Tuesday, 31 October 2023

YRF to screen Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Tiger 3 from 7 AM on Nov 12; advance booking starts on Nov 5

Yash Raj Films (YRF), one of Bollywood's most prominent production houses, is all set to make this festive season even more exciting with the highly anticipated release of Tiger 3, the latest instalment in the YRF Spy Universe. This action-packed film features the dynamic duo of superstars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif and is scheduled to hit the silver screens on Diwali Day, Sunday, November 12. To make the occasion even more special, YRF has officially announced that they will be screening Tiger 3 at 7 a.m. across the country on its release date.

In addition to this exciting news, YRF has also disclosed that advance bookings for Tiger 3 will commence on November 5, allowing fans to secure their seats in advance. The decision to start screenings early in the morning on Diwali Day stems from requests made by cinema exhibitors, who have been receiving numerous appeals from enthusiastic fans of the YRF Spy Universe to host early morning shows, ensuring that they can enjoy the film without encountering any spoilers.

Tiger 3 marks the fifth instalment in the blockbuster YRF Spy Universe, following the successful Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, WAR, and Pathaan. This action-packed extravaganza has been helmed by YRF's very own, Maneesh Sharma.

Audiences eager to watch Tiger 3 will have the opportunity to experience it in multiple premium formats, including 2D, IMAX 2D, 4DX 2D, PVR P[XL], DBOX, ICE, and 4DE Motion. This wide array of viewing options aims to cater to diverse preferences and enhance the overall cinematic experience.

YRF is gearing up to make Tiger 3 the most extensive release in the history of the YRF Spy Universe. The film will be available in Hindi as well as Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions, ensuring a widespread reach and making it accessible to a broader audience.

With Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif back on the big screen in the thrilling Tiger 3, YRF is set to create an electrifying cinematic spectacle, bringing a burst of excitement to Diwali celebrations across the nation. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness the dynamic action and gripping storyline that have become hallmarks of the YRF Spy Universe.

Also Raed: Salman Khan’s iconic Tiger franchise scarf resurfaces as fans anticipate Tiger 3 release; watch



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Shilpa Shetty Kundra to earn over Rs. 43 crores from Mamaearth IPO launch

Actress turned entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra certainly knows how to act and of course turn a profit with almost everything she touches. After successfully launching and running multiple ventures, Shilpa, who had invested a massive Rs. 5 crores in Mamaearth, is all set to the reap the benefits of being an early bird investor as the company goes public. As per reports, Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer Ltd has set a price band of Rs 308-324 a share for its initial public offering (IPO), which will open on October 31.

Thanks to this, Shilpa Shetty who had initially invested approximately Rs. Rs. 5,83,19,352 for 1,393,200 shares at the rate of Rs. 41.86 per share, is all set to rake in a staggering Rs. 43,88,58,000 post IPO launch with each share being sold for an average price of Rs. 315 per share. While, this is a rough estimation of what Shilpa stands to earn, business insiders say that the amount could be well higher than that, based on the selling price of each share, since the top band range extends from Rs. 308 – Rs, 324 per share.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Shilpa was last seen in the movie Sukhee. Directed by Sonal Joshi, the film also starred Amit Sadh and Chaitannya Choudhry. She has a keenly awaited project in the form of Rohit Shetty’s first web series Indian Police Force, where she is all set to play a pivotal character. The Amazon Prime Video web show also stars Sidharth Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi and will stream on the platform from January 19, 2024 onwards.

Also Read: Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra seek blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of UT 69 release; watch



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BREAKING: Dhanush to play the lead in the biopic of LEGENDARY music maestro Ilaiyaraaja

Dhanush is a rare actor who did a successful crossover from South cinema to Bollywood before the Baahubali era. He was seen in a couple of interesting Hindi films, which made him a popular name even in the Hindi-speaking markets. Now, he is all set to deliver possibly the biggest Pan-India film of his career.

According to sources, the National Award-winning star is all set to play Isaignani Illaiyaraaja in his biopic. Sources added that the movie will go on floors in 2024 and will release in 2025. This is likely to be a huge project given that it is about one of India’s music legends and has uber-talented Dhanush playing the role. The project is said to be produced by Connekkt Media, which is also producing Mohanlal’s pan-Indian film Vrushabha.

The source said, “A few months back, Yuvan Shankar Raja had said that he would love to see Dhanush play his father Ilaiyaraaja in his biopic and the stars seem to have aligned. This is the first biopic Dhanush will be seen in such an iconic role. The Captain Miller star is one of Ilaiyaraaja’s biggest fans and this role will definitely bag him some prestigious awards.”

We tried connecting Connekkt Media. However, there was no official confirmation of this development till the time of going to print.

Ilaiyaraaja, aged 80, has a record of composing over 7,000 songs in over 1,000 films and also performing in over 20,000 concerts. He began his career in 1976 and has composed songs not just for Tamil movies but also for Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi films and also one English movie. In 2010, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour and the Padma Vibhushan in 2018, the second-highest civilian award, by the Government of India. He has even been honoured with five National Film Awards — three for Best Music Direction and two for Best Background Score. The title ‘Maestro’ was conferred on him by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London.

Also Read: Dhanush, Mahesh Babu, Dulquer Salmaan, and Rakshit Shetty launch ‘more than a teaser’ of Jigarthanda Double X



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Monday, 30 October 2023

Lionsgate partners with Dharma Productions and Sikya Entertainment to acquire North American and UK rights of the film Kill

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has acquired the North American and U.K. rights to the Indian action movie Kill which is slated for theatrical release in 2024. Speaking of the film, Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar & Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment. Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the full-fledged action flick made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.

This groundbreaking deal marks the first time wherein an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the U.K. for a mainstream Hindi language film. In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi for an arranged marriage. But commandos, Amrit and his friend are far from willing to let fate dictate their story. They embark on a “rescue” mission that becomes a gory adventure. Blurring the lines between duty and emotion as every twist of the track could mean life or death, Kill is expected to paint a portrait of how far a man can go in love to rewrite his destiny.

“American audiences have become more open than ever to bold filmmaking from all corners of the world. We were astounded by Kill and dazzled by the artistry of director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat,” said Lauren Bixby, senior vice president, Acquisitions and Co-Productions. “We’re confident that Kill will find an audience ready to delight in this film's exuberant mayhem.”

WME Independent, which is handling global sales, brokered the deal on behalf of the filmmakers alongside Christopher Davis and Kaycee Holcomb for Lionsgate.

Also Read: Raghav Juyal is ecstatic with the widespread praises for his villainous debut in KILL; says, “What Karan Johar said has really given me the motivation and validation that my experiment and venture into the role of a menacing villain has paid off”



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Kartik Aaryan clarifies that the video of him promoting Congress election campaign in Madhya Pradesh is morphed; posts original ad

If you happen to stumble upon an unverified video of Kartik Aaryan supporting Congress candidate Kamal Nath in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, well stop and watch again. In a bizarre turn of events, Kartik Aaryan found himself endorsing a politician, which he did not even know about. A video of the Satyaprem Ki Katha star found its way online wherein he was seen endorsing a Congress election campaign for the state of Madhya Pradesh. The video obviously left his team and fans perplexed. While sources close to the actor asserted that it is a morphed video, Kartik took to social media to share the original video wherein he is seen endorsing an OTT streaming platform.

Soon after the video gained momentum, sources close to the actor were quick to point out the clear use of editing and revealed about the existing ad campaign being morphed and wrongfully used by people for fulfilling their own purpose. The source shared, “There is a morphed version of a Kartik Aaryan ad floating on social media that the actor had done for a streaming platform. The video is misleading and mischievous and is being used to claim political affiliations on behalf of the actor. Kartik has no such affiliations with any political group whatsoever.” The source also added about how the video has been morphed and edited slyly, so as to make it look so, whereas the video was shot and released as a promo for a leading OTT Platform.

Not ending at that, Kartik Aaryn too took to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and reposted the original advertisement wherein he featured as the brand ambassador for Disney+ Hotstar.

This is the REAL AD @DisneyPlusHS Rest all is Fake ???????? pic.twitter.com/jWPTnbgpIK — Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) October 30, 2023

For the unversed, Kartik featured in a promo video made for a leading OTT Platform around the free availability of the ICC Men's World Cup on mobile phones on the platform, which had released about a month ago. Later, on October 30, the same video surfaced on social media but with a dubbed audio, and morphed video wherein it looked like Kartik is endorsing the political party for the upcoming elections in Madhya Pradesh. The video was shared by an unverified handle of a Congress party man.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan visits Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh temple in Pune; see photos



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Vicky Kaushal starrer Sam Bahadur trailer to release on THIS date: Report

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur has piqued the interest of fans and cinephiles. Earlier this month, Vicky Kaushal, along with director Meghna Gulzar and producer Ronnie Screwvala, teased audiences with a glimpse of their film and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Now, as anticipation builds, the team is gearing up to unveil the movie’s official trailer.

A source close to the film's production told Pinkvilla that the Sam Bahadur trailer is set to be released on November 7. The source said, “Vicky, Sanya, Fatima, Meghna, Ronnie and everyone from their team are super excited to present the trailer of Sam Bahadur to the audience. The launch event is happening at the Manekshaw Centre on November 7 in Delhi, and the trailer will be unveiled by a very special guest.”

Sam Bahadur is an upcoming biographical drama that will showcase Vicky Kaushal in the titular role of Sam Manekshaw, the celebrated Field Marshal of the Indian Army. The film explores his life, career, and contributions to the nation. Fans are eagerly awaiting the trailer to get a deeper insight into this much-anticipated cinematic journey.

The teaser of Sam Bahadur offers a glimpse into the extraordinary tale of the legendary military leader. The teaser has already captured the hearts of audiences worldwide and has sparked enthusiasm. It's a testament to the film's potential to shed light on the life of a national hero. Notably, Sam Bahadur is set to release on December 1, marking a clash with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Animal. The clash between these two highly anticipated films has generated considerable buzz in the film industry, and fans are eagerly awaiting both the releases.

