Sam Bahadur cast extended a heartfelt message on the occasion of 75^th Indian Army Day. Actor Vicky Kaushal recently updated his fans and Insta fam with his on-going project Sam Bahadur through his social media. The actor shares a picture of him celebrating the 75^th Army Day with Indian Army as he shoots for the film. The actor will be seen portraying the character of Field Marshall Sam Bahadur Manekshaw.

Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15 to honour the soldiers of the country. Vicky Kaushal took to Instagram and shared a picture of him along with the Indian Army shooting for the film on the occasion of 75^th Army Day. Sharing the photo, he wrote, “Shooting on #ArmyDay with the Army. Warmest wishes on the 75th Army Day to All Ranks from Team #Samबहादुर !”. In the picture, Vicky can be seen posing with the Army.

 

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Director Meghna Gulzar shared the same picture with the caption, “Warm wishes on the 75^th Army Day to All Ranks from Team #SamBahadur”.

 

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Produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Meghna Gulzar directorial Sam Bahadur, featuring Vicky Kaushal in alongside Sanya Malhotra, is all set to release in cinemas on December 1, 2023. The film also stars as Manekshaw's wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

On the work front, Vicky Kaushal was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera alongside Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani. Besides Sam Bahadur he also has an untitled venture with Sara Ali Khan which is a Laxman Utekar directorial.

Also Read: Vicky Kaushal resumes shoot for Sam Bahadur in City No. 10

Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma were recently seen together in Goa and a video of them kissing found its way online that sparked rumours about their relationship. The two actors were also seen returning from their Goa trip at the airport and now at a recent award function. Vijay and Tamannaah were seen posing together at this function and fans couldn’t stop gushing about the new couple around the corner.

Not too long ago, a video of Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma ringing in New Years together started doing the rounds. The two actors were seen celebrating it in a fun style and were seen dancing together. Later, a video of the two of them kissing also went viral on social media. Followed by the same, the internet was abuzz with users sharing their thoughts about this alleged relationship. They were in for a surprise when the two actors interacted with each other at a recent award function and some of them even went on to shower their love on the alleged couple.

In a recent video shared by a few paparazzi accounts, it was seen that Vijay Varma was seen photo bombing and Tamannaah too smiled as the two of them were seen teasing each other. Eventually, the alleged couple posed together for the shutterbugs. Fans of social media took to the post to drop in their comments where they couldn’t stop appreciating the couple. “They look adorable,” said one of them whereas another described them saying, “Sexy”. One user said, “Nice couple” and another one added, “New love buds”.

 

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On the work front, Tamannnah Bhatia was last seen in Bollywood in films like Babli Bouncer and Plan A Plan B and the Telugu film Gurthunda Seethakalam whereas Vijay Varma was last seen in the film Darlings alongside Alia Bhatt.

Also Read: Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma caught kissing in Goa on New Year’s Eve; videos go viral of the new rumoured couple

Anshuman Jha-starrer Lakadbaggha released on Friday and the film couldn’t achieve anything significant at the box office. But this isn’t stopping the makers from going ahead with the sequel of the film and starting filming it this year itself.

The news was confirmed by Anshuman himself while sharing his reaction for winning the Best Actor Award for Lakadbaggha at the HBO-backed South Asian International Film Festival in New York. “This now inspires me to train doubly hard for Lakadbaggha Chapter 2. Yes, we will start filming the sequel in September 2023,” said the actor.

Sharing his reaction at winning the award, Anshuman said, “Very grateful to HBO & the entire team of the South Asian International Film Festival, New York, for considering Lakadbaggha (Hyena) worthy of an opening film & recognising my character Arjun Bakshi worthy of the Best Actor Award. I dedicate this award to Irfan (Khan) sir since it was announced after his birthday. Congratulations to Sayani (Gupta) for winning the best female actor (for Homecoming) too. And apologies for this late reaction as I missed their official mail because I have been so busy promoting Lakadbaggha. Glad they reached out on call.”

Directed by Victor Mukherjee, Lakadbaggha is a film about an animal vigilante and it also stars Ridhi Dogra, Milind Soman and Paresh Pahuja.

Also Read: Anshuman Jha ties the knot with his fiancé Sierra Winters in a private ceremony in the US

Making a lot of noise currently for their highly anticipated wedding is Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul, who are all set to tie the knot this January 23rd in Khandala. The couple has been relationship for a long time and is ready to tie the knot.

