Bigg Boss 8 fame Gautam Gulati tests positive for COVID-19; quarantines in UK

The COVID-19 pandemic made the year 2020 a disaster. Millions of people contracted the deadly virus. Several Bollywood celebrities, too, tested positive for the virus in recent times. Now, actor Gautam Gulati who is well known for his stint in Bigg Boss 8 has tested positive for the virus and is in quarantine in the UK.

Gautam took to Instagram to share a picture hinting at him being in quarantine. In the picture, the actor is lying in the bed and giving a glimpse of the outside from his window "COVID-19 sucks," he wrote in the post. The actor mentioned the location as London. UK has been the hub of the fast spreading new strain of coronavirus.

 

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Meanwhile, Gautam Gulati will next be seen in Salman Khan starrer Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai.

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“I cannot contain my excitement”, says Manoj Tiwari on being blessed with a baby girl again

Bhojpuri star and politician Manoj Tiwari and his wife were blessed with a baby girl on 31 December. The proud father could barely contain his joy, “I wanted a sister for my daughter Rhiti. And my wish has been granted. It’s been a while since I got to play Daddy. I cannot contain my excitement.”

Manoj’s elder daughter Rhiti is an aspiring singer. Manoj too sings well and has rendered many chartbusters in the Bhojpuri language. “Let’s see if my little baby girl also has musical tendencies,” Manoj has his fingers crossed.

2021 seems to be a year of baby boom. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anushka Sharma are expecting a baby any day now. And if sources to be believed Pariyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Deepika Padukone are also planning to extend their family.

Gal Gadot mentions Shaheen Bagh's Bilkis Dadi in her ‘My Personal Wonder Women’ list

Shaheen Bagh's Bilkis Dadi was in the forefront of the months-long anti-CAA protest in Delhi. Bilkis Dadi has now found herself in Hollywood actor Gal Gadot’s list of her Personal Wonder Women.

Gal Gadot who was recently seen in Wonder Woman 1984 shared a post on Instagram where she shared pictures of all the women who inspired her in 2020. In the post, she acknoledsged young girls and women from different walks of life across the globe. "Saying farewell to 2020, with all my love to #MyPersonalWonderWomen Some are those closest to me – my family, my friends – some are inspiring women I’ve loved discovering, and some are exceptional women I hope to meet in the future,” Gadot wrote in the caption of the post.

 

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The 35-year-old had also shared the same image of Bilkis on her Instagrma story and wrongly captioned it as, "The 82-year-old activist fighting for women’s equality in India showed me it’s never too late to fight for what you believe in.” She later deleted the story, but the image remains in the feed.

Gal Gadot's list also includes her Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins, US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and Kathrin Jansen, head of vaccine research at Pfizer. Earlier this year, Bilkis Dadi also made it to the list of 100 most influential people of 2020 in Time Magazine.

ALSO READ: Wonder Woman 3 with Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins in the works, confirms Warner Bros

Family Man goes international, to be dubbed into 10 international languages

If fans of Raj-DK’s The Family Man are wondering why they’ve to wait until so long—February 12 is the release date-- for Season 2, there is a reason for the delayed season.

“One is of course is Covid, that villain of every show in 2020,” informs a source close to the project. “But there is a bigger reason why The Family Man 2 was delayed. It’s because The Family Man 2 will be dubbed into various foreign languages by Amazon and released simultaneously across the globe, along with the original Hindi version.”

This is a marketing strategy Amazon adapted after seeing the response to the first season of The Family Man. “The Family Man in Hindi was received well all across the globe even in Hindi. To widen its reach, Amazon has now decided to dub Season 2 globally,” says my impeccable source.

The directorial duo Raj and DK have a reputation of doing the unexpected, whether is India’s first zombie film (Go Goan Gone) or a game-changing comic chudail film Stree which the duo wrote to super-success. In The Family Man they are on much firmer ground. The idea of a dull white-collar office-goer moonlighting as an undercover agent is not new. Arnold Schwarzenegger did it in James Cameron’s True Lies 25 years ago.

But it’s refreshing to meet a screen hero many sizes smaller than the larger-than-life heroes we’ve been watching all this year. Manoj Bajpai specializes in playing a cornered Everyman with a dark secret. It’s even more refreshing for the hero’s friend played by the very talented Sharib Hashmi, to get some of the best lines.

Also Read: It’s a wrap for the second season of Manoj Bajpayee starrer The Family Man

Bigg Boss 14’s Vikas Gupta’s mother denies breaking ties with him for his sexual orientation

Since the time Vikas Gupta came out of the closet as a bisexual on his social media, he mentioned that his parents had disowned him for his sexual orientation and has mentioned it on Bigg Boss 14 as well. The producer is on the show as a challenger along with 5 other contestants, out of them, Kashmera Shah has been evicted so far. While Vikas’ mother did not say anything initially, she has finally decided to break her silence on the matter and called Vikas’ allegations a hoax.

Taking to her social media, Sharda Gupta wrote, “To think that we actually distanced our own (son) for his sexual orientation is equal to making a derogatory statement about my family. Yes, my son and I are not on great terms but that has nothing to do with his orientation. We had cut off ties with him much before he decided to come out in public, and we knew and have always loved him and accepted him the way he is. So the news about us distancing him cause of his choices is a complete hoax fabricated to one’s convenience. But sometimes, when you give too much love, you risk to be taken for granted.”

Elaborating further, she wrote, “Unfortunately we distanced ourselves from him but despite that, we maintained a silence because unlike him, we didn’t want to paint a bad picture of him in the media. This matter would have never reached this far had my son not decided to cast aspersions against us. We had decided to give him due respect, but he couldn’t allow us our peace, which as a family, is our defeat. This would be my first and last statement on the same as I don’t intend to carry on with this blame game and I would request everyone to understand and give us the respect and privacy we deserve. Thank you.”

The netizens are now awaiting Vikas’ reaction to his mother calling his allegations false.

