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Kriti Sanon To Romance Kartik Aaryan In The Hindi Remake of Telugu Blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapuramaloo?

Mumbai, June 20, 2021: Kartik Aaryan, who has been in the media headlines for his controversial exit from Dharma Productions' Dostana 2, has reportadly started preparation of the much-awaited Hindi remake of Allu Arjun - Pooja Hegde starrer Telugu blockbuster, Ala Vaikunthapuramaloo. The actor will be stepping into the shoes of Allu Arjun. ## While Kartik will commence shooting for the remake after completing the remaining portions of Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, according to the peepingmoon, Kriti Sanon has been roped in to romance with her Luka Chuppi co-star. The report also said that Paresh Rawal has also joined the cast of this Rohit Dhawan directorial. ## "Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon are coming together again after spelling magic on-screen with Dinesh Vijan's Luka Chuppi. Kriti will play the leading lady, reprising the role of Pooja Hegde while Paresh Rawal has come on board to play Kartik's father which was essayed by Jayaram in the original Trivikram Srinivas directorial", a source told peeping moon. ## "Rohit Dhawan and his team of writers have adapted Ala Vaikunthapuramaloo keeping in mind the criticism the film received for its predictable storyline and narrative, and have tried to make it better with a strong screenplay and a great musical score. Manisha Koirala is also in talks to play a pivotal role in the film but she's yet to sign on the dotted line", he added. ## The remake will be produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures along with the original producer Allu Aravind of Geetha Arts. It is said that the movie has been titled, Shehzada, which is again said to be named after the Rajesh Khanna and Raakhee starrer 1972 Bollywood drama set during the British Raj. The official announcement is expected very soon with a complete cast and crew. ## Stay tuned...

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International Boxer Mike Tyson To Play An Important Role In Vijay Devarakonda's Liger?

Mumbai, June 19, 2021: Ever since it announced, Vijay Devarakonda starrer "Liger" has been a talk of the town. The actor joined hands with director Puri Jagannath for this prestigious pan India project. The movie is currently under production and will soon resume shooting once the covid-19 lockdown is lifted. ## Now, the latest buzz around this movie is that it is going to have an international cast. According to reports, the Liger team has approached former American professional boxer, Mike Tyson to play a key role in the movie. It is said that he will be seen in the climax of the film. ## While the inclusion of Tyson is yet to be confirmed by the makers, the veteran boxer can potentially play the mentor to Deverakonda's character. Simultaneously, Indian fans are also excited to catch a glimpse of the KO-artist alongside one of their favorite actors. ## Vijay Devarakonda is playing a boxer in the film and he also underwent a training in mixed martial arts. Jointly produced by Dharma Productions, and Puri Connects, the film is being shot simultaneously in Telugu as well as Hindi. The climax shoot is scheduled to take place in the USA and hence the film unit wants to rope in Tyson for the film.## The movie will also star Ramya Krishna, Ronit Roy, Ali, among others in key roles. As of now, Liger is scheduled to release on 9 September 2021. However, considering that the shoot is yet to complete, the release of the film likly to be postponed further. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar On Speculations of Him Doing Yash Raj Films' Dhoom 4: It's Fake News

Mumbai, June 19, 2021: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is arguably the busiest actor in the country. While many actors are finding it difficult to cope up with the covid-19 pandemic, Akshay is mounting on films after films and shooting them with ease. ## The superstar currently has 7 confirmed films with a few of them have been wrapped up and waiting for cinemas to reopen for release. Apart from the confirmed films, AK also reportadly has started preparations for the sequel of Oh My God!, plus he is in talks with at least 6-7 more films. While these films are yet to be confirmed, rumours surfaced that he is doing Yash Raj Films' "Dhoom 4". ## The rumors of him doing the 4th installment of the Dhoom franchise are surfacing for more than a year now. However, in a recent interview with Hindustan Times, the actor rubbished the speculations and called it "Fake News", putting a break for once and all. ## In the interview, the actor was also asked about the current status or release plans of his much and long-awaited, cop drama, Sooryavanshi. The Rohit Shetty directorial has been waiting for the release since March 2020. It has already been postponed twice due to the covid-19 pandemic, and now, the actor is hopeful to be lucky the third time. ## "More than a year has passed since Sooryavanshi was slated to release, so firstly, I'd like to thank all my fans from the bottom of my heart for keeping the excitement still alive. It truly means a lot to me", Akshay said to HT. ## "As you know, when the situation had started to look better, the team had decided to release the film earlier in April, this year, but that plan got foiled as well. Whenever something isn't going as planned, my mother usually says, 'Fikar na kari puttar, ismein bhi kuch acha hi hona hai'. Over the years, I've started to believe it. Let's see, maybe we will be lucky the third time", he added. ## Meanwhile, as the second covid-19 wave is slowing down, Akshay has announced the theatrical release of his another keenly awaited, Bell Bottom. The spy thriller will be hitting theaters on July 27 on Tuesday, having a 6-day long weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Farhan Akhtar Remembers Milkha Singh On His Demise With A Moving Post

