Monday, September 30, 2019

Ayushmann Khurrana says 2020 will be a busy but exciting year

Ayushmann Khurrana says 2020 will be a busy but exciting year
The modern-day hero Ayushmann Khurrana continues to win the hearts of the audience with his performances. This year itself, he has had two releases - Article 15 & Dream Girl - both of which were highly appreciated by the audience. With that being said, he is looking forward to yet another interesting role as a balding man in Bala. Three releases in one year, the actor says 2020 will be even more exciting. Ayushmann Khurrana says 2020 will be a busy but exciting year Next year, Ayushmann Khurrana will be starring in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan followed by Gulabo Sitabo. He also states that he might have another release and it is still an unannounced project. He said that it is looking hectic but exciting 2020. He will have at least three releases next year and he can't wait to show the diverseness of these stories. They have strong scripts and remarkably different stories. Ayushmann Khurrana said that he has always considered real people as the heroes of his films; their lives have inspired him to tell the stories. He will have releases and exciting announcements coming up. He will soon begin to shoot as well. Ayushmann added that 2020 will be the busiest year for him. On the work front, Bala will release in November this year.

ALSO READ: Ayushmann Khurrana to do intimate gay scenes in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan



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Is Shah Rukh Khan really doing Kill Bill? Here is the truth

Is Shah Rukh Khan really doing Kill Bill? Here is the truth
Ever Since Shah Rukh Khan decided to take a sabbatical-- that's what all smart professionals do when they hit level Zero -- there have been rumours of the King Khan being in this or the other project. The last project one heard Shah Rukh being reportedly associated with was Ali Abbas Zafar's next. Though the actor denied the reports the fact is Shah Rukh and Ali Abbas are really looking at coming together for a project, though nothing has been finalized yet. Is Shah Rukh Khan really doing Kill Bill Here is the truth The latest reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan is doing Hindi remake of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill where, the reports go on to suggest, Shah Rukh will play the villain Bill. However sources close to the Khan seem highly amused by the rumours. Says a source, "Kill Bill? Really?! First of all that is completely the female hero's film. So unless the makers plan to turn Uma Thurman's character into a male, there is no way Shah Rukh will touch this film even with a bargepole. He is certainly not playing the villain in any film at the moment. Shah Rukh was done with villainy at the outset of his career with his villainous trilogy in Darr, Baazigar and Anjaam". Most Bollywood superstars are now saying no to negative roles for the sake of political correctness. Incidentally Anurag Kashyap also wanted to do Kill Bill with Radhika Apte playing Uma Thurman's role.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan to play Bill in the Hindi remake of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill?



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Salman Khan’s Eid release Radhe is very much ON and is a remake of This KOREAN flick!

Salman Khan’s Eid release Radhe is very much ON and is a remake of This KOREAN flick!
By now, it’s a given that superstar Salman Khan will be arriving on Eid 2020 with a smashing film. However, there have been various speculations regarding the name of the film, its plot, director etc. Initially, reports claimed that Salman Khan have greenlit sequel of Wanted or No Entry. But that turned out to be false. It then came to light that Prabhudheva, who is also handling Salman’s immediate release Dabangg 3, will be helming a film, titled Radhe. Salman Khan’s Eid release Radhe is very much ON and is a remake of This KOREAN flick! A recent report however claimed that Radhe won’t be made after the project fell apart last week due to some unknown reason. But a source close to the project confirms that Radhe is very much on track and that Salman and his team is already working on this flick. The source says, “Radhe is Salman Khan’s Eid 2020 release and it has not been shelved or stalled for any reason whatsoever. The film is in the writing stages and a little bit of pre-production is also underway.” That Radhe is a remake of a Korean film is known but contrary to reports, it is not a remake of Veteran. The source reveals, “Radhe is a remake of a Korean film called The Outlaws. Salman Khan will play a cop in this film. Currently, the writers are trying their best to Indianize the story well and also to lessen the violent and sexual content, which is there in abundance in the original script. It’s taking a lot of time but the team is working day and night to get the script ready. Even Salim Khan saab is giving inputs. Prabhudheva is busy with Dabangg 3’s last schedule and post-production but he’ll soon get thoroughly involved with Radhe so that it can make it to cinemas in the month of May.” This update will surely be heartening for Salman Khan fans who have been left worried when reports emerged that Radhe is not happening and that Salman Khan is looking for another script. The source explains, “There’s no time now to look for a new script and begin work on it. We have to be ready with a film by May 22, 2020 come what may. And that film is Radhe.” When asked why Salman Khan denied that the name of his next film is Radhe, the source quips, “You know him – woh dil mein aate hai, samajh mein nahi! Maybe, they are planning to spell the film differently but from what we understand, Radhe is the next Salman Khan movie after Dabangg 3,” the source signs off. The Outlaws released in 2017 and stars Ma Dong-seok, Yoon Kye-sang and Jo Jae-yoon. Directed by Kang Yoon-sung, this crime action drama is based on a real incident and tells the story of Seoul detective who attempts to keep pace while tackling two warring gangs in the neighbourhood. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s Karan Arjun song recreated in Sunny Kaushal’s Bhangra Paa Le


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Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's Karan Arjun song recreated in Sunny Kaushal's Bhangra Paa Le

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's Karan Arjun song recreated in Sunny Kaushal's Bhangra Paa Le
Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP is coming up with the dance franchise' Bhangra Paa Le with Sunny Kaushal and Rukhsar Dhillon in the leading roles. The trailer of the film dropped on Monday. RSVP's new film is sure to give dancing goals with a complete Punjabitadka. Now, we hear that the film has a song recreated from Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan's Karan Arjun. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's Karan Arjun song recreated in Sunny Kaushal's Bhangra Paa Le The Rakesh Roshan directorial starring the two Khans was a super success. Years later, the song is making its way to Bhangra Paa Le as Sneha Taurani makes her directorial debut with this film. The premise of the song is that Sunny Kaushal's character Jaggi and Ruksar's character Simi are rivals in college and this song appears as Jaggi works hard to form a team for the international championship. They adapted the song completely in the film so they hoping it will get the audiences grooving. Produced by RSVP, Bhangra Paa Le will be directed by Sneha Taurani starring Sunny Kaushal and Rukhsar Dhillon. The film is releasing on November 1, 2019.

ALSO READ: Sunny Kaushal to spend his 30th birthday with family



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BREAKING: Lootcase’s theatrical release CANCELLED; to release directly on OTT platform

BREAKING: Lootcase’s theatrical release CANCELLED; to release directly on OTT platform
With the advent of streaming platforms and their rise, a lot of changes have taken place in cinema all over the world, including Bollywood. Apart from TV shows and movies, viewers now have a chance of watching innumerable web series on these platforms, along with thousands of films anytime, any place. Several smaller films are now releasing directly on these websites and apps to save on the cost of exhibiton. A few films in fact are intended to arrive straight on OTT without making the journey to cinemas. BREAKING Lootcase’s theatrical release CANCELLED; to release directly on OTT platform A few weeks back, it came to light that the long-delayed film, Drive, starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez, and produced by Karan Johar, would be releasing directly on Netflix. And now another film that is all set to follow suit is Lootcase. Starring Kunal Kemmu, Rasika Dugal, Gajraj Rao, Vijay Raaz and Ranvir Shorey, this comic caper is backed by Fox Star Studios and directed by Rajesh Krishnan, known for making the popular web series The Tripling. Incidentally, the film was scheduled to release on October 11. A source close to the project says, “The makers had a meeting on Saturday and decided to not go ahead with the theatrical release of Lootcase. They are confident of the product but they are aware that the buzz is very low. Moreover, the star cast, though appealing, is not big enough to pull audiences to cinemas. Not to forget, there’s too much competition in the form of War, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Joker releasing this week on October 2 and The Sky Is Pink releasing on October 11, the day Lootcase was scheduled to arrive. It’s also pre-Diwali period, when people are busy with shopping and other activities and turnout anyway is low. All these factors would have affected the collections of Lootcase, even if it gets positive word of mouth.” The source further continues, “Fox Star Studios recently burnt their hands with the Sonam Kapoor-Dulquer Salmaan starrer The Zoya Factor. It didn’t even collect Rs. 3 crores in India. As a result, they are over cautious with Lootcase and don’t want to have back-to-back commercial disasters in their filmography. Hence, when they got a lucrative offer from a streaming platform, they went ahead and cancelled the theatrical release.” The source, before signing off, states, “Everyone is not happy with the decision as they were looking forward to the theatrical release of Lootcase. But this is business and practicality will overrule emotions at the end of the day.”