Also Read: Vikas Gupta makes an emotionally draining confession on Bigg Boss 14, opens up about his relationship with an ex contestant

Aanand L Rai tests positive for COVID-19

Aanand L Rai, who has recently wrapped up the shooting for his upcoming film, Atrangi Re, along with Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush, and Akshay Kumar. The trio had been sharing pictures and videos from the sets and have left the fans excited for their first collaboration. However, shooting in these COVID-19 times is certainly a huge task and a lot of people so far have been affected by it. The latest addition to the list in Aanand L Rai, who took to his social media to announce the news.

He wrote, “I have tested covid positive today. Just wanted to inform everyone that I don’t feel any symptoms & I feel fine. I’m quarantining as instructed by authorities. Anyone who has come in contact with me recently is advised to quarantine & follow d govt protocols. Thank you for support”. The director had also attended the Atrangi Re wrap up party a couple of days ago and the people around him have been advised to stay quarantined.

I have tested covid positive today.Just wanted to inform everyone that I don’t feel any symptoms & I feel fine. I’m quarantining as instructed by authorities.Anyone wh has come in contact with me recently is advised to quarantine & follow d govt protocols.Thank you for support????

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Get well soon, Aanand L Rai.

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Rhea Chakraborty to make a comeback in 2021 with film directed by Rumi Jaffrey

The lately beleaguered Rhea Chakraborty, hounded by the media in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, is all set to make a comeback in 2021.

Writer- director Rumi Jaffrey who was a close friend of Sushant and Rhea says Rhea is recuperating. “It has been a traumatic year for her. Of course the year was bad for everyone. But in her case it a trauma on another level. Can you imagine any girl from a well-to-do middleclass family spending a month in jail? It has crushed her morale completely.” Rumi says adding, “Rhea will return to her work early next year.”

Rumi met Rhea and assured her that she would be welcomed in the film industry with open arms. “I met her recently. She was withdrawn and quiet. Didn’t speak much. Can’t blame her after what she has gone through. Let the heat and dust settle down. I’m sure Rhea will have a lot to say.”

Also Read: Rhea Chakraborty was one of the most searched personalities on Google in 2020 beating Kangana Ranaut

Anil Kapoor reveals that Sunita Kapoor was supposed to be a part of AK vs AK but refused

Anil Kapoor was last seen in AK vs AK and the actor was lauded for his performance. He has always been a family man head over heels in love with his wife Sunita Kapoor. In his recent interview, Anil Kapoor revealed that Sunita Kapoor was initially supposed to be a part of Vikramaditya Motwane’s directorial, but was sure she did not want to do this.

Sunita Kapoor’s role was to be the one who calls the shots in the house but she was sure that she did not want to face the press. She had apologized for not being a part of this journey but Anil said that they were all scared of her. Recalling an incident where Vikramaditya Motwane wanted her to do a vocal cameo like that of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, when Anil asked her about it, she gave him a look and that was enough for them to back out.

This answers the question about Sunita Kapoor being missing from the film for all those asking.

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It is Hrithik vs Hrithik in Krrish 4; Hrithik Roshan to play both superhero and supervillain

Hrithik Roshan might not have announced any new movie after the super successful WAR but everyone knows that daddy Rakesh Roshan has been carefully putting together the next part of his pet project Krrish. While we earlier informed you that Krrish 4 will have a superheroine too, joining Hrithik's superhero avatar, we must tell you now that it will feature Duggu in a triple role and not a quadruple role.

Yes, you heard it right. Krrish 4 will be an out and out Hrithik show all the way. While the previous two parts had Hrithik playing double roles - that of Krrish and Rohit, the fourth instalment will bring back Jaadu and Rohit from the dead. As for the third role, a source tells us, "Hrithik will not only play the main hero but also the main villain in Krrish 4. The story has been conceptualised in such a way that both the superhero and the supervillain's role has been modelled on the superstar. It's Hrithik vs Hrithik in the finale."

Previously too, Rajinikanth's Robot 2.0 had used a similar idea where the megastar played three roles - that of the scientist, the good robot and the evil robot. Now, Rakesh Roshan seems to have decided to go down the same route for his next directorial.

Also Read: SCOOP: Hrithik Roshan to feature in a quadruple role in Krrish 4; movie to also get a female superhero

SCOOP: Bobby Deol dons the antagonist’s hat once again for Ranbir Kapoor-Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film

Ranbir Kapoor recently confirmed being a part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming action thriller. This is the genre where Ranbir has barely been seen and is more than okay to go ahead and experiment. Ranbir Kapoor was last seen on-screen back in 2018 and had been working on Brahmastra since then. Now, the actor has a few other films in his kitty and will wrap up Luv Ranjan’s untitled rom-com before beginning the prep for this one.

As per the latest reports, Bobby Deol will be seen donning the antagonist’s hat once again after Race 3 and Aashram in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s yet-to-titled project. While Bobby Deol was usually seen in the protagonist’s role or a supporting role, he, too, is willing to expand his horizons and has been impressing his fans by playing the antagonist. While the project is being said to be announced at 12.01 AM on January 1,2021, the star cast so far looks pretty solid.

There have been no further details regarding Bobby Deol’s role in the film so far, but it is expected to be massive nevertheless.

Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s action thriller to be officially announced on this date and time

Parineeti Chopra, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol join Ranbir Kapoor’s next with Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Recently, Ranbir Kapoor confirmed that he will be starring in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next. The makers will be making an official announcement of the film on January 1 at 12:01 am. Ahead of the formal announcement, it has come to light that the film will have an ensemble cast.

Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the film will also star Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Parineeti Chopra.The film which is a crime drama will go on floors in mid-next year. This is a genre that Ranbir has hardly explored and is always ready to expand his horizons.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga shot to fame with the super success of Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh that was released in 2019. Vanga had also directed the original Telugu film titled Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Deverakonda.

The film will be produced by Bhushan Kumar and Vanga. This movie will mark the 2nd collaboration of the director with Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar alongside Pranay Reddy Vanga of Bhadrakali Pictures. The team will reveal a surprise video to commence the new year on a positive note. The audience will have a surprise announcement video awaiting for them on the 1st day of 2021 at 12:01 am on Tseries' official YouTube channel.

ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor pose together for a selfie with Neetu Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s action thriller to be officially announced on this date and time

Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen on the big screen in 2018 has been picking projects with a lot of caution and has been working on Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra for quite some time now. Recently, Ranbir Kapoor confirmed that he will be starring in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga shot to fame in the Hindi film industry with the super success of Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh that was released in 2019. The film was a remake of the Telugu film titled Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Deverakonda, which was also directed by Vanga. Now, reports state that Vanga’s film with Kapoor will be officially announced on January 1, 2021 at 12:01 am.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film is said to be an action thriller. This is a genre that Ranbir has hardly explored and is always ready to expand his horizons. While this yet-to-be-titled film is being said to be produced by Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani, the movie will go on floors mid-next year. Prior to that, Ranbir will be wrapping up Luv Ranjan’s rom-com.

While Ranbir Kapoor has multiple projects in his kitty, there has not been a formal announcement of any of his films after Brahmastra and Shamshera. This new year will bring in immense joy for fans of Ranbir Kapoor as he will start the year by announcing his film followed by the release of the much awaited film Brahmastra which is expected to hit the theatres in summer of 2021.

ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor pose together for a selfie with Neetu Kapoor

Ishaan Khatter and Tripti Dimri to star in Dharma Productions’ next psychological thriller

Ishaan Khatter who made his acting debut in 2018 has been trying his hand at different genres. After making his big Bollywood debut with the tragic love story Dhadak followed by a masala entertainer Khaali Peeli, the actor is now shooting for the horror-comedy Phone Bhoot. He has also signed Pippa which is a war-drama where he plays a real-life army officer.

Now, reports state that Ishaan has signed Dharma Productions' next psychological thriller. This will mark his second film with Dharma after Dhadak. Tripti Dimri who was praised for her performance in the Netflix film Bulbbul this year has been roped in to play the female lead in the fim. Reportedly, Tripti will be playing a complex character in the psychological thriller.

Reports further state that the film will be directed by Anubhuti Kashyap who recently also announced her next directorial titled Doctor G with Ayushmann Khurrana. The Dharma film is written by Sumit Saxena of Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Lust Stories fame.

The film will go on floors mid-next year once Anubhuti and Ishaan wrap up their prior commitments and will be released in late 2021.

ALSO READ: Ananya Panday calls Ishaan Khatter ‘Mr. Sunshine’ as she pens a sweet note on his 25th birthday 

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh bring in New Year with Deepika’s family and their close family friends

Bollywood's most loved couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, lovingly called DeepVeer by their fans, will bring in the New Year with Deepika’s family and their close family friends in a luxurious resort that is known for the best safaris in India.

Despite COVID-19, Deepika and Ranveer, two of the biggest superstars of our country, have had a super hectic year as they have shot all through the pandemic and shot for films and brand commitments. With 2021 seeming to be insanely jam-packed for them, as the world reopens slowly and the virus subsides, DeepVeer seems to be wanting some quiet and intimate time with each other and their families and friends. It will be a super special New Year for them as they are surrounded by people who love them dearly.

Incidentally, an eye-witness who saw DeepVeer check into the posh resort, also confirmed that apparently Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are also checking in with their close friends. Looks like both these couples want to have an intimate moment with people they love before they start the next year with a bang.

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Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI gives an update on the status of the investigation

It has been over five months since the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the Sushant Singh Rajput case. Thousands of fans of the late actor have been demanding the CBI to reveal their findings. Now, CBI has said it is looking into all aspects and has not ruled out anything.

BJP MP Subramanian Swamy had written to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) asking about the status of the investigation. The letter was forwarded to the CBI who in their reply said, "The CBI is conducting investigation in a thorough and professional manner using the latest scientific techniques. During investigation, all aspects are being looked at and no aspect has been ruled out as on date."

"During investigation, advanced mobile forensic equipment including latest software have been used for extraction and analysis of relevant data available in the digital devices and also for analysis of dump data of the relevant cell tower locations related to the case," the CBI said.

"During investigation, all the witnesses have been examined to understand the circumstances and apprehensions raised by the complainant and his family members and other independent sources. Intensive and thorough investigation has been carried out in this regard," the CBI said. The agency also said that they visited all places of concern including Aligarh, Faridabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Manesar and Patna.

"The investigating team and senior officers have visited the place of incident on numerous occasions for better understanding of the circumstances related to the incident. The experts of CFSL, New Delhi, considered the best in their field in India, also visited and examined the place of incident. The experts also carried out simulation exercises," the CBI said, referring to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory.

Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging in his apartment in Mumbai on June 14. In October, a team of doctors at AIIMS has told CBI that the actor was not murdered and that medical evidence suggests that it was a case of suicide. They dismissed all theories of strangulation and poisoning that were floated around by the late actor's family and his fans.

ALSO READ: “Rhea Chakraborty was arrested in a bogus case,” says lawyer demanding CBI findings in Sushant Singh Rajput case 

After Reema Kagti's Fallen, Sonakshi Sinha signs another web project with Netflix

With the widespread Covid-19 outbreak across the world, the film industry has been the worst affected. With cinema halls not getting footfalls, several producers and actors are already in a fix about how to release their films. Because of this, many top A-list stars are also jumping on the digital bandwagon. Sonakshi Sinha was already shooting for her debut series Fallen when Covid played spoilsport.

The Reema Kagti directed Amazon Original series that has Sonakshi Sinha essaying the role of a tough cop, will also be the Dabangg actress' big debut in the web space. But that's not the only one. A source tells us that she has also signed another OTT project which will be streamed on Netflix. "It's an action oriented film but not a woman centric project. It will also have another popular male actor opposite her. It's yet another thriller that will involve a lot of stunts and sequences too."

While not much is known about the project yet, it will go on floors after Sonakshi finishes her work on Fallen. "She will first shoot for Reema's show. It will be wrapped up by March 2021 and this project will go on the floors right after." It also means that come next year and Shotgun Jr. will be seen in two back to back web projects.

