The cast includes Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and Mahima Chaudhary in significant roles, and the film has elicited a mixed reaction from audiences and critics alike.

Sana Farzeen from India Today rated Emergency 2.5 stars, noting in her review that the pacing can be frustrating and that viewers might find themselves searching online for clarification on historical events depicted in the film.

She criticised the songs as unnecessary distractions, with some being presented in a way that unintentionally adds humour. Conversely, she pointed out that the violence depicted is graphic, with an emphasis on close-ups.

On a positive note, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised the Emergency as “an important documentation of a time in Indian history” and commended Kangana for her portrayal of Indira Gandhi.