Prime Video brings its first Indian Amazon Original movie Maja Ma to the service on 6th October. Produced by Leo Media Collective and Amritpal Singh Bindra; directed by Anand Tiwari and written by Sumit Batheja, Maja Ma is a family entertainer, set against the celebratory backdrop of a traditional festival and a quintessential, colourful Indian wedding. The streaming service launched a foot-tapping, upbeat dance number ‘Boom Padi’ from the film on Thursday. Known not only for her acting prowess but also for her legendary dance moves, the just-launched music video from the film, sees Madhuri Dixit weaving her magic, with catchy hook steps. The energetic song is sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Osman Mir; composed by Souumil Shringarpure and Siddharth Mahadevan, written by Priya Saraiya and choreographed by Kruti Mahesh.

“I am so happy and excited to have sung this brilliant song”, said Shreya Ghoshal. “I was fortunate enough to have sung the first-ever song of my career for a Madhuri Dixit starrer – Devdas – and of course have sung many other songs for her after that. ‘Boom Padi’ is even more special for me as it is Madhuri ji’s first-ever garba dance number. I am sure the audiences will love the song and it will be a festive season favourite all over.”

“It is such a wonderful coincidence that I started my Bollywood singing career with a garba song and today it is yet another garba song that I have sung. Singing with Shreya Ghosal was a pleasure as she is such a talented artiste and sharing space with her was amazing. The vibrancy of the beats and the energy with which the song has been picturized are sure to hook the viewers in. I am looking forward to seeing the audiences dancing away on this song, this festive season,” said singer Osman Mir.

Soumil Shringarpure and Siddharth Mahadevan, who have composed the music for ‘Boom Padi’ in Maja Ma, said, “When we were approached to compose this track, we were over the moon. This has been an awesome team to work with – from the very gifted singers Shreya Ghosal and Osman Mir to Priya Saraiya, the talented lyricist who understands songs so well because of her own singing experience and of course the experienced director and producer combination of Anand Tiwari and Amritpal Singh Bindra – it was a superb experience. We were given a brief and the complete creative freedom that every composer dreams of. We are confident that this track will be loved especially with the onset of the festive season.”

Priya Saraiya, lyricist and singer said, “It has been such a pleasure penning the lyrics for ‘Boom Padi’. I have over the years written the lyrics as well as sung so many songs but this one has me truly excited. Souumil Shringarpure and Siddharth Mahadevan, have composed such upbeat music for it and Shreya Ghosal and Osman Mir have given it a life of its own with their soulful voices. And the celebration does not end there… to have the song picturised on the legendary and amazingly beautiful Madhuri Dixit, is a dream come true! I just cannot wait to watch the audience reactions to this song.”

Warm and funny, this light-hearted yet thought-provoking drama with unexpected twists and turns, features Madhuri Dixit in the lead, in a never-seen-before role. Maja Ma boasts of an ensemble cast including Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Rajit Kapur, Sheeba Chaddha, Simone Singh, Malhar Thakar and Ninad Kamat. Prime members in India and more than 240 countries and territories can stream this highly-awaited Hindi Amazon Original movie from 6th October.

Maja Ma boasts of an ensemble cast including Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Rajit Kapur, Sheeba Chaddha, Simone Singh, Malhar Thakar and Ninad Kamat. Prime members in India and more than 240 countries and territories can stream this highly-awaited Hindi Amazon Original movie from 6th October.

ALSO READ: Madhuri Dixit to star in Amazon original movie Maja Ma; set to release on October 6

After several years of wait, Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt released in theatres on September 9, 2022. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film has received mixed reviews with the audience calling it a visual spectacle while also admitting that the story and dialogues could have been much better. But, the team is being praised for their efforts, their hard work and the box office collections have been mammoth. Now, enjoying the success of the film, Ayan and Ranbir visited the Somnath Jyotirlinga temple in Gujarat.

Sharing the photos, Ayan wrote, “Somnath Temple. My Third Jyotirling Visit this year. Had told myself I would come here after Brahmastra releases, and am so happy and energised that we made it here. #gratitude."

 

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Earlier this week, Ayan penned a note thanking the audience for their response. "Brahmāstra has gotten off to a great start with audiences over its first weekend!" he started off the note on Monday, before adding, "The feeling is only of Gratitude, and more Gratitude - for our Audiences! The Acceptance from Audiences - is the only reward we work for at the movies. The Future of the Brahmāstra Trilogy, and the Astraverse, eventually lies in the hands of our Audience, and this weekend we have received back from them… Light - for the years of work that went into this Venture!"

Ayan continued, "I feel proud that we managed to create a great energy at the cinemas over the last 3 days, with people coming out and sitting together jointly - to watch a very new kind of movie for our Cinema, one which takes Technology to the next level, and does it while retaining the soul of Indian culture and spirituality.

