Harold and Kumar star Kal Penn comes out as gay, reveals he's engaged to longtime partner Josh

Indian-American actor Kal Penn, known for his work in House, Designated Survivor, the Harold and Kumar film franchise, has come out gay. The actor also revealed that has been in a relationship with his partner Josh for 11 years and the couple is engaged.

In his new book You Can't Be Serious, the actor shares the story of how he met his fiancé Josh and fell in love when Penn was living in Washington. "I've always been very public with everybody I've personally interacted with. Whether it's somebody that I meet at a bar, if Josh and I are out or we're talking to friends," Penn told PEOPLE tabloid. "I'm really excited to share our relationship with readers. But Josh, my partner, my parents, and my brother, four people who I'm closest to in the family, are fairly quiet. They don't love attention and shy away from the limelight."

"Figuring out the narrative [in the book], of how to respect who they really are, with telling my story — that includes: my work life, both in Hollywood and DC, it includes my love life with Josh and how we met, it includes my parents, to the extent that I'm willing to share stories about their upbringing," he told the tabloid. "So that was the most important thing for me. I wanted my story to be authentic from my perspective and told in a way that makes you feel like you really get to know me."

In his book You Can't Be Serious, Penn talked about his first date with Josh and wrote, "I thought, 'This obviously is not going to work out. I have one day off from The White House and this dude is unironically watching cars go around and make left turns? Next thing you know, it's been a couple months and we're watching NASCAR every Sunday. I'm like, 'What is happening?' I wanted the reader to enjoy the love and the humor through all of those stories."

"I shared things with my parents and close friends first," he told PEOPLE. "I know this sounds jokey, but it's true: When you've already told your Indian parents and the South Asian community that you intend to be an actor for a living, really any conversations that come after that are super easy. They're just like, 'Yeah, okay.' I felt very supported by everyone. That's a wonderful thing. I know everybody has different experiences with that and so I definitely feel very fortunate."

 

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Penn said, "I discovered my own sexuality relatively late in life compared to many other people. There's no timeline on this stuff. People figure their s--- out at different times in their lives, so I'm glad I did when I did."

Kal Penn is happily prepping for his wedding. Meanwhile, his book will be available on November 2.

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SCOOP: Sajid Nadiadwala inks a 5 film deal with Amazon Prime - From Heropanti 2, Bachchan Pandey to Kick 2 for more than Rs. 250 crores

Sajid Nadiadwala is among the most successful producers of Hindi film industry with a knack of commercial cinema like no one else. He is known for his business acumen and now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the filmmaker has inked a 5 film deal with Amazon Prime Video.

"In the lockdown, Sajid Nadiadwala was in conversation with several OTT giants to ink a multi-film deal for his slate of releases and he found his partner in Amazon Prime Video. He has inked a mega deal upside of Rs. 250 crores for five of his upcoming films - Bachchan Pandey, Heropanti 2, Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, Satyanarayan Ki Katha and Kick 2," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

It's a flexible deal, and they are yet to zero in on a window period between theatrical and OTT release. What caught our attention is the presence of Kick 2 in the contract. The source further told us, "Sajid is very keen to make Kick 2 with Salman and has been working on the script for a while now. He is sure that the film will be made and hence, included it in the contract. Of the entire slate, he has fetched the maximum amount for Kick 2."

Apart from these 5 films, his soon to be released production, Tadap, too will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The team has zeroed in on a 4 week window for this romantic action film. Sajid is also in conversations with satellite players and studios for partnership on respective deals.

Also Read: THE INSIDE STORY: Did Sajid Nadiadwala really visit Shah Rukh Khan’s house with Salman Khan?

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Bigg Boss 15: Akasa Singh gets evicted from the house

Host Salman Khan on Sunday announced the eviction of Akasa Singh from Bigg Boss 15 house. The singer was nominated along with Simba Nagpal and Vishal Kotian. Due to her selective participation in the game, it was quite expected that she would get evicted this week.

While Akasa promised to add entertainment to the season, she was hardly visible in the game and it was only her closeness with Pratik Sehajpal that got her some limelight. However, fans were quick to claim that Akasa tried to replicate Neha Bhasin’s game from Bigg Boss OTT by bonding with Pratik.

The ‘Naagin’ singer also gained some footage in the house when she tried to hook up Donal Bisht and Vidhi Pandya in the initial days. Akasa was recently also seen trying to get Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash together.

With Akasa’s eviction, Pratik Sehajpal, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash, Jay Bhanushali, Vishal Kotian, Simba Nagpal, IeshaanSehajpal, Miesha Iyer, Umar Riaz, Nishant Bhat, Rajiv Adatia and Afsana Khan are now in the race to lift Bigg Boss 15 trophy.

Also Read: Bigg Boss 15: Akasa Singh confesses having feelings for Pratik Sehajapal; gets advised by Karan Kundrra

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Advance booking for Sooryavanshi and Eternals yet to open in multiplex chains due to revenue sharing and show-sharing issues

The much awaited film, Sooryavanshi, is all set to release in four days, on November 5. The excitement is sky-high but surprisingly, the advance booking hasn’t opened yet in many cinemas and especially in the national multiplex chains like Inox, PVR and Cinepolis. This is because the cinemas and the producers of the film are in negotiations over two aspects.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Before the pandemic, the revenue sharing model was fixed since 2009 and the film industry was following it to the T. But post pandemic, the producers have been asking for a larger share. Sooryavanshi’s producers have asked for 60% revenue in Week 1, 55% in Week 2 and 50% in Week 3 and 4, from single screens, standalone multiplexes and non-national multiplexes. As for the national chains, the negotiations are going on and it’s expected to not be as high as 60% in the first week. Both parties are expected to reach an agreement by today (Monday) evening or latest by Tuesday afternoon.”

