Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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'SPIRIT' Title Poster Hints At Prabhas' Character In The Film?
1712 days ago
Bollywood

'SPIRIT' Title Poster Hints At Prabhas' Character In The Film?

Mumbai, October 7 - In the last few years, if there is one actor who has kept the show running is Prabhas. The Saaho star, who was only limited to the Telugu audiences before getting worldwide fame with SS Rajamouli's Bhaahubali series, has now become the most in-demand actor in India, irrespective of language and industry. ## Without any doubt, Prabhas currently has the best line-up of films that include, Radhe Shyam, Salaar, Adipurush, Project K, and the newly announced, Spirit. Every film carry a huge budget and fans will get to see their favorite hero in different avatars in each film. ## Meanwhile, on Thursday (October 7), Prabhas announced the landmark 25th film of his career with Kabir Singh, and Arjun Reddy director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and producer Bhushan Kumar. Titled "Spirit", it is one of the biggest films of Prabhas if not the biggest to date. The mega-budget film marks the actor's first collaboration with Sandeep and 4th with Bhushan Kumar of T-Series. ## "Spirit" is currently under the pre-production stage and is unlikely to go on floors until the end of next year. The details of the project have also been kept under wraps for now. Meanwhile, the makers of 'Spirit" unveiled the title poster and it has kept Prabhas' fans guessing his role in the film.## If the title poster has anything to go by, Prabhas might be playing a cop in this movie. We are saying this after analyzing the poster, which shows two stars above the title "Spirit", which is mostly used on uniforms. There are also multiple reports saying the same. If this really meant the same, then it will be the first time when Prabhas will be donning a police uniform in his celebrated film career. However, one will have to wait for the official confirmation for the same. ## It will be made on a huge scale to woo worldwide audiences. It has been touted as India's first Pan-World film which will release in Indian as well as foreign languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Japanese, Chinese & Korean. It will be co-produced by T-Series and Vanga's Bhadrakali Pictures. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas 25 Is Titled 'Spirit'; Will Release In Multiple Indian And Foreign Languages
1712 days ago
Bollywood

Prabhas 25 Is Titled 'Spirit'; Will Release In Multiple Indian And Foreign Languages

Mumbai, October 7 - It's getting bigger and bigger for Prabhas, who has become the biggest star of Indian cinema in the last 5 years. The Baahubali actor on Thursday (October 7) announced his landmark 25th film, for which he has collaborated with Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and producer Bhushan Kumar. ## The film, which has been titled "Spirit", will mark Prabhas' first collaboration with Reddy Vanga and 4th with Bhushan Kumar's T-Series after Saaho (distributor), Radhe Shyam, and Adipurush. Spirit will be co-produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures and it will release worldwide in multiple regional and international languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Japanese, Chinese & Korean.## Speaking about the "Spirit", Prabhas shared, "This is my 25th film and there is no better way to celebrate it. Spirit has a great feel in the story and it'll be a special film for my fans too. Working with Bhushan Kumar has always been easy and comforting and he is one of the best producers we have, with who I share a great rapport. Sandeep is a dream director for all and now with Spirit, I have got the chance to associate with such a powerhouse of talent. It's an amazing storyline and I can't wait to start working on SPIRIT as my fans are eagerly waiting to see me in this avatar for a very long time".## Producer Bhushan Kumar said, "It's always been a pleasure working with Prabhas. Spirit will be our fourth film after Saaho, Radhe Shyam, and Adipurush and it can't get bigger and better than this. This will also be our third project with Sandeep who has already delivered the blockbuster Kabir Singh and is now working on Animal. Spirit will not only be one of our biggest projects but it will also be a very special one as it's Prabhas' silver jubilee film as well".## Sandeep says, "Announcing 25th film with India's biggest superstar will be the biggest news for his fans throughout the world. Working with Prabhas garu will be a great level of excitement and I'm sure the excitement will be doubled once I start to shoot. Everything is big about this announcement because Bhushanji is the biggest producer in the country today who is also a very friendly and understanding producer, he is like a brother too. I'm very happy and comfortable associating with T-Series & my brother Pranay Reddy Vanga of Bhadrakali pictures for the third time".## SPIRIT #Prabhas25 Directed by @imvangasandeep, produced by #BhushanKumar.#Prabhas25SandeepReddyVanga#Prabhas @VangaPranay #KrishanKumar @TSeries @VangaPictures pic.twitter.com/mejaRtsMmN— T-Series (@TSeries) October 7, 2021 ## Meanwhile, Pranhas's next film "Radhe Shyam" is also jointly produced by T-Series. It is scheduled to release on January 14, 2022. The actor also has magnum opus "Adipurush" with the producer. It is currently under production and will be hitting theaters worldwide on 11 August 2022. Apart from Radhe Shyam and Adipurush, Prabhas is also shooting for Prashanth Neel's "Salaar" which is Telugu - Kannada bilingual film, and then, he has Nag Ashwin's untitled sci-fi film. ## Meanwhile, the details about "Spirit" have been kept under wraps as of now, and it is not going to begin until the end of next year. It will Vanga's third assignment with Bhushan Kumar after Kabir Singh and yet to begin Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal'.## Stay tuned...

