Aamir Khan reveals he had decided to quit the film industry before the release of Laal Singh Chaddha; says his decision had left Kiran Rao in tears

Actor Aamir Khan revealed that he had considered quitting the film industry in the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. He, however, did not announce his decision as he thought people might look at it as a marketing tactic ahead of the release of his ambitious film Laal Singh Chaddha. Aamir also revealed that his ex-wife Kiran Rao was in tears when he told her about his decision. 

“No, I quit. Nobody knows this. I'm saying for the first time, you will be shocked. I had informed my family that I won't be doing any films from now onwards. Neither I'll act nor I will produce any films. I don't want to do all this. I just want to spend my time with you all. Kiran and her parents, Reena and her parents, my children, my family are there. I felt that. I understand it was a response in anger. My family was shocked as I was conveying it to them in such an intense way. Nobody argued with me. Then I thought I should tell people that I won't be acting in films now. Then I said if I tell people they will say, ‘This is his marketing scheme as his film Laal Singh Chaddha is about to release, he is announcing his retirement.” Aamir Khan told at ABP Ideas of India Event in Mumbai when asked if he wanted to quit the film industry. 

“So I thought it's better to not say this. Anyway, my film comes after three or four years. Once Laal Singh Chaddha gets released nobody will realise if I'm doing anything for the next three or four years. By then I'll leave the industry and nobody will know. So I decided not to say anything and three months passed like this. One day, my children told me that you are an extreme person, don't do this. It will be better if you find a balance in life. I had quit films. In my heart, I had left films. My children and Kiran explained to me I am doing the wrong thing. Kiran cried and said, 'When I see you, I see films residing inside you. What are you saying I'm unable to understand'. A lot happened in two years, I quit the industry and came back," he added. 

Aamir also said that he had started working with his daughter Ira Khan after quitting the industry. He joked that his children told him that the time he spent with them in three months was more than what he spent in the last 30 years and that they were a bit tired of him. 

On the work front, Aamir will next be seen in the film Laal Singh Chaddha which is set to release on August 11. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film also features Kareena Kapoor, Mona Singh, and Naga Chaitanya. 

ALSO READ: Aamir Khan says he will watch The Kashmir Files – “Whatever happened with the Kashmiri Pandits was really sad”

Daler Mehndi buys land on Metaverse, names it ‘Balle Balle Land’

Popular Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi has bought a piece of land in Made In India Metaverse platform PartyNite and has named it ‘Balle Balle Land’. It will also include a Daler Mehndi store that will sell NFTs (Non-Fungible tokens). The land was inaugurated on Holi and the singer has been posting updates on his Instagram. A few weeks ago, he became one of the first Indian artist to perform in the metaverse along with artists like Justin Bieber, Travis Scott and Ariana Grande.

Mehndi’s Instagram bio now reads: “First Metaverse Man, Owner of Balle Balle Land | Creator of Tunak Tunak & Tara Ra Ra | Singer | Composer|”.

He captioned his post, saying his future concerts will take place in Balle Balle Land.

 

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The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri announces scholarship worth Rs. 15 Lakh to 5 students of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communications

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files is the most boiling topic of this time. The film is not only winning the hearts of the audience but also is enjoying an extraordinary run at the box office. In 13 days, the films raked in over Rs 200+ crore and are doing well internationally too, owing to our surprise, today he did a big announcement of making a genocide museum as well, along with announcing scholarship to some students.

Announcing the same, Vivek said, "I Am Buddha Foundation (which is run by him and Pallavi Joshi) will be giving five scholarships of Rs. 15 lakh to 5 students of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and communication, Bhopal. Out of these 5 scholarships 3 will be given to girl students. Earlier the same foundation had made some financial contributions to the Kashmiri Hindu community in Jagti, near Jammu, and raised funds for Kashmiri community during COVID.”

Talking about the same, Pallavi Joshi said, “We have been doing a lot of nation-building work especially with the youth of India. The success of The Kashmir Files has empowered us to fulfill our dream of empowering creative young people, specifically from Kashmir."

Written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the exodus drama features a stellar cast of actors including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi, and Chinmay Mandlekar.

Produced by Zee Studios and Tej Narayan Agarwal, Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi, and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, The Kashmir Files, written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri released in theatres on 11th March 2022.

ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar praises Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files- “The wave of the film has drowned my film Bachchhan Paandey as well”

Ranveer Singh joins I&B Minister Anurag Thakur to represent India’s entertainment industry at the Dubai Expo on March 27

As the curtains come down on the media and entertainment fortnight at the India Pavilion at Dubai Expo, Information & Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur will lead a delegation to Dubai to hold some important conversations with his counterparts from other countries.

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh, who has become the face of the Indian entertainment industry with his shape-shifting, generation-defining performances like 83, Gully Boy, Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, etc, and back to back blockbusters, will represent the Indian media and entertainment industry at the world expo. After a decade-long journey in the Hindi film industry, Ranveer has established himself as the best actor and the biggest superstar of his generation and is thus, the perfect choice to showcase Indian cinema to the world. He will be felicitated by Anurag for his incredible contribution to the Indian film industry.

Ranveer will join Anurag Thakur on March 27 and will be a part of several important meetings, including an in-depth conversation about the media industry with the I&B minister. He will also attend a dinner hosted by the Consulate General of India in Dubai.

ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh gives a glimpse of his afternoon sailing session; fans say, “Aap bhi Doobey?”

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri’s “Bhopali means Homosexual” remark goes viral; Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders demand apology

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has been in the news over the past few weeks for the resounding success of his film The Kashmir Files. However, on Friday, the director landed in the lap of controversy for a reason not associated with the film. He reportedly stated that the term Bhopali means “homosexual” in local parlance. Following the comment, Congress leaders of the state demanded an apology from him for "insulting" the city in Madhya Pradesh.

A video of Vivek Agnihotri's interview to an online channel went viral ahead of his visit to Bhopal on Friday to participate in a film festival. The clip, which is said to be three weeks old, has the filmmaker say in Hindi, "I have grown up in Bhopal, but I am not a Bhopali. Because Bhopali has a different connotation. You can ask any Bhopali. I will explain it to you in private. If someone says he is Bhopali, it generally means he is homosexual, a person with Nawabi likings."

Congress leader Digvijay Singh took to his Twitter to raise an objection to the comment. "Vivek Agnihotri ji, this might be your personal experience. This is not the experience of an ordinary Bhopal resident. I have been associated with Bhopal and Bhopalis since 1977, but my experience has not been so. The influence of company has an effect, wherever you may live," Mr Singh tweeted.

Former state minister PC Sharma demanded an apology from the filmmaker. He said that Agnihotri has committed a crime by using words like homosexual for the people of Bhopal. Meanwhile, MP Congress's media in-charge KK Mishra questioned whether the state home Minister Narottam Mishra will take action against the filmmaker as he has done for other film producers in the recent past.

ALSO READ: Madhya Pradesh CM grants land and logistical support to The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri to build a genocide museum

Taapsee Pannu talks about the box-office success of The Kashmir Files; says “if a small film like that can create those kinds of numbers then it can’t be a bad film”

After the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided, the theatres opened up and are now witnessing business like the pre-COVID days with the majority of the states allowing 100 percent occupancy in theatres. Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi was among the first films of the year to collect over Rs. 100 crore t the box office. Actor Taapsee Pannu recently said that she hopes the impressive commercial run of Gangubai Kathiawadi leads to more screens being allocated to movies led by women.

Speaking about the success of Gangubai Kathiawadi at ABP Network's Ideas of India Summit, Pannu said she is happy to see how the scenario is changing slowly. “I was so glad that it happened (BO success of Gangubai Kathiawadi). It opens doors for ten other female-driven films. So, I heartily celebrate the fact that it happened. But I really hope in the future the number of screens that the film got, which is 3,000 screens, that happens too,” Pannu said.

“3,000 screens, which is at par with any hero film, should be given to a female protagonist as well, and then you see, why would it not collect numbers like the (hero’s) movie. So, let’s make it a level playing field,” she added.

Taapsee revealed that her 2019 film Badla which also starred Amitabh Bachchan was released in 900 screens and still earned Rs. 90 crore. I’ve got a lesser number of screens, so I have to prove my film’s worth in the weekdays to overtake the other film,” she said,

Further talking about the super success of Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files at the box office, Pannu said, "I see the numbers. Whatever might be the reason, however, it happened, the fact is that it happened.”

