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Kareena Kapoor To Star In And Co-Produce Director Hansal Mehta's Next Thriller

Mumbai, August 10, 2021: Actress Kareena Kapoor is all set to turn producer for the first time for director Hansal Mehta's next film. Kareena has signed the film which is a gritty thriller, inspired by a real-life incident. The yet-untitled film will be co-produced by Kareena and Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms. ## Having enjoyed an envy-inducing career over the past two decades, Kareena is ready to begin the next chapter of her life. Set in the UK, it's her first venture for the actress since the birth of her second son Jehangir. "I'm honored to work as a producer on this film with Ekta. I am a huge fan of Hansal's movies, and to work with him for the first time will be special. This film marks a lot of firsts", Kareena said. ## Hansal Mehta, who already has Faraaz and Kartik Aaryan-led Captain India in the pipeline, is intended to take Kareena's film on floors soon. With two powerhouses of talent (Kareena and Ekta), Mehta aims to create a gripping and moody thriller that will do justice to Kareena's talent as an actor.## On the other hand, Ekta had previously teamed up with Kareena on Veere Di Wedding (2018). Speaking about her next with the actress and director Mehta, Ekta said, "Kareena is a dynamite combination of star power and talent. To have Hansal Mehta, one of the most prolific filmmakers of our times, tell this story makes it all the more exciting". ## Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor will next be starring opposite Aamir Khan in a comedy-drama film, Laal Singh Chaddha. An adaptation of the 1994 American film Forrest Gump, the movie also stars Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya in his Bollywood debut. The movie is currently on floors and is slated to release on Christmas 2021. ## Stay tuned...

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Neeraj Chopra Wants Akshay Kumar Or Randeep Hooda To Portray Him In His Biopic!

Mumbai, August 8, 2021: India's Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra has taken the country by storm. The star javelin thrower finished India's Tokyo Olympic 2020 campaign with only a Gold medal on the evening of the final day of the games.## Since Neeraj Chopra won a Gold medal in Tokyo 2020, his old interviews and tweets are making noise across social media platforms. Many social media users are protecting that a biopic on him is on the cards from Bollywood while some people don't want his biopic as they feel that Bollywood will ruin it. ## Meanwhile, Chopra is very clear whom he wants to star in his biopic if it ever made on him. During an interview in 2018 with The Quint (via OpIndia), Chopra had said if a biopic is ever made on his life, he would like to see Randeep Hooda or Akshay Kumar portraying him on the screen. ## He had said, "If a biopic is ever made in my life, it would be great. The actors I like are Randeep Hooda from Haryana, and if we talk about Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is perfect". ## After Chopra secured the Gold on the javelin, many celebrities congratulated him on social media platforms, including his two favorites Randeep Hooda and Akshay Kumar. Akshay Kumar said, "It's a GOLD. Heartiest Congratulations, Neeraj Chopra, on creating history. You're responsible for a billion tears of joy! Well done!". ## It’s a GOLD 🥇Heartiest Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on creating history. You’re responsible for a billion tears of joy! Well done #NeerajChopra! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/EQToUJ6j6C— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 7, 2021 ## Actor Randeep Hooda said, "Lath gaad diya, literally!" It is a Haryanavi idiom that means "fixing one's position". ## लठ गाड़ दिया !! Literally 😂😂#NeerajChopra pic.twitter.com/77jwJ5loKL— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) August 7, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Bhumi Pednekar Calls Akshay Kumar And Anand L Rai Special People Of Her Life As She Reunites With Them In Raksha Bandhan

Mumbai, August 8, 2021: Talented actress Bhumi Pednekar recently finished the shooting of the Mumbai schedule of her upcoming film Raksha Bandhan. She has been paired opposite Akshay Kumar in this Anand L Rai directorial. Rakha Bandhan marks Bhumi's second collaboration with Akshay after Toilet: Ek Prem Katha as well as with Rai who bankrolled her Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. ## In a recent conversation, Bhumi talked about working with Akshay and Rai in Raksha Bandhan which she called a "reunion with the most special people in my life".## "Raksha Bandhan is my reunion with the most special people in my life! Anand Rai sir is a guru for me, who trusted my abilities as an actor when I had just started out and I will forever be grateful to him for the opportunity he gave me to shine through in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. So, I'm delighted that I have got an opportunity to work with him again", Bhumi said. ## Speaking about AK, the Dum Laga Ke Haisha actress credited him for giving the first blockbuster to her and also instilling a 'sense of belief' in her to strive in Hindi cinema. ## "Akshay Kumar sir gave me a film that became my first blockbuster. He believed in me in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and our pairing won hearts. He has instilled a sense of belief in me that has propelled me to excel in this industry. So, naturally, I was thrilled when I got to know that I will be acting with him again in Raksha Bandhan", she added. ## Written by Himanshu Sharma, Raksha Bandhan is a heartwarming story about the intricate bond between a brother (Akshay Kumar) and his sisters, essayed by Sahejmeen Kaur, Deepika Khanna, Sadia Khateeb, and Smrithi Srikanth. The film is backed by Colour Yellow Production in association with Cape of Good Films while it is presented and distributed by Zee Studios in association with Alka Hiranandani and Aanand. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, And Others Celebrate Neeraj Chopra's HISTORIC Gold Medal Victory In Tokyo Olympics 2020