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Kajol Team Up With Actress-Director Revathy For A Real-Life Inspired Film 'The Last Hurrah'
1712 days ago
Bollywood

Kajol Team Up With Actress-Director Revathy For A Real-Life Inspired Film 'The Last Hurrah'

Mumbai, October 7 - Supremely talented actress turned director, Revathy is returning to direction after more than a decade. Revathy's directorial return will feature one of the finest in her work, Kajol in the leading role. The two have collaborated for the first time to create an inspiring story with their upcoming film, "The Last Hurrah", which is inspired by the true event. ## "The Last Hurrah", is an inspiring tale of an exemplary mother, Sujata, who battled the most challenging situations one can ever face with a smile. It will be produced by Suuraj Sinngh and Shraddha Agrawal under the banners of Blive Productions and Take 23 Studios Production. The film is currently under the pre-production stage and will go on floors soon. ## Speaking about the film and choosing Kajol for the role of Sujata, Revathy said in a statement, "Sujata's journey in The Last Hurrah is extremely close to my heart. It's not only relatable but also inspiring. When Suuraj, Shraddha, and I were discussing this film, Kajol was the first person who came to our mind. Her soft yet energetic eyes and her beautiful smile will make you believe that anything is possible and that is exactly how Sujata is. I am very excited for this collaboration and to be working with Kajol for this heartening story".## Kajol too is elated to be on board for this incredibly inspiring film under the direction of Revathy. "When I heard the story of The Last Hurrah, I could instantly connect with Sujata and I thought her journey was incredibly inspiring. I think it's a beautiful journey and it deserves to be shared with everyone. And to have Revathy direct me for this story gives me more strength to play Sujata and showcase her strengths", Kajol said. ## pic.twitter.com/s1shrnknlK— Kajol (@itsKajolD) October 7, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Abundantia Entertainment Acquires Hindi Remake Rights Of Critically Acclaimed Malayalam Film 'Home'
1712 days ago
Bollywood

Abundantia Entertainment Acquires Hindi Remake Rights Of Critically Acclaimed Malayalam Film 'Home'

Mumbai, October 7 - Amazon Prime Video's recently released Malayalam movie, "Home" is all set to be remade in Hindi. Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment (Sherni, Shakuntala Devi, Airlift) has bought the remake rights of this critically acclaimed film and will produce it along with the original's actor-producer Vijay Babu's production company Friday Film House. ## "Home" has been hailed as one of the finest films of the year coming out from the Malayalam cinema. The film shows how a father struggles to connect with his sons who spent most of their time on mobile phones than with their loved ones. The film left a lasting impact on the audiences and strike a chord with a strong message. ## Written and directed by Rojin Thomas, "Home" stars Indrans, whose portrayal as Oliver Twist won the hearts of the audiences along with Manju pillai, Naslen K Gafoor, Sreenath Bhasi, Deepa Thomas, among others in key roles. Due to the closure of cinemas in Kerala, the movie was released directly on Amazon Prime Video on August 19. ## The cast and crew for the Hindi remake of "Home" are yet to be locked. It is expected to go on floors next year ahead of its late 2022 release. Meanwhile, Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment is currently producing feature films "Jalsa" and magnum opus "Ram Setu". The studio also has the feature film "Chhorii" ready for release on Prime Video.## Stay tuned...

