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What happened to the remake of Mahesh Bhatt’s Arth that Revathi was supposed to direct? Announced in 2019 with much fanfare, the project had the blessings of Bhatt. It was to feature Swara Bhaskar in Shabana Azmi’s role. Of all the iconic roles, that the formidable Shabana Azmi has played the one that stands out as super-iconic is the deserted wife in Mahesh Bhatt’s Arth . That role, admits Shabana to a large extent, defined the shape of her career. However, it seems the idea of a trying to redo Arth has been dropped. Says Revathi, “That project did not fall into place with the right actors. I have postponed it for now. We are actually doing a take on the subject, an idea that remained unexplored in the original. I didn’t want to do a faithful remake. I wanted to take the characters into a different direction.” Incidentally, Revathi played Shabana’s role in Balu Mahendra’s Marapudiyam , the Tamil version of Arth . Also Read: Mahesh...

Vicky Kaushal starrer SamBahadur to release on December 1, 2023, watch first teaser

The release date of SamBahadur has been announced. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala, the much anticipated Meghna Gulzar directorial, starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, is set to release in cinemas on 1st December 2023. The film also stars Sanya Malhotra as Manekshaw's wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The makers dropped the first unit of the film today, announcing the date exactly a year before release next year— soaring the excitement for a long-awaited project among the audience. The video showcases a battalion of army officers paving way for Sam Bahadur. The film has been a topic of conversation with Vicky’s uncanny resemblance and realistic portrayal of Sam since the time it was announced and now, with makers dropping its release date, it is set to create more excitement. 365 days to go… #Samबहादुर in cinemas 1.12.2023 @meghnagulzar @vickykaushal09 @sanyamalhotra07 @fattysanashaikh @RonnieScrewvala @maharshs @adgpi @IAF...

Vijay Deverakonda questioned for 12 hours by ED amid Liger controversy; says 'by getting popularity, there will be few troubles and side effects'

Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda, who made his Hindi film debut with Liger in August, was grilled for 12 hours by Enforcement Directorate. He left the ED office at 8:30 am on Thursday and briefly commented on the controversy surrounding the investment and alleged illegal funding in making the movie. "By getting popularity, there will be few troubles and side effects. It is an experience, it's life. I did my duty when I was called, I came and answered the questions. They did not call me again," said Vijay Deverakonda to the media after the questioning, as per NDTV. The film was reportedly made on an Rs. 120 crore budget. It flopped at the box office and director Puri Jagannadh has been in a tiff with the distributors down South. Apart from Vijay, the report stated that Liger producer Charmme Kaur was also summoned in for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate on November 17. It was alleged that there has been a "violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act...

Wednesday surpasses Stranger Things with biggest opening for an English language series on Netflix

Jenna Ortega starrer Wednesday set a new record at Netflix surpassing Stranger Things to become the English language series with the biggest debut on Netflix. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the Addams Family offshoot racked up 341.2 million hours of viewing worldwide last week, according to Netflix’s internal measurement. That tops the 335 million hours for Stranger Things 4 the week of May 30-June 5 as the best week for any English language series on the streamer. Wednesday hit No. 1 in 83 countries for the week, tying Stranger Things 4. As per the report, Netflix estimates that more than 50 million households worldwide watched at least part of the series, dividing the total viewing by the season’s running time of about six hours. Meanwhile, South Korean hit thriller Squid Game stays put with its all-time mark on Netflix with 571.76 million hours viewed for the week of September 27-October 3, 2021. Netflix's other major hit this year The Jeffrey Dahmer Story ne...

