Ayushmann Khurrana has reportedly received a threatening audio message, with the sender allegedly demanding crores of rupees. The actor is the latest name from the film industry to have reportedly received an extortion threat, prompting the police to investigate the matter. According to a report by Aaj Tak, the individual who sent the audio clip claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and allegedly made a demand for a large sum of money.

As per the report, the police are currently examining the audio message and trying to establish the identity of the person behind it. Investigators are also cross-referencing the identity claimed by the sender with voice samples available in police records to verify the authenticity of the threat. Ayushmann, meanwhile, has not issued any statement or reacted to the reports so far.

This incident comes amid a series of threatening messages reportedly received by personalities from the entertainment industry. Before Ayushmann, actor Tusshar Kapoor had also received a threatening audio message in the name of an individual identified as 'Harry Boxer'. However, preliminary investigations in that case reportedly suggested that the message could have been a hoax.

The police have reportedly stepped up their efforts to investigate such threats following the incident involving gunfire directed at actor Tiger Shroff. Authorities are working to identify the individuals and gangs allegedly responsible for sending extortion messages and threatening members of the film fraternity. The investigation is expected to establish whether these incidents are connected or separate cases.

On the professional front, Ayushmann Khurrana was most recently seen in Udta Teer, where he shared screen space with Sara Ali Khan. Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, the film marked another collaboration between Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.

Written and directed by Akash A Kaushik, the espionage comedy also featured Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Gulshan Grover, Suhail Nayyar, Rahul Bose, Mukul Dev, Ram Kapoor and Supriya Pilgaonkar. The film revolved around a spy who accidentally disrupts a world of secrets and distrust, setting off a series of chaotic events. Combining comedy, action and drama, the film presented a fast-paced, family-friendly story in which even the protagonist struggles to understand the unfolding situation.

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Bollywood filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee has added another prestigious accolade to his cinematic journey, winning the Best Director Award at the International Indian Film Festival of Toronto (IIFFT) for his Bengali film Lokkhikantopur Local.

The recognition places Mukherjee alongside noted veteran Bollywood filmmaker Kabir Khan, who also received the Best Director honour for his acclaimed film Chandu Champion, starring Kartik Aaryan. This latest achievement marks another significant milestone for Mukherjee, who won his first National Film Award in 2023 for his Hindi short film Ek Duaa. With Lokkhikantopur Local, the filmmaker continues to make his mark through stories rooted in Indian realities and human emotions.

Sharing his happiness, Ram Kamal Mukherjee said, “Every award is special, but international recognition for a story told in my mother tongue makes it even more emotional. Lokkhikantopur Local is very close to my heart. It celebrates the people, places, and stories that often remain unnoticed but are deeply woven into the fabric of our lives. To have this film recognised on an international platform is truly overwhelming. Sharing this honour with a filmmaker of Kabir Khan's stature makes the moment even more special. I remember interviewing Kabir when I was working with Stardust. He is a brilliant storyteller. I dedicate this award to my producer Sangita Sinha and my entire directorial team who had faith in my vision, and the jury members at IIFFT for evaluating this film in the same light as a mega-star Kartik Aaryan film like Chandu Champion; this gives me hope that good content will always find its own audience.”

From winning a National Film Award for Ek Duaa to receiving international recognition for Lokkhikantopur Local, Ram Kamal Mukherjee's journey is a testament to his commitment to meaningful storytelling and cinema that transcends geographical and linguistic boundaries.

The film is produced by Sangita Sinha under the banner of Angel Creations. “I am extremely proud of my director Ram Kamal dada for winning this prestigious award in Toronto. The competition was tough, as regional cinema comes with a lot of financial restrictions, but still, on the basis of pure content and performance, the film won hearts,” says Sangita Sinha, who also plays a pivotal role as an actor in Lokkhikantopur Local.

The film stars Rituparna Sengupta, Paoli Dam, Kaushik Ganguly, Indraneil Sengupta, Chandrayee Ghosh, Sayani Ghosh, John Bhattacharya, Rajnandini Paul, and Debashish Mondal.

“I am delighted to know that Ram Kamal won the Best Director Award at IIFFT, and he is definitely deserving. His craft has been well appreciated by national and international cine-connoisseurs since his debut film, Cakewalk. This was my first association with Ram Kamal, and the way he weaved in the character of Labanya with Utpal (Kaushik Ganguly) and Kalyani (Paoli Dam) in the multilayered plot shows his credentials as a filmmaker,” says Bengal's iconic female superstar, Rituparna Sengupta.

The film also won Best Supporting Actress (Chandrayee Ghosh) at West Bengal Film Journalists Awards 2026.

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