According to sources, the couple has decided to keep their big day a close-knit affair and will be only joined by their immediate family and close friends. The celebrations are said to take place at Athiya’s actor-father Suniel Shetty’s 17-year-old Khandala farmhouse, Jahaan.

While there’s a lot of excitement amongst fans for Athiya and Rahul’s big day and their first official pictures as newlyweds, we have another big scoop that you cannot afford to miss. According to an insider, the duo would be hosting a lavish post-wedding bash for all their industry friends and colleagues.

On the work front, Athiya Shetty was last seen in Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Motichoor Chaknachoor.

ALSO READ: Athiya Shetty in strapless ruffled black gown by Shehla Khan is proof that a black dress demands unwavering glamour

Several articles, critics and audience tend to write off the big names of Bollywood including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, based on the fact that these actors are currently finding it difficult to give hits whereas young actors tend to score higher at Box office.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, discussing about people’s opinions regarding the importance of Khans diminishing over the years due to arrival of new and young actors in the industry, Taran Adarsh said, “I read a lot of articles and sections of social media writing that the Khans’ era is over, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn Hrithik Roshan’s era is over, I beg to differ. I believe that the craze of 90’s superstars will persist forever. We often argue that our films require content, spice, or entertainment. I would like to give you an example of Drishyam 2. The film worked solely because of the drama and the performances. Ajay Devgn was top notch, Akshaye Khanna was fantastic, Tabu was superb. The film neither has any songs or action nor any romance; it is running on one track”.

“I do feel that with the passage of time, the actors need to switch over to strong characters because the audience is aware of the fact that the actor is 58 years old and he cannot be playing a certain kind of role or romancing with a person or running around trees and singing songs. So, it is necessary to change along with the time”, Taran further added.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Taran Adarsh compares South cinema with Bollywood; says, “Unfortunately, Hindi film industry has lost its track”

365 days, we are given fashion, and we create our own sense of style with it. Some people have it inborn, while others follow world trends to remain glamorous year-round. Every fashion enthusiast requires a role model because trends change all the time and frequently impact one's taste. Our B-towns are the greatest at giving us just that. The business is full of celebrities that never cease inspiring our sense of style, blazing through red carpets, events, parties, and even airports. We highlight the appearances from last week that we will put on the "best looks" board as well as the ones that didn't quite live up to expectations.

RASHMIKA MANDANNA

Rashmika Mandanna had her own fashion moment during the trailer launch of Mission Majnu, as seen by her choice of attire. Rashmika picked a blush pink saree from the shelves of Devnaagri featuring finest dori embroidery on the border of its beautiful silk satin base. The outfit is paired with a matching long sleeved chanderi blouse, highlighted with delicate dori embroidery on its square neckline and cutwork sleeves. Her outfit costs Rs.42,500. She finished off her outfit with a sleek necklace, gold statement earrings, fresh waves in her hair, and gorgeous makeup that included soft smokey eyes, accentuated cheeks, and rose-pink lipstick. The blush pink outfit worn by Rashmika Mandanna is ideal for pre-wedding events.

 

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SAMANTHA RUTH PRABHU

Samantha looked stunning in a delicate white organza saree by Devnaagri at the Shakuntalam trailer premiere. Samantha Ruth Prabhu's saree wasn't very extravagant, but the way she wore it struck the appropriate fashion notes. She wore a simple white sleeveless blouse with the saree, which is gently bordered with tone-on-tone floral embroidery. Her traditional clothing is gorgeously modernized by the deep-neck blouse. Her silver ear cuff, the only piece of jewelry needed to finish her ensemble, adds a stylish contemporary accent.

 

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RAKUL PREET SINGH

For the promotions of her upcoming film Chhattriwali, Rakul picked an anarkali set. The eye-catching floral anarkali ensemble is from the House of Hiya apparel line. A floor-length anarkali with a strapped scoop neckline is included. Blue, green, and mauve flower hues were used on the anarkali. She was wearing a gota bordered soft pink dupatta. Rakul selected just a single item from the jewellery box: a pair of earrings. Her makeup was simple with pink lips, and her hair was done in gentle waves.

 

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KRITI SANON

At the unveiling of the Shehzada trailer, Kriti looked stunning in a red outfit. She chose an embedded strapless dress by Ambika Lal. On a mesh basis, the dress has geometric appliques. The cutaway neckline element increased the glam factor. Kriti kept her accessories to a minimum in order to let her colourful outfit take centre stage. She was wearing a pair of delicate, modern earrings. She highlighted her inherent beauty with little makeup, leaving her golden-brown hair open in a middle part. Her go-to glam looks included bare lips, thick brows, mascara-coated lashes, and a splash of blush.

