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Bhumi Pednekar will be taking a much-deserved break during this holiday season. The actor has had her hands full with 7 films on the floors and shoots all around India and overseas. Having had to work non-stop since the pandemic-related lockdowns lifted Bhumi will travel to Mexico with her friends for a fun-filled New Year celebration. Bhumi Pednekar has a mighty slate of 7 films, that releases in the next 12 months. Her line-up includes Anubhav Sinha’s Bheed , Ajay Bahl’s The Ladykiller , Sudhir Mishra’s Afwaa , Gauri Khan produced Bhakshak , Mudassar Aziz’s Mere Husband Ki Biwi and a couple of more unannounced projects that will push the bar for cinema. As 2022 wraps up, she is looking to unwind and relax with friends whom she hasn’t seen for some time. Meanwhile, Bhumi Pednekar was most recently seen in Govinda Naam Mera with Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani. The film released on Disney+ Hotstar. ALSO READ: Bhumi Pednekar adds a sensual twist to her animal print saree as she att

Rohit Shetty makes impassioned defense for Bollywood amid North vs South debate: 'One bad year and you turn your back on us?'

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has all things to celebrate. His directorial Cirkus has released in theatres. Recently, him and Cirkus lead star Ranveer Singh were in attendance at a media conclave with Lallantop where they were asked if the Hindi films have lost it's magic. Rohit reflected on the Hindi and South film industry, Rohit Shetty said that even South movies have suffered back to back flops and given few hits only this year. "Pichle 2 saal se hum pandemic se guzre hai. Humari jitni bhi badi filmein hai woh shuru nahi hui, ya bann nahi payi. Joh filmein release hui waha (South) se, woh pehle se bann chuki hai. Humari pehli Sooryavanshi aayi. Phir saal ki shuruwaat mein The Kashmir Files, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Drishyam 2, aur Gangubai Kathiawadi aayi, and they all did fabulous business. Toh aisa nahi hai ki humari filmein nahi chal rahi hai (“For the last two years, we’ve been fighting a pandemic. Many of our big films couldn’t get on the floors, or weren’t made at all. The

Uorfi Javed clarifies on the reason behind the disruption in her Dubai shoot schedule; says that the authorities had a problem with the location

Just a day ago, reports were abuzz with the way Uorfi Javed was interrupted during her Dubai shoot schedule. Known to be a favourite among the paps, the reality show contestant has often been in news for her unconventional fashion sense. The celebrity is also known to speak her heart out at times when she was dragged in controversies and now when reports of her being detained by the Dubai police started doing the rounds, she decided to clarify on the same. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Uorfi Javed was seen revealing the details of what happened during her recent shoot schedule. The celebrity diva maintained that the reason behind the shoot interruption was not her detainment due to her outfit choices but it was actually because of an issue in the location. She was quoted saying in these reports, "The police had arrived to stop the shoot because of some issues at the location. There was a certain time till when we were allowed to shoot as it was a public place, the pr

Rohit Shetty explains why Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor are the perfect choice for Govinda starrer Aankhen remake

We all know the close bond between Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor. During the promotions of their release Gunday , the duo often shared about their love for cinema, Govinda films, and quintessential 90s Bollywood songs. Now, we hear that the actors are keen on another collaboration. During a recent interview for Cirkus promotions, Rohit Shetty revealed that he wants the two actors to play the role of Govinda and Chunky Pandey in the remake of the 1993 action comedy Aankhen . In an interview with Pinkvilla, Rohit Shetty even went on to explain how the casting pair of Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor would be perfect for the film. He said, “Ranveer can play Govinda’s character, Arjun Kapoor could be Chunky Pandey and Paresh Bhai (Paresh Rawal) would be perfect for Kader Khan In-fact, the Kader Khan track could be done by Govinda, it would be iconic. Imagine, both Govinda and Ranveer in a double role, with Arjun Kapoor.” He further also clarified on the rights on the film adding, “Copy

Remake of Omkara and sequel to Desi Boyz announced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Eros International and Parag Sanghvi

Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Eros International and Parag Sanghvi have jointly announced the remake of Vishal Bhardwaj’s highly acclaimed Omkara and the sequel to the Akshay Kumar and John Abraham-starrer comic drama Desi Boyz . Sharing the news, Anand Pandit said in a statement, “Yes, it is true that I have collaborated with Eros International & Parag Sanghvi to make a sequel and a re-make of two iconic films. Each of these two films Omkara and Desi Boyz were trailblazers in their respective eras for their storytelling, star cast, and music. They still remain unforgettable for their command over their respective genres. They have a cult following for different reasons and it seemed like the perfect time to revisit these hits and take their stories forward for a new generation of viewers.” Omkara was Bhardwaj’s take on William Shakespeare’s classic drama Othello and it starred Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Konkona Sen Sharma and Bipasha Basu.

