Salman Khan’s documentary 'Beyond The Star' to present the superstar’s journey in an honest and fun way

A documentary on the life of one of India's biggest superstars- Salman Khan- is currently in the making. The series will present an honest and fun account of the actor off-camera.

As per reports, the film will trace the journey of the superstar from his journey in the film industry to his equation with the people in the film industry to his controversies. His friends, family, and members from the film industry who have worked with him will narrate his story and talk about how Salman was earlier and how he is now.

Recently, Salman Khan in an interview with PTI revealed that it was his friend, Romanian actor-model Iulia Vantur who came up with the idea of making a docu-series to document his 33-year journey in the movies.

The docu-series directed by Viraf Sarkari also talks about the people who helped Khan become the superstar that he is today. Salman Khan said that the docu-series went on floors in October and that people came in and spoke about things they liked and did not like. He said that his entire journey has been captured honestly.

The documentary titled ‘Beyond the Star’ will be co-produced by Khan, Wiz Films, and Applause Entertainment.

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Salman Khan to play Indian spy agent Ravindra Kaushik in a film co-produced by Alvira and Atul Agnihotri

Salman Khan is currently busy promoting his recently released film Antim-The Final Truth. The film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and co-starring Aayush Sharma is the superstar's first theatrical release post the pandemic.

Salman Khan also has Tiger 3 in the pipeline, the shoot of which is underway. The Tiger series sees him play the role of a RAW agent Tiger. Now, the actor has confirmed that he will be seen playing the role of real-life Indian spy agent Ravindra Kaushik in a film which will be co-produced by his sister Alvira Agnihotri and his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri. Earlier this year, there were reports of the actor bringing the story of agent Kaushik on screen and now he has confirmed the same.

This will be the first time in his 3-decade-long career that Salman will be seen essaying a real-life character. Reportedly, the film will be set in the era of the 70s and 80s and will be a dramatic thriller.

For the unversed, Agent Ravindra Kaushik is regarded as India's best spy to ever penetrate the ranks of the Pakistan Army. Popularly known as Black Tiger, Kaushik loved theatre and performing on stage, which led to the RAW spotting him and utilizing his talents for the country. He was sent to Pakistan, where he completed his LLB and joined the army, and became a commissioned officer. From 1979 to 1983 he passed on critical information to the Indian defense forces which were of great help.

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Disha Parmar rubbishes the rumours of Bade Acche Lagte Hai 2 going off-air

Sony TV came up with the second season of the popular show Bade Acche Lagte Hai earlier this year. The show originally starred Sakshi Tanwar and Ram Kapoor in the lead roles. The first season of the show got immense popularity and has a successful run of approximately 4 years.

The second season of the show starred popular on-screen couple Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar as Ram and Priya respectively. The second season of the show although has been doing good among the audience however hasn't been to match up the success of season 1.

Recently, there were rumours about the show going off-air. The reports claim that Nakuul and Disha will be wrapping up the shoot of the show in the second week of December. Reacting to the reports, the leading lady of the show Disha Parmar spoke to a tabloid. Disha confirmed that the show is not going off-air and the rumours are not true at all. She also said that they are still shooting for it and there is an interesting track coming up in the show.

While a source close to the show has also confirmed that the show was supposed to be a finite show. However, it is not ending in December. There are some interesting twists and turns lined up in the coming episodes. The current track revolves around Ram and Priya talking about extending their family.

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Salman Khan confirms Sooraj Barjatya collaboration; reveals he's doing a comedy film too

Actor Salman Khan has done back-to-back action films in the last 5 years. While earlier the superstar used to get engaged in roles where his character was a lover boy and a family man. For a long time, Salman Khan has not appeared in any such roles. A majority of the audience has been demanding to see him back in the family genre as Prem.

During a press meet on Sunday on 20 November 2021, when he was asked if he is willing to return to that genre he says, "Yes, Sooraj’s (Barjatya) film will come soon. No one can make the kind of films that Sooraj does and he will get a script for me soon. That film will happen once Sooraj comes to me.”

Well, Salman Khan has been also missing from the comedy genre for a long time. He was even quizzed about making a return to the comedy genre. To which he informed that he was on a hunt for a good script that takes comedy to the next level. Confirming to make a comeback in the comedy genre Salman exclaimed “Yes, that hunt (for comedy) has come to an end. A comedy film is coming soon… Bahut Jald hogi ek comedy film (You will know it soon)".

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EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan's special discount for Sajid Nadiadwala; charges Rs. 125 crores only for Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali

Salman Khan continues to be one of the most bankable superstars of the Hindi film industry and his market value is a testimony for the same. Ahead of the pandemic, he had signed on for Sajid Nadiadwala's Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali and the duo had zeroed in on a remuneration of Rs. 150 crores for the film. The world was then taken aback by the pandemic and now, finally, Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali is all set to go on floors in January.

