Rappers have gained separate spotlight and milestones, with shows being made like MTV Hustle or with sharing screen presence with hit TV shows like The Kapil Sharma Show, rappers have come a long way.

Sharing his views on this topic, Honey Singh said, “I don’t do rap much. I did it only for commercial purpose. I usually don’t make rap-influenced music; I basically did ‘Hip-Pop’ rather than ‘Hip-Hop’, just blended music with ‘Pop’. However, currently there are many amazing artists performing Hip-Hop. My personal favourite artist is Emiway Bantai. He is brilliant and he is the future. He is definitely a big BIG star”.

When asked if there is any other star apart from Emiway Bantai that he has enjoyed and would want people to follow, Honey replied, “I did not find any other artist so special. There is no originality. Everyone is just listening to Kaalo, picking up his reference, translating it along with following his culture and presenting it. But Emiway Bantai has his own originality”.

While praising Emiway Bantai’s song ‘Jump Kar’, Honey said, “Emiway is next level. He is something different, an entertainer”.

Emiway Bantai stepped into Bollywood with his rap ‘Asli Hip-Hop’ featuring in Zoya Akhtar’s directed film, Gully Boy. From struggling hard by working as a helper in Hard Rock Café for earning money to being featured in a well-known director’s film with an A-level star cast, Emiway has truly made his mark.

On the work front, Singh recently released a recreation of Rahman’s song ‘Yai Re’. Produced by Tips Music, the new track features Iulia Vantur as the female voice. He also released a song Gatividhi starring alongside Mouni Roy.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Honey Singh opens up about his girlfriend Tina Thadani, and Honey 3.0; says, “Tina gave me the name ‘Honey 3.0’ and the title of Phoenix”

Since its announcement, the Zoya Akhtar directorial The Archies has been making headlines. In fact, the film, which features Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda, has been the talk of the town thanks to the fact that the film will feature these newcomers making their debut. However, despite the media coverage of the film, very little is known about the subject matter. Well, Bollywood Hungama has managed to source out some details of the venture and what it revolves around.

Talking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, a source close to the development informs us that the film will basically be based on the issue of deforestation. “The Archies has managed to capture the audience and the media’s attention. The teaser of the film, which featured a jungle setting, raised eyebrows and questions alike. But not many know that the jungle plays an integral part of the story of the film”, reveals the source. “In fact, the story of The Archies is centrally based on the topic of deforestation. The film is based on the said environmental issue and the protection of nature. That is the whole idea of the film, hence the setting of a jungle was used in the teaser”, reveals the source.

While it will definitely be interesting to watch the new bunch approach an important topic in their debut vehicle, the film will also feature Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Yuvraj Menda, and Vedang Raina in key roles as well. A musical experience bursting with youth, rebellion, friendships, first loves, and everything young adult, the film will feature the youthful energy, hope, and excitement of the sixties era. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, The Archies is co-written by Reema Kagti and Ayesha Devitre. Said to be a musical drama set in the 1960s, the film is expected to release on Netflix.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan wants daughter Suhana Khan to ‘learn and teach’ him acting skills after The Archies wrap

Anupam Kher has always been a dependable actor but in 2022, he emerged as the actor with the best success ratio. He was seen in Karthikeya 2, which was a surprise hit in Hindi. He also appeared in Uunchai, which got acclaim from critics and the public and also trended very well. And finally, he was one of the main actors in The Kashmir Files. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, this film was the biggest Bollywood hit of 2022, earning Rs. 252.90 crores, shocking and surprising the trade and industry. In a recent interview, Anupam Kher made some interesting comments about this film.

While speaking to Hindustan Times, Anupam Kher said, “The Kashmir Files is a turning point in Indian cinema. When 30 or 40 years later, we’ll talk about Indian cinema and its growth, people will say, ‘Cinema before The Kashmir Files and after The Kashmir Files’. As a film, it’s cinematic brilliance, something India should be proud of.” He also said that The Kashmir Files made people realize the truth about Kashmiri Pandits’ tragedy after 32 years. He stated, “Also, besides its heart-touching story, people also embraced the film because of the guilt.”

What also was significant about The Kashmir Files was that it was reportedly made in just Rs. 15 crores. Hence, in terms of ROI, it is one of the biggest hits of Indian cinema. On this, Anupam Kher credited the aam junta for showing so much love to the film, “Audiences have always been intelligent. We only underestimate them due to our insecurities. A good film either does well commercially or becomes a cult after a few years. With all the propaganda and opposition, the film collected more than Rs. 75 crores overseas.”

