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The new year began with the official announcement of Ranbir Kapoor's next titled Animal . The film will be helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Kabir Singh fame. The film will also star Parineeti Chopra, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol. The makers of the film made the official announcement at midnight with the coming of the new year. Revealing the title of the film, T-Series shared the audio teaser that has only raised the excitement around the film. With a daunting background music, we hear Ranbir Kapoor's voice where he is talking to his father.The teaser ends with the sound of gunshots. Take a look:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) Animal is said to be an action thriller. This is a genre that Ranbir has hardly explored and is always ready to expand his horizons. Meanwhile, Bobby Deol will be seen playing the antagonist in the film. Details on Anil Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra...

The COVID-19 pandemic made the year 2020 a disaster. Millions of people contracted the deadly virus. Several Bollywood celebrities, too, tested positive for the virus in recent times. Now, actor Gautam Gulati who is well known for his stint in Bigg Boss 8 has tested positive for the virus and is in quarantine in the UK. Gautam took to Instagram to share a picture hinting at him being in quarantine. In the picture, the actor is lying in the bed and giving a glimpse of the outside from his window "COVID-19 sucks," he wrote in the post. The actor mentioned the location as London. UK has been the hub of the fast spreading new strain of coronavirus.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? (@welcometogauthamcity) Meanwhile, Gautam Gulati will next be seen in Salman Khan starrer Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. ALSO READ:  Mujhse Shaadi Karoge host Gautam Gulati slams Shehnaaz G...

Bhojpuri star and politician Manoj Tiwari and his wife were blessed with a baby girl on 31 December. The proud father could barely contain his joy, “I wanted a sister for my daughter Rhiti. And my wish has been granted. It’s been a while since I got to play Daddy. I cannot contain my excitement.” Manoj’s elder daughter Rhiti is an aspiring singer. Manoj too sings well and has rendered many chartbusters in the Bhojpuri language. “Let’s see if my little baby girl also has musical tendencies,” Manoj has his fingers crossed. 2021 seems to be a year of baby boom. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anushka Sharma are expecting a baby any day now. And if sources to be believed Pariyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Deepika Padukone are also planning to extend their family. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit....

Shaheen Bagh's Bilkis Dadi was in the forefront of the months-long anti-CAA protest in Delhi. Bilkis Dadi has now found herself in Hollywood actor Gal Gadot’s list of her Personal Wonder Women. Gal Gadot who was recently seen in Wonder Woman 1984 shared a post on Instagram where she shared pictures of all the women who inspired her in 2020. In the post, she acknoledsged young girls and women from different walks of life across the globe. "Saying farewell to 2020, with all my love to #MyPersonalWonderWomen Some are those closest to me – my family, my friends – some are inspiring women I’ve loved discovering, and some are exceptional women I hope to meet in the future,” Gadot wrote in the caption of the post.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) The 35-year-old had also shared the same image of Bilkis on her Instagrma story and wrongly captioned it as, "The 82-year-old activist fighting for wom...

If fans of Raj-DK’s  The Family Man  are wondering why they’ve to wait until so long—February 12 is the release date-- for Season 2, there is a reason for the delayed season. “One is of course is Covid, that villain of every show in 2020,” informs a source close to the project. “But there is a bigger reason why The Family Man 2 was delayed. It’s because The Family  Man 2 will be dubbed into various foreign languages by Amazon and released simultaneously across the globe, along with the original Hindi version.” This is a marketing strategy Amazon adapted after seeing the response to the first season of  The Family Man. “The Family Man in Hindi was received well all across the globe even in Hindi. To widen its reach, Amazon has now decided to dub Season 2 globally,” says my impeccable source. The directorial duo Raj and DK have a reputation of doing the unexpected, whether is India’s first zombie film ( Go Goan Gone ) or a game-changing comic...

