Tara Sutaria seeks blessings at Mahim Darga for Heropanti 2 in an ivory crinkled anarkali by Rohit Bal

A day ago, Heropanti 2 was released in theatres. The film stars Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. A day before the release, Tiger and Tara paid a visit to Mumbai's Mahim Dargah to seek blessings. Tiger and Tara went out in their customary attire, looking as lovely as ever. Tiger looked dapper in pink kurta while on other hand Tara was dressed in ivory & gold anarkali.

Tara wore a floor-length ivory crinkled anarkali with a keyhole neck, full sleeves, and a white yoke. Her anarkali is from ace designer Rohit Bal's collection. Tara accessorised her all-white anarkali with a white dupatta with golden borders and printed designs.

Her ensemble was complemented by thick jhumkas and a traditional ring. Her makeup options were brown lip-tint, bronze eye shadow, smooth –eye-liner, small bindi, and hair put in a bun. Her outfit was completed by white juttis. Tara was styled by Megan Concessio.

Tara Sutaria and Tiger Shroff's film Heropanti 2 is a sequel to the latter's debut film Heropanti. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays a pivotal role in the film.

On the work front, Tara Sutaria will also star in Mohit Suri's action movie Ek Villain Returns alongside John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, and Disha Patani. It will be released on July 8, 2022 in theatres.

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ACTOR: Tara Sutaria

OUTFIT: Rohit Bal

STYLIST: Meagan Concessio

JEWELLERY: Amarpali Jewels

MAKE-UP: Shraddha Inder Mehta

HAIR: Zoey Quinny

 

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Neetu Kapoor says Ranbir Kapoor misses Rishi Kapoor a lot - "There are days when I see tears in his eyes but he stays strong"

Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, two years ago. The actor was battling leukemia. Today marks two years since the veteran actor passed away. Neetu Kapoor says that the family continues to remember him. She also said that her son Ranbir Kapoor, who recently married Alia Bhatt, often misses him and is sometimes in tears recalling memories.

“I don’t want to be sad today. I want to celebrate him and his life just like how he would have wanted me to be. My kids and I celebrate his life by remembering all our fond memories. The entire family plans to get together and reminiscence our days with him. Rishi will be in our hearts forever," Neetu Kapoor told News18. “Rishi had a larger than life persona and he is not the kind of person who can be forgotten. Every day I meet someone who has some story or an incident about him. I feel somehow, somewhere, he is still connected to me."

She further revealed what it was like moving on after Rishi Kapoor's death in 2020. “The initial six to seven months were really bad for all of us. We all cried a lot. But life has to go on. I can’t be crying and sitting at home. We have all moved on but we still remember him every day."

She said that Ranbir Kapoor misses Rishi a lot. “Ranbir misses him a lot. His mobile screensaver still has Rishi’s photo. There are days when I see tears in his eyes but he stays strong," she said.

Meanwhile, Neetu Kapoor is currently a judge on Dance Deewane Juniors. She will next star in Jug Jugg Jeeyo with Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and Prajakta Koli.

ALSO READ: Neetu Kapoor breaks down in tears after recalling heartfelt memories of the late Rishi Kapoor on Dance Deewane Juniors: ‘Roz mujhe koi yaad dilata hai’

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Kangana Ranaut says she rejected Khan-led and Kumar-led films to focus on female-centric movies

Kangana Ranaut will next star in actioner Dhaakad. The trailer was launched on Friday. The actress spoke about taking on action-packed roles and even took digs at some of the big names in the industry including the Khans and Kumar.

During the trailer launch of Dhaakad, Kangana said that she has reached a stage in her career where she can take big risks and refuse A-lister films. Kangana said, "I have my own fair share of low points when I refused a lot of male-centric films. A Khan lead film or Kumar lead film or all kinds of big hero films, and everyone looked at me like 'why am I wasting my life.' But when you have a vision for your future, and nobody else does, they think that there is something wrong with the person."

Kangana further talked about receiving calls on rejecting calls and attending award functions. She said, "I used to be amazed at them thinking that why do think that I'm wasting my life. I have come here so far, and it wasn't accidental. I always thought that I also deserve as much anybody else, and why should I think of myself as a lesser being. Ranaut further added, "I always have this vision that this day is possible. I did not plan it, but I have the vision. I can't execute it alone, you need a producer like Deepak (Mukut) ji, a director like Razy (Razneesh Ghai), it is a collective effort of teamwork."

The Queen star says, "The world is ready for women to take the lead."

Kangana Ranaut's much-awaited actioner Dhaakad trailer is out. The film stars Arjun Rampal and Divya Dutta. The film is releasing on May 20, 2022.

ALSO READ: Did Karan Johar take an hour-long break from the Amazon Prime Video event to avoid bumping into Kangana Ranaut?

