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“We are planning everything even better and will be informing a new date soon”, says Adivi Sesh on the postponement of Major teaser

After four consecutive hits Kshanam, Oopiri, Ami Thumi  and Evaru , up next for Evaru  star Adivi Sesh is a true-life soldier’s tale  Major  where he plays the national hero Sandeep Uunnikrishnan. Mahesh Babu who produces the film says Adivi Sesh has been travelling with this story for a long time and he fits the bill completely. Sadly the first teaser of Major  had to be postponed due to Covid19. Says Adivi, “I definitely feel sad for the team due to the unfortunate circumstances for our director whose father passed away, and the Covid situation put a dent in our Mumbai event. We are planning everything even better and will be informing a new date soon.” Regarding shooting through the pandemic Adivi says, “We are shooting, as we did during the height of the pandemic with our proper protocol followed on the set. The reality of the Covid world is that you can mitigate risk. You can’t eliminate it.” Adivi feels a lockdown no longer makes sense. “The idea of locking ourselves up doesn

BTS becomes first Korean artist in history to earn a nomination at BRIT Awards 2021

Grammy-nominated BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or Beyond the Scene, is a South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. At this point, if you don't know who BTS is then you are missing out a lot in life. After making history with their Grammy nomination, BTS now has another record in their kitty. BTS has become the first Korean artist in history to earn a nomination at BRIT Awards. The nominations of the BRIT Awards 2021 were announced on March 31 with the South Korean septet being nominated in the International Group category. There's a lot to be applauded considering they have been making waves in the UK for a while now but only now they have received a nomination. The nominees for #BRITs 2021 International Group are: ???? @bts_bighit ???? @fontainesdublin ???? @foofighters ???? @HAIMtheband ???? @runjewels Watch The B

Ryan Reynolds gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, quips 'finally got 5G' 

The pandemic has hit showbiz. While movies have been rescheduled and delayed for over a year, productions only resumed at the end of 2020. With COVID-19 tests in place, cast and crew have resumed work while some have already taken the first dose of Vaccine. Now, even Ryan Reynolds has received the vaccine. Taking to his social media on March 31, the actor revealed that he was given the first dose of COVID-19. Though he did not reveal which vaccine did he take, in true Reynolds form, he joked about it and gave a reference to his Mint Mobile brand. He wrote, "finally got 5G."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds is awaiting three releases this year. Starting with The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard starring alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek releasing on June 16. This will be followed by Free Guy in August 2021 and Red Notice with Dwayne Johnson and Ga

Mega cast announced for Korean version of Netflix's series Money Heist, Yoo Ji Tae & Jeon Jong-seo to play Professor and Tokyo

Netflix megahit series Money Heist will come to a close with season 5. The final season announcement was made on July 31, 2020, and the shoot is under production. Netflix was planning on working on a Korean adaptation of it. Now, they have finalized the cast of the mega-starrer and it looks terrific already. Netflix announced the casting of the Korean adaptation of its beloved Spanish Original Series  La Casa De Papel . The Korean Original Series will feature an exciting cast from Korea’s top talents including Yoo Ji-tae who takes the role of Álvaro Morte's Professor.  He is known for his performances in When My Love Blooms , The Swindlers ,  Money, Svaha: The Sixth Finger,  and Kim Yunjin ( Seven Days, Ode to My Father, Lost, Mistresses ) as Seon Woojin, an inspector at Task Force Team, who is set for the role of  Itziar Ituño's Raquel. The other gang members including Park Hae-soo as Berlin, Jeon Jong-seo as Tokyo, Lee Won-jong as Moscow, Kim Ji-hun as Denver, Jang Yoon-j

Asees Kaur bags Filmfare’s Black lady for Malang’s title track; to release two more singles in April

Singer Asees Kaur who’s discography boasts of some stellar tracks from films like Simmba , Kesari and Loveyatri , has added another feather to her cap by bagging the award for Best Playback singer (Female) at the recently concluded Filmfare awards. She won the honour for the title track of Aditya Roy Kapoor-Disha Patani starrer Malang . Not one to rest on her laurels, Asees has dived right back into work and is gearing up for two releases in the April. Her upcoming tracks include ‘ Paani si gal ’ with Maninder Buttar and ‘ Galat ’ featuring Rubina Dilaik and Paras Chhabra. Both the tracks will be releasing in April. Commenting on her Filmfare win, Asees says “I’m absolutely over the moon after winning the award. Filmfare is the biggest award in cinema and its an honour to win it. Malang was a special track and though we expected it to do well, the response was overwhelming.” Talking about her upcoming singles, she adds, ”After this win, I’m looking forward to ‘ Paani si gal ’ and

