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BY Saurabh Jha 📰 News

Amitabh Bachchan Tops The Mood Of The Nation Survey

Mumbai, January 21 - The ShahenShah of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan continues to be one of the most popular stars across pan-India even in 2022. The thespian actor recently became the number one hero of the country as per the mood of the national survey conducted by India today.## Amitabh Bachchan topped the list by beating Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan. Amitabh Bachchan got 30.6% of votes compared to 12% of Akshay Kumar, 7% of Salman Khan, and 5.2% of Shah Rukh Khan. The Gap between Amitabh Bachchan and the next best is huge. ## The South Megastar Rajnikant has got 3.9% of vote share and earned fifth place. All these 5 actors are the most popular stars of the Indian film industry. Speaking about their profession front, Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in Chehre along with Emraan Hashmi. Amitabh Bachchan has many huge and prestigious films in his hand with the Biggest being Brahmastra which is slated to release in September this year.## Akshay Kumar continues his winning march. The Sooryavanshi actor has been credited as the star who revived the Bollywood industry by many trade pundits. Akshay Kumar recently released the poster of his much-awaited Action comedy Bachchan Pandey which will see the theatrical release on March 18.## Speaking about the Khans, Salman Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan, they both are teaming up in Pathan and Tiger3. Pathan will have the extended special appearance of Salman Khan as tiger and Shah Rukh Khan will make an extended cameo in Tiger3 according to the reports.## Stay tuned...

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BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' Hindi Theatrical Release Called Off Due To Kartik Aaryan's 'Shehzada'

Mumbai, January 21 - A few days after the announcement of the theatrical release of Allu Arjun's "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" in Hindi, Manish Shah of Goldmines Telefilms has called off such plans. The reason is quite obvious as the Hindi remake of this popular Telugu movie is already under development and the Hindi release of AVPL could have hampered its chances. ## It is said that Allu Arvind, the producer of both Telugu and Hindi versions of AVPL, flew down to Mumbai to stop the dubbed theatrical release of the film. Goldmines Telefilms took to Twitter and announced the same in a statement. ## "Manish Shah, promoter of Goldmines along with the makers of Shehzada have jointly decided to withdraw the theatrical of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Hindi version. Shehzada makers are thankful to Manish Shah for agreeing to the same", the statement read. ## pic.twitter.com/bWhGtGg8A9— Goldmines Telefilms (@GTelefilms) January 21, 2022 ## Manish Shah of Goldmines Telefilms holds the rights of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo's Hindi version. Yesterday, he had confirmed to an entertainment portal that the original producers of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo had met him and they don't want the Hindi remake of the film, "Shehzada", to get affected.## Meanwhile, the Hindi remake of AVPL is being directed by Rohit Dhawan. Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon reprieses the roles of Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde, respecitvaly. It also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Ronit Roy, and Sachin Khedekar in key roles. The movie is produced by Haarika & Hassine Creations, T-Series, Brat Films, and Geetha Arts. ## "Shehzada" is slated for theatrical release on November 4, 2022.## Stay tuned...

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BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Did 'Shehzada' Makers Actually Pay Rs. 8 Crores To Not Air 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' On Television? Manish Shah Reveals The Truth

Mumbai, January 21 - Thanks to producer Manish Shah of Goldmines Telefilms, most of the south Indian movies' Hindi dubbed versions are popular among the Hindi audiences. He introduced the idea of releasing dubbed versions on satellite channels more than a decade ago and continuing to do that. ## The recently released Allu Arjun's "Pushpa - The Rise", however, brought Goldmines Telefilms in the spotlight like never before. The company released the Hindi version of the film in theaters and it surprised one and all with its blockbuster success, by collection over Rs. 85 crores.## Manish Shah is now gearing up to release the Hindi version of Allu Arjun's 2020 blockbuster "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" in theaters on January 26. Interestingly, the Hindi remake of the film is currently under production starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. ## Since the remake of AVPL is in the works, it was recently reported that the makers of "Shehzada" had paid Rs. 8 crores to Manish Shah to not air AVPL on television as it might affect their film when it releases in theaters. Manish Shah, however, has denied getting paid for not to air the film.## "Not at all", Shah told Bollywood Hungama. "All these films have been brought to my channel. Hence, I don't need to sell it to any other channel. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is also one such film. It's a blockbuster. I'll play it on my channel. I have nothing to do with the makers of Shehzada".## Manish Shah, meanwhile, is planning to release the Hindi version of Ram Charan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's "Rangasthalam", directed by Sukumar, in February in theaters. The theatrical release of the film, however, depends on the outcome of AVPL. If AVPL does well, then it is sure that "Rangasthalam", along with a few South Indian films will get theatrical releases in Hindi. ## Stay tuned...

