Anime has taken the Indian market by storm, garnering legions of fans and loyalists. As Crunchyroll continues to strengthen its fanbase and invest in content rights and anime library expansion in India, one major fan is joining the Crunchyroll family. Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll, today announced youth icon Tiger Shroff will be partnering with Crunchyroll to celebrate anime in India. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for the brand, aimed at establishing a deeper and more authentic connection with the young and engaged anime community in the country.

Partnering with Shroff, who has a wide mass appeal, will further elevate and evangelize the Crunchyroll anime brand, reaching fans across the region – from metropolitan cities to smaller villages and in-between. Tiger’s strong affinity towards anime and his love for fitness and action make him the perfect choice considering the platform’s wide assortment of action-packed anime titles.

With this collaboration, Crunchyroll creates a bridge between diverse audiences and cultures, fostering a sense of community and shared experience. “We are excited to welcome Tiger Shroff to the Crunchyroll family,” said Purini. “As deeply passionate fans, we all have a shared love and respect for anime – its characters, artistry, storylines, and the profound connections it makes with audiences around the world. We are excited to partner with him to share these powerful stories and promote the anime experience with millions more across India and beyond as we make Crunchyroll the ultimate home for anime fans.”

“Crunchyroll has cultivated and nurtured the growth of anime globally. Being an anime fan myself, I am honoured to work with Crunchyroll to grow the anime community in India,” noted Shroff. “Their mission to help everyone belong is something that I personally value. Anime has the power to inspire, educate, and entertain, and together with Crunchyroll, I look forward to bringing the fandom closer to this vast and captivating world of possibilities and bolstering the anime culture in the country further.”

Known to be someone who owns the action genre, someone who changed the game and proved that there’s absolutely no one who can do what he is capable of, this actor needs no introduction. With fabulous performances, risky stunts, incredible dancing skills, and heartwarming singing skills, Tiger Shroff puts his all into anything that he does, that’s his discipline. With the ever-growing craze for anime, a fact lesser known by people is that he was a fan of it even before he sprouted as an actor. To now be associated with Crunchyroll, he is fulfilling the dream of the child in him! ALSO READ: Tiger Shroff changed to Sunny Shroff; Disha Patani reference retained in Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Tiku Weds Sheru

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced the nominations for its highly anticipated 14th edition. As the largest Indian film festival outside of Indian soil, IFFM continues to captivate audiences worldwide. This year, the festival proudly welcomes a new addition to its esteemed jury panel, the Oscar-winning Australian filmmaker Bruce Beresford, renowned for directing acclaimed films such as Driving Miss Daisy and The Contract. 

IFFM is the only Indian film festival outside of the Indian soil that is backed by the government of another country and with that IFFM stands as a remarkable celebration of Indian cinema and cultural exchange. With its finger on the pulse of the industry, the festival has embraced the changing landscape of film consumption by introducing the OTT Awards in 2021. Now in its third year, the OTT Awards will honor outstanding achievements in three categories.

The IFFM advisory committee after meticulous consideration of hundreds of films and series from across Indian cinema, have finalized the nominations of films and series which have released between 1st June 20222 to 31st May 2023. Leading the pack in the film categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Actress, are notable productions such as Darlings, Monica O My Darling, Ponniyin Selvan, and Kantara. These films have captivated audiences with their stellar performances, engaging storytelling, and artistic excellence. The nominations reflect the diversity and richness of Indian cinema, acknowledging the blockbusters and the indie gems on the same platform.

In the OTT category, series such as Trial By Fire, Jubilee, and Delhi Crime Season 2 have garnered the highest number of nominations. These exceptional series have made a significant impact with their compelling narratives, outstanding performances, and remarkable production values. For OTT nominations, only series on platforms which are available to be streamed in the Australian market have been considered.

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has consistently pushed boundaries and showcased the best of Indian cinema to a global audience. With the support of its dedicated jury and industry professionals, the festival continues to champion innovation, creativity, cultural diversity and inclusivity.

Here is the complete list of nominees:

Best Film

Bhediya – Hindi

Brahmastra – Hindi

Darlings – Hindi

Jogi – Punjabi

Kantara – Kannada

Monica, O My Darling – Hindi

Pathaan – Hindi

Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2 – Tamil

Sita Ramam – Telugu

Best Indie Film

Aatma Pamphlet – Marathi

Agra – Hindi

All India Rank – Hindi

Family – Malayalam

Gulmohar – Hindi

Hadinelentu (Seventeeners) – Kannada

Joram – Hindi

Pine Cone – Hindi

The Storyteller – Hindi

Tora’s Husband – Assamese

Zwigato – Hindi

Best Director

Anant Mahadevan – The Storyteller

Anurag Kashyap – Kennedy

Ashish Avinash Bende - Aatma-Pamphlet (Autobio-Pamphlet)

Devashish Makhija – Joram

Don Palathara - Family

Kanu Behl - Agra

Mani Ratnam – Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2

Nandita Das – Zwigato

Prthivi Konanur – Hadinelentu (Seventeeners)

Rima Das – Tora’s Husband

Siddharth Anand – Pathaan

Vasan Bala – Monica, O My Darling

Best Actor (Male)

Dulquer Salmaan - Sita Ramam

Kapil Sharma - Zwigato

Manoj Bajpayee - Joram

Manoj Bajpayee - Gulmohar

Mohit Agarwal - Agra

Paresh Rawal - The Storyteller

Rajkummar Rao – Monica, O My Darling

Rishab Shetty - Kantara

Shah Rukh Khan - Pathaan

Vijay Varma - Darlings

Vikram – Ponnyin Selvan 1 and 2

Best Actor (Female)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2

Akshatha Pandavapura – Koli Esru

Alia Bhatt – Darlings

Bhumi Pednekar – Bheed

Kajol - Salaam Venky 

Mrunal Thakur – Sita Ramam

Neena Gupta - Vadh 

Rani Mukherjee – Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway

Sai Pallavi – Gargi

Sanya Malhotra – Kathal 

Best Series

Dahaad

Delhi Crime Season 2

Farzi

Jubilee

SHE Season 2

Suzhal: The Vortex

The Broken News

Trial By Fire

Best Actor (Male) -  Series

Abhay Deol – Trial By Fire

Abhishek Bachchan – Breathe - Into The  Shadows Season 2 

Aparshakti Khurana – Jubilee

Prosenjit Chatterjee – Jubilee

Shahid Kapoor – Farzi

Sidhant Gupta – Jubilee

Vijay Sethupathi – Farzi

Vijay Varma – Dahaad

Best Actor (Female) – Series

Rajshri Deshpande – Trial By Fire

Rasika Dugal – Delhi Crime Season 2

Shefali Shah – Delhi Crime Season 2

Shriya Pilgaonkar – The Broken News

Sriya Reddy – Suzhal: The Vortex

Tillotama Shome – Delhi Crime Season 2

Wamiqa Gabbi – Jubilee

Best Documentary

Against The Tide

Dharti Latar Re Horo - (Tortoise Under The Earth)

Fatima

Kucheye Khoshbakht (And, Towards Happy Alleys)

To Kill A Tiger

While We Watched

The winners of the prestigious IFFM 2023 Awards will be announced during the festival, at their annual gala night on 11th August 2023 which is set to be hosted at the iconic Hamer Hall in Melbourne, one of the world's most sophisticated concert halls.

Also Read: R Balki directorial Ghoomer starring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher set for world premiere at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023

Hrithik Roshan is celebrating the birth anniversary of his grandfather, music director Roshan. The actor said that he never got to meet him as he had passed at the age of 40 but his music remains a treasure for him. Along with the photo of his grandfather, the music playing in the background is ‘Oh Re Taal Mile Nadi Ke Jal Mein’ from the 1968 film Anokhi Raat starring Sanjeev Kumar. The lyrics were by Indivar and sung by Mukesh.

Hrithik Roshan took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt note. He wrote, “Today marks the 106th birth anniversary of my Daduji - Roshan, whose name I inherit. Although I never had the honor of meeting him, learning from him or physically experiencing his love, I am blessed with a priceless treasure: his work... his music. Legends have a way of transcending time through their art. His songs are the foundation of the Roshan family’s journey and I am immensely proud to be a part of his extraordinary lineage. Celebrating my Daduji’s immortal legacy through one of my favourite songs by him ♥️ I celebrate this song even more because my Daduji never got to celebrate its success… he passed away soon after he recorded this brilliant track. He was 40 years old.”

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On the work front, Hrithik Roshan will next star in Fighter. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film stars Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. It is set for January 25, 2024 release. ALSO READ: 4 Years of Super 30: Hrithik Roshan shares, “When somebody says ‘Hrithik can’t do it,’ you can’t even imagine how charged I get”

National award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is currently gearing up for the release of Bawaal. The film’s trailer was launched at the iconic Queen Elizabeth II in Dubai. The film stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. However, he also has an ambitious project in the works in the form of Ramayana. But, the filmmaker isn’t worried about the backlash even after the fate of Adipurush.

In a chat with Zoom Entertainment, Nitesh Tiwari spoke about Ramayana and whether he is worried about a mythology subject after the controversies surrounding Adipurush. He said, “My question is very simple. I am also a consumer of the content that I create and if I’m not going to offend myself than I’m very confident that I might not end up offending anybody else.”

While the film is yet to confirm its cast, rumours are rife that after Hrithik Roshan’s exit from the project, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have been offered the lead roles.