“If a small film like that can create those kinds of numbers (then) it can’t be a bad film, you can question the intention of people, the means and all of that. That’s subjective. You have a right to have an opinion. Let’s agree to disagree. Let’s settle at that,” Pannu said.

ALSO READ: Taapsee Pannu brings Indian cricketer Mithali Raj to big screen in Shabaash Mithu teaser, watch

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Fox Star Studios acquire the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu rights of the Malayalam film Hridayam

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has acquired the remake rights of the Malayalam film Hridayam that was released in theatres earlier this year. Dharma will be remaking the film in Hindi, Tamil , and Telugu. Directed by Vineeth Srinivasan, Hridayam stars Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Darshana Rajendran in lead roles. The coming-of-age love story was a massive success in Kerala.

On Friday morning, Karan Johar took to his Twitter handle to make the announcement. "I am so delighted and honoured to share this news with you. Dharma Productions & Fox Star Studios have acquired the rights to a beautiful, coming-of-age love story, #Hridayam in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu – all the way from the south, the world of Malayalam cinema," he tweeted.

I am so delighted and honoured to share this news with you. Dharma Productions & Fox Star Studios have acquired the rights to a beautiful, coming-of-age love story, #Hridayam in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu – all the way from the south, the world of Malayalam cinema. pic.twitter.com/NPjIqwhz8l

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 25, 2022

Hridayam is a coming of age love story centered around the life of Arun Neelakandan essayed by Pranav Mohanlal and traces his life from his college days to adulthood. The film was released in theatres in mid-January at the peak of the third wave of the pandmeic when most films were getting postponed and theatres were slowly shutting down in several parts of India or operating at 50 percent occupancy. Despite the pandemic, the film was a massive hit and managed to get people to the theaters

ALSO READ: Karan Johar grooves to ‘Ghoonghat Ki Aad Se’ on Hunarbaaz; Parineeti Chopra has her ‘swayamvar’, watch videos

Tom Cruise lawyers up as he and Paramount Pictures are at odds over distribution of $300 million film Mission: Impossible 7; Mission: Impossible 8 production currently underway

Mission: Impossible 7 marks the continuation of a decades-long partnership between franchise superstar Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures, with the two having worked together on all the Mission: Impossible films. However, all is not well between the two.

Tom Cruise is reportedly in the midst of a battle with Paramount regarding the theatrical window for Mission: Impossible 7. As per The Hollywood Reporter, multiple industry insiders alleged that the seventh installment is now at the center of a distribution battle between the lead star and producer Cruise and production company Paramount Pictures.

The decision to release M: I 7 on the fledgling Paramount+ streaming app 45 days after the film’s theatrical release is said to have caused tensions between Cruise and the studio, with the star reportedly having lawyered up to come to an agreement with Paramount, but they’re waiting until M: I 7 is finished to resume negotiations.

Per sources, Cruise is set on a more traditional (but certainly outmoded in 2022) three-month window. “For [Cruise], 45 days is like going day-and-date,” a Paramount source told the outlet. “He also felt that setting a date when the movie could be seen on the service would discourage people from going to the theater.”

In January, it was announced that the release of M: I 7 will be pushed from September 2022 to July 14, 2023. Per the report, Cruise is now elongating the production process as a negotiation tactic while simultaneously also working on the eighth (and presumably last) film, Mission: Impossible 8, which is also pushed from previously set July 2023 to June 28, 2024.

The Mission Impossible franchise has proven to be a goldmine for Paramount, with 2018’s Mission: Impossible: Fallout being the highest-grossing film of the series. “You would make [‘Mission: Impossible’] 7 and 8 even if you had a full slate,” a studio veteran told THR. “They weren’t crazy expensive by the standards of Marvel, of Bond.”

To date, the still-unfinished M: I 7 has reportedly hit a massive budget of $290 million with tax incentives. Sources noted that Cruise has allegedly “persuaded” Paramount Pictures’ new president and CEO Brian Robbins to fund Mission: Impossible with more money to finish the seventh film and make the eighth. The untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film has already begun filming. The seventh film began production in Italy, which was one of the first countries in the world to be hit by the initial wave of Covid-19.