Mumbai, August 8, 2021: India finished Tokyo Olympics 2020 with a best-ever haul of 7 medals after javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal win. Chopra, who is also a Subedar in the Indian Army, created history and becomes the first-ever Olympic athletics gold medalist for India. He is also the only second individual after Abhinav Bindra to win a gold medal at the Olympic games. ## It was Neeraj Chopra's debut outing in the Olympic games and make it a memorable one by throwing 87.58 meters in the final to win the gold medal. Chopra had also topped the qualification round with a breathtaking 86.59m throw and in the final, his first two throws were above 87m, which assured India's first gold medal in 13-years. ## Meanwhile, the whole nation is celebrating Chopra historic win. Film stars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Priyanka Chopra among many others took to social media and congratulate the golden boy for making India proud on the international stage. ## Well done Neeraj, this is amazinggg. Congrats god bless n keep the hard work n dedication going @Neeraj_chopra1 #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/G69x9UiAi9— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) August 7, 2021 ## India's first ever gold in athletics! Absolutely elated and proud! @Neeraj_chopra1's name is etched in history forever.. Bravo!! 👏👏👏 #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/mSqMi3Pm70— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) August 7, 2021 ## It’s a GOLD 🥇Heartiest Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on creating history. You’re responsible for a billion tears of joy! Well done #NeerajChopra! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/EQToUJ6j6C— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 7, 2021 ## Gold!!!! Here’s to creating history. Take it in @Neeraj_chopra1 and congratulationsYou make us proud! 🇮🇳❤️ #NeerajChopra #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/VWd28jsMOb— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) August 7, 2021 ## Gold Gold Gold. @Neeraj_chopra1 Congratulations Champion !!#Olympics #gold What a proud moment for every Indian across the world. Jai Hind !!!!! pic.twitter.com/JF9UmVTmDQ— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 7, 2021 ## Hats off on that spectacular throw @Neeraj_chopra1! You have made every Indian proud today. This golden moment will be etched in the history of Olympics forever! #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/jg3O8vSPTz— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) August 7, 2021 ## Heartiest Congratulations to @Neeraj_Chopra1 for winning a Gold Medal in Javelin throw at the #TokyoOlympics. The first Indian to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Athletics. Every Indian is proud of your astounding victory !#Tokyo2020 #NeerajChopra #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/nz9lqj1Qtz— Mammootty (@mammukka) August 7, 2021 ## Gold!!! ❤️🇮🇳 #NeerajChopra #TokyoOlympics2020 pic.twitter.com/5BEqHfnsYD— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) August 7, 2021 ## Neeraj Chopra 🇮🇳 Your name will go down in history @Neeraj_chopra1 🥇Congratulations, you’ve made us proud to another level!! 🧡🤍💚 #Tokyo2020 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/whH9HRAzbR— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) August 7, 2021 ## Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on your historic accomplishment. The entire nation is proud of you! 🇮🇳🥇#CheerForIndia #Tokyo2020 #Olympics https://t.co/t2TNzVvtl2— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) August 7, 2021 ## Congratulations #India 👏👏👏 we r so proud of you @Neeraj_chopra1 #goldmedal #Tokyo2020 🥳🥳🎉🎉🎈🎈 god bless 🙏 pic.twitter.com/l8nyeAqNc4— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) August 7, 2021 ## Congratulations India!🇮🇳 Thank you for 🥇🤩 @Neeraj_chopra1 #NeerajChopra #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/ZXG2Sg6OE7— Eesha Rebba (@YoursEesha) August 7, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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From 'Shershaah' And '83' To 'Maidaan' - Here Are Biopics That Will Bring Real-Life Heroes To Life

