A few weeks back popular TV personality Shilpa Shinde was evicted from the dance-reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10. It seems even after her eviction, she is following the show, and her latest video posts on her Instagram are proof of it. However, in the videos, she is not praising the show, but slamming the judges' panel - which includes Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Nora Fatehi.

The former Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai actress shared two videos, in which she can be seen talking about JDJ10 contestants Rubina Dilaik and Nia Sharma, and the comments of judges on their recent performances. A furious Shilpa wrote, “It’s my humble request to all the judges of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,” in the caption of her video.

In the video, Shinde briefly talked about television actress Nia Sharma’s performance where the judges pointed out faults. Taking a jibe at Karan Johar, Shilpa asked if the producer was going to offer Nia a Dharma Productions film, according to how she performed that day.

She continued to slam the judges and asked them what they wanted to see in a mere 3-minute dancing act. She further added whether Karan was going to hand the contestants an Oscar or National Award for their performance. While speaking her mind on the matter, she emphasises how the celebrity contestants go the extra mile to give a flawless act.

 

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In the video, Shilpa lauded the efforts of the participants as she mentioned that the performers put all their heart and soul into the 3-minute act. Although Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is supposed to be an entertainment show, it is being treated no less than a competition, stated the actress. While talking about contestant Rubika Dilaik’s dance video, Shilpa highlighted that the former could have met with an accident while performing the dangerous dance feat.

 

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Concluding her video, she urged fans to watch the dance reality show for entertainment purposes. In the end, with joined hands, Shilpa asked the judges' panel to respect the performers and refrain from pointing out unnecessary mistakes.

Also Read: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Rubina Dilaik suffers neck and shoulder injuries; shares pic on Instagram

South Korean superstar Song Joong Ki is gearing up for his comeback after last year’s super hit series Vincenzo. The actor is also gearing up for his anticipated upcoming series Reborn Rich, which was earlier titled The Conglomerate. The series, which is set in the 1980’s turbulent era of South Korea, has unveiled second and third teasers which give a glimpse of reincarnation.

In the second teaser, Song Joong Ki plays the role of the rich family’s secretary Yoon Hyun Woo who dies “after being framed for embezzlement by the Sunyang Group family that he had remained loyal to.” He is reborn as the family’s youngest son Jin Do Joon and decided to take revenge after taking over the company. He is playing billiards opposite Lee Sung Min who essays the role of his father and the head of Sunyang Group, Jin Yang Chul. After spending his growing years in poverty, he works up his way to become the top businessman in the financial world and has become competitive and harsh with greed for money.

In the show, Shin Hyun Been will be seen in the role of anti-corruption investigation prosecutor Seo Min Young who hails from a prestigious legal family. She has a nickname “Sunyang Group’s grim reaper,” and will “approach the boundaries of legality if it is for the sake of serving justice.” Yoon Je Moon will play the role of Jin Yang Chul’s oldest son Jin Young Ki; Kim Jung Nam will take on the part of Son Jung Rae, Jin Young Ki’s wife. Jo Han Chul will essay the role of Jin Yang Chul’s second eldest son Jin Dong Ki. Seo Jae Hee will be playing Jin Dong Ki’s wife Yoo Ji Na who.

Kim Young Jae is confirmed to play Song Joong Ki’s character Jin Do Joon’s father and Jin Yang Chul’s third son Jin Yoon Ki. Jung Hye Young will be playing former top celebrity and Jin Do Joon’s mother Lee Hae In. Kim Hyun will take on the role of Yang Chul’s wife Lee Pil Ok.

Kim Shin Rok is also cast in the series as Jin Yang Chul’s daughter Jin Hwa Young; Kim Do Hyun will play Jin Hwa Young’s husband Choi Chang Je; Park Hyuk Kwon will play Jin Do Joon’s partner Oh Se Hyun whereas Kim Nam Hee will essay the role of Sunyang Group’s heir Jin Sung Joon. Park Ji Hyun will take on the role of Mo Hyun Min. Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany will also be part of the series and play the role of Rachel, Oh Se Hyun’s right hand.

The drama is written by Kim Tae Hee, who previously worked on the K-dramas, Designated Survivor: 60 Days and Sungkyunkwan Scandal, and writer Jang Eun Jae. The upcoming series is directed by Jung Dae Yoon.

The series is based on the hit novel “Reborn Rich”. The series will premiere on November 19, 2022, and will air until January 8, 2023, taking the Friday, Saturday and Sunday primetime slots on the JTBC network.