The source added, “The single screens and standalone multiplexes have requested that they want the same terms of revenue sharing as the national multiplexes. A solution will be reached on this front soon. Those theatres which have 2k format can at least make it clear that in the absence of reasonable revenue sharing for Sooryavanshi, they’ll go ahead and give all their shows to Disney’s Eternals, which is also releasing on November 5. However, the non-2k theatres won’t have this choice as Hollywood films are not allowed to be released in such cinemas. Hence, they have no choice but to screen Sooryavanshi and are hoping that a solution is reached soon.”

The source continued, “Disney has asked for 50% revenue sharing in Week 1, 48% in Week 2, 45% in Week 3 and 40% in Week 4 in the case of Eternals. And as is the norm now, the cinema halls would also be expected to shell out 30% of the 3D premium with the studio.”

The other aspect where there’s no clear consensus is over screen sharing. The source revealed, “We have heard that Reliance has said that they want maximum shows of Sooryavanshi in multiplexes and nearly 100% of shows in theatres with 3 or less than 3 screens. This means that smaller theatres are not being allowed to show Eternals. Disney, on the other hand, has demanded at least some showcasing for their film in these theatres. It is going all out in making it clear to the exhibitors that Eternals is a big film and deserves to be played.”

The source remarked, “It is for the first time probably that we are seeing Disney go all out in ensuring that its film gets a good number of shows in cinemas. The success of the previous Marvel film, Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, must have motivated them to do so. Also, they see immense potential in the Indian market and feel Eternals can be a good way to accelerate their road to the expansion of business in the country.” The trade source added, “Disney and Fox have an enviable slate in 2022. Hence, the exhibitors are wary of getting into their bad books.”

In the midst, the exhibitors are suffering. An exhibitor sighed, “Instead of these studios sitting across the table and solving the issue, they prefer to arm-twist us. We don’t want to hurt either Reliance or Disney and want to provide a reasonable number of shows to Sooryavanshi as well as Eternals. We are just waiting and hoping a consensus is met and also that revenue sharing is reasonable.”

The exhibitor also asked, “We never thought this problem would arise in the case of Sooryavanshi and Eternals. I now wonder what will happen in the week when Antim and Satyameva Jayate 2 would clash. And there are many more clashes taking place in the future.”

However, an industry insider assured that all will be well, “It’ll be a Happy Diwali for producers and exhibitors. This is not the first such instance and we are sure all the parties concerned would reach an agreement soon. These studios understand the plight and require theatres and the theatres also want these films to release so that they earn to their heart’s content, which they haven’t been able to since March 2020. Just give it some time and things will be fine.”

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “I am not the antagonist in Sooryavanshi” – says Gulshan Grover

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Divya Bharti’s father passes away; Sajid Nadiadwala by his side

Actress Divya Bharti, who died a tragic accidental death in 1993, is missed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala to this day who was previously married to her.

Sajid, now happily married elsewhere, treated Divya’s parents like his own, looked after their every need. When Divya’s father Om Prakash Bharti passed away on Saturday, 30 October, Sajid Nadiadwala was there by his father-in-law’s side right to the end.

Says a source, “Sajid was by Divya’s father side when he passed away. He was at the cremation the next day. For Sajid, Om Prakash Bharti was like his own father. He calls Divya’s parents mom and dad. Now that  the patriarch is gone, Sajid will look after Divya’s mom just like any son.”

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Urmila Matondkar tests positive for Covid-19

Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar has been diagnosed by the novel coronavirus. The actress shared the news on October 31 about testing tested positive for the virus. She announced the news on Twitter. Urmila has mentioned that she has currently isolated herself and requested everyone who came in contact with her get tested.

Taking to her Twitter handle, Urmila wrote, “I’ve tested positive for #COVID19. I’m fine n have isolated myself in home quarantine. Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately. Also humbly request all you lovely people to take care of yourselves during the Diwali festivities.”

I've tested positive for #COVID19
I'm fine n have isolated myself in home quarantine. Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately.
Also humbly request all you lovely people to take care of yourselves during the Diwali festivities ????????

— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) October 31, 2021

Urmila Matondkar last appeared in the Zee Comedy Show as a guest. Apart from that, she has also made guest appearances in various reality shows including Dance Deewane 3.

ALSO READ:Urmila Matondkar reveals she wore Jackie Shroff’s ganjee in Rangeela’s ‘Tanha Tanha’ on the Zee Comedy Show

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Shatrughan Sinha says his kids Sonakshi Sinha, Luv and Kush don't do drugs - "I can proudly say that their upbringing is so good"

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has said that his three kids Sonakshi Sinha, Luv, and Kush don't do drugs. They don't have such vices and their upbringing is good. In an interview, the actor spoke about the manner in which Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested earlier this month by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

While speaking to NDTV India, Shatrughan said, “Justice hona chahiye aur aaj wohi hua (There should be justice and that is what has happened today),” referring to Aryan Khan receiving bail after three weeks.

When asked whether it is challenging for celebs to guide their children, he said, “Chunauti ho ya na ho, aisa zaroor hona chahiye. Mera shuru se maanna hai, main toh preach aur practice karta hoon, anti-tobacco campaign karta hoon. Main humesha kehta hoon, ‘say no to drugs and shun tobacco’ (Whether it is challenging or not, they must guide their children. I practice what I preach, I am a part of anti-tobacco campaigns. I always say, ‘say no to drugs and shun tobacco’).”

“Aaj main iss maamle mein bhagyashaali samajhta hoon ki mere bachche hai, Luv-Kush aur meri beti Sonakshi, main inn bachchon ke baare mein bohot fakhr se keh sakta hoon ki inki upbringing itni achchi hui hai ki inko kisi kism ki aisi koi habit ya aise maamle mein na unko kabhi suna hai, na dekha hai, na paaya hai na woh karte hai aisi koi harkat (I consider myself lucky that my children - Luv, Kush and Sonakshi… I can proudly say that their upbringing is so good that they don’t have any such habit. I have never heard them being associated with or seen them doing such things),” he added.