Mumbai, June 19, 2021: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh, who died due to the covid-19 complications on the night of June 18, was one of the most celebrated sports personalities. The Padma Shri awardee was the four-time Asian Games Gold medalist along with a Gold Medal in the 1958 Commonwealth Games. ## In 2013, a biopic titled "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" was made on his incredible life, which introduced Milkha Singh to the new generation who was unaware of his struggle and achievements. With his demise at the age of 91, Milkha Singh has left a legacy behind him. Farhan Akhtar, who played the role of Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, penned a moving post to remember him. ## "A part of me is still refusing to accept that you are no more. Maybe it’s the stubborn side I inherited from you.. the side that when it sets its mind on something, just never gives up. And the truth is that you will always be alive. Because you were more than a large-hearted, loving, warm, down-to-earth man", Farhan wrote.## "You represented an idea. You represented a dream. You represented (to use your own words) how hard work, honesty, and determination can lift a person off his knees and get him to touch the sky. You have touched all our lives. For those who knew you as a father and a friend, it was a blessing. For those who didn't, your story was as a constant source of inspiration and a reminder of humility in success. I love you with all my heart", he added. ## ❤️🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Ti2I457epP— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 19, 2021 ## Many other Bollywood personalities such as Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Sonu Sood, among others also took to their social media handles to express their grief.## T 3940 - In grief .. Milkha Singh passes away .. the pride of India .. a great athlete .. a greater human .. Waheguru di Mehr .. prayers 🙏🙏— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 19, 2021 ## Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen! May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir 🙏🏻— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 19, 2021 ## The Flying Sikh may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched... An inspiration to me... an inspiration to millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh sir.— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 18, 2021 ## Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) June 18, 2021 ## An inspiration for everyone, a legacy unmatched... Our country has lost a LegendRIP Flying Sikh 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/wIv49CkwRv— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) June 19, 2021 ## Dear dear #MilkhaSingh ji you will live for ever. 400m is the toughest race, I used to run it myself. Because my father would tell me stories about you. Your grace, determination, kindness and style make you a legend. Thank you for being such an inspiration. RIP sir ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WmJmCtlfoO— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) June 19, 2021 ## Saddened about the passing away of the legendary Milkha Singh ji. We called him uncle and our relationship goes back many years. May he RIP. Condolences to his family. You will be missed uncle.— Kirron Kher (@KirronKherBJP) June 19, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Team Thalaivi Unveils New Poster of Arvind Swami as MGR On Actor's Birthday

Mumbai, June 18, 2021: On Arvind Swami's 51st birthday (June 18), the makers of the upcoming multilingual movie, Thalaivi, released a new poster of the poster from the movie. Arvind Swamy playing the role of M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) who was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu between 1977 and 1987. Thalaivi is a biographical film based on the life of J. Jayalalithaa, a politician and film actress who served six times as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Kangana Ranaut essaying the role of Jayalalithaa. ARVIND SWAMI: #THALAIVI NEW PIC... On #ArvindSwami's birthday today, Team #Thalaivi releases his new still as #MGR... Stars #KanganaRanaut as #Jayalalitha... Directed by Vijay... Produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shaailesh R Singh. pic.twitter.com/khdFOFtBZs— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 18, 2021 Thalaivi is a trilingual movie directed by A. L. Vijay and produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Shailesh R Singh, and Brinda Prasad under the banners of Vibri Motion Pictures, and Karma Media And Entertainment. Zee Studios is the distribution partner of the film. Apart from Kangana and Arvind Swamy, the movie also stars Nassar, Bhagyashree, Samuthirakani, among others in key roles. Thalaivi was scheduled for a theatrical release on 23 April 2021, but due to the second covid-19 wave, it was postponed indefinitely. Stay tuned...

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Filmmaker Karan Johar Launches Yash Johar Foundation To Make Lives Better of Film Industry Members

Mumbai, June 18, 2021: Karan Johar is one of the biggest film producers in the Bollywood film industry. And now, the filmmaker is starting an important initiative to help the film industry members and will work towards offering better access to opportunities in education, health & building financial stability. ## On Friday (June 18), the director-producer took to social media and announced that the launch of the Yash Johar Foundation, created in memory of his father. The actor shared a special video featuring many old photos of producer Yash Johar with his industry colleagues. The video also includes pictures of the filmmaker with his father. ## "This has been a true labor of love… created in memory of my incredible father and to carry forward his legacy. I am proud to launch the Yash Johar Foundation, which has been set up with the aim to improve the quality of life for people in the Indian entertainment industry", Karan wrote along with sharing a special video on Twitter. ## "While we have initiated the implementation of long-term sustainable plans that will enhance the lives of people and their families in the industry, we have also ensured that immediate solutions are being provided to help them deal with the effects of the on-going global pandemic", he added. ## While we have initiated the implementation of long-term sustainable plans that will enhance the lives of people and their families in the industry, we have also ensured that immediate solutions are being provided to help them deal with the effects of the on-going global pandemic.— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 18, 2021 ## In the video, Karan Johar is talking about what made him launch the foundation. "My father Yash Johar loved everything about the movies. He just had to step onto a film set and he was a changed man. But his heart lay in the people who made up the industry. From the spot boys to the cameramen, from the editors to the actors, they made up his world", the filmmaker can be heard saying in the video.## "He was naturally a kind and empathetic person, who understood that being in the movie business is hard. This is why it gives me great pleasure to announce the formation of the Yash Johar Foundation for the people of the entertainment industry. My father was a man who always looked for solutions and always taught me to look for them too. This is a step in that direction", he added. ## Stay tuned...

