Salman Khan is among the biggest superstars of all time and every move of his makes it to the headline. During the pandemic time, Salman had confirmed in a media interaction that he was in talks for the official biopic of Indian Spy, Ravindra Kaushik with director Rajkumar Gupta. However, after that, things fizzled out. Now, a source close to Salman tells us the real reason why Bhaijaan is not doing the film. "Salman Khan is already doing a spy film in the Tiger Franchise which will be growing from strength to strength in the years to come by. He didn't want to do another spy film, which will lead to a comparison between the two characters. Interestingly, even the legendary Indian spy, Ravindra Kaushik had the code name Tiger, making things even more similar. Hence, after a series of discussions with his team, he let go off Black Tiger," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The rights to make the film were resting with director Rajkumar Gupta. "After confirming with Salman about his involvement in the project, Rajkumar Gupta didn't renew the rights. They eventually lapsed and were acquired by Anurag Basu. The film will now be made by Anurag Basu, who also has Salman at the back of his mind," the source further told us. What about conflict with Tiger? "Anurag Basu's vision for Ravindra Kaushik is very different from the Tiger franchise. However, he is still not 100 percent sure about the casting of Black Tiger. There is also a chance of him approaching a younger actor to play the lead role. We will have a clear picture on Black Tiger in one month." Ravindra Kaushik is the most iconic spy of RAW and the biopic on him is awaited by one and all. Also Read: Bigg Boss 16 contestant Abdu Rozik confirms to Salman Khan about going to Big Brother
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On February 15, Prime Video debuted the official trailer for the upcoming musical-drama series Daisy Jones & The Six, featuring ‘Look At Me Now’, one of 24 original songs written exclusively for the series and recorded by the cast. The original music will be released by Atlantic Records during the rollout of the series, which premieres March 3, with new episodes released every Friday through March 24, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, Daisy Jones & the Six, follows the story of the iconic 1970s band, fronted by two feuding yet charismatic lead singers, Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne. Drawn together by personal and artistic chemistry, their complicated musical partnership catapulted the band from obscurity to unbelievable fame. And then, after a sold-out show at Chicago's Soldier Field, they suddenly called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members finally agree to reveal the truth. Set to the soundtrack of original music from the Daisy Jones & the Six—this is the story of how an iconic band imploded at the height of its powers. The series stars Riley Keough as Daisy Jones, Sam Claflin as Billy Dunne, Camila Morrone as Camila Dunne, Will Harrison as Graham Dunne, Suki Waterhouse as Karen Sirko, Josh Whitehouse as Eddie Roundtree, Sebastian Chacon as Warren Rojas, Nabiyah Be as Simone Jackson, and Tom Wright as Teddy Price, with a special guest appearance by Timothy Olyphant as Rod Reyes. From Amazon Studios and Hello Sunshine, Daisy Jones & The Six is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine and Brad Mendelsohn for Circle of Confusion. Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber created the series based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, who also produces. Scott Neustadter is executive producing and co-showrunning with Will Graham, who also serves as an executive producer. James Ponsoldt directed the first five episodes and serves as an executive producer, Nzingha Stewart directed four of the remaining episodes, and Graham directed one. The series will feature original songs written and produced by Grammy Nominated producer Blake Mills and a number of other talented co-writers. Also Read: Nick Jonas joins Joey King, Lily Collins, Pedro Pascal in Apple TV+ eerie series Calls, watch trailer
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By getting married to each other last year, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt swept the nation off its feet. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez also decided to be married. This was not anticipated to occur so quickly. Seems like 2023 will be a year of love as well. As the new year ushers in fresh starts, it appears that many celebrities, particularly Bollywood stars, are eager to get hitched and begin a new stage of life with their spouses. Given that three high-profile celebrity marriages occurred just in January, 2023 appears to be the year of matrimony. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant first became engaged in great style, as the Ambanis are known for. The marriage of actor Satyadeep Mishra and multihyphenate Masaba Gupta was the second secret wedding, followed by that of cricketer KL Rahul and actress Athiya Shetty in Khandala. Bollywood's heartthrobs Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra got married in Jaisalmer, which sent waves of joy to their fans and families. We also saw the stunning union of Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak. On February 9 in Goa, actress Shivaleeka Oberoi and filmmaker Abhishek Pathak married, taking their romance to a new level. While Abhishek opted for a white sherwani, Shivaleeka, who had previously portrayed the role of Nargis in Khuda Haafiz, decided to dress like a traditional bride in red. Fans were thrilled when they released their wedding photos in the earlier. The pair has just provided a glimpse of their pre-wedding celebrations, and it appears to be something out of a dream. adorned in a green lehenga by Ali Xeeshan with pink, green, and yellow flower motifs. She wore a lehenga with a solid green blouse and a dupatta that was slung over her shoulders and embellished with golden tassels. Shivaleeka went for a pink beauty appearance to contrast her choice of clothing, with a side parted, curly hair and her go-to barely there makeup look. Shivaleeka chose dramatic black-lined eyes, bare lips, and flushed cheeks for her mehendi makeup look. Shivaleeka chose a statement necklace, bangles, statement ring, and a jhumar with Mughal influences as the focal point of her jewellery outfit. Her outfit was complemented with her Henna-covered hands, wedding glow, and stunning smile. SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS: ACTRESS: Shivaleeka Oberoi OUTFIT: Ali Xeeshan STYLIST: Riddhi Ashil Kothari HAIR & MAKE-UP: Shradha Luthra JEWELLERY: Jewels by Anmol View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shivaleeka Oberoi (@shivaleekaoberoi) Also Read: Shivaleeka Oberoi drops a mushy picture featuring Abhishek Pathak, amid wedding rumours; says “hello” to February
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The Siddharth Anand directorial Pathaan was released on January 25 with a thunderous response from the audience. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham the Yash Raj Films venture which started with a bang saw its business grow exponentially with each passing day. Released across 8,000 screens worldwide Pathaan has been enjoying an unopposed run at the global box office, raking in the moolah. In fact, the film has managed to draw in a massive Rs. 963 cr gross at the worldwide box office. Now, as it completes yet another week at the box office, we hear something special is coming this Friday. As per reports, to celebrate Pathaan becoming one of the highest Hindi grossers of all-time, theatre chains across India, viz. PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, Miraj, Movietime, MuktaA2 & others will feature a special ticket rate. In fact, the participating cinemas will celebrate this ‘Pathaan Day’ with tickets priced at Rs. 110 across all properties of these chains. While this nominal ticket rate is sure to entice the audience, it remains to be seen whether the film will reap the benefits of this. As for Pathaan, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer has been on a historic run at the box office. Pathaan has now recorded $44.27 million in the overseas territories alone, while nett collection in India stands at Rs. 498.85 crores (Hindi Rs. 481.35 crores, Dubbed Rs. 17.50 crore)! The total worldwide gross is an incredible Rs. 963 crore (India gross Rs. 600 crores, overseas Rs. 363 crores). Also Read: Pathaan: Shah Rukh Khan felt shy to flaunt his eight-pack abs in ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’; says he is ‘very happy now when youngsters, my kids see me on screen and say damn cool body papa’
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The major multiplexes screening Punjabi films have come together to take a stand, requesting the Producers Guild of India to increase the theatrical window for their films. The multiplexes have requested producers and distributors to sign an undertaking which will guarantee that they will be screening Punjabi films for eight weeks before it releases on OTT. For the unversed, the regional language films are often given a four-week window of theatrical release, after which these films release on varied OTT platforms. However, in the latest request, they have asked the Producers Guild to increase it by four weeks. In a letter sent to Producers Guild of India, it has been explained in a statement, “An industry that has been struggling to find its feet post the pandemic to stay profitable for all parties concerned has been short-changed yet again due to a unilateral decision by the newly merged, major multiplexes playing Punjabi Film content. Further explaining how the decision of a 4-week window has impacted Punjabi cinema”, the letter added, “Punjabi films get lowest percentage shares amongst all film categories in the country. This is despite the average ticket rates being similar to those of Hindi language films. These decisions, taken in complete isolation and without complete industry participation and due diligence, have been made to benefit a few and will end up harming all parties in the long run-affecting their film's profitability.” “The Punjabi industry releases over 70 films a year; and with lower revenue shares, extended windowing, ends up on the losing side due to a monopolistic scenario created by the multiplexes. We urge the Guild and all stake holders to come together, discuss all pros and cons threadbare and arrive at a mutually beneficial resolution,” concluded the letter. Also Read: T-Series & Baweja Studios’ Honeymoon kickstarts international schedule; lead star Jasmin Bhasin jets off to London
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Ranveer Singh is one of the most promising actors today, who has an insane fan following since his first film, Band Baaja Baaraat (2010). The actor along with his first producer, Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films (YRF), spoke about how the former got his first break in the Netflix show, The Romantics. Ranveer Singh revealed that he had lost hope of becoming an actor during his struggling days. But he happened to know Shanoo Sharma, who later became the casting director of YRF. When Aditya Chopra was looking for a new face for Band Baaja Baaraat, Shanoo suggested Ranveer Singh. Aditya Chopra admitted on the show that he was not impressed with Ranveer. He said, “He really didn't look good. I fired Shanoo. I asked her, ‘What’s wrong with you?’” But Shanoo Sharma convinced him to let Ranveer Singh give it a shot. Shanoo then raised laughs as she confessed that Ranveer didn’t pick up her call as probably he was busy with a girl! With no other option, she messaged him saying ‘Adi Chopra’! Ranveer then narrated in his dramatic style that he almost dropped his phone when he read Shanoo’s message. Ranveer Singh then further said that when he went for the audition, he was aided by popular actress Bhumi Pednekar who was then Shanoo’s assistant. He said, “The only reason I was able to give a good audition was because she was performing the scene with me.” Aditya Chopra loved the audition immensely and the YRF team called him the same day. However, the next round of auditions and readings, involving co-actor Anushka Sharma, director Maneesh Sharma etc were ‘disastrous’, in the words of Ranveer. This is when Aditya Chopra walked in and met Ranveer Singh for the first time. Ranveer Singh stated, “Adi sir asked me, ‘Why are you screwing it up?’. He continued, "Aditya Chopra told me, ‘When I saw your audition, I saw a 25-year career in front of me. I've not seen an audition like that’”. Ranveer got moist-eyed at this point and said that he was so touched when he heard it that he fell on his knees and cried. Band Baaja Baaraat started on a slow note but soon became a sleeper hit of 2010. Also Read: The Romantics: Amitabh Bachchan reveals Salim-Javed suggested Yash Chopra’s name for Deewaar