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui takes a dig at massive praises for RRR, KGF 2: ‘When a film is successful, everyone joins in and celebrates it far more than it really deserves’

South films have been witnessing global box office successes. Following the phenomenal successes of Pushpa: The Rise, RRR and now KGF: Chapter 2, there’s more demand in North belt as well due to which filmmakers working in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada industries have begun dubbing their films in Hindi in order to appeal to the masses. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is currently seen in Tiger Shroff's film Heropanti 2, was recently asked if there is any fear in Bollywood given the box office supremacy of these films. 

"When a film is successful, everyone joins in and celebrates it far more than it really deserves. Similarly, if a film does not perform well at the box office, it receives more criticism than it deserves. This is analogous to fashion; if a Bollywood film becomes a great success, all of these topics will change. I feel this is just a passing fad,” Nawazuddin told NDTV.

Two weeks after its April 14 release, the Kannada film KGF: Chapter 2 starring Yash is approaching the Rs 1,000 crore milestone after SS Rajamouli’s RRR achieve the same milestone in April 2022.

Meanwhile, Nawazuddin Siddiqui will next star in Tiku Weds Sheru which marks Avneet Kaur’s first lead role in Bollywood. It is produced under Kangana Ranaut’s production.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Nawazuddin Siddiqui says his mansion is worth more that you’d imagine: ‘Chaar-paanch filmon mein nahi banta woh’

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Rohit Shetty and Reliance Entertainment to produce biopic on Rakesh Maria, former Mumbai Commissioner of Police

Rohit Shetty & Reliance Entertainment join hands again to produce a biopic on one of Mumbai’s most revered top cops and former Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, Rakesh Maria. The biopic will be based on the experiences of his accomplished career and will be mentored by the ace filmmaker, Rohit Shetty himself.

Talking about the announcement, producer & director, Rohit Shetty said, “Rakesh Maria: The man who stared terror in the face for 36 years!! His incredible journey spans all the way from the 1993 blasts in Mumbai, the underworld menace, to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. Feel truly honored to be bringing this real-life super cop’s brave & fearless journey to the screen!!”

Rohit Shetty & Reliance Entertainment to produce former Mumbai Top Cop, Rakesh Maria’s biopic.

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Rakesh Maria, an IPS officer, cleared his Civil Service Examination from the 1981 batch. As Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) in 1993, he cracked the Bombay serial blasts case, and later moved to DCP (Crime) and then Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), of the Mumbai Police. Maria solved the 2003 Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar twin blasts case. Maria was also given the responsibility of investigating the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008 and interrogated Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist captured alive, and successfully investigated the case.

Rakesh Maria commented, “It is exciting to re-live the journey, especially when piloted by a brilliant director like Rohit Shetty. More than the nostalgia, it’s also a valuable opportunity to place before the people the extraordinary work of the Mumbai Police when facing tough challenges and working against all odds.”

ALSO READ: Vivek Oberoi joins Sidharth Malhotra and Shilpa Shetty in Rohit Shetty’s action series Indian Police Force

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Pop singer Taz from Stereo Nation passes away at 54

Pop singer Tz from Stereo Nation passed away at the age of 54 on April 29, 2022. The singer, who was reportedly suffering from Hernia, was due to have surgery two years ago for the same but it was postponed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

As his health deteriorated, Taz was reportedly in a coma. In early March 2022, he was out of a coma and showed signs of improvement. His family had even released a statement at the time and thanked everyone for well-wishes.

Real name, Tarsem Singh Saini, Taz also gad Johnny Zee as a stage name. He shot to fame in 1989 with his album Hit The Deck. Some of his popular hits include 'Pyar Ho Gaya', 'Nachenge Saari Raat', and 'Gallan Gorian'.

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Akshaye Khanna joins Tabu in Drishyam 2, shares a photo with the actor

Akshaye Khanna has now joined the cast of Drishyam 2. Earlier this week, Tabu began shooting for the film and donned her police uniform again on screen. Following that, she took to Instagram on Saturday to share a photo with Khanna.

"Delighted to have a gem of an actor on board for #Drishyam2. Akshaye Khanna..#TrulyTalented," she wrote on Instagram. Akshaye Khanna directly looks in the camera in the photo whereas Tabu is out of frame, and sitting on the couch.

 

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The film, helmed by Abhishek Pathak, is a sequel to the 2015 crime thriller Drishyam starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu. Devgn is all set to reprise his role as Vijay whereas Tabu will be playing the role of Meera Deshmukh, Inspector General of Police.