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Sony Pictures Films India Announces A Supernatural Thriller Film 'Adbhut' Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty, & Shreya Dhanwanthary
1712 days ago
Bollywood

Sony Pictures Films India Announces A Supernatural Thriller Film 'Adbhut' Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty, & Shreya Dhanwanthary

Mumbai, October 6 - Sony Pictures Films India has announced a supernatural thriller film, which will be directed by Sabbir Khan (Heropanti, Baaghi, Nikamma). The film, which features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty, and Shreya Dhanwanthary in the leading roles along with Rohan Mehra, has been titled "Adbhut". ## The film marks Sabbir Khan's second collaboration with Nawazuddin Siddiqui after the 2017 action-dance film Munna Michael and with Sony India after his yet-to-be-released feature "Nikamma", starring Shilpa Shetty, Abhimanyu Dasani, and Shirley Setia in the lead roles. ## Scheduled to be released in 2022, "Adbhut" is backed and produced by Sony Pictures Films India in association with Sabbir Khan Films. The shooting of the film has begun in a studio in Mumbai. ## "After Nikamma, this is the second film that will be produced by Sony Pictures Films India and Sabbir Khan Films. We always seem to be on the same page when it comes to cinematic experiences and creative direction and we are equally excited about this story that brings together a powerhouse ensemble like Nawazuddin, Diana, Shreya, and Rohan. We hope the film will engage the audiences in a big way", Sabbir Khan said in a statement.## Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India said the film has one of the most captivating story arcs he has read in a while. "Add to the mystery, powerhouse talent like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Rohan Mehra, and Sabbir's directorial acumen and you have a winner in hand", Krishnani added.## Sony Films India's official Twitter handle made the announcement and also released a short teaser to thrill the audiences. ## The #Adbhut journey begins!Gear up for one of the most shocking films of 2022 with Sabbir Khan's #Adbhut, a supernatural thriller, starring @Nawazuddin_S, @DianaPenty, @shreya_dhan13 & @rohanvmehra. This movie is sure to give you chills! #FilmingBegins #AdbhutTheFilm pic.twitter.com/rYqibBE7V2— Sony Pictures Films India (@sonypicsfilmsin) October 6, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Aryan Khan, Along With Two Others Sent To NCB Custody Till October 7 In Connection With Drugs Raid
1714 days ago
Bollywood

Aryan Khan, Along With Two Others Sent To NCB Custody Till October 7 In Connection With Drugs Raid

Mumbai, October 5 - Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan along with Arbaaz Merchantt and Munmun Dhamecha have been sent to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody till 7 October in connection with the alleged seizure of drugs onboard a Mumbai luxury cruise on Saturday. ## Aryan Khan and other accused were produced before a Mumbai court on Monday where the court extended the remand custody of the three till 7 October, stating that the investigation is of "prime importance" in this case. Advocate Satish Maneshinde represents Aryan Khan while Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh represents the NCB. It is NCB sought custody till 11 October.## During the hearing in the court, NCB alleged that there were 'links' found in Aryan Khan's WhatsApp chats that point to an existence of an 'international racket', according to the quint from the report by Live Law. ASG Anil Singh told that there are 8 accused related to the ship and also told the Court that the NCB had procured a commercial quantity of drugs when the ninth accused, a supplier from Mumbai's Juhu, was arrested.## Mr. Singh also alleged that Aryan was discussing the modes of payment and code names were used. He further told the Court that all offenses under the NDPS Act are non-bailable citing previous Bombay High Court judgments, including Rhea Chakraborty's bail order. He sought remand custody till October 11 to track the financing and to unearth the nexus. ## Meanwhile, Aryan Khan claimed that he did not pay anything for the party and went there with his friend on the invitation from the organizers, as per a statement read by Khan's Lawyer Satish Maneshinde. He also claimed that nothing was found on him after his bag was searched by the NCB. ## Maneshinde recalled a judgment to show that commercial quantity found in one accused can't be used to incriminate another. A Supreme Court ruling was also referred to argue that WhatsApp chats cannot be used to incriminate an accused. He also argued against Aryan's remand by stating, "Mere chatting on the phone without corroboration doesn't make an offense".## Stay tuned...

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Sooraj Barjatya Begins His Next Directorial, Star-Studded 'Uunchai'
1714 days ago
Bollywood

Sooraj Barjatya Begins His Next Directorial, Star-Studded 'Uunchai'

