Urvashi Rautela was recently the talk of the town after she and cricketer Rishabh Pant took digs at each other on social media. The actress, who always slays the red carpet with her hot, scintillating looks, makes sure to even grab all the eyeballs even at the airport, and once again the actress made heads turn with her sensational look at the Mumbai airport.

Urvashi who was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport and got captured in the eyes of the shutterbugs, was seen donning a designer dress by Puneet Kapoor Label in a checkmate co-ord set dress which had high waist pants and a sleeveless bralette top in matching monochrome prints. The ensemble hugged the actress's body pretty well and made her look more enchanting to our eyes. Keeping her tresses open with a side partition in soft curls, for the accessories, the actress opted for a few hand bangle bracelets and earrings, keeping it very minimal. She also chose to apply nude makeup look with just a pink blush and tinted lips. Urvashi rounded off her entire look with black kitten-pointed heels. She happily posed and smiled for the shutterbugs. She also posted images of the same on her instagram with caption, “Indian girl in INDIA ????????☀️????♟”#love #UrvashiRautela #UR1

Undoubtedly, we can say that no one can ace the airport look as stunningly as Urvashi does and makes sure to make all her fans go gaga over her scintillating beauty and persona.

 

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On the work front, Urvashi has been appointed officially to Judge Miss Universe Bahrain 2022, Along with that, she is a Smile Train Global brand ambassador. Apart from that, the actress received acclamation for her performance in her pan-Indian film, The Legend, and she will also be seen now in Inspector Avinash, opposite Randeep Hooda, for Jio Studios and Netflix.

Also Read: CANNES 2022: Urvashi Rautela steals the show in white flowy gown with spectacular trail at Elvis Premiere.

Colors upcoming romantic drama Saavi Ki Savaari chronicles the lives of a self-reliant rickshaw driver Saavi and a self-made, ambitious businessman Nityam. Making her debut on television with the show will be Samridhii Shukla essaying the role of Saavi while popular actor Farman Haider will be seen playing Nityam’s character. Produced by Dashami Creations, Saavi Ki Savaari will premiere on August 22 on Colors channel.

The show aims to break stigmas around gender-labeled professions. Saavi becomes the first female auto rickshaw driver from Ujjain, who enjoys driving and earns her living without feeling any sense of embarrassment about her profession. She is independent, optimistic, and street-and also the sole bread winner of her family. In unexpected circumstances, Saavi meets Nityam, a workaholic businessman who is highly ambitious and temperamental. He is extremely focused on building his business empire and wants to marry a woman who can match up to his intellect and help him achieve his goals.

Manisha Sharma, Chief Content Officer, Viacom18 spoke of the show, saying, “Saavi Ki Savaari brings to life a heartwarming love story of a girl Saavi who is an auto rickshaw driver. As she goes along, she finds her footing, encounters love and breaks many biases.  We are certain that Saavi's aspirational and endearing journey will hit the right chord and enthrall our viewers.”

Ninad Vaidya, Producer, Dashami Creations says, “With Saavi Ki Savari, we hope to break the gender stereotypes and showcase that no job is menial. The show will not only highlight the hardships of Saavi, but it will also narrate a beautiful love story of Saavi and Nityam.”

On playing the titular role of Saavi, Samridhii Shukla says, “I’m thrilled to make my television debut with such an unconventional character like Saavi.  She is a self-made girl who faces all her challenges with a smile and takes pride in driving an auto-rickshaw to support her family. With evolving times, women today are breaking the stereotypes by stepping into challenging roles, and hence I am certain that viewers will relate to Saavi and her beautiful story.”

Portraying Nityam’s character, Farman Haider says, “Nityam is a suave businessman, who has a charming personality. He is a headstrong person who always chases his goals and only confides in his mother. This show will trace an interesting contrast between him and Saavi who are destined to meet and discover love together. Samridhii aka Saavi is a vivacious and extremely passionate actor to work with, I am already having a great time working with her on this show.”

Saavi Ki Savaari will air from Monday to Saturday at 6.30pm on Colors.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Nyrraa Banerji speaks about playing Pishachini; says, “I am the antagonist and the protagonist”

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is currently seen in theatres in Laal Singh Chaddha. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Naga Chaitanya and Mona Singh, the film has been the talk of the town since it is Hindi adaptation of Hollywood movie, Forrest Gump. The film has not seen good response at the box office. Singer-actor Gippy Grewal praised Aamir Khan for his work but did say the Punjabi accent could have been better.

"I agree with the fact that Aamir Khan's Punjabi accent has drawn criticism, and when we were working on the dialogues for the film, we had the correct accent and diction," Grewal told DNA in an interview, adding, "My team including Rana Ranbir (actor-writer) helped them in penning Punjabi dialogues. But once I saw the rushes of the film, I suggested they should re-dub for getting the right Punjabi. They agreed with me, but they didn't change it."

He continued, "Maybe they thought that it was perfect for the character, but there has been a certain disconnect over there."

He further said, "I liked it very much, Aamir had gone under the skin of his character. He was having the proper look of a Sikh, with a proper turban, and beard. People in Punjab and overseas liked Aamir Khan's portrayal. As far as I saw, people were clapping, and they narrated the film beautifully."

Laal Singh Chaddha, produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Kiran Rao, and Viacom18 Studios, also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh, and Naga Chaitanya.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Gippy Grewal reveals that Punjabi people don’t like when actors fake their moustache and beard; praises Aamir Khan in Laal Singh Chaddha

Netflix announced today its upcoming soul-stirring entertainer Jogi, starring Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role. The film unravels the story of a resilient friendship and courage in the times of adversity, set in Delhi in 1984. Jogi is a thrilling, emotional journey of the fighting spirit of three unified friends.

