365 days, we are given fashion, and we create our own sense of style with it. Some people have it inborn, while others follow world trends to remain glamorous year-round. Every fashion enthusiast requires a role model because trends change all the time and frequently impact one's taste. Our B-towns are the greatest at giving us just that. The business is full of celebrities that never cease inspiring our sense of style, blazing through red carpets, events, parties, and even airports. We highlight the appearances from last week that we will put on the "best looks" board as well as the ones that didn't quite live up to expectations.

RASHMIKA MANDANNA

Rashmika Mandanna had her own fashion moment during the trailer launch of Mission Majnu, as seen by her choice of attire. Rashmika picked a blush pink saree from the shelves of Devnaagri featuring finest dori embroidery on the border of its beautiful silk satin base. The outfit is paired with a matching long sleeved chanderi blouse, highlighted with delicate dori embroidery on its square neckline and cutwork sleeves. Her outfit costs Rs.42,500. She finished off her outfit with a sleek necklace, gold statement earrings, fresh waves in her hair, and gorgeous makeup that included soft smokey eyes, accentuated cheeks, and rose-pink lipstick. The blush pink outfit worn by Rashmika Mandanna is ideal for pre-wedding events.

 

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SAMANTHA RUTH PRABHU

Samantha looked stunning in a delicate white organza saree by Devnaagri at the Shakuntalam trailer premiere. Samantha Ruth Prabhu's saree wasn't very extravagant, but the way she wore it struck the appropriate fashion notes. She wore a simple white sleeveless blouse with the saree, which is gently bordered with tone-on-tone floral embroidery. Her traditional clothing is gorgeously modernized by the deep-neck blouse. Her silver ear cuff, the only piece of jewelry needed to finish her ensemble, adds a stylish contemporary accent.

 

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RAKUL PREET SINGH

For the promotions of her upcoming film Chhattriwali, Rakul picked an anarkali set. The eye-catching floral anarkali ensemble is from the House of Hiya apparel line. A floor-length anarkali with a strapped scoop neckline is included. Blue, green, and mauve flower hues were used on the anarkali. She was wearing a gota bordered soft pink dupatta. Rakul selected just a single item from the jewellery box: a pair of earrings. Her makeup was simple with pink lips, and her hair was done in gentle waves.

 

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KRITI SANON

At the unveiling of the Shehzada trailer, Kriti looked stunning in a red outfit. She chose an embedded strapless dress by Ambika Lal. On a mesh basis, the dress has geometric appliques. The cutaway neckline element increased the glam factor. Kriti kept her accessories to a minimum in order to let her colourful outfit take centre stage. She was wearing a pair of delicate, modern earrings. She highlighted her inherent beauty with little makeup, leaving her golden-brown hair open in a middle part. Her go-to glam looks included bare lips, thick brows, mascara-coated lashes, and a splash of blush.

 

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MALAIKA ARORA

for Moving in With Malaika, her new television programme. A Shivan and Narresh choice was made by Malaika Arora. A statement is made by the amazing powder ladder knit technique that runs through the flared pants and the jacket. Then, a vibrant blue Versace bralette appears and adds a wonderful Malaika touch to this beautiful ensemble. Her bralette has a plunging neckline and trademark Versace maze symbol on the band. Her waterline was lined with a vivid blue eyeliner, which effectively warded off the blues, so less makeup was used. Her freshly cut hair was elegantly done in beachy waves that cascaded over her shoulders and seamlessly transitioned into gentle brown tones.

 

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DIA MIRZA

In Bollywood, Dia Mirza has the most attractive face. She frequently makes her fans swoon. Her lengthy, green gown was a compromise this time, though. Her dress' silhouette does not flatter her form, and neither did the heels or other accessories, which did little to enhance her allure.

 

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HUMA QURESHI

Huma Qureshi‘s wardrobe is all about comfortable and chic outfits. From traditional to modern — the actor carries every outfit with an added zing but her recent outfit was a total disappointment. She picked a camouflage printed mesh. There was nothing flattering about the dress. From the fabric to the fitting, the look was a total no-no.