Mumbai, October 4 - Sooraj Barjatya has begun production for his 7th directorial film titled "Uunchai" in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 4. The film is said to be a drama that features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta, and Parineeti Chopra in key roles along with Danny Denzongpa and Sarika. ## Anupam Kher, on October 4, took to Twitter and announced that his 520th film "Uunchai" has begun filming and also posted a picture of camera-shy Sooraj Barjatya with clapper board. "Friends! The journey of my 520th film #Uunchai begins. Working with cinema genius #Soorajbarjatya & @rajshrifilms is a blessing! I really had to coax camera shy #Sooraj for this pic. Please bless us & #Uunchai!", he wrote. ## Friends! The journey of my 520th film #Uunchai begins. Working with cinema genius #Soorajbarjatya & @rajshrifilms is a blessing! I really had to coax camera shy #Sooraj for this pic. Please bless us & #Uunchai! 🙏😍@SrBachchan @bomanirani @ParineetiChopra @Neenagupta001 #Saarika pic.twitter.com/wXygqTxToM— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) October 4, 2021 ## "Uunchai" is said to be a beautiful slice of life tale of four friends, who are aged 60 plus. Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, and Danny Denzongpa will be playing the character of four friends. The premise of the film has the right blend of feel-good elements with strong rooted emotions. ## The movie will reportedly be shot over a 40-days of schedule in Nepal followed by short schedules in Mumbai and Delhi before calling it a wrap. It will be shot over a period of five months as makers are targetting to wrap it up by March 2022. It is being produced by Rajshri Production banner of Barjatya. ## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan And Kriti Sanon To Commence Filming Of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Remake 'Shehzada' From October 12!
1715 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan And Kriti Sanon To Commence Filming Of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Remake 'Shehzada' From October 12!

Mumbai, October 4 - After becoming one of the biggest box office blockbusters, Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde starrer Telugu movie "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" is all set for its Hindi makeover. The Hindi remake of the film, which is said to be directed by Rohit Dhawan, has been in development since the release of the Telugu movie with Kartik Aaryan stepping into the shoes with Allu Arjun. ## Recently, it was revealed that Kriti Sanon has been roped to romance Kartik in the film, which has reportedly been titled "Shehzada". The duo had earlier worked together in the superhit movie "Luka Chuppi". And now, the latest development on this much-awaited Hindi remake is that it is all set to go on floors from October 12 in Mumbai.## The makers have reportedly put up a big set in the studio and are gearing up for the shoot to commence. The movie, which will be produced by Allu Arvind, Aman Gill, and S Radhe Krishna, also stars Paresh Rawal and Manisha Koirala in key roles. Pritam, who worked with Rohit Dhawan on Desi Boyz and Dishoom, is said to be on board to score the music of the film. ## "Shehzada" is expected to be announced officially once the shoot begins. Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan recently wrapped up shooting for Freddy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which are gearing up to release next year. The actor also has Sajid Nadiadwala's yet-untitled love story under his kitty, which is directed by Sameer Vidhwans. ## On the other hand, Kriti Sanon has several projects in the pipeline, one of them is, action thriller, "Ganapath", which stars Tiger Shroff in the title role. The movie will go on floors soon and will release on December 23, 2022. ## Stay tuned...

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NCB Arrest Shah Rukh Khan's Son Aryan In Connection With Drugs Raid
1716 days ago
Bollywood

NCB Arrest Shah Rukh Khan's Son Aryan In Connection With Drugs Raid

Mumbai, October 3 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan has been arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Sunday (October 3) in connection with a drugs raid. Aryan was one of the 10 people present during a rave party on a cruise ship off the coast of Mumbai on Saturday (October 2), where NCB conducted a surprise raid. ## Aryan was detained by NCB and was taken in for questioning. However, earlier it was reported that his involvement was unlikely in possession of drugs as the investigation was on him. And now, the latest report is that he has been arrested by NCB after hours of questioning. He has now been taken for the medical examination. ## SRK's son #AryanKhan arrested by NCB.— Shivangi Thakur (@thakur_shivangi) October 3, 2021 ## Apart from Aryan Khan, seven other people, Munmun Dhamecha, Nupur Sarika, Ismeet Singh, Mohak Jaswal, Vikrant Chhoker, Gomit Chopra, and Arbaaz Merchant were also taken for the questioning and have reportedly been arrested with the actor's son.## Yesterday night (October 2), news agency ANI confirmed the news of the drugs raid on a rave party on Twitter with a post that read, "Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) detained at least 10 persons during a raid conducted at a party being held on a cruise in Mumbai. Details awaited, says the agency".## Stay tuned...

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Ranbir Kapoor As Ram & Hrithik Roshan As Raavan In Madhu Mantena's Epic 'Ramayana'?
1716 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor As Ram & Hrithik Roshan As Raavan In Madhu Mantena's Epic 'Ramayana'?

