Kangana Ranaut files FIR after receiving death threats

Actress Kangana Ranaut a few days ago took a dig at the current Farmer's protest which is going on in the country. She took it to her Instagram handle and penned a long note targeting the farmers. She even called the protest a 'Khalistani Movement'. Post that, several FIRs were filed against the actress from Mumbai as well as Delhi. Apart from that, the actress has been also receiving various death threats for her post. Taking action upon the death threats, the Queen actress has now lodged an FIR against the ones who've been threatening her. She also shared a copy of the FIR on her Instagram.

Taking to Instagram, she shared a post in which she posted a picture of herself from the Golden Temple and pictures of the FIR copy. In her caption she wrote, "Remembering the martyrs of the terrorist attack in Mumbai, I wrote that never forgive or forget the traitors. In this type of incident, the internal traitors of the country have a hand. The traitorous traitors never left a single opportunity to tarnish Mother India in the greed of money and sometimes in the greed of position and power and the traitors inside the country kept on helping the anti-national forces by conspiring, only then such incidents. I am getting constant threats from disruptive forces on this very post of mine. A brother of Bathinda has openly threatened to kill me. I am not afraid of this type of threats. I speak against those who conspire against the country and terrorist forces and will always speak. Be it Naxalites killing innocent jawans, tukde tukde gangs or terrorists sitting abroad dreaming of making Khalistan by cutting the holy land of Gurus in Punjab in the eighties. Democracy is the biggest strength of our country, government may be of any party, but the fundamental right to protect the integrity, unity and fundamental rights of citizens and expression of ideas has been given to us by the Constitution of Babasaheb Ambedkar.”

Further she added, "I have never said anything derogatory or hateful about any caste, religion, or group. I would also like to remind Congress President Smt. Sonia ji that you are also a woman, your mother-in-law Indira Gandhi ji fought strongly against this terrorism till the last moment. Kindly instruct your Chief Minister of Punjab to take immediate action on threats from such terrorist, disruptive and anti-national forces. I have registered an FIR with the police against the threats. I hope the Punjab government will also take action soon. The country is paramount for me, I am acceptable even if I have to sacrifice for this, but I am neither afraid nor will I ever be afraid, in the interest of the country, I will keep speaking openly against the traitors. The country is paramount for me, I am acceptable even if I have to sacrifice for this, but I am neither afraid nor will I ever be afraid, in the interest of the country, I will keep speaking openly against the traitors. There is going to be elections in Punjab, for this some people are using my words without context, if anything happens to me in future, only those who do politics of hate and rhetoric will be solely responsible for it. It is a humble request to them not to spread hatred towards anyone for their political ambitions to win elections. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat)."

 

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ALSO READ:Kangana Ranaut in trouble again; FIR against actress for Instagram post ‘spreading hatred against Sikhs’

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Nushrratt Bharuccha starrer Janhit Mein Jaari put on hold due to financial troubles? Director Raaj Shaandilyaa clarifies

In September this year writer-director Raaj Sjaandilyaa announced his next venture titled Janhit Mein Jaari that would feature Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead. Later in November, it was reported that the shoot of the film had been stopped for a while since a few crew members tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. Now, we hear that the film has run into some major trouble and has been kept on hold. In fact, as per sources, the makers of Janhit Mein Jaari have run into some serious financial trouble leaving the shoot of the film high and dry. Apparently, this sudden shortage of funds has led to the film being kept on the backburner for now.

However, clarifying whether Janhit Mein Jaari has been shelved or not, writer-director Raaj Sjaandilyaa says that the venture is far from being shelved. “No, nothing like that at all. Our second schedule of the film started on 28, we had paused for a bit in between since some of our crew members wanted to celebrate Diwali. Then there was the shoot for Ram Setu which Nushrratt had committed to. But we are very much still doing the film.” Further talking about the financial backing Janhit Mein Jaari has received Raaj continues, “In fact, we never had any financial issues with Janhit Mein Jaari. There were so many financers we could pick to fund the venture.”

Concluding his clarification about the Nushrratt Bharuccha starrer not being shelved Raaj Shaandilyaa also detailed his release plan saying, “We are looking to finish the shoot schedule by December 15 or 16. Then next year in January we are planning some promotional song and other things with a final release being scheduled for March 2022”

Also Read: Nushrratt Bharuccha starrer Janhit Mein Jaari’s shoot stops after 4 crew members test positive for COVID 19 on the sets

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Nicolas Cage to play Dracula in Renfield starring alongside Nicholas Hoult

Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage has been cast to play the iconic vampire role Dracula in the upcoming Universal Pictures project Renfield, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The monster movie stars Nicholas Hoult as the titular Renfield, who was a henchman of the villainous vampire in the original Bram Stoker Dracula story from the 19th century.Many actors have portrayed Dracula in film, including Bela Lugosi in the black-and-white Universal classics, Gary Oldman in Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 version, Frank Langella, Christopher Lee, Gerard Butler and Luke Evans. Adam Sandler voiced Dracula in the Hotel Transylvania animated movies as well.

Chris McKay, who directed the Chris Pratt alien action flick The Tomorrow War, will direct Renfield. Thoughfurther plot details are unknown, Renfield is supposed to be some kind of modern-day reimagining of the relationship between Dracula and Renfield, and it was written by Rick and Morty vet Ryan Ridley from a pitch by the Walking Dead comic’s Robert Kirkman.

Earlier this year in February, Cage married for the fifth time, to his Japanese girlfriend Riko Shibata. On the work front, the 57- year old Oscar-winning actorhas found success in blockbusters like Ghost Rider, National Treasure. Nicolas Cage reprised his role in the sequel The Croods: A New Age, directed by Joel Crawford, which released theatrically in the United States on November 25, 2020. He has also starred in various independent films recently, including Pig, which was nominated for best feature at the Gotham Awards this year.

Also Read: “Nicolas Cage saw Eklavya many times and said it made him CRY every time” – Vidhu Vinod Chopra

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Priyanka Chopra admits she fell for equity on lighter skin

As the global star, Priyanka Chopra, gears up for her Hollywood release The Matrix Resurrections, the actress recently made an appearance on InStyle's Ladies First With Laura Brown to talk about her career, marriage, and more. During the conversation, the actress spoke about the unrealistic beauty standards and how she fell for equity on lighter skin.

