When not making a statement on the red carpet, we frequently spot our favourite celebs sporting their own unique sense of glamour, and this time, Jacqueline Fernandez has captured everyone's attention. The Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez has won over hearts all over the world with her alluring personality and amazing fashion sense. Jacqueline's style is nothing short of an art form that inspires fashion fans, with a captivating fusion of elegance and eclecticism. She has given us many good reasons to adore her fashion choices. The actress has once again captured our hearts with her understated yet elegant look.

Jacqueline Fernandez is the ultimate expert when it comes to OOTDs in street fashion. Her most recent Instagram posts resemble a fashion extravaganza that was the buzz of the town. She wore a bralette in blue denim with a low neckline. The Prada organic denim top costs $795, which is about equivalent to Rs 65,000. The tie-on details and backless style gave it some attitude. Not to be overlooked are the vivid red trousers, which gave the look the ideal punch of colour. Those pants had fantastic straps falling down and shredded knees, and they were pure swag. The diva finished the ensemble with casual trainers, understated jewellery, golden hoops and a chain. her hair, too? Oh, those long, high braids really upped the drama.

Meanwhile, on work front, Jacqueline will be next seen in film Crakk which also stars John Abraham and Vidyut Jamwal. She also has Fateh with Sonu Sood in pipeline.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Jacqueline Fernandez

OUTFIT: Prada

STYLIST: Chandini Whabi

MAKE-UP: Shaan Mutthathil

HAIR: Marce Pedrozo

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Welcome 3 has in the works for a while. Akshay Kumar will be back with the third installment. The script has been locked. Reports now say that Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor are now no longer part of the project. Instead, Munna Bhai duo Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi will be joining the franchise.

As per a report in Pinkvilla, a source revealed, “Of the 3 films under Firoz Nadiadwala’s banner, Welcome might be the first to take off as the script is ready a while back. The filmmaker is planning to bring a spin to the narrative of this comic caper by getting Sanjay Dutt and Arshad to play the notorious gangsters – Majnu and Uday. The duo have already shown their chemistry as Munna and Circuit and now it will be time to explore the dimension in a new franchise.”

When asked why Patekar and Kapoor are no longer part of the project, the source added, “It’s a case of monetary disagreements between the duo and the producer.”

The film is expected to go on floors next year after Akshay Kumar wraps Jolly LLB 3 and Housefull 5. ALSO READ: Arshad Warsi spills the beans: Welcome 3 gets the go-ahead; says, “It has me, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Rawal”

In his 25th year as a filmmaker, Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt released today in theatres worldwide. The film also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Bengali actors Tota Roy Chowdhury and Churni Ganguly. A few days ago, a special screening was hosted for industry members and Ranbir Kapoor was in attendance to support Alia and the team.

At a recent promotional event, Ranveer Singh recalled Ranbir Kapoor’s reaction after watching the movie. He told the reporters, “The other day Ranbir saw our film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani with us, it was so lovely to hear from somebody whose craft I admire so much. He was like ‘It’s not that you’ve played Delhi guy before but there was absolutely no similarity’. Ranbir was really appreciative.”

Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta is all set to hit the big screen on July 28, 2023. ALSO READ: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Churni Ganguly defends the Bengali stereotypes in Karan Johar movie: “Portraits of Tagore are something you see in many Bengali houses”

Some people easily stand out in the world of fashion, winning admiration for their exquisite taste and charisma. The gorgeous Raashi Khanna is one such diva who has been making waves in the fashion industry. She has succeeded in carving out a name for herself in the fashion world with her alluring beauty and natural fashion sense. Raashi has consistently worn stylish outfits on the red carpet and in movies, expressing her outgoing attitude and refined taste. She understands how to turn heads and steal hearts, whether she's wearing a traditional saree or sashaying in a stylish modern dress. Raashi's path in fashion has been nothing short of a fairy tale, and with each appearance, she manages to enthral both fans and detractors of fashion.

The distinction between traditional ethnic clothing and those with a contemporary twist is subtle. Raashii Khanna appears to be tightrope walking that line. The actress recently posted images of herself on Instagram sporting a gorgeous ethnic ensemble. Tarun Tahiliani's white saree attire for Raashii features an ivory twisted pallu that drapes over her shoulder. Her saree has a panelled pattern and is made of silk chiffon. It is complemented with a fluted blouse with transparent sleeves and a cutaway back, which is edged with a beautiful gold border. The cost of her saree is Rs. 1,49,900. Raashii selected dangling earrings made of hefty silver ethnic jewellery. She added to the delectable attractiveness of the outfit by wearing her hair in curls and letting her defined eye makeup and bronzed complexion stand out.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Raashi will be next seen in Bollywood Yodha opposite Sidharth Malhotra and Disha Patani. She also has Tamil horror comedy Aranmai 4 & Methavi in works.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Raashi Khanna

OUTFIT: Tarun Tahiliani

STYLIST: Preetham Jukalker

HAIR: Charlotte Wang

MAKE-UP: Rajab Ali

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The trailer launch event of Gadar 2 was mismanaged and highly delayed. But it boasted some entertaining moments thanks to the artists of the film who shared fascinating trivia about the film. Ameesha Patel narrated how she was told by some of the prominent people of the Bollywood fraternity that she should not sign Gadar (2001), in which she played a mother.

Ameesha Patel said, “When Anil Sharma narrated the story of Gadar to me, there were some of the biggest Bollywood personalities whom I met. I won't like to name them. They told me, 'Aap yeh kaisa role kar rahe ho? Aur kyun kar rahe ho?' This was the time when I was doing a film with Salman Khan (Yeh Hai Jalwa; 2002), in which I was playing a college-going girl. I was working on a film with Ajay Devgn (Parwana; 2003), in which he played a professor while I again was a college student. I was also working on two films with Hrithik Roshan – Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000) and Aap Mujhe Acche Lagne Lage (2002). In both these films, I was yet again playing a young girl. Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai had not even released and everyone was of the opinion that ‘aap maa ka role kar hi nahin paaoge’. But I like challenges and going out of my comfort zone. I also had faith in my director (Anil Sharma). He’s brilliant. Aur itni khoobsurat prem kahani, na pehle kabhi likhi thi, na kabhi koi likhega.”

Ameesha continued, “It was difficult but Anil ji used to patiently guide me at every step to ensure I look like a mother and not a college student. He worked with me on dialogues, looks etc for 6 months. We used to sit for 12 hours a day.”

Ameesha Patel then said, “When Gadar 2 was being discussed, again people questioned me, ‘Dude, have you seen yourself on Instagram? ‘Lazy Lamhe’ waali ladki ab kaise Gadar karegi? How will she play mother to a 20-year-old boy? I decided to take up the challenge yet again!”

Also present at the event were Sunny Deol, Utkarsh Sharma, director Anil Sharma, Shariq Patel of Zee Studios etc.

Also Read: Gadar 2 Trailer Launch: Ameesha Patel claims Gadar was labelled as ‘gutter’ before its release: “I said this is not a dejection, here I will work harder”

Gadar – Ek Prem Katha (2001) is one of the biggest hits of Indian cinema. It elevated Sunny Deol’s stardom by many notches. He showed his romantic and comic side in the film but he was loved the most for his action avatar. Some of the action scenes in the film have achieved cult status. As a result, the expectations are immense from Gadar 2. The trailer of the film was launched yesterday, on July 26. The response has been positive, especially for the action sequences involving the veteran star.

Anil Sharma excitedly spoke about Sunny Deol at the trailer launch, “There’s a scene involving Sunny Deol doing action with a hammer. Our team of 10-15 people were sitting one day. I asked them, ‘Jo Bollywood aur South ke bade bade hero hai, woh yeh scene karte toh kaise lagta?’ They unanimously said, ‘Woh log karte toh bhi accha lagta lekin jaise Sunny sir lag rahe hai, waisa koi nahin lagta’!” As expected, fans and media broke into applause over this statement.

Anil Sharma also stated, “When I met him for the narration, he asked me, ‘Sharma ji, hum (Gadar 2) kyun bana rahe hai? Gadar itni badi hit hai. Uski ek legacy hai. I replied, ‘Kyunki poora Hindustan chahta hai ki Gadar 2 banein. Humein logon ki toh sunni chahiye’. This is when he agreed to a narration. When he heard the story, unki aankhon mein nanha sa ek aansoo aaya. That’s how the journey began’.”

Anil Sharma talked highly of Sunny Deol’s co-star Ameesha Patel, “Then Sakina came on board. I fail to understand yeh itni sundar kaise lagti hai? Inka roop badhta hi ja raha hai. Samay badh raha hai par inki umar kam hoti ja rahi hai!”

Gadar 2 releases in cinemas on August 11.

Also Read: Gadar 2 trailer launch: “Anil Sharma mujhe naaraaz karte rehte hai aur main inse fight karti rehti hoon. I BLOCK him on Instagram and WhatsApp” – Ameesha Patel

The trailer of Gadar 2, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, released on Wednesday. The trailer showcases Tara Singh in his formidable and action-packed avatar. The trailer was released on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Divas. The trailer was launched at a grand event attended by Anil Sharma, Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma, Shariq Patel, Simrat Kaur, Mithoon, Alka Yagnik, Jubin Nautiyal and Aditya Narayan.

