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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NFDC To Host Online Patriotic Film Festival From 7 August
2133 days ago
Bollywood

NFDC To Host Online Patriotic Film Festival From 7 August

On the occasion of the 74th Independence Day of India, the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has organized an online patriotic film festival, which will run from August 7.## The 'Patriotic Film Festival' which is a part of Independence Day Celebrations 2020 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), is scheduled to run till August 21. The festival showcases Indian history that marks the bravery of the freedom fighters.## Celebrate 73 years of independence with the online #PatrioticFilmFestival organized by @MIB_India from 7th to 21st August 2020. The festival showcases Indian history that marks the bravery of our freedom fighters.Visit https://t.co/it73UnCPPE to watch free of cost. pic.twitter.com/gqYfQeeLV5— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 7, 2020 ## Acclaimed films across various Indian languages including Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati and Malayalam are a part of the festival.## Some of the titles include Shyam Benegal's 1996 "Gandhi Se Mahatma Tak", Bimal Roy's 1944 acclaimed Bengali film "Udayer Pathey", Mani Ratnam's Tamil hit "Roja" (1992) and Rajkumar Santoshi's 2002 drama, "The Legend of Bhagat Singh".## Sir Richard Attenborough's 1982 classic "Gandhi" will be made accessible and can be enjoyed by people with vision and hearing impairment.## The festival will stream movies on the website, www.cinemasofindia.com, free of cost.##

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Rhea Chakraborty Appears Before ED After Her Plea Of Postponement Of Questioning Rejected
2133 days ago
Bollywood

Rhea Chakraborty Appears Before ED After Her Plea Of Postponement Of Questioning Rejected

Actress Rhea Chakraborty has been in the legal process regarding the Sushant Singh Rajput death case ever since Sushant's father KK Singh has filed an FIR against her and 5 others. KK Singh has made some serious allegations on Rhea including abetment to suicide and fraud. ## Rhea has been accused of money laundering regards to Rs. 15 crores missing from the late actor's account. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a case against her for the same asked her present before them for the questioning. ## The actress had requested the ED to delay the questioning regarding Sushant Singh Rajput in the death case as the hearing of his plea in the Supreme Court regarding the transfer of investigation from Bihar to Mumbai is going on. ## However, as per the latest reports, the ED has rejected Rhea's plea and has demanded her presence in the ED office in Mumbai at 11:30 AM on 7 August for recording her statement with regards to the money laundering in the case.## Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially taken over the Sushant's death case after the Central government accepted the Bihar government's recommendation for the CBI probe in the actor's case. ## Stay tuned...

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Rohit Shetty To Share His Khatron Ke Khiladi Remuneration With The Industry Artists
2134 days ago
Bollywood

Rohit Shetty To Share His Khatron Ke Khiladi Remuneration With The Industry Artists

The coronavirus pandemic has put a massive halt in the entertainment industry especially to the artists who usually work behind big artists in the movies or shows. However, some of the big actors and directors put their foot forward to help such artists. ## Now, director Rohit Shetty has come forward to shoulder the responsibility of the artists who are lacking financial support. Rohit Shetty who previously had helped the industry artists will now share a major part of his Khatron Ke Khiladi remuneration with the junior artists, background dancers, stuntmen, lightmen, and workers associated with the entertainment industry. ## NEWS... #RohitShetty - who commenced shoot for #KhatronKeKhiladi - to share major portion of his remuneration from the show with junior artists, background dancers, stuntmen, lightmen and workers associated with the entertainment industry. pic.twitter.com/HberMtRA0e— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 6, 2020 ## Earlier, the Singham director had donated Rs 51 lakh to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) to help daily wage film workers who have been left without jobs since the lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ## He had also provided support to the on-duty police officials by arranging rest, shower, and clothes changing facility along with breakfast and dinner in eight hotels across the city. ## Apart from Rohit Shetty, Varun Dhawan, Salman Khan, and others had also provided financial support to the background dancers, daily wage earners, and other workers from the entertainment industry. ## Stay tuned...

