Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Director Shankar Hits Back At Producer Aascar Ravichandran Over 'Anniyan' Copyright Issue
1945 days ago
Bollywood

Director Shankar Hits Back At Producer Aascar Ravichandran Over 'Anniyan' Copyright Issue

After the producer, Aascar Ravichandran, of the Tamil movie "Anniyan" asked director Shankar to stop proceedings further for the Hindi remake with actor Ranveer Singh, as he claimed that he has the story rights, Shankar has now hit back at Ravichandran saying that he is shocked to receive his email over "Anniyan" story rights issue. ## In his letter to V Ravichandran, director Shankar said that everyone associated with the movie was aware that the script and storyline belong exclusively to him and he has not assigned in writing any script or screenplay to any person, and he continues to retain the right to exploit the script in any manner he deems fit. ## The director further said that he is surprised that V Ravichandran referred to late Sujatha, as Shankar claimed, Sujatha was only engaged by him to write the dialogue for which he credited in the movie. ## Read his full statement -## Director #Shankar hits back at producer #AascarRavichandran on the issue of who has the “story rights” over #Anniyan, which is now being remade in Hindi 👇 pic.twitter.com/zJSs5QqDze— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) April 15, 2021 ## Earlier, V Ravichandran had said in a statement referred to Shankar that the director should immediately stop preceding any further on the Hindi remake of "Anniyan", due to the illegal copying of the story for which the entire rights are held by him. He also threatened Shankar with legal proceedings. ## Meanwhile, Shankar and Ranveer are collaborating for the first time. The actor said that he admires Shankar so much and he is feeling blessed to have this opportunity to be a part of the spectacular cinematic vision of Shankar sir for the Anniyan Hindi remake. The movie will be produced by Dr. Jayantilal Gada under his banner Pen Studios and co-produced by God Bless Entertainment. It is expected to go on floors around April next year. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer's Film With Shankar Gets Into Trouble After Producer V. Ravichandran Claims Copyright Issue
1945 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer's Film With Shankar Gets Into Trouble After Producer V. Ravichandran Claims Copyright Issue

A day after Ranveer Singh announced his first collaboration with renowned filmmaker S. Shankar for the Hindi remake of the 2005 Tamil movie "Anniyan", the movie got into trouble over the copyright issue. Aascar V Ravichandran, who produced the original "Anniyan", has asked Shankar to stop immediately further proceedings as he is the sole owner of the entire story rights. ## "I'm utterly shocked to know that you are likly to undertake the direction of a Hindi film by adopting the story of the movie Anniyan. You are well aware of the fact that I am the producer of the said movie Anniyan. The entire story rights were purchased by me from the writer Sujatha (alias late Rangarajan) for which the full payment was done by me to him and necessary records are also available. I am the whole and sole owner of the rights of the storyline. As such, any such adoption or remaking or copying the main plot of the said movie, without my permission, is totally illegal", the statement, shared by the producer, read. ## Ravichandran also reminded Shankar when the Robot director was under severe stress due to the failure of "BOYS", he was the one who still provided Shankar, the opportunity to direct "Anniyan", after which he regained his lost ground. He further said that despite knowing everything, how can he try to reap the accolades of his successful movie, "Anniyan", by associating himself with the Hindi remake of the same film. ## He concluded his statement by saying that "you are hereby advised to immediately stop preceding any further on the same, due to the illegal copying of the story for which the entire rights are held by me. Please note that a legal notice follow this latter".## #Anniyan Tamil Producer #AascarRavichandran asks Dir #Shankar to stop the Hindi remake as he has the rights.. pic.twitter.com/6h3WOGllH2— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) April 15, 2021 ## The Hindi remake of "Anniyan" has still enough time to start rolling as the makers are planning the kick start the shooting around April 2022. Dr. Jayantilal Gada is on board to produce the Hindi remake of this cult classic under his banner Pen Studios. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh Lauds Robot Director Shankar As One Of The Finest Minds In Cinema
1945 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh Lauds Robot Director Shankar As One Of The Finest Minds In Cinema