 

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Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna wards off the evil eye, and smiles at Varisu co-star Vijay Thalapathy in an unseen photo, see pic

Just a day ago, we had reported about the grand welcome that Kartik Aaryan received when he reached Punjab on the eve of Lohri. The celebration season in India has kicked off for the New Year as states across the country are rejoicing multiple festivals. After celebrating Lohri in a traditional way in Jalandhar, Kartik Aaryan has now turned his attention towards Gujarat where he will once again be promoting Shehzada with co-star Kriti Sanon. He recently visited the famous Rann Utsav and rang in the Makar Sankranti festivities with fans.

Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon are on an extensive promotional spree for Shehzada and have been travelling across the country for the same. Considering the festive season, the actors are more than happy to ring in these festivals with their fans and celebrating it in an authentic and traditional manner. And recently, the onscreen couple was in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat where they celebrated Makar Sankranti. Not only did Kartik got an opportunity to bring in the festival with his one lakh fans but he was also seen enjoying the kite-flying tradition, which is a unique part of Makar Sankranti celebration.

 

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A source close to the actor revealed, “Taking trailer celebrations a notch higher, the actor was seen flying an enormous ‘Shehzada’ Kite in the sky in the middle of a sea of crowd! All hailed Kartik, as they hooted and cheered for him. The festive spirits were at an all-time high as they witnessed such a massive fanfare at the famous Rann Utsav.”

 

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Shehzada is directed by Rohit Dhawan and also features Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Ronit Roy, Sachin Khedekar along with Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon. The music is given by Pritam and it is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Allu Arvind, Aman Gill and Kartik as well. It is set to release on February 10.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan shares some lip-smacking pictures of food from his visit to Punjab

Not too long ago, Esha Deol teased her fans about her featuring in an upcoming project. While it has been a while since the actress featured on the big screen, in her recent post, she confirmed that she has indeed returned to films. Sharing details of her next on social media, Esha revealed that her upcoming film has been titled Main and it features Kai Po Che star Amit Sadh.

In her recent Instagram post, Esha Deol shared photos of her shooting for Main, which included one with a clapperboard and another one was her shooting for a scene in a prison with Amit Sadh, who is supposedly a prisoner in the film. The actress also posted details of the film, wherein she revealed that it will be directed by Sachin Saraf where it will be produced by UV Films. She also revealed that the film will feature Amit Sadh. She announced her new venture with a caption that read, “मैं aa rahi hoon phir ek baar ! Naya Kirdar Nayi Film Naya Ehsaas . Shower me and my new film “MAIN” with your blessings”.

 

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Last week, the actress had teased her fans by talking about her hairstyle for her upcoming project in an Instagram post. She had posted a note saying, “My side parting days seem to make an entry again .Also am highly considering this hairstyle for my upcoming project . What say ? This has been my go to hairdo since I was 18 and all of you who closely watched my work in films must have noticed this hairstyle in almost every film back in the day . Now after a long time it seems to have made its way back on me.” However, she did not reveal any details about her new project.

 

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On the work front, Esha Deol was last seen in the web series Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. The actress also has another web series in the pipeline, titled Invisible Woman.

Also Read: Amit Sadh commences the shoot for his next film Main, to essay the role of encounter specialist; see photos

A day ago, Lalit Modi penned a long note along with posting a series of photos on Instagram about his health condition. The businessman, as per his post, was diagnosed with multiple ailments including Covid, pneumonia, and influenza, which resulted in him being hospitalized. Lalit Modi, who resides in UK, was expected to be dating Sushmita Sen but soon reports of their breakup started doing the rounds. Despite the many surrounding rumours, Sushmita’s brother Rajeev Sen took to the social media platform to wish Modi well and even dropped a ‘stay healthy’ comment on his post.

Lalit Modi took to Instagram to share photos of him from the hospital of him on bed rest and being given oxygen via the nose cannula. He also described about his hospitalization and health condition on the caption as he expressed gratitude towards everyone who helped him, saying, “After 3 weeks in confinement with a double Covid in 2 weeks accompanied by influenza and deep pneumonia - and post trying several times to leave. Finally landed via air ambulance accompanied by two doctors and superstar super efficient son who did so much for me back in london. The flight was smooth. Unfortunately still on 24/7 external oxygen. Thank u to all at @vistajet for going the extra mile. I am extremely grateful to all. Love to all. Big hug.”

 

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Followed by his post, many Indian celebrities and personalities wished him well, and amongst them was Rajeev Sen who too sent out a ‘get well soon’ note for the businessman. He dropped a comment saying, “Wishing you a speedy recovery Lalit. Stay strong.”

