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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Rhea Chakraborty wants CBI probe in Sushant Singh Rajput case
2154 days ago
Bollywood

Rhea Chakraborty wants CBI probe in Sushant Singh Rajput case

Sushant Singh Rajput's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty has urged the home minister of India, Amit Shah to handover the Sushant's death case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). She took to Instagram and requested to Amit Shah for CBI investigation as she wants to know the real reason behind the late actor's big step that 'prompted' him to claim his life. ## She wrote, "Respected @amitshahofficial sir, I’m Sushant Singh Rajputs girlfriend Rhea chakraborty, it is now over a month since his sudden demise".## "I have complete faith in the government, however, in the interest of justice, I request you with folded hands to initiate a CBI enquiry into this matter. I only want to understand what pressures prompted Sushant to take this step".## "Yours sincerely, Rhea Chakraborty #satyamevajayate", she concluded. ## View this post on Instagram Respected @amitshahofficial sir , I’m sushant Singh Rajputs girlfriend Rhea chakraborty, it is now over a month since his sudden demise . I have complete faith in the government , however in the interest of justice , I request you with folded hands to initiate a CBI enquiry into this matter . I only want to understand what pressures prompted Sushant to take this step. Yours sincerely Rhea Chakraborty #satyamevajayate A post shared by Rhea Chakraborty (@rhea_chakraborty) on Jul 16, 2020 at 2:32am PDT ## It has been over a month since Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide on June 14 at his apartment in Mumbai. He was said to be in depression for a long time and to know the reasons behind it, Mumbai police took charge and started investigating the matter. So far, the Mumbai police have integrated over 35 people and nothing seems to be happening. ## Earlier today, Rhea shared a post exposing the hatred she has been facing since Sushant Singh Rajput's demise. In the post, she exposed a girl who threatened her with rape and murder. ## Have a look at the post## View this post on Instagram I was called a gold digger ..I kept quiet I was called a murderer ....I kept quiet I was slut shamed ....I kept quiet But how does my silence give you the right to tell me that you will get me RAPED and MURDERED if I don’t commit suicide @mannu_raaut ? Do you realize the seriousness of what you have said? These are crimes, and by law no one, I repeat NO ONE should be subjected to this kind of toxicity and harassment . I request @cyber_crime_helpline @cybercrimeindia to please take necessary action . ENOUGH IS ENOUGH A post shared by Rhea Chakraborty (@rhea_chakraborty) on Jul 15, 2020 at 11:20pm PDT ## Stay tuned...

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl release date announced; will premiere worldwide on Netflix
2155 days ago
Bollywood

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl release date announced; will premiere worldwide on Netflix

The makers of Janhvi Kapoor starrer Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl has announced the release date of the film. Based on the first female and Indian woman airforce pilot, Gunjan Saxena, the film will be premiered on Netflix on 12 August 2020 worldwide. ## Dharma Productions took to its official Twitter handle and announced the release date of the movie. "The true story that scripted a historic journey about India’s first woman Air Force Officer who went to war! Thrilled to bring to you #GunjanSaxena - The Kargil Girl releasing on 12th August", production house wrote. ## The true story that scripted a historic journey about India’s first woman Air Force Officer who went to war! Thrilled to bring to you #GunjanSaxena - The Kargil Girl releasing on 12th August. pic.twitter.com/ypseNWkjgj— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) July 16, 2020 ## Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is a biopic directed by Sharan Sharma while Karan Johar and Hiroo Yash Johar of Dharma Productions and Apoorva Mehta and Zee Studios have produced the film. The film also stars Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi in an important role.## The film was originally scheduled to release theatrically on 13 March 2020 before it postponed to 24 April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, its rights were required by Netflix. ## Stay tuned...