Talking about the film, actor Diljit Dosanjh said, “Playing the role of Jogi has been one of the most fulfilling experiences and I am excited for my digital debut on Netflix. The entire team has worked really hard to bring to life this beautiful story and I want to thank Ali and Himanshu for trusting me with this role. I am looking forward to audiences watching our film and showing their love.”

Director and producer Ali Abbas Zafar said, “Jogi is a very special film to me and who better than Diljit to helm the role of ‘Jogi’! It's about hope, brotherhood and courage in the times of adversity and is a story of how tough times very often unite different people. I am extremely humbled that our story will reach millions of viewers not only in India but across the globe via Netflix.”

Himmat da naam Jogi. Umeed da naam Jogi.
Watch this gripping tale of bravery, friendship and hope.
Jogi arrives September 16th, only on Netflix! #Jogi #JogiOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/2aWQy9GqQm

— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) August 19, 2022

Producer of Jogi, Himanshu Mehra says, “When Ali took me through his take on the script I knew this had to be told. The text of Jogi is a simple yet bold story that is sure to strike an emotional chord with the viewers. Thankfully, the stars have aligned for our story to be out there and what better service than Netflix to showcase it to viewers across the globe.”

Monika Shergill, VP-Content, Netflix India, said, “Jogi is a powerful story of hope, love and friendship brought to life by the talented Ali Abbas Zafar and Himanshu Kishan Mehra. We are keen to share this moving drama with the world, led by the much loved Diljit Dosanjh in a new avatar. With strong performances, true to life portrayals and soulful music by Diljit, the film will be an incredible emotional journey for all audiences.”

Jogi is headlined by Diljit Dosanjh, Kumud Mishra, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Hiten Tejwani and Amyra Dastur, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar. Jogi will premiere exclusively on Netflix in over 190 countries on 16th September, 2022.

ALSO READ: Priyanka Chopra turns fangirl of Diljit Dosanjh; attends singer-actor’s concert in California with YouTuber Lilly Singh

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is currently seen in theatres in Laal Singh Chaddha. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Naga Chaitanya and Mona Singh, the film has been the talk of the town since it is Hindi adaptation of Hollywood movie, Forrest Gump. The film has not seen good response at the box office. Singer-actor Gippy Grewal praised Aamir Khan for his work but did say the Punjabi accent could have been better.

"I agree with the fact that Aamir Khan's Punjabi accent has drawn criticism, and when we were working on the dialogues for the film, we had the correct accent and diction," Grewal told DNA in an interview, adding, "My team including Rana Ranbir (actor-writer) helped them in penning Punjabi dialogues. But once I saw the rushes of the film, I suggested they should re-dub for getting the right Punjabi. They agreed with me, but they didn't change it."

He continued, "Maybe they thought that it was perfect for the character, but there has been a certain disconnect over there."

He further said, "I liked it very much, Aamir had gone under the skin of his character. He was having the proper look of a Sikh, with a proper turban, and beard. People in Punjab and overseas liked Aamir Khan's portrayal. As far as I saw, people were clapping, and they narrated the film beautifully."

Laal Singh Chaddha, produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Kiran Rao, and Viacom18 Studios, also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh, and Naga Chaitanya.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Gippy Grewal reveals that Punjabi people don’t like when actors fake their moustache and beard; praises Aamir Khan in Laal Singh Chaddha

Koffee With Karan Season 7 on Disney+ Hotstar has seen numerous celeb weddings and dating stories on the couch. In its seventh episode, the conversations around marriages get taken even further as the newly minted groom Vicky Kaushal and Sidharth Malhotra take the couch. The dynamic duo enchant with their charisma, love lives and manifestations that leaves you a little drunk on the Sid-Vicky cocktail! On his second appearance on the show, Vicky arrived as a married man. The actor tied the knot with Katrina Kaif in December 2021 after dating for a couple of years. But, it all began after she mentioned him Koffee With Karan that they would look good together.

During the episode, Vicky recalled how they were busy with the prep for the wedding, they also witnessed the coverage in media and the memes that came along. He revealed that they had a group of friends on chats who would share memes and they would laugh about it. He added, "While all these random news were making the rounds, I was just there with the pandit ji saying, jaldi nipta dena please. Ek ghante se jyada nahi (Please complete the ceremony soon, not more than an hour)."

Karan said, "Maine aap ki prem kahani ke liye pura credit le liya (I took full credit for your love story)". To this, he said, “In fact, what happened in the last season of this couch, it was really my moment to know that she knows about me. I did not know that she knew (I existed)." He revealed they had never met before that.

“So the first time I remember Vicky properly meeting Katrina was at Zoya’s house. For the first time, I saw the ice breaking and both of them were chatting. Even at that point, it was too nascent to know that it was going to anywhere," Karan revealed.

On the work front, Vicky Kaushal will next star in Govinda Naam Mera with Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar, a film with Manushi Chillar for YRF and another one with Sara Ali Khan and Laxman Utekar. Katrina Kaif, on the other hand, has Tiger 3 with Salman Khan, Phone Bhoot with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi and Merry Christmas with Sriram Raghavan and Vijay Sethupathi.

ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 7: Vicky Kaushal says he feels really ‘settled’ with Katrina Kaif; Karan reveals their love story began at Zoya Akhtar’s house: ‘Saw the ice breaking and both of them were chatting’

Koffee With Karan Season 7 on Disney+ Hotstar has seen numerous celeb weddings and dating stories on the couch. In its seventh episode, the conversations around marriages get taken even further as the newly minted groom Vicky Kaushal and Sidharth Malhotra takes the couch. The dynamic duo enchant with their charisma, love lives and manifestations that leaves you a little drunk on the Sid-Vicky cocktail! On his second appearance on the show, Vicky arrived as a married man. The actor tied the knot with Katrina Kaif in December 2021 after dating for a couple of years. But, it all began after she mentioned him Koffee With Karan that they would look good together.

During the episode, Vicky said, “No Karan, in fact, what happened in the last season of this couch, it was really my moment to know that she knows about me. I did not know that she knew (I existed)." He revealed they had never met before that.

“So the first time I remember Vicky properly meeting Katrina was at Zoya’s house. For the first time, I saw the ice breaking and both of them were chatting. Even at that point, it was too nascent to know that it was going to anywhere," Karan revealed.

Vicky also said he feels amazing to have settled and found a partner in Katrina. “I really truly do feel settled. It’s just a very beautiful feeling to kind of have that companion. I just feel truly lucky to find that in her. She is a wonderful soul and one of the wisest and compassionate persons I have ever come across," the actor said.

On the work front, Vicky Kaushal will next star in Govinda Naam Mera with Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar, a film with Manushi Chillar for YRF and another one with Sara Ali Khan and Laxman Utekar. Katrina Kaif, on the other hand, has Tiger 3 with Salman Khan, Phone Bhoot with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi and Merry Christmas with Sriram Raghavan and Vijay Sethupathi.

ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 7: Sidharth Malhotra reveals what he misses about his ex-girlfriend Alia Bhatt 

A while back it was announced that Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan would be seen in Vikram Vedha. A remake of the Tamil film by the same name that was released in 2017, the film is said to be a neo-noir action thriller written and directed by Pushkar–Gayathri from a screenplay by Neeraj Pandey. In fact, Hrithik and Saif’s look from the film leaked a while back sending fans into a tizzy. Now with the film nearing its release date, anticipation for the movie is fast building. While Vikram Vedha is slated to hit screens in September end, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the makers of the film are opting for a more focused promotional campaign.

Reveals a well-placed industry source exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, “Instead of a long-drawn-out promotional campaign that spans a couple of months, the makers of Vikram Vedha have opted for a more focussed approach. In fact, they are planning a four-week promotional campaign that will keep it tight, crisp, and to the point. Within these four weeks, the makers plan to go all out across all platforms be it print, digital, on-ground, and outdoor promotions, they are considering everything.” Ask the source for details of when the campaign will start and what it will entail, and the source adds, “The promotional campaign for Vikram Vedha will commence from September 2, or 3 and will continue for four weeks till the release on the film on September 30. As for included in the plan, the promotional campaign will feature some on-ground activities with Hrithik and Saif, along with digital promotions, and social media integration.”

The trailer of the film was screened before shows of recently released films Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan. As for the film itself, besides Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan, Vikram Vedha also stars Radhika Apte, Rohit Saraf and Sharib Hashmi. Pushkar–Gayathri, who directed the original film, has also helmed the remake.

Also Read: Vikram Vedha makers issue statement after reports stated Hrithik Roshan refused to shoot in UP: ‘Clearly mischievous and untruthful’

Koffee With Karan Season 7 on Disney+ Hotstar has seen numerous celeb weddings and dating stories on the couch. In its seventh episode, the conversations around marriages get taken even further as the newly minted groom Vicky Kaushal and Sidharth Malhotra takes the couch. The dynamic duo enchant with their charisma, love lives and manifestations that leaves you a little drunk on the Sid-Vicky cocktail!

During his appearance on Koffee With Karan 7, Sidharth seemingly addressed his ex-girlfriend Alia Bhatt during the rapid fire round. When Karan Johar asked him about the one thing that he missed about his ex, he said, “Her cat." Alia Bhatt is a big cat love and often shares photos of her cat Edward on Instagram.

Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt debuted in Karan Johar's Student Of The Year alongside Varun Dhawan. The couple dated for a while before parting ways. They were last seen together in Kapoor & Sons. Alia Bhatt is now married to Ranbir Kapoor whereas Sidharth is dating Kiara Advani.

When asked whether Sidharth Malhotra had been in more relationships than the media knows, he said, “Yeah, I had a life before that."

On the work front, Sidharth Malhotra will next star in Thank God and Indian Police Force.

ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 7: Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani reveal about their marriage plans: 'Manifesting a happier and brighter future'

Jacqueline Fernandez has been summoned repeatedly in a case of extortion by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which attached Rs. 7.27 crore worth of her assets in the extortion case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. She now faces a threat of total boycott by the Hindi film industry.

The latest from the ED whereby Jacqueline has been named as one of the prime accused in the extortion case against Chandrashekhar, is being seen as more-or-less the deathknell of her career.

A filmmaker who has worked with the actress in the past spoke on condition of anonymity. “She (Jacqueline) had been losing work rapidly after the ED’s multiple summons. The recent films that she’s been seen in like Bachchan Pandey and Vikrant Rona were all old projects. No one is signing her for new films considering the uncertainty.”

With the ED naming Jacqueline in the extortion case against Chandrashekhar the chances of the actress’ arrest are being scaled as “very high”. Given the situation, it is unlikely that Jacqueline will bounce back from this severe setback.

“It’s really sad. She is a very nice girl. She got embroiled in this without knowing what she was getting into,” a female colleague of Jacqueline says, adding that it’s “unlikely” that she will meet Jacqueline to offer her comfort.