Readers would be aware that rumours of Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen  started doing the rounds after the businessman took to the platform to share a series of photos with the actress announcing about his ‘love’ on social media. However, a couple of months post that, Modi took down the post as well as changed his status that sparked reports about their alleged breakup.

Also Read: Lalit Modi drops Sushmita Sen’s name from his Instagram bio; sparks rumours of short-lived romance ending

Since the release of the first track ‘Besharam Rang’ from the Shah Rukh Khan – Deepika Padukone starrer Pathaan, there have been multiple protests and calls for boycott against the film. While social media is flooded with haters and supporters fighting it out, it remains a question whether the film’s business will be affected by the protests. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, veteran film exhibitor and theatre owner Manoj Desai opened up about these protests. But what caught our attention was the veteran exhibitor speaking about the trend of colouring actors and films with religious subtext.

Calling out the same, Desai opined that films and religion should be kept separate. “This is totally wrong. If you were to bring religion in between Dilip Kumar’s Mughal-E-Azam would not have run for 17 years. Actors are actors; do not see their religion - that is a humble request. It is all just entertainment”, said Desai.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “This Boycott culture is a political game; I do not believe in such politics”, says Manoj Desai

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee, which is a remake of the Malayalam film Driving License, will be seeing the two stars together for the first time. To add to that, it is produced by Dharma Productions. Considering that the film brings an unconventional trio, there has been immense buzz about it. And now adding to the anticipation, the makers have unveiled a special motion poster of the film.

Readers would be aware that the original film Driving License featured Prithiviraj Sukumaran in the role of a popular superstar whereas Suraj Venjarammoodu essays the character of a Motor Vehicle Inspector. Going by the recent motion poster, Akshay Kumar will be taking up the role of Prithviraj whereas Emraan Hashmi will be seen as the cop. The latest motion poster clearly showcases the massive face off that the two characters will be seen having in the film. Sharing it on his Instagram, producer and head honcho of Dharma Productions, Karan Johar said, “Superstar aur Superfan ki aisi kahaani, aap ne suni naa hogi kahin! Dekhiye #Selfiee in cinemas on Feb 24th.”

 

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The film revolves around a MVI who is a massive fan of the superstar and decides to help him get through a sticky situation, albeit in an illegal manner but with one condition – he wants to meet him in person. However, the meeting turns out to be a bust with the two of them locking horns and the resulting fight impacts their professional as well as personal lives.

Selfiee is directed by Raj Mehta and it also features Nusshratt Bharuccha as well as Diana Penty as the leading ladies. The film is expected to hit the big screens on February 24. If reports are to be believed, the trailer is said to hit the tube on January 19.

Also Read: Selfiee: Emraan Hashmi drops a cryptic tweet featuring him and Akshay Kumar; says, “Something is about to begin”

Not too long ago, we reported that in a unique casting coup of sorts, Rhea Kapoor has managed to bring together three popular actresses for her forthcoming venture The Crew. After the success of Veere Di Wedding, the producer is all set to produce another female-centric film which will feature Kareena Kapoor Khan along with Kriti Sanon and Tabu in lead roles. Recently, a video of Kareena working out was shared by her physical trainer Anushka Parwani in which the actress is seen working out rigorously. Commenting on the same, Rhea revealed that Kareena is gearing up for the shoot of her next, The Crew.

We are all aware of Kareena’s love interest. In the recently shared video, Kareena Kapoor Khan is seen working out in different ways which also includes Yoga that Anushka Parwani is famous for. The reel includes several exercise montages where we can see the actress running down a flight of stairs, where she is trying to hold a brick on her back, doing yoga poses, and a few other workout regimes to get in shape. Anushka took to her Instagram to post the video along with a caption that read, ‘Saturday burn’ and also used the popular Diljit Dosanjh song ‘Born To Shine’.

 

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Reposting the video on her Instagram story, Kareena Kapoor Khan took to the platform to reveal that this is her prep for her next. She said, “Getting ready for The Crew <3”. Responding to it Rhea Kapoor said, “My Champion.”

Coming to The Crew, the film is directed by Rajesh Krishnan and co-produced by Balaji Motion Pictures Limited & Anil Kapoor Productions. It is said to go on floors from February 2023.