"Salman Khan is all ready to commence work on Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali from January. When the superstar met Sajid Nadiadwala to decide on the dates, the producer made a special request to Salman, which he couldn't say a no to. Sajid spoke to Salman and requested him to reduce his remuneration as the market scenario is bad and Salman willingly agreed to do it for his friend, Sajid," a trade source informed Bollywood Hungama.

"Salman has now agreed to be a part of Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali with a remuneration of Rs. 125 crores only, thereby giving a discount of near about 15% to his producer friend. He will however get some share of profits once the film releases, which is the reason why his banner, SKF too, is involved in the film." Interestingly, last year, Sajid Nadiadwala got a discount from Akshay Kumar too. The producer had requested Akshay to slash his acting fees for Bachchan Pandey and the actor willingly reduced it from the initially decided figure of Rs. 117 crore to Rs. 99 crore.

Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali is currently in the pre-production stage and will go on floors in January with a marathon schedule in Mumbai. It stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead.

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Sajid Nadiadwala plans grand premiere for Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria starrer Tadap

While movie premieres were considered to be a thing of the past (especially pre-Covid 19 lockdown era), producer Sajid Nadiadwala has decided to relive the era and bring the magic of movie premieres back into action by planning a grand movie premiere for his highly-anticipated next Tadap that marks the debut of Ahan Shetty.

Living up to the name of his production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Sajid is not just known to be a hands-on producer for filmmakers but also popular for spending lavishly on promotional events before the release of his film. Remember the train journey with the entire Housefull 4 cast and media fraternity?

After a long time, B-town will be witnessing a big movie premiere with Tadap and the brainchild behind the same is Sajid Nadiadwala. It’s learned that a grand premiere of the love story featuring Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria will be held in Mumbai on December 1, 2021. If sources are to be believed, the premiere is going to be a grand affair with crème-de-le-crème of Bollywood and renowned personalities from sports, fashion, and corporate backgrounds in a huge attendance.

Sajid, who is very confident of Ahan, has mounted his debut film in a big way and wants to have a grand premiere for the same. Touted as one of the most influential and successful producers of Bollywood, Sajid wants to leave no stone unturned to make sure that the premiere of Tadap turns out to be the biggest one for Ahan.

Starring Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria, Fox Star Studios presents, Tadap, a Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Production. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, co-produced by Fox Star Studios, directed by Milan Luthria, and written by Rajat Arora, ‘Tadap’ is scheduled to be released on December 3, 2021.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jacqueline Fernandez kisses conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in this mirror selfie

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate as a witness in a Rs. 200 crore Money laundering case. There were reports that the prime accused Sukesh Chandrasekhar, who is being investigated for cheating and extortion, was briefly dating the Bollywood star. Last week a picture of Sukesh and Jacqueline had gone viral. Now, Bollywood Hungama has accessed a picture in which Jacqueline can be seen kissing Sukesh in a mirror selfie.

As per reports, ED sources have said that  Sukesh Chandrasekhar had met Jacqueline Fernandez about four times in Chennai and even arranged a private jet for her.

Last month, Jacqueline Fernandez was questioned for seven hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his wife, actor Leena Maria Paul. Chandrasekhar's lawyer Anant Malik had earlier claimed that Jacqueline was in a relationship with Sukesh. However, Jacqueline's spokesperson has denied the claim.

In its charge sheet, the Delhi Police has accused Sukesh Chandrashekhar and 13 others of duping the wife of the former promoter of Ranbaxy to the tune of Rs 200 crore. Officials believe Chandrashekhar extorted Rs 200 crore from the complainant by claiming that he would facilitate her husband's release from prison.

Kriti Sanon reveals details of her role in Bhediya; says, “It’s a very unique role”

In Amar Kaushik’s Bhediya, Indian cinema’s first werewolf story, leading-lady Kriti Sanon is not cast as the conventional heroine opposite Varun Dhawan. When asked about it Kriti, without giving away the plot, said, “We haven’t said anything about it, though the trailer does indicate the presence of a werewolf. And why must we assume that I will play the conventional romantic lead? My role can be more character-driven. I could be playing something other than the love-interest.”

The Mimi actress describes her role as something never attempted before. “It’s a very unique role, very tricky to play. It’s a world I’ve never inhabited. Bhediya is one of the most entertaining scripts that I’ve done so far. I was in splits when I heard it.”

She is all praise for the director. “Amar Kaushik is a very confident director with a great grip on his storytelling. His energy on the sets is infectious. He really likes to play around with the scenes. It’s a lot of fun to be directed by him.”

Kriti seems super-charged by the experience. “It’s a really unique film never done in Indian cinema before. For me the horror comedy is a unique space. Also, we got to explore the beautiful landscape of Himachal Pradesh during shooting.”

