Monday, January 31, 2022

Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Dern, Noah Jupe to star in Justin Kurzel's sci-fi film Morning

The A-list projects are gathering ahead of the virtual European Film Market. The upcoming sci-fi film Morning will see Justin Kurzel in the director’s seat with big name actors attached to star. This latest big-league film will see Oscar and BAFTA winner Big Little Lies actress Laura Dern and Noah Jupe. Oscar nominee, BAFTA winner and The Power of the Dog star Benedict Cumberbatch will also star in a supporting role, while he also executive produces alongside Dern.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Dern, Noah Jupe to star in Justin Kurzel's sci-fi film Morning

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Morning is set in a near future where society has a pill that does away with the need to sleep. With the added help of an artificial sun, there is finally no end to morning daylight, living and work. But as a young generation grows up deprived of the world of sleep, is it time for them to rebel and reclaim their dreams?

Morning was written by Manchester-born writer Sam Steiner whose screenplay was picked up by Cumberbatch and Adam Ackland’s SunnyMarch. SunnyMarch’s head of film, Leah Clarke, is producing alongside Ackland. Cumberbatch will executive produce alongside Dern and Jayme Lemons. The film will reunite Kurzel with several of his previous collaborators including Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Adam Arkapaw and BAFTA Award nominated costume designer Alice Babidge.

Justin Kurzel’s most recent feature film Nitram was nominated for the Palme d’Or and lead actor Caleb Landry Jones won the Best Actor award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. In addition to Morning, Steiner’s current projects include horror film Banquet, to be directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia.

Also Read: Tom Holland interviews Benedict Cumberbatch for The Power of the Dog, says ‘I really hated you’


BREAKING: Kangana Ranaut to host Ekta Kapoor's new fearless reality show

The Bigg Boss fever has just ended and post the results were announced, there was a huge outrage on social media regarding the winner. Without wasting any time, TV czarina Ekta Kapoor announced a reality show of her own. Calling it the most fearless reality show ever, the formal announcement is expected later today.

BREAKING Kangana Ranaut to host Ekta Kapoor's new fearless reality show

The makers have also locked the host for the show. "Given that they are calling it the most fearless, opinionated show of them all, Ekta has got her good friend Kangana Ranaut on board for the same. Yes, Kangana will be making her hosting debut with this show, and it will be streamed completely on an OTT platform. And where there's Kangana, there's ought to be clash of opinions and fireworks, all at the same time - something that the makers are counting upon."

A source informed Bollywood Hungama, "The format of the show is very similar to Bigg Boss. It's a captive reality show with people locked up inside a particular space for 8-10 weeks. The entire space is bugged with cameras and there will be tasks and dares given to contestants. It's a 24x7 live show, that will stream on Alt Balaji & MX Player."

Also Read: Another complaint filed against Kangana Ranaut for her ‘Bheek’ remark on Independence of India 


Hungama, Hefty Art, and Polygon exclusively partner with The Estate of MF Husain to bring the legendary artist's paintings as NFTs

An inspiration, icon, master, and the most prominent face of Modern Indian Art – Maqbool Fida Husain has undoubtedly been one of the foremost figures in the 20th and the 21st-century. Recognized as ‘The Barefoot Picasso’, his creativity manifested itself in numerous mediums – painting, sculpture, drawing, film, and writing to build a remarkable globally-acclaimed repertoire.

Hungama, Hefty Art, and Polygon exclusively partner with The Estate of MF Husain to bring the legendary artist's paintings as NFTs

With an objective to enshrine his body of work for posterity, in a category-first move, Hefty Art, an initiative by Hindustan Talkies, a new-age media content company transforming entertainment across e-sports, games, and blockchain technology, Hungama, one of the largest digital media entertainment companies in South Asia, and Polygon - the leading platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development have exclusively partnered with The Estate of MF Husain, the official structure overseeing art made by India’s best-known painter, to bring his celebrated works via NFTs. The association was kick-started via an all-explainer video featuring the artist Owais Husain, son of MF Husain announcing Hefty Art, as the official NFT partner for the first-ever NFT tokens of art by MF Husain.

As the legitimate owner of intellectual property rights of MF Husain, the organisation, and Hefty Art will soon be announcing its first NFT of the artist’s art piece – Fury. This much-awaited auction of true-blue collectibles would set in motion a series of drops/collectibles by world-renowned artists who would feature in the Hefty Art Metaverse. The partnership with the Estate of MF Husain fits seamlessly with Hefty Art’s vision of enhancing the engagement quotient for users as they purchase some of the most-high end artworks from renowned global artists. Hefty Art aims to establish itself as the leading curated marketplace facilitating the movement of all forms of art onto the blockchain.

Furthermore, Hefty by collaborating with eDAO, an entertainment and creator-focused eDAO, will support the growth of the Hefty Ecosystem enabling users to interact and engage with their favourite celebrities and artists. With more high-end creations in the pipeline, Hefty Art looks to highlight the richness and diversity of art and culture worldwide.

Talking about the partnership, Neeraj Roy, Managing Director – Hungama, shared, “We are delighted to associate with the MF Husain Estate and carry forward the legacy and artistic accomplishments of the legend in the digital realm. Revolutionising how artists are seen today, NFTs represent a new horizon of possibilities to showcase their work at a global scale like never before.”

Sharing his thoughts about the association, Ashish Chowdhry – Co-Founder, Hindustan Talkies, commented, “The transition into Web 3.0 has opened the floodgates to a whole new world of excitement. With ideas and creations evolving, we expect their art to soar further. For

Hindustan Talkies, this association allows us to back new artists and take our vision across platforms and regions.”

Speaking about the association, Owais Husain – Representative, Estate of MF Husain, said, “My father, in his enduring and prolific career, had a pulse on innovation and what was to come next. As an artist, I am pleased and looking forward to introduce my father’s iconic artworks in a new avatar via NFTs on Hefty Art. Through the sweeping breadth of his paintbrush, Husain changed the face of modern art in India, thus taking his place in history. Noticeably, I believe this move will have a similar effect as it positions itself to play an essential role in the transformation of art markets worldwide.”

After the recent announcement of Hefty Entertainment joining hands with T Series — Hefty Art is yet another vertical under the Hefty Metaverse set to define the future of entertainment.