Mumbai, August 7, 2021: The biopics of real-life heroes have always attracted movie buffs. Be it Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Mary Kom, among others, these biopics have not only become a box office success but also have left a lasting impact on the viewers with the hard-fought success of these real-life heroes. ## Bollywood has always been passionate about making biopics that offer larger-than-life experiences. Continuing this trend, the Hindi film industry is all set to bring success stories to life with the upcoming biographical drama films. ## Here are some of the most-awaited biopics that every movie-lover is looking forward - ## Shershaah - The story of India's Kargil hero, Param Vir Chakra awardee, and army captain Vikram Batra, Shershaah promises to be a magical experience. Directed by Vishnuvardhan, Shershaah stars Sidharth Malhotra in a double role, as Batra and his identical twin brother Vishal while Kiara Advani plays the role of Dimple Cheema. The movie is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions in association with Kaash Entertainment. It is scheduled to release on August 12 on Amazon Prime Video. ## Thalaivi - 'Thalaivi' is an upcoming biopic on the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and late actress J. Jayalalithaa. Kangana Ranaut, who plays the lead role, has impressed everyone with her convincing look as Thalaivi. It'll be interesting to see how the actress, a firebrand in her own right, essays the role of one of India's most powerful women politicians who was a lioness in her prime. Directed by A. L. Vijay, Thalaivi will release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Gangubai Kathiawadi - Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi stars Alia Bhatt in the title role. The movie narrates the true story of young Ganga who in no time marks her own territory and becomes Gangubai – a madame in the red light area of Kamathipura. The biographical crime drama is based on the book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai' written by S. Hussain Zaidi. The movie boost with a solid cast led by supremely talented Alia and fans' can't wait to watch the movie on the big screens. ## 83 - A much-awaited biographical sports film directed by Kabir Khan, '83' stars Ranveer Singh as Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev. The film chronicles the glorious moments of the 1983 cricket World Cup, which India had won for the first time under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. '83' features an ensemble cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Boman Irani, Nishant Dahiya, Sahil Khattar, and Amrita Puri. ## Maidaan - Ajay Devgn is all set to bring back the golden era of Indian football (1952-1962) with the upcoming biopic 'Maidaan'. The film is based on legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, played by Ajay Devgn, who coached the Indian football team from 1950 to 1963. It is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Zee Studios and Bayview Projects LLP. As of now, the movie is slated for release on October 15, 2021. ## Dhyan Chand's biopic - Producer Ronnie Screwvala and director Abhishek Chaubey, who previously came together for the late Sushant Singh Rajpur starrer Sonchiriya, are collaborating again, this time with Premnath Rajagopalan as co-producer to bring the story of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand, to the big screen. The biopic is yet to hit the floors but it is definitely one of the most-awaited biopics. Recently, the government of India also renamed India's highest sporting honor, Khel Ratna after Dhyan Chand. ## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan To Romance Jawaani Jaaneman Actress Alaya F In Shashanka Ghosh's Romantic Thriller, Freddy!

Mumbai, August 7, 2021: Kartik Aaryan has started shooting for his next film, Freddy. The romantic thriller is being helmed by Veere Di Wedding fame Shashanka Ghosh while Ekta Kapoor and Jay Shewakramani have bankrolled this under their production banner Balaji Telefilms and Northern Lights Films. ## And now, the leading lady of the film has been finalized to romance Freddy aka Kartik. According to reports, Jawaani Jaaneman actress, Alaya F, has signed the film. It is Alaya's second film under Ekta Kapoor's banner. She was recently announced to star in the Hindi remake of the Kannada movie, U-Turn. ## Freddy is Alaya's third film. She made her debut with Jawaani Jaaneman and later singed U-Turn. She won the Filmfare Award for the best female debut in Jawaani Jaaneman. Freddy is her first collaboration with Kartik. The script of the film is panned by Parveez Shaikh and Aseem Arora. ## Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan is excited and looking forward to bringing the romantic thriller to life. "As an actor, I crave to explore different facades of entertainment and with Freddy, I'm venturing into an uncharted territory which is both exciting and intriguing in equal measures. I look forward to dwelling in the world of Freddy and bring alive this dark romantic thriller", she had said in a statement recently. ## On Friday (August 6), Kartik took to social media and announced that he has commenced the shooting for "Freddy", which has been close to his heart even before it began, and is happy that the movie comes to life finally. ## A film that’s been close to my heart, long before it began.Finally he comes to life !!Now shooting #Freddy 🖤@ektarkapoor @jayshewakramani @shashankaghosh#ShobhaKapoor @RuchikaaKapoor@ipritamofficial @DOP_Bose@gauravbose_TVW#ParveezShaikh @aseem_arora pic.twitter.com/JQNXPih6kJ— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) August 6, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Shershaah Director Vishnuvardhan Finds Similarities Between Kiara Advani And Nayanthara

Mumbai, August 6, 2021: Actress Kiara Advani is really becoming a director's favorite. The Kabir Singh actress will be next seen in "Shershaah", opposite Sidharth Malhotra. The movie is directed by Vishnuvardhan who mainly works in Tamil cinema. Shershaah is his maiden Hindi film as a director. ## Coming with a background of directing films in Tamil and Telugu, Vishnuvardhan shared his experience of working with Kiara Advani in Shershaah, where he finds Kiara one of the smartest and most intelligent actors he has met. ## "When you get the right cast, 50 percent of your battle is won. The rest of the 50 percent is how they're going to perform and Kiara is one of the smartest and most intelligent actors I have actually met, which is very good", the director said. ## Kiara is playing the role of Dimple Cheema, the fiancé of Kargil's hero, Vikram Batra. Meanwhile, Kiara has impressed Vishnuvardhan so much with her ability to learn something quickly that made the director compare her with Nayanthara. Nayanthara is regarded as one of the most talented actresses with whom, Vishnuvardhan has worked in Tamil films 'Billa' and 'Arrambam'. ## "The last I had met someone like that was Nayanthara and seeing Kiara today, well, it was a pleasure working with her. When I had worked with Nayan, she used to be so sharp and so intelligent and I felt that similar way when working with Kiara. She's so smart and so sharp. All you need to do is just give them a hint and tell them what it is and they catch it so fast", he added.## Shershaah is a biographical war film directed by Vishnuvardhan and co-produced by Karan Johar. Based on the Kargil war, the movie traces the life journey of Param Vir Chakra awardee and army captain Vikram Batra. It also explores the untold stories of the unsung heroes of the war who leid their lives to safeguard the nation. ## The movie stars Sidharth Malhotra in a double role, as Batra and his identical twin brother Vishal while Kiara Advani plays the role of Dimple Cheema along with Shiv Pandit, Nikitin Dheer, Sahil Vaid, Anil Charanjeett, Raj Arjun, among others in supporting roles. The movie will release on August 12 directly on Amazon Prime Video. ## Stay tuned...

