BREAKING: Baby Do Die Do follows in the footsteps of Dhurandhar The Revenge, Bhooth Bangla, Welcome To The Jungle; to have paid previews on July 2

The paid preview trend has significantly picked up for Bollywood this year. It began with Dhurandhar The Revenge, which did record business in the previews. This was followed by Bhooth Bangla. The other Akshay Kumar release, Welcome To The Jungle, also had paid previews; both films earned well in the pre-release screenings. And now, the next film to follow suit is Baby Do Die Do. It’ll have a full-fledged release on July 3 and paid previews on Thursday, July 2.

Yesterday, theatres across the country opened bookings for Baby Do Die Do. Viewers were surprised to see listings for the film on Thursday, as the makers had not publicized that the action thriller would have shows starting Thursday evening. Shows begin from 7:00 pm onwards, and as of now, advance booking has started in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune. A few more cities are also expected to join the bandwagon.

Baby Do Die Do is a story of ‘India’s first desi hitwoman’. It features Huma Qureshi in the titular role of a deaf and mute assassin. It is produced by Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem under the banner of Saleem Siblings and directed by Nachiket Samant.

Meanwhile, one more film this week will also have paid previews – the Hollywood animated family entertainer Minions & Monsters. But unlike Baby Do Die Do, its shows will commence from 4:00 on July 2 while it’ll have a full-fledged release from Friday, July 3.

Finally, the other major film this week is Alpha. Coincidentally, just like Baby Do Die Do, Alpha is also about a badass female assassin. Produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF), it stars Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. It is directed by Shiv Rawail, who previously helmed the globally acclaimed series The Railway Men. The film belongs to the much-loved YRF Spy Universe.

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Gaurav Khanna breaks silence on Akanksha Chamola divorce rumours; says, “Main humesha support karunga Akanksha ko, meri biwi hai yaar”

Actor and Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna has finally reacted to the ongoing speculation surrounding his personal life after his wife, Akanksha Chamola, made a startling revelation on the stage of Lock Upp Season 2. Before entering the reality show's prison, Akanksha claimed that she and Gaurav have been living separately for over a year and are currently in the process of getting divorced, leaving fans surprised.

Amid the buzz surrounding their relationship, Gaurav has chosen to focus on extending his support to Akanksha and her participation in the reality show. The actor was recently spotted outside the sets of the comedy-cooking reality show Laughter Chefs, where paparazzi asked him about how he has been coping with the ongoing attention around his personal life. Responding to the questions, Gaurav said, “Bas yaar, wahi yaar jo pehle tha wahi haal hai abhi bhi. Pyaar abhi bhi utna hai, support abhi bhi utna hai… Main toh humesha support karunga Akanksha ko, meri biwi hai yaar. Pyaar kiya toh piche kyu hatu?(I'm the same as I was before. The love is still the same, and the support is still the same. I will always support Akanksha; she's my wife. If I've loved her, why would I step back now?)”

When a paparazzo further remarked, “Bhai lekin controversy bahut jyada hogayi hai (Brother, but the controversy has become too big),” Gaurav maintained his stance and replied, “All the very best to Akanksha for life. Main humesha uske sath khada hu aur usko support kar raha hu. Vo acha khele aur jeet ke aaye (I will always stand by her and support her. I hope she plays well and returns as the winner).”

Gaurav's comments come shortly after Akanksha's revelation on Lock Upp Season 2, where she stated that the couple has been living separately for more than a year and is heading towards a divorce after nearly a decade of marriage. Her statement quickly became a major talking point on social media, with fans expressing shock over the development.

The revelation has also led many to revisit the timeline of their relationship, particularly questioning whether the couple was already facing difficulties when Gaurav was inside the Bigg Boss house last year. Adding to the speculation, several social media users pointed out that despite Akanksha's claims of separation, the couple had shared multiple affectionate photos and videos together during the first few months of 2026. Their posts included romantic moments, playful proposal-themed videos, love confessions and kisses, prompting many to wonder whether the contrasting narratives were part of a publicity strategy or simply reflected a more complex personal situation.

While speculation around their relationship continues online, Gaurav Khanna has made it clear that he intends to support Akanksha publicly, wishing her well for her journey on Lock Upp Season 2 and reiterating that his support for her remains unchanged.

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