ALSO READ: Reborn Rich: Lee Sung Min and Song Joong Ki feature as father-son in main poster of upcoming K-drama; see photo

In December 2020 maverick filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker announced that he would be making a film on the success of the popular FMCG chain brand Lijjat Papads. Presented under the banner of Ashutosh Gowariker Productions; the film, titled Karram Kurram was to be directed by Glenn Baretto and Ankush Mohla who have assisted Ashutosh in the past. In fact, the makers had also roped in Kiara Advani to feature in the project. Well, now we hear that the actress has decided to opt-out of the project.

Says a source close to the project to Bollywood Hungama, “Initially Kiara had signed on to feature in Karram Kurram. However, now she has decided to bow out of the same. Apparently, Kiara feels that the film isn’t commercial enough and she does not think that it will be a perfect fit for her as well.” Ask the source if the makers of the film will be announcing a new female lead for the venture and he adds, “So far the announcement of Kiara backing out has not been made official, but they will definitely announce a new lead once locked.”

As for the film, Karram Kurram narrates the story of a woman who started a women's cooperative organization to bring together six other housewives to earn for their households. Today, the mahila griha udyog organization has sustained the households of thousands of women for over six decades. As for Kiara Advani, the actress who was last seen in JugJugg Jeeyo will next feature in Govinda Naam Mera, followed by the Telugu film RC15, and the Kartik Aaryan starrer Satyaprem Ki Katha.

Also Read: Kiara Advani’s blue velvet lehenga by Sureena Chowdhri will amp up your festive wardrobe

Fighter starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is set to go on floors soon. This marks the actor's second collaboration with filmmaker Siddharth Anand after 2019's blockbuster, War. The film will have India's first aerial sequences as the project is around the story of the Indian Air Force. While Siddharth Anand is penning the script, he is joined by ex-Army officer Ramon Chibb. He will bring his army experience as he takes on the role of screenplay writer, and will share the story-writing credits with Anand. The film was slated to release on September 30, 2023. Now, it has been postponed to 2024 Republic Day. Celebrating India's 75th Republic Day, the action-packed large-screen spectacle by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures is set to release on January 25, 2024.

Hrithik Roshan on Friday took to Twitter to make the announcement. He shared the first poster and wrote, "25th January 2024- see you at the theatres! #Fighter."

25th January 2024- see you at the theatres! #Fighter pic.twitter.com/ywdLeTmwnI

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) October 28, 2022

Fighter will see Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone as Indian Air Force pilots. The film also stars Anil Kapoor in a major role. Turning producer with Fighter, director Siddharth Anand, who is known for helming India’s biggest action films is pulling out all stops to set up this massive spectacle, set to grip audiences with a never before big screen experience.  With producer & Viacom18 Studio’s COO Ajit Andhare's vision of bringing an international-scale action film to Indian cinema, the film intends to appeal to a global audience with its story deeply rooted in India. Shot across the world, it promises state-of-the-art techniques and technology in making the film.

Fighter will reportedly kick off on November 15 with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. They will be shooting high-octane action and dramatic sequences. The film will be VFX-heavy as well and the Brahmastra VFX team is on board for the same.  The Double Negative (DNEG), the VFX company responsible for Brahmastra’s visual effects, will work with the Fighter team.

Meanwhile, Siddharth Anand is currently busy with the much-anticipated film Pathaan which stars Deepika Padukone alongside Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham. On the other hand, Hrithik Roshan was last seen on the big screen in the Hindi remake of Vikram Vedha with Saif Ali Khan which was released on September 30, 2022. Deepika Padukone has an array of line up including a film with Prabhas, The Intern remake, Pathaan, and more.

ALSO READ: Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter takes the Brahmastra VFX team onboard

Following much anticipation, South Korean juggernaut BTS’ member Jin has released his new solo single ‘The Astronaut’ today. The official music video was unveiled on Friday, October 28.

‘The Astronaut’ is a pop rock genre song co-written by Coldplay; the British band also playing on the recording. The song sits on a beautiful harmony between the calming sound of acoustic guitar and gradual build-up of synth sound.

On October 27, Coldplay gave a sneak peek of the song via their official social media channel, heightening the anticipation ahead of its release. Jin participated in writing the lyrics, serenading his fondness for ARMY, BTS’ fans. The lyrics show profound affection and Jin’s deeply sentimental voice amplifies the refreshing yet dreamy mood of the song. The song feels like a fresh autumn breeze.

‘The Astronaut’ marks the second collaboration between BTS and Coldplay after Coldplay X BTS’ “My Universe” released in September last year. The official music video tells a story of an astronaut who accidentally landed on Earth.