Besides Anupam Kher, The Kashmir Files also stars Darshan Kumaar, Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi, Chinmay Mandlekar, Prakash Belawadi, Puneet Issar and Bhasha Sumbli.

Also Read: Bollywood filmmaker Saeed Mirza reveals his opinion on The Kashmir Files; says, “The film is garbage but Kashmiri Pandit issue isn’t”

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Taj Hotel in Mumbai on Wednesday. He is on a 2-day visit to Mumbai. The meeting went on for 35 minutes as they discussed movies, and the upcoming film city project in UP and even urged CM Adityanath to watch Ram Setu to witness the research that went into it.

According to a report in ANI, Akshay Kumar informed CM Adityanath that “there is a great deal of excitement in the Indian film industry around the Film City project. Many big production houses, producers, directors and actors are waiting for the film city in UP to be up and running, the actor is learnt to have told CM Adityanath. He said the development of a world-class Film and Infotainment City in UP will provide a new option to those in the movie business to plan their projects.”

CM Yogi Adityanath said that cinema plays an important role in raising awareness and that filmmakers should work on subjects of social and national importance. He also said that the upcoming film city project will be at par with global standards and that a new film policy is also being “formulated”. He also urged Akshay Kumar to visit UP.

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar will star in Selfiee with Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Diana Penty. The film is set for February 2023 release. He also Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Tiger Shroff, and Soorarai Pottru remake.

ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar steps out of Aanand L Rai’s Gorkha; claims he doesn't want to associate with a story with a shadow of doubt

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who recently returned to music scenes, discussed about his expensive ways when he gained fame after entering Bollywood. During an interview, the rapper-singer spoke about his love for automobiles and recalled the time he splurged on luxury cars because of his sheer obsession with them. However, in the same breath, the musician also went on to add that he lost his interest in them after he fell ill.

In an interview with Mashable India, Yo Yo Honey Singh was quoted saying, “R8 thi mere paas. Uska number maine Maharashtra se khareeda tha kyunki number bhi R8 tha. Rs. 28 lakh ka sirf number khareeda tha. (I had an R8 with me. I bought its number plate from Maharashtra because the number I needed was R8. But, I paid about Rs. 28 lakh just for the number).”

However, he added that he sold off his cars because he couldn’t drive after he fell ill. He continued, “Sab bech di. Bimar ho gaya tha toh sab bech di. Chala nahi sakta tha gaadi. Uske baad se gaadi chalane ka khatam hi ho gaya. Ab main chalata hi nahi gaadi. (I sold all of them. I fell sick so I sold off all my cars. I can’t drive them anymore. All my love for driving ended just like that. Now I don’t drive anymore).”

For the unversed, Yo Yo Honey Singh earlier mentioned that he suffered from bipolar disorder. In an interview with Siddharth Kanan, the singer had also revealed that he would often fall ill on the sets of his music reality show RAW star and how his condition worsened over months, which forced him to take a break from the entertainment industry for almost five years. “When I started to have psychotic symptoms on the sets of Raw Star, I realised something was wrong with my brain, something had happened to it. I wanted to rectify it. My family said, ‘You are bound by contract, you will get sued. There will be a huge loss.’ I said, ‘I don’t care. I have to fix this.’ It took me five years,” he was quoted saying.

Also Read: Photos: Yo Yo Honey Singh snapped promoting his new song ‘Gatividhi’

Vaani Kapoor is one of the most glamorous stars we have in Bollywood right now. The fit actress who proved her mettle as an actress in Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui has time and again impressed fans and fashion critics with her impeccable style choices too. Vaani Kapoor has a wide variety of skills in addition to her acting and dancing, which may leave you feeling pretty amazed. To begin with, she embodies a carefree, stylish look. As she makes public appearances at commercial events and on the red carpet for award ceremonies, she keeps setting significant style goals for us. Vaani frequently generates buzz online and provides fresh fashion trends thanks to her stylish outfit choices and easy-going appearance.

We adore Vaani's distinctive sense of fashion. Our evaluation on her style? Better to be more audacious! The star understands how to keep it discreet yet eye-catching with bold cuts, monochromatic ensembles, and a fondness for a little bling. We've always been aware of Vaani Kapoor's beautiful wardrobe selections and outstanding sense of style. Her followers like how effortlessly she dresses and how impeccable her style is, and her most recent appearance is no exception. Vaani looks very lovely in a gold ensemble. Her style is sweeping the fashion world. The strapless design of the number makes it stand out significantly. The look's textured design gave it an additional edge. Black gloves were a striking finishing touch for her. Vaani kept her makeup understated with neutral lip colour, sparkling eyelids, and gentle kohled eyes. Her naturally open tresses perfectly finished off her appearance.

