Director Todd Phillips announced "day one" of production on Joker: Folie a Deux as he debuted the first look at Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. Taking to social media, the filmmaker shared an image of Joaquin Phoenix lying dead-eyed and transformed into his character of homicidal Arkham Asylum convict, Arthur Fleck, who can be seen receiving a shave from what appears to be an orderly at the facility. "Day 1. Our boy," he simply wrote in the caption.

Phillips returns to direct Joker: Folie à Deux after helming the award-winning first film. The sequel, which has been described as a musical, also stars Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn. Brendan Gleeson has also been cast in the production, per Variety. As the report notes, the Joker sequel will pick up with Phoenix’s killer clown after he’s been admitted to Arkham Asylum.

 

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Joker: Folie à Deux releases in theaters on October 9, 2024.

Also Read: Joker 2: Lady Gaga in early talks to join Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Philips’ musical sequel

Ishita Gupta is emerging as one of the most significant names in the world of glitz and glamour and she has been causing a riot since she started her career in the world of showbiz. Ishita is known to live life queen size, which is evident from her social media, where she often flaunts her lavish lifestyle, rather subtly.

Recently the Gen Z model and actress had posted a photo of herself at London’s popular upscale Indian restaurant, Manthan, situated in the heart of London’s posh Mayfair neighbourhood. In this post, on her Instagram handle @ishitarehagupta, Ishita looked effortlessly iconic as she donned a white full sleeve turtle neck top with diamanté cuffs and diamanté lining around her collar. She paired this elegant top with a pair of white jeans. To complete her look she added just the right amount of shimmer and sparkle to her natural makeup look while leaving her hair loose wavy, giving her entire look that extra “oomph.”

However shortly after posting the photo, Ishita was quick to delete it to repost it again with a hilariously sarcastic caption aiming at her management. “Thick Thighs and Pretty Eyes. #EditedVersion. P.S. According to my management I can’t post unedited or unapproved photos so had to post the deluxe version of the same photo. Enjoy”, wrote the model leaving netizens in splits.

Netizens go ballistic following this and appreciate her sense of humour as she manages to crack her followers up with her hilariously playful and sarcastic caption. One account commented: “Very strict management” while another advised her commenting: “Tell your management you are prettier naturally.” It’s no secret that a celebrity’s manager is responsible for doing it all- from assuming the role of an agent and publicist, they are responsible for an artist’s image and branding. A manager to a celebrity pretty much manages their entire life - from outlining long-term visions to managing their day-to-day schedule. A manager’s job is not always only limited to business but they are extremely close to their clients so it’s safe to say that a manager is almost like a parent, best friend and confidant to their artist. Doesn’t this post of our favourite Gen Z star outline that she indeed shares an excellent relationship with her management?

Looks like whether it’s in her career, fashion, beauty, lifestyle or her relationship with her team, Ishita knows how to ace it all. The star was last seen as the cover star for Ellements Magazine for their 10-year anniversary edition.

There are some filmmakers who swear by the script while there are others who willingly allow their actors to improvise on the sets. Shashank Khaitan has proven to be the latter during the shoot of his upcoming quirky comedy Govinda Naam Mera, which stars Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar.

Elaborating on his process, Shashank said in a statement, “I have always believed that everyone has a creative side and as a director I think it's only fair that I allow that creative flow and take bits that could help the film. Luckily, each of the actors involved have their own quirks and their own ingenious methodologies. Not a single moment went by without somebody randomly laughing during the comic scenes.”

The filmmaker is convinced that every actor from Govinda Naam Mera has the potential to become a professional comic artiste. “The whole set would resonate with laughter and I sincerely believe that each of them could be a stand-up comedian on their own accord for the number of jokes they crack!”

Govinda Naam Mera is Shashank’s next feature film after Dhadak, which was the official remake of the Marathi blockbuster Sairat. Produced by Dharma Productions, Govinda Naam Mera will be streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from December 16.