 

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MALAIKA ARORA

for Moving in With Malaika, her new television programme. A Shivan and Narresh choice was made by Malaika Arora. A statement is made by the amazing powder ladder knit technique that runs through the flared pants and the jacket. Then, a vibrant blue Versace bralette appears and adds a wonderful Malaika touch to this beautiful ensemble. Her bralette has a plunging neckline and trademark Versace maze symbol on the band. Her waterline was lined with a vivid blue eyeliner, which effectively warded off the blues, so less makeup was used. Her freshly cut hair was elegantly done in beachy waves that cascaded over her shoulders and seamlessly transitioned into gentle brown tones.

 

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DIA MIRZA

In Bollywood, Dia Mirza has the most attractive face. She frequently makes her fans swoon. Her lengthy, green gown was a compromise this time, though. Her dress' silhouette does not flatter her form, and neither did the heels or other accessories, which did little to enhance her allure.

 

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HUMA QURESHI

Huma Qureshi‘s wardrobe is all about comfortable and chic outfits. From traditional to modern — the actor carries every outfit with an added zing but her recent outfit was a total disappointment. She picked a camouflage printed mesh. There was nothing flattering about the dress. From the fabric to the fitting, the look was a total no-no.

 

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Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna wards off the evil eye, and smiles at Varisu co-star Vijay Thalapathy in an unseen photo, see pic

Just a day ago, we had reported about the grand welcome that Kartik Aaryan received when he reached Punjab on the eve of Lohri. The celebration season in India has kicked off for the New Year as states across the country are rejoicing multiple festivals. After celebrating Lohri in a traditional way in Jalandhar, Kartik Aaryan has now turned his attention towards Gujarat where he will once again be promoting Shehzada with co-star Kriti Sanon. He recently visited the famous Rann Utsav and rang in the Makar Sankranti festivities with fans.

Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon are on an extensive promotional spree for Shehzada and have been travelling across the country for the same. Considering the festive season, the actors are more than happy to ring in these festivals with their fans and celebrating it in an authentic and traditional manner. And recently, the onscreen couple was in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat where they celebrated Makar Sankranti. Not only did Kartik got an opportunity to bring in the festival with his one lakh fans but he was also seen enjoying the kite-flying tradition, which is a unique part of Makar Sankranti celebration.

 

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A source close to the actor revealed, “Taking trailer celebrations a notch higher, the actor was seen flying an enormous ‘Shehzada’ Kite in the sky in the middle of a sea of crowd! All hailed Kartik, as they hooted and cheered for him. The festive spirits were at an all-time high as they witnessed such a massive fanfare at the famous Rann Utsav.”

 

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Shehzada is directed by Rohit Dhawan and also features Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Ronit Roy, Sachin Khedekar along with Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon. The music is given by Pritam and it is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Allu Arvind, Aman Gill and Kartik as well. It is set to release on February 10.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan shares some lip-smacking pictures of food from his visit to Punjab

Not too long ago, Esha Deol teased her fans about her featuring in an upcoming project. While it has been a while since the actress featured on the big screen, in her recent post, she confirmed that she has indeed returned to films. Sharing details of her next on social media, Esha revealed that her upcoming film has been titled Main and it features Kai Po Che star Amit Sadh.

In her recent Instagram post, Esha Deol shared photos of her shooting for Main, which included one with a clapperboard and another one was her shooting for a scene in a prison with Amit Sadh, who is supposedly a prisoner in the film. The actress also posted details of the film, wherein she revealed that it will be directed by Sachin Saraf where it will be produced by UV Films. She also revealed that the film will feature Amit Sadh. She announced her new venture with a caption that read, “मैं aa rahi hoon phir ek baar ! Naya Kirdar Nayi Film Naya Ehsaas . Shower me and my new film “MAIN” with your blessings”.

 

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Last week, the actress had teased her fans by talking about her hairstyle for her upcoming project in an Instagram post. She had posted a note saying, “My side parting days seem to make an entry again .Also am highly considering this hairstyle for my upcoming project . What say ? This has been my go to hairdo since I was 18 and all of you who closely watched my work in films must have noticed this hairstyle in almost every film back in the day . Now after a long time it seems to have made its way back on me.” However, she did not reveal any details about her new project.

 

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On the work front, Esha Deol was last seen in the web series Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. The actress also has another web series in the pipeline, titled Invisible Woman.