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Netflix Announces Release Date Of Bobby Deol Starrer 'Class Of 83'
2134 days ago
Bollywood

Netflix Announces Release Date Of Bobby Deol Starrer 'Class Of 83'

Streaming platform Netflix has announced the release date of the Bobby Deol starrer Class Of 83. Produced by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment the movie will premiere on August 21 while the trailer will be released tomorrow (August 7). ## Bobby Deol took to Twitter and announced the release date with the poster. "It's not WHICH side you are fighting for .. It's WHAT you are fighting against. #ClassOf83 trailer out tomorrow. Produced by @RedChilliesEnt Premieres August 21, 2020 only on @NetflixIndia", he wrote. ## It's not WHICH side you are fighting for .. It's WHAT you are fighting against#ClassOf83 trailer out tomorrow. Produced by @RedChilliesEnt Premieres August 21, 2020 only on @NetflixIndia pic.twitter.com/oCwaLhYKui— Bobby Deol (@thedeol) August 6, 2020 ## The 'Class of 83' is a drama film that is directed by Atul Sabharwal. The film is based on the Book "The Class of 83" by Sayyed Yunus Hussain Zaidi and tells the story of a hero policeman shunted to a punishment posting as Dean Vijay Singh (Bobby Deol) of the police academy. ## Also read - Top 5 Upcoming Movies And Web Series Premiering On The OTT Platform In August ## Apart from Bobby Deol, the film also stars Anup Soni, Joy Sengupta, Bhupendra Jadawat, Ninad Mahajani, Hitesh Bhojraj, and Sameer Paranjape in important roles.## 'Class Of 83' is the third Red Chillies Entertainment collaboration with Netflix after the original series Bard of Blood and Betaal.## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan's Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai Eyeing Republic Day 2021 For Release
2135 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai Eyeing Republic Day 2021 For Release

While the nation is slowly reviving from the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it looks like that the Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be super busy once the life will become normal.## Salman Khan who is currently enjoying his life at his Panvel farmhouse has 4 back to back movies in which Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai will be the first to hit theaters. It is reportedly said that Salman Khan's first priority is to complete and release Prabhu Deva directed Radhe before start working on other projects. ## As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, Radhe has 10 days of shoot left after letting go song which is not integral to the narrative of the movie. Salman Khan is looking to resume work on Radhe in October or November. Since it is a big screen entertainer, makers of the film are in no hurry to release the film. If things become normal in the next two-three months, the makers will be eyeing the Republic Day 2021 to release the film. But If they miss that, their next consideration will be Eid 2021.## According to reports, After Radhe, Salman Khan will begin working on a film titled 'Guns Of North' that is based on a Marathi film, Mulshi Pattern. In 'Guns Of North' Salman Khan will be seen playing an upright Sikh cop. It will be directed by LoveYatri director Abhiraj Minawala which also features Ayush Sharma as a gangster. ## After Radhe and Guns Of North, Salman Khan will be heading to the Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali which is a Sajid Nadiadwala Production movie. And towards the end, he will do Yash Raj Films' Tiger 3 in which he will be reuniting with Katrina Kaif. Tiger 3 is reportedly be directed by Maneesh Sharma who also directed Band Baaja Baaraat. ## It is reported that Salman Khan will only resume work once the coronavirus case count reduces and the vaccine arrives. He is currently not ready to put his and cast and crew's life at risk for any work commitment. ## Stay tuned...

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Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case Has been Transferred To The CBI
2135 days ago
Bollywood

Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case Has been Transferred To The CBI

After more than one and a half months, the Sushant Singh Rajput death case has been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The Central government has officially informed the Supreme Court of India today (August 5) that the Bihar government's recommendation for the CBI probe into the death of the actor has been accepted.## Yesterday, the Bihar government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has recommended the CBI probe after Sushant's father KK Singh filed an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty and also spoke to Nitish Kumar requesting him for the CBI investigation.## For a few weeks now, Sushant's fans and close ones had been asking the centre to transfer the case to the CBI for the fair investigation. The demand for CBI enquiry also picked pace after the news of mutual confrontation between Mumbai Police and Bihar Police started coming to the fore.## FYI, Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai apartment on June 14 and it was said to be a suicide. However, with several theories floating around his death, the case has been kept getting completed. ## Now, with the CBI being handed over the case, the hope of closure has surfaced again for Sushant Singh Rajput's fans. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan Starrer Tiger 3 Of Yash Raj Films May Announce On Yash Chopra's Birth Anniversary
2135 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan Starrer Tiger 3 Of Yash Raj Films May Announce On Yash Chopra's Birth Anniversary

One of the biggest production houses of the Bollywood, Yash Raj Films is going to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the upcoming days. While the celebration is supposed to be big, the production house is planning to announce several projects to make the 50th anniversary a grand moment. ## While the production house is gearing up for the big occasion, one of the movies of YRF 50 that is making some noise for a while now is Salman Khan's Tiger 3. The third installment of the highly successful Tiger franchise has been a talk of the town and rumors rife that the movie can be announced officially on the birth anniversary of Yash Chopra on September 27. ## Earlier, there were some reports floating on social media that Ek Tha Tiger director Kabir Khan will return to helm Tiger 3 but, he dismissed the speculations recently. ## Now, according to some reports, Yash Raj Films' Chairman & MD, Aditya Chopra wanted a new director for every film that the production house is set to announce. The report further stated that Maneesh Sharma, who's directed Band Baaja Baaraat, will direct Tiger 3 that will be his first movie in the action genre. Aditya Chopra believes that Sharma can bring a new dimension to the franchise. ## It is being reported that Aditya Chopra and Jaideep Sahni have worked on the screenplay and developed the story of Tiger 3 that is expected to Salman Khan's biggest film in terms of scale and it will be shot in different countries. ## Meanwhile, Salman Khan is currently working on his upcoming movie Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai that is a remake of South Korean film Veteran. The film was slated to release on 22 May 2020 but was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After Radhe, Salman will begin working on Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali that is scheduled to release in 2021. ## Stay tuned...

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Bihar Government Recommends CBI Probe In Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case
2136 days ago
Bollywood

Bihar Government Recommends CBI Probe In Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case

In a view of the big development in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, Bihar Government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has recommended the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in the actor's death case. ## Earlier, Sushant's father KK Singh lodged an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty in Patna, Bihar. He also spoke to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and requested him to order a CBI investigation into the actor's death case. Now, Bihar Government has decided to entrust the FIR lodged by Rajput's father for a probe to CBI alleging that Mumbai police did not cooperate with Bihar police in the probe. ## "The DGP spoke to Sushant Singh Rajput's father this morning and he gave consent for CBI inquiry. So now, we are recommending CBI probe in the matter", said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to ANI.## Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government is not in favor of Sushant's case handed to CBI. Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Sunday (August 2) had condemned for a CBI investigation into the actor's death case. He shared on social media that the onus will be on Mumbai Police to solve the case despite an FIR lodged by Patna Police. ## "@MumbaiPolice already began investigating allegations about @itsSSR's unfortunate alleged suicide. Even if Bihar Police registered an offence in Patna, under Ch. 12 & 13 of the #CrPC it has to be investigated, inquired and tried by police and courts within whose jurisdiction...," Anil Deshmukh said in a tweet.## "...the offence is committed. I condemn the demand for the @itsSSR case to be handed to #CBI. The case is now being politicised for political gains. #MaharashtraPolice is inquiring into the case professionally and are competent in digging out the truth, leaving no stone unturned!" he added.## Stay tuned...

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Sushant Singh Rajput Had 'Bipolar Disorder' And He Googled For 'Painless Death', Says Mumbai Police Commissioner
2136 days ago
Bollywood

Sushant Singh Rajput Had 'Bipolar Disorder' And He Googled For 'Painless Death', Says Mumbai Police Commissioner

The Sushant Singh Rajput's death has shocked the entire nation. While the Mumbai Police had already declared his death by suicide, Sushant's fans and family, however, are not ready to accept that he committed suicide, and hence, they want to know the actual reason behind his untimely demise. ## However, the Mumbai Police is investigating his death and it's been over a month. So far, the Mumbai Police have recorded statements of over 50 people. Bihar Police also came in the action and has started their independent investigation after an FIR was filed against Rhea Chakraborty by Sushant's family in Patna. ## Now, after a month and a half, Mumbai Police held a press conference and made several clarifications on their findings related to Sushant's death, his ex-manager Disha Salian's death, and the issues that have cropped up with Bihar Police. ## Mumbai Police Commissioner has said that Sushant was disturbed seeing his name being mentioned in the articles related to ex-manager Disha Salian who jumped from the 13th floor, 5 days before the actor's death. ## The Commissioner also said that they have so far recorded the statements of 56 people and It has come to the surface that he had 'Bipolar Disorder' and he even searched about it along with schizophrenia, and Painless Death on Google.## The Mumbai Police further said, "Bihar police have no jurisdiction to investigate this case, we are seeking legal opinion on that. We have not given clean chit to anyone, but the complainant [referring to KK Singh's complaint] has not come to us."## Mumbai Police also reacted on the allegations made against them for forcibly quarantined a Bihar Police officer and said, "They have no role in quarantining any officer, it's the BMC that has acted on it".## Stay tuned...

