Disney+ Hotstar’s Koffee With Karan Season 7 is hosting some of the best stars from Bollywood. From Sara Ali Khan to Ananya Pandey to Sidharth Malhotra, stars are not shying away from naming who resides in their heart. In the season 7 episode, the couch brings together two stars who started as debutants together but have now carved a niche name in the hearts of viewers. This week, the original Heropanti couple Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon will grace the couch. The duo makes viewers’ hearts hopscotch with their confessions and answering to never-before-heard conjectures. During the episode, the actress had an interesting revelation to make about the Alia Bhatt starrer Student Of The Year.

Host Karan Johar has revealed several unknown facts about Student of The Year on Koffee With Karan Season 7. From scenes that never made it to the film to the show’s iconic host and the film’s director Karan Johar revealing his doubts about the film, in the latest episode, we learn how the film had decided on the fate of yet another star, Kriti Sanon. The actress revealed that the first film she ever auditioned for was the Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan starrer Student Of The Year.

“This was right when I had started modeling. It was my career’s very first film audition,” Kriti said. While the revelation made KJo go ‘oops!’, she recalled the experience adding, “I was asked to dance to ‘Bahara’ (I Hate Luv Storys) and some scenes from Wake Up Sid (starring Ranbir Kapoor and Konkana Sen Sharma). I was horrible back then,” said the star.

 

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She also mentioned that she was ill-prepared for the film and that she held no hard feelings toward the film’s lead, Alia Bhatt.

Koffee with Karan Season 7 will stream on Disney+ Hotstar and features some new and interesting segments this time along with the all-time favourite Rapid Fire round where the stars compete it out for the very special ‘Koffee Hamper’. For fans in the U.S., Koffee with Karan Season 7 will stream exclusively on Hulu.

Also Read: Koffee With Karan 7: Shahid Kapoor opens up about marrying Mira Rajput when she was 20: ‘She needed to be cared for with kid gloves’

At a time when senior superstars, Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar who should know better, are brazenly selling cancer (a.k.a gutka, paan masala) to the nation, Bollywood’s youngest superstar Kartik Aaryan has resolutely said no to a tempting offer to endorse Paan Masala.

When I double-checked this news with a prominent ad guru, he confirmed it saying, “That’s right. That boy Kartik Aaryan has said no to around Rs. 8-9 crore offer to endorse paan masala. Kartik seems to have principles, a rare commodity in today’s actors who suffer from the gift of the ‘grab’. Saying no to such big money is not easy. But Kartik is conscious of his responsibility as a youth icon.”

Former chairperson of the censor board and producer Pahlaj Nihalani also endorses Kartik Aayan’s decision not to endorse harmful products. “Paan masala is killing people. Being encouraged to take gutka and paan masala by Bollywood role models is definitely damaging to the nation’s health.”

Akshay Kumar has a very clean image. He is seen as a hero of the masses. Then why is he promoting a brand of paan masala? Others like Govinda and even Pierce Brosnan are known to have promoted paan masala.

Shockingly Pahlaj Nihalani reveals that the broadcasting of alcohol and paan masala ads is illegal and unconstitutional. “Law forbids the CBFC from granting certification to paan masala and alcohol ads. Therefore, the ads for these products being broadcast are illegal. Actors who are part of such ads should know they’re participating in an illegal activity.”

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan starrer Satyaprem Ki Katha will restructure the actor’s image

Recently, Karan Johar confirmed that his next with Tiger Shroff, titled Screw Dheela has been delayed by a year. Bollywood Hungama did a bit of investigation and discovered that there are multiple reasons for the film to be kept on hold and one of the key reasons is financials not falling in place.

According to our sources, Tiger Shroff had done the paperwork for Screw Dheela for a sum of Rs. 35 crores, and once the film landed itself in the market for sale, it couldn't find any respectable buyers at the asking price. "In today's world, actors charging such big bucks makes a film financially unviable. Profit sharing is the way to go," revealed a source. "When Karan went to Tiger to express his concern, the actor didn't agree to lower the price. Karan was keen to get Tiger on board for a sum around the Rs. 20 crore mark, but Tiger and his team stuck to Rs. 35 crores. Their idea was - one failure can't impact his positioning to this extent," the source told Bollywood Hungama.

"The budget of Screw Dheela was falling in the range of Rs. 140 crores, and that was without taking into account the print and publicity costs. Hence, after all the attempts to salvage the scenario, Dharma Productions finally decided to shelve the film for the time being. If the market improves, the film will start next year," the source concluded.

Screw Dheela was directed by Shashank Khaitan with Rashmika Mandanna as the actress.

Also Read: SCOOP: Tiger Shroff-starrer Screw Dheela put on the backburner due to high budget, unpredictable box office scenario, and average response to the announcement video

Earlier this weekend, Sony Entertainment Television’s ongoing comedy reality show, India’s Laughter Champion came to a befitting end. The ‘Laughter Ka Grand Finale’, which was hosted on August 27, saw the Top 5 finalists - Nitesh Shetty from Mumbai, Jayvijay Sachan from Mumbai, Vighnesh Pande from Mumbai, Himanshu Bawandar from Ujjain, and Rajat Sood from Delhi perform one last time in front of the judges, Archana Puran Singh, and Shekhar Suman. Making the evening even more special were the cast of Liger – Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Pandey who were promoting their film and present at the finale was also a special guest, that is Sunil Grover in the guise of Rinku Bhabhi.