Meanwhile, Tiwari’s Bawaal is a timeless love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures. Bawaal will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 200 countries and territories worldwide on July 21. ALSO READ: Nitesh Tiwari says he chose World War II reference in Bawaal as it was ‘fresh for the audience’; removed Jallianwala Bagh reference from earlier draft

National award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s love story, Bawaal was launched at the iconic Queen Elizabeth II in Dubai. The film stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. Though the audience will have to wait for July 21 when the film premieres on Prime Video, the trailer had references to World War II which intrigued and confused the audience.

While talking to Galatta Plus, he talked about why he chose World War II instead of any of the wars India was a part of. He said that it would have been “very easy to incorporate” but he did not. “Rather than him teaching World War 2 in the school, he could have been teaching any of our historical stuff. My biggest thing was there is something fresh which I always crave to bring to my audience, both story-wise as well as visually,” he said.

“There has been such lovely stuff which has already been done and in plenty of numbers by some of our very renowned filmmakers in our country on the historical wars which our country has been a part of. I personally felt that I would not be able to being anything new on screen if I were to do that,” he said.

He added, “We have done Indo-Pak wars and Indo-China war and Kargil and everything, and some very good stuff has been done, I just felt that maybe you know if I were to bring something fresh for the audience, this was a way to go.”

He also said that he removed the Jallianwala Bagh reference from his earlier draft. “In one of the earlier drafts, there was a reference to Jallianwala Bagh which I removed after Sardar Udham came. It no longer remained fresh,” he said.

Starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, Bawaal is a timeless love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures. Bawaal will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 200 countries and territories worldwide on 21 July. ALSO READ: Bawaal director Nitesh Tiwari showers praise for Janhvi Kapoor; says, “Wanted someone whose eyes speak”

Prime Video launched the trailer of Bawaal on Sunday. The cast Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, director Nitesh Tiwari and film creators were in Dubai for the grand launch. The actors also sat down with Bollywood Hungama to talk about the film taking the digital route, the importance of OTT platforms and their film.

When asked the team what made them take the digital route for a film like Bawaal which is made on a massive scale, Varun Dhawan said that one can’t make a movie these days without an OTT partner in the current economic rate. He told Bollywood Hungama, “Theatres are not going anywhere. They are here to stay. The collective experience of watching a film and celebrating is still there and we love it. As actors, that’s the biggest joy and high you get. But, in today’s economic climate, you cannot make a film without an OTT partner. Because 70 percent of your capital to make a film is coming from… 70 percent. So you should ask any producer how important the OTT players are for them to make films today. They will tell you how important they are.”

Janhvi Kapoor added, “We can’t ignore that OTT platforms are a big part of the industry now.”

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, Bawaal is a timeless love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures. The film will premiere on Prime Video India on July 21.

ALSO READ: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor make waves with their Dubai trip for Bawaal promotions; see post

In an industry that stereotypes actors constantly, Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar has been a rare talent! Extremely versatile and considered one of the best actors of our generation with stellar performances since her debut in the Hindi film industry, Bhumi Pednekar hates to be put in a box.

Bhumi says, “I’m fortunate that as an actor, I have not been put in a box. I have dabbled many genres, been part of commercial as well as edgy, disruptive films and fortunate enough to find projects that try and affect social change like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bala, Badhaai Do, etc.”

She adds, “I’m glad that it has been hard to stereotype me because in this industry that’s the first thing that happens to anyone. I have only tried to break the mould with every film, with every role. I like disruption. I will always look to do the same. I hate doing the routine. I hate doing similar films and roles. It doesn’t creatively inspire me.” Bhumi promises that audiences will be pleasantly surprised to see her dabble in multiple genres in her next slate of movies.

She says, “So, one can always expect the unexpected from me. The Ladykiller, Mere Husband Ki Biwi, Bhakshak and my future slate of projects are extremely distinct. Each project is fresh and has a newness to them and they will enable me to showcase my craft in the best possible way.” ALSO READ: Bhumi Pednekar: “My core values have matched with the filmmakers that I have worked with”

Kartik Aaryan is currently basking in the success of his latest release, Satyaprem Ki Katha which just recently crossed the Rs. 100 crore collection worldwide. Simultaneously, he also flew to London a day back to start the first schedule of his highly anticipated next with Kabir Khan, titled, Chandu Champion for which they have now started shoot.

Sharing an adorable photo with his director on social media from the first day of the shoot, Kartik wrote, "शुभारंभ. And the most challenging and exciting journey of my career begins... with the captain @Kabirkhan #ChanduChampion."

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Kartik looks cool in the photo rocking a blue and black check cardigan with black joggers and a white beanie as he points at the clapboard for the first take of Chandu Champion which Kabir can be seen holding while wearing a black t-shirt with navy blue jogger pants and white sneakers.

On the work front, Kartik Aaryan also has Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 along with a love story Aashiqui 3 in the pipeline ahead. ALSO READ: Bhushan Kumar praises Kartik Aaryan: “He is a rare breed of star, and the industry is blessed to have him”

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is ready to roar in the cinemas in September with director Atlee Kumar's Jawan. After much anticipation, the first teaser, or what the makers are calling it as prevue, was unveiled on July 10, 2023. Friends, fans, colleagues and film industry people are equally hyping the mass movie. Actress Nayanthara, who makes her dream Hindi debut with the movie, is getting appreciated by her husband Vignesh Shivan. And his interaction with Shah Rukh Khan is going viral.

Vignesh had taken to Instagram to hail Atlee for “creating a banger for his Bollywood debut”. He also congratulated the cast including Shah Rukh Khan. King Khan responded to him by saying, “@VigneshShivN thank u for all the love. #Nayanthara is awesome…but oh who am I telling this…you toh already know!!! But Hubby, beware, she has now learnt some major kicks & punches!!”

Responding to him, Vignesh Shivan said that he is also excited for the romance part too. He wrote, “Soooo kind of you sir Yes sir being very careful but I also heard there is some good romance between the both of you in the movie , that she has learnt from the king of romance , so already cherishing that with the happiness of such a dream Debut with YOU #SRK the #KingofHearts #Badshaah #Jawan @Atlee_dir gonna be a massive global #Blockbuster.”

???? soooo kind of you sir ????????❤️ Yes sir being very careful ???? but I also heard there is some good romance between the both of you in the movie , that she has learnt from the king of romance ???? , so already cherishing that with the happiness of such a dream Debut with YOU #SRK… https://t.co/hqOSBI3YUF — VigneshShivan (@VigneshShivN) July 12, 2023

Along with Shah Rukh Khan, the film also stars Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, and Deepika Padukone in a special appearance, along with Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover and Mukesh Chhabra.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation, directed by Atlee, Produced by Gauri Khan and Co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film will release worldwide in theatres on September 7th, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan thanks Ridhi Dogra for being supporting through the hectic shoot of Jawan

Rashmika Mandanna, who is currently gearing up for her big release Animal co-starring Ranbir Kapoor, had a fun session with her fans on social media. The actress often takes time out to interact with her fans and recently a fan was curious to know about her favourite song. The actress surprised them by revealing that she has been a fan of the dance number ‘Gaddiyan Uchiyan Rakhiyan’ a song that even Vicky Kaushal confessed he loves because of its Punjabi beats.

Rashmika Mandanna, who made her Hindi debut in 2022 with Goodbye, was asked about her ‘favourite song’ by her fan during the Instagram Live session. During the Ask Me Anything session on Monday, the actress confessed that she has been grooving to this dance number and a fan page also shared the video of Rashmika recreating the dance steps that was made famous by Vicky Kaushal. For the unversed, during the promotions of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Vicky had showcased his dance moves on the song ‘Obsessed’, popularly known as ‘Gaddiyan Uchiyan Rakhiyan’, sung by Riar Saab and Abhijay Sharma. The dance steps had won hearts and it went on to become viral. Followed by this video which found its way on social media, many fans of the actress showered their love by dropping heart emojis on the post.

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Talking about the upcoming films, Rashmika Mandanna has an interesting lineup of South and Bollywood projects. Besides Animal which has shifted its release date from August to December 1, 2023, the actress has the female centric drama Rainbow along with Pushpa 2: The Rule in the pipeline. Animal is expected to release in South languages. apart from Hindi. As for Pushpa, the actress is expected to reprise the role of Srivalli in the action entertainer co-starring Telugu superstar Allu Arjun.

Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna starts shooting for Pushpa 2; drops a behind-the-scenes picture

Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives' film Zwigato is directed by Nandita Das. The script she wrote, along with Samir Patil, has been invited to be in the permanent core collection of the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. The screenplay of this thought-provoking film, starring Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami, explores the impact of the food app service industry and its effect on the working class.

The actress-turned-director wrote on Twitter, "Was most surprised to receive an email from the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture wanting the script of Zwigato for their Permanent Core Collection. Only when stories are rooted in their own contexts, they transcend cultures & become part of world cinema. Happy!!"