Also Read: Shammi Kapoor & Mumtaz’ ‘Aaj Kal Tere Mere’ song to be recreated in Lootcase



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Vidya Balan opens up about the importance of box-office success for female centric films

Vidya Balan opens up about the importance of box-office success for female centric films
Actress Vidya Balan who was last seen in the recently released film Mission Mangal usually does not do films back to back but prefers to go at her own pace. Before Mission Mangal she was seen in the 2017 film Tumhari Sullu. However, now the actress got back to work soon after the release of Mission Mangal. She will next be seen portraying the role of the mathematical genius Shakunthala Devi. Vidya Balan opens up about the importance of box-office success for female centric films Recently, while talking to a daily about the importance of Box Office numbers, the actress said that it does affect her as she feels that there is no reward better than people watching the film. She further said that when a film does not work then it affects the budget of your next film. Vidya Balan said that it is the first outcome when it comes to the kind of films she does. The Kahaani actress said that people become more cautious and say that it’s a woman-led film and ‘thoda budget sambhaal ke’. She said that because of this an artist cannot hike their price and then have to wait for their next film to work.
Vidya Balan is sure one of the actresses who paved way for female-centric films in a male-dominated industry. However, the actress said that in terms of overall ratio it’s still a small percentage, and out of those, the number which succeeds is not big. Balan said that nothing succeeds like success and that more success these films see, the more money will get pumped resulting in more number of female-centric films being made. Also Read: BREAKING! Sanya Malhotra to essay the role of Vidya Balan’s daughter in Shakuntala Devi biopic


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Chiranjeevi delayed Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy by a decade for political career; says Amitabh Bachchan had advised him not to join politics

Chiranjeevi delayed Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy by a decade for political career; says Amitabh Bachchan had advised him not to join politics
Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi will soon be portraying the titular role in his upcoming film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. The magnum opus also features Amitabh Bachchan in a small yet pivotal role. Recently, superstars Chiranjeevi and Amitabh Bachchan got together in a conversation with Farhan Akhtar who is presenting the film in Hindi. Chiranjeevi delayed Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy by a decade for political career; says Amitabh Bachchan had advised him not to join politics Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi have been friends for a long time and they often talk to each other. During their conversation, Amitabh Bachchan revealed how they often talk, but Chiranjeevi never takes his advice. “Chiranjeevi told me that he needed to join politics. I told him ‘Sir please do not make that mistake. I have told Rajini the same thing. But he (Chiranjeevi) never listens. Anyhow he went in. His brother (Pawan Kalyan) joined politics. I told him also to not go in. But Pawan is so passionate about politics that it is unbelievable.” Chiranjeevi revealed that it was his wish since years to portray the character of a freedom fighter. He said that he aspired to play Bhagat Singh. However, he changed his mind when the Paruchuri Brothers (writers of Sye Raa) narrated the story of Narasimha Reddy to him nearly 12 years ago. However, Chiranjeevi’s passion project had to take a backseat as the actor joined politics and did not make any film for nine years. The actor said that he regrets not having taken Amitabh Bachchan’s advice. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a period drama based on the life of freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy who fought in what is known to be the first war of Independence against the British Rule in India. The movie features an ensemble cast of  Amitabh Bachchan,  Chiranjeevi, Kichcha Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi, Jagapathi Babu, Ravi Kishan, Nayanthara, Tamannaah and Niharika which makes the movie unmissable. Produced by Ram Charan, Excel Entertainment and AA Films in association with Konidela Productions, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is directed by Surender Reddy and is slated to release on 2nd October 2019. Also Read: Chiranjeevi to star in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam film Lucifer 


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Akshay Kumar says that his training as a martial artist came handy when he gave 14 flops

Akshay Kumar says that his training as a martial artist came handy when he gave 14 flops
Actor Akshay Kumar has completed nearly three decades in the industry and the number of films he does every year keeps increasing. The actor has had a string of hit films of recent. However, there was a time when Akshay Kumar had delivered 14 flops and thought his career would go for a toss. Akshay Kumar says that his training as a martial artist came handy when he gave 14 flops Speaking at the grand launch of HT GIFA, he said, “There was a time when I had 14 flops and I believed my career was over. I was dejected, but it was my training as a martial artist that came handy. It teaches you discipline." Taking his failures as a learning experience, he added, “It was my learning from the 14 flops that helps me deliver hits today.” Akshay Kumar started off his career majorly with action films due to his inclination towards martial arts. He came to be known as the Khiladi of Bollywood because of the films he did in the 90s. He, later on, went to ace in different genres of film like a crime thriller, comedy, and social causes. The actor will next be seen in the film Housefull 4 alongside Riteish Deshmukh, Pooja Hegde, Kriti Kharbanda, Kriti Sanon and Bobby Deol. Also Read: Twinkle Khanna opens up about the ideological difference between her and Akshay Kumar


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Rohit Shetty to make Golmaal 5 after Sooryavanshi?

Rohit Shetty to make Golmaal 5 after Sooryavanshi?
After the thunderous success of Simmba, Rohit Shetty's next cop film Sooryavanshi is now progressing in full swing. Akshay Kumar, who stars as top cop Veer Sooryavanshi, will be seen performing some really power-packed action scenes in the film. In fact, we've already got glimpses of him hanging from a helicopter and chasing cars. But that's not what we're here to tell you. News is that Rohit Shetty is already planning his next, but it will be in his much loved comedy franchise Golmaal. Yes you heard it right. If sources are to be believed then Rohit Shetty will be going back to doing Golmaal 5 after finishing the shoot of Akshay Kumar starrer Sooryavanshi. Says a source, "The last Golmaal outing was a great success. This is one franchise that not only gets immense love from the audiences but is very close to Rohit's heart as well. He loves making his larger-than-life cop films, but after making Simmba and Sooryavanshi back to back, he is now in mood to take a break. Hence, he is considering it to be a good idea to take up Golmaal 5 next," informs a source. Golmaal Again, released in 2017, was one of the strongest performers of that year. The familiar cast of Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Kemmu never fails to work. And we can’t wait to watch the next Golmaal movie. Also Read: Exclusive: Are Rohit Shetty and Reliance in talks with an international Hollywood studio for the remake rights and to co-produce Farah Khan’s Satte Pe Satta?


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Mira Nair ropes in Mahira Kakkar, Rasika Dugal & Namit Das for A Suitable Boy

Mira Nair ropes in Mahira Kakkar, Rasika Dugal & Namit Das for A Suitable Boy
It is known that filmmaker Mira Nair is working on her next film with Ishaan Khatter and Tabu in the lead roles. The film is an adaptation of Vikram Seth's novel 'A Suitable Boy'. It went on floor earlier this month. And now we hear that the filmmaker has roped in Orange Is The New Black actress Mahira Kakkar for the role of lead actress Tanya Maniktala's mother. Mira Nair ropes in Mahira Kakkar, Rasika Duggal & Namit Das for A Suitable Boy Earlier Shefali Shah was supposed to work on the project but due to date conflicts, she exited from the film. And now Mahira has come on board. She is excited to be a part of the project since has watched Mira Nair's work. With Mahira Kakkar, another entrant is Rasika Duggal who plays Tanya's character Lata's sister Savita. Namit Das will be playing the role of one of the suitors of Lata. A Suitable Boy tells the story of spirited university student Lata (Tanya Maniktala); coming of age in North India in 1951 at the same time as the country is carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the polls for its first democratic general election. It is a vast, panoramic tale charting the fortunes of four large families and exploring India and its rich and varied culture at a crucial point in its history. Lata’s mother is determined to find her a husband – a suitable boy – but Lata, torn between family duty and the excitement of romance, embarks on her own, epic journey of love and self-discovery. Connected to Lata through their siblings’ marriage, the wayward Maan (Ishaan Khatter) is determined to enjoy life to the full whatever the consequences, much to the concern of his politician father. But could his infatuation with beautiful courtesan Saaeda Bai (Tabu) be one step too far? Their stories play out during a tumultuous period for India and reflect the wider conflict between tradition and modernity at the time, as the election looms and the country decides its destiny.