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IANS Review: '36 Farm House': Mundane and mediocre writing weakens the foundation (IANS Rating: **1/2)

Film: '36 Farm House' (Streaming on Zee5); Duration: 108 minutes. ## Director: Ram Ramesh Sharma; Cast: Amol Parashar, Barkha Singh, Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Madhuri Bhatia, Ashwini Kalsekar, Flora Saini, Rahul Singh, Ishita Deshmukh, Nivedeta Bhargava, Gaurav Ghatnekar, Pritam Kagne, Pradeep Bajpai, Liza Singh, Hetal Puniwala. ## IANS Rating: **1/2 ## At its best, '36 Farm House' is a satirical comedy on a superficial level that does not even work as a good, moral and cautionary tale. ## Delving on the universal theme of 'Some Steal For Need - Some Steal For Greed', the narrative proceeds to tell us the story of three sons trying their best to change their mother's will to their respective advantage. To what lengths they go to achieve their goal forms the crux of this story. ## Set during the 2020 lockdown, the film appears to be a quickie trying to pass off the story as a relevant tale of our times. ## The narrative begins with migrants returning to their roots. Jay Prakash (Sanjay Mishra), aka JP, a smooth-talking opportunist, and father of two grown-up children, with the help of Benny (Ashwini Kalsekar), the housekeeper of 36 Farm House, manages to wriggle his way as a chef, into the house of Eighty-five-year-old Padmini Raj Singh (Madhuri Bhatia) the owner of 36 Farm House and its 300-acre property who had bequeathed her assets to her oldest son Raunak (Vijay Raaz). JP gets the job purely because he convinced Raunak that he is a lone soul, unmarried, and with no family members to claim his own. ## While JP is nearly settling in 36 Farm House, he learns about Benny's devious plan of stealing from her employers. During the same time, his son Harry (Amol Parashar), who was an assistant to Designer Manish Malhotra by happenstance, meets the designer Antra (Barkha Singh), who is heading to her grandmother Padmini's residence. Together they come to 36 Farm House. ## To add to the chaos is JP's concerned and worried wife Shantishree, who lands up at 36 Farm House in search of her husband while an investigation into the murder of a young lawyer, who was deputed by Padmini's younger sons- Gajendra and Virendra, to get their mother's will changed, looms large over 36 Farm House. ## But the plot, instead of focusing on the three sons, factors in several other characters with their motive, thereby diluting the narrative and reducing it into a farce. The writing as well as the direction, are purely perfunctory, very mundane, and mediocre to digest. The humour too- only elicits chuckles. ## On the performance front, every actor is within their comfort zone. Therefore they deliver staid and routine performances. ## The songs in the film have the flavour of the 1990s and are so reminiscent of Subhash Ghai's repertoire. ## Mounted with moderate production values, the film is a bit disappointing since it comes from the stable of Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts Ltd. ##

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'Gehraiyaan': Deepika, Siddhant, Ananya Get Tangled In Complex Web Of Relationships

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) The makers of the upcoming film 'Gehraiyaan' unveiled the trailer on Thursday and showcased an intense but complex human relationship. ## Directed by Shakun Batra, Amazon Original Movie 'Gehraiyaan' stars Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, Dhairya Karwa as leads along with Nasseruddin Shah and Rajat Kapur in pivotal roles. ## Deepika said: "Alisha, my character in 'Gehraiyaan' is extremely close to my heart and certainly one of the most challenging characters I have portrayed on screen. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to play a role that was fun and challenging at the same time. Each of the characters' struggles and arcs are real, raw and relatable." ## The actress says when it comes to dealing with relationships and human emotion, Shakun Batra is truly a master of his craft. ## "In a manner, this seems like coming back home to me," Siddhant Chaturvedi said. ## He added: "I feel there is a little bit of Zain in all of us. His ambition, aspiration, passion for his dreams and his struggles when faced with tough choices are all extremely relatable." ## Jointly produced by Viacom18 Studios, Dharma Productions and Shakun Batra's Jouska Films, the movie will have its World Premiere exclusively on Prime Video on February 11, 2022 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. ## Ananya Panday recalled shooting for the film, she said: "Shooting with the wonderful cast and crew of Gehraiyaan has been an absolute high point for me and I never wanted the shoot to end! There's a certain realness to the story of Gehraiyaan; while the film dives into the complexity of relationships it also talks about the thrill of being in love, of discovering oneself and charting ones' path." ## The actress said that Tia has been one of her favourite characters to play and the way Shakun Batra has dealt with the modalities of each character and has brought out the best in every one of us in his unique way is amazing. ## Actor Dhairya Karwa added: "It is every actor's dream to have their work reach out to the widest possible audiencee. The experience of working with such a talented cast and creators is one that I will cherish forever. I look forward to how the viewers react to the movie." ##