Also Read: Jacqueline Fernandez gets trapped in the Rs. 200 crore extortion case; has been named as an accused in this Sukesh Chandrashekhar case

Florence Pugh recently confirmed that her three-year relationship with Zach Braff ended earlier this year. The Don’t Worry Darling actress slammed media and criticized the cruel approach certain photographers took while documenting their romance.

"Whenever I feel like that line has been crossed in my life, whether it's paparazzi taking private moments, or moments that aren't even real, or gossip channels that encourage members of the public to share private moments of famous people walking down the street, I think it's incredibly wrong," Pugh said in an interview published Tuesday, according to Entertainment Weekly.

"I don't think that people, just because they have this job, that every aspect of their life should be watched and written about. We haven't signed up for a reality TV show." The actress further confirmed during the conversation that the former couple ended their relationship earlier this year. "We've been trying to do this separation without the world knowing, because it's been a relationship that everybody has an opinion on," Pugh continued.

"We just felt something like this would really do us the benefit of not having millions of people telling us how happy they are that we're not together. So, we've done that. I automatically get a lumpy throat when I talk about it." Pugh and Braff reportedly started dating in 2019, but were private about their relationship, and were rarely seen out in public together. The couple often faced scrutiny on social media due to the 21-year age gap between them (Pugh is 26 and Braff, 47).

Before their relationship ended, Pugh and Braff had worked together on the upcoming MGM drama A Good Person which the latter wrote, directed, and produced the film with Pugh as the lead. “The movie that we made together genuinely was probably one of my most favorite experiences,” Pugh said of the film in the interview. “It felt like a very natural and easy thing to do.”

Also Read: Florence Pugh calls out vulgar trolls after she wore bold see-through pink gown – “Why are you so scared of breasts?”

Koffee With Karan Season 7 on Disney+ Hotstar has seen numerous celeb weddings and dating stories on the couch. In its seventh episode, the conversations around marriages get taken even further as the newly minted groom Vicky Kaushal and Sidharth Malhotra takes the couch. The dynamic duo enchant with their charisma, love lives and manifestations that leaves you a little drunk on the Sid-Vicky cocktail!

During the episode, the filmmaker said that the couch is couch of manifestations as it led to the wedding of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal. Speaking to Vicky, Karan said, “It was a very momentous Koffee with Karan for you the last time.”  Sidharth said, “Iska toh roka hua tha yahan pe (He got engaged here only).”

When KJo turned to Sidharth to ask about his Shershaah co-star and girlfriend Kiara Advani and whether he has plans to marry her, Sidharth dodged the question and said, “I am manifesting a happier and brighter future.” When asked, “With Kiara?”, Sidharth smiled as he answered, “If it was her, it would be great.”

Karan then showed him an unseen clip from an upcoming episode of Koffee With Karan 7 which will have Kabir Singh co-stars Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani as guests. Kiara revealed that she and Sidharth “are more than close friends”. During rapid-fire round, when Karan asked Kiara, “If you current life was a movie title, what would it be called?”, she answered Shershaah, The actors were also seen together in the Captain Vikram Batra biopic.

On seeing the video, Sidharth told Karan that he troubled Kiara a lot. He said, “Everyone wants to work and have a good future. But good to know we have your blessing.” He also revealed during rapid fire round that he has saved Kiara's name as Ki on his phone.

Koffee With Karan Season 7 with Vicky Kaushal and Sidharth Malhotra premiered at midnight on Thursday on Disney+ Hotstar.

ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar reveals that Alia Bhatt drunk-dialled Vicky Kaushal before he got married to Katrina Kaif

Never Have I Ever is a show that made Maitreyi Ramakrishnan a household name as a result of her outstanding performance as Devi Vishwakumar, in this popular Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher comedy. Recently, the third season of Never Have I Ever was released, and series regulars including Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnet, and Jaren Lewinson came back to reprise their roles.

We are overjoyed that Never Have I Ever season 3 is currently available on Netflix and that Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is putting on major fashion goals to promote the show. The web series's promotion is spearheaded by the Maitreyi and she recently visited a number of South Asian eateries in New York City to mark the start of the new season of the show. The 20-year-old actress, dressed in a purple outfit, wandered the city sampling cuisine from Malaysia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Maitreyi put on a Lavender dress that she had picked up from Jonathan Simkhai's racks. The Lavender Mini Dress has a flirty long sleeve and is distinguished by a centre-front bodice piece that frames symmetrical waist cut-outs and a strap accent. Multi-dimensional mushroom pleating is used in the dress' construction to create a linear, psychedelic texture display. The cost of the garment is Rs. 47,188. She accessorised the ensemble with simple jewellery and strappy translucent heeled sandals.

The real star of her glam makeup look is the eyes. Her purple eye makeup was bold & edgy. Her appearance was kept to a minimum. Glossy lips, a hint of highlighter, and blush on the apples of her cheeks completed her immaculate makeup look. She framed her face by wearing the rest of her hair casually falling in two ponytails.

Meanwhile, Never Have I Ever season 3 released on 12th august on Netflix. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan will be next seen in Netflix film The Netherfield Girls.

SUMMARY OF THE LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

OUTFIT: Jonathan Simkhai

MAKE-UP: Soo Park

STYLIST : Joseph Cassell Falconer

HAIRSTYLIST: Laura Costa

 

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Also Read: Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan displays floral magic in Zimmermann’s purple dress on Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been promoting his upcoming film Do Baaraa with Taapsee Pannu and Pavail Gulati.  This marks the second collaboration between the director and the actress. Previously, they worked together on 2018 romantic drama, Manmarziyaan. Over the years, his stories revolve around woman who drive the story. The filmmaker says that he works with women better than men.