Was most surprised to receive an email from the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture wanting the script of Zwigato for their Permanent Core Collection. Only when stories are rooted in their own contexts, they transcend cultures & become part of world cinema. Happy!! https://t.co/XtFcI3t9Wn — Nandita Das (@nanditadas) July 11, 2023

Zwigato had a worldwide release in March 2023 and the screenplay has now been selected for the Oscar Library, providing a valuable resource for students, filmmakers, and writers. Praised for its nuanced depiction of ordinary individuals who power India's economy, the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival. This recognition further solidifies Zwigato's significance and celebrates its contribution to the world of cinema. ALSO READ: Zwigato Trailer Launch: “Nandita Das told me, ‘Iss film ke liye mujhe Shah Rukh Khan bhi haan karenge, toh main unko bhi nahin lungi. I feel that you are suitable for the character'” – Kapil Sharma

Recently, Bollywood has become quite popular with pantsuits. Bollywood stars have appeared in eye-catching pantsuits on multiple occasions, including red carpet events and movie promotions. We are totally smitten with the pantsuit trend since it is elegant and stylish while still having a formal feel. But when Rakul Preet Singh chose a pantsuit embellished with glitter, she really upped the ante. The classic LBDs are no doubt a favourite but shimmery outfits are the raging trend currently and we have and it's not just us but Bollywood agrees too.

Rakul Preet Singh is adept at dressing effectively for every situation. She wears everything with ease, whether it's a modern dress or her everyday clothes. And her most recent dress is exactly the same. For all the appropriate reasons, the appearance is now a hot topic. We are in awe when she shared a few sneak peeks from the photo shoot on Instagram. For her picture session, Rakul Preet chose a shimmering Ithr pantsuit. She wore a fitted sequin pantsuit with a jacket that has long sleeves and a peaked lapel. Her pant has a high-rise waist and straight leg style.  Both the jacket and the matching trousers are encrusted in sequins.

She accessorised with ring and circular earrings. She chose to wear light eyeshadow, brown lipstick, dark brows, and contoured cheekbones. She completed her appearance with a tidy hairstyle and glistening pointed-toe mules.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Rakul preet Singh

OUTFIT: Ithr

STYLIST: Anshika Verma

HAIR: Aliya Sheikh

MAKE-UP: Saleem Sayyed

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Also Read: Rakul Preet Singh in a chic blue dress worth Rs.26,658 is here to beat our Monday blues

On Sunday, July 9, an article appeared in Dainik Bhaskar that said that Mayank Madhur, BJP leader and Kangana Ranaut’s political advisor and family friend, has decided to move court against the actress and the producers of Tejas. Mayank was quoted in the article stating that he helped in getting permissions for the filming of Kangana's films He further added that he arranged Kangana, her sister and manager Rangoli Chandel, RSVP creative producer Salona Bains Joshi and director Sarvesh Mewara's meeting with the defence minister Rajnath Singh. In return, Kangana and Sarvesh had promised to give him a 15-minute role in Tejas.

Mayank Madhur then revealed that after the meeting with Rajnath Singh, his role was shortened considerably. And when he asked for payment for his services, he was given false promises. Hence, he decided to sue Kangana and the makers of the film.

Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Mayank Madhur and he said, “I was the one who arranged Kangana Ranaut’s meetings with the various chief ministers like Shivraj Singh Chouhan ji, Hemant Biswa ji and also Rajnath Singh ji. I helped with securing permissions for her films like Dhaakad, Tiku Weds Sheru, Tejas, Emergency etc. I also managed her various cases.”

When asked how he knew the National Award-winning actress, Mayank replied, “Kangana and I go back a long way. I met her when she used to do theatre at Asmita. At that time, I was a journalist at Deshbandu. I also worked for Navbharat Times, India Today, News 24 etc.”

Did he ever sign an agreement or contract regarding his role and its length in Tejas? Mayank Madhur answered, “No. These discussions took place in front of Rajnath Singh ji and also before we met the minister at The Leela Hotel in New Delhi. When a friend asks you for help, you don’t sign an agreement. It all works on trust. And she’s like family. My issue is that she made a commitment and she didn’t adhere to it.”

He further said, “For two years, she was trying to get permission to shoot Tejas in certain locations but her efforts were futile. I got it arranged in a day. The meeting with Rajnath Singh ji was supposed to be only for 10 minutes. But it went on for nearly two hours. I told the minister, ‘Apni hi bacchi hai. Please inki help kar dijiye’. I even asked Rajnath ji to give the mahurat clap for Tejas. But he couldn’t make it as he was busy with some work. Then as the film went on floors, Kangana would remind me that my shoot will soon happen but would also tell me ‘Aap Lucknow, Moradabad, Delhi ke shoot ka permission karwa dijiye’. She also asked me to get permission to shoot in Rajasthan and at air force bases. Meanwhile, the length of my role kept getting shorter. Then I was told to come to shoot for a 1 or 2-minute appearance. I made it clear that I am not interested.”

Mayank Madhur has been credited under ‘Special Thanks’ in Tiku Weds Sheru, produced by Kangana Ranaut. Mayank added, “For that film, she had assured me that I’ll be credited as associate producer. That didn’t happen and then she asked me to come on board for Tejas and Emergency. I even asked her why I should do so. After all, my political career is going fine. I asked her what my role in Tejas will be. To which she said that she wants my help in securing permissions. The director of Tejas, Sarvesh Mewara, has cheated me. Kangana had assured me that before the release of the film, she would arrange for my fees. But she’s not talking about it and now putting the ball in the court of the film’s makers. Hence, I decided to go to the court.”

When asked about his plan of action, Mayank Madhur chose not to divulge details, “I’ll not reveal right now when I plan to go to the court, which court I’d be approaching and how exactly will I stop the film’s release. I want to get the makers arrested. I have taken guidance from the former chief justice of India to understand how I can take the matter further. I have even spoken to the chief ministers, PMO, home ministry etc to ensure that arrest warrants can be issued immediately from various states. Everything will be done as per the legalities.”

Will he want to issue an arrest warrant against Kangana Ranaut as well? Mayank Madhur stated, “warrant will be issued against everyone who dealt with me and who cheated me, that is, the director, the producer and the actress etc. It was Kangana who got the director and producer involved.”

Kangana Ranaut’s team reached out to Mayank Madhur after the Dainik Bhaskar story was out. He revealed, “I spoke to her sister Rangoli. She has asked me to hold for a few days so that she can speak to the makers and get this thing sorted. I have agreed to it as Kangana is a friend and like a family member. But if I don’t get justice by then, then I’ll make sure I’ll stop the film’s release.”

Mayank Madhur signed off by talking about his main line of work, “I advise 156 central ministers, MLAs, MLC, and governors about their social media posts and their speeches in the assembly. In fact, I also write poetries and shayaris. I was the one who wrote the legendary quote ‘Aaj mera ghar toota hai, kal tera ghamand tootega’ after Kangana’s house was partly demolished by the Uddhav Thackeray government. She then posted it on her social media handle. I helped her tremendously during that crisis and was her legal advisor for her numerous cases. I even got her Y-security arranged in 24 hours.”

Also Read: Kangana Ranaut starrer Tejas to release in cinemas on October 20

Megastar Shah Rukh Khan is ready to roar in theatres with director Atlee Kumar's Jawan. After much anticipation, the first teaser, or what the makers are calling prevue, was unveiled on July 10, 2023. And now, the actor took to his Twitter account to thank the cast and crew of the movie.

SRK first thanked Atlee Kumar who is the director of the movie. He wrote, “Sirrrrrr!!! Maaasssssss!! You are da man!!!! Thank u for everything. Love u all (sic).”

Sirrrrrr!!! Maaasssssss!! Your are da man!!!! Thank u for everything and making sure the A K Meer gave his inputs along with Priya!! Love u all. https://t.co/MkfColhgd5 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

This was followed by an appreciation message for Vijay Sethupathi. “Sir an honour to work with you. Thanks for teaching me a bit of Tamil on the sets & the delicious food u got. Love u Nanba!” he wrote.

Sir an honour to work with you. Thanks for teaching me a bit of Tamil on the sets & the delicious food u got. Love u Nanba! https://t.co/b346h1zjrt — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

Following this, Shah Rukh Khan appreciated music director Anirudh Ravichander, dance choreographer Shobi Paulraj, known as Shobi Master, Yogi Babu, Sunil Grover, editor Ruben, and cinematographer Vishnu as well.

Thank u @shobimaster for making me dance like a cool hero. Please give my love to your whole team. I tried my best…. https://t.co/0yFRYOLy3G — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

Thank u my ‘Guthi’ too much fun having u on this journey. You are so good in the film! Love u https://t.co/OwzeTPKtzr — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

Thank u Yogi sir. It was sooo fun to work with you again. https://t.co/B7T5A0QOcN — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

Thank u @AntonyLRuben for all the cuts and chops!! My love to u…and now you can get a hair cut and catch up on some sleep. https://t.co/FcPjkdMqLf — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

Thank u so much and sorry for troubling u all the time but then u are like our Family man!! https://t.co/cDEDYx1GGi — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

Thanks Da @dop_gkvishnu as always your lighting is awesome!! Thanks for making me look nice even bald!!! https://t.co/iwOnLLFgnD — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

Love you to the moon ( because it can be seen only at night ) and back beta. Will miss our Vampire nights!! https://t.co/QRqpEEIVQ9 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2023

Thank u for being so sporting through out the hectic shoot. Bless u https://t.co/GJKMQv5xDj — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 12, 2023

Well done my man. You and your team have gone beyond the call of films with this one. All the best to all of us. https://t.co/EAeVnm6jOq — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 12, 2023

Along with Shah Rukh Khan, the film also stars Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, and Deepika Padukone in a special appearance, along with Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover and Mukesh Chhabra.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation, directed by Atlee, Produced by Gauri Khan and Co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film will release worldwide in theatres on September 7th, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. ALSO READ: Jawan Prevue: Salman Khan gives a shout out to Shah Rukh Khan: “I for sure seeing it 1st day”

In a major development, Anushree Mehta and Abir Sengupta of JAADUGAR FILMS and Sameer Raj Sippy of SRS Productions will jointly produce the official Hindi remakes of three evergreen classics – namely, Mili (1975), Koshish (1972) and Bawarchi (1972). Jaadugar Films have joined hands with SRS Productions to adapt these classics for the modern age. Sameer Raj Sippy is the grandson of legendary producer N. C. Sippy and son of Raj Sippy.