Also Read: Amit Sadh commences the shoot for his next film Main, to essay the role of encounter specialist; see photos

A day ago, Lalit Modi penned a long note along with posting a series of photos on Instagram about his health condition. The businessman, as per his post, was diagnosed with multiple ailments including Covid, pneumonia, and influenza, which resulted in him being hospitalized. Lalit Modi, who resides in UK, was expected to be dating Sushmita Sen but soon reports of their breakup started doing the rounds. Despite the many surrounding rumours, Sushmita’s brother Rajeev Sen took to the social media platform to wish Modi well and even dropped a ‘stay healthy’ comment on his post.

Lalit Modi took to Instagram to share photos of him from the hospital of him on bed rest and being given oxygen via the nose cannula. He also described about his hospitalization and health condition on the caption as he expressed gratitude towards everyone who helped him, saying, “After 3 weeks in confinement with a double Covid in 2 weeks accompanied by influenza and deep pneumonia - and post trying several times to leave. Finally landed via air ambulance accompanied by two doctors and superstar super efficient son who did so much for me back in london. The flight was smooth. Unfortunately still on 24/7 external oxygen. Thank u to all at @vistajet for going the extra mile. I am extremely grateful to all. Love to all. Big hug.”

 

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Followed by his post, many Indian celebrities and personalities wished him well, and amongst them was Rajeev Sen who too sent out a ‘get well soon’ note for the businessman. He dropped a comment saying, “Wishing you a speedy recovery Lalit. Stay strong.”

Readers would be aware that rumours of Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen  started doing the rounds after the businessman took to the platform to share a series of photos with the actress announcing about his ‘love’ on social media. However, a couple of months post that, Modi took down the post as well as changed his status that sparked reports about their alleged breakup.

Also Read: Lalit Modi drops Sushmita Sen’s name from his Instagram bio; sparks rumours of short-lived romance ending

Since the release of the first track ‘Besharam Rang’ from the Shah Rukh Khan – Deepika Padukone starrer Pathaan, there have been multiple protests and calls for boycott against the film. While social media is flooded with haters and supporters fighting it out, it remains a question whether the film’s business will be affected by the protests. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, veteran film exhibitor and theatre owner Manoj Desai opened up about these protests. But what caught our attention was the veteran exhibitor speaking about the trend of colouring actors and films with religious subtext.

Calling out the same, Desai opined that films and religion should be kept separate. “This is totally wrong. If you were to bring religion in between Dilip Kumar’s Mughal-E-Azam would not have run for 17 years. Actors are actors; do not see their religion - that is a humble request. It is all just entertainment”, said Desai.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “This Boycott culture is a political game; I do not believe in such politics”, says Manoj Desai

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee, which is a remake of the Malayalam film Driving License, will be seeing the two stars together for the first time. To add to that, it is produced by Dharma Productions. Considering that the film brings an unconventional trio, there has been immense buzz about it. And now adding to the anticipation, the makers have unveiled a special motion poster of the film.

Readers would be aware that the original film Driving License featured Prithiviraj Sukumaran in the role of a popular superstar whereas Suraj Venjarammoodu essays the character of a Motor Vehicle Inspector. Going by the recent motion poster, Akshay Kumar will be taking up the role of Prithviraj whereas Emraan Hashmi will be seen as the cop. The latest motion poster clearly showcases the massive face off that the two characters will be seen having in the film. Sharing it on his Instagram, producer and head honcho of Dharma Productions, Karan Johar said, “Superstar aur Superfan ki aisi kahaani, aap ne suni naa hogi kahin! Dekhiye #Selfiee in cinemas on Feb 24th.”

 

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The film revolves around a MVI who is a massive fan of the superstar and decides to help him get through a sticky situation, albeit in an illegal manner but with one condition – he wants to meet him in person. However, the meeting turns out to be a bust with the two of them locking horns and the resulting fight impacts their professional as well as personal lives.

Selfiee is directed by Raj Mehta and it also features Nusshratt Bharuccha as well as Diana Penty as the leading ladies. The film is expected to hit the big screens on February 24. If reports are to be believed, the trailer is said to hit the tube on January 19.