Meanwhile, talking about Kareena’s professional commitments, the actress will be making her OTT debut with a film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film is an adaptation of the Japanese novel ‘Devotion of Suspect X’. Besides that, the actress will also be seen in a Hansal Mehta film and it was reported that Kareena Kapoor Khan will be seen in the role of a cop.

Also Read: Photos: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Taimur Ali Khan snapped in Bandra

Over the past few months, a new and unsettling trend of ‘Boycott Bollywood’ has emerged on social media, with various users calling for a boycott on either films, actors or songs. But will this so called ‘Boycott Culture’ adversely affect a film’s overall business is a question that remains unanswered. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, veteran film exhibitor and theatre owner Manoj Desai opened up on this unsettling trend. Interestingly, Desai claims that this is just a political game, and that in reality there can never be a boycott on Bollywood.

“This ‘Boycott culture’ is a political game. I do not believe in such politics. I earnestly request the audience - if everything is fine, go to a theatre and watch a film on 70mm, the big screen. According to me, Bollywood films will come back with flying colours and for that, five to six films like Pathaan should come and run in theatres non-stop. Today’s culture is such that films do not last till their 25th week since they go onto OTT platforms. I think they should run for 10 to 15 weeks in theatres, only then will Bollywood make a comeback. I screened an Odiya film here and that went houseful. Kantara is a film which I never thought will work. I never dreamed that it would go houseful for so long. Even this Friday, Kantara is playing”, says Desai as he continues to insist about the ‘boycott culture’ being a game.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “An equal number of Hindus and Muslims will watch Pathaan, and both are of the same value to me” – Manoj Desai opens up on the Boycott Pathaan trend

Producer Boney Kapoor who recently produced super-hit South film, Thunivu is all set to make sequel of 1987 hit film Mr. India, which featured his brother Anil Kapoor and late wife Sridevi.

In an interview with Pinkvilla, Boney revealed, “I will make Mr. India 2. In fact, don’t be surprised if I start working on it soon.” He further added, “There is a demand for sequels of the films Wanted, No Entry and Mr. India.”

Boney further continued, “There are people who are wanting to make Hum Paanch all over again. Some of my films have already been remade in some or the other way. I know Woh Saat Din, I know Ponga Pandit. There are few films from our older slate which have been made again in a different world, with upscaled production.”

Expressing his views on his big acting debut with Luv Ranjan’s Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Boney said, “But, neither am I a Jootha nor a Makkar. I am a dutiful son of a mother, a henpecked husband of my wife. The music is great, Luv Ranjan is a delight to work with”. Further giving insight into his casting in the film, he said, “I was going to reject the offer, but Luv convinced me to do the film. It has been a fantastic experience and I am glad I tried my hands at acting. I hope people enjoy seeing the film. It’s very entertaining.” Luv Ranjan directorial, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar features Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. The film is slated to release on March 8.

After giving solid hits in Bollywood as well as South cinema, the audience is now looking forward to his next project. During the pandemic, Boney Kapoor was the only producer who dedicated all his time to producing 8 incredible projects.

Also Read: Ajith Kumar starrer Thunivu gets a mind-blowing response; producer Boney Kapoor says, “I’m glad”

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, when Taran Adarsh was asked if Kartik Aaryan’s Freddy was to be released in theatres and not on OTT platform, would it have been a bad situation for the film, to which the film critic replied, “I wouldn’t say bad situation, rather I feel it would have performed decently at the opening considering Kartik Aaryan’s popularity. Freddy was apt for OTT platform and was a very good and wise decision made”.

Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, the film sees Freddy’s life change drastically after he crosses paths with the beautiful Kainaaz Irani. Talking about Kartik Aaryan’s another hit film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Taran Adarsh stated, “For certain films, producers themself realize whether they should put a film in theatres or sell it to the OTT platforms. Bhool Bhulaiyas 2 was fantastic in terms of numbers. 14 crores of opening for Kartik Aaryan is huge. The film remained at number one position for quite a few weeks”.

Further sharing his inputs on which OTT film would have done better if it released in theatres, Taran added, “In current times, OTT platform people have also become very smart. They ask the makers of the film to put the film in theatres first and only then they will take it on their OTT platform. But I feel if films like Govinda Naam Mera were to release in theatres, then I am not saying it would have been a blockbuster, but it might have worked decently well in theatres. Even before this, Dharma had made a film, Shershaah which would have done extremely well in the theatres”.

