Kim Kardashian declared 'legally single' after filing for divorce from Kanye West; drops West from her name

American socialite and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is officially single now. After over a year of filing divorce from American rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, a Los Angeles judge granted Kim Kardashian's request to be declared legally single.

As per a report in Billboard, the hearing took place in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday (March 2). Judge Steven Cochran approved the reality star’s request to split her divorce from West into two parts — immediately ending their marriage, while punting more complex questions about assets and custody to future proceedings. "The Court grants termination of the marital status," the judge said in a written order issued after a public hearing.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star appeared at the hearing through a live video conference and was represented by Hollywood’s prominent divorce lawyer Laura Wasser while Kanye West, who did not attend the hearing, was represented by well-known Hollywood family attorney Samantha Spector.

As per the reports, attorneys for Kanye West had sought three preconditions before such a ruling. The judge granted one, about what happens if either star dies before the divorce case is finalized, but denied two others, including restrictions on what would happen if Kardashian quickly remarried. Both sides initially said that the split was amicable, but the relationship between the estranged couple has become increasingly acrimonious in the year since, as both have begun public romances with new partners.

In the hearing, Judge Cochran asked the fashion mogul if problems, differences and disputes caused the breakdown of her marriage with Kanye West. He then asked Kim Kardashian if it was her desire to become a single person. Kardashian replies with a simple "yes" and the judge declared, "It is granted,” following which the reality TV officially dropped ‘West’ from her name.

Kim Kardashian had filed for divorce a year ago in February 2021, citing irreconcilable differences with Kanye West. The former couple married in May 2014 and share four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. Kim Kardashian is currently dating Saturday Night Live actor Pete Davidson while Kanye West is romantically linked with actress Julia Fox.

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Post Gangubai Kathiawadi, Alia Bhatt to ring her birthday with beach vacation

Alia Bhatt, who turns a year older on March 15, has a lot to celebrate this year. Her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is being lauded to the skies, and beyond.

Alia has received  congratulatory calls  from  practically the who’s- who of the film industry including Vidya Balan,  who many felt was the  right fit for Gangubai’s role, and told  Sanjay Leela Bhansali as much . But, even Vidya Balan thinks no one could have played Gangubai like Alia did.

“What can I say? It’s very humbling, very encouraging.  It gives me the strength to keep doing what I am doing,” says Alia during an interview.

She now confesses to being totally exhausted after the process of performing in and promoting Gangubai Kathiawadi. “I need a break. And there is my birthday coming up. So I will be vacationing somewhere…I can’t tell you where right now. But I see a lot of blue water,” she reveals with a laugh.

Do we also see someone whose name begins with the letter ‘R’ with her in this watery paradise?

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Ranveer Singh starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar to release on May 13, 2022; unveils quirky announcement video

Ranveer Singh is starring in Yash Raj Films’ Jayeshbhai Jordaar and produced by Maneesh Sharma, a big screen entertainer that will present a new brand of hero and heroism that is rare in Indian cinema through the lead protagonist Jayeshbhai. The much-awaited film is releasing on May 13, 2022, and Ranveer is eager for pan-Indian audiences, across age groups, to see this film because he feels Jayeshbhai Jordaar will touch the hearts of everyone with its inspiring story.

YRF dropped an innovative date announcement video today in which Ranveer stresses the point that he is delighted that a new kind of never-seen-before hero will emerge on the big screen. Ranveer describes what people can expect Jayeshbhai, the character to be. He says, “Jayesh is not your typical larger-than-life hero but what he does in the course of the story is heroic. And that is something I was attracted to. He evolves into a hero and what he pulls off is remarkable and truly super. He is a superhero of a very unconventional type.”

The superstar is all praise for Jayeshbhai Jordaar director Divyang Thakkar, who he feels has made one of the most endearing films in the history of Indian cinema. Ranveer says, “My mentor Adi Chopra called me one day and he said ‘I have found a miracle script and I would like for you to hear it’ and I went for the narration. Divyang Thakkar who’s never directed anything before, gave me a narration in which I was laughing through my tears and guffawing, laughing and crying at the same time. I had a tissue box kept on the table which got over by the end of the narration. I was entertained, moved.”