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Dhanush To Collaborate With National Award-Winning Filmmaker Sekhar Kammula For A Trilingual Movie

Mumbai, June 18, 2021: Superstar Dhanush is on a roll at the moment. Having several projects already in the pipeline, the National Award-Winning actor has confirmed one more film, which will be a Pan India release. The Karnan actor has collaborated with another National Award-Winner filmmaker Sekhar Kammula for the yet-untitled breezy entertainer. ## Sekhar Kammula won the National Award for his debut directorial film, Dollar Dreams (2020), which is a Telugu-English bilingual movie. It will be the first time when Dhanush and Kammula working together on a film, which is trilingual, to be shot in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi simultaneously. The movie will also mark Dhanush's Telugu debut. ## The movie will be produced by Narayan Das K Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the production banner Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP which is a unit of Asian Group, the leading exhibition, and distribution company. Of late, several Telugu directors are making multi-lingual films and now Sekhar Kammula is venturing into Bollywood with this exciting and sensible trilingual movie. ## DHANUSH - SEKHAR KAMMULA JOIN HANDS... #NationalAward winners #Dhanush and director #SekharKammula team up for the first time... The film - not titled yet - will be shot simultaneously in #Tamil, #Telugu and #Hindi... Produced by Narayan Das K Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao. pic.twitter.com/fVxwZoWTk9— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 18, 2021 ## Sonali Narang presents the movie that will feature some noted actors cutting across all the languages. The makers are planning to launch the movie later this year and other details are yet to be revealed. ## Meanwhile, Dhanush is all set for the release of his next Tamil movie, Jagame Thandiram, which is scheduled to premiere directly on Netflix on June 18. The Karthik Subbaraj directorial will stream in 190 countries, making it one of the widest Netflix releases for an Indian movie.## Stay tuned...

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Jayantilal Gada of PEN Studios To Bring, Bell Bottom, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, Attack, And Anniyan Remake In Theaters

Mumbai, June 17, 2021: Recently, Akshay Kumar announced the theatrical release of his much-awaited, spy thriller, Bell Bottom. The movie, amid the speculations of direct OTT release, has been slated for July 27 release. The announcement is welcomed by theaters and exhibitors, who believe that Bell Bottom will pave the way for others to bring the audiences to theaters. ## Now, Jayantilal Gada of PEN Studios, who recently acquired the theatrical rights of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus, RRR, has also decided to bring Bell Bottom along with Gangubai Kathiawadi, Attack, and director Shankar's Anniyan Hindi remake, in theaters. This announcement has also put a full stop to speculations of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi's direct OTT release. ## Gangubai Kathiawadi is a biographical crime drama film, loosely based on a true story, on the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai written by S. Hussain Zaidi. The film depicts the rise of a simple girl from Kathiawad who had no choice but to embrace the ways of destiny and swing it in her favour. It stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role, along with Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, and Seema Pahwa playing Pivotal roles, Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi featured in an extended cameo appearance. As of now, the movie is slated for July 30, 2021, release. ## Attack is an action thriller film directed and co-written by Lakshya Raj Anand. It stars John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles. Produced by Jayantilal Gada, John Abraham, and Ajay Kapoor, the story of Attack is inspired by true events, based on the hostage crisis. It is scheduled for release on 13 August 2021. ## The period action drama film, RRR, is an ambitious project of director SS Rajamouli, after his historical blockbuster Baahubali films starring Prabhas. RRR is a fictional story about India's freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Komaram Bheem who fought against the British Raj and Nizam of Hyderabad respectively. Ram Charan and Jr. NTR essay the roles of Sitarama Raju, and Komaram Bheem respectively while Alia Bhatt Ajay Devgn, and British actress Olivia Morris play pivotal roles. Produced by D. V. V. Danayya, RRR will be distributed by Lyca Productions in Tamil Nadu, and Pen Studios in North India. It is slated to release on October 13 in multiple languages. ## Dr. Jayantilal Gada will also be producing the Hindi remake of Shankar's own directorial 2005 Tamil psychological action thriller, "Anniyan" starring Chiyaan Vikram. Co-produced by God Bless Entertainment, the remake will star Ranveer Singh in the lead role. The movie will go on floors in mid-2022. It is said to be a Pan India release, for which, the script is currently being rewritten to give it a fresh and appealing touch. ## Dr. Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios) introduces us to their impressive line-up this year. The studio is gearing up for their massive slate release, in cinemas near you.#BackToTheatres @penmovies @jayantilalgada #gangubaikathiawadi #BellBottom #rrrmovie #Attack@bhansali_produc pic.twitter.com/FoZNSRYX5I— PEN INDIA LTD. (@PenMovies) June 17, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Filmmaker & IFDTA President, Ashoke Pandit Demands FIR Against Swara Bhaskar For Inciting Communal Violence