Kartik Aaryan will next be seen in Shehzada in February. The film will see Rohit Dhawan in the director’s chair.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan wants to “create a legacy for himself” as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Freddy turn out “fruitful”

Since the release of the first track ‘Besharam Rang’ from the Shah Rukh Khan – Deepika Padukone starrer Pathaan, there have been a number of protests against the film. In fact, certain factions have been calling for a boycott of the film itself rather vociferously. Making no bones about the entire ‘boycott Pathaan’ trend being some kind of propaganda veteran film distributor and owner of G7 in Bandra, Manoj Desai recently engaged in a freewheeling chat about the subject.

Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama the veteran distributor says, “It is quite possible that there is some kind of propaganda behind this. I have not said anything because of my relations with Shah Rukh Khan. Whenever there has been a Shah Rukh or Salman film, they are at Gaiety Galaxy. They (the actors) always come by. As for propaganda, I do not care about it.”

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Taran Adarsh on how the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan will fare at the box office; says, “I think it is going to get a fantastic start at the ticket counter”

Shah Rukh Khan, who is gearing up for his big screen comeback next week, took off to Dubai for the weekend to attend the DP World International League T20. Not too long ago, it was also reported that the actor will also be attending the trailer screening of Pathaan on the Burj Khalifa, which has been scheduled for this weekend too. Coming to his presence at the DP League, the actor made a grand entrance at the opening ceremony of the sports festival. It also saw Bollywood rapper-singer Badshah, American singer Jason Derulo among others who performed at the opening ceremony.

Shah Rukh Khan attended the opening ceremony of DP World International League T20 at the Dubai International stadium as the owner of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With the constant buzz around Pathaan, the actor received a grand welcome from the audience as they roared and cheered at his entrance. As a response to all the love they showered on him, Shah Rukh Khan took the mic and treated them to a dialogue from the film. "Party Pathaan ke ghar me rakhoge… toh mehmaan nawaazi ke liye Pathaan toh aayega, aur saath me patakhe bhi layega,”he said as audiences couldn’t control their excitement and cheered loudly for the superstar.

 

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Meanwhile, just a day ago, we had reported that Yash Raj Films had announced the screening of Pathaan trailer at the famous Burj Khalifa as a part of its promotions. Readers would be aware that the film marks the return of SRK on the big screen after four long years. The superstar is expected to feature in the role of a spy alongside Deepika Padukone. The film will also feature John Abraham in the role of an antagonist and it is a part of an ambitious spy universe that is being created by the YRF head honcho Aditya Chopra. The film is expected to hit the big screens on January 25 (Republic Day weekend) in multiple languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.

Also Read: Trailer of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan to be screened on the iconic Burj Khalifa!

Every major actor and actress today has dedicated fan clubs. But SRK Universe stands out. The manner in which its members passionately celebrate Shah Rukh Khan and his movies are seen to be believed and even quite heartening. With SRK returning on the big screen after more than four years with Pathaan, the excitement among the fans is palpable. And they have some very grand plans to celebrate Pathaan’s release with fanfare.

Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Yash Paryani, the co-founder of SRK Universe about these plans. Currently, in Bengaluru, Yash started by stating how the listings of fan screenings managed to get mentioned on the popular ticketing app, Book My Show. He said, “This is the first Hindi movie ever to be listed for fan screenings on Book My Show. Even before the actual advance will commence, our shows will be full.”

 

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Yash Paryani continued, “Right now, our shows will take place in 200+ cities. At least 500 shows have been planned. As we speak, more cities and shows are being added. In Mumbai and Delhi, we’ll have over 6 first day first show fan screenings each. Kolkata has 4 screenings. Our shows will start before the usual show timings. In short, we hope to have our show at 7:00 or 8:00 am. So before 9:00 or 10:00 am, we’ll hopefully be crossing collections worth Rs. 1 crore+ just from our shows!”

The demand for these fan shows of Pathaan has been incredible. Yash revealed, “A lot of shows are already sold out. In Mumbai, we plan to have 3 more shows given the push we have and the demand generated. In Delhi, there were 5 shows and just 2 days back, one more show was added.”

