Deepika Padukone onboards as brand ambassador for battle-royale game Krafton

KRAFTON, makers of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), have announced a partnership with Deepika Padukone to the world of BGMI. This exclusive one-year collaboration will see Deepika Padukone as the brand ambassador of BGMI, ushering in a new era of gaming and entertainment. As part of this exciting collaboration, Deepika Padukone will soon be featured as a playable character in BGMI, with two distinct character skins representing her iconic style and persona.

Building on the success of previous collaborations with Indian stars like Ranveer Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Mumbai Indians, KRAFTON continues to push the boundaries of in-game entertainment. This partnership with Deepika Padukone is yet another milestone in the company’s commitment to bringing immersive gaming experiences tailored for Indian players.

“We are excited to partner with Deepika Padukone, a Global Ambassador & Icon to create unforgettable moments for our players. This collaboration is an endeavour to push boundaries and deliver fresh experiences for BGMI fans. By bringing together the worlds of gaming and entertainment with the biggest star Deepika Padukone at its forefront, we aim to create a truly immersive and engaging world within BGMI,” said Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, KRAFTON India.

"It is a thrilling opportunity to embark on this new chapter with the BGMI family” shared Deepika Padukone. “Gaming has become a cultural phenomenon in India, and I'm excited to connect with the incredible energy of the gaming community. It's an honor to be a part of something so dynamic and engaging. I look forward to seeing how my fans react to the in-game avatar and exclusive items!" ALSO READ: Deepika Padukone trainer shares her pre-natal yoga experience: “Your commitment, positivity and trust in the process have truly shone through”

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Raaj Shaandilyaa reacts to Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video being similar to Sex Tape; says, “I have never seen it before”

Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri are all set to bring back the 90s in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video in which things a comical turn when the newlyweds lose their CD capturing their romance. While the trailer has several hilarious punchlines and many have shared excitement about its release, some have pointed out its resemblance with the Cameron Diaz, Jason Segal starrer comedy film Sex Tape which revolves around a similar concept. However, the director the film Raaj Shaandilyaa has asserted that it cannot be the case since he has never seen the Hollywood drama before.

In an interview with PTI he asserted that he was not aware of these similarities with the American movie and insisted that they are completely different from each other.  “Vicky Vidya…” follows the titular married couple on a frantic search of a CD with a video of their wedding night, whereas Sex Tape revolves around a married couple who make a sex tape to spice up their relationship only to wake up the next morning to find that it has gone missing,” he said.  “The characters and story are different. Our film has nothing to do with Sex Tape. I’ve not even seen Sex Tape. I didn’t get inspired by it, rather I got inspired by life and the people around me,” he added. Furthermore, he also stated that the film is written by writer Yusuf Ali Khan and that work on the screenplay began back in 2018.

Meanwhile, in the same interaction, Raaj also mentioned that they are already penning down a sequel which will be set a decade or so later, that talks about the early stages of internet and social media. “Where this film ends, we’ve got a sequel, which will be set 10-15 years later, when the advent of the Internet has happened. We’ve written the story. We will shoot this film after I make another film,” he shared.

Coming to Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, the film also stars Mallika Sherawat, Vijay Raaz, Tiku Talsania, Archana Puran Singh, among others in key roles. It is slated to release on October 11, right before the occasion of Dussehra.

Also Read: Adnan Sami returns to Bollywood with Rajkummar Rao-Triptii Dimri starrer Vicky Aur Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video

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EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar’s Tirangaa to be directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan; expected to go on floors by 2024-end

Bollywood Hungama had exclusively reported last month that Akshay Kumar-starrer Tirangaa is not a remake of the 1993 film of the same name, starring Nana Patekar and Raaj Kumar. Bollywood Hungama has now learned of another exclusive information about the film – it’ll be directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan.

A source told us, “The producers of the film – Ashvin Varde, Subhash Kale and Narendra Hirawat – along with Akshay Kumar realized that Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan will be an apt choice to handle a film like this and give it the required commercial treatment. This is how the acclaimed director came on board.”

The source further said, “Tirangaa is expected to go on floors by December 2024.”

Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan has earlier directed Lahore (2010) and 72 Hoorain (2023) and both won National Awards. He was also one of the writers of Ranveer Singh’s cricket drama, ’83 (2021).

