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The unveiling of the List of 100 Most Powerful Indians of 2024 has once again highlighted the unparalleled influence of Shah Rukh Khan, who stands as the sole actor /film personality amongst the top 30 rankings. Beyond mere stardom, Shah Rukh Khan has left an indelible mark on both hearts and box offices alike. His notable position at 27th on the list of the 100 most powerful Indians in 2024 is a testament to his enduring impact and unmatched influence. Shah Rukh Khan's journey from a Bollywood sensation to a global icon has been nothing short of extraordinary. Aptly known as King Khan, he has reigned over the entertainment industry for decades, captivating audiences worldwide with his magnetic presence and unparalleled talent. His recent streak of successes with Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki not only reaffirms his star power but also revitalised the Hindi film industry, drawing audiences back to theater’s in droves to revel in his cinematic offerings. In a list dominated by politica...

The former deputy registrar of the University of Leicester claims the 2022 movie presented him as ‘dismissive, patronising and misogynistic’ A former deputy registrar of the University of Leicester is suing the makers of the 2022 film The Lost King, claiming it presented him as “dismissive, patronising and misogynistic”. Richard Taylor was played by Lee Ingleby in the film, which is about the discovery of the remains of Richard III in a car park in Leicester in 2012, more than 500 years after his death. At a hearing in London on Thursday, Taylor’s barrister, William Bennett KC, asserted that his client was portrayed as “devious”, “weasel-like” and a “suited bean-counter”. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/EwyVt7N via IFTTT

Get ready to laugh out loud, Golmaal fans! Actor Shreyas Talpade, a member of the franchise's cast, has shared exciting news about the highly anticipated fifth instalment. In a recent interview with News 18, Talpade revealed his hope for a Diwali 2025 release, stating, "I'm hoping that we do it next year and next Diwali is when we get to see Golmaal 5.” This update follows director Rohit Shetty's earlier announcement confirming the film's production within the next two years. Expressing his deep connection to the franchise, Shreyas shared, "Golmaal is very close to our hearts... It was so much fun on the sets that we couldn't face each other and say our lines because we would burst out laughing.” The 48-year-old actor also expressed his observation of a shift in the comedy film landscape, highlighting a lack of ensemble comedies like Golmaal and Housefull in recent times. He pointed out the enduring popularity of these earlier films and questioned the c...

Variety reports that the Barbie star will perform the film’s keynote anthem at the Academy Awards on 10 March Barbie’s chances of sweeping the Academy Awards may be looking slimmer, but the odds of the movie nonetheless dominating this year’s ceremony have increased with reports that Ryan Gosling will perform I’m Just Ken. Variety reports that Gosling will perform the keynote anthem from Greta Gerwig’s smash hit comedy at the event on 10 March. Speaking to the magazine earlier this month, Gosling said that he hadn’t then been invited to sing. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/RNWkuGz via IFTTT

Trigger Happy Studios unveiled a vision with the support of Hakuhodo, solidifying its position in India's entertainment landscape. Now, in a monumental collaboration with Mentor Disciple Entertainment, they are reshaping Indian storytelling with innovation and global influence. Spearheaded by filmmaker-producer Shashank Khaitan, this partnership promises to elevate modern Indian cinema to new heights, setting a precedent for large-scale multi-content deals across various mediums led by accomplished directors. Khaitan, apart from being a successful director of films like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Dhadak, has also proven to be a prolific producer. As a producer, he has to his credit, productions such as Good Newwz, Govinda Naam Mera, and his upcoming much-anticipated release Yoddha produced in collaboration with Dharma Productions. Over the years, he has crafted beloved characters and spawned successful franchises. With Mentor Disciple Entertainment, he is...

Another Bollywood wedding is on the cards. Following the marriage festivities of Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, actress Taapsee Pannu is set to tie the knot with her longtime beau and badminton player, Mathias Boe. It will be a Sikh – Christian fusion affair, set to take place in March 2024. As per a report in NDTV, sources told the publication “The wedding extravaganza is set to take place in the enchanting city of Udaipur. We have heard that it's going to be a complete family affair and no big Bollywood A-listers are expected.” The couple will be following both of their traditions and cultures for the ceremonies. Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boe have been in a relationship for over 10 years, but have continued to remain private about it. Meanwhile, on the work front, Taapsee Pannu was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki. She will next star in the comedy-drama film, Woh Ladki Hai Kahan. The movie is written and directed by Arshad Syed. It also stars Pratik Gandhi and...