On top of all this Kriti is physically transformed in Bhediya. “My look in the film is extremely unique. When you see me you will wonder, is that really Kriti? It’s good to experiment with different looks in different films.”

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Channing Tatum and director Steven Soderbergh reunite for the third installment of male stripper saga Magic Mike's Last Dance

American actor and producer Channing Tatum and director Steven Soderbergh will be reuniting for the third installment in the Warner Bros. male stripper saga, Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

Tatum confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing a picture of his script with the caption,” Well world, looks like Mike Lane’s tapping back in.” He elaborated on his excitement in a statement to Variety, writing, “There are no words for how excited I am to blow the doors off of the world of ‘Magic Mike’ with Steven, Greg, Reid and the amazing people at HBO Max. The stripperverse will never be the same.”

Well world, looks like Mike Lane’s tapping back in. @hbomaxpic.twitter.com/V9Ce62n710

— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) November 29, 2021

Magic Mike is loosely based on Tatum’s experiences as an 18-year-old stripper in Tampa, Fla. The original 2012 movie proved to be more than a shameless cash-grab for audiences to watch a shirtless Tatum, accompanied by muscular co-stars Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello and Matthew McConaughey. It also became a surprise critical and commercial success, earning $167 million at the box office and scoring sterling reviews for Tatum and Soderbergh.

A sequel, Magic Mike XXL, was released in 2015. The movie was well received and generated $120 million globally.The franchise proved to be lucrative beyond the big screen. Tatum later conceived and co-directed Magic Mike Live in Vegas, which expanded internationally with sold-out shows in London, Berlin and Australia. It was Magic Mike Live in Vegas that eventually enticed Soderbergh back into what Tatum has dubbed “the stripperverse.”

The live shows inspired the upcoming HBO Max reality competition series Finding Magic Mike, premiering on December 16. The show follows 10 men who have “lost their magic” as they bare their souls and learn to perform dance routines. The winner will be awarded a cash prize and a chance to perform on the Magic Mike Live stage in Vegas.

Meanwhile, as reported by Deadline, Magic Mike’s Last Dance will not be playing in theaters and instead will premiere directly on HBO Max, the streaming service owned by WarnerMedia. Reid Carolin, who wrote the first two movies, is returning to pen the newest entry about Tatum’s character Mike Lane. Though plot details for the next chapter have not been revealed, it’s expected to wrap a bow on the trilogy.

Magic Mike XXL director Gregory Jacobs is producing Magic Mike’s Last Dance with Carolin, Nick Wechsler and Peter Kiernan.

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Tom Holland to return as Spider-Man in three films, confirms producer Amy Pascal

Tom Holland returns with the third installment in the "Homecoming" trilogy, Spider-Man: No Way Home, which will wrap up the project that began with 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming, followed by 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home. While Marvel is yet to announce the next set of Spidey films, producer Amy Pascal has confirmed it won't be the last time Tom Holland will don the Spider-Man costume.

Speaking to international tabloid Fandango, Pascal said that Sony Pictures will continue to work Marvel on Spider-Man films and Tom Holland will indeed return. "This is not the last movie that we are going to make with Marvel – [this is not] the last Spider-Man movie," Pascal revealed. "We are getting ready to make the next Spider-Man movie with Tom Holland and Marvel. We're thinking of this as three films, and now we're going to go on to the next three. This is not the last of our MCU movies."

The Tom Holland and Zendaya starrer will also have appearances from Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, and Marisa Tomei as Aunt May. Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are expected to make appearances in this multiverse story.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India releases Spiderman: No Way Home in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, in cinemas, December 16, 2021.

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Gucci family issues duming statement over the portrayal of Aldo Gucci in Ridley Scott's House of Gucci

The heirs of Aldo Gucci have issued a statement saying they are “a bit disconcerted” about what they claim is their inaccurate portrayal in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci film.

According to Variety, the statement said, “The production of the film did not bother to consult the heirs before describing Aldo Gucci, president of the company for 30 years [played by Al Pacino in the film], and the members of the Gucci family as thugs, ignorant and insensitive to the world around them.”

It added that the picture attributes “a tone and an attitude to the protagonists of the well-known events that never belonged to them. This is extremely painful from a human point of view and an insult to the legacy on which the brand is built today.”

The statement was first published by Italian news agency ANSA, goes on to blast how Milanese socialite Patrizia Reggiani (played by Lady Gaga in the film), who was convicted in 1998 of facilitating the murder of Maurizio Gucci (played by Adam Driver), “is portrayed not just in the film, but also in statements from cast members, as a victim trying to survive in a male and male chauvinist corporate culture. This couldn’t be further from the truth,” the statement read as during the 70-year time span when the Gucci company was a family business, it was “an inclusive company,” it claimed.

