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Ajay Devgn’s next film Maidaan, the true story of the unknown hero, Syed Abdul Rahim, who brought glory to India is all set to release on 17th February 2023. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Maidaan also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and the well-known Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh.
Inspired by the incredible true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, Maidaan will showcase the journey of one of the finest coaches that emerged from India, the one who put India on the global map.
Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, and Arunava Joy Sengupta, the screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah respectively. The film will also release in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages. The film is set to release on 17th February 2023.
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Veteran actress Asha Parekh was conferred with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award at the 68th National Film Awards held at Vigyan Bhawan. The awards were delayed by a year due to the pandemic. The 79-year-old actress was honoured with the prestigious award by President Droupadi Murmu.
Asha Parekh said, “It is a huge honour to have received the Dada Saheb Phalke award. It makes me very grateful that the recognition comes to me just one day before my 80th birthday. This is the best honour I could get from the Government of India. I would like to thank the jury for the recognition that they have bestowed upon me, my long journey and fulfilling the journey in the film industry.” She is the recipient of the award for the year 2020.
She added, “Our film industry is the best place to be in. And I would like to suggest to the youngsters who are in this industry to have perseverance, determination, discipline, and to be grounded, and I congratulate all the awardees tonight.’
Last year, the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2019 was awarded to superstar Rajinikanth.
Known as one of the most popular and influential actresses of all time in Hindi cinema, Asha Parekh starred in several iconic movies like Teesri Manzil, Kati Patang, Caravan, Do Badan among others. The actress made her debut as a child artist in Bollywood with the 1952 film Aasmaan.
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Not only known as an actress, but Alia Bhatt is also a producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor. It is not just being on camera, the actress has also kicked off her production house and is the founder of the kids apparel brand Ed-A-Mamma. Speaking about the clothing line, and the uniqueness of its name, the Brahmastra actress had interesting anecdotes to share when she recently attended the Forbes event, Tycoons of Tomorrow.
Speaking about how Ed-A-Mamma came into being, Alia shared, “Actually, the way Ed-A-Mamma happened was a byproduct of a conversation we were having about me starting a clothing line of my own. And I was really not sure whether people really care about it. They come and watch my movies but just because I am starting a clothing line doesn’t mean they will come and buy it. So I asked my team to do a little bit of research and said okay, let’s find the gap in the market. Turns out there was a genuine gap as there was no strong homegrown Indian kids wear clothing brand. I wondered why not explore that. I did not have an idea of how much the gap was. When the process like researching and developing began, it was an eye opener.”
Further elaborating on choosing such a brand name, Alia said, “My cat’s name is Edward and I am his Mama. So, Ed-A-Mamma! Because at the end of the day, mothers are the ones that shop for their babies, at least most of the time! Fathers also do but still. At that point of time, I was also working on this children’s storybook of this young girl and her dog who go on these adventures. It was my way of nurturing this love in children for nature because that’s something I am very passionate about.”
“The awareness that we should have as people living on this planet is a responsibility that we should bring to the table. And the best way to cultivate that for the future is to instill those habits in a way that interests the child. So it started off with a story telling book and then it merged with the idea of an apparel brand for the kids. That’s where the idea of Ed-A-Mamma came from,” she concluded.
Amidst the grand success of Brahmastra, new producer-entrepreneur Alia Bhatt has decided to add yet another feather to her cap. After launching the brand Ed-A-Mamma, which was solely dedicated to kids' wear, the mother-to-be has launched her collection of maternity wear. In a recent post shared by the actress, announcing the launch of her maternity wear, she mentioned that she modified her own clothes to be her maternity wear because she believes there isn’t enough explored when it comes to maternity fashion. At the recent Forbes event Tycoons of Tomorrow, where Alia Bhatt was one of the speakers, the actress spoke about launching this new collection.
In the recent Forbes event, Alia Bhatt opened up about her ‘investor’ side where she spoke about her entrepreneurial skills and what pushed her to start her maternity line. “What started off as a gap in my wardrobe turned out to be a whole maternity line,” she said. She also revealed that she was wearing her own maternity line at the event. “These are really comfy lounge pants. It’s Ed-A-Mamma, Maternity Wear. This was like a lounge set but the layer was not making any sense. It was looking like I was coming to the lounge like a Forbes event. So I paired it up with this blazer which is not mine. But that’s what I discovered! The maternity wear was all a certain style which was screaming maternity. I wanted to bring my own style into it which is what I did,” added the actress.
Speaking of her forthcoming films, Alia Bhatt is currently gearing up for the release of her Hollywood debut Heart of Stone where she co-stars an ensemble cast including Gal Gadot. She also has Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Ranveer Singh, in the pipeline. Coming to Ed-A-Mamma, the actress will be launching the new collection of maternity wear on October 1.