In two days, it will be four weeks since the Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya was released in theatres. The sci-fi romantic comedy has earned Rs. 69.82 crores at the box office in the past few weeks. Now, the makers plan to throw a success party for the cast and crew on Tuesday night. Plans are underway for a success party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday night, where the cast and crew will come together to bask in the glory of their collective triumph. The party will be held at a suburban restaurant in Mumbai. Starring Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia, the story revolves around a man who falls in love with a robot. However, things take a twist in the family entertainer when the robot becomes a nuisance. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, was released in theatres on February 9, 2024. The film also had a special appearance by Janhvi Kapoor. ALSO READ: Shahid Kapoor – Kriti Sanon starrer Teri Baaton Mein Ais...

In compelling documentary As We Speak, a controversial legal practice that uses rap lyrics to secure convictions is explored In September 2001, McKinley Phipps Jr, also known as the rapper Mac, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for manslaughter. It had been a year and a half since gunfire erupted outside a club where he was slated to perform in Slidell, Louisiana, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Barron Victor Jr. Phipps, then 22, maintained his innocence , and the case against him was weak – there was no gun linking him to the crime, several witnesses recanted their testimony and another person confessed to pulling the trigger. And yet, prosecutors had their trump card: Mac, a former New Orleans rap prodigy who began releasing music at the age of 13, had rapped about murder. “Murder, murder, kill, kill”, Phipps recites in As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial, a new documentary on the criminalization of rap lyrics. Prosecutors spliced that line with one from a different song – “Pul...

Nora Fatehi, the singer, dancer, and actress, whose music has already attracted millions of fans and billions of views and streams, has signed a new deal with Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) – her first agreement with a major global record company. The partnership is to promote Nora's global music career, working with teams in the U.S. and across the world, expanding her fanbase through a range of exciting projects and releases. She will remain signed to T-Series, the Indian music label and movie studio, for her Bollywood projects. Nora Fatehi said, “I’ve enjoyed great success in my career so far, but this deal is a significant step forward in my musical journey, a new chapter in my international career! My ambition is to be a global music star and performer, connecting with fans all over the world. I want to use my diverse cultural background to create music and dance that brings everyone together! I’m excited to work with Warner Music to leverage their experience and expertise ...

Recently, it came to light that Studio Green, one of the most prominent production houses down South, has opened a sprawling office in Mumbai. K E Gnanavel Raja, the owner of the banner, was present for the occasion along with talented star Suriya. Bollywood Hungama has learned that Studio Green has ambitious plans, which led them to have a base in Mumbai. And they are already in talks with none other than Ajay Devgn for their debut Hindi venture. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “K E Gnanavel Raja has been in touch with Ajay and is keen to collaborate with the Bollywood star for their first Hindi movie. Ajay Devgn, too, is impressed with the filmography of Studio Green and the vision of Mr Raja and is open to working with them, provided things fall in place.” The source further said, “Ajay Devgn has been offered multiple ideas to choose from. While one is a mass entertainer, the second one is an actioner. One more script offered is in the thriller space. Ajay Devgn is ...

Veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passed away at age 72. After a prolonged illness, the singer breathed his last on February 26, as confirmed by his daughter Nayaab Udhas. The singer was undergoing pancreatic cancer treatment. He died around 11 am at the Breach Candy Hospital on Monday. The last rites will be conducted on February 27 in Mumbai. A statement shared by Udhas’ daughter Nayaab Udhas on her Instagram read, “In loving memory of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas. With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of his demise on the 26 of February 2024 due to a prolonged illness. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, February 27, from 3 to 5 pm. Venue: Hindu Crematorium. Worli (Mumbai) Landmark Opp. Four Seasons: Dr E Muses Rd. Worli. The Udhas Family.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nayaab Udhas (@nayaabudhas) Known as one of the finest ghazal singers in India, Pankaj Udhas was born on May 17, 1951, in Gujarat. He was widely acclaimed for his ghaz...

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, stars of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, along with Manushi Chillar and Alaya F, recently wrapped the extensive Jordan schedule of the film. The actors filmed four songs in Jordan, one with Sonakshi Sinha’s special appearance. The makers recently unveiled the movie's title track on February 19, 2024. They kicked off the film’s promotions in Lucknow with live-action stunts. However, the event took a turn when the cops had to resort to lathi charge to control the crowd. In viral videos, UP Police has to resort to lathi charge when the crowd became unruly. They were allegedly throwing chappals and a stampede almost broke out. Though Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff were at a safe distance from the mob, the videos from the event have gone viral that the crowd became unruly after the stars threw merchandise at them. Laathi-Charge Kalesh b/w Crowd and Group of Police Man during the event of actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, who reached Lucknow for the promotion ...