What’s lovely is that Shah Rukh Khan is aware of these efforts of SRK Universe and even interacts with them. Yash Paryani revealed, “SRK was in Delhi where he met our team. Our Delhi-NCR admin, Siddharth Gupta, was quite unwell and he couldn’t meet him as it was quite late at night when the members had gone to see him. But since he works so hard, I wanted him to meet Shah Rukh sir. And we managed to do that and got him to meet SRK at the airport. Siddharth told him about the screenings and that many shows are already sold out. SRK was very happy on hearing that. He also asked him about the feedback on Pathaan’s trailer.”

SRK Universe members are not just going to arrange for Pathaan’s shows. They are also going to celebrate the release in a grand manner. Yash Paryani opened up, “During Zero (2018), the character of Bauaa was just 4 feet long. So we made a cut-out of Bauua that was 60 feet long. It was installed at IMAX Wadala in Mumbai. This time, in theatres across the country, we are going to put up 100 feet plus cut-outs of Shah Rukh Khan. We are still figuring out which theatres will have these cut-outs but the idea is clear - We want to celebrate Pathaan’s release like a festival and the way the fans do for their idols down South. We want to bring the same style to Bollywood with this film.”

Aged 26, Yash Paryani also has a day job and juggles both works effectively. He said, “I head marketing at a gaming company. It is difficult, to be honest. It’s a lot of work managing to get shows, do payments, manage socials etc. Somehow I am managing to do both. I usually work on all this after office hours. It’s crazy and it takes a toll as well. We have a team of 5-6 people, who are quite helpful and hard-working. But during the release or his birthday, I need at least 100 hands as there are too many inquiries and calls.”

Yash Paryani also added that it’s the fans who have made contributions to these celebrations. Talking further, he said, “There’ll be T-Shirts and other merchandise as well. Also, since Pathaan is first Indian film to be shot in IMAX format and releasing in IMAX, we are planning to do shows in IMAX theatres pan-India as it’ll make for an ultimate big-screen experience.”

Yash signed off by saying, “It’s not just limited to the first-day first shows. We’ll be celebrating #PathaanDay on January 25. On January 26, #RepublicDayWithPathaan. For the long weekend, #PathaanWeekend. For our first day first show screenings, we are expecting over 50,000 people.”

Pathaan releases in cinemas on January 25, 2023. Also starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, it is directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films.

 

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Also Read: Trailer of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan to be screened on the iconic Burj Khalifa!

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, well-known film critic and trade analyst, Taran Adarsh, while sharing his viewpoint on the fees charged by actor Akshay Kumar, said, “There are two points to look at. One, the producers are willing to pay that amount, so it is not his (Akshay Kumar) fault as he is not forcing anyone to pay him that amount. Akshay has not demanded anyone regarding his fees, rather he just informs the amount he charges. However, today the situation has changed. The economic strain which exists now was probably not there earlier due to which these amounts were affordable and also economically feasible, unlike now”.

Further talking about the condition of Hindi film industry last year, he stated, “I would say that 2022 has been the worst year for Hindi film industry. I have not seen such bad phase in 80s or 90s, even though a lot of piracy used to take place during that time. However, piracy happens even now, but the previous decades were still better than the phase we are in”.

“Films not performing well is a different issue; major problem is that people are not coming to theatres to watch films. Morning and afternoon shows are being cancelled along with only 5-6% occupancies in theatres. All these factors bring back to the point that the fees which is being charged is not feasible considering the current situation”, he added.

Continuing his viewpoint, Taran said, “When a film gets hit, actors take the credibility, but when a film gets flop, the directors or producers are blamed, release strategy and even the climate is blamed. People never take accountability for the films getting flopped”.

Also Read: Aanand L Rai confirms Akshay Kumar starrer Gorkha being on hold; says, “We are not making this film for now”

For the past month, the Tunisha Sharma case has grabbed a lot of attention with co-actor and ex-boyfriend of the victim, Sheezan Khan facing number of allegations. Now in a recent of turn of events, the actor, who was in judicial custody owing to these accusations, has been denied bail in the abetment to suicide case. The defense lawyers, however, have refused to give up and have asserted that they will be moving the High Court against the order passed by the Vasai court.

As per reports, Additional Sessions Judge R D Deshpande refused to grant bail to the 28 year old actor claiming that the break-up was an ‘admitted position’. In a statement given by the counsels, the judge had told them that Tunisha got a panic attack after the breakup. Furthermore, the judge also maintained in his statement that the evidence points towards the fact that Sheezan Khan was the last person to have met Tunisha before her suicide. Considering these points, the judge had clarified to the counsels that he is rejecting the bail plea.