Aryan Khan received bail on October 28 by Bombay High Court. He was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case. On October 30, Aryan Khan was released from Arthur Road Jail.

ALSO READ: Sonakshi Sinha reveals relationship status, describes man of her dreams in the video shared by Kapil Sharma

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"Amazed at the dignity, grace, maturity and strength Shah Rukh Khan has shown" - says Urmila Matondkar as Aryan Khan returns to Mannat after 28 days

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's elder child Aryan Khan has returned home 28 days in jail. He was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case. On October 30, Aryan Khan was released from Arthur Road Jail. Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard Ravi Singh and his team had reached early in the morning to pick him up. The jail authorities picked up the bail order at 5:30 am on Saturday from the Arthur Road Jail mailbox. Aryan Khan was released from jail at 11 am after which he sat in the car and left the jail. As Shah Rukh Khan's son reached Mannat with thousands of fans outside the residence of the superstar celebrating his return, Urmila Matondkar praised the actor's strength in these trying times.

Urmila Matondkar took to social media to appreciate how SRK handled this crisis. She wrote on Twitter, “Person’s true character is revealed in tough times. Truly amazed at the dignity, grace,maturity n strength @iamsrk has shown in d most trying n pressurizing times. Proud to have you as my colleague. U remain absolutely the Best!! Much love. God bless.”

Person's true character is revealed in tough times. Truly amazed at the dignity, grace,maturity n strength @iamsrk has shown in d most trying n pressurizing times. Proud to have you as my colleague. U remain absolutely the Best!! Much love. God bless ????????????

— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) October 30, 2021

Aryan Khan was detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on October 2, 2021, after the NCB raided a cruise ship. He was arrested on October 3 under Section 8(c), 20(b), 27, 28, 29 and 35 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

ALSO READ: “I think it’s a big relief for everybody” – says Juhi Chawla who signed Rs. 1 lakh bail surety bond for Aryan Khan

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Jannat Zubair shares the poster of her debut Punjabi film Kulche Chole

Jannat Zubair Rahmani is one of the most multi-dynamic personalities of the Indian entertainment industry. The actress started out her career as a child artist and later switched to playing the leads in various daily soaps. Post that, the actress took a break from television and ventured herself into music videos. Apart from that, Jannat has also emerged as one of the most successful digital superstars.

Now, the 20-year-old actress is all set for her debut Punjabi film. The actress will be now seen on the silver screens as she shared the poster of her film which is titled Kulche Chole. In the film, Jannat will be seen romancing newbie Dilraj Grewal. She shared the picture on her Instagram handle and captioned it as, "IN CINEMAS 2022".

 

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Starring Jannat Zubair Rahmani and Dilraj Grewal, Kulche Chole will be produced by Sumeet Singh and directed by Simranjit Singh Hundal. Ahead of the release of the film, Jannat along with the team of the movie also visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar for seeking blessings.

 

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Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan to get makeover for Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Two of India’s finest actresses Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan, both above 70, are being given the most spectacular makeover in the history of their illustrious careers. Producer-director Karan Johar has assigned the formidable job to his buddy, designer Manish Malhotra, who has been provided a detailed brief on how the two actresses should look in Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani where Ranveer Singh and Alia Batt play the title roles.

A source from the core crew informs, “Who says women after a certain age cannot be glamorous? Gayatri Devi and Sharmila  Tagore are prime examples of ultimate autumnal glamour. Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan have great potential for being glammed up and we are going to make full use of their towering personalities to dress them up as divas.”

The joke on location of Rocky Aur Rani Ki  Prem Kahani is every time Shabana and Jaya see Manish Malhotra approaching they shout to one another to run to hide. “They can’t recognize themselves in the mirror once they get into the clothes Manish has designed for them,” the insider from the crew tells with an evil laugh.

Also Read: Shabana Azmi – Jaya Bachchan’s camaraderie astounds team of Karan Johar’s Ranveer Singh – Alia Bhatt starrer Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

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Dwayne Johnson to reunite with Jumanji director Jake Kasdan for Christmas-themed adventure movie Red One

Filmmaker Jake Kasdan is reuniting with his Jumanji star Dwayne Johnson for Red One, the unique Christmas-themed feature project set up at Amazon. Hiram Garcia, the President of production of Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions created the original story which is now being translated into a script by Chris Morgan, who previously worked with Johnson on four Fast and Furious movies as well as the Johnson-led 2019 spinoff, Hobbs & Shaw.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon picked up the project in June. The details are being kept in the sack but Red One, which is a tentative title, is described by Amazon as “a globe-trotting, four-quadrant action-adventure comedy, imagining a whole new universe to explore within the holiday genre.”

Johnson is attached to star, possibly even as Santa himself, and is producing with his Seven Bucks Productions cohorts, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. Kasdan will direct the feature project and also joins the ranks of its producers as well via his banner, The Detective Agency, along with Melvin Mar; Sky Salem Robinson co-producing.

Kasdan and Johnson worked together on Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level. He is known for his comedic touch with his movies Walk Hard and Bad Teacher and most recently helmed the first episode of Doogie Kamealoha, M.D for Disney+.

The innovative holiday event project aims to shoot in 2022 with a 2023 holiday release.

Also Read: Dwayne Johnson says he appreciates the love he gets from India and Bollywood actors 

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Fiona Shaw join Ryan Reynolds for John Krasinski’s upcoming fantasy-comedy

English actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Irish actress Fiona Shaw are confirmed to join the ensemble cast of John Krasinski‘s upcoming untitled fantasy-comedy for Paramount. In addition to directing and writing the high-profile movie, Krasinski will also be starring opposite Ryan Reynolds, as previously announced. While the plot details are kept under wraps, the story is said to be based on an original idea of Krasinski’s about a child’s journey to rediscover their imagination.