"We were also the #1 Movie at the Global Box-Office this weekend… another source of pride, excitement and progress, for us! Putting out good energy for the next few weeks of Brahmāstra’s Journey at the Cinemas… and also for the Love of Movies doing well in general, the most popular art form of our times, one that entertains and should unite us," he concluded.

 

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S.S Rajamouli presents Brahmāstra - Part One: Shiva in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus and Starlight Pictures, the magnum opus released theatrically on September 9 across 5 Indian languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada with a stellar ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni.

ALSO READ: Ayan Mukerji confirms Brahmastra team is already thinking of a spin-off for Shah Rukh Khan’s Vanarastra: ‘We have to do the origins story of the scientist’

Pop sensation Justin Bieber, who was recently diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome in June, has postponed the remaining dates of his ‘Justice’ world tour. The news comes after the singer recently returned to touring after overcoming his battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which for weeks left the entire right side of his face paralyzed. Now, his India concert has been cancelled too.

Justin Bieber was set to perform during his Justice World Tour in Delhi on 18th October 2022 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The stadium is large enough to hold the capacity up to 1,00,000 audience for concerts. Amid the rescheduling of the world tour, a spokesperson from Book My Show, the promoter of the concert in India, said, "We are extremely disappointed to share that the ‘Justin Bieber Justice World Tour – India’ scheduled for October 18th, 2022 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi has been cancelled owing to the singer’s health concerns. We have just been informed that due to health concerns, he will unfortunately not be able to make it next month. Along with New Delhi in India, the artist has also cancelled other stops in the tour’s run-up to the India show including Chile, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Bahrain, UAE and Israel."

"While we are deeply disappointed that we will not be able to welcome Justin Bieber to India this year on account of his health concerns, we wish him well and hope he recovers at the earliest to be back for millions of his fans in India soon. While the cancellation of the ‘Justin Bieber Justice World Tour – India’ has been dependent on factors outside of our control, what is in our hands, is your experience as a BookMyShow consumer and the transparency you expect in the resolution to this situation. To that end, BookMyShow has already initiated a full and complete refund of the ticket amount for all consumers who had purchased tickets for the show. The complete refund will be reflected within 10 working days in the customer's source account of the original transaction. We deeply regret the inconvenience caused but we promise, there is a lot more music and live entertainment coming your way, soon!" the statement concluded.

 

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After Covid-related delays, the star kicked off his tour in March but suffered a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome in June. The tour included 11 shows in the UK in 2023 starting in Glasgow on February 8, 2023, with shows in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield. The illness prompted the Grammy-winning singer to postpone the U.S. leg of the tour.

ALSO READ: Justin Bieber postpones remaining ‘Justice’ tour dates after Ramsay-Hunt diagnosis; India concert date remains unchanged – “Needed to make my health a priority right now”

After being in the making for over seven years, the first part of Ayan Mukerji’s magnum opus Brahmastra released last week to a good response from moviegoers. The film has been in news for multiple reasons including the fact that it brings together real-life married couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt for the first time. Nagarjuna, who plays an integral role in the film, spoke about the immense response he has been garnering for the mythological fantasy drama, but he also opened up about the failure of Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha which marked the Bollywood debut of his son Naga Chaitanya.

Naga Chaitanya played the role of Aamir’s best friend in Laal Singh Chaddha, a remake of the Oscar winning American drama Forrest Gump. While the film opened to a very low business, it was also criticized by several communities and groups for its plot line. Speaking about it, in an interview with PTI, Nagarjuna said, “It is a bittersweet moment. I wish it had worked good. But it happens, it is an experience." He also recalled the advice he had given his son when he was signed on for the project saying, "When Chai told me he was doing this Forrest Gump remake, I told him don't expect to be recognized as a star. This will show you as an actor. And Chai said, 'I want to be known as an actor also.”

He went on to add about how despite the great performance of Brahmastra and low performance of Laal Singh Chaddha, they celebrate all kinds of cinema at their household. "We all cheer for each other. We all have a get together on the day of the release. Whatever happens we have dinner and we all toast to that movie. There is a bittersweet moment every year. Now, it is coming every six months," he concluded.

Talking about Brahmastra, it also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Mouni Roy along with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Nagarjuna. Based on the concept of Indian mythology, the fantasy action drama released on September 9 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Also Read: Multiplexes POSTPONE National Cinema Day from September 16 to September 23 to safeguard Brahmastra’s collections

Sajid Nadiadwala was unanimously re-elected as president of the Indian Film & TV Producers Council (IFTPC) at the 31st annual general meeting (AGM). This is the 11th year in a row that Nadiadwala has been president.

The AGM saw the induction of two new directors and the new board composition as follows: Ratan Jain, NR Pachisia, Madhu Matena, Shyam Bajaj, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Rajat Rawail, Shyamashis Bhattacharya, Dinesh Vijan, Nitin Vaidya, Abhimanyu Singh, and Ramesh Taurani.