“I think I get along with women more than men,” Anurag told Indian Express.   “Women are easier to work with and simpler to deal with. Male insecurity is so much more. I find it easier to work with a Taapsee Pannu, Saiyami Kher or Amruta Subhash. I get a lot of trust from them! I can’t work if I don’t get trust. When male actors are new, they give you all the trust but slowly the insecurity hits them. I have seen a lot of people change, with success and failure. Taapsee has stayed the same,” he said.

Starring Taapsee Pannu, Do Baaraa is directed by the acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap and produced by Shobha Kapoor & Ektaa R Kapoor's Cult Movies, a new wing under Balaji Telefilms and Sunir Kheterpal & Gaurav Bose (Athena). It is releasing on August 19 in cinemas.

ALSO READ: Anurag Kashyap reunites with ex-wives Aarti Bajaj and Kalki Koechlin; daughter Aaliyah calls them ‘iconic’

South Korean drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo starring Park Eun Bin and Kang Tae Oh is not only breaking the records in the home country with viewership but also taking over Netflix globally. The makers are currently in talks for season 2 with goals for the premiere set in 2024. The makers also plan to retain the same cast and entire production unit for the second season.

According to Korean media portal Soompi, the CEO of ASTORY Lee Sang Baek said, “Thanks to the support of many people, we will produce Season 2 of ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo.’ The goal is to air Season 2 in 2024. It is not easy to coordinate the schedules of the cast and production team, so we will have to go through a lot of discussion.”

He also assured no replacement of cast and crew. He said, “As long as there are no unexpected changes, the goal is to maintain more than 90 percent of the same members as now. For this reason, it will take a considerable amount of time to coordinate, but the plan to produce Season 2 has not changed.”

While some of the main cast members have reportedly not heard anything about season 2, channel ENA said a brief statement saying that they are currently in discussions for season 2. Later this month, the series' lead actor Kang Tae Oh will enlist in military for his mandatory service and reportedly will return by end of 2023.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo is a story about an autistic attorney Young Woo tackles challenges in the courtroom and beyond with the help of her friends and colleagues. She might be different from you and me but when it comes to delivering justice, you can bet that no case is too big or difficult for this newbie attorney to handle. The series also stars Kang Ki Young, Ha Yun Kyung, and Joo Jong Hy.

ALSO READ: Extraordinary Attorney Woo starring Park Eun Bin and Kang Tae Oh remains No. 1 with 65 million hours viewership on Netflix’s 10 most-watched non-English series list

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been promoting his upcoming film Do Baaraa with Taapsee Pannu and Pavail Gulati. Ahead of the release of his film, the director had a reunion with his two ex-wives, Aarti Bajaj and Kalki Koechlin.

The filmmaker took to social media to share the photo and wrote, “My two pillars.." His daughter Aaliyah commented, "Iconic."

 

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For the uninitiated, Anurag Kashyap was married to Aarti Bajaj from 1997 to 2009. He was then married to Kalki Koechlin in 2011 and they separated in 2015.

Starring Taapsee Pannu, the film is directed by the acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap and produced by Shobha Kapoor & Ektaa R Kapoor's Cult Movies, a new wing under Balaji Telefilms and Sunir Kheterpal & Gaurav Bose (Athena). It is releasing on August 19 in cinemas.

ALSO READ: Anurag Kashyap reacts to YRF's string of failures with Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Samrat Prithviraj and Shamshera: 'Aditya Chopra has hired a bunch of people, he needs to empower them and not dictate them'

With Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha and Akshay Kumar’s Raksha Bandhan severely underperforming at the box office, all eyes in the film trade are now glued on the Vijay Deverakonda – Ananya Panday starrer Liger that opens on August 25.

Producer Karan Johar plans to give this action flick the largest possible release. It is a solo release that week, and Karan Johar intends to make the best of it. The USP here is the stunts. Vijay Deverakonda’s action scenes are unlike anything the audience has seen. Since we have not seen any action hero do what he does in Liger, Karan Johar intends to flood the theatres with the film.

In addition, there are emotions too. Vijay’s scenes with his screen mother played by Ramya Krishna are the other USP. This is a Mama-Beta pair like never before.

Bihar exhibitor Suman Sinha says, "We have lost heavily on Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan. The old superstars need to take a long break. Audiences want to see Kartik Aaryan and Vijay Deverakonda."

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Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has weighed in on the trolling against the Hindi film industry and how the industry remain silent which led to people taking advantage of them. In recent times, several films including Brahmastra, Shamshera, Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan have faced boycott campaigns on social media while the trolling against the industry continues.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Arjun Kapoor said, “I think we made a mistake by being silent about it and that was our decency but people have started taking advantage of that. I think we made a mistake by thinking that ‘our work will speak for ourselves’. You know you don't always need to get your hand dirty but I guess we tolerated it a lot and now people have made this a habit. We need to come together and do something about it because what people write about us or the hashtags that trend, are far away from reality. When we do films that do good at the box office, then at that time people like us not because of our surnames but because of the film."

He added. “Ab jyada hone laga hai…unfair hai (This has started happening a lot now. It is unfair)."

He added, “On Friday morning, the spark in people, the euphoria for a new film, the excitement in people, and the shine of the industry is coming down. Lagatar keechad uchaalte jayenge toh nayi gaadi bhi thodi si shine kho degi na? Humne toh kaafi keechad jhel liya hai pichle kuch saalon mein kyunki we have turned a blind eye on it (People have been tossing mud on us for years now and even a new car that will face that will turn muddy and it will lose its shine. We have been facing this for years now). We think that people's perception will change after the film's release."

Meanwhile, Arjun Kapoor was most recently seen in Ek Villain Returns with John Abraham, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria. The actor will next star in The Ladykiller and Kuttey.