Allegedly, former Paramount CEO Jim Gianopulos was ousted in part due to not convincing Cruise to shorten the M:I 7 theatrical release window ahead of a Paramount+ release. “Jim was bridging between what [Paramount’s] Shari [Redstone] and [president and CEO] Bob [Bakish] wanted and what Jim felt was the right thing to do,” which was to protect the relationship with Cruise, one source said. “Part of the reason [Jim] is gone is that Shari and Bob thought they could wave a magic wand,” and persuade the star to accept the shortened window. “Tom is so committed to theatrical.”

Similarly, sources indicate that Cruise will not see eye to eye with new Paramount CEO Gibbons. “Tom says what he wants and the studio says what it wants,” an insider said. “And then Tom gets what he asked for.”

Mission: Impossible 7 features return of Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Rebecca Ferguson, while Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, Shea Whigham, and Cary Elwes will be playing new characters with Esai Morales set to appear as the film’s primary antagonist. The high-profile 7th installment is scheduled for a release on July 14, 2023 while the 8th is slated for June 28, 2024.

Also Read: Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick to premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2022 ahead of its May release

First photos of Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Khushi Kapoor from Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies' set leaked

The next generation of star kids - Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, and Jahaan Kapoor are all set to make their Bollywood debut with filmmaker Zoya Akhtar's upcoming Netflix original film, The Archies. The film is set in the 1960s and will be a live-action musical introducing the fictional town of Riverdale to a new generation.

Recently, all the four-star kids were papped on the film sets for a look test and their pictures have been circulating like wildfire on the internet. According to pictures shared by the paparazzi, the three were spotted dressed up in their character look. Besides Suhana, Agastya, and Khushi, the leaked pictures from the sets of the upcoming project also featured Agastya’s elder sister Navya Naveli Nanda. From the pictures, it could be figured that the film will have Suhana as Veronica Lodge, Agastya as Archie Andrews, Khushi as Betty Cooper and another young hunk who appears to be Vedang Raina playing the role of Jughead Jones.

 

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For the unversed, Suhana is Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s younger daughter, Khushi is Sridevi-Boney Kapoor’s youngest daughter and Agastya is Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson.

ALSO READ:Zoya Akhtar to direct live-action musical of Archie Comics set in 1960’s India for Netflix

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone to wrap Pathaan’s Spain schedule on March 27

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have been sizzling in Spain as leaked photos from the sets of Pathaan took the internet by storm. The biggest on-screen pair of our generation has been shooting a hugely mounted song in Mallorca and are now set to head to Cadiz and Jerez in Spain where they will wrap the schedule on March 27th.

A trade source says, “Pathaan is the first film to be shot in Mallorca, Spain. Its expensive, exquisite and luxurious setting makes it one of the best tourist destinations in the world and Siddharth Anand and YRF definitely wanted to film Pathaan over here to achieve a level of scale that hasn’t been seen before in Hindi cinema! After Mallorca, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will head to Cadiz and Jerez for an action schedule that is simply unreal. They will be pushing their bodies to the hilt and filming some death-defying stunts!”

The source further reveals, “Pathaan team is aiming to wrap the Spain schedule on March 27th. Sid Anand wanted a big international schedule to wow audiences and he has managed to somehow achieve his vision with YRF. From what we have seen in the leaked images, SRK and Deepika are looking absolutely drool-worthy and looks like Sid wants them to scorch the big screen. SRK and DP’s pairing has delivered historic blockbusters and there is a definite intent by the makers to make Pathaan their biggest film to date.”

ALSO READ:Shah Rukh Khan is expected to wrap up shoots of Pathaan, Rajkumar Hirani’s next and Atlee’s next in 2022

The Kapil Sharma Show to go off air temporarily due to comedian's USA tour

The Kapil Sharma Show, which broadcasts on Sony TV, is currently set to go off air temporarily since its host Kapil Sharma is unavailable to shoot episodes due to his forthcoming USA tour. Considering, Kapil Sharma’s popularity, the makers have decided to give the show a break.

According to a report in a publication, Kapil has a month long USA tour planned which starts from mid-June and would be unavailable to shoot. A few episodes, however, will be pre-recorded to continue entertaining fans before they go on a break.

This is not the first time that Kapil Sharma has taken a break during his ongoing show. Last year, Kapil had gone on hiatus after he became a father for the second time in January 2021. During a Q&A session on a social media app, when a fan questioned the comedian about the show going off air, Kapil replied, “Because I need to be there at home with my wife to welcome our second baby.”