He says, “I agreed then and there on the spot to be a part of this film. The heart of this film is the writer-director Divyang Thakkar and he is a bundle of pure love and joy and the goodness of his heart, the kind, humble and loving soul that he is, reflects in his work, his writing in his film and in my character.”

Ranveer is called a shape-shifter, a master chameleon who transforms on screen every single time and he again went through a metamorphosis to become Jayeshbhai. He says, “Jayesh is a character that I have never attempted before and so it was something completely fresh and new for me to embody which was a very exciting prospect for me. I had to really create something because of this type of characterisation and these types of emotional beats, I have not played before. I saw the prospect of creating something unique and original for myself and as a performer, it’s been a very fulfilling process.”

The best actor of his generation, Ranveer adds, “I really make it a point to continue the pattern of surprising the audience and Jayeshbhai offered me the opportunity to do something that I have never done before and after my portrayal of Kapil Dev I think here is something that’s vastly and starkly different on offer from me as a performer and I was happy that this opportunity came along.”

He further says, “I have always hoped, prayed and wished that I don’t repeat myself, that my characters are vastly different from one another, that my repertoire is diverse, my filmography is diverse. And this offered me an opportunity to explore a new dimension in terms of performance and craft.”

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After Shah Rukh Khan announces Republic weekend 2023 for Pathaan, makers of Fighter and Tehran likely to shift their release date to avoid a clash

On Wednesday morning, YRF finally made an official announcement of their much-awaited film Pathaan. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, the announcement of this film was done in a grand fashion and it immediately went viral. Fans of Shah Rukh Khan were eagerly awaiting an official announcement ever since the film went on floors in November 2020. The makers announced that the film will be released on January 25, 2023.

Interestingly, two other films are also scheduled to release over the Republic Day weekend 2023- Fighter and Tehran. What's even more interesting is that Fighter is being directed by Siddharth Anand and stars Deepika Padukone along with Hrithik Roshan. Tehran, on the other hand, is headlined by John Abraham.

But now with Pathaan going ahead with the Republic 2023 weekend, the makers of Fighter and Tehran will eventually postpone the release dates of their respective films as Siddharth Anand is directing Pathaan and it stars Deepika and John in lead roles along with SRK. Therefore, a three-way clash is highly unlikely considering that all three films are big-scale action entertainers and have the same actors leading the projects.

With the kind of anticipation and buzz around Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, it is highly unlikely that any other filmmaker would want to release their film alongside Pathaan. In all possibilities, Pathaan will enjoy a solo release at the box office and is expected to break records. The film will also mark the return of King Khan on the big screen after four years. He was last seen on the screen in the 2018 film Zero which failed to perform at the box office.

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Bedhadak First Look: Karan Johar announces Shanaya Kapoor to debut opposite Lakshya Lalwani and Gurfatez Pirzada in Shashank Khaitan directorial

Back in March 2021, Bollywood Hungama had reported that actor Sanjay Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor will make her debut in Bollywood as a talent with Dharma Cornerstone Agency. The project will be produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta’s Dharma Productions. In November 2o21, Shanaya Kapoor had begun shooting for her debut project. The film stars Dharma Cornerstone Agency's two other talents Lakshya Lalwani and Gurfatez Pirzada. Karan Johar, on March 3rd, took to social media to officially announce the film Bedhadak.

After introducing Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan in Student of the Year, Karan Johar brings three newcomers on board. On Thursday, he introduced Lakshya to the world with the first look and wrote, "Looks that will melt your heart just as easily as his smile will. Presenting #Lakshya as Karan in #Bedhadak. Directed by the maestro of emotions, Shashank Khaitan!"

