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Hugh Grant says fourth Bridget Jones film will be ‘funny but very sad’

Actor reprises character of Daniel Cleaver but says he won’t play role of ‘60-year-old wandering around looking at young girls’ It is a universally acknowledged truth that Bridget Jones films are packed with humour and comedic scenes that attract viewers in their droves. However, in a slight departure, Hugh Grant has revealed that the fourth film in the series will also be “very sad”. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/ZJoB2VO via IFTTT

Firoz Nadiadwala locks 2 scripts of Hera Pheri 3 - One for Akshay Kumar and another for Kartik Aaryan

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In the fight to bag Hera Pheri 3, it seems that Firoz Nadiadwala has got all his creative juice into the scripting process. According to well-informed sources, the producer has locked not one but two scripts of Hera Pheri 3 and is now on the verge of locking the star cast of the film. "Firoz wants to make the film, that's confirmed," informs a well-placed source. However, he is under immense pressure at the casting level. "While Firoz and Akshay have opened the channel of communication again, things are not as simple as the media chatter suggests. Firoz has done the paperwork with Kartik, and the young superstar is also very keen to do Hera Pheri. He feels he can do justice to the franchise and take it to the next level with his young energy, similar to what happened with Bhool Bhulaiyaa," the source told Bollywood Hungama. But the buzz on social media is so strong that it has pushed Firoz to rethink Hera Pheri without Akshay Kumar. "He has two scripts l

Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor look adorable in this teaser of the Luv Ranjan directorial Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

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Just a day ago, filmmaker Luv Ranjan teased fans by giving them a sneak peek into the upcoming film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor by revealing the initials of the film as TJMM. Following this, Bollywood Hungama reported that the film was apparently titled Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Now, the filmmaker has confirmed the same. Along with the announcement, the makers of the film have also shared a small teaser video of sorts from the film. Although the teaser video doesn’t give us much details of the character, going by the avatars of the lead pair, it seems that Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor play girl-and-boy-next-door in the film but with a twist. The teaser looks vibrant as the actors are seen exchanging ‘over-the-top’ flying kisses throughout as the title is revealed to be Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar .   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) In our earlier report today, a so

Rajpal Yadav lands in trouble after a student files complaint against him for ‘accidentally’ hitting him with a scooter

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Rajpal Yadav is currently shooting in UP for his forthcoming film but the schedule seems to have landed him in trouble with the law. A student has allegedly filed a complaint against the actor at the Colonelganj Police station for ‘accidentally’ hitting him with the scooter during the shoot schedule. The said incident is expected to have taken place in the Katra area of Pragyaraj district in Uttar Pradesh. As per current reports, investigations are currently underway. In the complaint filed, the student has also alleged about the misbehavior of the film’s team. It seems that the shooting was taking place near a certain Laxmi Talkies crossing in the area and it resulted in a massive crowd assembling together to catch a glimpse of the film’s shoot. Later, the shooting was shifted to another area where Rajpal Yadav was expected to shoot the scene of him riding a scooter. After further investigation, the police stated in reports that the incident was indeed an accident where Yadav lost c

Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande to headline Netflix limited series Trial By Fire tracing Uphaar cinema incident

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One fateful evening in June 1997 saw the loss of 59 victims and 100 injured film-goers as a fire took over the Uphaar Cinema in South Delhi. The tragedy is one that has been etched in the minds of many for over two decades. Inspired by the bestseller book, "Trial by Fire: The Tragic Tale" of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy by Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, Trial By Fire will release on Netflix on January 13th, 2023. The series is produced by Endemol Shine India and House of Talkies. With his novelistic storytelling and non-linear approach to time in the series, director Prashant Nair beautifully captures the heartbreaking yet resilient journey of the parents - Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, who lost their two children to the fire. The limited series will depict their endless trials and tribulations in the pursuit of justice over twenty-four years while also looking at the other lives touched and destroyed by the fire. Trial By Fire is helmed by a stellar ensemble including

Kartik Aaryan roped in as new brand ambassador of McDonald’s India – North and East

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McDonald’s India - North and East, one of India’s most loved restaurant brands, has roped in Kartik Aaryan as the brand’s ambassador. The actor’s strong youth connection will further strengthen the bond between McDonald’s and its fans. Commenting on the association, Mr. Sanjeev Agrawal, Chairman of McDonald’s India - North & East, said, “Kartik is a youth icon and a popular name in families, just like McDonald’s. We feel that Kartik’s strong youth connect, mass appeal and captivating personality has made him emerge as an icon for India’s youthful populace, which resonates strongly with the ethos of McDonald’s brand. We are excited to welcome Kartik to McFamily and look forward to a great partnership.” Speaking on this announcement, the renowned Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, said, “McDonald’s has been a part of my growing up years. The name elicits so many happy memories from my teenage days and the brand continues to be special in my life. It gives me immense pleasure to be ass

SCOOP: Is the Ranbir Kapoor-Shraddha Kapoor starrer named Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar?

