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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Anurag Kashyap's Ex-Wife Kalki Koechlin Comes Out In Support Of The Filmmaker
2091 days ago
Bollywood

Anurag Kashyap's Ex-Wife Kalki Koechlin Comes Out In Support Of The Filmmaker

Anurag Kashyap's ex-wife, actress Kalki Koechlin has come out in support of the filmmaker who has been accused by budding actress Payal Ghosh of sexual harassment.## Taking to her Instagram handle, Kalki penned an open letter stating that the filmmaker has stood up for her integrity even after their divorce and has fought for the freedom of women in his scripts, and defended their integrity in professional and personal spaces.## "Dear Anurag, don't let this social media circus get to you, you have fought for the freedom of women in your scripts. You've defended their integrity in your professional space as well as in your personal life", she wrote.## "I have been a witness to it, in the personal and professional space you have always seen me as your equal, you have stood up for my integrity even after our divorce, and you have supported me when I felt unsafe in a work environment even before we got together", Kalki added.## The actress further stated that it is dangerous where everyone gets to abuse one another and make false claims without any repercussions. ## "But there is a place of dignity that exists beyond this virtual blood bath, a place of paying attention to the needs of those around you, a place of being kind even when no one is looking, and I know you are familiar with that place. Hang on to that dignity, stay strong, and keep doing the work you do. Love from an ex-wife", she concluded. ## Kalki Koechlin and Anurag Kashyap got married in 2011. In 2013, the two issued a joint statement addressing their separation and in 2015, they filed for divorce.## ICYDK, On Saturday, Payal Ghosh who made her Bollywood debut in 2017, took to her Twitter account and leveled sexual harassment charges against Kashyap. She tagged the office of the Prime Minister of India in her tweet.## Stay tuned...

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Satyameva Jayate 2 To Release On Eid 2021; Filming To Begin In October
2091 days ago
Bollywood

Satyameva Jayate 2 To Release On Eid 2021; Filming To Begin In October

The sequel of John Abraham starrer Satyameva Jayate is all set to release on Eid 2021 as makers have decided shooting to kick start in the next month in Lucknow. Milap Milan Zaveri directed Satyameva Jayate 2 has been finalized for release on 12 May 2021 in theaters. ## John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee will reprise their roles from the original movie while this time Divya Khosla Kumar was roped in to play the leading lady role instead of Aisha Sharma. ## #SatyamevaJayate2 starring #JohnAbraham and #DivyaKhoslaKumar to release on 12 May 2021... Filming begins next month in #Lucknow... Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri... #Eid #Eid2021New poster... pic.twitter.com/mHejvNC98J— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) September 21, 2020 ## Satyameva Jayate 2 is a vigilante action film that is being produced by Bhushan Kumar, Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani, and Madhu Bhojwani under the production banners of T-Series and Emmay Entertainment. ## The sequel was announced on 27 September 2018 after the huge success of Satyameva Jayate that was released worldwide on 15 August 2018. The movie was a hit at the box office and grossed over 120 crores worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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What Payal Ghosh Says Many Big Heroes Have Done This To Me Also: Kangana Ranaut
2092 days ago
Bollywood

What Payal Ghosh Says Many Big Heroes Have Done This To Me Also: Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut, who has been speaking incessantly over the past few months on the dynamics happening within the Bollywood film industry, has come out in support of Payal Ghosh who yesterday alleged on the filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual harassment. ## Payal Ghosh had said that Anurag Kashyap had forced himself on her five years ago when to went to meet him for a meeting. She said that Anurag took her to a separate room and tried to sexually assault her. ## Kangana Ranaut, taking forward what Payal Ghosh has said, many big heroes have also done to her the same and said that they do the same to young vulnerable men also in the name of taking an appointment for work. While many Bollywood actresses have joined the #MeToo campaign, Kangana said that she does not need #MeToo as she has settled her scores on her own way. ## "What #PayalGhosh says many big heroes have done this to me also, suddenly flash their genitals after locking van or room door or in a party during a friendly dance on the dance floor stick his tongue in your mouth, take an appointment for work and come home but force himself on you", Kangana tweeted. ## Bullywood is full of sexual predators who have fake and dummy marriages they expect a new hot young girl to make them happy everyday, they do the same to young vulnerable men also,I have settled my scores my way I don’t need #MeToo but most girls do #PayalGhosh #AnuragKashyap— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 20, 2020 ## Bullywood is full of sexual predators who have fake and dummy marriages they expect a new hot young girl to make them happy everyday, they do the same to young vulnerable men also, I have settled my scores my way I don't need #MeToo but most girls do #PayalGhosh #AnuragKashyap", she added. ## Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap has denied all the allegations leveled against him by Payal Ghosh and said that he neither behave like this nor he does ever tolerate this at any price. ## Stay tuned...