As the country waited in anticipation to know who from amongst the Top 5 finalists will be declared the winner, Rajat Sood from Delhi was awarded the coveted trophy of India’s Laughter Champion. While Nitesh Shetty from Mumbai was declared as the first runner-up, owing to the tough fight between Jayvijay Sachan and Vighnesh Pande, the two were declared as the second runners-up in a tie.

Winner Rajat was awarded a cheque of Rs. 25 lakhs. Speaking about the win, Rajat said, “I was overwhelmed when the celebrations began, and my name was announced. For a few minutes, I had to absorb the fact that I had won. I had planned this moment in my head multiple times but, the reality left me awestruck. It was also a milestone moment as I was performing in front of my parents for the first time in life. They had only previously seen my content online and they would not really bring it up with me or discuss it with me. Their presence was a blessing. Some decisions that come instinctively to you are signals from the universe, which tell us that good things are about to happen. My father is very happy and I could see that pride in his eyes. I am now open to opportunities and shows that will come my way. Now I have to work even harder, and I have a fire inside me to do better. I will try to read more and equip myself to become a better artist.

Judge of India’s Laughter Champion, Shekhar Suman said, “It was a well-deserved win! Rajat fought very hard, and it was a very tough competition. I think Rajat had a very distinct flavour of his own and he comes across as a very endearing guy. He is a millennial, far too young, but he has the wisdom of a 40–50-year-old. He is extremely charming and spontaneous. So, when you watch him with his stage presence, with his spontaneity, his content, his timing, ease, confidence, all of that is a sure-fire recipe for a winner. “

On the other hand, the other judge of India’s Laughter Champion, Archana Puran Singh shared, “Rajat Sood captured our attention with every passing episode. From the very beginning, I knew there was something special about him that got us to notice him and when he started performing more and more, he started standing out even more. He has a “lover boy” image and with the way he uses the essence of poetry in his comedy, I thought he was the perfect candidate to win the show. I saw his journey closely, and I was so hopeful. His finale act was brilliant. The consistency of his performances, his pleasant appearance, his presence on stage, his haazir-jawaabi, his witty responses, and his very chocolate boy look - all go to make him a winner.”

‘Comedy’ is a word that is known universally but, with Rajat Sood infusing ‘poetry’ in his comedy acts, he aptly earned the title of ‘Pomedy.’

Also Read: Gurpreet Ghuggi hilariously imitates Shilpa Shetty on India’s Laughter Champion | Abhimanyu | Shirley

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Anand Ahuja welcomed their first child on August 20 and several celebrities took to social media to congratulate the couple on this news. Along with an emotional note about welcoming their baby, the couple also shared a unique piece of artwork. Now, explaining the reason behind the same, Sonam revealed on social media that it is created by the famous Rithika Merchant and explained that the reason behind sketching an eagle and deer represents the universal concept of a union between the Sky Father and the Earth Mother.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja took to Instagram to share another picture from the creation of the artwork along with a long note that described the painting and its meaning. Expressing her gratitude towards artist Rithika Merchant, Sonam wrote, “For this momentous occasion in our life @anandahuja and I wanted @rithikamerchant to create a special art piece to announce the birth of our baby boy. And we couldn’t be more ecstatic with it. In this Art piece Rithika refers to the universal concepts of a union between the Sky Father and the gentle, attentive and watchful Earth Mother, represented here by the Eagle and the Deer respectively.”

She went on to further add, “Eagles or hawks are associated with fatherhood and otherworldly creation (the overarching concept of the Dyeus Pita/Sky Father). Deer are associated with motherhood. They are gentle, attentive and watchful creatures. They are always on guard and can move, adapt, and survive even in the most challenging conditions.”

 

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“Ever since the early Neolithic, when the earth was much colder and reindeer more widespread, the female reindeer was venerated by northern people. She was the “life-giving mother”, the leader of the herds upon which they depended for survival, and they followed the reindeer migrations for milk, food, clothing and shelter. She was a revered spiritual figure associated with fertility, motherhood, regeneration and the rebirth of the sun,” she concluded.

The photos were originally shared by Rithika Merchant on her Instagram page where she had captioned it saying, “Specially commissioned for Sonam and Anand on this special occasion, Rithika Merchant refers to the universal concepts of a union between the Sky Father and gentle, attentive and watchful Earth Mother, represented in this work tiltled “Nova” by the Eagle and the Deer respectively. Congratulations to @sonamkapoor and @anandahuja on their new arrival!” Sonam too responded to it by expressing how much she loved the art work. She commented, “I love this so much I can’t tell you. It represents all my emotions.”

Expressing their happiness over the news, the Kapoor family has been celebrating the arrival of Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Anand Ahuja’s baby throughout the week. Anand and grandfather Anil Kapoor distributed sweets to the media whereas Rhea Kapoor planned a grand welcome for Sonam and the newborn Baby Kapoor-Ahuja when the actress returned home from the hospital.