Nadiadwala expressed satisfaction that the pandemic has ebbed and that box office business is once again flourishing. He added that he would soon lead a delegation to the Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde to discuss concerns pertaining to the sector.

The meeting paid tribute to all the departed souls during the year including Lata Mangeshkar and IFTPC former director Vijay Galani.

ALSO READ: REVEALED: The real reason why Sajid Nadiadwala and Salman Khan parted ways on Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali

Koffee With Karan Season 7 is candidly taking viewers a step closer to the secrets of celebrities week after week. In its eleventh episode, the conversations turned steamy as Anil Kapoor and Varun Dhawan had conversations about marriage, relationships and competition in the industry. In the episode, Varun Dhawan talked about getting married to his school sweetheart Natasha Dalal. The two had a small ceremony last year in January.

Karan Johar asked  Varun Dhawan about his marriage and said, "You pretty much married your college sweetheart. Varun quicky corrected him saying, "School sweetheart." He further said, “It’s been amazing. It’s the best thing that has happened to me in my life. She’s the balancing factor in my life, and she doesn’t even ask for much. She doesn’t demand much. She just wants my time. She’s amazing.”

Karan Johar further insinuated that Varun had on and off relationship with Natasha before they full-fleged dated and got married. Karan said,  “You were on and off in your relationship dynamic with Natasha before that, and you’ve, of course, been a boy about town, and that’s the way it should be.”

He further added, “I don’t know how to word it in a way that doesn’t… You’ve had a fair amount of interactions with many girls, before you decided to cement your relationship and get married, and well done.”

On the work front, Varun Dhawan has Bhediya, Bawaal and a few more projects in the pipeline.

ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 7: Varun Dhawan admits he doubted himself after Karan Johar didn't cast him in recent films; 'Definitely made me think, am I slipping in my game?'

Koffee With Karan Season 7 is candidly taking viewers a step closer to the secrets of celebrities week after week. In its eleventh episode, the conversations turned steamy as Anil Kapoor and Varun Dhawan had conversations about marriage, relationships and competition in the industry. During the episode, Varun opened up about how he felt that Karan Johar not casting him in his recent projects.

Varun Dhawan was most recently seen in Dharma Productions' Jugjugg Jeeyo, which featured Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor and Kiara Advani. There was a wave of projects he did with the production following his debut in KJo's Student Of The Year. Following the debacle of Kalank, Jugjugg Jeeyo marked their first project together. But, after five years, Karan Johar is returning as a director with Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, which stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.

During the course of the conversation, when asked how he felt when he signed Ranveer Singh for a film over him. He said, “It definitely made me think, am I slipping in my game? Have I not created that right body of work or image as an actor for Karan to consider me in his films? Sometimes it was also along the lines of why Karan thinks I can’t do these roles. For me, it is more in terms of introspection of my competencies. It never leads to me feeling envious or defeated by your selection. I take it as an opportunity to analyze where I can possibly improve.”

On the work front, Varun Dhawan has Bhediya, Bawaal and a few more projects in the pipeline.

ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar makes rare statement about his dating status; says Varun Dhawan was supportive: 'I broke up and you were very supportive in that relationship'

Fatima Sana Shaikh has been speaking about playing a rather interesting role in the period drama Sam Bahadur. While she left everyone impressed with her amazing performance as Lali in Modern Love Mumbai, she is now gearing up for playing a real-life character on the screen in her next. And now the actress is all set for shooting for the same and has jetted off to complete yet another schedule of the film with her co-stars Vicky Kaushal and Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub.

In a recent social media post, Fatima Sana Shaikh spoke about taking off for the schedule of Sam Bahadur. She posted a picture with her co-stars Vicky Kaushal and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub from a flight along with a funny caption where she referred to them as 'Ache Bachhe' (Good kids) and wrote it on the picture in the Instagram story.

As for the film Sam Bahadur, Fatima Sana Shaikh will be seen playing the character of former late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and fans are definitely awaiting to see a glimpse of the actress in this iconic role. Sam Bahadur is based on the life of Sam Manekshaw who was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal.

On the work front, along with Sam Bahadur, Fatima Sana Shaikh has an interesting lineup and she will also be seen in Dhak Dhak. Directed and co-written by Tarun Dudeja, co-produced by Taapsee Pannu, Pranjal Khandhdiya and Ayush Maheshwari.

Also Read: SamBahadur: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh commence shoot for Meghna Gulzar’s next directorial

Arjun Bijlani, who is one of the most popular actors on television, recently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi and in his post, he also revealed that he has shifted to a new residence. While he has been enjoying the luxuries of his new home, on the work front, he is seen hosting the popular weekly show Ravivaar with Star Parivaar. In fact, during a recent episode, the actor turned a singer from being a host on the show. Arjun tried his hands at singing recently and recorded one of his most favourite songs, ‘Yaaron’ which is originally sung by the late KK.