Imtiaz Ali's latest directorial, Amar Singh Chamkila, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, is all set for its release. Premiering April 12, the film charts the untold true story of Punjab’s original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, Amar Singh Chamkila, often referred to as the “Elvis Presley of Punjab''. Shot in real locations, the film promises to transport the audiences to the vibrant and rhythmic world of Punjab's folk music, right to the rustic Akhadaas (live music performances in villages) where Chamkila’s voice would once roar. The film also stars Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot, Chamkila’s wife and singing partner. With the maestro AR Rahman helming the music for the film and Irshad Kamil penning the lyrics, the audience will once again get to witness the magic of a Rahman–Itiaz–Irshad collaboration. Adding to the excitement, both Diljit and Parineeti have lent their voices to some of the songs! For the first time, the ...

Around 1 ½ months are left for the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and the excitement is considerable. The film has caught attention due to the coming together of Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff for the first time, mass appeal, grandeur and stylized action scenes, as visible in the teaser and BTS video released by the makers. And now, Bollywood Hungama has learned that besides Akshay and Tiger, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan will also bring two prominent production houses for the first time. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Yash Raj Films (YRF) is all set to distribute Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in overseas markets. The film is produced by Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani of Pooja Entertainment and is the first time that they have joined hands with YRF for distribution. They are happy to have Aditya Chopra’s reputed banner on board to release their film in foreign lands and they are confident that they’ll get the best of screens.” An industry ...

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has made a significant cultural & societal impact on the country. His thought-provoking films, which prioritize inclusivity and contribute to nation-building, have earned him recognition on a global scale. Ayushmann was also appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for Special Olympics Bharat. He is currently the National Ambassador of UNICEF for India & heads an important initiative called EVAC - Eradication of Violence Against Children - jointly with soccer legend David Beckham! Such is his contribution in various walks of life that Ayushmann has now been roped in along with former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Badminton icon Pullela Gopichand, Amir Hussain Lone - Jammu & Kashmir Para Cricket Team Captain, along other luminaries to discuss ideas on nation building for the future! ALSO READ: Ayushmann Khurrana seeks blessings at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian M...

Earlier in February 2024, Bollywood Hungama reported that Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar plan to take the third installment of Don on floors by August 2024. A week ago, Kiara Advani was officially announced as the leading lady of Don 3, presumably playing Roma. Now, the makers are planning to begin work on the project by next month with action training with experts from Thailand. As per a report in Mid-Day, a source revealed, “Ranveer and Kiara will start their physical prep, beginning with agility training, from late March. Experts in martial arts from Thailand have been roped in.” Farhan Akhtar is keen on amping up the action quotient in the film. The source added, “In the last few years, Hindi cinema has seen every type of stylized action— from War [2019] to Pathaan [2023] and Fighter. So, Farhan wants to make the action syntax fresh. He has had several meetings with action choreographers from India and other countries to discuss the possibilities. He wants the palette to be diff...

Filmmaker Kumar Shahani, regarded as one of the pioneers of Indian parallel cinema, passed away in Kolkata on Saturday, February 24. He was 83. With a career spanning six decades, Shahani directed some of the most critically acclaimed movies including Maya Darpan (1972), Tarang (1984), Khayal Gatha (1989) and Kasba (1990). Born on December 7, 1940, in Larkana, British India (now in Pakistan), Kumar Shahani studied at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, where he was deeply influenced by the works of filmmakers like Ritwik Ghatak and Jean-Luc Godard. His films often explored complex cultural, social, and political issues, reflecting his deep engagement with Indian classical arts and literature. His film Maya Darpan won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1973. He also taught at various institutions, including the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, where he himself was trained. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi C...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined the Academy Award-nominated documentary feature To Kill A Tiger, as one of the executive producers. She joins a long list of producers, including Dev Patel, and Mindy Kaling, among others. This news comes after Netflix inked a deal for the documentary to be launched globally on the streaming platform. As per Deadline, an official statement read, “Priyanka has stood as an unwavering advocate for the film since debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, captivated by its poignant narrative depicting a father’s valiant struggle within the judicial system to secure justice for his daughter.” Among the several executive producers include Dr. Atul Gawande, the surgeon and bestselling author, Canadian poet Rupi Kaur, writer-producer Andy Cohen, Deepa Mehta, Anita Lee, Andrew Dragoumis, Shivani Rawat, Mona Sinha, Mala Gaonkar, Regina Scully, Anita Bhatia, Niraj Bhatia, and others. Co-produced by Notice Pictures Inc. and the National Film Bo...