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Deepika Padukone frequently travels the globe due to her hectic schedule. She is rushing to catch flights, and we are rushing to keep up with her stylish airport wardrobe, which strikes the ideal mix between elegance and cool. When it comes to her airport appearances, the actor regularly goes above and beyond, giving us outfits that are jam-packed with the newest additions. She has been spotted wearing a variety of airport looks throughout the years with ease. She has worn anything, whether it is a little glitzy appearance, one that emanates elegance, or a carefree casual one. For those of you who have been following Deepika Padukone's fashion journey, it should come as no surprise that she understands how to create a style statement even while she is travelling. Deepika Padukone is a walking fashion statement every time she boards a flight.
Not every celeb outfit makes headlines. However, when Deepika Padukone does it, no one can stop her. She is the original fashion icon who never stops striking and giving. In relation to it, the actress was recently photographed by paparazzi at an airport. In the photos, Deepika is wearing a striped sweater vest over a black high-neck T-shirt and a pair of blue jeans. The actress kept her hair in a messy bun and accessorised with a chic arm candy, a pair of black combat boots, and a few more pieces. The starlet wore subtle makeup with eyebrows drawn and lips done with nude lipstick. The Bajirao Mastani star made a gorgeous entrance while wearing a face mask according to Covid-19 strict regulations, and afterwards removed it as she posed for photos while flashing a million-dollar smile.
Meanwhile, on professional front, Deepika was last seen in Shakun Batra’s Gehraiyaan. Next, the actress will be seen alongside Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham in Sidharth Anand’s directorial Pathaan. Deepika also has Fighter with Hrithik Roshan. She will also feature in Nag Ashwin’s Project K with Prabhas, and the remake of The Intern, where she will share screen space with Amitabh Bachchan.
One of the prominent celebrity photographers in India, Rohan Shrestha makes a stunning entry into the international photography space as he becomes the first-ever Indian celebrity photographer to shoot none other than Hollywood actor and comedian, Kevin Hart. Being well acknowledged in the industry for his white t-shirt series and black background portraits, Rohan released a few B&W portraits from his recent photo shoot with Hart that they shot recently in Abu Dhabi on his Instagram.
While having worked with the likes of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, etc, Rohan has established quite the name for himself in the Indian Industry and now, has expanded his portfolio globally by collaborating with Kevin Hart.
Commenting on this, Celebrity photographer Rohan Shrestha stated, “Kevin Hart is someone I have been watching since my days of studying in New York in 2012-13. Having the opportunity to work with him is a very big deal in my career and something that I am eternally grateful for. Rushing from the airport directly to the photoshoot in Abu Dhabi was worth it all. I broke the ice because I do watch a lot of American sports and he is huge into American sports as well, especially NFL, so we just started talking about that and it just flowed from there.”
Talking about the shooting experience, Rohan also said, “We did a separate white background shoot and a black background shoot. Being known for black background shoots, it was a pretty quick one! The beauty of this is that these are the moments that nobody can take away from me. As a photographer, it is like frozen in time. It just gives me that high as well that I am working in the right direction!”
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The highly anticipated Vikram Vedha, Hindi remake of Tamil film with the same name, has finally hit theatres today. The film, which was originally headlined by R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, stars Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles. The action-packed thriller has been one of the most awaited remakes of the year. With the film releasing in over 100 countries, the screen count details are out.
The film has the largest international distribution for a Hindi film, with a record-breaking 100+ countries worldwide. Apart from the major markets like North America, the U.K., the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, the film has been released in 22 countries across Europe, 27 countries in Africa and non-traditional countries like Japan, Russia, Israel and Latin American nations such as Panama and Peru. Vikram Vedha’s final screen count is 4007 in India and 1633 in 104 countries. The film has been released on over 5640 screens worldwide today.
Vikram Vedha is an action-thriller written & directed by Pushkar-Gayatri. The story is full of twists and turns, as a tough cop Vikram (Saif Ali Khan) sets out to track and chase a dreaded gangster Vedha (Hrithik Roshan).
Vikram Vedha is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series and Reliance Entertainment in association with Friday Filmworks & Jio Studios and a YNOT Studios Production. The film is directed by Pushkar & Gayatri and produced by Bhushan Kumar & S. Sashikanth and Reliance Entertainment. Vikram Vedha released on the big screens globally on September 30, 2022.
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The highly anticipated Vikram Vedha, a Hindi remake of a Tamil film with the same name, has finally hit the theatres today. Starring Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles, the action-packed thriller has been making the right kind of noise. The makers had an early screening for celebrities recently for industry folks and Hrithik Roshan’s ex-wife Sussanne Khan was all praises for her ‘favourite’ movie.
Following the screening, Sussanne took to her Instagram to share her thoughts on the film. “RA RA RA RA…Rooooom this is by far one of my favourite movies ever!!! Superrrrbly gripping and full of Thrillssss!! Congratulations @hrithikroshan @saifalikhan_online and the entire team… for this tremendous entertainer!!! this one is going to be a huggge BLOCKBUSTER,” she wrote.