Also Read: Govinda Naam Mera and Avatar: The Way Of Water – 2 films with Govinda connection to release on December 16, 2022

Earlier this year, there were ample of rumours of Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff’s breakup that was doing the rounds across media and social media. Although the co-stars have never spoken upfront about their relationship, their constant appearances together sparked these dating rumours. However, on the recent season of Koffee With Karan, Tiger insisted that he is single, followed by which, many social media users observed that Disha has also been posting several photos with her friend Aleksandar Alex Ilic. This led to speculations about their relationship. However, now in an interview, the Serbia-based model has put an end to these rumours by opening up about his bond with the Ek Villain Returns actress.

In an interview with Bombay Times, Aleksandar Alex Ilic revealed that he knows actress Disha Patani for years and shares a great camaraderie with her. He said, “Disha has been like family to me. In this competitive field, whenever we felt low, we have been there for each other.” Further mentioning the rumours of them dating he continued, “I see how this guessing game has been going on for a few weeks. The thing is that we know the truth. I don’t understand why people need to guess about what is going on? Why can’t they just let other people live their own lives peacefully? We just laugh off these stories,”

On the other hand, Aleksandar not only revealed that he does know Tiger Shroff but he also added that he shares a great rapport with the action star too. While he refrained from commenting on their relationship and their alleged breakup, Aleksander added, “I am close to both of them, and yes, we do hang out together.”

Meanwhile, Disha Patani, who was last seen in the multi-starrer Ek Villain Returns, is currently gearing up for the action entertainer Yodha that also stars Sidharth Malhotra and Raashii Khanna. The actress will also be making her South debut with the untitled Suriya film, Suriya 42 which is expected to be a period drama mounted on a large scale.

Also Read: Photos: Disha Patani, and Rinzing Denzongpa snapped at Bastian in Bandra

Rohit Shetty is gearing up for the release of the highly anticipated Cirkus. The trailer was unveiled on December 2. The trailer promises unlimited entertainment and a laughter riot. The film marks a double role for Ranveer Singh for the first time. As the promotions began in full swing, the actors reached the sets of The Kapil Sharma Show this past weekend.

Kapil Sharma shared two photos with Ranveer Singh after the shoot. He wrote, “You can’t stay calm when he is around you ???? my super talented bro @ranveersingh lots of love n best wishes for #cirkus.” Ranveer left a comment on his post saying, “Love you Paaji !! Thank you for another joyous and memorable evening!!”

 

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Most recently, the cast also reached the sets of the Marathi variety show, Chala Hawa Yeu Dya. Ranveer had shared glimpses from the fun-filled shoot.

After the massive success of Simmba and appearing in Sooryavanshi, Cirkus will mark the third outing of Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh. The film is based on The Comedy of Errors, which inspired the Gulzar cult comedy, Angoor and is set in the 1960s’. The film also stars Pooja Hegde, Jacqueline Fernandez, Johny Lever, Siddharth Jadhav, Tiku Talsania, Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Patkar, Ashwini Kalsekar, Mukesh Tiwari, Vrajesh Hirjee, Brijendra Kala among others. Directed by Rohit Shetty, Cirkus is set to release theatrically this Christmas on 23rd December 2022.

ALSO READ: 12 Years Of Ranveer Singh: From Band Baaja Baaraat to Gully Boy, 6 must-watch films of the actor

Earlier last week, it was reported that Luv Ranjan is gearing up to announce the title of his next film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor with a special video before December 16. The report also read that the special title announcement video will be attached to the prints of Avatar in cinema halls across India. And now, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively got the date of this video launch.

According to a source close to the development, Luv Ranjan will surprise the audience with a title announcement on December 14. "Yes, the wait is finally over. Luv Ranjan will announce the title of his much-awaited film with a special quirky video on December 14. It's going to be a digital launch for this video, and the same will be played in multiplexes all across from December 16,” a source informed Bollywood Hungama.

The title has been kept under wraps and all the sources close to Luv Ranjan and Ranbir Kapoor are refusing to utter a word about the title. “It’s a quirky title and they want to announce it in their own way. It’s best to respect the secrecy,” the source told us, and quick to inform that both Ranbir and Shraddha will feature in the video announcement video.

The Luv Ranjan directed film is set for a Holi 2023 opening and the makers are expecting it to set the box office on fire. The music by Pritam is said to be one of the major highlights of the film, side by side the chemistry between Ranbir and Shraddha, who are sharing the screen space for the first time.

Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor reveals that his Luv Ranjan film with Shraddha Kapoor might be one of his last rom-coms

Guneet Monga and Sunny Kapoor hosted their sangeet and mehndi night at Guneet’s Mumbai residence last night. The festivities began last night with an intimate affair of sangeet with close friends and family. Amongst the highlights was Sanya Malhotra’s energetic impromptu dance on 'Sheila Ki Jawaani'. Their wedding is set to take place tomorrow in a Sikh Anand Karaj ceremony. 

Apart from Sanya Malhotra dancing to the Katrina Kaif starrer dance number with the couple, the beautiful musical ode by Sona Mohapatra also amped up the energy of the ceremony. She sang the songs, 'Resham Ka Kurta' and 'Nit Khair Manga'. Amongst other attendees were Sheeba Chaddha, director Ben Rekhi and Vasan Bala.

For the unversed, Guneet announced her wedding with long-time beau Sunny Kapoor a couple of weeks back. Guneet said, “Having once staged a whole wedding for Dadi ji we are now set to tie the knot in real life. Though I was born and brought-up in Delhi, my whole life is now in Mumbai - my ‘Karma Bhoomi’. I have found friends like family here. All the ceremonies will be in Mumbai with a reception in Delhi.”

Adding further, she said, “Ever since I was 18, I wanted to get married and finally met Sunny last year on a dating app!” She further adds, ‘I am so grateful to have found a family that is so loving and giving. Since I lost both my parents at the age of 23, I have dreamt of having a big family and I am so excited for that dream to come true. Can’t wait to end the year with a big bang.”

 

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Talking about Sunny Kapoor, he is a Delhi-based businessman and fashion entrepreneur who owns a company named Meenakshi Creations.

Also Read: Guneet Monga compliments her wedding invite with a DDLJ touch; adds an important element from Raj-Simran’s love story

The Randeep Hooda-starrer web series CAT finally arrived on Netflix on December 9. While the audience and the critics are praising the story and performance of the cast, actress Hasleen Kaur, who plays a cop in the web show, discussed how she prepared for her character while sharing her mind on the series being compared to Udta Punjab in an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama.

When asked how she prepared for her role given that she will be acting alongside Randeep Hooda, Hasleen said, “Before we started shooting, I'd met him only once, after that I met him directly on the sets. Now, while we were shooting, I had an idea who I'll be filming with, but to work with them in person is a completely different ball game altogether. You can see them in action. And Randeep Hooda, for example, I'm a big fan of his. I admire him. But when I saw him in action, the way he invests himself completely not just as an actor, but in the overall filming process. He has an eye on everything.”

As she refreshed her memories, she added that Randeep used to “keep correcting” her cap and he used to ask her to correct her uniform. She recalled, “He was there to help me through every shot. However, sometimes he was a little bland. He used to scold me like, ‘What have you learned? What did you do in your homework?”

While speaking of her experience of working with senior actors, Kaur asserted, “To work with these actors, I had to learn very quickly, I had to learn on my feet. I've seen this side of acting for the first time.”

As she continued, Kaur also spoke about her co-star Suvinder Vicky and explained that he used to “maintain a register” in which he often re-wrote his scenes and dialogues. While giving a shout-out to the director of the series, Balwinder Singh Janjua, Hasleen concluded by saying, “I feel like now after CAT, I have become an actor.”

Later we asked the actress to elaborate on CAT being compared to Shahid Kapoor-starrer Udta Punjab. She said, “His vision was not to remake Udta Punjab. I want to be very clear on this and this is something that even Balwinder sir has always been very candid about. He was not making another Udta Punjab. It is a nice film but CAT is a different story altogether.”

Concluding her take, she added, “It's my request not to relate the two. Like how we have RAW, there is an organisation called as CAT. This is a form of intel. Punjab was the first state in India to use this technique in order to counter the insurgency that existed in Punjab. CAT's full form is Counter Against Terrorism.”