Jin’s detailed expressions and acting absorb the viewers’ attention. In the music video, Jin, the astronaut, lives on Earth after an emergency landing. One day, he sees a mysterious beam calling for home and he is determined to return to his home planet. Coldplay’s Chris Martin appears as a news presenter delivering the breaking news. On his way to the spaceship where we first landed, Jin recalls his memories on Earth as flashbacks. The video sees a heartwarming ending as Jin decides to stay on Earth to stay with his loved ones, eventually finding his ‘true’ home. The lyrics encompass his journey – “When I’m with you / There is no one else / I get heaven to myself.”

On October 28 (local time), Jin will make a special guest appearance at Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour in Argentina to showcase the first live performance of ‘The Astronaut’.

Jin is here! Rehearsals for #TheAstronaut, River Plate stadium, Buenos Aires. First ever live performance tomorrow #ColdplayLiveBroadcast ???? pic.twitter.com/ShPefIQ95j

— Coldplay (@coldplay) October 27, 2022

This marks Jin’s first solo project since BTS announced in June 2022 that they were halting their group activities for now in order to focus on their solo endeavors. On October 17, the agency of the group announced that all seven members will enlist in the military for their mandatory service and will be back together in 2025. Before that, one can expect new music from all the members.

ALSO READ: BTS submit 4 songs across categories for Grammys 2023 considerations

South Korean actors Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin, who got hitched in March 2022, are expecting their first child. The Crash Landing On You actors, who dated for three years before tying the knot, took to social media to make the announcement in July 2022. Now, the couple has revealed that they are expecting a baby boy which is due in December.

Son Ye Jin’s agency made an official announcement in Korean, as per the Korean tabloid Soompi, which read, “Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin’s child is a boy. The baby is due in December. Son Ye Jin is currently in very good health. She’s calmly preparing for the birth [of her son].”

Back in June, Son Ye Jin took to her official Instagram account to make the announcement. As per Korean tabloid Soompi, her note, written in Korean, read, “You are all well, right? I am doing well. Today, I want to carefully share some joyful news. A new life has come to us. I’m still a bit dazed, but I am feeling changes in my body every day with concern and excitement.  As thankful as I am, I also feel that much cautious, so I haven’t even told anyone around me yet. Before it gets later, I am sharing this news with fans and acquaintances who must have been waiting as much as us. We will make sure to protect the valuable life that has come to us. I hope all of you will also protect what is valuable in your lives and live in good health…Be happy.”

 

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Fans around the world fell in love with the lead pair of Crash Landing On You, played by supremely popular actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin. While there were rumours that the actors were dating, it was only confirmed on January 1, 2021. Dispatch, A Korean tabloid, revealed that Crash Landing On You stars indeed fell in love during the filming of the series and began dating after the drama ended.

Meanwhile, Son Ye Jin was most recently seen in the drama Thirty-Nine. Hyun Bin will next star in the movie Harbin. He recently starred in the blockbuster The Confidential Assignment 2.

ALSO READ: Hyun Bin, Yoona starrer Confidential Assignment 2 surpasses 1 million moviegoers in 3 days beating its prequel’s record; star cast celebrates, see photo

Pop titans BTS may have announced their stance on mandatory military enlistment but the group will continue to release music. Following the announcement that the group will focus on solo ventures, the members are working on their solo albums. J-Hope has already released his album Jack In The Box. Now, Jin is set to drop his new single ‘The Astronaut’. The song is co-written by him and Coldplay and will release on October 28.

On October 27, midnight KST, BIGHIT Music dropped a cinematic teaser in which Jin is sat at a deserted place looking at a crashed spaceship. The visually appealing teaser showcases few glimpses of the singer and the ship creating more anticipation.

Later in the day, Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin dropped a video on their social media accounts teasing the song. He dropped a snippet and how it sounds like giving a full listen of the falsettos of Jin and the high notes.

The Astronaut // 28 October // 10월 28일 ????????‍???? pic.twitter.com/IqHoqEBBKL

— Coldplay (@coldplay) October 26, 2022

Jin and Coldplay will perform ‘The Astronaut’ live together for the first time. The concert will take place at Buenos Aires’ River Plate Stadium on October 28 (local time). A live cinema broadcast of the concert will be available worldwide. The live performance of the song will also be available to watch on BTS’ official YouTube channel after the concert ends. ‘The Astronaut,’ co-written by Jin and Coldplay, is set to be released at midnight ET on October 28.

