Music rights of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan sold for Rs. 25-30 cr

The Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan directed by Southern sensation Atlee has been making headlines ever since its announcement. Now, the latest update on the film is that the music rights of Jawan have been sold for an unprecedented amount. As per reports, the music rights of the highly anticipated Shah Rukh Khan film Jawan, also starring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, helmed by renowned director Atlee Kumar have been sold for astounding Rs. 36 crores. However, a well-placed industry source reveals that contrary to reports, the rights have fetched a price in the range of Rs. 25-30 cr.

“Jawan is one of the most anticipated films of recent times, so it comes as no surprise that the music rights of the film would fetch a high price. However, unlike reports of the rights being sold for Rs. 36 cr, the makers have raked in between Rs. 25-30 cr for the same”, reveals the source. Further talking about the pricing the source continues, “Conventionally, a big budget entertainer could rake in between Rs. 20-25 cr from music rights, in an unprecedented deal the rights were sold in the range of Rs. 25-30 cr which again is much higher than usual.” If that was not enough, rubbishing claims of the rights being sold for Rs. 36 cr the source continues, “The reports are totally baseless. Rs. 36 cr is an astoundingly high amount for just the music rights. There is no chance of that happening.”

Apparently, the fierce competition for these rights witnessed several major players vying for the deal, but it was T-Series' astronomical bid that emerged as a winner, securing the highly sought-after music rights of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan.

As for the movie, the film is already generating immense buzz among cinephiles and has become the talk of the town with this new agreement. Jawan is poised to be a cinematic spectacle, combining the talents of Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi with the directorial finesse of Atlee Kumar. The film is set to deliver an enthralling narrative, filled with emotions, action, and gripping storytelling. The film, which was expected to release in August, is slated to hit big screens on September 7.

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Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani starrer to release in February 2024

Ajay Devgn and Raveena Tandon, who have been a part of films like Gair and Dilwale, are all set for the debut of their nephew and daughter respectively. Ajay’s nephew Aaman Devgan and Raveena’s daughter Rasha Thadani are all set to enter the film industry together. Their debut venture will be directed by Abhishek aka Gattu Kapoor, and it will be produced by his wife Pragya Kapoor as well as Ronnie Screwvala. While details of the untitled film are currently under wraps, we hear that the makers have already locked the release date.

It is being said that this fresh pair will be making their big screen debut on February 9, 2024, during the Valentine’s week. However, the makers as well as the debutants are maintaining silence on the film. It is also being said that Ajay Devgn will be doing a special role in the film, details of which are yet to be revealed. Besides them, the film is also expected to mark the debut of popular television actor Mohit Malik, who is expected to be seen in a pivotal role.

Readers would recall that we had reported about the two youngsters coming together in a report in January. A source close to the industry had opened up about Abhishek Kapoor providing a launching pad for Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan, recalling how the filmmaker has given a platform to debut to several other stars in the past. " Over the last 15 years, Abhishek Kapoor's contribution to Indian cinema is commendable. He has identified and launched Sushant Singh Rajput, Farhan Akhtar, Rajkummar Rao, Sara Ali Khan & many others in the most phenomenal manner. His presentation of the characters in each of those films will stay with us forever. Those roles have done wonders for these actors," the source added.

While not much has been revealed about the film, it is said that the film will have a romantic angle to it. We are sure that it would be interesting to see Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani spread love during the upcoming Valentine’s week!

Also Read: Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha to make Bollywood debut opposite Ajay Devgn’s nephew Aaman Devgan in Abhishek Kapoor’s next

CBFC REACTS to reports of 72 Hoorain trailer certification issue; clarifies matter under due process

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has issued a statement clarifying that the trailer of the film 72 Hoorain has not been denied certification. The statement comes after co-producer Ashoke Pandit alleged that the censor board had refused to certify the trailer of the movie, which is scheduled for release on July 7.

As per a report by PTI, the CBFC said that the makers of the film had applied for certification of the trailer on June 19, and it was examined in accordance with the guidelines issued under Section 5B(2) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. The board said that after reviewing the trailer, they had requested certain modifications from the applicant, which were communicated through a show-cause notice issued on June 27.

The CBFC said that the matter is currently pending the applicant's response and compliance with the modifications suggested. Therefore, they emphasized that any misleading reports should not be entertained or circulated while the matter is still under due process.

The CBFC also said that the film 72 Hoorain had already been granted an "A" certificate in October 2019. For the unversed, while expressing his disappointment, Ashoke, in a video message, had criticised the CBFC for hindering their creative independence and freedom of expression. He highlighted the irony of the film receiving accolades such as a National Award and recognition at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), while the trailer was denied certification. 

The film, which is directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, features Pavan Malhotra and Aamir Bashir in the lead roles. It delves into the consequences of violent extremism and garnered critical acclaim, earning Chauhan the National Film Award for Best Direction in 2021.

Also Read: CBFC denies certification to trailer of 72 Hoorain amid controversy; producer Ashoke Pandit REACTS, watch 

EXCLUSIVE: Ekta Kapoor goes Pan-India with Vrushabha Megastar Mohanlals ambitious grand film which will be made at a MASSIVE budget of over Rs. 200 crores

Producer Ekta Kapoor created a revolution in the television industry in the year 2000. She slowly and steadily also carved a space for herself in the world of movies. With the advent of digital, she established her own OTT platform and thus made giant strides. And now, she’s all set to enter new waters.

Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Ekta Kapoor has come on board for the Telugu-Tamil film, Vrushabha. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “This would be Ekta’s first Pan India film. She is meeting the film’s leading actor, Megastar Mohanlal, today at Yash Raj Films (YRF) Studios, Mumbai where she would sign the papers and then become one of the producers of this highly-awaited film.”

Vrushabha is expected to be mounted on a grand scale and rumoured to be a Rs. 200 crores project. Apart from Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, Vrushabha is produced by AVS Studios and Connect Media.

The announcement of Vrushabha was done last year in August. The multilingual drama will be directed by Nanda Kishore and will hit theaters in 2024. It is will release in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi.

The source further said, “Ekta Kapoor’s presence will give the film a much-needed push in the Hindi speaking markets. She will be to Vrushabha what Karan Johar was to Baahubali. Needless to say, Ekta is kicked about coming on board for Vrushabha. The team of Vrushabha are also glad to welcome her in the team.”

On the work front, Ekta Kapoor just had a release, Badtameez Dil, on Amazon Mini TV. Her daily soap, Barsaatein, will be out on July 10. This year, she’ll have two major film releases – Ayushmann Khurrana-Ananya Panday-starrer Dream Girl 2 and The Crew, starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh and Kriti Sanon. Mohanlal, meanwhile, has several forthcoming releases besides Vrushabha like Drishyam 3, Jailer with Rajinikanth, etc.

Also Read: Celebrating Ektaa R Kapoor’s Birthday: Recognizing the Industry Czarina’s Unwavering Support for Women’s Narratives and Breaking Barriers in Entertainment

Akshay Kumar announces Housefull 5 set to release on Diwali 2024

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has big news for all the Housefull franchise fans. Housefull is all set to come with its next installment making it the first-ever franchise film in Indian Cinema to have 5 installments. Akshay Kumar will once again return to the franchise.

Sharing the news, Akshay Kumar, officially launched the poster announcing the release date of the film creating waves of anticipation among the fans. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is all set to sparkle your Diwali in 2024 with a promise of a roller-coaster ride of fun, entertainment, and comedy that will leave you in stitches.

 

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Joining Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, there will also be a boast of the star-studded cast. Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, will be releasing on Diwali 2024. ALSO READ: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan makers drop new still from Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff starrer to wish Eid-Ul-Adha

Chandramukhi 2 poster featuring Raghava Lawrence out; Kangana Ranaut starrer to release THIS Ganesh Chaturthi

Kangana Ranaut is surely on a roll professionally. While she is all geared up to deliver a stellar performance with Emergency, there is another big announcement from the actor, director, and producer.  Yes, with her latest post, Kangana has issued a statutory warning about Chandramukhi returning. 

Sharing the Chandramukhi 2 poster, Kangana confirmed that Chandramukhi is coming back this Ganesh Chaturthi. “This September she is coming back … Are you ready,” she wrote in the caption. 

While this scares many to their bits, fans are also very excited for this spooky horror to return. Chandramukhi 2 directed by P. Vasu stars Raghava Lawrence, Vadivelu, and others. Produced by Lyca Productions and Subaskaran the film will release in September in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

 

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Speaking of the project, after wrapping-up the film, Ranaut had said, “As I am about to complete my role in Chandramukhi today, I find it very difficult to say bye to many wonderful people that I met, such a lovely crew I had, I didn't have any pictures with Raghava Lawrence sir because we are always in film costumes so this morning before the shoot started I requested for one,” in a post. 

Besides Chandramukhi 2, as mentioned above, Ranaut also has Emergency in the pipeline, which is scheduled to release in November this year. 

Also Read: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Ram Charan and his wife Upasana confessing about taking their temple everywhere

EXCLUSIVE: Anil Sharma opens up about rebooting the song Main Nikla Gaddi Leke in Gadar 2; says it is the first song which became a folk song

Taking the famous Indo-Pakistan love story of Tara Singh and Sakeena, Gadar 2 is all set to release in the next two months. While the makers decided to unveil a teaser on the 22nd anniversary of the film earlier this month, they have also decided to give glimpses of the popular songs from the film, that are recreated. After unveiling the song ‘Udja Kaale Kaawa’ picturized on Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, the next song that will be launched is the popular folk number ‘Main Nikla Gaddi Leke’. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, filmmaker Anil Sharma confirmed about recreating the folk number.

Reacting to rumours about ‘Main Nikla Gaddi Leke’ being recreated for Gadar 2, Anil Sharma told Bollywood Hungama, “Aksar folk song liye jaate hain filmon mein, lekin yeh pehla gaana hai jispe folk song bane hain. Aaj sab jagah Rajasthan mein yeh gaana bajaya jaata hai. (Often we see how folk songs are recreated for films but in this case, a film song is being used as a folk song in many parts of the country. In Rajasthan, you can hear the song in every nook and corner). It’s a big achievement of Uttam Singh and Anand Bakshi.”

“In fact, Mithoon, who has recreated another version for the upcoming film, the sounds and music used in it is quite modern and young. Unke saath jab hum Tara, Sakeena, aur iss gaane ko dekhte hai toh aisa ek feel aata hai ki hum yaadon ki jhoole mein jhool rahe hai, anand hi hilorein le rahein hain. (When you will see the song along with the chemistry of Tara and Sakeena, you are sure to become nostalgic and walk down the memory lane),” added Sharma.

