Taapsee Pannu gets accused of hurting religious sentiments; leader files complaint against the actress

While, in the past, many actors have come under the radar of hurting religious sentiments and has been accused on many occasions by religious and political leaders, this time around, it is Taapsee Pannu who has been accused of the same. The actress’ recent appearance at the Lakme India Fashion Week in Mumbai has triggered a controversy where a man named Eklavya Singh, who is a member of the Hind Rakshak Sangathan and son of BJP MLA Malini Gaur, has filed a complaint against the actress for her look at the prestigious fashion show. In the complaint, Singh has alleged that Taapsee Pannu wore a revealing outfit while adorning temple jewellery with Goddess Laxmi’s statue in the locket. An official was quoted in ANI reports, opening up about the complaint registered against the actress saying, “We received a complaint from Eklavya Gaur (son of BJP MLA Malini Gaur) against actor Taapsee Pannu for hurting religious sentiments and image of ‘Sanatan Dharma’ by wearing a locket having ‘Goddess Laxmi’ with revealing dress during ramp walk at Lakme Fashion Week held on March 12 in Mumbai.” The officials have asserted that investigation of the matter in currently in process. For the unversed, Taapsee Pannu walked the ramp in a beautiful red gown with embellishments. The gown featured a plunging neckline and the actress paired up the modern outfit with a statement neckpiece featuring the Goddess Lakshmi idol. The actress had turned showstopper for designer Monisha Jaisingh and Reliance Jewels. As for her work commitments, the actress is gearing up for Haseen Dilruba 2 as well as she will be seen in the much-awaited film Dunki, where she will be seen alongside superstar Shah Rukh Khan for the first time, and it is directed by the renowned Rajkumar Hirani. Also Read: Taapsee Pannu shares her family’s ordeal during 1984 riots, “We were the only Sikh family”

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Siddharth Anand says Shah Rukh Khan – Salman Khan’s bridge scene was axed in Pathaan; Uday Chopra suggested post-credit scene

Shah Rukh Khan returned to the big screen earlier this year in a lead role with Pathaan and shattered box office records. Salman Khan made a cameo in the movie as Tiger and it led to a roar when two superstars, fondly known as Karan – Arjun of Indian cinema, came together for an action-packed sequence. Siddharth Anand recently talked about the post-credit scene where the actors are sitting on the railway track on the bridge talking about the spy universe, which was also a meta moment about their star power. At the News 18 Rising India Summit 2023, Siddharth Anand said, “The sequence you watched in post-credits, that was the end of that (train) sequence” He added that they struggled with the tone of the scene so “we came up with the idea that make it about them in real life and we’ll find humour in that.” He continued, “But then we chopped that from the film. It ended how that sequence is ending and the film ended. When we saw the film after the final mix, Uday Chopra came up with this idea that we should put that scene at the end of the film. And we all realized, ‘Why did we not think of it? It’s mind blowing. Credit to Uday Chopra for that suggestion.” Siddharth Anand said that he was clear that he wanted to add humour to Salman Khan’s appearance as Tiger. “I wanted it to be funny because you know that they (Shah Rukh and Salman) will destroy the goons. You are already prepared. How will they do it is what the audience wants to know. But the X factor is the humour. Shah Rukh and Salman have such great chemistry with each other. They are very good friends, they have great understanding and they are like that off-camera also, so I wanted to capture that,” he said. Speaking of the Karan Arjun reference, he said that they wanted to “play to the gallery, front footed”. He made Salman Khan say “Bhaag Pathaan bhaag” which was a callback to Karan Arjun’s “Bhaag Arjun bhaag.” The director said, “Salman was a little shy but I pushed him to do it.” Meanwhile, Tiger 3 arrives in theatres on Diwali 2023. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan will reunite again in that film. SRK will shoot for 7 days for a massive action sequence in Tiger 3 that is sure to leave people on the edge of their seats! The film also stars Katrina Kaif as Zoya & Emraan Hashmi as Tiger’s nemesis. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan to shoot for 7 days for Salman Khan starrer Tiger 3 in April in Mumbai

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Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's Tiger Baby diversifies into ad production: first project to feature cricket legends, deets inside

With a history of creating high-quality content that appeals to urban audiences across the globe, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar's production house, ‘Tiger Baby’ steps into the advertising space.  The production house aims to create short-form content ranging from TV and digital video commercials, music videos and brand films while maintaining a high standard of innovative and visually compelling storytelling.  Tiger Telly wants to aim to create content that is both entertaining and reflective of the evolving cultural shifts around us. Tiger Telly released their first TVC today, directed by Arjun Varain Singh ( director of the soon-to-be-released film Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan). The commercial is for a used car reselling platform, Spinny, and stars Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh.  Commenting on it, Zoya Akhtar says, “This is Tiger Telly’s first ad film. We are excited. As a studio, we aim to tell stories across all formats and this campaign helped set that up beautifully. We’re looking forward to more collaborations like this.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tiger Baby (@tigerbabyofficial) “It was refreshing to find a concept that was fun and aimed to make its audiences smile. And for us, the only way to do that was to have fun shooting and to make sure our cricketing legends felt the same way. So we did. And I hope audiences are able to get in on it!,” adds Arjun Varain Singh, the director of the films. The film features the three cricketing legends on a boys' road trip, which definitely makes one nostalgic for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. The ad film featured Sachin Tendulkar, recreating the cricketer's very first car, a bayers blue Maruti 800. In this film, Sachin goes out and about in the car, which the cricket icon loves the most along with films that explored the extraordinary spirit of ordinary people to go far for dreams, and love and to come together to create moments that matter. Tiger Telly’s services would begin with the script, and treatment development, and culminate with final edit deliverables ready for distribution. They will carry out the vision from inception to execution. Also Read: Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Zoya Akhtar & team Dahaad strike a pose on the red carpet of Berlin International Film Festival 2023, see pics

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Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Seth announce pregnancy: Expecting their first child!

Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Seth are undoubtedly one of the most favourite couples in the entertainment industry. The duo first met on the sets of their show "Rishton Ka Saudagar - Baazigar" and fell in love with each other while shooting for the series. Since then, they have been setting couple goals for their fans. Recently, the duo announced that they are expecting their first child.  On Friday morning, March 31, Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth shared a joint post on their respective social media handles to share the good news. In the two-photo post, the couple can be seen in coordinated outfits against a picturesque backdrop on the beach. In fact, in one of the photos, Vatsal can be seen posing for the camera while giving Ishita’s baby bump a kiss.  Captioning the image, they wrote, “Baby on Board,” followed by a red-heart emoticon. The news has sent waves of excitement and joy among her fans, who have been eagerly waiting for this moment. “So glad to see this and get this news,” wrote a user, while another exclaimed, “Wow! it's amazing!” Many of their friends from the industry also extended wishes including Shaheer Sheikh, Shweta Rastogi, Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir, and Bhakhtyar Irani, among others.    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ishita Dutta Sheth (@ishidutta) For the unversed, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony on November 28, 2017, at the ISKCON Temple in Mumbai. The wedding was a low-key affair, attended only by close family and friends. Since their wedding, Ishita and Vatsal have continued to work in the entertainment industry and have appeared in several projects together. On the professional front, Ishita was last seen in Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 2. Also Read: Ishita Dutta kicks off a new project with actor-husband Vatsal Sheth this New Year and it is a beautiful love nest

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Pathaan director Siddharth Anand opens up on ‘Besharam Rang’ controversy; says he chose orange bikini “randomly”

The ‘Besharam Rang’ controversy arose when a few fringe groups called for a boycott of the film Pathaan after objections were raised over the colour of Deepika Padukone's bikini in the song. Many demanded that the song be removed or the colour of the costume be changed. However, the makers did not make any changes, and the film was eventually released to positive reviews from the audience. Speaking of the same, director Siddharth Anand shared the story behind choosing an orange colour bikini. It all happened during the News18 Rising India summit 2023. While addressing the issue, Siddharth stated that he chose the costume “randomly” and “never gave it too much thought.” He asserted, “The colour was looking nice. It was sunny, the grass was greener and the water was blue and the orange colour was looking good.” Anand further explained, “We thought when the audience would watch it they would understand that our intent was not wrong.” As he continued, Siddharth mentioned that “they were not scared” while calling the boycott “white noise.” He was quoted saying, “We knew that there was nothing objectionable in our film.” According to Siddharth, he would not hold the audience accountable for their initial reaction to the controversy since they had not seen the film at that point. He expressed gratitude for the audience's overwhelming response to the film, stating that they had shown great support by flocking to theatres to watch it. Concluding his take, the 44-year-old director said, “They (the audience) proved the whole boycott movement wrong. And when you are calling for a boycott of a star or a movie, you are not seeing how many people’s livelihood is dependent on that particular movie especially if it works. At least three hundred people work on a film every day. And when the shoot gets over so many VFX artists work on the post-production. It’s very easy to say boycott, that too, without reason.” Coming to the professional front, Siddharth is currently busy with the shooting of his next venture, Fighter, starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan. Also Read: Arijit Singh REACTS to ‘Gerua’ controversy; says, “Saffron is the colour of Sanyasis”

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Ayan Mukerji says Brahmastra 2 and 3 will be shot simultaneously, sequel to release in 2026: ‘We will write it better without comprising it’

Following years of wait and much anticipation, Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva starring Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Alia Bhatt released in the theatres on September 9, 2022. While the visual spectacle collected Rs. 257.44 cr in India, the film is the first installment in the Ayan Mukerji-directed trilogy. The director has now revealed that they plan to shoot the sequels simultaneously with an aim to release the second part in 2026. At the News18 Rising India summit in New Delhi, Ayan Mukerji said, “We will make Brahmastra 2 and 3 together. The truth is we are going to take a little bit of time to write it. I know there’s a lot of anticipation.” He added, “People want the (second part of the film) film to come out. But pehle achchi tarah se likhenge without compromising it. I think it will be about three years from now before we see Brahmastra 2 on the big screen." While Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva might have been successful at the box office, it did draw criticism for its weak dialogues which were penned by Hussain Dalal. The filmmaker acknowledged the criticism by saying, “We did get some mixed reactions. We still did really good numbers. A lot of people accepted our film. It also did well when it came out on streaming (platform). It’s probably the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022. But I still hear that criticism very clearly.” He further said, “The thing is I accept and agree with some of it. Some of that criticism came down to some aspects related to the writing and story of Brahmastra. I want to understand these things and make part two better.” Brahmastra also had a cameo of Shah Rukh Khan, with Mouni Roy playing the antagonist. ALSO READ: Ranbir Kapoor confirms Ayan Mukerji is writing Brahmastra 2 and 3; expected to go on floors by 2023 end