Mumbai, June 16, 2021: Filmmaker and the president of the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) on Wednesday (June 16) took to social media and demanded an FIR against Bollywood actress, Swara Bhaskar for "inciting communal violence". ## Ashoke Pandit's reaction came after Swara's tweeted on a viral video in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, in which a man was thrashed and his beard was chopped off. "RW & Sanghis vomiting on my timeline 'coz Ghaziabad police named 3 Muslims. Jackasses the prime accused is literally a Pravesh Gujjar. The man is on camera forcing the old man to chant #JaiShriRam Yes it is a desecration of my God and my religion and I’m ashamed.. as shud you be", Swara tweeted. ## However, according to the Ghaziabad police, there is no communal angle in the incident. The FIR, registered against the accused, informed that Ghaziabad police have arrested the three accused who had trashed the elderly victim. ## Ghaziabad Police on Tuesday also filed FIR against nine entities, who without checking the fact, started giving communal colour to the incident on Twitter and caught spreading messages to disrupt the peace and bring differences between the religious communities. Among the nine entities - Twitter and Twitter Communications India Pvt are also included, who did nothing to prevent the video from getting viral. ## After knowing the truth, Ashoke Pandit lashed out at Swara and asked Ghaziabad police to file an FIR against the "Rasbhari" actress as well. "..@ghaziabadpolice An FIR should be filed against this urban naxal #SwaraBhasker also who is a compulsive liar and an expert in inciting communal violence", Pandit said in a tweet. ## ..@ghaziabadpolice An FIR should be filed against this urban naxal #SwaraBhasker also who is a compulsive liar and an expert in inciting communal violence. pic.twitter.com/TU99CgVqoa— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) June 16, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Farhan Akhtar's Sports Drama, Toofan Gets New Release Date On Amazon Prime Video

Mumbai, June 16, 2021: Amazon Prime Video has finalized the new release date of Farhan Akhtar's sports drama film, Toofan. The movie will now premiere on July 16 directly on Prime Video. Earlier, the Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directorial was announced for May 21 release, but to the second wave of covid-19, the streaming giant decided to postpone it. Can you sense the storm? Well, we can 🔥 #ToofaanOnPrime, Premieres 16th July! @excelmovies @ROMPPictures @FarOutAkhtar @mrunal0801 @SirPareshRawal @hussainthelal @ritesh_sid @RakeyshOmMehra pic.twitter.com/0EHeQp4hOq— amazon prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) June 16, 2021 Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, P.S. Bharathi, and Rajiv Tandon under the banners of Excel Entertainment, and ROMP Pictures, Toofan was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on October 2, 2020. However, the release was indefinitely delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. On March 10, 2021, Amazon Prime Video announced that the film will be released on their platform, skipping theatrical release. Apart from Farhaan Akhtar, the movie also stars Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Vijay Raaz, Darshan Kumar, among others in key roles. Stay tuned...

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Ayushmann Khurrana To Reunite With Aanand L Rai For A Multi-Genre Drama Film?

Mumbai, June 16, 2021: Ayushmann Khurrana had teamed up with filmmaker Aanand L Rai for the first time for Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, directed by R.S. Prasanna. The duo then came together for its sequel, Shubh Mangal Zyaada Saavdhan, directed by Hitesh Kewalya. And now, it is learnt that the actor is teaming up with Rai's next production, which marks his third collaboration with the filmmaker. ## According to reports, Ayushmann has signed Rai's next film which is completely different from their previous two projects. The movie, which is said to be a big-budget, multi-genre drama, will present Ayushmann in a never-seen-before avatar and will largely be shot in the US. It is billed as an ambitious project which will reportadly be directed by Anirudh Iyer Ganapathy in his directorial debut. ## The report further said that the yet-untitled movie will go on floors after Ayushmann completes Junglee Pictures' "Doctor G" which is set to roll out next month in Madhya Pradesh. Anand L Rai is currently looking to finalize the rest of the cast and it is said that he has approached a top young actress to play the female lead. ## On the other hand, Ayushmann is gearing up for the release of his next film, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana. It will be released in theaters soon after they reopened with full capacity. The actor also has Anubhav Sinha's thriller, Anek, which is also completed and scheduled to release later this year. ## Ayushmann also has Doctor G, to be directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and co-starring Rakul Preet Singh. The movie presents Ayushmann as Dr. Uday Gupta and Rakul Preet as Dr. Fatima - a medical student. Versatile actress, Shefali Shah has also been cast to play an important role in this campus comedy film. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan, Farhan, And Zoya Akhtar Announce Documentary On Screenwriter Duo Salim-Javed, Titled Angry Young Men