Vikram Vedha is an action-thriller written & directed by Pushkar-Gayatri. The story is full of twists and turns, as a tough cop Vikram (Saif Ali Khan) sets out to track and chase a dreaded gangster Vedha (Hrithik Roshan).
Vikram Vedha is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series and Reliance Entertainment in association with Friday Filmworks & Jio Studios and a YNOT Studios Production. The film is directed by Pushkar & Gayatri and produced by Bhushan Kumar & S. Sashikanth and Reliance Entertainment. Vikram Vedha released on the big screens globally on 30th September 2022.
A few days away from its premiere, Colors’ Bigg Boss 16, hosted by Salman Khan,has sparked incredible excitement with its theme ‘Game badlega kyunki BIGG BOSS khud khelega’. While viewers wait for the big reveal of the house every year, this season will see an unexpected twist as the house will have four bedrooms for the first time ever!
Yes, you read it right! Enlivening the grand circus era and designed by Omung Kumar B. and Vanita Omung Kumar, the four bedrooms namely the 'Fire Room', 'Black And White Room', 'Cards Room', and 'Vintage Room'. What these rooms have in store for the contestants remains to be seen! The elaborate set-up of the bedrooms also stirs speculation about what the contestants must overcome to earn them. How will they earn these rooms and what BIGG BOSS has in store for them will be fun to witness as the master of the house will also play the game.
At the press conference event, Salman Khan announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star and Tajik singer Abdu Rozik.
Reportedly, Bigg Boss 16 will see Tina Dutta, Sreejita De, Gautam Vig, Shalin Bhanot, Sumbul Touqueer, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Manya Singh, Soundarya Sharma and Gori Nagori enter the house this season. The contestants are yet to be officially announced. They will be locked inside the Bigg Boss house for a hundred days.
Bigg Boss 16 is premiering on 1st October 2022 at 9.30 PM, Monday to Friday at 10.00 PM and Saturday - Sunday at 9.30 PM only on Colors and Voot.
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After much a wait, the first glimpse of Prabhas starrer Adipurush is here. Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh, the film has grabbed the eyeballs since its inception. The much-anticipated teaser of the film is set to be unveiled on October 2 on the banks of river Sarayu in the holy land of Lord Ram, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The grand event will be graced with the presence of superstar Prabhas and Kriti Sanon along with director Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar. Ahead of the launch event, the makers unveiled the teaser poster on Friday morning at 7.11 am.
Prabhas shared the first look posters on Instagram with a caption that read, "|| Aarambh || Join us as we embark on a magical journey on the Sarayu River Bank in Ayodhya, UP. #AdipurushInAyodhya Unveil the first poster and teaser of our film with us on Oct. 2 at 7:11 PM!???? #AdipurushTeaser #Adipurush releases IN THEATRES on January 12, 2023 in IMAX & 3D!"
The film is based on Ramayana, showcasing the triumph of good over evil. This religious town where the launch event will take place in Uttar Pradesh is also the birthplace of Lord Ram, making the location much more relevant for this grand event.
Produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles, the film features Prabhas as Lord Ram, while Kriti plays the role of Janaki (Sita). It also stars Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh and Sunny Singh as Lakshman. Adipurush is a visual extravaganza slated to release on January 12, 2023, in IMAX and 3D. It will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam in theatres
Director Ayan Mukerji’s dream project Brahmastra made a lot of noise with its strong visuals. However, the fantasy-drama received an equal amount of criticism from trollers. Recently, the producer of the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer, Karan Johar, talked about the same. Johar spoke on the matter at the recent event of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry).
While addressing the same, the filmmaker said, “Faceless, nameless people don’t deserve any acknowledgement and they certainly have contributed to the success of Brahmastra. In fact our film was the answer to all their negativity.” Apart from this, he also opened up about how vast the subject of Astraverse is.
KJo explained that the film has explored so many Astras like the Nandiastra, Vanastra, Jalastra and how considering how massive the description of each one of them is, it can create an entire universe in itself. Speaking about Brahmastra, filmmaker Karan Johar said, “Each Astra can be a massive movie and a franchise itself. Can you imagine what this one film can really do if we make the right move in the future? It is actually a creator of a ‘Marvel’ous universe.”
Talking about Brahmastra, Along with Ralia in the lead, it also featured Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy in pivotal roles. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the first installment of the trilogy, Brahmastra Part One released seven years after it was announced. The film hit the big screens on September 9 in three languages which include Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Koffee With Karan season 7 concluded last week. Following that, a special episode premiered on Thursday, to talk about the show, and some of the show’s best moments. The special guests were social media stars Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Danish Sait and Niharika NM. During the episode, the filmmaker spoke about why Taapsee Pannu has not been invited yet when she is one of the most acclaimed actors in the industry.
Kusha Kapila asked, “Is there a sort of vetting process that you do?” Karan replied saying, “It’s 12 episodes, and you have to choose combinations that add up. Just to tell Taapsee, I will request and ask her to come on the show when we can work out an exciting combination, and if she declines, I’ll be sad.”