Single-screen cinemas in a fix as distributors of Cirkus and Avatar: The Way Of Water ask for MAXIMUM shows; several theatres yet to open advance booking

Rohit Shetty’s Cirkus is all set to be released tomorrow and as expected, its producers and distributors have gotten into screen-sharing issues. Avatar: The Way Of Water , which was released last week, is doing exceptionally well and its studio Disney is unwilling to let go of screens, leading to a deadlock between the two parties. A source from the exhibition sector told Bollywood Hungama , “Most of the multiplexes have opened bookings for Cirkus . But several single-screens, especially the ones with 2k projection, are yet to open plans for next week as both studios are fighting over shows. What has compounded the problem is that several theatres had signed a two-week contract with Disney. So they are bound to play Avatar: The Way Of Water till Thursday, December 29. Thankfully, there is a clause in the contract that based on the Hollywood film’s performance on the weekdays and the drop it faces, exhibitors can accordingly screen Cirkus . But in many cinemas, Avatar: The

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: Director Ali Abbas Zafar reveals details of the Akshay Kumar – Tiger Shroff starrer; says, “Will complete in April 2023”

Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan , no relation to David Dhawan’s film of the same name released in 1998, is all set to be shot across several countries. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran is cast in a special role. Janhvi Kapoor is cast as the female lead. Speaking on the shooting plans, director Ali Abbas Zafar says, “It’s a big action comedy drama, set up at an international scale shot over four countries. We start shooting in January 2023 and will complete in April 2023.” Considering the size of the production that sounds like cutting it really close. Says Ali, “Yes we have been prepping the film for over sixteen months now.” Ali Abbas Zafar is known for his Salman Khan starrers Sultan and Bharat and also the sensitive Netflix production Jogi . Also Read: Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and Prithviraj Sukumaran to kick off Bade Miyan Chote Miyan from January 17, 2023 from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi

Uorfi Javed in trouble: Dubai Police detained Bigg Boss OTT fame for shooting video in revealing outfit

Due to her out-of-the-box sartorial choices, Bigg Boss OTT fame and digital star Uorfi Javed aka Urfi needs no introduction. Be it her outfit or her opinion on her fashion sense, the actress manages to remain in the headlines. However, this time, she has become the talk of the town as it is said that she has been detained after shooting a video wearing a 'revealing' outfit, in Dubai, UAE. For the unversed, Uorfi had recently jetted off to the United Arab Emirates. She has been there for more than a week. As per a report by ETimes, Uorfi was being questioned by local police in Dubai after she filmed a video ‘in an open area’ wearing something that was not ‘allowed’ to be shot in public. The report further cleared that there was ‘no problem’ with Uorfi’s outfit. But, because she shot the video in “an open area”, she was being interrogated by authorities in Dubai. The report also speculated that the local authorities in the UAE might postpone Uorfi’s return ticket to India. Ho

Prithviraj Sukumaran supports Shah Rukh Khan and Pathaan: “It’s sad that an art form has to be put through such observations”

Ever since the song ‘Besharam Rang’ has hit the tube, Shah Rukh Khan and his film Pathaan has come under the scanner for hurting sentiments of certain groups. The film and the song are currently facing multiple allegations from right-wing groups over fashion choices, choreography, and intimacy scenes. Amidst all the hoopla, Malayalam actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, who has also been a part of some Bollywood projects, has spoken in support of the film and has expressed his disappointment over how art forms are subjected to such minute observations and criticisms. While speaking at a press conference in Kochi about his film Kappa , Prithviraj Sukumaran also touched upon the “sad” state of affairs where art forms become a victim of such viewpoints. As per OTTPlay reports, he said, “It’s sad that an art form has to be put through such observations and points of views as an artiste.” Readers would recall that, during a Roundtable session with Film Companion, Prithviraj had nothing