Ram Charan and Jr NTR’s RRR to clash with Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 on March 25, 2022

The much anticipated and much talked about film RRR directed by SS Rajamouli now has a new release date. The film was supposed to be the first theatrical release of the year. However, owing to a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in the country the film had to be postponed. As per its initial release date of January 7, 2022, the film is meant to have a solo release now the pan-India film will be clashing with Kartik Aaryan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 at the box office.

Ram Charan and Jr NTR’s RRR to clash with Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 on March 25, 2022

On Monday evening, the team of RRR announced that the film will be releasing in theatres on March 25, 2022. Announcing the release date, the team of RRR took to social media and wrote, "#RRRonMarch25th, 2022... FINALISED! FireWater wave #RRRMovie".


Meanwhile, the team of Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 had announced last year in September that the film will hit the theatres on March 25, 2022. Starring Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu, the film has been directed by Anees Bazmee and written by Farhad Samji and Akash Kaushik. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a much-awaited horror thrill and is part of the successful Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise.

Both RRR and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 are two different genres. However, with a backlog of films owing to the pandemic, clashes at the box office are inevitable.

ALSO READ: After cameo in RRR, Alia Bhatt signs another Telugu venture starring NTR Jr


Sunday, January 30, 2022

After cameo in RRR Alia Bhatt signs another Telugu venture starring NTR Jr

After her glorified cameo in S S Rajamouli’s RRR Alia Bhatt seems to have fallen in love with Telugu cinema. The buzz in Hyderabad—and a very strong one at that—is that Alia Bhatt has signed another Telugu film, this time again opposite her RRR co-star NTR Jr.

After cameo in RRR Alia Bhatt signs another Telugu venture starring NTR Jr

The untitled film that goes on the floors in February is to be directed by the hitmaker Koratala Siva who earlier directed NTR Jr in the 2016 blockbuster Janatha Garage. This is his second collaboration with NTR Jr. A well-placed source from Hyderabad informs me, “NTR Jr and Alia Bhatt have become friends during RRR. He persuaded her to do the film to be directed by Koratala Siva who’s a friend of NTR Jr.”

Hopefully Ms Bhatt will have more to do this time than she does in RRR. Incidentally she is paired with Ramcharan Teja RRR and not NTR Jr.

Also Read: RRR: Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt paid full amounts of Rs. 35 cr and Rs. 9 cr for cameos


Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Salman Khan declares Tejasswi Prakash as the new 'Naagin'

The first promo of Ekta Kapoor's supernatural TV series, Naagin 6 was dropped in a few days ago. When the trailer was released, fans were wondering who is the new Naagin as the makers didn't reveal the face of the actress.

The makers of the supernatural TV series treated fans with the first promo on January 18. In the 42-seconds promo, we got a glimpse of the upcoming story which revolves around a deadly virus that hit the world in 2020. Now, today in Bigg Boss 15 finale it has been revealed that the new Naagin is none other than the Bigg Boss finalists Tejasswi Prakash.

Yes, you heard that right after winning the audience's heart in Bigg Boss 15 Tejasswi will once again come back to the fiction space. The actress has been a part of various superhit fiction shows including Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur, Pehredaar Piya, and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.

ALSO READ:BREAKING: Tejasswi Prakash declared as the WINNER of Bigg Boss 15


Bigg Bos 15 Finale: Karan Kundra out from the finale race

After four months, Bigg Boss 15 has come to an end. As the finale has arrived, the speculations around its winner are rising even more. Like every season, finalists are evicted one by one before the name of the winner is announced.

On Saturday's episode, Rashami Desai was evicted from the house as she received the lowest votes among all the Top 6 contestants. Post that, Nishant Bhatt took the briefcase of Rs 10 lakh offered by the ex-winners and walked out of the show. Post that Shamita Shetty was also evicted from the house.

Now after Rashami, Nishant and Shamita, Karan Kundrra has been evicted from the house and is out of the finale race. Karan Kundra had an impactful journey in the show, From his tactics in the game to his relationship with Tejasswi Prakash, he's made a good remark among the audience. With this, Karan Kundrra comes out as the 2nd runner up of the season.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shamita Shetty out of winners race


Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shamita Shetty out of winners race

After four months, Bigg Boss 15 has come to an end. As the finale has arrived, the speculations around its winner are rising. Like every season, finalists are evicted one by one before the name of the winner is announced.

On Saturday's episode, Rashami Desai was evicted from the house as she received the lowest votes among all the Top 6 contestants. Post that, Nishant Bhatt took the briefcase of Rs 10 lakh offered by the ex-winners and walked out of the show.

While the audience is curious to know who will take home the precious, shining trophy of Bigg Boss 15 tonight, the latest shocking update is that Shamita Shetty has been evicted from the race. The actress was evicted when Deepika Padukone along with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday entered the house to announce the Top 3.

With this Shamita's journey comes to an end in the show. The actress had previously participated in Bigg Boss OTT and emerged out as the 2nd runner-up in it. She was firstly a part of Bigg Boss 3 which she left midway due to her sister Shilpa Shetty's wedding. After Shamita's eviction Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Kundrra, and Pratik Sehajpal are the ones remaining for competing for the winning title.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Nishant Bhatt walks out of the show with Rs 10 Lakh briefcase


Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Nishant Bhatt walks out of the show with Rs 10 Lakh briefcase

After a successful run of four months, Bigg Boss 15 has finally reached its finale. The grand finale is a star-studded event and is graced by ex-winners of previous seasons. Apart from adding glamour factor to the show, the ex-winners came with a special purpose on the show.

All the winners of previous seasons including Gautam Gulati, Urvashi Dholakia, Gauahar Khan, Rubina Dilaik and Shweta Tiwari went inside the house and met the contestants. Upon meeting the contestants, they offered a briefcase containing Rs 10 lakh and leave the game. Nishant took the offer and chose to walk out of the house.

With this, Nishant's journey came to an end in the show and he emerged out as the 4th runner-up. The choreographer was one of the finalists in Bigg Boss OTT as well. During his journey in Bigg Boss 15, he emerged out as one of the strongest contenders and made strong friendship with Shamita Shetty and Pratik Sehajpal. With Nishant's eviction, the contestants who made it to the Top 4 are Pratik Sehajpal, Shamita Shetty, Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Ex-winners enter the house to offer a briefcase of Rs 10 lakh to the Top 5 finalists


Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shilpa Shetty arrives on the sets of Bigg Boss 15 along with her mother Sunanda Shetty

Bigg Boss 15 is near its end with winner being announced. In just a few hours Salman Khan will announce who among the top 5 finalists has managed to win the audience's heart. The grand finale's half has already gone on air yesterday while the next part will be aired today. The finale is a super star-studded event as many celebrities have marked their presence.