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Netflix’s The Elephant Whisperers bagged a nomination for the 95th Oscars, Documentary Short Film in January 2023. This documentary marks the directorial debut of Kartiki Gonsalves. The documentary is produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain under the banner of Sikhya Entertainment. The documentary was screened at the United States of America’s largest and most prestigious documentary festival - DOC NYC 2022 Film Festival on November, 10th 2022. Guneet and team are currently in LA and recently attended the Oscars 2023 luncheon. Guneet Monga posed with some of the prominent celebrities in Hollywood at the luncheon. The produced shares a slew of photos with All That Breathes’ director Shaunak Sen, and Ali Fazal. The photos also showed Steven Spielberg, Colin Farrell, Tom Cruise, Brendan Fraser, and Indian music directors MM Keeravaani and Chandrabose. Sharing the photos, Guneet wrote, “In top company with the mavericks of cinema, everything everywhere all at once." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guneet Monga Kapoor (@guneetmonga) Ali Fazal also shared a series of photos and wrote, “Cuz we just hanging with OGs !! So blessed to have been in a room full of great talent. And to cheer for our country’s biggest achievements and potential wins for #Allthatbreathes #TheElephantwhisperer #RRR AT THE OSCARS this year.” Cuz we just hanging with OGs !! So blessed to have been in a room full of great talent. And to cheer for our country’s biggest achievements and potential wins for #Allthatbreathes #TheElephantwhisperer #RRR AT THE OSCARS this year. pic.twitter.com/zAcdtYVR3r — Ali Fazal M / میر علی فضل / अली (@alifazal9) February 14, 2023 This is Sikhya Entertainment’s second run at the Oscars, and Guneet's third (Period. End of Sentence won the Documentary Short category in 2019 and Guneet Monga’s Kavi was nominated in 2010). The Elephant Whisperers is a heartwarming story of an indigenous couple who have been given an orphaned elephant, Raghu to look after. The story follows the couple's journey as they relentlessly work to ensure Raghu’s recovery and survival. The short documentary beautifully stitches the tale of how the couple falls in love with the majestic creature along the course of time. Set against the background of life in the wild spaces of South India. The Elephant Whisperers highlights the beauty of exotic wildlife, unforgettable wild spaces, and the people and animals who share this space. ALSO READ: Oscars 2023: Guneet Monga’s The Elephant Whisperers bags the nomination in Documentary Short Film category
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It seems like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is wading through troubled waters is sinking deeper. While on one side his personal life is taking centre stage on social media, on the other we hear that the fallout has now affected his projects as well. If what the grapevine says is true, then apparently OTT streaming giant Amazon Prime Video, which had announced the release of the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Tiku Weds Sheru, has now decided to defer the release of the film. Revealing details about the same a source close to the development informed Bollywood Hungama, “Earlier this year Amazon Prime Video held a massive press conference where they announced a number of shows and films that were to release in 2023. Among them was the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Tiku Weds Sheru. Though there was no date, Prime Video did claim that the film would release this year. However, now looking at the issues Nawaz is facing, the streaming giant has decided to defer the release and put it on the back burner for the time being.” Quiz the source on the reason behind this and he continues, “Before a film releases, there are promotions, be it a theatrical or OTT release. But with Nawaz finding himself in the eye of the storm, the OTT platform sees this as a hurdle and to avoid bad press which could damage the film, the decision was taken to postpone its release.” While currently, an official confirmation on the rescheduling of Tiku Weds Sheru is awaited, the film itself is said to be a romantic drama and a dark satire film. Produced by Kangana Ranaut, and written & directed by Sai Kabir under the banner of Manikarnika Films, Tiku Weds Sheru stars Avneet Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead roles. Also Read: BREAKING: Kangana Ranaut’s production and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Tiku Weds Sheru to release directly on Amazon Prime Video
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Deewaar changed the landscape of films in terms of how a Hindi hero was presented on the big screen. It made Amitabh Bachchan the biggest star of the era, whereas filmmaker Yash Chopra proved that he can seamlessly direct any genre of movies. Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar once again proved their mettle with the introduction of the ‘angry young man’ genre in Hindi cinema. Turns out, Yash Chopra’s name was suggested by Salim-Javed, as revealed by Amitabh Bachchan in the Netflix documentary The Romantics which celebrates the legacy of Yash Chopra and YRF. “Salim-Javed suggested that Yash should direct Deewaar. Now Yash ji by that time had established himself as a director who worked more in beautiful sceneries, but Deewaar was very rugged and one wondered whether he would accept to do something like this,” Bachchan shared. Salim Khan, who appears in the documentary, said, “Lot of people thought Deewaar is an action film. In Deewaar, there is only one fight scene, otherwise, that was a film of family drama.” Deewaar kicked off a long list of collaborations between Yash Chopra and Amitabh Bachchan. They went on to work on Kabhi Kabhie, Trishul, Kaala Patthar, and Silsila, among others. The megastar also credited Chopra for reviving his career with the 2000 film Mohabbatein. The Romantics has been directed by Oscar & Emmy-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra. Netflix, in this four-part docu-series, features 35 leading personalities from the film industry, who have closely worked with YRF through its 50-year glorious existence. ALSO READ: The Romantics: Yash Chopra talks about the STRUGGLES he faced while releasing Chandni: “One distributor refused to release the film. A lot of messages were passed that 'Another flop is coming. Don't give them theatres”
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The makers of Selfiee unveiled the first song from the film titled ‘Main Khiladi’ earlier this month. It features Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Diana Penty. Originally heard in the 90s in Main Khiladi Tu Anari starring Akshay and Saif Ali Khan, the original voices of Udit Narayan & Abhijeet Bhattacharya have been retained with original lyrics by Maya Govind and music by Anu Malik. The music is recreated, programmed and arranged by Tanishk Bagchi. Akshay has been recreating the signature dance moves on Instagram since the song was released. After Emraan, Tiger Shroff, Ganesh Acharya and Salman Khan, Ram Charan has joined the bandwagon. The RRR star Ram Charan and choreographer Ganesh Acharya, who are currently shooting together for RC 15, can be seen matching the steps to the T! Akshay was quick to take to his social media to thank the two of them stating, "Thank you @alwaysramcharan nailed it as always and Master ji, #MainKhiladi." Ram also replied, "Only for you @akshaykumar sir and @Ganeshacharyaa Master! Enjoyed." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ganesh Acharya (@ganeshacharyaa) Selfiee is helmed by Raj Mehta and produced by Dharma Productions. Emraan Hashmi and Akshay Kumar will be seen sharing the screen space for the first time which has also increased the buzz for the film. It is all set to release in the theatres on February 24, 2023. ALSO READ: Salman Khan hops onto ‘Main Khiladi’ dance challenge with Akshay Kumar, watch video
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ZEE5 announced its biggest original series so far, Taj – Divided by Blood. Produced by Contiloe Digital along with William Borthwick as the showrunner, Simon Fantauzzo as the writer and Ronald Scalpello as the director, Taj – Divided by Blood is a revelatory telling of the inner workings and the succession drama that played out in the hallowed chambers of the Mughal empire. The show was announced in a grandeur way in Mumbai amidst the presence of veteran actor Dharmendra, the stunning Aditi Rao Hydari, handsome men - Aashim Gulati, Taha Shah, Shubham Kumar Mehra and the versatile Sandhya Mridul along with spokespeople Manish Kalra (Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India), Nimisha Pandey (Chief Content Officer – Hindi Originals, ZEE5) and Producer Abhimanyu Singh of Contiloe Digital. At Mumbai’s most popular hangout spot, Carter Road promenade, the show’s logo was unveiled by drawing the curtains and lighting a 40-feet logo structure on fire leaving the audience stunned and excited. Taj – Divided by Blood encapsulates the reign of King Akbar who is on a quest to find a worthy successor for his grand legacy. The series dramatizes the rise and fall of the generations that follow, showcasing the beauty and brutality of this great dynasty, their passion for arts, poetry and architecture, but at the same time their remarkably cold-blooded decisions with regards to their own family, in the quest for power. Taj – Divided by Blood stars a worthy ensemble cast comprising Naseeruddin Shah as King Akbar, Aditi Rao Hydari as Anarkali, Aashim Gulati as Prince Salim, Taha Shah as Prince Murad, Shubham Kumar Mehra as Prince Daniyal, Sandhya Mridul as Queen Jodha Bai, Zareena Wahab as Queen Salima, Sauraseni Maitra as Mehr un Nisa, Rahul Bose as Mirza Hakim and Dharmendra as Sheikh Salim Christi. The series also stars Subodh Bhave, Aayam Mehta, Deepraj Rana, Shivani Tanksale, Padma Damodharan, Pankaj Saraswat, Digambar Prasad and Zachary Coffin in supporting roles. Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “As a consumer first brand, our strategy has been to invest in high quality content with best in class viewing experience; and ‘Taj – Divided by Blood’ is our most ambitious project which encapsulates the Mughal era and the war for dynasty unlike ever-before. We are excited to bring forth this epic saga of war and succession which will unravel many untold stories to our viewers. We are confident that this magnum opus will excite and entertain our viewers and reinstate ZEE5 as India’s foremost storytellers”. Nimisha Pandey, Chief Content Officer – Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, “Taj is a succession drama set against the majestic Mughal backdrop. We have witnessed the stories of the great battles of this era, but this is a story of the war that ensued within the walls of the sultanate. What made it exciting was to look at these historical figures as humans with ambitions, desires and flaws and more importantly a family that had to make difficult choices. A brilliant team from across the globe has brought this series to life. We are excited for the viewers to immerse themselves in this world and witness the chapters that got left out of the history books”. Producer Abhimanyu Singh, Contiloe Digital said, “The story of the Mughals has always been shown through the rose-tinted glasses of romance. Ours is an endeavour to show the true succession battle, one with deceit, political machinations and the dark side of the camelot. As we consider this a global story for the peacock throne, we have conjured a great team of global talent to collaborate with us to tell this epic tale. It is always a pleasure partnering with ZEE5 and we're excited to be bringing Taj in association with them”. ALSO READ: Anurag Kashyap recalls the time Sunny Deol rejected a script for Dharmendra saying, “Deols don’t die”