Speaking about it recently, Arjun Bijlani said," This was my first ever song that was recorded. I have been singing the song ‘Yaaron’ by KK from a very young age. It's my favorite song and it was a nostalgic feeling. I feel after that, I got to know that I am going to record this song.” When asked if he ever thought of giving singing a chance, he shared, “I always loved singing and my friends and family have watched me singing Karaoke with my mother. I never thought of becoming a singer but now why not."

"If ever I get to host a singing reality show I would love to be a part of it,'' he concluded.

Besides the multiple shows on television, Arjun Bijlani was recently also seen in his popular web show Roohaniyat opposite Kanika Mann. The show is a romantic drama and is currently in its second season. If reports are to be believed, the makers are also considering a third season.

On the other hand, talking about Ravivaar With Star Parivaar, the show airs every Sunday on Star Plus and features onscreen families from the popular shows on the channel as they fight it out to win the war of music.

Also Read: Arjun Bijlani joins Sunny Leone to host MTV Splitsvilla X4 season 14, watch the announcement 

It is known that Netflix is bringing Squid Game: The Challenge, a reality competition series based on the hit 2021 South Korean survival thriller. As Netflix notes, Squid Game: The Challenge will be “the biggest reality competition series ever,” hosting the largest cast and offering the largest lump sum cash prize in reality television history as 456 players compete for $4.56 million (Rs. 35.56 crores). But, people have raised concerns over the problematic show.

At the Emmys 2022, Hwang Dong Hyuk won Best Director for a Drama Series for the pilot of Squid Game, “Red Light, Green Light.” Lead star Lee Jung Jae became the first Asian actor ever to win  Best Actor in a Drama Series at the awards ceremony. Backstage in the press room, when asked about the upcoming reality show Squid Game: The Challenge and the concerns over it, he said, "Yes, I am aware of the reality show being created. I actually met with the creator yesterday, and they had many questions for me. What I hope is that they will be carrying on my vision and intention as much as possible for the show."

"I think that even though our show does carry quite a heavy message, and I know there are some concerns of taking that message and creating it into a reality show with a cash prize, however, I feel like whenever you take things too seriously, that's really not the best way to go for the entertainment industry," he added, as per Variety. "Doesn't really set a great precedent. So I would say that reproductions of such efforts are going to bring new meaning to the industry, and I hope that this is going to be a great new direction for the industry overall."

The upcoming 10e-episode reality series is reportedly a co-production between Studio Lambert and The Garden, and will be filmed in the U.K. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt and Toni Ireland executive produce for Studio Lambert while John Hay, Nicola Hill and Nicola Brown executive produce for The Garden.

ALSO READ: Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae makes history becoming first Asian actor to win Best Actor in a Drama at the Emmys 2022

Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, and Michelle Yeoh find themselves on opposing sides of a modern fairy tale in the first teaser of the upcoming movie. The film arrives on Netflix on October 17, 2022.

The School for Good & Evil is a story where every great fairytale begins. Directed by Paul Feig, The School for Good & Evil follows best friends Sophie and Agatha, who find themselves on opposing sides of a modern fairy tale when they’re swept away into an enchanted school where young heroes and villains are trained to protect the balance of good and evil.

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Based on the International Best Selling Book Series and starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Sophia Anne Caruso and Sofia Wylie, The School for Good & Evil comes to Netflix on October 17. The movie has been penned by Laura Solon, David Magee, and Paul Feig with Feig as director and producer.

ALSO READ: Charlize Theron to lead and produce Alfonso Cuarón’s family drama Jane for Amazon Prime Video

After winning the Midnight Madness Award for her first film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota at Toronto International Film Festival, actress Radhika Madan returned to the prestigious film festival for the World premiere of her upcoming film Kacchey Limbu. Speaking on the same with Bollywood Hungama, the talented actress talked about the project and her experience of working with a debutante director.

When asked what intrigued her to sign Kacchey Limbu despite knowing that it will be Shubham Yogi’s directorial debut, she asserted, “I think the script. I was in it from the very first page I remember after reading it, I called Shubham right away. He was at the airport catching a flight and I told him that I'm doing the film. I loved it so much I could relate to it so much. And I think it is a very important film to see and to put out. Honestly, I was also a debutante at first. So, I can never say that ‘oh, I will never work with a debutante because I need somebody to believe in me’.”

The 27-year-old actress further added, “So I really feel that all the people who are debuting right now meet as writers or directors or producers, they are way hungrier, way more passionate and they give their all, they give their soul and heart to it. So, when I spoke to him when I saw his vision, I had no doubts that he would make a very honest film. To be very honest, it is the script, which is the main driving force and all the actors and be it the director or the producers. They come second, but the script is everything.”