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Lt Governor Manoj Singa Joins Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir Khan, And Mahaveer Jain To Launch New J&K Film Policy

Srinagar, August 6, 2021: Paradise on earth, Jammu & Kashmir used to be one of the top shooting destinations for filmmakers. However, due to the tensions in the region, the filmmakers began to avoid shooting here. And now, to make J&K a shooting hub, the government is working towards it taking important steps to invite filmmakers to shoot their projects. ## In this process, Lt governer of J&K Manoj Sinha, the presence of actor Aamir Khan, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, and producer Mahaveer Jain launched a new Jammu & Kashmir's Film Policy-2021 in Srinagar, on Thursday (August 5). ## "I invite filmmakers from across the world to explore the beauty of J&K. At the same time, also avail a host of incentives, besides world-class facilities", Sinha said. The government has set up a single-window clearance mechanism; prepared equipment, location, and talent directories, besides offering a host of incentives for filmmakers coming to the UT.## The policy will facilitate overall growth of the film industry in the region, setting up of J&K Film Development Council, a website for talent pool and shooting destinations; development of shooting locales, infrastructure for film screening, the revival of closed cinema halls, upgrade of cinema halls, setting up of multiplexes and cinema halls, destination marketing, J&K film festival, and restoration and preservation of J&K films.## "The new policy also aims at maximizing the potential of promising local talent and creating livelihood opportunities. The policy has been drafted after consultation with experts and in-depth study of similar policies of other states/UTs. Suggestions of renowned personalities of the film industry have also been incorporated", the L-G added. ## Sinha said to assist in film shooting, they have manpower of more than 1,500 trained artists which will also provide an opportunity to the local talent. "There are hundreds of unexplored places which we are developing with the requisite facilities and the best local artists", he said.## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan Lauded Indian Women's Hockey Team After Finishing At 4th Position In Tokyo Olympics 2020

Mumbai, August 6, 2021: Indian Women's Hockey Team was on the verge of creating history, however, they failed to win against the Great Britain team in the Bronze Medal match in the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Despite not making it to the podium finish, the Indian Women's Hockey team has had a memorable outing in the Olympics 2020 as they reached the Semi-Final for the first time in the game's history. ## Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was heartbroken after the loss but he lauded the Indian team for putting in a great effort and inspiring Indians. ## On Friday morning, SRK shared on Twitter, "Heartbreak!!! But all reasons to hold our heads high. Well played Indian Women's Hockey Team. You all inspired everyone in India. That itself is a victory". ## Heartbreak!!! But all reasons to hold our heads high. Well played Indian Women’s Hockey Team. You all inspired everyone in India. That itself is a victory.— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 6, 2021 ## Shah Rukh Khan played the role of coach Kabir Khan in the 2007 hit movie Chak De! India. He trains a group of women hockey players. SRK's role in the film is loosely inspired by hockey player Mir Ranjan Negi. Chak De! India is considered one of the best sports drama films in Indian cinema. ## Stay tuned...

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Farhan Akhtar To Team Up With Ashutosh Gowariker For A Contemporary Action Film?

Mumbai, August 5, 2021: Farhan Akhtar's recently released "Toofan" on Amazon Prime Video and opened with mixed responses from the viewers. The actor is now gearing up for his next, which is said to be a contemporary action flick with director Ashutosh Gowariker. ## Gowariker, who is known for making intense period dramas, is looking to embrace other genres. Recently, it was revealed that he was working on his next Hindi film for Akhtar's Excel Entertainment banner. The yet-untitled film is said to be set in a forest and will see Akhtar playing the role of a forest ranger, an officer charged with the patrolling and guarding of a forest. ## The movie has been planned as a big-budget venture and will reportadly see another prominant Bollywood actor to play the villain. Farhan's father, the legendary Javed Akhtar himself is writing this film with a team of writers. The movie is expected to be announced soon and it will go on floors by the year-end. ## Akhtar's film with Gowarikar was planned to roll out in the first half of 2021. However, due to the covid-19 pandemic, the movie couldn't go on floors. Meanwhile, Farhan also has Mahesh Mathai's Rakesh Sharma biopic that has been hanging in the air since its announcement in 2018. ## Stay tuned...