Mumbai, October 3 - It looks like producer Madhu Mantena has found his Ram and Raavan for his epic and the ambitious feature film "Ramayana". The project, which is said to be India's biggest to date, has been in development for a long time now as the makers are working to finalize the leading cast for this film. ## On Saturday (October 2), Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan were spotted together and reports claim that the duo had met producer Namit Malhotra in his office and had a meeting regarding the epic, Ramayana with Madhu Mantena and director Nitesh Tiwari. The duo reportedly discussed some basic stuff and the plans to take the film on floors in the second half of 2022 with the makers.## According to Pinkvilla, Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan will play Ram and Raavan respectively while the search for Sita is still on. The mega-budgeted film will be produced by Madhu Mantena, Allu Arvind, and Namit Malhotra, with Nitesh Tiwari and Ravi Udyawar on board as the two directors.## In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, producer Madhu Mantena had said that announcement of the star cast will be made around Diwali. However, there could be a delay in the same as makers are yet to lock an actress to play Sita. Once an actress finalize to play Sita, the makers will make an announcement with a creative featuring the three principal characters – Ram, Sita, and Ravana.## Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up to complete director Luv Ranjan's next, followed by the final 10-day shoot of Brahmastra. On the other hand, Hrithik will be off to Abu Dhabi to begin the shoot of the Vikram Vedha remake. He also has Siddharth Anand's "Fighter", for which, the shoot will commence early next year. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan's Son Aryan Questioned By NCB After Drugs Raid (Report)
1716 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's Son Aryan Questioned By NCB After Drugs Raid (Report)

Mumbai, October 3 - The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is once again in action mode after conducting a surprise raid on a party being held on a cruise ship off the coast of Mumbai on Saturday (October 2). During a raid, NCB detained at least 10 persons, including the son of a Bollywood superstar. ## While NCB hasn't named anyone officially yet, according to ETimes, superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was one of the people who were present at the rave party. The report further claims that Aryan was taken in for questioning, but there was probably no involvement in the possession of drugs. An investigation is on him, according to an NCB official.## Apart from Aryan Khan, it has also been speculated that another Bollywood actor's son has been detained in the same case, however, there is no confirmation regarding him yet. NCB also questioned three Delhi resident women in the drugs probe and they all were brought to the NCB office in Mumbai on Sunday morning. ## Yesterday night (October 2), news agency ANI confirmed the news of the drugs raid on a rave party on Twitter with a post that read, "Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) detained at least 10 persons during a raid conducted at a party being held on a cruise in Mumbai. Details awaited, says the agency". ## #WATCH | Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) detained at least 10 persons during a raid conducted at a party being held on a cruise in Mumbai yesterday (Visuals from outside NCB office) pic.twitter.com/yxe2zWfFmI— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Mahesh Manjrekar Announces A Film 'Godse' On Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary
1717 days ago
Bollywood

Mahesh Manjrekar Announces A Film 'Godse' On Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary

Mumbai, October 2 - Filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, after announcing a film on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, has now announced a film on Nathuram Godse, who assassinated Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The movie, titled "Godse" was announced on Mahatma Gandhi's 152nd birth anniversary on October 2. It will be produced by Sandeep Singh and Raaj Shaandilyaa. ## Announcing the film, Mahesh Manjrekar wrote on Twitter, "The Deadliest Birthday wish ever! Get ready to witness a story no one dared to tell before! Sandeep Singh, Raaj Shaandilyaa, and Mahesh Manjrekar announce a film "Godse" on Mahatma Gandhi's 152nd birth anniversary. The story of Nathuram Godse has always been close to my heart".## The filmmaker further said that while telling the story of Godse, the makers do not want to speak against anyone and only audiences have the right to choose what is wrong or right. "It takes a lot of courage to back a film of this nature. I always believe in hard-hitting subjects and uncompromised storytelling and this one fits the bill. People do not know much about Godse other than he’s the man who fired at Gandhi", Manjrekar added. ## The Deadliest Birthday wish ever! Get ready to witness a story no one dared to tell before!Sandeep Singh, Raaj Shaandilyaa and Mahesh Manjrekar announce a film “Godse” on Mahatma Gandhi’s 152nd birth anniversary “The story of Nathuram Godse has always been close to my heart. pic.twitter.com/S6s1Er2e30— Mahesh Manjrekar (@manjrekarmahesh) October 2, 2021 ## Nathuram Godse was a Hindu nationalist from Pune, Maharashtra, and a member of the political party, the Hindu Mahasabha. He assassinated Mahatma Gandhi and shot him in the chest three times at point-blank range in New Delhi on 30 January 1948. Godse believed Gandhi to have favored the political demands of British India's Muslims during the partition of India of 1947, which led him to plan Gandhi's murder with 7 others. After a trial that lasted over a year, Godse was sentenced to death on 8 November 1949 and was hanged in the Ambala Central Jail on 15 November 1949.## Stay tuned...

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