On the other hand, the defense lawyers have maintained in these reports that they will be including the last call made by Tunisha to her mother, speaking to her friend on Tinder 15 minutes before her demise in their argument in the High Court. In the same breath, they also added that ‘something new has come to light’. The lawyers alleged that they have been unable to find Tunisha’s laptop.

Meanwhile, Advocate Tarun Sharma who has been representing Tunisha’s family appreciated the police for conducting a thorough investigation. He also appraised the investigation agency to have produced relevant evidence and witness statements which helped them in rejecting the bail plea. In the same breath, Sharma also asserted that they will be opposing plea that has been filed to provide any relief to the accused Sheezan Khan.

For the unversed, Tunisha Sharma and Sheezan Khan were dating for few months, after which, the couple broke up due to unknown reasons. The couple was also essaying the character of onscreen lovers in the fantasy show Alibaba Dastaan-E-Kabul and soon after their separation, the actress committed suicide by hanging herself in her vanity van, on the sets of the show on December 24.

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Talented actor Shreyas Talpade is best known for his roles in Om Shanti Om, Golmaal 3 and many more. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actor revealed his experience working with Naseeruddin Shah on the sets of his film Iqbal. Shreyas said that he was warned about veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah’s anger.

Shreyas told Bollywood Hungama, "Nagesh Kukunoor said Naseer sir will join us in a few days, 'But see, he's a bit temperamental, if he gets angry, and you feel that you are not able to speak with him, then you don't worry, just come and tell me, and I will handle it'. I was a little nervous. Naseer ji came and we shot through the day. In the evening Naseer ji called me and asked if I had done theatre. He then said that it is seen in my acting. He said that he wants to tell me about Nagesh's temperament, if he gets upset and angry, I can come and tell him. He will handle it. I did not tell either of them about this till the shooting (for Iqbal) ended." Shreyas shared while speaking about their first day on the set of Iqbal.

Shreyas further shared his experience with Naseeruddin, and said, "I had a great time shooting with Naseer ji, we had breakfast together, we would play Scramble, watch films, he would take us out for dinners. I got to know him better, even post the shoot I used to meet him in Pune, when he was a guest lecturer at FTII (The Film and Television Institute of India)."

Iqbal was widely praised by critics, and well received by audiences. It even won Naseeruddin Shah the National Film Award for best supporting actor in 2007 along with the movie receiving National Film Award for best film on other social issues. Shreyas too won an award – Zee Cine Award for Best Actor Male. Speaking about Iqbal in a 2018 interview with Hindustan Times, Shreyas had said, "Life changed completely for me... Whatever I am today, is thanks to this film. It’s instrumental in getting me where I am.”

After appearing in TV soap operas like Woh on Zee TV and Damini on a Marathi channel, Shreyas Talpade did minor roles in Marathi films like Pachadlela and Savarkhed: Ek Garv. He then made his feature film debut as a lead in Nagesh Kukunoor's Iqbal. The actor will be next seen in Kangana Ranaut's Emergency.

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Karan Johar is one of the most prolific filmmakers in India. Karan Johar recently revealed on Masters’ Union’s Business of Bollywood podcast how a movie can make money even after it is failed to create any magic at the box office. Explaining the mathematics behind the budget of the project, Karan cited an example of how money is divided.

“If I’m getting Rs 40 crore from digital and I’m getting Rs 20 crore from satellite and I’m getting Rs 15 crore from music, then I’m already at Rs 75 crore. My cost is Rs 90 crore. So I’m presuming my film will do around Rs 40 crore (in the theatres). If I do Rs 40 crore, then 55 percent of that comes home theatrically. So then, I’m like okay, I can make this movie. This is your intelligent mind, doing this calculation but if you have to take a chance, you have to take a chance,” Karan Johar said on the Masters’ Union podcast while talking about the business of Bollywood.

Citing another example, Karan Johar said that if a film requires Rs. 80 crore nett collections at the box office, it is a risky venture in current climate post-pandemic. “That’s the time you are taking a risk because in this climate you don’t know what will work and what won’t but this simple mathematics, I always do for a filmmaker,” he added.