ALSO READ: A Suitable Boy: Mira Nair, Ishaan Khatter and Tabu to begin shooting on Saturday



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Sonakshi Sinha reveals that Salman Khan saw the acting ‘keeda’ in her

Sonakshi Sinha reveals that Salman Khan saw the acting ‘keeda’ in her
Actress Sonakshi Sinha will soon complete a decade in the industry. The actress who made her debut in the 2010 film Dabangg opposite Salman Khan will soon be seen in the third instalment of the film. Sonakshi Sinha reveals that Salman Khan saw the acting ‘keeda’ in her Recently in an interview to a media house, Sonakshi Sinha said that Salman saw the acting ‘keeda’ in her when she had not even thought of acting as a career option. Salman Khan encouraged and motivated her to take it up. Talking about how she bagged the role of Rajjo she said that one day Arbaaz Khan along with the director of the film came to her house and narrated the script to her and she became a part of the film even before she knew it. In an earlier interview, Sonakshi Sinha had revealed that during a fashion show where she was working as an audience manager, Salman Khan had walked up to her and advised her to lose weight and they would cast her in one of their movies. Sonakshi Sinha was last seen in the film Mission Mangal which was a hit at the box office. The actress will soon be seen reprising the role of Rajjo in Dabangg 3 which is scheduled to release in December. The actress will also be making a special appearance in Saif Ali Khan starrer Laal Kaptaan. Also Read: Laal Kaptaan: Sonakshi Sinha’s first look of her mysterious role in Saif Ali Khan is intriguing


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Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna actor Viju Khote passes away at the age of 77

Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna actor Viju Khote passes away at the age of 77
Veteran actor Viju Khote, popularly known for his roles in Sholay as Kalia and Andaz Apna Apna as Robert, passed away on Monday morning due to multiple organ failure. The actor was keeping unwell for a while and died at his residence on September 30. Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna actor Viju Khote passes away at the age of 77 The news of his passing was confirmed by his niece, Dekh Bhai Dekh actress Bhavana Balsavar who said that he passed away at 6:55 am peacefully in his sleep. He was keeping unwell but did not spend his last days in the hospital. So, they brought him home a few days ago. She said that is a great loss for all of them. Viju Khote worked in the industry for six decades starting from 1965. From Hindi to Marathi films, theatre to TV serials and plays, the actor starred in over 300 projects. He starred in some of the most popular films including Andaz Apna Apna, Sholay, China Gate, Qurbani among others. He was also seen in Priyanka Chopra’s Marathi production Ventilator in 2016. Khote was last seen in 2018’s Jaane Kyun De Yaaron.


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Arjun Kapoor reveals why he didn't act in Kabir Singh

Arjun Kapoor reveals why he didn't act in Kabir Singh
For Shahid Kapoor, his last release Kabir Singh was THE film that brought an end to his drought of hits. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and a Hindi remake of his Telugu hit Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh became a super success at the box office. However, not everyone would know that the first choice for Kabir Singh's character was not Shahid but Arjun Kapoor. It began when  when producers Ashwin Varde and Murad Khetani, who also produced Arjun's Mubarakan, bought the rights for Arjun Reddy's Hindi remake. While they had Arjun in mind, Sandeep had met Shahid and promised him the film. Since Sandeep had to direct the Hindi version as well, they chose to go ahead with his choice. In a recent interview, Arjun opened up saying he wanted to respect Sandeep's choice and didn't want to be a troublemaker for the producers either by getting into a war of ego. Adding that only Sandeep could have churned out Kabir Singh as perfectly as he did, Arjun also heaped praises on Shahid, calling him a fantastic actor! On the work front, Arjun will be next seen in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Panipat. He's also working on Dibakar Banerjee's Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. Also Read: ‘No one questioned Shah Rukh Khan or Ranbir Kapoor’: Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh criticism


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Sunday, September 29, 2019

TOOFAN FIRST LOOK: Farhan Akhtar transforms into a boxer; film to release on October 2, 2020

TOOFAN FIRST LOOK: Farhan Akhtar transforms into a boxer; film to release on October 2, 2020
Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar finally kick-started the shoot of their upcoming movie Toofan on the special occasion of Janmashtami earlier last month. Farhan and Mehra are reuniting after Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. While the actor has been working hard and training for months to get into shape for the role, he has been sharing his journey on social media. This morning, the actor finally announced the release date along with the first look. TOOFAN FIRST LOOK Farhan Akhtar transforms into a boxer; film to release on October 2, 2020 In the first look, Farhan Akhtar is all beefed up in this shirtless photo whilst getting ready for a match in a boxing ring. Along with the look, he also announced that Toofan will release on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, 2020. “Toofan Uthega!! FIRST LOOK! #TOOFAN releasing 2nd October 2020!! ,” he captioned his post. As of now, Farhan Akhtar is gearing up for his upcoming movie, The Sky Is Pink where the actor will be sharing the screen with Priyanka Chopra with whom he has also worked in Dil Dhadakne Do and directed her in Don 3. Directed by Shonali Bose, the film also stars Zaira Wasim and Rohit Saraf and it is slated to release on October 11, 2019.

ALSO READ: “Farhan can Fight For Real,” says Farhan Akhtar’s Toofan trainer Darrell Foster



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War to SURPASS Bharat and emerge as the BIGGEST Hindi opener of 2019, feels trade!