Mumbai, June 15, 2021: Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, two are the most respected names in Indian film history. They are noted for being the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status, becoming the most successful Indian screenwriters of all time. The duo of Salim-Javed worked together on 24 films during 1971–1987 and created their magic on the big screens. ## Now, Salman Khan, Farhan, and Zoya Akhtar joined hands to announce a documentary to bring the story behind the formidable writer duo to the screen. Titled "Angry Young Men", the documentary will be directed by Namrata Rao, known for her work as an editor on movies such as "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!", "Ishqiya", "Band Baaja Baaraat" and "Kahaani". ## The documentary will capture the magic of the era that Salim-Javed created together. It will be produced as a joint venture under three banners - Salman Khan's Salman Khan Films, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment, and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's Tiger Baby Films. ## Directed by Namrata Rao, the documentary - #AngryYoungMen - will capture the magic of the era that Salim-Javed created together. #SalmanKhan #FarhanAkhtar #RiteshSidhwani #ZoyaAkhtar #ReemaKagti #SalimKhan #JavedAkhtar— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 15, 2021 ## The famous duo of Salim-Javed revolutionized Indian cinema in the 1970s, with their films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar, among others which spoke to the masses. Among the 24 films they worked together, 22 are Bollywood films while 2 of them are Kannada films. In 1982, the duo decided to part ways. ## The title of the documentary, "Angry Young Men", refers to the angry young man hero-type the duo created in the 70s, which became a cinematic representation of the era and also gave birth to Amitabh Bachchan's stardom. ## Stay tuned...

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Lokesh Kanagaraj Unlikely To Direct Hindi Remake Of Tamil Blockbuster, Master

Mumbai, June 15, 2021: Tamil superstar, Thalapathy Vijay's big mass action entertainer, "Master", was the first big budgeted film to release in theaters on January 13 amid the covid-19 pandemic. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial became an instant blockbuster and re-inbuild confidence in producers to release their films. ## On January 15, producer Murad Khetani of Cine1 Studios along with Endemol Shine India, and 7 Screen Studio bought the Hindi remake rights of Master. Recently, it was reported that Salman Khan has been roped in to play the titular role in the remake. The actor liked the film and he expected to announce the film next month in July. ## According to Box Office Worldwide, the makers of the Hindi remake also approached the director Lokesh Kanagaraj to helm the Hindi version also. The report further said that Lokesh is yet to confirm, and most likly, he won't be helming the Hindi version due to his other commitments. The director already has Vikram, Thalapathy67, Kaithi2 along with few Telugu movies. ## The Hindi adaptation will also reportadly be different from the Tamil version to fit the image of the mainstream hero. The original movie stars Thalaptahy Vijay as a boisterous professor along with Vijay Sethupathi as antagonist and Malavika Mohanan as the female lead. ## Reportadly, Salman Khan has also bought the Hindi remake rights of Ravi Teja starrer Telugu movie, Khiladi, which is yet to hit theaters. He is said to be impressed with this action crime thriller and has also approached, director Ramesh Varma to helm the Hindi remake as well. It is said that Salman will announce both Master and Khiladi remakes in July next month. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Starrer Bell Bottom To Release In Theaters On August 19

Mumbai, June 15, 2021: Akshay Kumar starrer spy thriller, Bell Bottom has been confirmed for theatrical release once again. There were rumours that the movie has been sold to Amazon Prime Video for a whopping price for direct-to-digital release. Now, the superstar took to social media and confirmed that the movie will have an exclusive theatrical release worldwide on July 19. ## "Mission: To Entertain you on the BIG SCREEN. Date: August 19, 2021. Announcing the arrival of #BellBottom! #BellBottomInCinemasAug19", Akshay wrote on Twitter. ## Mission: To Entertain you on the BIG SCREENDate: August 19, 2021Announcing the arrival of #BellBottom! #BellBottomInCinemasAug19@vashubhagnani @humasqureshi @LaraDutta @ranjit_tiwari @jackkybhagnani @honeybhagnani @monishaadvani @madhubhojwani @nikkhiladvani @EmmayEntertain pic.twitter.com/4z9jCdmJj3— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 30, 2021 Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, Bell Bottom also stars Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, and Lara Dutta in prominent roles. It is produced by Jackky Bhagnani, Nikkhil Advani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, and Monisha Advani under the banners of Pooja Entertainment, and Emmay Entertainment. Earlier, Bell Bottom was supposed to hit theaters on July 27 but due to the second wave of the covid-19 pandemic, the makers postponed the release of the film to August 19. Stay tuned...