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Following the release of Ek Villain Returns, Arjun Kapoor recently spoke at length about the film industry, the boycott trends, the massive trolling and more. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, the actor also spoke about what made him choose Bhoot Police and how he was completely broken at the time during the lockdown after the failure of Panipat. Bhoot Police stars Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and Yami Gautam.

Arjun said, “So during the lockdown, I was sitting at home and signed Bhoot Police and we went to Dharamshala for the shoots. The first phase was in Dalhousie. I guess it was 6 months after the lockdown in 2020. At that time my confidence was very low. My film Panipat didn't do well at the box office, theatres were shut down and the industry was under lockdown. And that was the first time since lockdown that I went out to do a film. I went there very confused. I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it.”

He added, “So when I reached Dalhousie, the army had a barricading to enter Dalhousie and I was lost in my thoughts, then when my car reached there and the guy looked at me, he said 'Arey Arjun Kapoor arey how are you sir, I saw your film Gunday'. At that time, I realised, that this is the audience I am working for. They don't care if my film didn't work. Mein itna toota hua tha itna under confident tha and uss aadmi se mila aur usne 3 minute baat ki (I was so broken and underconfident at that time and I talked to him for 3 minutes) and his words gave me the power to do that film. I could go and do a whole film knowing that's how my audience remembers me, that's not an agenda. He gave a normal reaction. It is the biggest win of my 10-year-long career that an army officer in Dalhousie knows me, he likes my work.”

Meanwhile, Arjun Kapoor was most recently seen in Ek Villain Returns with John Abraham, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria. The actor will next star in The Ladykiller and Kuttey.

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In a candid conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Urvashi Rautela made some rather interesting and surprising revelations about her personal life. From talking about the ‘RP’ in her life to also speaking on a proposal she received from an Egyptian singer, the actress went all out while talking about her personal life. She also mentioned that she actually rejected that proposal owing to cultural differences. She also went on to assert that no one in her line of family have ever been divorced and that she, herself, hopes that she lives up to to it.

During her conversation with Bollywood Hungama, the actress spoke about the massive cultural differences with the Egyptian singer and also about how he already had two wives and four kids. “Bahut zyada cultural difference ho jaata. That person already had two wives and four children. Insaan chahe kitna bhi achha ho including nature wise, Family ka bhi sochna padta hai, especially jab ek Indian ladki ki baat aati hai. (I think there are too many cultural differences. He has two wives and four children. No matter how great a person he is, but as an Indian girl, we think about family first.)” she said.

She went on to share, “Bahar ke logon ka mujhe nahi pata. Meri bahut saari friends jo achanak se kuch bhi kardeti hai and sometimes I feel ki yeh aise kaise kar deti hai. But I have a family to answer and main aisa decision nahi le sakti – ki main itni door chali gayi hoon. Woh wahaan, main yahan? (I don’t know about other people and what they think. I do have some friends, who can be that impulsive and sudden and sometimes I keep wondering, how they can do it without thinking so much. But in my case, I have a family to answer and can’t make any decision like that. Moreover, I can’t be that far away from them. Plus we can’t be like, he stays there, I stay here)”

“I think family ka ekkate rehna bahut zaruri hai. Usmein ek alag hi ek enjoyment hai. Jab family puri ekatte hote hi, I like that feeling. I don’t like this broken family thing. Meri family ek mein bhi kisika divorce nahi hua hai. Jahan se main aati hoon, wahan kisi ka bhi divorce nahi hua hai toh mujhe pata hi nahi hai ki divorce ka kya matlab hota hai. Jab main Mumbai mein aayi, I realized yahan to aaye din divorces hote rehte hain. So, if feel if I am lucky, my husband will be someone like my father. Otherwise, I don’t know. (I think a family should always stay together because that’s where the enjoyment lies. I love the feeling when the entire family gets together. I don’t like this broken family thing. In my family, no one has been divorced until now. From where I come, I don’t think I have seen divorce. In fact, I don’t even know what divorce is like. Only when I came to Mumbai, I realized that divorce here is so common.)” she concluded.

Urvashi Rautela, who has been a beauty pageant winner, hails from Uttarakhand. The actress is currently one of the most popular actresses down South.

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Priyanka Chopra has embraced motherhood and often shares glimpses of her baby girl, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The actress and her singer-husband Nick Jonas welcomed their first child through surrogacy earlier this year. The actress on Sunday took to her Instagram stories to share pictures of her daughter and her three pet dogs. Though Priyanka hasn't revealed the face of her daughter, she shares photos by hiding her face with emojis.

In the first picture, Malti Marie is seen lying on her stomach with a book kept in front of her. "Sundays are for reading," Priyanka captioned the post.

In second photo, the little one is sleeping on her mattress as all of Priyanka's three pets are seen sitting next to her. Priyanka wrote, "All my babies. Perfect Sunday."

Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka Chopra will be seen in It’s All Coming Back To Me, and the series Citadel. She will be starring with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa. 

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Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan now gets behind the microphone to pursue yet another passion. On the occasion of Independence Day 2022, the superstar treated fans and audiences across the country to his rendition of 'Vande Mataram'. The actor also hails from a music family and has a long tryst with music. Paying tribute to the men and women of the Indian Defence Forces and celebrating the undying spirit of India, Hrithik lent his vocals to ‘Vande Mataram’ originally produced by Jackky Bhagnani’s JJust Music, composed by Vishal Mishra and sung by Tiger Shroff.