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"You Are And Will Always Be Our Pride", Writes Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh
2137 days ago
Bollywood

"You Are And Will Always Be Our Pride", Writes Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti remembers her brother on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan with a heartfelt post on social media. ## Taking to Twitter, Shweta Singh shared a collage that had all their treasured moments of Raksha Bandhan from childhood. She wished Raksha Bandhan to him and wrote that they (family) love him a lot and will always do.## "Happy Rakshabandhan mera sweet sa baby... bahut pyaar karte hain hum aapko jaan... aur hamesha karte rahenge... you were, you are and you will always be our PRIDE! Red heart @sushantsinghrajput #HappyRakshaBandhan".## Happy Rakshabandhan mera sweet sa baby... bahut pyaar karte hain hum aapko jaan... aur hamesha karte rahenge... you were, you are and you will always be our PRIDE! ❤️ @sushantsinghrajput #HappyRakshaBandhan pic.twitter.com/SKWU4MlLd9— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 3, 2020 ## It is the most painful Raksha Bandhan for sisters of Sushant Singh Rajput who allegedly died on June 14 at his Mumbai Apartment. His untimely demise has not only shocked his family but also to the entire nation.## However, Sushant said to be died by suicide but Shweta Singh along with the millions of his fans don't think it was a suicide. She is the one from many who is seeking justice for his brother. She even wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding CBI probe for a fair investigation in the case.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Signed A Film Based On Raksha Bandhan; Will Release Worldwide In November Next Year In Theaters
2137 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Signed A Film Based On Raksha Bandhan; Will Release Worldwide In November Next Year In Theaters

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is known to give surprises to his fans and to continue that process, he has signed another movie that will be based on the brother-sister bond - Raksha Bandhan. Akshay has termed it the quickest film he has ever signed and dedicated this to his sister Alka and & to the most special bond in the world. ## The movie will be directed by none other than Aanand L Rai while Himanshu Sharma has written it. It will be produced by Colour Yellow Productions in association with the Cape Of Good Films. The filming will begin next year and will be released worldwide on 5th November 2021 in theaters. ## Taking to Twitter, Akshay Kumar shared the news along with the release poster. "A story that touches your heart so deeply & so instantly, it’s the quickest I’ve signed a film in my career. Dedicating this film,#RakshaBandhan to my sister, Alka & to the most special bond in the world...that of a brother and sister. Thank you @aanandlrai, this one is very special", he wrote. ## A story that touches your heart so deeply & so instantly,it’s the quickest I’ve signed a film in my career.Dedicating this film,#RakshaBandhan to my sister,Alka & to the most special bond in the world...that of a brother and sister.Thank you @aanandlrai,this one is very special pic.twitter.com/3h4wxPltC1— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 3, 2020 ## Akshay has already several projects in the pipeline and with his new assignment including Laxmmi Bomb, and Sooryavanshi which are ready to release on OTT and theaters in the upcoming days. ## Interestingly, Akshay has already a movie 'Atrangi Re' with the director Aanand L Rai that is scheduled to release on 14 February 2021. The film also stars Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush in the prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Kriti Sanon To Star With Hrithik Roshan In Krrish 4?
2137 days ago
Bollywood

Kriti Sanon To Star With Hrithik Roshan In Krrish 4?

Actress Kriti Sanon who will next be seen in Mimi (remake of the Marathi film Mala Aai Vhhaychy!) might have bagged a big project. According to the reports, Bareilly Ki Barfi actress has signed the most-awaited and anticipated superhero film Krrish 4. ## However, Hrithik Roshan and makers have not made official yet about the other cast and shooting schedule, but it was recently when the director and producer of Krrish franchise Rakesh Roshan had said that he has started working on the script and will make it official once it completed. ## The Krrish series previously had Priyanka Chopra as the leading lady of the film that is the only successful superhero series B-Town has to date. Now, if the reports are true then it will be the first time when Hrithik Roshan and Kriti Sanon will be seen together on the big screen. ## A few weeks back there were some reports about Kriti and Hrithik working together in the sequel of 1982 film 'Satte Pe Satta' that was starred by Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, and Ranjeeta Kaur. The sequel is said to be directed by Farah Khan. ## Moving back to Krrish 4, according to the earlier's reports, the movie will go on floors in the middle of the next year if everything goes well. ## Stay tuned...

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