Set amidst the tumultuous ‘Crush India Movement’ of 1971, the trailer is packed with powerful dialogues, and high-octane action featuring military tankers, trucks, and the iconic hand pump. The India vs Pakistan storytelling has become the brand of Gadar over the years. However, Sunny Deol says that people of both countries have equal love for each other. It is the politics that birth the hatred.

Speaking to reporters at the Gadar 2 trailer launch, Sunny Deol, who is also BJP MP from Punjab's Gurdaspur, said, 'The essence lies in humanity, not in taking or giving. There is love on both sides (India-Pakistan). It is the political game that creates all this hatred. And you will see the same in this film as well that the people do not want us to fight with each other."

The film is directed by Anil Sharma and produced by Zee Studios, Anil Sharma Productions and MM Moviez. It will release in theatres on August 11, 2023. ALSO READ: Gadar 2 Trailer: Sunny Deol will return as the powerful Tara Singh as he once again wages a war for his family and his nation

The launch of the first song ‘Zinda Banda’ from the much-anticipated film Jawan is around the corner, and there are many speculations of how grand the song would be. The audiences' curiosity is at its peak, especially after the makers unveiled Jawan prevue. After experiencing the action, thrill, and adventure of the short video, it's time to turn up the volume and get ready for the dance number composed by renowned South musician Anirudh Ravichander.

Sources close to the film revealed that the upcoming song ‘Zinda Banda’ has been shot on a massive scale and further went on to reveal, “The track promises to be a massive celebration number, shot on a grand scale in Chennai, over five days, with over 1000 dancers from all across Indian cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Madurai, Mumbai and more. Produced at an impressive budget of over Rs. 15 crores, ‘Zinda Banda’ will showcase the spectacular visual of SRK dancing like never-before with thousands of girls. With Anirudh composing and helming the vocals as well and the moves are choreographed by Shobi, this track is all set to get the nation grooving.”

Until now, the only glimpse that the audiences received of Jawan music is that of ‘The King Khan rap’, performed by the Grammy-nominated artist Raja Kumari, which was also a part of the prevue. The much anticipated first song will set the tone for the film and will give a deeper insight into the world of Jawan.

Directed by Atlee, the film is backed by an ensemble cast which includes Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi who will be seen in lead roles, along with Deepika Padukone in a special appearance. Other actors like Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover and Mukesh Chhabra will be seen in pivotal roles. Produced by Gauri Khan and co-produced by Gaurav Verma, Jawan will release worldwide in theatres on September 7, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

Also Read: The first song of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan that will be out is titled ‘Zinda Banda’; expected to be launched in the first week of August

Bawaal starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor released on Prime Video on July 21. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has opened to mixed reviews. The actress recently sat down for a conversation to talk about several aspects of the film industry. During the same chat, she talked about the PR game and how important it has become to do self-promotions in order to remain relevant in the industry.

In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, Janhvi Kapoor spoke about the pressure of staying relevant in the industry and the PR strategies. She said, “I’ve been told there’s a major lack of PR on my part. But, you know, I have noticed in these past five years, so many people after a film releases the conversations always along the lines of ‘there’s no such thing as a bad film, it's only bad marketing.’ ‘Arre aise promote karna chahiye tha’ (You must have promoted your film this way).”

She added, “I think that there’s an intrinsic fear when you are in an industry or in an environment where everyone kind of has, you know those speaker phones and everybody is shouting to do this and do that, and you are scared that if I’m the only quite one, would anyone even notice. But I think it takes a lot of courage to stick to your guns and be like no, my work is enough. I think that takes a lot and it’s very daunting. And most times we can’t follow through with it and I know that I have wavered.”

“I think it's interesting to observe how the conversation is always marketing and PR driven and not so much that think about your films choices or may be this or may be that as oppose to ‘Aree thoda zyada naach leti toh shayad achha kar leti,” Janhvi further added.

During the same chat, when Varun Dhawan asked Janhvi about the most ‘insecure’ thing she has done for movie promotions, she said, “So I did this film called Mili and I got a lot of great reviews and appreciation for my performance, but it didn’t perform well at all at the box office. So, I was being told to take what you can from it and then they made these creatives of people saying a lot of positive things about just the performance. They (makers) were like okay, let’s plaster this everywhere so that people forget that it (Mili) only earned like negligible amounts of money at the box office. You know the good reviews, which is great and makes complete logical sense. It’s not even like we are lying, it's the truth. I think…to get your brain to work in that way is like a 10 percent bikau (saleable) nature to what should be a sacred art form I think.”

Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor was seen alongside Varun Dhawan in Bawaal. The actress will next star in Mr and Mrs Mahi and Devara. ALSO READ: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal becomes one of the most-viewed movies of the week!

Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt have been busy promoting their upcoming movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Billed as a new era of love, the film is helmed by Karan Johar. The premiere of the movie was held on Tuesday night which saw the attendance of who’s who of the industry. Karisma Kapoor was in attendance to support her sister-in-law Alia Bhatt.

Karisma Kapoor took to her Instagram to share a photo with Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor from the theatre. Smiling for the camera, the actress captioned it, “My heartline and My bloodline. Rocky and Ranbir.”

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Ranveer Singh attended the premiere with his family sans Deepika Padukone who recently flew outside Mumbai for work. Ranbir Kapoor was in attendance to support Alia Bhatt. Amongst the several other celebrities who attended Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani premiere were Katrina Kaif – Vicky Kaushal, Malaika Arora, Gauri Khan, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan. Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, among others.

Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta is all set to hit the big screen on 28th July, 2023. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt says Ranveer Singh would put his puffer jacket on her in freezing weather in Kashmir during ‘Tum Kya Mile’ shoot for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Bawaal starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor released on Prime Video on July 21. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has opened to mixed reviews. While many applauded the performances of the actors, they were equally criticized for the analogies related to Auschwitz, Hitler and World War II references. The makers were being called insensitive for using a highly sensitive topic as analogies in a romance drama. Varun Dhawan recently defended Bawaal saying that people can’t have different yardstick for films.

Speaking to Pinkvilla, the actor said, “I'm not new to criticism. My films Judwaa, Main Tera Hero, and ABCD2, have been criticized which is totally cool. I respect the criticism. What I don't understand like how Sir (Nitesh Tiwari) said that it's a context and the protagonist is from Lucknow and it's showing that the character which is Ajju Bhaiya is initially a tone-deaf character. This is how it has been shown and it's not showing the character as a hero but as a negative. That's why all the praise is coming for the character that a hero for the first time gets to do a negative character. So the character is supposed to be negative. So the way Nisha (Janhvi's character) will explain him in a way that he should understand.”

He added, “Secondly, I respect everyone's opinions and everyone has a right to have an opinion. Some people got triggered and sensitive about this but I don't understand where that sensitivity or the trigger goes when they watch an English film. They are allowed to do and show everything and you will find that in a correct way.”

Without mentioning the name Oppenheimer which is embroiled in controversy surrounding Bhagavad Gita appearance during a sex scene between Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, Varun Dhawan said, “I know people who felt very triggered after watching the small scene from a recently released film but it's a scene that is very important to our culture and our country but that is okay for you. So where does the criticism go then? But with us, you wanna get personal. You cannot have a different yardstick to measure everyone and it should be the same. There is no need for judging films this way.”

Starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, Bawaal is a love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures. ALSO READ: Bawaal: Janhvi Kapoor shares unseen photos with Varun Dhawan, pens heartfelt note: “What matters is not what you have but what you are”

A Mumbai court on Tuesday dismissed the extortion charge against lyricist Javed Akhtar which was filed by Kangana Ranaut. The case revolves around her public dispute with Hrithik Roshan. According to her plea, she alleged that Akhtar had called her and her sister Rangoli Chandel to his house in March 2016, and demanded an apology from her to Hrithik Roshan.

"Asking a person to give a written apology will not come under the definition of valuable security....because no legal right is created, extended, transferred, restricted, extinguished or released," a Magistrate court said in Mumbai, as reported by India Today.

"However, the accused, with a malafide intention and ulterior motive, called her and her sister Rangoli Chandel at his house in Juhu in the month of March 2016 and criminally intimidated and threatened the complainant (Kangana Ranaut) as well as forced her to tender a written apology to the co-star thereby forcefully seeking to create a document (valuable security) in favour of her co-star," the plea alleged.

It began when Ranaut allegedly made certain defamatory remarks against Akhtar in an interview after actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise on July 14, 2020. Following this, Akhtar filed a defamation case against her in 2020. After this, Ranaut filed the present complaint against Akhtar claiming that she was asked to apologise to Hrithik Roshan.