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Janhvi Kapoor's Hindi Remake Of Malayalam Film 'Helen', Titled 'Mili'; Shoot Begins

Mumbai, August 5, 2021: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is doing the Hindi remake of the 2019 Malayalam film, Helen. The survival thriller has been titled, Mili, in Hindi, and it is directed by Mathukutty Xavier, who directed the original film as well. ## The Hindi remake is produced by Janhvi's father Boney Kapoor under his production banner Bayview Projects LLP. The shooting of "Mili", has already begun in Mumbai on August 4. The film tells the story of a young nurse, who wants to move to Canada but things take a turn when she mysteriously disappears.## The original film, Helen, stars Anna Ben in the title role, while Lal, Noble Babu Thomas, Aju Varghese, Rony David, and Binu Pappu appear in supporting roles. The movie received a lot of accolades and appreciation for the story and performance of the actors. ## Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor will also be starring in Dostana 2. She also has completed Good Luck Jerry, which is said to be a remake of the Tamil film Kolamavu Kokila (2018), starring Nayanthara. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh To Reunite With Sanjay Leela Bhansali In Baiju Bawra!

Mumbai, August 4, 2021: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is working on his ambitious musical love saga, Baiju Bawra. The reports regarding the film's lead actor have been making noises for a long time now. From Ranbir Kapoor to Kartik Aaryan, the actors were said to be approached by Bhansali, but things didn't work. ## Now, the latest development suggests that Bhansali has finalized the film's leading hero, and it is none other than, Ranveer Singh, who is reportadly roped in and as Baiju Bawra in Bhansali's version of the musical saga, earlier filmed by Vikram Bhatt's grandfather, the distinguished Vijay Bhatt in 1952. ## Earlier, there were reports saying Ranbir has said no to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's proposed musical love story Baiju Bawra. However, it is now revealed that the actor was never approached to star in the film. In fact, the only time Ranbir turned down a role in a Bhansali film was when he was offered Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai starrer Guzaarish. Bhansali offered him the role that was eventually played by Aditya Roy Kapur. ## About the casting of Baiju Bawra, the source close to the development told a leading entertainment portal, "It is Ranveer Singh who was being seriously considered for the part. Bhansali's focus was on the casting of Heera Mandi. But now since erroneous information on the male casting of Baiju Bawra was being leaked out, Bhansali has decided to announce Ranveer Singh in the ambitious grand musical's title role". ## If all goes well, it will be a reunion of Ranveer and Bhansali. The actor-director duo has already worked in blockbuster films - Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat. Baiju Bawra will mark their fourth collaboration. ## Stay tuned...

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Lara Dutta Is 'Thankful' For Playing Indira Gandhi In Bell Bottom

Mumbai, August 4, 2021: Actress Lara Dutta is all set to take the audience by surprise in the upcoming espionage thriller film, "Bell Bottom". The actress is playing the former prime minister of India, the late Indira Gandhi in the film, led by superstar Akshay Kumar. ## Talking about playing Indira Gandhi in the film, Dutta called it an opportunity of a lifetime and great responsibility to portray an iconic figure on the big screen. ## "It is a great responsibility when you portray someone who's an iconic figure like Mrs. Gandhi. It was very important to get her body language right", Lara Dutta said at the 'Bell Bottom' trailer launch on Tuesday. ## Bell Bottom, directed by Ranjit Tewari, is set in 1984, the year that saw Operation Bluestar as well as Mrs. Gandhi's assassination. The film is about a hijack that took place during Mrs. Gandhi's tenure.## "Given the dramatic events that were unfolding, she was extremely centered. It was important therefore to portray her in that way. As a result, a lot of homework and research went into the role. It was an opportunity I am very thankful for", concluded Lara.## Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment, the movie also stars Vaani Kapoor and Huma Qureshi in key roles. It is scheduled to release on August 19 in theaters worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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Captain India: Kartik Aaryan's Film With Hansal Mehta And Ronnie Screwvala Is Based On Operation Raahat!

Mumbai, August 4, 2021: Filmmakers Ronnie Screwvala in association with Harman Baweja, recently announced their new film with actor Kartik Aaryan, titled "Captain India". Directed by Hansal Mehta, Kartik will play an Air Force pilot in the film, which is inspired by true events. ## "Captain India" is based on true events and inspired by one of India's successful rescue missions from a war-torn country, with Kartik as the pilot who leads the operation and displays exemplary bravery and courage. Writer and producer Harman Baweja called Captain India 'will resonate with every Indian'. ## It has now been revealed that the movie is based on one of the biggest rescue operations, "Operation Raahat", that took place in 2015. Kartik will play a pilot who led "Operation Raahat". Harman Baweja, Sanchit Gupta, Priyadarshee Srivastava, and Karan Vyas have written the script of the film, produced by RSVP Movies and Baweja Studios. ## Talking about "Operation Raahat", it was done by the Indian Armed Forces to evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from Yemen during the 2015 military intervention by Saudi Arabia and its allies in that country during the Yemeni Crisis. It was a joint operation led by the Indian Navy and Air Force. ## During "Operation Raahat", more than 4,640 Indian citizens in Yemen were evacuated along with 960 foreign nationals from 41 countries. "Operation Raahat" lasted for 11 days from April 1 to April 11. Indian Air Force began evacuation on 3 April 2015 from Sana and it ended on April 9, 2015. ## "Captain India is inspiring and thrilling in equal measure and it gives me great pride and honor to be a part of such a historic chapter of our country. I have immense respect for Hansal Sir's body of work and this was the perfect opportunity to collaborate with him", Kartik had said in a statement.## The shooting of "Captain India" is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2022. Before that, Kartik will finish Satyanarayan Ki Katha, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Ala Vaikunthapuramaloo remake. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's Bell Bottom Looks For Smooth Nationwide Release As Theaters In Maharashtra Expected To Reopen Soon