Class Of 83 starring Bobby Deol to premiere on Netflix; the first look is out
2155 days ago
Bollywood

Class Of 83 starring Bobby Deol to premiere on Netflix; the first look is out

Shah Rukh Khan's production house Red Chillies Entertainment has unveiled the first look of Bobby Deol starrer the Class Of 83 which will premiere on streaming giant Netflix. Directed by Atul Sabharwal, the film is based on the Book "The Class of 83" by Sayyed Yunus Hussain Zaidi. ## Bobby Deol took to social media and shared the first look with the announcement of the film's Netflix release. He wrote, "Playing Dean Vijay Singh was an experience like never before #ClassOf83 coming soon on @NetflixIndia a film by @iamsrk’s @RedChilliesEnt directed by @sabharwalatul produced by @gaurikhan @_GauravVerma #bhupendrajadawat #hiteshbhojraj".## Playing Dean Vijay Singh was an experience like never before #ClassOf83 coming soon on @NetflixIndia a film by @iamsrk’s @RedChilliesEnt directed by @sabharwalatul produced by @gaurikhan @_GauravVerma #bhupendrajadawat #hiteshbhojraj pic.twitter.com/ciRWcVLXF3— Bobby Deol (@thedeol) July 16, 2020 ## The 'Class Of 83' story revolves around an upright cop (Bobby Deol as Vijay Singh) who gets a posting as the dean of a police academy to train a group of five students struggling with the complexities of morals and devotion towards their nation. As Vijay Singh turns their instructor, his ultimate aim is to punish the corrupt bureaucracy and criminals.## 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...

Rajkummar Rao to star in Hindi remake of Telugu film Hit
2156 days ago
Bollywood

Rajkummar Rao to star in Hindi remake of Telugu film Hit

Newton actor Rajkummar Rao has been roped in the Hindi remake of Telugu film investigative thriller Hit which starred Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma in the leading roles, its makers announced on Wednesday. Sailesh Kolanu who directed the original Telugu film will direct the Hindi version too. ## IT'S OFFICIAL... #RajkummarRao to star in #Hindi remake of #Telugu film #Hit... A thriller... Sailesh Kolanu - who directed the original #Telugu film - will direct #Hindi version too... Produced by Dil Raju and Kuldeep Rathore... Now in pre-production stages... Starts 2021. pic.twitter.com/7jCuPc3pu6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 15, 2020 ## Talking about getting Rajkumar Rao on board for the film, Sailesh Kolanu said in a statement, "The first case of HIT tells the story of a police officer who is constantly fighting a battle with his past and his present. So it’s a troubled character. I wanted to cast someone who can bring that darkness to the role and still make the audience root for him with a matured performance."## The Hindi version will be produced by Dil Raju and Kuldeep Rathore. The director also said that he had his eyes on Rajkummar Rao and was looking forward to working with him for a long time and now he is elated to work with both Rajkummar and Dil Raju.## "I felt Raj can evoke that kind of response. I have been following Rajkummar’s work ever since I watched Shaitaan. He is a terrific actor and has managed to surprise us every time with his performances. I am really excited to be working with Rajkummar Rao and Dil Raju sir on this project".## Overjoyed to join the project, Rajkummar Rao said in the statement: "When I saw HIT, I instantly connected with it. It's an engaging story, relevant in today's environment. As an actor, I am always on the look out to play characters I haven't explored and HIT gives me a chance to do that. I'm looking forward to taking this journey with Sailesh & Dil Raju".## The original 'Hit' was released on 28 February 2020 and was produced by Prashanti Tipirineni and presented by actor Nani. Hit tells the story of a cop who is on the trail of a missing woman who mysteriously disappears in Hyderabad and Vikram has to solve the case at any cost.## Stay tuned...

Ali Abbas Zafar to make a film on India's 1984 riots; in talks with Diljit Dosanjh?
2156 days ago
Bollywood

Ali Abbas Zafar to make a film on India's 1984 riots; in talks with Diljit Dosanjh?