The Kashmir Files Row: After IFFI jury head Nadav Lapid slammed the film, Israel Counsel General Kobbi Shoshani apologizes to Anupam Kher personally

The IFFI jury head and Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid made a rather powerful statement after watching one of the biggest releases of the year, The Kashmir Files . The filmmaker was reportedly left quite ‘shocked’ after watching this Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi starrer and even accused it to be a part of a ‘propoganda’ film and went on to call it ‘vulgar’. While many filmmakers, actors, and other members of the fraternity lashed out on Lapid for making these comments, now Israel Counsel General Kobbi Shoshani have also extended his support for the same. Anupam Kher recently met up with Israel Counsel General Kobbi Shoshani and shared a video of the same on his social media. The actor also shared in this post about Mr. Shoshani visiting his school Actor Prepares, which is an educational institute for aspiring actors and actresses. He expressed his gratitude towards the Israel Counsel General adding, “Thank you dearest @KobbiShoshani, Counsel General of #Israel in Mumbai for visiting my s...

Sara Ali Khan joins Tiger Shroff as the leading lady for an action thriller

Known for his power packed roles, action hero Tiger Shroff was brought on board by filmmaker Jagan Shakti for his next, which is expected to be an action thriller. Recent reports suggest that actress Sara Ali Khan has been roped in as the leading lady for this venture and she will be joining the team soon to kick off work on it. Produced by Jackky Bhagnani, the film is expected to be a quintessential commercial potboiler as Tiger becomes the man fighting all odds to ensure that the good wins over evil. As per reports in Pinkvilla, with Sara Ali Khan joining the cast, the makers are thrilled because they were keen on bringing a new onscreen pairing on board. While Sara has acted with heroes like the late Sushant Singh Rajput, Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan, Ranveer Singh, in the past, the actress will be paired opposite Tiger for the first time in a film. Furthermore, reports also have it that the film is expected to go on floors on December 10 and will be shot across India as well as Eu...

19 Years of Kal Ho Na Ho: When Karan Johar and Kareena Kapoor nearly ended their friendship

The only male visitor, who was allowed inside Babita’s home with Kareena and Karisma when the two girls were unmarried, was Karan Johar. That’s because the two sisters treated Karan as the brother they never had. Then came Kal Ho Na Ha, a love triangle to be shot in New York, the most expensive city in the world to shoot in. Karan wanted to cast Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Salman refused the offer, as he did not want to play a supporting role to Shah Rukh. Kareena, Karan was sure would not hesitate in saying yes. However he got the shock of his life when she refused to do Kal Ho Na Ho at the fee that was being offered to her. What made Kareena’s snub even worse was that it happened during the time when Karan’s father producer Yash Chopra was critically ill. To demand more money from your moohbola bhai when he was going through a personal crisis was unacceptable. Karan stopped speaking to Kareena. Their cold war lasted for a year...

Kriti Sanon breaks her silence on dating rumous with Prabhas; says, “Its neither Pyaar, nor PR”

A few days back, the Bhediya actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon were seen on a popular television show promoting the film. In the heat of the moment, Varun made a comment which has since led to rumours of Kriti dating her Adipurush co-star Prabhas. Interestingly, Kriti has been the target of many dating rumours and speculations although there has been nothing concrete about them. While this was brushed off as a bad marketing stunt, the speculations got stronger when Varun, teased her. Now, clarifying the rumours that started off post this episode, a source close to the development told a leading portal, “Varun and Kriti share an amicable bond and they often pull each other’s leg. That tease by Varun was just a way of him taking Kriti’s case as he knew these rumours were baseless. Kriti and Prabhas are not seeing each other. They share a close bond as co-stars and really respect each other, but that’s just it.” If that wasn’t enough, Kriti Sanon as well, who usually stays away fro...

Amul pays heartfelt tribute to the late Vikram Gokhale’s career

Amul, the Indian brand of milk products, is known for coming up with tributes to various personalities who have made the country proud through its cartoon images. They have now presented a similar tribute to the veteran actor Vikram Gokhale, who passed away recently on 26 November at the age of 77. The picture has Gokhale in three different avatars. The black and white image shows the veteran artiste smiling and in a relaxed and joyful mood. The portrait also has the words – Har Part Ke Samrat. It speaks about Gokhale’s immense talent of playing different types of characters with relative ease. The image, as expected, has gone viral. One can find numerous emotional comments on it made by the fans of the late actor. Gokhale entered the movie world way back in the early 1970s and continued working for five decades till his death in both Hindi and Marathi films. He was also known for his performances in Marathi plays, along with stints in Hindi and Marathi television. Also Read: Amit...