Also Read: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and her newborn get the grandest welcome from Rhea Kapoor; shares videos on Instagram

Nawazuddin Siddiqui took the audience by a surprise with his first look from his forthcoming film Haddi. Dressed as a woman in the poster, the actor will be seen in the role of a transgender in this movie. The film is said to be a revenge drama directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma.

Speaking about the choice of this unique role, Nawazuddin Siddiqui said, “It’s just been a couple of days. We have started the shoot of Haddi, I will be portraying two roles in the film - I play a woman and a transgender. These are two separate parts, it’s a double role! Akshat had this script and wanted to make the film for almost four years. Akshat has worked as a second unit director in AK VS AK and Sacred Games. I have known him since the time he has worked with Anurag Kashyap. Now, we are finally making this venture possible.”

He shared, “Outfit, hair, make-up, yeh sab toh theek hai... that’s not my concern. There are experts to look into it and they know their job. My concern is to get the internal thought process right. What do women think? What do they want? An actor’s job is to get into the head of the character he plays. Your perception, outlook towards life as a woman is bound to be different and that is the most difficult part about Haddi for me. Ek aurat ke nazariyese duniya dekhni hogi. The film is not about costumes and gestures. The process is more internal and deep and my main concern is I need to bring that out to the audience.”

He also revealed, “I have worked with many renowned female directors and that helped a great deal. I realized that women look at the world differently. They are far more compassionate and they see beauty in everything. For most men, it’s often about power and control. That also reflects in our relationships. The female gaze is compassionate and sensational. I am deeply trying to understand that point of action.”

The actor takes close to three hours daily to get his female look on point, hair, make-up and outfit. He shared, “If I am playing a female character, I need to think like a woman and that’s my test as an actor.” On this note, the actor added, “My daughter was very upset when she saw me dressed as a woman. But of course, she now knows that it’s for a role and she understands that.”

He also says that he has huge respect for actresses who do this on a daily basis. “It takes me three hours to get ready. Now I know why an actress may take longer than her male counterpart to get out of her vanity van. It’s absolutely justified. Itna saara taam jhaam hota hai! Hair, make-up, kapde, nails... pura sansar leke chalna padta hai. Now He knows why an actress may take longer than her male counterpart to get out of her vanity van. It’s absolutely justified. I will have more patience now”.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Nawaz has an interesting lineup of films which includes Tiku Weds Sheru, Noorani Chehra, and Adbhut among others.

Also Read: Nawazuddin Siddiqui opens up on his transgender role; says, “I play a double role of a transgender character, and a male character”

The recently released multi-starrer Taanav is a web series that touches upon the sensitive topic of Kashmir and its conflicts. The show is an Indian adaptation of the popular Israeli series Fauda which revolves around the country’s defense forces, their struggles, and their impact on the citizens. Its Indian version Taanav is set against the backdrop of Kashmir with actors like Arbaaz Khan and Waluscha De Sousa playing pivotal roles in this Sudhir Mishra directorial.

Speaking about her character in the series, Waluscha De Sousa revealed that she plays the role of a Kashmiri Muslim named Zainaab.  Needless to say, it was a unique role for her and the actress also discussed taking up such a different role. “Taanav is very very special to me. It is a series where I got the opportunity to play a character so far removed from who I am entirely. I portray a Kashmiri Muslim woman and speak in Kashmiri as well – it is a dialect that I had to learn from scratch. I am so grateful for this opportunity and this character that was given to me by Sudhir Sir and Applause Production. It is a role very few would imagine me playing. This is perhaps the most fulfilling character I have played till date.”

However, Waluscha De Sousa did not reveal many details about her character since the series is an adaptation.

Speaking of Taanav, the series will premiere on SonyLIV. It is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Applause Productions. Created by Avi Issacharoff & Lior Raz and Distributed by Yes Studios, the show is helmed by Sudhir Mishra and Sachin Mamta Krishn. The show features an ensemble cast of Manav Vij, Sumit Kaul, Rajat Kapoor, Shashank Arora, Zarina Wahab, Ekta Kaul, Danish Hussain, Satyadeep Mishra, Sukhmani Sadana, Sahiba Bali, Amit Gaur, Arslan Goni, Rockey Raina, M.K. Raina, Sheen Dass, Aryaman Seth, amongst others.

Also Read: Teaser of Arbaaz Khan starrer Tanaav unveiled; will premiere on Sony LIV

Just a day ago, Hrithik Roshan expressed his fandom for The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power, the popular series that will premiere on Netflix next month. Now the Vikram Vedha actor once again is making news, as one of his videos from a recent event has gone viral. Hrithik recently attended an event related to Cult Fitness in association with his brand HRX and during the event, the actor touched the feet of one of his fans. His gesture seems to have garnered ample attention as fans can’t stop hailing him for his humility.

Hrithik Roshan recently attended a Cult fitness event in collaboration with his home brand HRX. The actor was seen interacting with the fans and also presented award certificates and goodies to winners. He also screened the teaser of his upcoming film Vikram Vedha and what followed was a huge round of applause from the audience. During the prize distribution event, however, one of the fans who came on stage greeted the Kaabil actor by touching his feet. Hrithik responded to him in the same manner, by repeating the action. When Hrithik was touching his fan’s feet, the audience started cheering out loud, appreciating him for the humble gesture.