During the promotions of Do Baaraa in August 2022, Taapsee was asked why she hadn’t ever featured on KWK. She said, “My sex life is not interesting enough to be invited to Koffee with Karan.”
In an Instagram chat with Fever 104, the actress had said, “I have a boring life, what will you ask me? Which linkups, which relationships? All exciting part of my life is out in open. But that’s not exciting enough to be spoken on that kind of show.”
This season of Koffee With Karan saw Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt, Sara Ali Khan-Janhvi Kapoor, Akshay Kumar-Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vijay Deverakonda-Ananya Panday, Aamir Khan-Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor-Arjun Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal-Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani-Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon-Tiger Shroff, Katrina Kaif-Ishaan Khatter-Siddhant Chaturvedi, Anil Kapoor-Varun Dhawan and Gauri Khan-Bhavana Pandey-Maheep Kapoor.
Koffee With Karan season 7 concluded last week with the episode featuring Gauri Khan, Bhavana Pandey and Maheep Kapoor. Following that, a special episode premiered on Thursday to talk about the show, the criticism and the best moments. The special guests were social media stars Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Danish Sait and Niharika NM. During the chat, the filmmaker said Vijay Deverakonda is single.
During the episode, the filmmaker talked about how he was embarrassed to be not invited to Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s wedding. He said, "It got to a point where people were like you did not tell us about them, you are at the wedding and still not telling us. It got very embarrassing to admit that I had not been invited.” Karan quipped that he ‘really took a lot of solace’ in the fact that director Anurag Kashyap wasn't invited either.
Hearing him, Niharika NM said, “You are invited to my wedding and you are gonna set me up.” Karan then mentioned that Prabhas is single to which she replied saying, ‘I'm 25, and my mother will have a problem.” He then said that Liger star Vijay Deverakonda is single and called him ‘the biggest cheese platter available in the universe’ referencing the episode where Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan addressed him as ‘cheese’.
Kusha Kapila mentioned how there were insinuations that he might be dating Rashmika Mandanna with whom he has worked on Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. Karan said, "He is single from what I know, he is single, officially single."
Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda was last seen in Liger which failed at the box office. His next is Kushi with Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Jana Gana Mana.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always won the audiences over with her presence on-screen and it all comes from her dedication to her craft. The actress is leaving no stone unturned in her preparation for Citadel.
According to a source, "For her upcoming project, Citadel and a few others too, Samantha has been taking Hindi dialect training for a while. She is working with a very reputed dialect coach and tutor, who has previously trained the best of the best in the industry."
Citadel, produced by Russo Brothers, will have an Indian version starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It will be directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The American series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is expected to air in 2023.
On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has an exciting slate of projects ahead including Citadel, Shaakuntalam, Kushi, and Yashoda.
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Koffee With Karan season 7 came to an end with last week’s episode featuring Gauri Khan, Bhavana Pandey and Maheep Kapoor. Following that, a special episode premiered on Thursday at midnight to talk about the show, the criticism and the best moments. The special guests were social media stars Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Danish Sait and Niharika NM. The four of them grilled him on several topics including the one namedropping Alia Bhatt issue.
In the episode, Karan asked the guests, “First thing, they say I talk a lot about Alia Bhatt, do I?” While Kusha said, "There is chatter online", Tanmay joked, "Listen Karan, she's pregnant. You got a new person to launch, we get it."
A surprised Karan shouted back, "Oh no, that's not why." He said, "I have to be very aware because honestly Alia and I had a chat about this. She's like, 'Karan, I don't want to sound ungrateful but you have to stop talking about me'. I'm like okay it has come from the horse's mouth herself so I've to shut the f*** up about it."
Karan also said, "I even wore a jacket the other day that said 'Italia' and everyone just said I had Alia written on it. I have reached a point where I'm wearing a jacket by her name." Danish Sait compared Karan mentioning Alia’s name with the situation in Brahmastra where Alia calls Shiva’s name several times. He said, “I watched Brahmastra and it in Alia Bhatt keeps screaming 'Shiva... Shiva..' The equivalent of that on television is you saying Alia.” To which, Karan said, "Alia is really lovely. Nothing related to her and I bring her name up. I get it."
Kusha said, "A lot of times her name is also mentioned because you want to know who's the top actor or actress in the country. We know the name you want to hear. Who do you think it is and why do you think it's Alia Bhatt?" Karan, once again, laughed and responded by saying, "I really think it's Alia Bhatt but I shouldn't say anymore. If I say anymore then I'm making this entire discussion counterproductive. Okay, let's swear on Instagram, shall we? (Keeping his hand on his phone) I promise from here on Koffee With Karan I will keep Alia Bhatt's mentions to a bare minimum."