ALSO READ: Ajay Devgn and Tabu starrer Bholaa, remake of Kaithi, to be released on March 30, 2023

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Katrina Kaif scorches up the internet in ruffled blue bralette and high-waist tropical bikini bottoms worth Rs. 2,450

Katrina Kaif is a stunning woman who never fails to pique the interest of her Instagram fans. The actress is known for her colourful beach ensembles and is usually one step ahead of the fashion game. Katrina has a fantastic swimsuit collection. Katrina recently shared stunning photos of herself in a swimsuit.

Katrina Kaif shared a photo on Thursday in which she can be seen posing for the camera in blue bikini. The actress wore a ruffled blue bralette with a v-neckline and ruffled sleeves. She wore her bikini with tropical-print high-waist bottoms. Her bikini is worth Rs. 2,450 and comes from Angel Croshet's shelves. She wore her damp hair open in the air, with faint eye makeup and glossy lips. Katrina skipped the caption and just accompanied her photos with blue heart emoticons.

On the work front, the actress was last seen in Rohit Shetty's cop drama Sooryavanshi, alongside Akshay Kumar. Now, Katrina has a bunch of films in her kitty including Phone Bhoot with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter, Jee Le Zaraa with Priyanka Chopra, and Alia Bhatt. Katrina will also be next seen in Tiger 3 alongside Salman Khan and Merry Christmas with Vijay Sethupathi.

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ACTOR: Katrina Kaif

OUTFIT: Angel Croshet

 

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Lock Upp: Payal Rohatgi breaks down in tears after saying 'I am infertile; I am unable to conceive'; Sangram Singh responds

Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp show continues to garner attention. The show has piqued everyone's interest with contestants constantly staying in headlines. Payal Rohatgi recently shared a personal story on camera in recent promo where she had a breakdown.

The actress, in the promo, is shown sobbing in front of a camera, revealing that she is 'infertile and unable to bear children.' Payal sobbed as she explained that Sangram adores children and that they have been trying to conceive for the last 4-5 years but have been unsuccessful.  "I just want to say something. I really feel like I should have kids. But I can't get pregnant. We have been trying for 4-5 years to have kids, I tried IVF, but it didn't happen. And once a troll called me ‘baanjh' (infertile). I feel sad for Sangram because he loves kids, I can't have kids, he deserves to have his own kids," she said.

 

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"I lose track of time when people say, 'When you become a mother...' 'I want a child as insane as you," Sangram responded. "I am unable to provide you with a child; therefore, do not marry me; instead, marry a female who is able to provide you with a child,' I stated. Payal also stated 'To all the women out there. If you are in your twenties, please freeze your eggs. If you freeze your eggs, you can have a child in your 30s or mid-30s."

Also Read: Lock Upp: Poonam Pandey bathes in the open yard; Munawar Faruqui says the makers got what they wanted

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Aamir Khan reveals his mother’s reaction to Laal Singh Chaddha: ‘Aapki film bahut sahi hain’

After piquing the audience's curiosity, superstar and producer Aamir Khan unveiled the first song ‘Kahani’ from his upcoming movie Laal Singh Chaddha on Thursday. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and is an Indian adaptation of Tom Hanks starrer Forrest Gump. The Indian adaptation of Eric Roth's original screenplay has been done by Atul Kulkarni and is directed by Advait Chandan.

The Laal Singh Chaddha album is composed by maestro Pritam, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and the first song ‘Kahani’ has vocals by Mohan Kannan that beautifully encapsulate the movie and in essence, introduces the audiences to the film. The actor reached RedFM studio on Thursday to talk about the song along with his daughter Ira Khan. During the conversation, he was asked whose opinion matters the most to him when it comes to his work, Aamir said his mother's. He said, “Ammi bahut hi suljha hua response deti hain. Jab cheez unko pasand nahi aati hai toh kehti hai ‘Hatao, yeh kya banaya hai’ (My mother gives well-thought-out responses. When she doesn’t like something, she says, ‘Get it away from me, what have you made). She’s very cute in the way she says it.”

Aamir Khan also revealed that his mother is satisfied with Laal Singh Chaddha and told him not to make any changes. “Ammi ko film bahut pasand aayi. She said, ‘Aamir aap kisi baat mat suniye. Aapki film bahut sahi hain. Aur aap yahi release kariye. Kuch mat kaatiye.’ So Ammi ko kya lagta hai mere kaam ke baare mein woh boht zaruri hai. Number one reaction it is for me (My mother really liked the film. She said, ‘Don’t listen to anybody else, you’ve made a very good film. Don’t cut anything, release it as it is’. My mother’s opinion of my work is very important to me).”

Laal Singh Chaddha is produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Kiran Rao and Viacom18 Studios and is all set to release on 11th August, 2022 in theatres worldwide.