Also Read: Selfiee: Emraan Hashmi drops a cryptic tweet featuring him and Akshay Kumar; says, “Something is about to begin”

Not too long ago, we reported that in a unique casting coup of sorts, Rhea Kapoor has managed to bring together three popular actresses for her forthcoming venture The Crew. After the success of Veere Di Wedding, the producer is all set to produce another female-centric film which will feature Kareena Kapoor Khan along with Kriti Sanon and Tabu in lead roles. Recently, a video of Kareena working out was shared by her physical trainer Anushka Parwani in which the actress is seen working out rigorously. Commenting on the same, Rhea revealed that Kareena is gearing up for the shoot of her next, The Crew.

We are all aware of Kareena’s love interest. In the recently shared video, Kareena Kapoor Khan is seen working out in different ways which also includes Yoga that Anushka Parwani is famous for. The reel includes several exercise montages where we can see the actress running down a flight of stairs, where she is trying to hold a brick on her back, doing yoga poses, and a few other workout regimes to get in shape. Anushka took to her Instagram to post the video along with a caption that read, ‘Saturday burn’ and also used the popular Diljit Dosanjh song ‘Born To Shine’.

 

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Reposting the video on her Instagram story, Kareena Kapoor Khan took to the platform to reveal that this is her prep for her next. She said, “Getting ready for The Crew <3”. Responding to it Rhea Kapoor said, “My Champion.”

Coming to The Crew, the film is directed by Rajesh Krishnan and co-produced by Balaji Motion Pictures Limited & Anil Kapoor Productions. It is said to go on floors from February 2023.

Meanwhile, talking about Kareena’s professional commitments, the actress will be making her OTT debut with a film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film is an adaptation of the Japanese novel ‘Devotion of Suspect X’. Besides that, the actress will also be seen in a Hansal Mehta film and it was reported that Kareena Kapoor Khan will be seen in the role of a cop.

Also Read: Photos: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Taimur Ali Khan snapped in Bandra

Over the past few months, a new and unsettling trend of ‘Boycott Bollywood’ has emerged on social media, with various users calling for a boycott on either films, actors or songs. But will this so called ‘Boycott Culture’ adversely affect a film’s overall business is a question that remains unanswered. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, veteran film exhibitor and theatre owner Manoj Desai opened up on this unsettling trend. Interestingly, Desai claims that this is just a political game, and that in reality there can never be a boycott on Bollywood.

“This ‘Boycott culture’ is a political game. I do not believe in such politics. I earnestly request the audience - if everything is fine, go to a theatre and watch a film on 70mm, the big screen. According to me, Bollywood films will come back with flying colours and for that, five to six films like Pathaan should come and run in theatres non-stop. Today’s culture is such that films do not last till their 25th week since they go onto OTT platforms. I think they should run for 10 to 15 weeks in theatres, only then will Bollywood make a comeback. I screened an Odiya film here and that went houseful. Kantara is a film which I never thought will work. I never dreamed that it would go houseful for so long. Even this Friday, Kantara is playing”, says Desai as he continues to insist about the ‘boycott culture’ being a game.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “An equal number of Hindus and Muslims will watch Pathaan, and both are of the same value to me” – Manoj Desai opens up on the Boycott Pathaan trend

Producer Boney Kapoor who recently produced super-hit South film, Thunivu is all set to make sequel of 1987 hit film Mr. India, which featured his brother Anil Kapoor and late wife Sridevi.

In an interview with Pinkvilla, Boney revealed, “I will make Mr. India 2. In fact, don’t be surprised if I start working on it soon.” He further added, “There is a demand for sequels of the films Wanted, No Entry and Mr. India.”

Boney further continued, “There are people who are wanting to make Hum Paanch all over again. Some of my films have already been remade in some or the other way. I know Woh Saat Din, I know Ponga Pandit. There are few films from our older slate which have been made again in a different world, with upscaled production.”

Expressing his views on his big acting debut with Luv Ranjan’s Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Boney said, “But, neither am I a Jootha nor a Makkar. I am a dutiful son of a mother, a henpecked husband of my wife. The music is great, Luv Ranjan is a delight to work with”. Further giving insight into his casting in the film, he said, “I was going to reject the offer, but Luv convinced me to do the film. It has been a fantastic experience and I am glad I tried my hands at acting. I hope people enjoy seeing the film. It’s very entertaining.” Luv Ranjan directorial, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar features Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. The film is slated to release on March 8.

After giving solid hits in Bollywood as well as South cinema, the audience is now looking forward to his next project. During the pandemic, Boney Kapoor was the only producer who dedicated all his time to producing 8 incredible projects.

Also Read: Ajith Kumar starrer Thunivu gets a mind-blowing response; producer Boney Kapoor says, “I’m glad”