Kangana Ranaut had sought the complaint under Sections 383, 384, 387, 503, 506, 509, 44, 30 of the IPC. However, it was issued under sections 506 and 509. ALSO READ: Court directs Javed Akhtar to appear on August 5 in response to Kangana Ranaut’s complaint: Report

Bollywood Hungama had earlier reported that the young star, Vicky Kaushal, riding high on the success of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is joining the Rohit Shetty cop universe. The actor had come on board to play a cop in the role of Ajay Devgn aka. Bajirao Singham's younger brother in the film. However, in the latest development, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Vicky Kaushal has taken a back seat from Singham Again.

"Vicky Kaushal was very keen to do a front-footed mass film for Rohit Shetty and had even decided on his look for Singham Again. However, the dates of shooting for Singham Again are clashing with the shooting dates of Chhava. He has a certain look from the period era in Chavva and that can't be replicated in a modern film like Singham Again. After making all attempts to set things up for Singham Again, he couldn't and informed his decision to Rohit Shetty. Being a thorough professional, Rohit too understood his plight," revealed a source close to the development to Bollywood Hungama.

The date issues popped up due to the combination date matter. "Rohit wanted to shoot with Ajay, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Vicky Kaushal together. While everyone has allotted their dates for October, Vicky was occupied with Chavva. It would have been difficult to take everyone's dates again for the shoot. Everyone is sad about missing out on this casting coup, but decided to move on for a probable collaboration in the future," the source told us further.

Meanwhile, Singham Again also stars Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in key roles.

Also Read: Vicky Kaushal celebrates 8 years of Masaan; shares a still from the film

Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt have been busy promoting their upcoming movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Billed as a new era of love, the film is helmed by Karan Johar. The fourth song 'Dhindhora Baje Re' was launched in Kolkata as the song features sindoor khela during Durga Puja. The two were accompanied by Tota Roy Chowdhury and Churni Ganguly. However, CBFC had asked for several cuts in the movie. From scenes containing abusive words to references to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, including the dialogue ‘Khela Hobe’ (Game on) which was the slogan for TMC during the 2021 Assembly elections, were asked to be removed. While interacting with the media, Alia addressed the CBFC cuts.

When asked about the cuts in the movie, Alia Bhatt said that they followed the protocol but also said that even after those cuts, the final film flows seamlessly. She said, “There have been some minor cuts that have been asked by the board and we respect that completely and that has been coordinated but whatever cut (of ‘Khela hobe’) you’re talking about is not the case. I think we should let everybody watch the film and not talk about what’s been cut. The final cut (of the film) is seamlessly flowing regardless of these minor cuts.”

For unversed, Bollywood Hungama had reported that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the romantic family drama after enforcing certain cuts. The report read, “To begin with, the abusive word ‘b******d’, used multiple times in the film, was replaced by ‘behan di’. The popular rum brand Old Monk was mentioned in the film and it was changed to ‘Bold Monk’. ‘Lok Sabha’ was also mentioned in a dialogue and the CBFC asked the makers to remove it and not even replace it with any other term.”

Adding to that, it read, “A certain word was replaced with ‘Koi filter’ in the Rabindranath Tagore scene. In the absence of exact detail, its not clear whether or not the mention of the legendary figure has been retained. Then, an entire dialogue about West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamta Banerjee, was asked to be deleted. Lastly, a certain dialogue in the lingerie shop scene, which was termed as ‘degrading women’ and ‘vulgar’, was removed. In the same scene, ‘bra’ was replaced with ‘item’. After these changes were made, the CBFC handed over the certificate to the makers on Wednesday, July 19. The length of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 168 minutes. In other words, the film is 2 hours and 48 minutes long.”

Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta is all set to hit the big screen on 28th July, 2023. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt says Ranveer Singh would put his puffer jacket on her in freezing weather in Kashmir during ‘Tum Kya Mile’ shoot for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

The much-awaited film Jawan has generated tremendous hype among the moviegoers, industry and trade. It stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and after the blockbuster success of his last film Pathaan (2023), the hype for the action entertainer had gone up by many notches. But the excitement went through the roof after the teaser was unveiled last week. And now, fans are excited to see the trailer as well as the songs of the film before it releases on September 7.

Bollywood Hungama has stumbled upon an interesting update. A source told us, “Before the trailer, the makers of Jawan will launch a song. It’s titled ‘Zinda Banda’ and it’s a catchy track. It features Shah Rukh Khan and is shot on a grand scale. The makers are confident that the grandeur of the track will leave viewers astonished. At the same time, they believe that the audio of ‘Zinda Banda’ will also catch on as it is well-tuned by reputed composer Anirudh Ravichander.” Interestingly, Jawan also marks Anirudh’s first Hindi film album.

When asked when the song will be out, the source replied, “The makers haven’t locked a date yet, but it is expected to be launched in the first week of August. The trailer has also been cut but that will be unveiled close to the release.”

Besides Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover and others. Deepika Padukone features in a special appearance. Reportedly, Sanjay Dutt and Thalapathy Vijay, too, will be seen in the film in cameos. Jawan is directed by Atlee and will also release in Tamil and Telugu.

Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan will have one more release this year after Jawan, that is, Dunki. In other words, SRK will have as many as three releases in 2023. Dunki is directed by blockbuster filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and also features Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani.

Also Read: Jawan: Vijay Sethupathi is the ‘Dealer of Death’; Shah Rukh Khan says, “There’s no stopping him”

Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP is set to captivate audiences with their latest venture, Punjab' 95, a biopic based on the life of eminent human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Starring the immensely talented Diljit Dosanjh, Punjab '95 is the only film this year to get a gala premiere from India, at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

In an era where real stories have struck a chord with audiences, Punjab '95 promises to be another thought-provoking masterpiece from the house of RSVP. With Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Rampal, and Surinder Vicky leading the cast, the film is expected to be a gripping portrayal of Jaswant Singh Khalra's life and his remarkable journey as a human rights activist.

World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival! Presenting the first look of Punjab ‘95, a compelling story based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra Ji ????????@honeytrehan @rampalarjun @Suvinder_Vicky #GeetikaVidyaOhlyan @kukuhere @ronniescrewvala… pic.twitter.com/PmTC1Fxxhz

— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) July 24, 2023

The anticipation surrounding the film's world premiere at TIFF 2023 is palpable, as audiences eagerly await the opportunity to witness this compelling tale on the big screen. The Toronto International Film Festival is renowned for showcasing outstanding works of cinema, and Punjab 95 is set to make its mark among global cinephiles. The film is stuck at CBFC and is currently under the proceedings at Bombay High Court.

In the thick of a troubled and hostile decade in Amritsar, in the early 1990s in Punjab, our protagonist Jaswant Singh Khalra, a bank employee and human rights activist lives with his wife - a librarian, and their two little kids. Inclined to stay detached from the hostility that surrounds them, he wanted nothing more than a regular, middle-class existence when his hopes of living such a life are thrown into turmoil when he learns of the disappearance of his late friend’s mother, Bibi Gurpej. And so begins his journey to find his old aunt, and he soon realises that the deeper he digs in his search, the murkier and more dangerous the situation becomes, for him as well as his family.

Helmed by Honey Trehan, Punjab '95 is produced by Ronnie Screwvala in association with MacGuffin Pictures. ALSO READ: Arjun Rampal and Diljit Dosanjh’s film Ghallughara secures A certification despite 21 cuts from CBFC

Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt have been busy promoting their upcoming movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Billed as a new era of love, the film is helmed by Karan Johar. The fourth song 'Dhindhora Baje Re' was launched in Kolkata as the song features sindoor khela during Durga Puja. The two were accompanied by Tota Roy Chowdhury and Churni Ganguly.

During the conversation with the media on Monday, Alia Bhatt recalled shooting 'Tum Kya Mile' in freezing Kashmir. She shared that in-between takes, Ranveer would remove his puffer jackets and put them in on her as she was wearing chiffon sarees. She revealed, “In those conditions, I had to wear chiffon sarees, but what many people don’t realise is that the team takes great care of the actor on the set. You don’t see the heaters around, the leg warmers I had on, and how Ranveer, who was wearing jackets, would keep putting them on me in between takes to provide some respite. But I must praise myself a bit, I am a trooper in that sense. I go with the flow and I am always focused on getting the job done. Wearing a puffer jacket over that chiffon saree would have taken away the beauty, so I was happy doing it as I got to live my dream.”

 Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta is all set to hit the big screen on 28th July, 2023. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt says Sonu Nigam’s ‘Ro Lein De’ song comes at a very important point in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: “It’s truly and extremely soulful”

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra is turning to direction. Ready to launch his production house Stage 5 with three movies, one of the projects will be a biopic on veteran legend, late Meena Kumari. The ace designer recently confirmed that he is indeed working on the biopic and that the scripting is currently underway.

In an interview with Film Companion, Manish Malhotra said, “I don’t know how it got out but it is happening. We are still working on the script. The script is key, always. I have been reading her books. The film is based on her books. I have always been fascinated by Meena Kumari.”