 

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Meanwhile, the video also received a massive response on social media. “Most humble superstar,” commented on the fans whereas another one commented on how his movies should not be boycotted saying, “Bhai Hrithik ke liye koi boycott nhi karega. (Brother, no one will Boycott Hrithik) He is very good actor n most he is very humble no attitude at all...” Another one dropped a comment saying, “Legend For A Reason”.

On the work front, Hrithik’s next release Vikram Vedha is a remake of the Tamil movie by the same name. The film is slated to release on September 30 with Hrithik Roshan playing the role of a gangster. There are also reports stating that the actor will start work on Krrish 4 very soon along with his father Rakesh Roshan.

Also Read:  Hrithik Roshan can’t wait to binge The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power; shares video about it on Instagram

Priyanka Chopra has been enjoying some quality time as a mother and the actress has also been posting about the same on social media. The actress is also quite popular on social media and often shares private moments with family and friends, giving a glimpse of her life to her followers. Now, the latest video shared by her features her daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas as the actress is making her groove to the Bollywood song, ‘Sasural Genda Phool’.

While Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have not yet revealed the face of their daughter, the actress has been sharing posts of her and her daughter quite often. The recent video, shared by PC on Instagram, features Malti Marie Chopra Jonas wearing an adorable frock with a matching hair band. The mother-daughter duo seems to be enjoying some Bollywood music time with the song 'Sasural Genda Phool' from the 2009 movie Delhi 6 featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor. Speaking about her weekend time with her little angel, PC captioned the video by saying, “Saturday mornings be like… ???? ????????”

Needless to say, her video also garnered a lot of attention from her B-town friends who couldn’t stop adoring the beauty of her little daughter. Her co-star and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, actresses Dia Mirza and Huma Qureshi, Sports star Sania Mirza, filmmaker and former Netflix CEO Srishti Behl, and many others dropped heart emojis on the video. “Cutest post on internet today,” said one of the fans whereas another one commented, “Cuteness overload”.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, who tied the knot in December 2018, announced the arrival of their first child via surrogacy in May this year. On the work front, Priyanka is gearing for the big-budget space sci-fi drama Citadel which also stars Richard Madden and it will premiere on Amazon Prime. The actress also has films like It’s All Coming Back To Me and Jee Le Zara in the pipeline.

Also Read: Priyanka Chopra smiles as she shares photos of baby Malti Marie Chopra Jonas playing with her: ”Love like no other’

Ajay Devgn and Tabu will be coming together for the ninth time with the action drama Bholaa. The film, which is also directed by the Shivaay actor, was in the final leg of its shoot schedule. And now the actress has taken to social media to announce the wrap of the same. She shared a joint post with her Drishyam co-star and also gave us a sneak peek into her look from the film.

Readers would be aware that Tabu and Ajay Devgn are childhood friends and the two of them have played many interesting roles. It is being said that Bholaa will feature the actress in the role of a cop whereas Ajay will be seen in the role of a prisoner. In the recent joint post with her co-star, the actress shared a photo of their looks from the film where she is seen in a suited formal attire whereas Ajay is seen wearing a black shirt with a ghamcha. Along with that, she also added a caption saying, “Look!! We finished our 9th film together! #wewrap #bholaa @ajaydevgn @adffilms.”

 

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Speaking of Bholaa, the film marks the fourth directorial of Ajay Devgn after U, Me, Aur Hum, Shivaay, and the latest Runway 34 that hit the big screens in 2022. It is a remake of the Tamil film Kaithi that originally featured Karthi along with Narain, Arjun Das among others and was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. As for Bholaa, the film is expected to hit the theatres on March 30, 2023.

On the other hand, Ajay Devgn and Tabu, who have acted in many films including Golmaal Again and De De Pyaar De, recently also shot for Drishyam 2 together. While they featured as a suspect and cop in the prequel, they will reprise their roles in the second part too, as the film is a continuation of the previous plotline.

Also Read: Tabu sustains injury on sets of Bholaa in Hyderabad

Right amid his shoot schedule, Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to reveal that he has tested COVID positive and that he has quarantined himself from any association with the public. His announcement came in earlier this week, after which, many fans expressed concern over his health. However, the superstar recently took to his blog, where he assured his fans that he is recouping well but along with the update, the actor also mentioned how he doesn’t work with a team, who does all his chores for him. He mentioned that he has been doing all the household chores by himself as he has quarantined himself and is even responding to phone calls and emails personally.

Amitabh Bachchan started his blog saying, “So the entire day is filled with time and timeless memories of the past and the present and a few thoughts for the future .. a process which never is given any consideration in the hectic schedules that we follow .. Most of the time an entire team is set aside by individuals facing such encumbrances .. but choosing a team is a work of art - an artwork that requires another team .. ! issues then are endless and it has been noticed , at least by your Blogmaestra that self help is beyond all teamwork .. By the time you start preparing the briefing or educating the team, you might as well just get up and do it yourself .. it is the most satisfying and efficient working of all workings ..”