Also Read: Vicky Kaushal shines in Sam Bahadur teaser; unveils legendary journey of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, watch



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Bigg Boss 17 promo: Aishwarya Sharma and Vicky Jain have a massive showdown; Neil Bhatt and Ankita Lokhande intervene

While Bigg Boss 17 is experiencing ample of drama with the entry of Samarth Jurel as the third angle in the Isha Malviya - Abhishek Kumar love story resulting in a triangle of sorts, the tension in the BB house intensified with a massive argument that happened between Aishwarya Sharma and Vicky Jain. A comment about ‘marriage’ and ‘men in marriage’ made by Vicky during a hanging-out session with the rest of the contestants did not go down well with Aishwarya, which resulted in the latter lashing out at Jain.

A glimpse of the rising tension between Aishwarya Sharma and Vicky Jain was given in the promo which was released a day ago. It showcased about how Vicky Jain was seen commenting and passing remarks when Neil Bhatt confessed that he did not date Aishwarya Sharma much before marriage. This did not go down well with Sharma, who later confronted her husband for staying quiet when Vicky was making those comments. “Usse kaho apne rishte pe dhyan de (first ask him to focus on his own relationship)”, responded an angry Aishwarya.

 

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Later, when Vicky Jain talked about Neil Bhatt being a ‘peedit mard’ in marriage just like himself, Aishwarya couldn’t take it any further and started arguing aggressively with Jain. While Ankita stayed quiet for some time, later after Neil intervened and asked Vicky to watch his tone while talking to his wife, Ankita too jumped into the argument asking Aishwarya to tone down her voice. This resulted in a massive showdown between the two couples, with Aishwarya walking out and Vicky calling her ‘nonsense’.

 

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The controversy is expected to continue further in the upcoming episode of the show which will air on October 30. Bigg Boss 17 airs from Monday to Friday at 10 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 9 pm only on Colors, with a 24-hour LIVE channel on JioCinema.

Also Read: Bigg Boss 17: Samarth Jurel enters as a wildcard contestant; creates uproar between Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar



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Sunday, 29 October 2023

Ajay Devgn drops first look of 'notorious' Ranveer Singh as Simmba from Singham Again

Ranveer Singh as Simmba has indeed left an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. Witty, brave, and lovable, the superstar genuinely as Simmba is the most loved character from Rohit Shetty's cop universe. And he returns to the same universe with Ajay Devgn starrer Singham Again. The first look was shared on October 30, 2023.

Ajay Devgn took to social media on Monday to share the first look and wrote, "The most notorious officer of my squad, #Simmba!" Ranveer as Inspector Sangram Bhalerao a.k.a. Simmba looks ravishing, stylish, and stronger than before, the poster guarantees that he is all set to arrive with a blast of entertainment.

The most notorious officer of my squad, #Simmba!#SinghamAgain @RanveerOfficial @ADFFilms @RSPicturez @jiostudios @RelianceEnt #Cinergy pic.twitter.com/Kf0eJPi4qO — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 30, 2023

An industry source shares, “Now, as the superstar is coming back, in Singham Again, people can expect a high dose of action, comedy, and entertainment from his highly anticipated reprise of one of his most famous characters.” They further add, “As always, his one-liners are bound to bring the house down and have the audience in splits.”

Singham Again stars Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff and Arjun Kapoor. ALSO READ: Karan Johar reacts to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh getting trolled for Koffee With Karan 8 episode: "You are landing nowhere"



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Karan Johar reacts to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh getting trolled for Koffee With Karan 8 episode: "You are landing nowhere"

Filmmaker Karan Johar is back as the host or Hotstar Specials’ Koffee With Karan for season 8. The premiere episode of the new season saw the presence of star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh who came together for the first time on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal, sharing the first glimpse of their wedding and more. However, soon after, the two were being trolled for their relationship, their past, Ranveer's failures and more. Karan Johar has now reacted to the trolls who were being vile towards the pair.

During an Instagram live session over the weekend, Karan Johar said, “Do what you need to do because no one’s looking,” The director added, “Trolling gets you nowhere. You are landing nowhere.”

In the episode, Deepika talked about her relationships and said, “I wanted to be single for a while because I had come from difficult relationships. I was going through a phase where I said, ‘I just don’t want to be attached, don’t want to be committed.’ And I had fun. And then he comes along, so I didn’t ‘commit commit’, until he proposed to me. There was no ‘commitment as such. Even if we were technically allowed to see other people, we would just keep coming back to each other.”

Koffee with Karan Season 8 will air every Thursday at midnight on Disney+ Hotstar! ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh on facing three back-to-back flops; says he can’t beat himself over Rohit Shetty’s Cirkus: “I had a limited contribution and responsibility”



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Saturday, 28 October 2023

Kangana Ranaut shares video; pleads her fans to watch Tejas after its disastrous start

Kangana Ranaut returned to theatres post the not-so-successful Chandramukhi 2 which featured her alongside Raghava Lawrence. While the film attempted to revive the blockbuster franchise which originally featured South stalwarts like Rajinikanth, Jyothika, Nayanthara, and Prabhu, failed to live up to the kind of blockbuster created by the 2005 film, the actress has now returned to theatres with another venture, Tejas. Although Tejas is a Bollywood film, it aims at touching the patriotic emotions within since it features Kangana in the role of an air force officer.

However, despite a massive fan following on social media, Kangana Ranaut has been unable to withstand the box office pressure and her recent release led to a disastrous start at the box office. This has not gone down well with the actress and although she often blames the ‘movie mafia’ for the failure of her movies, this time around Kangana has called this to be the ‘post COVID effect’.

Kangana Ranaut has taken to social media to share a video dedicating it to her fans and pleading them to go to theatres and watch the film. “Even before Covid, theatrical footfalls were dipping drastically, and post Covid it has become seriously rapid. Many theatres are shutting down and even after free tickets and many reasonable offers, drastic footfall decline is continuing. Requesting people to watch films in theatres and enjoy them with family and friends or else they (theatres) won’t be able to survive. Thanks (sic)."

 

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Interestingly, the recent releases in Bollywood which includes films like Satyaprem Ki Katha, Jawan, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, among others have tasted massive success at the box office as stars have revealed about how Bollywood reemerged post the COVID effect.

Tejas is directed by Sarvesh Mewara and the film released on October 27.

Also Read: Tejas is a MONUMENTAL DISASTER at the overseas box office; collects less than Rs. 20 lakhs on Day 1



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Bigg Boss 17: Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan join brother Salman Khan; to bring audiences up, close and personal with the housemates

The audiences are on the edge of their seats as Colors’ show Bigg Boss 17 comes up with a new theme of ‘Iss baar game nahin hoga sabke liye (This time it won’t be the same game for all)’. The master’s house is now a playground of favouritism, provocation, clever strategies, love games, and epic spats. The trend of breaking traditions and disruption continues as the show gears up for a special Sunday episode, led by the charming Khan brothers, Arbaaz and Sohail Khan.

In the episode, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan will be given a warm welcome to ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ by none other than megastar and host of the show, Salman Khan. This reality show is all set to capture the three brothers bringing their charm onto the iconic ‘vaar’ stage. Viewers will get to see the Khans drop some filmy trivia and revelations about their personal and family lives.

After donning multiple hats successfully, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan will be the ambassadors of entertainment on the show as they present the house of BIGG BOSS to the viewers with a different lens. Promising a laugh riot, the two Khans will be seen bantering with the contestants about the events that have transpired during the week. In their signature comic style, the brothers will roast the contestants and pull off fun gags and games. This special Sunday episode will act as the audiences’ golden ticket to getting up close and personal with their favourite contestants and experiencing the Khans' uproarious take on all the show's shenanigans.

With the show aiming to retain entertainment as a top priority for the viewers, this season has turned all the sacrosanct rules and even the format of the show on its head. Bigg Boss 17 airs from Monday to Friday at 10 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm only on Colors, with a 24-hour LIVE channel on JioCinema.

Also Read: Bigg Boss 17: Salman Khan and social media users slam Vicky Jain; call his behaviour towards Ankita Lokhande ‘toxic’



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Friday, 27 October 2023

Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer The Buckingham Murders opened the Jio MAMI film festival!

The first poster of Hansal Mehta's directorial The Buckingham Murders has recently been released and shocked the nation with anticipation to expect the arrival of an intense thriller film. However, the film started to make noise globally much before its release with its screening at the BFI London Film Festival 2023 and now it has added yet another glory as it is going to be the first film to open at the Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023 with its screening where the team grabbed the attention of the masses as they all spotted on top of their fashion game on the red carpet.

The Buckingham Murders screened as the opening film at Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023, which is going to be held from Oct 27, 2023 – Sun, Nov 5, 2023. It's indeed a very precious and good film as the screening enjoyed a mass audience and received a phenomenal response. The red carpet of the prestigious film festival witnessed the presence of Hansal Mehta, AshTandon, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ektaa R Kapoor, Ranveer Brar and Prabhleen Sandhu.

Moreover, the film has also introduced Kareena Kapoor Khan as a co-producer. Having seen such a phenomenal response to the film, the excitement to watch it on the screen has indeed risen to the next level.

Starring an excellent ensemble cast Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen. Directed by Hansal Mehta, written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. Produced by Balaji Telefilms and TBM Films alongside Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Also Read: BREAKING: Kareena Kapoor-starrer The Buckingham Murders to be the opening film at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival



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Thursday, 26 October 2023

After Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chadha to receive prestigious French Award for contributions to global cinema

In a momentous event set to take place on October 28 in Mumbai, Bollywood actress Richa Chadha will be honoured by the French government and the Counsel General of France to India. On this special occasion, Richa will be conferred with the prestigious 'Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres,' one of the highest orders given by the French government to artists in the realms of cinema, arts, and fashion worldwide. This honor places her in the esteemed company of legendary personalities like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Oscar winner Guneet Monga recognizing her outstanding contribution to the cinematic landscape.