Venom: Let There Be Carnage once again delayed, to now release on September 24

Venom 2 is once again seeing the release date change! Titled Venom: Let There Be Carnage , the sequel of the Tom Hardy starrer was supposed to release on September 17 instead of June 25 in order to avoid a clash with Fast And Furious 9. But, it seems like the makers have decided to push it a week further. Venom: Let There Be Carnage will now release in theatres on September 24. The first past released over in October in 2018. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is directed by Andy Serkis with Tom Hardy reprising his role. Michelle Williams will return with Woody Harrelson as villain Carnage. ALSO READ: Venom: Let There Be Carnage pushed to September 17 to avoid clash with Fast And Furious 9 from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3dqa3dx

SCOOP: Will Prabhas replace Tiger Shroff in Rambo remake?

The Rambo remake was announced with much fanfare a few years ago. Tiger Shroff was all set to play the lead and he had even shot the poster for the actioner. Siddharth Anand was planning to bankroll the project but it only kept on getting delayed. Last heard, Tiger was supposed to kick-start work on the same post War 2 , which Siddharth had only directed. But now, it seems that the project may get delayed further. A source shares, "Tiger has not been giving dates for the Rambo remake. He has already allotted dates for Ganapath part 1 and 2, Heropanti 2 and Baaghi 4 which means his dates are almost blocked till next year end." So Siddharth has now moved on with the project to someone else. The same source tells us, "Siddharth has now approached Prabhas to replace Tiger in the Rambo remake. They are in advanced talks with the superstar and he also has liked the whole concept and idea. Plus, the makers feel Prabhas' addition will make it a more pan-India projec

SCOOP: Saif Ali Khan charges Rs. 12 crores to play the cop alongside gangster Hrithik Roshan in Vikram Vedha

Tanhaji was a game changer for Saif Ali Khan as following the film’s release, the actor has been on a roll signing on big projects one after the other. While Saif plays the baddie, Raavaan in Adipurush alongside Prabhas, he is gearing up to play a no-nonsense cop alongside Hrithik Roshan’s gangster in the Vikram Vedha remake. Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Saif has upped his acting fees. “As Vikram Vedha is set to go on the floors this summer, we hear, all the paperwork was done recently. While the pay structure of Hrithik is kept under wraps, Saif Ali Khan has charged an upfront fee of Rs. 12 crores to come on board the film,” a little birdie reveals, adding further that this is the present market rate of the Nawab for every film that is being offered to him. “Be it a two hero film or a solo project, Saif at present is charging anywhere in the range of Rs. 12 crores, depending on the scale and reach of the story. He has decided to sign on for prestigious projects that push

K-pop group ITZY roped in as the global brand ambassador of Maybelline New York

Popular Korean pop group ITZY, 4th generation powerful female-group, has been announced as the global brand ambassadors of cosmetics giant, Maybelline New York. The quintet  Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna have joined the diverse catalogue of the ambassadors including supermodel  Gigi Hadid  and actress  Storm Reid .     The announcement was made via the Maybelline social media channels along with the poster and commercial ad. The stunning girls will be seen in Maybelline's Hypersharp Liner, Ultimatte Lipstick, and SuperStay Foundations campaigns in Asia, this spring. "We have always admired the Maybelline brand and are so excited to be able to contribute our creativity, positivity, and energy to their global community," said the group in an official statement. "It's a huge opportunity to bring new sides of ourselves to our fans and to remind the world that being confident and bold is in all of us."   View this post on Instagram

GOT7's JB reportedly in talks to join H1GHR MUSIC label

It seems like popular Korean pop group GOT7's leader and singer JB, also known as JAY B, has found a new label for himself. After opting to not renew contracts with JYP Entertainment in January this year, the septet chose to find new labels for themselves for representation. While all six members have found their new homes already, the fans have been eagerly awaiting to hear from JB. Now, it seems like the musician is reportedly in talks with Hip-Hop and R&B label H1GHR MUSIC. The news was first reported in Korean tabloid OSEN. In response to the reports, the label said that nothing has been decided with JB yet. H1GHR Music Records is a global Hip-Hop and R&B label founded in 2017 by producer, businessman, and rapper Jay Park with North American singer and songwriter Cha Cha Malone. The company aims to promote new talents in their hometowns, Seoul and Seattle, and internationally. Meanwhile, GOT7's Yugyeom has joined the AOMG label, which is also headed by Jay Park.