A few years ago, Priyanka Chopra faced backlash for promoting fairness creams pretty early on in her career, which she regrets. “There were so many unrealistic beauty standards. Being ridiculously skinny was one, which I didn’t think about in my 20s, because I had a crazy metabolism at that point, as you do. But more than that, the equity on lighter skin in Asia, for sure. That’s something that I fell for. The fact that you have to be perfect, your face has to be perfect, your hair has to be perfect, you have to dress perfect, speak perfect, you have to have the right opinion on everything, you have to say the right thing. I think that part was the first (time) I kind of was like, ‘Forget it, I’m okay being messy sometimes, and it’s okay.’” she said in the podcast.

In a Marie Claire profile sometime earlier this year, she said, “[Skin lightening] was so normalized in South Asia; it’s such a large industry that everyone was doing it. In fact, doing it is still a check [mark] when you are a female actor, but it’s awful. And it was awful for me, for a little girl who used to put talcum-powder cream on my face because I believed that dark skin was not pretty.”

On the work front, Priyanka Chopra will star in The Matrix Resurrections, Text For You, Citadel and more.

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Dharmendra is all hearts for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt

Veteran actor Dharmendra on Tuesday shared a cozy photograph of his Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani team. In the photo, the 85 year old actor is accompanied by Shabana Azmi, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and director Karan Johar, as they pose in front of Qutub Minar.

Wearing a white sweater, black denims, scarf and hat, Dharmendra looked handsome. Shabana in a white saree stood on his right, while Alia stood comfortably beside him on the other side, looking pretty in her white-red floral saree. Ranveer too is dressed in all-white as he flashes his brightest smile to the camera, while KJo turns heads with his Gucci look.

“Dosto, pyaar Mohabbat izzat itni milli sab se….pata hi nahin chala main nayi unit ke saath kaam kar Raha (Friends, got so much love, affection, and respect from everyone that I didn’t realize it is my first film with this unit),” Dharmendra captioned the post.

 

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Recently in an interview, Dharmendra had praised young stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. He said that Ranveer looks so natural in all his films. He is a sweet child. He later complemented Alia for her brilliant work.

This Monday, Alia Bhatt announced the release date of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani which is produced by Dharma Production. It will hit screens on February 10, 2023. The announcement was accompanied by a video, showcasing the montages of some behind-the-scenes clips. We got a peek into Dharmendra, Ranveer Singh, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Alia Bhatt’s characters as Karan Johar directs them.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions announces Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to release on February 10, 2023 

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Adele announces Las Vegas Residency titled Weekends with Adele, beginning in January 2022

Singer-songwriter Adele will begin the exclusive residency in the Colosseum of Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace Hotel from Friday January 21, 2022. Titled “Weekends With Adele,” the singer will perform two shows each weekend through Saturday April 16, 2022 for a total of 12 weeks.

The long-rumored announcement comes after the singer’s fourth studio album, 30, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week with by far the year’s biggest first-week numbers, around 839,000 units. It debuted at No. 1 on album charts in 30 countries and has become the top-selling album of 2021 in just three days surpassing Taylor Swift’s Evermore, which had sold 462,000 copies over 11 months.

See you at Caesars in Vegasss✨pic.twitter.com/VngaofduHQ

— Adele (@Adele) November 30, 2021

The Colosseum has an official capacity of 4,100, which provides a relatively intimate environment for Adele’s famously chatty concerts, for her stately and often-sad songs contrasting with her bawdy humor and hilarious, self-deprecating banter. Adele’s shows take place across consecutive weekends, except for February 18-19. Apparently, Caesars Palace has no vaccine requirement for these or any concerts.

Along with two dates in London’s Hyde Park next summer and her recent One Night Only CBS special filmed at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, the Las Vegas residency shows are the only concert dates Adele has announced in support of 30 thus far.

Adele undertook a massive global tour in 2016 and 2017 supporting her previous album, 25, which took in some 121 arena dates across Europe, North America, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand before wrapping with four shows at London’s 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium.

Also Read: Adele drops much-awaited single ‘Easy on Me’ with an emotional music video

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The Fatal Kiss: Jacqueline Fernadez’s peck gets her into trouble; she might seek Salman Khan’s help to bail her out of the situation

There are whispered insinuations and veiled smirks in the entertainment industry about the company that Jacqueline Fernandez keeps, after pictures of her cozying up with alleged extortionist Sukesh Chandrasekhar surfaced online.

Typically, the actress denied knowing the incarcerated wheeler-dealer. And then clammed up, hoping that the troubles would vanish like a bad dream. But with pictorial evidence carpeting the internet, Ms. Fernandez faces the stickiest situation in her career so far.

A well-known director who knows her well says Jacqueline wasn’t aware of Chandrashekhar's business activities, “He showered her with attention and expensive gifts. She fell for it. She probably didn’t check his identity. Which is as bad as Shilpa Shetty claiming she didn’t know what her husband was up to. If you’re dating/marrying someone you can’t be blind to what he does,” says the director.

Years ago Raj Kapoor’s discovery Mandakini of Ram Teri Ganga Maili fame was caught in highly dubious company. It killed her career. Nothing as drastic is likely to happen to Jacqueline’s career.

A co-star of the actress tells me she will seek the help of her mentor-guide Salman Khan to bail her out of the situation. This likelihood apart the next few weeks won’t be easy on Ms. Fernandez. She has a lot of answering to do. And she may not have the answers that the government agencies are looking for.

Also Read: Jacqueline Fernandez kisses conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in this mirror selfie

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Halle Berry to star and produce several Netflix films as her directorial debut Bruised premieres on platform

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry continues to break down barriers acting in a multitude of critically acclaimed, diverse roles and most recently added the title of ‘director’ to her already impressive filmography. Halle Berry and Netflix will continue to collaborate through a new partnership that will see Berry star in and produce new films.