Waller-Bridge is the Emmy-winning creator of the hit British series Fleabag and Killing Eve (she also starred in the former). The British writer-actress-producer is currently in production on Indiana Jones 5 and contributed to the script of the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die.

Waller-Bridge and Shaw will be reuniting after Shaw starred in Killing Eve and guest-starred on Fleabag. She also earned Emmy nominations for both. Shaw’s other credits include playing Aunt Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter movies, and Ammonite. Upcoming, the Irish actress will appear in the Star Wars series Andor for Disney+.

Krasinski is producing the untitled film with his Sunday Night partners Allyson Seeger and Andrew Form. Reynolds is also a producer via his company, Maximum Effort; while Maximum Effort’s George Dewey will executive produce.Both Krasinski and Reynolds’ production banners have first-look deals with Paramount. The Maximum Effort pact was struck when former 20th Century Fox production chief Emma Watts who shepherded Reynolds’ Deadpool franchise came to Paramount in mid-2020 but has recently departed.

The shooting for untitled fantasy-comedy is expected to being shooting summer 2022and is scheduled to have a Thanksgiving 2023 release.

Also Read: Phoebe Waller-Bridge joins Indiana Jones cast 

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Amitabh Bachchan mourns Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s untimely demise

The sudden demise of Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar's demise has left the entire industry in deep grief. The actor suffered cardiac arrest and passed away at the age of 46. After his demise, several celebrities have been grieving and condoling the late actor’s death on social media.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan also mourned the Kannada star's death and expressed being in ‘great shock’. He also mentioned dealing with the ‘grief’ of two deaths on Friday. Amitabh took to his blog and wrote, "Rajkumar, the younger son of the legendary icon of Kannada cinema, Raj Kumar, and a star in his own right, passed away today he was just 46 years, and this has put all of us in great shock. The family of late RajKumar have ever been extremely close".

Amitabh also condoled Puneeth’s death on Twitter and wrote, “T 4079 - .. a day of remorse and prayer .. two close to the family passed away today .. it is too dark.”

T 4079 - .. a day of remorse and prayer .. two close to the family passed away today .. it is too dark ..

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) October 29, 2021

Puneeth Rajkumar was in the gym on the morning of October 29 when he suffered chest pain and was immediately taken to Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru. He was declared dead at 2.30 pm. The superstar will be cremated with full state honours on Sunday, October 31.

The cremation ceremony will be held at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru’s Nandini Layout, where Puneeth’s father and Kannada icon Dr. Rajkumar is buried. The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai has granted permission to cremate Puneeth's body next to his father's burial place.

Puneeth Rajkumar had pledged to donate his eyes, just like his father. His eyes were donated on Friday. He is survived by his wife Ashwini and their two daughters.

ALSO READ:Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passes away at 46 due to cardiac arrest

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Vivah actor Yusuf Husain passes away; Hansal Mehta pens note for father-in-law who helped him make Shahid

Yusuf Husain, known for his roles in films such as Vivah, Dhoom 2 and Dil Chahta Hai, passed away on Friday. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is the late actor's son-in-law, and actor Manoj Bajpayee, have mourned the death of the veteran actor on social media.

Actor Manoj Bajpayee mourned the loss by sharing a picture of the veteran actor on his Instagram Stories. He wrote, “Rest in peace Yusuf Sahab!! #SAFEENA @hansalmehta.”

Sad News!!! Condolences to @safeenahusain @mehtahansal & the entire family!!! Rest in peace Yusuf saab???? https://t.co/q7CFbbEo95

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) October 30, 2021

Sharing a picture of Yusuf on his Instagram handle, Hansal wrote, "I had completed 2 schedules of Shahid. And we were stuck. I was troubled. A non-existent career as a filmmaker was almost finished completely. He just came up to me and said I have a fixed deposit and it is of no use to me if you are so troubled. He wrote a cheque. Shahid was completed. That was Yusuf Husain. Not my father-in-law but a father. He was life if life itself had to have a physical form. Today he is gone. To remind all those women in heaven that they are 'Duniya ki sabse khubsurat ladki and All the men that they are 'Haseen naujwaan'. And then to end with a booming 'love you love you love you'. Yusuf Saab I owe this new life to you. I am truly orphaned today. Life will never be the same. I will miss you terribly. My Urdu will remain broken. And yes - love you love you love you!”

 

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Hansal Mehta's directorial Shahid released in 2013 and starred Rajkummar Rao in the lead role. It is one of his critically-acclaimed films. He also directed Aligarh and Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. Yusuf Husain's daughter Safeena is married to him.

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Mohsin Khan and Jasmin Bhasin to star in a music video; song crooned by Mohit Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal

Bigg Boss 14 fame and actress Jasmin Bhasin has been the face of various music videos including ‘Tera Suit’, ‘2 Phone’, ‘Tu Bhi Sataya Jayega’, ‘Pani Di Gal’  and ‘Tenu Yaad Karaan’ among others. The actress has shared the screen space with several actors for the music videos and she is all set to come up with a music video with popular television actor Mohsin Khan.

According to a report by a web portal, the song has been crooned by Mohit Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal and will be shot in Rajasthan. Well, this will be the first time that the duo will be seen together on-screen. It is surely going to be a delightful treat for their fans.

Recently, Mohsin Khan has also bid adieu to the longest-running daily soap, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. This will be his first project after his exit from the show. In the show, he essayed the roles of Kartik Goenka and his on-screen chemistry with Shivangi Joshi was very much loved by viewers.

ALSO READ:Mohsin Khan bids final goodbye to Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

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Zayn Malik denies harassment charges of allegedly shoving Yolanda Hadid during fight

Singer Zayn Malik has denied to multiple charges of harassment against his ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid and her mother Yolanda following a volatile September argument at their Pennsylvania home, according to court documents obtained by People tabloid.