“They that have worked with you for long notice and learn your movements habits and likes dislikes as any other .. but the self knows better than any other .. so .. Rather than waste time and energy on disciplining a fresh entrant in his or her training, it may be perhaps prudent to educate the self ..  and no where is this more prominent and in execution than the times of ‘isolation’ for the dread of the ViD 19 , or to be more precise , its prevailing variant ..,” said yet another excerpt from the blog.

“Suddenly the exercise of making your own bed, cleaning your bath and toilet , wiping the floor, switching on the required plugs and switches , making your own snack and drink ( tea and the coffee ) , folding and setting up the cupboard with your clothing , responding personally to calls and mobile responses , drafting your own letters .. and submitting yourself to the medication prescription by the doctors without the assist of a nursing staff .. ALL .. is what life in these times is made of ..,” the actor wrote.

“And it is the most enjoyable and satisfying experience of them all.. The diminishing on the reliance of your staff  .. and more importantly the realisation, as I have submitted many times before, what your staff go through during an entire day .. gaining thereby the respect that should be theirs .. So .. to get back to the illness .. the feel of the ‘feelings’ is in its stable state .. which in present circumstances is the best that one can do , or should .. One could say , and is often tempted to also, to announce betterment or even more , and find that the very next day your statement being overtaken by quite the opposite .. best then to be in reserve .. in restraint .. in quiet appreciation for those that send wishes, grant them the gratitude they deserve .. and breathe !” he concluded.

Also Read: Kaun Banega Crorepati 14: Amitabh Bachchan says, ‘Bhaisaab, Kameez toh pehen Lijiye’ to a contestant stripping after his win

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Rhea Kapoor have always been quite close to each other. The latter also visited Sonam in London during her pregnancy days and stayed with her sister during her second trimester. And now that the actress welcomed an adorable baby boy, their homecoming was planned in the grandest way possible by the Kapoor girl. Rhea also took to social media to share videos of the grand welcome she planned for Baby Kapoor-Ahuja.

Sonam Kapoor returned home, a day ago, after her delivery. Her husband Anand Ahuja and father Anil Kapoor expressed their happiness by distributing sweets to the media, and sister Rhea Kapoor showed her happiness by planning the grandest welcome for the new mother and her little boy. The child's maasi planned a special welcome for her sister and her nephew. Their house was decorated with beige-golden balloons and banners that read, ‘Welcome Baby Kapoor Ahuja’. Videos of the special décor were also shared on her Instagram story.

 

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Earlier this week, Rhea Kapoor took to Instagram to share a series of photos after she visited her sister Sonam Kapoor and met Baby Kapoor-Ahuja for the first time along with her mother Sunita Kapoor. The producer-designer also wrote about how she got emotional during her visit and also shared a photo of her getting teary-eyed and emotional. She posted the photos saying, “Rhea masi is not ok. The cuteness is too much. The moment is unreal. I love you @sonamkapoor the bravest mommy and @anandahuja the most loving dad. Special mention new nani @kapoor.sunita #mynephew???? #everydayphenomenal”

Readers would be aware that Sonam Kapoor Ahuja spent most of her pregnancy days in London. She returned to Mumbai to spend time with her family during her final trimester. The actress, who was last seen in The Zoya Factor, shared an Instagram post along with husband Anand Ahuja announcing the arrival of their baby with a post on social media that read, “On 20.08.2022, we welcomed our beautiful baby boy with bowed heads and open hearts. Thank you to all of the doctors, nurses, friends and family who have supported us on this journey. It’s only the beginning, but we know our lives are forever changed. Sonam & Anand.”

Also Read: Rhea Kapoor breaks down in tears upon meeting Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s baby boy; see first photos of ‘maasi’ and ‘nani’ Sunita Kapoor with the newborn

Considering that the fantasy adventure drama Brahmastra is a pan India release, the team of the film is collaborating with some renowned names in the South industry. While they joined hands with the blockbuster filmmaker SS Rajamouli for their film promotions down South, yet another popular actor from the Telugu industry has extended his association with the movie. It is none other than RRR actor Junior NTR who gained a global fan base with the big budget multi starrer that also featured Ram Charan and Alia Bhatt.

He will be reuniting with RRR co-star Alia Bhatt who also plays the leading lady of Brahmastra. Junior NTR has been invited as the Chief Guest for the pre-release event of the Ayan Mukerji film. The said event will be held in Hyderabad, right before the release of the film, on September 2. Announcing their association with the Telugu star, the official Instagram handle of the movie posted a video which featured scenes from Brahmastra as well as from Junior NTR’s movies. Here, have a look at this announcement video:

 

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Brahmastra also features Telugu superstar Nagarjuna in the role of Nandi Astra. Besides Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Nagarjuna, the film will also see Amitabh Bachchan and Mouni Roy in extremely pivotal roles. Based on Indian mythology, the film is based on the concept of the most powerful Astra (weapon), the Brahmastra. The forthcoming release is a part of a trilogy and has been in the making for the past seven years. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Dharma Productions, it is also the first film to feature real life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt together. It is slated to release on September 9 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor enjoys South Indian food the authentic way with Brahmastra co-star Nagarjuna and RRR maker SS Rajamouli

Satyaprem Ki Katha will be a special challenge for Kartik Aaryan. It will require him to undergo many layers of personality makeover to emerge in a completely new light. The actor on the lookout for new challenges says he will plunge into a role and film only if he is challenged as an actor. “There is no point in doing what I’ve already done.”