War to SURPASS Bharat and emerge as the BIGGEST Hindi opener of 2019, feels trade!
The trade and industry is quite upbeat, thanks to the release of the Hrithik Roshan-Tiger Shroff starrer War in a few days. That these two dashing and extremely popular actors have come together had made War a film to watch out for, since the announcement stage itself. The teaser and trailer further upped the hype and so did the songs. It releases on Wednesday October 2, a national holiday on account of Gandhi Jayanti. 2019 still have a few more biggies to release but none of them arrive on the day of festive holiday. As a result, War has the potential to have the biggest opening day of 2019 for a Hindi film. War to SURPASS Bharat and emerge as the BIGGEST Hindi opener of 2019, feels trade! Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirms the buzz for War as he says, “The craze for War is humongous, majorly because of Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff coming together. Secondly, it’s an action film and thirdly, the timing is very apt. It releases on Wednesday October 2, a five-day weekend. The trailer too indicates that it’s a full-on, commercial film.” Girish Johar, film trade and business analyst, agrees, “The excitement levels and buzz are huge. Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff coming together is a dream cast, not only for the makers but even for the audiences. And both are featuring in an action film and hence it’s like a never-before-experience of sorts.” Raj Bansal, the owner of Entertainment Paradise in Jaipur, admits, “The excitement is zabardast, mind-blowing! There’s huge excitement amongst audiences, single-screen exhibitors, multiplex exhibitors etc; basically, everyone!” Trade expert Komal Nahta calls the buzz for War ‘phenomenal’. Salman Khan’s Eid release, Bharat, had a record opening of Rs. 42.30 crore this year for a Hindi film. The trade experts are confident that War will go past this figure of Bharat. “It will open bigger than Bharat and emerge as the biggest opening day grosser of Bollywood in 2019," feels Harveen Singh, distributor from Rajasthan. Trade analyst Atul Mohan also predicts, “It has chances of surpassing Bharat”. Komal Nahta too agrees as he opines, “The first day figures are going to be more than Rs. 40 crore and it’ll be more than Bharat’s opening day.” “Yes, it has all the chances to be the biggest opener of 2019 for sure,” exults Girish Johar and adds, “Ideally, we would want War to go beyond even the Hollywood blockbuster Avengers: Endgame, which is the biggest opener of the year and all time at Rs. 53.10 crore. And it can happen as it’s one of the biggest combinations in terms of star cast, coupled with the holiday factor.” Raj Bansal predicts, “We are hoping for an opening over Rs. 48 crore. It could be even Rs. 50 crore plus.” Taran Adarsh however states, “Ideally, War should compete with Thugs Of Hindostan’s first number, which stands at Rs. 52.25 crore.” Besides War, there’s also Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy that will try its luck at the box office. Starring Chiranjeevi, Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi, Amitabh Bachchan, Jagapathi Babu, Tamannaah Bhatia and Nayanthara, the film’s dubbed Hindi version is backed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani and they got lucky with the Kannada dubbed flick KGF last year. Most trade experts believe Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy’s Hindi version can co-exist and fare decently. Taran Adarsh says, “In the South, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy will be a rage. In North, it also has chances. The film has industry from practically every industry. It’s an ensemble film and hence, is expected to fetch a big start.” Komal Nahta says, “Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy will of course score in South India where it’ll give a tough fight to War. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy will be the ‘War of South India’!. But in the rest of India, it’ll have to contend with the opposition from War. Having said that, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy will still take a decent opening because the trailers are superb.” War to SURPASS Bharat and emerge as the BIGGEST Hindi opener of 2019, feels trade! Girish Johar agrees that this Southern biggie has a chance but War will dominate. He says, “Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is looking quite good but specifically for the Hindi markets, it’s obvious that War would be the first option.” Harveen Singh however says, “I don’t think Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is that big a competition for War in the North. In the South, it’s huge but in the Northern belt, it won’t have much of an impact”. He also predicts, “Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy will get an opening of below Rs. 5 crore.” Raj Bansal on the same lines states, “There’s hardly any buzz for Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in this side, not even for Hindi version. No one knows the history of this freedom fighter. Such films don’t do very well in the North, except for a Baahubali.” Atul Mohan however refuses to write off the potential of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. He justifies, “Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani are quite smart. They must be confident of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and hence are taking the risk of clashing it with a film like War.” And lastly, the much-talked about Hollywood flick Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, also hits screens on October 2. The film has opened in film festivals with unanimous praise. Girish Johar feels this film too might excel, “Joker is a very upmarket Hollywood film which will have its fair share of audiences in the top metro city multiplexes. It has fantastic pre-release reports from Overseas.” Atul Mohan tells, “Joker seems like a very dark film and only for niche audiences but its reviews are very encouraging. It’ll get very limited release and they (Warner Bros) must be mentally prepared that they are coming in a week which will be dominated by two other big films. Maybe they must have planned it that way and must have avoided going all-out, like these studios usually do for mainstream, Hollywood films.” Harveen Singh positions the Hollywood dark film above Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy on the buzz scale. He says, “Joker has a buzz among Hollywood audiences, especially those who are fans of the character. I feel in West and Northern belt, Joker is a bigger opposition than Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy for War!” Raj Bansal however is ruthless as he makes it clear that “Releasing Joker on October 2 is the biggest mistake of Warner Bros. It will not work at all”. Komal Nahta too admits, “Joker doesn’t really stand much of a chance.” The trade and industry are divided over Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Joker but one thing is for sure. War seems like a winner and is expected to fetch a flying start. If content is also appealing and reports positive, then sky is the limit for this flick! Also Read: WAR: Hrithik Roshan performs daredevil stunt by jumping off a 300 feet bridge in Porto


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EXCLUSIVE: How Salman Khan’s RADHE directed by Prabhu Dheva almost happened but DIDN’T!

EXCLUSIVE: How Salman Khan’s RADHE directed by Prabhu Dheva almost happened but DIDN’T!
Probably the biggest speculation today is the announcement of Salman Khan’s next movie on Eid 2020 and the last few week has been fuelled with the superstar’s denying that his movie was called Radhe. We can tell you now that Radhe was all but finalised (including the script) till just a week ago but things apparently, fell apart and that movie is not happening now. EXCLUSIVE: How Salman Khan’s RADHE directed by Prabhu Dheva almost happened but DIDN’T! Bollywood Hungama was the first to tell you that the Salman Khan was reuniting with his Bharat producers, Atul Agnihotri and Nikhil Namit for a hard-core masala entertainer – the exception being that it would also be produced by Salman Khan Productions. There were also reports that the movie was titled Radhe but while admitting that his Eid 2020 release would be directed by his Dabangg 3 director, Prabhu Dheva, he had denied that the movie was called Radhe. Says a trade source, “Recently, when asked about a movie called Radhe, releasing on Eid, Salman had denied it, adding that Prabhu Dheva would direct it. But buzz is that Radhe was almost happening but for various reasons didn’t. After Inshallah got postponed indefinitely, Salman was searching for a script. He got two – one a Korean remake and the other a masala entertainer. One thing was certain – whichever was finalised, the film would be directed by Prabhu Dheva. Salman is extremely impressed with the director’s work in Dabangg 3, his massy connect and the fact that everything is on schedule. The massy entertainer was finalised and titled Radhe because in both his movies (Tere Naam and Wanted) where he is called Radhe, they have turned out to be blockbusters.” The source adds that even the poster for Radhe had been designed and kept ready. “Atul Agnihotri, Nikhil Namit and Salman were ready with the announcement but something happened last week and the project fall apart. While the buzz is that they discovered just before the announcement that the story was similar to another movie and the title is with someone else – only a few (including Salman) know what the truth is. The story was based in the heartlands of North India and the final draft (with Salman’s inputs) was complete with rumours of the star playing a double role. Salman had planned to announce the movie, after he began shooting for it.” Now the hunt for a fresh script is on again. The source adds, “Salman won’t leave Eid 2020. His fans expect it and it’s a box-office bonanza for everybody around. No other star except Salman enjoys that kind of BO success on Eid so it’s natural that his release comes on that day. This project is very important to Salman and he is taking keen interest himself in every department. There is another script that they are looking at. The movie will definitely be a musical entertainer with great action and a love story for both the multiplex audience and single-screens like the Dabangg franchise.” Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan starrer Radhe to release on Eid 2020; EXCITING details inside!


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Kalki Koechlin reveals she's pregnant with boyfriend Guy Hershberg's child

Kalki Koechlin reveals she's pregnant with boyfriend Guy Hershberg's child
Guess who's set to embrace motherhood soon? We were in for a delightful surprise when actor Kalki Koechlin revealed in a recent interview that she was into the fifth month of her pregnancy. Kalki is expecting her first child with boyfriend Guy Hershberg, an Israeli classical pianist. She also revealed that she'd opt for a water birth of her baby. Kalki Koechlin reveals she's pregnant with boyfriend Guy Hershberg's child Elaborating on the behavioural changes that her pregnancy has brought, she shared how she is now more patient and slower. While she wants to continue working, she says she doesn't want to be a part of the rat race anymore and would rather choose work that helps her nurture herself. She also emphasises that her priority would to be connect to her child and not set rules and expectations for him/her. Heartfelt congratulations! Also Read: Kalki Koechlin is all set to play a novelist suffering from PTSD in her upcoming web series, Bhram


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Kartik Aaryan joins Alia Bhatt as her love interest for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai?