Also Read: Gulshan Devaiah reveals his role in Sonakshi Sinha’s debut web series Fallen

Tessa Thompson confirms Michael B. Jordan to helm Creed 3, filming to begin in late 2021

Actor Michael B. Jordan is set to helm the third installment of Creed. The franchise that began in 2015 was both a sequel and spin-off of the Rocky franchise. Actress Tessa Thompson will reprise the role of Bianca Taylor in the film. Creed 3 will mark the directorial debut of Jordan.

Speaking to MTV News and confirming her role, Tessa Thompson said, “He is directing the next Creed.”  Furthermore, when asked about Michael B Jordan being labeled as PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2020, she added. "I haven’t talked to him about it because I’m going to pretend it hasn’t happened. I don’t want—we’re going to make another Creed very soon, and I don’t need this. I don’t need the Sexiest Man Alive to be, you know what I mean? I just don’t need it. I don’t need any of it. It’s a lot. It’s too much for me to shoulder. It’s too much for me to handle. No, I’m proud of him. I’m so happy for him. And I will give him a lot of crap about it in person, and I cannot wait.”

During the conversation, Tessa also confirmed that the filming will begin later in 2021.

ALSO READ: Michael B. Jordan is PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive 2020, the actor says ‘it’s a good club to be a part of’

Vikrant Massey's Instagram account hacked again; hackers pose as Instagram support page

Vikrant Massey's Instagram account has been hacked again for the second time this week. On Wednesday, the actor took to Twitter to inform his followers about his hacked Instagram account and asked people to not open any links received from his account.

"Instagram hacked again. Please refrain from clicking on any link or DM‘s. We’re working on it," he tweeted.

Instagram hacked again. Please refrain from clicking on any link or DM‘s.

We’re working on it. ????????

— Vikrant Massey (@masseysahib) December 30, 2020

Vikrant's Instagram handle now looks like an Instagram support page. Reportedly, this is a scan where hackers pose as a support page to send violation messages and bait blue tick profiles.

On Monday, Vikrant had taken to his Instagram story and updated his followers about his social media handles getting hacked. "My Facebook and Instagram accounts have been hacked. Please ignore any DM’s or comments coming in. We’re working on it,” the Cargo actor wrote.

Recently, filmmaker Farah Khan's Twitter and Instagram account were also hacked.

ALSO READ: Vikrant Massey to play the lead in the Hindi remake of Malayalam thriller, Forensic

“Please don’t insult me by simplifying my stunts” - Sanjay Dutt

The cast and crew of superstar Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2 are simply bowled over by Sanjay Dutt’s dedication passion and determination. Dutt who plays the film’s chief protagonist was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He not only fought the illness, after his treatment he immediately rushed to Bengaluru to join the crew of KGF 2 which was waiting to shoot the intricate climax action sequence featuring Dutt and Yash.

An eyewitness from the location states, “Our main concern was Mr. Dutt’s health. We wanted him to work in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. Yash and director Prashanth Neel suggested that Mr. Dutt’s stunts should be simplified. But he wouldn’t hear of it. ‘Don’t insult me by suggesting that I’m not capable of doing the action scenes. I will do them exactly the way they were written, no compromise, no cheating’ He proceeded to do the stunts all by himself, even the more dangerous ones he refused a body double. And he did them perfectly.”

The location where the fight was shot was filled with dust. “Yash Sir suggested that Dutt Saab’s place be freed of dust and sanitized properly before every shot. But Dutt Saab refused. He said, ‘How will it look on the screen if my shots are cleaned out? The audience is too clever. They can make out the tampering,” says the source.

The unit of KGF2 is extremely impressed by Sanjay Dutt. Yash told this writer, “He is a fighter, a real-life hero.”

Also Read: Sanjay Dutt wraps up the shooting of KGF: Chapter 2 in Hyderabad

Breaking Scoop: Prabhas looks at the Bahubali 2 weekend for Radhe Shyam release

Bahubali 2 rewrote history upon its Pan-India release on April 28, 2017 and proved to be the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema. The film also made the Labour Day weekend a lucrative window for films, as following that, even Hollywood film, Avengers set the box-office on fire on the same weekend. Bollywood Hungama has now discovered that Prabhas is eyeing Bahubali 2 weekend again with his next film, Radhe Shyam.

“It’s a festive period with holidays across the nation catering to the labourers, who form a major chunk of mass audience for cinema viewing and Prabhas, being a mass star, is looking to make the May Day weekend his own. It is also summer vacation for the kids, another segment of the audience who loves Prabhas. He had a discussion with his producers recently and is contemplating on bringing Radhe Shyam on April 30, provided that the cinema halls are open across the country, since Radhe Shyam is a big budget epic love story,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The producers, particularly, Bhushan Kumar from Hindi market, is also game on to release the film on April 30, considering that he will get a 2 week free run at the box-office before Salman Khan’s Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai and John Abraham’s Satyameva Jayate 2 take over the box-office on Eid in Hindi belts. The film features Pooja Hegde as the female lead and is said to be an epic love story set in the 1960s, with Prabhas in the role of a fortune teller. It is set against the backdrop of the classic Indian mythology and has been shot extensively in Italy. The last schedule is currently in progress at Ramoji Filmcity in Hyderabad.

Prabhas will move on to Om Raut’s AdiPurush from January in Mumbai, which is also produced by Bhushan Kumar and gearing up for a Independence Day 2022 release. The actor was last seen in Saaho, which though a failure down south, scored well in the Hindi belts riding solely on Prabhas’ stardom.

Also Read: Prabhas’ Radhe Shyam schedule delayed due to COVID-19?

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to get engaged today in Ranthambore?