Hailing from a modest family of educators, Richa Chadha has carved her unique niche in the entertainment industry on her own terms. She has graced iconic films, collaborating with esteemed filmmakers such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Neeraj Ghaywan, Mira Nair, Dibakar Bannerjee and Anurag Kashyap in her decade-long career. Richa's filmography boasts internationally acclaimed films, including the Indo-French production Masaan, which clinched two awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

Notably, she recently achieved the feat of delivering a 100 crore film, with Fukrey 3. She was also on the jury of the Marrakech Film Festival, which was presided upon by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola. As a producer, her first film Girls Will Be Girls is an Indo-French co-production under the official co-production treaty between the two countries.

Richa Chadha's influence extends beyond the silver screen; she has emerged as a powerful voice advocating for women's rights and upliftment. Her activism goes hand in hand with her actions, as she established her unique lab for Cinema, The Undercurrent Lab, supported by Berlinale and ARRI, which traims women to be gaffers in the film industry. Richa has always been ahead of the curve, pioneering her path by transitioning to OTT platforms. She played a pivotal role in India's first-ever OTT series, Inside Edge, which was nominated for the prestigious International Emmy Awards.

Reacting to the honour, Richa said, “It is truly an overwhelming and humbling moment for me to be recognized by the French government and the Counsel General of France to India with the prestigious 'Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres' award. To stand in the esteemed company of legends such as Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact cinema can have on bridging cultures and societies. My journey in the film industry has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride, filled with challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons."

She further added, "Receiving this honor is not just a personal achievement; it is a recognition of the collective efforts of everyone who believed in my vision, from my family and friends to my mentors and collaborators. This accolade reaffirms my belief that storytelling knows no boundaries, and it is my responsibility as an artist to contribute meaningfully to the global dialogue. Thank you to the French government and the Counsel General of France to India for this honor, which only motivates me to strive for excellence and make a positive impact on the world through my work."

The ceremony, scheduled during the upcoming MAMI film festival, promises to be a celebration of Richa Chadha's remarkable journey, highlighting her significant impact on the global stage.

Also Read: Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest Day 2: “Gangs Of Wasseypur wouldn’t be released today,” says Richa Chadha; speaks on changing landscape of cinema



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Tejas Movie Review: TEJAS suffers due to a lack of logic and too many cinematic liberties.

TEJAS is the story of a brave officer. Tejas Gill (Kangana Ranaut) is a wing commander in the Indian Air Force. She and her colleague Arfa (Anshul Chauhan) are about to get suspended after they save an officer Vivek (Kashyap Shangari) from a prohibited area in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Vivek is thankful to Tejas and asks her out for a date. Tejas agrees but is still under the trauma of losing her parents and boyfriend Ekveer (Varun Mitra) during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. One day, news comes in that an engineer named Shikhar Ali has been captured by terrorists in Pakistan. They ask for Kashmir in return for his release. Videos of Shikhar being nabbed are viral on the internet. Tejas sees his videos and realizes that he’s none other than her batchmate, Prashant (Vishak Nair). She also realizes that he has used Morse code to send his location, which is Mir Ali. Tejas informs about it to the IAF chief R K Panicker (Ashish Vidyarthi). She also requests him to allow her to go to Pakistan and rescue Prashant. Panicker agrees. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Sarvesh Mewara's story has all the trappings of a blockbuster. Sarvesh Mewara's screenplay, however, is silly. The narrative is riddled with scenes of convenience and also gives a deja vu of films DUS [2005], CAPTAIN PHILLIPS [2013], MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, TOP GUN: MAVERICK [2022] etc. Sarvesh Mewara's dialogues are just fine.

Sarvesh Mewara's direction is not upto the mark. To give credit where it's due, some scenes are well executed like the sequence of the tribals and the 26/11 attack. He also packs in a lot in 118 minutes.

Sadly, the minuses outweigh the plusses. The film defies logic and how. After a rocking intro scene, the film falls when it’s shown that Tejas is the only one in her class to know about the Tejas aircraft. But the fact is that any IAF aspirant would know these basic details. Later, Tejas is the only one among all the defence officials in the country to guess that Prashant has used Morse code to send his location. When Tejas tells her senior that she wishes to go to Pakistan, we assume that the latter will have some hesitation. Instead, the senior officer straight away agrees as if infiltrating into Pakistan is akin to a cakewalk! Then the manner in which Tejas hides the aircrafts at the Pakistani airport is a smart idea but looks childish on screen.

Kangana Ranaut delivers a fine performance but looks quite stiff in scenes where she’s supposed to look rough and tough. Anshul Chauhan lends able support and also raises laughs. Ashish Vidyarthi is dependable. Varun Mitra is lovely while Kashyap Shangari gets no scope. Sunit Tandon (Academy teacher) leaves a mark. Vishak Nair is okay. Rohed Khan (Sarqalam), Rio Kapadia (RAW Chief) and Mohan Agashe (Prime Minister) do well. Mushtaq Kak (Khatooni) hams.

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Shashwat Sachdev's music fails to register. 'Jaan Da' and 'Aag Udi' are the best of the lot while the rest of the songs like 'Dil Hai Ranjhana', 'Reh Jao Na' and 'Ishq Hai Ranjhe Da' are forgettable. Shashwat Sachdev's background score is uplifting.

Hari K Vedantam's cinematography is appropriate. Harpal Singh Barda, Vikram Dahiya and Amin Khatib's action is entertaining. Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray's production design is passable. Rohit Chaturvedi's costumes are realistic. After Studios and Creative Doctor's VFX is tacky and very poor. Aarif Sheikh's editing is fine though it could have been crisper.

On the whole, TEJAS suffers due to a lack of logic and too many cinematic liberties. At the box office, it is likely to meet with a disastrous fate as there is hardly any buzz or excitement around the movie.



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Anil Kapoor signs an international project with filmmaker Ritesh Batra: Report

Anil Kapoor has reportedly signed an international project with filmmaker Ritesh Batra. It is a mature romantic movie where an unusual relationship begins between an Indian man and a French woman. It marks Batra's comeback after four years.

A source close to the development spoke to Pinvkvilla and revealed, "Anil Kapoor loved the script and has already given his nod. The film is set to be a grand Indo-French production, and if all goes well, it will go on floors early next year."

This will be Kapoor's third international project after Academy Award-winning Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011).

Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor will star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal. Anil plays the role of Ranbir Kapoor's father Balbir Singh in the film. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol and Triptii Dimri. It is scheduled to release on December 7, 2023. ALSO READ: Boney Kapoor shares fun throwback photo with Anil Kapoor, playfully teases his youthful looks



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Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Animal: Ranbir Kapoor and Arijit Singh combination returns with second track ‘Satranga’ on October 27

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for his next release Animal, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The first teaser was unveiled on Ranbir’s birthday in September 2023. The first song ‘Hua Main’ was unveiled earlier this month. Now, the makers are gearing up for the second song release on October 27. Sung by Arijit Singh, the song is titled ‘Satranga’.

On Wednesday, the makers of Animal took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote, “The magical combination of #RanbirKapoor and @arijitsingh is back! #Satranga will be all yours on 27th October #Animal2ndSong #SatrangaOn27thOct #Animal #AnimalOn1stDec #AnimalTheFilm”.

The magical combination of #RanbirKapoor and @arijitsingh is back!#Satranga will be all yours on 27th October ❤️#Animal2ndSong #SatrangaOn27thOct #Animal #AnimalOn1stDec #AnimalTheFilm@AnimalTheFilm @AnilKapoor @iamRashmika @thedeol @tripti_dimri23 @shreyaspuranik… pic.twitter.com/MMsn3uufpe — T-Series (@TSeries) October 25, 2023

In his recent interactions with fans on a Zoom call, he said, “For Animal, I had shaved my hair! For the last scene, I had done that. So now I am growing my hair. Since I am not working on any film, I am eating a lot, and not following any diet. I have changed my entire lifestyle. I have quit smoking, so I am eating a lot of chocolates.”

He added, “I have found working with Sandeep to be an incredibly rewarding experience as an actor, as he is so unique. There is no reference to any of his films, and everything I did in Animal as a character was completely new. This film is the darkest I have ever worked on, as I am not playing a psycho killer. It is just the character, his mind, and the way he operates. His psyche is very dark.”

Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor releases on December 7, 2023. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Triptii Dimri. ALSO READ: Ranbir Kapoor says he shaved his head for Animal; has changed his lifestyle: “I have quit smoking”



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Koffee With Karan 8: Ranveer Singh recalls rushing home after Deepika Padukone had a blackout in 2014: "When I went and saw her, there wasn't something right"

Deepika Padukone has always been open about her journey with mental health, her depression, her struggle to understand her symptoms, and eventually starting therapy and medications. She eventually also started her foundation for the same. The first episode of Koffee With Karan 8 saw the star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh who came together for the first time ever on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal and more. On this episode of KWK, Karan Johar also opened up about his mental health struggle and asked about hers. While Deepika said that Ranveer has been a strong support throughout the journey, the actor recalled how he once rushed home when Deepika had a blackout in 2014.

Recalling an incident in 2014, Ranveer said that Deepika had called whilst he was shooting and said, "I've had a blackout, and I've had a fall. Can you come home?" Ranveer, without hesitation, left the set immediately to be by her side. Describing what he saw when he reached home, he said, "When I went and saw her, there wasn't something right. She was with you, she was looking at you, but she wasn't all there."

Ranveer recalled having breakfast one day with her and how Deepika broke down in tears. He revealed, “One day at breakfast she was sitting across me and she was just crying and there were just tears. Copious tears were flowing down.” When he asked DP what happened, she didn’t know what to say to him. “She’s like ‘I don’t know’. I got up and went to her and I was like tell me. The reason I remember that vividly is because it was that moment where I felt completely helpless.”

Deepika said that it has been a journey and that she is still on medication and there are tough days too. “It’s work every day.” She added Ranveer Singh created a safe space for her and said, “It told me a lot about the person that he is.” ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 8: Karan Johar TEARS UP after watching Deepika Padukone - Ranveer Singh's wedding video: "I am not in a relationship..."