On the work front, Vaani Kapoor was last seen in Shamshera with Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt. She also has Khel Khel Mein in the pipeline with Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu.

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ACTRESS: Vaani Kapoor

OUTFIT: Martyco. In

STYLIST: Sheefa Gillani

MAKE-UP: Tanvi Chemburkar

HAIR: Florian Hurel

 

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Also Read: Vaani Kapoor looks like a million bucks in a stylishly chic comfy pink bralettes and denims

The issues between television actress Charu Asopa and Rajeev Sen, who is the brother of Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen continue to make news as the couple is struggling to retain their marriage. After several accusations thrown at each other and blame games, the latest update was that they were being cordial with each other so that they co-parent their daughter Ziana. However, it seems that the problems have cropped up once again and the Sen family has decided to stand in support of the actress and not their son Rajeev Sen in this battle.

A source close to the family informed that the situation at the Sen residence has worsened as Sushmita Sen seems to have decided to break ties with her own brother. The source said, “All is not well in the Sen household after the Charu Asopa and Rajeev Sen matter. In fact, elder sister Sushmita Sen and her parents have decided to distance themselves from Rajeev instead. They have had a huge showdown with Rajeev and Sushmita has even stopped following Rajeev. But she continues to follow Charu on social media.” In an earlier interview, Charu too had stated that the Sen family always supported her in her endeavors and how they had decided to go against their own son to do it.

For the unversed, Charu Asopa and Rajeev Sen tied the knot in 2019 but soon after a year of marriage, there was a lot of trouble in paradise. Furthermore, rumours of their separation started in 2022 post the delivery of their daughter Ziana and since then, both celebrities are going back-forth about their decision of staying together. While Rajeev had accused Charu of hiding the truth about her first marriage, the actress alleged about her husband having trust issues and also of not letting her work in the industry.

Also Read: Sushmita Sen pens heartwarming note for ‘Baba’ Shubeer Sen on his birthday; calls him “God’s precious blessing”

The last big release of 2022, Cirkus, directed by Rohit Shetty, was released with a lot of anticipation. Sadly, the film didn’t meet the expectations of the public and hence, failed to work at the box office. If that’s not enough, the negativity that followed, especially over Rohit Shetty, was in bad taste. Criticizing the film or analysing why it didn’t work is fine. But the way some people went on a rampage, that too, against a filmmaker who is arguably the most loved Bollywood director of the masses at present, didn’t seem justified.

Every significant filmmaker has gone through highs and lows and has delivered flops. But few filmmakers can boast of a track record as Rohit Shetty. Cirkus was his 15th film and it was his 2nd flop after Sunday (2008). Zameen (2003), his directorial debut, was average while the rest of the films were clean hits. Till date, his films have collectively earned a whopping Rs. 1,660 crores approx. Not just that, if we count the footfalls of all his 15 films, then one will be astonished to know that he has sold approx. 19.75 crores tickets till date! This is a huge feat for any director. Imagine how many distributors and theatre owners have benefited and laughed all the way to the bank thanks to Rohit Shetty.

And there’s another stakeholder in the whole process that adores Rohit Shetty – the aam junta. Often, the public is not aware of the director’s identity or even his name. But Rohit is an exception. He’ll be mobbed on the streets or in any public place as the audience loves him for entertaining them for 19 years and for giving them films like Golmaal, Singham etc. In fact, in circuits like Gujarat, the mere mention of him on the posters is enough to drive audiences to the theatres in hordes.

Sooryavanshi (2021) was all set to be released in March 2020 but was pushed at the last minute owing to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. A lot of big films didn’t wait for normalcy and took the OTT route. Rohit Shetty, however, chose to hold the film despite being given lucrative offers by streaming giants. The rate of interest increased the budget and yet, he didn’t give in. Sooryavanshi became one of the first big films to hit cinemas, on Diwali 2021. Rohit’s patience paid off and it collected Rs. 196 crores, despite the 50% occupancy rule in cinemas. It helped in reviving the cinema business and shutting the perception that viewers will not turn up to watch films in cinemas.

Rohit Shetty surprised everyone when he announced that he made Cirkus for his technicians so that they can get work and can make money. And this is a side to him not known to many, that of being a philanthropist. During Covid times, he was at the forefront while donating money to the cine workers. He also has supported the police force and has made social awareness videos for them. And of course, he has shown them in all their glory in his cop universe films. No wonder each and every cop in this country has the deepest respect for Rohit Shetty.