Also, the Feels Like Ishq actor was asked what defines success for a film, critical acclaim or the box office collection. In her response, Madan said, “I think both because I know that if you perform the character well, it is honest enough if you have worked on your craft, and you get a critical acclamation, it helps survive in the industry, but it is padded with the box office as well. Because no matter how much acclaim you get, if you don't get love from the audience, it is all irrelevant.”

Explaining her stand, the actress elaborated, “you become actors to entertain people. I think the box office is proof of that. There are a also lot of factors which are attached to the box office. Like how you promote the film and all of that. So I'm actually torn between the two. And I really want both for myself. But actual success is performing the character with utmost honesty, and it is translated on screen.” For the unversed, Kacchey Limbu is a coming-of-age film directed by Shubham Yogi.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Radhika Madan signs yet another project with Maddock Films after Teacher’s Day & Saas, bahu aur Cocaine

The first teaser of Babylon from Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle is here and it is eccentric. The filmmaker hopes to capture 1920s Hollywood's most glamorous and animalistic moments. The first teaser lives up to the expectations.

The teaser opens with Margot Robbie snorting cocaine and hoping to live life to the fullest as newcomer Manny Torres, dreams of making it big in the industry. Brad Pitt plays an actor who is drunk and pretty much doing crazy stuff.

"It was about capturing the spirit of that time, which is a lot more Wild West than we often imagine in our conceptions of the Roaring Twenties," said Chazelle at Toronto International Film Festival 2022. "There was more excess, more drugs, more extreme living on all ends of the spectrum than I think a lot of people even realize."

When an accomplished detective awakens to find himself falsely accused of murder, he will be blackmailed into re-investigating his former cases by the real murderer in Shadow Detective, a Star Original series coming exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar this October.

After a long and successful career in the police force, detective Taek Rok is preparing to retire when his partner gets into trouble. Rushing to save him, Taek Rok suddenly passes out and awakens to discover that he has been framed for a murder he didn’t commit. On the run, Taek Rok is contacted by the real murderer, a man who identifies himself only as “Friend” and is blackmailed into reinvestigating his old cases in the hope of clearing his name. With the clock counting down, will Taek Rok be able to solve his last case before it’s too late?

Starring Lee Sung Min as the soon-to-be-retired detective Kim Taekrok, Jin Goo as Kook Jin Han, Gyeong Su Jin as Lee Seon Ga, and Lee Hak Joo as Son Gyeong Chan, Shadow Detective is directed by Han Dong Hwa and produced by Studio Dragon.

ALSO READ: Jin Goo, Yang Dong Geun, Jang Dong Yoon, Jung Yi Seo confirmed to star in upcoming drama King of the Desert

After piquing the interest of the audience with the unique and interesting trailer of Chup -The Revenge of An Artist, the leading lady of the film, Shreya Dhanwanthary takes a trip down memory lane revisiting moments from the shoot. The actress shared BTS pictures and videos of her look test, first day of the shoot, also giving glimpses into the scenes and first meetings with her co-stars Sunny Deol and Pooja Bhatt.

Expressing her gratitude for the overwhelming response she received for the trailer for the film, Shreya Dhanwanthary thanked everyone through her social media as well as treated with treasured moments from the shoot of the film. From her look test to having a gala time with the cast, the actress has given a sneak peek into everything that unfolded on the sets.

Shreya also revealed in her social media story how different looks were tried and tested before locking the ‘one’ for the film. Post confirming a look, Shreya went through a hair change to fit the character’s requirement. Giving a glimpse into an actor’s life, Shreya shared that she spent three months in a vanity van while she shot for the film. Giving all of us an insight into what the sets of Chup looked like, Shreya shared moments with R Balki along with Sunny Deol and Pooja Bhatt.

Shreya Dhanwanthary also uploaded some charismatic BTS images of Sunny Deol and expressed, “Omg. Look at how good looking @iamsunnydeol is????”. Sharing a strong bond with her co-actor Pooja Bhatt, Shreya posted an adorable picture with Pooja Bhatt and captioned it as, “oh. And this gorgeous mamacita enters the frame and my life. I mean @poojab1972 #fan4lyf.”

Having earned her recognition and appreciation with Scam 1992, Shreya Dhanwanthary is all set to bring yet another unique story to the audience as she gears up for the theatrical release of Chup. It is said to be the first film of its kind. The film revolves around the concept of movie critics and stars Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. Sunny Deol and Pooja Bhatt will also be playing key roles in it. It is slated to release on September 23, 2022.

Also Read: Chup Trailer: Sunny Deol is on hunt to find serial killer who murders film critics in Dulquer Salmaan, Pooja Bhatt starrer

Netflix brings us a fun-filled ride with Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah Bhatia as they dropped the trailer of their upcoming romantic comedy Plan A Plan B. With marriages, divorces, swipe rights and everything in between, this rom-com is here to give you all the feels. Plan A Plan B is all set to release on Netflix on 30th September 2022.