ALSO READ: Producer of Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha, Bhushan Kumar says ‘Kahani’ is ‘a revolutionary move for feature film music’

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Bharat Ek Khoj actor Salim Ghouse passes away at 70 from a cardiac arrest

Veteran actor Salim Ghouse, who starred in Bharat Ek Khoj, passed away earlier on April 28 at 70 following a cardiac arrest. The actor, who was born in Chennai,  was one of the most popular faces on television in the 80s. He worked in TV, and movies but gained popularity after starring in the TV series Subah on Doordarshan.

Salim's wife Anita Salim confirmed the news of his passing to Indian Express stating that he had complained of chest pain on Wednesday night following which he was rushed to hospital. He passed away on Thursday. In a statement, she said, “We took him to Kokilaben Hospital last night, and he passed away this morning. He hated grieving and wanted life to go on. He didn’t suffer, he wouldn’t have liked being dependent on anyone. He was a man with a lot of self-respect. He was a multifaceted actor, a martial artist, an actor, a director, and a lovely chef in the kitchen.”

In the last couple of years, Salim Ghouse was busy with theatre work. He was also a voice-over artist and dubbed films like The Lion King and 300.

Salim Ghose starred in several projects including Manthan, Kalyug, Chakra, Saaransh, Trikal, Koyla, Soldier, Aks, among others.

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Taapsee Pannu starring Shabaash Mithu releases on the big screen on July 15, 2022

Viacom18 Studios’ Shabaash Mithu, is set to hit the silver screen on 15th July 2022! Tapsee Pannu essays the role of an iconic cricketer, Mithali Dorai Raj. The celebrated skipper of the Indian Women's Cricket Team has a career spanning 23 years, 7 consecutive 50s in ODIs and has led India in 4 World Cups. The story tracks her journey from being an 8-year-old girl with a dream to becoming a cricketing legend.

Viacom18 Studios is one of India’s finest fully integrated motion picture studios with a legacy of telling extraordinary stories of extraordinary women. It has emerged as a force to reckon with by delivering a string of critically-acclaimed and commercially-successful movies across languages.

 

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Directed by Srijit Mukherji, written by Priya Aven, the much-anticipated film is releasing in theatres on 15th July.

ALSO READ: “When I got to know about match-fixing I was heartbroken” – Taapsee Pannu on how she stopped being obsessed with Cricket

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Karan Johar's Dharma Productions sign exclusive streaming rights with Amazon Prime Video for Jug Jugg Jeeyo, Govinda Naam Mera, and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani; announces 4 original series

Unveiling its biggest slate to date in India, at its maiden Prime Video Presents India showcase event in Mumbai, Amazon Prime Video on Thursday announced over 40 new titles, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, across original series, original movies, and co-productions that it plans to launch over the next 24 months. Dialing up its strategy of bringing the best and latest movies to consumers across languages, Prime Video announced new multi-year licensing deals and co-productions with some of India’s biggest and most successful studios. Prime video also announced its foray into original movie production in India with films in Hindi and Telugu, to be released directly on the service. The service recently completed half a decade of super-serving customers in India and announced that it will more than double its investment in Prime Video India over the next 5 years. Karan Johar confirmed exclusive streaming rights for Dharma Productions' next three films and announced four new original series coming on the platform.

Following the success of Shershaah which premiered on Amazon Prime Video, Karan Johar announced that Dharma Productions has signed three-film exclusive streaming deals with the platform for its upcoming slate - Jug Jugg Jeeyo (Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Neetu Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Prajakta Koli), Govinda Naam Mera (Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani) and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Dimple Kapadia.

One of the four series' to be announced is Call Me Bae which is about a billionaire fashionista who is disowned by her ultra-rich family, owing to a salacious scandal and for the first time in her life, has to fend for herself. On this journey, she overcomes stereotypes and discovers who she really is. Produced by digital wing Dharmatic Entertainment, the show is written by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar, and Rohit Nair.

The second series is India Love Project which is a docuseries that shares the inspiring love stories of real people from across the country where each episode tells an unusual yet hopeful story through the eyes of the real couples.

The third one is a film titled Aye Watan...Mere Watan which is inspired by true events, it is the story of a young girl who became uniquely instrumental in the freedom fight for Indian independence. The series is helmed by Kannan Iyer and written by Darab Farooqui.

The fourth project is yet to be announced. Karan took to Instagram to confirm the news, "It’s going to be an entertainment packed year with @dharmamovies & @dharmaticent - in collaboration with @primevideoin. After the success of #Shershaah & #Gehraiyaan, we have a line up of 3 films streaming on your home screens after the big theatres - #JugJuggJeeyo, #GovindaNaamMera & #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani. Marking the beginning of @dharmaticent relationship - we have 1 thrilling film based on true events called #AyeWatanMereWatan and 4 new series kickstarting with #CallMeBae & #IndiaLoveProject. Exciting times and stories ahead, stay tuned to witness it all! @apoorva1972."