Hence, as one can see, there are far too many amazing qualities in this man and to proclaim that he’s finished or to even celebrate his failure is not done at all. The naysayers should be prepared to eat their words as Rohit’s next film, Singham Again, is sure to have a huge opening and has the potential to be the biggest hit for him as well as its lead actors Ajay Devgn and Deepika Padukone. Here’s hoping the blockbuster director jumps back to the top league where he rightfully deserves to be. Because when Rohit Shetty’s film does well, the whole industry and ecosystem benefits.

Also Read: Will the debacle of Cirkus affect the standing of Rohit Shetty? Trade experts claim, “Every director falters. One flop film doesn’t change anything. He’s a worthy successor to Manmohan Desai”

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in providing exclusive and accurate information about Pathaan. We were among the first ones to reveal that Shah Rukh Khan is collaborating with Siddharth Anand and Yash Raj Films (YRF) for an action entertainer. Last month, we broke the news that the song ‘Besharam Rang’ will be unveiled on December 12. In the last week of December, we also reported that the advance booking of Pathaan commenced on a rocking note. And now, we bring to you the much-awaited update on when the trailer of Pathaan will be released.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The wait is about to get over. Pathaan’s theatrical trailer will finally be released on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The trailer is under 3 minutes and will focus on the action and will also give a little idea about the plot of the film. Shah Rukh Khan obviously gets prominence in the trailer. But Deepika Padukone and John Abraham too have been given their due.”

The source continued, “YRF unveiled the two songs of the film – ‘Besharam Rang’ and ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’ – in December, before unveiling the trailer. The strategy worked as the songs became a chartbuster and ‘Besharam Rang’ especially is a rage. It was the top song in the holiday season as well. Now, the trailer will help in further enhancing the buzz for the film. The decision to release the promo just two weeks before will pay off.”

Pathaan releases worldwide on January 25, 2023, and is a part of YRF’s spy universe. Hence, Salman Khan aka Tiger is also a part of it. Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan will also make a special appearance in Tiger 3, which releases on Diwali 2023, in which he’ll play the character of Pathaan. The other character who is a part of the spy universe is Kabir from War (2019). At a recent promotional shoot, Shah Rukh Khan talked about this aspect and said, “The only thing missing is Hrithik. Hopefully, we’ll try to get him on board because that’ll make our film wonderful.”

Also Read: Netizens feel Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone’s ‘Besharam Rang’ from Pathaan sounds similar to Pakistani singer Sajjad Ali’s track ‘Ab Ke Hum Bichare’

Janhvi Kapoor had a tremendous 2022 with two releases Mili and Good Luck Jerry. Both roles brought her praise for her diversity in choices and her performances. But, the actress admits that in these times, one can't value themselves simply based on the results. She spoke about the PR machinery that makes you think you've killed it.

In an interview, Janhvi Kapoor shared with Bollywood Bubble, “In this day and age, you can’t value yourself based on the result because… and this might bite me in the a*s to say this but I think there’s so much machinery behind everything to make even agar aap rubbish bhi kar lo (even if you do rubbish work), there’ll be enough noise to make you feel like you have killed it in life and you’ll kill it in life. There’ll be enough noise to make you feel like you suck so I try not to value myself based on the result so much.”

She added,  “Results se confidence nahi milta mujhe. Experience karne se, process se, seekh milne se mujhe confidence milta hai. (I don’t get confidence from the result. Experience, process, learning, that gives me confidence).”

On the work front, Janhvi Kapoor will next star in Nitesh Tiwari's Bawaal alongside Varun Dhawan. She is also reuniting with Roohi co-star Rajkummar Rao in Mr and Mrs. Mahi.

ALSO READ: Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor get ‘sister time’ after latter wraps shooting The Archies; see photos

There were recent reports about Boney Kapoor acquiring the Hindi remake rights of the successful Tamil film Love Today. Reports also said that he has signed Varun Dhawan to play the lead in the film. However, the veteran producer has rubbished all such reports as untrue.

Taking onto Twitter, Kapoor said, “Please note that I have NOT acquired the remake rights of Love Today. All such reports on social media are baseless and fake.”

Released in November last year, Love Today was written and directed by Pradeep Ranganathan. The film marked his debut as the lead actor and it also starred Ivana and Raveena Ravi.

Please note that I have NOT acquired the remake rights of Love Today. All such reports on social media are baseless and fake.

— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) January 2, 2023

Love Today is a romantic drama about a software engineer Uthaman Pradeep (Ranganathan) who is in love with Nikhitha (Ivana) and vice-versa. The girl hails from an upper-class family. When Pradeep visits his girlfriend’s father to ask for her hand in marriage, the father puts forth a condition. Both Pradeep and Nikhitha should exchange their phones for a day and if after the completion of that period they still feel they love each other, he won’t object to their marriage.