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Shreya Ghoshal Encourages New Mothers To Take Vaccine As She Takes Her First Jab

Mumbai, June 15, 2021: The queen of melodies, singer Shreya Ghoshal her husband Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya were blessed with their first child Devyaan recently on May 22. On June 14, Shreya took her first shot of the covid-19 vaccine and also encouraged new mothers to get vaccinated. ## She posted a video on Instagram while taking covid jab and wrote in the caption, "While #Devyaan was sleeping peacefully at home, I quickly went out to get my first dose of vaccination today!! It's absolutely safe for new mothers to get vaccinated for covid as recommended by my doctors. Just like anyone else, if your are a nursing mother, you too can get your shots. #covishield #vaccinationdone". ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by shreyaghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) ## Introducing her newborn son to the world, the singer had earlier posted, "Introducing- 'Devyaan Mukhopadhyaya' He arrived on 22nd May and changed our lives forever. In that first glimpse as he was born he filled our hearts with a kind of love, only a mother & a father can feel for their child. Pure uncontrollable overwhelming love. It is still feeling like a dream @shiladitya and I are so grateful for this beautiful gift of life". ## Introducing- ‘Devyaan Mukhopadhyaya’ He arrived on 22nd May & changed our lives forever. In that first glimpse as he was born he filled our hearts with a kind of love only a mother, a father can feel for their child. Pure uncontrollable overwhelming love❤️ @shiladitya pic.twitter.com/MbD386CdqC— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) June 2, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Vidya Balan Spill The Beans On The Development Of Kahaani 3

Mumbai, June 15, 2021: Vidya Balan headed, 2012 thriller film, Kahaani was a box office super hit film. The movie won the actress her 5th of 6 Filmfare Awards among the other accolades. It was one of the first successful female-oriented films in Bollywood, which gave a boost to female-fronted movies in the industry. ## A sequel to Kahaani - Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh was released in 2016. The movie received mixed reviews from the critics and audience but is mainly disappointed, even though Vidya Balan's performance was applauded worthy as always. Meanwhile, there are rumours that the threequel of Kahaani is in the works with the director Sujoy Ghosh and Vidya Balan. ## Vidya Balan was asked if there is any kind of development on the third installment of Kahaani. Indicating that there is nothing going on for Kahaani 3 as of now, the actress said in an interview, "Please ask director Sujoy Ghosh. He is the only one with the answer. If he is not accessible to you. I will ask him and tell you". ## As of now, things are not looking in favor of Kahaani 3, but the producers of the film had previously confirmed that they have definitely a plan to bring the second sequel of this successful thriller franchise. ## Meanwhile, Vidya Balan is currently gearing up for the premiere of her next direct-to-digital release, Sherni. After Shakuntala Devi last year, Sherni will be Vidya's second back-to-back direct OTT release on Amazon Prime Video on June 18. She plays the role of an upright Forest Officer who strives for balance in a world of man-animal conflict while she also seeks her true calling in a hostile environment. ## Directed by Amit V. Masurkar and produced by T-Series in association with Abundantia Entertainment, Sherni also stars Sharat Saxena, Vijay Raaz, Ila Arun, Brijendra Kala, Neeraj Kabi, and Mukul Chaddha in supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Rhea Chakraborty Pens A Heartfelt Note Remembring Sushant Singh Rajput On His First Death Anniversary

Mumbai, June 14, 2021: Actress Rhea Chakraborty took to Instagram and penned a heartfelt note for late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on his first death anniversary. Sushant, aged 34, found dead at his Mumbai home on June 14 last year. Mumbai Police had declared his death a suicide before CBI took charge and still probing the case. ## Remembering the love of her life, Rhea Chakraborty wrote, "There isn't a moment where I believe that you aren't here anymore. They said that time heals everything but you were my time and my everything. I know that you are my guardian angel now -watching me with your telescope from the moon and protecting me. I wait for you everyday to come pick me up, I look for you everywhere – I know you're here with me". ## Expressing how she remembers the late actor every day, the actress's emotional note further read, "It breaks me everyday, then I think of you saying – "you've got this bebu" and I carry on to the next day. A barrage of emotions cross my body everytime I think of you not being here. My heart aches to write this, my heart aches to feel anymore.. There is no life without you, you took the meaning of it with you. This void cannot be filled.. Without you, I'm standing still".## She concluded the note saying, "My sweet sunshine boy, I promise to give you 'Malpua' everyday and read all the quantum physics books in this world- please come back to me 🙏 I miss you my best friend, my man, my love.. Bebu and putput forever". ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhea Chakraborty (@rhea_chakraborty) ## Rhea was in a relationship with Sushant at the time of the actor's demise. She was accused of forcing Sushant to suicide as the late actor's father filed an FIR against her. The actress was also accused for consuming drugs, which emerged during Sushant Singh Rajput's death investigation. ## Stay tuned...