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Swara Bhaskar: Post-Covid Fatigue Is A Real Thing

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Swara Bhaskar, who suffered from Covid, has recovered and is now back in the studio for the dubbing of her upcoming film 'Jahaan Chaar Yaar'. She says even though she feels happy to be back in work, her body requires more rest. ## Swara said, "I was supposed to dub for this film earlier, but unfortunately, it got delayed due to COVID-19. I have been feeling very pressured about having to complete my work for the movie. As soon as I tested negative for COVID, I flew to Mumbai and headed for the dubbing straight from the airport. I am glad to be back at work and I am really enjoying dubbing as it is a process I enjoy in general too." ## However, she also mentioned how she is still taking more time to deal with the fatigue that happens post-Covid. ## "Covid fatigue is a real thing and I have realised that while being back at work; the weakness that it leaves is very real so I am trying to rest adequately and also ensuring that I continue working. I dub for 3-4 hours and rest for the entire day making sure I don't overwork myself," shared the actress. ## The film 'Jahaan Chaar Yaar' is directed by Kamal Pandey, and it also features Meher Vij, Pooja Chopra and Shikha Talsania. ##

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Hrithik Shares Glimpse Of His 68-Year-Old Mother's Intense Workout

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has shared a glimpse of his 68-year-old mother Pinkie Roshan's intense workout. The actor says it gives him hope that everyone can continue to get better no matter what the age. ## Hrithik on Thursday posted a slew of video clips, where his mother is seen doing high intensity workout. ## He wrote as the caption: "To see her giving her all to fitness and wellness at the age of 68 gives me hope that we all can continue to get better no matter what the age. A big, big hug to all of you out there for supporting and sharing this relentless, joyful passion with my mom." ## The actor said that he knows his mother has bad days "we all do, and time and again I have seen how hard it is for her to get into the gym and get started." ## "But she does it because of the sense of community she has started feeling with all of you supporting her on insta. So this really is a thank you post for all of you helping my mom get stronger. I wish and pray that everyone out there who is pushing themselves to get better has that support from friends and family. I wish you all a beautiful day." ## Hrithik shared that his mother started working out at the age of 58. ## "Just thought I should add that fact for other parents who feel it's too late for them. It's NEVER too late. Do it for your kids. They will love you for it," he wrote. ## On the work front, Hrithik will next be seen in 'Vikram Vedha'. ## The film stars Hrithik and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles, with Radhika Apte in a crucial role. Pushkar and Gayatri, the original writers and directors, are donning the director's hats for the Hindi remake as well. ## A cult film in its own right 'Vikram Vedha' is a neo-noir action crime thriller film. Based on the Indian meta-folktale 'Vikram aur Betaal', the film tells the story of a tough police officer who sets out to track down and kill an equally tough gangster. ## This original Tamil blockbuster starred R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi. ## He also has 'Fighter' with Deepika Padukone. ##

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Vaani Kapoor Wants Her Filmography To Be As Diverse As Possible

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Vaani Kapoor, who recently essayed a trans woman in 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui', is consciously working on shaping up her filmography by choosing scripts and characters that are different from the league.## She hopes that her work in 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' and her upcoming release 'Shamshera' where she will be seen opposite Ranbir Kapoor, will incite the confidence in filmmakers about her craft.## Talking about the same, she says, "I would like my filmography to be as diverse as possible and after showing my range as an actor in 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' and 'Shamshera', I can only hope that filmmakers would feel extremely confident to approach me with any challenging role. I have always wanted to win over their trust and be a part of interesting cinematic visions of powerful filmmakers".## She adds, "I know that I will give it my everything to pull off any character that I'm approached with to play on-screen".# Stating her opinion on the best thing about the profession of acting, the actress says, "The best thing about our profession is that one can get to become so many characters and live so many lives. I want my journey in cinema to be filled with varied films and genres and characters that light up the screen to entertain audiences".## Stay tuned...

