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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Angrezi Medium to re-release in Dubai as theaters reopen on May 27
2266 days ago
Bollywood

Angrezi Medium to re-release in Dubai as theaters reopen on May 27

Late Irrfan Khan's last film Angrezi Medium which theatrical release was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown in the country, is all set to become one of the first movies to be released in Dubai as the cinemas are reopening there on Wednesday, May 27 after the two months of break. ## However, the film will not get to release with full capacity as the cinemas have to follow some strict guidelines issued by the government. Considering the health of people, cinemas are allowed to run only at 30% capacity while the elderly people above 60 and children bellow 12 will not be allowed inside the theatres. ## *Allocating 2 seats 4 customers & to leave 2 seats empty in each row. *To keep every alternate row empty, with floor marking shall be in place.* Elderly above 60 years & children below 12 not allowed entry.* Number of shows 2 b reduced 2 allow more time 4 sanitisation.— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) May 26, 2020 ## Talking about the Angrezi Medium, the film was released on March 13 in India but soon found itself in deep trouble after most of the states of India decided to close the cinema hauls due to coronavirus threat. The movie, however, was released on the digital platform Hotstar and it was well appreciated by the cinema lovers. ## The re-release of the film will certainly bring the cheers on people's faces who have been waiting to witness the magic of Irrfan Khan who passed away last month fighting with cancer on the big screen for the very last time. Despite being two months old, we can expect that people will still walk into the theatre to watch the film. ## Angrezi Medium is a comedy-drama film directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Maddock Films and London Calling Production. The film is a spiritual sequel to the 2017 film Hindi Medium which starred Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar in the lead roles while Angrezi Medium stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepak Dobriyal, Radhika Madan, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ranvir Shorey along with the late Irrfan Khan. ## Stay tuned...

FWICE writes to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray proposing guidelines for the resumption of work in the entertainment industry
2267 days ago
Bollywood

FWICE writes to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray proposing guidelines for the resumption of work in the entertainment industry

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has written to the chief minister of Maharashtra state Shri Uddhav Thackeray in which the federation has proposed the guidelines for the resumption of work in the media and entertainment industry post lockdown. ## The federation has proposed 24 points in front of the CM which should be followed once the production work resumes. The proposed points are (a few of them)-## 1. All necessary medical checkups to be mandatory for all the crafts and crew entering the sets while shoots. ## 2. All the necessary personal care equipment such as face mask/shields, hand sanitizer, etc. should be provided to all the crew members by the producers. ## 3. Healthy and hygiene food to be provided to all the craft and crew members on the sets by the producers. ## 4. Lesser crew members to be allowed on the indoor shoots. ## 5. All the equipment on the production units should be sanitized at regular intervals. ## 6. Ideally, all unit members to get a negative COVID test report to be allowed on the shoot, and post.## 7. Outstanding dues amount should be cleared by the producers before starting the shoots and the payment should be made within 30 days of the shoot. ## 8. People aged 60 years and above and pregnant women to be restricted on the set for 4 months from the date of start. ## 9. Monthly payment to be cleared end every month. ## 10. Daily wages workers payment to be cleared on a daily basis. ## 11. Minimum Life Insurance Guarantee of Rs. 50 Lakh.## 12. Ambulance, doctor, and nurse compulsory on every set. ## 13. Visitors strictly prohibited. ## 14. Any person found COVID +ve during the shoots or during his travel of shoots should be mandatorily given treatment in a private hospital. ## 15. 8 hours shift. Work to be divided into two shifts a day. Mandatorily people should be changed per shift. ## #FWICE writes to Shri #UddhavThackeray, Hon Chief Minister of #Maharashtra... Submits proposed guidelines when work resumes in entertainment industry... pic.twitter.com/CXcWgG56ib— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 26, 2020 ## Recently, the FWICE had written to CM Uddhav Thackeray in which the Federation had appealed to CM to conduct a joint meeting with the stakeholders of the entertainment industry.## Before that, CM Uddhav Thackeray had contracted with the artistes & producers from the entertainment industry especially Marathi film, theatre & television series via video conference on May 20 in which, the CM said that state will consider any action plan to allow to resume the post-production work proposed to them according to the government's guidelines.## Stay tuned...