He revealed that Rekha inspired him to go ahead with the Meena Kumari project. He added, “Rekha told me once that you know when you turn 40, you will understand the genius of Meena Kumari. And that is true. But I was young and I was busy working but when I turned 40 I not only understood the genius of Meena Kumari but even Nargis ji and Dilip Kumar and Guru Dutt. I started watching that cinema and understanding it so much better. I think Meena Kumari is phenomenal with her expressions, the way she uses her eyes and her adah.”

Meena Kumari passed away at the age of 38 from liver cirrhosis. She had worked in 98 films and is considered one of the legendary stars of Indian cinema. While the project is underway, Meena Kumar’s husband Kamal Amrohi’s son Tajdar Amrohi has raised concerns over the biopic. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, he recently said, “My lawyer asked me has the film even started. I told him no, I have just heard about it. Even big production houses like to be in news. So, he told me that in case they decide to shelve the project in future, it would come across as I am publicity hungry. I am making enemies in vain. I don’t want to do that. People would think I am publicity hungry, but I am not that way.”

He added, “Is this the only couple in Bollywood left to make a film on? With all due respect to Nargis ji, Vyjanthimala ji, Reena Rai, Madhubala, Parveen Babi, Geeta Bali, there are many names. Why aren’t they making films on them? Why are they only behind my parents?”

Reportedly, Kriti Sanon has been signed for Meena Kumari biopic. Speaking of her, he said, “All I know is that she is a very good and beautiful actress. Whenever I meet her, I will tell her I am sorry if whatever I said hurt her. All that I said was for the person who is going to do the film, be it you or someone else. I’ll tell her you are a very popular and good actress and you might think of me as an enemy, but I am not one. Please treat me as your friend and advisor.” ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh shares BTS moments from Manish Malhotra’s show; watch

Karan Johar, who is gearing up for his directorial after seven years, was promoting Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani along with Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh at an event as part of India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Back To School series. While interacting with the media and the students at the event, the filmmaker spoke about cinema and OTT content influencing impressionable minds and how it is redefining the cultural fabric of society.

While answering the said question, Karan said, “What a load question to begin with. I have to be critical to answer this from an honest place. I do believe that cinema is a reflection of society and vice-versa. Cinema also draws from society, literally. Sometimes, let’s just say there is an exaggeration in Indian cinema, but a lot of situations depicted on celluloid are actually very close to reality.”

He added, “And as a filmmaker, I have only drawn from human observation. From the observation of the community that surrounds me, the society we live in, the people we interact with, it is very critical that you understand the syntax of your surroundings and only then as a writer or filmmaker you tell the story.”

“Of course, some of us who have grown up in urban India have a certain understanding of those dynamics and relationships, and there are some others, who are privileged, have been exposed to the rest of India and who can tell those stories with equal abundance. I do believe that the content today is definitely broadening the human spectrum of relationships and pushing the envelope, by not sugar-coating it or doing puff pieces of love and romance. We are showing the grey areas, and you have to know, especially as students, that life is way beyond black or white. Walking the path of grey every day, it is not a bad thing, because grey is the actual representation of your vulnerable side, of your true side. And I think whether it's OTT platforms or new-age cinema, all of them expose the vulnerabilities of human beings and that is the strength of our content today”, Karan concluded.

Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta is all set to hit the big screen on July 28, 2023. ALSO READ: Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan to share stage at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Bawaal starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor released on Prime Video on July 21. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has opened to mixed reviews. However, Janhvi is happy with the response she has received and has penned a heartfelt note.

Sharing a series of photos, the actress wrote on Instagram, “Your love has been #Bawaal Nisha ko apnane ke liye, Ajju ko sudharne ke liye, humari kahaani aur kaam ko itna pyaar dene ke liye- thank you in this race to create a perception, to compete for things and for some sort of validation- some of us are lost. And sometimes what we feel are the biggest problems, are really only our minds not allowing us to value what we have. In light of the inhuman hardships that were faced by so many through a period of history, maybe we can learn that life is fleeting; that our problems are trivial, what matters is not what you have but what you are, that sometimes we forget to value the simplest of things till we lose it, only to realise that was our one shot at true happiness. That is the heart of our #bawaal ❤️ to see so many of you having these feelings after watching our film, makes everything worth it.”

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Starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, Bawaal is a love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures.

Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor will next star in Mr and Mrs Mahi and Devara. ALSO READ: Jawan director Atlee praises Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal; says, “Felt like reading a book and visualising it”

Veteran actor Zeenat Aman, who has been garnering a lot of attention due to her Instagram, will return to the silver screen with Faraz Arif Ansari’s next, Bun Tikki. Last seen in Panipat, she will join actors Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol in the upcoming movie. The plan is to take the movie on floors by November of this year in Himachal Pradesh. The director plans to talk about parenting and gender identity throughout the movie. Abhay Deol will play the role of a father.

According to a report in Mid-Day, a source from the creative team revealed, “Though Bun Tikki revolves around Abhay and his on-screen son, Shabana and Zeenat form the film’s backbone. Casting for the child is underway. When Faraz approached Zeenat, she loved the script. She always knew that if she made a comeback, it would be with a story that aligned with her ideas and beliefs. Bun Tikki was just that. She told Faraz she had to be a part of this film as it explores many causes she feels strongly about.”

The source further revealed, “Children have to deal with many issues today, which also play a role in creating their identity as an adult. Often, the onus is on children to behave better and achieve certain goals, but the film places equal responsibility on parents. It celebrates the power of love, kindness and friendship.”

Manish Malhotra is set to produce the film under the banner Stage 5. The designer wants to focus on lesser-told stories through his production house. ALSO READ: Zeenat Aman impresses fans with rap debut in new ad; watch

Kajol’s web series debut The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha is garnering a positive response from the audience. Streaming on Disney + Hotstar, the show trails the journey of Noyonika played by the stunning Kajol, as she embarks on a journey that truly makes her stand the test of time after her husband’s betrayal.

Kajol’s portrayal of a vulnerable woman who takes the rein of her life in her own hand has been unanimously appreciated by audiences. The show’s esteemed star cast Sheeba Chaddha, Jisshu Sengupta, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait and Gaurav Pandey have raised the bar with their impactful performances in this gripping journey of Noyonika’s life.

Directed by Suparn S Varma, the show has reached a remarkable number of views and has been receiving good word of mouth.

Elated with the response Kajol has garnered for the series, she shared, “Noyonika’s character is very close to my heart. She is a strong and practical woman who is always ready to tackle every situation in her life. Hearing the kind of response, The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha has received is absolutely humbling. Being able to represent the strength of a woman and being appreciated for that portrayal is empowering for me as a woman and as an actor.”

Talking about the love and appreciation, The Trial has been receiving, Suparn S Varma shared, “It was an emotional moment bringing love, The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha to all of you. The kind words and love that all of you have showered - whether it is the intricacies of the background score and dialogues or our strong and fabulous cast that stole the show, the past few days have been one of my best days so far. Even the industry and my peers, that have shared their love for our show and the response has been overwhelming. I can't wait for all of you to witness what happens next! The love and positivity that all my friends, family and fans have given me for The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha truly adds a feather to my cap, after The Family Man, Rana Naidu, Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai and now The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha. It just empowers me to create pathbreaking content and bring new stories to entertain all of you!”.

Appreciation like this is encouraging for producer, Deepak Dhar, CEO of Banijay Asia. He shared, “Our only aim is to bring entertainment to audiences through every project we make. The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha is a special one for us and it’s encouraging for us to see that audiences have loved what we have presented to them. The response to this show is a testament to all the hard work put in by all the teams. And we aim to create more such meaningful and entertaining content for the audiences in the future.”.

Produced by Banijay Asia and Ajay Devgn Ffilms with director and showrunner Suparn S Varma, The Trial - Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha is now streaming exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Also Read: Director Suparn Verma opens up on Kajol starrer The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha; says, “I can’t wait for all of you to witness what happens next!”

Recently, there have been numerous reports about a speculated relationship between Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday. The rumours gained further traction when pictures and videos of the couple's vacation in Lisbon surfaced on various social media platforms. Subsequently, after returning, the two actors went out for a romantic evening in the rain.

Yesterday, the actors were captured by cameras while riding together in Aditya's car shortly after returning from their European vacation. Paparazzi shared images of the two, with Aditya behind the wheel and Ananya seated beside him. During their conversation, Ananya couldn't help but smile while keeping her hand close to her face, while Aditya drove with a grin on his face. In one of the pictures, Ananya seemed to playfully hide her face, leading to some laughter from Aditya. Ananya opted for a pink ensemble for the outing, while Aditya was stylishly attired in a white shirt and pants.

Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday have never addressed these rumours. Interestingly, the couple have also never featured on the big screen together.

On the professional front, Ananya Panday was last seen in Liger, opposite South sensation Vijay Deverakonda. The actress has wrapped the shoot for her next film, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. She will soon share the screen space with Ayushmann Khurrana in the sequel of Dream Girl. She also has a project titled, Call Me Bae that is slated to release on Amazon Prime Video.