Loved by millions, all three films are considered masterworks of Indian cinema. While Koshish, a heartfelt, moving story; was directed by Gulzar, Bawarchi and Mili are timeless favourites directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The filmmakers' unique visions, down-to-earth characters and wholesome storytelling left an incredible mark on generations of audiences. Legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Sanjeev Kumar and others gave their career-best performances in these films.

Anushree Mehta and Abir Sengupta of Jaadugar Films jointly said, “We are absolutely thrilled to be setting upon this magical journey of making three of our all-time favourite movies in a new form and mould. It is a huge responsibility as Koshish, Bawarchi and Mili are celebrated in India and across the globe which have been made by the legendary Gulzar Saab and Hrishi da who have set the standards of filmmaking for generations to come. These are the films we have grown up on and they are the stories that the new generation should also witness; to know our rich cinematic legacy. We endeavour to put our best to live upto the expectations, the responsibility and most importantly remake these films which will touch the audiences hearts far and wide.”

Sameer Raj Sippy expressed, “I feel movies are about defining moments, interesting enough to share with people, and that’s why I think it’s time we take classic stories and bring them in today’s scenario, with a newer and modern outlook. And that’s the intention behind revisiting Bawarchi, Mili and Koshish. Coming from a legendary family of filmmakers, and being inspired by the family business, I now want to continue this legacy that has been handed down by my grandfather, Shri N. C. Sippy, my uncle Romu Sippy and my father Raj Sippy." ALSO READ: Amitabh Bachchan engages with fans at Jalsa sporting Project K Hoodie; see post

Following the stupendous success of Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan is ready to roar in director Atlee Kumar's Jawan. After much anticipation, the first teaser, or what the makers are calling prevue, was unveiled on July 10, 2023. And fans, colleagues and film industry people are equally hyping the mass movie. Amongst them is Salman Khan who took to social media to praise the star and the preview.

Salman took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared the Jawan Prevue. In the caption, he wrote, “Pathan jawan ban gaya, outstanding trailer, absolutely loved it. Now this is the kind of a movie we should see in theatres only. I toh for sure seeing it 1st day ko hi. Mazaa ahh gaya wahhhhh.”

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Along with Shah Rukh Khan, the film also stars Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, and Deepika Padukone in a special appearance, along with Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover and Mukesh Chhabra.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation, directed by Atlee, Produced by Gauri Khan and Co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film will release worldwide in theatres on September 7th, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan will reunite with Salman Khan again after Pathaan in Tiger 3 and Pathaan vs Tiger. ALSO READ: Jawan Prevue: Shah Rukh Khan creates a STORM; Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone make appearance

The latest Weekend Ka Vaar at Bigg Boss OTT 2 grabbed the attention for many reasons, especially contestant Cyrus Broacha's “begging” host Salman Khan and Bigg Boss to let him take the voluntary exit. However, neither Salman nor Bigg Boss granted him permission. And now, days after urging everyone, Cyrus has taken an emergency exit from the show. 

As soon as the speculations of his exit from the Salman Khan-hosted show started making rounds on the internet, the makers released a statement confirming the same. It read, “We regret to inform you that Cyrus Broacha had to take an emergency exit from Bigg Boss OTT 2 due to a sudden medical emergency in the family.”

The statement further read, “As per Cyrus and his family’s request, we request you to allow privacy and understanding during this difficult period. Further details regarding the show will be shared in due course.” 

For the unversed, during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Cyrus told Salman, “Oh god, I really can’t take it anymore. I am just physically finished sir my body has lost weight. While you are talking I am not even listening after a time. My diabetes had started going back in the wrong direction. I am begging them to just let me out. I am not even contributing anymore, I am just like a dead soul over here now.”

Speaking of the show, it streams live 24*7 on JioCinema. The reality show has been extended by 2 weeks, and the finale will be taking place on August 13.

Also Read: Bigg Boss OTT 2 gets an extension, confirms Salman Khan; says, “400 crore minutes watched in 2 weeks”

The highly anticipated prevue of Shah Rukh Khan's mega film, Jawan has taken the internet by storm. The Atlee directorial promises to be a high-octane action thriller that outlines the emotional journey of a man who is set to rectify the wrongs in society. The film also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi along with a special appearance of Deepika Padukone. The prevue was unveiled on Monday and there’s been non-stop hype around the upcoming action-entertainer. Filmmakers Lokesh Kanagaraj, Nelson Dilipkumar and Pa Ranjith have also applauded it.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj wrote on Twitter on Monday, “The World of Jawan is explosively stunning and exhilarating! What a way to make the debut brothers @Atlee_dir and @anirudhofficial ❤️❤️ @VijaySethuOffl  looks stunning as always! Congratulations and wishing the absolute best to the entire cast and crew of #Jawan.”

The World of Jawan is explosively stunning and exhilarating! What a way to make the debut brothers @Atlee_dir and @anirudhofficial ❤️❤️@VijaySethuOffl looks stunning as always! Congratulations and wishing the absolute best to the entire cast and crew of #Jawan https://t.co/OebptIj1qC

— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) July 10, 2023

Pa Ranjith wrote, “Woww...interesting trailer #Jawan congratulations @Atlee_dir & team.”

Woww ????interesting trailer #Jawan congratulations @Atlee_dir ????????????& team ???? https://t.co/E0H0EJFvWp — pa.ranjith (@beemji) July 10, 2023

Nelson Dilipkumar added, “Superbbb... gonna be a massive debut  @Atlee_dir  @anirudhofficial with @iamsrk sirr  #jawan.”

Superbbb ???????? gonna be a massive debut @Atlee_dir ???? @anirudhofficial ???? with @iamsrk sirr ???????????? #jawan https://t.co/v9ZsPGVaTS — Nelson Dilipkumar (@Nelsondilpkumar) July 10, 2023

Along with Shah Rukh Khan starting from, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, and Deepika Padukone in a special appearance, along with Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover and Mukesh Chhabra will be seen in pivotal roles, broadening its appeal to audiences across all Indian languages, making it a true PAN India film

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation, directed by Atlee, Produced by Gauri Khan and Co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film will release worldwide in theatres on September 7th, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. ALSO READ: Jawan Prevue: Shah Rukh Khan starrer gets appreciation from filmmakers Karan Johar and Sujoy Ghosh: “This is going to be a juggernaut of a blockbuster”

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is ready to kick off his next project. After returning from Serbia following the completion of the international schedule of Citadel India, the actor is currently engrossed in the promotions of his movie, Bawaal. However, he will begin his shoot for his next project with Atlee Kumar on July 16, 2023, in Mumbai. The anticipated film promises to be an adrenaline-pumping action spectacle that will captivate audiences worldwide.

Now, as per a report in a publication, the actor will be kicking off the shoot next week in Mumbai. Producer Atlee Kumar will be present on the set for the shoot. Penned and helmed by filmmaker Kalees, the movie is set to be a high-octane rollercoaster ride filled with thrilling moments and larger-than-life action sequences. The project will be jointly produced by Murad Khetani and Priya Atlee.

While other details of the upcoming action entertainer are yet to be disclosed, #VD18 is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on May 31, 2024.

On the work front, Varun Dhawan will star in Bawaal which is releasing on Prime Video on July 21. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, it stars Janhvi Kapoor.

Meanwhile, Atlee Kumar is helming Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan. The prevue was out on Monday, July 10. The film releases on September 7, 2023. ALSO READ: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor romance on a yacht on ‘Tumhe Kitna Pyaar Karte’ from Bawaal in Dubai, watch video

A day ago, Prime Video launched the music video for the heartwarming song ‘Tumhe Kitna Pyaar Karte’ from Nitesh Tiwari and Sajid Nadiadwala’s Bawaal starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. Composed by Mithoon, with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir, in the soulful voice of Arijit Singh, ‘Tumhe Kitna Pyaar Karte’ is all set to top charts. The actors recreated the loved-up moments in Dubai.

After releasing the trailer at the global premiere at Queen Elizabeth II in Dubai,  the duo recreated the romantic moments on a yacht. Varun Dhawan was dressed in white pants and a beige t-shirt whereas the actress wore a green saree with a halter-neck blue blouse. Janhvi shared the video and wrote, “Kitna Pyaar Karte.”

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Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures, Bawaal is directed by the much-acclaimed Nitesh Tiwari. The highly-awaited Hindi film will premiere on Prime Video on July 21. ALSO READ: Nitesh Tiwari on Hitler and World War II references in Bawaal: “Every incident has been very carefully chosen”

Over the last few days, Farhan Akhtar's Jee Le Zara is among the most spoken-about films on social media due to the change in cast. Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Priyanka Chopra has walked out of the film giving priority to her Hollywood Project, Citadel 2, leaving the makers in a situation of confusion at the last minute, yet again after Bharat. Soon after, there were media reports that Farhan Akhtar had approached Anushka Sharma to step into Priyanka Chopra's shoes in the film.