Sanjay and Akshay came close to working together for a film named Gorkha. It was to be produced by Aanand L Rai and after the announcement, it was shelved. In January 2023, Aanand L Rai told Bollywood Hungama, “Yes, it is true. We are not making this film for now. There are technical issues. There are factual clarifications that need to be made.”

Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan was also going to make Chandamama Door Ke, a space film starring the late Sushant Singh Rajput.

On August 10, Narendra Hirawat denied reports that Tirangaa is the remake of the old film of the same name. He shared a statement with Bollywood Hungama which said, “In the last few days, there have been a few media reports stating that we are producing a remake of the film Tirangaa with Shri Akshay Kumar in the lead. We would like to hereby affirm that this news is completely baseless and untrue. Yes, we are indeed producing a film with Shri Akshay Kumar in the lead but we would like to categorically state that it is NOT a remake of any film. It is a completely new and original script. An official announcement regarding the same will be made soon.”

Also Read: SCOOP: Akshay Kumar signs remake of Nana Patekar-Raaj Kumar starrer Tirangaa?

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Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri to kick off the shoot of their untitled film in Mumbai in September

While Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri are focusing on their first venture together, the highly-anticipated Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, even before they wrap it up, it seems that the actors may move on to their next film with each other. For the unversed, Kartik and Triptii will be working back-to-back in two different films belonging to varied genres. The latest update on their second film together is that the untitled romantic drama is expected to kick off in September itself in Mumbai.

Although some reports state that Kartik Aaryan will be busy this month in order to ensure the timely release of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in Diwali, according to Pinkvilla reports, it is being said that the actor has also allotted time in the end of this month for this untitled love saga with T-Series. If these reports are to be believed, the shooting will commence on September 24 in the maximum city. A source was quoted confirming the same and adding, “Kartik Aaryan is a big fan of love stories and he is excited to embark on this journey with Anurag Basu. Some script reading sessions have already taken place over the last few weeks and the actor is now all set to don the hat of a love boy for Anurag Basu.”

Meanwhile, we also hear that Bhushan Kumar is pulling all stops to make this love saga into a perfectly musical which will be composed by Pritam. “Bhushan Kumar believes in churning out music that stands the test of time. He is well aware of the importance of music in a love story and is looking to create some evergreen songs for Anurag Basu, Kartik Aaryan, and Triptii Dimri,” the source added.

Speaking further about this yet-to-be-titled project, we hear that the film will be shot in multiple locations within India and that the makers are keen on releasing it by the end of 2025 but no dates have been locked as yet.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan hug it out at Call Me Bae screening but fans are more concerned about the reaction of Ananya Panday

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EXCLUSIVE: Binny And Family’s release pushed from September 20 to September 27 to include a special song by Vishal Mishra

The upcoming Binny And Family has been making noise in the industry. It has got a unanimously positive response in the test screenings and from personalities like Subash Ghai, Karan Johar, Ektaa Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Shashank Khaitan, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba etc., which has boosted the morale of the team. Not waiting to leave any stone unturned, the producers have now decided to push the film’s release by a week. It was scheduled to be released on September 20 and will now arrive on September 27. The postponement happened as the makers wanted to include a special song in the film.

A source told us, “The heartwarming track is composed by Vishal Mishra. The team of the film is thrilled with this song. In order to incorporate it in the film, the makers will take some time and hence, a decision was taken to push the release by a week.”

Producer Mahaveer Jain confirmed this development. He exclusively told Bollywood Hungama, “After watching Binny And Family, Vishal felt quite overwhelmed and deeply connected with the film and its message. Hence, he created this beautiful song with all his love. We are touched and grateful by this invaluable gesture.”

Binny And Family marks the acting debut of Varun Dhawan’s niece Anjini Dhawan. Besides Anjini, it also stars Pankaj Kapur, Himani Shivpuri, Rajesh Kumar, Naman Tripaathy and Charu Shankar and is written and directed by Ssanjay Tripaathy. It is produced by Mahaveer Jain Films and Wavebrand Productions and presented by Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, Shashank Khaitan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. The film will be released in cinemas by PVR.