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It's A Packed Year For Rakul Preet Singh With 7 Releases

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh has all her fingers in the pie as she will have seven massive releases up her sleeve for the year 2022, out of which six are in Hindi cinema.## Her titles in Bollywood include names like 'Doctor G' with Ayushmann, 'Runway 34' with Amitabh Bachchan & Ajay Devgn, 'Thank God' with Ajay Devgn & Sidharth Malhotra, 'Chattriwali', 'Attack' and an untitled film with Akshay Kumar.## An excited Rakul shared, "Well I'm hoping that 2022 will be one of my best years. I'm really looking forward to 2022 because there are 7 films that are lined up for release, 6 in Hindi. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that people appreciate the films. I've had an amazing experience shooting for all of them and once the films start coming out you'll see that each character is very different from each other, each film is a different genre".## She continues, "If there is an 'Attack' which is a Sci-Fi action then there is 'Runway 34' where I play a pilot then there is 'Doctor G' where I play a gynecologist, 'Thank God' is your commercial slice of life film and then there is Akshay sir's film which is your thriller commercial zone, then 'Chattriwali' which I am heading where I play a condom tester. So yeah it's a year filled with this labor of hard work from the last 2 years shooting in and out of the pandemic".## She adds, "I'm just hoping that people really like it, it's been an amazing experience shooting for these films and now the time is for them to come out. I've just been waiting for these films to start rolling out, people to see more work that I have done so yeah keeping my fingers crossed for 2022. I'm excited about it and excited to see people's reaction".## Stay tuned...

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Manoj Bajpayee On Upcoming Projects: It Continues To Be Hectic

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee has a busy year ahead as he has back-to-back work commitments. He says with the commitments he has in hand, it is going to be like this till the end of 2023.## The year 2022 has been a very hectic one for the winner of the national award as is shooting back-to-back for his new projects such as Ram Reddya's yet-untitled film, Kanu Bhel's 'Despatch', Abhishek Chaubey's film, and Rahul Chitela's film.## Manoj Bajpayee has recently finished his two upcoming projects, one with Reddy's yet-untitled film, which also has actor Deepika Dobriyal. The film was shot in beautiful places of Uttarakhand and got completed before the second wave hit. And then, he finished RSVP's 'Despatch', directed by Kanu Behl, which is an investigative thriller set in the world of crime journalism.## Talking about his upcoming projects, Manoj said: "It continues to be hectic. With the commitments I have in hand, it is only going to be like this till the end of 2023. I am supposed to finish all the films I have committed to, it is exhausting.## "But I can't help it. Only, for this reason, I have stopped reading new scripts and taking narrations. At this point of time, I don't have any dates".## Now Manoj is shooting for Abhishek Chaubeys's film which also has a star cast like Konkana Sen Sharma.## The shoot is on hold currently because of covid cases increased but once the situation is under control Manoj will resume the work and will finish his 10 days shoot and start working for Rahul Chitela's project.## Stay tuned...

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BY Saurabh Jha 📰 News

Salman Khan's Sister Offers Him Three Scripts

Mumbai, January 19 - One of the most popular Box office stars of the Hindi film industry Superstar Salman Khan has over a dozen films in his hand at the moment, out of which only producer Sajid Nadiadwala's Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali has officially been confirmed.## Recently, Salman Khan's sister Alvira Agnihotri with her husband Atul Agnihotri has offered three scripts to the superstar. Those three scripts consist of "Veteran" Remake, Black Tiger,, and an unknown film (More on that later). There is news that Salman will work with director Rajkumar Gupta and that film probably gonna be Black Tiger according to the rumors floating around.## Salman Khan also has Pawan Putra Bhaijaan under his lineup which he announced at RRR promotional event. After this, there is news about Dabangg4 and No Entry2 as well. Many other films are being offered to Salman khan with various genres.## Salman Khan next will be seen in espionage-action-thriller Tiger3 along with Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. Tiger3 is said to be the Biggest film in the Bollywood industry. The film has almost been completed with only Delhi outdoor schedule remaining.## Stay tuned...

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Ayushmann's 'Action Hero' To Enter Production This Month

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) 'An Action Hero' starring Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to go on floors this month. The film directed by Anirudh Iyer will see its schedule traversing boundaries and will be shot in the UK and India.## The film will mark Ayushmann's first stint in the action genre and is also his first film to be shot in London.## The film, a joint production between T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions, follows the journey of an artiste, and boasts of slick action and edgy satire.## Talking about the movie, Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director of T-Series says, "'An Action Hero' has a quirky and fresh storyline and who better than Ayushmann Khurrana could fit the role. We are enthralled to commence its shoot in London and can't contain our excitement for audiences to witness this entertainment from Aanand L. Rai's stable".## Speaking about the movie going on floors in January, maverick storyteller Aanand L. Rai said, "We are excited about 'An Action Hero' finally going on the floors and seeing Ayushmann breathe life into the character. The movie is going to be an out-of-the-box entertaining story".## Stay tuned...