Also Read: Randeep Hooda speaks his mind on OTT vs Theater debate; urges to maintain a balance between story and razzle-dazzle

Fashion and Style are two common terms which are now vastly used by the young generation. Fashion is what is given to us and style is what we do with it. Some people have it inborn, while others follow world trends to maintain their elegance throughout the year. Every fashion enthusiast requires a role model because trends are constantly changing and have an impact on one's taste. That is precisely what our B-town residents excel at giving us. Superstars in the business are everywhere, blazing trails across red carpets, parties, events, and even airports. They never stop inspiring us with their impeccable sense of style. With so many appearances last week, we list the ones we'll put up on the "best looks" board as well as the ones that fell flat.

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DEEPIKA PADUKONE

Deepika Padukone makes a special appearance in hubby Ranveer Singh's upcoming film, Cirkus in the dance track, Current Laga Re. At the song launch event, Deepika arrived in a fuchsia power suit from Madga Butrym's racks, and she looked magnificent as always. A double-breasted jacket with an oversized fit completes her look. This lightweight piece's sateen texture highlights the fabric buttons, peak lapels, and boxy shape. She wore a wide-leg flared pair of pants with a zip closure, side pockets, belt loops, and pleating to go with her blazer. Deepika’s dress is worth Rs.1,12,399. With shoulder dusters and matching finger rings, Deepika Padukone added some sparkle to her all-pink ensemble. She also used nude makeup, winged eyeliner, and a clean, sleek back high ponytail to complete the look. She then slid into a pair of pink stilettos, completing her all pink look from top to bottom.

 

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TAMANNAAH BHATIA

Tamannaah Bhatia has unquestionably established a solid reputation for herself in the film industry and also in the fashion sphere. She made a strong case for striking fashion in a stunning set. The actress was spotted wearing a sleeveless blue blazer set in a recent post. The outfit included a small dress-style jacket with a stylish belt knotted around the waist and matching skirt. The full-sleeved, edgy white mesh underlay gave the look an immediate fashionable edge. Her dress costs Rs. 26,300 and is accessible from Studio Moonray's racks. Her fashion sense was impeccable, especially with her gorgeous metallic heels! The actress chose delicate nude hues to glam up. Nude eye shadow, mascara-laden eyelashes, kohl-rimmed eyes, blushed cheeks, and a nude pink lip. Let's just call it a really awesome appearance.

 

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KRITI SANON

Particularly after the release of her most recent film, Bhediya, Kriti Sanon has had a significant influence on Indian cinema. However, one can confidently assert the same about her clothing preferences. She once again wowed her followers with her appearance, this time in a pastel bodycon dress that was effortlessly gorgeous in every aspect. The strappy dress by the clothing label self-cntrd featured an asymmetrical neckline, a dramatic thigh-high side split, and front zip details. The bodycon fit of Kriti's dress highlighted her lean body. With a pair of golden hoops earrings and strappy heels, the diva completed the ensemble. Kriti applied natural-looking makeup and let her mane hang loose.

 

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KAREENA KAPOOR

Actress Kareena Kapoor has never failed to impress us. The actress who was recently at the Red Sea Film Festival to represent Bollywood, with her teal gown, Kareena Kapoor Khan came out in favor of the calming colour for red carpet attire. The gown's flowing form included a tightened waist and halted neckline that created the appearance of a V-shaped cut-out. The dress's linked renaissance-inspired puffy sleeves continued to be its standout feature. adding a large puff silhouette to the gown to enhance its appearance. She also maintained a simple appearance, pulled her hair back into a tidy ponytail, and wore dewy makeup that highlighted her mascara-coated eyes with gently winged eyeliner.

 

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SONAM KAPOOR

We are forced to pause, look, and take note of Sonam Kapoor's amazing sense of style. After embracing motherhood, she just made her first red carpet appearance. We can only conclude that it was worth the wait. Sonam chose a fitted ruby red Rami Kadi gown for the Red Sea Film Festival in 2022. She also wore a stunning duchess cape made of silk satin with bell sleeves. The actress had her hair carefully pulled back into a bun and accessorised with a diamond statement necklace, glossy eyes, softly blended eyeliner, highlighted and flushed cheeks, and a pink lip.