Kartik Aaryan joins Alia Bhatt as her love interest for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai?
Is Sanjay Leela Bhansali considering Kartik Aaryan for a key role for his next directorial Gangubai? If the buzz in the B-town is anything to go by, this could well turn out to be a possibility. Kartik Aaryan joins Alia Bhatt as her love interest for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai? It is a known fact that after shelving of Inshallah, the filmmaker has started work on Gangubai with Alia Bhatt where she would be seen as a central protagonist. While she has the biggest part in the film, the script also includes a young male character who has an important part to play as well as Alia’s love interest. To get the right actor enact this part, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has intensified his search so that preparations are well in place before the film goes on floors. This is where Kartik Aaryan fits in. Of what we hear, the character appears at a crucial juncture of the film’s narrative and leaves a strong impression. Knowing Bhansali’s penchant for getting his characterisation and casting perfectly right, one expects the part written for Kartik to be carrying good meat as well. To add fuel to the fire, Kartik was in fact recently spotted stepping out of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office after a meeting with the filmmaker. While there is a strong buzz in the air already around the two being serious about consolidating this association, one waits to hear the formal announcement now. Considering the fact that each of the four upcoming films of Kartik has the actor as a central protagonist in a solo lead role, one waits to see if the actor would make an exception and step in for a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. Also Read: Kartik Aaryan engages in a game of cricket with his father; see pics


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Saturday, September 28, 2019

Daisy Shah and Esha Gupta to come together for a chick flick titled Tipsy

Daisy Shah and Esha Gupta to come together for a chick flick titled Tipsy
Three years after his last directorial debut Do Lafzo Ki Kahani hit the theatres, filmmaker Deeptak Tijori is set to come up his next one, an adventure thriller chick flick. Actors Daisy Shah and Esha Gupta have been signed by producers Raju Chadha & Rahul Mittra recently. Esha comes in place of Laxmi Rai who was originally on board but had to back off owing to a back injury. Daisy, on the other hand, replaced actor Shama Sikander. Daisy Shah and Esha Gupta to come together for a chick flick titled Tipsy Titled Tipsy, the film will roll on October 30, and an England schedule will soon follow. The first schedule will comprise of the filming of a song also featuring other actors Kainaat Arora, Alankrita Sahai and Nazia Hussain. All the five actors are already into prepping for the track. An adventure thriller chick flick isn't very widely heard of, though. In an earlier interview, Tijori had revealed that his film was on the same lines of Hollywood film Hangover. The five characters in his film will be seen setting off for a holiday which will follow with rather interesting incidents. The film will be extensively shot across the gorgeous locales of England and Scotland.


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Scoop! Sonam Kapoor to star in Hindi remake of Korean film Blind produced by Sujoy Ghosh

Scoop! Sonam Kapoor to star in Hindi remake of Korean film Blind produced by Sujoy Ghosh
While The Zoya Factor only had an average run, Sonam Kapoor has laid her hands on an interesting project already! She is slated to star in Sujoy Ghosh's next production venture, the Hindi remake of the South Korean film Blind. Along with Ghosh's banner, the film will be reportedly co-produced by Viacom 18. Scoop! Sonam Kapoor to star in Hindi remake of Korean film Blind produced by Sujoy Ghosh The film will be helmed by Sujoy's associate director Shome Majhika, who has earlier worked in Badla, Te3n and Zindabaad. Says a source close to the project, "Yes, Sujoy has acquired the rights to the Korean film Blind and has roped in Sonam Kapoor for the lead role. The film will be produced by Sujoy under his banner and Viacom 18. As for direction, Sujoy's associate director Shome Majhika will helm the venture." Prod the source for more details and he adds, "Right now it is still too early. Sujoy and the rest are still planning the film. Once done, only then will the venture go on floors." Sujoy last collaborated with Netflix India for the horror series Typewriter.


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Sunny Kaushal to spend his 30th birthday with family

Sunny Kaushal to spend his 30th birthday with family
His elder brother Vicky Kaushal is quite literally the man of the hour right now, but Sunny Kaushal is steadily making his way into the industry as well. The actor, who made his Bollywood debut with the little known Sunshine Music Tours and Travels but soon bagged a role in Akshay Kumar's Gold, celebrates his 30th birthday, he doesn't feel like one, though. “I don’t feel like I am 30. It is a big number. When I look back at the last three decades of my life, I wonder, where did they go? Career-wise, this year has been fabulous as after the release of Gold, things have looked up for me. By God’s grace, I have got some good offers and exciting roles, so I am looking forward to all of that this year,” the actor says. Sunny also says he wants to spend the day with his family. “I am going to celebrate the day with the people that I love — my family and friends. As my dad is shooting and Vicky is busy, so it is a task to get the family together (laughs). I will meet a couple of friends for dinner probably," he adds. He is on board for RSVP's Bhangra Paa Le. Apart from that, Sunny will also be seen in Nushrat Bharucha and Vijay Varma's Hurdang and Dinesh Vijan's Shiddat. Also Read: Sunny Kaushal mingles with locals for the role of Allahabadi boy for Hurdang


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"His inputs have been very valuable and helped me to become a better version of myself": Mouni Roy on Rajkummar Rao

"His inputs have been very valuable and helped me to become a better version of myself": Mouni Roy on Rajkummar Rao
After setting the small screen on fire with her versatile performances, one of the TV industry's most popular actresses, Mouni Roy is slowly but steadily making her mark in B Town. "His inputs have been very valuable and helped me to become a better version of myself": Mouni Roy on Rajkummar Rao After debuting with Gold Last year, Mouni is back with a crackling Diwali entertainer- Made In China opposite actor extraordinaire Rajkummar Rao. This is the first time Mouni is working with actor Rajkummar Rao. Talking about her experience working with Rao, she says, "I have learned everything from Raj on this film and for my role. He helped me endlessly during our rehearsals, not only for the scenes that we had together but also where I was on my own. He helped me make all of my scenes with him and otherwise much better. His inputs have been very valuable and helped me to become a better version of myself." Directed by Mikhil Musale, the film is a middle-class man's journey from being a failed businessman to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Lending him her support is his loving and dutiful wife, Rukmini played by Mouni. In the film's trailer that was launched a few days back, she's seen from sizzling in a red saree to rocking a traditional Gujarati outfit with equal elegance. Also Read: Mouni Roy reveals the most difficult part of playing an antagonist to Amitabh Bachchan


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Farhan Akhtar reveals that Gully Boy team is figuring out how to make it to top five at the Oscars

Farhan Akhtar reveals that Gully Boy team is figuring out how to make it to top five at the Oscars
Farhan Akhtar is soon going to be seen on the big screen in the upcoming film The Sky is Pink. In the film he plays Niren Chowdhury, father to a teenager who has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. The film is based on the real-life story of Aisha Chowdhury who died at the age of 18 and her family. Farhan Akhtar reveals that Gully Boy team is figuring out how to make it to top five at the Oscars Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar is on cloud nine as the film Gully Boy, which he co-produced, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars. The film was directed by his sister Zoya Akhtar with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead. Talking to a media house, Farhan Akhtar said that he is happy about the selection but there is a long way to go. He said that they have to figure out how to reach the last five or six. He informed that the team is pooling in their resources and that it is a great opportunity for the film federation. On the other hand, Farhan Akhtar is busy with the promotion of The Sky Is Pink in which he will be seen opposite Priyanka Chopra. The two will be pairing up on the screen for the second time after the 2015 film Dil Dhadkne Do. The film, directed by Shonali Bose is slated to release on October 11. Also Read: Farhan Akhtar reveals that he is considering Dil Chahta Hai Reboot with three female characters


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Parineeti Chopra moves to a plush new house in Mumbai; says it reflects her personality

Parineeti Chopra moves to a plush new house in Mumbai; says it reflects her personality
Parineeti Chopra has had her hands full this year. The bubbly young star has finished shooting for her latest film and will now move into a plush new home in Khar West. Decorated with artwork and other collector’s items that she’s personally curated from all over the world, and located in a green lane and a new housing complex, Parineeti has moved in here immediately after returning from The Girl on The Train shoot in the United Kingdom. Parineeti Chopra moves to a plush new house in Mumbai; says it reflects her personality “I love my new place!”, says Parineeti, “I have been wanting a larger, warmer and homely space for some time now. I have been neck-deep in work as I was constantly shooting for films and endorsements, and my work commitments had made it difficult to focus on house hunting and on finding my choice of decor. I’m in love with my new pad. It’s a reflection of me and I can’t wait to show it to my friends. It’s all finally done and I have moved in! Bits and pieces in the house reflect my persona and my love for travel and I am looking forward to adding more personalisation to this place soon.” Parineeti has wrapped up filming for The Girl on the Train remake by Ribhu Dasgupta. She will soon begin shooting for the Saina Nehwal biopic directed by Amole Gupte. She has been training non-stop in badminton and prepping intensely for this part. Also Read: Parineeti Chopra pens an emotional note as she wraps the shoot for The Girl On The Train 