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Bollywood Remembers Sushant Singh Rajput On His First Death Anniversary

Mumbai, June 14, 2021: The film fraternity took to social media to remember late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on his first death anniversary. The 34-year-old actor was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14 last year. ## Sushant's "Sonchiriya" co-star Bhumi Pednekar wrote on Instagram, "Miss you, your questions and everything we spoke about. From the stars to the things unknown, you showed me the world like I had never seen it before. I hope you've found your peace my curious sweet SSR…Om Shanti #Forever #Ssr #Peace #neutronstar". ## Actor Pulkit Samrat wrote, "It has been a year since the world lost you, and my mind immediately goes back to the times when we crossed paths briefly, at an award function. We shook hands briefly and went our separate ways. Memories have a funny way of evoking emotions. I still remember when I heard the news that you were no more, it felt like a personal loss. And the memory of that brief interaction comes rushing back to me today, again". ## "The world lost you, but you still exist as an inspiration to those who dare to dream big. You exist in the hopes and aspirations of every small-town guy who dreams of making it big someday. You exist for everyone who wants to believe that humans are capable of kindness. You exist for everyone who dares to dream. I never got to know you in this lifetime, but if we live more than once, I would want to be a part of the world again where you exist, a world that is much kinder than this one. Sushant Singh Rajput, you are missed", Pulkit added.## Another "Sonchiriya" actor Ranvir Shorey posted in Hindi, "Apna Karza toh utar gayo, humey yahin chhod gayo bihadan mein… #sonchiriya #sushantsinghrajput". ## Producer Ashoke Pandit tweeted, "Dear #SushantSinghRajput. I do not want to believe that you are no more. I do not want to believe that you were killed & hanged. I do not want to believe that your family is still suffering their biggest loss. Till your killers are hanged to death. #sushantjusticematters". ## Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who directed Sushant's last film "Dil Bechara", tweeted, "Nothing seems to be the same. The void you left behind still remains. Here’s hoping I’ll see you once again. Miss you Brother #stillnumb #sushantsinghrajput". ## Actress-filmmaker Renuka Shahane posted, "Sushant Singh Rajput Still can't believe you have gone. You haven't. You live in our hearts". ## Actor Shekhar Suman posted, "Ev single day since June 14th last year we have remembered you fondly. You have left behind a void that wd be so difficult to fill. may you eternally shine like the brightest star and stay in our 4ever! #SushantSinghRajput". ## Stay tuned...

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Has Akshay Kumar Agreed To Take A Pay Cut For Bell Bottom? The Actor Responds

Mumbai, June 14, 2021: Akshay Kumar starrer Bell Bottom is one of the most awaited films. The movie was originally slated to release on April 2, 2021, however, due to the covid-19 pandemic, the makers forced to postpone it to May 28, which again got hit by the pandemic. The delay was not accounted for and also resulted in a spike in the budget of Bell Bottom. Considering that the movie mainly caters to tier 1 and 2 cities, the makers want to keep the budget in check so that it can recover when it releases. According to Bollywood Hungama, producer, Vashu Bhagnani requested Akshay Kumar to scale down his acting fees by Rs. 30 crores, for which, according to the report, the actor agreed as he is aware of the on-ground scenario. The report also stated that Akshay had initially charged Rs. 117 crores for acting in Bell Bottom, which is now reduced to Rs. 87 crores. Meanwhile, it took few minutes for Akshay Kumar to burst the scoop of reducing fees for Bell Bottom. He took to Twitter and calls the article a Fake scoop. "What waking up to FAKE Scoops feels like!", Akshay reacts to Bollywood Hungama's Scoop article. Bell Bottom is directed by Ranjit M Tewari and produced by Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment. It also stars Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Huma Qureshi in other prominent roles. Stay tuned...

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Hindi Remake of Kaithi To Be Different From Tamil Version As Makers Plan To Introduce Lead Actress Opposite Ajay Devgn?

Mumbai, June 14, 2021: In February 2020, Reliance Entertainment had confirmed that the production house has bought the Hindi remake rights of Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial Kaithi, which stars Karthi in the lead role. Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is signed to play the lead role in the Hindi remake of the Tamil film. ## However, according to reports, the Hindi remake of Kaithi will undergo many changes and will be different from the original movie. While the Tamil movie had no leading actress, Kajal Aggarwal is likely to romance Ajay Devgn in the Hindi version. It is said that makers are planning to include a heroine and a flashback episode with Ajay. ## If reports are to be believed, then Kajal is all set to reunite with Devgn after the 2011 blockbuster Singham. Kajal's inclusion in the Kaithi remake means, it is set to be remodeled as a commercial entertainer, unlike the Tami version, which was a bona fide action thriller. ## Interestingly, director Lokesh Kanagaraj's films are selling like hotcakes in Bollywood. His Maanagaram is being remade as Mumbaikar by Santosh Sivan, his Kaithi is all set to be remade by Ajay Devgn, and Salman Khan is likely to play the lead in the Hindi remake of Master.## Meanwhile, the producer of the original Kaithi, SR Prabhu recently confirmed through a Twitter Spaces session that a sequel to Kaithi is in the works and the audience will definitely get to see what happened next. However, there is no timeline for the sequel that has been fixed yet as both Lokesh and Karthi are busy with their projects.## Stay tuned...

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Sooryavanshi To Hit Theaters On Independence Day But Under New Terms With Exhibitors?