Ankita Lokhande to reprise her role as Archana in Pavitra Rishta 2

Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput shot to fame after starring in Pavitra Rishta. The show was quite the loved one on Indian television and the on-screen chemistry of Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande. The show is still talked about and the makers are planning to bring in season 2 for the show, as per the reports. With Sushant Singh Rajput not being here anymore, the makers are planning to introduce a fresh face but the expectations are going to be high. Ankita Lokhande will be reprising her role as Archana in season 2 as well as the show is in its pre-production stage. The makers feel that it would be better to bring in a fresher to fill in Sushant Singh Rajput’s shoes rather than bring back an already known face knowing the sentimental value of the show and his character Manav. Hiten Tejwani, who played the role of Manav in the latter half of the show, will not be returning for his role. How excited are you for Pavitra Rishta 2? Be sure to let us know in the comments

Vishal Malhotra returns to Disney Channel to host the second season of Imagine That 2

Grab your DIY kit and get ready to welcome the new season of Imagine That in a brand new avatar with brand new hosts on April 18th. After an immensely successful first season, Disney Channel has announced the second season of its marquee show Imagine That which will be hosted by actor Vishal Malhotra and also introduce audiences to a new Do-It-Yourself (DIY) artist – Simran Kumar Puri. Redefining the importance and joy of upcycling by harnessing the power of creativity and imagination, the second season will continue to encourage kids to think beyond the ordinary and be imaginative through an entirely new format. Committed to entertaining fans with content that can stimulate their creative minds, the new season will showcase a new interactive set; different themes of Do-It-Yourself craft that will instill the importance of upcycling and utility in kids. From Megatastic art installations made from recycled materials to two-minute art and craft challenges and a magical mystery box that

“We are waiting for Kartik Aaryan to test negative” - Anees Bazmee

The shooting of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2  was suspended again this month when its leading man Kartik Aaryan was tested positive for Covid19. Now Kartik is well on the way to recovery and spending his time watching a whole lot of movies and enjoying his mother’s cooking. Director Anees Bazmee is not worried at all. “We have already shot more than 60 percent of the film. Shooting stopped in Lucknow in March 2020 and the lockdown followed .But we made up for lost time when we resumed shooting. And now Kartik’s Covid which came as a shock is not a big problem. Kartik is a very fast worker. He picks up his lines in minutes. We will be back on track as soon as he re-joins us. We are all waiting for him.” Anees is all praise for Kartik. “He is a pleasure to work with. Always on time, always professional, never any tantrums. Kartik has a smile for everyone. Having him on the set brings very pleasant vibes into the process of shooting. We need that positivity right now.” Anees flashbacks to the ti

WE BROKE IT FIRST! Sunny Deol’s younger son Rajveer Deol confirmed as the lead in Avnish Barjatya’s next

Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break the news of Sunny Deol’s younger son gearing up for his big Bollywood debut. The aspiring actor is following the footsteps of his father, uncles, and older brother and is all set to make his debut with Avnish Barjatya’s upcoming rom-com. The film is reportedly on the lines of Ayan Mukerji’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani . While there are no further reports regarding the leading lady, Rajveer Deol will be accompanied by an ensemble cast for this coming-of-age love story.  Earlier today, Rajshri made an official announcement on their social media. Avnish Barjatya, Sooraj Barjatya’s elder son, will be making his directorial debut with this project. Take a look at their announcement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rajshri (@rajshrifilms) Rajveer’s older brother Karan Deol was launched in 2019 with Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas . Also Read: Sunny Deol’s younger son Rajvir Deol to debut with Avn

T-Series joins IPRS – A big boost to the Indian Music Publishing Industry

T-Series and The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (“IPRS”) in a joint press release announced today that Super Cassettes Industries Limited, popularly known as “T-Series”, has joined the membership of IPRS. T-Series, India’s leading Music label and the biggest Film Production studio in India  led by Mr Bhushan Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, brings to IPRS a vast music library of more than 200,000 titles, including 50,000 plus music videos, comprising of more than 15000 hours of music including musical compositions and lyrics forming part of songs/music videos spread across more than fifteen Indian languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Rajasthani, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, etc. This development is a watershed moment in the Indian Music Industry and will provide a game changing boost to the IPRS, the registered Indian Copyright Society representing music composers, lyricists and owner publishers of music. T-Seri