And now, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Anushka Sharma has refused to feature in the film citing date issues. "Anushka was excited about the idea of a female-led journey of self-discovery, but the shooting timelines were not matching with her calendar. She has to balance her personal life with her profession and allotting the number of days that Farhan asked for was not possible. There are a lot of combination dates with Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt, but it was not in line with her schedule," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

With the casting struggling to fall in place, Farhan Akhtar has put Jee Le Zara on complete hold at this point in time. He will first act in the Aamir Khan Production – Champion - and then direct Ranveer Singh in Don 3. The gangster film was expected to be announced on July 6, but the same was then delayed to avoid a clash with Prabhas' Salaar teaser launch.

All the ambitious plans around Jee Le Zara stand void at the moment.

Also Read: Anushka Sharma partners with WhatsApp to highlight the power of private messaging

Since her film debut, Sonam Kapoor has maintained her status in the fashion industry. Even though she has left the spotlight, her immaculate taste and gorgeous outfit selections have helped her build a fan base. There hasn't been a single instance that the actress has let her guard down when it comes to her exceptional wardrobe choice, whether it be beautiful red-carpet moments at global famous events or lavish seasonal attire in the country. When it comes to her stylish choices, Sonam Kapoor has always been renowned for pushing boundaries and shattering preconceptions. She has once again grabbed the show this summer by embracing the trend with her unique and appealing wardrobe choices.

Sonam Kapoor captivates her fans with her impeccable looks when it's not her movies. From dazzling red carpet moments to ultra-chic festive wear, the actress is a fashion icon for millions of youth. Proving her love for every fashion and style, Sonam looked gorgeous in a white dress, which she picked from her sister Rhea’s wardrobe. The white dress is from the shelves of brand Lanvin. The long sleeve midi dress in Charmeuse comes with bottom ruffles and tied collar. The dress is flared and floaty with a generous volume on the bottom and has a cape-like back. Elasticated waistband, ruffled detailing, mid-length and rear curved hem are the features of the dress. Dress is worth $4650 ( Rs.3,84,083). A pair of black heels is what complemented Sonam’s gown. The diva opted for a neat bun and glam makeup including kohl-rimmed eyes, ample mascara, well-contoured cheeks, and brown lips.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Sonam was recently seen in film Blind. In addition to Sonam Kapoor, Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey, and Shubham Saraf also star in the film, the thriller debuted on July 7 in OTT. Sonam plays a visually-impaired woman who helps the police arrest a criminal by acting as the solitary witness in the plot that centres on her.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Sonam Kapoor

OUTFIT: Lanvin

HEELS: The Row

STYLIST: Rhea Kapoor

Also Read: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja lauds Blind producer Sujoy Ghosh; says, “He has a fantastic track record with edgy, gritty thrillers”

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is making its much-anticipated return for its 14th edition. Taking place from August 11th to 20th, 2023, the festival promises to captivate audiences with an unforgettable opening night that sets the stage for a remarkable cinematic experience. Gearing up for one of its most impressive opening nights to date, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne presents R Balki's highly anticipated film, Ghoomer, as the festival opener.

Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Angad Bedi, and Shabana Azmi, Ghoomer tells a triumphant story of a paraplegic sportsperson portrayed by Saiyami Kher, who excels as a cricketer under the guidance of her coach, played by Abhishek Bachchan. R Balki, renowned for his emotionally charged narratives, has solidified his position as one of Indian cinema's most powerful storytellers.

With the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne now garnering international recognition, the festival's opening night on August 12th, 2023, is set to be an extraordinary event attended by the film's esteemed cast and creators. This grand occasion marks the beginning of an awe-inspiring journey, showcasing the best of Indian cinema.

R Balki and Abhishek Bachchan said in a joint statement, “It’s indeed an honour and pleasure for us that Ghoomer will be the opening film at the IFFM. Ghoomer is a story of turning adversity into an advantage. A story of innovation when faced with extermination. Ghoomer is a tribute to Sport and the reservoir of human resilience. It’s only fitting for a film that believes that ‘Sport makes life worth living’ to be launched in the Sport capital of the world, Australia, the land of the MCG. Welcome to the first preview of Ghoomer”.

Adding to this, Saiyami Kher said, “I am thrilled & extremely honoured that Ghoomer will be the opening film at IFFM. This is a film very very close to my heart. Playing a sport on screen was always my dream, I have been manifesting it since I started acting. I’m so glad it’s finally come true. For me, this film is much beyond the sport. It’s a story of triumph in extreme adversity. It has been the most physically and emotionally demanding film I have done. Feels extra special that people will be watching Ghoomer at IFFM for the first time. Couldn’t have asked for anything better coming to the land of the great Shayne Warne to showcase our film”.

This year, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is raising the bar even higher, presenting a lineup of exciting events at iconic venues across Melbourne. From the renowned Hammer Hamer Hall to the prestigious National Gallery of Victoria, these iconic locations will serve as the backdrop for a series of exhilarating festival events. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Abhishek Bachchan bags Shoojit Sircar’s next; goes on floors in August

Prime Video launched the trailer of Bawaal on Sunday. The cast Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor and the creators of the film were in the capital city of the most famous emirate to commence the international publicity for the timeless love story. At the trailer launch, Tiwari said that the movie is a layered piece emotionally.

At the global press conference held in Dubai, Nitesh Tiwari said, “This film is very special probably because there is a lot of personal stuff involved in it. This is the story which needs to be told. It is all about the way we look at life, the way we look at people. “There are certain life experiences which change us. It is (about) coming-of-age and a layered piece emotionally.”

The movie was shot across India, Poland, Netherlands and Germany. Some sequences were also shot at Auschwitz concentration camp. Without divulging into the details, Tiwari added, “I like to keep my cards close to my chest. The idea of the trailer is to create curiosity. Please watch the movie for all your answers. I’ve kept the incidents and events, which kind of play an important role in the arc of the characters and their relationships in the movie…Every incident has been carefully chosen. World War II is humongous, there is so much to say.”

“A movie should not get over when it gets over. A part of it should remain with you, when you finish it. That is what I’ve been trying to do with all my films. I hope Bawaal will not only entertain you but will also make you take a pause and reset your priorities,” he added.

Directed by the much acclaimed, visionary – Nitesh Tiwari, and starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, Bawaal is a timeless love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures. The film will premiere on Prime Video India on July 21. ALSO READ: Nitesh Tiwari on Hitler and World War II references in Bawaal: "Every incident has been very carefully chosen"

For Ranveer Singh, last week was pretty special. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani trailer, Lootera completing 10 years and his birthday, all of it were in the same week. It was definitely a triple celebration for the actor and he chose spend the quality time with his superstar wife Deepika Padukone.

On Sunday, Ranveer Singh shared a cute photo of himself with Deepika as he appreciated the birthday love on social media. The black and white photo showcases them enjoying the the serene seaside view. He wrote, "Thank you all for birthday wishes."

On the work front, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for the release of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Helmed by Karan Johar, the actor is starring alongside Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan. The film will release on July 28, 2023 in theatres. ALSO READ: ROFL alert: Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh's fun BTS from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani will surely leave you in splits

Prime Video launched the trailer of Bawaal on Sunday. The cast Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor and creators of the film were in the capital city of the most popular emirate to commence the international publicity for the timeless love story. At the trailer launch event on Sunday, which took place in Dubai, Nitesh Tiwari spoke about the Hitler and World War II references in the movie.

In the trailer, Janhvi as Nisha says, “Hum sab bhi toh thode bohot Hitler jaise hi hai na (we all are a little bit like Hitler).” Talking about the references, he said, “While creating a character, you can go back and look at the events and incidents which can play an important role in the overall arc of that character and the relationship in general. It’s not just about Hitler. There are many more things that you may not have seen in the trailer. Every incident has been very carefully chosen that can have an impact on the overall arc."

"World War II is humongous. There’s so much that had happened and you can’t take everything. You’ve to pick and choose things which would probably impact the journey of the characters and that’s precisely why it [World War II as a backdrop] has been taken. Hitler also happens to be a part of it and you can’t not have him in World War II,” he added.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, Bawaal is a timeless love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures. The film will premiere on Prime Video India on July 21. ALSO READ: Bawaal Trailer Launch: Varun Dhawan reveals who has made the biggest Bawaal in his life: says, “Mujhe kabhi nahi laga ki mai actor ban jaunga, popularity kamaunga aur susu potty clean karunga

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar embarked on a vacation alongside his wife Twinkle Khanna, daughter Nitara, and son Aarav. Over the weekend, he turned to social media to offer a sneak peek of their getaway with his beloved family. Sharing a video, he captured a lovely scene where Twinkle and their children were relishing the serene atmosphere during the sunset on the yacht.

On Saturday, Akshay took to his Instagram account and shared a video which showcased Twinkle Khanna, basking in the warm sunlight. It also provided glimpses of Aarav, their son, and Nitara, their daughter. Additionally, Akshay incorporated Adrian Berenguer's melodious track, ‘Little Things’, as the background music for the video. Sharing the video, Akshay wrote in caption, “Nothing better than these precious moments to try my photography skills :) Thank You God for this sunshine in my life. I feel blessed!”