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BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Akshay Kumar Unveils New Posters And Release Date Of 'Bachchan Pandey'

Mumbai, January 18 - Akshay Kumar-fronted next big ticket film "Bachchan Pandey" has been pushed back two weeks and will now release on the occasion of Holi on March 18, 2022, in theaters worldwide. ## The action-comedy film, directed by Farhad Samji, is one of the most anticipated and important films of 2022 as far as theatrical business is concerned. It will also be one of the first Bollywood films to release theatrically after the covid-19 3rd wave.## Akshay Kumar took to Twitter and shared two new posters along with the release date. One of the posters features Akshay in his gangster look while the other poster features his gang along with him. ## "Action, Comedy, Romance, Drama, L-O-A-D-I-N-G this Holi! #SajidNadiadwala’s #BachchanPandey in cinemas on March 18, 2022", the actor wrote in the caption. ## Action ✔️Comedy ✔️Romance ✔️Drama ✔️L-O-A-D-I-N-G this Holi!#SajidNadiadwala’s #BachchanPandey in cinemas on March 18,2022@farhad_samji @kritisanon @Asli_Jacqueline @ArshadWarsi @TripathiiPankaj @prateikbabbar @saharshshukla6 #AbhimanyuSingh @NGEMovies @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/k5rw0iOLCg— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 18, 2022 ## "Bachchan Pandey" will be Akshay's first release of 2022. It also stars Kriti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandez as the female leads alongside Arshad Warsi, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhimanyu Singh, Prateik Babbar, among others in key roles. ## The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in association with Zee Studios. AA Films is the distribution partner of the film. Amazon Prime Video has the post-theatrical streaming rights. ## Stay tuned...

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Sahher Bambba To Be Seen In B Praak Music Video Along With Emraan Hashmi

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Actress Sahher Bambba, who was last seen in the rom-com 'Dil Bekaraar', is set to star in a yet-to-be-titled music video along with Emraan Hashmi and performed by B Praak.## The actress has been a fan of B Praak's tracks so when the opportunity came knocking on her doors, she jumped on it.## Sharing her feelings when she first got to know about the collaboration, she said, "Working with Emraan and B Praak was a dream come true".## Talking about her love for B Praak's music, she says, "I've been a huge fan of B Praak's music. I used to listen to his music on loop and when this opportunity came my way to collaborate with Emraan and B Praak, I was on cloud nine. It was such a fun experience working with the two of them".## The song, which will soon hit the airwaves, has been produced by Raj Jaiswal under the music label DRJ Records, with the lyrics of the song penned by Jaani and B Praak, both of whom have also composed the song with B Praak going behind the mic for the track.## Stay tuned...

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Priyamani Opens Up On Working With Rana Daggubati And Ajay Devgn

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) National Award-winning actress Priyamani who gained pan-India popularity with the multiple award-winning web series 'The Family Man', opens up on her upcoming films 'Virata Parvam' and 'Maidaan'.## She shares her experience of working with two much-loved actors - Ajay Devgn and Rana Daggubati. 'Baahubali' fame Telugu star Rana and Priyamani worked together in the film 'Virata Parvam', a Venu Udugula directorial based on a real-life incident.## Talking about working with the stars from two different film industries, Priyamani told IANS: "It is so exciting for me to work with both of them be it Ajay sir and Rana. I knew Rana for a long time and we met also socially but never worked together. Quite interestingly, in 'Virata Parvam' even though I am not playing the heroine of the film, I am playing a pivotal part.## "The story is set in the '90s and it is about a Naxal movement. There are actions, interesting turns of event and shows a socio-political chapter of that time, which is a reality too. Both of us are playing Naxals in the film and I am his second in command. Also, it was quite interesting that we shot this film, after 'Baahubali'. So it was a huge physical transformation that Rana went through because we all know how huge he became physically during the shoot of Baahubali! Since we had to speak a different dialect of Telugu in the film, we had a lot of rehearsals. I am also looking forward to seeing how the audience reacts to that".## The actress is also playing the wife of Syed Abdul Rahim, the coach, and manager of the Indian national football team in the film 'Maidaan' and according to her, since the story of the film is set in a different era the world of that story was very different.## "This is a film I can't wait for it to release because it's filled with cute moments between Syed Abdul Rahim and his wife. Of course, Ajay sir is playing Rahim saab and it shows how his wife was his emotional support throughout the journey. As the story is set in Hyderabad, we spoke in Hindi with a Hyderabadi accent...It is in the '50s era and there was an age gap between Rahim saab and his wife. Rahim saab used to teach his wife the English language and there are some moments in the film that would melt many hearts", shared the actress.## Apart from these two films, Priyamani is working on the new season of 'The Family Man' and will be seen in the upcoming film 'Bhamakalapam' that will be released on Telugu OTT platform Aha.## Stay tuned...