Halle Berry says, “My directorial debut, Bruised, was a labor of love and I knew that Scott and Ted would treat it with great care. The Netflix team has not only been collaborative and creative, but extremely passionate and a delight to work with. I am beyond grateful for the partnership and look forward to telling more stories together.”

Scott Stuber, Head of Global Film, says, “There are few people with a career like Halle Berry. She's an award-winning actress, producer and as audiences saw this past week, she’s an incredible director. We're thrilled to be in her corner as she delivers power in front of and behind the camera in Bruised and look forward to telling more stories together.”

Up next, Berry is set to make her highly anticipated directorial debut in her new film, Bruised, in which she also stars. The plot follows a disgraced MMA fighter who must fight a rising MMA star while journeying to become the mother her child deserves. The film first debuted at the 2020 Toronto Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix and is set to release on the streaming platform on November 24, 2021.

Additionally upcoming, Berry will be seen in Roland Emmerich-helmed sci-fi epic Moonfall, for Lionsgate. The film follows the journey of three unlikely heroes mounting a last-ditch mission into space to save the world from annihilation after a mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit. The film is due in theaters on February 4, 2022.

Most recently, Berry completed filming on Netflix’s The Mothership, which she will star in and executive produce. Oscar-nominated Bridge of Spies screenwriter Matt Charman wrote the script and will be directing the film for his feature directorial debut.

Outside of the deal, Berry will next be seen in the action film Our Man From Jersey alongside Mark Wahlberg.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ahan Shetty reveals who he wants to work with after Tadap; says, ‘I want to sign my next film with Rohit Shetty’

Debutant Ahaan Shetty and Student of the Year 2 actress Tara Sutaria and are all set for their upcoming film Tadap. Ahaan is son of actor Suniel Shetty is all set to enter Bollywood with the Hindi remake of RX 100. Ahaan Shetty has revealed that wants to sign his next film with Rohit Shetty.

In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, when asked about which film maker he would like to ask to sign his next film, Ahaan answered quickly, “Rohit Shetty.” Ahaan also revealed that he would like to star in the remake of his father’s film Border when asked about which Bollywood film he would love to star in the remake of. He said he would also like to star in remake of film War where he’d love to play Hrithik Roshan’s role, saying, “Border as well as War. I really like the film and Hritik’s character.”

Moreover, Ahaan played a super fun rapid fire and answers some really interesting questions about Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Suniel Shetty, Tadap, Tara Sutaria etc.

Tadap is the remake of the Telugu film RX 100 (2018) and is directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on 3rd December 2021.

Also Read: Ahan Shetty had to learn to smoke and to ride a bike for Tadap – “Before this film, it was a big no for bikes”

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EXCLUSIVE: Tadap actress Tara Sutaria would like to raid Deepika Padukone’s wardrobe; says ‘she is very chic’

Student of the Year 2 actress Tara Sutaria and debutant Ahaan Shetty are all set for their upcoming film Tadap. Ahan is son of actor Suniel Shetty is all set to enter Bollywood with the Hindi remake of RX 100.  Tara Sutaria revealed that she likes to raid Deepika Padukone’s wardrobe.

In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, when Tara was asked about whose wardrobe she would like to raid, the actress replied, “I would like to raid Deepika’s wardrobe because I think she’s very chic.”

Tara also talked about that she finds abusing on screen difficult because she thinks she can’t even say the words right.

The actress also talked about her love interests, When asked about if she falls in love with her friend and knows that he also has feelings for her, would she propose to him or wait for him to purpose to her to which Tara replied that she doesn’t have any problem with proposing first, “ I would propose to him. why not.”

Moreover, Tara Sutaria and Ahan Shetty played a super fun rapid fire and answered some really interesting questions about Tiger Shroff, Ahan Shetty, Tadap etc. Tara also revealed the easiest way to piss Ahan Shetty off.

Tadap is the remake of the Telugu film RX 100 (2018) and is directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on 3rd December 2021.

Also Read: Tadap stars Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria relish Gujarati thali during promotions in Ahmedabad

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Salman Khan opens up on how it feels with Antim going houseful

Post the second lockdown the Akshay Kumar film Sooryavanshi was the first to hit screens. Despite the risks being high, the film did rather well at the box office. A couple of weeks on, and the Salman Khan – Aayush Sharma film Antim: The Final Truth has hit screens to an appreciative response from critics and fans. Following the film’s good opening, Salman Khan was interacting with the media to celebrate the success of Antim. During the interaction, Salman spoke about how easy it has become to attain a houseful board thanks to the restricted occupancy due to Covid restrictions.

Talking about how he feels with Antim – The Final Truth going houseful Salman Khan added, “It is a good feeling, I think the first time a Houseful board was put up it was for Wanted. And since then there has always been a Houseful board for my films. It feels good when you hear people say, 'hum gaye ticket lene, par yaar houseful tha'. I am very fortunate that at such a time as well, my film has featured a houseful board.”

Further talking about how easy it has become now for films to go houseful, the actor continued, “In case it was full seating capacity, and despite that there was a houseful board, then it would that much more better. But now with 50% capacity, it has become slightly easier to achieve a houseful board, at least that’s what I think”. Salman was more than clear to pinpoint that his releases have been enjoying the houseful tag even before the lockdown and pandemic.

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Money Heist spin-off Berlin starring Pedro Alonso to premiere on Netflix in 2023

It's official - Berlin from Money Heist is getting his own show. Ahead of the final season premiere of the hit Spanish series La Casa De Papel, Netflix announced Pedro Alonso will get a spin-off titled Berlin: A New Series, coming in 2023.

On November 30, the Money Heist cast attended a fan event. The event saw the cast, creators and fans from all over the world in a global celebration of the legacy of La Casa de Papel. In anticipation of the launch of the show finale on December 3rd, the event featured conversations with the stars of the show, exclusive announcements, and exciting content.

This heist might be coming to an end, but the story continues...

Berlin: A New Series, coming in 2023 pic.twitter.com/jMvufEArKq

— Netflix (@netflix) November 30, 2021

“It is a memorable moment because it is the end of one cycle and the beginning of another,” Alonso said at the fan event. “Today I was talking to Jesús Colmenar and we were saying that now we walk into the unknown, open to whatever happens and without expectations.”