As ‘The Astronaut’ expresses Jin’s fondness for his fans, the ARMY, the song is meant to be a gift for the fans. The logo trailer, which was earlier unveiled, shows a journey of an astronaut who takes a spacewalk through unsettling space and reaches a glimmering place. BTS previously teamed up with the British band for the single ‘My Universe’ in 2021.

This will mark Jin’s first solo project since BTS announced in June 2022 that they were halting their group activities for now in order to focus on their solo endeavours. On October 17, the agency of the group announced that all seven members will enlist in the military for their mandatory service and will be back together in 2025. Before that, one can expect new music from all the members.

Jin is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of BTS. Jin’s appealing voice and clear tone amplify the emotions delivered through music. His solo records ‘Awake’, ‘Epiphany’, and ‘Moon’, and original television soundtracks for Korean TV series including ‘Yours’ (Jirisan soundtrack), ‘Even If I Die, It’s You’ (Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth soundtrack) show his unique vocal colour and power of expression. Released in 2021, ‘Super Tuna’ set a huge dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and easy dance moves.

ALSO READ: BTS’ Jin leaves for Argentina to perform with Coldplay; Jungkook flies to Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022

The makers of Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan starrer Phone Bhoot are leaving no stone unturned with the promotions. With dance tracks and fun promo content, the actors are piquing the interest of the audience. As the cast and makers are amping up the ‘experience’ of the upcoming horror-comedy, Katrina has found a new way to spook everyone including her actor-husband Vicky Kaushal.

In the video shared by Katrina Kaif on her Instagram account clip, Vicky Kaushal is seen sleeping peacefully as Katrina tries to wake up him. He opens his eyes as she says, “Main ek bhoot hoon (I am a ghost).” Soon, the actor wakes up, places his hand on his forehead, hides his face with his blanket and sleeps again. Sharing the video, Katrina wrote, “Biwi ka loving wakeup call (Wife's loving wake-up call).”

 

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Shweta Bachchan left a comment saying, “Hahahahahah (with several laughing emojis).” Katrina's co-star Siddhant Chaturvedi commented, “Ha ha ha (with a laughing emoji).”

Phone Bhoot is about to bring on the screen Katrina Kaif as a ghost along with two Ghostbusters, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Ravi Shankaran and Jasvinder Singh Bath, Phone Bhoot is produced by Excel Entertainment, headed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. The film is all set to be released on November 4, 2022.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Katrina Kaif will next star in Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas with Vijay Sethupathi. She also has Tiger 3 with Salman Khan, set for Diwali 2023 release. The actress reportedly has an action-entertainer project with Ali Abbas Zafar. She will also star in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa with Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

ALSO READ: Diwali 2022: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal set new ‘couple goals’ as they wish fans

Veteran director Esmayeel Shroff passed away following a brief illness late on Wednesday in Mumbai. As per a report by IANS, he breathed his last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was around 65.

For the unversed, the late director had helmed a bunch of hit films such as Agar, God and Gun, Ahista Ahista, Zid, Police Public, Majhdhaar, Dil Akhir Dil Hai, Bulundi, Nishchaiy, Suryaa and Jhuta Sach. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, he was earlier a graduate in sound engineering from the National Institute of Technology. However, his interest in cinema took him to Bombay where he initially worked as an assistant director.

Shroff had also launched Govinda’s career in Bollywood in 1986. Reacting to the news of his demise, Govinda said, “I’m deeply saddened. My career started with his film. Uparwala unko jannat naseeb karaye (may God place his soul in heaven). May his soul rest in peace. Not only did he give me work, but he used to have faith in me, too. He was the first person in my life who said that Govinda understands cinema. He played a big role in making me Govinda from Govind,” to ETimes. 

On the other hand, Padmini Kolhapure also recalled working with the late filmmaker. While calling him a ‘very sensitive director’ with a ‘smiling face’, she told ETimes, “I did Thodisi Bewafaii and Ahista Ahista with him. Ahista Ahista is very close to my heart. He seemed strict in his demeanour but he had a smiling face. He was very sure about what he wanted and he would put it across. We got along very well as actor-director. He was a very sensitive director. It's a huge loss. He left his mark in the industry.”

Meanwhile, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to his Twitter handle and mourned the death of Esmayeel Shroff. In a brief tweet, he wrote, “Sad to know about the demise of ace filmmaker Esmayeel Shroff.”

While further details are awaited, team Bollywood Hungama pays sincere condolences to his family. 