Looks that will melt your heart just as easily as his smile will. Presenting #Lakshya as Karan in #Bedhadak. Directed by the maestro of emotions, Shashank Khaitan!@apoorvamehta18 #ShashankKhaitan @DharmaMovies pic.twitter.com/5t04gOuXVH

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 3, 2022

Karan Johar introduced Shanaya Kapoor who will star as Nimrit. "Introducing the gorgeous @shanayakapoor as Nimrit in #Bedhadak. An enchanting force to look out for, I can’t wait to see the energy she brings onto the screen!"

Introducing the gorgeous @shanayakapoor as Nimrit in #Bedhadak. An enchanting force to look out for, I can’t wait to see the energy she brings onto the screen!@apoorvamehta18 #ShashankKhaitan @DharmaMovies pic.twitter.com/qUiluf4tVV

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 3, 2022

Introducing Gurfateh Pirzada, Karan Johar wrote, "His brooding good looks will have you smitten in no time! Watch Angad’s character come alive in #Bedhadak with @gurfatehpirzada bringing his effortless suave onto the big screen!"

His brooding good looks will have you smitten in no time! Watch Angad’s character come alive in #Bedhadak with @gurfatehpirzada bringing his effortless suave onto the big screen!@apoorvamehta18 #ShashankKhaitan @DharmaMovies pic.twitter.com/jQONGuev1P

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 3, 2022

Sharing the sizzling group posters, Karan Johar wrote, We’re bringing to you a new era of love - one that’s filled with passion, intensity & boundaries that will be crossed…#Bedhadak! Starring, our latest addition to the Dharma Family - #Lakshya, @shanayakapoor & @gurfatehpirzada! Directed by the exceptional #ShashankKhaitan."

We’re bringing to you a new era of love - one that’s filled with passion, intensity & boundaries that will be crossed…#Bedhadak!❤️

Starring, our latest addition to the Dharma Family - #Lakshya, @shanayakapoor & @gurfatehpirzada! Directed by the exceptional #ShashankKhaitan. pic.twitter.com/5FIAzcfZWm

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 3, 2022

Helmed by Shashank Khaitan, the man behind films like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and Dhadak, Bedhadak is produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta.

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Michael Douglas to star as Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV limited series

Apple TV+ announced an order for a new limited event series from Emmy and WGA Award-winning writer Kirk Ellis (John Adams) and Emmy and DGA Award-winning director Tim Van Patten, with Academy, Emmy, and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Michael Douglas set to star in the lead role as ‘Benjamin Franklin.’ Based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, the new limited event series is a co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios.

The drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France - an absolute monarchy - to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues, all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace with England of l783. The eight-year French mission stands as Franklin’s most vital service to his country, without which America would not have won the Revolution.

The limited event series will be written and executive produced by Kirk Ellis, and directed by Tim Van Patten, who will serve as executive producer alongside Michael Douglas, Richard Plepler through EDEN productions, Tony Krantz through Flame Ventures, and Mark Mostyn. Stacy Schiff will serve as co-executive producer.

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Deepika Padukone vs Deepika Padukone, John Abraham vs John Abraham and Siddharth Anand vs Siddharth Anand: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan, Fighter and Tehran scheduled for a release on Republic Day 2023

March 2, 2022, will go down in history as this was the day when Yash Raj Films (YRF) finally announced one of their most awaited films, Pathaan. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, the announcement of this film was done in a grand fashion and it immediately went viral. After all, this was a film that went on floors in November 2020 and the formal announcement of the film was not done for such a long time. As a result, when YRF finally acknowledged it, it led to madness all over.

YRF also unveiled the release date of the film – January 25, 2023. In other words, Pathaan would release in cinemas on Republic Day. Interestingly, two more films are also scheduled for release on this day. Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, is an aerial action entertainer and it was the first film to grab the slot of Republic Day 2023. A few days ago, Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films announced that they are producing a film called Tehran. It stars John Abraham and it’ll be out in cinemas on Republic Day next year.

What’s very interesting is that Fighter stars Deepika Padukone while Tehran features John Abraham in a lead role. Hence, it’ll be a case of Deepika Padukone vs Deepika Padukone and John Abraham vs John Abraham if all three films would be out on the same day. And that’s not all. Fighter is directed by Siddharth Anand, who is also the director of Pathaan! Hence, it’ll be a rare case of a director’s two films releasing simultaneously!