Emancipation actor Will Smith responds to people who are not ready for his return to films after 2022 Oscar slapgate

Will Smith, who is currently on press tour for his upcoming film Emancipation, addressed the audience who are not ready for the actor’s comeback with his first film since he slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. “I completely understand — if someone is not ready, I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready,” Smith said in a recent interview. “My deepest concern is my team – Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work of his entire career. The people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team. At this point, that’s what I’m working for.” “I’m hoping that the material — the power of the film, the timeliness of the story — I’m hoping that the good that can be done would open people’s hearts at a minimum to see and recognize and support the incredible artists in and around this film,” he added. Following the infamous 2022 Oscar slapgate, Smith resigned fro...

The Kashmir Files row at IFFI: Darshan Kumaar defends Vivek Agnihotri directorial; says, “Film is not about vulgarity. It is the reality”

The IFFI jury’s head Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s outburst against Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files at the festival’s closing ceremony—Lapid called the film vulgar and inappropriate—has shocked the ardent supporters of the film, including its leading man Darshan Kumaar. Says Darshan, “Everyone has his own individual opinions on anything he sees and how he perceives it. But one can’t deny the fact that The Kashmir Files is a film which has depicted the actual plight of the dispossessed homeless Kashmiri Pandit community who are still fighting for justice against the brutal acts of terrorism. This film is not about vulgarity. It’s the reality.” Darshan admits he didn't know much about Kashmiri Pandits when he was signed for The Kashmir Files . “I really feel ashamed of myself. Just like today's audience, I too was confused and unaware. I only realised when Vivek ji and Pallavi Ma'am showed me those videos of the first-generation victims. I was totally taken aback ...

Blurr trailer: Taapsee Pannu is desperate to uncover her twin sister’s death before losing her eyesight in this thriller

Akshay Kumar has become the go-to actor for Bollywood when it comes to films with nationalistic themes. Similarly, over the last few years, Taapsee Pannu has become a thriller specialist. After Badla , Game Over , Haseen Dilruba , Looop Lapeta and Dobaaraa , we can now add Blurr in the list. The film is the Hindi adaptation of the Spanish thriller Julia’s Eyes . The film’s trailer, which is just released, reveals that it deals with the story of twins Gayatri and Gautami, both played by Taapsee Pannu. Gayatri’s life turns upside down when Gautami, who was visually challenged, dies by suicide, at least this is what the cops conclude. Gayatri, however, is sure that her sister can’t end her life and starts investigating her death. Her husband (Gulshan Devaiah) doesn’t support her though as he is satisfied with the version of the cops. What’s worse for Gayatri is that she too is slowly losing her eyesight. The trailer makes it clear that Blurr goes onto the thriller mode right from t...

Sanjay Gupta confirms that Fardeen Khan’s comeback film Visfot, co-starring Riteish Deshmukh, will skip theatrical release and premiere directly on an OTT platform

Last year, in September 2021, it was announced that Fardeen Khan is all set to make a grand comeback with Visfot . Co-starring Riteish Deshmukh, it is directed by Kookie Gulati and is produced by Sanjay Gupta. The film was expected to be released in cinemas but recently, Sanjay Gupta revealed that Fardeen Khan’s comeback movie will directly arrive on a streaming site. In an interaction with mid-day, Sanjay Gupta confirmed that Visfot will skip a theatrical release and premiere directly on OTT in 2023 due to unfavourable box office conditions. It is an official remake of the 2012 Venezuelan film, Rock, Paper, Scissors . Reportedly, Riteish plays a pilot in the film whose son gets kidnapped by Fardeen’s character. In an interview earlier this year, Fardeen Khan revealed that he plays a guy from Dongri in the film. In fact, the film was even shot in the South Mumbai locality. Besides Fardeen Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, Visfot also stars Priya Bapat, Kr...