In Satyaprem Ki Katha the milieu, the era, the clothes and body language need a complete makeover. Kartik Aaryan is up for the challenge. “He will set aside a large chunk of his time later this year for intense workshops. There will be a huge volume of preparation and speech modification. Kartik will be unrecognizable in the part,” says a source close to the project.

Going by the intensity of preparation involved, and the director Sameer Vidwans’ earlier achievements in his landmark Marathi film Anandi Gopal, this could be the film that could get Kartik his first National award.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani starrer Satyaprem Ki Katha gets a release date and it’s in 2023

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora recently attended the pre-wedding bash of designers Kunal Rawal with Arpita Mehta. Needless to say, the special day saw the presence of some big names from the industry. Arjun Kapoor recently also walked the ramp of designer Kunal and attended his reception along with girlfriend Malaika Arora, and the two of them were seen dancing their heart out on ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ during the post-wedding party.

Readers would be aware that the song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ remains to be iconic even today. The song was an A R Rahman musical with Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna Awasthi and is from the 1998 Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala starrer Dil Se. The film also marked the debut of Preity Zinta and was directed by Mani Ratnam. As for the song, it featured Malaika Arora in a special appearance and her dance remains to be legendary.

Now, 24 years later, the reality show judge-dancer was seen dancing to the number at Kunal and Arpita’s party. Accompanying her was her boyfriend Arjun Kapoor who too was seen lip-syncing Shah Rukh Khan’s lines and dancing his heart out with her. The video also featured rapper Badshah crooning on stage. Here, have a look at the post:

 

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As for the pre-wedding bash, the designer couple decided to celebrate it with industry friends before they tie the knot on August 28. Their recent bash was a star-studded affair with actors like Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Shanaya Kapoor, among others attending it. It was a private ceremony that was held in Taj Mahal Palace in Colaba, Mumbai on August 28, 2022.

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‘Hero’ Shah Rukh Khan and ‘Villain’ John Abraham are getting ready for the fight of the year in Pathaan. Apparently their climactic faceoff in Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan will be a fist-to-fist combat between Khan and Abraham, thereby making this the first onscreen action sequence where a shirtless Shah Rukh will step on camera.

Incidentally John has as important a role as Shah Rukh in Pathaan. Says director Siddharth Anand, “John Abraham is THE antagonist, THE villain of Pathaan. I have always believed in the fact that the villain’s projection should be as big, if not bigger than that of the hero’s. Only when the villain is massive, can the tussle between them be spectacular.”

About the confrontation between the two stars Anand reveals, “We have an extraordinary battle when SRK takes on John! We wanted to present John in a super slick avatar.”

The director says the first looks of the actors are teasing people into the world of Pathaan. “The first looks of SRK, Deepika Padukone and John, truly represent the zone we want the audiences to view the film in. People have now just got a taste of the world of Pathaan. This truly is just the tip of the iceberg and I can assure you that nothing can prepare you for the action spectacle that is coming your way.”

Also Read: Pathaan: John Abraham drops his slick avatar in first motion poster, says, ‘I’ll let my action do all the talking’ 

Inspired by one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the Broadway musical Come Fall In Love by Aditya Chopra is all set to premiere in the US. The show will open in San Diego on September 14 and will continue till October 16. Along with a special note by Aditya Chopra, the news was posted on the official Instagram account of Yash Raj Films. For the uninitiated, the original Bollywood film featured Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead and released was in 1995.

Yash Raj Films shared the news on social media saying, “Aditya Chopra’s Broadway-bound musical Come Fall In Love (CFIL) is set to open at The Old Globe, San Diego on September 14. Here’s his note inviting people to see a celebration of love on stage… The musical’s official Opening is on Wednesday, September 14, and will run through October 16. #ComeFallInLove @theoldglobe”. Explaining how close Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is to his heart, Aditya Chopra penned the note saying, “I first conceived the story of DDLJ (even before it was called DDLJ) as a Hollywood story of a white American man and an Indian woman. My main motivation at that time was to present Indian culture and values to a global audience. Years later, as I reimagine the story as a Broadway musical. My mainstay is still the same, showcasing Indian culture to a world audience. And the most powerful way to depict a country’s culture and values is to see it from the perspective of someone who does not belong to the same culture. That is the starting point of Come Fall In Love, the story of Indian Simran, her culture and heritage through the eyes of American Roger.”

He went on to share, “Come Fall In Love is the story of Simran, an Indian American. She is at the center of the musical’s story, as she struggles to balance her love for Indian tradition and her family with her love for Roger. He is a white American man who falls madly in love with Simran and then falls in love with her culture and her country. He aspires towards India and finds a new version of himself in India’s energy, values, and way of life.”