However, the trade and industry insiders are of the opinion that such a three-way clash is unlikely. A trade expert said, “Both Pathaan and Fighter are big-screen entertainers. It was anyway unlikely that both would be out on the same day. And considering that the actress and directors in both the films are the same, the clash of the two films is very, very remote.”

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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham announce Pathaan with power-packed teaser, releasing on January 25, 2023

Given the decibel level that Shah, Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham starrer Pathaan has, it has definitely become the most awaited film to hit the box office post-pandemic! Yash Raj Films today revealed the release date of this high-octane spy thriller, directed by Siddharth Anand, to be Wednesday, January 25, 2023 (Republic Day Week) through a specially shot date announcement video that has no film footage whatsoever!

The video, which is breaking the internet today, teases a glimpse of SRK’s much-discussed Pathaan look, adding to the thirst of his fans wanting to see his new avatar. The announcement video has been directed by Siddharth himself. "I know it’s late… But remember the date… Pathaan time starts now… See you in cinemas on 25th January, 2023. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Celebrate #Pathaan with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you," Shah Rukh Khan wrote on Twitter along with the video.

I know it’s late… But remember the date… Pathaan time starts now…

See you in cinemas on 25th January, 2023.

Releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Celebrate #Pathaan with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you. @deepikapadukone |@TheJohnAbraham | #SiddharthAnand | @yrf pic.twitter.com/dm30yLDfF7

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 2, 2022

Pathaan, the action spectacle, will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu!

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No evidence that Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was part of larger drugs conspiracy, says NCB's Special Investigation Team

After months of investigation in the drugs bust case on the cruise which made headlines in 2021, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), has reportedly found that Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was not a part of the larger conspiracy. It is being reported that the SIT stated that there is "no evidence that Aryan Khan was part of a larger drugs conspiracy or an international drugs trafficking syndicate".

According to initial report in Hindustan Times, officials said, "Aryan Khan was never in possession of drugs hence there was no need to take his phone and check his chats; the chats do not suggest Khan was part of any international syndicate; the raid was not video-recorded as mandated by the NCB manual, and the drugs recovered from multiple accused arrested in the case shown as single recovery."

The report also revealed that during the drug bust on the cruise by NCB, it wasn't video recorded. According to the protocols, raids are supposed to be recorded on video. Adding to that, the recovery of narcotics substances recovered from several arrested was shown as a single recovery. While the probe is yet to be wrapped up, there is no evidence against Aryan Khan. The final report will be submitted in the coming months to NCB Director General S N Pradhan.

Aryan Khan returned home after 28 days in October 2021 after he was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case. Bombay High Court Justice Sambre issued the bail order citing 14 bail conditions for Aryan Khan. The conditions included a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh, surrendering of passport, and appearing before the NCB every Friday to mark his presence. The Friday appearances at NCB were stopped after a few weeks.

In the bail order in November 2021, the Bombay High Court released an order which stated that there is no evidence of a conspiracy between Aryan, Arbaaz, and Munmun Dhamecha to commit drug-related offences. The Bombay HC also said that there was nothing objectionable found in their Whatsapp chats. The court had stated, "There is hardly any positive evidence on record to convince this Court that all the accused persons with common intention agreed to commit unlawful act. Merely because Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant, and Munmun Dhamecha were travelling in the same cruise, that by itself cannot be a foundation for the charge of conspiracy against them," the court had stated in November 2021.

NCB had seized 13 grams of cocaine,rg 5 grams of MD (mephedrone), 21 grams of charas (small quantity), 22 pills of MDMA (ecstasy) (intermediate quantity), and Rs 1,33,000 at International Cruise Terminal, Mumbai. However, they had said in the court that no drugs were found on Aryan Khan but they discovered a small number of contrabands on the co-accused.