The Kapil Sharma Show came back in June 2021.As per the report, the break this time too would be a short one, probably a few weeks. Regardless, Kapil and his team will take that call in a few days. Currently, Kapil Sharma is juggling between his show and his Bollywood comeback with director Nandita Das.

Also Read: The Kapil Sharma Show: Sudesh Bhosale says, ‘gaya maine, liye unhone’ as he jokes about Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Jumma Chumma’ song

RRR: Costliest ticket for SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR, and Ram Charan's magnum opus is being sold at whopping Rs. 2100

Finally the wait is over as RRR is all set to arrive in cinemas this Friday, March 25. The magnum opus , directed by SS Rajamouli, features Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the key roles with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn, among others, playing key roles in the film. The bookings for the film have already commenced and most shows, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are already putting up Housefull boards. With as many as 66 theatres broadcasting the 2D version of RRR in Hyderabad alone already sold out tickets for the coming Friday, RRR is expected to eye for one of the biggest openings in the history of Telugu cinema.

However, the tickets in the state are not as expensive as they are in many Northern cities. A media portal revealed that NCR is selling the most expensive RRR ticket. Based on the prices seen on BookMyShow, a ticket for RRR at PVR Directors Cut, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, costs a whopping Rs 2100, sans the overhead charges. The ticket price is for the Hindi version of the film and in 3D format.

While the NCR circuit is charging the biggest sum for the movie, Mumbai stands next in the list, with a ticket at PVR ICON: Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel. A recliner seat ticket for the 3D version of the Telugu movie costs Rs 1320, without the amenity fees.

With tickets being sold out in other cities as well, it seems like RRR is ready to break records with its opening day collection in India.

Also Read: SS Rajamouli's RRR to have its grand premiere in USA today

BREAKING: RRR expected to release in around 8000 screens worldwide; first half is 1 hour 38 minutes long

The much-awaited film, RRR, will be out in cinemas in less than 24 hours. There's considerable excitement for the film as the trailer has promised tons of entertainment. Moreover, it's directed by Baahubali director S S Rajamouli. He enjoys tremendous trust among audiences as he directed the blockbuster Baahubali franchise. As a result, the trade and audience are expecting RRR to be an out-and-out action entertainer.

Bollywood Hungama has found out interesting details about the screen count of the film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, "RRR will have a very wide release across the world, considering the hype. In the Hindi version in India, it is expected to release in around 3200 screens. Down South, it'll have a screen count anywhere between 3000 to 3500."

The source further said, "In overseas, it'll easily release in around 1750 screens. In fact, it's difficult to give an exact number as the screens are still being added." In all, RRR will be played on more than 8000 screens worldwide.

Bollywood Hungama last week had exclusively revealed that RRR will have the largest release in IMAX screens worldwide, in more than 100 theatres.

Meanwhile, Bollywood Hungama has also found another interesting piece of information. This website had exclusively revealed that RRR's duration is 3 hours and 1 minute after the makers voluntarily removed around 5 minutes of the film in December 2021. A source from the exhibition sector said, "The first half of RRR is lengthier, as it's around 1 hour and 38 minutes long. But that's fine if the film is gripping. Even the first half of Pushpa was of 1 hour and 35 minutes duration and no one complained."

Also Read: SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR to release in 3D

BTS' J-Hope diagnosed with COVID-19, undergoing treatment at home in self-quarantine

South Korean juggernaut BTS' member J-Hope has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The announcement was made on March 24, 2022 following which the musician has been getting treated and is under self-quarantine.

BIG HIT Music, on Thursday, took their social media platform Weverse to release the statement that read, "We would like to provide you with some information regarding BTS member j-hope being diagnosed with COVID-19. j-hope presented symptoms of a sore throat and visited a hospital to take a PCR test on Wednesday, March 23, and was diagnosed with COVID-19 today morning. j-hope has completed three rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations and is currently not presenting any extraordinary symptoms other than a sore throat, and is undergoing treatment at home while under quarantine."