Mumbai, August 3, 2021: The makers of Akshay Kumar starrer, Bell Bottom, stick to their commitment to an exclusive theatrical release of the film. Even though the theaters in Maharashtra are yet to reopen, the Bell Bottom team went ahead to release the trailer on August 3 and are all set to release their films on the big screen worldwide on August 19 in 3D. ## The release date of Bell Bottom was announced after the Maharashtra government assured of reopening of cinemas from August 2. However, the entire film fraternity was taken aback by surprise when the state government didn't permit the cinema halls to reopen in the unlock order. The decision might have come as a big shock to the Bell Bottom makers as Maharashtra is the major market for Hindi films. ## However, according to reports, the good news for the reopening of cinema halls in Maharashtra is around the corner. The reports are claiming that the multiplex and single screen associations are in constant conversations with the Government of Maharashtra to pass an order for the reopening of cinema halls. It is being said that cinemas in the state will start functioning before August 15, and therefore, Bell Bottom most probably will have a smooth theatrical release nationwide. ## That's not all, even the team of Bell Bottom is constantly in touch with the concerned people to gauge the ground reality. "Right from some state officials to the cinema hall associations, the Bell Bottom team is in conversation with all stakeholders and are confident that positive news will come their way within the next 10 days", a source told Pinkvilla. ## Meanwhile, the trailer of Bell Bottom was launched on the evening of August 3. The Ranjit Tewari directorial promises to be a thrilling big-screen experience. The movie features Akshay Kumar, Vani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Huma Qureshi in key roles. It is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment. ## Stay tuned...

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Nayattu Remake: John Abraham And Allu Arjun To Back Hindi & Telugu Remakes Of Malayalam Political Thriller

Mumbai, August 3, 2021: The success of the recently released Malayalam political thriller film, Nayattu, is leading to multiple remakes. Nayattu received a lot of appreciation and accolades from viewers who praised the story, direction, and the cast's performances. ## The movie is now getting remakes in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. Martin Prakkat, director of the original, has confirmed that the Hindi remake rights have been picked up by actor John Abraham, to be remade under his film company, JA Entertainment. ## The Telugu remake rights have reportedly been picked up by star Allu Arjun. His home production Geetha Arts acquired the remake rights. The production house is already in talks with a couple of directors for the film's remake in Telugu, for which, the official announcement will be made soon. ## The producers of the Tamil remake are yet to be known but Gautham Vasudev Menon has been confirmed to direct this super hit film. Full details of the project are currently being kept under wraps.## 'Nayattu' was released on April 8, 2021. It stars Kunchacko Boban, Joju George, and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead roles. The film is directed by Martin Prakkat and written by Shahi Kabir. Ranjith, P. M. Sasidharan, and Martin Prakkat co-produced the film under Gold Coin Motion Picture Company and Martin Prakkat Films.## Stay tuned...

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Multiplex Association Of India Expressed Disappointment Over Maharashtra Government's Decision To Keep Theaters Closed

Mumbai, August 3, 2021: The Multiplex Association Of India has expressed concern and disappointment over the government of Maharashtra's decision to keep theaters closed despite the other states have allowed the cinemas to operate. ## The decision of keeping the cinemas closed in Maharasthra came a few hours after the makers of Akshay Kumar's starrer "Bell Bottom" announced the launch of the trailer. Earlier, the government had reportadly allowed cinemas to reopen in 25 districts of the state, which led "Bell Bottom" makers to finalized the release date of the film on August 19. ## "Government of Maharashtra's decision to keep Cinemas closed is hugely disappointing news for the entire Film Industry. This comes at a crucial time when the Industry has received permission to reopen from all major States, and is trying to recover from the devastating pandemic. Urging @OfficeofUT to reconsider and allow Cinemas to reopen @AUThackeray #Unlockcinemas #savejobs", the association said in a tweet. ## Urging @OfficeofUT to reconsider and allow Cinemas to reopen🙏 @AUThackeray #Unlockcinemas #savejobs— Multiplex Association Of India (@MAofIndia) August 3, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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The First Schedule Of Akshay Kumar And Bhumi Pednekar's 'Raksha Bandhan' Wrapped Up