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Anurag Kashyap Denies Sexual Assault Charges By Payal Ghosh
2092 days ago
Bollywood

Anurag Kashyap Denies Sexual Assault Charges By Payal Ghosh

Under the shocking turns of events, actress Payal Ghosh who made her Bollywood debut with Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi in 2017, had alleged yesterday (September 19) that the filmmaker Anurag Kashyap had forced himself on her and sexually harassed her. ## "Five years ago I met Anurag Kashyap regarding work. He called me to his house. When I went there, he took me to a separate room and tried to sexually assault me. He forced himself on me", Payal Ghosh had said to ABN Telugu. ## However, Anurag Kashyap has denied the sexual assault allegation leveled against him by the actress and called her claims 'baseless'. He countered her with a series of tweets. ## "Whether it's my first wife or second, or a girlfriend... or all those actresses who worked with me... or all those female colleagues who have been working with me... I don’t indulge in such behaviour in public or otherwise. neither do I tolerate such behaviour", tweeted Kashyap. ## "I neither behave like this nor do I ever tolerate any price. The rest see whatever happens. It is visible in your video, how much is true, how much is not left, all you have to do is pray and love. Apologies for answering your English in Hindi", he added. ## मैं इस तरह का व्यवहार ना तो कभी करता हूँ ना तो कभी किसी क़ीमत पे बर्दाश्त करता हूँ । बाक़ी जो भी होता है देखते हैं । आपके विडीओ में ही दिख जाता है कितना सच है कितना नहीं , बाक़ी आपको बस दुआ और प्यार ।आपकी अंग्रेज़ी का जवाब हिंदी में देने के लिए माफ़ी ।— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) September 19, 2020 ## "What's the matter, it took so long to try to silence me. Come on, nobody made me lie so much that while being a woman, I dragged other women along. Be a little modest, madam. I will just say that all your allegations are baseless", the filmmaker further said. ## क्या बात है , इतना समय ले लिया मुझे चुप करवाने की कोशिश में । चलो कोई नहीं ।मुझे चुप कराते कराते इतना झूठ बोल गए की औरत होते हुए दूसरी औरतों को भी संग घसीट लिया। थोड़ी तो मर्यादा रखिए मैडम। बस यही कहूँगा की जो भी आरोप हैं आपके सब बेबुनियाद हैं ।१/४— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) September 19, 2020 ## Anurag Kashyap also urged Payal Ghosh to maintain dignity and not to trivialize the issue of sexual assault of women. He claimed she was lying and that he had always respected women.## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh To Team Up Again With Rohit Shetty For A Comedy Film!
2092 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh To Team Up Again With Rohit Shetty For A Comedy Film!

After giving a blockbuster performance in Simmba, the actor-director duo of Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty are all set to collaborate for a massive comedy film which will be outside the Golmaal franchise. ## The dynamic duo set all the box office records on fire with their maiden collaboration in the movie action drama movie Simmba that earned INR 390 crores worldwide with INR 240 crores net collection in India.## After Simmba, Ranveer Singh is now officially a part of Rohit Shetty's cop universe and even begged an extended cameo in Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi under the direction of Shetty. ## According to a leading entertainment portal, Rohit has been looking to step outside the Golmaal franchise and his cop universe though he is not leaving the franchises, the lockdown gave him the time to work on an out and out a comic script.## And it is said that when the filmmaker narrated the basic idea of the film to Ranveer Singh, the Padmaavat actor was equally excited as he hasn't done a Rohit Shetty style comedy film before and thus, he agreed to come on board. ## Also Read - India's Deaf Community Lauded Ranveer Singh's Efforts To Make Indian Sign Language An Official Language Of India## The movie is said to be a mother of all comedies on which, Rohit Shetty has already started working after getting a nod from Ranveer Singh. It is also reported that because of the date issues with Ajay Devgn who has a busy year ahead, Golmaal 5, which was supposed to begin around Diwali this year, has been pushed back by one year, and will now start only in the last quarter of 2021. ## Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty are currently gearing up for their upcoming movies 83 and Sooryavanshi that are scheduled to release on Christmas and Diwali respectively this year in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