Since the time Vikas Gupta came out of the closet as a bisexual on his social media, he mentioned that his parents had disowned him for his sexual orientation and has mentioned it on Bigg Boss 14 as well. The producer is on the show as a challenger along with 5 other contestants, out of them, Kashmera Shah has been evicted so far. While Vikas’ mother did not say anything initially, she has finally decided to break her silence on the matter and called Vikas’ allegations a hoax. Taking to her social media, Sharda Gupta wrote, “To think that we actually distanced our own (son) for his sexual orientation is equal to making a derogatory statement about my family. Yes, my son and I are not on great terms but that has nothing to do with his orientation. We had cut off ties with him much before he decided to come out in public, and we knew and have always loved him and accepted him the way he is. So the news about us distancing him cause of his choices is a complete hoax fabricated to one’s ...

Late music composer Datta Naik's life will be narrated on screen by Yoodlee Films. The makers announced the film N Datta: The Untold Story on Wednesday. On Naik's death anniversary on December 30, his son Roop Naik collaborated with Yoodlee Films, the film division of Saregama India Limited to fill in the gaps of the story. N Dutta, also known as Datta Naik was born in 1927 and began his career by assisting late legendary music director SD Burman. Naik got his big break in Hindi cinema in 1955 with Raj Khosla-directed Milap . Some of his popular tracks include, ' Yeh Baharaon Ka Sama ', ' Maine Chand Aur Sitaron Ki Tamanna Ki Thi', ‘Pyaar Ka Jahaan Ho’, 'Tu Hindu Banega Na Musalman Banega' , among others. “The film will narrate why my father’s life was full of extreme tragedy and triumph, why a musical genius had to die in anonymity, how a heart-attack at the age of 32 blighted his success, his bond with Sahir saab, his tumultuous equations with prod...

Aanand L Rai, who has recently wrapped up the shooting for his upcoming film, Atrangi Re , along with Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush, and Akshay Kumar. The trio had been sharing pictures and videos from the sets and have left the fans excited for their first collaboration. However, shooting in these COVID-19 times is certainly a huge task and a lot of people so far have been affected by it. The latest addition to the list in Aanand L Rai, who took to his social media to announce the news. He wrote, “I have tested covid positive today. Just wanted to inform everyone that I don’t feel any symptoms & I feel fine. I’m quarantining as instructed by authorities. Anyone who has come in contact with me recently is advised to quarantine & follow d govt protocols. Thank you for support”. The director had also attended the Atrangi Re wrap up party a couple of days ago and the people around him have been advised to stay quarantined. I have tested covid positive today.Just wanted to inform eve...

The lately beleaguered Rhea Chakraborty, hounded by the media in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, is all set to make a comeback in 2021. Writer- director Rumi Jaffrey who was a close friend of Sushant and Rhea says Rhea is recuperating. “It has been a traumatic year for her. Of course the year was bad for everyone. But in her case it a trauma on another level. Can you imagine any girl from a well-to-do middleclass family spending a month in jail? It has crushed her morale completely.” Rumi says adding, “Rhea will return to her work early next year.” Rumi met Rhea and assured her that she would be welcomed in the film industry with open arms. “I met her recently. She was withdrawn and quiet. Didn’t speak much. Can’t blame her after what she has gone through. Let the heat and dust settle down. I’m sure Rhea will have a lot to say.” Also Read:  Rhea Chakraborty was one of the most searched personalities on Google in 2020 beating Kang...

Anil Kapoor was last seen in AK vs AK and the actor was lauded for his performance. He has always been a family man head over heels in love with his wife Sunita Kapoor. In his recent interview, Anil Kapoor revealed that Sunita Kapoor was initially supposed to be a part of Vikramaditya Motwane’s directorial, but was sure she did not want to do this. Sunita Kapoor’s role was to be the one who calls the shots in the house but she was sure that she did not want to face the press. She had apologized for not being a part of this journey but Anil said that they were all scared of her. Recalling an incident where Vikramaditya Motwane wanted her to do a vocal cameo like that of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, when Anil asked her about it, she gave him a look and that was enough for them to back out. This answers the question about Sunita Kapoor being missing from the film for all those asking. Also Read: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja wishes father Anil Kapoor on his birthday with the sweetest note from Latest...