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Soon after he shared the video, fans shared their views in the comments section. Reacting to the video, a user wrote, “The family man” while another follower commented, “Excited to watch you on screen again sir.”

On the work front, Akshay Kumar confirmed his involvement in several highly anticipated films, namely OMG 2 and Housefull 5. He will be sharing the screen with acclaimed actors Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam in OMG 2. With his exceptional versatility and consistent box office triumphs, Akshay continues to be one of the most reliable and sought-after stars in Bollywood. Akshay Kumar also has Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Tiger Shroff, Jolly LLB 3 with Arshad Warsi and Housefull 5 in his pipeline.

Also Read: OMG 2: Teaser of Akshay Kumar starrer to release on July 11

Readers would be aware that the film OMG featuring Paresh Rawal as the leading man won hearts with its unique plotline where the ‘atheist’ Kanji fights a case against God at the court. Now a decade later, the makers are all set to introduce a sequel that will be dealing with a different subject with Akshay Kumar yet again reprising the role of the Almighty. With Yami Gautam and Pankaj Tripathi in a pivotal role, OMG 2 will be releasing next month. Ahead of the release, the makers will be unveiling the teaser of the movie later this week.

The makers of OMG 2 have announced that they would be sharing the sneak peek into the film in the coming week, on July 11. Although the makers have not divulged many details about the film, we hear that the film will be revolving around sex education with Yami Gautam essaying the role of a lawyer. The first look of the actress was posted by the makers earlier this month. In a film festival at Jeddah, Akshay had opened up about the upcoming film and had mentioned about sex education playing a major role in the film as he had said, “It’s a very important subject. In a lot of places, (sex education) is not there. We have all kinds of subjects we learn in school and sex education is one topic I would like all the schools in the world to have.”

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Along with featuring in the film, Akshay Kumar will also be producing it. Talking about him as a producer, Yami had said, “He is a very good producer also, and someone who is very passionate about this film. When I was given the narration, I could feel that he really wants to make it with the right team. Of course, whatever chance I got to work with Pankaj Tripathi ji also, such a fantastic actor. With the new writing, there is another perspective which is very relevant, talked about, yet not talked about. So that will be interesting to see.”

OMG 2 will be releasing on August 11 and will be clashing in the theatres with Gadar 2, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel.

Also Read: Yami Gautam as lawyer on OMG 2 poster sparks excitement; see post

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have always shared a great off-screen camaraderie and have often spoken about the friendship they have with each other. In a recent vlog of YouTuber Jaby Koay, the latter opened up about meeting Aamir Khan and it also had the latter opening about an incident when he was spotted with Salman’s Feroza bracelet. The Dangal actor recalled the time he had the bracelet on his hand after he woke up drunk.

In the vlog, Aamir Khan is seen opening up about the incident to Jaby Koay wherein he said that he and Salman Khan had a fun drinking session which resulted in the Dabangg star gifting him the special bracelet. “I was hanging out with Salman last night, and we were celebrating his movie. He got drunk, and I got drunk, and he gave it to me. He was like, ‘You’re my bro. We’ve known each other for such a long time, never taking this off. Here, you can have it,” he was seen telling Jaby Koay.

However, when he realized that the next day he had the bracelet, Aamir recalled being afraid of losing it since it has always been very special for Salman Khan. “’Oh sh*t’ ’I’m going back to Salman’s place tonight because I am not going to be responsible for losing this thing,'” Aamir had told Jaby. For the unversed, Aamir Khan had also arrived at Arpita Khan’s Eid  bash with the bracelet which led to many fans wondering if the Wanted actor had gifted the same to the 3 Idiots star.

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Talking about the specialty of the bracelet, for the unversed, years ago Salman Khan had explained the importance of the accessory to one of his fans, wherein he had revealed that he wears it to ward off negativity. He also confessed that it was his seventh bracelet at that time. “My father used to wear this and I really liked it. When I started working, he got me the exact one. It is called Feroza. Apparently, there are only two living stones - one is geek and the other is feroza. This is turquoise. And what happens is when there is any negativity coming on to you, first this takes it. It gets veins on it and then it cracks. This is my seventh stone,” Salman had said.

Also Read: Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani set to reunite for a biopic post release of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki: Report

The month of July is going to be an exciting one for Hollywood fans. The much-awaited Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One, starring Tom Cruise, will have a grand release on Wednesday, July 12. On July 21, there’ll be a clash between Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Barbie. The bookings of both Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One and Oppenheimer commenced on July 1 and has got an encouraging response.

However, the ticket sales for Oppenheimer have surpassed expectations. An exhibition source said, “We all knew that a section of moviegoers is excited to see Oppenheimer. But no one imagined that tickets would start selling like hot cakes, that too, more than two weeks before release.”

The source further said, “There is a heavy demand to see Oppenheimer in the IMAX screens. Since most shows are almost sold out, the exhibitors had no choice but to play shows at 3 AM as well.”

The source continued, “As of now, PVR Lower Parel and Inox Malad in Mumbai have started the bookings for shows at 3:30 AM and 3:45 AM respectively. The other IMAX theatres in the city will soon follow suit and so will IMAX screens in other parts of the country.”

Another exhibition source said, “There are also plans to have midnight shows, that it, at 12:00 AM. Not just IMAX, normal screens might also play midnight and post-midnight shows as per the demand. After all, those who are interested to see Oppenheimer are not going to wait to see the film on OTT and on their phones. This is a film meant for the big screen and hence, exhibitors expect the film to have a healthy lifetime, more so after the response to the bookings in IMAX theatres.”

An industry insider commented, “What’s fascinating is that when it comes to Hollywood films, until now, only the family-friendly Marvel superhero films and Avatar: The Way Of Water have had 12 AM and 3 AM/4 AM/5 AM shows. Oppenheimer doesn’t belong to any franchise or cinematic universe. It’s also an adult-rated flick. Yet, the demand is such. It shows the craze for Christopher Nolan among a section of the audience. The curiosity to see on the big screen the much-hyped atomic explosion scene, which is claimed to have been shot without CGI, has also played a big part. It has enhanced the hype manifold.”

As per reports, Oppenheimer has sold 14,000 tickets in the three national chains on the opening day, that too, in just IMAX.

Also Read: Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer earns R-rating for sexuality, nudity, and language; IMAX prints are 11 miles of film stock and weigh around 272 kgs

Shah Rukh Khan stirred much excitement on social media as he recently revealed that the much-awaited look of the mega film Jawan is all set to be unveiled on July 10 at 10:30am. This exciting news was revealed by the leading man of the film on his social media which fuelled up a major frenzy among fans and movie enthusiasts. Readers would be aware that Jawan is expected to be one of the highly anticipated films, especially after the stupendous success of Pathaan. The film will also feature Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi.

The curiosity to see SRK is unparalleled and adding to it is the collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and director Atlee, marking their it first-ever partnership. The film is expected to be a blend of SRK’s unmatched stardom with Atlee’s creative vision. Now taking the anticipation level to a whole new level, Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to share a unique line that seems to be an integral part of the Atlee directorial, as he said, “Main punya hoon ya paap hoon?... Main bhi aap hoon…#JawanPrevueOn10July. With the latest announcement about the preview, the excitement surrounding the film seems to have reached unprecedented heights as fans can’t stop speculating about the upcoming action entertainer.

मैं पुण्य हूँ या पाप हूँ?... मैं भी आप हूँ... Main punya hoon ya paap hoon?... Main bhi aap hoon…#JawanPrevueOn10July#Jawan releasing worldwide on 7th September 2023, in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. pic.twitter.com/GI3RqgVGqr

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 8, 2023

Make sure to mark your calendars and join in the countdown to the release of the Jawan Prevue. Shah Rukh Khan is expected to present a thrilling cinematic journey with him being seen in a role like never before.

Talking about Jawan, the film is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation and is directed by Atlee. Produced by Gauri Khan and co-produced by Gaurav Verma, it marks the Bollywood debut of South stars Nayanthara and web series Farzi fame Vijay Sethupathi. The film will release worldwide in theatres on September 7, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee reunite to shoot a song for Jawan in Dubai; will be shot over a period of 6 days

Heart Of Stone, the much-awaited spy action thriller, is scheduled to have a worldwide debut on Netflix in the near future. The film stars renowned Hollywood actress Gal Gadot and the official trailer and release date were unveiled at the esteemed Tudum Festival 2023 in Brazil. The event was graced by Gadot and her co-stars Jamie Dornan and Alia Bhatt, making her Hollywood debut with this project.

Alia Bhatt, on Friday, shared a brief video on her Instagram account, from the Tudum event held in Brazil the previous month. The clip featured Alia and Gal Gadot joining their hands to create a heart shape, which was then playfully broken by Jamie Dornan with his knuckles. Towards the end of the video, the three actors shared a collective laugh. Alia, dressed in a sparkling green gown. Sharing the post, Alia wrote in caption, “A lot of heart and @jamiedornan with a stone #HeartOfStone.”

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As soon as she posted the video, fans and industry friends showered their love for the actress in the comments section. Reacting to the post a user wrote, “Queen of Bollywood ALIA BHATT” while another fan commented, “Can’t wait to see them all together on screen.”