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Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha are getting married, confirms Harrdy Sandhu: ‘I have called and congratulated her’

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra is ready to get settled. The actress has been in rumoured relationship with AAP leader Raghav Chadha after the two of them were spotted together on several occasions. Rumours were rife that the two of them are ready to tie the knot. Now, confirming the speculations, Harrdy Sandhu, Parineeti’s good friend and co-star in Code Name: Tiranga, has said that it is happening and he has already congratulated her. “I am so happy that it’s finally happening. I wish her all the luck," Harrdy Sandhu said during an interview with DNA. He also said that they would often discuss marriage during their shoot days on the sets of Code Name: Tiranga.  He said, “When we were shooting for Code Name: Tiranga, we used to have discussions about marriage, and she used to say that ‘I will get married, only after I feel that I have found the right guy.'" Infact, the singer-actor also confirmed that he congratulated Parineeti over a phone call. “Yes, I have called and congratulated her," he said. As per reports, Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha have been long-time friends as they studied together at the London School of Economics. They also follow each other on Instagram. They were first spotted together grabbing dinner. Following which, Raghav came to pick her up at the Delhi airport, adding fuel to their wedding rumours. As per several reports, they are committed and will tie the knot soon. On March 23, Raghav Chadha was surrounded by paparazzi where he was asked about Parineeti Chopra. The politician said, “Aap mujhse raajneeti ke sawaal kariye, Parineeti ke sawaal na kariye (Please ask me questions about politics, not Parineeti).” When prodded further about their relationship, he said, “Denge jawaab (Will answer).” On the work front, Parineeti Chopra will next star in Akshay Kumar-led Capsule Gill. ALSO READ: Parineeti Chopra blushes as paps ask her about wedding rumours with politician Raghav Chadha, watch

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Mahhi Vij tests COVID-19 positive, shares health update; says, “I see Tara crying for me”, watch

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected people from all walks of life, and the entertainment industry has not been immune to its impact. The Indian government has been taking steps to control the spread of the virus. Though the situation is under control now, the government has frequently instructed citizens to take precautions. A few days back, Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani had confirmed that he tested COVID-19 positive. Now, popular TV actress Mahhi Vij has also revealed that she recently tested positive for COVID-19. The news was confirmed by the actress herself through her social media post. In the video post, Mahhi explained her symptoms and the reason she got tested, despite advice to the contrary. “A lot of people told me not to. They said it's the flu, it's in the air, the weather, etc. But I just wanted my safety as there are kids at my home. So I got the test done and the result showed that I am Covid positive,” says Mahhi. Meanwhile, the caption of her video post read, “Away from my kids is heart-breaking when I see my daughter crying for me.” Later, she also urged her fans to take care of themselves as she added, “Please take care of yourself, don’t take it easy. This covid is severe, so keep your mask on #covid Santize Pray for my speedy recovery.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mahhi ❤️khushi❤️rajveer❤️Tara (@mahhivij) Reacting to the post, a bunch of her fans and peers from the industry expressed their concern in the comments section. “Oh god! Dhyaan rakh apna, sending u lots of strength n positive vibes!,” wrote Kamya Punjabi while Gauahar Khan commented, “Get well soon,” followed by a red-heart emoticon. The news of Mahhi Vij testing positive for COVID-19 is a reminder that the virus is still a threat and that everyone needs to take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and others. Recently, India reported 3,016 fresh cases, which is the highest in nearly six months. Also Read: Mahhi Vij approaches Mumbai Police after her cook threatens to kill her family

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REVEALED: Yash Raj Films earns Rs. 115 crores as net profit on an operating income of Rs 614 crores in FY 2021-22; FY 2022-23’s profit to be HIGHER thanks to Pathaan’s BLOCKBUSTER success

Some significant films from Bollywood haven’t worked in recent times. But thanks to the blockbuster success of Pathaan, the industry is able to breathe easy for the time being. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, this Yash Raj Films (YRF) production broke several records and is now the biggest Hindi grosser ever, crossing the collections of Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (2017). And recently, YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani shared some interesting details about how the company’s fortunes changed thanks to Pathaan. In an interaction with The Economic Times, Akshaye Widhani said that in terms of revenue, FY 2023-24 will be bigger than FY 2019-20 and 2021-22 for YRF. He also confessed that the Spy Universe has become a precious IP for them and that it is India’s biggest franchise. The Spy Universe’s first film was Ek Tha Tiger (2012), starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. The same star cast was repeated in Tiger Zinda Hai (2017). Then, Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff were seen in War (2019). All these aforementioned films were huge blockbusters in cinemas. Pathaan meanwhile was a one-of-its-kind Spy Universe film as it also featured Salman Khan as Tiger. The Economic Times article also mentions that as per an Acuite Ratings report, Yash Raj Films in FY 2019-20 recorded a net profit of Rs. 61 crores on operating income of Rs. 614 crores. In FY 2021-22, it had a net profit of Rs. 115 crores on an operating income of Rs 614 crores. Pathaan meanwhile has already collected more than Rs. 1000 crores globally. And this year, YRF is scheduled to have two more releases – Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi, and The Great Indian Family, featuring Vicky Kaushal and Manushi Chhillar. Tiger 3 will release on Diwali 2023 and will have a special appearance of Shah Rukh Khan, reprising his role of Pathaan. And that’s not all. Akshaye Widhani, in interaction with Variety, has admitted that they are looking to now release Pathaan in China, Japan and Latin America. This can further add to Pathaan’s box office collections and also YRF’s revenues. Also Read: REVEALED: Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan to soon release in China, Japan and Latin America; 50% of YRF’s theatrical slate from now on would comprise spy universe films

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Producer of Sachin - A Billion Dreams Ravi Bhagchandka teams up with Aamir Khan & Sony Pictures for a sports film

Sachin – A Billion Dreams, which was based on India’s cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, was one of a kind documentary that also did well at the box office apart from gaining critical acclaim. Now, the producer of the film Ravi Bhagchandka has teamed up with Aamir Khan and Sony Pictures to producer a sports drama titled Champions. Sharing more about the film, Bhagchandka said in a statement, “Champions is not an out and out sports film. It has a human-interest story against the backdrop of sports.” The film is the official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Campeones (English title: Champions). “We saw the film at the Berlin Film Festival and we really liked what we saw. It’s about the individual challenges of the differently abled and how they are living their lives. There are also a lot of heart-warming and humorous moments in the film and that’s essentially what we liked most about the film,” added Bhagchandka. He also said that they will reveal the cast of the film at a later date. Apart from Champions, Bhagchandka has a series of other projects lined up under his banner 200 NOTOUT. The name of the banner is dedicated to Tendulkar’s highest score of 200 not out in one-day internationals. He is the first batter to achieve the feat. One of his other upcoming projects is the film adaptation of George McCutcheon’s 1902 book Brewster’s Millions. Speaking about this and few other projects, Bhagchandka added, “We have already examined various drafts of the script; it’s shaping up well and we should be able to kick that off soon. Apart from this, we are planning a political thriller web series based on one of Ashwin Sanghi’s best-selling books. In the pipeline is another riveting film adaptation of the Argentinian bestseller novel, All Yours. This film is a co-production with Sagarika Ghatge Khan and is set to be directed by Kanishk Varma of Inside Edge series fame. Besides this, we are also making a couple of entertaining sports-based reality shows which are in very nascent stages and a sports biopic that is sure to hit it out of the park!” Also Read: Aamir Khan talks about Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra; says, “Was worried for Yashji and Adi when they told me that they were making the studio!”

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Bhumi Pednekar on her role as UNDP's First National Advocate, “I hope all the work I do goes towards making the world more equal in many ways”

Last week, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced Bollywood star and a passionate Climate Warrior Bhumi Pednekar as their first National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a National Advocate, Bhumi will support UNDP India's efforts to raise awareness and mobilize support for the SDGs, a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Bhumi made her first appearance in her new role at the launch of the flagship magazine, Inspiring India. The second edition of the magazine is a tribute to the exceptional women of this country and their indomitable spirit to challenge the status quo, shatter stereotypes and make change happen. As shared by Hindustan times, UNDP India asked Pednekar a slew of questions on her journey, inspirations and more at the launch event. Pednekar expressed her happiness on achieving such an honor and shared, “I am thrilled and it’s such an honour that they (UNDP) thought that I was worthy of taking on this responsibility.” “For very long, I tried my bit and gave back to the society through my work, but now, when I collaborate with an institution like UNDP, it would help my voice to reach out to more people and to the people that need it the most. It’s just a very fulfilling feeling for me,” she added. The event was also attended by Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator for India; Manasi Joshi Indian para-badminton player; Ralf Heckner, Swiss ambassador to India and Freddy Svane, Danish ambassador to India. “As people of influence, the idea being that we have to achieve all the goals for this world to become a fair and equal place for everyone,” Pednekar further said. “In whatever way, either through my onscreen work or off-screen contribution, the idea is to spread the right message to inspire as many people as possible to take the right path,” she said. “I hope that all the work that I do goes toward making the world more equal in many ways,” she added. This edition of Inspiring India has a special message from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. It also features businesswomen and founders of Nykaa, Falguni, and Adwaita Nayar, para-badminton champion Manasi Joshi, captain of the Indian football team Sunil Chhetri, Ecofeminist and Padmashri Awardee Jamuna Tudu and UNDP India's Youth Climate Champion, Prajakta Koli. Bhumi has been associated with UNDP India as the Women@Work Champion since 2022. She has raised awareness on issues such as gender-based violence, and climate action. She also voluntarily turned to vegetarianism to tread lighter on the planet. Also Read: Bhumi Pednekar schools us on how to how to style denim on denim fashionably for this summer