 

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DISHA PATANI

The actress recently went out to dinner with her friends while sporting a look that belonged on a Maldives beach day. Disha selected a cropped top in the colour orange with a low neckline highlighted with orange lace panels and boning along the length of the top. Disha wore a flowery sarong-style skirt that was high on her waist and featured hues of orange and pink. It had a high slit that reached her thigh and a ruched design across the hip. A pink handbag in her hands and a pair of tan slider sandals completed Disha's ensemble. Disha's attire was a total mismatch and did not appear appropriate for a dinner date. Disha had the appearance that she had hurried in from the beach for dinner. We would want to forget about Disha's attire for the dinner outing as soon as possible.

SHILPA SHETTY

On Monday, renowned designer Manish Malhotra hosted a magnificent birthday party for the people in his industry. Many celebrities attended the event, and they all wowed everyone with their amazing appearances. Shilpa Shetty was the one star that caught everyone's attention, but for all the wrong reasons. Shilpa was photographed earlier this week attending her dear friend and renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra's 56th birthday celebration while dressed in a black halter neck top and two-toned jeans. Her pants had a really odd and quirky appearance. Jeans on her form also appeared a little ill-fitting. The ensemble was unattractive since it lacked the smartness that denim jeans often bring.

 

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Also Read: Deepika Padukone won our hearts at the Current Laga Re song launch event in a pink pantsuit that cost Rs. 1.12 lakh

With south cinema going pan-India, even Hindi film actors are keenly interested to be a part of a project of that scale. In recent times, actors like Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, and more have been featured in special roles in Telugu movies. Varun Dhawan is also one of them who wants to do a movie down south. He joined the roundtable conversation held by Galatta Plus where Karan Johar said that the Bhediya actor was “dying” to work in a south film. He said, “He will go to Hyderabad or Chennai and live there. He is dying… jumping.”

Tamil star Karthi, who was also one of the celebrities to join the roundtable conversation, said, “He (Varun) has already mentioned his interest and work there.”

Varun said, “We released Bhediya in Telugu as Thodelu. It was released by Geetha Arts. Even at the launch, they said you are more like a South Indian hero than a North Indian hero because of your energy level and the kind of films you do. I would love to do it because I have never seen a distinction. I grew up with my father (who) in the morning would show me Tamil and Telugu films.”

He added, “Given the opportunity, I would love to work there. There are brilliant filmmakers who are on my bucket list. I know it will happen. I don’t know how, but I know it will happen. It’s a plan.”

Varun pointed at Dulquer Salmaan, who was also part of the conversation and said, “He is a producer. Maybe, he can give it.” The Sita Ramam actor was laughing as he said, “I can’t afford you.”

Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan was most recently seen in Bhediya with Kriti Sanon. The film released in theatres on November 25, 2022. He will next star in Nitesh Tiwari’s Bawaal with Janhvi Kapoor.

ALSO READ: SCOOP: Here is the REAL reason why Agastya Nanda replaced Varun Dhawan in Ikkis

In one of the most horrific incidents, veteran actress Veena Kapoor was allegedly brutally murdered by her son Sachin Kapoor over a property dispute. As per reports, he admitted to the crime and said that the incident took place in a fit of rage as he repeatedly hit her head with a baseball bat. He then threw her dead body into a river in the Raigad district. Mumbai Police has arrested the accused and their house help Chhotu alias Lalukumar Mandal for murder after the interrogation.

A police complaint was filed when the security supervisor of Kalpataru Society in Mumbai reported that the 74-year-old actress had gone missing. During the interrogation, Sachin Kapoor confessed to the murder and said that the heated conversation to get the Rs 12 crore plot led to the killing of his mother.

Veena’s co-star from the TV show Meri Bhabhi, Nilu Kohli wrote on Instagram, “Veenaji you deserved better. I am heartbroken, posting this for you. Kya bolun? Am at a total loss of words. I hope you are finally resting in peace after soo many years of struggle.”

She spoke to TV9 Bharatvarsh and said, “I worked with Veena ji for about five years in Main Bhabhi. After this serial, we also did another serial together. But before Corona, we lost contact and I got busy with my projects. After the death of a person, we remember these things. I still can't believe she is no more with us.”

 

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As per Economic Times, police also said that Veena Kapoor’s elder son lives in the US. They have registered a case against the accused under sections 302, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The investigation is underway.

Veena Kapoor was also known for her performances in movies like Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna, Dal: The Gang and Bandhan Pheron Ke.