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Koffee With Karan 8: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh unveil their wedding video after 5 years; see their magical unseen moments at Lake Como in Italy

The beloved couch is back with Karan Johar as Hotstar Specials’ Koffee with Karan returns for season 8. The first episode couldn’t get any better as star-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh come together for the first time ever on the Koffee couch, spilling the beans on their marriage, proposal and more. For the very first time, Deepika and Ranveer unveiled the glimpses from their 2018 wedding in Lake Como in Italy. While the couple had a private wedding, an intimate affair with very close family and friends in attendance, for the first time in almost five years since their wedding, the couple shared video glimpses from their beautiful ceremonies.

The video, officially shared by The Wedding Filmer after the Koffee With Karan 8 episode, begins with Ranveer Singh who gives the toast post his wedding to Deepika as he jokes that he once declared he would marry Deepika Padukone and the day had finally come. From their magical mehendi and haldi ceremonies, glimpses of Ranveer dancing as both their families are seen enjoying, Ranveer fixing Deepika’s make-up, declaring his love for her, both their parents talking about Ranveer and Deepika's love story, and sharing emotional moments, the video is full of heartwarming moments.

 

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The wedding video was shot by The Wedding Filmer, who captured the wedding sequence in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. “During the filming of “Kabira” for Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, I had the honor of directing her. On a crisp evening, amidst rounds of Pictionary by the poolside with the crew, she leaned in and said softly, “When the time comes for my wedding, I’d be honoured if you would be the one to capture it.” I was taken aback, a blush creeping up unnoticed. She held onto that sentiment, gently reminding me of that whispered promise during her wedding film’s screening years later,” the team captioned the video. “Set against the stunning backdrop of Como, The Wedding Filmer had the distinct honour of encapsulating the magical union between Bollywood’s icons, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. It wasn’t just about documenting their wedding day, but rather weaving a tale of love, trust, and commitment. Some stories are so close to the heart that they’re held close, and perhaps they wanted this narrative to be theirs alone for a time. As we mark our 13th year in building an industry, releasing this film stands as a testament to our journey and growth. Premiering on the esteemed platform of ‘Koffee with Karan’, it’s not merely a film, but a milestone in our storied legacy,” they added. In November 2023, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh will complete five years of marriage. ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 8: Ranveer Singh convinced Sanjay Leela Bhansali to cast Deepika Padukone in Ram Leela: "Kareena had to exist..."



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Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki Teaser to be attached to Salman Khan's Tiger 3; Double Dhamaka for fans

Back in January, Salman Khan decided to exclusively launch the teaser of his Eid 2023 release, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan with the Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster, Pathaan. And now, come November 2023, the bromance of SRK and Salman will continue ahead of their big screen fight in Tiger vs Pathaan. According to sources close to the development, the first teaser of Shah Rukh Khan's Christmas 2023 release, Dunki, will be attached to Tiger 3 in cinema halls all across the world.

"Dunki is the next biggest Indian feature film after Tiger 3 and it's the most obvious call to bring out the teaser with this actioner reaching out to a wide section of audience. All it took was a call from SRK to his two friends, Aditya Chopra and Salman Khan. The teaser of Dunki will be screened across the globe with Tiger 3 on the big screen, preparing the audience for a roller coaster journey at Christmas," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The teaser of this Rajkumar Hirani directorial will be launched much before in the digital world. "The audience can consume it on the small screen first before witnessing the magic unfold on the big screen. Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan fans will now get 2 and not 1 reason to watch Tiger 3. Their favorite King Khan makes a dashing cameo in Tiger 3 they are ready to buy a ticket. But now, with the Dunki teaser, they have another reason to celebrate," the source explained.

With Dunki, SRK is expected to score a hat-trick of blockbusters in 2023 and the Rajkumar Hirani film is expected to be the best and the biggest film of the year scoring new all-time records.

Also Read: Dunki Not Postponed! The Shah Rukh Khan starrer to release on Christmas 2023



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Ranbir Kapoor confirms Ayan Mukerji is busy with Brahmastra 2 script; addresses the criticism for part 1: “From the dialogues or people saying that Shiva and Isha's chemistry was somewhere missing…”

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor may not be on social media officially but he often interacts with his fans. In a conversation with his fans over a Zoom call, Ranbir Kapoor revealed that Ayan Mukerji is busy with the script writing of the second instalment.

Ranbir Kapoor said, “So Brahmastra 2 is heavy into writing. We are working on it all the time, it was just last week that Ayan narrated the film to me. Ayan has gone ten times bigger than part 1, his idea, his thought, and the characters. He is working on War 2 right now, so the plan is to finish War 2 by mid-next year and we start shooting hopefully by the end of next year, or the beginning of next to next year. But definitely, there's a lot of work which is already happening on the film in the writing process. ”

He also said that in terms of dialogues, the chemistry – they have taken all criticism into consideration. Ranbir added, “We have really understood the kind of criticism we got for the film. What worked for it and what didn't work for it? So we want to put everything into consideration. From the dialogues or people saying that Shiva and Isha's chemistry was somewhere missing... There was a lot of criticism that was constructive so we are taking that into our stride, and trying to understand that and kind of go beyond that.”

-"it's just the last week that Ayan narrated the film to me, he's gone 10 times bigger than part 1" -"We've really understood the kind of criticism we got for the film... The dialogues and Shiva & isha's chemistry... There was something missing..." -#RanbirKapoor pic.twitter.com/VhvOXhIIoP — RK (@vickkyhere) October 24, 2023

Brahmastra was released last year in September and was one of the most successful Hindi films post-pandemic. Starring him and Alia Bhatt, the film was about a man Shiva on a journey to discover the origins of his superpowers and falling in love with a woman Isha who helps on this journey.

On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor will next star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal. The film releases on December 7, 2023. ALSO READ: Ranbir Kapoor says he has Raha all for himself as Alia Bhatt is shooting for Jigra: “She is trying to speak words like Pa and Ma”



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Karan Johar says Shah Rukh Khan was the first man to make him comfortable with his sexuality: "He didn't make me feel lesser"

Filmmaker Karan Johar and superstar Shah Rukh Khan have been friends for decades. Karan addresses SRK as 'Bhai' and has worked with him on several projects. In a recent conversation, Karan opened up about his sexuality and how SRK helped him come to terms with it.

On the show Be A Man Yaar, Karan Johar said, "He was born and raised in a very progressive environment. He comes from the theatre. He had worked with all kinds of people. My parents, perhaps, weren't able to understand things. My feminine side that was coming out so strongly was only met with laughter or with being made fun of. And then when I grew a little older, people got quieter about it. But I could tell whether there was a slight chitter-chatter about the way I was walking or speaking. I remember Shah Rukh Khan was the first, kind of like, man that didn't make me feel lesser for some reason. I feel like he accepted what in those days were considered being pansy, being effeminate or walking funny. He was just so cool about anything. He even had a lot of open chats with me. Whenever I had to say the biggest thing about my personality and sexuality, I spoke to him first. He was that one sense of support. Even he doesn't realise what he's been to me."

"It's what he didn't say. It's what he didn't bring up. It's what he normalised, that I sat funny or walked funny. Whenever I said campy things, he laughed. He would hang out with me, laugh with me. It isn't what he said, it's what he didn't say. It's all that matters," Karan added.

Meanwhile, Karan Johar last directed Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly among others. ALSO READ: SCOOP: Sunny Deol to return on Karan Johar’s Koffee with Karan after nearly 20 years



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SCOOP: Sunny Deol to return on Karan Johar’s Koffee with Karan after nearly 20 years

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol was recently riding high on the success of Gadar 2. It has been now revealed that he had filmed an episode for the popular talk show Koffee with Karan season 8. The show hosted by renowned filmmaker and talk show host Karan Johar, is known for its candid and often revealing interviews with celebrities from various fields.

The news of Sunny Deol's appearance on the show piqued the curiosity of many, as the actor is not a frequent guest on talk shows, especially one as popular and talked about as Koffee with Karan. While the details of the episode are being kept under wraps, fans are eagerly awaiting its broadcast to see what insights and stories Sunny Deol might share. It's worth mentioning that Sunny Deol is making a comeback on the show after nearly two decades. His previous appearance on the Koffee With Karan couch dates back to the show's inaugural season in 2005.

As the episode is expected to air in the coming weeks, Sunny Deol's fans and followers are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to watch the actor in a new and different light. It remains to be seen what revelations and anecdotes he will share during his time on Koffee with Karan 8.

On the work front, Sunny will start shooting for Border 2 in the second half of 2024. The film's studio has promised the biggest War Film in Indian Cinema to Sunny Deol and the actor is charged to commence work on the feature film. Sunny will be accompanied by Ayushmann Khurrana, Ammy Virk, and Ahan Shetty. The director of Border 2 has been kept under wraps for now.

For the unversed, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are all set to make their first combined appearance as a couple on the first episode of Karan Johar’s Koffee With Karan this Thursday on Disney+ Hotstar.

Also Read: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh to exclusively show glimpses of their wedding on episode 1 of Koffee With Karan 8



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Shahid Kapoor announces the title of his next with Pooja Hegde; to release on October 11

Not too long ago, Shahid Kapoor took to social media to announce about his next venture. The actor, who was last seen in JioCinema and Ali Abbas Zafar’s film Bloody Daddy and gained fame last year for his web series Farzi, is all set for another interesting film and will be collaborating with popular producer Siddharth Roy Kapur. The duo along with their leading lady Pooja Hegde, announced their film together earlier this month and on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra on October 24, the makers unveiled the title of the film to be Deva and also revealed that the film will release next year on the occasion of Dussehra.

Earlier today, Shahid Kapoor took to social media to not just announce the title but also posted his look from the film. Wearing a blue shirt and a pair of black sunglasses, it is Shahid’s cropped hairstyle and rugged beard which has been garnering attention. Although not much has been revealed about the film, except that it is a thriller, going by his look and the gun in his hand, it seems that the film will feature the Kaminey actor in the role of a cop and the film seems quite high on action and stunts.

 

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For the unversed, the film was announced on the occasion of Pooja’s birthday on October 13. Pooja Hegde too took to Instagram to share the poster and along with that the actress also posted a photo of the mahurat shot of the film.