Previously, the star cast of the film Gehraiyaan including Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday were spotted by the paps. Now, actress Shilpa Shetty Kundrra too has arrived on the sts to grace the finale. Shilpa has come to support her sister Shamita Shetty who is one of the finalists in the show. While Shilpa and Shamita's mother Sunanda Shetty also came along with her.

Apart from Shamita, the other Top 5 finalists include Pratik Sehejpal, Nishant Bhatt, Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Deepika Padukone arrives on the sets of Bigg Boss 15; slays in a blazer dress


Arjun Kapoor buys a Ducati Scrambler worth around Rs. 13 lakh; shares pics with his new ride

Actor Arjun Kapoor has treated himself to a brand new ride. He has become the proud owner of a Ducati Scrambler and took to his Instagram on Sunday evening to share pictures of his 'new friend'

Arjun Kapoor buys a Ducati Scrambler worth around Rs. 13 lakh; shares pics with his new ride
Arjun took to his Instagram handle to share a series of monochrome pictures of him posing with his swanky new ride. Sharing the pictures, Arjun wrote, "Swipe right to meet my new friend. I usually try & meet her over the weekend".

Commenting on the post, actor Ranveer Singh wrote, "Uff". Meanwhile, his sister Anshula Kapoor commented, "Killing it in monochrome".

 

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Arjun's new machine which is a Ducati Scrambler is priced at around Rs. 13 lakh on road. It is powered by an 803cc, air-cooled, twin-cylinder engine that churns out 71.87bhp of power and 66.2Nm of peak torque.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Arjun was last seen in the film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and the actor received a lot of praise for his performance in the critically acclaimed film which also starred Parineeti Chopra. He will next be seen in the film Ek Villain Returns alongside Disha Patani, Tara Sutaria, and John Abraham. He will also be seen in the film titled The Ladykiller.

ALSO READ: Arjun Kapoor squashes rumours of his break-up with Malaika Arora- “Ain’t no place for shady rumours”


Salman Khan meets John Travolta in Riyadh; introduces himself to the Hollywood legend

Superstar Salman Khan met Hollywood star John Travolta when the two attended an event in Riyadh recently. The priceless moment was captured by the camera as the two stars sat next to each other at the event.

Salman Khan meets John Travolta in Riyadh; introduces himself to the Hollywood legend

The two stars exchanged pleasantries when their paths crossed at an award function organised by Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. The annual event awards artists from music, film, television, and social media.

In a video shared by Salman Khan's fan club, the superstar is seen walking up to the Oscar-winning actor and praising him for his amazing performances. Salman also happily introduced himself to Travolta. "I work in the Indian film industry. My name is Salman Khan," he is heard saying.


A photo of Salman and Travolta sitting next to each other on the front row of the award function also went viral on social media.
Meanwhile, at the function, Travolta received a Lifetime Achievement Award and Salman was honoured with the Personality of the Year award.

ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Shehnaaz Gill teases Salman Khan about his single status- “India Ki Katrina Kaif, Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif ban gayi hai”


Saturday, January 29, 2022

Kajol tests positive for COVID-19; shares stunning picture of daughter Nysa Devgn

Actor Kajol is the latest celebrity to test positive for COVID-19. On Sunday morning, the actress took to her Instagram handle to announce that she has tested positive. However, she uploaded a solo picture of her daughter Nysa while sharing the information.

Kajol tests positive for COVID-19; shares stunning picture of daughter Nysa Devgn

Kajol shared a gorgeous and happy picture of her daughter Nysa flaunting her mehendi while giving a wide smile for the camera. Sharing the picture, Kajol wrote, "Tested positive and I really don't want anyone to see my Rudolph nose so let's just stick to the sweetest smile in the world! Miss u @nysadevgan and yes I can see the eye roll!"

Commenting on the picture, Priyanka Chopra Jonas wrote, "She’s stunning" with a heart-eyed emoji.

 

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Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa is currently a student at Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, where she is studying International Hospitality. She went to a college in Singapore previously.

ALSO READ: Ajay Devgn and Kajol’s daughter Nysa Devgn stuns in black dress


Lata Mangeshkar’s health improves marginally; removed from ventilator

Earlier this month, singer Lata Mangeshkar was hospitalised in Mumbai's Breach Candy after she tested positive for COVID-19. The legendary singer has been in the ICU ever since and according to the regular health updates from her team, she seems to be getting better by the day. According to the latest update, the 92-year-old singer has been showing signs of marginal improvement and has been removed from the ventilator.

Lata Mangeshkar’s health improves marginally; removed from ventilator

A health update of Lata Mangeshkar released on January 27 read, "Lata didi continues to be in the ICU at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai under treatment. She has been given a TRIAL of extubation (off the invasive Ventilator) this morning. Presently, she is showing signs of improvement but will remain under observation of the team of doctors headed by Dr Pratit Samdani. We thank each one of you for your prayers and good wishes."

A couple of days back it was being reported that the veteran singer's heath was deteriorating. Responding to the same, the spokesperson had clarified, "It is disturbing to see false news being circulated. Please note that Lata didi is stable. Continues to be in ICU under treatment of able doctors. Please pray for her quick return home."

ALSO READ: 5 Lata Mangeshkar songs that sing about healing


Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Rashami Desai gets out of the finale race

After a good run of almost 4 months, Bigg Boss 15 is about to come to an end this weekend. The grand finale is all set to be a big star-studded event. The contestants who have managed to make it to the top 6 of the season include Shamita Shetty, Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Kundrra, Nishant Bhatt, Pratik Sehajpal and Rashami Desai.

The people all around the nation have extended their support to their favourite contestants throughout the season. The voting lines have closed and in the next 24 hours, we'll get the winner. The finale weekend will has a lot of twists and turns as the top six contestants battle it out for the trophy and cash prize.

The finale weekend began on Saturday with top 6 contestants battling for the top 5 spot. In the episode, we saw the mothers of all the top 6 finalists arrive on the stage with Salman Khan. Seeing their mothers, the finalists got emotional and broke down into tears. Salman Khan told everyone that the mother is the one who carries the fate of a child and even today she has carried the fate of the finalists.