Love Today enjoyed positive reviews and enormous box office success after being made at a moderate budget.

Also Read: Boney Kapoor laughs off reports on No Entry sequel

The upcoming TV drama Ishq Mein Ghayal is one such story that revolves around a courageous young girl Esha (played by Reem Sameer Shaikh) who shares a strong connection with two brothers; Veer (played by Karan Kundrra) and Armaan (played by Gashmeer Mahajani). The two brothers happen to be werewolves and Esha is a human who gets on an arduous journey of love and heartbreak. Is the world ready to witness this one-of-a-kind love saga despite its hurdles? Flavoured with intense love, dilemmas, and danger, the romantic fantasy drama is all set to showcase a unique love triangle in the mystical town of Landsdale. Produced by Beyond Dreams, Ishq Mein Ghayal will air soon only on Colors.

Talking about the show, viewers’ favourite actor Karan Kundrra says, “It is extremely delightful for me to make a comeback to the fiction genre on television with such a power-packed show. I’ll be doing a fantasy drama, a genre that has always intrigued me and I’m glad that I’m joining forces with COLORS for Ishq Mein Ghayal. My fans are going to see me in a completely different avatar as there are so many layers to Veer’s persona that I am set to bring alive on screen.”

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 fame, Gashmeer Mahajani says, “After doing an incredible show such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, I was looking for some compelling opportunities that would bring forth my acting skills again to the table and that’s when Ishq Mein Ghayal came my way. The show has an interesting mix of mysticism, romance, and drama which makes it a complete package of entertainment for viewers. I hope my fans and viewers would shower their love and support like always.”

 

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About the show, popular actor Reem Shaikh says, “Colors has been a crucial part of my life and career as I started my journey with the brand almost a decade ago and have done Ishq Mein Marjawaan just recently. Coming back to the channel with yet another exciting show Ishq Mein Ghayal is nothing less than a blessing to me. I’m looking forward to working with great actors such as Karan Kundrra and Gashmeer Mahajani. We are having a gala time shooting for the show in Uttarakhand and hope the viewers would enjoy the show as much as we are enjoying working on it.”

Netizens were quick to point out the uncanny resemblance of the promo to that of American TV series, The Vampire Diaries. Instead of vampires, the lead actors, who play brothers, play werewolves on the show. The 8-season fantasy series revolved around a young Elena Gilbert who meets a vampire Stefan Salvatore on her first day of high school and feels a connection with him. However, over the course of time, she finds out that Stefan and his brother, Damon Salvatore are in fact vampires. The series was led by Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder.

After watching the promo of Ishq Mein Ghayal, netizens pointed out the age gap between Reem Shaikh (20) and actors Gashmeer Mahajani (37) and Karan Kundrra (38); the Damon Salvatore's iconic 'Hello Brother' dialogue which is said by Kundrra and that the plotline seems similar to the original series which premiered 13 years ago.

ALSO READ: Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash take you on a HOUSE TOUR of their apartment in Dubai; watch video

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor is praying for the speedy recovery of Hollywood star Jeremy Renner who recently met with snow plowing accident. The actor underwent surgery and has been in the intensive care unit. The actors last year worked on a project together which will reportedly arrive this year.

Anil Kapoor shared two throwback paparazzi pictures of him and Jeremy from their India meet and wrote, “Praying for your speedy recovery Jeremy.”

Praying for your speedy recovery Jeremy ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/Lar52njJoo

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 2, 2023

Jeremy Renner met with an accident on Sunday and was airlifted to the hospital. “We can confirm Jeremy is in critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather-related accident while ploughing snow earlier today. His family is with him and he is receiving excellent care,” his spokesperson informed Deadline.

As per the latest update, his reps told Variety, “Jeremy’s family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno City Mayor Hillary Schieve and the Carano and Murdock families. They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”

Jeremy Renner was in India last year for the shoot of his Disney+ docu-series Rennervations. Anil Kapoor reportedly is a part of it. The actors had met during Renner’s visit to India. On the work front, Jeremy is set to star in the second season of Mayor of Kingstown, which will premiere on January 15 on Paramount.

Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor will next star in Animal. Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, it stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna. He also has Siddharth Anand’s Fighter with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone.