“I know that these people will give the series every possible twist and turn,” he said. “The responsibility (of spinning off such a popular series) can be a burden and a prison, I hope we continue to have the courage to use this wonderful energy to risk everything again,” he added.

Set in Madrid, the Money Heist gang has been shut in the Bank of Spain for over 100 hours. They have managed to rescue Lisbon, but their darkest moment is upon them after losing one of their own. The Professor has been captured by Sierra and, for the first time, doesn’t have an escape plan. Just when it seems like nothing else could go wrong, an enemy comes on the scene that is much more powerful than any they’ve faced: the army. The end of the greatest heist in history is approaching, and what began as a robbery will turn into a war. Part 5 of the iconic series will be released in two volumes, on September 3 and December 3, 2021.

ALSO READ: Squid Game star Park Hae Soo to play Berlin in Korean remake of Money Heist, meet the entire cast

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Squid Game star Park Hae Soo to play Berlin in Korean remake of Money Heist, meet the entire cast

Netflix megahit series Money Heist will come to a close with season 5. The final season airs on December 3, 2021. Netflix was planning on working on a Korean adaptation of the same series and the cast was announced in March 2021. But, one casting was remaining of Berlin. Now, the makers have signed Squid Game star Park Hae Soo to play Berlin in the Korean remake of Money Heist.

Following the breakout series Squid Game and currently airing Chimera, Park Hae Soo was already on board for the series. Now, the official announcement was made on November 30, 2021.

Squid Game's Park Hae-soo will play Berlin in the upcoming Korean version of La Casa de Papel / Money Heist! pic.twitter.com/ntQPPIOaOt

— Netflix (@netflix) November 30, 2021

Netflix had earlier announced the casting of the Korean adaptation of its beloved Spanish Original Series La Casa De Papel. The Korean Original Series will feature an exciting cast from Korea’s top talents including Yoo Ji Tae who takes the role of Álvaro Morte's Professor.  He is known for his performances in When My Love Blooms, The Swindlers, Money, Svaha: The Sixth Finger, and Kim Yunjin (Seven Days, Ode to My Father, Lost, Mistresses) as Seon Woo Jin, an inspector at Task Force Team, who is set for the role of  Itziar Ituño's Raquel.

The other gang members include Jeon Jong Seo as Tokyo, Lee Won Jong as Moscow, Kim Ji Hun as Denver, Jang Yoon Ju as Nairobi, Park Jung-woo as Rio, Kim Ji Hun as Helsinki, Lee Kyu Ho as Oslo. The hostages will be played by Park Myung-hoon (Cho Youngmin) who will reportedly play Korean counterpart of Arturo and Lee Joo-been (Youn Misun) who takes over the role of Mónica Gaztambide/Stockholm.

Money Heist's Korean version is written by Ryu Yong Jae, Kim Hwan Chae, and Choe Sung Jun and directed by Kim Hong-sun. The Korean adaptation of La Casa De Papel is set on the Korean peninsula, and the shows’ creators will breathe new life into the familiar storyline and bring the material afresh to global audiences with 12 episodes.

Created by Álex Pina, Money Heist aka Le Casa De Papel stars Álvaro Morte as The Professor, Itziar Ituño as Raquel, Úrsula Corberó as Tokyo, Miguel Herrán as Rio, Jaime Lorente Lopez as Denver, Alba Flores as Nairobi, Darko Peric as Helsinki, Esther Acebo as Monica, Hovik Keuchkerian, Rodrigo de la Serna, and Pedro Alonso as Berlin.

ALSO READ: Mega cast announced for Korean version of Netflix’s series Money Heist, Yoo Ji Tae & Jeon Jong-seo to play Professor and Tokyo

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Sajid Nadiadwala plans grand premiere for Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria starrer Tadap

While movie premieres were considered to be a thing of the past (especially pre-Covid 19 lockdown era), producer Sajid Nadiadwala has decided to relive the era and bring the magic of movie premieres back into action by planning a grand movie premiere for his highly-anticipated next Tadap that marks the debut of Ahan Shetty.

Living up to the name of his production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Sajid is not just known to be a hands-on producer for filmmakers but also popular for spending lavishly on promotional events before the release of his film. Remember the train journey with the entire Housefull 4 cast and media fraternity?

After a long time, B-town will be witnessing a big movie premiere with Tadap and the brainchild behind the same is Sajid Nadiadwala. It’s learned that a grand premiere of the love story featuring Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria will be held in Mumbai on December 1, 2021. If sources are to be believed, the premiere is going to be a grand affair with crème-de-le-crème of Bollywood and renowned personalities from sports, fashion, and corporate backgrounds in a huge attendance.

Sajid, who is very confident of Ahan, has mounted his debut film in a big way and wants to have a grand premiere for the same. Touted as one of the most influential and successful producers of Bollywood, Sajid wants to leave no stone unturned to make sure that the premiere of Tadap turns out to be the biggest one for Ahan.

Starring Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria, Fox Star Studios presents, Tadap, a Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Production. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, co-produced by Fox Star Studios, directed by Milan Luthria, and written by Rajat Arora, ‘Tadap’ is scheduled to be released on December 3, 2021.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Tadap star Ahan Shetty reveals why he considers acting therapeutic

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Pooja Hegde’s latest read has left her heart-broken

Actress Pooja Hegde has some of the best projects lined up in her pipeline. The actress who was last seen in the Telugu film Most Eligible Bachelor opposite Akhil Akkineni has had her heart-break with her latest read.

On Tuesday, Pooja Hegde took to her social media handle to share a picture of herself lying on her bed completely engrossed in the book ‘Normal People’ by Sally Rooney. Talking about the book, Pooja wrote, "Books that break your heart with every flip of the page are something else. Flawed characters, interestingly grey characters…wow! That just hits differently".

 

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‘Normal People’ is the second novel by Irish author Sally Rooney. The book was first published in 2018. The novel is set during the post-2008 Irish economic downturn, spanning from 2011 through 2015. It follows the complex friendship and relationship between two teenagers, Connell and Marianne, who both attend the same secondary school in Ireland and later attend Trinity College Dublin.