Later, it was declared that Rashami Desai is the one who has received the lowest votes. With this, Rashami's journey came to an end in the show and she got out of the finale race. With this, Shamita Shetty, Pratik Sehejpal, Nishant Bhatt, Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash were declared safe and the top 5 finalists of the season.

ALSO READ:Bigg Boss 15 Finale: Mothers of the top 6 finalists to announce top 5 contestants


Raashii Khanna makes her OTT debut with Ajay Devgn starrer crime-dram Rudra- The Edge Of Darkness

Raashii Khanna is all set to make her OTT debut with Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, co-starring Ajay Devgn, the trailer for the same launched today, offering insights into the crime thriller show.

Raashii Khanna makes her OTT debut with Ajay Devgn starrer crime-dram Rudra- The Edge Of Darkness

Donning coloured short hair, Raashii Khanna makes an impact with her intriguing character. Coming in like a breath of fresh air in the seemingly dark and daunting world of Rudra, Raashii Khanna creates excitement for her character.

Creating an uproar across quarters, Raashii Khanna has been marking her presence all over with a streak of projects lined up. While the actress has begun shooting for her Bollywood debut 'Yodha' with Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna is currently shooting for her South venture with Naga Chaitanya in Moscow. The actress forays into the digital space with Applause Entertainment's Rudra, making an explosive entry on OTT.

Apart from Rudra, Raashii Khanna is also gearing up for Raj and DK's next with Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupati.

ALSO READ: Rudra-The Edge of Darkness Trailer: Ajay Devgn takes on the role of a cop on a mission in Disney+ Hotstar’s brand-new crime drama


NCB arrests Sushant Singh Rajput’s absconding neighbour in drug case

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested an alleged drug peddler in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput's death on Friday. The accused was a neighbour of the late actor and was reportedly absconding.

NCB arrests Sushant Singh Rajput’s absconding neighbour in drug case

According to NCB officials, 31-year-old Sahil Shah aka Flacko was held after he returned to the city from Dubai. Reportedly, Sahil's name had come up during an investigation of an accused in a drug case related to the death of Sushant. Sahil will be questioned by the officials in a marijuana seizure case of last year as well as Sushant's death in 2020.

As per reports, Sahil had been on the run for nine months after his name was revealed by the NCB in connection with their investigation into the drugs case. In June 2021, Sahil had filed a plea to protect himself from arrest in the case after it was reported that he was the prime suspect in the agency's drug probe related to Sushant's demise.

Last year in April, NCB director Sameer Wankhede had revealed that Sahil used to supply drugs to Karan Arora and Abbas Lakhani, both of whom were arrested in connection with the SSR case.

ALSO READ: Sushant Singh Rajput Death case: Mumbai based lawyers files complaint with Human Rights Commission


Scam 1992's Pratik Gandhi signs new OTT web series

Actor Pratik Gandhi, who rose to fame after his web series Scam 1992, gained immense success. The web series received a lot of accolades from the audiences as well as critics alike. Pratik too received a lot of appreciation for his performance. Now, it is learnt that after the success of Scam 1992, the actor has signed another big-scale web series for the streaming giant Netflix.

As per a report by a web portal, the show has been titled For Your Eyes Only and will see Gandhi playing the role of an intelligence officer. While Sumit Purohit, the writer of Scam 1992-The Harshad Mehta Story will step in to helm the series. While Bombay Fables Motion Pictures is producing this espionage drama series which is set in the 70s and will be shot around three countries. The series is expected to go on floors by June this year.

Apart from that, Pratik Gandhi will also appear in The Great Indian Murder alongside Richa Chadha. The series is based on Vikas Swarup’s bestselling novel ‘Six Suspects’. The web series is helmed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and produced by Ajay Devgn and Priti Vinay Sinha.

ALSO READ:“I think now I am more prepared for both the ups and downs” – Pratik Gandhi on career after Scam 1992


Mastram's producers to make a multi-season web series on the Tata Family

Ratan Tata has been in the news since a few days after his company, Tata Group, was handed over the reins of the Air India airline from the government. Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that the life story of this much-loved businessman and that of the Tata family is all set to be documented in an upcoming web series.

Mastram's producers to make a multi-season web series on the Tata Family

Almighty Motion Picture, the production house that backed the very successful erotic show, Mastram (2020), has purchased the rights of the book ‘The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business and A Nation’, written by the noted journalist Girish Kuber. Prabhleen Kaur Sandhu, who heads Almighty Motion Picture, has confirmed to a business daily that they indeed have the rights to the acclaimed book and that they plan to make at least three seasons. She also added that the show will not only throw light on Ratan Tata but also his ancestors.

While the writing and research have begun, the casting will be done only after the script is locked. However, sources claim that the makers are looking at prominent names to play the role of Ratan Tata and others in the Tata family. “The whole country is in awe of the contribution of Tatas in building our nation. It’s one show that everyone will like to see. Hence, it has huge potential and the makers want to sign big but talented names, as it can enhance the hype around the show,” said a source. The filming is expected to begin in 2022-end.

The book ‘The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business and A Nation’ begins with the story of Nusserwanji Tata, who was born in a priestly household in 1822 in Navsari, Gujarat. He headed to Bombay and started a cotton trading business. His son, Jamsetji Tata, grew into a very successful business and one of his many achievements was starting the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai. How the others from the Tata family, like Dorabji Tata, JRD Tata, Ratan Tata etc, carried forward the empire and made it such a huge success forms the crux of the book.


Friday, January 28, 2022

Shah Rukh Khan’s next production Love Hostel to release on Zee5 on February 18

In December 2021, Red Chillies Entertainment, the production house run by superstar Shah Rukh Khan, released Bob Biswas on the digital platform, Zee5. Starring Abhishek Bachchan and Chitrangda Singh, this Diya Annapurna Ghosh directed thriller got a fine response. And now, the reputed production house is looking forward to releasing their next film, which is also a thriller, titled Love Hostel. Yesterday, reports emerged that like Bob Biswas, Love Hostel would also skip a theatrical release and premiere directly on Zee5.

Shah Rukh Khan’s next production Love Hostel to release on Zee5 on February 18

We have now learnt about the release date of the film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Love Hostel would be released on Zee5 on February 18, 2022. The trailer will be released in the first week of February. It’ll be a compact but effective promotional campaign that the makers plan to embark upon. In the times of new normal, a 2-3 week time period is enough to generate awareness and excitement for the film. And both Red Chillies and Zee5 are confident that their film will build up a lot of hype thanks to the casting and exciting content.”