Talking about the making of the film, Shashanka Ghosh remarked, “In life, plans get made. Then something happens and the best-laid plans go haywire- and that's exactly how this unique story came to life. The script came to me from the writer Rajat Arora, and the moment I read it, I was instantly excited to work on this theme. Making Plan A Plan B with Riteish, Tamannaah and Poonam Ji has been such a fun experience and their infectious energy and chemistry has translated in every shot of the film. This film is a sweet romantic comedy that is lighthearted and fun and we hope Netflix audiences will enjoy it.”

Speaking about his experience of writing the film, Rajat Arora said, “Plan A Plan B is a quirky romance that will win your hearts. It is the classic story about ‘do opposites attract’ but is depicted in a spirited new way that we hope will be a solid entertainer. Shashanka’s direction has brought vivacious energy into the script and it has been a great journey making the film.”

Tamannaah Bhatia, playing the role of a matchmaker said, “This movie has been a wild ride. Whether it is working with Netflix, the entire cast, or being directed by Shashanka sir, Plan A Plan B has been a memorable journey. It is a dynamic movie that will appeal to every type of audience and I can’t wait for its launch on Netflix!

Speaking about his experience, Riteish Deshmukh added, “I have always had a soft corner for the comedy genre and Plan A Plan B was yet another memorable experience for me. It is important to work with a team that approaches this genre with a twist and makes it refreshing for the audiences and Plan A Plan B has definitely been one such project for me. We have made this film with a lot of love and we cannot wait for Netflix viewers around the world to enjoy it with us!”

Starring Riteish Deshmukh, Tamannaah Bhatia, Poonam Dhillon and Kusha Kapila, Plan A Plan B is produced by Rajat Arora (Funk Your Blues Entertainment Pvt Ltd) and Trilok Malhotra and K R Harish (India Stories Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd) and directed by Shashanka Ghosh.

Plan A Plan B begins streaming on 30th September only on Netflix!

ALSO READ: Tamannaah Bhatia aces street wear in a button-down shirt and wide pants for Babli Bouncer's promotions

With Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra proving to be a certifiable hit there is a sudden upsurge of interest in the sequel. We can now tell you that the second part of the trilogy entitled Brahmastra - Part 2 Dev will take off by the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023.

An informed source reveals, “Ayan has more or less written the script for the entire Trilogy before he started shooting Part 1. Now he needs to fine-tune Part 2, make it more racy and perhaps accentuate the plot points which have been liked in the first part. Karan Johar (the producer of the Trilogy) and his co-producers Fox-Star are keen to kick-off Part 2 sooner rather than later. Ayan wants to take a break before getting into Part 2. But it looks like he won’t be allowed any respite.”

With Brahmastra - Shiva Part 1 proving the naysayers wrong, Part 2 is stronger now than it was before the release of Part 1.The team wants to strike while the iron is hot, the sooner the better.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt expresses gratitude after mammoth opening weekend at the box office for Brahmastra: ‘Our hearts are full of love ‘

On Tuesday, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut took to her social media handle and unveiled the first-look poster of Vishak Nair as late politician Sanjay Gandhi. In the poster, Vishak can be seen lost in thought with an intense expression on his face. Captioning the post, Ranaut wrote, “Presenting the powerhouse of talent” and tagged Vishak Nair. “Sanjay was the soul of Indira … the man she loved and lost”, she added further.

Now Vishak Nair, who plays Sanjay Gandhi, the younger son of Indira Gandhi and a political scion who is frequently referred to as the Dark Prince of Emergency, has joined the film. The Kangana Ranaut directorial will be his debut in Bollywood. For the unversed, Vishak predominantly works in Malayalam films. He marked his debut with 2016’s release Aanandam directed by Ganesh Raj. His debut film was an instant hit and made him a household name.

 

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The upcoming biography, which is based on the late politician Indira Gandhi’s life, is Ranaut's second to be directed. Fans have been excited about Emergency since its inception because of its all-star cast. Along with Ranaut, the film also features Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhry, Shreyas Talpade, and Milind Soman as pivotal characters.

Interestingly, in August, the Queen of Bollywood revealed look posters of Shreyas Talpade as late former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Anupam Kher as late political leader Jayaprakash Narayan, Mahima Chaudhry as late Pupul Jayakar, who was an author and Indira’s close friend, and Milind Soman as Sam Manekshaw.

Also Read: Kangana Ranaut ropes in Mahima Chaudhry to essay the role of Pupul Jayakar in Emergency; first look unveiled

Ever since Tusshar Kapoor announced his film Maarrich, also starring veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, the film's intriguing title and unique casting has piqued everyone’s curiosity. Maarrich will be Tusshar Kapoor’s second outing after the Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmii, as a producer under the banner Tusshar Entertainment House. The film is set to hit cinemas on 9th December 2022.