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Farhan Akhtar reveals that he is considering Dil Chahta Hai Reboot with three female characters

Farhan Akhtar reveals that he is considering Dil Chahta Hai Reboot with three female characters
Recently, when the film Dil Chahta Hai completed 18 years, Akshaye Khanna who was one of the lead actors of the film was questioned about the sequel of the film. The actor said that he had told Farhan Akhtar to make the sequel once Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan and himself cross 50 years of age. While Aamir Khan has already crossed 50, both Saif and Akshaye are yet to reach there. Farhan Akhtar reveals that he is considering Dil Chahta Hai Reboot with three female characters Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar who wrote and directed the film recently spoke about the Dil Chahta Hai Reboot in an interview with a media house. The actor confided that five years ago he had toyed with the idea of Dil Chahta Hai Reboot with three female characters. However, he said that he is yet to sit down and put it together. Meanwhile, in a recent interview actress Ananya Panday had revealed that she would like to be a part of Dil Chahta Hai along with her best friends Shanaya Kapoor (Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor's daughter) and Suhana Khan (Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan's daughter). Meanwhile, on the work front, Farhan Akhtar will next be seen in Shonali Bose's film The Sky is Pink. He is cast opposite Priyanka Chopra and will be seen playing father to a teenager who has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. The film is slated to release on October 11. Also Read: “Farhan can Fight For Real,” says Farhan Akhtar’s Toofan trainer Darrell Foster


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SCOOP! Tara Sutaria plays a mute in Sidharth Malhotra starrer Marjaavaan

SCOOP! Tara Sutaria plays a mute in Sidharth Malhotra starrer Marjaavaan
A couple of days back the trailer of the Milap Zaveri directed film Marjaavan released. Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria the action packed trailer quickly became a talking point on social networking sites. If that wasn’t enough, a few memes based on sequences from the Marjaavaan trailer also surfaced on the internet. However, the interesting part about the trailer was the fact that unlike Sidharth Malhotra’s character in the film, the part played by Sutaria featured no dialogues at all. In fact, Tara’s character in the Marjaavaan trailer is seen using hand gestures to communicate, indicating that Sutaria plays a mute in the film. SCOOP! Tara Sutaria plays a mute in Sidharth Malhotra starrer Marjaavaan Confirming the same Tara Sutaria explained why her character features no dialogues saying, "What really drew me to Marjaavaan and Zoya's character is the fact that she is actually mute. So for the film, I actually learnt sign language for a couple of months before, and it helped me a lot for the film. Besides I think it is a beautiful way to communicate and will definitely use it in real life too when I travel.” Now, knowing that Tara plays a mute in Marjaavaan we can’t wait to see how the chemistry between Zoya and Ragu (Sidharth Malhotra) unfolds on the big screen. As for Marjaavaan, directed by Milap Zaveri the film stars Riteish Deshmukh, Sidharth Malhotra, Tara Sutaria and Rakul Preet Singh, and is slated to release on November 22, 2019.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan now pairs with Marjaavaan heroine Tara Sutaria



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Friday, September 27, 2019

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sunny Leone's song shoot comes to a halt after technicians protest

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sunny Leone's song shoot comes to a halt after technicians protest
The shooting for a special song from Athiya Shetty’s upcoming film Motichoor Chaknachoor came to a halt after the technicians staged a walkout with members of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). The protest was a mark of their allegiance to the unit hands who were formerly associated with the film and were allegedly not paid their dues by the producer of the film, Rajesh Bhatia. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sunny Leone song shoot comes to a halt after technicians protest The song was a last-minute addition to the film which features actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui alongside Sunny Leone. The song was to be shot at Filmistan Studio in Goregaon. In March this year, the producer had shown the door to director Debamitra Hasan and several other unit members citing creative differences. Hasan claims that they are still to be compensated for their work. Meanwhile, Ashok Dubey, the general secretary of FWICE while speaking to a media house said that they had received several complaints regarding the sacking of technicians and non-payment of dues. The Federation had issued several notices to the producer, who chose to not pay attention to it. Therefore, the technicians decided to protest on Thursday. Viacom 18, the co-producers of the film have agreed to meet the FWICE members after they realized that the shoot had to be stopped mid-way. According to the director Debamitra Hasan, Bhatia had sacked her, the editor and the writer after they had an argument about the edits in the film. Meanwhile, Rajesh Bhatia said that the shoot was not halted, but the crew only stopped during the lunch break. He also said that the FWICE members were on the set to check if the technicians were carrying ID cards. When he was questioned about the nonpayment of dues, he said that the payments are structured and a part of the payment will be done after the release. He also said that Debamitra will be given credit for the film. Also Read: Bole Chudiyan: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tamannaah Bhatia wrap up 44-day schedule


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Exclusive: It's confirmed! Deepika Padukone will romance RANBIR KAPOOR in Luv Ranjan’s next!

Exclusive: It's confirmed! Deepika Padukone will romance RANBIR KAPOOR in Luv Ranjan’s next!
While people have been speculating about Deepika Padukone’s next after Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak, we have it on confirmed sources that she has signed Luv Ranjan’s next. The movie stars Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor and the actress will be paired opposite the younger actor. The story is said to be a heartland drama revolving around the quirky story of a father and son and Ranbir and Ajay get together for their second movie after Prakash Jha’s Rajneeti (2010). Exclusive It's confirmed! Deepika Padukone will romance RANBIR KAPOOR in Luv Ranjan’s next! Last year, Luv Ranjan had been accused of sexual harassment by an aspiring actress (anonymous) but he had denied the allegations. He had released a statement on his Twitter handle apologising to whoever he had caused hurt or not made feel comfortable enough. Apparently, Deepika's signing the movie is kept under wraps for the moment as the makers want to make an announcement at the right time. Says a trade source, “Deepika is doing Luv Ranjan’s untitled next but everybody wants to keep it under wraps till the whole noise about Me Too dies down completely. Deepika had signed the movie much earlier this year and had started discussions regarding the script with Luv. In July, she and Ranbir were even spotted coming out of the filmmaker’s office but Deepika’s fans took offence to that and #NotMyDeepika started trending online. Many felt on social media that given her strong stance against sexual harassment she shouldn’t do the movie and ask her to rethink her choice. In a magazine interview, Deepika had denied that she would be willing to work with a person, accused of sexual misconduct. Her fans were appeased by that but now that she has signed the film it will be interesting to see their reactions.” The source adds that Deepika, Ranbir and Luv have quietly been working on the movie after the fan protests. “Apparently, they meet at Luv’s home and office but make sure the media doesn’t get a whiff of it. It’s a very different kind of role for Deepika and a well-scripted romance. The actress had loved the script and given her nod months ago. Also, she and Ranbir share great on-screen chemistry and with Luv’s it will be their fourth movie together after Bachna Ae Haseena, Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwani and Tamasha. Once the prep and workshops are done, they will make the announcement at the right time. Me Too is a sensitive subject and the makers and the actors don't want to hurt anybody's feelings. Ranbir is currently shooting for Shamshera and will join in preps soon. The movie will roll next year after Ajay and Ranbir complete their current quota of movies.” The source adds that while Shraddha Kapoor had never been approached for Luv Ranjan’s next, where Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was concerned, apparently, both Shraddha and Hrithik Roshan were in talks till Hrithik turned down the movie. “It’s true both hadn’t signed the movie and it was prematurely leaked out that they had signed it. Apparently, Shraddha was keen to play Sita opposite Hrithik’s Ram but when he said no, she too opted out. Hence the flurry of denials (about either star being approached), coming from Nitesh, Shraddha and Hrithik regarding the movie. But for Luv Ranjan’s next it was always Deepika, never Shraddha. The younger actress’s name was tossed around only last week so that again a storm of protests from Deepika’s fans don’t arise again till the makers are ready to make an announcement.”