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Vaani Kapoor and Vaibhav Raj Gupta to star in YRF Entertainment's new web series Mandala Murders; to be helmed by Mardaani 2 director Gopi Puthran

Yash Raj Films (YRF) has ambitions to produce some of the best content on digital that India has ever seen. Under the banner of YRF Entertainment, the company announces its second OTT show, a gritty crime thriller titled Mandala Murders! Created & directed by Gopi Puthran of Mardaani 2 fame, the edge-of-the-seat entertainer will star Vaani Kapoor as the lead, with Vaibhav Raj Gupta co-starring. He has been cast as the leading man for the first time after his brilliant performance in Gullak! Manan Rawat, who has previously worked as an Associate Director on many YRF films, will be the co-director of the series. Gopi will shoot Mandala Murders for about a month in Uttar Pradesh starting tomorrow, before heading to Delhi & then Mumbai to finish the filming process. In UP, the team will shoot in the picturesque Prayagraj, Lucknow & Varanasi. The big-budget show will thus boast a huge canvas and a grand scale with it being shot across 5 different cities in India! Surveen Chawla and Jameel Khan (again of Gullak fame) have also been cast in prominent roles in Mandala Murders. Going in for the KILL (literally) for my debut OTT show!! ???????????? Thrilled to be helming @YRFEnt’s new series #MandalaMurders - a gritty crime thriller that will keep you guessing! ???? Co-starring: #VaibhavRajGupta Directed by: @gopiputhran @manan_rawat @MogreYogendra @yrf pic.twitter.com/rkOMnLvftw — Vaani Kapoor (@Vaaniofficial) March 30, 2023 This multi-season show is a part of YRF’s ambitious OTT slate that already comprises the much-awaited The Railway Men based on the deadly 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. This series features R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyendu and Babil Khan in the lead roles and is a tribute to the brave railway workers who saved scores of lives on this ill-fated night of devastation and horror. ALSO READ: BH Style Icons 2023: Vaani Kapoor shines in a crystal confetti bodycon gown by Shivan & Narresh

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Priyanka Chopra makes a gaffe by calling RRR a ‘Tamil’ film after Dax Shepard calls SS Rajamouli's directorial a Bollywood movie; netizens call out her mistake

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has been busy with the promotions of her upcoming Prime Video series Citadel, has ardently supported filmmaker SS Rajamouli for his movie RRR. The film had all the buzz around the Oscars and eventually, the film’s song ‘Naatu Naatu’ won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. She even attended a special screening in LA and hosted Ram Charan and his family her home. So when the actress made a blunder about the film’s language and called it a Tamil movie on Dax Shepard’s podcast, netizens were left surprised. On the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, the host compared Bollywood to be like Hollywood in the 50s with big studios and few stars, Priyanka agreed by saying, “I don’t think you are far from it. I think that was what it was… big studios, five actors… big movies will be made by them; but the game is changed so much now. First of all, it’s streaming. It has given access to so many people who are making content.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dax Shepard (@daxshepard) When Dax interrupted her by saying RRR is a Bollywood movie, she corrected him only to call the Telugu-language movie, a Tamil movie. “Bollywood has evolved in such an incredible way. You have the mainstream big action and the love story and the dancing…” she said. When Dax interrupted, “RRR…”, Priyanka added, “That’s a Tamil movie by the way. It’s like big, mega, blockbuster Tamil which does all of those… it’s like our Avengers.” Interestingly, Priyanka Chopra worked with Ram Charan in the 2013 movie Zanjeer. Her first movie was in Tamil, titled Tamizhan, starring Vijay in the lead role. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be seen in Russo Brothers’ series Citadel which is set for Prime Video with Richard Madden and Stanley Tucci. The series will premiere on April 28. She also has a movie Love Again releasing in theatres on May 12, with Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. She also has Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa alongside Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. ALSO READ: Amaal Mallik speaks about “campism, bootlicking and powerplay” in Bollywood after Priyanka Chopra opens up on being cornered; calls latter “amazing woman”

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Ranveer Singh becomes the brand ambassador of Star Sports; says, "It's an honour for me"

Star Sports, India’s Home of Sports, is delighted to announce Bollywood superstar and sports aficionado Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador. This association makes the pop culture icon the first actor to be associated with Star Sports, a development that reflects the growing synergy between sports and entertainment in India. Ranveer, in his role as 'sutradhaar' for the upcoming season of the "Incredible League", will be involved in creating a stream of immersive and entertaining content which brings alive compelling narratives from the past, present, and future of the league.  The journey of the ‘sutradhaar’ starts with the opening weekend (Fri, Mar 31 – Sun, Apr 2) as Ranveer introduces the key narratives for the 16th edition of the tournament, its biggest to date. Singh's collaboration with Star Sports is a significant move for the brand. Star Sports aims to leverage Singh's massive popularity and his deep love for sports to connect with diverse audience cohorts which haven't yet formed a deep relationship with Sports. It is in line with Star Sports' stated mission of making India a sporting nation by fuelling fandom and passion for sports. Singh, on the other hand, sees this association as a perfect opportunity to showcase his love for sports and share his passion with his fans. His vast and impressive knowledge and understanding of sports combined with his standing of being one of the most popular actors in the entertainment industry make him an ideal choice to take the power of sports wider and deeper across the country. Talking about the association, Ranveer Singh said, "Star Sports is a brand that is synonymous with sports in India. As a sports enthusiast, being associated with a brand that has redefined the way sports are viewed and consumed in India is truly special. I have grown up watching some of the most iconic moments in World sports on Star Sports, and it's an honour for me to be a part of this incredible journey.” Sanjog Gupta, Head- of Sports, at Disney Star, said, “We believe that sports in India is on the move but needs a continuous injection of fandom to turn into a full-fledged movement. In Ranveer Singh, we see a die-hard sports fan, a committed storyteller, and an entertainer par excellence, who is keen to use his popularity to grow sports. Working with him, we want to reach new audiences, who still haven't discovered their passion for the sport. This also includes millions of viewers, who haven't been watching Cricket or don't watch Cricket regularly. We want to use, in conjunction, the power of storytelling and Ranveer's popularity, to create a compelling invitation for them." Star Sports and Ranveer Singh’s journey as partners starts with the Opening Weekend of Tata IPL 2023 (Mar 31 – Apr 2), and continues through the tournament as heroes emerge and stories develop. It also entails major sporting events coming up on the network including World Test Championship Final, Premier League, Pro Kabaddi, Asia Cup and ICC Cricket World Cup. Also Read: Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor pose with Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway star Rani Mukerji, see photo

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Om Raut and Bhushan Kumar visit Vaishno Devi to seek blessings for Adipurush

Filmmaker Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar recently visited the holy Vaishno Devi temple on the occasion of Navratri and to seek blessings for their upcoming keenly awaited film Adipurush, which stars Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. For the unversed, Vaishno Devi is one of the foremost pilgrimage sites in India, situated in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing more about the visit, a statement from the makers said, “Remarking the creation of universe and beginning of the world by Maa Shri Durga, Chaitra Navratri holds immense significance in the Hindu culture! With this belief and Shri Gulshan Kumar’s immense faith in Maa Vaishno Devi, the makers seek divine blessings for Adipurush.” Adipurush is the retelling of the great Indian epic Ramayana. The film will see Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan essay the roles of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Raavan respectively. Sharing more about the film, Kriti had told the agency PTI (Press Trust of India) earlier this year, “It is a film that the entire team is extremely proud of. I hope and pray that people will also equally be proud of it. It is something that is so important to all of us. It is just not a film for us, it is way more than that. I hope it gets its due. I have a feeling it will. It is important to make these stories. It is educational for kids. I feel if I had not seen it then, today’s children would also have not seen it.” Produced by T- Series, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles, Adipurush will be releasing globally on June 16, 2023. Also Read: Om Raut on 150 days for Adipurush, “World will witness India’s timeless epic”

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui files Rs. 100 crore defamation case against his brother and estranged wife

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has moved the court for defaming and maligning his image and has filed a defamation suit against Shamas Nawab Siddiqui and former wife Aaliya Siddiqui seeking damages of Rs. 100 crores. As per current reports, the hearing will be held on March 30 by Justice RI Chagla. The suit has come after several allegations were thrown against the Kick actor after his wife accused the Siddiqui family of harassment and torture. In his suit, the actor has alleged that the allegations thrown towards him has affected his public image. In the suit that has been filed through advocate Sunil Kumar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has alleged that he is unable to make any kind of appearances or attend social gatherings owing to the many accusations thrown towards him. He has alleged that these ‘misleading claims’ have impacted his career and hence, he has also requested the court to pass an order of injunction to restrict his brother and estranged wife Anjana Pandey alias Aaliya Siddiqui from making any more defamatory comments against him, along with a request added for taking down the already existing remarks and statements against him. Furthermore, in the same suit, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has also alleged that his brother has committed several fraudulent transactions which has resulted in major monetary loss for the actor. The actor has further alleged that due to misappropriation of funds, the actor currently owes a whopping amount of Rs. 37 crores to the government, after his brother failed to make some major payments. Furthermore, he has also accused his wife Aaliya Siddiqui of being an accomplice to his brother and misappropriating Rs. 21 crores. As per the given report, when Nawazuddin confronted his brother regarding the missing funds, the latter is claimed to have ‘instigated’ Nawaz’s estranged wife against the Siddiqui family, which led to her alleging that how her in-laws tortured and harassed her. With the hearing to be held on March 30, it is yet to be seen how the case proceeds. Also Read: Nawazuddin Siddiqui BREAKS his silence on allegations made by Aaliya Siddiqui; pens a long note clarifying his stand

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Salman Khan Threat Case: Dhakad Ram Bishnoi arrested in Jodhpur by Mumbai Police

