Thriller aborted, romcom on It is known that Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor are teaming up for a film produced by Dinesh Vijan. Not many know that the filmmaker was initially planning a thriller, titled Spyder, with the two actors and Dasvi (2022) director Tushar Jalota at the helm. However, it is now being said that over the past few months, the makers and Sidharth felt that their script’s box-office potential could be limited as audiences increasingly prefer this genre in the OTT space. After brainstorming on other subjects, the trio narrowed down to a romantic comedy. That’s when the makers offered the script to Janhvi, who liked it and gave her nod to the film, tentatively titled Param Sundari. The title is inspired by the song from Dinesh’s Mimi (2021), which also saw leading lady Kriti Sanon bag her first National Award for Best Actress. Pre-production on Param Sundari is underway and the makers are planning to begin filming in December. No Oscar plans When asked if she was hurt that her Cannes Grand Prix winner, All We Imagine as Light, wasn’t chosen as India’s entry for the Oscars, director Payal Kapadia rooted for Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies instead. Calling it a great film, she said, “All of us loved it. I loved Kiran Rao’s previous film too. I’m just happy that it is going there.” Probed if she would attempt taking her film to the Academy Awards independently, Payal shared, “It releases in America on November 15. The distribution [team] will decide that once it releases.” Starring Kani Kusruti, Chhaya Kadam and Divyaprabha, All We Imagine as Light opens in India on November 22. Praising Rana Daggubati and his distribution team for putting their might behind it, Payal added, “They had a planned distribution approach. They were sensitive to the understanding that it is not a movie that can just be released nationwide without a thought to the kind of film it is. I respected that outlook to distribution.” Certified, at last! After a long battle, including a legal one, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency has finally cleared the censor hurdle. The release of the period political drama, helmed by the actor-producer, previously slated for September 6, had to be deferred due to protests from various quarters, including Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). The makers were also embroiled in a court case with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and eventually agreed to the recommended modifications to facilitate the movie’s theatrical release. Kangana, who plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who declared Emergency in the country in June 1975, shared the update on social media, saying, “We’re glad to announce that we’ve received the censor certificate for our movie Emergency. We will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support.” Sources claim that the political drama will open after the upcoming Punjab elections. Assassin games Shah Rukh Khan, who started the trend of playing anti-hero in the early 1990s, with films like Darr, Baazigar (1993) and Anjaam (1994), is said to return to the grey zone again. Rumours are rife that the superstar plays an assassin in director Sujoy Ghosh’s King, which also marks daughter Suhana Khan’s big-screen debut. The buzz about SRK playing an assassin has triggered a lot of curiosity among netizens, who are now reminded of his remark at Locarno a few weeks ago. Addressing a query about playing a negative role again, SRK had said, “I think I have a new way of playing a bad guy.” To shoot more or not? While a lot has been said about Salman Khan’s cameo as Chulbul Pandey in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, a source tells us that the superstar shot his portions for the Ajay Devgn-starrer about three months ago. Given Salman’s superstardom, Rohit thought of enhancing his special role in the movie, and hence met him on the set of Sikandar to discuss the possibility of shooting for a day to make his cameo extra special. However, in the wake of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s threats to Salman, it remains to be seen if the additional shoot will happen. The Diwali release also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Tiger Shroff. Somy batting for Salman Somy Ali took to social media to write a direct message to Lawrence Bishnoi, who has been threatening her ex, Salman Khan. Alongside a picture of the gangster, she wrote, “Namaste, Lawrence bhai. I’ve heard and seen about you doing Zoom calls from jail. I want to talk to you, so let me know how this can happen.” Stating that Rajasthan is their favourite place in the whole world, Somy added, “We want to come to your temple for worship, but let’s have a Zoom call first and we can have some talks after the worship. Then, believe that these are the things for your benefit.” Asking for Lawrence’s mobile number, she concluded, saying, “It will be a great favour for you. Thank you.” Motherhood beckons Radhika Apte is set to welcome her bundle of joy with musician-husband Benedict Taylor. The actor flaunted her baby bump at the première of her gender-bending comedy, Sister Midnight, at the BFI London Film Festival. She also shared pictures from the grand event on her social media handle, saying, “Sister Midnight UK Premiere #lff2024.” However, she didn’t mention a word about her journey to motherhood. OK Computer co-actor Vijay Varma gave a shout-out to her. Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor also dropped hearts and shared her best wishes for the Vikram Vedha (2022) actor.
18 October,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamKaran Johar is a witty and skilled orator, and that is why he is on everyone’s wish list when they want to host award shows, weddings, chat shows or book launches. The filmmaker has now been roped in to host a charity gala for Move for Cancer Awareness (MCAN), an initiative spearheaded by designer-philanthropist Maheka Mirpuri. “Those who know Karan know he is all heart. This cause is close to him, which makes his support more meaningful as he helps us raise much-needed funds,” says Mirpuri. This is Johar’s second time hosting the gala. Over the past 11 years, the foundation has helped over 2,500 underprivileged patients battling head and neck cancer. Mirpuri shares that the cause is personal “due to a loss in my family and we are thankful to Karan for believing in it and hosting the fundraiser through a live auction.” Mirpuri adds, “All the funds raised go directly to the hospital. This is a completely transparent initiative—every rupee collected goes straight to the hospital. I consider myself merely a medium. With the support of my friends, we have successfully raised approximately R10 crore and contributed it to Tata Memorial Hospital over the past 11 years. The last time Karan hosted the event, he created magic, helping us raise an incredible amount. This year, we hope to double that impact.”