Furthermore, the label confirmed that J-Hope will participate in next month's plans once he has recovered. "j-hope is planning to take part in activities scheduled to take place next month once his at-home treatment concludes. The company places the artists’ health as our top priority, and we will do everything we can to aid j-hope in his speedy recovery. We will also diligently cooperate with the requests and guidelines of the health care authorities."

J-Hope becomes the sixth member to contract COVID-19 following SUGA, RM, Jin, Jimin, and V.

BTS are set to attend Grammys 2022 as nominees and performers. This marks the second year in a row that BTS, the first Korean pop act to be nominated and perform at the GRAMMYs, are considered for an award, and presenting a solo performance on the stage. Last year, the GRAMMY-nominees staged a dazzling performance of their smash hit “Dynamite,” taking their dynamic gig from the GRAMMY stage to a rooftop overseeing a breathtaking night view of Seoul.

Following their appearance, BTS will have four days’ concerts ‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LAS VEGAS’ which will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 8, 9, 15, and 16. The in-person live broadcast event ‘LIVE PLAY in LAS VEGAS’ will be available at MGM Grand Garden Arena on all four days. There will also be an online live stream on the last day on April 16.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: BTS’ Permission to Dance on Stage live viewing of Seoul stadium concert in cinemas earns Rs. 1.6 crore at India box office; 18,148 tickets sold

Alia Bhatt's maternal grandfather Narendra Nath Razdan hospitalised

Alia Bhatt's maternal grandfather Narendra Nath Razdan has been hospitalised for five days now after falling ill. The reports suggest that Soni Razdan and Shaheen Bhatt are in the hospital by his side as Alia Bhatt completes her patchwork shoot of Brahmastra.

The reports reveal that he was admitted to H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Girgaon, Mumbai after his immunity was found low.

On Father’s Day, Soni had penned a wrote which read, “Happy Father’s Day daddy! Daddy Jee n me are seen here on the banks of the Ganga near Hrishikesh… a memorable trip that we did not so long ago but it sure does seem like another life! Cheers to another trip when we’re in a better situation hopefully soon. Meanwhile, just feel blessed to have a daddy like you  #happyfathersday #fathersanddaughters #hrishikesh #memoriesforlife."

 

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Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt is wrapping up her Brahmastra shoot before she comes back to Mumbai.

ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt is all about elegance in Sabyasachi Mukherjee's peach organza saree as she promotes RRR in Delhi with SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan and Jr. NTR

Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe starrer The Lost City to release on April 8 in India

Hollywood stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum are facing off against Daniel Radcliffe in an epic jungle adventure in The Lost City. The story revolves around brilliant, but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romance-adventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan (Channing Tatum), who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, “Dash.”

While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who hopes that she can lead him to the ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story. Wanting to prove that he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her. Thrust into an epic jungle adventure, the unlikely pair will need to work together to survive the elements and find the ancient treasure before it’s lost forever.

Directed by Adam Nee and Aaron Nee, The Lost City is a story by Seth Gordon. Produced by Liza Chasin, Sandra Bullock, Seth Gordon, the film stars Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Oscar Nuñez.

The Lost City is set to release in India on April 8, 2022 in cinemas.

ALSO READ: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum face off against Daniel Radcliffe in an epic trailer of The Lost City; Brad Pitt makes a cameo

Surya Sharma set to play the good guy in Bhakshak opposite Bhumi Pednekar

Moving to the bigger league in Bollywood , Surya Sharma of Undekhi fame has bagged a role in Bhakshak. The Red Chillies Entertainment film sees the actor play the opposite to actress Bhumi Pednekar. “Unlike Undekhi, here I play the good guy,” says Sharma, who has slipped in to play a resident of Bihar.

Since the story is set in the rural belt, the actor equipped himself  for two months to get the dialect right. “I watched a lot of YouTube channels to pick the language. It was a challenge, since coming from the north, I had already picked up the Punjabi accent, then Haryanvi. Until I reached the set, I didn’t know if I was on the right track [or not],” the actor told Mid-Day. “Bhumi is a wonderful human being. I have spent time with her during workshops, rehearsals, and readings, I now count her as my friend.”

Surya Sharma is an Indian television actor. He is known for the television show Kaala Teeka. Apart from television shows, he has also worked in film and web series in his career.