Over a week ago, Bollywood actor Salman Khan's security was beefed up by the Mumbai Police after one of his associates, Jordy Patel, received a threat via an email. His close friend Prashant Gunjalkar filed a complaint regarding the same and a case was registered at the Bandra Police Station in Mumbai against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar and a person named Rohit Garg under IPC sections 506(2),120(b) & 34. Now, Mumbai Police has arrested a man named Dhakad Ram Bishnoi in Jodhpur in connection with the email threatening case. As per reports, Dhakad Ram Bishnoi (21) is a resident of Siyagon ki Dhani in Rohicha Kalan village in Jodhpur. He was reportedly out on bail under the Arms Act. Gaurav Yadav, Jodhpur’s DCP (West), said that a team from Mumbai’s Bandra Police had arrived to arrest him. “They asked us to assist them in detaining Bishnoi. We provided them with the support and handed Bishnoi over to the Mumbai PoliceYadav said, as reported by PTI on Sunday. "After a detailed technical investigation into the case, police got information about the accused person's whereabouts, following which a team was sent to Rajasthan and the man was apprehended," a police official said. According to a previous report in PTI, a police official said that “two Assistant Police Inspector (API)-rank officers and eight to ten constables will be part of Khan's security detail round the clock.” The official also added that fans won’t be allowed to assemble outside Salman’s Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra. It was earlier reported that Y-plus security has been provided to Salman Khan by the police. He will also travel in bullet-proof car with his personal security detail. Additional security measures have also been given to the actor. As per reports, a person named Rohit Garg allegedly issued the threat and mentioned Goldy Brar, Canadian gangster's name, saying the latter wants to meet the actor in person. Recently, Lawrence Bishnoi also allegedly said that killing Salman is his life's goal. In a recent report shared by ABP News, Bishnoi was quoted saying, “There is anger in our society for Salman Khan. He humiliated my society. A case was filed against him but he did not apologize. If he does not tender an apology, be ready to face the consequences. I will not depend on anyone else.” He went on to add that he has been harboring the feeling of hatred ever since childhood. Bishnoi continued, “Will break his ego sooner or later. He should come to our deity’s temple and apologize. If our society forgives, then I will not say anything.” ALSO READ: Salman Khan brings Pooja Hegde in place of Kareena Kapoor Khan in Pavan Putra

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Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu starrer The Crew begins shoot

One of Kriti Sanon’s upcoming projects is The Crew. The movie will see her teaming up with much senior actresses like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu. The actress is here to increase the excitement as she has begun filming The Crew, while her admirers are eagerly awaiting more about her involvement in the picture.   On Saturday, Kriti took to Instagram and shared a picture of a clapboard along with a warm message. She wrote in the caption, “New beginnings!!! Toooooo excited for this one! The feeling of a new story, a new character.. this journey will be a memorable one! @rheakapoor @ektarkapoor @rajoosworld @anujdhawan13 Butterflies dancing in my stomach Wish me luck guys! Missing my girl gang.. @kareenakapoorkhan @tabutiful.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) Ekta Kapoor, the producer of the film, also posted a video on Instagram, announcing the commencement of the shoot. Sharing the video, she captioned, “The crew begins !!! Best of luck to d crew! Happie bday @kapoor.sunita my fav kapoor n JAI MATA DI ! #navratri mein Shubh arambh @rheakapoor @kareenakapoorkhan @kritisanon @tabutiful @rajoosworld.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by EktaaRkapoor (@ektarkapoor) Rhea Kapoor also shared the clipboard of the film and wrote, “Is this real life!? Day 1. On @kapoor.sunita birthday with my Nani’s blessings! Happy birthday mommy I couldn’t be here without you! i love you!”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Rhea Kapoor (@rheakapoor) The story of The Crew follows three women who work and hustle to move on with life. But as they try to make their way forward, their destinies lead them to some unexpected and unwarranted situations, leading them to get caught in a web of lies. Eventhough Kriti has begun with the shoot, Kareena and Tabu's are yet to start. Kriti was recently seen in Rohit Dhawan’s Shehzada opposite Kartik Aaryan. Apart from The Crew, she will also be seen in Adipurush opposite Prabhas and the action film Ganapath opposite Tiger Shroff that is slated to release on October 20, 2023. The actress will also be seen opposite Shahid Kapoor in an untitled film under Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films banner. Also Read: Kriti Sanon and Jr NTR share screen for the first time as they collaborate for an ad film, watch

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Salman Khan brings Pooja Hegde in place of Kareena Kapoor Khan in Pavan Putra

Released in 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan not only became one of the biggest hits but also a film that found mass acceptance. Starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and child actress Harshali Malhotra, the film about the unusual bond between a simpleton Indian and a little Pakistani girl moved hearts. Last year, fans of Salman Khan had a moment of rejoice when the sequel of Bajrangi Bhaijaan titled Pavan Putra was announced. The thought of seeing their favourite star essay the same role again was reason enough to excite them. But there was no update on the project following the announcement. But now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Salman has brought Pooja Hegde on board for Pavan Putra. In other words, the film will see her replacing Kareena Kapoor. Whether Pooja will play the same character that Kareena played in the first film is not known yet. Interestingly, Pooja is also the leading lady in Salman’s upcoming release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Directed by Farhad Samji, the film is all set to release during Eid in April this year. For the unversed, Bajrangi Bhaijaan told the story of a mute Pakistani girl Munni (Harshali), who gets separated from her mother when the latter had visited India with her for a religious purpose. A happy-go-lucky Bajrangi (Salman) comes across Munni and makes it a mission to reunite her with her mother in Pakistan. The film also starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the role of a Pakistani TV journalist Chand Nawab. Also Read: Will the postponement of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan lead to Dunki’s release being pushed to 2024?

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Kapil Sharma starrer Zwigato becomes tax-free in Odisha

Zwigato produced by Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives, starring Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami in lead roles, has been made tax-free in the state of Odisha where it was shot. The government of Odisha announced that it is waiving off entertainment tax on movie tickets for Zwigato as part of its effort to promote the movie and the state as a destination for film shooting. The Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik, applauded Nandita Das for her efforts in promoting the state as a destination for commercial movie making and made the announcement of the entertainment tax waiver. Zwigato has received positive reviews from both critics and audiences for its universal theme. The positive word of mouth has encouraged the Odisha government to take this move, which is sure to help drive people to the cinemas and promote the message of the movie to a wider audience. A source close to the film spoke about how the team reacted to this news adding, “Overall, this is a great boost for Zwigato and its message, and it's a testament to the hard work put in by the cast and crew of the film, as well as the support from the government of Odisha.” Zwigato revolves around the life of a food delivery man essayed by Kapil Sharma. After losing his job at a factory because of lockdown and the pandemic, his character takes up the job of a food delivery man. Also Read: Kapil Sharma claims he ‘doesn’t vibe well with grownups’; says, “I prefer the company of my children”

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Sonu Nigam’s father robbed of Rs. 72 lakh, FIR registered against ex-driver

Sonu Nigam’s father Agamkumar Nigam has filed an FIR (First Information Report) against his former driver for allegedly stealing Rs. 72 lakh from his residence in Mumbai. The singer's father lives at Windsor Grand building in Oshiwara, Andheri west. The alleged robbery took between March 19 and March 20. The FIR was registered by Sonu Nigam's sister Nikita who reached Oshiwara police station in the wee hours of Wednesday. As per the complaint, Agamkumar Nigam has a driver named Rehan for 8 months but was sacked from the job after his performance was unsatisfactory, as told by an official. As per a report in PTI, an official said that Agamkumar visited Nikita's home in the Versova area on March 19 for lunch. He was back at his residence after sometime. He called his daughter in the evening to inform her that “Rs 40 lakh was missing from a digital locker kept in a wooden cupboard.” Agamkumar Nigam visited his son's house the next day at 7 Bungalows for visa-related work. He returned home later that evening to find out Rs. 32 lakh were missing from the locker and that it wasn't damaged. As per the report, the official added, “Agamkumar and Nikita checked the CCTV footage of his society which showed his former driver Rehan going towards his flat with a bag on both days when he was away. Agamkumar suspects Rehan entered his flat with the help of a duplicate key and stole Rs. 72 lakh from the digital locker in the bedroom.” An FIR has been filed under the Indian Penal Code sections 380, 454 and 457 for robbery and trespassing. The investigation is underway. ALSO READ: Sonu Nigam attacked: Indian Singers’ Rights Association condemns the incident; says, “It is a matter of shame”

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Akshay Kumar’s remake of Soorarai Pottru to release on September 1

The release date of the Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan and Paresh Rawal starrer Hindi remake of the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru is out. The Sudha Kongara directorial venture will be releasing in theatres on September 1 this year. Produced by Abundantia Entertainment and 2D Entertainment, the yet untitled film is tentatively called Production No. 27. Released in November 2020, Soorarai Pottru starred Suriya, Aparna Balamurali, Paresh Rawal and Mohan Babu, among others. The film was also helmed by Sudha Kongara. The Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru went on floors in April 2022 in an auspicious way through the breaking of a coconut by Radhika. The video of the same was shared by Akshay back then. He had also asked his fans to suggest a title for the film. “With the auspicious coconut-breaking and a small prayer in our heart, we begin the filming of our yet untitled film which is about dreams and the power of it ???? In case you’ll have any title suggestions, do share and of course your best wishes,” said the actor in the caption. Along with the release date of the film, the makers have also released a creative poster of the film. It shows Akshay’s silhouette image in brown colour and a plane going through it. For the unversed, Soorarai Pottru was about a man from a rural area dreaming of starting his own airline service. Also Read: Akshay Kumar to team up with Dinesh Vijan for a new film Sky Force; deets inside 

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Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna starrer Drishyam 2 to have its world television premiere on Colors Cineplex

