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Karan Aujla announces 6-city India leg of P-POP CULTURE world tour for 2026, with debut stadium shows in Delhi and Chandigarh

Karan Aujla has unveiled the India schedule for his P-POP CULTURE World Tour, marking one of the biggest live music announcements of the upcoming year. The global Punjabi music star, who recently made history as the first Punjabi artist to headline Rolling Loud, will return to India in early 2026 for a six-city tour presented by Team Innovation. The tour will cover Bengaluru, Indore, Pune, Mumbai, New Delhi and Chandigarh, with the latter two cities hosting Aujla’s first-ever stadium performances in India. This announcement arrives on the heels of his highly successful It Was All A Dream India Tour in 2024, which drew more than 2, 00, 000 fans across seven cities and ten shows. Before the India leg, Aujla is set to headline his first major concert in Abu Dhabi on 29 November 2025 at Etihad Park, Yas Island. Expected to draw over 30, 000 attendees, the event will serve as the official launch of the P-POP CULTURE World Tour, which will also travel through the U. S., Europe, Asia, Canada and the U. K. The 2026 India tour, running between February and March, is projected to attract more than 4, 00, 000 fans-poised to become the largest Punjabi pop tour ever staged in the country. Team Innovation, which also managed Aujla’s 2024 sold-out run and his UAE debut, will present and promote the tour. Kingfisher Packaged Water is the title partner, with HSBC as co-powering sponsor. Designed as a fully immersive live experience, the P-POP CULTURE tour aims to integrate advanced visual technology with large-scale production. Audiences can expect an expansive setlist featuring music from Aujla’s chart-topping album P-POP CULTURE-including tracks like ‘P Pop Culture,’ ‘I Really Do.,’ ‘MF Gabhru!,’ ‘Boyfriend,’ and ‘For A Reason’-alongside fan favourites such as ‘Admiring You,’ ‘Winning Speech,’ ‘Tauba Tauba,’ ‘Wavy,’ and ‘Softly.’ Toronto-based producer Ikky will join Aujla on stage, along with celebrity appearances that have become a trademark of his live concerts. Speaking about the tour, Aujla said, “India has some of the most powerful and passionate fans in the world. No matter where I perform globally, the energy and love I receive in India is unmatched. Returning with the P-POP CULTURE World Tour is something I’ve been excited about for a long time. This album represents my growth, my culture and my vision for Punjabi music on the world stage.”Mohit Bijlani, Founder of Team Innovation, added, “Karan’s rise as a global Punjabi music icon has been exceptional. After the success of the 2024 tour, we knew the next chapter had to be even bigger. The P-POP CULTURE India Tour is set to create new benchmarks for live entertainment in the country.”Aujla’s 2024 It Was All A Dream World Tour set the tone for his global expansion, breaking ticketing records across Canada, the U. K., North America, New Zealand and India. The P-POP CULTURE World Tour builds on that momentum, further cementing his standing as one of Punjabi music’s most influential figures. Released in August 2025, P-POP CULTURE debuted at No. 1 on Spotify and Apple Music in India and Canada, with all 11 tracks charting at once. It also became the highest-debuting Punjabi-language album on the Canadian Billboard Charts. Ticketing Details Tickets for Kingfisher Packaged Water Presents P-POP CULTURE India Tour 2026, co-powered by HSBC, will be available exclusively on District. HSBC credit card holders will receive 48-hour early access from 1 December 2025 at 12 PM IST. General sales begin on 3 December 2025 at 2 PM IST. Prices start at ₹999, with VIP and premium packages available. Tour Schedule 28 February 2026 New Delhi4 March 2026 Mumbai4 March 2026 Pune14 March 2026 Chandigarh21 March 2026 Indore29 March 2026 BengaluruAlso Read: Karan Aujla teaches bhangra to Jimmy Fallon on the tonight show.

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Ram Madhvani, Mahaveer Jain discuss cinema’s role in nation building at IFFI 2025: “We have forgotten the tragic hero”