Furthermore, he concluded by expressing his gratitude towards the audiences for showering love on Gadar and the songs of the film. He asserted, “Yeh gaana mera nahi hai, yeh public ka gaana hai, aur public isse enjoy kar rahi hai (This is not my song. This is public’s song and they are only enjoying it).”

Gadar 2 will once again feature Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol along with Utkarsh Sharma (who also played their son two decades ago) as Jeete. The film is expected to be set in the 70s India, twenty years after Tara Singh and Sakeena reunited in the 2001 film.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Ameesha Patel aka Sakeena to appear in the next teaser and character poster of Gadar 2 soon

Rukhsar Rehman and Faruk Kabir call it quits after 13 years of marriage: Report

Actress Rukhsar Rehman and director-producer Faruk Kabir's marriage has hit rock bottom, and the couple is heading for divorce. The two have been married for 13 years. Yes! You read it right. If a report by Hindustan Times is something to go by, then the couple has decided to part ways. 

As per a report by the portal, a source informed, “The two have been dealing with a lot of problems for the past few months and could not resolve the differences amicably despite several discussions. Hence, they have now involved families and are heading for divorce. Their family members are well aware of their decision. In fact, they have officially met to discuss the same.”

Speaking of the reason, the source added, “It’s unknown and there are several speculations around it including infidelity, but it won’t be right to comment on it because nothing is clarified yet.” However, it is worth mentioning here that neither Rehman nor Kabir has confirmed or denied the news, as of now. 

The report concluded with the source saying, “Her daughter is busy with her own career and hence she also wants to focus on hers. She has been keeping a low profile for the last few years but is a very strong woman always trying to grow.”

Rehman was previously married to Asad Ahmed and has a daughter, Aisha Ahmed, who is also an actress. Their marriage ended in divorce. Speaking of the professional front, Rehman was last seen in The Night Manager. 

Allahabad High Court continues criticising Adipurush; says Make a wrong documentary on Quran and see what will happen

Despite taking a record-breaking opening with Rs 140 crores worldwide, Om Raut’s Adipurush has been constantly in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Recently, the Allahabad High Court was hearing the PIL filed by Kuldeep Tiwari and Naveen Dhawan seeking a ban on the movie. The court continued slamming the makers of Prabhas-Kriti Sanon starrer and reprimanded them saying they portrayed the characters of Ramayana like Lord Ram and others in a ‘very shameful manner’. 

One of the judges said, according to LiveLaw, “If we will shut our mouths today then you know what will happen? These incidents are increasing day by day. I saw a movie wherein Lord Shankar was shown running with his Trishul in a very funny manner. Now, these things will be showcased?…The filmmakers earn money as films do business.”

The bench further added, “Suppose if you make even a short documentary on the Quran, depicting wrong things, then you will see what will happen…However, I may once again clarify that it is not about any one religion. It is by chance that this issue is concerned with Ramayana, otherwise, the Court belongs to all religions.”

While questioning the psyche of the makers, the bench asserted, “You should not touch the Quran, Bible and other sacred texts. We may make it clear that it is not about any one religion. But you should not depict any religion in a bad light. The court has no religion of its own. Our only concern is that the law and order situation should be maintained.”

The court also directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to submit their personal affidavits, adding that “certifying this movie was a blunder and that it has hurt the sentiments of the people.” Meanwhile, the Adipurush makers have been tight-lipped on the matter, so far. 

Also Read: Allahabad High Court slams Adipurush makers; asks, “If we are tolerant, then will that also be tested?”

Deputy CM Devendra Fadvnis reveals CBI is investigating the evidence received in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case

In the rarest of the rare case, the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput, which left the nation in shock, turned into a massive campaign with fans pressurizing the government to carry out an investigation. Although it was ruled as suicide and a case of overdose, fans continued to insist foul play, which resulted in the intervention of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis who is now working with the CBI in relation to the case.

In fact, recently Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis gave fans a major update about the case. He revealed that two people approached him and his team regarding evidence in the Sushant Singh Rajput case and that the same is currently being investigated. In an interview with Republic, he said, “At first, the information available was based on hearsay. However, some individuals asserted that they possessed substantial evidence regarding the case. In response, we reached out to them and requested that they submit the evidence to the police.”

He further refrained from making any more revelations adding, “Currently, we are in the process of examining the credibility of the presented evidence. The investigation is still in progress, and it would be premature for me to provide any comments on the eventual outcome of the case at this stage.”

Sushant Singh Rajput started his career as a television actor and went on to gain immense fame for his role as Manav Deshmukh in the show Pavitra Rishta which featured him alongside his then girlfriend Ankita Lokhande. The actor got his Bollywood break with Kai Po Che! (2013) and went on to do films like Shuddh Desi Romance, PK, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kedarnath, among others. The actor was found dead at his Mumbai apartment in June 2020 and an investigation was launched over his sudden demise. His then girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty was initially considered to be a prime suspect but was later cleared of all charges.

Also Read: Fukrey actor Pulkit Samrat pens a heartfelt note ‘honoring’ Sushant Singh Rajput on his third death anniversary

REVEALED: The REAL REASON why Sajid Nadiadwala sold Varun Dhawan & Janhvi Kapoor's Bawaal to OTT

Bollywood Hungama was the first to inform the readers that Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's Bawaal will see a direct-to-digital route. Days later, we were again the first to inform that the film will see a direct-to-digital premiere on Amazon Prime on July 21. And now, we have got some more exclusive scoop on the reason why Bawaal is taking a direct-to-digital premiere.

According to our trade sources, Sajid Nadiadwala has received a very good deal from Amazon Prime Video for the direct-to-digital premiere of the film. "In times when the OTT market is crashing, Sajid Nadiadwala got a deal of Rs. 110 crores from Amazon Prime Video. As known by everyone, Bawaal is not your run-of-the-mill commercial film, and the offer from Amazon gave Sajid and his team the security of assured returns. Varun and Janhvi also agreed to this decision as the film does not have those commercial trappings," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

According to insiders, Sajid, Varun, and Nitesh believe in the power of Bawaal and will take the film globally in the digital world. In fact, the world premiere of the film will take place in Paris, and the film will premiere in 200 countries. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Bawaal is the third collaboration of Varun Dhawan and Sajid Nadiadwala after Judwaa 2 and Kalank.

The film will release on July 21 on Amazon Prime Video.

Also Read: REVEALED: Here’s why Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will now release on Amazon Prime Video on July 21 instead of July 27

Karan Johar RRR stars Jr. NTR Ram Charan and Mani Ratnam invited by The Academy to join as members

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 398 distinguished artists and executives to join the organization in 2023. As per the official website, the membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion, and equity. Amongst them are filmmakers Karan Johar and Mani Ratnam and RRR stars Jr. NTR and Ram Charan.

Amongst actors Jr. NTR and Ram Charan’s names crop up who’ve had an illustrious year with the massive success of RRR globally followed by an Oscar win for ‘Naatu Naatu’. Karan Johar has been named in the producers’ category whereas Mani Ratnam’s name is mentioned amongst the directors.

"The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines, and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide," said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang to The Academy website.

As reported by Variety, “The 2023 class is 40% women. 34% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities and 52% hail from 51 countries and territories outside the United States.”

Meanwhile, Ram Charan has welcomed his first child with his wife Upasana Konidela.  On the work front, Jr. NTR will next star in Devara. Karan Johar, on the other hand, has his directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Mani Ratnam is currently riding high on the success of Ponniyin Selvan II. ALSO READ: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Nostalgia hits Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar with ‘Tum Kya Mile’ as ‘Ishq Wala Love’ was also shot in Kashmir

Govinda shares he would have wooed Madhuri Dixit if he wasnt married to Sunita; says Sunita nahi hoti to pakka maine dore Madhuri ji pe daale hote

Bollywood actor Govinda has made a significant impact on the silver screen with memorable performances in several films. His chemistry with his co-stars has been adored by fans. However, when it comes to his personal favourite, Govinda openly declared Madhuri Dixit as the one. In fact, he even jokingly mentioned that if his wife Sunita wasn't present, he would have tried to woo Madhuri.

During an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Govinda and Sunita played a rapid-fire round where Sunita was asked to guess her husband's favourite co-star. Without hesitation, Sunita immediately named “Madhuri ji” as the answer. Meanwhile, Govinda's response included both Madhuri and Rekha as his favourite co-stars. Talking about his co-stars Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Madhuri, Govinda said, “Kitne saal ka career hai in logo ka. And they are so beautiful and someone who is beautiful from inside, never run out of beauty. If you see, these people are the same as they were before.”

Govinda, further added, “Sunita nahi hoti to pakka maine dore Madhuri ji pe daale hote (Had Sunita not been there, I would have definitely tried to hit on her).” When Sunita was asked to react to this, she said, “I would have not known him also that time.”

During the same interview, Sunita was posed with another question, this time about guessing Govinda's favourite performance. Sunita confidently suggested the film Hatya as her answer. However, Govinda's response was a bit more nuanced as he divided his choice between Hatya, Haseena Maan Jayegi, and Swarg. He later added, “Haseena Maan Jayegi was my best performance. Wo mujhe isiliye lagta hai ki mujhe role acha nahi mila tha. Jo character hai, wo on the set taiyyar hua tha (I feel that because the role given to me was not nice. That character got ready on the set).”

For the unversed, Govinda and Sunita were married on March 11, 1987, in a secret ceremony. They were both very young at the time, Govinda was 24 and Sunita was 18.

Also Read: Govinda reveals his first encounter with wife Sunita; says, “She was 15, I was 21”

Udaipur's infamous Kanhaiya Lal murder case to get cinematic adaptation?

Exactly one year after the incident that sent shockwaves across the nation, the gruesome murder of a tailor in Udaipur is set to receive a cinematic adaptation. The incident, which involved two men posing as customers entering the tailor's shop and beheading him in broad daylight, allegedly for his support towards a controversial BJP spokesperson, Nupur Sharma.

According to news agency ANI, the film based on the incident is currently in its initial stages. The makers have initiated discussions with the family members of the victim and are in the process of finalizing the project. The Mumbai-based company named Jani Firefox has expressed interest in producing the film.

Yash, the son of the deceased tailor Kanhaiya Lal, revealed that he had been approached by director Amit Jani from Jani Firefox, who informed him about their intentions to make a movie based on his father's murder case. Yash further shared that the potential title for the film could be 'Udaipur Files.' After discussing the matter with his family, they unanimously agreed to support the project.