Later, Karan Johar called Alia Bhatt to inform her that she and Ranveer Singh had won the Koffee With Karan7 Best Episode Award. He also told her how the four of them trolled him for namedropping Alia Bhatt in every other episode. Alia said, "Even I told you that." The actress added, "Basically you can never take my name ever again. You have to swear, never ever. Just say mean things about me from now on." Karan suggested they should have a fight on Twitter. Alia replied, "Let's have a fallout."
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt will next star in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Ranveer Singh.
A court in Bihar issued arrest warrants against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor on the charges of insulting soldiers and hurting the sentiments of their family members in her ALT Balaji web series XXX season 2. A complaint was filed by a resident and ex-servicemen from Begusarai, Shambhu Kumar. The court of judge Vikas Kumar issued the arrest warrants.
"The series was aired on ALTBalaji, an OTT platform owned by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Shobha Kapoor is also associated with Balaji Telefilms," said Hrishikesh Pathak, the advocate of Shambhu Kumar, as reported by NDTV.
He added, "The court had issued summons to them (Kapoors) and asked them to appear before it in connection with the matter. They (Kapoors), however, informed the court that certain scenes in the series were removed after the objection. But they did not appear before the court following which the warrant was issued against them."
In the 2020 complaint, Shambhu Kumar alleged that the web series XXX season 2 had several objectionable scenes related to the wife of the soldier.
XXX is a web series directed by Ken Ghosh (season 1) for the ALT Balaji platform owned by Ekta Kapoor. The series stars Kyra Dutt, Aparnaa Bajpai, Rithvik Dhanjani, Shantanu Maheshwari, Ankit Gera, Pryanca Talukdar and Aparna Sharma. Season 2 was directed by Akshay Choubey.
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Readers would be aware that Brahmastra was announced years ago, way back somewhere in 2015. Seven years later, the film finally saw the light of the day and has opened up to rave reviews from audiences. The VFX of the film is being highly appreciated and there are a lot of expectations riding high on the second part of the trilogy. When the film was announced with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead, filmmaker Ayan Mukerji asserted that it is only the first part of the Brahmastra trilogy. Speaking about the other two parts at the recently held FICCI event in Mumbai, Ayan, who shared the stage with producer Karan Johar, opened up about the details of the film.
At the recent FICCI event, Ayan Mukerji said, “We hope we can complete the film faster and people can enjoy it. That's the vision! Our production processes are now being able to fasten this Astraverse. It was very important to achieve that because we can’t take another 7 years to make Part 2. So how do we integrate that quality within that amount of time?” The filmmaker asserted that the work on the second installment of the trilogy will be completed at a much faster pace. He went on to add, “I feel that urge to start working on part two how to get faster. So that's the vision. We have to make this all happen.”
During the same event, Ayan also spoke about what the second and third parts will be like. While there have been theories and ideas floating around about what the next film will be, the filmmaker opened up by asserting that the two films will be a lot more technical unlike the first. He added, “I think what also attracted a lot of people was Indian spirituality along with the visual spectacle. I think it’s a very important ingredient. I realized very early on that the bedrock of this fantasy needs to come from Indian history.”
He added, “I did not approach the first part in a scholarly fashion, I approached it in a very emotional fashion. In fact, as I move on to part two and part three, we might get a little more academic on Astras and will be reading a lot about Indian mythology. But in Part One, I approached it in a very emotional manner. The first part was more about my connection with my faith, with God, stuff in me that I had forgotten, the shlokas that I had heard, what was my understanding of Hindu philosophy and I just expressed all of it. I went with this idea that if I do this in a pure way with a pure heart, somehow it will go through very naturally and people will not have any issues.”
He went on to speak about how Brahmastra did not get entangled in any controversy because he made it with pure intention. “I think we had one issue with Ranbir kicking the Kandi in the trailer you know he was wearing slippers but it went through very nicely. So I think my instinct worked,” he concluded.
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Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency continues to announce the cast of the upcoming film. Directed by the actress, the film’s array of actors who are a force to reckon with. Now, the makers have revealed that Satish Kaushik will be playing activist and politician Jagjivan Ram.
Talking about Satish Kaushik joining the film’s cast, Kangana Ranaut says, “Jagjivan Ram was a very popular leader. One of the most loved and revered leaders of his times. When Mrs Gandhi refused his request of relaxing Emergency, he quit Congress and there were grave consequences for her. That was his relevance. I needed somebody for this role who has his strength, his wit and his sarcasm. Satish ji was an obvious choice for this role. I am looking forward to my scenes with him as an actor. They are some of the most engaging, entertaining and strong scenes in the film.
Satish Kaushik adds, “When you are playing the role of a historic or political personality then you have to really study and research a lot about the person whom you are playing. It is a great feeling to play the former Defence Minister of India, Babu Jagjivan Ram Ji in Emergency. It would not have been possible without the help of my director, Kangana Ranaut, who is very calm, composed and in full command as the captain of the ship. I love the way she pampers and helps her actors to give the right performance and ensures that even the minutest detail is not missed out.”
