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    BOLLYWOOD GUP-SHUP                                                SEPTEMBER 11, 2026       |  The Indian Eye 45

                       Bollywood Gup-Shup

              KALPANA IYER                                                      KARAN AUJLA

              ‘Rambha Ho’ actress being ghosted after seeking work              Star receives warm welcome in Australia after visa delay

                     eteran actress Kalpana Iyer,                                                                   unjabi music star Karan Au-
                     who  has  been  looking                                                                        jla is back in Australia, and
              Vfor  work  in  Bollywood                                                                       Phis fans have made sure he
              at the age of 70, has opened up                                                                   knows how much they were wait-
              about her experiences with peo-                                                                    ing for him, reported The Aus-
              ple from the industry. In a recent                                                                  tralia Today.
              post, Iyer said she wants to con-
              tinue working but expects “decen-                                                                   Aujla’s visit comes after a visa
              cy and respect” from those who ap-                                                                  delay had put his much-await-
              proach her for projects. Iyer shared                                                               ed Australian tour in doubt and
              a long note on Instagram, speaking                                                                 led to the postponement of his
              about her efforts to  find  work.  In                                                            opening Perth  show. Assistant
              her post, the actress said she does                                                             Minister for Citizenship, Customs
              not expect to be treated like “some                                                          and Multicultural Affairs Julian  Hill
              diva” but wants people to be upfront                                                     welcomed Aujla’s arrival as the singer re-
              with her if a project does not work out.                          turned to      the country for his five-date P-Pop Culture World

              “I have been trying hard to be decent about everything and not get   Tour, as per The Australia Today. The visa issue had earlier left the
              upset about things over which I have no control but it’s not fair to   “Wavy” hitmaker’s Australian fans waiting for an update.
              me to be honest because I want to do Everything that comes my     His visa was eventually approved, allowing the tour to go ahead.
              way and I don’t want to be treated like Some DIVA but I expect    Adelaide will now be the opening stop, followed by Melbourne,
              Decency and Respect that is not asking for too much.”             Sydney and Perth.
              The actress also said she understands that the industry has changed
              and people may have their own choices when it comes to casting.
              However, she said being informed about a decision would help her
              understand the situation and even “make Changes” if needed.

              AJAY DEVGN

              Star-led horror thriller goes on floors
              A       ctor Ajay Devgn-led horror thriller has officially gone on floors, with the ‘Singham’

                      star announcing the commencement of the yet-to-be-titled project on Wednesday.

                      Taking to Instagram, Ajay shared the news and expressed excitement about the
              upcoming film, which is directed by Rohit Jugraj and jointly produced by Devgn Films and
              Panorama Studios. “Darr ka mahaul...hone wala hai.

              Our untitled horror thriller officially goes on floors today. Directed by @rohitjugraj. A @
              devgnfilms & @panorama_studios Production. @kumarmangatpathak @abhishekpathakk
              @danishdevgn  @sanju_r_joshi  #DevgnFilms  #PanoramaStudios  #Muhurat  #Untitled-
              Film,” ‘Singham’ actor wrote on Instagram.
              Headlined by Ajay Devgn and directed by Rohit Jugraj, the film promises to “transport audi-
              ences into a haunting new world of mystery, fear and suspense.”
              The project is jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak.

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