Kartik Aaryan opts out of Vasan Bala's Phantom

Few weeks ago, Kartik Aaryan had put out a post almost announcing his next project. His post made fans excited as he said he was prepping for something super big. The project happened to be Vasan Bala's next superhero venture.

The sci-fi venture titled Phantom was to be based on the comic superhero character of the same name. While Kartik had verbally agreed to be part of the big budget film, now we hear that he's walked out of that project completely. A source informed Bollywood Hungama, "There were a few things that Kartik didn't agree with. Vasan Bala has his own style of filmmaking and his films are quirky but not commercial. Kartik and he had disagreement in the way they were planning to mount the sci-fi biggie. Kartik was of the opinion that a superhero film, this being his first, had to be made on a huge budget and presented in a more commercial actioner space. But Vasan's idea was to underline it with dark humour and that made it a more niche film."

Eventually, Kartik politely refused the offer due to creative differences and decided to sign something else with the production house. Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP is producing Phantom. "Kartik has now signed the Hansal Mehta directorial that is also being produced by RSVP. It will be his second film with the banner after Dhamaka."

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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Anupamaa’s shoots shifted to Gujarat amid the pandemic

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Anupamaa are two of the most-watched shows of the Indian television. With a massive viewership, both the shows were dearly missed during the lockdown last year. As the number of cases have been on an all-time rise due to the second wave, a lot of Indian television show’s shoots have been moved to other states including Goa and Gujarat as Maharashtra faces a lockdown due to the pandemic.

Rajan Shahi, the producer of both the shows will make sure that the shoots go smoothly and the scripts will also see a change as per the location. As for Anupamaa, the family will be seen leaving for a destination engagement and despite the turmoil in their lives, Anupamaa will be seen putting up a happy face. A slightly similar scenario will be seen in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The show will witness Goenka family leaving for Kartik and Sirat’s engagement that will eventually be gate crashed by Ranveer.

With a change of location, the actors will be taking care of the precautions while being on the sets.

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Esha Gupta goes off social media; says her team will continue to share verified information about COVID resources

After Warina Hussain and Fatima Sana Shaikh, now actress Esha Gupta has decided to go off social media. While she will be keeping her distance from social media, her team will continue to operate the page to share necessary Covid resources that can be shared with the public on her page.

“We are in this together. Seeing the situation in our country my family and I have contributed beds and essentials. Everyday seeing what our country is going through is just painful. I wish everyone who reads this a healthy life and pray for your families’ safety. Going off social media, but please continue sharing verified information so my team can share with all of you. Please take care and be grateful and kind towards one another,” wrote Esha announcing her departure from social media.

Earlier this week, Fatima Sana Shaikh also announced that she will be taking a break from social media. “Taking a break from social media. Stay safe guys,” she wrote without giving a reason.

Recently, Hina Khan, Amit Sadh, Aamir Khan and Warina Hussain have also gone off social media.

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To All The Boys star Lana Condor and Riverdale's Cole Sprouse to star in sci-fi romantic comedy Moonshot set for HBO Max

To All The Boys fame Lana Condor, who bid adieu to the franchise earlier this year, is moving onto another romantic comedy Moonshot, set at HBO Max. The actress will star alongside Riverdale star Cole Sprouse in the upcoming sci-fi rom-com.

According to Deadline, "The romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist is set in a future where Mars is terraformed and colonized by the best humanity has to offer. Two very different college students wind up joining forces and sneak onboard a space shuttle to the red planet in order to be united with their significant others."

Riverdale executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter will be producing Moonshot through Berlanti/Schechter Films along with Jill McElroy and Jenna Sarkin of Entertainment 360. Chris Winterbauer is set to direct.

Meanwhile, Lana Condor will next star in Netflix's spooky new show called Boo, Bitch. Cole Sprouse is currently starring on Riverdale as Jughead Jones. He will next be seen with Zachary Levi in Under Cover.