Ayushmann Khurrana felicitated as the biggest disruptor and game-changer at 53rd IFFI

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana got felicitated at the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival in Goa this evening for being an actor who has been the biggest ‘disruptive and a ‘game changer’ in Hindi cinema! The ace actor graciously thanked and acknowledged everyone present on stage and the various fraternity members seated in the audience. The ace actor-singer continued his speech by saying “Thank you for this award, the validation, for the gratification. We always look out for acknowledgements and this award means a lot to me. I have actually completed 10 years in the industry and I have tried to pick up social-cultural issues through my films. It feels good to stand here and receive this award here today.” In the end, as the host, Sameer Kochhar insisted Ayushmann sang two lines of ‘ Pani Da Rang’ from his debut film Vicky Donor . Also Read: Anupam Kher takes a sly dig at IFFI Jury Head for calling The Kashmir Files “propaganda, vulgar movie”; Darshan ...

Anupam Kher takes a sly dig at IFFI Jury Head for calling The Kashmir Files “propaganda, vulgar movie”; Darshan Kumaar also reacts

The event of the 53rd International Film Festival Of India this year was quite happening, given that it premiered some of the most noteworthy Bollywood films released in 2022. And, when it comes to noteworthy films of 2022, the Vivek Agnihotri directorial The Kashmir Files is nearly impossible to miss out on. However, Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, who was also one of the jury heads of IFFI, and him calling the film “propaganda and vulgar” have created a buzz on the internet. Hours after a video of him from the event went viral, The Kashmir Files actors Anupam Kher and Darshan Kumaar reacted to it. Taking a sly dig at Naved Lapid’s remark on TKF , Anupam Kher shared a post on his verified social media handle. The multiple-picture post included his still from the film as well as the official cover of The Schindler's List . In Hindi, the actor wrote, “No matter how high the height of the lie is... It is always smaller in front of the truth.” As soon as Kher shared the post on his...

Puneet Issar files complaint against staff who committed a fraud of Rs. 17 lakhs; Cyber Cell makes arrests

On November 25, the Cyber Cell Division of Mumbai police arrested an ex-staff member of Puneet Issar after the former allegedly tried to rob his boss of Rs. 17 lakhs. This staff member named Abhishek Narayan is said to have quit before committing the crime and hacked the filmmaker-actor’s email ID for the con. When the suspicious filmmaker-actor approached the police, the latter nabbed the culprit from the Madh area of Mumbai with the help of his bank details. Talking about the incident, the Mumbai police revealed that Abhishek Narayan, who worked for Puneet Issar as his light man, had broken into the email account of the actor after he quit his job. He sent an email to the NCPA (National Centre of Performing Arts) where the actor was supposed to hold his play Jai Shri Ram in January 2023. In the email sent by Narayan, he requested the NCPA authorities to cancel the play and asked for a refund which was worth Rs. 17 lakhs, that was paid to them as an advance. When Puneet attempted to...

Cirkus teaser: One Rohit Shetty and two Ranveer Singhs succeed in building up excitement for the mad comedy

The much awaited and hyped teaser of Rohit Shetty’s Cirkus throws a surprise. Instead of showing a glimpse of the movie, which teasers normally do, this one has its long list of cast speaking about what one can expect from the movie. So we have two Ranveer Singhs and Varun Sharmas, along with Pooja Hegde, Jacqueline Fernandez, Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Manoj Tiwari, Tiku Talsania, Brijendra Kala, Siddharth Jadhav and Ashwini Kalsekar highlighting that the film is based in the 1960s when there was no internet and social media. However, despite providing info about the film, the teaser of Cirkus , as expected from a Shetty comedy, is also filled with humour. The joke on Panvel and Johnny Lever being called Malinga are noteworthy moments. Cirkus is adapted from William Shakespeare’s classic story The Comedy Of Errors. It’s the story of two set of twins who get interchanged during childhood and how this leads to chaos when they grow up. Cirkus is Ranveer’s second full-fledged ro...