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, stars of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, along with Manushi Chillar and Alaya F, recently wrapped the extensive Jordan schedule of the film. The actors filmed four songs in Jordan, one with Sonakshi Sinha’s special appearance. The makers recently unveiled the movie's title track on February 19, 2024. Now, they are all set to kick off the film’s promotions in Lucknow. According to an Instagram Story shared by Ali Abbas Zafar on February 24, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff will be visiting Lucknow on February 26. They will greet thousands of fans at Husainabad Clock Tower area and will perform live stunts in front of them. Shot across stunning locations including Mumbai, London, Abu Dhabi, Scotland, and Jordan, the film features Prithviraj Sukumaran in an intriguing villainous role. Director Ali Abbas Zafar recently said, “People often ask me what is this wild, crazy fascination of making big action films, and I don’t have an answer. I usually say that maybe it...

Film about first major return of looted treasures to Africa beat the work of several veteran directors Mati Diop’s documentary on the first major return of looted treasures from Europe to Africa beat several veteran directors to the top prize at the Berlin film festival . The 41-year-old Senegalese-French director’s one-hour film, Dahomey, follows a hoard of 26 treasures on their 2021 return journey from Paris to Benin, from where they were looted by French forces almost a century and a half earlier. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/f8eox0N via IFTTT

Sonam Kapoor will now shed her insights on the bourgeoning fashion and luxury market of India. She will speak at a prestigious and one-of-a-kind luxury summit that will also feature Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad (of Vadodara) & Princess Gauravi Kumari from Jaipur! Sonam Kapoor is a fashion and luxury icon. She has brought fashion into focus in India and her towering impact and equity with all major global fashion & luxury brands has been acknowledged by international media over and over again! Recently, according to a global fashion report, Sonam was amongst the list of celebrities like Zendaya, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Blackpink, BTS, etc who had the highest impact on luxury fashion brands in 2023! On the work front, Sonam is gearing up for two tent pole projects, details of which are set to be announced soon. She will be seen in Battle Of Bittora. ALSO READ: Inside Sonam Kapoor’s majestic Rs. 173 crore bungalow in Delhi with exquisite architecture and magnificent grand...

Suhana Khan is on a roll. After debuting with The Archies (2023) last year, she has now taken another significant step. As per reports, she has bought a sprawling property in Alibaug, located near Mumbai, for a sum of more than Rs. 10 crores. Incidentally, this is the second time that she has acquired a property in the seaside town. Talking about her recent purchase, an article in The Economic Times stated that Suhana’s property includes three structures spread over nearly 1.8 acres. These structures have a carpet area of 1,218 sp ft, 196 sp ft and 120 sq ft respectively. The deal was sealed on February 12 and the next day, she paid a stamp duty of Rs. 57 lakhs. Previously, Suhana Khan had bought a 1.5-acre property with three houses. It cost her Rs. 12.91 crores for which she paid a stamp duty of Rs. 77.46 lakhs. The property was registered in her name on June 1, 2023. It is located in Thal village and at one point, it belonged to the descendants of veteran actor Durga Khot...

Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes do some heavy lifting in an often hilariously messy attempt to recall classics like Jagged Edge and Basic Instinct There are small pockets of low-rent fun to be had in Tyler Perry’s lurid erotic thriller Mea Culpa, some intentional, most less so. It’s a film that, yes, is about a woman called Mea who is also, yes, at fault, as women often are in the writer-director’s films. The mogul has gained a reputation for punishing his female characters , especially when they dare to stop believing in their husband, no matter how awful his behaviour might be, like in his atrocious 2018 thriller Acrimony, where he had the gall to waste, and chastise, Taraji P Henson . His latest target is a powerful lawyer played by Kelly Rowland , making a convincing case as leading lady, trapped in a marriage with a letdown, a man fired from his job as an anaesthetist for turning up to work high and drunk (!). He’s also under the thumb of his vile mother, played to such laugha...