Mumbai, August 3, 2021: The first shooting schedule of Anand L. Rai's directorial "Raksha Badhan", starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar has wrapped up. Akshay Kumar took to Twitter and announced the wrap on the Mumbai schedule while sharing pictures with Rai and Pednekar. "I'm already missing walking down these streets of Chandni Chowk. Even though it was a make-believe set…you made it look so real, take a bow @sumitbasu62. My wonderful co-star @bhumipednekar, thank you for providing the right balance with your splendid talent", he wrote. "And @aanandlrai sir…what can I say about you, besides that you're a wizard and today as we wrap up the Mumbai schedule of #RakshaBandhan, I know I'm leaving the set a better actor", Akshay added. And @aanandlrai sir…what can I say about you, besides that you’re a wizard and today as we wrap up the Mumbai schedule of #RakshaBandhan, I know I’m leaving the set a better actor 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/mqqg9I4oR1— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 3, 2021 Raksha Bandhan marks the second collaboration of Akshay with the director Aanand L Rai, after 'Atrangi Re'. It is also the second time when Bhumi will share screen space with the superstar. Previously, she starred with Akshay in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, in which she played the role of Akshay Kumar's wife. Produced by Colour Yellow Productions in association with the Cape Of Good Films, Raksha Bandhan will also star Shikara actress Sadia Khateeb along with web series, Whos Your Daddy fame Deepika Khanna, Smrithi Srikanth, and Sahejmeen Kaur as AK's sisters in the film. Stay tuned...

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Kiara Advani Ropes In To Romance Kartik Aaryan In Sajid Nadiadwala's Next With Director Sameer Vidwans!

Mumbai, August 3, 2021: Kiara Advani seems to be on a signing spree. Having plenty of films already in her kitty, the actress has signed one more film. Kiara, who is gearing up for the digital release of "Shershaah", has reportadly been roped in for Sajid Nadiadwala's musical-romantic film, "Satyanarayan Ki Katha" (to be retitled), with Kartik Aaryan as the male lead. ## Kiara has been roped in as the leading lady in a love story helmed by National Award-Winning director, Sameer Vidwans. The film will go on floors by the month of December 2021. According to reports, the makers were looking for a fresh pairing and that's Kiara Advani came to their mind opposite Kartik Aaryan. ## Kartik and Kiara are already working on "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", and Nadiadwala's film marks their second collaboration. The actress too is all excited for her maiden collaboration with Sajid and a reunion with Kartik after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. While Kartik is named Satya in the movie set in the heartland of India, Kiara will be playing his love interest as Katha. ## Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Shareen Mantri Kedia and Kishor Arora of Namah Pictures, the makers are currently working on the pre-production work and also working on bringing the best music team on board for the epic love story. ## Meanwhile, Kiara Advani was recently announced as the female lead of director Shankar's upcoming Pan India film with Ram Charan. She will also be playing the female lead in Shankar's next film with Ranveer Singh, which is the remake of Anniyan. The actress also has "Jug Jugg Jeeyo", and "Mr. Lele" in the works. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Gives Details About His Charactor In Bell Bottom As He Announces The Trailer Release Date Of The Film

Mumbai, August 2, 2021: In the next three weeks, Bollywood will see the first major Hindi release in theaters in form of Akshay Kumar starrer "Bell Bottom", in the last one and a half years. The exhibitors and theaters owners were in dire need of a big-ticket release from Bollywood to kickstart the theatrical business. The moment finally came when the makers of "Bell Bottom" announced the August 19 theatrical release of the film, that too in 3D. ## Inspired by true events, the release of Bell Bottom was postponed thrice before the August 19 release date. And now, as the film is nearing its big-screen debut, the makers are all set to launch the long-awaited trailer of the film on August 3 in the evening. ## Akshay Kumar took to Twitter and gives the details of his charactor in the film as he announced the trailer release date. While we already know that the actor is playing a spy in Bell Bottom, it seems his charactor has mastered multiple skills such as speaking multiple languages, sharp memory, and brilliant chess player, according to the details given by him. ## "Sharp memory, national level chess player, gaana sikhata hai, Hindi, English, German bol leta hai! Baaki details kal. #BellBottom trailer out tomorrow evening!", Akshay wrote while sharing the new poster with the trailer release announcement. ## Sharp memory, national level chess player, gaana sikhata hai, Hindi, English, German bol leta hai! Baaki details kal. #BellBottom trailer out tomorrow evening!@vashubhagnani @Vaaniofficial @humasqureshi @LaraDutta @ranjit_tiwari @jackkybhagnani @honeybhagnani @poojafilms pic.twitter.com/TQxBGjOkrQ— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 2, 2021 ## Bell Bottom is directed by Ranjit M Tewari and produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment. Apart from AK, the movie also stars Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Huma Qureshi in other prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra Releases An Official Statement Regarding Ongoing Pornography Controversy