The World Television Premiere of Drishyam 2 co-presented by Kia Motors, co-powered by Cadbury Fuse, special partner Club Mahindra and Parle Smoodh Lassi in association with Ramdev Strong Hing and Acko General Insurance will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 8 pm on Viacom18's movie channel, Colors Cineplex. Produced by Panorama Studios, Viacom18 Studios, and T-Series Films, this highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 hit Drishyam boasts an A-list cast, including the likes of Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, Shriya Saran and others. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the sequel takes off years after the prequel. Drishyam 2 is packed with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists as it features the Salgaonkar family’s fight for their survival. The edge-of-the-seat thriller traces the turmoil that erupts in the their family after the homicide case opens and wreaks havoc in the lives of its family members living in Goa.  The sequel of the movie captures how far one can go to protect their family when an investigation for a murder case is resuscitated. Leading man Ajay Devgn expressed his excitement for the world television premiere of Drishyam 2 saying, "With its premiere on Colors Cineplex, the audience will get another chance to unravel the mystery and suspense that this thriller holds. It will now be accessible to a wider range of viewers across the globe. This film is not just a mere continuation of the first part, but a whole new story with unexpected twists and turns. The dramatic-suspense thriller will air on a weekend and that makes it a perfect must-watch to be enjoyed with family, especially because this one is about a man who keeps his family's interests first. I thank the audience for their love and support for Drishyam 2's world television premiere." Rohan Lavsi, Business Head - Hindi Movies Cluster, Viacom18 continued, "The film revolves around a devoted family man who is willing to go to great lengths to safeguard his loved ones. We are thrilled to bring this blockbuster to the audience, having nurtured our library of acclaimed films. It is a unique family-based crime thriller that will entice the viewers with its gripping plot. With its proven success as a franchise, it's no surprise that the film has become a blockbuster hit, and we are excited to offer it to a wider audience to enjoy in the comfort of their homes." To promote its World Television Premiere, Colors Cineplex has planned elaborate marketing and digital activities at multiple touchpoints. The channel has designed a special Drishyam 360-degree interrogation that will engage consumers in solving the case on different digital platforms, keeping in mind the plot of the movie. Drishyam 2 also featured Ishita Dutta, Rajat Kapoor, Mrunal Jadhav, among others and released on November 18, 2022. Also Read: Panorama Studios acquires rights to remake Drishyam and Drishyam 2 in non-Indian languages

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Mumbai police take action against gangsters Bishnoi and others for threatening Salman Khan

Not too long ago, there were reports of how Lawrence Bishnoi threatened Salman Khan and told the superstar to apologize to his community after the actor was accused of killing a blackbuck during the shoot of Hum Saath Saath Hain. Now, adding further, a staff member of the Sultan actor’s team has found a threatening letter asking Salman to have a talk with Canadian gangster Goldie Brar, in an email that was sent by a certain Rohit Garg. Salman Khan’s manager Prashant Gunjalkar came across the email last week, which Khan had received from a certain Rohit Garg who asked the superstar to have an interaction with Goldie Garg in order to resolve his issues with Lawrence Bishnoi. Furthermore, the email was reportedly said to have been written under the presumption that Salman Khan witnessed the interview that was given by Bishnoi recently. It had the gangster threatening to kill the superstar, if he didn’t apologize for allegedly killing a blackbuck. For the unversed, the blackbuck killing case that can be traced to the late 90s, witnessed serious allegations against the superstar for allegedly hunting a rare species, which is also considered to be sacred among the Bishnoi community. Followed by the threatening email, on Saturday night, Gunjalkar contacted the Mumbai police and registered a complaint against the three names. As per a statement reportedly given by an official in Bandra police station, the authorities have taken serious cognisance of this threat, followed by which they increased the security for the superstar. And besides that, they also registered a complaint under sections 12(B) and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code, which includes charges of criminal conspiracy and intimidation. Lawrence Bishnoi is currently in Tihar jail, facing charges of murdering popular Punjabi musician Sidhu Moosewala. Also Read: Salman Khan’s security beefed up after threats received via emails; case registered

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Salman Khan's security beefed up after threats received via emails; case registered

Bollywood actor Salman Khan's security has been beefed up by Mumbai Police after one of his associates received threats via email.  While the security has been increased, a case has been registered at Bandra Police Station in Mumbai. The actor's close associate registered the case under IPC sections 506(2),120(b) & 34 against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar and the person allegedly issuing threats. ANI tweeted, “Mumbai Police beefs up security outside actor Salman Khan's house after he received threats by email, Bandra Police registered a case under sections 506(2),120(b) & 34 of IPC. Earlier on Saturday, Mumbai Police booked jailed gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldie Brar & Rohit Garg for allegedly sending threatening emails to actor Salman Khan's office.” As per reports, a person named Rohit Garg issued the threat and mentioned Goldy Brar, Canadian gangster's name, saying the latter wants to meet the actor in person. Recently, Lawrence Bishnoi also allegedly said that killing Salman is his life's goal. In a recent report shared by ABP News, Bishnoi was quoted saying, “There is anger in our society for Salman Khan. He humiliated my society. A case was filed against him but he did not apologise. If he does not tender an apology, be ready to face the consequences. I will not depend on anyone else.” He went on to add that he has been harbouring the feeling of hatred ever since childhood. Bishnoi continued, “Will break his ego sooner or later. He should come to our deity’s temple and apologise. If our society forgives, then I will not say anything.” ALSO READ: Lawrence Bishnoi threatens Salman Khan; asks him to ‘apologize’ to his community

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Kangana Ranaut reveals she wanted to launch restaurant last year; says couldn't do it due to “financial setbacks”

Kangana Ranaut is a name that needs no introduction in the Indian film industry. She has made a mark for herself with her impeccable acting skills, bold choices of roles, and expressing of her opinions. Apart from acting, Ranaut has also tried her hand at direction and production. However, did you know that she wants to own a restaurant as well? In one of her recent Instagram stories, the actress opened up about her dream of owning a restaurant while revealing that she wanted to open a restaurant last year but she couldn’t because of “financial setbacks”. For the unversed, the Queen actress shared a clip of one of her old interviews with film trade analyst Komal Nahta. The host asked Kangana about her wish list other than films. Meanwhile, captioning the same, she wrote, “Another interview from more than a decade ago, yes cooking is very much on my agenda ... had some financial setbacks last year otherwise I was all set to launch my restaurant in the valley, will be coming soon though.” The Tanu Weds Manu actress further added, “Thanks to my fans for these clips I had forgotten about these interactions, but look when we build intentions we set destiny GPS (global positioning system), so cultivate intentions, not desires.” On the same note, it is worth mentioning here that Ranaut’s last project Dhaakad, which was released in 2022, performed poorly at the box office. On the other hand, Kangana had earlier shared that she has mortgaged her house to finance her first upcoming directorial, Emergency. Coming to the professional front, the 35-year-old actress will be next seen headlining Emergency and a Tamil-language film, Chandramukhi 2. Nearly a month after wrapping up Emergency, Kangana also concluded the shoot of Chandramukhi 2. Emergency was slated to release on October 20 this year. However, when the makers of Ganapath announced that they would be releasing their Tiger Shroff starrer on October 20, Kangana postponed her film and stated that she will unveil the new release date of Emergency “only one month in advance with a trailer.” Also Read: Kangana Ranaut pens emotional note before concluding Chandramukhi 2 shooting; lauds co-star Raghava Lawrence “master” 

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Sunil Grover returns with ZEE5 original series United Kachhe; Satish Shah, Sapna Pabbi in pivotal roles

ZEE5 announced its next original series, a light-hearted comedy titled United Kacche. This dramedy marks the return of Sunil Grover after his last successful series on ZEE5, Sunflower. United Kacche is an 8-episodic series, based and shot in the United Kingdom, and also stars Satish Shah, Sapna Pabbi, Nikhil Vijay, Manu Rishi Chaddha, Nayani Dixit and Neelu Kohli in pivotal roles. United Kacche will premiere on ZEE5 on March 31. Produced by Yoodlee Films and directed by Manav Shah, United Kacche is the story of Tejinder ‘Tango’ Gill (played by Sunil Grover) from Punjab who aspires to migrate to a foreign land where the grass is greener. He inherited this dream from his late father and grandfather as they too wished to settle abroad for a better life. Tango somehow manages to arrange for a tourist visa for the United Kingdom and takes off without planning much for the future. Very soon, his visa will expire, and he will be considered an illegal immigrant marking the beginning of the real struggle of living abroad! United Kacche highlights the living conditions of many such Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi citizens who are not permanent residents of England and are thus known as Kacche. They settle abroad as illegal immigrants without legitimate paperwork, living a hand-to-mouth life on daily wages while constantly hiding from the authorities. The show brings out their dreams and desires versus the reality of living abroad in a humorous and entertaining manner.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ZEE5 (@zee5) Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India shared, “We are happy to announce United Kachche in partnership with Yoodlee films, starring Sunil Grover for yet another power-packed performance, post the success of Sunflower. The story is beautifully helmed by Manav Shah, capturing the nuances and difficulties of an immigrant's life in foreign lands with a light-hearted comedy. In line with our content strategy, this show upholds real-life scenarios, laced with humour and thrill, that will resonate strongly with our viewers. We have had a good start to the year and are hopeful audiences will enjoy watching this comedy-drama on ZEE5.” Nimisha Pandey, Chief Content Officer – Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, "After the success of Sunflower, we are thrilled to welcome Sunil Grover back to ZEE5 with another fun show that takes audiences on a heart-warming journey of laughter and love. United Kachche is a story of audiences across the globe, as it follows the dreams of people who leave everything behind to seek a new life outside India. We are glad to partner with Yoodle Films to narrate this slice-of-life series. With thrilling, comic, and dramatic elements woven around relatable characters and their emotion-filled stories, we hope to keep the audiences entertained and hooked on to the show." Siddharth Anand Kumar - Sr. Vice President - Films & Events - Saregama India Ltd. said, “Sitcoms have been a part of our lives as we grew up. We have watched every season of our favourite sitcoms multiple times and that is exactly what we wanted to give to this generation. We believe that ZEE5 is the best platform for a show like United Kacche and we are glad to have partnered with them.” Manav Shah, the director said, “In India, everyone has an aspiration to go and settle abroad and they would do anything for it. United Kacche is a light-hearted funny show that takes you in the lives of people who would do anything to settle abroad and how people from different communities and countries unite to support each other. Yoodlee films and Zee5 have been great partners on this show, and I am sure the audience will love what we have made.” United Kacche will exclusively stream on ZEE5 on March 31! ALSO READ: Kapil Sharma admits he was an extremist, talks about his fallout with Sunil Grover; says, “I have improved”

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Bhumi Pednekar joins hands with PVR Cinemas for their sustainability campaign; says, "This one touched my heart"