 

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Meanwhile, Karan Johar is directing Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani which is scheduled for February 2023 release.

ALSO READ: Amazon Prime Video announces 41 new titles across languages; Shahid Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Naga Chaitanya to star in some projects

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Karan Johar shares glimpse of Ranveer Singh shooting for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, watch video

Karan Johar is all set to make his directorial comeback with the upcoming film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film, which stars Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in the lead, have a dreamy-looking set and every aspect screams that it is indeed a Dharma Productions film. The film is currently on its 91st day and the Singh is shooting in Delhi whereas Alia has wrapped her parts and returned to Mumbai.

Karan Johar on Friday shared a behind-the-scenes video on his Instagram stories where the scene was been set up. Ranveer Singh is in his element inside a car whereas the green car is surrounded by people. You also see Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan in the clip who is serving as an assistant director on the project.

 

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Meanwhile, the team of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani shot a major chunk of the film in Delhi last year. The team recently shot for an elaborate dance sequence in Mumbai, Alia was spotted in a black lehenga while Ranveer was spotted in a neon green kurta for the shoot. The film also stars Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Shabana Azmi. The film releases on February 10, 2023.

ALSO READ: Karan Johar's Dharma Productions sign exclusive streaming rights with Amazon Prime Video for Jug Jugg Jeeyo, Govinda Naam Mera, and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani; announces 4 original series 

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Ram Gopal Varma signals the death of remakes- “Telugu and Kannada films have infected Hindi films like a COVID virus”

Of recent, the Hindi film industry has been churning out remakes of several South films. There are more than 10 films that are currently being remade into Hindi. A lot of the recent remakes in Hindi of successful South films were rejected by the audiences. After Shahid Kapoor's Jersey failed to perform at the box office, Ram Gopal Varma took to his Twitter to share a string of tweets with the hashtag 'Death of Remakes'.

Filmmaker Varma is not the one to hold back his opinions and thoughts and expresses himself on Twitter. Recently, he took to Twitter to praise films like RRR, Pushpa, and KGF 2 that have shattered records at the box office. Commenting on the success of South films and them overpowering Hindi films at the box office, Varma wrote, "TELUGU and KANNADA films have INFECTED Hindi films like a COVID VIRUS..Hoping that BOLLYWOOD will soon come up with a VACCINE".

TELUGU and KANNADA films have INFECTED Hindi films like a COVID VIRUS..Hoping that BOLLYWOOD will soon come up with a VACCINE ????

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 26, 2022

He also commented on the "disastrous" fate of Jersey at the box office. Jersey is the remake of the Telugu film of the same name starring Nani. While the original film was heavily praised and even won the National Award for Best Telugu film, the Hindi remake failed to attract audiences to the theatre. “The DISASTROUS fate of JERSEY film in Hindi signals the DEATH of REMAKES for the simple reason it has been proved multiple times that dubbed films like #Pushpa #RRR #KGF2 are doing far better than originals if the content is good #DeathOfRemakes," RGV tweeted.

“After the monstrous successes of dubbed films like #Pushpa, #RRR and #KGF2 , no south film with good content will be sold for remake rights as even both the content and regional stars are being liked by the Hindi audiences #DeathOfRemakes,” he added.

ALSO READ: Ram Gopal Varma enters Ajay Devgn and Kichcha Sudeepa’s language debate; says, “North stars are insecure and jealous of South stars”

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Ram Gopal Varma enters Ajay Devgn and Kichcha Sudeepa's language debate; says, "North stars are insecure and jealous of South stars"

On Wednesday, Ajay Devgn took to his Twitter handle to respond to actor Kichcha Sudeepa's “Hindi is no longer the national language of India" comment. What ensued was a heated exchange between the two about the Hindi language. While the two ended the debate on a friendly note, with Ajay concluding that it was a misunderstanding, the Indian Twitterati has been divided and have been expressing their opinions on the topic. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, too, took to his Twitter handle to share his point of view on the debate.

Ram Gopal Varma who is known to honestly express his opinions on Twitter shared his opinion on the language debate. Tagging Kichcha in his tweet, RGV wrote, "The base undeniable ground truth @KicchaSudeep sir ,is that the north stars are insecure and jealous of the south stars because a Kannada dubbing film #KGF2 had a 50 crore opening day and we all are going to see the coming opening days of Hindi films.”