Fahadh Faasil finally sets the record straight about his accident

The incredibly gifted Fahadh Faasil had an accident at the beginning of March which he is still recovering from. Yes, it was that serious. We’ve been hearing and reading a lot of speculative unsubstantiated reports on how the mishap happened and how serious it was. I finally got the truth from the horse’s mouth. Says Fahadh, “Yes, I had an accident a few weeks back. I am still recovering. The stitches should go off this week.” When I urged him to share more details the legendary Malayali actor replied, “I had a fall during the shooting of  Malayankunju . It was a landslide sequence. Mechanically done. We lost control over the speed. I only realized how serious it was when my doctors broke down. I should be back to normal in about a week. It could have been avoided. But I guess I needed this going off track and getting back.” Fahadh says derailing is Nature’s way of rejuvenating him. “It often happens to me. I am never in one space for too long. It is more often psychological than p

Janhvi Kapoor to undertake intense preparation for Helen

Janhvi Kapoor who is currently in the US with her sister Khushi and her half-sister Anshula returns to some heavy-duty preparation her next film  Helen . The film a remake of National award winning Malayalam film  Helen helmed by Mathukutty Xavier, will cast Janhvi as a simple honest charming working-class girl who gets locked in the freezer of a supermarket. The film would require Janhvi to project her fears and physical collapse in below-zero temperature. Janhvi will spend time in isolation and also experience first-hand the trauma of being placed in freezing temperature. Boney Kapoor who produces the film says it’s a challenge for Janhvi to be doing a survivalist drama so early in your career. “If you look fake doing it, the audience will reject the film. Janhvi will have to work really hard to convince the audience of her character’s predicament,” says Boney. The last Indian actor to look fully convincing in a survivalist drama was Janhvi’s Roohi co-star Rajkummar Rao in  Tra

SCOOP: Sooryavanshi unlikely to release on April 30 due to new Covid-19 restrictions; trade experts share their views

Around 3 weeks ago, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that Sooryavanshi , the much awaited action film starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Rohit Shetty, is all set to finally release on April 30, 2021. The exhibitors were informed about this new release date and were told to get ready to screen the first big Bollywood film post the pandemic. A few days later, on March 14, also Rohit Shetty’s birthday, a formal announcement was made by the makers. As expected, it led to frenzy among the trade, exhibitors and fans at large. After all, this is one film that has been hugely awaited by almost everyone since almost a year. Sadly, a lot has changed in the last two weeks with regard to the Covid-19 situation in India. On March 14, the day Sooryavanshi was officially announced for April 30 release, India recorded 26,513 cases. At present, the country sees around 60,000 plus cases daily. In other words, the jump has been extreme. Maharashtra is the biggest hotspot and it shocki

Ajaz Khan might face some serious charges in his recent arrest by the NCB

Yesterday, Ajaz Khan was arrested by the NCB at the airport after his return to Mumbai from Rajasthan. The actor has alleged connections to the Shadab Batata drug case and is being accused of possessing MDMA. Ajaz Khan is also being accused of being a part of the Batata gang and the drug case involves illegal possession of MDMA worth Rs. 2 crores. The actor has been taken into custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau officials and is being questioned about his connections with the gang. Sameer Wankhede, Zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau said that Ajaz Khan might have to face some serious charges with the case. The agency has found some serious connections of the actor to the Shadab Batata case and the actor had been questioned for multiple hours. This is not the first time that Ajaz Khan will be facing charges for possessing drugs. The actor was taken into custody in 2018 for possessing illegal drugs. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News |

EXCLUSIVE: Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi team upset with Pagglait; accuse the makers of plagiarism; director Seema Pahwa calls it a coincidence

On Friday March 26, a comic-tragedy film, Pagglait , dropped on Netflix and it was met with mostly positive reviews. Starring Sanya Malhotra in the lead along with Shruti Sharma, Sayani Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Ashutosh Rana, Sheebha Chadha, Jameel Khan, Rajesh Tailang, Chetan Sharma, Aasif Khan, Sharib Hashmi, Meghna Malik and others, it’s about a girl who loses her husband within five months of marriage. While the film got appreciated, some viewers pointed out about its uncanny resemblance to Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi . Directed by actor Seema Pahwa, it told a similar story of a sudden death resulting in a family’s reunion and also a lot of chaos and madness. This ensemble film starred Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, Konkona Sen Sharma, Parambrata Chatterjee, Vikrant Massey, Vinay Pathak, Manoj Pahwa, Ninad Kamat, Sadiya Siddiqu, Divya Jagdale, Deepika Amin, Brijendra Kala and Rajendra Gupta. It released theatrically on January 1, 2021 and had its premiere at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film

Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek starrer The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard to now release on June 16

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson are returning in the sequel of Hitman’s Bodyguard which released in 2017. This time, Salma Hayek joins the cast. Titled The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard , Lionsgate and Millennium have announced that the film will now release on June 16. The announcement was made on Monday along with the title logo reveal. only in theaters june 16, 2021. #hitmanswife pic.twitter.com/rAxSbZNvPq — Lionsgate (@Lionsgate) March 29, 2021 Along with Ryan and Samuel, Salma Hayek, and Richard E. Grant will reprise their roles. The new cast includes Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, and Frank Grillo. The film is directed by Patrick Hughes and the script to be penned by Tom O'Connor. ALSO READ: Cruella, Free Guy, Death On The Nile and more new release dates announced by Disney from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3u8ykeY

A.R. Rahman launches Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas with 99 Songs; says they have a lot of potential

Oscar and Grammy Award-winning musician A.R. Rahman discovers an all-new expanse of his artistry as he turns producer and writer for 99 Songs . With this film, a romantic musical, the maestro also introduces to the world the next big actors to watch out for — Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas. The enigmatic talent, presence and gravitas of Ehan and Edilsey have got netizens excited to see a fresh pairing on the big screen. The actors will be seen undertaking a musical quest in this love story presented by Jio Studios. A.R. Rahman says, “It is my pleasure to introduce the talented lead cast, Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas. They both are very promising and have a lot of potential in them. I wish them a great cinematic journey ahead.” An elated Ehan Bhat shared, “I am humbled with the response that Edilsy and I have been getting since the launch of the 99 Songs trailer. The support and encouragement for our film and its music is heartening. I am grateful to Rahman sir for giving us this opport

Parineeti Chopra partners with science based skincare brand, The Derma Co.

Get ready to see the #FilterFree Parineeti Chopra all over digital screens as the science-based skincare brand, The Derma Co. introduces the leading lady as the official face of the brand in India. The Derma Co. has a philosophy of living life without filters and believes in treating skin concerns from within to reveal true-beautiful-selves. Parineeti Chopra joins hands with the brand to propagate the message to the youth and encourages them to embrace their #FilterFree skin. With this philosophy, the brand launches its first-ever digital film, featuring Parineeti, that goes live today. Known for her real, valiant, natural and authentic approach to beauty, Parineeti exemplifies The Derma Co.’s philosophy of inspiring, empowering, and delivering happiness to women by celebrating natural beauty through great skin. “When I got to know about the concept of The Derma Co. I loved the idea of how they are tackling skin concerns from within and embracing one's #FilterFree skin. I am gla

Russell Crowe joins Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi starrer Thor: Love And Thunder

Marvel Studios' next  Thor: Love And Thunder is currently under production with Chris Hemsworth returning as God of Thunder. Natalie Portman returns to the cast whereas Christian Bale is the new entrant. Meanwhile, there's another addition to the cast and it is none other than Russell Crowe. According to Deadline, "Crowe’s role is being kept under wraps and the hope was to surprise fans with this fun cameo when the film was released, but following recent photos of Crowe hanging out with the cast all over Australia." Apart from that, Matt Damon has a cameo in the film and was seen in Australia in January 2021 filming his scenes. In  Thor: Ragnarok , Matt essayed the role of an Asgardian actor who played the role of Loki in a play. With Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster), and Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie) returning to their roles, Christian Bale is starring as Gorr - the God Butcher.  Thor: Love and Thunder  is set to release in theaters on May 6, 20

Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller Tenet to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 31

Amazon Prime Video has got the long weekend locked and loaded with the premiere of the much anticipated sci-fi, spy thriller, Tenet on 31th March 2021. From the mind that brought audiences across the globe films like Inception and the Christian Bale Batman Trilogy, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises  comes the sci-fi thriller Tenet starring John David Washington, Elizabeth Debicki, Robert Pattinson, Michael CaineKenneth Branagh and India’s own Dimple Kapadia. The film that took the critics and audiences by storm for its stellar performances, intriguing screenplay, layered plot, stunning cinematography, and brilliant high-octane action sequences will be available for Indian audiences in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Armed with only one word, Tenet , and fighting for the survival of the entire world, John David Washington, plays an international spy who journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission t