In a unique & disruptive Sustainability initiative, PVR Limited, the largest and the most premium cinema exhibition company in India (after the merger with INOX Leisure Limited), has joined hands with Bollywood star and passionate Climate Warrior Bhumi Pednekar, to spread awareness among its patrons about the harmful effects of climate change, inspiring them to make sustainable lifestyle choices to help conserve the environment. The brand has rolled out 6 versions of a multi-media consumer campaign, each featuring one initiative undertaken by PVR with Bhumi Pednekar giving a “call to action” through the Campaign’s handle #YourTurnToAct. The campaign was unveiled today at PVR Plaza, New Delhi by Ms Bhumi Pednekar and Mr Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR Limited. PVR will be contributing valuable screen time towards this campaign at its pan India theatres reaching every part of the country to promote sustainable behaviour among cine-goers. Commenting on the announcement, Mr Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR Ltd. said, “We are happy to partner with one of the finest actresses of the Indian film industry and climate warrior, Ms Bhumi Pednekar, for the noble cause of creating awareness around climate change. As a responsible Corporate Citizen, PVR is committed to making tangible progress towards reducing the ecological footprint by pursuing sustainable activities in its operations and engaging in partnerships to combat climate change and preserve natural resources, ensuring a healthy and sustainable planet.” Adding, he said, “PVR has decided to leverage its position as the leading cinema company to inspire our audiences to make sustainable choices that will help reduce the carbon footprint at an individual level to help achieve the SDG goals.” The company is making conscious choices as part of its business practices ensuring that it minimizes harmful effects on the environment across its operations, to become part of the solution and influence change. These include a number of initiatives around energy and water conservation like IOT-based Centralized Energy Pressure and Temperature Monitoring, Variable frequency Drives in AHUs, and Occupancy Sensors in washrooms besides water flow restrictors in wash basin taps to conserve tap water. Xenon lamp Digital Projectors are being replaced with Laser Projectors that consume lesser power. Single-use plastic in F&B served to customers has been replaced by sugarcane bagasse food containers, and coated paper straws made of biodegradable polymers,  in addition to paperless ticketing and QR code entry to gain access to its cinemas. Ms Bhumi Pednekar, Actress and Climate Warrior said, “I am thrilled to be a part of a focused sustainability campaign by PVR Cinemas. As leaders in the multiplex exhibition space, their initiatives to reduce power consumption and usage of green measures like sugarcane bagasse cutlery emphasizes on the need to move towards sustainable living. #YourTurnToAct is progressive and easy to follow. I will always support determined moves to raise awareness around climate change in India and this one touched my heart. There is no Planet B - so the turn to act is now before it’s too late."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bhumi ???? (@bhumipednekar) Among various initiatives being undertaken by PVR, one of the recent ones is the introduction of uniforms made from fabric woven out of yarn from recycled PET bottles. In a span of just 9 months, PVR has been instrumental in recycling 38,000 PET bottles on account of enabling 1000 of its staff to wear sustainable uniforms made out of this fabric (65% recycled polyester and 35% cotton). At an all-India level, 25 cinemas across 20 cities have completely switched to uniforms made from this fabric. Going forward, all mainstream cinema uniforms will be replaced by these uniforms. The campaign also showcases various initiatives the company is taking as a responsible corporate citizen to mitigate the impact of climate change and leverage its unique position to reach out to its extensive audience to make them aware of the problem and inspire them to make behavioural changes by adopting sustainable life choices. People are encouraged to use #YourTurnToAct to share how the campaign has inspired them to make sustainable choices. Also Read: UNDP India announces Bhumi Pednekar as their first National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals

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Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again to clash with Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 on Diwali 2024

After the first two instalments turning out to be successful, there is keen interest for the third part of Rohit Shetty’s cop drama Singham Again. The franchise revolves around the adventures of the super cop Bajirao Singham, played by Ajay Devgn. The makers yesterday revealed that the film will be going on floors in July 2023 and release during Diwali 2024. By opting for this release date, Singham Again will now be clashing with the Kartik Aaryan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The makers of the third film in the horror comedy franchise revealed the release date for the film earlier this month. Kartik shared an announcement video of the film on social media where he appeared as his character Rooh Baba. He captioned it, “Rooh Baba Returns Diwali 2024. #BhoolBhulaiyaa3.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) The first two instalments of Singham saw Devgn’s Bajirao Singham pitted against local gangsters. But it seems that the stakes are higher for him in Singham Again. When the character appeared in a cameo in Shetty’s Sooryavanshi, he hinted that he will be battling against terrorists in the next instalment of Singham. For the unversed, the first film Bhool Bhulaiyaa released in 2007 was directed by Priyadarshan and it starred Akshay Kumar in the lead. But for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, the makers roped in Anees Bazmee and Kartik as director and actor respectively. They will don the same roles in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Also Read: Kartik Aaryan, Bhushan Kumar, and Anees Bazmee come together for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3; unveil first look teaser

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Salman Yusuff Khan shares a “disturbing” event; claims Bengaluru immigration officer harassed him for not knowing Kannada, watch

Actor-choreographer Salman Yusuff Khan, on Wednesday, took to his social media handle and dropped a video alleging that he was harassed and asked to speak in Kannada by an immigration officer at the Bengaluru international airport. Salman went on his Instagram Live to narrate the “disturbing” incident where he felt harassed by the officer. Along with the video, he shared the details of the incident in the caption as well. He tagged Kempegowda International Airport and wrote, “On my way to Dubai and I meet this immigration officer who speaks to me in Kannada .. and I in my broken Kannada try to tell him that I understand the language but can’t speak so well to which he continues to speak in Kannada and shows me my passport and points out my name and my birthplace and my father’s name and his birthplace and has the audacity to tell me that .. you and your father are born in Bangalore and u can’t speak Kannada.” The dancer-choreographer also added that when he tried to defend himself saying that he can speak Hindi instead, the officer still insisted that he could “suspect” Salman “for anything”. As he continued, Khan added, “I told him … TRY ME . And got a little louder and repeated TRY ME .. thrice …To which he kept quiet ..I told him that if uneducated people like you continue to live in this country, this country will never grow …To which he just kept his head down and murmured…” Concluding his caption, Salman wrote, “Ps: I am a proud bangalorean but what I’ve faced today is unacceptable … you should always encourage people to learn any local language not demean them for not knowing it .. and pulling your parents name into it.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salmanyusuffkhan (@salmanyusuffkhan) Salman’s video has received a mixed response from netizens. While many extended their support, a section of them called him out for calling Hindi the mother tongue of India. Also Read: First winner Salman Yusuff Khan gets emotional as he returns to Dance India Dance after 13 years!

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Saath Nibhana Saathiya actor Mohammad Nazim does a comeback in Punjabi films with Munda Rockstar

Mohammad Nazim Khilji is a very well-known actor in the world of television as well as in the Punjabi film industry. While he became an Indian TV star as Ahem Parag Modi in Star Plus's popular daily soap Saath Nibhana Saathiya, the actor will be seen in the Punjabi film industry yet again after seven years. Nazim, who was last seen in Tera Mera Saath Rahe, has returned to the Punjabi film industry and has already kicked off his first project with Munda Rockstar. Mohammad Nazim took to Instagram to share the news of his show Tere Mera Saath Rahe going off air. After that, fans have been eagerly awaiting his announcement about his next project. They were in for a treat, when recently he took to his official Instagram handle and uploaded a series picture from the Mahurat of his upcoming Punjabi movie Munda Rockstar in which he will be seen portraying the lead character. He captioned the post saying, “No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter in my life; this is the beginning of a new FILM! And there’s nothing like the feeling of starting something new.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mohammad Nazim Khilji (@khilji_nazim) Mohammad Nazim will be seen on the big screen after Big Daddy which released in 2017, and now after a break, Nazim is all set to bounce back in an interesting character in his upcoming film. While fans are eager to know more about the film and also about the role Nazim will be essaying, he has maintained silence on the same. For the unversed, Nazim started his career with Indian television. He played a small role in the Star Plus show Shaurya and Suhani, a period drama featuring Saurabh Pandey and Sriti Jha. He later gained fame as Ahem Modi and essayed the character for seven years in Saath Nibhana Saathiya. Coming to his Punjabi films, Nazim marked his debut in the industry with the film Plot No. 666 in 2015. Also Read: Mohammad Nazim reveals his fitness mantra; says, “Being a part of this industry, you have to maintain a gym body”

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Farhan Akhtar, Prateek Kuhad, Zaeden and more stars to perform at Vibin' Fest 2023 in Mumbai

It’s time for Mumbai to join the vibe! After two sensational events in Jaipur and Manipal, TribeVibe’s Vibin’ Fest 2023 has now set sail towards the city that never sleeps. While the much-loved youth fest has been rocking every venue it visits. Set to commence on March 17th and March 18th, Vibin’ Fest’s Mumbai edition will be held at the famed MMRDA Grounds in Bandra. On day one, Vibin’ will see Farhan Akhtar charge the audience with electrifying tunes, Last Minute India spread the magic of Alternative and Pop Rock on stage, Gurleen Pannu tickles everyone’s funny bones, Zaeden charm his fans with the magic of his songs and Ashish Solanki deliver his signature brand of rib-tickling humour. On day two, Prateek Kuhad will take everyone’s breath away, viral star Dikshant will sing his way into the audience’s hearts, Vivek will dazzle every fan with that trademark voice, and Aakash Gupta will display his hilarious brand of comedy. An open-air festival for the youth and by the youth, Vibin’ is a vibrant two-day bash that is all about being young, wild, free and fearless. The festival brings together some of the biggest youth heartthrobs in the country. Created by TribeVibe, a BookMyShow entity, Vibin’ has already seen sensational debuts in Jaipur and Manipal. The company behind the biggest and most successful college events all around India, TribeVibe was conceived in 2019. A dedicated Esportz Arena will be set up at the Vibin’ venue for Mumbai’s young gaming fanatics, where they can enjoy the latest consoles, virtual reality tools and car simulators. The arena will offer access to popular titles like Beat Saber, Forza Horizon 5, FIFA 23, and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate. Vibin’ Fest 2023 will play host to exclusive exhibitions that boast of the most stunning art installations, apart from premiering a suave and sublime fashion show for the self-confessed style aficionados. If it’s food that brings a smile on your face, a delicious barrage of more than 25 stalls which will serve lip-smacking dishes at the venue. The most premium Indian and international brands will also welcome the resident shopaholics to engage in a bit of retail therapy. Talking about the event, Shoven Shah, Founder & CEO, TribeVibe, said, “After delivering grand and memorable experiences for Jaipur and Manipal, Vibin’ now arrives in the city of dreams. At TribeVibe, we are all looking forward to Mumbai’s Gen Next crowd witnessing the magic of Vibin’. We have a sprawling lineup of artists like Farhan Akhtar, Prateek Kuhad, and many other talented names who will set the stage on fire during the Mumbai edition.” The event is powered by Urbn. Combining top-notch music, eclectic art and edgy entertainment, Vibin' Fest 2023 is poised to be a landmark event for Mumbai’s crowd. The Vibin’ festival will take place across major cities including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kota, Indore and Delhi. ALSO READ: Farhan Akhtar shares a note on Instagram for cancelling his Australia concert due to unforeseen circumstances