Hrithik Roshan might not have announced any new movie after the super successful WAR but everyone knows that daddy Rakesh Roshan has been carefully putting together the next part of his pet project Krrish . While we earlier informed you that Krrish 4 will have a superheroine too, joining Hrithik's superhero avatar, we must tell you now that it will feature Duggu in a triple role and not a quadruple role. Yes, you heard it right. Krrish 4 will be an out and out Hrithik show all the way. While the previous two parts had Hrithik playing double roles - that of Krrish and Rohit, the fourth instalment will bring back Jaadu and Rohit from the dead. As for the third role, a source tells us, "Hrithik will not only play the main hero but also the main villain in Krrish 4 . The story has been conceptualised in such a way that both the superhero and the supervillain's role has been modelled on the superstar. It's Hrithik vs Hrithik in the finale." Previously too, Rajini...

Ranbir Kapoor recently confirmed being a part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming action thriller. This is the genre where Ranbir has barely been seen and is more than okay to go ahead and experiment. Ranbir Kapoor was last seen on-screen back in 2018 and had been working on Brahmastra since then. Now, the actor has a few other films in his kitty and will wrap up Luv Ranjan’s untitled rom-com before beginning the prep for this one. As per the latest reports, Bobby Deol will be seen donning the antagonist’s hat once again after Race 3 and Aashram in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s yet-to-titled project. While Bobby Deol was usually seen in the protagonist’s role or a supporting role, he, too, is willing to expand his horizons and has been impressing his fans by playing the antagonist. While the project is being said to be announced at 12.01 AM on January 1,2021, the star cast so far looks pretty solid. There have been no further details regarding Bobby Deol’s role in the film so far, but it is...

Recently, Ranbir Kapoor confirmed that he will be starring in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next. The makers will be making an official announcement of the film on January 1 at 12:01 am. Ahead of the formal announcement, it has come to light that the film will have an ensemble cast. Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the film will also star Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Parineeti Chopra.The film which is a crime drama will go on floors in mid-next year. This is a genre that Ranbir has hardly explored and is always ready to expand his horizons. Sandeep Reddy Vanga shot to fame with the super success of Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh that was released in 2019. Vanga had also directed the original Telugu film titled Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Deverakonda. The film will be produced by Bhushan Kumar and Vanga. This movie will mark the 2nd collaboration of the director with Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar alongside Pranay Reddy Vanga of Bhadrakali Pictures. The team will reveal a surprise...

Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen on the big screen in 2018 has been picking projects with a lot of caution and has been working on Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra for quite some time now. Recently, Ranbir Kapoor confirmed that he will be starring in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next. Sandeep Reddy Vanga shot to fame in the Hindi film industry with the super success of Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh that was released in 2019. The film was a remake of the Telugu film titled Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Deverakonda, which was also directed by Vanga. Now, reports state that Vanga’s film with Kapoor will be officially announced on January 1, 2021 at 12:01 am. Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film is said to be an action thriller. This is a genre that Ranbir has hardly explored and is always ready to expand his horizons. While this yet-to-be-titled film is being said to be produced by Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani, the movie will go on floors mid-next year. Prior to that, Ranbir will be wr...

Ishaan Khatter who made his acting debut in 2018 has been trying his hand at different genres. After making his big Bollywood debut with the tragic love story Dhadak followed by a masala entertainer Khaali Peeli , the actor is now shooting for the horror-comedy Phone Bhoot . He has also signed Pippa which is a war-drama where he plays a real-life army officer. Now, reports state that Ishaan has signed Dharma Productions' next psychological thriller. This will mark his second film with Dharma after Dhadak . Tripti Dimri who was praised for her performance in the Netflix film Bulbbul this year has been roped in to play the female lead in the fim. Reportedly, Tripti will be playing a complex character in the psychological thriller. Reports further state that the film will be directed by Anubhuti Kashyap who recently also announced her next directorial titled  Doctor G with Ayushmann Khurrana. The Dharma film is written by Sumit Saxena of Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Lust Stories fa...