Mankind Pharma signs Anil Kapoor and Ranveer Singh as brand ambassadors of Health OK

Mankind Pharma, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in India has announced its foray into multivitamins and minerals with a new brand ‘Health OK’. The new offering is the perfect solution to modern lifestyles problems with its unique formulations of Natural Ginseng and Taurine for maintaining energy, 20 multivitamin. and minerals for improving Overall Health and Vitamin C, D, and Zinc for added Immunity.   Due to the fast-paced life cycle, people tend to ignore their health by skipping meals, and thus look for convenient eating habits leading to regular tiredness, fatigue, and weakness- which are signs of lack of macro and micronutrients, which results in energy and deteriorating overall health. And now two leading Bollywood superstars, the age-defying Anil Kapoor and iconic youth superstar Ranveer Singh have come together in one single frame and are endorsing and spreading the message of a healthy and energetic lifestyle. Studies have revealed that multivitamins are consu

Ibrahim Ali Khan joins as AD for Karan Johar’s next directorial with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt

In January this year, it was reported that the Gully Boy pair Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt will be reuniting for a love story by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. The film will also be directed by Karan Johar. Now, with Ranveer Singh all set to wrap his film Cirkus with Rohit Shetty, it is being reported that Karan Johar's film will go on floors in the month of June or July and will reportedly be shot at some real locations in India. The two actors will be undergoing some acting workshops ahead of the film going on floors to understand their characters better. As per reports on an entertainment portal, the film will also see Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan as assistant director. Ibrahim, who is still in college, has no plans of getting launched as an actor for now but is keen to understand the process of filmmaking. The reports further state that Ranveer will be seen sporting a complete modern cool look in the film whereas Alia's character is

SCOOP: After Mithali Raj, Taapsee Pannu to essay the role of Sania Mirza in her biopic?

Taapsee Pannu is clearly on a roll. The actress, who has delivered some fantastic performances in the last two years, has one of the strongest line ups among actors of the current generation. While she has almost 4 films almost over - Do Baara, Rashmi Rocket, Haseen Dillruba and a South film, the Pink actress is currently prepping for her sports biopic Shabaash Mithu on Mithali Raj's life. But now, we can tell you that the Mithali Raj biopic isn't the only sports biopic Taapsee is doing. A source says, "Taapsee has now been approached for the Sania Mirza biopic as well. This has been in the works for some time. Ronnie Screwvala bought the rights to her life. The makers wanted a younger actress to play Sania and after Parineeti Chopra playing Saina, they didn't want her to do it. They took the film to Taapsee who has liked the script." Taapsee's team is currently working out the modalities for the same. Apart from the cricketer biopic, Taapsee is also in

Amit Sharma opens up on fighting Covid

Badhaai Ho director Amit Sharma has fought his way out of Covid Positive. Speaking to me on the day his quarantine ended Amit said, “It happened in spite of all precautions. I had moved out of my home into a hotel for the last three months to work on my film Maidaan . The plan was to move back home, when I was detected Covid Positive.” Luckily Amit’s family was out of station. “It is fortunate that my wife and son are out of town. They left for my wife’s parents’ home in Delhi for the next two months. So I was in quarantine in my home without the fear of infecting my wife or son. I missed my family. But I was relieved that they were not home with me. It would have been very difficult to keep my son away from me. Or for that matter, if I had not moved out my home for three months my wife and child would also have been susceptible to the virus. Though it was tough on me to manage with Covid on my own, I think it was plain good fortune that my family was spared.” Amit counsels everyon

Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi starrer Chehre postponed amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Anand Pandit’s Chehre, directed by Rumy Jafry has received an overwhelming response from not only the audience but critics as well. Ever since the makers released the posters, teasers and the trailer, the anticipation to watch the ensemble cast on the big screens, for the first time, has been building day by day. After the lockdown last year, many filmmakers were awaiting the release of their upcoming films in 2021. Even though the theatres and other establishments are functioning smoothly across the country, the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases is a matter of concern. Considering the situation the nation is going through and keeping the safety of fans in mind, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures has decided to postpone the release of their much-anticipated film Chehre. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi in the lead, the mystery-thriller was all set to release on April 9th, 2021. However, the film is now pushed ahead and the new release date will be announced soon. Sharing about t