Talking about shooting for the film, Alia had told Variety in an interview, “It was my first Hollywood big English picture experience and I had quite a task at hand because I was shooting for the first time an action movie. But I’m also pregnant so there were so many layers for me to deal with. But they made it so seamless and so easy and so comfortable for me. It’s something that I will never forget because of how beautifully and how well I was treated.”

For the unversed, Heart Of Stone is slated to release on August 11 on Netflix. Apart from Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani alongside Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. The film is slated to release in theatres on July 28, 2023. In her pipeline, she also has director Farhan Akhtar's Jee Le Zaraa with Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt takes fans behind the scenes at Netflix’s Tudum event with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan; see post

From bagging awards to endorsement deals, Alia Bhatt has some of the biggest achievements in her kitty which makes her as one of the top actresses of our generation. Recently when she attended the Brand Summit 2023, the actress, who is the face of several renowned brands, opened up about being referred to as ‘youth influencer’. The Brahmastra actress reacted to the statement asserting that it’s okay as far as her condition is fulfilled.

During the event, when Alia Bhatt was addressed as the youth influencer, the actress, said, “I am also okay with being called a clown as long as the cheque reaches on time.” The actress’ practical answer left many surprised.

On the work front, Alia is having quite an interesting year ahead. Readers would recall that the actress resumed a few months ago after the four-month maternity break post the birth of her and Ranbir Kapoor’s daughter Raha Kapoor. The actress is currently gearing up for the release of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani which features her alongside Ranveer Singh. The romantic drama marks the return of Karan Johar as the director after seven years and also features Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan, and Dharmendra in pivotal roles. The film is slated for release on July 28.

On the other hand, Alia Bhatt is also making her Hollywood debut this year with Heart of Stone. Going by the trailer it seems that the actress will feature in a grey-shaded role alongside Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. Directed by Tom Harper, it is slated for release on August 11, 2023, and the film will be streaming on Netflix.

Also Read: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh shoot ‘Tum Kya Mile’ in the snow-capped Kashmir in behind-the-scenes: “This is quintessential ode to Yash Chopra kind of love song”

Adipurush, which released with much fanfare, was expected to be a treat for audiences who were excited to relive the epic saga of Ramayana on the big screen. However, they were left disappointed with netizens heavily trolling the film for its content and especially its dialogues. Followed by the uproar, now, dialogue writer of the film Manoj Muntashir has taken to social media to accept his mistake and has penned an emotional note, extending his heartfelt apologies to the audiences.

In his recent Twitter post, Manoj Muntashir posted two notes, one in Hindi and one in English where he apologized to the audiences for the dialogues he had written in Adipurush. I accept people’s emotions have been hurt by Adipurush. With folded hands, I extend my unconditional apologies. May Prabhu Bajrang Bali keep us united and grant us strength to serve our sacred Sanatan and our great nation,” he said in his note. The dialogues of the film were heavily criticized by social media users for being too ‘cheap’, especially a few lines that were said by Devdatta Nage, who played the character of Bajrang in the film.

मैं स्वीकार करता हूँ कि फ़िल्म आदिपुरुष से जन भावनायें आहत हुईं हैं. अपने सभी भाइयों-बहनों, बड़ों, पूज्य साधु-संतों और श्री राम के भक्तों से, मैं हाथ जोड़ कर, बिना शर्त क्षमा माँगता हूँ. भगवान बजरंग बली हम सब पर कृपा करें, हमें एक और अटूट रहकर अपने पवित्र सनातन और महान देश की… — Manoj Muntashir Shukla (@manojmuntashir) July 8, 2023

Besides the dialogues, the audiences were also left disappointed with a few scenes and bad VFX in the film and were quite vocal about it on the social media platform.

Adipurush is expected to be a retelling of the epic war of Ramayana which Ram fought with Raavan to bring help his wife Sita escape the clutches of the over-ambitious Lanka King. The film featured Prabhas in the role of Raghav, Kriti Sanon in the role of Janaki, Saif Ali Khan as Lankeshwar, Sunny Singh as Laxmanan, along with Siddharth Karnick, Vatsal Sheth, among others playing pivotal roles.

Also Read: Adipurush actor Siddhant Karnick defends Om Raut directorial amid controversy; argues, “We need to show our gods are cooler than superheroes”

We are living in an era of smartphones and social media. It doesn’t take much time now for a common man to click pictures of celebrities on their phone. If the celebrity happens to snap at people or journalists and seems to be in a lovey-dovey mode at that moment, the snaps can go viral in no time. Two decades ago, this wasn’t common. Yet, Shahid Kapoor found himself in an uncomfortable situation in 2004.

Shahid Kapoor had a long and detailed conversation with Mid-Day’s editor Mayank Shekhar. Mayank revealed that in 2004, young teenagers clicked pictures of Shahid Kapoor kissing his then-girlfriend at a Juhu nightclub, Rain. The blurry images were clicked on a digital camera and the youngsters sold it to Mid-Day for Rs. 500. Although the story doesn’t mention who Shahid’s girlfriend was, it is said to be Kareena Kapoor Khan.

When asked how Shahid Kapoor felt when these pictures were out, he admitted, “I was destroyed at the time. I was just 24 years old, a kid. I felt my privacy had been invaded, and I could do nothing to protect it. I was a mess. At that age, especially—because you don’t even know your own feelings. You are figuring out how to be with a girl you are dating. And in the middle of all that, this happens.”

He also said that in today’s times, with almost everyone carrying a smartphone and paparazzi culture on the rise, something of this sort is expected, He added, “At that time, we were caught off guard by it.”

Shahid Kapoor continued, “Also, ab toh meri shaadi ho gayi hai, bacche ho gaye hain. Nobody is interested in those things about me. They have other 24-year-olds to focus on.”

As per an article in The Telegraph in December 2004, a controversy erupted when Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s pictures appeared in Mid-Day. Both had accused the tabloid of doctoring the pictures and insisted that they had never visited the said place for three months. Mid-Day was asked to apologize or face an Rs. 20 crores lawsuit. Mid-Day’s then-editor Meena Baghel, however, said that the image was from a mobile phone video and that it can’t be doctored. As per reports, later on, both celebrities reversed their statements and complained of an invasion of privacy.

Also Read: Shahid Kapoor reduces his remuneration by Rs. 15 cr; charges Rs. 25 cr. for Rosshan Andrrews’ next

Kartik Aaryan, who is riding high on the success of Satyaprem Ki Katha, has made yet another major investment in the city. The actor, who currently resides in the plush area of Juhu in suburban Mumbai, has purchased another property in the same building where his family owns an apartment and that too, in a premium rate. If reports are to be believed, the deal for Rs. 17.50 crores was sealed on June 30.

Reports have it that Kartik Aaryan has purchased a lavish apartment of 1536 sq.ft. in the second floor of Siddhi Vinayak Society in Juhu. If these reports are to be believed, it was purchased in the premium rate of Rs. 17.50 crores even though the actual value was touted to be Rs. 7.49 crores. The rate of the apartment was bought at Rs. 1.09 lacs per sq.ft., which is considered to be one of the expensive deals in the locality. Interestingly, Aaryan’s family also co-owns another apartment in the same society, located at N S Road No. 7 in Juhu Scheme. The apartment is on the eighth floor whereas his latest purchase is six floors lower.

As per IndexTap.com, it is being said that Kartik Aaryan has paid a stamp duty of Rs. 1.05 crores for the apartment while purchasing it from Jayesh and Ketaki Doshi. Along with the flat, the actor is also expected to have purchased two parking slots in the society. Reports also suggest that the actor has given his mother Dr. Mala Tiwari the Power of Attorney to manage the needs of the flat.

On the work front, Kartik Aaryan recently announced details of his upcoming collaboration with Kabir Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala, Chandu Champion, which is also expected to co-star Shraddha Kapoor. Besides that, the actor also has Aashiqui 3 in the pipeline.

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Shahid Kapoor recently completed 20 years in the industry and is showing no signs of slowing down. This year was also significant as his debut web series, Farzi, was released and got massive acclaim. This was followed by his action entertainer, Bloody Daddy, which also had a direct digital release. During an interaction with Mid-Day, Shahid talked about notable moments in his journey and also about how he got into this industry.

At the very onset, Shahid Kapoor spoke about his childhood and growing up in Delhi with his mother Neelima Azeem after she separated from Pankaj Kapur. He revealed that once in a while, his father would come to the National Capital and take him out.

Shahid Kapoor then narrated a funny anecdote. He said that when he was 6 or 7 years old when Pankaj treated him at Delhi’s popular restaurant, Nirula’s. Suddenly, Pankaj Kapur was mobbed by around a hundred people. Shahid revealed, “We were suddenly surrounded by a hundred people, who picked up gajar, and were charging at us on our restaurant table—almost like zombies, going, ‘Hehehe…. Gajar khaiye, gajar, hehehe…’.”

Pankaj Kapur declined and retorted, “Par mein bete ke saath pizza kha raha hoon.” However, they kept insisting that he have the carrot, just like his iconic character in the TV show ‘Karamchand’ that used to air in the 1980s on Doordarshan.

With no other option, both Shahid Kapoor and Pankaj Kapur had to rush out of Nirula’s. The young actor then told his father not to take him out again. He added, “By virtue of distance, the interaction between him and me was anyway limited.”