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and ace filmmaker, S. Shankar have joined hands for their first project together which is going to be the Hindi adaptation of Tamil cult classic "Anniyan". It is believed the Ranveer himself approached Shankar as he has been a big fan of the director's cinematic vision. ## "I am blessed to have this opportunity to be a part of the spectacular cinematic vision of Shankar sir. He is an exception to the norm, a true disruptor. I had always hoped and dreamed that I would get a chance to collaborate with him. To lead a film like 'Anniyan' is a dream come true for any artist. Vikram sir, one of our country's finest talents, an artist who I hugely admire, gave a colossal performance in the original, one that can never be matched. I can only hope that my interpretation and rendition of the part also connect with audiences in the same way", Ranveer said in a statement. ## The original "Anniyan" was also directed by Shankar which became one of the biggest cult blockbusters of the Tamil cinema. The psychological action thriller starred Chiyaan Vikram as a disillusioned man, whose frustration at the corruption, social apathy, and public negligence all around leads to a split personality that attempts to right the system.## "For it to be made into a Hindi film, 'Anniyan' needed a maverick, charismatic showman like no other to play the part. I found this in the mercurial Ranveer Singh because he is a once-in-a-generation actor who has shown us that he can immortalize a character through his stellar performance. I'm thrilled to make 'Anniyan' for the pan-Indian audience and I'm confident that this powerful story will strike a chord in the hearts of all", Shankar said who is making his comeback in Hindi cinema 20 years his only Hindi directorial, Nayak (2001) that starred Anil Kapoor in the lead. ## Ranveer, on Wednesday (April 14), took to social media and shared a string of pictures having a discussion with the man of the moment himself director Shankar. "What an honour.... to be under the tutelage of one of the finest minds in cinema.... @shanmughamshankar", Ranveer wrote.## What an honour.... to be under the tutelage of one of the finest minds in cinema.... 🎥 🎞 🙏🏽🧿 @shankarshanmugh pic.twitter.com/UAR2F4y7jT— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 14, 2021 ## The Hindi remake will be produced by Dr. Jayantilal Gada under his banner Pen Studios and co-produced by God Bless Entertainment, with the soundtrack on the Saregama label. The movie is expected to go on floors around April next year for which the script is being rewritten to give it a fresh pan India touch. ## Stay tuned...

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My Parents Almost Couldn't Believe I'd Share Screen Space With Big B: Rashmika Mandanna
1946 days ago
Bollywood

My Parents Almost Couldn't Believe I'd Share Screen Space With Big B: Rashmika Mandanna

Southern actress Rashmika Mandanna who is sharing screen space with legendary Amitabh Bachchan for the first time in Goodbye, says that her parents almost could not believe the news that she had bagged the film and will be starring with Big B. ## "Amitabh Bachchan, the name brings in so much respect. When my parents got to know that I would be starring opposite Mr. Bachchan in 'Goodbye', they almost couldn't believe it", says the actress and added, "My parents are huge fans of sir and while growing up, and I have watched so many of his films. They were so excited for me!".## Sharing the advice her parents gave her, Rashmika says, "They treated me like how a teacher teaches a student — 'Do a good job, be attentive and learn the lines well', which I think is very cute!".## "Goodbye", which is being directed by Vikas Bahl, is Rashmika's second Bollywood movie after the upcoming spy thriller "Mission Majnu", co-starring Sidharth Malhotra. The shoot of the film has already started. ## Stay tuned...

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Pankaj Tripathi Suggests A Small Film City In Bihar Village
1946 days ago
Bollywood

Pankaj Tripathi Suggests A Small Film City In Bihar Village

Versatile actor, Pankaj Tripathi who hails from Bihar, has come up with an interesting idea and put forth a suggestion of creating a film-friendly set up in a village near Patna city of Bihar, where people from the Bollywood film industry can shoot for their projects. ## "A film-friendly 'mohalla' or colony is possible with a little bit of funding from the government to create a film panchayat at a well-connected village near Patna, at least on a trial basis for now. The area can hence be marked by filmmakers all across the country to shoot any urban setting scenes they need to for their film, with the maximum help in the form of a solid support system provided by the locals there", says Tripathi. ## The actor also said that the villagers can be trained to work as junior artists in the films shot there, which could be a source of income for them. ## "Locals can be a part of the crew as well as act as junior artistes in films that are shot there. We could try creating a village similar to the likes of Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya, which is known to be the cleanest village of Asia also a tourist spot. I have been to this village and it's a very fascinating place to visit", added Tripathi.## On the work front, Tripathi has several projects in the pipeline including Ranveer Singh-starrer "83", "Mimi", and "Bachchan Pandey", featuring Akshay Kumar. He was last seen in Yash Raj Films' "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" starring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles. The movie is currently running in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh To Team Up With Director Shankar For Hindi Remake Of The Tamil Blockbuster Anniyan
1946 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh To Team Up With Director Shankar For Hindi Remake Of The Tamil Blockbuster Anniyan