The base undeniable ground truth @KicchaSudeep sir ,is that the north stars are insecure and jealous of the south stars because a Kannada dubbing film #KGF2 had a 50 crore opening day and we all are going to see the coming opening days of Hindi films

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 27, 2022

“Like the PROOF of the PUDDING is in the eating, the runway 34 collections will prove how much GOLD (kgf2) is there in HINDI versus KANNADA .. @ajaydevgn versus @KicchaSudeep,” he added.

Like the PROOF of the PUDDING is in the eating , the runway 34 collections will prove how much GOLD (kgf2) is there in HINDI versus KANNADA .. @ajaydevgn versus @KicchaSudeep

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 27, 2022

Ajay took offense to Kichcha’s statement on Twitter and wrote to him in Hindi, “My brother, if according to you Hindi is not our national language then why do you release your movies in your mother tongue by dubbing them in Hindi? Hindi was, is and always will be our mother tongue and national language. Jan Gan Man.”

Responding to the tweet, Kichcha said that his comment on Hindi language and pan India films was taken out of context.  "And sir, I did understand the text you sent in Hindi. That’s only because we all have respected, loved and learnt Hindi. No offense sir, but was wondering what'd the situation be if my response was typed in Kannada!! Don't we too belong to India, sir," he wrote.

Eventually, both buried the hatchet. Ajay tweeted, 'Thanks for clearing up the misunderstanding. I’ve always thought of the film industry as one. We respect all languages and we expect everyone to respect our language as well. Perhaps, something was lost in translation."

ALSO READ: Kichcha Sudeepa responds to Ajay Devgn’s tweet on Hindi language – “What would the situation be if my response was typed in Kannada”

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Teaser of OM: The Battle Within unleashes the action avatar of Aditya Roy Kapur; watch

Ever since Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjana Sanghi starrer action-thriller OM: The Battle Within was announced fans have been eagerly waiting to see the film. The makers, Zee Studios and Ahmed Khan already gave us a glimpse of Aditya's rugged look a few months ago, and now taking the theme of the film a notch higher, they released the teaser today.

With stylized and high-octane action sequences, the movie has Aditya essaying the role of a soldier for the very first time. The teaser gives us the first glimpse into the world of OM and his fights to save the nation.

Aditya, who has been gearing up for the film reminisces his shooting days and gruelling workout regime. He says, "It's been an incredible journey, and it gives me great joy to share a glimpse of the film with all my fans. It's an attempt that has been as rewarding as it has been challenging. All thanks to my director and producers for their support, I am sure the audiences are going to love all the elements of this wholesome entertainer!"

Stepping into the world of silver screen for the first time as a director, Kapil Verma shares, "This is my first venture into the world of Hindi films, and it’s been an incredible journey so far. With incredible actors and technicians on board, OM: The Battle Within, is an intricately designed canvas for all the movie buffs out there. We cannot wait to present the film to the audiences.”

Zee Studios and Ahmed Khan present, A Paper Doll Entertainment Production, produced by Zee Studios, Shaira Khan and Ahmed Khan, 'OM -The Battle Within' is directed by Kapil Verma. The film is all set to release on 1st July 2022.

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Aamir Khan reveals why he chose to release all songs from Laal Singh Chaddha without visuals; says, “The songs are the soul of the film”

Aamir Khan has finally unveiled the 'Kahani' that has been teasing over the past week. On a radio show, the actor unveiled the first musical asset of the much-anticipated film Laal Singh Chaddha. Aamir's ‘Kahani' is nothing but the first track from his upcoming film co-starring Kareena Kapoor Khan. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film is the official adaptation of the Hollywood film Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks.

On Thursday, Aamir Khan released the first track from Laal Singh Chaddha through a radio channel. Releasing the track, Aamir said, "Iss dafa, saare gaane jo hai without visuals release honge (This time, all songs will be released without visuals)". He also added they have not planned on when they will be releasing the tracks with visuals but asked the audience to enjoy the tracks from the film in the audio-only format.

Sung by Mohan Kannan, ‘Kahani’ is composed by Pritam and penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The melodious track is already on repeat mode for audiences who have had the chance to hear the track.

Talking about the song, Aamir said, "I truly believe that the songs in Laal Singh Chaddha are the soul of the film and this album has some of my career’s best songs. It was a very intentional decision to put Pritam, Amitabh, the singers, and technicians in the spotlight because not only do they deserve to be center stage but also the music deserves its due credit. I can’t wait to see how audiences react to the music that the team has poured their heart and soul into."

'Kahani' from Laal Singh Chaddha is also available to stream on Hungama Music.

Laal Singh Chaddha will be released in theatres on August 11.