The statement noted that during the 1980s when the film is set, there were several women who held top positions such as the president of Gucci America, the head of Global PR and communications etc.,- whether they were family members or not.

The statement concluded, “Gucci is a family that lives honoring the work of its ancestors, whose memory does not deserve to be disturbed to stage a spectacle that is untrue and which does not do justice to its protagonists,” adding that “the members of the Gucci family reserve the right to take action to protect the name, image and dignity of themselves and their loved ones.”

The full statement, translated from the Italian, is below:

“The Gucci family takes note of the release of the film “House of Gucci” and is a bit disconcerted because, although the work claims to want to tell the “true story” of the family, the fears raised by the trailers and interviews released so far, are confirmed: the film carries a narrative that is far from accurate.

The production of the film did not bother to consult the heirs before describing Aldo Gucci – president of the company for 30 years – and the members of the Gucci family as thugs, ignorant and insensitive to the world around them, attributing to the protagonists, events, a tone and an attitude that never belonged to them. This is extremely painful from a human point of view and an insult to the legacy on which the brand is built today.

Even more objectionable is the reconstruction that becomes mystifying almost to the point of paradox when gets to the point of suggesting an indulgent tone towards a woman who, definitively convicted of having been the instigator of the murder of Maurizio Gucci, is painted not only in the film, but also in the statements made by cast members, as a victim who was trying to survive in a masculine and macho corporate culture.

This couldn’t be further from the truth. Moreover, over the course of it 70-year history during which it was a family business, Gucci was an inclusive company. Indeed, precisely in the 1980s – the historical context in which the film is set – women were in several top positions: whether they were members of the family or extraneous to it, these included the president of Gucci America, the Head of Global PR & Communication, and a member of the board of directors of Gucci America.

Gucci is a family that lives honoring the work of its ancestors, whose memory does not deserve to be disturbed to stage a film that is not true and that does not do justice to its protagonists. The members of the Gucci family reserves every right to protect the name, image and the dignity of their loved ones.”

Despite the tone of the statement, no legal action is being taken at this time by the Gucci family against Scott’s Scott Free shingle and Universal, according to reports.

House of Gucci was released in India on 26 November 2021.

Also Read: Ridley Scott hits back at Gucci family criticism on House of Gucci – “They forget he was murdered”

Salman Khan to greet fans at Antim - The Final Truth screening in Chandigarh today

Salman Khan and Aayush Sharma star in Mahesh Manjrekar's directorial Antim - The Final Truth, that released on the 26th of November in cinemas. Post the release, Khan continues to do visits to cities. On Monday, he was in Ahmedabad and visited the ever so famous Sabarmati Ashram and spent a pleasant day with fans. Today, the actor will reach Chandigarh.

The actor will reach Chandigarh to attend a fan screening at Elante Mall at 4pm on November 30. The actor has been making visits and seems to be eager to greet fans from all across.

Antim: The Final Truth came out on 26th November and stars Salman Khan, Aayush Sharma, Mahesh Manjrekar and Mahima Makwana.

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Arunachal Pradesh Government signs Sanjay Dutt as brand ambassador, Rahul Mittra as brand advisor’

The BJP-led Arunanchal Pradesh Government has signed Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt as Brand Ambassador and award-winning filmmaker and branding expert Rahul Mittra as Brand Advisor on the occasion of the golden jubilee celebrations, marking the 50th year of the naming of the state.

The announcement was made by Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Assembly Speaker Pasang Sona Dorjee at a packed function in the presence of both Sanjay Dutt and Rahul Mittra who arrived from Mumbai by chartered flight to Dibrugarh and then by helicopter to the picturesque valley of Mechuka in the afternoon today. A big media campaign conceptualised and executed by Rahul Mittra Films and shot by top ad-filmmaker and drummer Pentagram Shiraz Bhattacharya was kick-started on this occasion, featuring Sanjay Dutt as a youth icon, nature lover, de-addiction proponent and an ever-evolving individual catering to the niche target audience for Arunanchal tourism.

In addition to the promotional films, Dutt will also engage with the local youth of the state on a series of initiatives on substance abuse and other key issues that cause concern in the state. Filming on a large scale is taking place at Ziro village, Pakke valley, Dambuk, Namsai, Parshuram Kund, Pasighat, Mechuka and Tawang. The month long celebrations will commence at Ziro on January 20, 2022 as it was in Ziro that Arunanchal Pradesh got its name and Union Territory status in 1972. The closing ceremony will be held in Itanagar on the occasion of the Statehood Day on February 20,2022.

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Ranveer Singh starrer ‘83 to have its World Premiere on December 15 at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival

The much anticipated film '83 directed by Kabir Khan will be released in theatres on December 24, 2021. Ahead of its theatrical release, the film will have its World Premiere on December 1 at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival. The film starring Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone as Romi Dev will be the closing film of the festival. Kabir Khan, Kapil Dev, and Deepika Padukone will be attending the World Premiere of the film.