Bollywood's most loved couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, lovingly called DeepVeer by their fans, will bring in the New Year with Deepika’s family and their close family friends in a luxurious resort that is known for the best safaris in India. Despite COVID-19, Deepika and Ranveer, two of the biggest superstars of our country, have had a super hectic year as they have shot all through the pandemic and shot for films and brand commitments. With 2021 seeming to be insanely jam-packed for them, as the world reopens slowly and the virus subsides, DeepVeer seems to be wanting some quiet and intimate time with each other and their families and friends. It will be a super special New Year for them as they are surrounded by people who love them dearly. Incidentally, an eye-witness who saw DeepVeer check into the posh resort, also confirmed that apparently Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are also checking in with their close friends. Looks like both these couples want to have an i...

It has been over five months since the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the Sushant Singh Rajput case. Thousands of fans of the late actor have been demanding the CBI to reveal their findings. Now, CBI has said it is looking into all aspects and has not ruled out anything. BJP MP Subramanian Swamy had written to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) asking about the status of the investigation. The letter was forwarded to the CBI who in their reply said, "The CBI is conducting investigation in a thorough and professional manner using the latest scientific techniques. During investigation, all aspects are being looked at and no aspect has been ruled out as on date." "During investigation, advanced mobile forensic equipment including latest software have been used for extraction and analysis of relevant data available in the digital devices and also for analysis of dump data of the relevant cell tower locations related to the case," the CBI said. ...

With the widespread Covid-19 outbreak across the world, the film industry has been the worst affected. With cinema halls not getting footfalls, several producers and actors are already in a fix about how to release their films. Because of this, many top A-list stars are also jumping on the digital bandwagon. Sonakshi Sinha was already shooting for her debut series Fallen when Covid played spoilsport. The Reema Kagti directed Amazon Original series that has Sonakshi Sinha essaying the role of a tough cop, will also be the Dabangg actress' big debut in the web space. But that's not the only one. A source tells us that she has also signed another OTT project which will be streamed on Netflix. "It's an action oriented film but not a woman centric project. It will also have another popular male actor opposite her. It's yet another thriller that will involve a lot of stunts and sequences too." While not much is known about the project yet, it will go on floors a...

Actor Michael B. Jordan is set to helm the third installment of Creed. The franchise that began in 2015 was both a sequel and spin-off of the Rocky franchise. Actress Tessa Thompson will reprise the role of Bianca Taylor in the film. Creed 3 will mark the directorial debut of Jordan. Speaking to MTV News and confirming her role, Tessa Thompson said, “He is directing the next Creed.”   Furthermore, when asked about Michael B Jordan being labeled as PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2020, she added. "I haven’t talked to him about it because I’m going to pretend it hasn’t happened. I don’t want—we’re going to make another Creed very soon, and I don’t need this. I don’t need the Sexiest Man Alive to be, you know what I mean? I just don’t need it. I don’t need any of it. It’s a lot. It’s too much for me to shoulder. It’s too much for me to handle. No, I’m proud of him. I’m so happy for him. And I will give him a lot of crap about it in person, and I cannot wait.” During the conversat...

Vikrant Massey's Instagram account has been hacked again for the second time this week. On Wednesday, the actor took to Twitter to inform his followers about his hacked Instagram account and asked people to not open any links received from his account. "Instagram hacked again. Please refrain from clicking on any link or DM‘s. We’re working on it," he tweeted. Instagram hacked again. Please refrain from clicking on any link or DM‘s. We’re working on it. ???????? — Vikrant Massey (@masseysahib) December 30, 2020 Vikrant's Instagram handle now looks like an Instagram support page. Reportedly, this is a scan where hackers pose as a support page to send violation messages and bait blue tick profiles. On Monday, Vikrant had taken to his Instagram story and updated his followers about his social media handles getting hacked. "My Facebook and Instagram accounts have been hacked. Please ignore any DM’s or comments coming in. We’re working on it,” the Cargo ac...

The cast and crew of superstar Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2 are simply bowled over by Sanjay Dutt’s dedication passion and determination. Dutt who plays the film’s chief protagonist was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He not only fought the illness, after his treatment he immediately rushed to Bengaluru to join the crew of KGF 2 which was waiting to shoot the intricate climax action sequence featuring Dutt and Yash. An eyewitness from the location states, “Our main concern was Mr. Dutt’s health. We wanted him to work in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. Yash and director Prashanth Neel suggested that Mr. Dutt’s stunts should be simplified. But he wouldn’t hear of it. ‘Don’t insult me by suggesting that I’m not capable of doing the action scenes. I will do them exactly the way they were written, no compromise, no cheating’ He proceeded to do the stunts all by himself, even the more dangerous ones he refused a body double. And he did them perf...