Director Ali Abbas Zafar is planning to make a film based on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that occurred after the assassination of the Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and is in talks with Diljit Dosanjh who, Ali thinks, is the best option for the film. ## According to some reports, Ali Abbas Zafar was always wanted to make a film on the 1984 riots and was searching for the right script which he has found now. For the script work, he will reportedly be involved in it apart from producing the film. ## The reports have also suggested that Ali and his team think that Diljit Dosanjh will be the right actor for the film and for that, they are in continuous talk with him. However, the makers will take the final call in a few months but Diljit has reportedly agreed to do the movie which may begin after the situation become normal from COVID-19## Interestingly, Diljit Dosanjh has already worked in a Punjabi film based on the riots 'Punjab 1984' that was directed by Anurag Singh. Released 27 June 2014, the movie won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi. ## Stay tuned...

Rhea Chakraborty remembers Sushant Singh Rajput a month after his death in a most heartfelt manner
2157 days ago
Bollywood

Rhea Chakraborty remembers Sushant Singh Rajput a month after his death in a most heartfelt manner

It has been a month since Sushant Singh Rajput left his loved ones and fans mourning at his sudden demise. On June 14, the actor committed suicide and found dead at his apartment in Mumbai. Since then, his family, friends, and fans have continued remembering him through the memories he created with them. ## Now, a month after Sushant's demise, his rumored girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty took to her Instagram handle and shared some unseen pictures with him and remembers the actor with a heartfelt post and time they spent together. ## She wrote, "Still struggling to face my emotions.. an irreparable numbness in my heart. You are the one who made me believe in love, the power of it. You taught me how a simple mathematical equation can decipher the meaning of life and I promise you that I learnt from you every day. I will never come to terms with you not being here anymore".## "I know you’re in a much more peaceful place now. The moon, the stars, the galaxies would’ve welcomed "the greatest physicist" with open arms. Full of empathy and joy, you could lighten up a shooting star - now, you are one. I will wait for you my shooting star and make a wish to bring you back to me", she added.## "You were everything a beautiful person could be, the greatest wonder that the world has seen. My words are incapable of expressing the love we have and I guess you truly meant it when you said it is beyond both of us. You loved everything with an open heart, and now you’ve shown me that our love is indeed exponential", Rhea further wrote.## "Be in peace Sushi. 30 days of losing you but a lifetime of loving you... Eternally connected To infinity and beyond", she concluded.## View this post on Instagram Still struggling to face my emotions.. an irreparable numbness in my heart . You are the one who made me believe in love, the power of it . You taught me how a simple mathematical equation can decipher the meaning of life and I promise you that I learnt from you every day. I will never come to terms with you not being here anymore. I know you’re in a much more peaceful place now. The moon, the stars, the galaxies would’ve welcomed “the greatest physicist “with open arms . Full of empathy and joy, you could lighten up a shooting star - now, you are one . I will wait for you my shooting star and make a wish to bring you back to me. You were everything a beautiful person could be, the greatest wonder that the world has seen . My words are incapable of expressing the love we have and I guess you truly meant it when you said it is beyond both of us. You loved everything with an open heart, and now you’ve shown me that our love is indeed exponential. Be in peace Sushi. 30 days of losing you but a lifetime of loving you.... Eternally connected To infinity and beyond A post shared by Rhea Chakraborty (@rhea_chakraborty) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:49pm PDT ## While Sushant and Rhea never confirmed their relationship, they were often spotted on vacations, outings, and with friends. In a recent picture that has gone viral on social media, Rhea is seen happily posing with Sushant Singh Rajput in the selfie as it shows the two of them in their happier times. ## Rhea also recorded his statement to the Mumbai police as the investigation of Sushant's death continues. So far, over 35 people have recorded their statements. ## Stay tuned...

Virgin Bhanupriya is inspired by the director's real-life experience, claims Gautam Gulati
2157 days ago
Bollywood

Virgin Bhanupriya is inspired by the director's real-life experience, claims Gautam Gulati

The Urvashi Rautela starrer Virgin Bhanupriya which is all set to premiere on the OTT platform ZEE5 on July 16, is inspired by the director of the film Ajay Lohan's real-life experience, claimed Gautam Gulati who plays the male lead in the comedy-drama. ## "Virgin Bhanupriya is a story inspired by personal experience and friends of our director Ajay. During the shoot, he used to sit with me and help me with the accent of ‘Shartiye’, which is why I didn’t have to learn any language", Gautam told IANS.## "As this film is based on Ajay's real-life experiences, he has included different characters from among his real-life friends. The interesting bit is that I don’t know if I am playing Ajay's character or any of his friends", the actor added. ## The story of Virgin Bhanupriya revolves around a girl named Bhanupriya (Urvashi), who is trying her best to lose her virginity but fails in every attempt. A priest tells her she will never succeed. What happens next is what the story is about. ## The movie is produced by Shreyans Mahendra Dhariwal under the banner Dhariwal Films. Apart from Urvashi Rautela and Gautam Gulati, it also stars Archana Puran Singh, Delnaaz Irani, Rumana Molla, Brijendra Kala, and Rajiv Gupta in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan test positive for COVID-19; Jaya Bachchan came negative
2158 days ago
Bollywood

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan test positive for COVID-19; Jaya Bachchan came negative

Yesterday on July 11, the Bachchan's household came under the scanner after Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan tested positive for the Coronavirus. Both took to their respective social media handles and confirmed the news and have been admitted to the Nanavati hospital in Mumbai. ## Now, the latest reports have confirmed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan who stay in the same house have also been tested positive while Big B's wife Jaya Bachchan confirmed negative. ## 4 out of entire #bachchanfamily tested positive for the #COVID19 while rest including Big B's daughter Sweta Nanda and her kids tested negative!Positive 👇#AmitabhBachcan#AradhyaBachchan #AbhishekBachchan #AishwaryaRaiBachchan https://t.co/SKmNNGXHcA— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) July 12, 2020 ## Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope has also confirmed that Big B's daughter Shweta Nanda who was also staying with Bachchan family along with her kids, Agastya Nanda (Son) and Navya Naveli (Daughter) have tested negative for the virus. ## Stay tuned...

COVID-19: IFTDA appeals entertainment fraternity to be extra careful while working on set
2158 days ago
Bollywood

COVID-19: IFTDA appeals entertainment fraternity to be extra careful while working on set

The Indian Film & Television Directors' Association has issued a press release on Sunday, July 12 stating to the entertainment fraternity including directors, workers, producers, and others to be extra careful while working on sets due to the coronavirus pandemic. ## The press release came after the megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan and Anupam Kher's family including his mother, and brother tested positive for the COVID-19. ## The statement read, "IFTDA is deeply concerned towards Shree Amitabh Bachchan, Shree Abhishek Bachchan, Shree Anupam Kher's family members having tested Corona positive. ## We on behalf of Indian Film & Television Directors' Association pray to the almighty for their speedy recovery. May God bless them with strength and energy to overcome this crisis!## In the recent spurt of Coronavirus, we strongly appeal to our fraternity to be extra cautious and take full precautions while working on set, post-production studious.## Life of every artist, technician, and worker is very important. Stay safe and take care of your family members", Ashoke Pandit, president of IFTDA. ## IMPORTANT... #IFTDA - film and TV directors' association - appeals to all directors, workers, everyone in the fraternity to be extra cautious on set and post-production studios. #COVID19 #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/HAdwvU4vHl— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 12, 2020 ## Yesterday (July 11), Amitabh Bachchan was taken to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai where he was tested for the COVID-19 and his results came positive. His family members and staff also undergone for the coronavirus test in which Abhishek came positive while the rest of his family tested negative. ## A day after, Anupam Kher took to social media and confirmed that his mother, brother, bhabhi, and niece all have tested positive for COVID-19 while his test came negative. However, for safety precautions, he has self-isolated himself. ## Stay tuned...

Film fraternity wish a speedy recovery for Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan who tested COVID-19 positive
2159 days ago
Bollywood

Film fraternity wish a speedy recovery for Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan who tested COVID-19 positive

The megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan on Saturday (July 11) tested positive for the COVID-19. Before Abhishek found positive for the coronavirus, Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai where he was tested for the coronavirus and it came positive. However, both are showing mild symptoms and have been kept in the isolation wards. ## Soon after news of both of them being found positive for the Covid-19 broke out, the film fraternity took to social media and wished both a speedy recovery. ## Dear Sir, Praying for speedy recovery.— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir— Mammootty (@mammukka) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir ! Wishing you a speedy recovery...— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir, my sincere prayers for your speedy recovery— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir. Prayers for your speedy recovery!!— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon Sir! Prayers for your speedy recovery 🙏🏼— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir!! A billion plus prayers are with you for your speedy and strong recovery 🙏Only love ❤️— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon Amit Ji.— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) July 11, 2020 ## आपके शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना सर 🙏🏾।— पंकज त्रिपाठी (@TripathiiPankaj) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir ! Wishing and praying for your speedy recovery !— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon sir... You are a fighter— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon AB! We know you and Amitji gonna fight this and be healthy soon. https://t.co/dzYG8p3roB— Nushrratt Bharuccha (@Nushrratt) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon, @juniorbachchan... Prayers with you and your family. https://t.co/0DWkEntTXZ— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 11, 2020 ## Get well soon mere bhai @juniorbachchan 💕 wishing u and @SrBachchan sir a speedy recovery. Sending loads of love and prayers my brother. ❣️🤗 https://t.co/QfBYVeXftU— sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 11, 2020 ## Prayers... You’re a fighter & the personification of ‘Survivor’... FIGHT!! Duas..🤲 #AmitabhBachchan— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) July 11, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for COVID-19; admitted in hospital
2159 days ago
Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for COVID-19; admitted in hospital

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has been tested positive for the COVID-19 and being admitted to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday (July 11). Soon after news of him being in hospital broke out, the actor took to social media and confirmed him being found positive. ## The megastar confirmed that his family and staff members have undergone the coronavirus test and his son Abhishek has also tested positive. Sir Bachchan also requested people to get themselves tested who came in contact with him in the past 10 days. ## He wrote, "T 3590 -I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests, results awaited .. All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested!"## T 3590 -I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited ..All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 11, 2020 ## Abhishek Bachchan tweeted,## Earlier today both my father and I tested positive for COVID 19. Both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital. We have informed all the required authorities and our family and staff are all being tested. I request all to stay calm and not panic. Thank you. 🙏🏽— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 11, 2020 Stay tuned...

Commissioner of Police thanks Rohit Shetty for his continuous support and facilitating hotels for Mumbai Police Personnel
2159 days ago
Bollywood

Commissioner of Police thanks Rohit Shetty for his continuous support and facilitating hotels for Mumbai Police Personnel

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many Bollywood stars coming together and providing help to those in need in the best way they can. While stars like Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood, Salman Khan, and others are continuously helping the migrant labors, industry workers, there is another person who is working on the sideline is director, Rohit Shetty. ## The renowned director whose love for the cops is not hidden from anyone has again come into the rescue for the Mumbai cops fighting COVID-19 pandemic as a frontline warrior. The 47-year old star director has facilitated 11 hotels to the on-duty Mumbai Police Personnel taking on corona. ## On Saturday, the Commissioner of Mumbai Police, Param Bir Singh took to his official Twitter handle to thank director Shetty for his continuous support to the force.## The tweet read, "We thank Mr #RohitShetty, who has been a source of continued support for the men and women in Khaki ever since the onset of the #COVID19 pandemic. Mr. Shetty has facilitated 11 hotels with unlimited occupancy for our on-duty personnel #TakingOnCorona on the streets of Mumbai".## We thank Mr #RohitShetty, who has been a source of continued support for the men and women in Khaki ever since the onset of the #COVID19 pandemic.Mr. Shetty has facilitated 11 hotels with unlimited occupancy for our on-duty personnel #TakingOnCorona on the streets of Mumbai— CP Mumbai Police (@CPMumbaiPolice) July 11, 2020 ## On the work front, Rohit Shetty's next which is a cop film 'Sooryavnashi' starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles while Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh in cameos, is all set to hit theaters on Diwali 2020. ## Stay tuned...