However, it is worth mentioning here that the makers have not made any official announcement regarding the same, as of now.

Zorawar Ahluwalia comes out in support of former wife Kusha Kapila; influencer-actress gets trolled for announcing divorce

The personal life of popular social media influencer, host, and actress Kusha Kapila came under the scanner after she announced her divorce with husband Zorawar Ahluwalia. Followed by the announcement, a video of Kapila agreeing with Karan Johar when the latter spoke about ‘sexual infidelity not being infidelity’ went viral on social media. This resulted in many netizen slamming the actress and trolling her for her statement. Followed by the massive backlash, her former husband Zorawar has come in support of Kusha and released an official statement on social media.

Zorawar Ahluwalia decided to put an end to it and took to his Instagram story to request people to stop trolling Kusha Kapila, as he said, “We realise we live public lives, but we still hold certain things sacred. Our marriage and respect for each other being one of them. Divorce much like our mariage was a decision we both made together, after much deliberation and thought. It was a tough and painful decision but one we took collectively, for the sake of both of our well-being. What has transpired over the last 24 hours, with Kusha being subject to vile attacks online makes me sad and disappointed. To attack Kusha's character and paint her as some villain is shameful.” He concluded by adding, “Let's all please do better”.

Readers would recall that Kusha Kapila tied the knot with Zorawar Ahluwalia in 2017 after a few years of courtship and Zorawar too has been a part of several of her video content on social media. While the news of their separation definitely has upset many fans who loved to see the couple together on social media, some took the issue to another level by digging an old video of Kusha talking about infidelity. Many fans even went on to accuse her of betraying Zorawar while being married to him after the video went viral on social media.

Also Read: Cannes 2023: Influencer Kusha Kapila steals the show in a shimmering black and gold gown

Announcement of Blind releasing directly on OTT has come as a shocker for Sonam Kapoor

The digital invasion is here to stay. And A-lister stars are feeling the brunt of it. Just the other day, Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor were shocked to know that their collaborative labour of love Bawaal had been sold off to Prime Video.

Bawaal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is an impressively costly films (estimated budget Rs. 275 crores) shot across several continents. It is a made-for-cinema experience starring two seemingly saleable stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor and its digitalized release didn’t go down well with the film’s actors.

Someone very close to one of the leads in Bawaal said, “We were shocked to know Bawaal is going straight to OTT. The film is designed for the large screen. But there is nothing anyone can do.”

This was the second time Varun Dhawan’s film was pushed to the digital domain against his wishes. The first time it was his father David Dhawan’s Coolie No.1 at the crest of the COVID-19 crisis.

Now, it is Sonam Kapoor who finds her labour of love being deprived of a big-screen release.

Sonam, who was last seen in The Zoya Factor, takes centre stage in Blind. She stars as a blind girl in the Hindi remake of the 2011 Korean film Blind, which will stream on Jio Cinema from July 7.

The announcement came as shocker to Sonam. Apparently she was not informed of the change of plans. However, as in the case of Bawaal, the producers of Blind had no choice as the theatre negotiations were not getting anywhere.

This is sad as Blind is Sonam’s only truly memorable performance since Neerja. The entire plot, about an ex-cop who goes blind in an accident that happens while she hunts down a criminal and how she chases him down in spite her physical disability, centres around Sonam’s character. Sonam, who has never done an action film before, kicks some serious butt in this Korean remake. A pity that her efforts would not be seen on the big screen.

Also Read: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja invited for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s reception to mark UK-India week!

Kangana Ranaut and Sandeep Singh to collaborate on a mega-budget movie

Kangana Ranaut and filmmaker Sandeep Singh are set to launch a film soon. The title and the director of the film will be announced soon. The film will hit the floors early next year.

Announcing her collaboration with filmmaker Sandeep Singh, Kangana Ranaut said, "Sandeep and I have been friends for over 13 years and wanting to do a film for a long time. Now since we have found the right subject and the role we are all set to roll soon, it is going to be the biggest film of my career and a fantastic role, further details will be announced soon."

Filmmaker Sandeep Singh said, "It's a dream come true for any filmmaker to have a National Award winner and Padma Shri honoured actress on board like Kangana Ranaut. I had been eagerly waiting to work with her for over a decade. Finally, my vision is coming true with this film ."

He added, "The films I offered her earlier did not match up to her calibre as an actress. Thus, I waited for the right one to come my way. It was a challenge to find a good script keeping Kangana's acting prowess in mind. Now since I have a meaty subject that only she can do, I instantly got in touch with her. And this time she could not say no. This film and the character will be the most respectable and memorable. It will be loved by every Indian across the globe. I am grateful to Kangana for taking our friendship a step forward and giving me the privilege to bring our association to fruition." ALSO READ: The INSIDE story of how Kangana Ranaut did a Simran and Manikarnika with Tiku Weds Sheru; FORCED several changes in the film much against the wishes of director Sai Kabir

War duo Vaani Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan to share stage for UK tour Stars On Fire

The vivacious Vaani Kapoor will be seen performing with superstar, Hrithik Roshan for her first-ever UK tour ‘Stars On Fire’ in London & Leeds. It will take place on September 1 at OVO Arena, Wembley, London, and Saturday 2nd September at First Direct Arena, Leeds. Hrithik and Vaani both raised the temperature with their scintillating chemistry and captivating moves in the chartbuster song ‘Ghungroo’ from War.

Expressing her excitement, Vaani shares, "It's a special moment and feeling to share the stage with Hrithik Roshan. He is immensely talented and I am elated at this opportunity to set the stage on fire alongside him. Hrithik is not only an exceptional performer but also an inspiration. I can't wait to create unforgettable moments and give our fans an electrifying experience they will cherish forever."

She further adds "I’ve been blessed to have super-hit songs as part of my filmography be it ‘Gulabi,’ ‘Nashe Si Chad Gayi,’ or ‘Ghungroo.’ Indian song and dance is celebrated worldwide and has a massive fandom."

In addition to the much-anticipated tour, Vaani Kapoor is all set to captivate audiences as the leading lady in the upcoming film Sarvagunn Sampanna by Maddock Films. Furthermore, she will be headlining YRF Entertainment's streaming series, Mandala Murders, a gritty crime thriller created and directed by the acclaimed Gopi Puthran, known for his work on Mardaani 2.

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Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan untitled film to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh

A day ago, it was reported that father-daughter duo Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan will be starring in a movie together which will be produced by Red Chillies Entertainment in collaboration with Pathaan director Siddharth Anand’s Marflix Pictures. Even before her debut with The Archies, Suhana has signed her next film and will co-star alongside her superstar father. However, it is being reported that Khan's screentime will be similar to that of Dear Zindagi. Now, the makers have roped in Sujoy Ghosh to helm the movie.

Interestingly, Ghosh directed Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer Badla which was produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s production house. As per a report in Pinkvilla, a source revealed, “Shah Rukh Khan and Sujoy Ghosh have worked together in the capacity of producer and director in Badlaa starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. The duo will now be reuniting in multiple capacities for this yet film. It’s an action thriller, and other details have been kept under wraps for now. Even Sujoy is excited to explore a new genre as a director.”

This will mark the second collaboration between SRK and Siddharth Anand. The source added, “Siddharth Anand is known for action films and SRK is collaborating with the filmmaker to collaborate on creating big action blocks for the film. The idea is to come up with an uncompromised cinematic experience with the best resources.”

Meanwhile, Suhana Khan will debut in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies on Netflix. On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for two releases this year – Jawan and Dunki.

On the work front, Sujoy Ghosh is one of the directors of Lust Stories 2 on Netflix. He is also directing Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat in “The Devotion Of Suspect X” adaptation. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan to pair up for the first time with daughter Suhana Khan for a Red Chillies film

Amol Palekar expresses ANGER over tax-free status to propaganda films The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story

Veteran actor and filmmaker Amol Palekar, on Monday, June 26, reacted sharply to the tax exemption given by several states to films like The Kashmir Files (2022) and The Kerala Story (2023). He also dubbed these films as ‘propaganda movies’.

Amol Palekar made these comments in Kolhapur, Maharashtra at the Samajik Salokha Parishad which was organized to celebrate the birth anniversary of the reputed king and social reformer, Shahu Maharaj. He remarked that earlier, goons used to harass the aam junta but now the government and politics support masked mobs. He also said that the minorities have been terrorized in the last few decades.

Amol Palekar expressed anger over the fact that troll armies are harassing those who have a contrary point of view and that ‘propaganda’ films like The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story are made tax-free in India today. Remembering Shahu Maharaj, he remarked that if the social reformer was alive, those protected against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh would have gotten justice sooner. The Member of Parliament has been accused of sexual harassment by several wrestlers. Amol also said that Shahu Maharaj punished those who committed crimes against women and that he was against orthodox ideology.

Amol Palekar has gotten into controversies earlier for speaking his mind. In February 2019, he raised questions over the alleged cancellation of retrospectives of two senior artists at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Mumbai. It led to a lot of brouhaha. A month before, he observed that politicians and leaders don’t face censorship when giving speeches but when he tries to show the same in films, those scenes face resistance. In April 2017, he once again questioned censor policies and approached the Supreme Court to seek a revamp of the Cinematograph Act.

On the work front, Amol Palekar was recently seen back-to-back web projects. While he played the role of Shahid Kapoor’s grandfather in Raj-DK’s web series Farzi, he essayed Sharmila Tagore’s brother-in-law in Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Gulmohar.

Also Read: Amol Palekar compares early Bollywood with south cinema; says, “I found the south Indian film industry to be so much more professional”

Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai fame Devraj Patel passes away in road accident

Famous YouTuber Devraj Patel, known for his iconic dialogue "Dil se bura lagta hai" in viral videos, tragically lost his life in a road accident on Monday, leaving his fans devastated. According to reports from the Press Trust of India (PTI), Patel was on his way to film a comedy video in Raipur when the incident occurred.

The mishap took place around 3:30 pm, as Patel was riding as a pillion passenger. Following the conclusion of a video shoot in Nava Raipur, he was en route back when the collision with a truck transpired. The accident resulted in severe injuries to his head and other parts of his body, ultimately leading to his untimely demise.

Patel held an impressive following on YouTube, with over 4 lakh subscribers, who admired his witty style and comedic videos. The news of his passing has reverberated across social media platforms, as devastated fans expressed their condolences and shared their grief on Twitter and other online forums.