Corporation says that reporter Colin Paterson’s red-carpet question about how well Scott knows Barry Keoghan’s penis was ‘not intended to cause offence’ Almost a week after the Baftas, BBC News has issued a statement defending an uncomfortable red carpet interview with Andrew Scott, which went viral and led to accusations of homophobia. Last Sunday afternoon, the BBC’s Colin Paterson asked Scott, whose film All of Us Strangers was nominated in multiple categories, for his opinion on fellow Irish actor Barry Keoghan’s naked dance at the end of Saltburn . Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/RNBVWEF via IFTTT

Any wider comment on the strange, sad nature of the scandal this film is based on is sidestepped in favour of broad laughs and superficiality Unconvincing, unfunny and bafflingly heavy-handed, this shrill non-comedy fails to say anything entertaining or historically insightful about the true story of the Littlehampton poison-pen scandal of 1923 . It’s a terrible waste of a stellar cast, headed by Olivia Colman, although the simple aggregation of everyone’s acting talent does raise the film a bit. Colman plays Edith Swan, a prim-and-proper spinster in the curtain-twitching world of 1920s Littlehampton, always congratulating herself on her Christian rectitude; she lives with grumpy elderly dad (Timothy Spall) and glowering mum (Gemma Jones). Edith has a problem neighbour with whom she’s fallen out after initial friendship: this is Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley), a woman from Ireland who cheerfully likes drinking and swearing. So when Edith starts getting bizarre, obscene unsigned letter...

The actors star in a true-life 1920s tale of a snobbish small town upset by poison-pen letters. They discuss falling in love with one another, the f-word and the parallels with today’s internet trolling On 23 September 1921, a letter arrived at the home of Edith Swan, a laundress in the seaside town of Littlehampton, addressed to “the foxy ass whore 47, Western Rd”. One of the milder letters that had been plaguing the Sussex community for three years, it continued: “You foxy ass piss country whore you are a character.” Swan blamed a neighbour, Rose Gooding. But the post-office clerk and the local police had other suspicions, which drove them to rig up a periscope to spy on deliveries to the town’s post box and marking postage stamps with invisible ink. The combination of filthy poison pen letters and DIY sleuthing in a quaint small-town setting is a gift for the star pairing of Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley. Directed by Thea Sharrock with a screenplay by Jonny Sweet, and stuffed w...

Rebecca O’Brien, award-winning collaborator on Loach's films, raised urgent warnings at a select committee inquiry into the industry The Bafta-winning producer behind Ken Loach’s acclaimed films has warned that the UK indie film sector will “die” without additional fiscal support. Appearing in front of a session of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s inquiry into British film and high-end TV , Rebecca O’Brien – who runs the production company Sixteen Films with Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty – raised urgent concerns about the state of the industry. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/4fkHbwv via IFTTT

An array of stars portray warm-hearted Londoners in comedy pivoting around a young boy who is a sunny ancestor to Kes Carol Reed’s 1955 film is a rich slice of gentle, sentimental comedy, adapted by Wolf Mankowitz from his own novel. It’s a little bit broad and not in the class of The Third Man or The Fallen Idol, but forthright and heartfelt, and boasting a veritable aristocracy of British character acting talent. In the bustling world of Petticoat Lane in London’s East End, then the traditional home of the Jewish community, a shy little boy called Joe mopes and daydreams around the place; he’s played by Jonathan Ashmore, with the rather non-East-End stage-school child actor voice that was common in those days. (Ashmore left showbusiness after this one screen appearance and grew up to be a distinguished scientist .) His cheerful but careworn mum Joanna (Celia Johnson) is sadly missing her husband, Joe’s dad: he’s away chasing get-rich-quick schemes in South Africa. Continue reading...

Director of 1917 announces ambitious project which has full approval of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison Sam Mendes, the Oscar-winning director of two of the most successful ever James Bond films, is to tackle another multimillion pound British cultural institution: the Beatles. The director has announced that he will make four separate fiction films, one for each member of the band. The project has the blessing of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and of the families of John Lennon and George Harrison. It marks the first time they, and rights holders Apple, have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/QjLluIG via IFTTT

Shah Rukh Khan won the Best Actor award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 on Tuesday night in Mumbai. He won the said award for his performance in Atlee Kumar’s directorial, Jawan. During his speech, the actor confessed that it had been a while since he received Best Actor and he had started to believe he might not win now. “Shukriya sari jury member ka jinhone mujhko best actor ke liye layak samjha aur bahut saal ho gaye mujhe best actor ka award nahin mila toh aisa lagne laga tha ki ab milega hi nahin. Mujhe bahut khushi hai. Mujhe awards bahut ache lagte hai …main thoda laalchi hoon, greedy hoon. (I thank the jury who considered me worthy of the Best Actor award. I have not received the Best Actor Award in a long time. It seemed as if I would not get it again…So I am extremely happy. I like awards. I am a bit greedy),” Shah Rukh Khan said in his speech, which left the audience in splits. He saw Dunki director Vidhu Vinod Chopra in the audience and qui...