On Tuesday morning, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were spotted at the Mumbai Airport taking off to Jaipur along with RK's mother Neetu Singh. Soon after that, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone too were spotted leaving for the Pink City and hours later, Brahmastra director, Ayan Mukerjee was also spotted in there. While all the spotting at first led to conjecture that the team is in the Pink City to shoot for Brahmastra, however, Bollywood Hungama has heard some industry murmurs which suggest that Mahesh Bhatt, Riddhima Kapoor and Adar Jain are also in Ranthambore and Karan Johar, who is in Goa at present, is expected to air-dash in the city with an early morning flight.

"They are all staying together at Aman Hotel in Ranthambore. At first, we all thought it’s a vacation to bring in New Year, but with full attendance of RK and Alia's close pals, we are forced to think if they are getting engaged today. We heard from someone that a closed engagement ceremony might take place in hotel today," was the conversation in one of many industry chatters. "Why else would family and friends fly together and stay at a single location? It’s obvious that some ritual is taking place behind the doors," another industry veteran prodded.

Well, if they are indeed getting engaged, we pass on our good wishes to the couple and hope they make it official soon. Afterall, why this lukka chuppi? Jab pyaar kiya, toh darna kya.

Also Read: Photos - Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh and Riddhima Kapoor Sahani snapped at the Kalina airport

EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan signs the BIGGEST deal in midst of Covid; sells Radhe to Zee Studios for Rs. 230 crores

In October, Salman Khan wrapped up shooting for Radhe - Your Most Wanted Bhai with a 15-day schedule in Karjat and Mumbai. Since then, the actor, with director Prabhudheva and the production team have been working on the post-production of the film to get it ready for an Eid 2021 release.

We hear, the final edit of the film is about to be locked and not just that, Salman Khan has signed a massive deal for the film’s release. A source tells Bollywood Hungama, “Salman has sold the satellite, theatrical (India + Overseas), digital and music rights of Radhe - Your Most Wanted Bhai to Zee Studios for Rs. 230 crores, which is the biggest deal in Covid times. They have been discussing the possibility of collaboration all through the lockdown and the deal was finally cracked early in December. It’s a reasonable deal that has led to a table profit for Salman whereas Zee, too, doesn’t have much risk involved given that Salman’s films command a great return value in terms of digital and satellite viewing side by side music streaming on various platforms.”

Interestingly, the film was earlier supposed to be released theatrically by YRF globally on a commission basis, however, now, it will be Zee Studios, who have been entrusted with the responsibility. “It’s a blanket deal, and a beginning of partnership for the two. Salman’s production, Kaagaz featuring Pankaj Tripathi, too, is seeing a premiere on Zee’s streaming platform. He also has a multi-film satellite deal with Zee Network and his last 3 releases – Race 3, Bharat and Dabangg 3 – saw the world television premiere on Zee Cinema,” the trade source added.

Radhe also features Disha Patani as the female lead and Randeep Hooda as the antagonist with Jackie Shroff in a pivotal role of a cop. The movie is the official remake of Korean Film, The Outlaws, and is gearing up for an Eid 2021 release in theatres. Salman recently celebrated his 55th birthday and is currently enjoying the Christmas holidays at his Panvel Farm. In January first week, he will resume shooting for Antim: The Final Truth alongside Aayush Sharma and then move on to Tiger 3 from March 2021.

Dhanush wraps up the shoot of Aanand L Rai’s Atrangi Re

Aanand L Rai’s upcoming directorial, Atrangi Re, went on floors in Varanasi in March this year. However, the shoot had to be halted due to the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. As the industry is gradually getting back to its feet after a hiatus, Dhanush, Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan resumed shooting of Atrangi Re in Madurai in October.

The team, thereafter, moved to Delhi for the the third schedule of the film which began early December. And now, Dhanush has wrapped up the film. As for Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan, they will resume the shoot of Atrangi Re in March next year which will entail a seven-day schedule.

A while back, Dhanush took to social media to share a glimpse of him shooting against the backdrop of the Taj Mahal.

 

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On Christmas, pictures of Dhanush celebrating the day with his director and co-star Sara on the sets of the film went viral and sent fans in a tizzy. The actor duo has captured the attention of the audience who are waiting to watch them on the big screen for the very first time. Needless to say, there is a whole lot of excitement and intrigue among Dhanush's fans who are looking forward to a second collaboration between the actor and the filmmaker.

Directed by Aanand L Rai, Atrangi Re is presented by T-Series, Colour Yellow Productions and Cape of Good Films. The film marks the first collaboration between Akshay Kumar, Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan and is written by Himanshu Sharma.

ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush starrer Atrangi Re’s plot REVEALED

Amitabh Bachchan to play family patriarch in Sooraj Barjatya's next?

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has many projects releasing in 2021. The actor, who recovered from COVID-19 a few months ago, is currently hosting the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Now, it's been learnt that Amitabh Bachchan is set to play family patriarch in Sooraj Barjatya's next.

According to a report in a daily, the actor is collaborating with Rajshri Productions. Barjatya narrated the script earlier this year and Big B loved it. The plan is to kick off the project after Amitabh Bachchan completes the shooting of Ajay Devgn's MayDay. Both the parties are yet to confirm the news.

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan has an array of projects in the pipeline including Brahmastra, Chehre, Jhund and Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's next.

ALSO READ: Amitabh Bachchan recalls his failed attempt at replicating Michael Jackson; Ranveer Singh comments

Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Ekta Kapoor, Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur named most influential business leaders in Variety 500 list

Variety publication has released its fourth annual edition of Variety 500, an index that features the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry! Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Ekta Kapoor, Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and distributor Kishore Lulla are named in the Variety 500 list.

When it comes to Akshay Kumar, Variety reports, “In 2020, he was the sixth highest-paid actor in the world, with an estimated $48.5 million in earnings. He broke his longtime rule against working more than eight hours a day to finish the ’80s-set spy thriller Bellbottom, which shot on location in Scotland during the coronavirus lockdown in a production bubble with stringent health and safety protocols.” As far as work is concerned, Akshay has an array of a line-up of films including Atrangi Re, Sooryavanshi, Ram Setu, Raksha Bandhan, and Bachchan Pandey.