Furthermore, he talked about how a movie can make money even if it is a flop only due to cost control. He elaborated, “Suppose I make my film in Rs. 50 crore because it’s a smaller film, but my digital and satellite rights are Rs. 60 crore, so even if it bombs I have made the money even before it hits the cinemas, and a lot of times that has been known to happen. And you could make a massive movie and it could do a massive number but you spent so much money that you haven’t been able to recover your cost.”

Meanwhile, Karan Johar is set for his next directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. The film releases in April 2023.

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Sanjay Dutt recently opened up about the time when he was exposed to the fact that he was suffering from cancer and also revealed that he would have preferred death over going through chemotherapy.

Opening up about how he was told of his cancer diagnoses, Sanjay recently revealed to ETimes, “I had a backache and was treated with hot water bottle and pain-killers until one day I couldn't breathe. I was taken to the hospital but the thing was that the cancer news was not broken to me properly. My wife, my family or my sisters, nobody was around me that time. I was all alone and suddenly this guy comes and tells me 'you have cancer'.”

Further that actor shared that after being aware of his condition, he preferred to die rather than take chemotherapy, he said, "My wife was in Dubai, so Priya (sister Priya Dutt) came to me. My first reaction was that, once you hear something like this, your whole life reflects back at you. I have a history of cancer in my family. My mom died of pancreatic cancer; my wife (Richa Sharma) died of brain cancer. So, the first thing I said was that I don't want to take chemotherapy. If I'm supposed to die, I will just die but I don't want any treatment."

Maanayata had penned down a powerful note around the release of KGF 2. She wrote, “The film has been a special journey for us in more ways than one. All those who have often labelled him as irresponsible, non-committed and a bad boy must watch this film to see his determination, dedication and commitment. Sanju shot this film during the most vulnerable phase of his life... our lives. He shot uncomplainingly, all those strenuous scenes with the same passion as ever," she wrote.

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Twinkle Khanna, daughter of yesteryear superstar Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, marked her debut in 1995. However, her acting career was short-lived as she decided to quit in 2000. Later, she turned into a producer and writer. The actress also dons the hat of being a mother, and has been vocal about “imperfect parenting.” A handful of posts on her social media feed are dedicated to parenting. Making another addition to the same, on Friday, the former actress shared a tip. 

The actress-turned-author posted a photo of herself kissing her daughter Nitara while explaining how parents are not responsible for providing a ‘perfect childhood’ to their kids. “Our job is not to give our children perfect childhoods. It is to fill their heads with ideas, to honour their strengths and make them aware, but never underline their weaknesses. It involves loving them madly and throwing a few vegetables down their throats. We need to permanently dedicate a large number of our neurons towards their mosquito bites, bad grades and hurt feelings,” she wrote. 

Khanna further continued, “And we must do all of this, day after day, without losing sight of everything we are and can be, along with being their mothers.” She also asked her followers to share their views on the same. 

 

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Reacting to the thoughtful video post, Malaika Arora, and Amrita Arora, among others, dropped heart emojis for her in the comment section. On the other hand, Namrata Shirodkar commented, “Well said Tina”. Tahira Kashyap and Tisca Chopra also lauded Tina for her write-up. Besides this, a section of netizens “agreed” with Twinkle in the comments section. 

Speaking of the professional front, Twinkle has published three books so far. She also launched her website, “Tweak India”, where she highlights various issues and often invites Bollywood celebs for a chat. 

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Sad news has come out from the entertainment world. Film writer Sanjay Chouhan, best known for the Irrfan Khan starrer Paan Singh Tomar, has passed away at the age of 62. Chouhan breathed his last in a hospital in Mumbai on 12 January i.e. Thursday. He was suffering from chronic liver disease for a long time. Sanjay Chauhan is survived by his wife Sarita and daughter Sara.

Born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Sanjay Chouhan's father, reportedly, worked in the railways and his mother was a teacher. Sanjay Chauhan started his career as a journalist in Delhi. He then moved to Mumbai in the 1990s after writing the crime-based series Bhanwar for Sony TV. As per reports, the last rites of Sanjay Chauhan will be held at Oshiwara crematorium at 12.30 pm today.

Besides Paan Singh Tomar, Sanjay Chouhan has also written Saheb Biwi Gangster with Tigmanshu Dhulia. At the same time, he was also awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Story for his film I Am Kalam, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara and Dhoop are also some of his best films. He had also penned Sudhir Mishra’s dialogue for the 2003 release, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi.