Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is currently busy with the shoot of the second season of her global streaming series ‘Citadel’, landed in Mumbai on Wednesday. The actress was seen wearing an all white attire, in the form of a white cargo, white t-shirt and a grey baseball cap. The actress waved to the paparazzi stationed at the Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai. A source told IANS that the actress is in Mumbai for a brand engagement. It was also learnt that the actress will not be attending the MAMI Film Festival despite being the chairperson for the festival in the city this month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Earlier, the actress had shared a leaf from her routine as she took to her Instagram, and shared an array of pictures as she juggled her professional and personal duties. The pictures showed her busy with the shoot of ‘Citadel’, her daughter visiting her on the sets of the show, the actress taking a walk with her daughter and engaging in playtime. Detailing her routine lately, she wrote in the caption, “Lately 1 & 2: Nadia is a little different this season #citadel 3: On the tube. 4: Early wrap takes us to the park 5: When she comes to see mama at work 6: And then we go to the park again. 7: Walks, songs and chats 8: Visiting friends @natasha.poonawalla 9: She turned 80! Happy birthday Fran. @mamadjonas 10: When the sun wakes you up in bed 11: Traffic selfie 12,13,14: When the glam is so good @harryjoshhair @yumi_mori 15: Back on a plane. As usual, racing home”. Prior to this, PC had shared a throwback collage of her childhood picture and a picture from the initial phase of her career while discussing evolution.
16 October,2024 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood superstar and National Award-winner Alia Bhatt, whose latest film ‘Jigra’ courted controversy has reportedly charged a whopping amount to star in it. Alia, who has proven her acting mettle with films like ‘Highway’, ‘Darlings’, and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ among others, received mixed reactions for her latest release. That being said, she did make money on her part as an actor even though the film didn’t do well at the box office. How much did Alia Bhatt charge for ‘Jigra’? According to reports, Alia Bhatt charged Rs 10-15 crore for the film. This is three times more than what the film made on its opening day at the box office. The film, which is helmed by Vasan Bala, raked in Rs 4.55 crore on the opening day in India. Despite Alia’s star power, her film did not manage to garner huge footfall on the release day. Controversies surrounding ‘Jigra’ Actor-filmmaker Divya Khossla called out Bhatt and the film’s team for giving fake box office numbers despite empty theatres. This led to cryptic social media posts by Karan Johar who produced the film and Divya, who also hit back. Not just this, Bijou Thaangjam, an actor from Manipur, slammed the makers for discrimination after stalling him for months in the hopes of a role and then going MIA. Earlier, Vasan Bala made headlines after he said in a lighter note that he wrote a very premature email (about the creative process) to KJo about the idea of 'Jigra'. The latter forwarded the email to Alia, which Vasan said in jest, that he didn’t like because the email had hygiene issues and grammatical errors. Vasan’s seemingly humorous statement was blown out of proportion by the people on the Internet, and in no time KJo started receiving brickbats for simply forwarding an email. Karan cleared the air and said, “So, I was flooded with Vasan Bala’s interview which he answered with pure innocence and so much love, the gore misinterpretation of his comment about me sending the script to Alia without his grammar checks made me laugh initially at the ludicrousness of it all but now is truly annoying me.” “Vasan continues to be one of my most talented and wonderful collaborators and if you see his interview and hear his tone you will totally get it! BUT NO … much ado about nothing is all over the place…I fold my hands and tell everyone please hear and read entire interviews before making clickbait assumptions. Loads of Love to all of you”, he added. ‘Jigra’ was released on October 11 in theatres.
16 October,2024 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Kajol took to her social media handles to celebrate the 26th anniversary of her blockbuster film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.’ The film also featured Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles with a memorable extended cameo by Salman Khan. Kajol, who played the vibrant and lovable Anjali in the film, is ‘still feeling the same.’ Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Dilwale’ actress shared a couple of photos featuring her, SRK and Rani Mukerji. Alongside the clicks, she wrote, “Still feeling the same .. even tho I seem to have grown up 26 years later ! #kkhh #rahulisacheater #friendship #anjali #26years.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) Karan Johar also posted a montage video highlighting both iconic scenes and behind-the-scenes moments from the film's set. In his caption, he reminisced about the film, saying, “Of cool neck chains, neon shirts, pink head bands, summer camp with only dancing involved, wishing on toota taaras, cheating in basketball, dosti that turns into pyaar and characters that live through time and beyond!!.” He continued, expressing gratitude for the experience, saying, “To my first film as a director. To the best cast & crew on set. To taking that feeling of day one and keeping it alive....26 years later!.” The post was met with an outpouring of love from fans and fellow celebrities. In an old interview, Kajol had revealed her preference for Salman’s character over Shah Rukh Khan's in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.’ When asked who she would choose between Rahul (played by Shah Rukh Khan) and Aman (played by Salman Khan), she responded, “On script level, maybe I would have gone with Salman's character, but in the film, if you watch the film, there is no choice about the ending; it has to be the way it is.” ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ was a massive success, winning several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film. The film was released on 16 October 1998.
16 October,2024 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSFilmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been openly discussing the Salman Khan and Lawrence Bishnoi drama on the internet. After the Baba Siddique murder case, RGV has been sharing his opinions on the Salman and Bishnoi rivalry. His recent post about the matter was quite shocking, as the filmmaker opined that Salman Khan should issue a threat to the gangster; otherwise, it would look like "COWARDICE of the TIGER STAR." Ram Gopal Varma on Salman Khan and Lawrence Bishnoi Story RGV took to his X account and shared a tweet that reads, "I wish @BeingSalmanKhan will give a SUPER COUNTER THREAT to B or otherwise, it will look like a COWARDICE of the TIGER STAR. S K owes it to his fans to rise up as the BIGGER SUPER HERO in comparison to B." I wish @BeingSalmanKhan will give a SUPER COUNTER THREAT to B or otherwise , it will look like a COWARDICE of the TIGER STAR ..S K owes it to his fans to rise up as the BIGGER SUPER HERO in comparison to B — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) October 15, 2024 He further reacted to his earlier tweet summarizing the flow of events after gangster Bishnoi claimed responsibility for Siddique's murder and wrote, "I have 6.2 MILLION FOLLOWERS and this tweet got 6.2 MILLION VIEWS... This is a TESTIMONY of LAWRENCE BISHNOI’s CURRENT POPULARITY." I have 6.2 MILLION FOLLOWERS and this tweet got 6.2 MILLION VIEWS..This is a TESTIMONY of LAWRENCE BISHNOI’s CURRENT POPULARITY pic.twitter.com/0A671DsxwO — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) October 16, 2024 Ram Gopal Varma calls Bishnoi good looking In one of his tweets about Bishnoi, Ram Gopal Varma shared a picture of the gangster and wrote, "If a film is based on the BIGGEST GANGSTER, no filmmaker will cast a guy who looks like DAWOOD IBRAHIM or CHOTA RAJAN... But here, I don’t know a single FILM STAR who is more GOOD LOOKING than B." If a film is based on the BIGGEST GANGSTER , no film maker will cast a guy who looks like DAWOOD IBRAHIM or CHOTA RAJAN ..But here , I don’t know a single FILM STAR who is more GOOD LOOKING than B pic.twitter.com/jbZubaTtzY — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) October 15, 2024 The Salman Khan connection with Baba Siddique's Murder For those unaware, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has claimed responsibility for the murder of Baba Siddique, which was shot dead by three men on Saturday, October 12. A viral post claims that the gangster orchestrated the act because the politician was helping Salman Khan. The superstar and the late politician had been family friends for decades. His murder came as a shock to Khan, who was seen in tears at Siddique's residence on Sunday. Bishnoi and Khan's feud goes back to the early 2000s when the superstar was involved in a blackbuck shooting case in Rajasthan. While Salman Khan spent a week in jail for the crime, the Bishnoi community, who consider blackbucks sacred, have been targeting the actor ever since, issuing death threats.
16 October,2024 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVineet Kumar Singh, who recently received a standing ovation for his film Superboys of Malegaon at its Toronto International Film Festival premiere, has now signed a political thriller film 'Match Fixing', which is based on Kanwar Khatana's book 'The Game Behind Saffron Terror'. The film, directed by Kedaar Gaekwad, is set to release in theatres on November 15 and will see Vineet share the screen space with Anuja Sathe and Manoj Joshi among others. Along with the film's announcement, the makers also shared the first look of Singh in the film, which is striking and instantly pulls the audiences in the mode of the story. The tale, which promises to be gripping, is expected to bring Singh's acting prowess under the limelight, yet again highlighting his versatility. Sharing the poster on his social media handles, Singh wrote, "It’s not about cricket, it's about the Nation - Based on a book. The hidden truth behind #MatchFixing." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vineet Kumar Singh (@vineet_ksofficial) Vineet Kumar Singh, who was previously seen in ‘Ghuspaithiya’, is awaiting the release of ‘Superboys of Malegaon’. He will be seen in the multilingual pan-India film ‘SDGM’, which will see him sharing the screen space with Sunny Deol. The film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory, will mark Vineet's first project with Sunny Deol. As per reports, the big-budgeted film is being touted as the "biggest action film of the country" and is being directed by Gopichand Malineni. Other details of the film are under wrap for now. The film, which went on the floors in June this year, is highly anticipated due to the impressive track record of Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory, which has been behind several successful ventures. The actioner has already generated immense curiosity as fans are eagerly waiting to witness what Sunny Deol and the ‘Rangbaaz’ actor will bring on the table. The sources close to the production have hinted at a gripping narrative that will showcase both the actors in challenging and engaging roles. Vineet also has ‘Aadhaar’ and ‘Rangeen’ in the pipeline.
16 October,2024 05:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIbrahim Ali Khan recently dropped a brand ad on his Instagram account, and the ad has reminded fans of Saif Ali Khan from 'Dil Chahta Hai'. Since the release of the ad, fans have been reacting to it in the comment section and showing their love for the upcoming Bollywood star. While some got nostalgic, others had only good things to say about Ibrahim Ali Khan. Fans reacted to Ibrahim Ali Khan’s new ad A fan who was reminded of Saif from the 'Dil Chahta Hai' era wrote, "Looks like Saif from his 'Dil Chahta Hai' days." Another user humorously commented, "Bollywood casting the same actor as father and son seemed funny—until we saw Saif and Ibrahim! Bollywood was just preparing us." A third fan said, "Close enough, welcome back, young Saif." Another shared, "My Delulu Prince shines in his first major ad campaign." One user commented, "MORE SAIF THAN SAIF HIMSELF." Ibrahim Ali Khan’s work front For those unversed, Ibrahim worked as an assistant director for Karan Johar’s romantic drama 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani', which featured Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi. Earlier, Karan Johar hinted at a new project with a legacy actor who will be making his debut in the film. Many fans speculated that the film is 'Sarzameen', starring South actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, and Ibrahim. However, an official announcement of the film is still awaited. Recently, in an interview with ANI, Ibrahim’s sister Sara Ali Khan opened up about how talented he is and wished him good luck and success in the industry. When asked if she would like to set an example for her sibling with her work, Sara replied, "No, I don’t feel like setting an example for him. My brother is quite smart... it is his life, his luck, and his talent. We both have been brought up in the same manner, so I know he won’t drift from his chosen path. And no matter how far you run, you will come back to yourself. That’s what our mom (Amrita Singh) taught us." Wishing him luck for his Bollywood debut, Ibrahim’s sister Sara said, "I hope he maintains balance in his life and work. He should stick to his values. He is a grounded child." On the personal front, Ibrahim is rumoured to be dating Shweta Tiwari’s daughter, actress Palak Tiwari. (With inputs from Agencies)
16 October,2024 05:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe unforgettable title track of Bhool Bhulaiyaa has been remade for a third time, with this iconic 'Hare Krishna Hare Ram' still giving us goosebumps. What makes Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3's title track extra special is the collaboration between international rapper Pitbull and our very own global star Diljit Dosanjh. However, nothing can replace Neeraj Sridhar's voice as he is back to add his signature touch. Despite the hype around the international collaboration on the recreation of this iconic track, the main attraction of the song remains Kartik Aaryan. The track is a visual spectacle, with Kartik Aaryan setting the screen on fire with his sleek 'Spooky Slide’ dance moves. He keeps us glued to the screen, gliding smoothly on shiny floors in snazzy attire. The choreographers deserve credit on the YouTube channel. Pitbull masterfully blends his rap with the iconic ‘Hare Ram Hare Krishna’ chant, while Punjabi powerhouse Diljit Dosanjh brings his unique flair and Neeraj Shridhar holds down the Hindi vocals. Together, they manage to retain the essence of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, while pushing the boundaries with a modern, international twist. With music maestros Pritam and Tanishk Bagchi at the helm, this track is a melting pot of cultures, blending global beats with desi flair. Fans of Kartik and the horror comedy franchise have been eagerly waiting for the song, and it surely hasn't disappointed them. It is amazing how the appeal of this song, originally picturised on Akshay Kumar, has endured over the years. Some of the comments on the song are: "That "Hare Ram Hare Ram Hare Krishna Hare Ram" still giving us goosebumps!!" "That meme guy of "hey hari raam" will be so proud of... And Pitbull singing Hare Raam is top class" "Kartik Aryan has challenged the , Michael Jackson, with his mesmerizing dance moves ..... Amazing performance" "Diljit n pitbull are okay,but nobody's gonna beat Neeraj Sridhar's part "hare Ram,hare ram" One user rightly pointed out, "It breaks my heart to see Sir Neeraj Shridhar not getting the love and fame he deserves. He produced all the best songs of our childhood that we dance to - Bhool bhulaiya, character dheela, bhagam bhag, aahun aahun, chor bazari, ale, love mera hit hit, papa toh band bajaye, tum hi ho bandhu and so on. Let's show our love for him please."
16 October,2024 04:12 PM IST | MumbaiThe new member of the Ambani family, Radhika Merchant, is celebrating her birthday today, and the diva has received the sweetest birthday wishes from her friends, Orry and Ananya Panday. While Orry posted a video from Radhika's pre-wedding where Katy Perry was sweetly flirting with her, Ananya dropped a gorgeous image of the two posing together. Orry & Ananya's wish for Radhika Orry shared a throwback video from Radhika's pre-wedding festivities featuring Katy Perry talking to Radhika and commenting on her beautiful ring. Perry was also seen singing for the then bride-to-be, Radhika. Meanwhile, Ananya Panday shared a picture with Radhika in which the gorgeous ladies posed for the camera. While sharing the picture, Panday wrote, "Happy Birthday beautiful girl (red heart) Love you Radhuuu." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orhan Awatramani (@orry) Ananya Panday, who attended almost all the functions of Radhika and Anant Ambani's wedding, had previously given inside details about the grand festivities. To set the record straight, Ananya clarified that no actor was paid to dance or attend the Ambani functions. In an interview with Mashable India, Ananya said, “They are my friends. I don’t understand why people think like this. Obviously, I’ll dance wholeheartedly at my friends’ wedding. I love celebrating love.” Mukesh Ambani’s younger son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding was a grand event with global stars in attendance. The wedding celebrations started with three days of pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, and the inside details of the celebration were captured in a documentary. In the teaser clip of the documentary, many sweet moments were captured for life. About Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant's wedding documentary The wedding documentary is streaming on Jio Cinema with the title 'Valley of Gods'. The movie captures the inside details of Anant and Radhika’s first pre-wedding function in Jamnagar, which spanned three days. Another pre-wedding event, an international cruise, was also held a couple of months later.
16 October,2024 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe cult show 'Fauji' starring Shah Rukh Khan is getting a reboot with Vikas Jain and Gauahar Khan as the main leads. This news of the rework came yesterday, however, a report suggests that it was Pulkit Samrat who was earlier in discussion to play the lead in the show. The report claimed that Samrat was in talks to play the role of Shah Rukh Khan's son, but this was not when Sandeep Singh was in the picture; it was back when Red Chillies Entertainment was planning to produce the sequel of Shah Rukh Khan's cult show. Pulkit Samrat was in discussion for 'Fauji 2'? If the report from 'India Today' is to be believed, before filmmaker Sandeep Singh came into the picture and announced Vikas Jain and Gauahar Khan as the leads, discussions around the sequel were in play, and Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment was planning to back the project. 'Fauji 2' was earlier a grand project, with reports of Shah Rukh Khan planning to reprise his memorable role of Lt. Abhimanyu Rai, and Pulkit Samrat playing his son. For the female lead, they had signed 'Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke' fame Roopal Tyagi. Though the show never took off, even after Pulkit and Shah Rukh started the shoot, Samrat discussed it with 'India Today' and shared, "Just imagine, a guy from Delhi, who has come to Mumbai following SRK’s footsteps, gets a chance to play his on-screen son in a show produced by Red Chillies! I was lucky enough to shoot with him, and he was extremely kind, and extremely humble. He shared his trade secrets with me. He taught me how to own a set and how to use the space around you as an actor. His kind words and his warmth still stay with me. Sadly, the show never took off." About 'Fauji 2' Produced by Sandeep Singh and co-produced by Vikas Jain and Zafar Mehdi, 'Fauji 2' marks the series debut of film director Abhinav Pareek, who earlier directed 'Sab Moh Maaya Hai' and 'A Wedding Story'. The show will air on Doordarshan and will be broadcast in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Bengali. In 'Fauji 2', Sandeep Singh shall be introducing Vikas Jain to mainstream television. Vikas, previously known for his appearances in 'Bigg Boss 17' with wife Ankita Lokhande, will portray Colonel Sanjay Singh. Gauahar Khan will take on the role of Lieutenant Colonel Simarjeet Kaur, a cadet trainer specializing in weaponry.
16 October,2024 02:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Divya Khosla has stirred up controversy with her Instagram Story criticizing Alia Bhatt’s new film Jigra and openly feuding with co-producer Karan Johar. In response to her claims, Johar posted on his social media, saying, "Silence is the best speech you will ever give to fools." After which Divya quickly fired back with another story alluding to KJO being the fool for opposing the truth. Phew! And the Divya Khosla-Karan Johar feud goes on... In an interview with Hindustan Times, Divya stated, “Today, when I speak up, Mr Karan Johar uses derogatory language to shut me down. Is it right to call a woman a fool for pointing out unethical practices? If this happens to me, what about those new to the industry? No one is a king here, and I won’t be treated like a subject. There are many more derogatory words which were used in their PR articles, and called my taking a stand as a PR stunt. I'm sorry, I don't need one. I'm already well known.” Divya Khosla’s first post took aim at Alia Bhatt, accusing her of gaining from fake ticket sales. She said, “Alia doesn’t need to resort to such tactics; she’s already well-established. But true heroism is in speaking against wrongdoing. Let the audience decide based on merit, not money and power.” What Divya Khosla said about ‘Jigra’ Divya, took to her Instagram Stories to slam the 'Highway' actor, sharing a picture of an empty theatre and criticizing the film's reported earnings. In her post, she wrote, “Went to Citi Mall PVR for Jigra show. Theatre was totally empty…all theaters going empty everywhere.” "#Aliabhatt me sach mein Bahut #Jigra hai.. khud hi tickets karide aur fake collections announce kar diye. Wonder why paid media is silent. #weshdnotfooltheaudience #truthoverlies #HappyDussehra," she added. For those unversed, Divya Khossla's film 'Savi' shows her character navigating a complex and high-risk situation to save her wrongfully imprisoned husband. This is a similar plotline to 'Jigra' but with a different relationship as its crux. Karan Johar seemingly responds to Divya Karan shared a post on his Instagram stories which read, “Silence is the best speech you will ever give to fools.” Divya also shared a post on her stories which read, “Truth will always offend fools opposed to it.” “When you are shamelessly accustomed to stealing what rightfully belongs to others, you will always seek shelter in silence. You will have no voice no spine,” she added in a subsequent post. About Alia Bhatt's Jigra ‘Jigra' revolves around a devoted sister who embarks on a harrowing journey to rescue her brother. A recreated version of the classic song 'Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka' is also included in the teaser, showcasing Vedang Raina's vocal talent. Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions and presented by Viacom18 Studios and Eternal Sunshine Productions, 'Jigra' is co-written by Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala.
16 October,2024 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKaran Johar recently marked a significant milestone as he celebrated 26 years of his iconic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Taking to Instagram, he shared a heartfelt montage showcasing cherished moments from the film's set. The video is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, featuring behind-the-scenes glimpses of the stellar cast, including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Anupam Kher, and more. 26 Years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai! Karan Johar looks back In his emotional post, Karan Johar reminisced about the film's unforgettable moments, captioning it: "Of cool neck chains, neon shirts, pink headbands, summer camp with only dancing involved, wishing on toota taaras, cheating in basketball, dosti that turns into pyaar and characters that live through time and beyond!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) Fans immediately flooded the comment section with kind words. One wrote, "From 'Pyaar Dosti hain' to 'Mera pehla pyaar adhura reh gaya Rifat-Bi', we all grew up!" Another fan penned,"Remake this movie with Anjali marrying Aman who really deserved her" "This film was such a phenomenon. It may have not aged well for some ppl, but it was definitely more developed than a film like KANK or any of your recent films ❤," wrote another. About Karan Johar's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', released in 1998, was not just a film; it was a cultural phenomenon.With its catchy music, memorable dialogues, and iconic fashion, it influenced trends, from the gifting of friendship bands on Friendship Day to SRK's stylish accessories and Anjali's iconic bob-cut. The film's success paved the way for its re-release last year, celebrating 25 years of the beloved trio. During the screening, Johar, Khan, and Mukerji surprised fans by making a special appearance at a theatre, creating a whirlwind of excitement on social media. Karan Johar praised Shah Rukh Khan, calling him the "Emperor of entertainment" and the "King of romance," emphasizing the impact Khan had on his career."I won't be here if it wasn't for bhai, if it wasn't for Aditya Chopra," Johar said, adding, "his energy is infectious. Thank you for being you, and thank you for allowing me to have this career." With numerous awards and accolades under its belt, 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' continues to resonate with audiences, reminding us of the enduring power of love and friendship. (With inputs from ANI)
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