Actor-producer-director Aamir Khan is one of the beloved actors in the country. He has huge fandom abroad, especially in China. According to Variety, his “2016’s Indian release Dangal was an unexpected $190 million runaway hit and India’s all-time highest grosser. The 2018 Khan starrer Thugs of Hindostan was a disappointment but only by Khan’s own exalted standards. Budgeted at $32 million, the film grossed $54 million, including $9 million in China. In its wake, Khan has sought to shine a light on important Indian social issues, narrating and producing “Rubaru Roshni,” an anthology doc about victims of violence.” The actor is currently working on Laal Singh Chaddha, a remake of Forrest Gump.

Producers Ekta Kapoor, Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur have been working on creative content for years. While Kapoor is a leading powerhouse in the Television sector, she forayed into digital medium with ALT Balaji and has been consistently curating original content. Meanwhile, Screwvala and Roy Kapur are two of the leading producers in the country!

ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar pens a loving note for wife Twinkle Khanna on her birthday

EXCLUSIVE: Sonu Sood to turn producer

Sonu Sood has always said that he came to Mumbai to become a hero. While onscreen he may have shone as an antagonist, 2020 truly made him a hero in real life. What started as a mission to help migrants reach their hometown during the lockdown, the actor is now helping people get back on their feet, providing medical aide and scholarships. Now, Sonu Sood is all set to conquer the world of film producing. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Sonu Sood spoke about his plan to turn producer.

When asked if we can see him turning a producer anytime soon, Sonu said, “Of course I am producing. My meetings are happening at final stages. Let's hope that next time I come with the tag of an actor-producer. I am looking at scripts that I believe in, scripts that will inspire people, and scripts that I always wanted to be a part of and I am glad I am able to go through those chapters of my life.”

Meanwhile, Sonu Sood’s new image in the eyes of people has impacted his professional life as well. The actor who has been shooting for two films down South had to reshoot his portions as the makers felt the audience would not want to see him in negative characters anymore. He also said that he has been receiving multiple scripts to play the lead ever since people have started looking at him like a saviour.

ALSO READ: Sonu Sood to be honoured with Humanitarian of 2020 award at Bollywood Festival Norway 

Channing Tatum in final talks to join Sandra Bullock in Paramount Pictures’ The Lost City Of D

Back in October 2020, it was rumoured that The Proposal duo Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock may reunite for Paramount Pictures' next project The Lost City Of D with up and coming directors, Adam & Aaron Nee. But, it seems like Reynolds is not a part of the project. Instead, actor Channing Tatum is in final talks to join Sandra Bullock in the film.

According to Variety, "The picture stars Bullock as a reclusive romance novelist who was sure nothing could be worse than getting stuck on a book tour with her cover model (Tatum), until a kidnapping attempt sweeps them both into a cutthroat jungle adventure, proving life can be so much stranger — and more romantic — than any of her paperback fictions."

Seth Gordon pitched the idea and Oren Uziel penned the first draft. The latest draft has been written by Dana Fox. Deadline further reveals, "Gordon is attached to produce via his Exhibit A Films. Bullock is producing through her Fortis Films along with Liza Chasin via her company 3dot Productions."

ALSO READ: Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock may reunite for Paramount Pictures’ Lost City Of D 

Rakul Preet Singh tests negative for COVID-19; says can’t wait to start 2021 with good health and positivity

Actor Rakul Preet Singh who had started shooting for Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan starrer MayDay had recently tested positive for COVID-19. Today, Rakul shared that she has tested negative and has recovered from the virus.

Taking to her social media handle, she thanked her fans for pouring in good wishes and love. “Happy to share that I have tested negative for COVID-19. I am feeling absolutely fine. Thank you for all your wishes and love. Can’t wait to start 2021 with good health and positivity. PS: let’s be responsible, wear masks and take all precautions," her statement read.

Thankyou for all the love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XwhHtMubKf

— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) December 29, 2020

Just a week ago, Rakul had informed through social media that she has tested positive. Her statement read, “I’d like to inform everyone that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I have quarantined myself. I am feeling fine and will rest up well so that I can be back at shoot soon. Request everyone who met me to kindly get yourself tested. Thank you And please stay safe.”

On the work front, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen in MayDay, Attack and Sardar and Grandsons.

ALSO READ: NBSA directs three news channels to air apology to Rakul Preet Singh on Dec 17; directs other national news channels to take down reports

Fox Star Studios’ exit from film business puts a question mark over its three-film deal with Akshay Kumar

In November 2018, Fox Star Studios announced that it has signed a three-film deal with superstar Akshay Kumar’s banner Cape Of Good Films. It seemed like the beginning of a great association and obviously, it got the trade quite excited. The first movie as part of this partnership was Mission Mangal, the super-hit 2019 sci-fi drama. Fox and Akshay then followed it up with Laxmii. It was scheduled to release in cinemas on Eid 2020 but due to the shutting of theatres in the lockdown, it got a direct OTT release, on Disney+ Hotstar, on Diwali.

If you are wondering which would be the third film under this partnership, then sadly it seems it would not happen. A source says, “The three-film deal was signed after Akshay Kumar and Fox Star Studios enjoyed working with each other in Jolly LLB 2, one of the biggest hits of 2017, and a solo production of Fox. When the deal was signed in 2018, no one anticipated that the studio would exit the business and would be taken over by Disney. It seems that Disney is not interested in getting into film production in India. Also, it’ll prefer to keep intellectual property rights of the films, but our artistes and producers here don’t expect that from studios. As a result, it’s question mark on the future of this deal and whether this third film in question would be made in near future.”

We approached Disney’s team to ask about the said deal but they were unavailable for comment.

A trade expert adds, “Akshay Kumar is booked for the next two years. He’ll be shooting for Bachchan Pandey, Raksha Bandhan, Ram Setu, Mission Lion, Mudassar Aziz’s next, Yash Raj Films’ next, etc. He has finished shooting for Sooryavanshi, Bellbottom, Prithviraj and Atrangi Re and would be taking out time to promote these films as well. Even if this impending film gets made, it’ll only happen after mid-2022 or 2022-end.”