Love Hostel is directed by Shanker Raman of Gurgaon (2017) fame and stars Vikrant Massey, Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra. The source continued, “Love Hostel releases a week before Sanya Malhotra’s birthday, which falls on February 25. She’s looking forward to celebrating her big day with gusto as by then, the response to the film and her performance would be out.”

In November 2020, Sanya Malhotra had admitted that she was excited to be working in a film produced by the superstar. She had said, “I’m a huge Shah Rukh (Khan) fan and he is producing it. I still can’t believe I’m in an SRK film! I’m so grateful.” Reportedly, she has bagged another Red Chillies film – Atlee’s next that features Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role.

Besides Red Chillies Entertainment, Love Hostel is also co-produced by Manish Mundra’s Drishyam Films. This marks the second collaboration of Shah Rukh Khan and Manish Mundra’s banner after the much appreciated Kaamyaab (2020).

Also Read: Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra, and Bobby Deol wrap up the shoot of Love Hostel


Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to now release a day after Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday

The much awaited Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was finally going to arrive in cinemas on February 18, 2022. Sadly, due to the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, all the films scheduled to release in January were indefinitely postponed. Expecting a domino effect, the trade and industry feared that Gangubai Kathiawadi’s release might be deferred by a few weeks or even months. However, today, the makers of the film pleasantly surprised everyone by announcing that the film would release in February itself, but on February 25. Coincidentally, now, the film would arrive on the big screen a day after Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 59th birthday.

Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to now release a day after Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday

Sanjay Leela Bhansali was born on February 24, 1963. Gangubai Kathiawadi is his tenth film and also the second film after Black (2005) to release in his birthday month. Black, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, was not a huge commercial success but received immense critical acclaim, including three National Awards. It now remains to be seen if Gangubai Kathiawadi also turns out to be not just a critical hit but also a huge commercial hit for the acclaimed filmmaker.

In 2015, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had revealed that he doesn’t believe in celebrating birthdays. To quote SLB, “As children, my sister and I had no birthday parties. We would take a packet of sweets to school and distribute it to our classmates. That was it. We never had birthday parties. Nor were we allowed to go to parties. Now, it has become a habit to be on my own on my birthday. And I am very happy that way.”

Nevertheless, last year, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had an intimate gathering on his birthday. The picture of him posing with Alia Bhatt, who looked splendid in a white dress, had gone viral. In 2013, in a rare instance, he cut a cake on his birthday along with the star cast of his TV show, ‘Saraswatichandra’. In 2018, there were reports that the success bash of his blockbuster film, Padmaavat, and his birthday would be celebrated in the ocean in a liner. However, reportedly, the party didn’t happen as Bhansali declined the invitation, citing seasickness.

It now remains to be seen how Sanjay Leela Bhansali shall celebrate his birthday this year. An industry insider said, “It’ll be a busy birthday for sure as it’s held a day before the grand release of his big film. He’ll be making sure the release is happening as per schedule. If a press show of Gangubai Kathiawadi is held on February 24, he’ll also be checking with his team how the media has reacted to his labour of love. Hopefully, once Gangubai Kathiawadi opens well and gets good word of mouth, he can blow the candles on the cake and pop the champagne.”

Gangubai Kathiawadi is adapted from a chapter of S Hussain Zaidi's book, 'Mafia Queens Of Mumbai', and is about a woman who rises to become a powerful underworld figure in Mumbai. Before its worldwide theatrical release on February 25, it’ll have a grand world premiere at the prestigious 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, which will be held between February 10 to February 20, 2022.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on February 25, 2022


BREAKING: Trailer of Akshay Kumar-Kriti Sanon starrer Bachchan Pandey to release on February 9

A week ago, the makers of Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon's film Bachchan Pandey announced the new theatrical release date of their film. The film directed by Farhad Samji will be released on March 18, 2022. While the wait for the release of the film has been increased, the makers are planning to drop the trailer of the film much in advance on February 9, 2022.

BREAKING Trailer of Akshay Kumar-Kriti Sanon starrer Bachchan Pandey to release on February 9

According to a source close to Bollywood Hungama, "The team of Bachchan Pandey have decided to treat the fans with the trailer of Akshay Kumar's next on February 9, which is more than a month before the release of the film. The film is a perfect mixture of action, comedy, romance, and drama and will be the perfect treat for fans on the occasion of Holi."

Apart from Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon, Bachchan Pandey also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Snehal Daabbi, Pankaj Tripathi, Prateik Babbar, Abhimanyu Singh, and Saharsh Kumar Shukla. The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.

ALSO READ: Kriti Sanon shares a glimpse of her character ‘Myra’ from Bachchan Pandey as she starts dubbing for the film


Sydney Sweeney asked creators to cut "unnecessary" nude scenes in Euphoria

Euphoria breakout star Sydney Sweeney, who plays Cassie on the hit HBO series, opened up about feeling dismissed and overly-sexualized for her recurring nude scenes in the award-winning show. The 24-year-old rising star noticed there were “unnecessary” topless scenes and requested they be cut from production.

Sydney Sweeney asked creators to cut "unnecessary" nude scenes in Euphoria

In a recent interview with The Independent, Sydney Sweeney discussed her nude scenes from the show and said, “This is something that has bothered me for a while.”

“I’m very proud of my work in Euphoria. I thought it was a great performance. But no one talks about it because I got naked.”

Sydney then added, “I do The White Lotus and all of a sudden critics are paying attention. People are loving me. They’re going, ‘Oh my God, what’s she doing next?’ I was like, ‘Did you not see that in Euphoria?”

Sydney also noted the “stigma against actresses who get naked on screen,” and revealed how she’s been more conscious about her nude scenes in season 2 of Euphoria. “When a guy has a sex scene or shows his body, he still wins awards and gets praise,” Sweeney explained. “But the moment a girl does it, it’s completely different.”

Speaking about Euphoria creator Sam Levinson on how he has been understanding and listened to her plea for less nudity on the latest season of the hit show, she added, “I’ve never felt like Sam has pushed it on me or was trying to get a nude scene into an HBO show. There are moments where Cassie was supposed to be shirtless and I would tell Sam, ‘I don’t really think that’s necessary here.’ He was like, ‘OK, we don’t need it.' When I didn’t want to do it, he didn’t make me.” she shared.