“I’m not directing DDLJ for Broadway. I’m adapting it as Come Fall In Love to tell the story of how powerful love is in unifying cultures, especially today. In 2022, the notion that DDLJ could be adapted to present a vision of diverse cultures coming together in a story that celebrates love and the power it has to unify everyone moves me greatly. For me, Austin Colby as Roger and Shoba Narayan as Simran are the perfect vehicles to drive home this message of cultural unification in a fragmented world. They are joined by a cast, crew, and creative team that represents all that extraordinary talent Indian cinema and Broadway has to offer. The representation and artistry of India reverberates through every part of this production. Come Fall In Love is not only my heartfelt vision of ‘love in every color’ as the musical’s finale puts it, but a celebration of joy, togetherness, and inclusivity in a divisive and an increasingly toxic world of intolerance. It is also my love letter to India and the Indian heritage we carry with us wherever we may be,” he added.

“In making a new DDLJ for a new moment and new audience, I’ve departed from some aspects of the films that our fans revere. But I believe that the heart of Come Fall In Love beats with everything that is essential in DDLJ even as it speaks, sings and dances to this moment, in a different place and time, with hope, optimism, and love. I look forward to sharing Come Fall In Love with those who cherish DDLJ and I'm also looking forward to introducing the story to audiences discovering it for the first time. I'm well aware that DDLJ has a special place for many Indians living across the world and, as its original producer and director, I'm well aware of the responsibility I have in representing India to the world. I'm grateful, humbled, and excited by this opportunity. Hope I see you at the theatre and we can, together, celebrate the magnetic force of love that can shatter all barriers,” he concluded by signing off as Aditya Chopra.

 

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Speaking of the film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was record breaking success and the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema. The film has been screened at Maratha Mandir in Mumbai for over 19 years.

Also Read: “Come Fall in Love is a heartfelt and relevant show that explores the importance of inclusivity” – Simran of Aditya Chopra’s Broadway debut, Shoba Narayan, opens up about how the musical is celebrating diversity

Netflix has confirmed the production of Parasyte: The Grey, a series by visionary director Yeon Sang Ho based on Hitoshi Iwaaki's comic book published by KODANSHA Ltd. The story is about unidentified parasitic life-forms that live off of human hosts and strive to grow their power. As they start to disrupt society, a group of humans wage war against the rising evil.

Hitoshi Iwaaki's original comic book series Parasyte about invasive life-forms that seize and control human bodies has sold over 25 million copies over 20 territories and countries. The story, charged with much imagination and philosophical themes, spawned animation and live-action adaptations that have become all-time favorites among many fans. And now, it continues to evolve in the hands of Yeon Sang-ho, an illustrious Korean director renowned for many prominent genre films and series.

From the film Train To Busan and Peninsula that launched the K-zombie craze to globally acclaimed Netflix series Hellbound, Yeon has created a universe of his own marked by his uninhibited and awe-inspiring imagination. Yeon adds yet another domain to this realm by directing and co-writing the screenplay for Parasyte: The Grey. Given his incisive insight into human nature when people are faced with chaotic world order, many are curious to see how he will translate the world portrayed in Parasyte with Korean twist. Ryu Yong Jae, the screenwriter of Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area, joins Yeon in knitting this compelling story.

An eye-catching cast lineup is also spurring the anticipation of Parasyte: The Grey. Jeon So Nee plays Jeong Su In who falls victim to a parasite, and when it fails to take over her brain, she enters a bizarre coexistence with it. Jeon has made an impression on viewers with the series Scripting Your Destiny, When My Love Blooms and Encounter.

Koo Kyo Hwan and Lee Jung Hyun, both of whom have previously worked with director Yeon Sang Ho in the film Peninsula, join the cast. Koo Kyo Hwan plays Seol Kang Woo who tracks down parasites in order to find his missing sister. Koo, who parses his characters far beyond the obviously defined limits, enthralled audiences in the Netflix series D.P. and film Kingdom: Ashin of the North.

Lee Jung Hyun plays Choi Jun Kyung, the team leader of "Team Grey," a task force battling parasites. Having lost her husband to these invasive life-forms, she devotes herself to their demise. Lee has demonstrated a wide acting spectrum in works such as Korea’s biggest film in history The Admiral: Roaring Currents, and more.

These three actors skillfully portray through their dynamic interplay of characters and events how parasitic life-forms come to plague the world. Climax Studio, creative powerhouses that have delivered global hits such as Hellbound and D.P., and a global content production company WOW POINT are in charge of production. The extraordinarily imaginative world of Parasyte: The Grey with its intense storyline will be released only on Netflix.

The universe of Parasyte: The Grey with its compelling storyline will be released only on Netflix.

ALSO READ: Monstrous: Goo Kyo Hwan and Shin Hyun Been look terrifying in new posters of Yeon Sang Ho helmed horror drama

Kriti Sanon has amazed us all with her incredible performances, but also with her sense of style. Her attire has a history of drawing attention to her. The Raabta actress has the finest grace and charisma while wearing her clothes. Kriti Sanon has an undeniable knack for making even the most unusual colours appear wearable. This time, Kriti Sanon chose a blue dress for the day to show us that blues aren't necessarily bad.