 

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Directed by Rosshan Andrews who will be making his Bollywood debut with this venture, Deva is expected to be produced by Zee Studios and Siddharth Roy Kapur. The film is slated for release on October 11, 2024 during the occasion of Dussehra.

Also Read: Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde to come together for a thriller



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Monday, 23 October 2023

Durga Pooja 2023: Rupali Ganguly, Ishita Dutta, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Tina Datta, and others celebrate Ashtami

After actresses like Rani Mukerji, Sushmita Sen, Kajol, among others, the television industry too celebrated the Durga Pooja this year with equal enthusiasm and love. Among them were Anupama fame Rupali Ganguly, actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee, best known for her role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, social media celebrity Anushka Sen, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma fame Munmun Dutta, and popular actress Ishita Dutta and actor-husband Vatsal Seth as well as renowned star Tina Datta. The actors took to their social media to share photos of how they celebrated the arrival of Maa Durga.

Rupali Ganguly Known for her portrayal of Anupama in the popular Star Plus show by the same name, the actress seems to have enjoyed her pooja celebrations. Apart from Ashtami, Rupali also gave her long list of social media followers a glimpse of her Navami celebrations, which was held on October 23. The actress was accompanied by her entire family including her husband and son.

 

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Ishita Dutta Popularly known for her television shows as well as her portrayal of Ajay Devgn’s daughter in Drishyam, the actress had a special Durga Pooja this year. The reason is the birth of her first child with her actor-husband Vatsal Seth. She was accompanied by her infant son Vayu at the Durga Pooja pandal for the first time on the day of Navami. Ishita also posted photos from her Ashtami as well as Saptami celebrations.

 

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Devoleena Bhattacharjee Garnering immense love for her portrayal of Gopi Vahu on the small screen, Devoleena Bhattacharjee was last seen in the show Dil Diyaan Gallan. The actress also took to social media to give a glimpse of her Durga Pooja celebrations as she was seen attending one of the most popular pandals in Mumbai.

 

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Munmun Dutta While her show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma has been one of the longest running shows on television, Munmun Dutta too gained ample love for her portrayal of Babita, the pretty wife of the intelligent Iyer in Gokuldam Society. Following her love for Bengali traditions, Munmun also posted photos from a Durga pandal wherein she was celebrating the festivities. Along with that, she also penned a lovely message in her mother tongue.

 

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Anushka Sen Gaining popularity as not just an actor but also as a social media celebrity, Anushka Sen has been leaving social media followers enthralled with her fashion sense. She was shared photos of the lovely traditional avatar in a beautiful lavender saree, which she donned for the Durga pooja celebrations she attended recently.

 

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Tina Datta After recently completing her show Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum, Tina Datta took to social media to share all her looks from Durga Pooja ever since it kick started. From what we hear, the actress also attended pandals but it is her different ethnic looks, posted by her on this festive occasion that has been garnering a lot of attention on social media.

 

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Also Read: Photos: Ajay Devgn snapped with his son at Durga pandal



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Former India Spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, father of Angad Bedi, passes away at 77

Former India captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was the father of actor Angad Bedi and father-in-law of actress Neha Dhupia. He was 77 years old and is also survived by his wife.

 

Bedi was considered to be one of the greatest spinners of all time. He played 67 Tests for India between 1967 and 1979 and picked up 266 wickets. He also took seven wickets in 10 One-Day Internationals.

Bedi, along with Erapalli Prasanna, BS Chandrasekhar, and S. Venkataraghavan, was part of a quartet of spinners who revolutionised Indian cricket in the 1970s. They were known as the "spin quartet" and were responsible for some of India's most memorable victories overseas.

One of Bedi's most notable achievements was his performance in the 1977-78 Test series in Australia. He led India to a 2-3 defeat, but his team put on a mighty fight, clinching wins in the third and fourth tests. Bedi himself finished the series with 21 wickets.

Bedi was known for his subtle variations in his bowling that helped him confuse and outwit batsmen. He was also a very good fielder and was a great asset to the Indian team. Apart from his international cricket career, Bedi was also a big name domestically. He played for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy and led them to titles in 1978, 1979, and 1980, 1981.

Bedi's death is a huge loss to the world of cricket. He was a legend of the game and will be deeply missed by his fans all over the world.

Also Read: Shehnaaz Gill, Angad Bedi, Jasmin Bhasin, and more groove to Camilo and Diljit Dosanjh’s Punjabi-Spanish Crossover ‘Palpita’



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Dasvi director Tushar Jalota to direct Sidharth Malhotra & Janhvi Kapoor in Dinesh Vijan’s next

It was recently reported that Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor are teaming up for the first time on a thriller produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films with Jio Studios. The director's name was kept under wraps in the report. And now, Bollywood Hungama has an exclusive scoop on the same.

According to our highly placed sources, the Dinesh Vijan production, starring Sid and Janhvi will be directed by Tushar Jalota, who last helmed the Abhishek Bachchan-led Dasvi. “Tushar has been working on a thriller for a while now and is all set to take it on floors in 2024. He narrated the film to Dinoo first, who was blown away by the content and then started reaching out to the actors,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The source further informed that both Sid and Janhvi were in talks for different standalone films with Dinesh Vijan, but destiny got them together when they heard about the soon-to-go-on-floor thriller. “Both Sid and Janhvi have independently heard the film and the joint narrations are expected to take place soon. The film will go on floors sometime in the first half of 2024,” the source added.

Dinesh Vijan is meanwhile all ready for the release of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s next during the Valentine's Day 2024 weekend.

Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR to begin shooting for second schedule of Devara; deets inside



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Bigg Boss OTT 2 runner-up Abhishek Malhan robbed of Rs 1.5 lakh in Africa

Former Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant Abhishek Malhan recently lost Rs 1.5 lakh while travelling to Africa. In a video on his mother Dimple Malhan's YouTube channel, he shared the incident with his fans and explained that he had carried such a large sum of cash with him for the first time.

"I had Rs 1.5 lakh cash with me. I had to make some payment for an iPhone that I bought to gift it to someone here. Now, I see the money is simply not there in my bag, the bag is empty. My heart is genuinely racing right now," he said in the video, holding up the empty bag and walking around the room.

"Papa had told me I must take care of the money and now I have no clue what happened to the money," he added. Malhan went on to share everything he did from the moment he arrived at Delhi airport until he reached the hotel room, but he was unable to figure out how he lost the money.

"I have never carried such a huge amount of cash ever in my life. My heart is just racing. I can't believe how I lost all my money. I was supposed to buy an iPhone to gift someone and for that I got the cash, but I don't have it anymore. My dad asked me a million times to be careful with the money and I still lost it. I didn't think I would face such a thing. It's so scary and I don't know what to do about it anymore. I wish I was a bit more careful," he said.

Malhan was a participant in the second season of Salman Khan's reality show, Bigg Boss OTT, where he finished as the first runner-up. The winner of the season was YouTuber Elvish Yadav.

Also Read: ”I would like to say ‘Nazar Na Lage’ to Kartik Aaryan”, says former Bigg Boss OTT contestant Manisha Rani



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Sunday, 22 October 2023

Tara Sutaria starrer Apurva to directly release on Disney+ Hotstar on November 15; see the first intriguing posters

Star Studios and Cine1 Studios’ edge-of-the-seat survival thriller Apurva is all set to release from 15th November onwards on Disney+ Hotstar. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film stars an ensemble cast of Tara Sutaria, Abhishek Banerjee, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav who have united to showcase one of the most powerful stories of good over evil onscreen. The team unveiled the intriguing first look and announced the release date amidst huge crowds and tremendous fanfare at the prestigious Lav Kush Ramlila Ground at Red Fort, Delhi - the first of its kind launch that has never taken place for an Indian film!

Apurva is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to Survive and Live. Set in one of the most dangerous places in India – Chambal, the movie is presented by some of India’s leading creative powerhouses who have come together for this gritty thriller.

Tara Sutaria, who plays Apurva, says, “This is a powerful and thrilling story of an ordinary girl whose inner strength, intelligence, wit and courage shape a journey that will keep one at the edge of their seat. It's the role of a lifetime for me and I am eagerly awaiting audiences to see my transformation in Apurva as we launch our trailer very soon! Hugely excited and looking forward to Apurva releasing from 15th November onwards on Disney+ Hotstar.”

Abhishek Banerjee adds, "My character in Apurva is perhaps one of the most menacing and fearsome ones that I have portrayed so far. The powerful script instantly appealed to me when I first heard it, and I can't wait for the audience to watch the trailer, which will be launched very soon and thereafter the film’s release from 15th November onwards on Disney+ Hotstar."

Rajpal Yadav whose dramatic new look has struck a lot of intrigue says, "Audiences will see me in a very different and unusual avatar in Apurva which will be revealed when our trailer launches very soon. This is just the first glimpse, and I am looking forward to audiences watching Apurva from 15th November onwards on Disney+ Hotstar." ALSO READ: First look of Tara Sutaria starrer survival thriller Apurva to drop at Delhi’s Lav Kush Ramlila



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EXCLUSIVE: Arjun Rampal in talks for 3-movie deal in Hyderabad after making South debut with Bhagavant Kesari

Arjun Rampal's latest role as the formidable antagonist in the film Bhagavant Kesari has taken the industry by storm, earning him accolades and widespread acclaim. His remarkable screen presence and compelling performance in his South Indian film debut have not gone unnoticed. In the wake of this successful portrayal, Arjun is currently in discussions to sign a substantial three-movie deal in Hyderabad.

You read it right! According to a source, "Playing the ruthless antagonist in Bhagavant Kesari, Arjun Rampal's performance has garnered widespread acclaim. Arjun’s screen presence is unmissable as he grasps the audience's attention with his compelling acting and delivery in his South debut. The actor is right now already in talks to sign a three major movie deal in Hyderabad."

After this mastery of a performance, Arjun proves his exceptional skill of capturing the audience wherever he goes as he leaves an impressive lasting impression.

Earlier, speaking about his debut, Arjun had said, “The world has gotten so small and actors are working in various languages and globally too. So, what's critical is getting to experience different styles of working where you can push your limits as an actor and learn new skill sets,” in a statement.