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Anupam Kher Says Pandit Birju Maharaj Taught Him To Emote With His Eyes

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Anupam Kher was a student at the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi when Pandit Birju Maharaj was the director of the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Kathak Kendra, literally across the road from his alma mater on Delhi's Mandi House cultural circle.## In a video message posted on Twitter on Monday, Kher recalled how he would occasionally run into Maharaj ji on the road and the maestro left a lasting impression on the neophyte.## Kher said: "When you are trying to understand life ... when you are at an impressionable age ... there are some people whom you hold close to your heart. Maharaj Ji was one of them".## Seeing Pandit Birju Maharaj perform at the Kathak Kendra or on the Bahawalpur House (NSD) lawns was a "magical experience" for the young actor, who now remembers picking up the finer points of acting from the Kathak icon.## Interestingly, Subhash Ghai, in his tribute, had spoken about how Maharaj Ji conveyed a range of emotions simply through his eye movements. Anupam Kher, too, delves into this aspect of Maharaj Ji's talent bank.## He remembers the maestro once telling him that his eyes were full of mischief. To which, the budding actor had replied saying that Maharaj Ji's eyes conveyed a world of rasas from one fleeting movement to another -- from 'karun' to 'shringara', from 'krodh' and 'vibhatsa' to 'karun'.## Kher concludes his tribute with the comment that Maharaj Ji was a living lesson for all actors and he had "no parallel" in the way he was able to emote with his eyes.## Stay tuned...

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Himansh Kohli, Heli Daruwala Recall Shooting In Rajasthan For Latest Track 'Meri Tarah'

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Himansh Kohli and Heli Daruwala are seen together in the romantic single 'Meri Tarah', sung by Jubin Nautiyal and Payal Dev.## Himansh and Heli have shot for this music video in Rajasthan and enjoyed shopping and visiting popular landmarks such as Samode Palace, Shakambri Mata Mandir and others.# While Heli enjoyed picking up accessories and outfits from the stores lining the street lanes, Himansh had conversations with the locals.## Reveals Himansh: "Rajasthan has a charm of its own and I loved talking to the local people, understanding their lives and just allowing myself to enjoy the small-town life".## Heli is all praise for the traditional designs and colours of the outfits she purchased from local markets in Rajasthan.## "The bright textile colours, the silver jewellery, the food...everything is filled with so much culture that I had to bring back some memorabilia", she adds.## Penned by Kunaal Vermaa and composed by Payal Dev, 'Meri Tarah' is directed by Navjit Buttar. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, the song is now out on T-Series' YouTube channel.## Stay tuned...

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Lata Mangeshkar's Health Worsens, Nobody Allowed To Meet Her

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) The health condition of India's singing icon Lata Mangeshkar, who was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after she tested positive for Covid-19, has worsened.## The 92-year-old Bharat Ratna awardee has developed pneumonia in addition to Covid and has been admitted to the ICU, where a team of doctors is taking care of her.## At this point, nobody is allowed to meet the singer as she continues to be under the supervision of doctors, who have said that it will take some more time for her to show signs of recovery. The doctors did not wish to comment on how long she needs to be in the ICU.## 'India's Nightingale' had tested positive on Tuesday, January 11, after reportedly contracting the virus from one of the house helps.## Stay tuned...