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Farhan Akhtar mourns the death of Indian student in Ukraine amid war with Russia - “Feel terrible for the family”

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar condoled the demise of an Indian student in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Sunday. An Indian student lost his life during the shelling in Kharkiv. Farhan Akhtar mourns the death of the student Naveen Shekharappa. He was from Haveri, Karnataka and was in the 4^th year of MBBS in Ukraine.

The actor condoled and wrote, “An Indian student is now a casualty of the Ukraine invasion.. feel terrible for the family… deepest condolences… hope we can get all our citizens home safe and soon.”  on his Twitter handle.

The government of India has launched the operation Ganga to bring back all the citizens and students back to India from Ukraine and they have also deployed special envoys in the neighbouring countries to coordinate in the evacuation process of the Indian Nationals.

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Akshaye Widhani named CEO of Yash Raj Films

Yash Raj Films (YRF), announced today that Akshaye Widhani has been named the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Akshaye Widhani most recently served as the Senior VP- Finance and Business Affairs and the Head of Operations, YRF Studios.

Akshaye joined YRF at the age of 22 and has been associated with YRF for 17 years. He has been responsible for setting up and running several business verticals for YRF. Akshaye started his career at YRF as a studio manager, in charge of setting up operations for YRF Studios in 2005. Thereafter, he has gradually taken up leadership roles in corporate finance, strategy, and operations.

Akshaye is a graduate from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University with a dual major in Finance and Entrepreneurship. He is a philanthropist at heart and has been spearheading the recent initiatives for The Yash Chopra Foundation.

Akshaye says, “I am incredibly honored and humbled to assume the role of CEO of Yash Raj Films, a company in which I have spent the last 17 years of my life learning. I’m happy that I had a front-row seat as a member of the leadership team at YRF under Yashji and Aditya Chopra during the course of this time. I share their passion and commitment towards innovation, creative excellence, future expansion plans and also giving back to the industry that has supported and made us who we are today. I have been entrusted to collaborate and lead the hugely sharp think-tank at YRF which I believe to be the best that the industry has to offer. I’m looking forward to assuming this responsibility and taking the company to greater heights with the YRF family in the years to come.”

Luv Ranjan's untitled next starring Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor to release March 8, 2023

Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's upcoming yet to be titled film, helmed by Luv Ranjan, has been pushed further from Republic Day 2023 to Holi 2023. The film will now release in theatres on March 8, 2023.

Luv Films took to Twitter on Maha Shivaratri on Tuesday to make the announcement, "Luv Ranjan's untitled next featuring #RanbirKapoor & @ShraddhaKapoor will release in cinemas on Holi, March 8, 2023! Produced by @luv_ranjan and @gargankur, presented by #GulshanKumar and #BhushanKumar."

Luv Ranjan's untitled next featuring #RanbirKapoor & @ShraddhaKapoor will release in cinemas on Holi, March 8, 2023!

Produced by @luv_ranjan and @gargankur, presented by #GulshanKumar and #BhushanKumar@LuvFilms @TSeries

— Luv Films (@LuvFilms) March 1, 2022

Produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg and presented by Bhushan Kumar, the untitled next starring Ranbir and Shraddha will also feature Dimple Kapadia and Boney Kapoor.

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Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Action Hero has a Spider-Man connect; it’s London’s Tower Bridge!

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is currently in London filming the highly anticipated Action Hero, produced by Aanand L. Rai. Directed by Anirudh Iyer, the film is said to be mounted on a big scale and Ayushmann took to social media to post an image of the team being at the Tower Bridge in the wee hours. Tower Bridge is an iconic location in London that has been used to film several hugely mounted projects like Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible, Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond film The World Is Not Enough, Angelina Jolie’s Lara Croft: The Tomb Raider! 

A trade source says, “Look at the incredibly long schedule of this film in the UK! It suggests that the film is being scaled to a level that is incredibly novel. Ayushmann and the team are shooting at locations that are incredibly picturesque and we are certain that the film will be a visual delight. One has to see the film to know the level of scale that Aanand Rai is operating at. Action Hero is proving to become a thrilling promise for audiences.”