Ranveer Singh will be seen stepping into the shoes of Kapil Dev in the film that narrates the historic win of the Indian cricket team at the 1983 World Cup. Also starring are Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Addinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, R Badree, and Pankaj Tripathi. Deepika Padukone will be seen in a cameo avatar playing Romi, Kapil Dev's Wife.

The teaser of the film was released a couple of days ago and has only raised the excitement around the film. The trailer of the film is expected to be released on November 30.

Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Films present ‘83, a Kabir Khan Films Production. A Reliance Entertainment and PVR Pictures release slated on 24th December 2021 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam also in 3D.

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Salman Khan delays shoot of Tiger 3 to promote Antim across various cities

Actor Salman Khan is currently basking in the glory with the success of his film Antim: The Final Truth. The film also stars his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma and Mahima Makhwana in the lead roles. Currently, the actor is doing the promotions of the film in full swing across various locations.

 

While sometimes back Salman Khan along with Katrina Kaif wrapped up some sequences of the much-anticipated espionage drama Tiger 3. The team shot across various locations including Turkey, Russia, and Austria for almost two months . After wrapping up the abroad sequences, the team of the film including Salman Khan moved back to Mumbai.

Recently, during a press meet organised after the success of Antim: The Final Truth Salman Khan revealed that he'll be visiting various cities in the nation for promotions. Well, it’s rare in today's date and especially for Salman Khan to indulge in post-release promotions. The actor during the press conference told that he is taking additional efforts to get the audience back to the cinema halls in big numbers which was really affected due to the pandemic.

Salman Khan who was about to shoot for Tiger 3 in Yash Raj Studios Mumbai has now specially taken a break  to promote the film throughout this week. Salman along with his director, Mahesh Manjrekar will be visiting various cities across the nation including Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Indore, Bengaluru and Hyderabad in the upcoming days.

During his visit, Salman will be going to various cinema halls and interacting with the fans. While Aayush on the other hand will be promoting the film on the weekdays in Mumbai, Pune, and Rajasthan and will finally join Salman in Indore.

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Park Hyung Sik and Han So Hee confirmed to star in musical romance drama by Vincenzo director

South Korean actors Park Hyung Sik and Han So Hee will be starring together in an upcoming drama. As reported by Korean tabloid Soompi, on November 29, it was confirmed that the two actors would both be appearing in the upcoming drama Soundtrack #1, which was formerly known as Why Did You Come to My House.

The drama will be a music romance drama about a man and woman who have been friends for 20 years. When the two longtime friends wind up living together for two weeks, they slowly begin to realize their feelings for one another.

Park Hyung Sik will star in the drama as male lead Han Sun Woo, a rising photographer who is a man of few words, but has a warm and caring personality. Han So Hee will star as Lee Eun Soo, a fun and honest lyricist who isn’t afraid of speaking her mind.

On the work front, Park Hyung Sik is currently appearing in drama Happiness whereas Han So Hee was last seen in 2021 critically acclaimed Netflix drama My Name.

Soundtrack #1 will be helmed by director Kim Hee Won of Vincenzo and The Crowned Clown. The drama is currently slated to premiere in 2022.

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Farhan Akhtar to cast himself in Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt starrer Jee Le Zaraa; search on for two more male leads

Jee Le Zaraa, Farhan Akhtar’s girl-bonding road film seems to have hit a roadblock. It needs three A-listers heroes to go with the three female superstars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt. But the heroes are not showing any inclination to be chivalrous.

A source close to director Farhan Akhtar says, “It is tough casting the male leads when the female leads are already in place. All the top actors assume the women have meaty roles while the men are mere shadows. Lekin aisa nahin hai. The men in Jee Le Zaraa have very important roles to play. Lekin abb inko kaun samjhaye (who is going to explain to them?).”

Apparently, Farhan wants three male superstars to be paired his trio of super-ladies. He may end up casting himself as one of the leads to set an example for other top-notch leading men who are wary of being seen in the company of assertive women.

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Nakuul Mehta and Anya Singh return to ZEE5 with Never Kiss Your Best Friend season 2

ZEE5 is back with season 2 of this fan favourite franchise. Returning to the franchise are lead actors Nakuul Mehta and Anya Singh who are currently shooting in London with the rest of the crew. The 8-episode web series takes off from where the last season ended. Season 2 narrates the story around two best friends, Tanie and Sumer played by Anya Singh and Nakuul Mehta respectively, who dated once and are now forced to reconnect after a long period of separation. With these new emotions and Sumer & Tanie’s rekindling old friendship in the mix, season 2 is bound to be an intriguing story.