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Popularly known for her role as Tejo in Udaariyaan, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary won hearts yet again on the reality show Bigg Boss 16. After becoming the top three finalists in the season, Priyanka, however, unfortunately lost the trophy to rapper MC Stan. But it seems that the actress has had a massive impact on the film fraternity along with other audiences. Reports of her being offered Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki and a Salman Khan film has been doing the rounds, and after the actress came out to the Bigg Boss house, she opened up on these reports. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary confessed that she is not aware of any such offers because she has not spoken to her team after coming out of the house. Readers may recall that the contestants have to be locked in the house until their elimination, because of which, the actress stated that she has been out of touch with the outside world for almost four months now. Priyanka was quoted saying in these reports, "I don’t have any idea about Shah Rukh Khan sir’s film because I have just come out and haven’t got a chance to speak with anyone. Salman Sir had asked me to meet him after the show that I know but there is nothing more to it as of now. For me both SRK and Salman sir are like God. I have no idea about the offers." In the same breath, the actress also confessed that she wouldn’t want to leave television, even if she gets multiple Bollywood offers and would opt for juggling between both rather than letting go off TV. After coming out of the Bigg Boss house, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary is yet to announce details of her upcoming projects. Also Read: Bigg Boss 16 finale: Salman Khan calls Priyanka Choudhary the real winner of the season as she becomes second-runner up
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Over the years, filmmaker Karan Johar has become synonymous with style and fashion. Through his much-loved films and intrinsic style statements, Karan has gone on to inspire generations. It’s not surprising then that he has proved to be an undisputed and inspirational achiever, not just as a filmmaker but also because of his incomparable, peerless, and distinct sense of style. The inimitable touch of chic style that he brings into his professional as well as personal space makes him the ultimate "style icon" that nearly everyone yearns to be. After all, how can one forget the branded fashion labels from Karan’s debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (remember the ‘COOL’ chain or DKNY attires)? The film went on to inspire fans and several filmmakers alike. Later on too, Karan aced Western as well as Indian fashion trends, including the chiffon saree trend, a la his idol, late Yash Chopra. Karan’s characters, such as the iconic one, Poo (essayed by Kareena Kapoor Khan), also always put their best fashion foot forward. Not just that, Karan himself has, over the years, proved to be a quintessential style icon with his pitch-perfect ensembles, super cool sunglasses, eye-catching footwear and, of course, his indomitable spirit. As Bollywood Hungama gears up to host the maiden ‘Bollywood Hungama Style Icons’ awards on March 24, we are thrilled to announce our association with the super-talented filmmaker Karan Johar. As Karan completes a glorious 25 years as a filmmaker with flying colours (after debuting with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998), Bollywood Hungama Style Icons awards are set to felicitate the multi-faceted personality for his blockbuster journey, with him being the “Special Focus” personality at this year’s edition of the awards. The idea is to put a special spotlight on style and fashion through the lens of Karan Johar’s films. Speaking about his stint with inimitable fashion and style, Karan told us: “Fashion and style have been a passion and a hobby for me much more than an existing aesthetic industry. Incorporating and creating fashion and style trends through my 25-year journey in Hindi cinema has been both exhilarating and rewarding in equal measure. Pop culture invariably leads to relevance, and I am proud to be part of this movement through chiffons, silhouettes, hipster fashion, and athleisure. I am delighted to be acknowledged by Bollywood Hungama and look forward to the progression of this property (Bollywood Hungama Style Icons awards).” A few months ago, we had announced that Bollywood Hungama was gearing up to host the first edition of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards 2023. Following this, we revealed the logo, the date, and venue, as well as the eminent jury members for the dazzling celebration of glitz, glamour, and entertainment, curated and directed by Cinema Waale Film and Television Productions LLP & produced by Across Media Solutions. Now, as we draw closer to the event date, it is our pleasure to announce our association with maverick filmmaker Karan Johar. As for the awards, the maiden edition of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards shall take place on 24th March 2023 at J W Marriott Mumbai Juhu. Known for their innate sense of strong personality and intrinsic élan, the ‘Style Icons’ never fail to put their most stylish foot forward. Not just Bollywood, the award function shall celebrate achievers from diverse walks of life – whether it’s Television, Sports, Business, Fashion, OTT, Culinary World, Regional Cinema and more. With this annual celebration of style, ‘Bollywood Hungama Style Icons’ is going to honour luminaries, who stand as an inspiration for innumerable Indians, across the globe. Also Read: BH Style Icon of the Day - From the ideal boss woman to the fashion icon- Kareena Kapoor Khan
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Switzerland is paying tribute to the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, saluting his contribution to having showcased Switzerland’s beauty to Indians through the magic of his cinema. The much-awaited Netflix docu-series, The Romantics, is a celebration of the legacy of Yash Chopra, YRF, and its cultural impact on Indians over the past 50 years. It is set to release this Tuesday, the 14th of February. Remo Käser, Director of Sales Jungfrau Railways, Switzerland, reveals, “The legend, Yash Chopra, has presented the beauty of Switzerland and especially the Jungfrau Region to Indians across the world for generations, through his beautiful, soulful cinema. Indians, who come to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe year on year, have always spoken to us about how the romantic films of Yash Chopra have pushed them to visit the Jungfrau Region and Interlaken and make memories for a lifetime.” The Swiss authorities will celebrate Yash Chopra’s legacy across the country, especially in places where the filmmaker shot mega-hits like Darr and Chandni. His son Aditya Chopra also shot the all-time blockbuster, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in Switzerland. Every Indian has been enchanted by Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, and pristine lakes in large part because of Yash Chopra’s films. It is said that he visited Switzerland for his honeymoon and was smitten by the country instantly. The Swiss government has continuously honoured the legendary filmmaker through the years. In 2011, Switzerland’s Jungfrau Railways inaugurated a train named after him — an honour shared only with the railway’s founder, Adolf Guyer. The train featured his signature and name on a signboard. In May 2016, a bronze statue of Yash Chopra was installed by the Switzerland government as a tribute, near the Congress Centre in Interlaken, a popular tourist spot. At the prestigious Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, a special deluxe cinema-themed suite was named after Yash Chopra. In 2011, the filmmaker inaugurated the suite. Lake Lauenen, in the Canton of Berne, is referred to as Lake Chopra! The Swiss government honoured Yash Chopra with the title of Ambassador of Interlaken, making him the first recipient of the award. He was also bestowed the Swiss Ambassador’s Award. Remo adds, “Switzerland and India have a great bond of mutual respect and admiration and Yash Chopra has played a monumental role in solidifying the relationship between our great nations. Switzerland is only too proud to celebrate his legacy here.” From Aamir Khan to Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan to Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan to Ranveer Singh, Rani Mukerji to Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif to Anushka Sharma, the mega-stars and icons of Hindi cinema have come together to speak about Yash Chopra and YRF’s contribution to Indian cinema in The Romantics. The Romantics has been directed by Oscar & Emmy-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra, who returns to Netflix after the phenomenal success of Indian Matchmaking and the Never Have I Ever Season 3. Netflix, in this four-part docu-series, will feature 35 leading personalities from the film industry, who have closely worked with YRF through its 50-year glorious existence. Interestingly, the reclusive head of the iconic Yash Raj Films, Aditya Chopra, has also recorded his first on-camera interview for The Romantics! Hearing him share insights about YRF and the Hindi film industry in this docu-series is bound to be a huge highlight for the film fraternity, cinephiles & Hindi cinema audience at large. Netflix will release The Romantics on February 14, 2023, as a tribute to Yash Chopra, who is regarded as the ‘Father of Romance’ in India because of his iconic romantic films like Silsila, Lamhe, Kabhi Kabhie, Veer-Zaara, Dil To Pagal Hai, Chandni, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, etc. ALSO READ: The Romantics director Smriti Mundhra on Aditya Chopra speaking on camera: “It definitely took a lot of convincing”
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Late filmmaker Guru Dutt’s sister Lalitha Lajmi, noted painter, has passed away at the age of 90. The news of her demise was shared by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) on Monday. "With Profound grief and sorrow NGMA, Mumbai, Ministry of Culture, Government of India shares the news of demise of veteran artist and printmaker Smt. Lalitha Lajmi who left for heavenly abode this morning (13.02.2023). Our Deepest Condolences. RIP," NGMA wrote in the post on Twitter. The note read, “Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India , we were honoured to present "The Minds Cupboard" - a retrospective of Lalitha Ji's large body of work at the NGMA on January 12th, 2023.” “Lalitha Lajmi was born to a poet father and a poly-linguist writer mother in Kolkata in 1932. Coming from a family involved in the arts, Lajmi was very fond of classical dance and painting. She found her calling in painting. An unparalleled watercolourist, through her works she narrates a layered history of the modem Indian woman in the decades that followed Independence. Often her vvorks reflect the hidden tensions that exist between men and women, captured in the different roles they play. Yet, her women are not meek individuals, but assertive and individualistic, with a strong autobiographical element. Lalitha Ji was a regular at all our NGMA opening receptions and we will miss her gracious presence,” the note concluded. Lalitha Lajmi’s last work The Mind's Cupboard is on exhibition at the NGMA in Mumbai till February 26, 2023.