The singer was charged with four counts of harassment after an incident on September 29 in which he allegedly "grabbed [Yolanda] and shoved her into a dresser, causing mental anguish and physical pain," the documents say. The former One Direction singer also allegedly hurled a series of insults and "continuous cursing" at Yolanda including telling her to "stay away from [his] f—ing daughter."

In a statement to TMZ, Malik pleaded no contest to claims that he had struck Yolanda, saying, "I adamantly deny striking Yolanda Hadid and for the sake of my daughter I decline to give any further details and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private."

Malik was also charged with harassment against his supermodel ex Gigi Hadid, with the court documents claiming that he told her to "Strap on some f—ing balls and defend your partner against your f—ing mother in my house" in a conversation a source previously told PEOPLE was over the phone while Gigi was away for work. The ‘Pillowtalk’ singer faced an additional charge against John McMahon, whom he attempted to "physically engage in a fight…while continually cursing at him," the documents say. McMahon is a security guard who was on hand September 29, according to TMZ.

Malik has pleaded no contest to the charges, though his plea was entered as a guilty plea, according to the documents. The 28-year-old singer is required to serve 90 days of probation for each of the four counts, resulting in 360 total days of probation. Malik must also complete an anger management class and a domestic violence program, and is barred from having contact with Yolanda or McMahon. His probation will end if he goes six months without any violations. Amid the dispute, a Malik source tells PEOPLE he is focused on Khai.

The incident was first brought to the attention of the public in a statement Malik shared to Twitter on Thursday, in which he said he wanted to create "a place where private family matters aren't thrown on the world stage for all to poke and pick apart," adding that the incident "was and still should be a private matter." Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Malik was referencing Yolanda in the statement.

Shortly after, a representative for Gigi said in a statement that the star "is solely focused on the best for Khai. She asks for privacy during this time."

Malik and Gigi, who sources previously confirmed to have broken up, are parents to daughter Khai, 13 months.

Also Read: Zayn Malik collaborates with ARNETTE for eyewear collection 

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Rinzing Denzongpa and Malvika Raaj's debut film Squad to release on ZEE5 on November 12, 2021

After the success of State of Siege: Temple Attack, Dial 100, and Rashmi Rocket,  ZEE5 is set to bring Squad. Produced by Zee Studios and Indian Media Entertainment and directed by Nilesh Sahay, Squad is an action thriller with patriotism at the heart of it. The movie is headlined by debutant actors, Rinzing Denzongpa and Malvika Raaj and supported by Pooja Batra, Mohan Kapur and Amit Gaur.

Squad revolves around the battle between the nations’ Special forces with a little girl at the centre of it who has lost everyone in her life. With patriotism and an emotional bond at the heart of it, Squad also has high-octane action sequences involving MIG 8, helicopter chases and 400 soldiers in a never seen before climax scene which will blow everyone’s mind. It is the first Indian film to be shot in Belarus.

Squad has an international crew giving the film international scale and grandeur including Kier Beck known for Mad Max: Fury Road as the stunt coordinator, William Humphris who has Quantum of Solace and Clash of the Titans to his credit as a camera assistant and Maciej Kwiatkowski Known for films like King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as the stunt choreographer. The cast and crew have left no stone unturned to ensure that it is the most awaited action film of the year.

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India commented, “Action as a genre works well across the globe and on ZEE5, so we are excited to bring forth the much-awaited action film, Squad. This ZEE5 Original Film will break records with its high-scale, high-octane, and high-magnitude action sequences. So, get set to feel the rush with this edge-of-the-seat patriotic entertainer which has an internationally acclaimed crew to its credits”.

Director, producer, and writer Nilesh Sahay shares, “While we faced many challenges due to the pandemic, the film was completed without compromising on quality and I am certain that Squad will set a benchmark when it comes to action sequences in Indian films. I am happy that the film is releasing on ZEE5 and will reach the global audience. I hope people will find it as thrilling as it was for us shooting the film”.

 

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Actor Rinzing Denzongpa shares, “Squad has been an amazing journey. We’ve seen everything through this film - extreme weather and logistic issues due to restrictions during the pandemic but yet we were more on top. I’m proud to have this as my debut film and it’s been an honour working with Nilesh. I am truly looking forward to the audience experiencing the spectacle that Squad is”.


Squad will premiere on ZEE5 on 12th November 2021.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Malvika Raaj looks promising in the first look of her debut film Squad

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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to shoot a song before Brahmastra wrap up

As the much-awaited Brahmastra seems to have reached its last leg, it is heard that director Ayan Mukerji has included a song at the last minute. The film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt went through its share of excruciating times since it went on floors in 2018. As per the sources, a large set has been erected at Film City, Goregaon, where the leads will give shape to the track over the next two weeks.

A source revealed that while Ayan has lined up a few sequences, the primary shoot is of the song. An elaborate set has been put up, and over 40 junior artistes will be part of the number, said the source.

The source further added that after Alia finishes her portions, she will return to the set of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani because the next schedule of Karan Johar’s movie is lined up for December in Delhi.

Moreover, if all goes well, Ayan will call it a wrap on his project by November end which also features Amitabh Bachchan and Nagarjuna.

Also Read: Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to kick off last schedule in Budapest

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Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Badhaai Do to release on Republic Day weekend in 2022

Three years after their National Award-winning film, Badhaai Ho, Junglee Pictures is all set to take the love for the movie to the next level with Badhaai Do. The movie directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni is one of the most eagerly awaited family entertainers releasing next year. Besides Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, the family entertainer also boasts of an ensemble cast featuring seasoned actors like Seema Pahwa, Sheeba Chadha, Lovleen Mishra, Nitish Pandey, Shashi Bhushan amongst others essaying pivotal roles taking the narrative ahead. Building the anticipation further, the makers have now officially announced the theatrical release date of Badhaai Do on Republic Day Weekend, 2022.