Born a century ago on December 11, the Dadasaheb Phalke laureate and Padma Vibhushan Dilip Kumar remains the only actor who was renamed for the screen by a novelist and not an industry person - B.C. Verma. It was also once revealed that Mohammed Yusuf Khan (his real name) would have preferred the screen names of either Jehangir or Vasudev; reasons unknown! Imagine the credits of his biggest hit, Mughal-E-Azam, as ‘Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Jehnagir or Vasudev and Madhubala!’

Here are more lesser-known or unknown facts about the Thespian.

From the very beginning, Dilip was different from his colleagues. He maintained a rare exclusivity all through, and while other top heroes enjoyed a very social life, he largely spent his time within the four walls of his home studying the method acting of Stanislavsky, classical and contemporary theater and comparative religious cultures.

The last probably helped him authentically enact a string of Hindu devotional numbers from ‘Insaf ka mandir hai’ in Amar (1954) to ‘Sukh ke sab saathi’ from Gopi (1970) and ‘O Shankar mere’ in Bairaag (1976).

In 1998, the Government of Pakistan conferred the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, their highest civilian honour, on the actor, making Dilip the only Indian to have received it. The house in which he grew up in Peshawar was also declared a national heritage monument in 2014 by the Pakistan government.

Dilip Kumar had three flops – his debut Jwar Bhata in 1944, Prabhat in 1945 and Milan in 1946 – before his first hit, Jugnu (1947), in the same year in which Lata Mangeshkar also made her Hindi debut. Dilip openly expressed doubts about Lata’s vocal prowess in Urdu, stimulating her to achieve perfection in Urdu diction. The two shared a close bond. Not only did she sing in his home production Gunga Jumna but also sang with him in Dilip’s first song as singer, ‘Laagi nahin chhoote Rama’ in Musafir (1957).

Salil Chowdhury composed this song, and later, Dilip entered the recording rooms again for the Karma (1986) chartbuster, ‘Ae sanam tere liye’ under Laxmikant-Pyarelal. In this song, he recited the long introductory and naughty part, while Mohammed Aziz sang the rest of the portions along with Kavita Krishnamurthi.

Unlike his contemporaries Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar never established a production banner. But through his brother Nasir Khan ghost-fronting him, he produced and also wrote the story and screenplay of Gunga Jumna in 1961, besides reportedly ghost-directed a substantial part of it.

The bumper hit spawned an entire film industry in the Bhojpuri dialect of Hindi, and emerged a trendsetter, with Salim Khan admitting to part-inspiration from it for some of his movies. For his performance, Kumar also received the Special Honour Diploma as actor from the Czechoslovak Academy of Arts, Prague.

Dilip later also wrote the story of Leader and the screenplay of his 1976 film, Bairaag, in which he played the triple roles of a father and two sons. After Bairaag, its producers, Mushir-Riaz, announced an ambitious film featuring Dilip with Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor. Vijay Anand was to direct the Salim-Javed script. The script never worked out!

In the 1990s, he announced a directorial (after having reportedly ghost-directed many of his films!), Kalinga, which failed to make it to the finishing line. Recently, there was talk of completing the film, including the reportedly incomplete music score by Kalyanji-Anandji. The film also starred Raj Babbar and Shilpa Shirodkar.

Dilip Kumar also was involved twice in Bengali films – Paari (1966), a success, and Sagina Mahato, which also had the Hindi version, Sagina (1974). Officially produced by restaurateur J.K. Kapur, it was said to be ghost-produced by Dilip himself, and remains the only film in which Kishore Kumar sang playback for him. The Hindi version of Paari titled Anokha Milan, later flopped.

Incidentally, after his first hit, Jugnu, Dilip had five releases in 1948! Between 1959 and 1955, he had 18 more releases, including Devdas (1955). But after that film, a counselor advised Dilip Kumar to stay off tragic roles, which he had mastered, because they were taking a toll on him, and he resorted to a string of light movies. He had thus no release in 1956 and later chose only one or two movies a year till the end of his career.

His last release was Qila (1998) in a dual role – his fourth after Madhumati, Ram Aur Shyam and Dastaan. However, his Aag Ka Darya (1995) remained largely unreleased in India.