Even Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took to Twitter to express his sorrow, sharing an old video featuring himself and Patel at the CM's official residence. In the video, the humorous YouTuber jovially remarked about their shared fame in Chhattisgarh, stating, "Only two persons are famous in Chhattisgarh. I and our 'kaka' (Baghel is popularly called 'kaka,' meaning uncle)."

The sudden loss of Devraj Patel has left a void in the hearts of his fans and the online community. His unique comedic talent and infectious personality will be remembered fondly, as his videos continue to bring joy to his audience. May his soul rest in peace, and may his family and loved ones find solace in this difficult time.

D.P. 2 Teaser: Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan are on a deadly mission in intense action-packed season 2

Actors Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan are all set to reprise their roles in the upcoming action-packed season of D.P. 2. Following the first glimpse at the Netflix Tudum 2023 event, the first teaser was unveiled on June 27, 2023.

In the first teaser, a soldier appears in the first scene who has drowsy eyes and seems to have to give up. He ends up committing a heinous crime by firing a rifle at people. One sees Ahn Joon Ho (Jung Hae In) and Han Ho Yeol (Koo Kyo Hwan) reprise their roles and team up to take to the streets and rescue the deserters who ran away from their positions. Actors Son Suk Goo, Kim Sung Kyun, and more also make their appearance. The season seems more intense and heavier than the first one.

The logline reads, “It'll always be the same. The deserters run, and the D.P. pursues. No matter what happened or happens nothing will ever change unless we do something, anything.”

D.P. 2 will arrive on Netflix on July 28, 2023.

ALSO READ: Netflix unveils first look at Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee starrer Gyeongsang Creature, Sweet Home 2, Celebrity, D.P. season 2, Doona and more at Tudum 2023

Salman Khan receives death threat from gangster Goldy Brar: "We will definitely kill him"

Salman Khan has once again received a death threat. The actor has already filed a complaint with Mumbai Police after receiving a threatening email earlier this year. He has received theatres from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as well. Now, Goldy Brar, who claimed to be allegedly behind the murder of Sidhu Moosewala, has said that he will kill Salman Khan.

In an interview with India Today channel, Goldy Brar said that his gang will “definitely kill" Salman. “We will kill him, we will definitely kill him. Bhai saheb (Lawrence) had stated that he wouldn’t apologise. Baba will show mercy only when he feels merciful,” Brar said, and referenced to Lawrence Bishnoi.

Brar continued, “Like we have said earlier, it’s not just about Salman Khan. We will continue our attempts against all our enemies as long as we’re alive. Salman Khan is our target, there’s no doubt about that. We’ll keep trying, and when we succeed, you’ll know."

In May, the Canadian government named Goldy Brar, real name Satinder Singh Brar, among the country's most wanted top 25 criminals. ALSO READ: Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan will have its world premiere on ZEE5 this month

The Kerala Story duo Vipul Shah and Sudipto Sen announce Bastar

Vipul Amrutlal Shah, this year, produced The Kerala Story, which was directed by Sudipto Sen. Now, the filmmaker and producer is joining hands with the director of his recent released film, The Kerala Story, Sudipto Sen for a film named Bastar.

The makers announced their second collaboration with an announcement poster in which we can see that amidst the peaceful environment, the title of the film is seen painted with the color of blood red. As we can read in the title announcement poster which reads, "Hidden truth that will take the nation by a storm".

Unveiling our next, #Bastar. Prepare to witness another gripping true incident that will leave you speechless. Mark your calendars for April 5, 2024!#VipulAmrutlalShah @sudiptoSENtlm @Aashin_A_Shah#SunshinePictures pic.twitter.com/3qQVxKpCcG — Sunshine Pictures (@sunshinepicture) June 26, 2023

Bastar is being developed and produced by Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd in association with Last Monk Media. The film is slated to release on 5th April 2024.

ALSO READ: SHOCKING: No OTT buyers for The Kerala Story

BREAKING: Abhishek Bachchan bags Shoojit Sircars next; goes on floors in August

Actor Abhishek Bachchan is all set to complete 23 years on June 30. On this day, in the year 2000, his debut film Refugee was released in cinemas. In recent times, his web show Breathe: Into The Shadows was highly praised, especially his challenging act. Interestingly, he hasn’t had a theatrical release in almost 5 years. His love triangle Manmarziyaan arrived on the big screen in September 2018. He was then seen in films like Ludo (2020), The Big Bull (2021), Bob Biswas (2021) and Dasvi (2022), all of which were released directly on OTT.

But in 2023 and 2024, Abhishek Bachchan is expected to be seen in several films. In a recent interaction with ETimes, he revealed that he has bagged Shoojit Sircar’s next film. He also stated that it’ll go on floors in August this year.

Interestingly, Shoojit has worked with his father, Amitabh Bachchan, several times. Both collaborated for a Gujarat Tourism campaign. Then Shoojit directed Big B in Shoebite, which unfortunately never saw the light of day. Then the veteran actor was seen in Shoojit’s Piku (2015), co-starring Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan. The film was a huge box office and critical success and also fetched 3 National Awards, including one for Amitabh. It remains to be seen if Shoojit’s film with Abhishek Bachchan also turns out to be yet another critical and commercial winner.

Speaking of other releases of Abhishek Bachchan, he has completed SSS7 (2019). It is a remake of the Tamil film Oththa Seruppu Size 7. SSS7 promises to make for a unique watch, as Abhishek is the only actor that features in the film. This will be followed by R Balki’s Ghoomer, co-starring Saiyami Kher and Shabana Azmi.

Another Tamil remake that Abhishek is a part of is KD (2019). The Hindi remake’s title is expected to be changed. Just like the original, the remake is also helmed by Madhumita while it is produced by Nikkhil Advani’s Emmay Entertainment. Lastly, Abhishek recently wrapped up a film, which is directed by Remo Dsouza. There were speculations that it is called Dancing Dad and is the same film that Salman was supposed to do at one point. However, recent reports suggest that Abhishek’s film has a different script altogether.

Also Read: Abhishek Bachchan shares his views on the nepotism debate: “How many star kids have succeeded in comparison to those who have not come from a film background? The discussion starts and ends right there”

Amitabh Bachchan becomes strategic partner at generative AI company Ikonz Studios

Ikonz Studios, a generative AI company has roped in Amitabh Bachchan as its strategic partner. The company manages digital IPs across metaverse and blockchain. The plan is to raise $10 million in the series A round of the funding.

Abinav Varma Kalidindi, founder and CEO at Ikonz, told Variety, “It’s a momentous day for Ikonz as the true symbolism our name has been derived with the icon Amitabh Bachchan joining forces with us. Together we will leverage the power of generative AI to create immersive experiences that transcend physical boundaries. With our state-of-the-art technology, fans will now have the opportunity to interact with their favorite actor like never before. Who knows you might even be able to take selfies with Amit-ji [Bachchan] in your city.”

Amitabh Bachchan added, “I am intrigued with the way technology is evolving and the pace at which new innovations are coming up worldwide, one such being generative AI. I am happy to be a part of such an amazing futuristic world of generative AI , and have therefore partnered with Abinav-promoted Ikonz . Together we shall embark on this new metaverse world.”

As per the report, the company Ikonz is backed by investors including Village Global, which is a venture firm bankrolled by Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Reid Hoffman. It has also received investments from Woodstock and Polygon and actor Rana Daggubati and Prasad Vanga’s Anthill Ventures.

ALSO READ: Pooja Hegde shares an adorable moment from shooting with Amitabh Bachchan

#AskSRK: Shah Rukh Khan's quick wit shines through as a fan asks him to smoke a cigarette with him

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reached a remarkable milestone as he celebrates 31 glorious years in the Indian film industry today. It was on this very day, June 25, 1992, that Shah Rukh made his Bollywood debut with the film Deewana. To mark this momentous occasion and to express his gratitude towards his ardent fans, Shah Rukh took to Twitter once again, engaging in an interactive session known as Ask SRK. However, during the session, a fan asked if he could someday get to smoke with the actor. SRK’s witty reply left internet in splits.

Takin to Twitter on Sunday evening, a fan asked SRK, “Sath me cigarette pine chaloge kya @iamsrk sir ???” To this, the superstar responded saying, “Nahi beta jawan ke din jawani ke josh mein theater pe jaana hai!”

Main apni buri aadatein akele hi karta hoon!! https://t.co/POWpR67dzu — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023

On the film front, SRK made his comeback on the big screens with Pathaan, which was released earlier this year. The Siddharth Anand directorial, backed by YRF, also featured Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The film went on to break several records. He will be next seen in Jawan. Helmed by Atlee Kumar, the upcoming pan-India flick will be released on September 7. Besides Khan, it will star Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Along with this, he also has an upcoming Rajkumar Hirani directorial, titled Dunki, in his kitty. Taapsee Pannu will be seen playing the female lead in it.

Also Read: #AskSRK: Shah Rukh Khan reveals his long-standing ritaul as an actor

#AskSRK: Shah Rukh Khan reacts to fan planning to name twins Pathaan and Jawan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan engaged with his fans on Sunday evening during the Ask SRK session, which coincided with his completion of 31 years in the film industry. During the interactive session, Shah Rukh entertained numerous questions with his trademark wit and humour. Additionally, one of his female fans, who is presently pregnant, participated in a lighthearted exchange.

The woman took to Twitter and expressed her intention to name her children Pathaan and Jawan. Shah Rukh Khan, the renowned actor, responded by wishing her well on her journey into parenthood but advised her to choose different names for her children. She wrote, “sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan.” While extending his warm wishes, the superstar promptly advised her to select more suitable names for her children. He replied, “All the best but please name them something better!!”

All the best but please name them something better!! https://t.co/4cdYLSAz7w — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023

On the film front, SRK made his comeback on the big screens with Pathaan, which was released earlier this year. The Siddharth Anand directorial, backed by YRF, also featured Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The film went on to break several records. He will be next seen in Jawan. Helmed by Atlee Kumar, the upcoming pan-India flick will be released on September 7. Besides Khan, it will star Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Along with this, he also has an upcoming Rajkumar Hirani directorial, titled Dunki, in his kitty. Taapsee Pannu will be seen playing the female lead in it.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan to reunite again after Happy New Year?

#AskSRK: Shah Rukh Khan has the perfect response to a fan asking him if he feels pressurized to give happiness to people

On the occasion of completing over three decades of being a film star, Shah Rukh Khan decided to host a special AskSRK session with his fans, wherein, the superstar wholeheartedly answered their weirdest of questions. Readers may be aware that hosting #AskSRK has become quite frequent for the megastar, who never misses an opportunity to speak to his fans. On June 25, the actor celebrated the occasion of his debut film Deewana, co-starring Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti, completing 31 years.