Bahubali 2 rewrote history upon its Pan-India release on April 28, 2017 and proved to be the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema. The film also made the Labour Day weekend a lucrative window for films, as following that, even Hollywood film, Avengers set the box-office on fire on the same weekend. Bollywood Hungama has now discovered that Prabhas is eyeing Bahubali 2 weekend again with his next film, Radhe Shyam . “It’s a festive period with holidays across the nation catering to the labourers, who form a major chunk of mass audience for cinema viewing and Prabhas, being a mass star, is looking to make the May Day weekend his own. It is also summer vacation for the kids, another segment of the audience who loves Prabhas. He had a discussion with his producers recently and is contemplating on bringing Radhe Shyam on April 30, provided that the cinema halls are open across the country, since Radhe Shyam is a big budget epic love story,” a source told Bollywood Hungama. The prod...

On Tuesday morning, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were spotted at the Mumbai Airport taking off to Jaipur along with RK's mother Neetu Singh. Soon after that, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone too were spotted leaving for the Pink City and hours later, Brahmastra director, Ayan Mukerjee was also spotted in there. While all the spotting at first led to conjecture that the team is in the Pink City to shoot for Brahmastra , however, Bollywood Hungama has heard some industry murmurs which suggest that Mahesh Bhatt, Riddhima Kapoor and Adar Jain are also in Ranthambore and Karan Johar, who is in Goa at present, is expected to air-dash in the city with an early morning flight. "They are all staying together at Aman Hotel in Ranthambore. At first, we all thought it’s a vacation to bring in New Year, but with full attendance of RK and Alia's close pals, we are forced to think if they are getting engaged today. We heard from someone that a closed engagement ceremony might take ...

In October, Salman Khan wrapped up shooting for Radhe - Your Most Wanted Bhai with a 15-day schedule in Karjat and Mumbai. Since then, the actor, with director Prabhudheva and the production team have been working on the post-production of the film to get it ready for an Eid 2021 release. We hear, the final edit of the film is about to be locked and not just that, Salman Khan has signed a massive deal for the film’s release. A source tells Bollywood Hungama , “Salman has sold the satellite, theatrical (India + Overseas), digital and music rights of Radhe - Your Most Wanted Bhai to Zee Studios for Rs. 230 crores, which is the biggest deal in Covid times. They have been discussing the possibility of collaboration all through the lockdown and the deal was finally cracked early in December. It’s a reasonable deal that has led to a table profit for Salman whereas Zee, too, doesn’t have much risk involved given that Salman’s films command a great return value in terms of digital and sate...

Aanand L Rai’s upcoming directorial, Atrangi Re , went on floors in Varanasi in March this year. However, the shoot had to be halted due to the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. As the industry is gradually getting back to its feet after a hiatus, Dhanush, Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan resumed shooting of Atrangi Re in Madurai in October. The team, thereafter, moved to Delhi for the the third schedule of the film which began early December. And now, Dhanush has wrapped up the film. As for Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan, they will resume the shoot of Atrangi Re in March next year which will entail a seven-day schedule. A while back, Dhanush took to social media to share a glimpse of him shooting against the backdrop of the Taj Mahal.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) On Christmas, pictures of Dhanush celebrating the day with his director and co-star Sara on the sets of the film went viral and se...

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has many projects releasing in 2021. The actor, who recovered from COVID-19 a few months ago, is currently hosting the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Now, it's been learnt that Amitabh Bachchan is set to play family patriarch in Sooraj Barjatya's next. According to a report in a daily, the actor is collaborating with Rajshri Productions. Barjatya narrated the script earlier this year and Big B loved it. The plan is to kick off the project after Amitabh Bachchan completes the shooting of Ajay Devgn's MayDay. Both the parties are yet to confirm the news. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan has an array of projects in the pipeline including Brahmastra, Chehre, Jhund and Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's next. ALSO READ: Amitabh Bachchan recalls his failed attempt at replicating Michael Jackson; Ranveer Singh comments from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3hs...