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Anushka Sharma Recalls Virat Kohli's Journey As Indian Cricket Captain With Heartfelt Note

Mumbai, January 16 - Actress Anushka Sharma recalled husband Virat Kohli's journey as Indian cricket team captain after he quit Test captaincy on Saturday (Jan. 15). Anushka took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt post, giving insight into Virat's glorious captaincy days and also hardships he faced during this 7-years of journey. ## "I remember the day in 2014 when you told me that you have been made the captain as MS had decided to retire from test cricket. I remember MS, you & I having a chat later that day & him joking about how quickly your beard will start turning grey. We all had a good laugh about it. Since that day, I've seen more than just your beard turning grey. I've seen growth. Immense growth. Around you & within you. And yes, I am very proud of your growth as the captain of the Indian National Cricket team & what achievements the team had under your leadership. But I'm more proud of the growth you achieved within you", the actress wrote. ## She added, "In 2014 we were so young & naive. Thinking that just good intentions, positive drive & motives can take you ahead in life. They definitely do but, not without challenges. A lot of these challenges that you faced were not always on the field. But then, this is life right? It tests you in places where you least expect it to but where you need it the most. And my love, I am so proud of you for not letting anything come in the way of your good intentions".## "You led by example & gave winning on-field every ounce of your energy to the extent that after some losses I've sat next to you with tears in your eyes, while you wondered if there's still something more you could have done. This is who you are & this is what you expected from everyone. You've been unconventional & straightforward", she continued.## "Pretense is your foe & this is what makes you great in my eyes & the eyes of your admirers. Because underneath all this were your pure, unadulterated intentions always. And not everyone will be able to truly understand that. Like I've said, truly blessed are those who tried to get to know you beneath what meets the eye", she also added. ## "You are not perfect & have your flaws but then again when did you ever try to conceal that? What you did was to always stand up for doing the right thing, the harder thing, always! You held on to nothing with greed, not even this position & I know that. Because when one holds on to something so tightly they limit themselves & you, my love, are limitless. Our daughter will see the learning of these 7 years in the father that you are to her. You did good", Anushka concluded.## View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) ## Meanwhile, on the work front, Anushka recently unveiled her look as she will essay the role of a cricketer in the Netflix film "Chakda Xpress". Directed by Prosit Roy, the film is inspired by the life of former captain of India national women's cricket team Jhulan Goswami.## Stay tuned...

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'83' Crosses $4 Million At The North America Box Office

Mumbai, January 16 - Sports biopic "83" is going strong at the international box office despite the rise of the covid-19 cases due to the omicron variant. The Ranveer Singh-fronted film has grossed Rs. 60.56 crores overseas in the first 22 days. At the North America box office, the cricket drama has crossed the $4 million (Rs. 29.75 cr) mark. The movie had the widest release in North America for an Indian film and it has paid off. Directed by Kabir Khan, "83" hasn't had a great run at the Indian box office but it has managed to cross an Rs. 100 crores net mark, becoming only the second Bollywood film during the covid-19 pandemic to achieve the feet. After 22 days, it has netted Rs. 102.10 crores, pushing its total worldwide gross to Rs. 180 crores for all languages. "83" is Ranveer Singh's 4th consecutive Rs. 100 crores grosser, and overall, 6th film to do so at the Indian box office. It could have done much better had the 3rd covid-19 wave didn't force restrictions on theaters, which has affected its overall box office potential. Produced by Vibri Media, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Reliance Entertainment, and Phantom Films, "83" is based on India's maiden cricket world cup triumph in 1983. Ranveer Singh plays the role of Kapil Dev who led the Indian team during the successful campaign. Stay tuned...

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Flora Saini Recounts Experience Of Working With Subhash Ghai

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Flora Saini, who was last seen in movies such as 'Stree', 'Dabbang 2' and 'Begum Jaan', is excited about being able to work with a master entertainer of the stature of Subhash Ghai for upcoming film '36 Farmhouse'.## Sharing her experience, Flora said: "It was like a wish coming true. Anyone who comes to Mumbai wants to work with legends and people whose films one has grown up watching. Subhash Ghai Sir is one of those names I have always wished I could work with".## Flora said Ghai, who is making his debut as a music composer in the film, not only makes his heroines look gorgeous, but also enacts scenes for his actors and this helps them hone their acting skills. "It makes our work very easy", she added.## Among the few projects that Flora has been a part of in the recent past, are Farhan Akhtar's 'Inside Edge 2', Nagesh Kukunoor's political drama web series 'City of Dreams', the festive movie 'Maya' (where Flora played a mystery woman's character) and a short film titled 'Motherland'.## "This is the best time to work in the industry as different filmmakers are making films on a variety of subjects and our Indian films are competing with world cinema globally," Flora said. "I am very fortunate that I have people who trust me with different kinds of roles, roles that are very different from my personality".## She concluded: "I am lucky that filmmakers don't stereotype me and give me roles which have been offered to me before. But yes, I would love to do more and more variety of roles as my career progresses".## The '36 Farmhouse' star cast consists of Sanjay Mishra, Vijay Raaz, Amol Parashar, Barkha Sigh, Flora Saini, Ashwini Kalsekar, Liza Singh, K.K. Gautam and Pradeep Bajpai. Directed by Ram Ramesh Sharma, it is set for a January 21 release on ZEE5.## Stay tuned...