On Sunday evening, Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to announce about hosting a Q&A session with his fans saying, “Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK”. Excited fans started asking the superstar about many things including about his upcoming releases.

However, one of them was quite curious about the kind of pressure that Shah Rukh feels to entertain his fans and keep them happy. “#ASKSRK do you feel pressure knowing that people look to you for their happiness?,” asked the user. Responding to it Shah Rukh Khan said, “There is never pressure in giving happiness….its sadness one has to avoid.” Many of the superstar’s fans showered love on the response.

There is never pressure in giving happiness….its sadness one has to avoid. https://t.co/u8tSjytGyN — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2023

On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan made a comeback on the big screen earlier this year in January with Pathaan, which became the highest grossing Bollywood film in India. As for his upcoming films, fans are eagerly waiting to see his collaboration with Atlee, Jawan which will also star Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Besides that, he also has joined hands with Rajkumar Hirani for the Taapsee Pannu starrer Dunki.

Also Read: #AskSRK: Shah Rukh Khan speaks about the “hard work” behind his fame

Kartik Aaryan Kiara Advani starrer Satyaprem Ki Katha gets UA certificate

Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani are all set to come together yet again after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 but this time the couple will be seen in a romantic avatar. Set against the backdrop of Gujarat, Satyaprem Ki Katha is all set to explore romance and love with a quintessential Bollywood setup. With the release date of the musical drama nearing, we now hear that the Central Board of Film Certification has passed the film with a UA certificate.

It is being said that Satyaprem Ki Katha received green signal from CBFC on June 13 as a film created for family viewing experience where kids are allowed to watch under parental guidance under UA certification. Furthermore, we hear that the film has the usual duration of 2 hours 26 minutes and 02 seconds, that is, 146.02 minutes to be precise.

Talking about the film, Kartik Aaryan had earlier called the film ‘special’ as he said, “Creative discussions and all take place because the film is extremely precious to us. I think in my entire career I haven’t ever been this involved in a film as much as I have been in Satyaprem Ki Katha because I really believe in the subject and I feel proud to be a part of Satyaprem Ki Katha. I think in my filmography maybe this is one film in which I have felt proud in every frame of the film, which I don’t know why. “

Kiara Advani too had recalled the time when she was approached for the film, “I would like to share this with everyone, Karan (Shrikant Sharma), who wrote this script. I believe this film actually came to me before Covid. I heard this story, and I thought it was so beautiful. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we couldn't proceed with it. Suddenly, after a couple of years, there was an announcement of a film starring Kartik and produced by Sajid (Nadiadwala) sir. At that time, I didn't know that it was the same script that I had read many years ago.”

Satyaprem Ki Katha is slated for release on June 29.

Also Read: Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan groove to Garba at the song launch of Satyaprem Ki Katha

Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency to release on THIS date

The first look of Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency sent waves across the country with her outstanding performance as India’s first female Prime Minister. Kangana Ranaut is back with yet another hard-hitting video unit announcing the release date of her directorial Emergency. The film is slated to hit the big screens on November 24, 2023. The striking announcement video also marked 48 years since the Prime Minister had a state of emergency declared across the country.

Ever since her first glimpses as PM Indira Gandhi surfaced online, it left the fans rooting. And now with an impactful stance and dialogue delivery, she nailed the character to the T. That’s not all, the actress’ prosthetics and mannerisms which she has worked on to essay the role have also hit the bull’s eye.

Talking about Emergency, Kangana shared, “Emergency is one of the most significant and darkest chapters in our history that young India needs to know. It is a crucial story and I want to thank my super-talented actors like late Satish ji, Anupam ji, Shreyas, Mahima, and Milind for embarking on this creative journey together. I am excited to bring this extraordinary episode from India’s history to the big screen. Jaihind!”

 

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Talking about the film, Emergency is based on the 1975 Indian Emergency, the ensemble star cast also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry and Milind Soman in pivotal roles. It was slated to release on October 20. However, to avoid a clash with Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon’s Ganapath, Kangana cancelled the release. The film is now scheduled to release on November 24, 2023.

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Tiger Shroff changed to Sunny Shroff; Disha Patani reference retained in Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Tiku Weds Sheru

Tiger Shroff, who completed 9 years last month as an actor, has worked with several reputed actors in his illustrious career. A male co-star with whom he has worked twice is Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Both appeared for the first time together in Sabbir Khan’s musical action entertainer, Munna Michael (2017). Later, they were seen in the actioner, Heropanti 2 (2022). Nawazuddin was seen as the antagonist in the Ahmed Khan-directorial. And now, it has come to light that Nawazuddin’s latest release, Tiku Weds Sheru, also has a Tiger Shroff connection.

In a scene in the first half, Sana (Khushi Bharadwaj), Tiku’s (Avneet Kaur) sister and Sheru’s (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), complains to Sheru that he doesn’t bring new clothes for her as he does for Tiku. To which, Sheru asks her who her favourite actor is. Sana mentions Sunny Shroff’s name. Sheru then answers that his designer is a woman named Swati Yogi and that he’ll get Sana’s clothes designed by her. When Sana asks Sheru if he’ll introduce him to Sunny Shroff, Sheru takes a dig at Disha Patani. He replies, “Nahin, nahin. 22nd ke baad. 22nd ke baad woh kaunsi Disha se aayega, woh Patani!”

Interestingly, if one observes closely, one can see that both Khushi Bharadwaj and Nawazuddin Siddiqui mention Tiger Shroff’s name instead of Sunny Shroff. However, it seems that as an afterthought, Tiger was replaced by Sunny. Moreover, the Disha Patani reference makes it clear that the makers were hinting at Tiger Shroff.

Tiku Weds Sheru was released yesterday on Amazon Prime Video, on June 23. It tells the story of Sheru, a junior artist and a pimp, who marries a naïve girl from Bhopal, Tiku. He lies to Tiku that he’s a reputed film financier. Meanwhile, Tiku hides from Sheru that she has married only to be in Mumbai so that she can act in movies and also to be close to her boyfriend, Binni (Rahoul). It is directed by Sai Kabir and produced by Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika Films.

Also Read: Tiger Shroff responds to fan demands about sharing an update on Ganapath and here’s what he said!

SCOOP: Ajay Devgn gets Rajkumar Gupta to develop Raid 2

The Mass Maharaja of Bollywood, Ajay Devgn, has been crowned the busiest actor of post-pandemic in the industry with multiple films under his kitty. One of the most successful stars in the post pandemic world due to the success of Drishyam 2, Ajay is now switching to the franchise mode of operations. According to sources close to the development, Devgn's next after Singham Again will be the sequel to Raid.

"Ajay Devgn and his friend, Kumar Mangat believe that much like Drishyam, even Raid has attained a cult status among the audience due to digital and satellite reruns. The duo has got director Rajkumar Gupta to develop Raid 2, and the filmmaker is researching and stitching together multiple real-life incidents in the script. Things are proceeding in the right direction as Devgn is happy with how the script is shaping up. Rajkumar Gupta has managed to find something that's bigger and more exciting than part one," a source told Bollywood Hungama. Raid 2 is expected to go on floors by summer of 2024 and will be a part of Ajay Devgn and Kumar Mangat's deal with Jio. For those unaware, Ajay Devgn and Kumar Mangat have signed a 3-film digital deal with Jio Cinemas with Black Magic, Raid 2, and Drishyam 3. The third Drishyam film is expected to go on floors by next year end. Meanwhile, Singham 3 shooting begins in August with a start-to-finish schedule spanning over 6 months. The movie stars Ajay Devgn along with Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and Akshay Kumar. Also Read: Ajay Devgn starrer Raid 2 script being developed, confirms Bhushan Kumar

Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal to release on Amazon Prime Video on July 27 2023

Last week, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the news that Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will skip a release in cinemas and instead release directly on OTT, on Amazon Prime Video. As expected, the news spread like wildfire. And now Bollywood Hungama brings to you another exciting update regarding the film.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Bawaal will drop on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, July 27. The makers and the OTT giant were toying with a couple of dates and then finalized July 27 as the release date. They feel that this will give them sufficient time to effectively market the film. The team at Amazon are quite confident that Bawaal will get them huge viewership due to the casting and the plot.”

Bawaal is directed by Nitesh Tiwari of Dangal (2016) and Chhichhore (2019) fame and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Earlier, the film was scheduled to be released in cinemas on October 6. On Monday, June 19, the makers and Amazon Prime Video dropped a poster which made it official that the film is indeed premiering directly on OTT. The poster also led to murmurs that it is a love story against the backdrop of World War 2.

Meanwhile, all eyes are now on the film’s trailer which is expected to be out in the first week of July, after the release of Sajid Nadiadwala’s theatrical film, Satyaprem Ki Katha, starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani.

As per recent reports, Bawaal will have a premiere at Eiffel Tower in Paris, France in mid-July. The reports claim that Paris has an important part to play in the film and hence, the decision was taken to host the premiere in the French capital. The report further stated that apart from the film’s team, the premiere will also be attended by film buffs and French delegates.

Also Read: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal to become first Indian movie to premiere at Eiffel Tower in Paris

Kushal Tandon Shivangi Joshi starrer Barsatein to premiere on July 10

Kushal Tandon, who is known for shows like Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behena Hai and Beyhadh, is all set to return to television fiction shows with Barsatein. The show will also feature him alongside Shivangi Joshi aka Naira of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame, for the first time. While in the earlier promo we got a glimpse of the chemistry we will get to see between these two characters, recently the channel unveiled the release date of the show as July 10.

Furthermore, it is also being said that Barsatein will be airing on Sony Entertainment Television at 8 pm. Along with the announcement, the makers also unveiled another promo showcasing glimpses of the characters essayed by Shivangi Joshi and Kushal Tandon. Shivangi is expected to play the role of a journalist named Aradhana who works for the arrogant Casanova Reyansh. The latest promo showcases how much Aradhana dislikes Reyansh for his arrogance, flirtatious attitude, and pride.

 

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In an earlier interview with ETimes, Shivangi had opened about her character in the upcoming show saying, "In my new show, I play Aradhna, a journalist. She is optimistic, strong-headed, and determined to achieve her goals in life. She works for Reyaansh (Kushal Tandon's character) and the plot revolves around how girls fall for boys who generally break their hearts. He is not a bad guy but tends to break their hearts. I am quite looking forward to this role. It is very different from the kind of roles I have played in my earlier roles."

Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, Barsatein will premiere on July 10 and will be airing from Monday to Friday at 8 pm only on Sony Entertainment.

Also Read: NEW SHOW ALERT! Kushal Tandon and Shivangi Joshi come together for a new romantic show called Barsatein

Adipurush receives green light: Nepal court clears the way for Prabhas-Kriti Sanon starrers screening

A single dialogue from the upcoming film Adipurush has ignited a heated controversy, resulting in the ban of all Hindi films in Nepal. The dialogue in question refers to Sita as "India's daughter," which has raised concerns over Nepal's sovereignty and sparked outrage among Nepali officials and citizens alike. However, the Nepal court has reversed the ban on the Prabhas-Kriti Sanon starrer.

For the unversed, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah swiftly announced the ban, emphasizing the film's potential threat to Nepal's independence. In a defiant statement, Mayor Shah declared his willingness to face any consequences, firmly asserting that he will not permit the screening of Adipurush in Nepal.

Citing the dialogue as a matter of national importance, he believes it directly affects Nepal's sovereignty. However, the Patan High Court has issued a temporary order stating that films approved by the censor board should not be obstructed from screening.

On the other hand, Bhaskar Dhungana, President of the Nepal Motion Picture Association, informed the media that the petitioners are eagerly awaiting the court's written order. He expressed relief over the court's decision, announcing that all movies that have obtained permission from the censor board will now be screened without hindrance.

Directed by Om Raut and backed by T-Series, the Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer was released worldwide on June 16. The ensemble cast of teh film also features Saif Ali Khan, Devdatta Nage and Vatsal Sheth.

Also Read: After Manoj Muntashir, now Adipurush director Om Raut also gets police protection

Suhana Khan buys 3 row houses worth Rs 12 crores in Alibag: Report

Suhana Khan, the daughter of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has made headlines with her recent real estate investment. The star kid has purchased three-row houses near Alibaug for a whopping sum of Rs 12.91 crore. The properties are located in Thal Village, nestled between the picturesque Alibaug and Kihim Beach.

According to the agreement of sale document obtained from IndexTap.com, the combined carpet area of the three-row houses is 3,988 sq. ft. The first-row house boasts a carpet area of 1,750 sq. ft., while the second and third-row houses measure 420 sq. ft. and 1,771 sq. ft., respectively. Additionally, Suhana also acquired a cabin with a carpet area of 48 sq. ft. This expansive real estate spans across 1.5 acres and features coconut trees, lush plantations, a well, tube well, and water tanks.

The sale transaction was completed on June 1, with Suhana Khan paying Rs 77.46 lakh as stamp duty. This new acquisition supplements the Khan family's existing property in Alibaug, as Shah Rukh Khan already owns a luxurious estate known as Deja Vu Farms nearby.

Coming to the professional front, Suhana recently become the face of Maybelline and grabbed attention with her first press meet held in Mumbai in April this year. Besides this, she also attended the Netflix Tudum event in Brazil ahead of the release of her debut film The Archies. For the unversed, helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the upcoming flick will be directly released on Netflix, however, the makers have not announced the release date.

Also Read: The Archies: Zoya Akhtar’s advice to Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor amid nepotism debate: “Just focus, be a Jedi”

Deepika Padukone launches new face mist fragrance called Jasmine Breeze under her brand 82E

Deepika Padukone’s modern self-care brand 82°E announces the launch of its latest skincare offering, Jasmine Breeze, a hydrating face mist. The limited-drop, Jasmine Breeze, will be available for consumers to purchase only for 82 minutes on June 24, 2023 at 12 noon IST.

Jasmine Breeze will be exclusively available on 82e.com on 24th June for 82 minutes only starting 12 noon IST. This unique limited drop hydrating face mist is priced at INR 820. In line with the brand’s core philosophy, all 82°E products have been rigorously sourced, carefully crafted, and clinically tested. The latest product, Jasmine Breeze face mist, is dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested. The product is PETA-approved vegan and cruelty-free and does not contain sulphates, phthalates, and parabens. About her brand, 82°E, it is on a mission to make the practice of self-care simple, joyful, and effective through high-quality and high-performance products.

Deepika Padukone, who kicked off her career as a model, is currently one of the most sought-after actress. The actress recently featured as the leading lady in the spy thriller Pathaan which is considered to be the highest grossing film in Hindi cinema. The actress also has interesting projects in the pipeline which includes Nag Ashwin’s dystopian sci fi drama Project K. The pan-India project features Prabhas in the lead role along with Amitabh Bachchan too playing a pivotal character. The film is slated for release on January 12, 2024.

Besides that, she will be seen in the role of an air force pilot in the Siddharth Anand aerial action entertainer Fighter, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and Anil Kapoor. The film is slated for release during India’s Republic Day, January 25, 2024. Along with her film ventures, the actress has also ventured into the world of skincare with 82°E.

Also Read: Deepika Padukone casts a bewitching spell in her black anarkali at Karan Deol and Disha Acharya’s wedding reception

Suhaagan will feature Garima Kishnani Raghav Thakur and Anshula Dhawan in lead roles post leap

Colors’ show Suhaagan revolves around the riveting tale of Bindiya, carrying out all the household chores for her extended family who mistreat her and her sister Payal. The story of the two sisters is taking an exciting leap of ten years, bringing a whirlwind of changes to the characters’ journeys. Following the leap, 23-year-old Bindiya will be essayed by beautiful debutant Garima Kishnani, and 21-year-old Payal will be essayed by the gorgeous actor Anshula Dhawan. The narrative will also introduce a new character Krishna played by Raghav Thakur.

Talking about Krishna, he will be young rich brat, who wants to live his life without responsibilities. Post the leap, Bindiya is working hard as an agriculturalist, while Payal is in her second year at a college in Lucknow. Unlike Bindiya, Payal is embarrassed about her family background, and she is in a secret relationship with Krishna. Their lives get complicated as Bindiya marries Krishna in a turn of events. The destinies of Bindiya and Payal's love lives are intertwined, and their future remains uncertain as Payal, weaves a tangled web of lies in order to become Krishna's lawful wife. Will Bindiya rise above the schemes of her sister and retain her right as Krishna’s ‘Suhaagan’?

Garima Kishnani aka Bindiya said, “I’m very excited and honoured to be debuting on television with Colors. I will be seen playing the part of Bindiya, who shoulders the responsibility of managing her family all by herself. She is adored for the kindness and positivity she exudes. I find Bindiya very relatable because I would do what she is doing for her family, especially her sister. I hope the show continues to receive love from the audience and they embrace me in Bindiya’s role.”

Anshula Dhawan aka Payal continued, “Suhaagan has earned immense love and support from the audience, and I’m extremely happy to step aboard it in the role of Payal. I’m thrilled about exploring my craft in the role of a college-going girl, who knows how to get her way in any situation. Here's hoping that the viewers look forward to the twists in the story and shower us with their love.”

Raghav Thakur aka Krishna added, “It is wonderful to be reuniting with Colors for the second time with Suhaagan after Nima Denzongpa. I will be playing the role of Krishna, who doesn’t want the responsibility of running his family business. He likes nothing other than chilling with his friends and the love of his life, Payal. In a turn of events, he is compelled to marry Payal's sister Bindiya and this decision alters the life of the trio. I can't wait to know what the audience thinks about my character and my performance as the story takes a leap."

Suhaagan airs from Monday to Sunday at 6:30 pm only on Colors.

Also Read: Aakriti Sharma and Kurangi Nagraj to headline COLORS’ upcoming show ‘Suhaagan’

Shah Rukh Khans Jawan stuntman praises the actors humility: He asked me how I am going to do that stunt and checked on the safety

Shah Rukh Khan will next star in Jawan, helmed by Atlee Kumar. Billed as an action entertainer, the movie arrives in theatres on September 7, 2023. While some glimpses have been leaked on social media, tales of the superstar’s gentleman behavior are taking over the internet. A stuntman Saddam on the sets of Jawan revealed what it was like to work with the actor.

As reported by Indian Express, a video is doing the rounds of social media where Saddam calls Shah Rukh Khan the ‘sweetest banda’. He shared in Hindi, “The heroes I work with are usually rough, who come and say I will do this and that. But he was not like that. He asked me how I am going to do that stunt, and checked on the safety. He was worried that I would get hurt and I briefed him about how it was safe.”

The stuntman said that SRK would initiate conversations to discuss stunts on the Jawan set. He, infact, checked on Saddam after the shot. “Tu thik hai? (Are you okay)” he asked. “Also, if the shot went wrong, he would immediately say it was his fault. I was amazed at what kind of a star he is. SRK is really different from anyone I have worked with,” Saddam added.

For the unversed, a source has earlier informed Bollywood Hungama about his decision to bring the film in September 2023, to get a clear run till the release of Salaar. “Shah Rukh Khan wants to come in a clear window and not be one of the many in the crowd. He is a lion by heart and wants things to be in his focus. He believes September will do justice to the release of Jawan," the source revealed.

The film will also feature Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. The action drama will be released in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. ALSO READ: CONFIRMED! Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan to release in September; makers drop intriguing announcement video, watch

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is all set to bring Baiju Bawra to life after 20 years

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Baiju Bawra has been in the news on and off since recent times. There were recent reports about the filmmaker not pursuing the ambitious project right now and will, instead, focus on a film with Shah Rukh Khan. However, it is now learnt that Bhansali will indeed be making Baiju Bawra as his next film, whose subject has been in his mind since 20 years.

An official statement from Bhansali’s publicist said, “Bhansali’s next passion project Baiju Bawra has been in the auteur’s mind for the past two decades, making it a long-cherished dream that is finally materializing. Now, after 20 years of thought and meticulous planning, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is ready to bring Baiju Bawra to life. The filmmaker has spent countless years meticulously working on the minutest details of the film with the subject firmly on his mind all these years, a testament of its enduring impact and significance.”

There has been speculation in the media in recent times on the casting of Baiju Bawra, with names like Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Abhishek Bachchan cropping up. However, nothing has been confirmed by the maker as of now.

In 1952, filmmaker Vijay Bhatt came up with the film Baiju Bawra, which starred Bharat Bhushan and Meena Kumari. Baiju Bawra, which translates to ‘Crazy Baiju’, is the story of a singer named Baiju who makes his life’s mission to defeat the great singer Tansen in a musical competition for a deep personal reason. Tansen was one of the nine jewels in the court of Emperor Akbar and defeating him was considered next to impossible.