Also Read: Bhumi Pednekar to play a journalist in Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment’s Bhakshak

The CW renews 7 shows including The Flash, Riverdale, Kung Fu, Superman & Lois and more

After an extensive waiting period, The CW, which is co-owned by Warner Media and Paramount, has officially renewed seven of its dramas for the 2022-2023 TV season.

As Deadline reports, The CW has handed early renewals to a large portion of its scripted schedule including The Flash. The youth-skewing network also has renewed All American, The Flash, Kung Fu, Nancy Drew, Riverdale, Superman & Lois and Walker. The network announced that All American season 5, Riverdale season 7, Kung Fu season 3, Nancy Drew season 4, and Walker season 3 have been picked up for another year.

The renewal of flagship series The Flash for a ninth season, making it the network’s longest-running Arrow verse series, was paved earlier this year with the news that star Grant Gustin was in talks for a new deal. In addition to that, Superman & Lois season 3 has also been renewed, making the shows as the only two Arrowverse series returning for the 2022-2023 TV season. However, the network stressed that additional renewals might/will come later.

Riverdale also was expected to return for its seventh season, but there’s no news on whether this will be its last and final season. Kung Fu only launched its second season earlier this month but is now coming back for a third. As the outlet notes, the shows that are currently awaiting the news on renewal are Batwoman, Legends of Tomorrow, Naomi, Legacies, All American: Homecoming, Charmed, Roswell, NM, 4400, In The Dark, and DC's Stargirl.

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Lock Upp: Mandana Karimi enters the show as the 16th contestant

Kangana Ranaut's fearless reality show 'Lock Upp: Badass Jail Atyaachaari Khel' is getting fascinating day by day with more exciting contestants entering the show. Today, India-based Iranian actress and model Mandana Karimi made her way into the list of contestants entering Lock Upp as 16th contestant.

Mandana is a successful model and has appeared in several Bollywood movies. She also has been the 2nd runner-up in a reality show of a similar genre. Sharing her excitement about being a part of the show she said, "I am so excited to be part of this show, nowadays because of social media, we rather see acts or twisted versions of people’s lives and beliefs! So, this is a great opportunity to show the reality and share your stories with people".

Excited about entering the show Mandana shares, "My strategy is being ME, I was, I am, and I will be myself as always. I will try my best to inspire rather than manipulate! This is a reality show and I would love to use this given opportunity to share my stories, ideas and beliefs about how to live an independent, happy life as a woman," she adds.

ALTBalaji and MX Player live-stream 'Lock Upp' 24x7 on their respective platforms and allow audiences to interact directly with the contestants. Stay tuned to ALTBalaji & MX Player for more updates on the show.

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Abhishek Bachchan's Dasvi has a Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone connection

The theatrical trailer of Dasvi was released sometime back and has got a favourable response from the netizens. It tells an interesting story of an uneducated chief minister who decides to sit for the class 10 board exams while he’s imprisoned. Abhishek Bachchan plays this lead role and seems apt. Nimrat Kaur plays his wife Bimla Devi, who’s forced to usurp the chief minister’s throne after her hubby is sent to jail. Yami Gautam meanwhile is the tough cop Jyoti Deswal who serves as the catalyst. She provokes the chief minister and gives him the much-needed motivation to complete his education.

The trailer has several interesting moments and dialogues. But one that stands out is Abhishek Bachchan raving about Deepika Padukone. In a scene, Abhishek’s character Gangaram Chaudhary is trying to learn English grammar. His sidekick is helping him learn active voice and passive voice. The sidekick reads out a sentence in an active voice and Gangaram answers in a passive voice. Then the sidekick, while reading a sentence in an active voice says "Ranveer loves Deepika". Instead of replying in a passive voice, Gangaram smiles and says "Everyone loves Deepika"! The trailer ends with this dialogue and it’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s faces, including that of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone!

Dasvi marks the directorial debut of Tushar Jalota and is all set to release on Jio Cinema and Netflix on April 7. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, Jio Studios and Bake My Cake Films. Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the news that Dasvi will skip theatrical release and premiere directly on OTT. This will be Abhishek Bachchan’s fourth digital offing after Ludo (2020), The Big Bull (2021) and Bob Biswas (2021). Even for Yami Gautam, Dasvi marks her fourth direct-to-OTT release after Ginny Weds Sunny (2020), Bhoot Police (2021) and A Thursday (2022).

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