The book was later adapted for a TV series of the same name and was aired on April 26, 2020, on BBC Three. The series stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Marianne and Paul Mescal as Connell.

Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde has Cirkus with Ranveer Singh, Bhaijaan with Salman Khan, Beast with Thalapathy Vijay, and Radhe Shyam with Prabhas in the pipeline.

ALSO READ: Pooja Hegde ‘found nemo” in the Maldives; see pictures from her snorkeling adventure

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Sunny Deol makes fun of his popular ‘Yaara O Yaara’ dance move; Karan Deol recreates ‘dhai kilo ka haath’ dialogue

Actors Karan Deol, Savant Singh Premi, and Visshesh Tiwari will be seen in the upcoming episode of The Kapil Sharma Show to promote their upcoming film Velle. In a promo video of the episode, we get to see Karan Deol's father, actor Sunny Deol, make a surprise entrance on the show.

In the video, Kapil is seen asking Karan whose dancing style he follows- his father Sunny Deol's, uncle Bobby Deol's, or grandfather Dharmendra's. Before Karan can answer, Sunny Deol makes a surprise entry on the show and goes on to recreate his famous ‘Yaara O Yaara’ dance move. Performing the step, the actor asks, "Isse achcha koi dance kar sakta hai (Can anyone dance better than this)?”

Karan Deol also recreated Sunny Deol’s iconic dialogue ‘dhai kilo ka haath’ in his own style. Meanwhile, Savant screamed the name ‘Ashraf Ali’ from the film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.

Karan Deol starrer Velle is the Hindi remake of the Telugu film Brochevarevarura. The film also stars Abhay Deol and marks the first screen collaboration of Karan and Abhay. Directed by Deven Munjal, the film also stars Mouni Roy. The film will be released in theatres on December 10, 2021.

ALSO READ: Sunny Deol and Dharmendra bond during a holiday in Himachal Pradesh

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“Ayushmann Khurrana is giving rise to Content-pole cinema," says Abhishek Kapoor

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has established himself as the poster boy of content cinema in India today. His blockbuster social entertainers have brought taboo topics out in the open for public discussion and this has earned him the tag of one of the ‘Most Influential People in the World’ by the prestigious TIME magazine.

Ayushmann’s next, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, is with Abhishek Kapoor who has directed films like Kai Po Che, Rock On, and Kedarnath. The film-maker says that while the industry has always either made Tent pole or parallel cinema, Ayushmann has given birth to the big ‘Content-pole’ cinema that is pulling audiences, who want exceptional quality of entertainment, to theatres.

Abhishek proudly says, “We’ve been led to believe that there’s conventional tent pole cinema and then there’s parallel cinema but thanks to actors like Ayushmann Khurrana that gap is being bridged gracefully, giving rise to a new wave of content-pole cinema.”

He adds, “What’s wonderful about Ayushmann is that right since his debut, he’s championed the art of taking the road less travelled. This hasn’t just granted him the credibility of his fans but also the limitless scope to experiment.”

Abhishek explains how Ayushmann perfectly fits the role of a gym trainer from Chandigarh in his romantic film. He says, “I believe that creating compelling characters is paramount to being a filmmaker. Manu’s character had stayed with me for over two years before the film went on the floor but Ayushmann walked in like a breeze and made it his own in no time. He fit the part like a glove and enriched it further with his own nuances.”

The director and the Bollywood star hit it off brilliantly because they share the common goal of presenting brilliant and disruptive content to audiences worldwide. Abhishek says, “He and I connected mentally and emotionally instantly because we have the same passion to present something fresh and new for audiences to connect with. We pushed each other to deliver the best film that we could have possibly made.”

He adds, “I’m glad to creatively collaborate with an actor who is sensitive, genuine, and deeply opinionated. He enjoys a special place in the hearts of his fans because he made them a promise and kept delivering on it relentlessly. With Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, I’m bolstering that promise while also backing it on a large-scale to let the audiences relish this experience in all its glory.”

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, produced by T-Series and Guy In The Sky Pictures, also stars Vaani Kapoor and is set to release on December 10, 2021.

ALSO READ:Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor are madly in love but one truth he can’t digest

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Salman Khan says Rajveer’s character would have gone off track with romance and songs

Superstar Salman Khan made a comeback to the silver screens after a long time with Antim: The Final Truth. Due to the pandemic, the cinema halls were shut and for a long time, the audiences were missing the theatrical experience. Surely, this film has proved to be a treat for all of them and especially Salamnb Khan's  fans.

The superstar has always been known for her macho portrayal of heroes or being the family man Prem, while there is no in-between. It is also very rare for Salman Khan to not have a romantic track in his films. The actor who is known for his charm in romance has completely vanished romance in Antim: The Final Truth.

On Sunday, 28 November 2021, Salman Khan came to Mehboob Studios for a press meet and was questioned for not having a romantic track in Antim: The Final Truth.Responding to it, the actor explains that it was a conscious decision made by him and film’s director Mahesh Manjrekar. He feels Rajveer’s character would have gone off track with romance and songs. He said, "He looked good alone. From his look, it clearly signifies that he is not interested in romance and songs. He is just interested in wiping out the bad".

Salman Khan also talked about sticking to realistic space for the film while at the same time satisfying the audiences. Explaining the same, Salman said, "Be it Dabangg or Sholay – they are all real films if you take out the song and action. Dabangg is a small realistic film but we took it to the next level with songs and action scenes. In Antim too, we have enhanced the action scenes since people are used to seeing a certain level of action, but in the real space".

ALSO READ:Salman Khan says a prequel to Antim is already on his mind- ‘We already have a backstory for Rajveer Singh’

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EXCLUSIVE: Tadap star Ahan Shetty reveals why he considers acting therapeutic

The lead pair, debutant Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria of Sajid Nadiadwala’s highly-anticipated film Tadap have their schedules packed in promotion of the film. The actors were recently interviewed by Bollywood Hungama host Faridoon Shahryar where they talked about the film, music, acting, and inspiration.