Also Read: Ratan Raajputh opens up about her battle with depression after father’s death: “Did not want to take any medication”

The much awaited film, Ram Setu, was finally released on the occasion of Diwali. Starring Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead, it is directed by Abhishek Sharma of Parmanu (2018) and Tere Bin Laden (2010) fame. In the opening disclaimer, Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani, of Tips Industries Ltd, have been mentioned under ‘Special Thanks’. It caught the attention of several people in the industry and media and many wondered why they have been thanked. Some murmurs went around that probably, the rights to the title of Ram Setu must have rested with the Taurani brothers. Since they would have parted with the title rights, the producers of Ram Setu must have decided to thank them.

Bollywood Hungama exclusively reached out to Ramesh Taurani. Despite being slightly unwell, the veteran producer was sweet enough to talk to this writer and give out the truth. He clarified that the rumour of Tips having the title rights is not true. He said, “No, we didn’t have the title. In the climax of Ram Setu, the Hanuman Chalisa is played in a key sequence. We provided that song to the makers. The rights of this version of Hanuman Chalisa belong to Tips. Since we gave them the permission to use the track, we were mentioned under ‘Special Thanks’.”

Ram Setu tells the story of an atheist archaeologist Aryan Kulshrestha, who has a change of heart when he goes on an expedition to study the Ram Setu. All his life, he believed that the bridge was naturally created. But during his research, he realizes that it was indeed constructed by Lord Ram. What happens next and how he gets into the bad books of a powerful villain forms the rest of the film.

The version of Hanuman Chalisa played in Ram Setu is composed by popular music composer duo Ajay-Atul and is sung by Ajay along with singer Shankar Mahadevan. Interestingly, it was used in Vaah Life Ho Toh Aisi (2005), starring Shahid Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Rao and Arshad Warsi.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar attends martial arts tournament after Ram Setu release, breaks bricks with hammer, watch video

K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN’s ‘Be The Sun’ world tour became more exciting. It is being reported that HYBE JAPAN will host ‘SEVENTEEN BE THE SUN THE CITY’ in celebration of the group’s first dome tour in Japan, turning Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya into a ‘concert play park.’

Taking on the theme of the performance powerhouse’s ongoing world tour, the citywide project will light up the three cities with immersive fan experiences built around the band’s crowd-pulling shows. SEVENTEEN will play at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 19-20, at Tokyo Dome on November 26-27, and complete the Japan leg of the tour at Vantelin Dome Nagoya on December 3-4.

In Osaka, a digital stamp rally across 18 landmarks—including the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel covered in SEVENTEEN graphics—is set for roll out on November 12, and ‘rapi:t’ express trains wrapped in SEVENTEEN graphics will run through the city starting October 27. A highlight in Tokyo will be a SEVENTEEN-themed light display presented in collaboration with Tokyo Skytree, which will be lit up in orange—the theme colour for their ongoing tour—and ‘Rose Quartz & Serenity’—the band’s official colour—every weekend from November 19 to December 4. A light display will also be a part of the excitement in Nagoya brightening up Sakae, alongside a photo exhibition about the tour.

HYBE Corp.’s ‘THE CITY’ project, first launched for BTS’ 4-night residency in Las Vegas for BTS’ Permission To Dance On Stage – Las Vegas in April 2022, is being held across multiple cities for the first time with SEVENTEEN.

SEVENTEEN made their grand return to the concert stage in June this year, with 2 sold-out shows—the largest show in the city with a live audience since the pandemic—in Seoul. After 12 shows in North America and 7 shows in Southeast Asia to be followed by the Japan leg and 2 additional shows in Southeast Asia, the band is slated to present a total of 29 shows in 21 cities for their ‘BE THE SUN’ tour.

ALSO READ: SEVENTEEN announce additional Be The Sun world tour shows in the Philippines and Indonesia

Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Wednesday celebrated Bhai Dooj in an interesting way. The actor posted a shirtless picture of himself on social media wishing his fans on the special occasion.

On the occasion of Bhai Dooj, Salman Khan dropped a black and white photo of himself flaunting his abs and wearing black shades. He wrote, “Happy bhai dooj.” He donned a slick hairstyle and it seems like from some photoshoot.

 

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This post on social media marks the first one since Salman Khan recovered from dengue. The actor was diagnosed last week and decided to take a break from his hectic schedule in order to recover. He even skipped the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 16 and Karan Johar replaced him for that weekend. The actor made his first appearance post-recovery at his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma’s birthday bash on Tuesday night in Mumbai. He had even skipped the Diwali celebrations this year.