Further talking about her experiences from her past projects, Sweeney admitted how she's felt "disgusting" after filming nude scenes in past projects, saying, “I’ve had experiences where I want to go home and scrub myself completely raw because I feel disgusting,” she said. “I didn’t feel comfortable with my castmate or the crew, and I just didn’t feel like my character would be doing it.”

“That made me even more self-conscious. I didn’t feel like I was able to speak up.” she summed up.

Euphoria is currently airing it's second season. The series stars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Storm Reid, Hunter Schafer, Algee Smith, Colman Domingo, Javon "Wanna" Walton, Austin Abrams, and Dominic Fike.

Also Read: Euphoria season 2 starring Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi to release in January 2022, watch first trailer


Marvel's Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates - "This is not healthy and safe"

Marvel and Lost actress Evangeline Lilly is slamming vaccine mandates. The Ant-Man star attended a rally and sounded off on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Marvel's Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates - "This is not healthy and safe"

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the 43-year-old star shared a picture from the rally she attended in Washington, D.C., this weekend to support “bodily sovereignty” — i.e., protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. “This is not the way,” Lilly wrote. “This is not safe. This is not healthy. This is not love. I understand the world is in fear, but I don’t believe that answering fear with force will fix our problems. I was pro choice before COVID and I am still pro choice today.”

Lilly added, “I believe nobody should ever be forced to inject their body with anything, against their will, under threat of: violent attack, arrest or detention without trial, loss of employment, homelessness, starvation, loss of education, alienation from loved ones, excommunication from society …under any threat whatsoever.”


Back at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Lilly announced on Instagram she was refusing to social distance “all in the name of a respiratory flu,” which led to some backlash. She later posted an apology for her comments.

A vaccine mandate for large companies was withdrawn by the Joe Biden administration this week after a Supreme Court decision blocked it. Many states and cities have their own independent vaccine requirements for various workers.

Lilly, who plays Hope Van Dyne in the Ant-Man films, isn’t the only Marvel star to come out against vaccine mandates. Black Panther star Letitia Wright posted an anti-vax conspiracy video in December.

On the work front, Evangeline Lilly next appears in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which has wrapped production and is slated for a 2023 release.

Also Read: Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly starrer Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania production wrapped, director Peyton Reed reveals


Nawazuddin Siddiqui builts a new bungalow in Mumbai; names it after his late father

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of those people who have made his presence in the industry with his dedication and passion for his work. He is one of the finest talents we have in the industry. The actor is a true epitome of what rages to riches story looks like. And taking his riches story forward, Nawaz is ready with his bungalow in Mumbai.

After a long struggle, Nawaz has created his paradise. It took 3 long years for the house to be get completed. The structure of the house is said to be inspired by his old house in the village. The actor has renovated the bungalow himself to get the perfect look of the house, just as he wanted.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has named his bungalow as 'Nawab' in the remembrance of his father.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has a bunch of interesting projects in the pipeline. He is currently working for Kangana Ranaut on her directorial debut Tiku Weds Sheru, where he is playing the lead role. His upcoming releases include Jogira Sara Ra Ra, Bole Chudiyan and Heropanti 2.

ALSO READ:Nawazuddin Siddiqui makes a special request as he takes up the dalgona challenge from Squid Game; watch


Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on February 25, 2022

It's official. Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much awaited Gangubai Kathiawadi is all set to release on theatres on February 25, 2022. The announcement for the same was made on Friday, January 28.

Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on February 25, 2022

The makers took to social media to make the announcement. The film is all set to have its much awaited world premiere at the prestigious 72nd Berlin International Film Festival.

The film stars Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn. Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Dr. Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios), the film is all set to release theatrically on 25th February, 2022.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt’s meltdown sequences in Gangubai Kathiawadi exhausted her


Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix bring in intimacy director to supervise the love-making scenes in Heeramandi

It seems that after Amazon Prime Video’s eagerly awaited Gehraiyaan a special director to specially supervise love-making scenes may become the order of the day. One now hears that an intimacy director would be very much a part of the crew on-board for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix bring in intimacy director to supervise the love-making scenes in Heera Mandi

A well-placed source confirms, “There are quite a few intimate scenes in Heeramandi. Bhansali and Netflix have decided to bring in a special female director to oversee the love-making scenes.”

The source goes on to reveal that post the Pandemic physical proximity is getting even tougher than before on camera. No two co-stars are willing to touch one another. Given the scenario of social distancing, doing intimate scenes would be even trickier than before. This is where the intimacy director comes in.

Also Read: Sanjay Leela Bhansali offers Heera Mandi to the legendary actress Mumtaz; she declines the offer


Infographic: From Lut Gaye to Shershaah to Paani Paani here are the Top 10 songs of 2021

Music has always been an integral part of films, with tracks releasing before the film to help promote the feature and build hype, music has been a key advantage. Interestingly though, it isn’t film songs that always rule the charts, in fact, in the recent past singles featuring known Bollywood celebrities have been doing well. In this special report we take a look at the Top 10 Songs of 2021.

Infographic: From Lut Gaye to Shershaah to Paani Paani here are the Top 10 songs of 2021

Lut Gaye: Featuring Emraan Hashmi and Yukti the T-Series single is composed by Tanishk Bagchi, penned by Manoj Muntashir and sung by Jubin Nautiyal. Directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru this single topped the charts last year.

Raataan Lambiyan: Coming in second was the track ‘Raataan Lambiyaan’ on Sony Music from the film Shershaah. Featuring the lead actors, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, the track fast became a rage. Penned by Tanishk Bagchi, with Jubin Nautiyal and Asees Kaur on vocals, the track fast took on a life of its own post release.

Baarish Ban Jaana: Another single to make it to the top is VYRL Originals’ ‘Baarish Ban Jaana’ sung by Payal Dev & Stebin Ben the track brings together televisions most adored stars - Hina Khan and Shaheer Sheikh. Composed by Payal Dev, and written by Kunaal Vermaa the said music video was shot by Aditya Datt in Kashmir.

Thoda Thoda Pyaar: Yet another single making it to the Top 5 is Zee Music Company’s ‘Thoda Thoda Pyaar’, sung by Stebin Ben with lyrics from Kumaar the single featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Neha Sharma was compose by Nilesh Ahuja.

Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai: The fourth single to make it into the Top 5 is T-Series’ ‘Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai’. The track sung by Jubin Nautiyal, with sufi vocals by Danish Sabri, and music by Meet Bros features lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. As for the video, featuring Jubin Nautiyal and Mouni Roy, it is directed by Ashish Panda.

Interestingly, in the Top 5 track of 2021, four have turned out to be singles, with T-Series featuring two songs in the list.

Filhaal 2 Mohabbat: Akshay Kumar, Nupur Sanon and Ammy Virk return for another single directed by Arvindr Khaira. With B Praak on vocals the DM song features lyrics by ace lyricist Jaani.

Is Qadar: Tulsi Kumar and Darshan Raval’s romantic song ‘Is Qadar’ makes it to number 7 on the list. Directed by directed by Sachet-Parampara, with lyrics by Sayeed Quadri, the T-Series track is directed by Arvindr Khaira.

Baarish Ki Jaaye: Apparently based on a true story is DM music’s single ‘Baarish Ki Jaaye’. Featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sunandha Sharma with B Praak on vocals and Jaani on lyrics and composition, the rack take the 8th spot.

Ranjha: Yet another film track making it the list of Top 10 is ‘Ranjha’ once again from the Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani starrer Shershaah. Sung by B Praak and Jasleen Royal, and composed by Jasleen Royal. The T-Series’ song is penned by Anvita Dutt.

Paani Paani: Taking the 10th spot on the list is Saregama Music's Badshah dute with Aastha Gill ‘Paani Paani’ featuring Jacqueline Fernandez along with the vocalists in the video, the track fast became a rage.

Like the Top 5, the Top 10 list also includes mostly singles T-Series and DM featuring two tracks each in the bottom 5.

Also Read: Infographic: Rani Mukerji to Sunny Leone to Janhvi Kapoor, here’s who shelled out top bucks in 2021 on real estate 


Thursday, January 27, 2022

Former Big Bang member Seungri admits to all 9 charges; sentence reduced to 1 year and 6 months at appeal trial

South Korean pop-group BIGBANG's former member Seungri’s prison sentence has been reduced 1 year and 6 months. Seungri currently has nine charges including the violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes, violation of the Food Sanitation Act, embezzlement, violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes, habitual gambling, violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, prostitution mediation, purchase of prostitution services, and special violence instigation.

On January 27, as reported by Korean publication Soompi, the High Court for Armed Forces carried out Seungri’s appeal trial. In the appeal trial, the justice department sentenced Seungri to one year and six months in prison, which is a reduced sentence from his first sentence of three years in prison, along with a fine of 1,156,900,000 won (about $994,544).

Previously, Seungri and the military prosecution had both filed appeals on his original sentence. The reduced sentence seems to follow Seungri’s change in stance. In the original trial, Seungri had denied eight of his nine charges excluding the violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, but he acknowledged all his charges in the appeal trial and conveyed his remorse.

Following the first trial last year, Seungri is currently imprisoned after being placed under arrest by the court. Both Seungri and the military prosecution did not appeal to the Supreme Court, so in the case that the appeal sentence is finalized, Seungri will be released after serving one year and one month more of his sentence. The third trial will be carried out by the Supreme Court of Korea.

Also Read: SF9’s Hwiyoung and Chani booked for violating COVID-19 protocols; agency releases statement apologising for the incident


Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater to pen the script of Mortal Kombat sequel

New Line is preparing for the round two of Moral Kombat. The studio has hired screenwriter Jeremy Slater to pen a sequel to the 2021 video game adaptation.

Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater to pen the script of Mortal Kombat sequel

According to Deadline, no director or cast is attached, but the first installment teased the addition of fan favourite character Johnny Cage, who did not appear in the feature.

Mortal Kombat is based on the seminal 1992 arcade fighting game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. It centers on a tournament gathering the best fighters on Earth to defend against would-be invaders. The game was previously adapted into a hit 1995 feature and its ill-fated 1997 sequel.

The Simon McQuoid directed the 2021 outing, which starred Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, Mehcad Brooks, Matilda Kimber, Laura Brent, Tadanobu Asano, Hiroyuki Sanada, Chin Han, Ludi Lin and Max Huang.

Mortal Kombat debuted simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in April 2021 and earned $83.7 million globally. According to HBO Max, which does not release viewership data publicly, it has been among the streaming service’s top feature films.

On the work front, Jeremy Slater is riding high, with the trailer for his upcoming Disney+ show, Moon Knight, generating buzz upon release last week. The series stars Oscar Isaac as the Marvel antihero and is due out in March. He’s also known for his work on Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy.

The new Mortal Kombat film continues Slater’s relationship with James Wan, who produced the recent Mortal Kombat via his Atomic Monster banner. Wan is also producing Slater’s upcoming directorial debut, Thread, for Screen Gems. Slater’s other work includes an upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommy Knockers for Universal and Wan. He most recently worked on Uprising, the Netflix film which has Travis Knight attached to direct.

Also Read: Mortal Kombat to now release in India on April 23, 2021


Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song get engaged after welcoming their first child Dakota

Actors Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin, who recently welcomed son Dakota in April 2021, are reportedly now engaged after dating each other for more than four years.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song get engaged after welcoming their first child Dakota

According to People, the couple of four years (and new parents to 9-month-old son Dakota) are engaged. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody actress was recently photographed sporting a diamond ring on her left hand in Beverly Hills, California.

The couple first met while shooting for Changeland in Thailand and sparked romance rumours when they were spotted hanging out together in July 2017 grabbing dinner at an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles.

In April 2021, Brenda and Macaulay welcomed their first child, son Dakota, whom they named after Macaulay Culkin's late sister Dakota. "We're overjoyed," the couple said in a brief statement about the arrival of their first child.

While the couple keep their relationship largely private, the Dollface actress shared a special post for Macaulay on Instagram to mark his 40th birthday in August 2020, with caption, “Happy 40th birthday to this magical being.” she wrote. “ I could sit here and write endlessly about how wonderful, kind, loving, genuine, loyal, honest, brilliant and hilarious you are, and how grateful I am that I get to share and do this life thing with you.”

Brenda added, “But firstly, that would take me an eternity and secondly, you won’t even see this because you don’t ever use instagram. Hahaha. My unicorn that I never thought could exist, I am luckiest person in the world because I am loved by you.”.