ALSO READ: Aamir Khan opts for an unusual marketing strategy for Laal Singh Chaddha; releases song before the trailer

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu turns a year older; to have a working birthday

Samantha Ruth Prabhu had a successful 2021 on the work front, sweeping all the love, appreciation, and awards. Now with 2022, the actor is all set with her upcoming slate of movies including Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, Yashoda, and Shakuntalam. Samantha is all set to star opposite Vijay Devarkonda yet again for Shiva Nirvana’s next. Samantha will be soon joining the cast on sets for a month-long schedule. The schedule will take place in Kashmir and this year Samantha will be spending her birthday on the sets of the film.

The source adds, “The team is heading for a long schedule in Kashmir and Samantha will soon join them. It also happens to be her birthday on 28th April and this time around Samantha will be shooting on the day so it’s a working birthday for her.”

“Samantha is a true workaholic like that, she is a very passionate actor and the team feels great to have her part of this project. It’s a rom-com and it would be exciting to see her and Vijay’s chemistry yet again," the source added.

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Aamir Khan opts for an unusual marketing strategy for Laal Singh Chaddha; releases song before the trailer

Over the past week, Aamir Khan had been teasing his fans about a ‘Kahani’ (story) that he will be narrating. The actor raised anticipation around the ‘Kahani’ with fans coming up with various theories on what the announcement could be. While fans speculated that it could be a teaser for his upcoming film Laal Singh Chaddha, a motion poster, or some even speculated that he might be announcing a new project. Well with Aamir Khan, one never knows! The actor is known to come up with unique marketing techniques to promote his films. This time, he has managed to once again surprise everyone with his ‘Kahani’.

Today morning, Aamir Khan unveiled his 'Kahani' on a radio channel. 'Kahani' is the title of the first song from the film Laal Singh Chaddha. Sung by Mohan Kannan, the melodious track has been composed by Pritam and penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. What makes it unique is that this is the first time that Aamir has released the song of his film before the trailer release. The first song has also been released over three months before the scheduled theatrical release of the film on August 11. On the radio show, while unveiling the first song, Aamir also said that all songs from the film will be launched only in audio format.

Laal Singh Chaddha is the official adaptation of the Hollywood film Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film will trace the history of India through the eyes of the protagonist.

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Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmāstra involves a secret society, a mysterious connection, and an epic love story between Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt

Ayan Mukerji's directorial Brahmāstra is one of the most anticipated films in the Hindi film industry. The Pan-India film has been in the making for several years and its release has been delayed oftentimes for different reasons. The film that stars newlyweds Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead will be released in theatres worldwide on September 9. Disney has now added the film to its domestic slate and it will be released on the same day in the USA and Canada. The film which marks the beginning of a trilogy also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna, with a special appearance by Shah Rukh Khan.

The new universe called the Astraverse is inspired by ancient India and spiritual Indian mythology. According to Deadline, the film revolves around a secret society Brahmansh and Ranbir's character Shiva's mysterious connection with it. "The setup involves a secret society, the Brahmānsh, who, generation after generation, have protected many divine “Astras” (weapons) that were created in ancient India, and safe-guarded from the eyes of the world. The most powerful and the most deadly amongst these divine weapons, the Brahmāstra, is now waking up and threatens to destroy the universe we know today," read the report.

"Part one of the planned trilogy centers on Shiva (Kapoor), a young man on the brink of an epic love story with Isha (Bhatt). But their world is turned upside down when Shiva learns he has a mysterious connection to the Brahmāstra, and a great power within him that he doesn’t understand just yet — the power of fire. The story follows Shiva as he journeys into the world of Astras and discovers his destiny as the Divine Hero of the universe," it further read.

Produced by Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus, and Starlight Pictures, Brahmāstra will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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Ajay Devgn opens up about sustaining his marriage with Kajol- “Only love cannot just make it work”

Actors Ajay Devgn and Kajol tied the knot in 1999. They met on the sets of the 1995 film Hulchul and started dating shortly after that. They have been married for 23 years now and are parents to two kids- Nysa and Yug. Recently, Ajay Devgn spoke about sustaining his marriage for so long and how it comes with its share of ups and downs.

In an interview with Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Ajay was asked how he and Kajol have managed to sustain their marriage for so long. "It is sustaining very well. Though there are ups and downs in every marriage. Disagreements are there, but you need to manage them because minds can't be alike. Where kids are also concerned, two minds will think differently also. But then we come to terms and discuss what is right and what is wrong and that's how it's gonna work. You also have to understand the other person's point of view. The first thing is that you need to be very open about when you think you are wrong, you should just apologize and get over with it, then it works. If you stay by your egos then it's not gonna work," he said.

Further, when asked if he is a 'love dovey' kind of a person in real life, Ajay said, "I am not a physical person. I care for people, I care a lot and I show in different ways. Love transforms into partnership, responsibility, and care and that is stronger than love because only love cannot just make it work,” he said.