Mumbai, June 12, 2021: It's been a long time since the last big Bollywood star movie released in theaters. The covid-19 pandemic keeps playing a spoilsport for many films, and one of them is Akshay Kumar starrer Sooryavanshi. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the movie also star Katrina Kaif as the female lead while Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh also have special appearances. ## Sooryavanshi was originally scheduled to release in March 2020 and has since had a number of release dates confirmed until the situation with the pandemic in India began to worsen. However, there is good news regarding the new release date of the film and it is that the movie could release on 15 August 2021 in theaters. ## According to Box Office Worldwide, Reliance Entertainment has initiated a conversation with exhibitors about the new release date of Sooryavanshi. However, the makers have put forth their new terms for exhibitors that they won't be paying any Voluntary Provident Fund charges as post-lockdown it should be a new norm to reduce the burden on producers. ## The report further stated that makers have also proposed the new revenue sharing percentage which will be 60% for the 1st week, 50% for the 2nd week & 40% for the 3rd week and onwards. Sooryavanshi has also been approached by OTT platforms for direct-to-digital release but makers are committed to its theatrical release. ## Meanwhile, director Rohit Shetty is currently busy shooting for Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 11 in Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Reliance Entertainment, Sooryavanshi is produced by Rohit Shetty Picturez in association with Dharma Productions & Cape of Good Films. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan Acquires Hindi Remake Rights of Ravi Teja Starrer Telugu Movie Khiladi?

Mumbai, June 11, 2021: Telugu star Ravi Teja's action thriller movie, Khiladi is yet to hit the theater screens, but it seems the movie has already caught the attention of Bollywood. According to the latest development in Bollywood, superstar Salman Khan has reportadly bought the Hindi remake rights of Khiladi. ## It is reported that Salman enjoyed that the recently released trailer of Khiladi, and he looked interested to make its Hindi version. He has reportadly approached director Ramesh Varma, who has helmed the Telugu version, to direct the film's Hindi version as well. However, there's no official word either from Salman Khan or the makers of Khiladi yet on the Hindi remake. ## Produced by Satyanarayana Koneru, Khiladi stars Ravi Teja in a dual role along with Arjun Sarja, Unni Mukundan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Dimple Hayathi in prominant roles. Sujit Vaasudev and GK Vishnu are the cinematographers of Khiladi. The Telugu movie was supposed to release on May 28 but the covid-19 pandemic forced the makers to postpone it. The new date is yet to be announced. ## Interestingly, Salman Khan is also reportadly in talks to star in the Hindi remake of 2021 Tamil blockbuster, Master starring Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi. The Hindi remake rights of Master have already been bought by Kabir Singh producer Murad Khetani of Cine1 Studios along with Endemol Shine India, and 7 Screen Studio. ## Stay tuned...

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Delhi High Court Rejects Sushant Singh Rajput's Father's Plea To Stay Release Of Nyaay: The Justice

Delhi, June 10, 2021: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of the film "Nyaay: The Justice", which is said to be based on the life of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The Delhi HC, chaired by Justice Sanjeev Narula dismissed the plea filed by Sushant's father, KK Singh seeking a ban on the film. ## According to News18, some of the upcoming or proposed movie projects mentioned in the plea include "Nyay: The Justice", "Suicide or Murder: A star was lost", "Shashank", among other unnamed crowd-funded films. The High Court told in its order that "Nyay: The Justice" does not depict Sushant's caricature, name, or likeness as it is not a biopic on him. ## The submission was made by the producers and director of the film, which is scheduled to be released in June. After hearing arguments of both sides, Justice Sanjeev Narula reserved judgment in the matter and asked the producers and director of the film not to release the movie till the court pronounces its verdict.## In the plea filed by KK Singh, he said that the filmmakers are taking advantage of the situation for commercial gains and therefore, the right to freedom of speech and expression would not apply to them. He also sought damages of over Rs 2 crores from the filmmakers for loss of reputation, mental trauma, and harassment to the SSR family. ## Nyay: The Justice is directed by Dilip Gulati and produced by Sarla A. Saraogi and Rahul Sharma. It stars Zuber K. Khan and Shreya Shukla in the lead roles while Asrani and Shakti Kapoor play the supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Raj Films To Resume Shooting For Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chillar Fronted, Prithviraj On This Date

Mumbai, June 10, 2021: Yash Raj Films' much-awaited film, Prithviraj, starring Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chillar, is all set to become the first Bollywood biggie to resume shooting after the second covid-19 lockdown. Directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the shoot of film will resume tomorrow on June 11, in Mumbai. The team will make sure that all the precautionary norms of Covid19 will be followed strictly to avoid further delay. Prithviraj is a historical action drama film, in which Akshay Kumar plays the role of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan who stood strong and battled against Muhammad of Ghor. Former Miss World, Manushi Chillar makes her Hindi film debut by playing his beloved wife Sanyogita. According to the director, Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Prithviraj is based on the epic poem Prithviraj Raso by Chand Bardai. Apart from direction, Dwivedi has also written the script of the film, which is slated to release on 5 November 2021. Earlier, producer Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films had vaccinated its employees in YRF Studios in Mumbai so that the pending films can resume shootings. He has now started a vaccination drive for the members of the Hindi film industry, under which, he has pledged to vaccinate 30,000 members of FWICE. Stay tuned...

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