Kajol shares BTS picture with Aamir Khan from the pre-shoot of Fanaa says the film was quite different from what they read
2267 days ago
Bollywood

Kajol shares BTS picture with Aamir Khan from the pre-shoot of Fanaa says the film was quite different from what they read

One of the best romantic films in which Aamir Khan and Kajol created the magic and set the screens on fire with their sizzling chemistry, Fanaa hit the cinemas on this very day (May 26) 14 years ago. The film was hailed all over and became the major success of the year. ## On Tuesday, on the 14 anniversary of Fanaa, Kajol took to social media to share an unseen picture with her co-star in the film Aamir Khan which was clicked before the shoot of the film. Sharing the picture, in which both Kajol and Aamir Khan looking at each other, Kajol captioned, ## "#14YearsOfFanaa. Bts this was preshoot. And as usual the film was quite different from what we read on paper. Still remember Poland and how much fun we had there. @aamir_khan @kunalkohli @KirronKherBJP #RishiKapoor @alihaaaaji @yrf"## #14YearsOfFanaa. Bts this was preshoot. And as usual the film was quite different from what we read on paper. Still remember Poland and how much fun we had there.@aamir_khan @kunalkohli @KirronKherBJP #RishiKapoor @alihaaaaji @yrf pic.twitter.com/mzq3noUdMM— Kajol (@itsKajolD) May 26, 2020 ## Fanaa was one of the most expensive films at that time. It was directed by Kunal Kohli and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner Yash Raj Films. ## The film tells the story of visually impaired Zooni who falls in love with the tour guide while on a college trip. Kajol played the role of a blind young Kashmiri girl while Aamir Khan essayed the role of a tourist guide. ## The film had an excellent run at the box office as it grossed over ₹ 100 Crore worldwide.## Stay tuned...

John Abraham to produce Hindi remake of Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum
2267 days ago
Bollywood

John Abraham to produce Hindi remake of Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum

Bollywood superstar John Abraham has acquired the Hindi remake rights of the blockbuster Malayalam movie Ayyappanum Koshiyum which was released on 7 February 2020. The actor's production house JA Entertainment will produce the film. ## John Abraham took to Twitter and said, "Ayyappanum Koshiyum, a film that strikes a perfect balance between action, thrill and a good story. At JA Entertainment we are keen to bring such appealing stories to our audience..we hope to make a truly engaging film with this remake in Hindi. Really Excited !!!"## Ayyappanum Koshiyum, a film that strikes a perfect balance between action, thrill and a good story. At JA Entertainment we are keen to bring such appealing stories to our audience..we hope to make a truly engaging film with this remake in Hindi. Really Excited !!!— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) May 26, 2020 ## Ayyappanum Koshiyum is an action thriller film which is written and directed by K R Sachidanandan popularly known as Sachy and produced by Ranjith and P. M. Sasidharan under the banner Gold Coin Motion Picture Company. The film starred Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon along with Gowri Nandha, Anna Rajan, and Ranjith in pivotal roles. ## The story of the film revolves around the conflict between Koshy Kurien (Prithviraj Sukumaran), an ex-Havildar and Ayyappan Nair (Biju Menon), a Sub-inspector in Attappadi. The film was critically acclaimed and loved by the audiences. It did good business at the box office and declared a blockbuster. ## Stay tuned...

Karan Johar issued a statement after two of his household staff members tested Covid-19 positive
2268 days ago
Bollywood

Karan Johar issued a statement after two of his household staff members tested Covid-19 positive

Director and producer Karan Johar has issued a statement after two members from his household staff tested positive with the coronavirus. He said in the statement that the rest of his family and staff are doing well at the moment and showing no symptoms. He also ensured that the best treatment will be provided to infected people. ## In the statement, he wrote, "I'd like to inform you that 2 members of our household staff have tested positive for Covid-19. As soon as symptoms were detected, they were put under quarantine in a section of our building. The BMC was informed immediately, the building has been fumigated and sterilised by them as per norms". ## "The rest of us in the family and staff are all safe and display no symptoms. We have all taken the swab test this morning and have tested all negative, but will remain in self-isolation for the next 14 days for the safety of everyone around us. We stand by our commitment to safeguard everyone and have ensured that all measures prescribed by the authorities have been strictly adhered to".## "We will also ensure that the best treatment and care is provided to them during the illness, and we're sure that they will be fighting fit soon!".## "These are difficult times but staying at our homes and taking the right precautions, there is no doubt in my mind that we can defeat this virus. Stay home everyone and stay safe," Karan Johar concluded.## Two members of #KaranJohar's household staff test positive for #COVID19... OFFICIAL STATEMENT... pic.twitter.com/n9DRNll1M0— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 25, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar resumes shooting amid the nationwide lockdown
2268 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar resumes shooting amid the nationwide lockdown

Akshay Kumar who is known for spreading social awareness is the first actor to resume shooting for an awareness ad related to coronavirus pandemic amid the nationwide lockdown caused by Covid-19. The coronavirus pandemic has hit the country hard and everything went to a standstill after it forced to shut all the activities. ## According to reports, the actor has started shooting for an awareness campaign for the central government which will air soon. The campaign has been helmed by none other than R. Balakrishnan, popularly known as R. Balki who directed Akshay Kumar's 'Padman' in 2018 and also penned Mission Mangal last year. ## For shooting the awareness ad, all the necessary guidelines related to Covid-19 are being followed to make sure the safety of everyone. The reports suggest that the actor and director along with their team had police and municipal permissions in place before the awareness ad. ## Akshay Kumar particularly has been very active in spreading awareness since the coronavirus pandemic has started. From organizing awareness campaign and fundraiser to contribute money, Akshay Kumar has been on the forefront. ## Stay tuned...

36 Years Of Saaransh: Anupam Kher Remembers His Debut Film As He Completes 36 Years In Entertainment World
2268 days ago
Bollywood

36 Years Of Saaransh: Anupam Kher Remembers His Debut Film As He Completes 36 Years In Entertainment World

The legend Anupam Kher has completed 36 years of his journey in the entertainment world. He started his journey from the Hindi drama film 'Saaransh' which was released on this very day (May 25) in 1984. His debut film was directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Tarachand Barjatya. ## Remembring his journey in the film industry, the actor got nostalgia. He took to Twitter to express his gratitude to fans and audiences for his incredible journey with his punch line of 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai'. Sharing a video from his movies, he wrote, ## "My 1st film #Saaransh was released on 25th May, 1984. I complete 36 years in the world of entertainment today. It has been an incredible journey so far. God has been kind. And you, my audiences have given me so much love. THANK YOU!! 🙏🙏😍 #36YearsOfAnupam #KuchBhiHoSaktaHai". ## My 1st film #Saaransh was released on 25th May, 1984. I complete 36 years in the world of entertainment today. It has been an incredible journey so far. God has been kind. And you, my audiences have given me so much love. THANK YOU!! 🙏🙏😍 #36YearsOfAnupam #KuchBhiHoSaktaHai pic.twitter.com/rFpBVHMK3F— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 25, 2020 ## Anupam Kher's journey has been illustrious with a lot of achievements. He won the Filmfare Award for the best actor for his act in his debut film Saaransh. The film was chosen as India's official entry for the 1985 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, though it couldn't be nominated. ## In his journey of 36 years, the actor has won 2 National Film Award, 8 Filmfare Awards, and several other awards. In 2004 and 2016, Anupam Kher was honored with Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan respectively by the government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan launches his new brand FRSH
2269 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan launches his new brand FRSH

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has launched his new brand called 'FRSH' grooming and personal care brand which has been opened for people to buy things. The brand has already started to sell hand sanitizers and more products will be added later. ## He took to Twitter to announce the launch of his brand, ## Launching my new grooming & personal care brand FRSH! @FrshGroomingYeh hai aapka, mera, hum sabka brand jo layega aap tak behtareen products. Sanitizers aa chuke hain, jo milenge aapko yaha https://t.co/L3U5PlsGlt Toh try karo!@FrshGrooming ko follow karo! #RahoFrshRahoSafe pic.twitter.com/iuteEphLzd— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) May 24, 2020 ## The actor has already run the 'Being Human' brand which is for clothing. Salman Khan is also the founder of the Being Human Foundation which was started in 2007. The foundation provides education and healthcare services for the underprivileged in India.## Talking about Salman Khan, he is currently staying at his farmhouse in Panvel due to the nationwide lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. He recently went to Mumbai to meet his family and returned back to his farmhouse.## Stay tuned...

Shah Rukh Khan's fan club donates to actor's Meer Foundation and West Bengal relief fund
2270 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's fan club donates to actor's Meer Foundation and West Bengal relief fund

In the time of coronavirus pandemic when everything has been halted by this health crisis, many people from the film industry and other fields have come forward to help those who have been hit hard financially by Covid-19 and facing many challenges. ## Recently, one of the fan clubs of the superstar Shah Rukh Khan 'Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club' who claims to be the biggest fan club of the actor has donated ₹ 1 lakh to the SRK's Meer Foundation's fundraiser to protect the healthcare workers fighting coronavirus on the frontline. ## The club has also added financial support of ₹ 20K to West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund. The state has been hit badly by the Amphan Cyclone which has already cost as many as 86 lives in the state. ## Apart from this, we have also donated Rs 20,000 to WB relief fund. You can do your bit by donating to West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund. Details are mentioned in this link:https://t.co/Fkb4YgnFk8 @MamataOfficial @KKRiders#CycloneAmphan pic.twitter.com/TK0KdEM3Ci— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) May 23, 2020 ## It is indeed a nice gesture by the by 'Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club' who is truly idolizing the actor. ## Stay tuned...

6 Years Of Heropanti: Kriti Sanon Remembers Her Bollywood Debut
2270 days ago
Bollywood

6 Years Of Heropanti: Kriti Sanon Remembers Her Bollywood Debut

On this very day in 2014, a romantic action film Heropanti was released in cinemas. The film also marks the birth of two aspiring young actors, Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon who made their Bollywood debut with Heropanti. Sabbir Khan directorial was loved by the audiences and both the actors were praised by the critics and moviegoers. ## As the film completes 6 years, Kriti Sanon took to social media to express her gratitude saying that it was a surreal feeling to working in the feeling. She also thanked the director Sabbir Khan, producer Sajid Nadiadwala for giving her the opportunity to get into the magical world. She further said congratulating Tiger Shroff with who she started her Bollywood journey. ## Sharing the poster of the film, Kriti Sanon took to Instagram and wrote, "#6YearsOfHeropanti This was my first ever Bollywood poster that released.. and the feeling was surreal! I woke up earlier than usual, jumped out of bed & ran out to see the front page of the newspaper!! From that day till now— I’m living my dream! 💖💖 Forever Grateful to @nadiadwalagrandson #SajidSir @wardakhannadiadwala & @sabbir24x7 sir for getting me into this magical world of movies... ✨🎬🎞🎥 For giving me the best launch ever.. and @tigerjackieshroff I’m so glad I started my journey with you..happy 6year anniversary Tigy!🤗❤️ I absolutely LOVE what I do.. and I just can't wait to be back on a filmset in front of the camera doing what excites me the most- Acting, performing and just BEING! ❤️💃🏻 #6YearsOfKritiSanon". ## View this post on Instagram #6YearsOfHeropanti This was my first ever bollywood poster that released.. and the feeling was surreal! I woke up earlier than usual, jumped out of bed & ran out to see the front page of the newspaper!! From that day till now— I’m living my dream! 💖💖 Forever Grateful to @nadiadwalagrandson #SajidSir @wardakhannadiadwala & @sabbir24x7 sir for getting me into this magical world of movies.. ✨🎬🎞🎥 For giving me the best launch ever.. and @tigerjackieshroff I’m so glad i started my journey with you..happy 6year anniversary Tigy!🤗❤️ I absolutely LOVE what i do.. and i just cant wait to be back on a filmset in front of the camera doing what excites me the most- Acting, performing and just BEING! ❤️💃🏻 #6YearsOfKritiSanon A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) on May 23, 2020 at 12:29am PDT ## Heropanti is a remake of Telugu film Parugu which was released in 2008 and starred Allu Arjun along with Sheela Kaur, Poonam Bajwa, and Prakash Raj in prominent roles. Prakash Raj also featured in the Hindi remake of Parugu. ## The sequel of Heropanti is in making and set to be released in 2021 with Tiger Shroff again in the lead role. It will be directed by Ahmed Khan. ## Stay tuned...

