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Pune is a city that has recently been in the spotlight for both cultural and civic developments. It hosted a science-focused event without celebrity appearances, saw a high-profile funeral with state honours, and faced judicial scrutiny over a temporary alcohol ban during its festival season.
Emraan Hashmi’s next, Gunmaaster G9, is launching its trailer in Pune — a rare choice for a Bollywood film. The event will take place at City Pride in Kothrud on November 11, with the full team present. The film, directed by Aditya Datt and featuring music by Himesh Reshammiya, releases on November 27.
Hema Malini says she missed a phone call from Nana Patekar just days before his death due to travel. She paid tribute on social media, remembering him as a cinematic icon and a dedicated advocate for farmers and the underprivileged.
Nana Patekar, 75, died of a cardiac arrest at 5:20 AM on October 8, 2026, at Manipal Hospital in Goa. His body was transported to his farmhouse in Donje village, Pune, where he was cremated at 11:30 PM the same day—just hours after his passing.
The final scene is yet to be written. But the credits? They’ve already rolled.
The AWTIS 2026 Technology & Innovation Conference kicks off in Pune this week, marking the start of a four-phase national tour across Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat.
The Bombay High Court forced Pune's administration to scale back a 10-day alcohol ban during Ganeshotsav to just two days, after questioning why the city alone was targeted for the restriction.