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'Anurag Kashyap Has Forced Himself On Me', Actress Payal Ghosh Accuses Filmmaker Of Sexual Harassment
2093 days ago
Bollywood

'Anurag Kashyap Has Forced Himself On Me', Actress Payal Ghosh Accuses Filmmaker Of Sexual Harassment

Actress Payal Ghosh has made a sensational claim that she was sexually harassed by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and told that physical relationships between filmmakers and actresses are very common in the movie industry in order to make her comfortable about the whole situation. ## "I went to meet him and the next day when he took me to the other room, he opened his zip and tried to force his c**k inside my vagina by opening my Salwar Kameez. He said it was okay and all the actresses who worked with him such as Huma Qureshi, Richa Chadha, Mahi Gil, they are just a call away", Payal Ghosh told ABN Telugu as stated by OpIndia. Apparently, Anurag Kashyap told her, "Whenever I call them, they come running and suck my c**k".## The actress took to social media and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take strict action the demon behind this creative guy. "@anuragkashyap72 has forced himself on me and extremely badly. @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji, kindly take action and let the country see the demon behind this creative guy. I am aware that it can harm me and my security is at risk. Pls help", she tweeted. ## @anuragkashyap72 has forced himself on me and extremely badly. @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji, kindly take action and let the country see the demon behind this creative guy. I am aware that it can harm me and my security is at risk. Pls help! https://t.co/1q6BYsZpyx— Payal Ghosh (@iampayalghosh) September 19, 2020 ## "The next day he called me again. He said he wanted to discuss something with me. I went to his place, he was drinking whiskey or scotch, whatever I don't know. It was smelling very bad. It could easily have been charas or ganja, drugs I don't know, I don't have any idea about it but I am not stupid", Payal Ghosh further stated.## Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma take note regarding this matter after the video of Payal Ghosh came to her. She advised Payal to send a detailed complaint to them on the issue and assured that the commission will look into the matter.## Stay tuned...

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'I Will Quit Twitter If Anyone Can Prove I Start Fight', Kangana Ranaut
2094 days ago
Bollywood

'I Will Quit Twitter If Anyone Can Prove I Start Fight', Kangana Ranaut

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is very much in the media these days and has been making headlines in newspapers for various reasons. From the Shiv Sena to Urmila Matondkar, the actress is engaged in multiple wars of words on social media with multiple parties at the moment. ## However, the Manikarnika actress insists that it may look like that she is one who starts a fight but it is not true. In a tweet shared on late Thursday night, Kangana said she would quit Twitter if proven wrong. ## "I may come across as a very ladaku person but it’s not true, I have a record of never starting a fight, I will quit twitter if anyone can prove otherwise, I never start a fight but I finish every fight. Lord Krishna said when someone aks you to fight you mustn't deny them", Kangana tweeted. ## I may come across as a very ladaku person but it’s not true, I have a record of never starting a fight, I will quit twitter if anyone can prove otherwise, I never start a fight but I finish every fight. Lord Krishna said when someone aks you to fight you mustn’t deny them 🙂— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 17, 2020 ## After Urmila told Kangana to keep a check on the drug problem in her state of Himachal Pradesh, Kangana retaliated by calling her a 'soft porn star' who wasn't known for her acting skills. Kangana's comments were met with criticism by her Bollywood colleagues.## Stay tuned...