Also Read: SCOOP: Akshay Kumar INCREASES his acting fees from Rs. 117 to 135 crores for films slated to release in 2022

Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi's web series gets a title

Shahid Kapoor has signed his first web series, to be directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK of Go Goa Gone fame. The makers are yet to make a formal announcement of the same but like we earlier told you, the web series also features Vijay Sethupathi in an integral role. An action thriller, the project goes on floors next month.

Till now, we only knew that it will mark Shahid's debut in the online space and will be premiered on Amazon Prime as an original. But now, an insider has informed us that the team has finalised a title for the series as well. It is tentatively titled Gavar (illiterate). The contracts have been signed and both Shahid and Vijay have locked their dates for the web series.

The OTT project will be shot across Mumbai and Goa, starting January and will be an eight or ten part episodic series that will be wrapped up around March/April. Shahid, who was supposed to start this project after finishing work on Shashank Khaitan's Yoddha opted out of the Dharma project and will now first flag off the Raj and DK actioner. Like their trademark brand of cinema, Gavar will also be a popcorn action thriller series that will be shot in two parts.

ALSO READ: SCOOP: Shahid Kapoor walks out of Shashank Khaitan’s Yoddha co-starring Disha Patani over creative differences 

Irrfan Khan to be seen on the silver screen in 2021 with the release of The Song of Scorpions

Actor Irrfan Khan, who passed away in April this year, will be seen on the silver screen for one last time in 2021. The actor's last film titled The Song of Scorpions will release in theatres next year.

The Song of Scorpions was first premiered in 2017 at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. Written and directed by Anup Singh, the film will be released in early 2021. Abhishek Pathak, producer and director at Panorama Spotlight, in a statement said, "We will be offering this film to the audiences as a tribute to the beloved star of Indian cinema. The era of cinema in India and abroad has benefitted from his acting prowess and we're happy to have canvassed his swansong."

Irrfan's son Babil Khan shared the film's motion poster on Instagram and wrote, "One more time, perhaps not the last. #thesongofscorpions (sic)."

 

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The Song of Scorpions revolves around a young tribal woman who tries to overcome a brutal betrayal in order to find her voice. In the film, Khan plays the role of a camel trader.

ALSO READ: Mira Nair reveals she wanted Irrfan Khan to play Nawab of Baitar in A Suitable Boy

Wonder Woman 3 with Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins in the works, confirms Warner Bros

Wonder Woman 1984 starring Gal Gadot released on December 24, 2020, in India. The actress donned the superhero cape once again. The second installment stars Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig among others. Now, the third installment is already in the works with Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins.

Warner Bros. confirmed the news stating that the third installment will have a theatrical release and not the deal that the studio has cracked with HBO Max for their 2021 slate. “As fans around the world continue to embrace Diana Prince, driving the strong opening weekend performance of ‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ we are excited to be able to continue her story with our real-life Wonder Women — Gal and Patty — who will return to conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy,” said Warner Bros. chief Toby Emmerich, via Variety.

While Wonder Woman 1984 only released in theatres in the foreign countries, in the US, it released in theatres and on HBO Max simultaneously on December 25. “Wonder Woman 1984 broke records and exceeded our expectations across all of our key viewing and subscriber metrics in its first 24 hours on the service, and the interest and momentum we’re seeing indicates this will likely continue well beyond the weekend,” said Andy Forssell, head of WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer business, via Variety. “During these very difficult times, it was nice to give families the option of enjoying this uplifting film at home, where theater viewing wasn’t an option.”

Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman will also be seen in Zack Snyder's version of Justice League. The four-part event will premiere on HBO Max in 2021.

ALSO READ: Gal Gadot thanks Hrithik Roshan for showering Wonder Woman 1984 with praises after watching it in theatres

AR Rahman’s mother Kareema Begum passes away; music composer shares picture

AR Rahman's mother Kareema Begum passed away in Chennai on Monday. The music maestro took to Twitter to share a picture of his mother without any caption on Monday afternoon.

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— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 28, 2020

Singer Shankar Mahadevan took to Twitter to offer condolence to the grieving family. “We all know how much she has sacrificed in her life for you @arrahman .A big loss .. take care brother . May Amma’s soul rest in peace .I still remember how she prayed for me when I had a bad voice during our tour," he tweeted.

We all know how much she has sacrificed in her life for you @arrahman .A big loss .. take care brother . May Amma’s soul rest in peace .I still remember how she prayed for me when I had a bad voice during our tour ????????????????

— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) December 28, 2020

Salim Merchant, Shekhar Kapur, Shreya Ghoshal among others also offered their condolences.

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un ????

Very sorry for your loss AR. We pray that Amma gets Jannat-Ul-firdaus ????

— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) December 28, 2020

Deeply saddened by this news Rahman sir. She was one of the most gentle affectionate person I have met. Praying for her departed soul ????????

— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) December 28, 2020

Your heart is broken, I know. But your mother left you with an inner strength , an inner resilience and belief .. that I have seen and admired for long. Stay strong, my friend ..

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) December 28, 2020

AR Rahman was raised by his mother after his father and music composer RO Sekhar died when he was just nine-years-old. In his old interviews, he had often said that it was his mother who first recognized and nurtured his musical gifts. He had also said that his popular patriotic song ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ was actually written for his mother.

ALSO READ: “Yash Chopra had that extra quality in him to pick new things and yet ground it in tradition,”- A.R. Rahman on working with the legendary filmmaker in Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Sandeepa Dhar to feature in a special song in Salman Khan Films' Kaagaz

As the trailer of Salman Khan Films' Kaagaz released on Thursday, Sandeepa Dhar shared her excitement about the project on her social media as the actress features in a special song in the film. Known for her classy western dance performances on her social media platforms, Sandeepa Dhar will be featuring in a total desi and raw vibe for Kaagaz. Set in UP, the song also imbibes the local north Indian flavour and could be heard playing in the background of the trailer's first half.