Written and directed by Dhruv Lather, Maarrich is a whodunit thriller where Tusshar will be seen playing a badass police officer. The film will also see the very talented senior actor- Naseeruddin Shah in a pivotal role. The makers announced the release date today with an intriguing and impactful logo of the film with the message- Catch the Evil!

Talking about the film, Tusshar says, “This film is very close to my heart for multiple reasons. Maarrich is my second film after Laxmii as a producer and I am also going to be reuniting with Naseeruddin Shah Saab after a very long time. The film has challenged me as an actor on many levels as it’s very different from the work that i have been associated with earlier, I hope the audiences like this new shade of mine.
Super excited to bring Maarrich to the audiences in cinemas on 9th Dec.”

Tusshar Entertainment House Presents, in association with NH Studios, Maarrich is written and directed by Dhruv Lather, produced by Tusshar Kapoor, Narendra Hirawat, Shreyans Hirawat and co-produced by Girish Johar, Priyank V Jain. The film will release theatrically on 9th December 2022!

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In December 2021, the Raveena tendon starrer Aranyak was released on the OTT streaming platform Netflix. Set in the fictional town of Sironah, in Himachal Pradesh the series followed two morally upright officers, battling their own inner demons, trying to find the person responsible for the alleged rape and murder of a teenage girl. On its release, Aranyak received a highly positive response from both audience and critics alike. However, now Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Netflix India has cancelled the second season of Aranyak.

If what we hear is true, then Netflix has apparently decided to cancel Aranyak season 2 on account of its ROI. Says a source in the know, “OTT platforms have become even more stringent in terms of what content they feature, and Netflix is no stranger to this. This is a conscious effort in driving more content-driven shows and films that will connect with the audience.” Continuing further the source adds, “This isn’t the first show that Netflix has cancelled. Earlier the streaming giant had dropped the second season of the Madhuri Dixit starrer The Fame Game as well. In both cases, apparently, Netflix was not happy with the story, script, as well as the ROI and decided on forgoing development of the second seasons.”

Interestingly, though the show has been cancelled, for now, we are told that the makers of Aranyak have the chance to revisit the content of the second season, and re-develop the same. In such a case, Netflix could re-list and green light the second season. However, as things stand, Aranyak will not be returning with a second season anytime soon.

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Glitzy dresses add instant glamour quite like one that glimmers every time you stride. Therefore, there is no need to search any further if you want to add some glittering deliciousness to your beach closet, Trust Karisma Kapoor, she can take you to beach looking all lit.

Karisma Kapoor makes great fashion decisions. Since her acting debut in Prem Qaidi in 1991, the star has not only carved out a niche for herself in the industry, but she has also discovered her personal style, which is occasionally effortless and experimental. Her glam wardrobe is replete with sequins, shimmer and figure-sculpting silhouettes. Actress Karisma Kapoor graced our screens in a sparkly ensemble yesterday, and we have to say, she looked stunning. Karisma provided a lesson in how to pull off effortless poolside looks with her resort-ready ensemble, which included a purple sequin bikini. Her sequin swimsuit comes from the racks of the beach company. Her cheeky-coverage swimsuit has a flattering, plunge neckline with a neck tie fastening and all over sequins.

Karisma chose a sea shell necklace and combined it with golden chain to further spice up her ensemble. The celebrity decided for a fuss-free beauty look on this occasion, letting her hair open in its natural texture and skipping on makeup. Tired of your standard black swimsuits? If you want to stand out the next time you go the beach, put a bright sequin item like Karisma Kapoor's in your shopping basket.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Karisma will be next seen in Zee5 webseries Brown starring Surya Sharma and Helen.

 

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Colors is all set to bring back the brand-new season of India’s favourite reality show Bigg Boss with the one and only megastar Salman Khan as the host. The actor recently shot the promo for the show. For the past 15 years, Bigg Boss has witnessed everyone’s game, but now it’s his time to play it! 

Having kept the viewers entertained season after season, the anticipation for this year’s theme and contestants had magnified. Putting an end to all the speculations, the host Salman Khan unveils or rather warns that Bigg Boss will no longer be a spectator of the game.

Bigg Boss 16 is not just watching you, but he is ready to play the game with you. Be prepared for the show in a brand-new avatar with ten-fold the drama, excitement, and entertainment. Interestingly, the channel has dropped the first teaser of the upcoming season featuring the host, Salman Khan. 

In the promo video, Salman Khan is seen walking at a stranded location giving a flashback into all the past contestants, BB winners and their games. The flashback included Gauahar Khan, Sidharth Shukla, Shehnaaz Gill, Hina Khan, Shilpa Shinde and Tanishaa Mukherji. 

Meanwhile, the voiceover in the background plays, “15 saal se Bigg Boss ne sabka game Dekha lekin Iss baar Bigg Boss Apna game dekhayenge. Subah hogi par aasman mein Chand dikhega, gravity udegi hawa mein, ghoda bhi ab seedhe chal chalega, Pachaayi bhi saath chodegi Woh bhi khelegi Apna khel”. 