On the work front, Salman Khan will be next seen in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The film, which was set to release in theatres on December 30, will now hit the theatres on Eid 2023. The actor unveiled several looks from the movie and even a teaser video. The film stars Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Raghav Juyal, Shehnaaz Gill and Palak Tiwari. The film is directed by Farhad Samji and bankrolled by Salman Khan Films.

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

ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan-hosted show to witness the rebellious fights for captaincy and ration

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who recently had his Diwali release Ram Setu, was seen as the Chief Guest at the Akshay Kumar 14th International Kudo tournament near Surat, Gujarat. Following the Diwali celebrations earlier this week, the actor attended the championship which has been hosted by him for over a decade now. The actor shared a glimpse of it on his social media.

Akshay wrote in his post, “Thank you for celebrating your Diwali with us here at the Akshay Kumar 14th International Kudo Tournament. Coming here is always humbling, meeting you all reminds me of my beginning. I hope with the help of this tournament we help Kudo grow in India with each passing year.”

The actor is trained in several forms of mixed martial arts. He is trained in Karate, Taekwondo and Muay Thai and has often shown his skills in films and even when he was hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi. In the video, Akshay displayed his skills by breaking bricks with a hammer. The brick slab was placed on a man.  The actor was dressed in a suit as he addressed the audience. He even awarded those who were the winners of the tournament.

Thank you for celebrating your Diwali with us here at the Akshay Kumar 14th International Kudo Tournament. Coming here is always humbling, meeting you all reminds me of my beginning.
I hope with the help of this tournament we help Kudo grow in India with each passing year. pic.twitter.com/0GRMGusgVM

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 26, 2022

Akshay Kumar's action-adventure film, Ram Setu, released in theatres on Diwali, October 25. The film opened at Rs. 15.25 Crore on its first day. The Abhishek Sharma directorial is the second-highest opener for a Hindi film in 2022.

Ram Setu is presented by Prime Video with Cape of Good Films and Lyca Productions and is an Abundantia Entertainment Production. The film is produced by Aruna Bhatia (Cape of Good Films), Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), Subaskaran, Mahaveer Jain, and Aashish Singh (Lyca Productions) and Prime Video with Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi as the Creative Producer. Ram Setu is distributed worldwide in theatres by Zee Studios.

ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar addresses Ram Setu’s box-office clash with Ajay Devgn’s Thank God: ‘Fans will choose to watch the one that appeals to them the most’

Diwali is one festival where every celebrity gives us a glimpse of their celebrations on social media. While fans of Nickyanka awaited an update on the couple’s plan for the festivities, it was being reported that Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas, and the actress’ mother Madhu Chopra visited one of the plush restaurants in Beverly Hills. However, their celebrations continued in a traditional manner as they were seen introducing their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas to some Indian rituals.

This is the first Diwali of the couple’s daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas announced the arrival of their first child earlier this year. And it seems that they are keen on her understanding of Indian traditions. Dressed in ethnic outfits, the couple was seen performing pooja at their Los Angeles residence in the US. Photos from the celebration were shared by Nick Jonas on his official Instagram account. It featured a photo of the trio sitting together while performing the pooja. However, the face of Malti Marie was covered with a heart emoji. On the other hand, the American pop singer-actor also shared some of their photos where the two of them were seen wearing color-coordinated outfits. He captioned these photos with a Diwali wish for his fans and followers saying, “Such a beautiful Diwali celebration with my ??. Happy Diwali everyone. Sending joy and light to you all. #diwali”

 

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas did not repost this on her Instagram but dropped a heart emoji comment on it. Besides the couple’s friends and well-wishers, many of their fans also dropped their Diwali wishes in the comment section. “OMG!!! These pics are everything.. so beautiful. Happy Diwali to you all babe. Have a wonderful day and year ahead,” commented one fan whereas, “These pics are so beautiful !! May this festival of lights bring brightness into your lives & bring peace , happiness , joy & prosperity for you and your beautiful family,” said another one. Yet another fan posted, “I absolutely adore this beautiful family”

Coming to professional commitments, Priyanka Chopra has a couple of Hollywood films as well as the space sci-fi drama Citadel, that will release on Amazon Prime, in the pipeline. She will also be seen in Zoya Akhtar’s Jee Le Zara alongside Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.

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The name of TV actress Vaishali Takker hit the headlines after she was found dead in her apartment. While the investigation is still underway, a few of her loved ones are coming forward and revealing shocking details related to her death. Recently, Vaishali’s co-star Nishant Singh Malkani has also broken his silence. 