Also Read: Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor’s film with Luv Ranjan gets leading ladies in Deepika Padukone and Nushrat Bharucha



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Aayush Sharma and Isabelle Kaif all set to start shooting for Kwatha from October 

Aayush Sharma and Isabelle Kaif all set to start shooting for Kwatha from October 
Salman Khan' brother-in-law Aayush Sharma who made his debut with the 2018 film LoveYatri will start shooting for his second film, titled Kwatha from next month. The actor will be paired opposite Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle Kaif who will be making her debut with this film. Aayush Sharma and Isabelle Kaif all set to start shooting for Kwatha from October  Directed by Karan Lalit Butani, the film is a human adventure based on true incidents of the Indian Army with a twist. Kwatha is also the name of one of Manipur's villages. Stepping into the shoes of an army officer, Aayush underwent intensive prep for his role in the film, including working on his physique and his look. The stunning Isabelle, on the other hand, has undergone training for four years at the renowned Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, before making her big Bollywood debut. Isabelle Kaif was initially supposed to make her Bollywood debut in Stanley D'Costa's Time To Dance which features Sooraj Pancholi as the co-star. However, there has been no news regarding the development of the film. Also Read: Salman Khan to become mamu again! Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma expecting their second child


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Shah Rukh Khan to play Bill in the Hindi remake of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill?

Shah Rukh Khan to play Bill in the Hindi remake of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill?
Earlier this year, Nikhil Dwivedi had reportedly bought the remake rights of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's film Kill Bill. As per reports, Dwivedi is now planning to give shape to the project. Shah Rukh Khan to play Bill in the Hindi remake of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill? At the beginning of the year, producer Nikhil Dwivedi was planning a project with Anurag Kashyap that would be a homage to the Uma Thurman starrer. Now, there are reports that actor Shah Rukh Khan will be stepping into the role of the antagonist Bill. Actor Shah Rukh Khan who was last seen in the 2018 film Zero has not yet announced his next project. However, this is one of the many films that the actor is considering for his next as he is keen on working with Anurag Kashyap. The makers are yet to finalise on the details and have to zero in on the leading lady of the film who will breathe life into Uma Thurman's part. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan asks his fans not to believe fake reports of his upcoming projects


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Kartik Aaryan-Kriti Sanon starrer Luka Chuppi to get a sequel; will revolve around the theme of 'Divorce sah parivar'.

Kartik Aaryan-Kriti Sanon starrer Luka Chuppi to get a sequel; will revolve around the theme of 'Divorce sah parivar'.
The makers of the 2019 film Luka Chuppi starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon are planning to make a sequel to the film. While the first film dealt with the concept of live-in relationships, focusing on people’s attitude towards it, the sequel will delve into the complexities of divorce in a family set-up. Kartik Aaryan-Kriti Sanon starrer Luka Chuppi to get a sequel; will revolve around the theme of 'Divorce sah parivar'. Actress Kriti Sanon had hinted at the possibility of a Luka Chuppi 2 after the release of the first instalment. Now, as per reports producer Dinesh Vijan has also confirmed that it is on the cards. Speaking to a daily, Dinesh Vijan said that the idea is to play around the theme -'divorce sah parivar'. Talking further about the concept of the film he said that there will be chaos in a divorced couple's life as the family is not aware of the divorce. This is similar to the first instalment, where the family were not aware that Kartik and Kriti’s character is in a live-in relationship. Dinesh Vijan also said that they will take a year to write the film and then take matters ahead. The producer said that while there have seen many films revolving around live-in relationships, they infused the family angle in Luka Chuppi to make it more relatable and accessible to the audience. The first instalment worked well with the viewers and so the intention is to make Luka Chuppi 2 just as accessible with a twist. The makers are planning to rope in the previous cast along with new faces in the sequel. Also Read: Sequels, remakes, franchises – It’s all happening for hottest youngster around, Kartik Aaryan, with Pati Patni aur Woh, Dostana 2 and now Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2


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Twinkle Khanna opens up about the ideological difference between her and Akshay Kumar

Twinkle Khanna opens up about the ideological difference between her and Akshay Kumar
Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna has been married to actor Akshay Kumar for nearly two decades now. The two have always been in the public eye for their work. Akshay and Twinkle are also very active on social media and are two individuals with strong opinions of their own. Twinkle Khanna opens up about the ideological difference between her and Akshay Kumar Recently, in an interaction with a media house, Twinkle Khanna opened up about the ideological difference between her and Akshay Kumar. While Akshay Kumar praises India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, Twinkle Khanna usually takes a dig at Modi (like doing a yoga pose). Taking a recent event into consideration, Twinkle Khanna had tweeted about saving the Aarey Forest in Mumbai, while Akshay Kumar had shared a video cheering the Metro. However, Twinkle Khanna has always said that a married couple can have two different ideologies. She said that in the two decades that they have been married they have given several interviews and the only thing that is same is how different they are from each other. Twinkle Khanna also said that the only thing they have in common is that they both wake up early. Also Read: Waheeda Rehman reveals one thing from her bucket list; Twinkle Khanna gets surprised 


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Bigg Boss 13: Grand finale date of Salman Khan’s reality show revealed

Bigg Boss 13: Grand finale date of Salman Khan’s reality show revealed
After several months, Salman Khan will be back on the Television screens from September 29 onwards with the new season of his hit reality show Bigg Boss. With the new entrants and the show being shifted from Lonavala to Mumbai, it will be an exciting new season with lots of twists and turns. We already know some of the stars who will be entering the house this weekend. Now, it has been learnt that the finale date has been set. Bigg Boss 13: Grand finale date of Salman Khan’s reality show revealed Salman Khan has already admitted that the finale will be 4 weeks this season. But, here’s the twist. The mini finale will happen in the four weeks to make this season more exciting and get the audiences interested in it. But, that’s not it. After this, the grand finale will take place after 3 months and the date has been revealed. If the sources are to be believed, the grand finale of Bigg Boss 13 will take place on January 4, 2020. Some of the participants this season include Ashwini Koul, Siddharth Shukla, Rashmi Desai and beau Arhaan Khan, Dalljiet Kaur, Devoleena Bhattacharyya. Bigg Boss 13 goes on air from September 29 onwards.

ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 13: Ashwini Koul of Splitsvilla & Tara Sitara fame joins Salman Khan’s show

 


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Thappad: Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, Dia Mirza among others join Anubhav Sinha's film

Thappad: Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, Dia Mirza among others join Anubhav Sinha's film
After a string of successes with Manmarziyaan, Badla and now Mission Mangal, Taapsee Pannu has begun shooting for her next film and is reuniting with Mulk director Anubhav Sinha in Thappad. The actress began shooting earlier in September and since then have been sharing glimpses from their shoot schedule. Now, we know that along with Taapsee Pannu, several actresses are a part of the film.  As per reports, Dia Mirza, Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, Geetika Vidya, Maya Sarao, Naila Grewal, and Gracy Goswami are among the stars who will feature in the film. Kumud Mishra will also be part of the project. Thappad Ratna Pathak Shah, Tanvi Azmi, Dia Mirza among others join Anubhav Sinha's film Anubhav Sinha admitted that the idea behind the film had been hounding him for quite some time. While they working together in Mulk, he had discussed with Taapsee and that is how he knew the story had all the elements. Sinha further explained that he has tried to do justice with all the aspects. But, he refrains from putting a label to the film. He said that these are stories inspired by many women his mother, sister, cousins, and friends. Taapsee Pannu said that it wasn't just a script when she heard the narration but she was instantly interested in it. She said that both Anubhav and she felt strongly about the subject. She revealed that it is a woman’s perspective on relationships and what they want with a common thread linking them. Anubhav Sinha and Taapsee Pannu’s Thappad will release on International Women’s Day 2020 i.e., March 6, 2020.