On the other hand, Aditya Roy Kapur has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his recent appearances. He recently appeared in the crime thriller film Gumraah and has been enjoying the success of his debut web show, The Night Manager. The second part of the show was recently released on Disney+ Hotstar. Aditya will also be seen in Anurag Basu's upcoming film Metro... In Dino.

Also Read: Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday’s Lisbon vacation: Pictures of the rumoured couple spending quality time together go viral

Mona Singh's recently released digital venture, Kafas, has marked a remarkable milestone, completing one month since its release on popular OTT platforms. The riveting drama series, which delves in the lives of middle-class family whose lives are turned upside down when their son, Sunny, is offered a life-changing career opportunity in a Bollywood film. The series has been receiving widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the ever-expanding OTT space.

Mona Singh, who is also known for films like 3 Idiots and Laal Singh Chaddha, expressed her gratitude and excitement about the overwhelming response to the series, as she said, “We started shooting last year during monsoons, we had back-to-back rehearsals and it’s beautiful to see how we have received an overwhelming response. It’s amazing to see people talk about the show and how often I receive praises flooding on my emails, inboxes and social media. I am truly humbled by the love and support we've received, and it fuels my dedication to continue creating meaningful, impactful art.”

Meanwhile, Mona Singh was last seen in Laal Singh Chaddha in which she essayed the role of young Laal’s mother. The actress has previously been seen in shows like, Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain, Kya Hua Tera Wada amongst many others.

Also Read: Photos: Sharman Joshi, Mona Singh and Sahil Sangha promote their web series ‘Kafas’

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront to report about the reopening of cinemas in Kashmir. The first multiplex in the beautiful state was opened on September 20, 2022. Two days earlier, on September 18, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Multipurpose Cinema Halls, located in Pulwama and Shopian districts. RRR (2022) was the first film shown in Kashmir in these theatres and also the first film to be screened in Kashmir in three decades. Last week, we also reported on how Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan (2023) will be the first film to be screened at the newly opened theatres in Kashmir’s Baramulla and Handwara.

And now, Kashmir theatres are back in the news, thanks to Oppenheimer. The Christopher Nolan directorial is done beyond expectations across the country, and Inox Srinagar is no exception. It emerged as the biggest Hollywood opener and could possibly emerge as the highest Hollywood grosser in the state, beating other recent Hollywood biggies like Fast X (2023), John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023), Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (2023), Avatar: The Way Of Water (2022) etc.

Social media has been of the opinion that Oppenheimer is the first Hollywood film to get sold out in Inox Srinagar. However, Vikas Dhar, clarified, “Oppenheimer is the first Hollywood film to get such a massive response in our theatre. Avatar: The Way Of Water got sold out and so did a couple of other films. But to have such a sustained response and house full shows for three days is a first. For Avatar: The Way Of Water, we got a few enquiries before it was out. However, for Oppenheimer, we began to be flooded with enquiries four weeks before its release. The moviegoers asked us to release the film in our theatre on the same day as the rest of India.”

Looking at the response to Oppenheimer, exhibition sources feel that it won’t be a surprise if it manages to cross the collections of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan in Inox Srinagar or come close to it.

Vikas Dhar reacted to these claims, “I don’t think so. I’ll be really surprised if it happens. Shah Rukh Khan’s fan following here is unparalleled. We are already getting enquiries for his next film, Jawan. Some of the comments we have got recently are, ‘I will come and see Oppenheimer but I am actually waiting for Jawan’!”

In Inox Srinagar, Oppenheimer is playing four shows a day in the English version and one show is of the dubbed Hindi version. Vikas Dhar continued, “Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy have such a hardcore fan following here. It is a lesson for us that even in Kashmir, people are following these artists. Our audiences have acquired an international taste. It’s quite fascinating.”

Meanwhile, Oppenheimer has collected nearly Rs. 30 crores in two days in India and has a shot at crossing the Rs. 100 crores mark.

Also Read: Oppenheimer Box Office: Film emerges as the 7th highest opening day grosser in India

Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani have been in the news, ever since the couple were constantly spotted at Sunday brunches together. While they became a major topic of discussion during the actor’s appearance in Koffee With Karan, Shroff continued to assert on the show that he is single, which further added to the speculations that the couple may have parted ways. However, fans rooting for them were in for a surprise and happy to see that Tiger and Disha were being cordial with each other when they made an appearance together at a recent event. And now recently, after Tiger released his music video ‘Love Stereo Again’, Disha couldn’t stop appreciating her friend.

Readers would recall that earlier this week, Tiger Shroff and actress-singer Zahrah S Khan unveiled the music video of ‘Love Stereo Again’ which features the actor flaunting his flawless abs in his shirtless avatar. Disha Patani, who came across the video, couldn’t stop gushing about it and took to her Instagram story to talk about the track saying, “Is there anything you can't do @tigerjackieshroff Love your voice <3 and you look (fire and heart eye emojis) @tigerjackieshroff”.

Talking about the song ‘Love Stereo Again’, marking a unique collaboration between international music maestro Edward Maya and Bhushan Kumar, the track features Tiger Shroff, for the first time, with pop diva Zahrah S Khan, with acclaimed composer Tanishk Bagchi recomposing the track as per Indian and global sensibilities.

On the work front, while Tiger Shroff is gearing up for the dystopian action drama Ganapath Part 1 and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Disha Patani has the futuristic sci-fi drama Kalki 2898 AD, Yodha as well as the South project Kanguva in the pipeline.

Also Read: Photos: Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani and Krishna Shroff attend an event at MMM Matrix Fitness Centre hosted by Ayesha Shroff

The 14th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is all set to kick off from August 11 to 20. Apart from the many movies that would be screened at the festival, the other attraction that the festival offers is the presence of a number of Indian film celebrities. Like previous editions, this time also a list of Bollywood celebrities would be gracing the occasion.

Interestingly, during the opening of the IFFM, filmmaker Karan Johar and star actor Kartik Aaryan would be present. Not just that, the two would also be sharing the stage! This is going to be a big moment that is sure to get heads turned.

For the unversed, there was an alleged fallout between Karan and Kartik in 2021 over the making of Dostana 2, the second film in the franchise. Kartik was cast in the film but he walked out of the project after starting it off. Hence, there were reports of a major fallout between the two. However, neither Karan nor Kartik confirmed the same.

In June last year, Karan and Kartik were spotted sharing the same table at an awards function. It will be interesting to see if there will be any interaction between the two when they share the stage together at the 14th IFFM.

The other guests that are expected to grace the festival include, Shabana Azmi, Mrunal Thakur, Rana Daggubati, Anurag Kashyap, R Balki, Malaika Arora, Saiyami Kher, Sunny Leone, among others.

Also Read: Bhumi Pednekar to be honoured with Disruptor Award at IFFM 2023; says, “I strive to live a life of impact”

In a recent interview, the talented actress Genelia D'Souza revealed exciting details about her latest film, Trial Period. The film revolves around the journey of this single mother, who is not only a homemaker but also embraces her role as a mother with confidence and grace. The story takes an intriguing turn when she crosses paths with PD, portrayed by the talented actor Manav Kaul, who plays the role of the “father on rent.” Their on-screen chemistry and interactions throughout the film add layers of emotion and depth to the narrative.

In an exclusive video interview with Bollywood Hungama, talking about her role in the film Genelia said, “So, it's the first time I'm playing a Bengali woman and I think more than a Bengali woman, I am playing a mother of a child, a single mother. It's not like a typical mother. It's not like someone who's only at home who's only doing this, like how we've always portrayed. This is about a single woman who's not sad about where she's from, what she's doing. She's very comfortable in the situation that she's in. Her entire journey of being a homemaker, being a mom; the fact that she meets PD (Manav Kaul) at some point, the father on rent and their interaction, their chemistry, their realization through this whole thing. So, I just think it is very well written as a character and as a story.”

Trial Period is available for streaming on JioCinema. Beyond Trial Period, the actress has an exciting array of projects lined up, showcasing her versatility and commitment to her craft. One highly anticipated project in her kitty is Kireeti Reddy's upcoming film, Junior.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Genelia Deshmukh shares her experience of working on sets without husband Riteish Deshmukh; says, “I like having a certain chemistry with my co-actors”

In a recent video that has been making rounds on social media, the talented actress Sharvari is seen taking her workout routine to a whole new level. Currently shooting for the action-packed film Vedaa, the actress showcased her determination and strength as she pushed a heavily loaded cart.

The video captures Sharvari engaging in a hardcore workout with a unique twist. Initially pushing a cart loaded with iron plates, the actress wanted to push her limits even further. Undeterred by the challenge, she took it up a notch by having her security and valet sit on the cart as well. Witnessing Sharvari's unwavering dedication, her trainer decided to up the difficulty level of her workout. The cart's weight soared to a staggering 400kgs, but the actress was undaunted. With sheer determination and grit, she pushed the cart with all her might, breaking no sweat and showcasing her remarkable strength.