However, as he grew up and entered the same profession as Pankaj, both got closer. Shahid Kapoor also confessed that it was his father who suggested the title Jab We Met for his 2007 classic love story. Shahid also acted in the lead in Pankaj Kapur’s directorial, Mausam (2011).

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Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor recently wished her elder brother, Siddhanth Kapoor, a happy birthday. The actress shared some heartwarming nostalgic childhood pictures of herself and her brother on her social media account.

On Wednesday, Shraddha took to her Instagram account and shared a series of throwback pictures from her childhood. The photos depicted Shraddha and Siddhanth alongside their mother, Shivangi Kolhapure. In the first picture, Siddhanth flashed a wide smile at the camera, while Shraddha appeared engrossed in enjoying a cake being fed to her by their mother. The second photo showed Siddhanth affectionately kissing their mother's cheek while his sister once again indulged in savoring the cake. Shraddha also shared some amusing solo pictures of her brother. Sharing the pictures, Shraddha wrote in caption, “On YOUR birthday, Ive decided to put a pic of ME being fed cake muaaaaahahahah

And this isn’t even a throwback from YOUR bday. It’s from Mommy’s muaaaahahahaaaaaa

Happy Birthday Bhaiya @siddhanthkapoor

I O U.”

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Soon after the actress shared the post, fans ad industry friends poured their love for Shraddha in the comments section. Siddhanth Kapoor commented, “what photos ! Love you the moistest.” Reacting to the pictures, a fan commented, “She is the cutest from her children only,” while another user wrote, “Love her simplicity.”

On the professional front, Shraddha Kapoor was last seen in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, which received rave reviews. She will be next seen in Stree 2, which is one of the highly anticipated films from her roaster. Talking about Stree’s second instalment, Shraddha said, “The plan is to start for it very soon. My fingers and toes are crossed because people have really been entertained with Stree and hopefully with Stree 2 as well.”

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Actress Ameesha Patel, who will be seen in the sequel to her 2001 blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, recently spoke about the film and its legacy. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Ameesha not only expressed her excitement but also gave an insight into the making of the film.

Ameesha Patel shared the journey of the long-awaited film Gadar 2, comparing it to the beloved Titanic, emphasizing the audience's desire to see the same characters and actors. The talks for the sequel had been ongoing for a couple of years, with continuous efforts to find a suitable story. In 2018, Ameesha and Sunny Deol discussed the possibility of Gadar 2 at the Delhi airport, and while progress was made, there was a lapse in communication.

Eventually, in 2019, it was confirmed that Gadar 2 would start filming in March 2020. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 disrupted the plans, and the project was put on hold amidst the uncertainties and challenges faced by the film industry. Despite the setbacks, Ameesha expressed gratitude that the film is finally reaching the point of release, bringing joy to the cast and fans alike.

She late added that finally the makers made an official announcement and now, after waiting for two months, Gadar 2 is set to see the light of day in cinemas.

Directed by Anil Sharma, Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel starrer will be released on August 11. The film will also feature Utkarsh Sharma (who also played their son two decades ago) as Jeete. The film is expected to be set in the 70s India, twenty years after Tara Singh and Sakeena reunited in the 2001 film.

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22 years after her appearance as Elizabeth in Lagaan, which starred Aamir Khan in the lead role, actress Rachel Shelley is returning with the Indian production Kohrra. She essays a pivotal role in the series whose trailer was dropped on Thursday. Kohrra is an exploration of human nature, depicting the darkness within, where the search for justice becomes intertwined with the politics of interpersonal relationships. Brought to life by a critically acclaimed cast including Suvinder Vicky, Barun Sobti, Varun Badola, Harleen Sethi, Rachel Shelly, and Manish Chaudhary and helmed by Sudip Sharma, Randeep Jha, and Clean Slate Filmz Productions, the series promises an authentic narrative that goes beyond the age-old police investigation-led storylines.

Talking about getting Shelley onboard for the series, director Sudip Sharma told Indian Express, “The casting of Rachel came from a bit of practicality. I knew I wanted an actor from the UK for the part and didn’t want to hire a ‘white actor working in Mumbai’ just because it makes things easy.”

He added, “Shooting a web series is tough, we don’t have the kind of budgets that are there for films and a professional white actor, who has done good work over there, they would find it very tough to shoot here, the chaos that’s here. So, part of the reason to hire her was because she had done Lagaan, she knew what madness could be like. Apart from that, she is also a great actor and I had seen a bunch of her other work in the West. So, it was almost like a jigsaw puzzle when you are doing your casting. So much of it is gut and then of course your casting director (Nikita Grover), who will keep pushing the boundary.”

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Speaking about the efforts put in by Nikita Grover, Sharma added, “She had also done the casting of Pataal Lok, acted in it, and has done casting for season two as well. She has in fact also acted in Kohrra. She understands the world we are trying to create, and it is always about going out there and finding those actors. She spent a good amount of time in Punjab, going to these pinds and kasbas to find these very real actors from there. People who have never acted before or those who have only done theatre, and Punjab has a very vibrant theatre scene. She really tapped into it,” he said.

Kohrra follows the death of an NRI (Non-Resident Indians) and the impact of grief, mutual suspicion and hidden secrets of the characters involved in the drama. Set in the heartland of Punjab and steeped in suspense, this new series follows dual storylines of hunting down a killer and navigating love and relationships. The crime investigation series arrives on Netflix on July 15, 2023. ALSO READ: Barun Sobti, Suvinder Vicky come together for Netflix series Kohrra

Actress-director Divya Khosla Kumar shared heart-breaking news on Thursday as she announced the passing of her mother, Anita Khosla. Taking to Instagram, Divya posted a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, reminiscing about the cherished memories they shared together.

In an emotional note, Divya expressed the immense “void” that her mother's death has left in her heart. She fondly remembered her mother's love and guidance, while stating how proud she is to be Anita Khosla's daughter. Divya also acknowledged the blessings and moral values instilled in her by her mother, vowing to carry them forward in her life.

Speaking of the post, the first image was a screenshot of a call between mother and daughter. Another picture featured a selfie of Divya and Anita, radiating warmth and love. The remaining snapshots offered glimpses into the beautiful memories they created together.

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In her caption, Divya Khosla Kumar wrote, "Mamma Lost my mom sometime back leaving a forever void in my heart. I carry with me your immense blessings & moral values, my most beautiful soul. So proud to be born out of you. I love you mumma. Om Shanti…… Daughter of Anita Khosla."

As news of the heartbreaking loss spread, friends and colleagues from the film industry reached out to offer their condolences on Divya's Instagram post. Singer Kanika Kapoor expressed her grief with a simple "Rip," while actor Pearl Puri assured Divya that her mother would always be there, blessing her from above.

Pulkit Samrat, Mahhi Vij, Sachet Tandon, and other well-wishers also joined in mourning the demise of Divya's mother, expressing their condolences and support.

Also Read: Divya Khosla gets “Badly injured” on sets of her upcoming film; says, “But the show must go on”

In one of the latest developments, Project K makers are going big for the teaser launch of the movie. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan, the exclusive footage will be premiered at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 (SDCC).

The SDCC celebration will commence with an exciting panel featuring special guests Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan, Superstars Prabhas and Deepika Padukone alongside the National award-winning director Nag Ashwin, on the 20th of July. During this panel, the creators of Project K will unveil the film's title, trailer, and release date, treating the audience to a truly immersive experience on Comic-Con's grandest stage.

Expressing his delight about this exclusive event, director Nag Ashwin said, "India is the home of some of the greatest lore and superheroes ever written. We feel that our film is an attempt to bring out and share this with the world. And Comic-Con gives us the perfect stage to introduce our story to a global audience.”

Producer Aswani Dutt expressed his excitement, stating, "As one of the oldest production houses in the Indian Film Industry, we are very proud to embark on this extraordinary journey. Joining forces with some of the biggest superstars of our nation, we are breaking new ground and pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema. This is a proud moment for all the Indian audiences who have been wanting to see Indian Cinema on the global map. Comic Con is that world stage for us."

The first glimpse will be launched on July 19 and a panel on July 20. Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan are set to appear at SDCC 2023. ALSO READ: CONFIRMED! Prabhas starrer Salaar teaser to arrive on July 6, see new poster

Actor Vikrant Massey was last seen in Mumbaikar, a film starring Vijay Sethupathi and released on JioCinema. The actor has a bunch of projects in his kitty, including Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba. Amid the buzz, the makers of his other upcoming film, 12th Fail, have announced its release date. Helmed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film will be released in theatres on October 27.

Making the official announcement of the same, Zee Studios took to their social media handle and wrote, “’Transformative’, ‘hard-hitting’ and ‘deeply moving’ — 12th Fail is being described as one of the most important films ever made in India. An absolute must watch! 12th Fail releases in cinemas worldwide on 27th October.”

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For the unversed, the upcoming flick is adapted from Anurag Pathak’s bestselling novel of the same name. It is inspired by the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, a village boy from an impoverished background who failed in his 12th standard exams. However, with his passion and determination, he became an IPS officer.

When the film was announced, Vikrant had said, “It’s the tragedy of our times that honesty and sincerity are a rarity. This film is a dedication to all the students who dream, and to all the honest officers who are the backbone of our country and constitution. Working with VVC is a dream come true and a huge challenge since he’s such a thorough director,” in a statement.

Also Read: Vikrant Massey on shooting 12th Fail with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, “In last 2 months, I have lived 6 to 8 months of my life”