Renowned actor Rituraj Singh passed away on Tuesday, February 20, leaving the entertainment industry and his fans mourning his demise. According to reports from ETimes, the 59-year-old actor had been battling a pancreatic disease and was hospitalized after suffering a cardiac arrest. Tragically, he succumbed to his condition on Tuesday. Confirming the sad news, Rituraj's close friend Amit Bhel stated to the entertainment portal, “Yes he passed away due to cardiac arrest. He was admitted to a hospital some time back for treatment of pancreas returned home had some cardiac complications and passed away.” However, details regarding his final rites are yet to be disclosed. Actor Amit Behl revealed to Indian Express that Rituraj Singh breathed his last at 12:30 am. He explained, “He was unwell. Was hospitalised 15 days back due to some pancreatic issues. Was back home few days back, but yesterday was feeling really weak and they rushed him to hospital. But he got the attack before rea...

It was Bollywood Hungama that first reported the news that Kiara Advani would be cast alongside Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. Now, actress Kiara Advani has officially been announced as the leading lady in Farhan Akhtar's highly anticipated film, Don 3, joining Ranveer Singh in the popular franchise. This marks the first collaboration between Kiara and Ranveer, igniting immense excitement among fans. Farhan Akhtar, the director of the film, took to social media to officially welcome Kiara Advani on board the project. The announcement was accompanied by a video shared Instagram. Sharing the post, he wrote in caption, “Welcome to the Don universe @kiaraaliaadvani #Don3.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Excel Entertainment (@excelmovies) Earlier, a source told Bollywood Hungama, “Director Farhan Akhtar felt that Kiara fits the bill perfectly. Moreover, she has never been paired with lead actor Ranveer Singh before. Kiara, too, is excited to be a par...

The anticipation among fans of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan has reached a fever pitch as the two Bollywood actors gear up to share the big screen in the much-awaited film, Tiger vs Pathaan, slated to kickstart its production in April this year. After numerous delays, the project finally seems to be materializing. According to a report by Zoom TV, a close source revealed that both Salman and Shah Rukh have allocated their schedules for an April shoot, signalling the commencement of filming for Tiger vs Pathaan. The insider disclosed, “SRK and Salman have given their dates. As things stand today, the film should go on floors no later than April. The balance cast is being decided. The other modalities are fast being worked out.” While the main cast is set to feature the two actors, the return of actresses Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone remains uncertain. Katrina portrayed the character Zoya in the Tiger series, while Deepika was introduced as Rubina in Pathaan. Fans are eager to kn...

Preparations for Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani's Goa wedding are in full swing. The couple's pre-wedding festivities commenced on February 19, signalling the beginning of a joyous journey into matrimony, culminating in their nuptials on February 21. As the excitement builds, a heartfelt surprise awaits Rakul, courtesy of her soon-to-be husband, Jackky. According to a report by Bombay Times, Jackky Bhagnani has orchestrated a touching tribute to their love story in the form of a special song. This musical ode, titled ‘Bin Tere,’ is set to be a highlight of the wedding festivities. A source close to the couple revealed, “Jackky has poured his heart into this love song for Rakul and it will be an important part of the celebration. He wanted to gift her something meaningful and unforgettable. The song promises to be a musical celebration of Jackky and Rakul’s union and the beginning of their beautiful journey together.” Penned by renowned lyricist Mayur Puri, ‘Bin Tere’ ...

Actor left fourth draft of screenplay for first movie in the London flat that he was renting while filming A Star Wars script left in a London flat by Harrison Ford has been sold at an auction for £10,795. The fourth draft of the screenplay for the first Star Wars movie, originally titled The Adventures of Luke Starkiller, had an estimated selling price of £8,000-£12,000 and was bought on Saturday by an Austrian private collector. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/HIg0X4W via IFTTT

Four mythical hairy creatures, communicating in grunts, inhabit what could be a post-apocalyptic world in the Zellner brothers’ witty and unnerving film The Zellner brothers, David and Nathan, take their absurdism and futurism to the next level with a brilliant and radical comedy about the secret life of the legendary Sasquatch, AKA Bigfoot, creatures rumoured to be living in the North American wilderness. Sasquatch Sunset is a film to compare with Planet of the Apes, or Watership Down, or even the days of silent cinema. Nonverbal cinema anyway. It’s a plaintive, echoing wail of fear in that big empty forest where no one is around to hear a falling tree; fear of climate catastrophe, fear of the ongoing environmental destruction in which we don’t even fully know what’s getting destroyed; fear of humanity’s own extinction. And as the movie begins, maybe humanity is already extinguished. We see four Sasquatch loping across a forest clearing: great, hairy, grunting, whooping, ape-like cr...