 

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In November 2021, on her Instagram, Brenda shared a picture of her with the Home Alone star from a game's night with a cute caption that read, “Very few things can get us out of the house and away from our son.”

 

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Brenda Song spoke about Macaulay Culkin in the profile too, telling Esquire, “People don’t realize how incredibly kind and loyal and sweet and smart he is. Truly what makes Mack so special is that he is so unapologetically Mack. He knows who he is, and he’s 100 percent okay with that. And that to me is an incredibly sexy quality. He’s worked really hard to be the person he is.”

The couple are now ready to take the big step and head to the altar. This would be Macaulay’s second wedding as he was previously married to Rachel Miner, from 1998 to 2002.

Also Read: Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song welcome their first child Dakota Song Culkin


Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Madhuri Dixit's Finding Anamika renamed as The Fame Game; to premiere on February 25 on Netflix 

Bollywood icon Anamika Anand has it all but is her life perfect or a perfectly crafted facade? In a world of glitz, glamour and fame - the lines of what is real and what is not can often be blurred. The Fame Game (formerly known as Finding Anamika) will take us into the world of superstar Anamika played by the evergreen, ever-gorgeous Madhuri Dixit ! Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment the series marks her streaming debut and we cannot wait for what it has in store!‘The Fame Game’ will be released on February 25 - exclusively on Netflix!

Madhuri Dixit's Finding Name renamed as The Fame Game; to premiere on February 25 on Netflix 

The Fame Game brings together Sri Rao as the showrunner and writer and Bejoy Nambiar and Karishma Kohli as directors. It is all set to take us on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of the actress’s life revealing hidden truths and painful lies.

The family drama also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul, Lakshvir Saran, Suhasini Muley, Muskkaan Jaferi.

ALSO READ: Madhuri Dixit pays tribute to late Pandit Birju Maharaj; Alia Bhatt calls him a ‘legend’


Luv Films to release ‘Side A Side B’ on T-Series’ YouTube Channel this Valentine’s season

After delivering massive hits across cinemas and OTT platforms, this Valentine’s season, Luv Films gears up to release a feature film on T-Series’ YouTube channel. Titled Side A Side B, this musical love story, presented by Luv Films, will premiere on 11th February 2022, tapping new-age audiences through T-Series’ massive subscriber base.

Luv Films to release ‘Side A Side B’ on T-Series’ YouTube Channel this Valentine’s season

Written and directed by journalist-turned-filmmaker Sudhish Kamath, the film stars debutants Rahul Rajkhowa and Shivranjani Singh, with music by Sudeep Swaroop.

Side A Side B is the bittersweet romantic journey of a young couple taking one last train trip together with their cat Lou, from Guwahati to Mumbai, as the fate of their relationship hangs in the balance.

The live musical playing out through ten songs captures the climactic moments between the young lovers torn between ambition and growing distance as Joel and Shivi realise they might be headed in different directions.

Director Sudhish Kamath says, "This is nothing short of a miracle if you consider eight people got on a train, shot a movie with live music with young musicians, who rehearsed for weeks to be able to shoot the film in the course of 44 hours. But the bigger miracle is that our little indie was discovered by Luv Films who believed in it enough to take it to T Series. I dedicate this movie to all unsung indie artists who struggle to find a platform for their talent. I’m lucky I found the right collaborators in Rahul, Shivi, Sudeep, Raja, Karthik, Jojo, and Vijay and am eternally grateful for this dream launch."

Luv Ranjan adds, "I haven't watched too many independent films. So when I watched the film, I was surprised and curious. How did they do this? If it could hold my attention, I was sure it could hold the attention of young people who watch our movies. This is an experiment, of course. If it works, it might encourage more filmmakers and musicians to take the initiative, make their movies and tell their stories, no matter what. Because all you need to make a movie today is a phone. You don’t wait for a producer, you go ahead and make the movie you really believe in. No excuses."

In the words of The Beatles, this Valentine’s season, all you need is love.

Luv Films presents Side A Side B, a Made In Madras Ink production, produced by Luv Ranjan & Ankur Garg, written and directed by Sudhish Kamath; starts streaming on the T-Series YouTube channel from 11th February onwards.

ALSO READ: Google puts up billboards in New York, London and Los Angeles to celebrate T-Series’ phenomenal rise to the top


With eight brands under her kitty, Vaani Kapoor’s annual earnings from endorsements estimated at approx. Rs. 4-5 crores

Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor’s career is on a massive high after her performance in Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui in which she sensitively played the role of a transgender girl who fights all odds to stand up for her rights. Vaani received unanimous praise for her performance and that has led to her equity shooting up in the last couple of months! Vaani Kapoor has signed eight new brands as an endorser and has become a name that’s being chased by top brands in the country.

With eight brands under her kitty, Vaani Kapoor’s annual earnings from endorsements estimated at approx. Rs. 4-5 crores

An industry informant says, “The best thing about brand Vaani Kapoor is that with Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui she has proven to be a gutsy, ambitious, free-thinking artiste who is tremendously risk-taking. These are qualities that are being sought by brands that need actors who are opinionated, represent modern India, stand for things that they believe in, and is keen for social good to be the face. Vaani fits the bill completely and the result is there for everyone to see because her equity is only going northwards from here on.”

The informer further says, “Vaani has signed eight brands in the last couple of months! Since Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui release, she has signed brands left, right, and centre. From clothing to hair products, from jewellery to skin care products, Vaani has been snapped up by top brands of the country. She is also under-exposed as a face because she has been extremely choosy about the films that she does. This is also helping her equity because brands are seeing her as someone who isn’t typecast or selling way too many brands.”

The actress currently has brands like Carysil Kitchen Equipments, Brillare Hair Oil, Streax Hair colour, Mango, Zeya by Kundan, St. Botanica and a few more brands yet to be announced. According to the grapevine, “Vaani Kapoor charges between Rs. 35-40 lakhs a day for brand endorsement. Considering, the number of brands she has under her, the whopping amount is approx Rs. 4-5 crore.”

On the work front, Vaani Kapoor will next star in Yash Raj Films’ Shamshera alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt.

ALSO READ: Vaani Kapoor and Anushka Ranjan are bestie goals as they cook dinner together


Pushpa 2 breaks records as it becomes first film to sell 18million+ tickets on BookMyShow

One of the most highly anticipated releases Pushpa 2: The Rule has definitely set the cash registers ringing with the tremendous response it...