Kriti Sanon’s stylist took to her Instagram to share pictures of hers from her latest photo-shoot wearing a blue mini dress, which would be ideal for a Saturday night out with your girlfriends or a romantic dinner date. The outfit comes from the Laith Maalouf label's stock. The amazing dress had a body-con shape that highlighted her slender frame, was encased in leopard print, had full sleeves with power shoulders, a mini hem length, a round neckline, and a delicate side drape that went down the leg, which stole the show and created a dramatic and darkly romantic effect.

Kriti dispensed with the heavy jewellery and accessorised the look instead with a pair of tiny earrings studded with diamonds and several finger rings. High heels in blue and her well-manicured black nails accentuated the ensemble. The Mimi star wore a ponytail with centre-parted hair. She opted for subtle nude eye shadow, a nude lip colour, dewy complexion, reddened cheeks, mascara-coated lashes, on-fleek brows, and her lower lash line was rimmed with a scintillating blue liner that will pretty much instantly inspire us to go buy one.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti was last seen in Bachchan Panday and she will next be seen in Bhediya alongside Varun Dhawan and Shehzaada opposite Kartik Aryan. She also has Adipurush with Prabhas and Ganpath with Tiger Shroff in her kitty.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS : Kriti Sanon

OUTFIT: Laith Maalouf

STYLIST : Sukriti Grover

HEELS : Louboutin

JEWELLERY : Mahesh Nottandas

HAIR & MAKE-UP : Radhika Yadav & Kavyesh Sharma

 

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Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings star Simu Liu, This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown and Abraham Popoola haved joined the star and producer Jennifer Lopez in Atlas. The Netflix project is directed by Brad Peyton.

The film revolves around an intelligence analyst who gets stranded on a distant planet and must learn to fight inside a military-grade mech suit in order to survive. Aron Eli Coleite is penning the script based on an original script by Leo Sardarian.

Atlas falls under the creative partnership between Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions and Netflix where Lopez, producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and longtime manager Benny Medina are producing a slate of films, television series, scripted and unscripted content, with an emphasis on projects that support diverse female actors, writers and filmmakers.

The film is produced by Brad Peyton and Jeff Fierson for ASAP Entertainment; Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures; Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions; and Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter for Berlanti/Schechter Films with executive producer Mike McGrath.

Also Read: Shang-Chi star Simu Liu shares bhangra moves with rapper Tesher on hit ‘Jalebi Baby’ at Juno Awards 2022 – “Now that’s how we celebrate Asian heritage”

The Walking Dead veteran Jeffrey Dean Morgan will be joining the cast of the Amazon Original Series The Boys in Season 4 as a recurring guest star. Details on his character are being kept under wraps for Morgan’s reunion with showrunner Eric Kripke.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan played patriarch John Winchester on Kripke’s Supernatural and marks as the latest to join after Jensen Ackles having boarded season 3 as Soldier Boy.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s charisma, undeniable charm and versatility have landed him a variety of prestigious films and television series working alongside award-winning actors and filmmakers.  Having worked nonstop the past few years, Morgan continues to capture the attention of Hollywood and has emerged as one of the industry’s most sought-after leading men.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan can currently be seen in the hit AMC series, The Walking Dead, where he made his debut in the final episode of season six as the infamous antagonist, ‘Negan.’ This performance earned him a 2016 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series. He also won Best Villain at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards for his work in season seven. The 11^th and final season of The Walking Dead is currently airing on AMC.

Following the conclusion of The Walking Dead, Morgan will reprise his role of ‘Negan’ in the upcoming spin-off series Isle of the Dead. Along with Lauren Cohan reprising her role as ‘Maggie,’ Isle of the Dead will follow the pair through post-apocalyptic Manhattan.  Morgan and Cohan will also serve as executive producers on the series that is set to premiere in 2023 on AMC.

Can’t tell you how excited I am! Big thanks to @therealKripke and @AMCPlus & @TheBoysTV for finding a way with both schedules. No easy task. SO DAMN STOKED!! https://t.co/NZT94seB0z

— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) August 25, 2022

Other recent projects include Friday Night in with The Morgans, which premiered in April 2020 on AMC. The talk-show was produced and hosted by Morgan and his wife, Hilarie Burton Morgan, and was filmed from their home in upstate New York during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the film side, recent credits include Warner Brother’s Rampage directed by Brad Peyton alongside Dwayne Johnson and Naomie Harris;  

Walkaway Joe alongside David Strathairn and under the direction of Tom Wright; The Postcard Killings with Famke Janssen for director Danis Tanovic; horror film The Unholy based on the best-selling James Herbert novel Shrine.

The Boys is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes—who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and as revered as gods—abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. Intent on stopping the corrupt superheroes, The Boys, a group of vigilantes, continue their heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought—the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. It’s the seemingly powerless against the super-powerful. 

Season Three of The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Jensen Ackles.

The Boys is based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, who also serve as executive producers, and developed by executive producer and showrunner Eric Kripke. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Craig Rosenberg, Ken F. Levin, Jason Netter, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, and Michaela Starr also serve as executive producers. The Boys is produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television Studios, with Kripke Enterprises, Original Film, and Point Grey Pictures.

Also Read: The Boys Season 3 Finale: Jensen Ackles, Karl Urban, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford and more discuss what’s next for their characters