Anurag Kashyap REVEALS that he got angioplasty done last year; says, “Unlike other people, I don’t have the luxury to sit and wait”

Anurag Kashyap is not only known for his unconventional films but he is also known to raise his voice against things he doesn’t believe in. Readers may recall that the filmmaker had fought till the end for the release of the film Udta Punjab , revolving around drugs, smuggling, and rape. It is also a known fact, that amidst other celebrities, Anurag, too was one of the few who spoke up on the Citizenship Amendment Act but in a recent interview, the filmmaker revealed that he faced so much negativity that he decided to go off social media. In an interview with the publication Indian Express, Anurag Kashyap discussed about what he had to undergo after he raised his voice on the CAA issue. He said, “This was the time I went off Twitter because my daughter started getting trolled, getting rape threats and she started getting anxiety attacks… So, I went off Twitter in August 2019 and I went to Portugal. I was shooting for the film Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat in London and then, when th...

Kiara Advani replaces Katrina Kaif; will now feature as the face of Slice

For the past few years, each summer the popular fruit-based drink Slice has featured none other than Katrina Kaif as its brand ambassador. However, Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that the brand has made a change. If what we hear is true, then Kiara Advani who is currently on a high with the success of Shershaah , Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and JugJugg Jeeyo will be replacing Katrina as the face of the brand. Commenting on the change a source close to the brand informed Bollywood Hungama, “Katrina Kaif has been the face of the brand for a while now. However, things change, and Kiara, who has been enjoying a lot of success at the box office, has now become rather popular with the audience as well. Given this, the brand felt that re-aligning their image and position with Kiara Advani as their new face of the brand was perfect.” Ask the source for details about the TVC and he continues, “Right now, Kiara Advani has only been signed on as the brand ambassador, the TVC is yet to be shot. As p...

Cirkus Teaser: Makers to release teaser of Ranveer Singh’s Rohit Shetty directorial to release tomorrow

Earlier this month Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that the promotions for the Ranveer Singh starrer Cirkus would begin in December. In fact, we had reported that the makers of the Rohit Shetty directorial were planning an intensive three to four week promotion campaign that would include a host of activities. Well, earlier today evening the makers announced that the teaser of Cirkus would be released tomorrow, November 28. Taking to the micro blogging site Twitter Ranveer Singh made a formal announcement of the teaser launch saying, “Let the madness begin! Teaser out tomorrow! #CirkusThisChristmas #RohitShetty @hegdepooja @Asli_Jacqueline @varunsharma90”. Along with the tweet, the actor share a few images of the cast as well. Let the madness begin! Teaser out tomorrow! ???????????????????? #CirkusThisChristmas #RohitShetty @hegdepooja @Asli_Jacqueline @varunsharma90 pic.twitter.com/SQAKG7DGjT — Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) November 27, 2022 While we cant...

EXCLUSIVE: Giorgia Andriani talks about her career in Bollywood; admits she wants to become “a director”

After making a brief cameo appearance in Guest In London , and marking her digital debut with Karoline Kamakshi, Italian model-actress Giorgia Andriani often grabs the attention for her stunning outfits. Though she has not done any big-screen project or a music video in 2022, media reports often speculate about her upcoming project. Recently, during a conversation with Bollywood Hungama , Andriani gave clarity on the matter and revealed what are her plans for the future. When asked to shed some light on her plans, she asserted, “I just know that for now, I feel like doing music videos because in just a few minutes you have the opportunity to connect with people.” Elaborating further, she added, “A film is three hours long and it communicates a lot and there's definitely so many chances to connect. However, in a three-minute music video, you still have that opportunity because there's still one story and there are still lyrics that people relate to so for now because it's...