ALSO READ: Jeremy Renner rushed to hospital after snow plowing accident

Television actress Tunisha Sharma allegedly died by suicide at the age of 20 after she was founding hanging on the sets of her TV show Ali Baba Dastaan-E-Kabul late in December 2022. It has left the industry in shock. Her Ali Baba Dastaan-E-Kabul co-star and former boyfriend Sheezan Khan was arrested and has been in judicial custody following a complaint filed by Tunisha's mother Vanita Sharma alleging abetment to suicide. Khan's family held a press conference on Monday to clear out some allegations made against Sheezan. The press conference on Monday afternoon saw Sheezan’s sisters Shafaz Naaz and Falaq Naaz along with their mother, advocate Shailendra Mishra in attendance.  Following the press conference, Falaq took to her Instagram to further clarify on Sheezan and Tunisha's break up.

In the video shared on Instagram on Monday, Falaq said, "Break-up hua ya nahi hua, iss ek particular sawaal ko itna ghuma diya, mere bolne ko itna ghuma diya...again mein phir se bol rahi hoon ki jab hamari press conference chal rahi thi tabhi humnein yeh baat clear kar di thi ki break-up ek achhe note pe hua tha..dono ne yeh mutual understanding ke saath yeh decide kiya tha... ki yes let's focus on our career first. Yeh bahut early stage hain... pehle kaam karte hain, acche se show karte hain, uske baad...yeh Whatsapp ka chat hain joh police ke paas as an evidence rakha hain. (Whether the break-up happened or not, this particular question has been twisted so much...what I said has been twisted... so I am clarifying again the same point that we had mentioned in the beginning of the press conference, that the breakup occurred at a good note, where both of them decided it on the grounds of mutual understanding to focus on their individual careers first... this is part of the WhatsApp chat that has been submitted to the police as per evidence.)"

 

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Tunisha Sharma and Sheezan Khan reportedly broke up 15 days before the incident occurred. The Mumbai police is investigating the case from multiple angles.

ALSO READ: Tunisha Sharma's mother once tried to strangle her; did not share a good relationship, claims Sheezan Khan's lawyer

The Indian consumers were earlier used to only watching films and TV series but in the last couple of years, they also got habituated to consuming web series and mini-series. The trend picked up after the success of the first season of Sacred Games (2018), starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and it accelerated during the lockdown. Though there are reports of the growth of subscribers plateauing and streaming giants preferring quality over quantity, the fact is that a lot of money continues to be pumped into making original content. Last month, a report in The Economic Times stated that the six main OTT platforms in India spent between $600 million and $700 million on producing shows in 2022. In other words, these players invested between a whopping Rs. 4968 crores and Rs. 5796 crores to make new content in the web series format!

These top six platforms are Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Sony LIV, Zee5 and Voot. The amount mentioned above excludes money spent on making original movies or investment done on sports content.

A source said, “Interestingly, 2022 is when Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings confessed that the lack of growth in India is frustrating. It’s also common to hear this year that subsequent seasons of popular shows have been cancelled by different OTT giants across the world due to practical factors.” In October, Bollywood Hungama even reported that the streaming platforms have stopped buying films for direct-to-digital release with the same regularity as they used to do in 2020.

Another source commented, “But at the same time, the platforms don’t want to cut down and want to continue funding shows and movies, as there’s potential. This keeps the hope alive. This was evident by the grand event held by Amazon Prime Video in April 2022 wherein they launched 40 new shows and films in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Even Netflix has made grand announcements and all the plans are on.”

The Economic Times report also stated an estimate by Media Partners Asia that the online video content investment in India is $1.3 billion in 2022 and that it is expected to increase to $4.2 billion by 2027.

Meanwhile, there has been a growth in subscribers in 2022. As per Ormax OTT Audience Sizing Report 2022, India has 13.20 crores SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) audiences. The number stood at 11.50 crores in 2021.

Also Read: Amazon Prime Video announces the second season of the much-awaited hit sitcom Mind the Malhotras

Tunisha Sharma, a TV actress, allegedly died by suicide at the age of 20 late in December 2022. It has left the industry in shock. Her Ali Baba Dastan-E-Kabul co-star and former boyfriend Sheezan Khan has been in judicial custody following a complaint filed by Tunisha's mother Vanita Sharma alleging abetment to suicide. While Vanita has claimed that Khan cheated on her daughter, Khan's family held a press conference to clear out some allegations made against Sheezan. In a press conference on Monday afternoon, attended by Sheezan’s sisters Shafaz Naaz and Falaq Naaz along with their mother, advocate Shailendra Mishra claimed that Tunisha did not share a good relationship with her mother. He also alleged that Vanita once tried to strangle her daughter. Mishra even claimed that Sanjeev Kaushal, who is claiming to be Tunisha's uncle, is not related to her and her family.