The news of the demise of the young Suhani Bhatnagar sent shock waves across the Indian film industry on Saturday. On February 17, after news reports were abuzz about the demise of the teenage star, the reason for this remained mystery. Now, her parents have thrown light on the sudden death of their 19-year-old daughter and revealed that she was suffering dermatomyositis, a rare disease which affected one out of millions in the world. For the unversed, the Faridabad-based Suhani Bhatnagar was admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on February 7. However, her condition worsened which eventually led to her demise, revealed reports. In an interaction with ANI, Suhani’s father Sumit Bhatnagar mentioned that it all started with her developing rash-kind of issues on her skin, which was later diagnosed to be dermatomyositis. But her lungs started failing which eventually led to her demise. “She developed a red spot on her hands about two months ago. We thought it wa...

Raj Kumar Santoshi who is currently shooting his 18th directorial undertaking Lahore 1947 has apparently been given a two-year sentence in a cheque bouncing case. When I contacted him hours after the court verdict Santoshi said, “It is nothing, don’t worry about it. This is a farzi case. No dum in it at all. It’s a price one must pay for being in the limelight. Since you are a name, news is quickly made out of non-news.” So was it easily solvable? Is Raj Santoshi not going to jail? “Easily solvable. My lawyers are on it. And I am not the least bothered. Let the law take its course. I trust the judiciary completely. Let’s talk about better things. With your blessings I am now shooting for my latest directorial Lahore1947. In fact Shabanaji is joining the shoot from tomorrow. I haven’t worked with her before, and I am really looking forward to it.” Raj Santoshi’s lawyer Binesh Patel states that they will appeal against the magisterial court's judgement. "First of all...

Olivier Assayas’ thinly disguised autobiographical study of a film-maker’s Edenic experience during Covid isolation is a civilised pleasure Olivier Assayas’s new film is a flimsy but elegant autofictional sketch about his own experiences during the Covid lockdown, bubbling up with family members in his childhood home in la France profonde . It’s a movie which reminds us that for all the anxieties, this period of enforced inactivity was for grownups of a certain age and financial security not entirely unpleasant – a reminder of the endless, aimless summer days of childhood, an Edenic existence outside time which workaholic media professionals thought never to see again. A kind of miracle. Vincent Macaigne plays dishevelled film-maker Etienne (very different, surely, from the stylish Assayas), who has come back to the handsome family home of his late parents, staying there with his girlfriend (Nine d’Urso) and communicating with his ex-wife and adored tween daughter on Zoom. He is goin...

Actor left fourth draft of screenplay for first movie in the London flat that he was renting while filming A Star Wars script left in a London flat by Harrison Ford has been sold at an auction for £10,795. The fourth draft of the screenplay for the first Star Wars movie, originally titled The Adventures of Luke Starkiller, had an estimated selling price of £8,000-£12,000 and was bought on Saturday by an Austrian private collector. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/FXNZY6b via IFTTT

Can Poor Things return rich with mask trophies, or will Oppenheimer raze the competition? Our chief critic places his bets for Sunday’s ceremony • Baftas 2024: the full list of nominations Will win Oppenheimer Should win Poor Things Shoulda been a contender Godland Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/twC6fG0 via IFTTT

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, known for his dedication to fitness, continues to inspire fans even in the face of adversity. Despite sustaining an injury on the sets of his upcoming film Chhava, the actor remains committed to his workout regimen. In a recent Instagram story, Vicky Kaushal shared a glimpse of his workout. Despite sporting an arm cast, the actor can be seen engaging in seated crunches at the gym. Accompanying the video, Vicky Kaushal shared an inspiring caption, “When we can't run, we walk...we don't stop.” In the following Instagram Story, Vicky can be seen standing inside a -110 degC chamber. Alongside the clip, he wrote, “Recovery mode on.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) Reportedly, Vicky sustained the arm injury while filming a challenging stunt sequence for Chhava. Vicky portrays the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj alongside Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale in the film. Chhava ha...