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India's Deaf Community Lauded Ranveer Singh's Efforts To Make Indian Sign Language An Official Language Of India
2094 days ago
Bollywood

India's Deaf Community Lauded Ranveer Singh's Efforts To Make Indian Sign Language An Official Language Of India

India's deaf community has lauded the Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh's efforts to make the Indian Sign Language an official language. ## "We were very happy to hear the good news about Ranveer Singh, who is a famous Bollywood actor, to support ISL to be recognized as the 23rd official language of India. We are so glad that he supports this," the members stated, as reported by News 18.## Ranveer Singh's independent record label recently released sign language music videos while he himself has been urging authorities to consider and declare Indian Sign Language (ISL) as the 23rd official language of India for which, he recently signed a petition aimed at bringing awareness of the cause.## "Indian sign language is a beautiful language. We want to thank Ranveer for showing support to the deaf community", the members of the deaf community added.## An overwhelmed Ranveer said that his independent music label was created to encourage inclusivity. "IncInk was created as a platform to encourage inclusivity through art and we are deeply committed to making Indian Sign Language (ISL) become the 23rd official language of India".## "This progressive step will create a ripple effect in providing equal access across all areas, from education to employment to entertainment to more than 10 million deaf people in India", the actor added. ## From the movie work, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his upcoming movie 83 that is supposed the hit screens around Diwali this year. Apart from 83, he has also started the dubbing for Jayeshbhai Jordaar while he will make a cameo appearance in Akshay Kumar's starrer Sooryavanshi. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's Padman Is Opening Film At Indus Valley International Film Festival
2095 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Padman Is Opening Film At Indus Valley International Film Festival

One of the best films on social issues, Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, and Radhika Apte starrer Padman has been selected for the second edition of the Indus Valley International Film Festival (IVIFF).## The digital film festival will be held between October 2 and October 10.## "My film 'Pad Man' will be the inaugural film on October 2. I will be giving an opening remark on the same day. There will be some fantastic films from all across South Asia there. I feel there is no better way to be connected to the world except through such amazing films in these very difficult tones of isolation," said Padman director R. Balki.## Inspired by the life of social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu, Padman is a comedy-drama film with a social message in it. It was released in India on 9 February 2018 and was a major success at the box office as well as critically acclaimed. ## The film festival will include film screenings, workshops and masterclasses, interaction with celebrities, and music concerts. The Rajat Kapoor directorial "Kadakh" will also be screened at the festival this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Bhojpuri Actress Akshara Singh Slammed Bollywood Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha For Derogatory Remarks
2095 days ago
Bollywood

Bhojpuri Actress Akshara Singh Slammed Bollywood Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha For Derogatory Remarks

One of the leading actresses in the Bhojpuri film industry (Bhojiwood), Actress Akshara has reacted and slammed the Bollywood filmmaker Anubhav Sinha for his derogatory' remarks on the Bhojpuri film industry, on Wednesday (September 16). ## Earlier, Anubhav Sinha had said reportedly made a statement about the Bhojpuri film industry in which he used the phrase 'nanga naach' (vulgar dance). His statement came after BJP MP from Gorakhpur and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan pointed out during Zero Hour in Parliament that drugs are frequently smuggled from borders connected with China and Pakistan and the drug mafia has strong connections in Bollywood.## Reacting to Sinha's remarks, Akshara said that Anubhav Sinha comes from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and still doesn't respect his mother tongue. "People know you as an intellectual. How could you insult your mother tongue by using the phrase 'nanga naach' when talking about the Bhojpuri film industry?" Akshara asked.## "People know the drug connection in the mysterious death of Sushant Singh Rajput. If people like Ravi Kishan have pointed out the wrongdoings in Bollywood, why you are making a hue and cry and pointing fingers on the Bhojpuri film industry? " added Akshara.## The Bhojpuri film industry has been up in arms against Bollywood's nepotism since popular actor Sushant Singh Rajput died in mysterious circumstances in Mumbai which has unfolded many secrets about one of the largest and reputed film industries in the world. ## While stating about the contribution of the Bhojpuri industry to the nation, Akshara Singh said that this industry has given 2 MPs to the nation who got fame through hard work and dedication and not by doing the vulgar dance. The actress even accused that Bollywood has more vulgarity than the Bhojpuri film industry. ## Stay tuned...