He also talked about his character and added, “I submitted myself to the character. I practised dialogues and sent recordings to Anil over the phone. It was a great experience to learn, understand and emote dialogues in another language."

For the unversed, the film also stars Kajal Aggarwal playing the leading lady opposite Balakrishna, wherein Sreeleela will be seen in a vital role. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Bhagavant Kesari was released on October 19.

Also Read: Arjun Rampal on making South debut with Bhagavant Kesari: “I submitted myself to the character”



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RRR and Baahubali’s blockbuster director S S Rajamouli turns angel investor for Muse Wearables; their smart ring, Ring One, to be launched on October 25

S S Rajamouli is now a household name not just in India but also across the world, thanks to the super-success of RRR (2022). The period action entertainer, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, made waves even in the non-traditional overseas markets and then emerged victorious at the Oscars. As S S Rajamouli gears up for his next flick, he’s also simultaneously striding into different territories.

It has come to light that he is one of the 50 angel investors that has backed Muse Wearables. Its product, a smart ring named Ring One, is all set to be launched in India on October 25, as per a report in The Economic Times.

The smart ring is the next big thing after smart watches in the smart devices market. Ring One is expected to be a game changer as it provides information about calories burnt by the consumer, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen level etc. It can also analyse sleep patterns and will also help make payments in less than 5 seconds. It even promises 7 days of battery life. The price of the smart ring is expected to be around $298 (approx. Rs. 25,000).

S S Rajamouli has had a long association with Bengaluru-based Muse Wearables. Way back in 2017, it was reported that the filmmaker and Baahubali producer Shobu Yarlagadda had invested in the tech start-up. At that time, Rajamouli had said in a statement, “I am happy to start as a technology investor through Muse Wearables. Being a startup, what impressed me is their approach and creating impact in the wearable segment in the existing market. Hence I and Mr Shobu invested as we could visualise their global success.”

Then in September 2020, S S Rajamouli shared a video of a product launch by Muse Wearables. The RRR director congratulated them for coming up with devices that can track oxygen levels, which was crucial in the COVID-19 period.

Talking about his upcoming film, S S Rajamouli will direct Mahesh Babu in a jungle action adventure. Rajamouli’s father, K V Vijayendra Prasad, has also confirmed that the RRR sequel is in the works.

Also Read: Jr NTR and filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli’s collaboration Student No: 1 completes 22 years of its release; fans shower love



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Sanya Malhotra starrer Mrs, Hindi remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, set for world premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2023

Following her performance in the blockbuster Jawan, Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra is ready to test the international waters with the world premiere of her upcoming film Mrs, the Hindi remake of the Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen. The film has been announced to have its first screening at the 27th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, which is set to take place from November 3-19, 2023. The movie will premiere on November 17, 2023.

The film’s director Arati Kadav shared a few glimpses from the film along with the announcement on her Instagram on Sunday. She wrote, “Happy to announce the World Premiere of our film Mrs at 27th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival(Poff). We all are super duper thrilled to be part of the lineup."

 

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Sanya’s international conquer begins here! Grateful to Baweja Studios, and Jio Studios for this opportunity. Thank you Harman Baweja. Grateful to the wonderful cast and crew whose immense hardwork and dedication made this happen. More details coming soon.”

The synopsis of the film on the POFF website reads, “The exotically delicious film guides us through Indian cuisine, but layer by layer reveals the unfortunate role of women who only cook, clean, and submit to sex-addicted hubbies. Dance teacher Richa has an instant connection to the wealthy doctor Diwakar but soon finds herself in an overcooked and tasteless happily ever after laced with misogyny, arrogance, and stubbornness. The kitchen has the solution to all problems. So, Richa cooks splendid dishes with love and dedication and refuses to yield to male dominance.”

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Pammi Baweja, and Harman Baweja, the film stars Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya, and Kanwaljit Singh. ALSO READ: Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest Day 2: Richa Chadha and Sanya Malhotra advocate for sex education over sex censorship; Richa says, “If porn is a problem, then you are offering free data to a country that doesn’t have sex education”



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Saturday, 21 October 2023

Dalip Tahil gets 2 months’ jail for drunk driving and crashing into an auto in 2018

Veteran actor Dalip Tahil has been sentenced to 2 months in jail by a magistrate court in Mumbai in a drunk driving case. The actor was reportedly involved in an accident when he rammed his car into an auto-rickshaw, leaving a woman injured. This incident took place in Khar, Mumbai in 2018.

As per a report in Times of India, the magistrate court relied on the doctor's evidence, who confirmed the smell of alcohol, Tahil's pupils being dilated, his walk being unsteady and his speech incoherent.

The 65-year-old actor has worked in several movies including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Baazigar, Ishq, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag among others. His last movie was the Vidyut Jammwal starrer IB 71. The film, which released earlier this year, saw him play the character of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. His last web series came last year in the form of Mind The Malhotras. ALSO READ: Dalip Tahil to play antagonist in Ashutosh Gowariker’s next production Toolsidas Junior



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Thanks to Jawan, Gadar 2, Jailer, PVR Inox records the best quarter of ALL TIME; revenue doubles to Rs. 1082 crores

The year 2022 was a terrible one for Bollywood with many big-ticket films falling like a pack of cards at the ticket window. 2023 began with a bang with Pathaan but then the subsequent months were not as exciting. Things improved from July. In August, the collections went to another level thanks to films like Gadar 2 and Jailer. September, meanwhile, was also outstanding as it saw the result of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan, which emerged as a monstrous blockbuster.

Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the biggest multiplex chain in India, PVR Inox, has recorded the best quarter of all time. In the second quarter of the financial year, it amassed a net profit of Rs. 207 crores. During the second quarter of the previous year, PVR Inox (both were separate entities then) had recorded a loss of Rs. 70 crores. The revenue (from all avenues) also doubled to Rs. 2020 crores from Rs. 1082 crores, as per a report in The Economic Times.

In Q2, PVR Inox saw gross box-office collections amounting to Rs. 1336 crores. The footfalls during these months were nearly 4.84 crores. Besides Gadar 2, Jailer and Jawan, the other Hindi films that performed exceptionally between July and September are Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, OMG 2 and Dream Girl 2. Meanwhile, July was dominated by successful Hollywood films like Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One, Oppenheimer and Barbie.

PVR Inox chief financial officer Nitin Sood stated, “It's the best quarter of all time for PVR Inox. We were reasonably confident that business would come back. The debate over whether people want to watch movies in theatres is over. Films across the board have been done across multiple languages.”

It now remains to be seen if the third quarter manages to reach the level or even surpass Q2. The possibility is there since there are tremendous expectations from Salman Khan’s Diwali release Tiger 3, Shah Rukh Khan’s Christmas bonanza Dunki and Prabhas’ much-awaited Salaar.

Also Read: Karan Johar hails Shah Rukh Khan and the blockbuster success of Jawan and Pathaan: “I’d go MAD if I saw these numbers coming in for my film”



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Friday, 20 October 2023

Aamir Khan relocates to Chennai for two months to spend time with his ailing mother

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has made a heartfelt decision to spend the next two months in the city of Chennai. The reason behind this temporary relocation is his deep concern and unwavering support for his beloved mother, Zeenat Hussain. She is currently under the care of a private medical facility in the city, and Aamir Khan wants to be by her side during this crucial time.

During his stay in Chennai, the actor has chosen accommodation at a hotel conveniently located near the treatment centre, ensuring that he can be with his mother and provide her with the love and support she needs. Aamir Khan's dedication to his family is a testament to the strong bonds that hold them together.

Recently, in a conclave, Aamir Khan revealed that he wants to spend more time with his family and has been doing so in the last few years. Speaking with News18, Aamir Khan said that taking a break from work for his family really improved his relationship with his family. “My relationship with my family is improving every day and I am enjoying that. I am enjoying with my children. This is a good phase for me because I can finally see people in my personal space more clearly. When I was lost in the passion of the creative world, the people around you get blurred. It is not that they are not around, and it isn’t that you don’t love them, even if there is the smallest inconvenience, I will drop everything to be by their side. But that was just an emergency situation. It shouldn’t be that way. That person should be important to you on a daily basis. These are the things I learnt and realised in this two and a half year which has made me much calmer,” Aamir added.

On the work front, Aamir Khan announced Sitare Zameen Par as his next project. He is also producing Laapataa Ladies and Lahore 1947. ALSO READ: Aamir Khan confirms daughter Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare are getting married on January 3, 2024: “I’m going to cry a lot that day”



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Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday starrer Dream Girl 2 now streaming on Netflix

Following a successful theatrical release, Dream Girl 2, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday is now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms, the comedy-drama film is now ready to charm Netflix audiences.

Speaking about the film coming to Netflix, Ayushmann Khurrana shared, “After the incredible box office journey we've had with Dream Girl 2, it has now found its home on Netflix, and I can’t wait for audiences who couldn't catch it in theatres to watch it now. I also believe that an out-and-out masala entertainer like Dream Girl 2 has a certain replay value, and many viewers will enjoy binge-watching it again now that it's on OTT. It's an entertaining film with great characters, a solid humor track, and I hope it receives the same love worldwide.”

Ananya Panday adds, ''I am so excited that Dream Girl 2 is now streaming on Netflix- it’s like a dream come true to have your work showcased across 190 countries. I am excited to see how the worldwide audience responds to the film and the entertaining world we created.” ALSO READ: Ayushmann Khurrana becomes one of the most visible celebrities at this Cricket World Cup and this is the reason!



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Netflix and Amazon Prime Video win big at the Bollywood Hungama India Entertainment Awards; take a look at the complete winners’ list

Bollywood Hungama's OTT India Fest 2023 concluded with a star-studded awards ceremony, honoring the best and brightest in the OTT entertainment industry. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video emerged as the big winners, bagging several awards across various categories at the Bollywood Hungama India Entertainment Awards.

In the Original Films section, Netflix's Darlings took home the award for Best Feature Film, while Jasmeet K Reen was named Best Director for the same film. Manoj Bajpayee won Best Actor Male for his performances in Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai (Zee5) and Gulmohar (Disney+ Hotstar), while Sanya Malhotra won Best Actor Female for Kathal (Netflix). Take a look at the list of winners as BH OTT India Fest 2023.