Talking about the song Sandeepa Dhar shares, "The song has been choreographed by Ahmed Khan and is a total desi dance number. It was my a first experience to immerse in the colourful and jovial vibe of the desi madness encapsulating the essence of folk music that is rooted in the culture of Uttar Pradesh. It is an extremely high on energy song and the dance routine required rigorous training. However, it was an enjoyable experience altogether."

Earning accolades for her memorable parts in the commercial films like Heropanti and Dabangg 2 amongst others, Sandeepa Dhar has forayed into the content driven OTT space with her performances in Abhay and MumBhai.

The actress is currently shooting for Vikram Bhatt directorial Dirty Games and would commence her shoot for another series in January.

ALSO READ: Sandeepa Dhar points a gun at Angad Bedi, says only she can shoot him 

Farah Khan and Vikrant Massey’s social media accounts hacked

Choreographer-director Farah Khan and actor Vikrant Massey on Monday revealed that their social media accounts have been hacked and they are currently working with their teams to restore their accounts.

Farah Khan’s Twitter and Instagram accounts were hacked and later she was able to reinstate her Instagram account with the help of her husband Shirish Kunder. “My Twitter account has been hacked as of last evening. Please do not click or reply if you get any message from it as it maybe used to hack into your account too…” she wrote on Instagram.

 

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“This is true! My Instagram was also hacked and many DMs could have gone from it. Pls be vigilant. I’ve managed to restore Instagram thanks to computer engineer @shirishkunder. Hoping to get Twitter reinstated too,” she captioned the post.

Vikrant Massey took to his Instagram story on Monday to update his followers that both his Facebook and Instagram were compromised. “My Facebook and Instagram accounts have been hacked. Please ignore any DM’s or comments coming in. We’re working on it,” the “Cargo” actor wrote.

In recent times, Urmila Matondkar and Sussanne Khan had also faced the same issues.

ALSO READ: Vikrant Massey to play the lead in the Hindi remake of Malayalam thriller, Forensic

Post the success of Shakuntala Devi, Abundantia Entertainment and Anu Menon come together again for a murder mystery

After a highly successful collaboration with one of 2020’s most viewed and loved films, Shakuntala Devi, director Anu Menon and Abundantia Entertainment today announced that they are coming together again for Anu Menon’s new film.

Shakuntala Devi premiered on 31st July 2020 on Amazon Prime Video streaming across 200 countries and was met with great acclaim and audiences’ love poured in abundance for this biopic of the Indian mathematics genius who was given the title of the ‘human computer’. The film starred Vidya Balan in the titular role along with Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh and Jisshu Sengupta.

Director Anu Menon has now joined hands once again with Shakuntala Devi’s producer, Vikram Malhotra, for a new film currently under development. Presently in the final stages of screenplay, principal photography of the new film is expected to begin in April-May 2021.

Director Anu Menon said, “I am very happy that Abundantia Entertainment is the home to my new film as well. I had a great time telling Shakuntala Devi’s story with Vikram and the team led by Shikhaa. Their passion for telling compelling stories and commitment to a director’s vision are rare to find. We have a very different story coming up this time round and I hope we receive the same love from the audience as we did for our first collaboration together”.

Vikram Malhotra, Founder & CEO, Abundantia Entertainment says, "I am very excited to collaborate with Anu once again. We had an amazing time working with Anu on Shakuntala Devi and the film has become a bit of a landmark in terms of how it has connected with viewers all across the world. Anu has a unique storytelling style and her stories are underpinned with strong women characters that fit in well with Abundantia's vision of telling impactful stories. I'm confident that together, Anu and Abundantia will delight the audience yet again".

Shikhaa Sharma, Sr. Vice-President and Head Creative & Development, Abundantia Entertainment added, "After a super successful outing with Anu, in the form of Shakuntala Devi, it was just a matter of time when we got together again! Anu's infectious energy, her collaborative attitude and just how she leads from the front are inspiring for the entire cast and crew. This time round, the genre is even more thrilling and we are already underway with the scripting of this murder mystery".

ALSO READ: Did you know that Shakuntala Devi pointed out a mistake made by a computer during her BBC London interview and got the name ‘Human computer’?

Rajesh Kumar aka Rosesh of Sarabhai VS Sarabhai expresses displeasure of the show’s unofficial Pakistani remake

Rajesh Kumar, who played the role of Rosesh on the cult show Sarabhai VS Sarabhai recently opened up about its unofficial Pakistani remake. The producer Aatish Kapadia took to his social media a few days ago to call out the Pakistani show, Chana Jor Garam’s content which happens to be a frame-to-frame copy of their show. While Aatish Kapadia was clearly miffed at them for copying the content, actor Rajesh Kumar is also unhappy with the way that things have turned out.

Rajesh spoke about it and said that they have failed to show the essence of it and have made a mockery out of their content. The show is a frame-to-frame copy of their show and it is a poor attempt according to him. They received the videos of the show on WhatsApp and were shocked needless to say. Rajesh pointed out that they have not understood the content and their humour is substandard.

Rajesh signed off calling it a disaster.

Also Read: Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai writer Aatish Kapadia slams unofficial remake of the show in Pakistan; requests people to not give it views

Sonu Sood to be honoured with Humanitarian of 2020 award at Bollywood Festival Norway

The prestigious Scandinavian festival Bollywood Festival Norway has decided to honour Sonu Sood with the 'Humanitarian of the year 2020' award. The award and diploma will be presented virtually to Sonu on December 30th by Mayor of Lørenskog, Oslo, Norway Ms Ragnhild Bergheim.

Festival Director of Bollywood Festival Norway Nasrullah Qureshi while exclusively speaking to Bollywood Hungama had this to say, "Sonu Sood has been working selflessly for the cause of the whole humanity and that too at an extremely tough time. Our entire team unanimously decided to honour him for his brilliant and inspiring work. It seems like a homecoming for Sonu since his film Dabangg had its world premiere at Bollywood Festival Norway where Salman Khan was present and now Sonu is the chosen one for this year's most special award."

Also Read: Western Railways ropes in Sonu Sood to make public announcement about perils of trespassing