Nishant revealed that the late actress’s ex-boyfriend Rahul Navlani had threatened her to leak their private pictures. He also mentioned that Vaishali was in depression and she took the psychiatrist's help to come out of it. In a conversation with ETimes, Nishant said, “Rahul was not letting her move on. She was in a depression. She had consulted a psychiatrist.”

Elaborating, Malkani said, “I now realise the magnitude of her problem, when I get to hear things such as Rahul wanting to show their intimate pictures to her to-be husband. Intimacy happens if you are in a relationship, but that does not mean that you threaten to share those moments with anybody else if you break up.”

The Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega actor went on to reveal, “It was a very toxic relationship. She used to cry so much on the set so many times, kabhi kabhi acting bhi nahi kar pati thi because she was under so much stress and trauma. I used to tell her to ignore him and move on.”

For the unversed, Vaishali Takkar was found dead at her residence in Indore on October 16. The actress left a suicide note accusing Rahul and his wife Disha of mentally harassing her. Rahul was arrested near Indore on October 19 and is currently in police custody. 

Vaishali had made her debut with Star Plus’ daily soap Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Later on, she was seen playing significant characters in various TV shows, such as Sasural Simar Ka, Super Sisters, and Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara, among others. 

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Tiger Shroff was last seen on the big screen in the film Heropanti 2. While the film did not perform as expected at the box office, Tiger quickly moved to his next. In fact, the actor has been busy working on Ganapath which is slated to hit screens in December this year. Well, now we hear that Tiger has been roped in for a new project that will be helmed by the Akshay Kumar starrer Mission Mangal director Jagan Shakti.

As per a report by Peeping Moon, the yet-untitled venture will be an emotional action drama, shot extensively in the UK. Directed by Jagan Shakti the venture is apparently being bankrolled by Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment. Interestingly, this will be Bhagnani and Tiger’s second venture together post the Vikas Bahl directorial Ganapath. As for the new project, the makers of the film are said to be in talks with Tiger to arrange his dates, post which the final paperwork for the film will be processed. However, it remains unclear whether the film is the same one that was to feature Akshay Kumar but was later shelved, or whether this venture is a totally different film.

As for Tiger, the young actor is busy with his buddy film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan which is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, following which he will be seen in Rohit Dhawan’s Rambo remake.

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Diwali is all about being around loved ones where the focus is to spend time with family, and that is exactly what Rajinikanth was seen doing during the festive season. The South megastar had a rather private celebration as he visited his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth and also spent time with his grandsons, Lingaa and Yatra.

Aishwarya Rajinikanth took to Instagram to share photos from their Diwali celebration. While she was seen applying turmeric and red vermillion as a part of a special ritual on the feet of her sons, the Thalaivar was accompanying them as he stood and watched them complete the ritual. In the series of photos posted by the filmmaker, she also shared one pic where she is seen bursting crackers and lighting sparklers.

 

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Fans were thrilled to see the family together and dropped their Diwali wishes for the Thalaivar on the post. “Periyavanuku apdiyae rajini facecut (elder son looks exactly like Rajinikanth). “Thalaivar ??. Thank you Aishwarya. Happy Deepavali to you and family. Send my wishes and prayers to Rajini sir,” said one fan. “Happy diwali mam, please convey my wishes to rajini sir and to whole family” added another fan.

Missing from the celebrations was Dhanush, who is currently expected to have separated from Aishwarya. While in January the couple announced their separation, rumours have been rife that the two are considering reconciliation owing to the future of their sons Lingaa and Yatra.

Coming to professional commitments of Rajinikanth, Interestingly, his last release was in Diwali 2021 which was Annaathe. The actor will return to the big screen with Jailer, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. Besides him, the film also stars Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar, and Ramya Krishnan among others.

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The honeymoon is over. Major OTT platforms are no more willing and ready to pay astronomical sums to producers to buy feature films that they want to dump on digital without taking the theatre route. The OTT players have seen through the ruse. The hardest hit apparently, is Nawazuddin Siddiqui who has a slew of releases waiting to go on the digital domain.

But no buyers? Says Nawaz, “This is news to me. To be very honest, once I complete a film I don’t keep track of its journey. Mera kaam hai acting karna. Usske aage main kuch nahin janta.”

Nawaz also adds that to him the format of screening is not relevant. “Whether my films are seen on the big screen or at home, I am equally excited about it. There is no difference in my mind between the two experiences.”