Anupam Kher will be seen as the revolutionary leader J P Narayan, Shreyas Talpade essays the role of late politician Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mahima Chaudhry will be seen playing the role of author Pupul Jayakar, Milind Soman will essay Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Vishak Nair will be seen as Sanjay Gandhi.
Manikarnika Films presents Emergency which is written and directed by Kangana Ranaut. The film is produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana Ranaut. The screenplay and dialogues are by Ritesh Shah.
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It’s official. Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds is set for a 2024 release in theatres. Not only is the actor returning with the role, but he also brings along Hugh Jackman with him. The Wolverine star is set to reprise the iconic character, who died in the 2017 film Logan. The announcement was made on Tuesday.
“Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next Deadpool film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in a hilarious announcement video, referencing the D23 Expo which took place in Anaheim in California in early September. “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, and find new depth, motivation, and meaning. Every Deadpool needs to stand out and stand apart. It’s been an incredible challenge that has forced me to reach down deep inside. And I…I have nothing. Yeah, just completely empty up here. And terrifying. But we did have one idea.”
“Hey, Hugh, you want to play Wolverine one more time?” Reynolds asks as Hugh Jackman walks by in the background, confirming his return as the iconic character. “Yeah, sure, Ryan,” the Wolverine actor responds. The hilarious video ends with ‘I Will Always Love; by Whitney Houston with captions such as “I will always love Hugh” — and a “Coming Hugh” teaser. Towards the end of the video, we see the logo of Deadpool appear on the screen followed by Wolverine’s adamantium claws.
Shawn Levy, who has worked with Ryan Reynolds on Free Guy and The Adam Project, is on board to direct the third installment of Deadpool. With this project, the franchise joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially following Disney’s purchase of 20th Century Fox. The script will be penned by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who previously wrote the first two installments. The film will remain R-rated as per earlier reports.
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Salman Khan is once again taking his hosting duties. The actress is set to return to the TV screens with the 16th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. The official announcement of Bigg Boss 16 was made on Tuesday at a grand press conference in Mumbai. During the event, the actor spoke about the speculations about him not returning as the host of the reality show.
Addressing the claims at the press conference on Tuesday, Salman Khan said, “I also get irritated sometimes and tell this to people that I don’t want to do the show. But these people are majboor to take me. If not me, who then. However, if it was on them, they wouldn’t come to me. Main khud apne paas na jaun. But inke paas option nahi hai.”
When asked what brings him back to the show each season, he added, “Bahut kuch sekhne ko milta hai (I get to learn a lot). I get to meet so many people and whenever everyone goes off track, I like getting them back on the right way. I protect the bullied and bully the ones who bully. The four months that we are on air, we do develop a bond.”
At the event, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star and Tajik singer Abdu Rozik. Bigg Boss 16 will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestants will be given on the premiere day. They will be locked inside the Bigg Boss house for a hundred days.
Reportedly, Bigg Boss 16 will see Tina Dutta, Sreejita De, Gautam Vig, Shalin Bhanot, Sumbul Touqueer, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Manya Singh, Soundarya Sharma and Gori Nagori enter the house this season. The contestants are yet to be officially announced.
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Ranveer Singh was in attendance at the inaugural of FICCI Frames fast track 2022 in Mumbai on Tuesday. At the opening session, the actor spoke about Brahmastra and the spectacle that has come with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer. Rumours are rife that the actor plays Dev in the next part though the makers continue to keep it under wraps. Showering praises on the film, the actor said that the film was a ‘fantastic big-screen offering’.
At FICCI Frames 2022, Ranveer said, "I thoroughly enjoyed the Brahmastra experience, the 'Astraverse'. It is a fantastic big-screen offering and something, unlike anything we've seen in Hindi cinema. I truly appreciate the efforts of my friends and putting that out there. There is now a very clear distinction between what is meant for the big screen. With the films releasing in theatres, it's imperative to have big-screen appeal, visual spectacle, scale, something you can't really experience at home or then a community watch. It's not the same when you're sitting alone and watching at home on the couch... It's a completely new landscape with the rise of new verticals."
Organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), FICCI Frames is India’s biggest international conference for the media and entertainment industries, covering film, television, digital entertainment, animation, gaming and visual effects.
On the work front, Ranveer Singh was last seen on the screen in Jayeshbhai Jordaar. He will be next seen in Karan Johar's upcoming directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani alongside Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. His next big screen release is Rohit Shetty's Cirkus dropping in theatres on December 23, 2022.
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was rushed to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Monday night, September 26. The actress reportedly complained of uneasiness. The actress is currently recuperating after numerous tests were done which took half a day.
The report in Pinkvilla suggested that it was a taxing situation due to which she was taken to the hospital. “The actress faced quite a taxing situation and was immediately hospitalized. Fortunately, Deepika is feeling better now,” the report read. The actress’ team is yet to release an official statement regarding her health.