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Ranbir Kapoor delivered a flop in the form of  Shamshera  this year. But he compensated for it big time with the super-success of  Brahmastra . His next film, directed by Luv Ranjan, has also generated considerable hype. It will see Ranbir being paired opposite Shraddha Kapoor for the first time. Moreover, it marks Ranbir Kapoor’s comeback into the romcom space after a long time. In this genre, he has delivered successful films like  Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani  (2013),  Ajab   Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani  (2009) etc. Hence, the Luv Ranjan-directorial is considered to be one of the promising films of 2023. Yesterday, the team of the film made an interesting promotional move by revealing just the initials of the title – TJMM. The fans were asked to guess the title. They also assured that the title will be unveiled today, December 14, at 11 am. As expected, fans and also a section of media went into overdrive, trying to guess what TJMM can mean. Bollywood Hungama  came across a source who claim

Kevin Hart, Madonna, Justin Beiber, Jimmy Fallon and more sued in Bored Ape Yacht Club fraud lawsuit for NFT endorsements

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Yuga Labs, the creator of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), has been sued in a high-profile case along with multiple A-list celebrities for allegedly defrauding potential investors in NFT endorsements by artificially inflating and distorting prices and engaging in misleading promotions. According to Variety, a class-action lawsuit contends that stakeholders in Yuga Labs, the parent company of NFT series Bored Ape Yacht Club and its affiliated digital products, engaged in a conspiracy with celebrities to defraud potential investors. “Defendants’ promotional campaign was wildly successful, generating billions of dollars in sales and re-sales,” says the lawsuit from Adonis Real and Adam Titcher filed on December 8 in U.S. District Court in California. “The manufactured celebrity endorsements and misleading promotions regarding the launch of an entire BAYC ecosystem (the so-called Otherside metaverse) were able to artificially increase the interest in and price of the BAYC NFTs during the Re

Confirmed: Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee to release in theatres in 2023; former starts filming a ‘mast’ song

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2022 was a rather eventful year for actor Akshay Kumar, given that he was featured in four theatrical releases and one OTT release. However, from the box office perspective, it seems like Kumar’s films could have done far better. However, not letting this pull down his spirits, Akshay Kumar has already moved on to his next set of films, starting with the Emraan Hashmi co-starrer Selfiee . In fact, earlier today Kumar took to social media confirming that the film would see a theatrical release, laying rumours and reports of a direct-to-OTT release to rest. On Tuesday, Khiladi Kumar took to his verified social media handle and made the announcement along with a picture, featuring him from the sets of Selfiee . In the photo, Akshay can be seen posing for the camera while sitting on a red-colour open-roof car. He is sporting a multi-colour fur jacket paired up with black-colour joggers. Instagramming the post, Kumar wrote, “My mantra for today - Garmi, humidity aur faux fur…Sab chalega,

Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer gets first poster, asks fans to guess the title of the Luv Ranjan film

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Just yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported that Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's upcoming romance drama is finally getting its title. In fact, as per our report, the film's name would be unveiled on December 14. While the name itself will be announced tomorrow, the makers along with the director of the film Luv Ranjan unveiled the first teaser poster on Tuesday and asked the fans to guess the name of the film. Luv Films tweeted a vibrant poster with a caption that read, "And the title is……Guess Karo ???" The hint on the poster has the initials TJMM. And the title is…… Guess Karo ??? ???? #RanbirKapoor @ShraddhaKapoor @luv_ranjan #AnshulSharma #RahulMody @gargankur #BhushanKumar @TSeries pic.twitter.com/SvbtM0dgMM — Luv Films (@LuvFilms) December 13, 2022 According to a source close to the development, Luv Ranjan will surprise the audience with a title announcement on December 14. "Yes, the wait is finally over. Luv Ranjan will announce the t

Confirmed: Sidharth Malhotra and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Mission Majnu to get direct-to-digital release; will premiere on January 20 on Netflix

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Another Bollywood movie is seeing a direct-to-digital release. Mission Majnu starring Sidharth Malhotra and Rashmika Mandanna will premiere on Netflix on January 20, 2023. The news was confirmed on December 13, 2022. Sharing the first poster on Twitter, Netflix India tweeted, “Ek jaanbaaz agent ki ansuni kahaani.. MISSION MAJNU. Only on Netflix, 20th January.” Ek jaanbaaz agent ki ansuni kahaani. MISSION MAJNU ???????? Only on Netflix, 20th January. pic.twitter.com/mFy3YIcDlH — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) December 13, 2022 Previously, a source close to the film told Bollywood Hungama , “Sidharth Malhotra starrer  Mission Majnu  is headed for an OTT release. The film will be skipping the theatres and heading directly to a leading streaming platform. There is no denying that the actor is very much in demand after his film -  Shershaah  broke all records last year. While everyone wants a piece of the heartthrob, we hear that the streaming giant had bought the film at a whopp