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Oscars 2023: Guneet Monga and Achin Jain's The Elephant Whisperers wins Documentary Short Film: 'Two women did this! I am still shivering'

Netflix’s The Elephant Whisperers bagged the first win for India at the 95th Oscars in Documentary Short Film category. This documentary marks the directorial debut of Kartiki Gonsalves. The documentary is produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain under the banner of Sikhya Entertainment. The documentary was screened at the United States of America’s largest and most prestigious documentary festival - DOC NYC 2022 Film Festival on November 10, 2022. The DOC NYC celebrates and supports the cultural shift of how documentary storytelling is flourishing like never before. An overwhelmed Guneet Monga said on social media, “Tonight is historic as this is the first ever Oscar for an Indian production. India’s Glory with 2 women. Thank you Mom Dad Guruji Shukrana. To my Co-Producer Achin Jain, Team Sikhya, Netlflix, Aloke, Sarafina, WME Bash Sanjana. My lovely Husband Sunny. Happy 3 months anniversary baby! Kartiki for bringing & weaving this story. To all the women watching…. The future is audacious and the future is here. Let’s go! Jai hind." The Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film goes to 'The Elephant Whisperers' #Oscars #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/jLG0aqAg3j — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 13, 2023 'The Elephant Whisperers' wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Congratulations! #Oscars #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/WeiVWd3yM6 — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 13, 2023   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Guneet Monga Kapoor (@guneetmonga) The Elephant Whisperers is a heartwarming story of an indigenous couple who have been given an orphaned elephant, Raghu to look after. The story follows the couple's journey as they relentlessly work to ensure Raghu’s recovery and survival. The short documentary beautifully stitches the tale of how the couple falls in love with the majestic creature along the course of time. Set against the background of life in the wild spaces of South India The Elephant Whisperers highlights the beauty of exotic wildlife, unforgettable wild spaces, and the people and animals who share this space. It is available on Netflix. ALSO READ: Oscars 2023: Guneet Monga’s The Elephant Whisperers bags the nomination in Documentary Short Film category

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Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt to come together for Jawan

Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee will be coming together for the first time in one-of-its-kind Indian film Jawan that will feature a mix of South and Bollywood celebrities. With the film featuring many firsts including the Bollywood debut of Nayanthara, yet another interesting piece of news has come to light regarding the film. Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt will be coming together for this action entertainer, however, the latter will be doing a cameo. In a recent Peeping Moon report, a source has confirmed the developments and was quoted saying, "The casting for this brief but vital role has been quite difficult for Atlee, as it required an A-list star who had never appeared on screen alongside Shah Rukh. Allu Arjun was earlier offered this role, but he turned it down due to a scheduling conflict and his commitment to the highly anticipated Pushpa: The Rule. Shortly after Allu’s refusal, the makers went to Sanju Baba, and now he has agreed to do this role for SRK." This is not the first time where Sanjay will be doing a special appearance in a Shah Rukh Khan film. In the past, he has made a brief appearance in films like Ra One and Om Shanti Om. Talking about Jawan, not only has Sanjay Dutt agreed to do the role but he will also soon start shooting in Mumbai. As of now, the actor is in Kashmir shooting for a major schedule of Thalapathy Vijay starrer Leo. Soon he will be returning to the maximum city to shoot for this sequence in a studio. Furthermore, it is also being said that lavish sets will be mounted to shoot this SRK-Sanjay sequence on a grand scale. Coming to the Atlee directorial, the film will feature Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist along with Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara as leading man and woman in the film. It also has Yogi Babu, Sanya Malhotra, among others playing pivotal roles in the action entertainer that is slated to release on June 2, 2023. Also Read: JAWAN: Shah Rukh Khan breaks the internet as he dons older look; performs massy action sequence in leaked photo and video

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Naagin fame Krishna Mukherjee to tie the knot with fiancé Chirag Batliwalla on March 13 in Goa

Ye Hai Mohabbatein and Naagin 3 fame actress Krishna Mukherjee had announced her engagement with beau and deck officer Chirag Batliwalla last year in September. Since then, she has been sharing videos and photos of the couple on her social media handle. While many shower love on it, a section of fans were constantly asking about their wedding plans. Well, it’s finally on the cards! Yes! Krishna is all set to tie the knot with fiancé Chirag on March 13 in Goa. Krishna Mukherjee’s beach wedding will be a mix of Bengali and Parsi cultures. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the pre-wedding festivities will kickstart on Saturday with the Mehendi ceremony lined up for the evening. Later, on Sunday, March 12, Haldi and Sangeet ceremonies will take place on the beaches of Goa. Speaking of the wedding day, it will be a Bengali wedding and slated during the event. Meanwhile, the same evening a Parsi dinner is set for the guests. In fact, in the same report, the portal quoted the actress confirming the news by saying, “It is exciting! I’m going to start a new life, (so) I’m a little nervous.” She further added, “I’m so involved and nervous. I’ve been constantly asking for updates from my sister and wedding planner. I’ve multiple things running through my head like I’m scared that I will fall or not, and all other stupid things that one can think about. I’m trying to be chill but I’m so chaotic. I hope it’s normal with all the brides,” while mentioning that the preparations are going “well” but also “crazy”. Also Read: REUNION ALERT! The star cast of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein get their vacay mode on as they head to Sri Lanka

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Tejasswi Prakash shuts down rumours of breakup with Karan Kundrra; says, “I am in love”

The Bigg Boss Couple Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra's love story started inside the Salman Khan-hosted reality show and soon fans showered them with all the love. Even after the season concluded, the duo continued to receive immense love from fans on social media. In fact, the hashtag TejRan often took over the internet. The couple was once again trending on social media lately, however, this time, fans were not happy, but worried. Karan Kundrra’s recent cryptic tweet sparked breakup rumours. However, Tejasswi has now broken her silence and debunked them. In a conversation with Times of India, the Naagin actress asserted, “I am in love. I am a little superstitious. I feel the more I talk about it, the more people tend to take the jinx off the beautiful things in your life.” Speaking of her thoughts on marriage, Prakash said, “So, getting married is a very important thing in my life. I don’t think I would like to talk about it until it actually happens. I would like to keep it a secret.” She concluded the conversation by saying, “We are going strong, and I am enjoying each other’s company.” For the unversed, on March 8, Karan tweeted, “na teri shaan kam hoti.. / na rutba ghata hota.. / jo ghamand mein kaha.. / wahi hass ke kaha hota.” na teri shaan kam hoti.. na rutba ghata hota.. jo ghamand mein kaha.. wahi hass ke kaha hota… — Karan Kundrra (@kkundrra) March 7, 2023 Coming to the professional front, Karan recently returned to the TV screen with Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal while Tejasswi was last seen in Naagin 6. Besides this, both of them are also nominated in the category of Most Stylish TV Star Male and Female, respectively, for Bollywood Hungama’s maiden edition of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons 2023. Also Read:

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Janhvi Kapoor becomes new brand ambassador for fragrance range of RENÉE Cosmetics

RENÉE Cosmetics has added Bollywood starlet Janhvi Kapoor as the face of their fragrance category. While being a pioneer in the beauty sector with their innovative, clutter-breaking and multifunctional products, RENÉE has already created a mark in the fragrances category with premium and long-lasting perfumes - Bloom, Dark Desire and Oud Aspire Eau De Parfums, which stand out with their luxurious design. Aligned with the strategy of constant product innovation and a consumer-centric approach, RENÉE Cosmetics has big plans to expand their fragrance portfolio further in the near future. Janhvi Kapoor expressed her thoughts on the association, "I enjoyed working with RENÉE. They have set a high standard for innovation and product quality, their products are impressive, and I wish. them all the best as they continue to create unique and luxurious fragrances." Aashka Goradia Goble, Co-founder and Director of RENÉE Cosmetics, further added, “It's amazing to have Janhvi as the face of our fragrance category. Her infectious energy and effervescence appeal to our audiences, and I am sure that her popularity will garner all the more adulation from our consumers." RENÉE Cosmetics has launched three fragrances, namely Bloom, Dark Desire and OUD Aspire. Formulated to stand apart from an array of fragrances in the market, their range of fragrances is premium, bold and long-lasting with luxurious packaging. Each fragrance is versatile for all seasons, ideal for special occasions, and also makes for a perfect gifting option. With just a spritz, enchant everyone with the magic of RENÉE’s fragrances wherever you go! ALSO READ: Janhvi Kapoor complaints “whoever sits next to me becomes my boyfriend”; Rana Daggubati’s Rana Naidu fixes the issue, watch

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Ranbir Kapoor confirms Ayan Mukerji is writing Brahmastra 2 and 3; expected to go on floors by 2023 end

Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor has been busy promoting Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. The film, released in theatres today on the occasion of Holi, marks his return to the romantic comedy genre after Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The film stars Shraddha Kapoor and is helmed by Luv Ranjan. However, he hasn't signed any project apart from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal and Brahmastra sequels by Ayan Mukerji. The actor says that Ayan is already writing the sequel and the project is expected to go on floors by year end. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Ranbir Kapoor shared, "We have to make Brahmastra 2 and 3. Ayan (Mukerji, director) is writing the film right now and hopefully, we will start it by the end of this year or next year." Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva released in September 2022 and was a project that was 12 years in the making.  It starred Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar has released in theatres on March 8. Helmed by Luv Ranjan, the film also stars Shraddha Kapoor. He also has Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal set for August 2023 release. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar star Ranbir Kapoor on Pritam saving the best music for him: ‘He recognizes that I work hard on my songs’