In June 2022, it was reported that Deepika Padukone had complained of an increased heart rate and was in Hyderabad for the shoot of Project K alongside Prabhas. The actress was admitted to Kamineni Hospital for proper check-up.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Gehraiyaan with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa. The film, helmed by Shakun Batra, was released on Amazon Prime Video India in February 2022. The actress will next star in Pathaan with Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham. Directed by Siddharth Anand, it is slated for January 25, 2023 release. It will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Following that, the actress has Project K with Prabhas and The Intern remake with Amitabh Bachchan. She reportedly has a cameo in Atlee Kumar’s next Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. She filmed her scenes last month.
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10 years ago, moviegoers got entertained as well as enlightened like never before with OMG Oh My God. Starring Paresh Rawal in the lead and Akshay Kumar in a supporting role, this courtroom drama is about an atheist who sues God. It released on September 28 with minimal hype but ended up collecting a huge Rs. 81.46 crores. It opened at Rs. 4.25 crores on Friday while on Monday, it collected more (Rs. 4.60 crores). The next day was a national holiday on account of Gandhi Jayanti and this is when the film collected Rs. 7.37 crores, surprising the trade and industry.
On the film’s 10th anniversary, writer-director Umesh Shukla, in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, talks about his memories attached to the film and a lot more
Were Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal the first choice for OMG Oh My God?
Yes. Paresh bhai was confirmed from the very beginning. We were wondering who should play the role of God. A few years before the release of our film, God Tussi Great Ho (2018) released and it had not worked. Hence, we were confused about whom to cast and who’ll be ready to take up the role. When Akshay bhai saw the play (Kanji Viruddh Kanji), he loved it and showed interest in playing Lord Krishna. Also, corporates were not ready to back this film as they felt the script was risky. But later on, things fell in place smoothly.
How did you and the makers finalize the title of the film?
We had some different titles in our minds for the film. Initially, we decided to name the film Kanji Viruddh Kanji, just like the play on whom the film is based. Then, we felt that we need to have a youth-centric title. At that time, abbreviations of certain words had become fashionable. So, ‘OMG’ came out of my mouth and we realized that this is a perfect title. But then we feared that what if viewers don’t understand what OMG stands for? We then thought of going for Oh My God as the title. But it was already registered. This is when we decided to name the film OMG Oh My God. It sounded catchy as well. Thankfully, the youth took to the title. They embraced the film and soon, every section of the audience went to see it.
Salman Khan voiced the teaser of the film. How did he come on board?
It was a marketing strategy. We had shot for a promo and we happened to speak to Salman bhai. So, he agreed to provide the voiceover. He knew about the play and its plot though he had not seen the film then.
How many days did it take to shoot the film?
We shot for around 45-50 days. Akshay Kumar shot for 14 days.
In the play, the lead character Kanji collapses in the courtroom and later dies. However, in the film, the ending was changed and Kanji was shown to have survived. Could you tell us what led you and the makers to tweak the ending of OMG Oh My God?
We did that for numerous reasons. An ending of that sort can be accepted in a drama as its audience is a bit niche, although in today’s times, even cinema audience is accepting. But at that point, we wanted to end the story on an optimistic note. Secondly, we realized that the film can possibly become a franchise and hence, it was important to keep the character alive. The subject is such that aap kisi bhi scam parOh My Godnaam ki film bana sakte hai!
Having seen both the endings, I felt the film ending was more impactful…
Actually, on stage, certain things are not possible. But since the film is a different medium, you have the freedom to explore and enhance the new impact. The film had some interesting Easter eggs that one might not discover in the first viewing. For instance, the number of Akshay Kumar’s bike is ‘OM + 786’, identifying the three main religions. Also, it seems like you consider Michael Jackson a God. That’s why his suit is being sold along with other divine items in Kanji bhai’s shop!
Oh yes. We had a blast shooting for the film and adding these aspects. We had worked a lot on the detailing. Everytime you see the film, you’ll discover something new which you hadn’t noticed before. Just some days back, somebody called and told me, ‘Kanji dil ke acche the. Kabootar ko daane khilate hai ek scene mein’! When people tell me about these things or when you remarked about Michael Jackson’s suit, it makes me really happy. I am surprised that people have noticed these small, small things.
During a Bollywood Hungama exclusive interview before the release of the film, Paresh Rawal revealed that many reputed religious leaders saw the film and they all enjoyed it. They agreed with the film’s message…
I had done a play at Beas for Radha Soami Satsang Beas members. They all loved it. Then there was another instance when a reputed priest during curtain call requested to speak on stage. He told us, ‘What we are not able to convey with our week-long ceremonies, you managed to communicate in just 2 ½ hours!”
Such kind of appreciation must have given you a high, isn’t it?
The monetary success or failure of a film or play is a different matter. But when you are able to bring a change in people’s lives through your work, it gives you immense satisfaction.