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Desi Music Factory Makes Mainstream Bollywood Debut With 'Selfiee'

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) The upcoming film "Selfiee" starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi, which is a remake of the runaway Malayalam hit "Driving Licence", will see the record label Desi Music Factory making its foray into Bollywood.## The label known for chartbusters like ‘Dheeme Dheeme', ‘Coca Cola Tu' and ‘Dil Ko Karaar Aaya', among many others, has joined forces with Dharma Productions in the capacity of music partner.## Speaking about the collaboration, Anshul Garg, Founder, and CEO of Desi Music Factory, said in a statement, "It's exciting to foray into the film music space with none other than Dharma Productions. The production house has been a catalyst for making iconic music for decades".## "It is an honor to be crossing over from the independent music scene to Bollywood for Selfiee starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi. My team at Desi Music Factory is pumped and we're hoping that wonderful music emerges from this collaboration", he added.## Setting the tone for the film, Dharma Productions head Karan Johar said: "The film announcement of 'Selfiee' makes the zone of the film clear. One of its highlights is its music which gives away the vibe of the story".## He added: "Everything, right from the instruments, the vibe, the beats, and the lingo in the announcement resonates with the brand of music Desi Music Factory has sculpted over the years. The label has shared the country's cultural identity with the world and it feels promising to have these hitmakers on our side".## Apoorva Mehta, the CEO, Dharma Productions, said, "We're in an industry that is acutely dynamic. While we are figuring out new ways to tell stories, we're also exploring talent that can lend a narrative through music".## Supriya Menon Prithviraj, producer and partner at Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's Prithviraj Productions, said: "Music is an integral part of 'Selfiee' and it's wonderful to have onboard music makers who share a global vision for Indian music".## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi's 'Selfiee' Heading For Direct OTT Release? Here Is The Truth

Mumbai, January 15 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar recently announced his next feature "Selfiee", in which he will be sharing screen space with Emraan Hashmi for the first time. The comedy-drama, which is said to be the Hindi remake of Malayalam hit "Driving License", will be directed by "Good Newwz" fame Raj Mehta. ## Ever since the movie is announced, there are speculations that it will be made as direct to digital release. Knowing the fact that Akshay Kumar has several films lined up for release in theaters, the rumors are making noise that "Selfiee" will be released directly on Disney Plus Hotstar to avoid the overdose of theatrical release for the fans of Akshay.## The makers, however, have not yet set the release date of the film and also are in no mood to bring it directly on OTT. According to reports, "Selfiee" will be released in theaters first before going to OTT. It is said that Disney+Hotstar has acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights of this dramedy. ## Akshay Kumar's last release, "Atrangi Re", in which he played the extended cameo with Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan in the leads, was a direct streaming release on Disney+Hotstar. It received a very good response from the Disney+ subscribers and it became the most-watched Bollywood film on OTT in 2021. ## Meanwhile, "Selfiee" reunites Akshay with director Raj Mehta after the blockbuster "Good Newwz". In their upcoming film, Akshay will feature as a superstar while Emraan Hashmi will be playing the role of a cop, who is also a fan of Akshay's character in the film. The movie revolves around both the character and how a feud develops between them that takes a toll on each other's personal and professional lives. ## Stay tuned...

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On Army Day, Vivek Oberoi Shares Teaser Of Upcoming Short Film 'Verses of War'

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) On the occasion of Army Day, Bollywood actor Vivek Anand Oberoi paid tribute to the soldiers who dedicated their lives to the nation. ## Sharing a teaser from his upcoming short film 'Verses of War' on his social media handle, he said: "A poetic tribute to the Indian Army on the Indian Army Day. Presenting the teaser of 'Verses of War'. Releasing this Republic Day exclusively on #FilmsByFnPmedia #indianarmyday #indianarmy #jaihind".## Oberoi, who plays an Indian soldier, and Rohit Roy, essaying the character of a Pakistani army officer, will be seen together in a film after 15 years. The short film, which is being released on the FNP Media YouTube channel, is directed by Prasad Kadam.## Talking about the film, Oberoi said 'Verses of War' "salutes those brave and selfless soldiers who keep us safe". He added: "We should never forget the countless heroes who have sacrificed their lives for one breath of our peace".## Stay tuned...

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