In a conversation, when the host asked Ahan Shetty about his contrasting reel and real personality, he said that his reel personality is hot-headed and angry whereas he is very calm in person. He also said, "Acting for me is very therapeutic. I am an introvert and a very shy person. I fell in love with acting because I was able to express all these emotions through it". He continued, "There is always something going on in everybody’s life and the frustration and anger I feel inside helped me portray the character".

Fox Star Studios presents Tadap, a Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Production. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, co-produced by Fox Star Studios, directed by Milan Luthria, and written by Rajat Arora, Tadap is scheduled to release on 3rd December 2021.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “I was eating 9-10 meals a day; kept working out to gain 11 kilos in terms of muscles” – says Ahan Shetty gaining weight for his debut film Tadap

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Salman Khan says a prequel to Antim is already on his mind- 'We already have a backstory for Rajveer Singh'

Actor Salman Khan is currently enjoying the huge success of his film Antim: The Final Truth. The film has managed to do quite well at the box office while its storyline and characters have also been very much loved by the audiences.

Salman Khan played a really different character this time from the rest of his movies. His portrayal of a Sikh cop was something that the audiences have never witnessed in the past. The actor has truly managed to win the hearts as Rajveer’s track has been appreciated by the audience and critics alike.

Recently, during a press meet organised at Mehboob Studios on 28 November 2021 Salman Khan interacted with the media and spoke about if there would be a spin-off to this Sikh cop. He said, "We have thought of that. We already have a backstory for Rajveer Singh (Prequel) and there is a chance of a sequel too,” he smiles.

While film's director Mahesh Manjrekar who was also present with him at the press meet revealed that the family of Salman Khan's character (Rajveer Singh) has not been shown in the film because it'll be shown in the prequel.

ALSO READ:Salman Khan reveals he played his character differently to not suppress Aayush Sharma’s character

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Alec Baldwin hires former federal prosecutor to defend him in Rust lawsuits after the death of Halyna Hutchins

American actor-writer Alec Baldwin has hired former US assistant attorney Aaron Dyer to defend him in multiple lawsuits relating to the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.

According to Variety, Baldwin is currently being sued by Rust’s script supervisor, gaffer and lighting technician, all in separate lawsuits over his role in the death of Hutchins who was shot and killed with a gun fired by the 30 Rock actor. The script supervisor, Mamie Mitchell, is the latest crew member to file suit against Baldwin who she claims played “Russian roulette” by not personally checking if the gun was loaded.

In the suit, she claims that Baldwin “intentionally, without just cause or excuse, cocked and fired a loaded gun” even though the upcoming scene “did not call for the cocking and firing of a firearm”.Baldwin has told authorities that he had been told that the gun he was using in the scene was “cold” when in fact it was loaded with live ammunition.

Aaron Dyer served as US assistant attorney is Los Angeles for seven years prosecuting cases before returning to private practice in New York. He has previously represented high profile clients such as Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis and astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

No legal charges have yet been filed in relation to the death of Hutchins but prosecutors have said they are still investigating the incident.

On October 21, 2021, at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Bonanza City, New Mexico, United States, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot and director Joel Souza was wounded on the set of the film Rust by actor Alec Baldwin when he fired a revolver loaded with a live round, which had been provided to him as a prop. The weapon had not been thoroughly checked for safety in advance.

The incident is being investigated by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, the New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney, and the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau. Production of the film was suspended indefinitely. The incident sparked a debate about occupational safety in the film industry, the treatment of its employees, and the use of real guns as props.

Also Read: Rust script supervisor files lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and producers alleging deliberate negligence of safety protocols amid death of Halyna Hutchins

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“I was 10 years old when I first listened to the West Side Story album” - says Steven Spielberg on why he chose to make this musical starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler

Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner, West Side Story tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City, releasing in India on 10th December. This reimagining of the beloved musical stars Ansel Elgort (Tony), Ariana DeBose (Anita), David Alvarez (Bernardo), Mike Faist (Riff), Brian d’Arcy James (Officer Krupke), Corey Stoll (Lieutenant Schrank), Josh Andrés Rivera (Chino), with Rita Moreno (as Valentina, who owns the corner store in which Tony works) and introducing Rachel Zegler (María). Moreno—one of only three artists to be honored with Academy, Emmy, GRAMMY, Tony, and Peabody Awards—also serves as one of the film’s executive producers.

Bringing together the best of both Broadway and Hollywood, here's a special behind-the-scenes video of Steven Spielberg's majestic filmmaking for West Side Story! “I have been challenged by what would be the right musical to take on. And I could never forget my childhood,” Spielberg says in the video. “I was 10 years old when I first listened to the West Side Story album, and it never went away. I’ve been able to fulfill that dream and keep that promise that I made to myself: You must make West Side Story.” 10-Year-Old Stevie must be thrilled that 74-Year-Old Steven kept his promise… and made some sick dinosaur movies along the way.

"It's just that love bridges every divide. It's timeless in the sense that we [should] be reminded of that story as often as possible," says Spielberg.

The film’s creative team includes Kushner, who also serves as an executive producer; Tony Award winner Justin Peck, who choreographed the musical numbers in the film; renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor and Grammy Award winner Gustavo Dudamel, who helmed the recording of the iconic score; Academy Award-nominated composer and conductor David Newman, who arranged the score; Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori, who supervised the cast on vocals; and Grammy-nominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan, who served as executive music producer for the film.

ALSO READ: Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler to release on December 10 in India

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Shilpa Shetty defends Shamita for being called 'Fake' and 'Privileged' in Bigg Boss 15: says, 'We were not born into wealth'

Shilpa Shetty has come down heavily on a large section of the people for calling her baby sister Shamita Shetty,“fake" and “privileged". Shamita is currently a participant in Bigg Boss 15. Shamita is often called out for having a superiority complex and dominating nature.

Now, Shilpa Shetty has come out in defence of her younger sister whom she also calls ‘Tunki’, by writing a lengthy note, ousting all such allegations. Shilpa also spoke about how both she and Shamita have struggled and worked their way up as they were not born into wealth.