Original Films Section Best Feature Film (OTT Originals) - Darlings (Netflix) Best Director - Jasmeet K Reen (For Darlings, Netflix) Best Actor Male - Manoj Bajpayee (For Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai and Gulmohar, Zee5 and Disney+ Hotstar respectively) Best Actor Male (Popular) - Varun Dhawan (For Bawaal, Amazon Prime Video) Best Actor Female - Sanya Malhotra (For Kathal, Netflix) Best Actor Female (Popular) - Janhvi Kapoor (For Bawaal, Amazon Prime Video) Best Supporting Actor - Sikander Kher (For Monica O My Darling, Netflix)

Original Series Section Best Series - Jubilee Best Director - Raj and DK (For Farzi / Guns & Gulaabs Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, respectively) Best Actor Male - Pankaj Tripathi (For Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach, Disney+ Hotstar) Best Actor Male (Popular) - Rajkummar Rao (For Guns and Gulaabs, Netflix) Best actor Female - Sushmita Sen (For Taali, Jio Cinema) Best Actor Female (Popular) - Sonakshi Sinha (For Dahaad, Amazon Prime Video) Best Breakthrough Performer (Series) - Radhika Madan (For Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, Disney+ Hotstar) Best Non-Fiction Series (Originals) - Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives S2, Netflix

People’s Choice Section Best Actor of The Year Male (Series) - Anil Kapoor (For The Night Manager, Disney+ Hotstar) Best Actor of The Year Female (Series) - Tamannah Bhatia (For Jee Karda and Aakhri Sach, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar, respectively) Best Director of The Year (Series) - Hansal Mehta (For Scoop, Netflix) Best Original Film of The Year - Bawaal, Amazon Prime Video Best Original Series of The Year - Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo and Kohrra, Disney+ Hotstar and Netflix respectively)

Additional  Mould-Breaking Actor Of The Year - Tilottama Shome and Amruta Subhash (For The Mirror in Lust Stories 2, Netflix) Charismatic Performer Of The Year - Triptii Dimri (For Qala, Netflix) Game Changing Actor Of The Year - Shobhita Dhulipala (For Made in Heaven S2 / The Night Manager S1 & S2 Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar)

The grand awards ceremony that happened on 19th October 2023 was attended by the biggies of the entertainment world. Organized by one of India's most trusted entertainment portals Bollywood Hungama, curated / directed by Cinema Waale Film and TV Productions and produced by Across Media Solutions, the two day extravaganza aims to honour and acknowledge the excellence that has emerged from the realm of online streaming platforms.

The awards are Presented by Sonata Poze, powered by TVS Jupiter and Kheloyar, Driven-by JK Tyre Blaze Rydr, alongside Matchmaking partner Bharat Matrimony, Stylish Audio partner Skullcandy, Banking partner Bank of Baroda, Healthcare partner Fujifilm Healthcare, True Chocolate partner Smoor, Astrology partner Astroyogi, Wellness Partner HCG hospitals, Cricketing Partner Metashot in association with Festival partners Satvik, Snacking partner Special Choice, Outdoor partner Bright Outdoor Media, Radio partner Radio City, and celebration partners Johnnie Walker and Heineken Silver.



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Ganapath – A Hero Is Born Movie Review: On the whole, GANAPATH – A HERO IS BORN fails to impress.

GANAPATH – A HERO IS BORN is the story of a man who is meant for greatness. The year is 2070. Due to a major war, the poor have become poorer. They live in a settlement where the rich control the food and water supply. The rich, meanwhile, reside in the luxurious Silver City. A mysterious man named Dalini rules this territory. His trusted aide, John (Ziad Baki), conducts boxing matches and earns money through the bets placed by the uber-rich. Guddu (Tiger Shroff) works for John along with his uncle Kaizad (Jameel Khan) and Senior (Girish Kulkarni). The latter detests Guddu. One day, John asks Guddu to take his girlfriend Rosie (Elli AvrRam) out to a nightclub while he’s busy in a meeting. Rosie gets physical with Guddu. John catches them red-handed and buries them alive. Miraculously, Guddu survives. Kaizad asks him to move away to a settlement of poor people up in the hills and meet Shiva (Rahman). Once he meets Shiva, Guddu is supposed to tell him ‘Ganapath is here’. Guddu does as instructed. He meets Shiva and his close confidante, Jassi (Kriti Sanon). Shiva is blind while Jassi is tough and fights quite well. Unknown to Guddu, he is Ganapath or the saviour of the poor, as predicted by a revered man (Amitabh Bachchan). But while Guddu is good at analysing fighters and their strengths and weaknesses, he’s not a fighter himself. Shiva and Jassi decide to train him. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Vikas Bahl's story is clichéd and gives a déjà vu of CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA [2009]. Vikas Bahl's screenplay is unexciting. A few scenes are well thought of but they give a been-there-done-that feeling. Vikas Bahl's dialogues are just fine.

Vikas Bahl's direction is not up to the mark. To give credit its due, he has handled a few dramatic moments well. Guddu’s transformation also makes for a nice watch. The fight at the intermission point is worth it. The lead actors have also been presented stylishly.

Sadly, the film is riddled with shortcomings. The futuristic element could have been the USP but the makers fail to do justice to it. The poor VFX further messes things up in this regard. For a film about one man fighting the system, it’s mandatory that the audience should be moved by the plight of the have-nots and be wowed by the protagonist’s heroism. Both these factors are missing. Moreover, the twist in the climax is very predictable. One can guess it from a mile away.

Speaking of performances, Tiger Shroff has never looked so dashing. His performance is quite good. Kriti Sanon gives a sizzling performance. She looks convincing while doing action. Amitabh Bachchan is hardly there and is fine. Ziad Baki is decent. Jameel Khan and Girish Kulkarni are dependable. Rahman is the surprise of the film. Elli AvrRam looks hot but is wasted. Jess Liaudin (Tabahi) is over the top. Shruthy Menon (Shaina) is fine.

Ganapath Official Hindi Trailer | Amitabh Bachchan, Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon

Songs are well-woven into the narrative. 'Sara Zamana' manages to register to an extent followed by 'Jai Ganesha', 'Hum Aaye Hain', 'Lafda Kar De' and 'Time 2 Shine'. Salim-Sulaiman's background score is passable.

Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti's cinematography is neat. Amit Ray & Subrata Chakrobarty's production design is unimaginative. Aki Narula, Sukriti Grover and Akangshe Chopra's costumes are quite cool, especially the ones worn by Tiger and Kriti. Tim Man and Vikram Dahiya's action is entertaining and not at all gory. After Studio, Number 9 VFX and Maadfam Studios' VFX is tacky. Ritesh Soni's editing is appropriate.

On the whole, GANAPATH – A HERO IS BORN fails to impress due to a clichéd storyline, poor VFX and predictable second half. At the box office, the limited buzz and huge costs will prove detrimental.



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Yaariyan 2 Movie Review: On the whole, YAARIYAN 2 is a decent entertainer.

YAARIYAN 2 is the story of three cousins. Laadli Chibber (Divya Khosla Kumar) lives in Shimla with her mother (Lillete Dubey). She was suffering from thalassemia but has now recovered. Laadli wanted to fall in love and then get married. Her mother, however, asks her to meet Abhay Singh Katyal (Yash Das Gupta). Both click and they decide to get married. Laadli immediately calls Shikhar (Meezaan Jafri) and Bajrang Das Khatri aka Bajju (Pearl V Puri), her cousins who are closest to her, for her wedding. After marriage, Laadli moves to Mumbai with Abhay. Bajju, too, works in Mumbai. Shikhar is forced to shift to Mumbai and work as a delivery boy after he faces a roadblock in his biking career. Laadli faces trouble in marriage as Abhay seems indifferent to her. Shikhar changes his SIM card and gets hounded with calls from Ikroor (Anaswara Rajan). He meets her and both fall in love. Bajju, meanwhile, begins a relationship with Shona (Warina Hussain). Shikhar, however, has reservations about Shona and her behaviour. This causes a rift between the trio. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

YAARIYAN 2 is based on BANGALORE DAYS [2014] and the story is promising. We have seen films about siblings and friends. A film about cousins is rare. Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's screenplay flows well and is replete with some nice dramatic and emotional sequences. Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's dialogues are youthful and modern. However, the dialogue about nappies is repeated far too many times.

Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's direction is creative. The director duo is known for adding a lot even to their ordinary shots. This trademark stamp is visible from start to finish. While they handle all tracks well, the track of the dead girl's parents is very moving. The race sequence, meanwhile, is gripping.

On the flipside, there's hardly any comedy. For a film about friendship, there should have been more humour. The character of Bajji gets a raw deal in the second half as he is hardly there. Moreover, at 150 minutes, the film is too lengthy.

Speaking of performances, Divya Khosla Kumar looks charming and performs the difficult role with ease. Meezaan Jafri shows a marked improvement compared to his work in HUNGAMA 2 [2021]. Pearl V Puri is decent but could have been better. Yash Das Gupta emerges as the best performer in the film. Warina Hussain looks stunning but could have done better in some difficult scenes. Bhagyashri Borse (Raajlaxmi) looks stunning and leaves a mark. Anaswara Rajan is lovely but goes over the top in emotional scenes. Priya Prakash Warrier is wasted. Murli Sharma is dependable. Lillete Dubey hams.

Yaariyan 2 (Official Trailer): Pearl V Puri, Divya Khosla Kumar, Meezaan Jafri

The songs are decent though it's in no way close to the hit soundtrack of YAARIYAN [2014]. 'Saure Ghar' is the best followed by 'Simroon Tera Naam', 'Oonchi Oonchi Deewarein', 'Suit Patiala', 'Heer Bhi Roye', 'Peene De' and 'Bewafaa Tu'. 'Sunny Sunny 2.0' and 'Blue Hai Paani Paani' are just okay. JAM8's background score is functional.