Also Read: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam turns 24: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production banner celebrates milestone

After Manoj Muntashir now Adipurush director Om Raut also gets police protection

A few days ago, it came to light that Manoj Muntashir, the lyrics and screenplay writer of Adipurush, had requested police protection after receiving death threats. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that even director Om Raut has been provided security by the Mumbai Police as well.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Four constables and one armed cop are seen with Om Raut at his office. It is, however, not known if the director requested police protection or whether the police, themselves, provided protection due to the controversy and threats.” It was said that along with Manoj Muntashir, even Om Raut had also received death threats.

Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan and Devdatta G Nage, is based on the epic Ramayana. The period VFX-heavy film has been in the eye of controversy ever since it was released globally on June 16. The film’s dialogues were changed from Sunday after certain viewers raised objections. Effiges of Manoj Muntashir were burned in many parts of the country, as per reports. The protestors also demanded a ban on the film.

Meanwhile, as per a report in Free Press Journal, Dr. Raj Shekhawat, National President of Kshatriya Karni Sena reportedly said at a press conference in Madhya Pradesh, "We will kill the director, haath mein aaya toh koot denge. We are planning to form a team in Mumbai and tell them to get hold of weapons to find him and kill him."

Manoj Muntashir, however, maintained that the intention of the film was not to hurt sentiments. He told ANI, “Our aim was to present the true heroes of Sanatan to our younger generation. There is an objection to 5 dialogues and they will be changed. If people are not liking some parts, then it's our responsibility to fix them.”

Also Read: AICWA urges PM Modi to ban Adipurush, alleging defamation of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal to become first Indian movie to premiere at Eiffel Tower in Paris

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will become the first Indian movie to have its premiere at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The movie, a love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures, is set for direct-to-digital release on Prime Video.

As per a report in Pinkvilla, a source revealed, “Bawaal will be the first Indian Film to have its premiere at the Eiffel Tower. The premiere will take place at the exquisite Salle Gustave Eiffel, offering a panoramic view of the city of love as the backdrop. Apart from Varun, Janhvi, Sajid, and Nitesh, the premiere will be attended by movie enthusiasts and French delegates, making it one of the biggest premieres for an Indian film.”

“Bawaal has a symbolic reference to Paris. The makers have extensively shot some of the key portions in Paris, and the city acts like a character in this tale. The film is essentially a love story with references to World War 2 and the makers are ready to premiere the film in the city of love,” the source added.

Director Nitesh Tiwari recently said, “Shot across three Indian locations and five European countries, Bawaal has a captivating storyline, dramatic visuals and absolutely amazing chemistry between the lead talent Varun and Janhvi. I believe that the worldwide premiere on Prime Video will help us take Bawaal to audiences in India and across borders. We have worked with immense passion and commitment to bring this film to our audiences and now we can’t wait to hear their reactions.”

Bawaal will release in July 2023 on Prime Video. ALSO READ: FIRST LOOK: Prime Video announces the global premiere of Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal in July 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Ameesha Patel aka Sakeena to appear in the next teaser and character poster of Gadar 2 soon

The much-awaited teaser of Anil Sharma’s Gadar 2 was out earlier this month, and it was enough to increase the excitement of the audience since this is one of the most keenly awaited films of the year. The teaser was also attached the print of the first film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, which was re-released on June 9.

Although the teaser succeeded in getting a positive response, the fans were surprised not to find a glimpse of Ameesha Patel in it. She reprises her character Sakeena from the first film while Sunny Deol will be back as Tara Singh.

But the fans need not wait longer as they would soon see more than a glimpse of Ameesha Patel as Sakeena in the upcoming teaser of Gadar 2. A source close to the development told Bollywood Hungama exclusively, “The teaser that’s coming out is a beautiful visual finally of the couple. This teaser is expected to come up very soon for which the audiences are waiting for. It will have Tara Singh (Sunny Deol) and Sakeena together.”

One of the highlights of Gadar was the song ‘Udja Kale Kawan’. This song will be repeated in Gadar 2. Added the source, “‘Udja Kale Kawan’ is going to be back in Gadar 2. The audience should get geared up for some beautiful visuals of the stunning Sakeena very soon.”

But that’s not all as the source added, “The producers are also planning to release the character posters as well, including of Tara and Sakeena, very soon.”

Also starring Utkarsh Sharma in a pivotal role, Gadar 2 will be released in theatres worldwide on August 11.

Also Read: What is ‘Crush India Movement’ as shown in Gadar 2?

Hansal Mehta to offer every kind of help for J Deys ailing sister Leena

Reacting swiftly to a report that the slain crime reporter J Dey’s sister Leena is ailing and is in dire need of financial help, Hansal Mehta, who has directed a thunderously successful web series Scoop on J Dey’s dastardly slaying, has decided to offer any and every kind of help needed to her.

While Hansal does not wish to go on-record on this critical matter, a close friend of the feted filmmaker revealed, “Hansal read the report and immediately galvanized into action. Long before he made the series, he was deeply shocked and moved by Dey’s murder. Now having made the series, he feels closer to Dey’s story than before.”

Hansal will be going all-out to provide assistance to Dey’s sister Leena. But as the source further revealed, “He wouldn’t like to talk about this. To extract publicity out of what is a normal natural act of humanism is sick. That’s how Hansal feels. What happens between Hansal and Dey’s family won’t go into the public domain.”

Scoop, which is streaming on Jio Cinema, is inspired from the arrest and trial of real journalist Jigna Vora for the murder of J Dey. The show, which sees Karishma Tanna essay the central character, is adapted from Jigna Vora’s book ‘Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison’. The show also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Harman Baweja.

Also Read: Hansal Mehta says Harman Baweja silenced ‘Critic Roshans’ with his performance in Scoop; pens appreciation note 

Kangana Ranaut gets trolled as new promo of her production Tiku Weds Sheru takes a dig at Hrithik Roshan

Kangana Ranaut is getting brutally trolled for taking a dig at Hrithik Roshan in her upcoming production Tiku Weds Sheru starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur. On Wednesday, Prime Video released a video in which Nawazuddin was seen introducing himself as a Bollywood actor named Sheru who has worked with actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. He then mentions Hrithik Roshan.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui says, “My name is Sheru and people lovingly call me… Sheru only. I’m a Bollywood actor. I’m a big film producer of all types of movies, small and big. See, Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir… Hrithik wasn’t available so that’s why he’s not here." Many claimed that since Kangana Ranaut is the producer of the movie, she also had a say and definitely approved the dialogue to take a dig at Hrithik Roshan. Directed by Sai Kabir Srivastva, the film is produced by Kangana Ranaut under the banner of Manikarnika Films. Tiku Weds Sheru will stream on June 23 exclusively on Prime Video. ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut on turning producer with Tiku Weds Sheru, “Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar are involved as producers in their films, but when a woman does that, people feel it’s new”

Adipurush makers open up about amending dialogues in Prabhas starrer post release

In the face of relentless criticism, strong reactions, and controversy Adipurush manages puts up a brave face and fights its battle. Being the most trolled film, the intent of the makers was to exhibit the biggest battle of good over evil. Unfortunately, few groups had the agenda of pulling down the movie!

With a stellar opening, and mixed reviews from the public the graph of collection has dropped each day with constant trolls, criticism and controversies!

According to a source close to the production house, the storyline of Adipurush has appealed a mix of audience especially kids. Not only enjoying the film but many of them sung Jai Shri Ram in unison when it played during the film and also clapped and hooted when good triumphed over the evil! Not only entertaining, the main intent of the film was to bring awareness in colloquial manner that resonates with the youth.

With makers changing the controversial dialogues, Shiv Chanana, Senior Vice President T-Series says, "We are responding to the viewers in as sincere a manner as possible and that is why we have ensured the dialogues have been amended basis their feedback."

As for the film, Adipurush features Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan and Devdatta G Nage. The film has been in the news recently after the makers decided to modify a few dialogues after receiving heavy feedback from the audience. As per the sources in the exhibition sector, the revised version started playing in select cinemas from yesterday. From today, the new version is expected to be played across the country. Directed by Om Raut the film hit screens last week on Friday to a rather mixed response from the audience.

Also Read: Kriti Sanon remains positive amid Adipurush backlash; says, “Focusing on the cheers and claps”

John Abraham and Sharvari commence shooting Nikkhil Advanis Vedaa

Zee Studios, Emmay Entertainment and JA Entertainment have announced their next film together titled Vedaa. It stars John Abraham, Sharvari and Abhishek Banerjee and is directed by Nikkhil Advani. The film went on floors in Rajasthan yesterday on June 20. The makers have said that the film promises “thrilling experience filled with high-octane sequences and gripping action.” They have also said that the movie will see John play a mentor who will guide and train Sharvari’s character.

Sharing his excitement at the film, John said in a statement, “I am looking forward to giving my all for this project. This riveting story will definitely leave an imprint in your mind as it did for me. I am honoured to play the part and excited for kickstarting this journey.”

Sharvari made her debut with Bunty Aur Babli 2 with Yash Raj Films in 2021. “Nikkhil sir is one of the most disruptive voices in Indian cinema and I feel lucky to be directed by him so early in my career,” she said. “I would like to thank him for trusting me with a titular role as Vedaa. It’s a privilege to work with John Abraham and I am sure I will get to learn a lot from him on this journey. I love the entire Emmay Entertainment team and I want to thank them for nurturing me creatively with this film. I’m super excited about filming Vedaa.”

The actor-director pair of John and Nikkhil is back with this film after the successful Batla House. The filmmaker said, “Post Batla House, John and I were wondering how best to solidly our collaboration. With Vedaa we have found that hard-hitting story that can be elevated to a wider and broader audience with some incredible action. Sharvari is possibly one of the most hard-working actors I have had the pleasure of working with. The way she has got into the skin of the character and has made it her own is so inspiring.”

Talking about its association with Emmay and JA Entertainment, Shariq Patel, CBO, Zee Studios said, “After the success of Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway, we are happy to team up once again with Emmay Entertainment. Our previous collaboration with John Abraham on Parmanu was a huge success as well. Vedaa is a gripping story and the way Nikkhil has visualised it will ensures dollops of thrill with a very strong message.”

Monisha Advani of Emmay Entertainment added, “We at Emmay always look to tell stories we believe in. Vedaa is one such story. With Nikkhil and John reuniting after Batla House, I am excited for the audience to see the magic they create once again.”

Written by Aseem Arora, Vedaa is slated to release next year.