What about the fact that the viewership at home is distracted and disrespectful? “Not true,” protests Nawaz. “Sacred Games is my most avidly watched work and the most loved performance of my career. And it’s on the digital platform Netflix. On the other hand, films like The Mountain Man and Raghav Raman where I worked really hard were hardly seen in movie theatres.”

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The Kapoor Diwali bash was a lavish affair. Besides the entire group of Kapoor cousins, the party also saw some of their close friends from the industry. Sonam Kapoor, who is currently enjoying motherhood, was seen bonding and chilling with her friends, including designer Pernia Qureshi and stylist Tanya Ghavri. Arjun Kapoor, who arrived at the party with his girlfriend Malaika Arora, also posted a series of photos from the bash. On the other hand, Varun Dhawan also shared some of his party shenanigans.

B-town is bustling with parties and bashes with Diwali fever all around. The lavish Kapoor bash saw many of these celebs taking to social media to share glimpses of the party. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, who seem to be Diwali party regulars, attended the Kapoor bash, hand-in-hand. And one person who managed to get clicked with them ‘finally’ was Arjun Kapoor. The actor posted this ‘special’ photo on his Instagram story and captioned it saying, “Finally have a picture with these 2 @vickykaushal09 @katrinakaif”.

 

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Besides this, Arjun Kapoor also posted another photo where he turned ‘kishan-kanhaiya’ where he was surrounded by the pretty ladies of the bash. The photo included his cousins Sonam Kapoor and Shanaya Kapoor along with his co-stars Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh. For the unversed, Arjun was paired alongside Rakul in the 2021 release Sardar Ka Grandson and on the other hand, he is currently doing a film with Bhumi Pednekar titled The Lady Killer.

 

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Besides that, another one who shared about the bash was Varun Dhawan. While the actor is gearing up for his release Bhediya, he shared a photo on his Instagram page, referring to the same. Besides that, he also shared another picture where he was seen reuniting with his Main Tera Hero co-star Nargis Fakhri. The photo also featured Varun’s wife Natasha Dalal.

Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja hosted a Diwali bash at their residence and it is a special Diwali for the couple who welcomed their first child a few months ago.

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Janhvi Kapoor recently celebrated Diwali with her family, recalled the memories of her mother Sridevi. She talked about how she turned vegetarian to make Boney Kapoor give up smoking despite the health hazards she would face. She also shared that his smoking habit would often lead to fights in the house. The actress even revealed that she and her younger sister Khushi Kapoor would constantly find different ways to destroy his cigarette pack to force him to quit but the filmmaker-producer refused to quit smoking.

In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Janhvi Kapoor reminisced about how the late Sridevi went to extreme lengths including threatening her father to leave smoking. The actress even became vegetarian which was considered to be harmful for her health because she was weak. Janhvi was quoted saying, “It was long ago I remember staying in our Juhu house, papa was smoking a lot. I think it was around the time of No Entry, Wanted, and every morning, me and Khushi would find new ways to destroy his cigarette packets. So, either we'd go and cut up his cigarettes or I'd open it and put toothpaste on it. Nothing worked, and Mom would also keep fighting with him. She became vegetarian. She said I won't eat non-veg till you stop smoking and the doctors were like no you are too weak. You need to eat more, and she was like no. And Papa would beg her.”

Janhvi went on to add that it was her mother’s sudden demise that led to Boney Kapoor give up smoking. Speaking about how her demise had forced Boney to give up on the bad habit, Janhvi added, “Four-five years ago, he was just like she wanted me to stop. I couldn’t do it then. I’ll do it now,” Janhvi added. Readers would be aware that the nation woke up to the shocking news of Sridevi’s demise on February 24, 2018 after the actress reportedly drowned in the bathtub of one of the plush hotels in Dubai. Sridevi was in the city attending the wedding of Janhvi’s cousin Mohit Marwah.

Coming to Janhvi Kapoor, the actress is currently gearing up for the release of the survival drama Mili, which is a remake of the Malayalam film Helen.

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Puri Jagannadh’s Liger has spoilt many relationships. It is learnt from reliable sources that VD and Puri have called off their second film entitled in Telugu Jana Gana Mana co-starring Pooja Hegde, to allow VD to focus on his film with Samantha Prabhu (being directed by Shiva Nirvana).

In Mumbai, though the great camaraderie between Karan Johar and VD is very much alive. Sources say, the two are much in touch and discussions are on for a new project that this time Karan will produce, needless to say Puri Ki Puri on his own, pun intended.

Informed sources say this time the project will be an out-and-out love story. Having seen the reaction to the action in Liger, Karan doesn’t want to take any chances.

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