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It's official! The much-anticipated comedy entertainer of the year, Dream Girl 2, has finally locked its release date. It is all set to release on July 7. In order to announce the latest update, the makers of the Ayushmann Khurrana, Ananya Panday starrer posted a fun and naughty video that featured ‘Pooja’ aka Ayushmann in a sexy backless multi-coloured sequined blouse. Just like in its prequel, Dream Girl 2 will feature Ayushmann Khurrana not only in the role of Karam but he will also be playing Pooja in the movie. While the latest teaser only showcases glimpses of him dressed as a lady, it features him having a conversation with ‘Pathaan’. Along with that the teaser also includes the popular song ‘Dil Ka Telephone’ in the background. The film team has surely taken an interesting route to start the film’s campaign and to register the release date, #7KoSaathMein. Ayushmann too shared the video clip of the film on his social media platform last night, wherein he captioned it saying, “BREAKING NEWS: @pooja___dreamgirl is back! #7KoSaathMein dekhenge!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) Balaji Telefilms Dream Girl 2 is the sequel to the highly successful film, Dream Girl, which was released in 2019. The first installment was loved by the audience for its unique storyline and Ayushmann's performance. The film showcased Ayushmann as a man who can mimic the voice of a woman and the concept was loved by the audience. The film is all set to be the comedy entertainer of the year and the fans can expect a lot of fun and entertainment from the movie. Apart from Ayushmann Khurrana, the film will have Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, Vijay Raaz, Annu Kapoor, Seema Pahwa, Manoj Joshi, Abhishek Banerjee and Manjot Singh. The film is directed by Raaj Shandilya and produced by Ektaa R Kapoor. The makers have promised that the sequel will be even more hilarious and entertaining than the first part. And now it has been revealed that it is slated to release on July 7. Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana spreads awareness about violence against children on Safer Internet Day; says, “online violence is affecting mental health”
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Veteran actress made her Instagram debut on Saturday. The actress posted a picture of hers on the unverified account. She wrote about her experiences as the only woman on a set in the 70s and her current desire to connect with other young women working in the field now. The 71-year-old actress decided to join the popular social media platform, i.e., Instagram, on Saturday. She posted her picture of herself where she can be seen in a western casual outfit. The photo seemed to be shot at her home in warm lighting. Sharing the picture, she captioned, “Laughing at the places life takes me. Why hello there, Instagram.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenatamaan) Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “Finally you are here,” another fan commented, “Welcome to Instagram..... looking beautiful & elegant as always.” A comment read, “You look absolutely stunning and elegant.” After sometime, she shared another picture of herself, which was rather a close-up. Sharing her thoughts, she wrote, “In the 70s the film and fashion industry was absolutely male dominated, and I would often be the only woman on a set. Over the course of my career, I have been photographed and filmed by many talented men. A woman’s gaze though, is different. This series of pictures was shot by young photographer @tanyyaa.a_ in the comfort of my home. No lights, no makeup artist, no hairdresser, no stylist, no assistants. Just a lovely sunny afternoon together. It’s such a pleasure to see so many young women working on both sides of the lens today. I look forward to discovering more such talent on Instagram.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenatamaan) Reacting to the photo, her photographer Tanya wrote, “Definitely my most cherished portrait making session. Thank you so much.” A fan commented, “Loved your movies. You were a trendsetter of your time in the movies. You look great,” a comment read, “I ve been ur fan from such long time now...no one could ever match ur style and class...u r just one masterpiece made by God...I love u forever.” Sharing the post on her Instagram Story, she wrote, “Thank you all for the comments, messages and likes. Now waiting @instagram to verify my profile.” Zeenat Aman is an Indian actress and a former model. The Evil Within (1970), starring Dev Anand, marked the former beauty queen's acting debut. She has acted in films like Yaadon Ki Baarat, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Qurbani, Dharam Veer, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Insaaf Ka Tarazu among others. Also Read: Superstar Singer 2: Zeenat Aman recalls how Dev Anand helped in overcoming her nervousness
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The newlyweds Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani hosted a grand wedding reception in Mumbai. The Shershaah co-stars and longtime lovebirds tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on February 7 at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. Their family members and close friends were in attendance for all the ceremonies. Following their private Delhi wedding reception, a special reception took place in Mumbai on Sunday and it was a star-studded affair. For the wedding reception, Kiara Advani wore a white and black gown with an emerald necklace whereas Sidharth Malhotra donned an embellished black outfit. Now, several photos from the wedding reception are going viral. It was a star-studded affair with actors including Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, Aditya Roy Kapur, Bhumi Pednekar, filmmaker Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, designer Manish Malhotra, Anupam Kher, Aditya Seal among others clicked photos with the newlyweds. Check it out: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) On the work front, Kiara Advani was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera. She will next star in Satyaprem Ki Katha alongside Kartik Aaryan and RC15 with South superstar Ram Charan. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra was most recently seen in Mission Majnu. He has the Rohit Shetty cop series Indian Police Force as well as Yodha with Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani slated for release. ALSO READ: Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani dance to the beats of ‘Kala Chashma’ at their Mumbai reception, watch video
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Shershaah co-stars and longtime lovebirds Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on February 7 at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. Their family members and close friends were in attendance for all the ceremonies. Following their private Delhi wedding reception, a special reception took place in Mumbai on Sunday and all the folks from the industry were invited. For the wedding reception, Kiara Advani wore a white and black gown with an emerald necklace whereas Sidharth Malhotra donned an embellished black outfit. A video from the reception has gone viral of the two stars dancing to ‘Kala Chashma' song with the guests. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ???? Sidharth Malhotra FC ???? (@sidharth.malhotra.fc) Among the Bollywood celebrities who attended the reception included Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal, Shilpa Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, Mira Rajput, Aditya Roy Kapur, among others. Anupam Kher, Bhumi Pednekar, Neha Dhupia and Aditya Seal were a few of the stars who shared glimpses from the reception and posed with the couple. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) On the work front, Kiara Advani was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera. She will next star in Satyaprem Ki Katha alongside Kartik Aaryan and RC15 with South superstar Ram Charan. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra was most recently seen in Mission Majnu. He has the Rohit Shetty cop series Indian Police Force as well as Yodha with Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani slated for release. ALSO READ: Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani's grand reception turns star studded with Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karan Johar and others attending it
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Just a few days ago, the makers of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan released the teaser of the song ‘Naiyo Lagda’. The makers decided to up the Valentine’s day celebrations by launching the romantic track of the film during the week. And hence they announced the release of the song on the sets of Bigg Boss 16, which is hosted by the superstar. February 12 also marks the grand finale of the latest season of the reality show with Shiv Thakare, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, and MC Stan as the top three finalists. Talking about the song, a source close to the film said, “It is supposed to be one of the most blissful compositions of Himesh Reshammiya. It had to perfectly encapsulate the surreal chemistry between Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde, and the audiences will definitely not get enough of the on-screen couple after this song releases. Himesh Reshammiya’s compositions for Salman Khan flicks have always ended up being blockbusters and ‘Naiyyo Lagda’ will be no exception. The romantic number will make a place in everyone’s heart. The makers wanted Salman Khan to look rough, rustic yet melt-your-heart and adorable.” The song is set against the divinely backdrop of beautiful valleys in and around Leh and Ladakh. It seems that the release of the song was coincided with the grand finale of Bigg Boss 16 in order to further ensure that the release recipe is a hit. Talking about ‘Naiyo Lagda’, it has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed whereas Kamaal Khan and Palak Muchhal lending their voice to the song. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) A Salman Khan Films Production, produced by Salma Khan, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, is directed by Farhad Samji. The film stars Salman Khan, Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar in pivotal roles The film is slated to release on Eid 2023 and will be a Zee Studios worldwide release. Also Read: Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan: Salman Khan shares teaser of the romantic track ‘Naiyo Lagda’ in Valentines Week
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The last few days, Rajasthan was abuzz with Indian celebs landing in the state each day to attend star studded weddings at a traditional and picturesque location. While Bollywood stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani tied the knot in royalty at Jaisalmer, another wedding that was happening in Jaipur, Rajasthan was that of The Walt Disney and Star Network Presidence K Madhavan’s son’s wedding which was an equally big affair too. A beautiful blend of South and Bollywood superstars like Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and other popular stars graced the occasion. Readers would recall that a couple of days ago, Akshay Kumar shared a video of him shaking a leg with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. The said reel of the stars doing Bhangra was from the same Rajasthani wedding. While the video garnered a lot of attention in social media, another set of photos and videos that have been going viral are the ones featuring Aamir Khan with a walking stick. And the actor limping has left his fans concerned about his well-being. What happened to #AamirKhan pic.twitter.com/Hb62oIqzz4 — Sher Ali (Aazaad) (@SherAazaadAli) February 10, 2023 Aamir Khan, who is currently on a break from Bollywood and films, recently attended a wedding in Bhopal, which also had Kartik Aaryan as one of the guests. While the actor was seen having a gala time, singing and dancing at the wedding, it seems that the actor possibly was not at his prime of health when he attended the Rajasthan wedding. Photo of him holding a walking stick and also a video where he is seen limping towards the seat next to Kamal Haasan and Akshay Kumar has found its way on social media. With the photo garnering attention, some fans concerned about the superstar were left wondering ‘what happened to the star’. #AkshayKumar, #AamirKhan & #KamalHaasan together ???? pic.twitter.com/Lu3Y87Cmzq — ʀᴀᴊɪᴠ ???????? (@akkian_rajiv) February 10, 2023 As for the wedding, the functions were held at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur. Also Read: Kangana Ranaut trolls Aamir Khan; says, “Bechara Aamir Khan…”