Earlier, there were reports that Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh will collaborate with an ace filmmaker S. Shankar for a large-scale Hindi film. Well, keeping all the speculations aside, the director himself confirmed the much-awaited collaboration which he termed as the larger-than-life cinematic experience. The film will be the official Hindi adaptation of Shankar's own directorial 2005 Tamil psychological action thriller, "Anniyan" starring Chiyaan Vikram. ## "I am blessed to have this opportunity to be a part of the spectacular cinematic vision of Shankar sir. He is an exception to the norm, a true disruptor. I had always hoped and dreamed that I would get a chance to collaborate with him. To lead a film like 'Anniyan' is a dream come true for any artiste. Vikram sir, one of our country's finest talents, an artist who I hugely admire, gave a colossal performance in the original, one that can never be matched. I can only hope that my interpretation and rendition of the part also connect with audiences in the same way", Ranveer said in a statement. ## The Hindi remake will be produced by Dr. Jayantilal Gada under his banner Pen Studios and co-produced by God Bless Entertainment, with the soundtrack on the Saregama label. The movie will go on floors in mid-2022. ## "For it to be made into a Hindi film, 'Anniyan' needed a maverick, charismatic showman like no other to play the part", said Shankar. "I found this in the mercurial Ranveer Singh because he is a once-in-a-generation actor who has shown us that he can immortalize a character through his stellar performance. I'm thrilled to make 'Anniyan' for the pan-Indian audience and I'm confident that this powerful story will strike a chord in the hearts of all".## In this moment, no one will be happier than me, bringing back the larger than life cinematic experience with @RanveerOfficial in the official adaptation of cult blockbuster Anniyan.@jayantilalgada @PenMovies pic.twitter.com/KyFFTkWGSL— Shankar Shanmugham (@shankarshanmugh) April 14, 2021 ## The Hindi remake of Anniyan is said to have a Pan India movie for which, the script is currently being rewritten to give it a fresh and appealing touch. Shankar aims to take Anniyan to another level altogether with the help of modern VFX and state-of-the-art technology and it is the project Shankar and his team have been planning to put together for a long time now. ## The film will mark Shankar's return to Hindi films twenty years after his only Hindi directorial, Nayak (2001) that starred Anil Kapoor in the lead. Interestingly, that film was also the remake of his own Tamil political drama, Mudhalvan (1999). ## Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is currently filming for the Rohit Shetty adaptation of Shakespeare's Comedy Of The Errors "Cirkus" in Hyderabad, and will then head to Karan Johar's next directorial which is a relationship drama co-starring Alia Bhatt. He is expected to do one more film before starting Shankar's film. The actor's "83" and "Jayeshbhai Jordaar" are ready to release. ## On the other hand, Shankar also has "Indian 2", with Kamal Hassan reprising his role from the 1996 film, in the works. The film is currently on hold as Hassan awaits the results of the Tamil Nadu state elections which he and his party are contesting. The director will also be directing Ram Charan in Charan's yet-to-be-titled 15th movie. ## Stay tuned...

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Sushant Singh Rajput's Mind Was Incredibly Agile: Shekhar Kapur
1946 days ago
Bollywood

Sushant Singh Rajput's Mind Was Incredibly Agile: Shekhar Kapur

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, on Tuesday (April 13), took to Twitter and remembered late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The National Award filmmaker said that he misses discussing philosophy and physics with Sushant who had an incredibly agile mind. ## Kapur reacted to a fan reposting his past conversations with Sushant over Twitter. "There was a time when @shekharkapur and @itsSSR used to talk on Twitter," tweeted the fan, to which Kapur responded, "I miss exploring philosophy and physics with Sushant. For someone so young, his mind was incredibly agile. With amazing wisdom".## I miss exploring philosophy and physics with Sushant. For someone so young, his mind was incredibly agile. With amazing wisdom https://t.co/0rOw1leOTK— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) April 13, 2021 ## Kapur's tweet left netizens emotional. A user commented, "I don't think in the current generation of actors, we had anyone as intelligent yet grounded like him. Wish the world knew that about him before he left. Still traumatized by his exit".## "I know you adore Sushant. Sushi always regarded you as a true guardian in the path of filmmaking. So, I have only one request that please don't rearrange the film 'Paani' in the name of tribute; it was SSR's dream film; as He isn't here, pls don't make this film without Him", another user wrote. ## Stay tuned...