C R Ravi Yadav's cinematography is stunning. Mumbai has never been captured like this before. Shankar Samanta's production design is rich. Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's costumes are glamorous, especially the ones worn by Raajlaxmi. Allan Amin's action is fine. Abhishek Kumar Singh's editing is weak. The film should have been shorter by 15-20 minutes.

On the whole, YAARIYAN 2 is a decent entertainer.



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Thursday, 19 October 2023

Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest Day 2: Richa Chadha and Sanya Malhotra advocate for sex education over sex censorship; Richa says, “If porn is a problem, then you are offering free data to a country that doesn’t have sex education”

Bollywood Hungama, the prominent entertainment platform in India, has launched its two-day OTT India Fest in Mumbai. The festival included a wide range of activities such as panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, workshops, and an award ceremony celebrating talents in the OTT entertainment sector. The inaugural day of the fest began with an insightful panel discussion on the growing OTT landscape in India, involving key experts and influencers from the industry. During a session, Bollywood actress Richa Chadha and Sanya Malhotra urged for sex education in India.

During the sessions, Richa Chadha addressed a vital issue associated with OTT content, stating, “If porn is a problem, then you are offering free data to a country that doesn’t have sex education, what’s going to happen.”

She further added, “I feel this is the problem that there is an overstimulated culture.” The actress also said, “I don’t know if we need sex censorship as much as we need sex education. First of all, we need for the country to be okay to talk about sex because its not like its not happening and its not like it will go away. Its not going to go away. That’s how we got here.”

Sanya Malhotra concurred with Richa’s perspective, emphasizing the importance of fostering sex education as opposed to excessive censorship. She said, “I think as Richa said, this country needs more sex education than sex censorship and we are not doing something that is not already out there. There are Hollywood movies and international film which are already there on OTT and for people to consume. But I also truly believe if a script doesn’t require it, because sometimes people also use it like, ‘Oh this worked in the other film, so we should put this in our film too,’ even if its not fit for the character or for the story, just as a selling point. That shouldn’t happen.”

The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest, in association with Cinema Waale Film and Television Productions LLP and Across Media Solutions, held on the 18th & 19th of October 2023 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai were Presented by Sonata Poze, powered by TVS Jupiter and Kheloyar, Driven-by JK Tyre Blaze Rydr, alongside Matchmaking partner Bharat Matrimony, Stylish Audio partner Skullcandy, Banking partner Bank of Baroda, Healthcare partner Fujifilm Healthcare, True Chocolate partner Smoor, Astrology partner Astroyogi, Wellness Partner HCG hospitals, Cricketing Partner Metashot in association with Festival partners Satvik, Snacking partner Special Choice, Outdoor partner Bright Outdoor Media, Radio partner Radio City, and celebration partners Johnnie Walker and Heineken Silver.

Also Read: Trailer of RiAliTY: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal give a sneak peek into their wedding documentary



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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Vikas Bahl reveals, “While prepping for Ganapath, I used to see making videos of S S Rajamouli and Sukumar’s films” also says, “I hope we can crack the story of Queen 2”

Ganapath – A Hero Is Born, starring Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon and Amitabh Bachchan, is all set to release in cinemas tomorrow, that is, October 20. Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to director Vikas Bahl about the film and a lot more.

Since the time you debuted as a director, you have never repeated a genre. How do you manage to do so? Not many filmmakers could achieve this feat… Maybe, I just like different kinds of stories. While doing so, you have to break the genre. I think it’s a constant learning curve. When you are switching genres, you are always nervous as to whether or not you can pull it off. I like that nervousness. Maybe, the student inside me wants to constantly keep learning how to try new genres. When I was doing this film or even the next one (a horror), I used to sit for hours on YouTube and watch videos on how these films are made and how these genres are done. So, it was almost like going back to school. That’s exciting for me. I don’t want to get into a comfort zone that ‘this is my genre, this is what I want to do for the next 10-15 years.’ I’d rather try new things.

How difficult was it to get the futuristic element right, especially for a Hindi film considering that we don’t have many reference points in our cinema? More than just about the future, I was trying to pen a story that any calamity in the world leads to inequality in the sense that the rich get richer as they benefit from it. But the poor get poorer. This happens during any catastrophe, whether man-made or a natural disaster. This is the basic premise of the film. Since it is based on the hypothetical situation of the next biggest calamity that happens on the planet, I had to set it in the future because it couldn’t happen earlier. Hence, the idea was not just to make a futuristic story.

Years ago, Shekhar Kapur attempted a film called Paani. It was also set in the future and was about the water crisis. Were you inspired by its plot maybe at the back of your mind? Shekhar sir is too senior and I think too brilliant (smiles). I don’t know much about Paani. I know about it just as anybody else knows. But I am sure he would have made an unbelievable spectacle. Even if I am remotely close to what we set out to do, I think I’d be good!

You became a force to reckon with, with Queen (2014). The same year, Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon debuted with Heropanti (2014) and became overnight stars. How was it to collaborate with two fellow artists for whom 2014 was also a defining year? Now that you told me and I realize it, it feels good (laughs)! I don’t think any of us thought about it. We never sat and discussed this connection.

Tiger Shroff is not seen doing typical action in the film. Kriti Sanon, meanwhile, is attempting action for the first time. How exciting was it for you and them as well? Yes. The good thing about Ganapath and hopefully it’ll also be a surprise for the audience is that Tiger is just not doing action in the film. He has done a lot of humourous, emotional and dramatic scenes. He has a big character arc. Action is the base of it but is not the primary characteristic. I always found him very innocent. He has his own little world of action, exercises and workouts. I loved that innocence. I wanted him for his innocence as much as I wanted him for his action. Even though I had never worked with him or even met him before, I was correct about how he is.

As for Kriti, she’s a great actor. She has a lot of action in the film and has done a great job. She has this ability that she can pierce through your eyes and deliver the dialogue. She’s also tall and looks absolutely convincing while taking on the goons.

You worked with Amitabh Bachchan, first in Goodbye (2022) and now Ganapath. It must have been a high, wasn’t it? Everyday, he walks on the set, you have to pinch yourself that he knows me and he knows my name, forget the fact that he’s in my film. He was extremely generous. He knew I was trying to put up a film like Ganapath together. He knew it was ambitious. He saw the art and mood boards and told me, ‘Vikas, if I can help you make this film in any way, tell me’. I pounced on the opportunity and told him, ‘Sir, ek role karenge mere liye’! He did it purely out of love. He said, ‘Anything for you. Just go and make this film’.

The film’s post-production took a year. There are a lot of green-screen shots. And this is your most VFX-heavy film. Please tell us about your experience… It has been a phenomenal learning experience when it comes to VFX. I just hope that everyone supports this fact. When you are doing it for the first time, you are just learning. You are not a master at the craft. I remember for days, I used to see making videos of S S Rajamouli’s films. I used to understand how he used to use the green screen and used to check out the ‘before VFX’ and ‘after VFX’ shots. I also used to watch Sukumar sir’s making videos. It’s almost like a tutorial put up on YouTube. By now, the fear of VFX has gone away. Now we can write stories without any boundaries. You can imagine anything and you can pull it off on the screen.

Earlier, Ganapath – A Hero Is Born was called Ganapath – Part 1. Is a sequel in the pipeline? It’s still part 1. We just decided to call it ‘A Hero Is Born’. There’s the intention of doing a sequel. We hope it’s received well and people love it because this is the start of the journey of the protagonist.

Will the sequel be called Ganapath – A Hero Rules? After you watch the film, why don’t you send me the title of the sequel? (laughs)

This is the age of sequels. Would you like to make a sequel to Queen? We would love to know what happened to Rani (Kangana Ranaut) and what she’s doing 10 years after the events of the first film… Queen 2 is always a very tempting option. But the temptation should be that we find a great story to tell and not just exploit the commercial benefit out of it. I really hope we crack the story for the sequel so that I can make Queen 2. I would love to do that.

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Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest: Aditi Rao Hydari says she "Felt stupid" for crying when Sufiyum Sujatayum was released on Prime Video during Lockdown

Bollywood Hungama has launched the 'OTT India Fest' in Mumbai, a two-day event celebrating the OTT entertainment sector. The fest features a diverse program of activities, such as panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, workshops, and an awards ceremony honouring OTT talents. The event's first day started with an informative panel discussion, where industry experts explored India's growing OTT landscape. During the discussion, actress Aditi Rao Hydari recalled crying when she learnt that her Malayalam film, Sufiyum Sujatayum, was releasing on Amazon Prime Video during the lockdown.

Aditi asserted, “I was one of those ‘oh cinema, big screen, movies.’ I was shooting back-to-back Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. I remember just before the lockdown, my Tamil film was released in theatres and it was a huge hit. Then, cut to lockdown, I was told that my Malayalam film would be released on Amazon. And then, there were waterworks, tears, and crying.”

She continued and added that after being “samjhaoed”, she decided to go with the flow. “The film was released on Amazon and the kind of love it got. I was getting messages from different countries, from people, who didn’t even understand the language. Every day I was getting 30-40 messages. I was like, I told myself - what a silly girl I am. I felt stupid for crying.”

For the unversed, the panel was discussing that in the era of OTT, actors are finding new ways to reinvent themselves and showcase their versatility. The thought-provoking discussion featured Dia Mirza, Aditi Rao Hydari, Barun Sobti, and Karishma Tanna on the art of reinvention in the times of OTT.

The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest, in association with Cinema Waale Film and Television Productions LLP and Across Media Solutions, held on the 18th & 19th of October 2023 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai were Presented by Sonata Poze, powered by TVS Jupiter and Kheloyar, Driven-by JK Tyre Blaze Rydr, alongside Matchmaking partner Bharat Matrimony, Stylish Audio partner Skullcandy, Banking partner Bank of Baroda, Healthcare partner Fujifilm Healthcare, True Chocolate partner Smoor, Astrology partner Astroyogi, Wellness Partner HCG hospitals, Cricketing Partner Metashot in association with Festival partners Satvik, Snacking partner Special Choice, Outdoor partner Bright Outdoor Media, Radio partner Radio City, and celebration partners Johnnie Walker and Heineken Silver.

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