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With the release of his most recent talk show, The Invincibles, actor-producer Arbaaz Khan is becoming more well-known. The six-part talk series' guest is Javed Akhtar. He is renowned for being straightforward in life, recently shared his secret to quitting drinking. When probed about his former binge drinking during a conversation with Arbaaz Khan on Bollywood Bubble, the author revealed that he thought he would have had an untimely death if he hadn't controlled his alcoholism. Javed admitted that he did not drink to drown his grief but rather for enjoyment. He said, “I drank because I enjoyed it. It was a pleasure. I was not drowning any sorrow in it. But I understood one thing; common sense dictates that with this kind of drinking I would die by 52-53. Javed acknowledged that he drank a large bottle of rum on July 31 and stopped drinking entirely on August 1. He continued by saying that in all those years, he had never even sampled champagne. When Arbaaz praised his resolve, Javed remarked, “Willpower is nothing. It is the intensity of desire.” According to him the biggest addiction is living and there is no bigger addiction than that. In a 2012 episode of Aamir Khan's Satyameva Jayate, Javed Akhtar talked openly about his battle with drinking. He said, “I started drinking at a very young age of 19. When I came to Bombay (now Mumbai) after completing my graduation I started drinking with friends and later it became a habit. Earlier I didn’t have enough money, but then after my success, money flow was also taken care of. Then came a time when I would drink one bottle a day.” Helen, Waheeda Rehman, Shatrughan Sinha, and Mahesh Bhatt will all be interviewed on The Invincibles with Arbaaz Khan. Also Read: Javed Akhtar explains how Rajesh Khanna assisted Salim Khan and him become wealthier
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The world has seen the phenomenal success of Hombale films, Kantara. As the film is still conquering the hearts of the masses, it has also been flowing in a rumour of Urvashi Rautela joining the cast of Kantara 2. Much before this rumour comes to the surface a source close to production have come up with the clarification stating all these rumours baseless. On Saturday, Urvashi shared a picture with actor-director Rishab Shetty posing happily with all smiles she captioned it as, "#KANTARA 2 @rishabshettyofficial @hombalefilms loading #RS." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urvashi Rautela (@urvashirautela) A source close to the production house has revealed that “All the rumours around Urvashi Rautela casting in Kantara 2 are totally baseless and untrue. Recently, Urvashi Rautela just happened to be on the same premises as Rishab Shetty, where she requested to meet the Kantara fame and he politely obliged. She posted the picture clicked with him with a cryptic caption, giving rise to these completely false rumours.” As now we hear that all this buzz is baseless, we are eagerly waiting to hear more about the progress of the prequel of Kantara as announced by Rishab Shetty on the occasion of the film completing 100 days, recently. Rishab Shetty was seen speaking about the sequel of Kantara. He said, “We are very pleased and thankful to the audience who had shown immense love and support to Kantara and taking the journey ahead, with the blessing of almighty Daiva the film has successfully completed 100 days and I would like to take this opportunity to announce the prequel of Kantara. What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year.” He further added, “The idea has been flashed into my mind while I was shooting for Kantara because the history of Kantara has more depth to it, and currently, if the writing part is concerned we are in the middle of digging into more details. As the research is still progressing, it would be very early to reveal details about the film.” The prequel for Kantara will be produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, under Hombale Films, the film will feature Rishab Shetty in the lead. On the work front, Urvashi was recently seen winning hearts from the audience all over the world for her massive party anthem song Boss Party alongside Megastar Chiranjeevi in film Waltair Vereeyya. Urvashi will next be seen alongside Ram Pothineni. She will also play Randeep Hooda's co-star in Inspector Avinash. The actress will also make her Hollywood debut with Michele Morrone, and, in an upcoming global music single, she will be seen with Jason Derulo. Also Read: After Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tulu, Kantara releases in English
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Veteran actor Neena Gupta claims that four decades after beginning her career, she has now reached a point where producers see her as a bankable performance. After the box office success of her 2018 film Badhaai Ho, Gupta's career took a turn for the better. In a recent interview Neena spoke about getting leading lady roles in her sixties being a huge thing for her. Neena told PTI, “This is a big deal for me. This is what I wanted throughout my career. You need that break where your film, in which you have a pivotal role, becomes a hit. That never happened to me in films, it happened on TV. When Badhaai Ho, in which I had a solid role, became successful, things changed. Then suddenly I became a very good actor. My market value rose. It is a business... If your market value is good then you will get lead roles.” After making her film debut in 1982 with Saath Saath, starring Farooque Shaikh and Deepti Naval, Gupta claimed she had expected filmmakers to line up outside her home. However, fate had different ideas for her. She didn't achieve her goal of being a heroine, and for the majority of her career, she was cast in minor parts. She said, “There was a desire and dream... Like in Saath Saath, although I had a small comic role, I would think I have done such a good job that people would queue up outside my house (to work with me). But it is a different business. You cannot do a small comedy part in a film and expect to become a heroine because there is a thappa (tag) on you for small parts. We would yearn to get a good part and I never got it.” Gupta claimed that, whether in commercial or independent film, it was challenging to land main roles during the 1980s and 1990s based only on talent. She thinks the majority of the directors sought out saleable faces when casting. “There was no chance of meeting the producer and director in commercial cinema. There was this parallel cinema and there again the main roles were going to Shabana (Azmi), Smita (Patil) and if it's a small (film), then Deepti (Naval). We had no chance in these films also. Shyam (Benegal) never gave me a major role. I have always played smaller parts in his films. So, the situation was similar in commercial cinema. It is a business, they want to take a saleable face," said the actor. Gupta stated that as an actor, her current objective is to act as a bridge between mainstream and independent cinema. She makes it clear that she is not choosing any conventional mother roles. “I say no to stereotypical roles. And no mother roles. It is good that people are looking at women in different spaces," she said. Meanwhile, on the professional front, Neena last appeared in Shiv Shastri Balboa starring alongside Anupam Kher in the lead role. It also featured actors like Jugal Hansraj, Nargis Fakhri, and Sharib Hashmi. The film hit the theatres on February 10. Also Read: Neena Gupta shares a video of her work since 1983; daughter Masaba Gupta reacts
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The Pataudis seems to be not leaving a single opportunity for a fun get together. They have got a reputation for being close-knit and enjoying quality time together. Soha and Saba Pataudi shared photos of the family spending the Saturday together. Recently Soha Pataudi took to her Instagram account and shared picture from their get together. Even though Saba Pataudi could not join them, she shared a beautiful image from the family meet. The photos feature Taimur, Jeh, and Ibhrahim Ali Khan, the children of Saif Ali Khan along with Sharmila Tagore, Soha Ali Khan and her daughter Inaaya. Saif can be seen dressed in his customary white kurta, while Soha sported a red top and a blue jacket, Ibrahim is donning a red T-shirt and Kareena is dressed in black top and white slacks. Taimur is being held close by grandma Sharmila as Jehangir is in the arms of Kareena. Sharing the picture, Soha captioned, “The pride (minus a couple of cubs)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) Reacting to the post, Soha's sister Saba Ali Khan wrote, “Loverlyyyy. See u soon!” Fans also poured their love on the photo. A user wrote, “Godbless Pataudi family,” while a fan commented, “Saif's son looks more saif than saif himself.” Saba also shared couple of photos from the family get-together. Sharing the pictures, she wrote, “FaMiLia..❤️ Thank you sis for sharing the moment! See you SOON. ???? #missing #love #alwaysandforever #connected #familia ???? Credits: soha n iggy respectively.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Pataudi (@sabapataudi) Meanwhile, on the professional front, Sharmila Tagore will be seen next in Gulmohar starring alongside Manoj Bajpayee, Amol Palekar among others. Soha will feature in Chhorii 2 with Nushrratt Bharuccha. Saif has Adipurush alongside Prabhas and Kriti Sanon. On the other hand, Kareena has bunch of projects including The Crew starring Kriti Sanon and Tabu. She also has ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ adaptation, with Sujoy Ghosh and also Hansal Mehta's next in which she plays a UK cop. Also Read: INSIDE PICS: Saif Ali Khan celebrates his birthday with Kareena Kapoor Khan, sons Ibrahim, Taimur, Jeh, sisters Soha and Saba and brother-in-law Kunal Kemmu