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If You Don't Know What To Do On Navratri, Worship Your Mother: Kangana Ranaut
1947 days ago
Bollywood

If You Don't Know What To Do On Navratri, Worship Your Mother: Kangana Ranaut

Actress Kangana Ranaut is quite active on social media and posts stuff whenever she gets some time off from her busy schedule. On Tuesday (April 13), she posted pictures of herself wishing fans on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Navratri. In her post, Kangana suggested that people should worship their mother and seek her blessings if they don't know what to do on the occasion of Navratri.## "Wishing everyone happy #GudiPadwa #navratri #NewYear. This little devi picture that I am holding mother gave me when I left home, lost a lot but this stayed with me, I believe she looked after me, Navratris if you don't know what to do, worship your mother and take her blessings", Kangana wrote on Twitter. ## Wishing everyone happy #GudiPadwa #navratri #NewYear. This little devi picture that I am holding mother gave me when I left home, lost a lot but this stayed with me, I believe she looked after me,Navratris if you don’t know what to do, worship your mother and take her blessings. pic.twitter.com/HfadDOOTSy— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) April 13, 2021 ## On the work front, Kangana will be seen playing an Air Force pilot in her upcoming film "Tejas", directed by debutant Sarvesh Mewara apart from the spy thriller, "Dhaakad" in which she is essaying the role of an agent 'Agni'. ## Meanwhile, the release of Kangana's upcoming film "Thalaivi" has been postponed amid the second wave of Covid-19 in India. The film, in which the actress playing late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, was slated to release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages on April 23. A new release date is yet to be announced.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, And Paresh Rawal To Reunite For Hera Pheri 3
1949 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, And Paresh Rawal To Reunite For Hera Pheri 3

Hera Pheri is one of the iconic film series in which the trio of Raju, Shyam, and Baburao has become eternal parts for film lovers. The fans around the country have been waiting for the Hera Pheri franchise's third installment for a long time. The talks for Hera Pheri 3 have been making rounds for quite some time now, but nothing was finalized. However, things have finally started falling in place. ## While fans are waiting for Hera Pheri 3, the makers are planning much bigger. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala, in a recent interview, had said that the script for Hera Pheri 3 has been locked with Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal reprising their roles for which, the official announcement will be made soon. ## "The idea is to have not just Hera Pheri 3, but several more Hera Pheri's and we are working keeping that in mind. We were being extra careful on the script. We will make up for the time gap between part two and three", he added.## Firoz admits that there is a lot of pressure in taking a cult franchise like Hera Pheri forward. "More than pressure, it is a moral responsibility to deliver a quality product to the audience. God has blessed us with such a good franchise, so we have to be careful with the story, screenplay, dialogue, and give our best. We don’t have to take our franchise for granted but start from scratch. We have been working towards attaining this goal".## Directed by Neeraj Vora, Phir Hera Pheri ended on a cliffhanger with Raju (Akshay) on the bridge trying to get hold of the antique guns lying far off between the bridge and the sea. Firoz Nadiadwala confirmed that Hera Pheri 3 will be a continuation of part 2 and people will finally get an answer to the last scene of Phir Hera Pheri. ## Stay tuned...

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I Have Always Been Fascinated About The Cultures, Traditions of India: Ayushmann Khurrana
1949 days ago
Bollywood

I Have Always Been Fascinated About The Cultures, Traditions of India: Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann Khurrana has recently wrapped up the filming of Anubhav Sinha's "Anek" which was shot extensively in the Northeast. The Bala actor has explored various Indian cultures with his films "Meri Pyaari Bindu", "Bala", "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", which have been set in small towns. ## Amazed by the different cultures, Ayushmann says that he has always been fascinated by the diverse culture of India and adds this love for tradition and customs was inculcated in him as a child.## "I have been fascinated about the cultures and traditions of India since I was a child. My parents ensured that they taught me about how diverse my country is and inculcated the interest to know more and respect the different cultures existing in India", he says to the entertainment portal.## Ayushmann feels Indians are fortunate to experience an incredible diversity of a country that needs to be cherished deeply. "As Indians, we are blessed to soak in so many cultures and experience so much richness of diversity", he adds. ## Apart from Anek, the 36-year old will be seen in the romantic drama film "Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui", directed by Abhishek Kapoor. He will be sharing the screen with actress Vaani Kapoor in the film scheduled for 9 July 2021 release. ## He has also started the reading of "Doctor G", which also stars actress Rakul Preet Singh and Shefali Shah. The campus comedy-drama will be directed by Anubhuti Kashyap in her directorial debut. ## Stay tuned...