“Tunisha's mom is well aware that Tunisha did not have good equations with her family. After the death of Tunisha's father, she has never celebrated her birthday happily. This was the first time that she planned to celebrate her birthday, years after she last celebrated her birthday with her father. The cops are investigating the relationship between Tunisha's mom and Sanjeev Kaushal," the lawyer claimed.

"It was Sanjeev Kaushal and Tunisha's mom Vanita Sharma who dominated and controlled her. Post lockdown, Tunisha's mom and Kaushal even forced the actress to travel to Chandigarh, and when she refused, Vanita broke her mobile phone and even tried to strangle her. Tunisha had shared all of this with the director of the show she was a part of then," Sheezan's lawyer said.

Mishra also said that Tunisha's uncle Pawan Sharma was fired as her manager four years ago as "he used to interfere a lot & behave harshly with her”. He added, "Tunisha & Sanjeev Kaushal (an uncle in Chandigarh) had terrible relations. Sanjeev Kaushal & her mother, Vanita tried to strangle her, Sheezan Khan's lawyer claimed Tunisha's finances. Tunisha often pleaded in front of her mother for her own money."

Tunisha Sharma and Sheezan Khan reportedly broke up 15 days before the incident occurred. The Mumbai police is investigating the case from multiple angles.

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Not too long ago, we had reported that Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas had taken off to New Jersey to spend the holiday season with their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The actress had even shared posts on her social media handle, showing off the ‘Christmas’ spirit of the city. Although neither of them revealed any deets of their New Year plans, right before entering the New Year, American pop star Nick Jonas took to his Instagram handle to recall some of his best memories from the year 2022.

Readers would be aware that 2022 was a special year for the Jonas’ who welcomed their first child, a daughter named Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogacy. This special moment was indeed a major part of the video. Not only did Nick Jonas add the time they welcomed their daughter but also several moments they spent with her including some unseen photos with the little girl. Using the background score of ‘Raatan Lambiyan’ (Shershaah) remix with ‘I Like Me Better’,   Nick had posted this reel with the caption that read, "What a year! Can’t wait to see what 2023 brings. Happy New Year to you all."

 

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The reel also had moments from the special birthday bash of his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Mexico and a few other trips, his moments from the concert etc. some outfit twinning moments with his parents Denise Jonas and Paul Kevin Jonas Sr., some special memories from the festival celebrations like Holi and Diwali as a part of this video. All in all, the video captured the emotional journey of the American pop star in 2022. Followed by his post, Nick received several wishes from fans across the world, including his Indian fans who were thrilled to capture the family moments of Priyanka and Nick and even dropped heart emojis, showcasing their love for the couple.

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The New Year’s Eve 2023 celebrations were intimate this year for several Bollywood celebrities. The actors chose to ring in the New Year with their loved ones at home, at holiday destinations etc. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan have been in Switzerland since the end of December 2022 for vacation with their sons. The couple rang in New Year with Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan in style.

On Sunday night, Kareena shared a perfect family photo from their New Year’s Eve 2023 celebrations and wished on Instagram, “Peace, good health and prosperity to all 2023.” For the NYE night, the actress wore a metallic green thigh-high slit and was holding Jeh’s hand. Saif wore a black tuxedo. Taimur was looking cute in a blazer with Spider-Man on it with a tie, brown pants and a white shirt. Jeh looked adorable in a printed shirt, puffed jacket and black pants.

 

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The couple rang in the New Year at the resort town of Gstaad. Owing to the pandemic, the couple was unable to visit the destination. The resort town of Gstaad, greatly appeals to the Indian royalty and the Bollywood elites alike with its top hotels, gourmet restaurants, luxury chalets! Kareena and Tim showed off their glamorous ski outfits before their skiing session on perfect slopes laid with fresh snow! Later they were captured gorging on scrumptious Swiss delicacies like the famous cheese fondue! The Nawab and his Begum sure know how to add a dash of Swiss romance to their relationship!

Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan was seen in Laal Singh Chaddha with Aamir Khan. The film released on August 11, 2022, and arrived on Netflix on October 6, 2022. She also has the adaptation of The Devotion of Suspect X with Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh.

The actress will also star in Hansal Mehta's next. With this film, the actress turns producer for the first time. The project will be co-produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Hansal Mehta. Ekta and Kareena Kapoor Khan previously teamed up on the comedy, Veere Di Wedding in 2018.

Reports also state that Kareena Kapoor Khan has signed a project, which will also star Tabu and Kriti Sanon. The makers are yet to confirm their movie.