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One of the top young Gen Z actors now working in the business is Bollywood star Siddhant Chaturvedi. He is adored by the audience for his unique flair and charismatic screen presence. The actor is also a devoted admirer of the superhero genre and comic books. He was given a special tour of Mumbai Comic Con that took place this weekend. At the occasion, the actor chatted with Bombay Times in-depth about his love of spectacle cinema, superhero abilities, putting together his own Bollywood Avengers dream team, and more. When asked how excited is he to be at Mumbai Comic Con, the actor told Bombay Times, “I’m super excited because it’s been a while since I attended one. I came here years ago with my brother who’s a huge Marvel fan. The energy and frenzy is bringing back a lot of memories from my college days.” The actor also revealed who has been his favourite superheroes over the years, he said, “I’m a big fan of the X-Men series... especially Wolverine. I used to watch its animated series after school every day. Another favourite is Batman, I love the series Batman of the Future. I am waiting for DC to make a film on that soon.” Further Siddhant went down memory lane and recollected his childhood memories from the time his fascination for superheroes and comics began. He said, “When I was younger, I used to travel to my native place, Ballia (in Uttar Pradesh) a lot. On the way, I would buy Raj comics at the train station. Indian superheroes like Doga, Nagraj and super commando Dhruva became my heroes, before any of the rest came along. I still have a collection of these comic books and they are my most prized possessions and memories. I also have a soft corner for Shaktimaan. If given an opportunity, I would love to play masked vigilante Doga on screen. It’s my childhood dream. I am also drawn to Chakra from the Marvel universe, who’s an Indian character. I’m hoping that they make a film on him, and cast an Indian actor.” When Siddhant was asked if he were to possess a super power, what would that be, he replied, “I would love to be blessed with the power of teleportation! Imagine the time I will save and as you know, time is money. If I have that power, I can do far more things simultaneously. Probably do several film projects at the same time and also travel to my favourite places.” The actor also discussed that if he were to assemble his dream team of Bollywood Avengers, which actors would he choose, he said “This is interesting. I would love to see Shah Rukh Khan as Iron Man. He’s suave, witty, charming and after Pathaan, he can actually invest in making his own Iron Man suit! (laughs). Hrithik Roshan will be great as Captain America given his physique, agility and looks. Sunny Deol would be solid as the Hulk. He’d smash and smash, because he can give the Hulk a run for his money with his dhai kilo ka haath. Katrina Kaif would be perfect asthe Black Widow because she’s one of the fittest people ever. She’s agile and her moves will knock out the enemies. John Abraham can be Thor. Everyone knows why. He’s the only one who’s worthy of playing that part. Further Siddhant shared his views on what according to him has been the reason for the longevity and massive success of the superheroes film dominating big screens globally over the years. He said, “I think technology has played a huge part. These films have been able to convincingly immerse the audience with its visual effects and storylines that aren’t limited in scope. It’s opened a whole new dimension, the multiverse and crossovers. You’re giving the audience an escape unlike anything done before. The characters are interesting. The comics have a huge recall value and being able to see that material come alive on screen is any fan’s dream come true. The viewer is able to identify with these superheroes because they’re also portrayed as being human, which makes them more relatable.” Bollywood has successfully created own homegrown Krrish and Brahmastra now. When Siddhant was asked if wanted to see an Indian superhero gain global recognition too, he stated, “Our heroes and stories are no less. Anyone who empowers the common man is a superhero and our actors and crusaders do that everyday without costumes or gadgets. It’s all about the power of love.” Coming to his professional front, Siddhant was last seen in Phone Bhoot, co-starring Ishaan Khatter and Katrina Kaif. He has a bunch of projects in his kitty, including Yudhra with Malavika Mohanan. Meanwhile, a few months back, Ananya Panday announced the wrap of their upcoming film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. The forthcoming film will also feature Adarsh Gourav. Also Read: Manushi Chhillar and Siddhant Chaturvedi roped in as the new face of Schweppes
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Fans of Bigg Boss 16 contestants are eagerly awaiting the results of the finale as they are rooting for their favourites to win the trophy. As the tension gets intense with each passing day towards the finale, the contestants will be lightening up the mood by putting in interesting performances to entertain their fans and audiences. Along with the former contestants, who will also be making appearances during the finale, the finalists will be putting up special acts. Just a day ago, we had reported about how Shalin Bhanot will encompass his journey in the house in his act, now we hear that Shiv Thakare and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary too have interesting acts that they are putting together. A source, who is currently placed on the sets of Bigg Boss 16 finale, told us that the arch-rivals of Bigg Boss 16, Shiv Thakare and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary will be seen in a duet act. The source added, “They would be doing a sort of ‘Tashan’ act - a one vs one sort of performance that indicates the rivalry they had throughout the season. It is going to be inspired by the concept of ‘Fire VS Water’ and even shower sprays have been fitted across the performance area on the sets for the act. Another interesting thing is that they will both be donning black costumes in this performance.” Just like Shalin Bhanot, Shiv and Priyanka’s act will also be choreographed by Pratik Utekar. Talking about Shiv Thakare, he has also been the former winner of Bigg Boss Marathi and rumours have it that he will also be seen in the next season of Khatron Ke Khiladi, hosted by Rohit Shetty. On the other hand, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary acquired fame for her role of Tejo in the show Udaariyaan. Besides this performance, it is being said that Priyanka may also perform with co-Bigg Boss 16 contestant and Udaariyaan co-star Ankit Gupta in the finale. However, details of the same are kept under wraps. This is the final week of Bigg Boss 16 and the finale is currently being aired on Colors. It is also available for streaming on Voot. Also Read: Bigg Boss 16 Finale: Rohit Shetty to choose contestant for Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 from the finalists
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Bollywood actor Aamir Khan recently attended the launch event of Shobha De’s book ‘Insatiable’. During the event, a reporter asked Aamir who according to him would be perfect for portraying Shobha De’s character. Aamir named the top Bollywood actresses including Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra post which he took name of Kangana Ranaut. However, Kangana didn’t appear to be very moved by it. “Yea, she would do it well as well. Kangana would do it well. She is a strong actor, she's very versatile,” he said as Shobhaa praised her work in Thalaivii. However, Kangana believed that Aamir did his utmost to avoid using her name. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) On Saturday morning, Kangana took to Twitter and tweeted, “Bechara Aamir Khan … ha ha he tried his best to pretend like he doesn’t know that I am the only three times national award winning actress none of those he mentioned has even one …Thank you @DeShobhaa ji I would love to play you." Bechara Aamir Khan … ha ha he tried his best to pretend like he doesn’t know that I am the only three times national award winning actress none of those he mentioned has even one … Thank you @DeShobhaa ji I would love to play you ♥️ https://t.co/o0tS6UYLoC — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 10, 2023 Kangana was eventually reminded by her fans that she has not three but four National Awards. “Sorry I have four national awards already and a Padma Shri my fans reminded I don’t even remember how many I have,” she tweeted. Sorry I have four national awards already and a PadmaShri my fans reminded I don’t even remember how many I have — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 11, 2023 “Shobaa ji and I have opposing political views but that doesn’t stop her from acknowledging my art, hard work and dedication to my craft that is the reflection of one’s integrity and value system…. Wish you the best for your new book maam.” Shobaa ji and I have opposing political views but that doesn’t stop her from acknowledging my art, hard work and dedication to my craft that is the reflection of one’s integrity and value system…. Wish you the best for your new book maam — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 11, 2023 “Ha ha she is self made, fiery and super intelligent… why would she want anyone basic to play her .. I am very fortunate that she remembered me … and I would love to play Shobaa ji.. It’s girl love in the world of chauvinistic men,” she wrote in another tweet. Ha ha she is self made, fiery and super intelligent… why would she want anyone basic to play her .. I am very fortunate that she remembered me … and I would love to play Shobaa ji.. It’s girl love in the world of chauvinistic men… ♥️♥️ https://t.co/bg1x137r22 — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 11, 2023 This is not the first time Kangana had taken a dig at Aamir Khan, earlier in an interview she had said, “When Aamir called me for Dangal, Secret Superstar, I went all the way to Ambani’s house. Dangal, for me, was a film about women empowerment. But they don’t have time for any of my trails. I have two-three films coming up, but I don’t expect people to write about them.” She added, “How do these people become so petty? How do these people look at a film, like for an individual, ‘Arre yaar, iska na kuch ho jaye, main chup baithta hoon!’ How do they do that? How does it even work? For me, this is a revelation that this film, what Rani Laxmibai has done, is this freedom only mine? Doesn’t it belong to anybody else?” Kangana had recently announced the wrap of Emergency. The film has piqued the curiosity among viewers. The actress, who is also donning the director’s hat, will essay the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In the pipeline, she also has Tejas, Manikarnika Returns: The Legend of Didda, The Incarnation: Sita, a biopic on Bengali theatre personality Noti Binodini and Chandramukhi 2. On the other hand, Aamir Khan recently appeared in Laal Singh Chaddha. The movie struggled at the box office and failed to impress the audience. Aamir recently spoke about his career and said he would take a year and a half off from acting when he made an appearance at an event in Delhi. Also Read: Kangana Ranaut warns ‘stalkers’ and ‘film mafia’; says, “Pagal hu, ghar mein ghus ke maarungi”
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Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Rajasthan amidst close friends, family, and fraternity colleagues. Amidst names of many popular celebs who graced the wedding was also Karan Johar. The filmmaker is supposedly a mentor of sorts for the couple and he also dedicated a lovely message to the much-in-love duo on social media. Along with photos from the wedding, Karan also shared glimpses of his look as well as a few fun moments from the ceremony on social media. In his latest Instagram post, Karan Johar has posted photos with the other guests from the ceremony which includes the couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput. Readers would recall that during the Koffee With Karan 7 episode, Kiara Advani had revealed that she would like to see Shahid Kapoor and Karan Johar dance together. Keeping up her word, the actress had invited her Kabir Singh co-star for the wedding. The photos also included other guests like designer-producer Shabina Khan, producer-business persona Pooja Shetty, among others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) Besides this, Juhi Chawla too shared a sneak peek of the venue as well as the different outfits she sported during the wedding functions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Juhi Chawla (@iamjuhichawla) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Juhi Chawla (@iamjuhichawla) On the other hand, Kiara’s brother, Mishaal Advani also paid a tribute for his sister and his to-be brother-in-law at their sangeet ceremony. Readers may be aware that this young lad is quite popular in terms of his music and showcased his talent on the stage for his sister’s wedding. He posted about it on his Instagram and captioned it saying, “Teri Aankhon Se Yaad Aya Meri Baaton Mein Pyaar”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mishaal Advani (@mishaaladvani) Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani tied the knot on February 7 at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Also Read: Paps congratulate Sidharth Kiara as they make their first appearance as husband and wife