Mumbai, August 2, 2021: Bollywood actress and social media influencer, Shilpa Shetty Kundra has spoken out on the ongoing pornography controversy. The actress releases an official statement days after the arrest of her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, in an alleged case of pornographic content production and distribution by the Mumbai Police. ## In the statement released by Mrs. Kundra, she urged everyone to respect her privacy and asked everyone not to pass any judgment on her. She also blasted the 'media trail', claiming that she and her family have always followed the law. ## "Yes! The past few days have been challenging, on every front", the statement read. "There have been a lot of rumours and accusations. A lot of unwarranted aspersions on me cast by the media and (not so) well-wishers as well. A lot of trolling/questions posed… not only to me but also to my family". ## "MY STAND… I HAVE NOT COMMENTED YET and will continue to refrain from doing so on this case as it is subjudice, so please stop attributing false quotes on my behalf. Reiterating my philosophy of, as a celebrity "Never complain, never explain". All I will say is, as it's an ongoing investigation, I have full faith in the Mumbai Police & the Indian judiciary", she added. ## "As a family, we are taking recourse to all our available legal remedies. But, till then I humbly request you – especially as a MOTHER – to respect our privacy for my children's sake and request you to refrain from commenting on half-baked information without verifying the veracity of the same. I am a proud law-abiding Indian citizen and a hardworking professional for the last 29 years", the statement further read. ## People have put their faith in ME & I've never let anyone down. So, most importantly, I request you to respect my family's and 'my right' to privacy in these times. We don't deserve a media trial. Please let the law take its course. Satyamev Jayate! With Positivity and Gratitude, Shilpa Shetty Kundra", the statement concludes. ## My statement. pic.twitter.com/AAHb2STNNh— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) August 2, 2021 ## Earlier, Raj Kundra was arrested by Mumbai Police on July 19 and will be held in judicial custody till August 10. He was arrested by the Mumbai Police Department and charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Information Technology Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act for allegedly creating pornographic content and distributing it through pornographic apps.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Starrer Espionage Thriller, 'Bell Bottom' To Release In 3D

Mumbai, August 2, 2021: Akshay Kumar starrer espionage thriller film, Bell Bottom, is all set to hit the worldwide theaters on August 19. With this, Akshay Kumar becomes the first A-Lister from Bollywood to release his film in theaters after the second covid-19 wave. Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, the makers of the film have decided to release the film in 3D, to make the big-screen experience more thrilling and enjoyable. Akshay took to Twitter and announced that Bell Bottom will have a 3D release on August 19, with a video. Poore feel ke saath thrill experience karna on 19th August. ⚡#BellBottom also arriving in 3D. #BellBottomIn3D@vashubhagnani @Vaaniofficial @humasqureshi @LaraDutta @ranjit_tiwari @jackkybhagnani @honeybhagnani @poojafilms pic.twitter.com/5kAGH8uDsx— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 2, 2021 Bell Bottom is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment. It stars Akshay Kumar as the lead character, with Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Huma Qureshi in other prominent roles. The film also stars Denzil Smith, Aniruddh Dave, Adil Hussain, and Thalaivasal Vijay in other key roles. Stay tuned...

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Shahid Kapoor Joins Hands With Director Ali Abbas Zafar For A Thriller Film?

Mumbai, August 2, 2021: Shahid Kapoor, who is currently busy shooting for his debut web series with director duo Raj & DK, has reportadly locked his next film with director Ali Abbas Zafar. The film is said to be a remake of a foreign film, for which, the details are yet to be known. ## Ali Abbas Zafar was supposed to begin a high-budget superhero film with Katrina Kaif, but due to the covid-19 pandemic, the project couldn't go on floors on time, and now, it is said that the makers have postponed it to the next year. With the superhero film delayed, Zafar has started prepping for his next which is a thriller film with Shahid. ## According to reports, the film will largely be shot in Abu Dhabi later this year. If all goes well, it will be Shahid's immediate next after his ongoing digital project on Amazon Prime Video. The paperwork is said to be done and both Ali and Shahid are looking forward to working together for the first time. Ali will himself produce this film under his banner Offside Entertainment. ## Meanwhile, Shahid has already a few films in the pipeline including Amar Butala's Operation Cactus and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's mythological epic Karna, which will begin next year. He also said to be in talks with Kahani and Badla director Sujoy Ghosh for a fast-paced thriller, and Shashank Khaitan for an action entertainer. ## On the other hand, Shahid is waiting for the release of his next film, Jersey, which is a remake of a 2019 Telugu movie of the same name starring Nani and Shraddha Srinath. The sports drama, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, also stars Mrunal Thakur as the female lead. It is scheduled to release on November 5, 2021. ## Stay tuned...

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Amaal Mallik Is Thrilled To Be Composing Music For Prabhas' 'Radhe Shyam'

Mumbai, August 1, 2021: Singer and composer, Amaal Mallik will be composing the music for Prabhas and Pooja Hegde starrer "Radhe Shyam" for the Hindi version. The singer is thrilled to be a part of the magnum opus romantic period film. ## "I am so thrilled that I am part of a Prabhas sir movie, it's going to be exciting to compose for Radhe Shyam. Director Radha sir has created a massive canvas for me to create something forever and larger than life for this film. All I know is I'm gonna give it my all", Amaal said. ## Directed by Radha Krishna Kumar, 'Radhe Shyam' marks Amaal Malik's first collaboration with both Prabhas and Pooja. Justin Prabhakaran will be composing music for the Telugu version of the film. ## Set in Europe of the 1970s, Radhe Shyam is touted to be a unique romantic film. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Vamsi, Pramod, and Praseedha under the banner of T-Series, and UV Creations. It will be released on 14 January 2022, co-inciding with the festival of Sankranti, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. ## Meanwhile, Amaal Mallik is also working on his next independent music video that is expected to drop sometime this year. Quizzed on the same, Amaal replied, "For my next independent single, I wish to explore a fresh sonic world. It's going to be love for sure, but the sound will be a whole new world". ## Stay tuned...

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