Calling her sister a “brave soul" and a “fighter," Shilpa wrote, “It’s sad to see how some are misinterpreting Shamita’s behaviour as arrogant because “they think” she’s privileged or is fake, and she doesn’t have an opinion (sometimes too opinionated actually), or doesn’t use her head only heart, which is absolutely untrue/rubbish! I say this without any bias and not just as a sister, but as a BIGG BOSS viewer too."

 

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“I’ve never commented on the show, but while a lot of people have been commenting (good/bad/ugly) I felt like saying, being privy to this format as a participant and former Host; I feel Shamita is being accosted for having a heart / being emotional and viewed as privileged by some, but IF she was, she wouldn’t be in this show trying to carve a niche for herself professionally," Shilpa continued.

The Dhadkan actress further wrote that Shamita is “as real as it can get." “Don’t know about these so-called ‘games’ and ‘strategies’; all I know is everyone is different and she reacts the way she’s conditioned. We were not born into wealth, both of us have struggled and worked our way up, upholding our middle-class values, dignity being of paramount importance… that’s the upbringing. Whether she wins this game or not, this has got to be said, ‘NO GAME IN LIFE OR ON TV CAN BE AT THE COST OF LOSING ONE’S DIGNITY.’ She shows that in her GAME, she’s shown grace under fire and my heart swells with pride as a sister. The show will come to an end but the memories will stay… And, Shamita will be remembered as a Tigress and someone who has left her mark on millions of hearts with her Honesty, Dignity, Integrity, and Class. You go, my Tunki, you are and will always be a #ShowstopperShamita."

Shamita’s famous boyfriend, actor Raqesh Bapat also reacted to Shilpa’s post by tweeting it alongside Michelle Obama’s quote which read: “When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t stoop to their level. No, our motto is, when they go low, we go high."

"When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don't stoop to their level. No, our motto is, when they go low, we go high." - Michelle Obama
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Bollywood actress Shamita Shetty made her debut with the blockbuster Mohabbatein in 2000. Latr, she was a contestant in the reality show, Bigg Boss 3, in 2009, before exiting abruptly due to Shilpa Shetty’s wedding. She later participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 in 2015 and then in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 in 2019, and became one of the finalists. She was one of the finalists on Bigg Boss OTT, and her relationship with co-contestant Raqesh Bapat grabbed many headlines. She entered Bigg Boss 15 with Pratik Sehajpal and Nishant Bhat, with special privileges as ‘Housemates’ while other contestants were ‘junglewasi’.

Also Read: Shilpa Shetty likely to join Salman Khan’s Da-bangg tour in Riyadh starting in December 2021

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EXCLUSIVE: Jacqueline Fernandez kisses conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in this mirror selfie

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate as a witness in a Rs. 200 crore Money laundering case. There were reports that the prime accused Sukesh Chandrasekhar, who is being investigated for cheating and extortion, was briefly dating the Bollywood star. Last week a picture of Sukesh and Jacqueline had gone viral. Now, Bollywood Hungama has accessed a picture in which Jacqueline can be seen kissing Sukesh in a mirror selfie.

As per reports, ED sources have said that  Sukesh Chandrasekhar had met Jacqueline Fernandez about four times in Chennai and even arranged a private jet for her.

Last month, Jacqueline Fernandez was questioned for seven hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his wife, actor Leena Maria Paul. Chandrasekhar's lawyer Anant Malik had earlier claimed that Jacqueline was in a relationship with Sukesh. However, Jacqueline's spokesperson has denied the claim.

In its charge sheet, the Delhi Police has accused Sukesh Chandrashekhar and 13 others of duping the wife of the former promoter of Ranbaxy to the tune of Rs 200 crore. Officials believe Chandrashekhar extorted Rs 200 crore from the complainant by claiming that he would facilitate her husband's release from prison.

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Kriti Sanon reveals details of her role in Bhediya; says, “It’s a very unique role”

In Amar Kaushik’s Bhediya, Indian cinema’s first werewolf story, leading-lady Kriti Sanon is not cast as the conventional heroine opposite Varun Dhawan. When asked about it Kriti, without giving away the plot, said, “We haven’t said anything about it, though the trailer does indicate the presence of a werewolf. And why must we assume that I will play the conventional romantic lead? My role can be more character-driven. I could be playing something other than the love-interest.”

The Mimi actress describes her role as something never attempted before. “It’s a very unique role, very tricky to play. It’s a world I’ve never inhabited. Bhediya is one of the most entertaining scripts that I’ve done so far. I was in splits when I heard it.”

She is all praise for the director. “Amar Kaushik is a very confident director with a great grip on his storytelling. His energy on the sets is infectious. He really likes to play around with the scenes. It’s a lot of fun to be directed by him.”

Kriti seems super-charged by the experience. “It’s a really unique film never done in Indian cinema before. For me the horror comedy is a unique space. Also, we got to explore the beautiful landscape of Himachal Pradesh during shooting.”

On top of all this Kriti is physically transformed in Bhediya. “My look in the film is extremely unique. When you see me you will wonder, is that really Kriti? It’s good to experiment with different looks in different films.”

Also Read: Kriti Sanon to rent a new house owned by Amitabh Bachchan in Andheri

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EXCLUSIVE: "They were paid 15 pounds a day in which they had to have their lunch, dinner, make phone calls home, wash clothes" - says director Kabir Khan on Ranveer Singh starrer 83

After a long wait, the makers of the much-anticipated film 83 have released the trailer of the iconic cricket match of India. The incredible true story of the underdogs who pulled off the unthinkable, the cricket drama is all set to hit the big screen on 24th December 2021. Directed by Kabir Khan, 83 is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The film revolves around India's historic 1983 World Cup win. Ranveer Singh will be seen stepping into the shoes of Kapil Dev. Also starring are Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Addinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, R Badree and Pankaj Tripathi. Deepika Padukone will be seen playing Romi, Kapil Dev's wife.