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It is to be reminded to our readers that Bollywood Hungama was the first to write about Hrithik Roshan's exit from Nitesh Tiwari's prestigious project, Ramayan. We had reported how Hrithik was not too excited to do the negative track of Ravan after playing Vedha in Vikram Vedha. And now, we have learnt that Hrithik is very eager to be a superhero again. "After exiting from Ramayan, Hrithik has shifted all his energies to the VFX-heavy superhero film Krrish 4. Over the last month, he sat down with his father, Rakesh Roshan, to lock the script of Krrish 4, and wants to take it on floors as early as possible. Duggu has all the plans on the paper now for this homegrown superhero film," a source told Bollywood Hungama. he source informed us that Hrithik at the moment is craving to get back to playing the original superhero of Indian Cinema. "He wants to be Krrish. It's his inner calling at the moment. He has informed the people around to start looking out for a director. In-fact, he has also actively told his team to even list down a probable name from Hollywood. Who knows, Hrithik might personally fly down to LA to do meetings with some Hollywood names on Krrish," the source further told us. Krrish is one of Indian cinema's most loved characters and there has been anticipation for his return for a long time. It seems, he is finally set for a return sooner than anyone can expect. Also Read: Here’s why Hrithik Roshan’s Vikram Vedha and Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya haven’t been premiered on any OTT platform yet
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Young Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar is one of the most sought after actors in the Hindi film industry because of her towering performances in every film that she has done so far. Bhumi picks films that can have a positive impact on society like Badhaai Do, which completes one year of its release today. Badhaai Do not only got a lot of appreciation when it released in theatres and on OTT but Bhumi has also swept major awards for her sensitive performance as a lesbian girl in the film. Bhumi says, through Badhaai Do, she wanted to raise her voice for the LGBTQIA+ community and their rights in India. She says, “I have never considered myself to be just an actor. I have great regard for the medium of cinema. I think films can have a cultural and societal impact and through most of my films, I have tried to start a conversation about the need to understand causes and issues and maybe look out for a realistic solution to it. Through my films I try to have a conversation with audiences, the people of India, about things that matter.” Bhumi adds, “Badhaai Do is one such film that incorporates a very special place in my heart. I have been greatly invested in the empowerment of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have family and friends belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community and while I've been a part of their journey, at times, I've found myself helpless - I didn't know how to share their pain, love and grief. That's when Badhaai Do happened.” Bhumi received unanimous acclaim for her brilliant acting in the film. She is one of most woke actors in India today and has constantly shown her intent to stand up for issues that matter for nation building. She says, “The overwhelming love that I received conveyed to me that a film like this just had to be made! People are more aware towards making India a more inclusive place. Even at the peak of COVID-19, with major theatrical centres shut, with a boatload of restrictions - no night shows, theatres running at only 50% capacity and other curbs, Badhaai Do continued to pull people to the theatres and garner such incredible love from audiences.” Bhumi adds, “It even trended worldwide when it released on OTT, it got so much love and acclaim from people globally. I am humbled with all the love that I have received through the film and very grateful for many awards that I have been presented with. This means that the audiences are accepting what the film communicated. I think the film would have done so much more box office wise if it had released now, with COVID-19 subsided.” Bhumi further says, “I’m fortunate to have found a script like Badhaai Do which enabled me to voice for a cause that is close to my heart. Love is Love and I hope Badhaai Do contributed to sensitise people to this reality.” On the work front, Bhumi will be seen in films like Anubhav Sinha’s Bheed, Ajay Bahl’s The Ladykiller, Sudhir Mishra’s Afwaa, Gauri Khan produced Bhakshak, Mudassar Aziz’s Mere Husband Ki Biwi and a couple of more unannounced projects that will push the bar for cinema. Also Read: Bhumi Pednekar seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain; see pics
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Readers would be aware that Aaliya Siddiqui and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are currently facing a massive relationship turmoil with the filmmaker-wife alleging that the Siddiqui family has been torturing her. She had accused them of locking her within a confined space in the house along with her kids and even how they refused to let her use the amenities. In her last social media post, she had posted about how security guards were placed inside her house to keep an eye on her. And now, sharing a long note on the same platform, Aaliya has accused her actor-husband of not accepting their second child because it was born out of their ‘wedlock’, when they were in a live in relationship with each other post their divorce. In a long Instagram post that was shared by Aaliya Siddiqui, she has posted a video of her having a massive argument with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, along with a couple of social media posts and documents wherein Nawaz has referred to Aaliya as his wife. In the post she also penned a note saying, “I regret giving my 18years to a man who has absolutely no value of me in his eyes.” She recalled her first few days of meeting Siddiqui, continuing, “Firstly ,I met him in 2004 and we both went in a living relationship during his stay at Ekta Nagar, Charkop, Mhada, Mumbai and we where he himself, me and his brother Mr.Shamasuddin Siddiqui use to stay together in a 1 room where we started our journey together and was living very happily. I believed that he loved me and will keep me happy for long life.” “At that time, he did not even had money for food hence I and his brother Mr.Shamas-Uddin managed everything without any personal benefit. Then we got married in the year 2010 and post 1year I deliver a child. Also, I sold my flat given by my mother for delivery purpose and even gifted him a car (Skoda Fabia) from the same money so that he could not travel by bus which he used to,” she added. She further went on to state, “And now after so many years, he completely changed and became inhuman. This man was never a great human being. He always disrespected his ex-gf’s, his ex-wife and now disrespecting me and targeting his kids as well. How can a person stoop so low when every document and evidences proves that this man has stated me as his spouse. If I would be aware that in future I will have go through with all this pain that I am facing from past 12years, then I would have rather choosen to go with someone who would even has little money but not a person like him who along with the superstar became more liar and a cheater about which I had no idea when I got married to him.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaliya Siddiqui (@aaliyanawazuddin) “He is stating that he gave me a divorce after the birth of our 1st child and than again post divorce I got into a relationship with him and we gave birth to our second child while being in a living relationship and I came to know later that he never considered me as his wife when we were not even divorced. These allegations are so disgusting and handling these things are so disrespectful. Hence, my only intention of this message is to show everyone that, this man is stopped so low and I want to show his true colours. Cheater can be of any caste and one who has good upbringing will never cheat. Hence, I request everyone not to go by the religion of a man. Justice to be prevailed,” she concluded the note. Aaliya Siddiqui’s lawyer had also filed a complaint against the Siddiqui family alleging, charges of mental, physical, financial, and emotional assault. Also Read: Court issues notice to Nawazuddin Siddiqui after Aaliya Siddiqui registers complaint against the actor
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Alt Balaji, a digital entertainment platform, officially announced today that Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor have stepped down from their positions as the head of the company. The duo has been instrumental in building Alt Balaji into the thriving business it is today. While the process of stepping down started last year, Alt Balaji now has a new team to take over. This decision is a strategic one to focus on their other ventures. The company has announced that Vivek Koka has been appointed as the new Chief Business Officer of Alt Balaji. Koka brings with him a wealth of experience in the digital entertainment industry, having previously held senior leadership positions at several top-tier companies. "We are thrilled to welcome Vivek Koka to the Alt Balaji family. His expertise and vision for the future of digital entertainment make him the perfect choice to lead Alt Balaji into its next phase of growth and success." Says Ektaa R Kapoor. Under Vivek Koka's leadership, Alt Balaji aims to follow its footsteps and continue its strong track record of delivering high-quality, original content to its audiences. The company will also be exploring new opportunities to expand its reach and impact, both in India and globally. Though Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor have stepped down from the management of Alt Balaji but Balaji Telefilms, the holding company will still hold shares in the platform. ALSO READ: Ekta Kapoor slams Radhika Madan’s comments on TV industry; says, “Actors have no respect for their roots”
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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is currently gearing up for the release of his film, Selfiee. The actor will be seen with Emraan Hashmi, Diana Penty and Nushrratt Bharuccha. Ahead of the release, the actor is keeping the fans engaged with the release of two songs – ‘Main Khiladi’ and ‘Kudiyee Ni Teri’. Amid this, the actor was seen sharing a dance with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. Akshay Kumar took to his social media accounts to share a video of him and Mohanlal doing the bhangra at a wedding. Both of them enjoyed the dance together on the beats of the dhol playing in the background. Akshay's caption on the post read, "I’ll forever remember this dance with you @mohanlal Sir. Absolutely memorable moment." Mohanlal responded on Twitter saying, "Shaking a leg with the one and only @akshaykumar at my dearest Gautham Madhavan's wedding celebration in Jaipur." Shaking a leg with the one and only @akshaykumar at my dearest Gautham Madhavan's wedding celebration in Jaipur https://t.co/XUaz8fw0Lp — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) February 10, 2023 Meanwhile, on the work front, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of Selfiee which is helmed by Raj Mehta and produced by Dharma Productions. Emraan Hashmi and Akshay will be seen sharing the screen space for the first time. Nushrratt Bharuccha and Diana Penty star as leading ladies. It is all set to release in the theatres on February 24, 2023. ALSO READ: Selfiee: Akshay Kumar and Mrunal Thakur redefine groovy vibe with ‘Kudiyee Ni Teri’