Interestingly, Manna Dey and Hemant Kumar were the only top singers who never sang for him. Among the younger singers, it was mainly the Rafi clones – Anwar, Shabbir Kumar and Mohammed Aziz. His last film, Qila, also had Amit Kumar’s voice for him.

Dilip’s most frequent singer was Mohammed Rafi, the most repeated composer was Naushad and the lyricist was Shakeel Badayuni. His most frequent female co-star was Vyjayanthimala, his most repeated male co-star was Anil Kapoor and he did the maximum number of films with filmmakers Nitin Bose, S.U. Sunny, B.R. Chopra and Subhash Ghai.

Dilip Kumar was to co-star with Sadhana in Sunghursh, but it did not work out. Years later, when her husband R.K. Nayyar offered him a film that he turned down, the filmmaker famously cried, “Why do you stand between me and immortality?”

And that remark proves what Dilip Kumar is.

Also Read: A Dilip Kumar film festival is in the works to mark his 100th birth anniversary

The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan is all set to hit the theatres next year. Though the release of the film is still away, the action entertainer is creating a buzz ever since SRK treated fans with its first teaser on his 57th birthday last month. A few days later, director Siddharth Anand confirmed that before the trailer release, they will drop two singles from the film. And, one of them is announced, which is ‘Besharam Rang’. While fans are still gushing over the hot avatar of Deepika Padukone in the poster, here’s another treat for them!

On Saturday morning, King Khan shared another still from the song to amp up the excitement of fans. He took to his verified social media page and shared a still of ‘Besharam Rang’, featuring Pathaan’s leading lady, Deepika Padukone sporting a yellow bikini.

Giving a witty caption to the post while complementing his co-star, Khan wrote, “Mirror mirror on the wall, she’s the most glamorous of them all!” In no time, fans flooded the comments section with fire emoticons. While many went gaga over Deepika’s look, a section of them requested the star to share his still from the film as well.

 

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It is worth mentioning here that Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that ‘Besharam Rang’ will be out on December 12. A source told us, “'Besharam Rang' will be released by Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Monday, December 12. As everyone is aware, it'll feature Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and is a peppy number which is guaranteed to become the number one party song this festive season.”

The source further added, “The mere glimpse of 'Besharam Rang' in the teaser got talked about so much. Imagine what'll happen once the song is out. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's chemistry is electrifying and their fans are surely going to go crazy.”

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Take cues from Disha Patani if you're seeking for motivation in your workout routine. Thanks to her rigorous weightlifting, aerobics, gymnastics, and kickboxing workouts, her petite form is stuffed with muscles. The actress challenged stereotypes about women's exercise and highlighted how fitness transcends gender. Disha Patani has made a name for herself as one of the fittest performers in Bollywood, and she is now admired for both her killer dance routines and her washboard abs. She usually wears millennial-friendly clothing that achieve the ideal mix between fashion and form while engaging in an astounding array of workouts, such as deadlifts and kickboxing. If you find a new enthusiasm for working out, you should save these outfits from Patani's wardrobe.

Here is decoding Disha Patani’s gym wardrobe:

1. The 27-year-old provided a quick lesson in tone-on-tone dressing by putting on a pair of shiny shell shorts and a sports bra with darker-colored sheer inserts. The outfit was brought together with a neutral cropped jacket that was carelessly slung over the shoulders. She considers both style and functionality when doing challenging exercises like deadlifts. Observed lifting 140 pounds during a strength training session, the celebrity chose double-layered shell shorts for the vigorous activity since they offered the best coverage.

2. Disha not only sets fitness goals with her washboard abs and lean body, but she also sets style goals with the workout attire she chooses. We couldn't help but notice her appearance as she was photographed leaving the gym in Mumbai. Disha wore a black cropped track jacket over a white sports bra that was patterned with a white pattern. It was worn with a sling purse slung over her arm and a high waisted pair of black tights. Her bun hair and white double-strap sandals demonstrated that this was most likely a practical choice.

3. Disha is undeniably one of the fittest superstars in Bollywood, and she could essentially look amazing and stylish just a sports bra and a pair of shorts. So, when she did, she wore a pair of vivid pink running shorts and a grey Calvin Klein sports bra. Sometimes the most straightforward combination makes any workout extremely pleasant. We do believe that Disha Patani's main motivation is to make a fantastic fitness fashion statement every day of the week.