Sharing the screen space for the first time, Rajkummar and Bhumi will be seen portraying interesting characters they have never played on screen before. While Raj will be essaying the role of a cop in a mahila police thana, Bhumi plays the role of a PT Teacher in the film.

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Director Harshavardhan Kulkarni says, “When it comes to family entertainers especially comedy films, cinema is the ideal platform as they can be enjoyed with the entire family. We are super excited to bring ‘Badhaai Do’ in cinema halls on the Republic Day weekend. It’s a wholesome entertainer and I really hope the audiences would enjoy watching the movie as much as we enjoyed creating it.”

Amrita Pandey of Junglee Pictures echoes the same sentiment. “Bringing powerhouse talents like Raj, Bhumi, Harsh and Akshat-Suman together on this movie has been truly phenomenal. We can’t wait to bring this very special movie to the theatres.”

Junglee Pictures’ Badhaai Do is directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni, written by Akshat Ghildial and Suman Adhikary. The movie is scheduled to release on Republic Day weekend.

ALSO READ: Anubhav Sinha casts Bhumi Pednekar as the leading lady opposite Rajkummar Rao in his upcoming social drama Bheed

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BREAKING! Aryan Khan released from Arthur Road Jail, returns home after 28 days

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's elder child Aryan Khan will be returning home after 28 days. He was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case. The Khan house, Mannat, in Bandra was decked up with lights to welcome Aryan on Friday, October 29. However, owing to a delay in completing formalities for release, Aryan had to spend another night in jail.

Today, October 30, Aryan Khan was released from Arthur Road Jail. Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard Ravi and his team had reached early morning to pick him up. The jail authorities picked up the bail order at 5:30 am on Saturday from the Arthur Road Jail mailbox. Aryan Khan was released from jail at 11am after which he sat in the car and left the jail.

Aryan Khan and his friends Arbaaz Merchant were denied bail thrice before submitting a plea at the Bombay High Court. The Higher Court started hearing the bail plea by Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant, and Munmun Dhamecha on October 26. It was concluded on October 28 with the judge passing its verdict in favour of Aryan Khan and the other two accused.

On Friday, Bombay High Court Justice Sambre issued the bail order citing 14 bail conditions for Aryan Khan. The conditions included a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh, surrendering of passport, and appearing before the NCB every Friday to mark his presence. Soon after, Juhi Chawla appeared at a Mumbai sessions court to sign the bail surety of Aryan Khan. She is not only Shah Rukh Khan's close friend but also a business partner.

Aryan Khan was represented by Senior Advocate Satish Maneshinde, Senior Advocate Amit Desai, and Former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi.

ALSO READ: Aryan Khan to not return home today as legal team misses 5.30 pm deadline; Shah Rukh Khan goes back to Mannat

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The INSIDE Story: Salman Khan wanted to release Antim on Diwali; the superstar averted the clash with Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi on Rohit Shetty’s request

The much awaited film Sooryavanshi, starring Akshay Kumar, is all set to release in a week and the excitement everywhere is tremendous. Not just fans, but even the industry members have been tweeting in support as it’s the first big Hindi film to release on the big screen after nearly 18 months. Bollywood Hungama has now found out that a prominent industry person also stepped in to ensure that Sooryavanshi did not face any obstacles at the box office. And that person is none other than superstar Salman Khan.

A source told us, “Salman Khan was looking at a date to release his film Antim – The Final Truth, co-starring Aayush Sharma. One of the dates he was eyeing was November 5, which is also the day Sooryavanshi releases. When Sooryavanshi’s director and co-producer Rohit Shetty learnt about this development, he met Salman Khan and requested him to avoid clashing with his film. He told the superstar that a solo release was important for a big film like Sooryavanshi.”

The source continued, “Salman Khan agreed with Rohit Shetty’s point. He realized that if Antim – The Final Truth will clash with Sooryavanshi, then the screens will get divided and it may harm both the films, particularly Sooryavanshi, as it’s quite a big-budget fare. Hence, Salman gracefully decided not to release Antim – The Final Truth on November 5. He finally decided to bring the Mahesh Manjrekar-directorial on November 26.”

Interestingly, Rohit Shetty and Sooryavanshi’s leading lady Katrina Kaif went to promote their action packed film on ‘Bigg Boss 15’ which is hosted by Salman Khan. The shoot of this episode took place yesterday.

A trade expert shared with Bollywood Hungama, “This shows the love and brotherhood among the people of the Bollywood fraternity. Rohit Shetty has waited for nearly 18-19 months to release his film in cinemas. He didn’t take the OTT route and it's good to see that the industry is giving him full support to ensure that his film gets the best possible showcasing. It’s also heartening to see that no film is releasing on November 12, that is, a week after Sooryavanshi.”

Also Read: Zee Studios to release Salman Khan and Aayush Sharma’s Antim worldwide on commission basis

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"I think it’s a big relief for everybody" - says Juhi Chawla who signed Rs. 1 lakh bail surety bond for Aryan Khan

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's elder child Aryan Khan will be returning home after 28 days. He was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case. The Khan house, Mannat, in Bandra was decked up with lights to welcome Aryan on Friday, October 29. However, owing to a delay in completing formalities for release, Aryan had to spend another night in jail. The HC set 14 conditions for Aryan Khan's bail which included a PR Bond of Rs. 1 lakh and surrendering his passport. Meanwhile, on Friday, Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla appeared at a session court in Mumbai to sign a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh for Aryan Khan. She is a long-time friend of SRK and his family and also co-owns the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders with Khan.