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This is not the first time that Sharvari has astonished her followers with her fitness endeavours. Previously, she had shared another video where she demonstrated her strength by carrying a gas cylinder on her shoulders while weight training. Her willingness to go the extra mile and embrace challenging workouts exemplifies her passion for her craft and her commitment to embodying her character with authenticity.

As we eagerly await more updates from Sharvari's fitness journey and the release of Vedaa, one thing is clear, this talented actress is pushing her boundaries, both on and off-screen, and leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Also Read: SCOOP: Sharvari joins Alia Bhatt in YRF’s maiden female-led spy film; Aditya Chopra bets big

In an upcoming episode of MTV Roadies - Karm ya Kaand, contestants will face the ultimate challenge to gain immunity! Inspired by Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, the Mission Impossible Task - Haar ka Vaar challenge will push Roadies beyond their limits with daring stunts, complex puzzles, and adrenaline-pumping action. Like Tom Cruise himself, they'll need to overcome fears, push boundaries, and showcase their true resilience. This collaboration between MTV Roadies, Paramount Pictures India, and Viacom18 Studios brings the perfect adventure to the audience.

The Mission Impossible-themed Task - Haar ka Vaar revolves around a daring jewel heist, drawing from the intriguing history of Bhupinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala, and his mysteriously disappeared magnificent diamond necklace in 1948. The Roadies will embark on a mission to recover the missing diamond pieces, adding more excitement and intrigue to the task. The challenge will be set within the enchanting Bagrian Haveli, a 200-year-old heritage mansion located in Punjab.

Inside the Haveli, three pieces of the diamond necklace will be concealed at different locations, zealously guarded by members of opposing gangs. The ultimate objective is to retrieve the diamond pieces and assemble the necklace as quickly as possible amidst attacks and defences from the teams. The gang that successfully completes the mission and forms the necklace first will be granted immunity, securing them from elimination.

MTV Roadies - Karm ya Kaand will air this Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm on MTV and right after on Jio Cinema.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Prince Narula asks audiences to expect a lot of ‘entertainment and fights’ in MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kand; calls it a ‘two versus one’ game

Balaji Motion Pictures of Ektaa R Kapoor is gearing up for the release of the much-awaited sequel, Dream Girl 2, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday in the lead. After teasing the fans and the audiences with voiceover teasers featuring different stars, the makers have released another fun teaser where Ayushmann's character, Pooja, is seen interacting with Ranveer Singh as Rocky. With the release date of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani nearing, it seems that the producers Ektaa and Karan Johar acted as cheer leaders for each other recently.

As a part of the celebrating the arrival of both films, producers Ektaa R Kapoor and Karan Johar have now gotten involved in a fun banter where they are also seen lauding each other's upcoming prominent theatrical releases, Dream Girl 2 and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, respectively. The fun banter between them started when Karan Johar uploaded the Dream Girl 2 new teaser on his social media with a caption that says, "A prem kahaani in the alternate universe See you in cinemas Pooja!!! #DreamGirl #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani".

Continuing the conversation Karan Johar's Dharma Production captioned, "Hold up, Rani wants to have a chat with you, Pooja!" Responding to it, Ektaa R Kapoor wishes Karan Johar's upcoming theatrical release and wrote, "Pooja ke rocky aur mere karan @karanjohar ko best wishes for the blockbuster #rockyranikipremkahani" Ending the fun banter Karan Johar gave a sweet reply to Ektaa R Kapoor by saying, "Ektu you are the eternal dream girl".

Dream Girl 2 is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor under her production house Balaji Motion Pictures and features an ensemble cast of Ayushmann Khurrana, Ananya Panday, Abhishek Banerjee, Manjot Singh, Paresh Rawal, and Annu Kapoor. The much-awaited sequel is ready to hit the big screen on August 25, 2023.

On the other hand, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marks the return of the Gully Boy couple Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt on the big screen after four years. The film also stars Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra, and Jaya Bachchan in pivotal roles. It is slated for release on July 28.

Also Read: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt share their thoughts on Karan Johar as principal of a movie; Ranveer says, “He is a student of life, art, and creativity”

Although Ranbir Kapoor recently was missing from the Manish Malhotra show where Alia Bhatt walked the ramp as a part of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani promotions, it seems that the actor took some time off to chill with his friends. In a video that has found its way online, Ranbir was seen meeting a few of his friends including Arjun Kapoor and having a fun night with them by going for dinner and catching up on recent releases. The two of them were seen at a theatre watching legendary filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s highly acclaimed film Oppenheimer.

Readers would be aware that this weekend, international releases like Barbie and Oppenheimer are winning hearts. While many Bollywood celebrities, in the past, have confessed their love for filmmaker Christopher Nolan and his work, Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor showcased their fanboy side as they decided to catch up on the much awaited release this week. From what we hear, the boys met for dinner together earlier that evening and later, decided to watch the movie at an Imax theatre in suburban Mumbai along with a few friends. Fanclubs of the two actors have been sharing this video on the social media platform and it has garnered ample attention.

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Talking about Oppenheimer, the film is an autobiographical encounter of Robert Oppenheimer essayed by Cillian Murphy while it also stars Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr., playing pivotal role. The film is set against the backdrop of World War II and revolves around Oppenheimer being appointed as a physicist in a secret Manhattan Project that gave rise to the invention of the nuclear weapons.

On the other hand, coming to Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor, Ranbir is currently gearing up for the release of Animal, which is slated to hit theatres in December this year. On the other hand, Arjun Kapoor has the release of Bhumi Pednekar starrer The Lady Killer in the pipeline for release.

Also Read: Photos: Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Nia Sharma snapped at Hakkasan in Bandra

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra on Thursday night in Mumbai. At the bridal couture show, the actor was joined by his Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani co-star Alia Bhatt. Billed as a new era of love, the film is helmed by Karan Johar who was also present in the audience.

To support her husband, Deepika Padukone attended the event in a gorgeous white saree with a mirror work blouse. She was seated next to her mother-in-law Anju Bhavnani. While walking the ramp, Ranveer stopped midway to go and kiss his wife. He also touched his mother's feet and even gave a kiss to Karan Johar.

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Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions present A Dharma Productions film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta is all set to hit the big screen on 28th July 2023.

Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh will reportedly reunite with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the next historical drama Baiju Bawra. He has also signed Don 3, taking the baton from Shah Rukh Khan who played the role in two movies after Amitabh Bachchan played the same role in the 80s.

On the other hand, Deepika Padukone will star in Kalki 2898 AD with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. The actress also has Singham Again and Fighter in her kitty. ALSO READ: Prabhas and Kamal Haasan unveiled the dystopian teaser of Project K, now titled Kalki 2898 AD at SDCC, watch

Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) is undoubtedly amongst the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s strongest superheroes. Time and again she has been projected to be warding off evil forces all across the universe. But now fans can see her finally returning on Earth in the upcoming Marvel release, The Marvels. As people are eagerly waiting for the first full-length official trailer to drop, here are five instances from her previous appearances in her 2019 standalone film Captain Marvel and the record-breaking Avengers: Endgame, that released in the same year!

Captain Marvel Brings Iron Man And Nebula Home At the very start of Avengers: Endgame, fan-favourite Iron Man, AKA Tony Stark is starved for oxygen and cooped up playing paper football with Nebula on the Benatar. Then swoops in Captain Marvel who saves the day and saves them, carrying their ship back to the Avengers base just in time for Tony to get the help he needs to stay alive, pivotal for him to later save the Universe.

Captain Marvel Takes On Thanos In Avengers: Endgame Amongst one of the biggest and the most badass moments for Captain Marvel is when she swoops in during the final battle in Avengers: Endgame and takes on Thanos herself. The epic battle between her and Thanos has multiple note-worthy sequences, where she comes extremely close to winning the stones back. It was fated for Iron Man to be the MVP in Endgame, but she certainly can beat the hell out of bad guys too!

Carol Danvers Doesn’t Flinch At Thor’s Hammer Call When Carol Danvers meets the Avengers in Endgame, it’s clear she has a different approach to things than they do. She is all about action – ready to go and kill Thanos on her own without their help. An especially big moment that was a standout leading up to the release of Endgame is her exchange with Chris Hemsworth’s Thor. He calls his hammer just shy of her face and she doesn’t even blink. The scene ends with the God of Thunder putting his stamp of approval on her, saying “I like this one.” ‘EPIC’!

Captain Marvel Greets Peter Parker During The Endgame Battle Marvel Studios’ most ambitious sequence yet is in Avengers: Endgame, where the final battle forces audiences to sit on their seats with bated breaths. One edgy scene for Captain Marvel comes right after Tom Holland’s Spider-Man swings and flies across the battlefield to keep the Infinity Gauntlet safe from Thanos’ reach. A fun moment is when Captain Marvel approaches the scared webslinger and calmly says “Hey, Peter Parker” before assembling with all the female Avengers in an epic team-up moment.