As we head into December when the film hits the big screens during Christmas, we look back at filmmaker Kabir Khan's interview where he extensively spoke about 83. During the promotions of The Forgotten Army back in January 2020, Kabir Khan told Bollywood Hungama, that this project chose him and it was one of the best stories he had ever heard in his life. "I often say this, that sometimes, of course, as filmmakers, we are always seeking out stories. I think sometimes the stories choose you. I feel so privileged and blessed that two of such amazing stories of The Forgotten Army and 83 have, in a way, have chosen me. These stories have been in front of our faces, one for about 70 years, and the other for 35 years. We all know these are absolutely fascinating stories, but nobody attempted to make them. It just so happened that with The Forgotten Army, it came to me, and 83, this material came to me and I read it. I must mention here that I am not a cricket buff; I'm not one of those mad cricket fanatics who will sit for five days watching a test match. I get very impatient. So when I got the material, I realized that 'Okay, I would probably be the best person to read this material, because I'll never get swayed by the cricket in it.' I read it. I won't even call it complete, it was more material and like, put together and I got a lump in my throat by the end of it. For two days I was thinking, what is that? Why did I get that lump in my throat? And that's when I realized this is an amazing human story. It is. And I dare say it's probably, it's a true story. But it's probably one of the best stories I've ever heard in my life," he said in the interview.

Talking about the hurdles Indian Cricket Team faced in 1983, the filmmaker revealed, "Our audience comprises mostly of the youth. Now today, you tell the youth Indian cricketer, they'll all imagine a millionaire, you know, driving his Ferraris. But this is talking about a time that had a completely different ethos. They talk about a time when they had no money. They were paid 15 pounds a day in which they had to have their lunch, their dinner, make their phone calls home, wash their clothes. So you actually have the Indian National Team cricket team, not wanting to wash its clothes, because it's too expensive. You save and don't wash it for two, three days you can buy a new pair of jeans, because then in 15 pounds used to get a new pair of jeans."

Recalling an incident shared by ace cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, he mentioned, "So there are people like Sunil Gavaskar. He was one day joking 'People always used to say that Indians earlier were never good fielders and today you see the boys jumping all over sliding, slipping.' He said 'Before we dive for the ball, we used to think who's going to wash our pants? So if I can make it without diving, let me just pick it up without diving.' That's the ethos we're talking about. Right? And there are some beautiful tales around it. Of course, we talked much more about it. I'm sure before the release of it. It's a completely different culture. And it's also a classic story of an underdog today, it's very difficult for us to understand the Indian cricket team as underdogs. They are favorites everywhere, right?"

"In 83, when this bunch, I call them a bunch of boys because they which was really young team. I mean, it was 24 years old, landed in London. I went there to the archives and look through the newspapers, almost every London newspaper just wrote them off. They said, this team should not even be invited to the World Cup, because actually, they bring down the level of the World Cup. Because till 83, India never won a single match in the history of the World Cup. West Indies had not lost a single match in the history of the World Cup till then. The first match of the 83 World Cup was India versus West Indies, where they actually defeated the West Indies and that was the biggest upset, and then from there on, of course, the whole journey to the ups and downs," he told Bollywood Hungama.

Speaking of his lead actor Ranveer Singh who plays the role of Indian Cricket Team Captain Kapil Dev, Kabir Khan said that the actor emulated the Captain. "He's put in a lot of hard work, not in just the way he looks, the way he plays. What I must say is there's a lot being talked about, the way he's done his hair and everything. But most important is actually his expression. It's the expression that counts. You can give him the features but if the expression doesn't match Kapil Dev, he will just not look like Kapil Dev. And that is what Ranveer has achieved and totally on his own of course. We gave him the access and then we just went live with Kapil sir, moved into his house in New Delhi, and just didn't leave him - whether he was playing golf, whether he was having business meetings, having breakfast, lunch, dinner, we just standing, sitting and observing him chatting with him. That's what makes him [who he is]," he revealed.

Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Films present 83, a Kabir Khan Films Production. A Reliance Entertainment and PVR Pictures release. 83 is releasing in cinemas in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Also in 3D.

Kamal Haasan’s Raajkamal Films International and Akkineni Nagarjuna’s Annapurna Studios join hands with Reliance Entertainment to present the Tamil and Telugu versions respectively of the film. Prithviraj’s production and Kichcha Sudeepa’s Shalini Arts are set to present the film in Malayalam and Kannada versions.

The film is jointly produced by Deepika Padukone, Kabir Khan, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Sajid Nadiadwala, Phantom Films, Reliance Entertainment.

ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh leads Team India to win the 1983 World Cup in nostalgia-filled 83 trailer

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Anushka Sharma, Athiya Shetty, Ritika Sajdeh and others meet over a tea party, shares throwback picture

Bollywood star Anushka Sharma gave fans a glimpse of a tea party she attended a couple of weeks ago. The actor, on Monday, shared a three-week-old post in which she posed with fellow actor Athiya Shetty, Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh, Suryakumar Yadav's wife Devisha and others at the party.

The photo was first shared by Jaya Bhardwaj, cricketer Deepak Chahar's fiancée. In the post, Anushka Sharma, Athiya Shetty and others were resting on the ground, by a few bean bags while a spread of snacks was placed beside them on tables. A variety of cupcakes, sandwiches and different food items were seen in the picture.

Jaya shared the picture with the caption, “An evening well spent #teaparty.” Anushka shared the post on her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Throwback” along with a heart emoji and a picnic basket emoji.

 

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The images seem to be taken in UAE, where Indian cricketers Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others were playing for team India at the ICC T20 World Cup. Unfortunately, the Indian cricket team didn't qualify for the finale.

During their time in UAE, Anushka often shared snapshots from her stay. She along with families of other cricketers had celebrated Halloween, Diwali and even rang in Virat Kohli's birthday in UAE.

Anushka is always seen by Virat's side through various tournaments this year. Earlier this year, she had joined him during the first leg of IPL 2021 in India. She and Vamika also travelled to the United Kingdom, where team India played two tournaments.

Anushka Sharma has stayed away from the screen since 2018 and has been giving her complete attention to her daughter Vamika. Last she was seen in Zero.

Also Read: Virat Kohli shares an adorable moment with wife Anushka Sharma; says ‘with you by my side, I am at home anywhere’

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