About the film, Ayushmann Khurrana had said, “This is the first time that I will be shooting in London and I’m quite excited to explore and see the beauty of the country from close quarters. An Action Hero is mounted at a scale that deserves to be shot in big locations. So, while we will film in some gorgeous places of India, we will also shoot at some really breath-taking places in the United Kingdom which I’m sure the audiences will love to see on the big screen.” 

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Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain reveal Sushant Singh Rajput's death was a 'tough test' for their relationship

Actress Ankita Lokhande tied the knot with her long time boyfriend Vicky Jain in December 2021. The couple is one of the most celebrated couples in the television industry. They have also made their Television debut as a married couple with the reality show Smart Jodi. Before dating Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande was in a relationship with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

During their appearance in the show, The newly married couple not just talked about their love story but also the 'difficult phase' after Ankita's ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

During the show, Ankita and Vicky were taken down memory lane as the host Maniesh Paul showed them an old picture. Seeing the picture Ankita shared that it was from 2013 and taken at Arjun Bijlani's house. She revealed that Vicky and she weren't even friends then but only met formally at their common friends' parties. The actress also shared that it was through one of her worst phases in life that she connected with Vicky on the phone and there's been no looking back.

Later, the couple also talked about late actor Sushant Singh rajput's demise and how it severely affected them. They also revealed that it was a 'tough test' for their relationship. Ankita told Maniesh, "It's not easy..har ladke ke bass ki baat nahi hai uss waqt apni ladki ke saath khada hona ( Not every guy has that to stand with his girl during tough times). I was going through a very bad phase and Vicky mere saath khade rahe hain (Vicky was there with me)."

Vicky said, "Relationship ka isse tough test nahi ho sakta...jo cheezein achanak se beech mein hui. Aisa turn aaya jisne humein hi kya pure nation ko hila diya. Jo bhi hua bahot shocking tha, sudeen tha...aise cheezon ke liye koi bhi insaan prepared nahi ho sakta hai. (There couldn't be any tougher test for us with the thing that happened midway. A turn came in that did not just shake us but the entire nation. "

Ankita praised Vicky for giving her clarity and letting her speak her mind amid several speculations that were going on about her relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput. She said, "The time was such. People had different narratives. I was constantly being questioned. When I wouldn’t answer, they would make an answer of their own because of which Vicky and I faced a lot."

Vicky said, "A lot of people had wrong notions about things. I was unable to understand it all. I am proud of Ankita that she very boldly handled it. She fulfilled all the duties and responsibilities she had. Wherever it was needed, she said her piece for herself and that relationship. For her honesty, I have always supported her."

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CBFC removes words like 'Son of a b***h', 'D***bag', 'F*****g', etc at 12 places in The Batman; passes Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Jhund with ZERO cuts

The first big Hollywood film of 2022, The Batman, is all set to release this week. The bookings have commenced in certain cities and the response has been encouraging. Moreover, the international reviews are also quite positive and it has given hope that it can do good business at the India box office.

Those who would watch this gritty entertainer in India would not get to hear abusive words. For, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has muted cuss words or phrases in as many as 12 places in the film. Terms like 'Son of a b***h' (uttered 6 times), 'Sons of b*****s', 'A******s' (uttered twice), 'D***bag', 'F*****g' and 'G**p' have been completely muted. These words have also been removed from the subtitles.

After these modifications were carried out, the CBFC passed the film with a U/A certificate. The certificate was handed over to the studio on February 23. The total length of The Batman, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 176 minutes. In other words, the Robert Pattinson-starrer is 2 hours and 56 minutes long.

In other news, Jhund, directed by Sairat (2016) director Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, has been passed with a U/A certificate and zero cuts. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jhund tells the story of an adamant coach who is determined to teach football to the slum kids.

Meanwhile, as per reports, The Batman will see a full-day release on Thursday, March 3, instead of March 4, in IMAX. Interestingly, while bookings have commenced across the country for The Batman, cinemas in Maharashtra have decided to wait.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The state government of Maharashtra had assured that they’ll lift more restrictions in the month of March. There’s a strong chance that 100% occupancy will finally be allowed in the coming days. Hence, exhibitors have decided to open the bookings only after the directive is released by the government.”