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Anil Kapoor recently assisted in reducing a fellow traveller’s anxiety. A recent flight passenger who had a cordial interaction with Anil Kapoor has spoken extensively about the incident. Entrepreneur Shikha Mittal uploaded a selfie with Anil Kapoor on LinkedIn and wrote about how he held her hand during turbulence on their journey. Shikha Mittal claimed in a social media post that she would never take a selfie with any celebrity in her normal life but felt obliged to do so after Anil Kapoor consoled her during turbulence on the trip. Shikha posted a selfie she took with Anil Kapoor on Instagram and wrote, “I would never take a picture with any celebrity. Even this picture is NOT with Anil Kapoor. It’s with a co-passenger. 2+ hours of uninterrupted conversation.” Sharing the topics they discussed, she added, “Part 1 (today) will share the topics we spoke about and how we got talking. Topics: 1. we spoke about anxiety. 2. He asked about my profession and hence we discussed financial planning, retirement plans, money management and writing a will. 3. We discussed movies he plans to do each year. 4. We spoke about Madhuri and Sri Devi. 5. We spoke about Lamhe a not-so-successful movie yet loved by so many. 6. We discussed average and extraordinary people. 7. We discussed luck vs coincidence. 8. We discussed property prices in Mumbai. 9. We talked about fitness. 10. We discussed our common love for coffee.” Further revealing how they started to talk, she said, “The moment flight took off, the luggage box above me opened and started flapping. The flight got turbulent right at the take-off. I have always been bad on flights. In 2022, I developed added fears due to a health condition I am going through because of vaccine/covid (cause unknown). The moment I kept my hand on the divider in the middle of the two seats, my co-passenger held my hand and said ‘Hey it’s ok. Tell me your name. Let’s talk’.” Shikha revealed that they spoke and laughed for the entire two-hour flight and she didn't realise when it ended. “If that moment he didn’t speak, I would have never spoken in the interest of keeping his privacy. But those 2 hours I laughed endlessly and it felt like the flight landed a few seconds post taking off. (Pata bhi nahi chala). When it landed, Anil Ji said: ‘a lot of people will tell you anxiety is bad, but today due to your anxiety we both got a chance to talk, and laugh and now maybe you also treat me to a coffee in Delhi’. I smiled, and he hugged me on our way out and said 'Shikha The Mittal BYE!'” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shikha Mittal (@lifeskillswithshikha) On Friday, she updated on her social media and shared part 2 of their conversation. She wrote, “Conversation with my co-passenger - Anil Kapoor Part 2. Two hours of uninterrupted conversation! Part 2 1.The secret of his health! Shikha: In your career which movie you enjoyed shooting the most? Anil Ji: Yar Menu Jug Jug Jiyo bari pasand ❤️ hai. Shikha: Ye tho aapka recency bias hai. Anil Ji: Hai? Ye kya bola tune? Upar se nikal gaya. Wesse tujhe mei bata dun, tu haad se jyada intelligent hai. Shikha: Yar mei tho survive kar rahi hun bus. Upar se covid and vaccine ne meri jaan le li hai. Kya karun Intelligence ka. Anil Ji: Yar sochna kaam Karde, mujhe dekh highly average Banda hun, hard work pe focus karta hun, mast 1/2 ghanta work-out karta hun, early to bed, early to rise, isliye jhakaas hun aur teri Umar ka lagta hun. Shikha: Yar aap na meri papa ki Umaar ke ho. Anil Ji: Bari Sayappa (troublemaker) hai tu. We laughed and laughed again.! ???????? 2. His belief in luck pushed by hard work! Shikha: Zindagi ek co-incidence, Science ya bus luck hai what do you think? Anil Ji: Yar luck ka bahut bara role hai. Par mehnat ko duniya mei kuch replace nahi karta. Shikha: Mehnat tho mei 13 saal se kar rahi hun, mera luck tho chalta nahi. Anil Ji: Yar ache logon ka luck thora time lagake aata hai. Wait kar, patience lose maat kar. Don’t stop believing in yourself. Acha sun, teri seat no 3F hai and meri 3G thi - that’s ahead of you. Woh seat wali didi boli she wants to sit with her father so I came to this seat that is technically her’s na. Abb bata tu lucky hai ki nahi that I get to sit next to you. Shikha: Wesse why only I am lucky? You are equally lucky lakhan! Anil Ji: Devi Maata Ki Jai ho. We ???? and laughed! Guess the real mantra of his youthfulness is his trait of taking life easy….” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shikha Mittal (@lifeskillswithshikha) On the other hand, Anil Kapoor was last seen in JugJugg Jeeyo starring Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani in lead roles. He also has The Night Manager and Animal in pipeline. The actor will also be seen in Siddharth Anand’s Fighter with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. Also Read: Anil Kapoor reveals he had to pitch 24 to several platforms: ‘Nobody took me seriously except for a few of them’
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Known for some of the biggest chartbusters in Hindi cinema, the musical duo of Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani hit jackpot with Pathaan. Readers, by now, would be aware that the film is doing record-breaking business at the box office and its songs, ‘Besharam Rang’ as well as ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’, which are picturized on Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, have topped the global charts. Describing the feeling, the musician-composer duo Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar recall moments of how the film’s success have impacted them in this exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama. Musician-singer Vishal Dadlani described the madness and how love and appreciation are pouring on from all quarters in the society. He told Bollywood Hungama, “This is a legit celebration. In all our careers, we have done so many films and still, we have never seen anything like this. We can say it is some other level of existence.” Sheykhar Ravjiani quipped in,“Bahut zyaada pyaar mila hai (Have received so much love). I think it’s because of Shah Rukh Khan Sir and because of how everyone in the fraternity. And of course, because of the way audiences have been going to the theaters non-stop and celebrating the songs. For us, all of this is a big deal.” Vishal also recalled an incident where someone expressed their gratitude towards him for making Pathaan and how he had to clarify on it saying that Siddharth Anand made the film. “We were travelling for a show a few days ago. Someone woke me up and thanked me for the film. I said, ‘bhai maine nahi banayi hai picture. Hum log sirf gaane banaye (Bro, I have not made the film. We have just composed the music for the film)’. This has happened for the first time.” However, Sheykhar joked about it adding, “You should have said humne banayi hai picture. Woh Siddharth Anand hai na, woh music director hai. (We have made the film. That Siddharth Anand is the music director).” Pathaan featured Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the role of spies with John Abraham as an antagonist. The film is a part of Aditya Chopra’s ambitious spy-universe and released on January 25 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan sets new records in IMAX; is the second highest grossing Indian film in IMAX, after RRR
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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap remarked about his experience working with Abhishek Bachchan, saying that the actor has evolved dramatically in the years since his debut. Anurag collaborated with Abhishek as a dialogue writer in Mani Ratnam's film Yuva, and then directed Abhishek in Manmarziyaan, and had noticed a massive change in him. Anurag recalled anecdotes of working with Amitabh Bachchan in an interview with The Lallantop, which prompted him to discuss Abhishek. Amitabh, he claimed, was always open to constructive criticism and a man of his word. In an interview with The Lallantop, Anurag Kashyap stated, “We (Abhishek and Anurag) worked together on Yuva. I wrote the dialogues for that film. My brother was also an AD on it, and we worked quite a bit with Abhishek on the dubbing of that film as well... He’s a very hard-working person. He’s cultured, loves food. But he was very brattish in the beginning. He’d make fun of everything, not take things seriously. But people grow, and he grew. That Abhishek and the Abhishek I worked with on Manmarziyaan are two entirely different people.” Speaking of Amitabh, Anurag highlighted the actor's reaction to being requested to tone down the Amitabh Bachchan-ness of his portrayal in Yudh. He said, “He takes criticism well. I noticed that he was delivering a typical Amitabh Bachchan-style performance, and I wanted something more real, and this is what I told him.” On the professional front, Abhishek Bachchan has appeared in many streaming projects, including Breathe: Into the Shadows, Ludo, Bob Biswas, The Big Bull, and Dasvi. On the other hand, Anurag's latest film, Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat, hit theatres last week. The musical romantic drama written and directed by Anurag features Alaya F alongside debutant Karan Mehta. Also Read: Anurag Kashyap recalls the time Sunny Deol rejected a script for Dharmendra saying, “Deols don’t die”
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When the song ‘Besharam Rang’ from Pathaan was released in last December, it gradually because a topic of controversy. A section of the netizens were offended to see Deepika Padukone, who appears in the song, in orange swimsuit. A few politicians even went on record to state their offence on the visuals of the song. However, the controversy slowly died down and the song started gaining appreciation. And by the time Pathaan released and instantly became a rage world over, ‘Besharam Rang’ got transformed into an anthem, not just in India but also abroad. In an exclusive video interview with Bollywood Hungama, the film’s music composers Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani, popularly known as Vishal-Sheykhar, got candid about the film’s music. They revealed that ‘Besharam Rang’ was the first song they composed for Pathaan. During the course of the conversation, Vishal asked Sheykhar, “I think we did ‘Besharam Rang’ first na?” To this, his partner replied, “Yeah, that was the first song.” After the release of the song, Vishal had shared his thoughts behind its making saying, “‘Besharam Rang’ is a unique song. It is a confluence of genres that makes it very exciting musically. It is almost an old-school melody paired with a modern beat that is influenced by Afro beat but is electronic. What I love most is how a true melody transcends language, because while (singer) Shilpa (Rao) is singing it, it sounds like a very traditional Indian melody and (singer) Caralisa (Monteiro) and I are singing a Spanish version of that melody and it sounds authentic there too.” Meanwhile, Pathaan is still going strong at the box office and is now in the race to reach the mammoth number of Rs 500 crores nett in India. In fact, the film has earned Rs 100 crores in PVR chain of cinemas itself. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Vishal – Sheykhar reveal the inspiration behind the Pathaan song ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’
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