On the other hand, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in Vikram Vedha with Hrithik Roshan. He will essay the role of Lankesh in Adipurush. The film, helmed by Om Raut, will star Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh in pivotal roles. The teaser was unveiled on October 2, 2022, in Ayodhya in presence of fans. The film was supposed to release in January 2023 but now it has been postponed.

ALSO READ: Kareena Kapoor Khan begins countdown for New Year; shares an adorable family pic from Switzerland holiday

A while it was reported that the Shashank Khaitan directorial Screw Dheela starring Tiger Shroff has been put on the back burner. In fact, reports claimed that the unpredictability of the box office, the ballooning budget, and low-key response to the film’s announcement were the reasons. While it was never made clear whether the project was on hold or continuing, we hear that the makers of the film have opted for a casting change in the venture. If what the grapevine says is true, then apparently, Shanaya Kapoor will be stepping into the shoes of Rashmika Mandanna in Screw Dheela.

Talking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama a source close to the project tells us, “Yes, there has been a change in the cast, Shanaya will be replacing Rashmika. Although Shanaya is yet to sign the dotted line, everything is in place, and when the film starts it will headline Shanaya as the female lead”. Ask the source for details on why the sudden change and he continues, “Shanaya Kapoor was to feature in Shashank’s other project for Dharma Productions, Bedhadak with Lakshya Lalwani and Gurfateh Pirzada. However, for some reason that film has run into trouble and the shoot has been paused. In the interim while the issues are settled, Shanaya has moved to Screw Dheela.”

Although there has been no official word on either of the projects and issues, viz. Screw Dheela undergoing a casting change and Bedhadak being paused, it seems like for director Shashank Khaitan such issues have become common place. Interestingly, Shashank had earlier announced Mr. Lele with Varun Dhawan however that was later changed to Govinda Naam Mera featuring Vicky Kaushal.

As for the film Screw Dheela is said to be an action entertainer and will be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. While it still remains unclear when the film will commence shooting, it will feature Tiger Shroff and Shanaya Kapoor. On the work front, Tiger has a packed slate with Ganapath and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

Also Read: Here’s the real story why the Tiger Shroff – Karan Johar film Screw Dheela was called off

The New Year’s Eve 2023 celebrations were intimate this year for several Bollywood celebrities. The actors chose to ring in the New Year with their loved ones at home, at holiday destinations etc. Alia Bhatt, who had a tremendous 2022, shared glimpses from NYE 2023 celebrations featuring husband-actor Ranbir Kapoor.

In photos, one can see Alia and Ranbir sharing a laugh with Shaheen Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rohit Dhawan and his wife Jaanvi Desai and a few more guests. The couple hosted a small get-together and it seemed like a pyjama-themed party. “Happy new new… with my loveliest ones.” She posted a group photo and two solo pictures of herself smiling.

 

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Shaheen Bhatt shared photos with Alia on Instagram and wrote, “2023 energy.” Soni Razdan left a comment on the photo, “Happy new year, sweetie…”

 

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Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt has had an eventful year. The actress gave a blockbuster with Gangubai Kathiawadi in February 2022. She got married to Ranbir Kapoor in April 2022. The actress wrapped her Hollywood debut film Heart of Stone with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. The actress starred in Netflix film Darlings which marked he debut as a producer. Alia Bhatt shared screen space with Ranbir Kapoor in Brahmastra which released in September 2022. The actress welcomed her daughter Raha in October 2022. Her next is with Karan Johar. Titled Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi.

On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor will next star in Animal, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. He is also set to star in Luv Ranjan’s Tu Jhooti Main Makkar.

ALSO READ: Unseen pictures of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor from their proposal and wedding day

Bollywood actress Triptii Dimri rang in New Year with her loved ones and reportedly is in a relationship. There were speculations that the actress was in a relationship with Clean Slate Films' producer Karnesh Ssharma. The actress has seemingly confirmed that she is dating Anushka Sharma's brother.

Triptii Dimri recently shared a mushy photo with Karnesh on her Instagram stories. Sharing the picture, the actress wrote, “My (love)” with a red heart emoji. As the photo went viral on social media, fans wondered if this confirmed their relationship.

Interestingly, Triptii has headlined two films, Bulbul and Qala, which Karnesh Sharma has backed under Clean Slate Films for Netflix. Both projects gave Triptii much-needed critical acclaim.

Meanwhile, Triptii Dimri won rave reviews for her performance in the Anvita Dutt directorial Wala. The actress will next star in a romantic drama with Vicky Kaushal and another project with Ranbir Kapoor.

ALSO READ: Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri starrer romantic comedy to release on July 28, 2023