On the other hand, the exhibitors are gearing up to accommodate two long-length films while also retaining the holdover releases from Friday, March 4. The source said, “While The Batman is 176 minutes long, the duration of Jhund is 178 minutes. Meanwhile, Gangubai Kathiawadi and the Marathi film Pawankhind are running very successfully. Both these films are more than 2 ½ hours long. Bheemla Nayak, meanwhile, has a run time of 145 minutes. It’ll be a challenge to give sufficient shows to all these films. However, on the plus side, audiences are coming in hordes to watch films on the big screen and that is giving great joy to the theatre sector.”

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SCOOP: Shahid Kapoor hikes his fee for Ali Abbas Zafar’s next; charges Rs. 38 crores for the actioner

Bollywood Hungama had earlier reported how Shahid Kapoor was willing to forgo his acting fees to safeguard Jersey for theatrical medium. The actor stood by his commitment and is bringing the film on the big screen on April 14. The actor, who had initially charged around Rs. 31 crores for the film, did take a pay cut eventually as the release was delayed at the last minute due to the Omicron scare. And now, we have another exclusive scoop.

According to our highly placed trade sources, Shahid Kapoor has upped his acting fees yet again. The talented actor, riding high on the success of Padmaavat and Kabir Singh is expecting big gains from Jersey too, and for the film that’s a follow up to Jersey, has charged 25% more. “Shahid Kapoor has come on board this action-packed thriller directed by Ali Abbas Zafar for a massive sum of Rs. 38 crores. This is around 25% more than Jersey and more than twice of what he had fetched for the game changer, Kabir Singh. He is in-fact, adopting the route of letting his work talk for his worth,” the trade source informed Bollywood Hungama.

The motto of letting work talk for his worth has a unique meaning for Shahid. “Every success would mean acting fees going up, and every failure would mean the acting fees coming down. It’s a dynamic pricing strategy that he has designed, and at this point of time, he is confident for both Jersey and Ali Abbas Zafar’s next to fetch big returns at the box office. If the film succeeds, his asking price for the one after that would increase even further,” the source told us.

He is discussing the Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic with Ashwin Varde now, and it is expected to proceed towards the official paperwork stage soon.

Also Read: Jersey’s producer Aman Gill speaks about CLASHING the Shahid Kapoor-starrer with KGF 2; says “There’s no competition between the two films”

Kacha Badam singer Bhuban Badyakar hospitalised after he met with a car accident

Singer Bhuban Badyakar went viral over the last couple of weeks with his song ‘Kacha Badam’. The peanut seller from West Bengal met with a car accident on Monday, February 28. The singer recently purchased a second-hand car and met with an accident while he was learning to drive the vehicle. He was immediately rushed to a hospital after meeting with the accident.

Meanwhile, Bhuban who has become an internet sensation owing to the reach and popularity of the song recently performed at Kolkata's plush pub. Netizens have been uploading reels on the hit song. Several celebrities have also joined the trend of ‘Kacha Badam’ on Instagram.

Recently, he was seen dancing to his own song in an Instagram reel uploaded by actor Neel Bhattacharya. Bhuban can be seen doing the hook step with a group of people in the video. “With the Man Himself who sang this song. Support This Gem… Happy to meet him,” the video was captioned.

 

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Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria head to Bangkok for the next schedule of Heropanti 2

Tiger Shroff who made his debut in the year 2014 with the film Heropanti is currently busy wrapping up the shoot of the sequel of his debut film titled Heropanti 2. The film also stasr Tara Sutaria. The actors will be reuniting onscreen after their 2019 film Student Of The Year 2. On Monday night, the duo along with director Ahmed Khan was spotted at the Mumbai airport as they flew to Bangkok for the next shooting schedule of their film.

Tiger and Tara twinned in black as they were clicked at the airport on Monday night. While Tiger donned a black T-shirt with blue denim, Tara looked chic in a black T-shirt and shorts. The duo had wrapped the shooting schedule in Abu Dhabi a week ago.

