Stars, Tributes And Controversies Dominate Evening Buzz On 27 November

The entertainment industry delivered a mix of nostalgia, reactions and fresh releases on 27 November. At IFFI 2025, veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy paid an emotional tribute to Dharmendra, calling him an irreplaceable force in Indian cinema. He stated that while the industry will continue to produce great actors, there will never be another personality quite like Dharmendra.

Choreographer Ahmed Khan stirred memories of the 1995 cult classic Rangeela, revealing that Ram Gopal Varma had encouraged him to ‘make mistakes’ to create a more natural rhythm for the songs. The anecdote quickly went viral among fans of the film.

From ‘Kalika’ Trailer to Industry Backlash

In political and entertainment crossover news, Akhilesh Yadav praised Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur, calling it a film with a meaningful message. Farhan thanked him in return, adding to the film’s growing pre-release buzz.

Meanwhile, Rakul Preet Singh issued a strong statement urging people not to misuse her identity online, calling impersonation a crime. Conversations around celebrity accountability continued as Kajol and Twinkle Khanna reacted to the backlash their chat show has been receiving, admitting it has brought both trouble and learning.

The day ended with the much-awaited trailer launch of Kalika, presented by Faith Filmss Entertainment, set to release in cinemas on 28 November 2025.