A 75-year-old couple came to meet me after watching the play. They told me, ‘I wish a play like this was made 20-25 years ago. Our life wouldn’t have been so dismal today’. I asked why they feel so. They replied, ‘We wasted our time adhering to certain beliefs and we went to great lengths while doing so. Usse accha humne bhagwan ko apne andar dhunda hota toh behtar hota’. They held my hand and started crying. They were so overwhelmed that they wanted to touch my feet! I, of course, stopped them and said, ‘Aap bade hai humse. Aap aisa please mat kijiye’. Such experiences are priceless and mean a lot to me, more than my film becoming a super hit.
It was also interesting to see the character of Arun Bali. He was a religious seer and yet, was in support of Kanji in his fight…
Yes, that was the idea that there are good seers also. He rightly says in the court that Sai Baba lived in poverty all his life. And ironically today, his idol is placed on a throne worth crores. Similarly, it is said that hum apne maa baap ko abhi kitna sukh dete hai, woh zaroori hai. Shraddh ke waqt unkamanpasandkhana bana ke koi fayda nahi hai. Rather, make them happy while they are still with you.
OMG Oh My God faced some protests due to the content. Did that worry you?
Not really. My film was balanced. Hence, it’s been 10 years and still, there’s been very less criticism. It’s not an anti-God film. We have shown God in the film and we have shown Him passing the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita. In fact, God advises Kanji that he should also read the Holy Quran and also the Bible to find answers to all the questions that he seeks. Koi bhi dharam galat nahin hai. It’s just that certain people interpret it wrongly and that’s where scams take place in the name of religion.
Do you think it would have been possible to make a film like OMG Oh My God in the present-day scenario when society is believed to have become far more intolerant than it was in 2012?
Yes, why not? Our film will not face a problem because as I said, it’s a balanced film. The film could have faced problems even during its release. However, we took a fair approach; it was a logical and rational script.
Did you visit cinema halls to check the audience's reactions?
Yes, I went to many theatres. I was very eager to know the public reaction to this film. I travelled to several theatres, that too in different cities. It was heartening that everywhere I went, the film was unanimously appreciated.
2 years after OMG Oh My God, Aamir Khan-starrer PK (2014) was released and though its plot was different, it gave viewers a déjà vu of OMG Oh My God. Rajkumar Hirani mentioned that he had thought of PK fighting a case against God in the case but Abhijat Joshi advised against it as he had seen your play…
Yes, it happens. If their film had come before ours, we would have had to change the script of OMG Oh My God!
There were also rumours that Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra had offered you Rs. 8 crores to stop the shoot of OMG Oh My God!
That was all false. They are all lovely and talented people. We look forward to their work as their film always enlightens us.
OMG Oh My God, starring Pankaj Tripathi and Akshay Kumar, will be released in 2023. However, you have not directed it…
Even Paresh bhai is not a part of it. We didn’t have any written agreement that only I can direct OMG Oh My God films. But I wish them great luck. The subject is that some great films can be made out of them. Also, the people associated with the film are quite talented. I am sure they’ll come up with a film that’ll entertain the audience.
Is there any update on the release plans of your next film, Aankh Micholi?
Sony Pictures will take a call. Now, theatres have reopened and business is almost back on track. The film is completely ready. So, it’ll be released soon
You were also supposed to make a film with Nawazuddin Siddiqui…
We were planning but the project has been delayed. I am sitting on my laptop right now and working on its script!
And what about your biopic on Ujjwal Nikam?
It has also got delayed.
Finally, you have also acted in films. You were seen in a blink-and-miss appearance in OMG Oh My God! Do you plan to act more in future?
Life mein kaafi galtiyaan ki hai maine. Usme se ek (acting) hai (smiles)! On a serious note, I am game. If I am offered a good role, I’d definitely take it up. However, right now, I am busy directing, producing and writing films.
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Superstar Salman Khan is set to return with the 16th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. At an official announcement on Tuesday in a grand press conference, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Abdu Rozik.
Abdu Rozik is a Tajik singer, who is a sensation on social media and lives in Dubai. “It is great, he does not understand Hindi but can sing Hindi songs," Salman said as Abdu entered the stage singing ‘Dil Deewana’ from Maine Pyar Kiya. They spoke about what happens once you enter the house. While Rozik insisted one can expect a lot of drama, Salman Khan said that romance stars in the house first before the drama begins.
Talking about his entry into the house, Abdu said at the event, “I am very happy. I am excited to go inside the house. I love everyone and please support me.”
Gauahar Khan, the former winner of Bigg Boss, hosted the event on Tuesday. Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestants will be given on the premiere day. They will be locked inside the Bigg Boss 16 house for a hundred days.
Reportedly, Bigg Boss 16 will see Tina Dutta, Sreejita De, Gautam Vig, Shalin Bhanot, Sumbul Touqueer, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Manya Singh, Soundarya Sharma and Gori Nagori enter the house this season. The contestants are yet to be officially announced.
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