4. Her social media profiles make it clear that she is an avid exerciser. She always challenges herself to improve and set new fitness objectives. The Bollywood diva has recently been working on her abs, and we can't help but be amazed at how well it's beginning to take shape. She chose an oversized sleeveless top and put it over a pink racerback bralette for her training attire. When it is a back day, and you want to flex your muscles, this is exactly what you should wear. Just like Disha Patani!

5. She prefers to lounge about after workouts in a sunset-hued sports bra and high-waisted Adidas track pants so she can be as comfortable as possible without sacrificing her elegance. She added a trendy touch to her training outfit by tying a white jacket around her waist.

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Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who recently wrapped up the shooting of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, was seen on the sets of Patna Shukla. Produced by Arbaaz Khan, the film stars Raveena Tandon and Satish Kaushik among others. The actor visited the sets of the film recently and met the cast and crew.

Salman was seen donning an all-black outfit. Satish Kaushik shared the photos on social media and wrote, “It was a great moment of pleasure for the unit of Arbaaz Khan’s film Patna Shukla when superstar Salman Khan dropped in at the shoot to wish everyone for the progress of the film.”

He added, “Raveena Tandon we missed u in this picture.” In response, Raveena Tandon commented, “Haan I just left! And he dropped in…”

 

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Previously, expressing his excitement for the film, Arbaaz had said, “I guess since it’s a social drama and we have been known for making hardcore masala flicks, everyone is calling to know more about the film. Yes, it’s a social drama but since we as a production house believe in entertaining our audience, the film has (been) written like that. Patna Shukla has all the ingredients that an Indian audience wants to watch.”

He added, “Wait to see Raveena in a never seen before avatar. Even when she was at a peak of her career while doing hardcore masala movies, Raveena never turned her back on meaningful cinemas. Patna Shukla is the perfect example of pure cinema meets entertainment.”

The film boasts an ensemble cast which includes Satish Kaushik, Manav Vij, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Jatin Goswami and Anushka Kaushik.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan will next be seen in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which will hit the theatres on Eid 2023. The actor has, so far, unveiled several looks from the movie and even a teaser video. The film also stars Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Raghav Juyal, Shehnaaz Gill and Palak Tiwari. It is directed by Farhad Samji and bankrolled by Salman Khan Films.

Salman will also be seen in Tiger 3 which will release on Diwali 2023. Directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film marks his reunion with Katrina Kaif. The actor has a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan which arrives in theatres on January 25, 2023. He has another cameo in Riteish Deshmukh’s Marathi directorial debut Ved.

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Bollywood has had a bad 2022 with a large number of big films not working at the box office and only a handful of films turning out to be hits. In a recent roundtable conference by Galatta Plus, filmmaker and producer Karan Johar shared his views on where mainstream Bollywood went long over the decades.

According to him, the celebrated writer duo of Salim-Javed (Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar) gave one of the most memorable films in the 1970s but we failed to capitalize on them further. “We, who should be very grateful to Salim saab and Javed saab, let go of that cinema and went to Switzerland,” he said.

Karan was hinting at the romantic films of the 1990s, of which even he was a part. “After Hum Aapke Hain Koun, everyone, including myself, decided to jump on the bandwagon of love and Shah Rukh Khan was created,” he said. “We let go of all our roots from the 70s, and in 2001 when Lagaan was nominated for an Academy Award, we were like, ‘Oh, now we’ll do these kind of films’ right up till the 2010s. My Name is Khan is still a root of Lagaan, in my head, which released alongside Dabangg, which again (changed trends) and people were like, ‘Now let’s start making commercial films again’. That’s the problem, we actually lack the spine and lack the conviction.”

Coming onto the kind of a year Bollywood has had, Karan said that a large chunk of the box office business comes from Mumbai and Delhi but, after the pandemic, the audiences of these two metros aren’t visiting the theatres that consistently. “So, what has been working is only the spectacle films, even if they’re dubbed films,” he added.

On the work front, Karan will be making a comeback as a director next year through Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, which will release on April 28, 2023. The film has an ensemble cast of Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi.

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