Taking to social media he shared, "Felt it . Sang it. Put some shots together to present it. It’s better on headphones altho won’t make the bad singing better. In hope & dedicated to the true spirit of Freedom. Freedom for every single individual. Thank you @jackkybhagnani for allowing me to use your creation. Thank you @vishalmishraofficial , been humming this since I heard this wonderful track. Thanks to my man @tigerjackieshroff for inspiring this , following your lead my friend. Thank you @purpose.studios for working on a holiday and taking a spontaneous thought n working your magic on it. Sorry for taking you by surprise @shannondonaldmusic promise to do proper way next time :) @jjustmusicofficial @warnermusicindia #VandeMataram."

 

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Sussanne Khan, who was previously married to Hrithik. left a comment on his post saying “Faaaab god bless you Rye. to always motivate and inspire all of us in the newest ways!! ✊this is amazing."

Music has always been in the superstar’s blood. His grandfather Roshanlal was a celebrated musician, his grandmother Ira Roshan too had sung for films including a duet with Lata Mangeshkar for the film Anokha Pyaar in 1948 and his uncle Rajesh Roshan has been a prominent music composer for over 50 years.

In the past, Hrithik Roshan lent his voice to songs like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobarra’s 'Senorita' , Guzaarish’s 'What A Wonderful World' and 'Kites In the Sky' from Kites and is often seen crooning on his social media posts including Koi Mil Gaya’s Jaadoo on a throwback BTS post from the sets of Super 30 and the classic 'Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan' amoung others.

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Both Aamir Khan-starrer Laal Singh Chaddha and Akshay Kumar-starrer Raksha Bandhan faced ‘boycott’ campaigns on social media, though the former faced it more. The trolls spread the narrative that Aamir Khan is ‘anti-national’ and they tried to prove it by claiming that he hurt religious sentiments in PK (2014) and that he hinted that India is intolerant in 2015.

Did the boycott campaign lead to a poor day 1 for Laal Singh Chaddha? Trade veteran Taran Adarsh replied, “There has been some effect of the boycott campaign. Let’s face it. Even Aamir Khan addressed this issue. He was feeling the heat and therefore, he came on record to speak about it.”

But he also said, “Having said that, any film which is in rich in merits can take boycott; Exams, IPL, bad weather and any other kind of opposition. In case of Laal Singh Chaddha, the film was devoid of merit. Also, when an A-lister is making an expensive film, he has to cater to an all-India audience. You can’t target your film just for the premium multiplexes. It is understandable when Aamir makes a film like Taare Zameen Par. It’s budget was also reasonable. But Laal Singh Chaddha was expensive and yet, wasn’t a film for audiences across India. Aap interiors mein haalat dekho picture ki.”

The rest of the experts didn’t agree though. Trade analyst Atul Mohan said, “I don’t think the boycott campaign had any effect. The way the social media had gone berserk over boycott calls, had it had an effect, Laal Singh Chaddha would not even have had a double digit opening.”

Girish Johar, producer and film business analyst, said, “I don’t believe that boycott is the reason. Social media is too small a fraction to cause a boycott effect on cinema. I wouldn’t have taken into account the word of mouth had there been a start at the ticket window. For example, Thugs Of Hindostan also had a negative word of mouth. However, it managed to get audiences in hordes on day 1. So, when there’s no start at the box office, clearly, the star pull is diminishing in general for the Hindi film industry. None of the big stars have given a good start at the box office this year. Many Hollywood and South films, meanwhile, have opened very well. So, the audience is clearly there but they are not excited that much to watch a Hindi film at present.”

Owner of Entertainment Paradise in Jaipur Raj Bansal, in agreement noted, “Boycott didn’t matter. Dono films kharaab hai. In the near future, the films of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan could also get boycotted. But if these films are well-made entertainers, then nothing can stop them from doing Rs. 250 crores plus business. It all depends on the products.”

Improvement in the weekend?

Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan both released on Thursday, August 11. Monday, August 15, is a national holiday due to it being Independence Day. As a result, the film enjoys a five-day weekend. Hence, is it fair to say that all is not lost and these films can still work?

Taran Adarsh opined, “Raksha Bandhan has an edge in the mass circuits. Even on day 1, it was ahead of Laal Singh Chaddha in mass centres. So it’ll manage to get decent numbers. In multiplexes, it’s not performing. Laal Singh Chaddha is scoring in a few multiplexes in a few cities.”

Girish Johar said, “These films do have a chance as both are word of mouth and family films. But the trajectory of both the films are not good. I hope some miracle happens and they collect more than Rs. 100 crores at the box office. However, the costing of these films and the actor’s fees have completely gone for a toss. So, we need to get the ecosystem in sync.”

Raj Bansal, meanwhile, feels that long weekend can prove detrimental, “A five-day weekend does more damage than good, in my opinion. A lot of people like to take advantage of it and go for a holiday or visit their family in their hometown. Watching films in theatres is not the priority.”

Way forward

When asked what the industry should be done to improve the numbers, Taran Adarsh said, “There has to be rethinking on the kind of movies that are being made and the star prices should be brought down. The stars are still sleeping. When will they wake up, no one has an idea.”

Girish Johar felt that all hope is not lost, “Films like Laal Singh Chaddha are pre-pandemic products. So that’s a small saving grace that these films are old while the audiences have matured in terms of their tastes after consuming content on OTT.”

Raj Bansal painted a dismal picture as he remarked, “2022 will be remembered as the year when almost all top actors and actresses have given the worst ever performance in the history of Indian cinema. Taapsee Pannu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff - all have given major flops.”

He signed off by saying, “Don’t blame the audience. The industry is to blame. We are not making good cinema.”