ALSO READ: Thappad: Taapsee Pannu is in pensive mood on the sets of Anubhav Sinha’s film



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Tiger Shroff reveals that his similarities with Hrithik Roshan is a studied move

Tiger Shroff reveals that his similarities with Hrithik Roshan is a studied move
Actors Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff will be sharing the screen for the first time in the film War. The two are pitted against each other in the action thriller film. As part of the promotion of the film, the two even had a T-shirt war going on where they mocked each other with reference to their previous films. Tiger Shroff reveals that his similarities with Hrithik Roshan is a studied move However, the two share a very different equation when the camera is not rolling. While talking to a daily, Tiger Shroff revealed that he has looked up to Hrithik all his life and his equation with him is that of a guru and shishya. While talking about his experience of working with his childhood idol, he said that he got to learn a lot. Praising Hrithik, he said that the actor has a mind of a director as well. Tiger considers himself lucky to have been directed by Hrithik in a few scenes. Talking about their first meeting, Tiger revealed that at the age of 14 he had gone to Hrithik's gym along with a mutual friend. Tiger recalled that Hrithik was happy to see him as he had known him since 1993 when he was an assistant on the film King Uncle in which Jackie Shroff was the lead actor. Both, Hrithik and Tiger share the love for fitness and dance and have an inclination towards action-oriented roles. On asking whether these similarities are coincidental, Tiger revealed that it had been a studied move on his part. Subconsciously he made decisions that made him similar to Hrithik. He said that he used to watch one song of Hrithik every night before he went to sleep. The next morning Tiger would recreate those steps. Also Read: WOAH! Yash Raj Films dubs the Hrithik Roshan – Tiger Shroff starrer War in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam


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Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: “We are new age women, we are powerful”, says Pooja Hegde on the role of women in Housefull 4

Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: “We are new age women, we are powerful”, says Pooja Hegde on the role of women in Housefull 4
Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 4 is easily one of the highly awaited films of this year. The film revolves around the reincarnation of the characters. This comedy flick includes Kriti Sanon, Kriti Kharbanda, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and Riteish Deshmukh among others. While the actresses have been constantly replaced in all the franchise, Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Chunky Panday are the only actors who have been retained for all four instalments. Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: “We are new age women, we are powerful”, says Pooja Hegde on the role of women in Housefull 4 At the trailer launch of the film, the three actresses were asked about their characters and role in a film like Housefull, where women usually have “meaty” roles. Kriti Sanon said, “The story and script is the main kick. When I heard the story of Housefull 4, I fell down. It was that funny. Having said that, as an actor if you get even five scenes and those scenes are brilliant then that's enough.” Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde said, “We are new age women. We are powerful women and that is the change you will see in the series. Kudos to Nadiad sir and the team for showing this. We are warriors, we have been raised to become warriors and that is the change you are going to see in the film.” Kriti Kharbanda said that the length of the character does not matter but the character is what matters. “I think at the end of the day if you are happy looking at yourself doing a little something that you know you will enjoy. Like they say it is about quality and not quantity, it is as simple as that. And Housefull 4 is all about quality,” she added. Housefull 4 is presented and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala‘s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and co-produced by Fox Star Studios, directed by Farhad Samji slated to release on Diwali 2019. Also Read: “Housefull 4 is Akshay Kumar’s most expensive holiday,” says Riteish Deshmukh  


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Shammi Kapoor & Mumtaz' 'Aaj Kal Tere Mere' song to be recreated in Lootcase

Shammi Kapoor & Mumtaz' 'Aaj Kal Tere Mere' song to be recreated in Lootcase
Kunal Kemmu and Vijay Raaz are starring in an upcoming film Lootcase which is a mixture of drama, comedy and a joyful ride. While the film is set to release soon, it has been revealed that it will have a recreation of a song 'Aaj Kal Tere Mere' from Shammi Kapoor film, Brahmachari. Shammi Kapoor & Mumtaz' 'Aaj Kal Tere Mere' song to be recreated in Lootcase The song was originall picturized on Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz and it is still one of his classics. The song will be re-created in Lootcase. In case of this film, it will help magnify the madness of the plot. The director also said that they have not tampered with the Shankar Jaikishan. Instead, they have incorporated the same song as it is in the film. In the film, everyone is running around trying to find the red bag and are willing to go to any lengths to get to it. Kunal Kemmu is the one person who seems to have accidentally found the bag and the very minute that he does he forms a connection with it refusing to ever let go. Lootcase will see Kunal Kemmu in the lead along with Gajraj Rao, Rasika Duggal, Ranvir Shorey, and Vijay Raaz. The movie is directed by Rajesh Krishnan and produced by Fox Star Studios and Soda Films Productions. Lootcase is all set to release on October 11, 2019.


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Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: Akshay Kumar gives a hilarious response when asked if his historical act will offend Karni Sena

Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: Akshay Kumar gives a hilarious response when asked if his historical act will offend Karni Sena
Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 4 which is a multi-period drama also starring Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde and Kriti Kharbanda. The trailer of the reincarnation comedy was unveiled this afternoon in which we saw the actors in their traditional avatars from 1419 era and present day. Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: Akshay Kumar gives a hilarious response when asked if his historical act will offend Karni Sena At the trailer launch, when asked if he has done anything to offend Karni Sena since he is playing an historical role in this film and Prithivraj Chauhan in the next one. He responded, “Please aap rehne do na, aapko shanti achi nahi lagti. Koi aisa koi problem nahi hai madam, toh main aapse darkhast karta hoon haath jodke ki aisa kuch na kare. Acchi bhali aapki industry chal rahi hai, aapne zabardasti kuch karna hai yeh sab. Kya faida? (Please, let it be. You don’t like peace, I guess. There is no problem as such madam, so I request you to not say anything. Film industry is doing well, why forcefully create trouble?” While he is playing a ruler in Housefull 4, he is set to star as Prithviraj Chauhan in his next film. When asked whether it is on similar lines and whether it will affect his next film, he said, “Nahi koi asar nahi padega usme. Yeh (Housefull 4) bahut alag film hai, woh (Prithviraj Chauhan) bahut alag film hai. Iss film ke beech mein aur uss film ke beech kareeban char aur aa jayenge filmnein (No, it won’t affect anything. This film is different from the other one. Between this film (Housefull 4) and that film (Prithviraj), four more films will release).” Housefull 4 is presented and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and co-produced by Fox Star Studios. Directed by Farhad Samji, it is slated to release on Diwali 2019.

ALSO READ: Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: Akshay Kumar reveals the massive budget of the film is between Rs. 80-85 crores



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Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: Akshay Kumar reveals the massive budget of the film is between Rs. 80-85 crores

Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: Akshay Kumar reveals the massive budget of the film is between Rs. 80-85 crores
Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 4 is easily one of the highly awaited films of this year made on a massive budget. The film revolves around the reincarnation of the characters. This comedy flick includes Kriti Sanon, Kriti Kharbanda, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Riteish Deshmukh among others. The trailer was launched this afternoon in presence of fans and reporters where Akshay revealed the whopping budget of the film. Housefull 4 Trailer Launch: Akshay Kumar reveals the massive budget of the film is between Rs. 80- 85 crores The entire cast attended the trailer launched dressed as their characters from 1416 era. At the trailer launch on Friday, Akshay Kumar revealed, “Firstly, you need a lion’s heart to make a film of this scale. We had Fox Star Studios and Sajid Nadiadwala with us. They have lion’s heart because of which such big films can be made. It is difficult to make a film like this, there are a lot of problems when making a film, getting so many actors on board and involving them in a story. If all the actors, technicians and members work with fun and joy, then these problems are easily conquered. ” “This film was completed 8-9 months ago. But, VFX took a while. Since the film required that kind of VFX. We approximately completed this film within 60-70 days,” he added. When someone from Melbourne asked whether the budget of Housefull 4 is more than Bahubali, Akshay Kumar said, “Definitely not. We finished this film in 65-70 days. So, the budget of the film is very different from that (Bahubali). I think we have made this film between Rs. 80-85 crores.” He further quipped, “And whatever was given by Fox Star Studios, I have taken it all.”  Housefull 4 is a multi-period drama where we will see the cast in their present lives which will be the reincarnation of their lives from over 600 years ago. The comedy of errors stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde and Kriti Kharbanda in double roles.

ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 4 trailer will be released across four nations simultaneously 



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