Variety publication has released its fourth annual edition of Variety 500, an index that features the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry! Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Ekta Kapoor, Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and distributor Kishore Lulla are named in the Variety 500 list. When it comes to Akshay Kumar, Variety reports, “In 2020, he was the sixth highest-paid actor in the world, with an estimated $48.5 million in earnings. He broke his longtime rule against working more than eight hours a day to finish the ’80s-set spy thriller Bellbottom , which shot on location in Scotland during the coronavirus lockdown in a production bubble with stringent health and safety protocols.” As far as work is concerned, Akshay has an array of a line-up of films including Atrangi Re, Sooryavanshi, Ram Setu, Raksha Bandhan, and Bachchan Pandey . Actor-producer-director Aamir Khan is one of the beloved actors in the country. He has huge fandom abroad, especial...

Sonu Sood has always said that he came to Mumbai to become a hero. While onscreen he may have shone as an antagonist, 2020 truly made him a hero in real life. What started as a mission to help migrants reach their hometown during the lockdown, the actor is now helping people get back on their feet, providing medical aide and scholarships. Now, Sonu Sood is all set to conquer the world of film producing. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama , Sonu Sood spoke about his plan to turn producer. When asked if we can see him turning a producer anytime soon, Sonu said, “Of course I am producing. My meetings are happening at final stages. Let's hope that next time I come with the tag of an actor-producer. I am looking at scripts that I believe in, scripts that will inspire people, and scripts that I always wanted to be a part of and I am glad I am able to go through those chapters of my life.” Meanwhile, Sonu Sood’s new image in the eyes of people has impacted his professi...

Back in October 2020, it was rumoured that  The Proposal  duo Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock may reunite for Paramount Pictures' next project The   Lost City Of D  with up and coming directors, Adam & Aaron Nee. But, it seems like Reynolds is not a part of the project. Instead, actor Channing Tatum is in final talks to join Sandra Bullock in the film. According to Variety, "The picture stars Bullock as a reclusive romance novelist who was sure nothing could be worse than getting stuck on a book tour with her cover model (Tatum), until a kidnapping attempt sweeps them both into a cutthroat jungle adventure, proving life can be so much stranger — and more romantic — than any of her paperback fictions." Seth Gordon pitched the idea and Oren Uziel penned the first draft. The latest draft has been written by Dana Fox. Deadline further reveals, "Gordon is attached to produce via his Exhibit A Films. Bullock is producing through her Fortis Films along wit...

Actor Rakul Preet Singh who had started shooting for Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan starrer MayDay had recently tested positive for COVID-19. Today, Rakul shared that she has tested negative and has recovered from the virus. Taking to her social media handle, she thanked her fans for pouring in good wishes and love. “Happy to share that I have tested negative for COVID-19. I am feeling absolutely fine. Thank you for all your wishes and love. Can’t wait to start 2021 with good health and positivity. PS: let’s be responsible, wear masks and take all precautions," her statement read. Thankyou for all the love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XwhHtMubKf — Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) December 29, 2020 Just a week ago, Rakul had informed through social media that she has tested positive. Her statement read, “I’d like to inform everyone that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I have quarantined myself. I am feeling fine and will rest up well so that I can be back at shoot soon. Request ever...

In November 2018, Fox Star Studios announced that it has signed a three-film deal with superstar Akshay Kumar’s banner Cape Of Good Films. It seemed like the beginning of a great association and obviously, it got the trade quite excited. The first movie as part of this partnership was Mission Mangal , the super-hit 2019 sci-fi drama. Fox and Akshay then followed it up with Laxmii . It was scheduled to release in cinemas on Eid 2020 but due to the shutting of theatres in the lockdown, it got a direct OTT release, on Disney+ Hotstar, on Diwali. If you are wondering which would be the third film under this partnership, then sadly it seems it would not happen. A source says, “The three-film deal was signed after Akshay Kumar and Fox Star Studios enjoyed working with each other in Jolly LLB 2 , one of the biggest hits of 2017, and a solo production of Fox. When the deal was signed in 2018, no one anticipated that the studio would exit the business and would be taken over by Disney. It see...