Ajay and Kajol have shared screen in several films including Ishq, Dil Kya Kare, Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha, Raju Chacha, and more recently Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior.

Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn is currently gearing up for the release of his film Runway 34 which will hit the theatres on April 29. Directed by Ajay Devgn, the film also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh and is based on a true incident.

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Pooja Hegde casts a spell in stunning fuchsia pink organza saree worth Rs. 38,000 for Acharya promotions

Acharya, starring megastar Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan, will be released on April 29. The cast and crew of this action drama are promoting the film as its release date approaches. Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, and Pooja Hegde are touring the city to promote their next film. She looked stunning in a pink silk saree, and she was joined by Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi for promtoions.

Pooja looked simple yet lovely in a stunning fuchsia pink silk organza saree. She wore a vintage silk organza saree in a delightful fuchsia pink tone with a relaxed-fitting that attractively skimmed her slender frame. The six yards contain resham embroidery in a lovely geometric pattern on the pallu and borders, as well as fuchsia pink tassels on the edges. She paired the drape with a pallu that hung from her shoulder in a traditional method. For the event, Tanya Ghavri styled Pooja.

Pooja paired the saree with a floral-embroidered fuchsia pink strapped gajji blouse. It has a plunging neckline with patterned detailing, thin straps, a deep back, and a mid-riff baring hem that shows off Pooja's toned stomach. Pooja's Fuchsia Silk organza saree is worth Rs. 38,000 and is from the designer label Devnaagri.

Pooja completed her look with minimal accessories and glitzy selections towards the end. Her saree-appropriate jewellery included a sleek diamond bracelet, elegant rings, matching dangling ruby earrings, and white juttis. Open tresses in the centre, delicate eye makeup, blush pink lip colour, mascara-adorned lashes, radiant complexion, flushed cheeks, and sparkling highlighter completed the appearance.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTOR: Pooja Hegde

OUTFIT: Devnaagri

STYLIST: Tanya Ghavri

MAKE-UP ARTIST: Heema Dattani

HAIR-STYLIST: Suhas Shinde

 

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Nushrratt Bharuccha explains the difference between Instagram and reality; switches from using a fork to her hands as Akshay Kumar takes a selfie

Nushrratt Bharuccha posted a video that shows how reality differs from how it appears on Instagram. When asked to pose for a selfie with Akshay Kumar, the diva quickly washed her hands and took up the fork, gracefully smiling for the camera. Both actors will be seen together in Ram Setu and Selfiee.

"Instagram vs Reality," Nushrratt captioned the video on Instagram. "Be anyone you want!" The video shows woman eating her food discreetly on a plane. While she is preoccupied with eating with her hands, Akshay Kumar joins her for a selfie. She interrupted him as he continued to click the image so she could clean her hands. She reclaimed her plate and began eating with a fork when she was finished. Akshay even asked her, "Haath se kha na chakku se kyu kha ri hai?" She ignored the inquiry and smiled brightly at the camera. The tag 'Selfiee etiquettes' appears in the video.

 

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"Be you want to be likh rahe ho aur fir fake hoge spoon bhi utha li..waahh," a fan commented. "Ye baat toh sabhi per implement hoti h, insta vs reality," someone else commented.

Akshay and Nushratt have just finished filming for Ram Setu. Selfiee, which also stars Emraan Hashmi and Diana Penty, is currently in post-production. Selfiee is a remake of the 2019 Malayalam comedy Driving Licence. Suraj Venjaramoodu plays a vehicle inspector, and Prithviraj Sukumaran plays a superstar.

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Pritam assures 'Kesariya' full song starring Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt will be launched ahead of Brahmastra release

One of the highly anticipated films of the year is Brahmastra starring the newlyweds Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Marking their first on-screen appearance as a pair, the actors unveiled the first song 'Kesariya' from the film, ahead of their wedding on April 14. Now, music composer Pritam has assured that 'Kesariya' full song starring Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt will be unveiled ahead of the Brahmastra release.

In a statement on Wednesday, Pritam thanked the fans for the overwhelming response to the glimpse of the song. He also assured the fans that the song will be launched ahead of the September release. "We are really excited that just a Teaser of our song 'Kesariya' from Brahmastra is getting so much love from you! I have been receiving many messages to drop the full song and we have even had discussions internally about it," he wrote on Twitter.

He added, "However, we have a plan in place for introducing Brahmastra to the world... and we want to do it right.
So we are focusing on the Trailer as the next big creative release for the movie, and Kesariya - The Full Song will be launched in the months closer to release. So please be patient :) And a big, big thank you to everyone who has liked the Song Teaser! Excited to share the music of Brahmastra with you'll in the coming months !!!"

Helmed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Dharma Productions, Brahmastra also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles. The film arrives in theatres on September 9, 2022.

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