Deba Hakmat is impressively subtle as a British-Iranian teen whose celebrations come unstuck Sasha Nathwani is a UK-based director of award-winning short films, of Iranian and Indian heritage, stepping up here to his feature debut. It opens the Generation strandin Berlin and is a sweet-natured, heartfelt and earnestly acted film; a little precious maybe, but saved from emo-sentimentalism by irreverent humour and a wittily self-aware final image of his leading actor’s face. Last Swim is the story of Ziba, played by Deba Hakmat, an Iranian-British teen who has just stormed her A-levels and landed a place at University College London to read astrophysics; this is despite a certain attitude on the part of her interviewer who shows, if not microaggression, then microcondescension, pointedly asking if any other members of Ziba’s family ever studied this subject. Ziba has got intricately detailed plans for her and her 6th form mates to celebrate on results day; these are Tara (Lydia Fleming...

Miyan Chote Miyan, Manushi Chillar and Alaya F, recently wrapped the extensive Jordan schedule of the film. The actors filmed four songs in Jordan, one of which has Sonakshi Sinha’s special appearance. Now, the makers are set to drop the first song on February 19, 2024. Akshay Kumar on Friday dropped the first look of the title track featuring Tiger Shroff. He wrote, “Bade ka swag, chote ka style. 3 Days To Go! #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan Title Track Out on Feb 19. Stay tuned! #BadeMiyanChoteMiyanOnEid2024.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) Shot across stunning locations including Mumbai, London, Abu Dhabi, Scotland, and Jordan, the film features Prithviraj Sukumaran in an intriguing villainous role. Director Ali Abbas Zafar recently said, “People often ask me what is this wild, crazy fascination of making big action films, and I don’t have an answer. I usually say that maybe it’s an instinct to feel scared, an instinct to try to ...

The current crop might be the best Academy Awards list in years, but which was the best ever year for films? Guardian writers present their case for the winner of winners In three weeks’ time, the credits will roll on the best cinema season in recent memory. Ten films are up for the best picture Oscar on 10 March and not a dud among them. That is unusual. Usually you will find an Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close in there somewhere. Or maybe more than one (Babel, The Blind Side), or even a trio (Crash, Les Miserables, Bohemian Rhapsody). Often, it’s hard to get jazzed by the awards race; sometimes it’s tricky to feel strongly about any of the big contenders. This year is different. Not only is the quality elevated; audience engagement has been sky-high. Much of that is down to the Barbenheimer juggernaut , giving brainy blockbusters their post-Covid event movie moment. But the watercooler would have been noisy nonetheless: The Zone of Interest , Anatomy of a Fall and Poor Things ...

Forbes India has unveiled its annual 30 under 30 list, where it picks 30 ‘trailblazers and disruptors’ across fields who have made a mark for themselves under the age of 30. Actors Rashmika Mandanna, Radhika Madan and Dot have been named on the list this year. At 27, Rashmika Mandanna has become one of the popular stars, who juggles between Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Kannada film Kirik Party in 2016, directed by Rishab Shetty. In 2018, she starred in the Telugu film Geetha Govindam opposite Vijay Deverakonda, which was a massive commercial success. She has starred in several Hindi films like Mission Majnu, Goodbye, and Animal. She is also set to star in Pushpa: The Rise – Part 01 sequel Pushpa: The Rule, The Girlfriend and Chhava. Radhika Madan is a 28-year-old star who has gone from being a TV star to a movie actor. She made her acting debut with the television serial Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi in 2014. Madan made her Bollywood debut with...

While Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff played sleek spies in the YRF action entertainer War, fans are excited to see the franchise return with the superstar headlining the cast. However, RRR fame Jr NTR and Kiara Advani have joined the cast, who will be essaying key roles in War 2. Now, the latest update on that front is that the film is going on floors in Mumbai in April 2024. Ayan Mukerji conducted two schedules last year in Spain and Abu Dhabi respectively. Now, he is set to bring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR for an extensive schedule which will be action-packed. According to Mid-day, a source said, “Ayan and Aditya are pulling out all stops to make sure that the face-off is a spectacular sequence. The Telugu actor will join the shoot in April-end, after he completes Devara: Part 1. The producer-director duo have planned a nine-day schedule, during which the two actors will shoot the portion that will include hand-to-hand combat and martial arts. While this sequence will begin on a se...

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