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “With a sharp focus on providing fresh and relatable content, ZEE5 is back with yet another season of a successful franchise, ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’. This season is going to be a riot and a complete package, and we cannot wait to present this young, vibrant and relevant series.”

Nimisha Pandey, Chief Creative Officer, Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, "Romance as a genre has always resonated very strongly with millennials and ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’ is a flavoursome romantic drama that has been loved by audiences far and wide. We are excited to bring the second season of this ZEE5 Original series very soon. As the story progresses and takes interesting twists and turns, we hope that this contemporary take on Sumer and Tanie’s special relationship paired with new faces and stunning locales will make our viewers’ hearts smile.”

Nakuul Mehta said, “In an era of action thrillers and complex dramas, a slice of life story about friendship & growing up really got me excited about ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’ in the first place. We are back in London filming our new season and I’m very excited to reunite with Anya and an ensemble of very exciting artists and take this franchise ahead on ZEE5”.

Anya Singh said, “What started off as a slice of life show turned into an experience, I would never forget not only because of the great memories I got to create but also because of the love that people gave 'Never Kiss Your Best Friend'. And it’s only because of that love that we are back 2 years later to create some more memories while reliving the nostalgia of season 1 with my BFF Nakuul and a whole new family.”

Directed by Harsh Dedhia and produced by 11:11 Productions, Never Kiss Your Best Friend - season 2 will premiere on ZEE5 early next year.

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EXCLUSIVE: Karan Johar's Dharma Production announces Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to release on February 10, 2023

 Following Ae Dil Hai Mushkil that released five years ago, filmmaker Karan Johar is donning the director's hat again for his next movie titled Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. In July, the filmmaker announced the project that he is going back to directing. Bollywood Hungama was the first to reveal the title and cast of the upcoming family-centric movie. Starring Gully Boy pair Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead, the film's cast also includes Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles. Jaya, who has worked with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho, plays Ranveer's grandmother whereas Dharmendra and Shabana play Alia's grandparents.

A day ago, Karan Johar shared a selfie with his lead actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt teasing that they will announce the release date of the film November 29. Now, we have learnt that the Dharma Productions' film will release on February 10, 2023.

Revealing the release date of the film, Karan Johar took to Twitter sharing a video while adding, "After 7 years, it gives me such joy & gratitude to be here and announcing that my next #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani, a love story at its heart with the soul of family values - is releasing on 10th February, 2023."

After 7 years, it gives me such joy & gratitude to be here and announcing that my next #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani, a love story at its heart with the soul of family values - is releasing on 10th February, 2023. pic.twitter.com/jiSKI3Xdta

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) November 29, 2021

Currently, the cast is in Delhi shooting for the film. Farah Khan will choreograph the songs whereas Manish Malhotra has designed the costumes. Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan is one of the assistant directors on the film.

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy and produced under Dharma Productions.

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Marvel fans rejoice! Tom Holland starrer Spider-Man: No Way Home to release a day earlier in India on December 16

India's favorite super-hero has seen fervent excitement & unprecedented demand, due to which the big-ticket entertainer will witness an earlier theatrical release, one day before the USA market. Marvel fans can rejoice! Spider-Man: No Way Home is set to release a day earlier in India on 16th December!

 

The trailer teased the return of some familiar faces — including Zendaya as M.J., Jacob Batalon as Ned, and Marisa Tomei as Aunt May but it also gives best look of a few familiar foes. Alfred Molina and Willem Dafoe are back, reprising their roles as Doctor Octopus and Green Goblin respectively from the Tobey Maguire movies, as is Jamie Foxx's Electro who first popped up in the Andrew Garfield era. The trailer also teased the first look at Thomas Haden Church's Sandman from Spider-Man 3 and Rhys Ifans' Lizard from The Amazing Spider-Man.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India releases Spiderman: No Way Home in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, in cinemas, December 16, 2021.

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Vicky Kaushal wants a big fat wedding, Katrina Kaif wants it private

There is an ongoing debate between the ready-for-marriage couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif on what their wedding should be like this December.

Katrina wants an intimate wedding with just her family and close friends present to witness the marriage. Just how ‘intimate’ it would be with her 7 siblings and their family, is another matter. On the other hand, Vicky Kaushal wants a lavish Punjabi wedding.

“Actually, it’s Vicky’s parents (action director Sham Kaushal and Veena Kaushal) who want to invite everyone they know. Arrey, it is the elder son’s wedding and they would like to share the moment with their entire family,” says a mutual friend of the couple.

At the moment it seems Katrina’s wish for an intimate ceremony would prevail.