Salman Khan and Revathi to reunite for Tiger 3, 32 years after Love

It has been over 30 years since Salman Khan and Revathi’s 1991 romantic film Love released but it still remains memorable for the viewers, especially for the song, ‘Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya.’ Now, the two stars are all set to reunite after 32 years in Yash Raj Films’ ambitious action saga Tiger 3 . The news has been shared by journalist Himesh Mankad on Twitter. He wrote, “Salman Khan and Revathi reunite on Tiger 3 - 32 Years after #Love, #SalmanKhan and #Revathi will be seen sharing the screen-space in #Tiger3. Character details kept under wraps. The action packed thriller is set for a Diwali 2023 release.” SALMAN KHAN & REVATHI REUNITE ON TIGER 3 - 32 Years after #Love , #SalmanKhan and #Revathi will be seen sharing the screen-space in #Tiger3 . Character details kept under wraps. The action packed thriller is set for a Diwali 2023 release. — Himesh (@HimeshMankad) November 26, 2022 Directed by Maneesh Sharma, Tiger 3 is one of the most excitedly awaited films of Bolly...

EXCLUSIVE: Giorgia Andriani opens up about getting married to Arbaaz Khan

Giorgia Andriani, who is doing a music video with actor Gurmeet Choudhary, opened up about entering the Bollywood industry. The model turned actress is rumoured to be dating Arbaaz Khan after the latter separated from Malaika Arora. In this exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , she discussed her relationship with the actor-producer and the rumours about their wedding. Fans of the couple have been wondering about their marriage and in the recent interview with Bollywood Hungama , Giorgia Andriani decided to put an end to the rumours. She said, “Like I said we're very good friends. But coming to wedding or marriage, to be honest, it is something that we're not really looking at.” However, accepting the close bond they share, the model turned actress recalled the pandemic time and how lockdown changed their relationship. She added, “The lockdown has made us think. In fact, it has made people either come closer or to drift apart.” For the unversed, Italian model Giorgia ...

Uorfi Javed slams Chetan Bhagat for his “distracting youth” remark; says, “Because you're a pervert doesn't mean it's the girl's fault”

Internet sensation and Bigg Boss OTT former contestant Uorfi Javed has often grabbed headlines for her quirky fashion choices. On the other hand, Javed has also never shied away from taking a sly dig at online trolls. Recently she reacted to author Chetan Bhagat’s remark. For the unversed, author Chetan Bhagat had attended a literature festival recently. The novelist briefly talked about Uorfi and how she is an example of “distraction” among youth, especially boys. He said, “Phone has been a great distraction for the youth, especially the boys, spending hours just watching Instagram reels. Everyone knows who Uorfi Javed is.” He had also said, “There are Indian soldiers who are at the border protecting the nation. And here our youth is getting into bed and gawking at Uorfi Javed’s photos.” Reacting to the same, Uorfi shared a string of notes on her Instagram story, where she addressed his comment. Uorfi also posted a video, in which she slammed the writer for talking about her at a “l...

After Janhvi Kapoor, Manushi Chhillar to join Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in Ali Abbas Zafar directorial Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

In October, Bollywood Hungama had reported that Janhvi Kapoor had been roped in for the Ali Abbas Zafar directorial Bade Miyan Chote Miyan . In fact, we had told you that Janhvi would be paired opposite Tiger Shroff in the film as a romantic interest, while Akshay Kumar on the other hand would not have a love interest in the venture. Now, as per reports, it is learnt that the makers of the film have roped in Manushi Chhillar for the project. As per a report on PinkVilla, the Miss World 2017 winner Manushi Chhillar who was last seen on the big screen incidentally in her debut, the Akshay Kumar starrer Samrat Prithviraj , has been roped in to play one of the female leads in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan . Talking about the casting further, the report states that the film will feature three female leads, with Manushi being one of them. Currently, with Janhvi and Manushi being roped in for the project, it remains to be seen who the makers cast for the third female lead. Talking about the film...

Raveena Tandon visits the sets of Baap; clicks selfie with Sunny Deol, Mithun Chakraborty, Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt

Raveena Tandon is one of the most popular stars to have emerged on the scene in the 1990s. She recently had a reunion of that era with a list of actors like Sunny Deol, Mithun Chakraborty, Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt on the sets of their upcoming film Baap . The five of them posed for a special selfie, which was clicked by Ahmed Khan, the producer of the film along with Zee Studios. Baap is directed by Vivek Chauhan. Raveena, who has worked with these stars during the yesteryear days, shared the selfie on her official Instagram page and wrote, “With mah favourite Bois! Congratulations and good going @khan_ahmedasas ! Lookin good youll! Loadsa success . #baap @apnabhidu @duttsanjay @iamsunnydeol @mithunchakrabortyofficial.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raveena Tandon (@officialraveenatandon) Sunny, Mithun, Jackie and Sanjay were dressed in black, which isn’t surprising considering the action genre of the film. ...