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Sidharth Malhotra Is A Wonderful Guy And Has Always Been There For Me, Says Rashmika Mandanna About Her Mission Majnu Co-Star
1950 days ago
Bollywood

Sidharth Malhotra Is A Wonderful Guy And Has Always Been There For Me, Says Rashmika Mandanna About Her Mission Majnu Co-Star

Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who is called "National Crush" by her fans, is currently shooting for her Bollywood debut film, "Mission Majnu". The talented actress has been paired with Sidharth Malhotra, who made his debut in 2012 with "Student of The Year" and has almost a decade-long experience to go about things in the Bollywood film industry. ## Rashmika, who is sharing screen space with Sidharth for the first time, has already some nice things to say about him. "He is my senior and a wonderful guy. He has often guided me on the use of the dialect we have to speak in the film and has also helped me nail my performance. When I perform a scene, I always look out for what my co-actor feels. I need to see whether my emotions strike a chord with him or her. If they react in the right manner, then I know I will be able to convey those emotions to the audience, too", she said to a leading daily. ## "Sidharth, in that sense, has always been there for me. We chat about what we should do in a scene and how we should approach it. Of course, I prepare myself for the role, but he helps out in a big way", the Sulthan actress added.## When asked if Sidharth gave any advice on how to deal with her journey in Bollywood, Rashmika says, "We have been working non-stop. The schedule is really tight, but the little time that I get to speak with him, I ask him about various things. Like I once asked him for advice once about how I should navigate my way through the industry, and he said, 'You're just fine the way you are. Just be yourself, and keep at it. Do your work with all your conviction and focus. Everything else will work out. Make your choices the way you have so far", she said. ## Rashmika was last seen in the recently released "Sulthan" which also happened to be her Tamil debut. She got a lot of appreciation from the audience and critics for her act in the film. Karthi, who played the male lead in Sulthan, also credited Rashmika for the big opening of the film. ## Meanwhile, The actress has almost finished the shoot of "Mission Majnu" and has started shooting with Amitabh Bachchan for her second Hindi film, "Goodbye". Apart from two Hindi films, her Telugu film "Pushpa" with superstar Allu Arjun is under production. She will also be seen in the Telugu film "Aadavaallu Meeku Johaarlu" opposite Sharwanand. ## Stay tuned...

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FWICE Issues New Shooting Guidelines Amid Covid Second Wave
1950 days ago
Bollywood

FWICE Issues New Shooting Guidelines Amid Covid Second Wave

Amid the second wave of the covid-19 pandemic, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued new guidelines for shooting, pre-production, and post-production work in Maharashtra.## A statement issued by FWICE reads, "The office-bearers of FWICE had a Zoom meeting with the honorable Chief Minister, Shri Uddhav Thackeray. The FWICE has assured the CM that the industry will be responsible where the SOPs of the COVID guidelines are concerned. FWICE in coordination with experts has laid down guidelines that all people involved in pre-production, shooting, and post-production work will have to adhere to. Please note that none of the below guidelines are up for negotiation. These guidelines as of now will be applicable till 30 April 2021".## 1. The shooting of crowd sequences and songs with dancers in large numbers will not be allowed.## 2. Wearing masks and continuous sanitization is a must on the sets, in production offices, and in post-production studios.## 3. A FWICE monitoring team has been constituted. They will be visiting sets and post-production studios to constantly check upon that all guidelines are being adhered. In case of flouting of any rule by an individual, they shall be liable for the strictest disciplinary action by the FWICE.## 4. Any individual or production creating any kind of hindrance in the path of the adherence of the guidelines, will be dealt with strictly.## "The production offices and post-production offices will be functional as we have been allowed by the government to complete our work so that shows and films can be aired".## The notice further mentions that a complete lockdown will be followed from Friday 8 pm to Monday 7 am, and shooting, setting, pre-production, or post-production activities should be avoided during this period. The notice also requests members to adhere to guidelines in order to avoid a complete lockdown, which will be "quite shattering and destructive" for the members.## Stay tuned...

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