On Friday, October 29, Juhi said she was happy Aryan Khan can finally walk free after spending three weeks in Arthur Road Jail. She told ANI, “I’m just happy that it’s all over and Aryan Khan will come home very soon. I think it’s a big relief for everybody”.

Aryan Khan was detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on October 2, 2021, after the NCB raided a cruise ship. He was arrested on October 3 under Section 8(c), 20(b), 27, 28, 29 and 35 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan’s close friend and business partner Juhi Chawla appears in court to sign a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh for Aryan Khan

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Aryan Khan to not return home today as legal team misses 5.30 pm deadline; Shah Rukh Khan goes back to Mannat

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan were anticipating the return of their elder child Aryan Khan today. However, it seems like the young Khan will have to spend another night at Arthur Road Jail. The release orders for Aryan Khan had to be submitted to the Arthur Road Jail by 5.30 pm for Aryan to be released today. However, at 5.30 advocate Satish Maneshinde said that the procedure will take another hour to complete.

According to PTI, a jail official stated, “Aryan Khan to spend one more night in Mumbai prison as release papers did not reach us in time; no special treatment for anyone.” If the release order from the special court had arrived by 5.30, Aryan Khan would have been released by 7 pm from the prison. However, due to the delay, Aryan Khan will have to stay longer in prison. Shah Rukh Khan who had stepped out of his house to receive his son has reportedly returned home after the jail authorities refused to let Aryan go.

Aryan was taken into custody on the night of October 2 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with a few others after the agency conducted a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. On October 3, Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in the case.

Aryan Khan and his friends Arbaaz Merchant were denied bail thrice before submitting a plea at the Bombay High Court. The Higher Court started hearing the bail plea by Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant, and Munmun Dhamecha on October 26. It was concluded on October 28 with the judge passing its verdict in favour of Aryan Khan and the other two accused.

On Friday, Bombay HC Justice Sambre issued the bail order citing 14 bail conditions for Aryan Khan. The conditions included a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh, surrendering of passport, and appearing before the NCB every Friday to mark his presence. Soon after, Juhi Chawla appeared at a Mumbai sessions court to sign the bail surety of Aryan Khan. She is not only Shah Rukh Khan's close friend but also a business partner.

Aryan Khan was represented by Senior Advocate Satish Maneshinde, Senior Advocate Amit Desai, and Former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi.

ALSO READ: Jail officials says Aryan Khan promised financial and legal help to some prisoners after he got bail

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My Name actress Han So Hee in talks to star in musical romance drama by Vincenzo director

South Korean actress Han So Hee has a potential new drama project. As reported by Korean tabloid Soompi on October 29, the actress will be starring in the upcoming drama Why Did You Come To My House.

Responding to the reports, Han So Hee’s agency 9ato Entertainment commented, “Han So Hee received a casting offer for the new drama ‘Why Did You Come To My House’ and is reviewing [the offer].”

A music romance drama, Why Did You Come To My House is about a man and woman who have been friends for 20 years. They end up living together for two weeks and walk the fine line between love and friendship. The drama naturally meshes a relatable love story with the process of making music.

Han So Hee has been offered the role of Seo Eun Soo, who debuted as a lyricist three years ago due to an unexpected opportunity. She is a lively, straightforward, and honest character who is open about expressing her feelings.

Why Did You Come To My House will be written by Chae Yoon of She Would Never Know and directed by Kim Hee Won of The Crowned Clown and Vincenzo. It is a four-episode drama scheduled to be premiere in the first half of 2022 via an OTT platform.

On the work front, Han So Hee has been receiving praises for her outstanding performance in Netflix’s series My Name.

Also Read: Han So Hee in action mode in Netflix revenge drama My Name releasing on October 15; teaser unveiled

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Witness the story of Sher Singh Rana - the man who brought back the remains of Prithviraj Chauhan – directed by Shree Narrayan Singh

Vinod Bhanushali announces his next - a biopic on the life of Sher Singh Rana - directed by Shree Narrayan Singh. His first association with director Shree Narrayan Singh will shed light on the life of the man who created a stir in India for various reasons when he was just a young man.

Sher Singh Rana, a staunch Rajput, became a worldwide name when he brought back the remains of the 11th century ruler of the Chauhan Dynasty, Prithviraj Chauhan, from Kandahar, Afghanistan. Rana brought the feeling of pride to his Rajput community by being the only man who brought back a great ruler’s relics. Before this when he was a prisoner of Tihar Jail, Sher Singh Rana was the second man after Charles Sobhraj, who escaped this high-security jail not with violence but with mind tactics.

Speaking about choosing to bring the life of Sher Singh Rana on screen, director Shree Narrayan Singh says, “When I read Sher Singh Rana, I was intrigued to meet him and know his journey and his experience. He is a man who went through various ups and downs in his life and it was quite an adventure when we hear about his anecdotes. One can’t overlook the fact of how he brought pride to his community when he defied the Taliban and brought back the remains of one of our greatest ruler – Prithviraj Chauhan – from Afghanistan. I was really curious to know him more and I am sure the audience will have the same intrigue once they see his story on the big screen.”

Talking about choosing a real-life story as his new production, Vinod Bhanushali says, “Sher Singh Rana has led an eventful life. It was his courage, his willpower to fight for his community, and how single-handedly he did things that brought pride to Rajputs that I found interesting. Director Shree Narrayan Singh is known for telling interesting stories that also address real issues like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and I think he will bring the nuances of Sher Singh Rana’s life very well on screen.”

The makers will soon announce the cast and plan to start shooting next year. The biopic on Sher Singh Rana is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Vishal Gurnani, Vishal Tyagi, Mohammed Imran Khan and co-produced by Juhi Parekh Mehta under the banners of Bhanushali Studios Limited and Matargashti Films.