Vikram Gokhale passes away in Pune at the age of 77

Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale died in Pune, at the age of 77, on Saturday. After reeling under ill health over the past few days, Gokhale breathed his last at Pune's Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital. The late actor was admitted a few days ago due to health-related complications. Confirming the news, Gokhale's daughter told PTI, “This is to confirm that Mr Vikram Gokhale passed away this afternoon. We would like to thank everyone for their good wishes, support and prayers through this difficult time.” In a statement shared on Thursday, the family of the late actor had informed that he was “extremely critical.” Another report shared by Indian Express had quoted a source close to the family saying, “Doctors treating him are trying their best, and until the doctors give any further instructions to the family, they’ll not be in the state to make any statement. Please don’t believe any rumours, please keep praying.” The rumours of his demise had started floating online from Wednesda...

Cirkus: Makers drop three fresh posters of Ranveer Singh starrer featuring colours, madness and fun

A day after treating fans with the first motion poster of Cirkus , the makers of the Ranveer Singh starrer dropped three intriguing posters. Each poster captures the star cast of the film in a different mood. For the unversed, the Rohit Shetty directorial is slated to release on December 23 this year. Interestingly, a week ago, Ranveer had taken to his official Instagram handle and announced the wrap of the film. “Shooting khatam, Promotion ki planning shuru (shooting is over, now planning for promotions starts)! Mass-ter filmmaker ke Mass-ter plans!!! Buahahahaha!,” followed by a clown and a circus tent emoticon. Post the announcement, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report about the trailer launch of the forthcoming film. A source close to the development told us, “The trailer will be out in the period of December 1 to December 3. The team is planning a grand launch for the trailer and there will be a big build-up leading to the trailer unveil. Like all Rohit Shetty films, the...

SHOCKING! Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya gets leaked online on the day of its release

Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon -starrer Bhediya was released in theatres yesterday through a decent response. But unfortunately for the makers, the film got leaked on the internet on the day of its release itself. As per a report by Times Now, the movie, which is directed by Amar Kaushik, got leaked online on various Torrent sites. It will be interesting to see if this has any bearing on the film’s box office performance. As per early estimates, Bhediya has earned in the range of Rs 6 to 7 crore on its opening day yesterday. The menace of new releases getting leaked online on the day of their release isn’t new. In fact, just last week, the Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Akshaye Khanna-starrer Drishyam 2 was also leaked online on its opening day. But thankfully for the producers, there wasn’t much damage done as the film went onto become a winner at the box office. It succeeded in reaching the Rs 100 crores mark at the ticket window in India in it...

“Drishyam 3 shall happen,” confirms director Abhishek Pathak about the Ajay Devgn-starrer

Director Abhishek Pathak’s Hindi version of the Malayalam film Drishyam 2, which stars Ajay Devgn in the lead, is going great guns at the box office and has also received positive reviews. The film is the remake of the Malayalam film of the same name released in 2021 and starred Mohanlal. Similarly, the 2015 Hindi version of Drishyam was the remake of the first Malayalam film in the franchise released in 2013. In a recent interview, Jeethu Joseph has confirmed the possibility of Drishyam 3 with Mohanlal and the rest of the cast. However, the film is not even written as of now. But as soon as Jeethu made the statement, Abhishek Pathak, the director of Drishyam 2, has also confirmed the possibility of the third Hindi Drishyam. Speaking to E Times, Pathak said, “People are excited, so they are going to make theories on part 3 and 4. But we’re just about to close our first week now. For sure there’s a demand for part 3, and it shall happen, but we are just happy to be crossing the Rs 1...

Lee Seung Gi’s legal representative addresses non-receipt of music profits from Hook Entertainment