Captain Marvel Forces Ronan And His Army To Retreat Right before her confrontation with Yon-Rogg, Captain Marvel flies into space and debuts her mohawk helmet, all while giving off a glow throughout her body and defeats a fleet of Kree ships Ronan Accuser was about to set off next to Earth. The scene is almost something out of Star Wars, except the resistance is a singular Avenger as she blasts their ships into dust in just minutes. This scene really shows off the scope of Captain Marvel’s powers and proves to fans how valuable of an asset she is to the Avengers’ fight against Thanos.

Captain Marvel will next be seen in MCU’s The Marvels alongside Ms. Marvel and Monica Rambeau. The film stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson, Zawe Ashton and Park Seo-joon in pivotal roles. Directed by Nia DaCosta, and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios India's The Marvels hits Indian theatres this Diwali, on November 10 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Also Read: The Marvels’ Brie Larson addresses Captain Marvel’s MCU absence since Avengers: Endgame

Gadar (2001) is one of the biggest hits of Indian cinema and hence, a lot is expected from Gadar 2. The excitement over the re-release of Gadar on June 9 made it clear that even after 22 years, the film is close to the hearts of the people and that the sequel can open with a bang. Until now, the makers released the teaser of Gadar 2, which was incidentally attached to the prints of Gadar. This was followed by the rearranged version of the song ‘Udd Ja Kaale Kaava’ followed by the soulful number ‘Khairiyat’. Meanwhile, fans have been eagerly asking for the trailer for a long time.

Bollywood Hungama has got an update about when the much-awaited Gadar 2 trailer will be out. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Exactly a week later, that is, on Thursday, July 27, the trailer will be launched. The makers feel that releasing it 15 days before the film’s release will work well and further enhance the hype of the highly awaited sequel.”

When asked if there’s going to be a trailer launch, the source replied, “The makers are toying with the idea but nothing is concrete yet. A clear idea will emerge in a few days. Nevertheless, the makers have come up with an interesting promotional plan. The actors and director Anil Sharma are expected to ensure that Gadar 2 creates enough noise so that awareness is spread far and wide about its release on August 11.”

Just like Gadar, Gadar 2 also stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma. Directed by Anil Sharma, it is produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions.

Meanwhile, the team of the film are also expected to release a few more songs before Gadar 2 hits the theatres. Anil Sharma said in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama that besides ‘Udd Ja Kaale Kaava’, the dance number ‘Main Nikla Gaddi Leke’ will also have a reimagined version in the sequel. At a press conference involving Anil, music director Mithoon and singer Udit Narayan, it was announced that the makers will soon organize a musical concert where Udit Narayan, Arijit Singh and other singers will sing the songs of Gadar 2 live.

Also Read: BREAKING: Gadar 2 album to have two songs by Arijit Singh; one of the songs is called ‘Dil Jhoom’; live performance taking place this month

The number of times Nora Fatehi's fashion choices have made news has become uncountable. One of Nora Fatehi's numerous skills is that she always seems to be a diva everywhere she goes. She is the best at glam in Bollywood, hands down. We hope you don't fall over if you see her wearing a variety of glitzy gowns and sparkling mini-dresses since the floor could give way beneath your feet. Her dramatic presence matches her clear red-carpet demeanour. She makes no effort to hide the fact that she occupies the highest spot on the fashion ladder. She makes more fashion statements as she advances in her fashion career and continues to give powerful performances.

When it comes to fashion, Nora Fatehi is a name to remember. With her own decisions and stylistic experimentation, the actress frequently gives a new fashion viewpoint. That was the situation when she left on this wet Mumbai day as well. Nora wore a crop top with a cowl neck made of chainmail and reverse jeans. Nora followed the Inside Out Denim trend. The jeans look exactly what it sounds like. It is like taking your favourite pair of blue jeans and turning it inside out. The attire was elegant with several necklaces, slinky silver shoes, and a blue fur stole for panache. The star displayed glowing shine with pink-toned makeup and a half-up, half-down ponytail in her hair.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Nora recently released her music video Sexy In My Dress. Nora will be next seen in the film Madgaon Express, which marks actor Kunal Khemmu’s foray in writing and directing. The film will be headlined by Nora, Prateek Gandhi, Divyendu Sharma and Avinash Tiwari. Nora also has the film 100% in the pipeline.

Also Read: Nora Fatehi raises the glam bar higher yet again in a black latex catsuit for her upcoming music video

Ever since the news of Rohit Roy participating in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 was broken, he has been constantly in the headlines. Recently, while speaking about his experience on the show, Rohit candidly revealed that her daughter Kiara Roy was approached for The Archies, directed by Zoya Akhtar. 

In an interview with Indian Express, Rohit said, “About a year and a half back, I was at a fashion event hosted by Shabana Azmi. There was a great amount of media and paps and of course many stars. Later, Excel called me for The Archies. I told them that she is studying at Brown University but I will check.”

He further recalled, “I did tell her but she couldn’t give it a thought given the space she is in, where competition is intense. I have told her that once you finish your education and want to give it a thought, we would wholly support you.”

Given that he is also a writer and director, Rohit was asked if he is planning to launch her daughter. While saying no, he elaborated, “I think it’s one of the biggest mistakes of filmmakers to direct their own kids. It’s the worst thing. I may produce for her but not direct her. The point also remains that she would want to be directed by Karan Johar more than me (laughs).”

He added, “But I will never helm her first film as I would not be able to push the envelope. It would be best if she’s directed by someone who works with her only as a creative collaborator. I think filmmakers should never launch their kids.”

Coming back to Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, hosted by Rohit Shetty, it started streaming on JioCinema from July 15. 

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Rohit Bose Roy calls Sidharth Shukla “typical Khatron Ke Khiladi” contestant; shares his strategy, approach and more ahead of Rohit Shetty-hosted show

Fila has once again swept the fashion world off its feet with the release of its new collection, which was followed by a star-studded surprise. The renowned characters from the highly acclaimed series The Class have teamed up with this legendary brand, recognised for its combination of sporty and urban elegance, to create a phenomenon that has both fashion lovers and fans in awe. Fila's newest collection is poised to redefine what elegance and appeal imply thanks to its classic designs and the charisma of the top stars of the small screen.

FILA - the Italian athleisure brand launches a new digital campaign starring a young, stylish, and talented ensemble cast. The campaign ‘Iconic Everywhere’ reintroduces classic and much-loved footwear silhouettes from FILA’s iconic ‘Heritage’ collection, reimagined for today’s generation. Starring Ayesha Kanga, Naina Bhan, Zeyn Shaw and Cwaayal Singh, the campaign is all set to takeover social media as FILA will be dropping a series of electrifying content that is sure to ignite a frenzy of style and creativity. Starting with a digital film featuring the cast dressed in drool-worthy looks, to visually appealing stills and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks that will make you feel like a star, it promises to be a rollercoaster of fashion statement, fun and unmatched energy.

A beautiful symphony of comfort and style, Fila's newest collection was created in collaboration with the stars from the hit show CLASS. Each item oozes confidence and refinement while retaining the brand's distinctive athletic style. The collection easily fuses fashion-forward designs with the comfort of everyday wear, from smart sneakers and athletic tracksuits to chic athleisure wear and accessories. FILA’s ‘Heritage’ collection of footwear styles is priced at INR 7999 onwards and will be available for both men and women across 25 stores and online on Myntra, Tata Cliq, Flipkart, Ajio .

In an exciting development, Karan Johar is set to turn his hit film franchise Student of the Year into a web series. The series, which will be produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and streamed on Disney+Hotstar, will launch Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor's daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, according to a report by Pinkvilla. 

This is not the first time that Karan Johar is launching a new talent with the Student of the Year franchise. The first film in the franchise, which was released in 2012, introduced Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra to the world. The second film, which was released in 2019, launched Ananya Pandey and Tara Sutaria.

With Student of the Year 3, Karan Johar is looking to take the franchise to the next level. The series is currently in the writing stage and is scheduled to go on floors in the last quarter of this year. The director for the show is expected to be finalised within a month. However, Karan has not made any official announcement to confirm the same. 

For the unversed, Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, has been waiting for her big break for a while now. She was initially set to make her debut with Karan Johar's film Bedhadak, but the project was shelved due to script issues.

Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that Shanaya is all set to make her acting debut with Mohanlal’s recently announced Pan-India epic action entertainer, Vrushabha. 

Also Read: Anil Kapoor expresses delight as niece Shanaya Kapoor bags role in Mohanlal’s pan-India movie Vrushabha; says, “We are so happy to witness your dreams turning into reality”

Famous luxury company Cartier announced the newest addition to their star-studded portfolio of ambassadors in an exhilarating statement that sent ripples across the fashion and music industries: the charismatic and multi-talented BTS member, V. By fusing innovation with classic charm, this ground-breaking partnership between Cartier and V has ushered forth a new era of sophistication and elegance was obviously chosen to represent Cartier as the brand ambassador due to his great taste and unique flair. V epitomises the spirit of Cartier's renowned pieces, which have graced the wrists, necks, and fingers of fashion enthusiasts for more than a century, with his compelling stage presence and propensity for pushing boundaries.