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Louis Vuitton and Off-White designer Virgil Abloh passes away at 41 after privately battling cancer for 2 years; BTS, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid pay tribute

Louis Vuitton and Off-White designer Virgil Abloh has died at age 41 after a two-year battle with cancer, confirms his family. "We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend," Abloh's family said Sunday in a statement posted to Abloh's Instagram page. Abloh's family revealed the designer was diagnosed with "a rare, aggressive form of cancer" called cardiac angiosarcoma. "For over two years, Virgil valiantly battled a rare, aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma. He chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing numerous challenging treatments, all while helming several significant institutions that span fashion, art, and culture."

"Through it all, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, and optimism never wavered," the family said. "Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and to his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design."

The family added that the ace designer believed in art's ability "to inspire future generations" and often said, "Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself."

Virgil Abloh is survived by his loving wife Shannon Abloh, his children Lowe Abloh and Grey Abloh, his sister Edwina Abloh, his parents Nee and Eunice Abloh, and numerous dear friends and colleagues.

 

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South Korean group BTS, who were named house ambassadors for Louis Vuitton recently, paid tribute to the late barrier-breaking Black designer.

RIP Virgil Abloh , you will be missed.
It was an honor to work with you. A true creative genius.

— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) November 28, 2021

Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Pharrell Williams, Idris Elba and everyone who worked with him, interacted and were friends with Virgil Abloh mourned the loss of the designer.

 

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rest in absolute peace. shocking. thank you Virgil ????

— Kehlani (@Kehlani) November 28, 2021

So sad to hear about passing of Virgil Abloh an inspiration to so many and of course an inspiration me. Sending my love to his loved ones

— FINNEAS (@finneas) November 28, 2021

Damn. Gutted. @virgilabloh is gone. He just texted me a few days ago... still —just a week ago— pushing me to focus on passion. The world lost an amazing talent today. I had no idea what he was fighting. Please don't squander your time. I'm trying to do better myself. pic.twitter.com/RRQmCtUGPf

— Alexis Ohanian 7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) November 28, 2021

I wish we lived in a world where we could celebrate the living instead of celebrating them when they leave. Rest In Peace to my brother Virgil ! You were loved.

— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 28, 2021

Too soon Virgil. You will be missed from this world man.

— Idris Elba (@idriselba) November 28, 2021

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Salman Khan urges fans to not pour milk on Antim - The Final Truth posters, says ‘give it to someone needy’

Salman Khan fans are rejoicing and flocking the cinema halls as his film Antim - The Final Truth has finally been released on the big screen. Photos and videos are going viral on social media of fans pouring milk on the posters of the film. The actor took to his social media account to share the video and urged his fans to not waste milk and give it to the needy.

Sharing the video, Salman Khan said, “Kai logon ko paani naseeb nahiin hota aur aap aise doodh waste karr rahe ho. Agar aapko doodh dena hi hai toh my request to all my fans is ki Aap gareeb bacchon ko pilayein jinhe doodh peene ko nahiin milta. (Many of us cannot even afford water to drink and you are wasting milk. It is a request to all my fans that if you want to give milk, give it to someone needy. Give the milk to poor children who don’t get to drink it).”

 

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Antim was released in theatres worldwide by Zee Studios on November 26. Starring Salman Khan, Aayush Sharma and Mahima Makwana Antim: The Final Truth is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, produced by Salma Khan, and presented by Salman Khan Films.

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Yoo Ah In and Ahn Eun Jin in talks to star in director Kim Jin Min’s upcoming Netflix series The Fool of the End

South Korean actors Yoo Ah In and Ahn Eun Jin will reportedly be teaming up for the Kim Jin Min directorial Netflix series The Fool of the End.

According to Korean tabloid Sports Chosun, on November 26, reports revealed that Yoo Ah In and Ahn Eun Jin will appear as the main characters of Netflix's new original series The Fool of the End which is written by Jeong Seong Joo and will be directed by Kim Jin Min.

The Fool of the End is a work based on the novel of the same name by Kotaro Isaka. It is a story about 200 days before the end of the world after the end of the world was announced.

Ahn Eun Jin plays the main character, Jin Se Kyung Jin. He was a technical home teacher at Wondong Middle School before the asteroid incident, but now works as a volunteer at the Children's Welfare Department of City Hall. It is expected to depict the transformation after the outbreak of an asteroid avalanche. Yoo Ah In plays Woo Seong Jae, a priest whose baptismal name is Damian. A person who is promoted to assistant priest unintentionally after the head priest disappears. After an asteroid event, it also undergoes changes.

On the work, Ahn Eun Jin received attention as a rising star in the dramas Strangers from Hell and Prosecutor's Civil War followed by The Wise Doctor Life, and is also active as the main character of Only One Person. In addition, Yoo Ah-in is a self-proclaimed top actor who hit the world with Hell.

The Fool of the End will be broadcast on Netflix and will be released as a lineup in 2023 after filming next year.