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Shah Rukh Khan’s close friend and business partner Juhi Chawla appears in court to sign a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh for Aryan Khan

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's son Aryan Khan was granted bail on Thursday by the Bombay High Court. A detailed bail order was issued by Justice Sambre on Friday afternoon. The HC set 14 conditions for Aryan Khan's bail which included a PR Bond of Rs. 1 lakh and surrendering his passport.

As soon as the bail order was issued by the HC, Aryan Khan's legal team immediately started with the further procedures to release him from Arthur Road Jail. On Friday evening, Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla appeared at a session court in Mumbai to sign a bail surety of Rs. 1 lakh for Aryan Khan. She is a long-time friend of SRK and his family and also co-owns the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders with Khan.

In the court, senior Advocate Satish Maneshinde informed the court that Juhi is the surety, and her passport and Aadhar were shown as proof of identity. “She (Juhi) knows him since birth. Since the father and she are professionally associated," he said as Juhi stood in the witness box.

Juhi gets out of the witness box after the sessions court judge verifies all details.

Meanwhile, Maneshinde also makes a request to the court. "My one request on behalf of the other accused, even though I am not appearing for them. Release them on bail. Regarding the case, nothing is left, sir,” he said. Maneshinde said the same thing happened in Rhea Chakraborty's case. Once she was out, everyone got bail.

After verification from the judge, Juhi Chawla headed to the Registrar's cabin to sign the bail surety documents.

Aryan Khan was represented by Advocate Satish Maneshinde and his legal team. The former Attorney general of India Mukul Rohatgi argued for Aryan at the Bombay High Court.

Aryan is expected to be home tonight.

ALSO READ: Jail officials says Aryan Khan promised financial and legal help to some prisoners after he got bail

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Kunnal Kemmu commences shoot for the ZEE5 Original series Abhay 3

ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown OTT platform, set the benchmark in the crime thriller space with the Original series Abhay in 2019. The show returned in 2020 with another successful season after which the fans wanted more of the gritty drama. The wait is now officially shorter for the new installment as the cast and crew have commenced shooting for Abhay 3.

Kunal Kemmu will return as the investigating officer, Abhay Pratap Singh who has the mind of a criminal and can go to any extent to solve a case. Asha Negi, Nidhi Singh, Rituraj Singh, and Elnaaz Nourozi who were a part of the earlier season will return to their successful character portrayals in season 3 as well. Additionally, there would be new additions however the details are kept under wraps as yet.

Ken Ghosh who directed the first two seasons is also directing the third season of this successful franchise. The first two seasons were an instant hit with the audience as it was unlike any other crime thriller and now with Abhay 3 slated to premiere in 2022, the fans can expect it to get bigger, bolder and wilder.

 

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Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “As the country’s largest homegrown digital streaming platform, it is our constant endeavor to provide fresh and gripping content and with Abhay, we set a benchmark for the industry in the crime thriller genre. Abhay, which is one of ZEE5’s most successful and popular franchises, caught the viewer’s attention instantly as the character stood out. And, with Abhay 3 as well, we promise to keep you hooked to the screens”.

Nimisha Pandey, Head, Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, “Abhay has been amongst the most successful franchises for ZEE5 so far. Audiences have been intrigued by the edgy storyline of both seasons that made for a compelling and unstoppable watch. At ZEE5, our aim is to always enhance the entertainment quotient for our viewers by offering content across genres with appealing narratives. We are thrilled to bring the third season of Abhay which is sure to have our viewers’ adrenaline rushing, with an interesting story that will only raise the stakes for Abhay personally”.

Shariq Patel, Chief Business Officer, Zee Studios said, “The wait is now shorter for the much-awaited third season of this fan favourite series, Abhay as we have commenced shooting and we too can’t wait to show you what's been brewing. We can only promise that it’s going to be bigger, better, and darker”.

Director Ken Ghosh said, “This is for all the friends, fans and well-wishers who kept asking us when we started shooting for Abhay 3? This is to officially announce that we have started rolling and will soon have your favorite detective back on your screens in Abhay 3”.

Kunal Kemmu said, “I’m so thrilled and grateful to be a part of a series which has become such a loved franchise and to be headlining this franchise is almost surreal. As I begin shooting for Abhay 3, I hope to receive the same love and admiration from my fans who have made us reach here. Stay tuned to catch us on ZEE5 soon”.

Stay tuned to catch the premiere of Abhay 3 only on ZEE5.

ALSO READ: Kunal Kemmu and Shweta Tripathi’s next Kanjoos Makkhichoos is based on a heartwarming super hit Gujarati play

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui awarded with Excellence in Cinema Award at the Filmfare Middle East Achievers Night

Nawazuddin Siddiqui who needs no introduction has proved his mettle time and again as an actor. The Versatility King is a name in the world of entertainment that shows nothing less than excellence.

It is not surprising that the actor was awarded last night with Excellence in Cinema Award at the Filmfare Middle East Achievers Night held in Dubai that saw the presence of more than 100 eminent personalities from the Indian Film Industry.

Siddiqui, after receiving the award said, "For an artist, there is no bigger reward than the audience giving you their love and appreciation for your work and I am glad to see people here in Dubai giving me so much love. To receive an award among a much vibrant audience here in Dubai is heartwarming to say the least."

The actor has also been nominated at Emmy International Awards for Serious Men directed by Sudhir Mishra that released on Netflix last year. He is the only Indian actor nominated in the ‘best performance by an actor’ category for Emmy this year alongside Christian Tappan (The Great Heist), David Tennant (Des) and Roy Nik (Normali).

While the actor shot for four films this year (Heropanti 2, Jogira Sara Ra Ra, Adbhut and Sangeen), his international film No Land’s Man has already started its festival circuit. Siddiqui is all set to start shooting for Kangana Ranaut’s production Tiku Weds Sheru in November.

ALSO READ: Nawazuddin Siddiqui quits the digital platform; says “I won’t do any more OTT shows”

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