The first BTS member to work as an ambassador for a high-end jewellery brand was Jimin for Tiffany & Co, but fans who have been paying attention have known this was going to happen for a long. J-Hope donned a Cartier Tank vermeil watch at his farewell ceremony before starting his military service. He was donning the Tank Louis Cartier watch even at Jinny's Kitchen. In fact, he has frequently been spotted wearing his Cartier Tank watch while not in uniform. It's evident that his loyalty to the company predates the release of this statement.

As Elle Singapore reports, the South Korean singer wears the Révélation d'une Panthère watch, a tête-à-tête panther bracelet, and a sculptural diamond ring in V's debut advertisement for Cartier. All of these items exude a sense of confidence.

V joins a renowned list of Asian celebrities who have been named Cartier ambassadors, including Jisoo of Black pink, the Chinese actress Gong Li, and Jackson Wang of Got7. His inclusion on this esteemed roster strengthens Cartier's dedication to championing diversity and luring well-known artists from all over the world. The singer's new position further underscores his significant influence on fashion; in addition to serving as the faces of Louis Vuitton, his group, BTS, is the Celine brand ambassador.

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Also Read: BTS’ V holds BLACKPINK’s Jennie hand on a date in viral leaked videos in Paris confirming their relationship a year after the rumours; YG Entertainment and HYBE briefly comment 

Filmmaker Kedar Shinde and Jio Studios’ multi-starrer Marathi movie Baipan Bhari Deva is not only doing well at the box office but also breaking records. However, before starting the film, there was a time when Shinde wasn’t finding a producer.

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, the filmmaker revealed, “For around nine months, I didn’t get a producer for this film. You might not believe this. I had cried for several nights. Whoever used to read the script would say, ‘Who will go (to the theatres) to watch six women, Kedar?’ I used to try to tell them that there is fun in the story; do listen. But then everything fell into place, and we got a producer. The biggest triumph for the film was that Jio Studios took it. Nikhil Sane placed this film at a high level.”

Although Baipan Bhari Deva has achieved such glory, Shinde said that he wasn’t thinking about the end results. “We only do our work without thinking about the expectations,” he said. “It has already been written in the Gita, ‘Karam karo, phal ki apeksha mat karo.’ I personally worship Swami Samarth. All the things he has given me is because of my hard work. I did plays, television shows and movies. I have presented some important works in front of the audience, to which they have given an excellent response.”

The team, however, had to wait long for the film to release after it was shot back in 2020. “It was a tough period,” said Shinde. “But I used to feel that we have done well. At that time, I didn’t know what Swami Samarth’s wish was. This was His wish. Sometimes when things don’t go as per your wishes, you should leave everything to God.”

Baipan Bhari Deva has six actresses of different age groups – Rohini Hattangadi, Vandana Gupte, Sukanya Kulkarni Mone, Suchitra Bandekar, Shilpa Navalkar and Deepa Parab. One would assume that getting all six actresses on board would be a challenge, but Shinde says that wasn’t the case at all.

“After our writer Vaishali Naik narrated the story to me, the six actress I thought of were exactly these six,” he said. “It wasn’t the case of me approaching another actress after I didn’t get the one I wanted in a particular role. It was a tailor-made role for each of them. If you win over 50 % in the casting, the remaining journey becomes easy. But in my case, I won 100% in the casting. All of them are good actresses, so they will act well. They have that much sense.”

The challenge for Shinde, however, was to bring all six actresses together on the set from the make-up room. “When two women are in each other’s company, you know how much they talk. In this case, there were going to be six, who would be chatting a lot in the make-up room. The difficult task of bringing all of them on the set was completed by my daughter Sana Shinde, who was the assistant. I wouldn’t have been able to do the film in this time without her,” he said.

Shinde revealed that Naik got the story idea from the situation of her mother who retired from work and had one regret that she never got to do manglagaur, the dance form explored in the movie.

Shinde has been a part of the Marathi industry for over two decades. Sharing his take on the state of Marathi cinema currently, he said, “Marathi cinema isn’t lagging behind. The problem is too much competition from Hindi, south, Hollywood, Punjabi, Gujarati, etc. Films of all languages release in Maharashtra, especially Mumbai. And if 4-5 Marathi films are lined up for release in the same week, it becomes a bigger problem. At the end of the day, the audience is very smart. They know what to see. My film Maharashtra Shaheer ran for a short duration as it couldn’t get theatres. But that was the fate of that film. For Baipan Bhari Deva, we got everything.”

Recently, Bollywood Hungama did a story on whether Marathi films aren’t getting many theatres, which is regularly alleged by people from the industry. Sharing his take on the issue, Shinde said, “What to say about it after Baipan Bhari Deva? We are getting 21 shows (in one multiplex). The screens are directly proportional to the audience. If there is audience, we will get everything. The need of the hour is to think on how to bring the audience to the theatres.”

Shinde has made plays, TV shows and movies. Is OTT next? He said, “I have never approached anyone for work. Till now, I have always found work through my previous works. I am interested in doing an OTT show, but I haven’t found a suitable opportunity. If I like what I am offered, I will surely do it. I also want to do Hindi films, but I am not offered anything. I had done a Hindi film Toh Baat Pakki with Sharman Joshi and Tabu in 2008, but it didn’t quite do well. In Hindi, if your first film doesn’t do well, it becomes difficult.”

As per latest updates, Baipan Bhari Deva has reached Rs. 50 crores at the box office in less than 20 days, which is a phenomenal achievement.

Also Read: Does the success of Baipan Bhari Deva indicate there is no problem with Marathi films getting enough shows or is this just an isolated example? Experts discuss

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will have its global launch on July 21 on Prime Video. The cast along with the producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Nitesh Tiwari hosted a star-studded blue carpet celebrity screening on Tuesday. While the film arrives in two days, Japan has requested the makers to dub the movie in the local language as it has a connection to World War 2.

As reported by Pinkvilla, a source said, “The requests have come in from the Japanese audience. They have expressed their interest to dub it in the local language as due to the World War 2 connection, the film has the potential to resonate with the audience in Japan. There are conversations in Japan taking Bawaal as the subject matter of the film touches upon the themes and events surrounding World War 2, which also forms a part of Japan’s history.”

At the trailer, Nitesh Tiwari had spoken about the connection and said “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 2.”

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. Bawaal will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 200 countries and territories worldwide on 21st of July. ALSO READ: Bawaal: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor romance in the wedding dance number ‘Dilon Ki Doriyan’, watch video

In a big relief to Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty, the Supreme Court was informed by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) that it is not challenging the bail granted to the actress in the drugs case. The drugs case was registered against Rhea Chakraborty after the untimely death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. It was alleged that the actress was part of a ‘drug dealers’ syndicate who facilitated the purchase of drugs for Rajput. The actress was arrested on September 8, 2020, by NDPS and received bail on October 4, 2020.

As reported by Live Law India, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, who appeared for the NCB, told Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh the grant of the bail is not being challenged. The bench stated in their order, “At this stage the challenge to impugned order may not be required. However, the question of law would be kept open. This judgment of HC would not be taken as a precedent for any other case.”

At the time in 2021, the High Court bench of Justice SV Kotwal said, “She is not part of drug dealers. She has not forwarded the drugs allegedly procured by her to somebody else to earn monetary or other benefits.” The bench observed that the actress was not guilty of any punishable offence under Section 27A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). ALSO READ: Birthday Girl Rhea Chakraborty is giving us major outfit goal for all occasions

Bollywood Hungama recently reported that Alia Bhatt will have some superpowers in her first collaboration with India's number one production house, Yash Raj Films. The actress is joining the YRF Spy Universe with a special female-led Spy Film joining super agents like Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Shah Rukh Khan. And now, Bollywood Hungama has another exclusive scoop on the YRF Spy Universe.

Alia Bhatt will be joined by YRF's homegrown talent, Sharvari, in the female-led spy film and the shooting will begin by the middle of 2024. "Sharvari impressed everyone with her performance in Bunty Aur Babli 2 but unfortunately, the film didn't do well at the box office. However, Aditya Chopra has identified the hidden talent of Sharvari and is betting big on her to be the next big star of the Hindi Film Industry, He will be reintroducing Sharvari in an action-packed avatar as a spy in the YRF Spy Universe. She will be joining Alia Bhatt in the female-led Spy Film of YRF," a source close to the development told Bollywood Hungama.

The yet-untitled film will be the 8th film of the YRF Spy Universe after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, War 2, and Tiger vs Pathaan. It will go on floors next year and the director's name has been kept under wraps for now. According to sources, Aditya Chopra is planning to mount this female spy film as big as any other in the franchise and will be making a statement about gender equality that his studio follows.

The film would mark the first collaboration between Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Both the actors will slip into the prep mode soon and the prep would also include some combined workshops for them. The yet untitled film will be led by Alia Bhatt as a super spy, whereas the character track of Sharvari has been kept under wraps for now. "Sharvari plays a key role with Alia Bhatt on the mission," the source further told Bollywood Hungama.

The film will be produced by Yash Raj Films.

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