Also Read: Venkatesh, John Abraham, Dulquer Salmaan, Shiva Rajkumar, and Karthi will come together to launch the first look of Ravi Teja starrer Tiger Nageswara Rao

Dhanush to star in intense story Tere Ishk Mein helmed by Aanand L Rai announcement made on 10th anniversary of Raanjhanaa

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his movie Raanjhanaa. As fans joyously commemorate this milestone, their excitement reaches new heights with the announcement of Rai's next project, Tere Ishk Mein, featuring the Dhanush.

Reflecting on this grand announcement, Aanand L Rai shares, "There couldn't be a more perfect day to unveil our next venture, Tere Ishk Mein, with Dhanush. Raanjhanaa holds a special place in my heart, and the love and adoration it continues to receive from fans worldwide is truly heartwarming."

 

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For those unversed, Dhanush made his entry into Bollywood with Raanjhanaa and today, he stands tall as one of the biggest stars of our time. His immense talent has garnered him a massive fanbase, both in the South Indian and Hindi film industries.

The dynamic duo of Dhanush and Aanand L Rai, along with writer Himanshu Sharma, lyricist Irshad Kamil and music maestro AR Rahman, created magic on the silver screen in 2013 with Raanjhanaa.  Now, after a decade, the quintet is all set to recreate that spellbinding experience with Tere Ishk Mein. ALSO READ: 10 Years of Raanjhanaa: Aanand L Rai unveils unseen moments of Dhanush – Sonam Kapoor starrer: “Dive into the emotional journey”

Its a baby boy! Dipika Kakar Shoaib Ibrahim welcome their first child on June 21

Popular TV actress Dipika Kakar, who rose to fame with Sasural Simar Ka, has finally embraced motherhood. On June 21, Dipika and her actor-husband Shoaib Ibrahim welcomed a baby boy. Shoaib himself shared the good news on his verified social media handle.

On Wednesday morning, Shoaib took to the story section of his Instagram and shared a note. It read, “Alhamdulilla today 21st June 2023 early morning we are blessed with a baby boy. It’s a premature delivery nothing much to worry. Keep us in your prayers.” For the unversed, Dipika was in her third trimester and was due in July.

Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that a day before the arrival of their first child, the couple celebrated Shoaib’s 36th birthday. In fact, the latest post on Dipika’s IG handle is a post dedicated to Shoaib along with a heartfelt note.

In the photo, Dipika and Shoaib can be seen striking a romantic pose while holding a cake. Meanwhile, Dipika’s baby bump is also evident in the photo. An excerpt of her caption read, “cant wait to see u as a father… u have been the best son.. the best brother, the best husband & now Inshallah u will be the best Father.”

 

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The couple, who met on the sets of Sasural Simar Ka and fell in love, had announced their pregnancy earlier this year. In the announcement post, the couple had written, “Sharing this news with you all with our hearts full of Gratitude, Happiness, Excitement and Also nervousness / Humari life ka ye Sabse khoobsurat phase hai…Yessss We are Expecting Our First Child!! Going to Embrace Parenthood Soon.”

Speaking of the professional front, the duo was last seen together in a music video. Besides their individual projects, they also regularly share videos on YouTube.

Also Read: Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim recall suffering a miscarriage last year; former says, “We were scared”

Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan to record their statements against Sameer Wankhede in the drug trafficking case

The shocking news of Aryan Khan being arrested in a drug extortion case had led to a major uproar in the Indian media, followed by a massive backlash. While Aryan Khan received clean chit in the case, in May this year, however, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a FIR against Sameer Wankhede, the officer in charge at Narcotics Control Bureau along with a few officials of the NCB who have been accused of bribery and extortion against Khan family. Latest reports suggest that the CBI will be summoning Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan to record their statements pertaining to the extortion case.

In May this year, the CBI alleged that evidence was found against NCB officials, and has also confirmed about summoning the superstar and his son pertaining to the case saying, “We will soon record the statements of Aryan Khan, who was arrested by NCB, and Shah Rukh Khan, from whom Rs. 25 crore was demanded, by the accused Kiran Gosavi and Sanville D’Souza at the behest of Wankhede. Recording their statements is necessary to get to the bottom of the conspiracy,” one of the officials told Hindustan Times.

For the unversed, the son of one of India’s biggest superstars, Shah Rukh Khan was allegedly arrested for possession of drugs, further kept in custody where he was accused of being a dealer with international connections. While Jr. Khan received bail in the case, followed by a clean chit clearing his name of all charges, the officer in charge Wankhede is now facing allegations of extortion against Khan family as well as bribery charges, leading to an enquiry against him.

As per reports, CBI has also filed an FIR against former superintendent of police of NCB Vishwa Vijay Singh, intelligence officer Ashish Ranjan, and Gosavi and D’Souza in the extortion case. According to these reports, while the CBI has already kick started their investigation against these officers with an enquire report in order, they are currently awaiting the court order to conduct a more extensive and thorough investigation.

Also Read: Aryan Khan case: NCB’s SIT reacts SHARPLY to Sameer Wankhede-Shah Rukh Khan’s chats: “Wankhede never informed us about the chats. Indulging in such conversations with the family of the accused is a serious VIOLATION of the rules”

Akshay Kumar says box office numbers do bother him amid multiple flops: I have had many cycles of ups and downs in my life

Akshay Kumar has briefly commented about his array of failures at the box office in the past year. In 2022, the actor faced a string of flops including Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan, and Ram Setu. Even this year’s Selfiee failed to make any waves at the box office. The actor has now admitted that box office numbers do bother him.

In a chat with Financial Express, Akshay was asked about box office numbers and if they bother him, he said, “Of course, they do.” He added, “We are made or we are broken because of the box office numbers. That’s what you call hits and flops. The audiences tell us when we are right and where we are going wrong, and all that is reflected in the box office numbers because if a film does not work, that means people didn’t come to see it, which in turn means that they didn’t connect to it. And it means that’s the time for you to change.”

He added, “I have had many cycles of ups and downs in my life. The one common thing is that when the going’s good there are all praises and when it’s not it’s more criticism than you can imagine. Yes, I am human, and good feels good, and bad feels bad, but I am also proud of the ability I have to move on extremely quickly. What keeps me going is the same will I had on the first day I started work, I love working! And no one can take that away from me! You just have to keep going on, there is no other way. There is a higher power that sees everything and it compounds and gives you back the results of the honest hard work you put in, that’s how I deal with it.”

On the work front, Akshay Kumar will be seen with Parineeti Chopra in The Great Indian Rescue, directed by Tinu Suresh Desai. The film will release on October 5. He also has OMG- Oh My God 2 alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam. The film is slated to release on August 11. ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 to release in theatres on August 11

After Zara Hatke Zara Bachke success Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films announces 15 films

Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, which has just delivered a sleeper hit with Zara Hatke Zara Bachke that has raked Rs. 70 cr and counting, announces a strong line up of 15 films.

Maddock Films has had three successful projects back to back this year - Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo and the recently released Zara Hatke Zara Bachke which continues to hold strong at the box office.

Here's a list of the line up of 15 upcoming films.

1. Shahid, Kriti’s untitled film, written and directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, releasing on 7th December.

2. Sector 36 starring Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal, directed by debutant director Aditya Nimbalka.

3. Happy Teachers Day starring Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan, directed by Mikhil Musale.

4. Pooja Meri Jaan starring Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi and Vijay Raaz, directed by Navjot Gulati & Co directed by Vipasha Arvind.

5. Sarvgunn Sampann starring Vaani Kapoor & Ishwak Singh, directed by Sonali Rattan Deshmukh.

6. Murder Mubarak starring Sara Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Pankaj Tripathi and Karishma Kapoor, directed by Homi Adajania.

7. Rumi Ki Sharafat starring Radhika Madan & Varun Sharma, directed by Prashant Bhagia.

8. Munjya starring Abhay Verma & Sharvari Wagh, Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar.

9. Tehran starring John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar & Neeru Bajwa, directed by Arun Gopalan.

10. IKKIS starring Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda directed by Sriram Raghavan.

11. Chhaava starring Vicky Kaushal & Rashmika Mandanna, directed by Laxman Utekar.

12. Shiddat 2 starring Sunny Kaushal and Parineeti Chopra directed by Karan Sharma.

13. VOV - Vampires Of Vijay Nagar.

14. Stree 2 starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurrana directed by Amar Kaushik.

15. Bhediya 2 starring Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon directed by Amar Kaushik.

Also Read: Sara Ali Khan having fun on Zara Hatke Zara Bachke sets will make you say “Gajab”, watch BTS 

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani teaser features Ranveer Singh Alia Bhatt a blend of emotions and Arijit Singhs vocals; watch

The much-anticipated film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has become the talk of the town, thanks to its impressive director, star-studded cast, and vibrant promotional posters. Finally, on June 20th, the long-awaited teaser of the movie was unveiled, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. With the talented duo of Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh leading the way, the teaser has effectively ignited the anticipation of movie enthusiasts for Karan Johar's directorial venture. 

Sharing the teaser, the filmmaker wrote, “Presenting to you the first glimpse of a piece of my heart - #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani! I’m thrilled and super excited to finally let it unfurl for you all to see...watch...and give love!!!”

 

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Notably, Johar has returned to the director's chair after a hiatus of seven years, further heightening the buzz around RARKPK. The film is slated to release worldwide on July 28, and fans can't wait to witness this star-studded extravaganza. Apart from Alia Bhatt, the film also features Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, adding to the excitement. Directed by Karan Johar, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani promises to captivate audiences in theatres across the globe.

Also Read: BREAKING: Alia Bhatt to be seen wearing nearly 20 sarees in the 1 minute 16-second-long teaser of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

FIR registered against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Modi and team members for sexual harassment

The Mumbai Police has taken a significant step in response to a complaint of sexual harassment filed against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Kumar Modi, operation head Sohail Ramani, and executive producer Jatin Bajaj. The case was registered at the Powai police station after a popular actress associated with the show made serious allegations against the accused.

As per a report by ANI, acting promptly, the city police conducted a preliminary investigation into the matter and subsequently registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The victim, whose identity has been withheld for confidentiality reasons, disclosed in her complaint that she had been a part of the widely watched TV serial for the past 15 years. The alleged incidents of sexual harassment, according to the complaint, took place between the years 2021 and 2023. The nature and details of the incidents were not disclosed in the available information.

This development comes in the wake of former Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal recording her statement with the Mumbai Police last week, regarding her own allegations of sexual harassment against producer Asit Kumar Modi. The cumulative weight of these allegations has raised serious concerns about the work environment within the popular television show.

Also Read: Former TMKOC star Priya Ahuja extends support to Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal; says, “I can confirm that she was never abusive or indisciplined”