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Malaika Arora is all set to announce the latest feather added to her cap. The model-actress-entrepreneur has invested and has joined hands with the young & powerful head honcho - Namrata Karad to bring to India the globally popular artisanal accessories brand, Ahikoza. Namrata and Malaika are aiming to recreate the global magic of Ahikoza in India. The brand has already amassed a hugely exclusive club for itself in the international markets panning across USA and Europe. The Indian fashion savvy women will soon be able to access Ahikoza and lay their hands on these arm candies which thus far have been seen only on the red carpet.

For the uninitiated, Ahikoza was founded by Namrata Karad and the brand prides itself in its unique geometrical design, handcrafted finesse and quality. Their aesthetic geometry, inspired by architectural installations and sculptures, has inspired not just Malaika but many other celebrities to sport their minauderies to the red carpet making this a unique and enviable statement. Not many would known that a collaborative initiative between Namrata Karad and veteran model, Barbara Fialho, back in 2017, made Namrata Karad the first Indian designer to co-design a handbag with Victoria’s Secret model.

“Over the years, Namrata’s experience of being an entrepreneur and industry professional has provided her with a robust skill set in marketing, content strategy, consumer growth and strategic business development. She has been privy to numerous distribution partnerships and celebrity endorsements, which has made her leader par excellence in her segment of exclusive and elusive artisanal accessories. So for me to accept her partnership was a no brainer because I am sure together we can make magic”- says Malaika.

Namrata commenting on this partnerships says, “Malaika continues to represent a diverse set of businesses across categories such as Fashion, Food & Beverage, Ayurveda, Skincare, Fitness, FMCG, and many more. Malaika epitomizes grace and class. By following her passion and staying true to her ethos, Malaika has also become an example of breaking stereotypes in the film industry. With changing times, she has reinvented herself into many new avatars and built a strong social media presence. Today the businesses she is invested in see a huge value in her association and a rise in following and consumer base. Her authenticity in yoga, fitness, food choices, lifestyle and fashion remain undisputed. Her followers, especially progressive women, look up to her as an icon who has built and nurtured the life of dreams. For us having Malaika in our dream team was a big win”

With over 16 million followers on Instagram, Malaika Arora stays in touch with her fans every minute of the day. She posts fashion tips, her fitness regime, offers healthy food advice and also jumps on to trending reels. On numerous occasions, she has been seen sporting Ahikoza bags because the brand has been her favorite for a while in terms of exclusive fashion and therefore this marriage was inevitable. Malaika and Namrata met to discuss how Malaika’s allegiance and Namrata’s business acumen can come together and make Ahikoza the new Indian sensation and the rest is history.

The India launch of Ahikoza comes after the brand has already made its presence felt among celebrities and the elite. The exclusive brand has been a go-to choice for many big names. One of the prime reasons why big names love the brand is its attention to detail. Each product is finessed to the user’s personal choice. Namrata ensures that the products are very chic, sophisticated, trendy and always in style. Ahikoza's distinctive candy-colored clutches remain a coveted accessory in the wardrobes of many Indian celebs including Malaika.

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Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff are teaming up for Ali Abbas Zafar's actioner Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. It will be an out-n-out action entertainer and is expected to be mounted on a huge scale. For the same, the filmmaker has begun scouting locations. The team began recce in England and Scotland to film biggest action sequences.

Sharing picture with the team, Ali Abbas Zafar wrote, "First big location Scout for #BMCM in England and Scotland over , with the highly skilled team we are playing to do some crazy action sequences on real locations. Excited & nervous as always #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan Stay tuned."

First big location Scout for #BMCM in England and Scotland over , with the highly skilled team we are playing to do some crazy action sequences on real locations. Excited & nervous as always ???? #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/AubXBTnzFD

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) August 15, 2022

Vashu Bhagnani and Pooja Entertainment presents Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in association with AAZ films. Written and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, and Ali Abbas Zafar. This Pooja Entertainment production is set to release in five languages Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on Christmas 2023.

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar was recently seen in Samrat Prithviraj whereas Tiger Shroff was last seen in Heropanti 2. Akshay has an array of line-up including Ram Setu, Gorkha, Mission Cinderella, Raksha Bandhan, Selfiee, and Sorarai Pottru remake. Tiger Shroff, on the other hand, has Baaghi 4, and Ganapath Part 1. Ali Abbas Zafar has two projects lined up - one with Katrina Kaif and another one with Shahid Kapoor.

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It's been 10 years since Salman Khan arrived as Tiger on the big screen with Yash Raj Films' Ek Tha Tiger. Helmed by Kabir Khan, the film had Katrina Kaif in the lead role. While Kabir didn't return to direct the second part Tiger Zinda Hai, it was helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar. With the hype around the third installment rises, the makers are celebrating 10 years of the franchise today. The film released on Independence Day back in 2012.

On 75th Independence Day, Yash Raj Films shared a montage of several clips from the Tiger franchise. The tweet read, "10 Years ago, he roared his way into your hearts. And now he's set to be back again, all guns blazing in #Tiger3 on Eid 2023. Celebrating #10YearsOfEkThaTiger. Celebrate #Tiger3 with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you on 21st April 2023. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu."

10 Years ago, he roared his way into your hearts. And now he's set to be back again, all guns blazing in #Tiger3 on Eid 2023. Celebrating #10YearsOfEkThaTiger.
Celebrate #Tiger3 with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you on 21st April 2023. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. pic.twitter.com/Kd8CgUdLdS

— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) August 15, 2022

Produced by Aditya Chopra, Tiger 3 brings Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif back as Tiger and Zoya. It is being helmed by Maneesh Sharma and will release in theatres on April 21, 2023.

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