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Suniel Shetty joins hands with KVN Foundation to provide free oxygen concentrators in Mumbai and Bengaluru

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the nation badly. With over three lakh cases reported daily, the healthcare system is falling short of essentials like beds, oxygen cylinders and medicines. Many celebrities and influencers are doing their bit by amplifying requests and donating. Now, Suniel Shetty along with KVN Foundation will be providing free oxygen concentrators.

Suniel Shetty has collaborated with KVN Foundation's initiative named Feed My City to provide oxygen concentrators to those in need. The second wave has led to a massive shortage of oxygen supply across the country. Taking to Twitter, Shetty wrote, "We are going through some testing times, but a ray of hope in this is the way our people have joined hands to help each other. I am grateful to be a part of this initiative along with @FeedMyCity1, an initiative of #KVNFoundation, to provide free oxygen concentrators.

"This is an appeal to all my friends and fans. DM me if you need help, if you know someone who needs help, or if you want to contribute and be a part of this mission. Please amplify this as much as you can and help us help them.Currently operating in #Mumbai & #Bangalore." he further wrote.

We are going through some testing times, but a ray of hope in this is the way our people have joined hands to help each other. I am grateful to be a part of this initiative along with @FeedMyCity1, an initiative of #KVNFoundation, to provide free oxygen concentrators. pic.twitter.com/uhOrvn6tZA

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) April 28, 2021

The services will be provided only in the cities of Mumbai and Bengaluru as of now.

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After bidding goodbye to the showbiz, Aashka Goradia tests positive for Covid-19 along with her husband Brent Goble

Popular Television actress Aashka Goradia, who was in the news recently for quitting her acting career, is now again in limelight. She recently revealed that she is stepping into her entrepreneurship career. Now, she has revealed that she and her husband Brent Goble both have tested positive for COVID-19.

Aashka was all set to leave for the USA along with her husband to meet Brent's family and took a precautionary test on Saturday and tested negative. However, to have double security, the actress went for another test on Monday and tested positive.

The actress herself declared it on her Instagram and wrote, "In preparation of our trip to my home in the US, @ibrentgobale and I have tested positive for COVID. We have been reeling from this news since this morning when we were just about to leave Goa. Both of us are feeling fine physically but the test reports say otherwise and that means we have to let the virus run its course."

She further thanked her healthy lifestyle responsibly for not facing extreme symptoms. Aashka wrote, "Thankfully with our active and healthy lifestyle we aren't experiencing any debilitating symptoms. She also mentioned she and her husband have isolated themselves in their home in Goa and are not in contact with anyone.

Aashka also posted a second Instagram story emphasizing the importance of taking precautionary measures in these tough times. She added, "Folks, it doesn't matter how healthy you are- everyone, literally everyone is at risk. This new strain is a nasty and sly devil."

She further thanked and appreciated her fans for sending her warm wishes and encouraged everyone to pray and wrote, "When we appreciate all the concern and speedy recovery wishes, I'd implore everyone reading this to please keep those who are really debilitated in your thoughts and prayer. We will be fine, while so many others may not be. Let's all hold a space for THEIR recovery, as well as those who are indirectly impacted. So much love from us.”

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Exclusive: Deepika Padukone plays a fitness instructor in Shakun Batra's next based on extra marital issue

Last year, Shakun Batra went on floors with his next - a domestic noir drama that stars Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Dhairya Karwa. The yet to be titled movie has been kept completely under wraps and nobody knows much about the film. Not anymore. Bollywood Hungama has EXCLUSIVE deets on the same. Read on...

A source tells us, "Deepika plays the role of a fitness instructor. While many in the know say it's based on a celebrity fitness instructor, the team at Dharma Productions and the writers have completely denied it. But yes, it's true she plays a fitness enthusiast and a trainer in the domestic noir drama."

Apart from that, the insider also gives us some details on the film's storyline. "The plotline goes like this – Ananya Panday and Deepika Padukone play sisters in the film. While Deepika is opposite Siddhant, Dhairya plays Ananya's love interest. Shakun has always got a kick out of complex relationship stories and in this, the complexities come when Deepika gets physically involved with her younger sister Ananya's partner Dhairya. The whole extra marital issue has been treated with a lot of sensitivity, ala typical Shakun style and it's an emotional watch."

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