Ranveer Singh opens up about wanting to do Raja Babu remake; says, “I keep telling Varun Dhawan to not do the film”

While Ranveer Singh has won accolades for his unconventional roles like Bajirao in Bajirao Mastani , and Khilji in Padmaavat , the actor has also left the audiences impressed with Simmba . So we know that the audiences love him in different avatars and they are equally anticipating the deadly combo of Ranveer and Rohit Shetty on the big screens with Cirkus . On the other hand, the Bollywood star opened up about the kind of films he would like to be a part of. Being a self-proclaimed Govinda fan, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Singh wants to be a part of the actor’s film remakes and it seems the one he has his eye on is Raja Babu , co-starring Karisma Kapoor. For the unversed, Raja Babu featured Govinda as an illiterate man, pampered by his mother, who falls in love with the pretty and educated girl played by Karisma Kapoor. The 1994 film gained massive popularity owing to its songs like ‘Mere Dil Na Todo’ , ‘Ui Amma Ui Amma’ , and ‘Sarkaiye Lo Khatiya’ which turned out to be so

Pathaan Row: Ayodhya-based saint issues death threats to Shah Rukh Khan; says, “Will burn him alive”

Pathaan has been in news ever since the release of its first track ‘Besharam Rang’ . The song seems to have sparked a massive outrage over outfit choices and its dance moves. Right-wing groups have been protesting, demanding the boycott of the film and some politicians have even threatened to ban the film in certain states. Now adding to it, an Ayodhya-based seer Paramhans Acharya has issued death threats to the superstar, adding about how he would kill him, if he meets him. In recent reports, it has even been revealed that he addressed superstar Shah Rukh Khan as ‘jihadi’. He reportedly said, "People of our Sanatan Dharma are protesting continuously regarding this. Today we have burnt the poster of Shahrukh Khan. If I get to meet the film Jihadi Shah Rukh Khan, I will burn him alive.” Followed by this, he also added if anybody else shows the courage to do the same, he would fight the legal case for them. The threat did not end here. As per reports, Acharya had gone on threaten

Kuttey trailer launch: Tabu reveals her role was initially meant for a male actor, says Aasmaan Bhardwaj tweaked her part

The much-awaited trailer of Kuttey was released on Tuesday. While fans are showering love on the trailer, the star cast of the upcoming film attended the trailer launch event and interacted with the press. Among others, Tabu also spoke to the media and during her conversation; she revealed that her character in Kuttey was originally written for a male actor. At the trailer launch event of Kuttey , Tabu said, “This is very different from all Vishal Bhardwaj films; Aasmaan is a very different filmmaker. It's a very new character for me. Actually, this character was written for a male actor and then it was eventually tweaked for me. It was challenging and fun to play this part. This was like a home for me, as I remember the day when Aasmaan was born. I remember, Gulzaar Saab gave him the name Aasmaan. He used to roam on the sets of Maqbool with a camera made of wood. This is a very different zone for me.” During the event, she also lauded filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, with whom she

Vidya Balan says its ‘ridiculous’ Sanjay Leela Bhansali walked away with credit for the success of Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan called out the double standard of the industry after Gangubai Kathiawadi ’s blockbuster success wasn’t credited enough to Alia Bhatt whereas Sanjay Leela Bhansali won all the praises. The actress said that Bhatt wasn’t praised in the same way the majority of male actors are whenever they deliver a super hit. During a conversation on a roundtable interview conducted by Film Companion, Vidya asked, “How come Gangubai did well? If a woman’s film does well, it’s the director’s credit, and this is ridiculous.” She said, “We worked so hard as women to have a certain standing today, where we’re headlining films. More and more actresses are doing that. I love how post-pandemic because the men’s films aren’t working, they suddenly turn around and say that the women’s films aren’t going to work all the more. How ridiculous! I really want to say, ‘What about Gangubai?’ It did more than most male-driven films.” Alia Bhatt has had a tremendous year beginning with G

Bollywood filmmaker Saeed Mirza reveals his opinion on The Kashmir Files; says, “The film is garbage but Kashmiri Pandit issue isn’t”