The trailer of Binny And Family was launched at a multiplex in Mumbai on August 30. The chief guest at this event was none other than Varun Dhawan. He took the cake with his replies. At one point, he said, “I feel that their generation is very smart. They are also aware and are not living in a bubble. They know that life is quite tough. I remember when I was growing up, people used to tell me many times ‘Aage ka raasta aasaan nahin hai’. The new generation is already aware that the path ahead is difficult and they are even ready to work hard. And they know that even if they commit mistakes, they’ll learn from them. So yes, this generation teaches the older generation. They are already in that phase.”

Also Read: Binny And Family trailer launch: Mahaveer Jain says, “We don’t think of nepotism when we see Aamir Khan”; compares Anjini Dhawan with Alia Bhatt

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Sunita Ahuja compares herself to Gauri Khan as she reacts to being approached by Bigg Boss; asks, “You think I clean toilets? Do you think we’re struggling financially?”

Sunita Ahuja, the star wife of 90s famous star Govinda, recently was seen showing off her candor in an interaction where she discussed several aspects of being a star wife along with also addressing subjects related to her husband’s career and stardom. In the same interaction, she was also asked about the different reality show offers like Bigg Boss that came her way for being Govinda’s wife, to which the star wife counter questioned if anyone would ask such questions to star wife – Gauri Khan, who is married to Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan.

In the recent session of Timeout with Ankit, Sunita Ahuja responded to being approached for Bigg Boss wherein she also revealed that there have been offers for Bigg Boss OTT as well but refused to participate in it because she asserted that a person with her status should be hosting it and not be a contestant. “They’ve been making me offers for the last four years. For the OTT version as well, the one hosted by Anil Kapoor.  They came to me twice for that, and I told them, ‘Are you mad? You think I clean toilets?’ You ask me this question, but tell me, would you ask Shah Rukh Khan’s wife the same thing? Do you think we’re struggling financially? I don’t even watch Bigg Boss.” She added, “I told them, ‘Do you even know who you’re talking to right now? Come to me if you want me to host alongside Salman Khan’,”.

In the same interaction, she also opened up about Koffee With Karan and asserted that if she would ever be on the show, she would be quite entertaining.  Mentioning that she is ‘still waiting for invite’, Sunita reacted to the question if she is ‘irritated’ about not being invited on the show. Answering the same, she shared, “Why would I be irritated? It’s his show, it’s up to him who he wants to invite. Although if he invites me he’ll certainly attract ratings! Karan’s also a Gemini, so am I. We’ll have a ball.”

Also Read: Sunita Ahuja opens up about Govinda receiving female attention; says, “At the end, he comes home at night”

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Netflix reacts to filing plagiarism charges against Squid Game after filmmaker Soham Shah points out similarities with Imran Khan starrer Luck

Netflix has come in defense of its highly-acclaimed Korean show Squid Game which is currently facing plagiarism charges filed by Bollywood filmmaker Soham Shah. The latter, in his lawsuit, has alleged that the basic plotline of the popular web-series is inspired by his 2009 survival drama Luck which marked the debut of Shruti Haasan in Hindi Cinema and featured Imran Khan as the male lead. However, the streaming giant has denied its claims.

As per a TMZ report, after Sohum Shah filed a complaint against Netflix for this ‘blatant rip off’ the latter has issued a statement asserting denial and maintain that the claim has no merit. Furthermore, revealing how Squid Game was created by and written by Hwang Dong Hyuk, Netflix has also added that they would ‘defend this matter vigorously’. Meanwhile, Sohum Shah has taken a firm stand insisting about pursuing this lawsuit. According to his statement, he has pointed out that the main plot, characters, themes, mood, setting and sequence of events of Squid Game are strikingly similar to that of Luck, further adding that such similarities could not be just a coincidence.

Speaking about the show, Squid Game features over 400 contestants, all of whom are in deep financial hardship, as they participate in a secret contest where they play a series of popular Korean children's games involving a risky twist, making it a matter of life and death. On the other hand, Luck which featured an ensemble cast with Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, Chitrashi Rawat, Danny Denzongpa, among others features a few contestants who decide to get involved in a game of ‘luck’ to get rid of their financial crisis, where defeat is synonymous to death. While Squid Game released its first season in 2021 on Netflix, Luck released in theatres way back in 2009.

Also Read: Squid Game 2 Teaser: Lee Jung Jae returns as Gi Hun with new glimpse teasing fresh players as deadlier game awaits, watch

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