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Urmila Matondkar Finds Support After Kangana Ranaut's 'Soft Porn Star' Jibe
2095 days ago
Bollywood

Urmila Matondkar Finds Support After Kangana Ranaut's 'Soft Porn Star' Jibe

Actress, Urmila Matondkar has been receiving a lot of appreciation and acknowledgment for her sensible response to Kangana Ranaut after the later called Urmila Matondkar a 'soft porn star' during an interview with Times Now. ## "Even Urmila, she is a soft porn star. I know it's very blatant. But she isn't known for her acting for sure. What is she known for? For doing soft porn right? If she can get a ticket, why won't I get a ticket", Kangana said during an interview. ## After Kangana's interview, many celebs condemned her for disrespecting Urmila and lent their support to the Rangeela actress. ## Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha posted, "Just felt like saying this to one of the most beautiful, elegant, evocative, expressive actresses ever. Sending you love Urmila Matondkar."## Actress Swara Bhasker took to Twitter to post words of appreciation for Urmila, "Dear @UrmilaMatondkar ji, remembering ur outstanding performances in Masoom, Chamatkaar, Rangeela, Judaai, Daud, Satya, Bhoot, Kaun, Jungle, Pyaar Tuney Kya Kiya, Tehzeeb, Pinjar, Ek Hasina Thi… among others and have marvelled at your acting chops & brilliant dancing! Love u," Swara wrote.## Designer Farah Khan Ali posted, "Class does not rave and rant. It shines through. @UrmilaMatondkar #JayaBachchan @ReallySwara @taapsee @SonuSood @dreamgirlhema You guys Shine BRIGHT."## Harish Iyer, an activist, who engages in advocacy for a number of causes, including promoting the rights of LGBT community, also called out Kangana for her remarks.## "She is not a soft porn star, but what if she was also. What's so wrong in that. I'd rather be a soft porn star than a foul-mouthed disrespectful narcissist. The journeys are complex. The journey to the top is ridden with challenges. There are people who pull you down. But there are also people who believe in you and your craft. No one comes up only because of themselves. One ought to be grateful to those who contributed to the success," he wrote.## Stay tuned...

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Amitabh Bachchan's Jhund And Rajkummar Rao & Nushrat Bharucha Starrer Chhalaang May Release On OTT Platform
2095 days ago
Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan's Jhund And Rajkummar Rao & Nushrat Bharucha Starrer Chhalaang May Release On OTT Platform

The over-the-top (OTT) platform, Amazon Prime Video has emerged as a winner during this time of coronavirus pandemic. The streaming giant has been able to bag some of the big Indian movies and seems to have there is no one to stop them anytime soon. ## As per the latest reports, the leading streaming platform has bagged Rajkummar Rao and Nushrat Bharucha's, Chhalaang along with Amitabh Bachchan and Sairat fame Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru starrer, Jhund that may premiere during the months of November and December 2020. ## Chhalaang is a social black comedy film directed by Hansal Mehta. The plot of this movie is set in a small town in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. This movie is jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg, and Bhushan Kumar under the banners of Ajay Devgn FFilms, Luv Films, and T-Series Films. ## The theatrical release of the movie has been postponed on multiple occasions due to various reasons. The last time film scheduled for release was on 12th June but due to the unpreceded covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed indefinitely. ## Also Read - Coolie No. 1 To Premiere On Amazon Prime Video During Diwali Weekend## On the other hand, Jhund is a biographical sports-drama film based on the life of Vijay Barse, the founder of NGO Slum Soccer. It is directed by Nagraj Manjule and produced by T-Series, Tandav Films Entertainment Pvt.Ltd, and Aatpaat Films. ## The movie stars, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan along with the Marathi blockbuster, Sairat fame Akash Thosar, and Rinku Rajguru in the prominant roles. Just like Chhalaang, Jhund has also been postponed many times with the last scheduled for release on the 8th of May 2020. ## Apart from the Bollywood movies like Gulabo Sitabo and Shakuntla Devi and most possibly Coolie No. 1, Amazon Prime Video had recently announced the global premiere of 5 non-Hindi films that were premiered during the months of June and July. ## Stay tuned...

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