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Salman Khan urges fans to not burst crackers inside theatres after seeing viral videos during Antim - The Final Truth screenings

Salman Khan fans are rejoicing and flocking the cinema halls as his film Antim - The Final Truth has finally been released on the big screen. While fans were excited, a video from the screening has gone viral as fans reportedly burst crackers inside a theatre. The actor took to his social media account to share the video and urged his fans to not endanger anyone with this behaviour.

Salman Khan posted the video on his Instagram account with the caption, “Request all my fans not to take fire crackers inside the auditorium as it could prove to be a huge fire hazard thereby endangering your lives and also others. My request to theatre owners not to allow fire crackers to be taken inside the cinema and security should stop them from doing so at entry point. Enjoy the film by all means but please please avoid this is my request to all my fans .. thank u.”

 

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Antim was released in theatres worldwide by Zee Studios on November 26. Starring Salman Khan, Aayush Sharma and Mahima Makwana Antim: The Final Truth is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, produced by Salma Khan, and presented by Salman Khan Films.

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Jacqueline Fernandez' mirror selfie with conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar goes viral

The photos of Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez with Sukesh Chandrasekhar has surfaced weeks after the actor denied dating the conman, who is the prime accused in a Rs. 200 crore extortion case.

According to India Today, the pictures were taken in April-June of this year, when the millionaire conman was out on interim bail. Sukesh Chandrasekhar had met Jacqueline Fernandez about four times in Chennai and even arranged a private jet for her for these meetings, ED sources said.

The most recent photo shows Sukesh Chandrasekhar kissing the actor on her cheek while he takes a selfie facing a mirror. According to India Today, the iPhone 12 Pro that is being seen in the conman’s hands is the same with which Sukesh Chandrasekhar carried out the scam using an Israeli SIM card.

Sukesh was reportedly using the same mobile phone while he was inside the jail too. Last month, Jacqueline Fernandez was questioned for seven hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his wife, actor Leena Maria Paul.

In its chargesheet, the Delhi Police has accused Sukesh Chandrashekhar and 13 others of duping the wife of the former promoter of Ranbaxy to the tune of Rs 200 crore. Officials believe Chandrashekhar extorted Rs 200 crore from the complainant by claiming that he would facilitate her husband's release from prison. Anant Malik, the lawyer representing Sukesh Chandrashekhar, had told the media, "Jacqueline and Sukesh were dating, these are my instructions, this is straight from the horse's mouth."

Responding to the claims, a spokesperson for actor Jacqueline Fernandez had issued a statement saying, "Jacqueline Fernandez is being called to testify as a witness by the ED. She has duly recorded her statements and in future will also be completely co-operating with the agency in the investigations."

"Jacqueline also categorically denies alleged slanderous statements made about her relationship with the involved couple," the statement added.

On the work front, Jacqueline was last seen playing the titular role of the film Mrs. Serial Killer which was released on Netflix on 1 May, coinciding with May Day. She is set to feature with Akshay Kumar for the fourth time in a gangster drama Bachchan Pandey. The film will theatrically release on 4 March 2022.

Also Read: Jacqueline Fernandez reveals beauty products she is ADDICTED to!

Yoo Ah Iin and Ahn Eun Jin in talks to star in director Kim Jin Min’s upcoming Netflix series The Fool of the End

South Korean actors Yoo Ah In and Ahn Eun Jin will reportedly be teaming up for the Kim Jin Min directorial Netflix series The Fool of the End.

According to Korean tabloid Sports Chosun, on November 26, reports revealed that Yoo Ah In and Ahn Eun Jin will appear as the main characters of Netflix's new original series The Fool of the End which is written by Jeong Seong Joo and will be directed by Kim Jin Min.

The Fool of the End is a work based on the novel of the same name by Kotaro Isaka. It is a story about 200 days before the end of the world after the end of the world was announced.

Ahn Eun Jin plays the main character, Jin Se Kyung Jin. He was a technical home teacher at Wondong Middle School before the asteroid incident, but now works as a volunteer at the Children's Welfare Department of City Hall. It is expected to depict the transformation after the outbreak of an asteroid avalanche. Yoo Ah In plays Woo Seong Jae, a priest whose baptismal name is Damian. A person who is promoted to assistant priest unintentionally after the head priest disappears. After an asteroid event, it also undergoes changes.

On the work, Ahn Eun Jin received attention as a rising star in the dramas Strangers from Hell and Prosecutor's Civil War followed by The Wise Doctor Life, and is also active as the main character of Only One Person. In addition, Yoo Ah-in is a self-proclaimed top actor who hit the world with Hell.

The Fool of the End will be broadcast on Netflix and will be released as a lineup in 2023 after filming next year.

Also Read: Hellbound Review: South Korean dystopian drama starring Yoo Ah In explores religious fanaticism, questionable moral conduct in demonic space