Badshah and Payal Dev to collaborate with couple Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta for a music video
2271 days ago
Bollywood

Badshah and Payal Dev to collaborate with couple Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta for a music video

Bollywood singer and rapper Badshah and playback singer Payal Dev to collaborate with television's adorable couple Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta for a music video titled 'Toxic'. Badshah shared the poster featuring himself with Ravi Dubey, Sargun Mehta, and Payal Dev. ## The song has been penned down by Badshah himself while Payal Dev has composed the music. It is directed by Ravi Dubey whereas Aditya Dev has produced the music video. The music album is also Badshah's second back to back collaboration with Payal after the duo delivered Genda Phool, featuring Jacqueline Fernandez.## View this post on Instagram COMING SOON @badboyshah @adityadevmusic @payaldevofficial @ravidubey2312 @sargunmehta @sonymusicnorth @sonymusicindia #toxic A post shared by BADSHAH (@badboyshah) on May 21, 2020 at 5:34am PDT ## Taran Adarsh also Twitted ## Television's adorable couple - #RaviDubey and #SargunMehta - collaborate with singers #Badshah and #PayalDev... The new single - #Toxic - is directed by #RaviDubey himself... Will be released on #SonyMusic... Poster... pic.twitter.com/gSfCBbxcjR— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 22, 2020 ## Speaking to a news portal, Badshah said, "Sargun and Ravi are talented actors and close friends. I really love what they have done with the video and can't wait to release it. I hope the audience will like the song and shower their love upon us". ## Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta also said to the same portal, "We have always admired Badshah's work and him as a human being. The song is extremely beautiful and we have tried our best to shoot at home and do justice to the song. The experience working with the whole team has been wonderful, really looking forward to the response."## The song will be released on Sony Music very soon. Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey have shot the video at home following lockdown guidelines.## Stay tuned...

FWICE appeals Hon CM of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray to conduct a joint meeting with stakeholders of entertainment industry
2272 days ago
Bollywood

FWICE appeals Hon CM of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray to conduct a joint meeting with stakeholders of entertainment industry

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has appealed to the honorable chief minister of Maharashtra Shri Uddhav Thackeray to conduct a joint meeting with the stakeholders of the entertainment industry. ## The federation has issued a statement urging the CM to hold a meeting with the entertainment industry to discuss the resumption of post-production activities which has been halted due to coronavirus outbreak and the nationwide lockdown. ## According to the statement issued by FWICE, the stakeholders shall include the representation from the all producers bodies such as Producers Guild of India (PGI), Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (IMPPA), India Film and TV Producers Council (IFTPC), and Western India Film Producers Association (WIFPA).## Sony Entertainment Television (SET), ZEE, Star, and Viacom18 will represent the broadcast industry.## IMPORTANT... #FWICE appeals to Shri Uddhav Thackeray ji - Hon Chief Minister of #Maharashtra - to have a joint meeting with all stake holders of the entertainment industry... pic.twitter.com/peYhhW1VXx— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 21, 2020 ## Meanwhile, yesterday (May 20), CM Uddhav Thackeray had contracted with the artistes & producers from the entertainment industry especially Marathi film, theatre & television series via video conference today in which, the CM said that state will consider any action plan to allow to resume the post-production work proposed to them according to the government's guidelines. ## He also said that the state firmly stands with the technicians, backstage artists, workers, and folk artists working in the film industry in this crisis. ## FYI, the shooting of the films and production activities remained suspended since mid-March in the whack of coronavirus outbreak in India. ## Stay tuned...