 

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However, the teaser did not confirm either the names of this year’s participants or the premiere date. 

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Salman Khan has always been an epitome of a kind human being. As he never leaves a chance to extend his hands to serve humanity, he also acknowledges it with his open arms, one such example was witnessed when Salman went for meeting Jain monk Acharya Vijay Hansratnasur during his 180 days of fasting.

Acharya Vijay Hansratnasuri is quite a known Jain Acharya and now Salman has gone to meet him during his fasting time. Astounded by the fact that Acharya Vijay Hansratnasur is fasting for 180 days and that too for the 6th time, made Salman come to meet a Jain monk. As reported by his followers, Salman also got to learn the various aspects and rituals of the Jain religion from the monk. Moreover, they also shared that many other celebrated people also visit Acharya Vijay Hansratnasuri to seek blessings.

Moreover, according to the reports, Acharya Vijay Hansratnasuri ends his 180 days of continuous fasting on Sunday becoming the only Jain monk who can complete this marathon fasting ever. In the past two decades of his life as a monk, Acharya Hansratnasuri has spent a total of 12 years fasting, said his followers.

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Sidharth Malhotra is all set for yet another army man role. Following his spectacular performance in Shershaah last year, this time the actor will play a soldier who fights terrorists who have hijacked an aircraft. While the first look was unveiled last year, today the actor begins a new schedule in Manali.

As per a daily, this will be Dharma Productions' first offering in aerial action space. The action thriller sees Sidharth Malhotra in an action avatar and it is reportedly based on a true incident from the '90s. The film will reportedly arrive in 2023 in theatres following the delay due to the pandemic.

Last year, Karan Johar unveiled the first look of Yodha, featuring Sidharth in an intense avatar. “After conquering the peaks, I am proud to present Sidharth Malhotra back with power in the first of the action franchise by Dharma Productions - #Yodha. Directed by the dynamic duo - Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha. ," Karan wrote.

 

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In the past, Sidharth and Karan have collaborated on numerous films, including his debut Student of the Year, Hasee Toh Phasee, Kapoor and Sons and Shershaah. Yodha will also star Disha Patani and Raashi Khanna.

The movie will be helmed by debutant director duo Pushkar Ojha and Sagar Ambre and produced by Karan Johar for Dharma and Shashank Khaitan under his newly-minted banner Mentor Disciple Films.

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Hrithik Roshan was last seen on the big screen in War (2019), which was released nearly three years ago. The superstar is now finally back with Vikram Vedha. The teaser was released nearly two weeks and was well-received and it has made it clear that it is set for a great opening. Besides Hrithik, Saif Ali Khan also stars in this two-hero film.

Bollywood Hungama recently had an exclusive interaction with Hrithik’s father and blockbuster filmmaker, Rakesh Roshan. He shared some interesting details about Vikram Vedha.

Rakesh Roshan revealed, “I have seen Vikram Vedha and it’s a very intelligently presented script which shows that the director duo (Pushkar-Gayatri) has worked very hard. They have presented the plot in a very novel way. Both actors have done a tremendous job.”

During our interview, Rakesh Roshan stressed that one of the reasons why films are not opening well is because the trailer is not enticing audiences to cinemas. In this regard, he said that the makers of Vikram Vedha have played it right as their teaser has excited the moviegoers.

Rakesh Roshan remarked, “When I saw the teaser of Vikram Vedha, I was amazed and my first reaction was that I have to see this movie. And this was my reaction though I saw the promo alone on a small monitor in the editing room. And as per the comments I have seen, the audience has also reacted the same way. So your trailer needs to pack a punch, as it showcases your film.”

Vikram Vedha is the remake of the 2017 Tamil film of the same name. The original starred R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi and Hrithik reprises the role essayed by the latter in the original. Besides Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan, the remake also features Radhika Apte, Rohit Saraf, Sharib Hashmi and Satyadeep Misra.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Vikram Vedha Trailer: After Brahmastra, this Hrithik Roshan-Saif Ali Khan starrer is sure to open in cinemas with a BANG!

Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar will be starring in The Ladykiller. Even before their first offering releases in the theatres, the duo will reunite to star in Mudassar Aziz' comedy next which is tentatively titled Meri Patni Ka Remake. For the same, the actors have reached London and will kick off their shoot, today.

As per a daily, a major portion of the film will be shot in the UK with Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar over the next month. Following this schedule, they will shoot in Mumbai and plan on shooting in some other cities in India too. It is speculated that Rakul Preet Singh is the second female lead on the project.

Produced by Vashu Bhagnani under his banner Pooja Entertainment, this marks Bhumi Pednekar’s second project with Mudassar Aziz after Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019).

Meanwhile, Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar's The Ladykiller has already been wrapped. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Shaailesh R Singh. The Ajay Bahl directorial is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with Karma Media & Entertainment.

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