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REVEALED: Shah Rukh Khan was TAKEN ABACK when he saw the trespassing duo in his make-up room; Mannat’s staff provided them first-aid for their injuries before handing them to the police

Last week, reports came in that two youths sneaked into Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic bungalow Mannat. They were later caught and handed over to the police. Now, reports have emerged that the teenagers had remained hidden in one of the rooms in the bungalow and had given Shah Rukh Khan the shock of his life. As per a report in The Times Of India, the names of these trespassers are Pathan Sahil Salim Khan, aged 18, and Ram Khushuva, aged 19. While the former is a labourer, the latter is a vegetable seller. Both belong to Bharuch, Gujarat and they came to Mumbai on March 1 to see Shah Rukh Khan. On March 2, at 3:00 am, they reached Mannat and taking advantage of the scaffolding erected for repairs, they jumped inside the bungalow. The report further states that they entered the make-up room and remained there till 10:30 am. This is when Shah Rukh Khan entered this room and saw the duo. As expected, the superstar was left shocked and he immediately called a staffperson from his housekeeping team. They were handed to the security team and later were taken away by the police. The police kept them in their custody for a day and realized that they were no evidence of malicious intent. On Saturday, March 4, their parents arrived in Mumbai and secured their bail. A payment of Rs. 20,000 was done to release them from police custody. The parents claimed that they had no idea about the plans of the duo to come to Mumbai. Meawhile, the report claimed that Pathan Sahil Salim Khan and Ram Khushuva suffered minor injuries on their nose while scaling the compound wall of Mannat. Shah Rukh Khan’s housekeeping staff provided them with first aid and only then they were handed over to the police. Also Read: Two men break into Shah Rukh Khan’s home Mannat, case registered

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BREAKING: Yash Raj Films’ acclaimed hit Sui Dhaaga - Made In India, starring Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma, to release in China on March 31, 2023

A film about finding love and respect through self-reliance, Yash Raj Films’ acclaimed hit Sui Dhaaga - Made in India is set to release in China on March 31, 2023. “We are pleased to announce that our beautiful love story on self-empowerment, Sui Dhaaga - Made in India, will have its release in China on March 31, 2023. The film touched the hearts of people when it released in India and given its universal theme of how every human being should be self-reliant to fulfil their dreams, it should resonate in China too. We are hopeful that our film with its strong core values will appeal to audiences in China who have historically connected with stories that celebrate the undying human spirit,” says Nelson D’Souza, Vice President, International Distribution, Yash Raj Films. Producer Maneesh Sharma added, “As a filmmaker, I have always believed that some stories are universal in their appeal and can transcend language and geographies. For me, Sui Dhaaga - Made In India is one such. While it is a love story steeped in Indian roots and values, it is pure heartwarming cinema that got so much love when it released in India and I’m hopeful it will melt the hearts of audiences in China too. Indian youth are dream-chasers and if we look at China, they are also the same. So, I feel our simple, feel-good love story of two aspiring entrepreneurs will connect with people in that country. I’m eager to see the reaction in China. Historically, they have loved uplifting stories about human emotions and rooted for underdogs to win the day. I’m hopeful they will love the theme of how self-reliance can aid people to achieve their goals.” Starring Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan, Sui Dhaaga - Made In India told a heart-warming romantic story that celebrated the spirit of self-reliance. The film’s plot is inspired by India’s Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy that Indians should be self-dependent to achieve their goals. While Varun played the role of a tailor, Anushka plays an embroiderer in the film who, as husband and wife, team up to fulfil their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs. Sui Dhaaga - Made In India saw the National Award-winning dream-team of director Sharat Kataria and producer Maneesh Sharma, of Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) fame, collaborate again. With this film, they delivered yet another memorable love story that touched the hearts of audiences worldwide. Also Read: Sui Dhaaga Reunion! Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma holiday in Switzerland with their respective better halves

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BREAKING: Kartik Aaryan and Nushrratt Bharuccha feature in FUN cameos in Ranbir Kapoor-Shraddha Kapoor starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

The much awaited film, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, is all set to release tomorrow in cinemas. Directed by Luv Ranjan, there's a lot of hype for the film due to the fresh pairing of Ranbir Kapoor with Shraddha Kapoor, youthful appeal and hit songs. Meanwhile, several reports have claimed that Kartik Aaryan features in a cameo in this romcom. But the makers never confirmed about it. Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that the speculations are true. A source told Bollywood Hungama, "Yes, Kartik Aaryan indeed has a fun special appearance. He appears in the film at a crucial point and his role will be loved by the moviegoers." And that's not all. The source continued, "Nushrratt Bharuccha also is seen in a hilarious special appearance in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Both Kartik and Nushrratt began their careers and earned fame by working in Luv Ranjan's films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015) and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018). Hence, when Luv asked them to shoot for Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, they were more than happy to be a part of it. Their presence enhances the madness quotient in the film." After Luv Ranjan and Ranbir Kapoor's recent statement on crossover, many are also speculating that Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar's characters bump into the characters of Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. However, the source clarified, "There's no such crossover happening. Kartik Aaryan and Nushrratt Bharuccha are not essaying a role from any previous film. Like YRF Spy Universe or Rohit Shetty Cop Universe, Luv Ranjan hasn't started his own universe, yet." Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar releases in cinemas on March 8, 2023 worldwide. Also Read: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar advance booking: Ranbir Kapoor-Shraddha Kapoor starrer sells over 44K tickets for Day 1 across national multiplex chains

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SCOOP: Ranbir Kapoor offered 2 films by Luv Ranjan even before Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar releases

Ranbir Kapoor had recently said that he was keen to work with filmmaker Luv Ranjan after he saw the latter’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2. His wish finally came true with Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, which is all set to release day after tomorrow in cinemas. The romantic comedy sees him cast opposite Shraddha Kapoor for the first time. But Bollywood Hungama has learnt that even before that film hits the screens, Luv has offered two more films to Ranbir. One of the two projects is the keenly looked forward biopic of the former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly. The film has been in the news ever since it was announced in 2021. Ranbir also recently said that he is keen to don the role of the cricketer who is nicknamed Dada. Luv, however, won’t be directing the film, which is in the developmental stage right now. He will produce the project as he has the rights. The second film also sounds equally exciting. This yet-untitled movie will see Luv venturing into the action genre for the first. Interestingly, he was keen to cast Ajay Devgn with Ranbir in the film, but it got dropped because of date issues. Both actors were cast as brothers in the film. Coming back to Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, the film is all set to release in cinemas during Holi on March 8. Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor reveals Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar was shot without a script; says, “We shot TJMM for 180 days, woh bhi script ke bina”

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Ranbir Kapoor denies being approached for Dhoom 4, Ramayana; says will take a break after Animal to spend time with newborn daughter Raha

Ranbir Kapoor has been busy promoting Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. The film, which releases in theatres in two days, marks his return to the romantic comedy genre. It also marks his third release within a year’s time. While the actor has been quite busy, he also welcomed his newborn daughter Raha with wife Alia Bhatt in November last year. Following the release of Animal in August this year, the actor is planning to take a brief time off to spend time with his daughter. During an interview with News18, Ranbir Kapoor said, “I haven’t signed anything. But hopefully, in the coming months, I will hear a couple of subjects. I’m in no hurry myself. I have my daughter to attend to now, so even if I’m sitting at home for a year, I’m more than happy to. But right now I don’t have anything apart from Animal and Brahmastra 2," the actor adds. However, rumours are rife that he has been approached for YRF’s Dhoom 4 and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. The actor has denied that all these are rumours. Reacting to the speculations around Ramayana, he said, “It’s a rumour. It’s not true.” When it comes to Dhoom 4, he added, “I wish I was Aditya Chopra to answer this… I’d love to be a part of those films or Dhoom 4 or any film of that nature, but as of now nothing has been offered to me.” Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar releases in theatres on March 8. Helmed by Luv Ranjan, the film also stars Shraddha Kapoor. He also has Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal set for August 2023 release. ALSO READ: REVEALED: "Sometimes if I have to send a message to Alia Bhatt, I would tell Luv Ranjan ‘Yeh thought hai mera. Ab isko likh ke accha sa message bana’!" - Ranbir Kapoor

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Tunisha Sharma death case: Sheezan Khan talks about Ali Baba co-star after stepping out of jail; says, “she would have fought for me”

On December 24, actress Tunisha Sharma died of suicide on the sets of SAB TV’s popular show Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul. A day after Tunisha’s untimely demise, Tunisha's mother lodged an abetment to suicide complaint against Sheezan Khan, who was Tunisha’s co-star as well as her ex-boyfriend. She was, reportedly, depressed about her breakup with Sheezan. Thus on December 25, he was arrested and now after being in jail for nearly 70 days, Sheezan finally stepped out and spoke about the matter. In an interview with Times of India, Sheezan asserted, “Today, I understand the true meaning of freedom and I can feel it. I was in tears the moment I saw my mother and sisters and I am so happy to be back with them.” He further added, “Finally, I am with my family! It’s an overwhelming feeling. All I want to do for a few days is lie in my mother’s lap, eat food cooked by her, and spend time with my sisters and brother. When asked about Tunisha, with whom he broke up 15 days before she passed away, Khan said, “I miss her and if she was alive, she would have fought for me.” Meanwhile, Sheezan’s sister Falaq Naaz said, “We are happy that he is back. We will need some time to process this. Sheezan is finally out, and we are grateful to everyone who stood by us.” Giving the details of the next hearing, Sheezan’s lawyer stated, “It’s nice to see the family together after more than two months. Our case regarding the quashing of the FIR against Sheezan is scheduled to come up for hearing in the High Court on March 9.” For the unversed in her complaint, Tunisha’s mother also accused Sheezaz’s family and claimed that they were forcing the late actress to take up Islamic practices. Also Read: Tunisha Sharma Death Case: Sheezan Khan’s mother posts about her daughter Falaq Naaz being hospitalized

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