Shahid Kapoor has signed his first web series, to be directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK of Go Goa Gone fame. The makers are yet to make a formal announcement of the same but like we earlier told you, the web series also features Vijay Sethupathi in an integral role. An action thriller, the project goes on floors next month. Till now, we only knew that it will mark Shahid's debut in the online space and will be premiered on Amazon Prime as an original. But now, an insider has informed us that the team has finalised a title for the series as well. It is tentatively titled Gavar (illiterate). The contracts have been signed and both Shahid and Vijay have locked their dates for the web series. The OTT project will be shot across Mumbai and Goa, starting January and will be an eight or ten part episodic series that will be wrapped up around March/April. Shahid, who was supposed to start this project after finishing work on Shashank Khaitan's Yoddha opted out of the Dharma ...

Actor Irrfan Khan, who passed away in April this year, will be seen on the silver screen for one last time in 2021. The actor's last film titled The Song of Scorpions will release in theatres next year. The Song of Scorpions was first premiered in 2017 at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. Written and directed by Anup Singh, the film will be released in early 2021. Abhishek Pathak, producer and director at Panorama Spotlight, in a statement said, "We will be offering this film to the audiences as a tribute to the beloved star of Indian cinema. The era of cinema in India and abroad has benefitted from his acting prowess and we're happy to have canvassed his swansong." Irrfan's son Babil Khan shared the film's motion poster on Instagram and wrote, "One more time, perhaps not the last. #thesongofscorpions (sic)."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Babil (@babil.i.k) The Song of Scorpio...

Wonder Woman 1984 starring Gal Gadot released on December 24, 2020, in India. The actress donned the superhero cape once again. The second installment stars Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig among others. Now, the third installment is already in the works with Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins. Warner Bros. confirmed the news stating that the third installment will have a theatrical release and not the deal that the studio has cracked with HBO Max for their 2021 slate. “As fans around the world continue to embrace Diana Prince, driving the strong opening weekend performance of ‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ we are excited to be able to continue her story with our real-life Wonder Women — Gal and Patty — who will return to conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy,” said Warner Bros. chief Toby Emmerich, via Variety. While Wonder Woman 1984 only released in theatres in the foreign countries, in the US, it released in theatres and on HBO Max simultaneously on December 25. “ Won...

AR Rahman's mother Kareema Begum passed away in Chennai on Monday. The music maestro took to Twitter to share a picture of his mother without any caption on Monday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/quQXlI65g4 — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 28, 2020 Singer Shankar Mahadevan took to Twitter to offer condolence to the grieving family. “We all know how much she has sacrificed in her life for you @arrahman .A big loss .. take care brother . May Amma’s soul rest in peace .I still remember how she prayed for me when I had a bad voice during our tour," he tweeted. We all know how much she has sacrificed in her life for you @arrahman .A big loss .. take care brother . May Amma’s soul rest in peace .I still remember how she prayed for me when I had a bad voice during our tour ???????????????? — Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) December 28, 2020 Salim Merchant, Shekhar Kapur, Shreya Ghoshal among others also offered their condolences. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'u...

As the trailer of Salman Khan Films' Kaagaz released on Thursday, Sandeepa Dhar shared her excitement about the project on her social media as the actress features in a special song in the film. Known for her classy western dance performances on her social media platforms, Sandeepa Dhar will be featuring in a total desi and raw vibe for Kaagaz . Set in UP, the song also imbibes the local north Indian flavour and could be heard playing in the background of the trailer's first half. Talking about the song Sandeepa Dhar shares, "The song has been choreographed by Ahmed Khan and is a total desi dance number. It was my a first experience to immerse in the colourful and jovial vibe of the desi madness encapsulating the essence of folk music that is rooted in the culture of Uttar Pradesh. It is an extremely high on energy song and the dance routine required rigorous training. However, it was an enjoyable experience altogether." Earning accolades for her memorable parts ...