While Tiger Shroff is the youngest action star of Bollywood at present, the actor will reportedly be surprising his fans with the action sequences in the film. The audiences will witness never seen action before with Tiger performing a lot of car-based stunts. The Ahmed Khan directorial also stars Tara Sutaria and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead. Nawazuddin will be seen as the antagonist in the film. The actor will be paying a tribute to actor Vinod Khanna as he had copied the superstar's walk for his character.

Heropanti 2 is slated to release in theaters on the occasion of Eid on April 29, 2022.

ALSO READ: Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria wrap up Dubai schedule of Heropanti 2

Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush to release in 3D on January 12, 2023

Om Raut-directed magnum opus Adipurush now has a new release date. The film that was supposed to be released in theatres on August 11 will now hit the screens on January 12, 2023. It will be the first big release of the year 2023. The film stars Prabhas as Lord Ram and Saif Ali Khan as Raavan with Kriti Sanon as Sita and Sunny Singh starring as Laxman.

On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, the team of Adipurush took to social media to announce the new release date of the film. "#Adipurush Worldwide Theatrical Release in 3D on 12th Jan 2023," wrote Kriti Sanon sharing the announcement.

 

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Adipurush's release date was shifted to make way for Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha. A few days back, while announcing the new release date of Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir had thanked the team of Adipurush for postponing their film. "This is to announce that our film, Laal Singh Chaddha, will not be releasing on 14th April as planned. This is because we are unable to complete the film in time. The film will now be released on 11 Aug 2022 in theatres worldwide. We would like to thank Mr Bhushan Kumar, T Series, and Om Raut, and the entire team of Adipurush from the bottom of our hearts. We would like to thank them for being so helpful and understanding, and for shifting the release date of their much-awaited, Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan, so that Laal Singh Chaddha can come on 11 Aug 2022," the team of Laal Singh Chaddha had shared.

Adipurush is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar of T-Series & Om Raut, Prasad Sutar & Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam in theatres.

ALSO READ: Prabhas showers love on Adipurush team, gifts them Rado watches

Before starting the shoot for K-drama Eve, Seo Ye Ji issues formal apology nearly a year after the relationship controversy with Kim Jung Hyun

South Korean drama It’s Okay to Not be Okay star Seo Ye Ji made a formal apology following her last year’s controversy regarding her past relationship with actor Kim Jung Hyun. The actress finally addressed the controversy by issuing a statement, over 10 months after the news of their troubled relationship was out.

Earlier, South Korean tabloid Dispatch published a report that included text messages between the actress and her former boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun, alleging that Seo Ye Ji had ordered Kim Jung Hyun to request certain modifications in the script of his 2018 drama Time, also starring Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, removing skinship and romantic scenes with the female lead.  Seo Ye Ji’s agency had released an official statement in response to the report, but the actress herself did not personally address the controversy and has since kept a low profile in the industry, even withdrawing from her drama Island.

After nearly a year, the 31-year-old actress has now released a formal apology addressing the controversy. “Hello, this is Seo Ye Ji. First, I sincerely apologize for the fact that I’m conveying my feelings so late through these written words,” she began.

“Seeing all of the reproach and the many things that have been said about me, I have been taking time to reflect on myself up until now,” she continued. “I would like to sincerely apologize for making many people uncomfortable due to my shortcomings. Once again, I sincerely bow my head and apologize for the fact that I have disappointed you greatly.”

She concluded her statement saying, “All of this stemmed from my immaturity, and I will work hard to behave more carefully in the future and show you a more mature version of myself.”

Seo Ye Ji, who rose to fame after It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and Lawless Lawyer, is currently gearing up to make her small screen comeback in the upcoming drama Eve (literal title) alongside Park Byung Eun. The project marks her comeback to promotions almost after she got embroiled in the controversy.

Also Read: Seo Ye Ji, Park Byung Eun, Yoo Sun, And Lee Sang Yeob starrer Eve’s Scandal begins shooting