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Robert Pattinson is reportedly preparing to end his journey as Batman after completing the planned trilogy directed by Matt Reeves. Pattinson first appeared as the iconic DC superhero in 2022’s The Batman, which offered a darker and more grounded interpretation of Bruce Wayne. The film was directed by Reeves and became a major success, paving the way for further chapters in the story. The actor is set to return as Batman in The Batman Part II, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on February 18, 2028. A third instalment is also planned, and recent reports indicate that it could mark Pattinson’s final appearance under the cape. In the first film, Batman investigates the murder of Gotham City’s mayor and becomes entangled in a disturbing mystery involving the Riddler, played by Paul Dano. As the investigation develops, Bruce Wayne uncovers links between Gotham’s criminal world, his family’s history and the city’s troubled past. The film concluded with the Riddler being imprisoned at Arkham State Hospital. There, he encounters another inmate whose identity strongly hints at the Joker, played by Barry Keoghan. The character is expected to have a larger presence in the upcoming sequel. The Batman Part II is expected to expand Reeves’ version of Gotham while introducing several returning and new characters. Pattinson will once again lead the cast as Batman, while Jeffrey Wright is expected to return as James Gordon and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth. Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan are also among the names linked to the highly anticipated sequel. If Pattinson exits the role after the third film, his departure would close a major chapter in Reeves’ Batman saga. The planned trilogy is expected to complete the director’s current vision of the character while leaving open the possibility of future stories within DC’s wider universe.

The investigation into the threatening message sent to Bollywood star Aamir Khan has taken a new turn after police reportedly traced the message to a Sweden-based virtual private network (VPN), while authorities continue efforts to identify the individual behind it. According to police sources, the threatening audio message, which was allegedly circulated in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was sent using technology designed to conceal the sender’s real location. Investigators believe the person responsible used both a VPN and the Tor browser, making it more difficult to determine their identity. Officials reportedly traced the initial IP address to Sweden, but suspect the location may have been masked through online privacy tools. Authorities are now working with digital evidence to establish the sender’s actual whereabouts and identity. The audio clip was allegedly sent after Aamir Khan’s recent marriage to Gauri Spratt. In the recording, the speaker, claiming to be Arzu Bishnoi, accused the actor of promoting what was described as “love jihad” and allegedly threatened to “teach Aamir Khan a lesson.” According to the report, the threat was accompanied by a social media post claiming to represent the Lawrence Bishnoi group. An excerpt from the alleged post read: “I, Aarzoo Bishnoi and Tyson Bishnoi (Lawrence Bishnoi Group), want to say that people like Aamir Khan are promoting what is being called ‘Love Jihad’ in our country, which is against our culture. We will not tolerate this man, and he will soon be made to face the consequences.” The message further claimed: “We promise our brothers, sisters, and fellow citizens that whoever promotes such disgraceful acts will be dealt with in our own way.” Police are treating the matter seriously because the threat referenced the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, whose name has previously surfaced in several high-profile cases involving public figures. However, investigators have not confirmed whether the threat has any genuine connection to Bishnoi’s criminal network. Authorities are now examining digital records, internet routing information and communication platforms used to send the audio clip. Investigators have also reportedly contacted relevant online platforms and international authorities as part of efforts to obtain additional technical information. The threatening message surfaced shortly after Aamir Khan married his longtime partner Gauri Spratt in a private registered ceremony held at his Mumbai residence on July 5. The marriage marked the actor’s third. He was previously married to Reena Dutta, with whom he shares children Junaid and Ira, before later marrying filmmaker Kiran Rao. Although Aamir and Kiran divorced in 2021, they have continued to collaborate professionally, including on the acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies. For now, police have not announced any arrests. Investigators continue analysing the digital trail behind the threatening message while attempting to determine whether the sender acted alone or as part of a larger operation. Officials say the use of VPN services and anonymity tools has made the investigation more complex, but efforts to identify the individual responsible remain ongoing.

Aap Ki Izzat has only been on air for three episodes and has already become one of the most discussed dramas of the year. Written by Umera Ahmed, produced by Nina Kashif and Momina Duraid, and directed by Saifee Hassan, the Hum TV drama has amassed around 10 million views and earned remarkable TRP ratings in a very short time. Its cast, featuring Ahsan Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Urwa Hocane, Sania Saeed and Nauman Masood, has been widely praised. But not everyone is entirely comfortable with every casting choice, and two of Pakistan’s most respected actresses have said so plainly. Atiqa Odho and Marina Khan, appearing as judges on Kya Drama Hai alongside Nadia Khan, praised the drama warmly before raising a specific concern about Sania Saeed being cast as a grandmother. Their objection was not about the quality of the performance, which both acknowledged as excellent, but about the casting itself, specifically the age dynamic it creates on screen. Atiqa Odho was candid about why the role unsettled her. “I am a bit sceptical about Sania playing a grandmother because I find it difficult to accept if it’s given to me,” she said. “Sania and I started our careers together in Sitara Aur Mehrunnisa, so when I see her playing such an elderly character, I think, ‘Oh my God, why is she playing this old role? She has become a grandmother at such a young age.’” She was quick to separate her personal reaction from her professional assessment, adding: “Sania has played the role beautifully, though. But I feel like we girls are becoming old now.” The remark was as much about time and self-reflection as it was about casting. Watching a contemporary from the earliest days of her career play a grandmother is not simply a professional observation. It is a mirror held up to one’s own passage through time, and Odho’s reaction captured that complicated feeling with characteristic honesty. Marina Khan echoed the concern but framed it through the specific dynamic within the drama itself. “Nauman Masood and Sania are of the same age,” she said. “I couldn’t digest Sania in such an old-age character, especially when actors of her own age are playing younger roles. Nauman Masood, in particular, was shown as younger than her.” She too made sure to credit the performance even while questioning the decision. “There is no doubt that she is a tremendous actor and is playing the role perfectly, but they should have cast much younger actors opposite her.” Aap Ki Izzat continues to air on Hum TV and remains among the most watched and most discussed dramas currently on Pakistani television.