National Award-winning filmmaker and Emmy-nominated director Ram Madhvani, and acclaimed Indian film producer Mahaveer Jain came together at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa for an engaging conversation on “The Power and Impact of Our Stories on Nation Building”. The engaging session was moderated by Divyansh Jain, the youngest producer and director of the film industry at present. Founded in 1952, IFFI remains the only South Asian film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers’ Associations (FIAPF) in the Competitive Feature Films category. Each year, it continues to curate and celebrate landmark cinema from across the globe. The insightful session featuring Mahaveer Jain and Ram Madhvani explored storytelling, the values that guide creators, and the cultural influences shaping their work, while also highlighting filmmakers’ responsibility and cinema’s emotional impact. Talking about the cultural values that India holds, cinematic philosopher Ram Madhvani shared, “India has always been a civilisation shaped by stories. Whether it is the Ramayana or the Mahabharata, these epics were more than tales; they were moral compasses, emotional guides, and reflections of who we are. As creators today, we inherit that legacy. Our responsibility is to craft stories that not only entertain but also carry forward the values, questions, and memories that define us. I believe storytelling is a sacred act, one that allows us to understand ourselves better and to show the world who India truly is.’’Further speaking about India’s cultural and spiritual legacy, renowned producer Mahaveer Jain emphasized the importance of sharing the country’s ancient wisdom with global audiences through cinema and entertainment. He noted “We have solutions for everything in the ancient wisdom that our own sages have given us,” noted Mahaveer Jain. “If India can gift something to the entire world, it is this our ancient wisdom. This wisdom is what we should be propagating through the entertainment medium, which is also what I request you all to do,” he observed. Speaking about his filmmaking approach and the emotion he strives to evoke in audiences, visionary director Ram Madhvani shared, “I am interested in tragedy. We have forgotten the tragic hero. We have the romantic, action and comedy heroes, but the tragic hero or heroine Meena Kumari, Dilip Kumar, even Shah Rukh Khan are people who actually affected us. Tragedy is a thing I feel that we are missing. In everything that I do, the one nerve that I want to press, to cleanse you is to make you cry. With everything that you are going through in your life if I can use the work that I am putting out there to try and see how you can achieve catharsis, that is what I would like to do.”He also added, “Guide was one of the greatest spiritual films made in India. I aspire to make another one!”The International Film Festival of India continues to serve as a vital platform where filmmakers, producers, and storytellers come together to explore cinema’s role in shaping culture, identity, and national narrative. Also Read: MEGA EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Shroff to headline Neerja director Ram Madhvani and Mahaveer Jain’s grand, SPIRITUAL action thriller designed for a global audience.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar Part 1 expected to be 3 hours 32 minutes long; will be Bollywood’s LONGEST film since Jodhaa Akbar

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in delivering breaking news about the much-awaited film, Dhurandhar. We were the first to announce that the Ranveer Singh-starrer is a two-part saga; this news created a stir in the industry. Prior to this newsbreak, we informed readers that Dhurandhar is expected to last 3 hours. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the run time of the first part of Dhurandhar is longer than expected. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar Part 1’s length is said to be around 3 hours and 32 minutes. The final run time has been kept under wraps. But it’s expected to be close to 3 ½ hours long. The process of acquiring the censor certificate has begun. Once the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passes the film in a few days from now, the exact run time will be known.”An insider told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar tells a vast story and hence the lengthy run time. Director Aditya Dhar is an expert storyteller. Look at Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) or his productions like Article 370 (2024), Dhoom Dhaam (2025) and the recently-released Baramulla (2025). He always ensures that there’s a lot happening in his films and that the goings-on don’t feel stretched. Dhurandhar’s storytelling will be on the same lines. There would be so much happening that the audience would be gripped from start to finish.”If Dhurandhar indeed has a run time of 3 hours and 32 minutes, it’ll be Bollywood’s longest film since Jodhaa Akbar (2008). The Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer was 3 hours and 34 minutes long. In the last 25 years, there have been 24 Hindi films with a run time of more than 3 hours. Dhurandhar is the sixth longest Bollywood film since 2000 after LOC Kargil (2003; 4 hours and 7 minutes), Lagaan (2001; 3 hours and 44 minutes), Salaam-E-Ishq (2007; 3 hours and 36 minutes), Mohabbatein (2000; 3 hours and 35 minutes) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008; 3 hours and 34 minutes). The 3 hours plus Hindi films in the last 25 years (arranged in the order of their release): 1. Mohabbatein (2000) 3 hours and 35 minutes 2. Lagaan (2001) 3 hours and 44 minutes 3. Gadar Ek Prem Katha (2001) 3 hours and 6 minutes 4. Dil Chahta Hai (2001) 3 hours and 4 minutes 5. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) 3 hours and 30 minutes 6. Devdas (2002) 3 hours and 4 minutes 7. The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy (2003) 3 hours and 3 minutes 8. LOC Kargil (2003) 4 hours and 7 minutes 9. Lakshya (2004) 3 hours and 5 minutes 10. Veer-Zaara (2004) 3 hours and 12 minutes 11. Swades (2004) 3 hours and 15 minutes 12. Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) 3 hours and 6 minutes 13. Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) 3 hours and 28 minutes 14. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) 3 hours and 12 minutes 15. Salaam-E-Ishq (2007) 3 hours and 36 minutes 16. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) 3 hours and 34 minutes 17. Ghajini (2008) 3 hours and 4 minutes 18. What’s Your Raashee? (2009) 3 hours and 20 minutes 19. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) 3 hours and 8 minutes 20. M S Dhoni The Untold Story (2016) 3 hours and 10 minutes 21. Animal (2023) 3 hours and 23 minutes 22. Maidaan (2024) 3 hours and 1 minute 23. The Bengal Files (2025) 3 hours and 25 minutes 24. Dhurandhar (2025) 3 hours and 32 minutes (expected)Also Read: Dhurandhar: Massive public demand pushes early release of ‘Ishq Jalakar Karvaan’.

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