18 October,2024 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuThe MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, over the years, has become a symbol of the city’s love for the movies. As the prestigious film gala sees a change of leadership this year, with film archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur taking on the role of the festival director, he says the idea is to bring independent cinema to the forefront. The festival, which opens tomorrow, aims to celebrate both emerging and established voices. “This year, we are in a phase of transition. One [change] is that it’s just MAMI. No festival in the world has a tagline. We have come back to the original name,” starts Dungarpur, addressing head-on that Jio, the long-standing festival sponsor, has pulled out this time. “The second important thing is that [over time], we didn’t feel like a festival. It has to be made into a celebration. We shouldn’t be spread out so massively that a guy from Juhu cannot meet a director, who is presenting [his film] in Goregaon. In film festivals, you should have to make little effort to go and experience the whole thing. Even with limited funding, we have got great programming this time—there is the South Asian competition, novel competition, we’ve got classics and the best of world cinema. But what was essential for me was to have an opening film that is truly Indian.” Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light is the opening film at MAMI This pursuit led him to Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix-winning film, All We Imagine as Light. Dungarpur says the drama stands for two things that the festival stands for—the city of Mumbai, and rooting for indie filmmakers. “A young filmmaker finds it difficult to raise funds, then he makes a film, and then he is able to take it to the world. Payal’s film will be an inspiration because it has reached the goal of the Grand Prix. We want to make sure that this festival is not about big films, it’s about independent films. We want it to be a people’s festival.” Kapadia started her career with Dungarpur at Film Heritage Foundation, and to have his mentee’s work open the festival is a moment of great pride for him. “I have a special relationship with her. I told her that All We Imagine as Light should be the opening film for MAMI because it reflects the city. It’s rare to find a film that reflects everyone’s struggle in this city; a city where people come from different parts of the country and make a home. Usually foreign movies are chosen as the opening film. But to me, Payal’s film was the correct catalyst. There is so much buzz around this movie. Our phones have not stopped ringing; people want to come and see it. It’s wonderful to see this kind of response for an independent film. India doesn’t have the concept of a grant. It’s very tough for an independent filmmaker. That’s why you see so many sources of funding in Payal’s movie.” Dungarpur believes MAMI has the potential to be on par with international film festivals like Venice and Cannes. He notes that the lack of state support holds India back from making a festival of that scale. “If a movie goes to Cannes or Venice, then it goes everywhere else. I want to make Mumbai [one such destination for cinema]. We are hoping that by next year, we will have support from the state because the festival represents the city and its spirit. We want the state to be involved. You will see the reflection of state’s support of what the coming days and the next six years are going to be like.” Mumbai’s date with MAMI . Over six days, the festival will showcase 110-plus films from over 45 countries. These include Demi Moore’s The Substance, Emilia Perez that is France’s official entry to the 2025 Oscars, and Manoj Bajpayee’s Despatch. . To attend screenings and events, one needs to register for a delegate badge on the MAMI website. There are badges for the press, industry delegates, cinephiles as well as for senior citizens. . Screenings and events will be spread across prominent venues in Mumbai, including Regal Cinema and PVR Juhu. Soho House Mumbai will host the Industry Programme from October 21 to 23.
18 October,2024 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuGlobal icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently busy with the shoot of the second season of her global streaming series ‘Citadel’, arrived in Mumbai for an event. She was spotted in a shimmery dress as she sashayed in style, posing gracefully for the paparazzi. The former Miss World tied her hair in a high ponytail with loose waves and opted for diamond earrings to accessorise. She wrapped up the photocall with her signature namaste pose. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Why is Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Mumbai? According to reports, Priyanka is in Mumbai for a makeup brand event. It is to be noted that the actress will not be attending the MAMI Film Festival despite being the chairperson for the festival. Earlier, the actress took to her Instagram and shared a reel in which she can be seen standing next to the Gateway of India. The video was captured on a balcony of her suite at the Taj Mahal Hotel in the Colaba area of Mumbai and shows her effortlessly pulling off a formal outfit. The actress wore a sky blue coloured blazer which she paired with a matching skirt. The actress wrote in the caption, “My favourite getaway… #Gateway”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ work front Meanwhile, on the work front, recently, Priyanka wrapped the shooting of her upcoming film 'The Bluff' which is directed by Frank E Flowers and also features actor Karl Urban. 'The Bluff' is set in the 19th-century Caribbean and follows the story of a former female pirate, played by Priyanka, who must protect her family when the sins of her past catch up to her. Produced by Russo Brothers' banner AGBO Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, the film promises to be a thrilling adventure. Apart from 'The Bluff', Priyanka is also set to star in 'Heads of State' alongside John Cena and Idris Elba. Besides that, she also has the second season of ‘Citadel’. She will reprise her role as Nadia. On the Bollywood front, she will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's next directorial 'Jee Le Zaraa' alongside Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. (With inputs from Agencies)
17 October,2024 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai' actor Aasif Sheikh who worked alongside Salman Khan in the 1998 film Bandhan recalled an incident where the superstar drove his car on the footpath. Aasif who shares a great camaraderie with Salman shared how the actor was very confident about walking away after creating a mess given his superstar status, but this one time things didn’t go as planned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aasif Sheikh (@iaasifsheikhofficial) When Salman Khan was caught driving on the footpath In an interview with Lallantop, Aasif revealed that Salman owned an Esteem back in the day and once asked the actor to hop along while they were returning for a shoot location. He said, “We were young then and Salman had an Esteem at that time. He made me sit next to him and he started driving everywhere on the footpath, on the road. I said, ‘Salman, pakde jayenge (we will get caught).’ He said, ‘Pakde jayenge toh yaar Salman Khan hain ghabrao mat. (Even if we get caught, don’t worry, Salman Khan is with you).” In no time, a traffic police personnel pulled them over and failed to recognise Salman, which got them in trouble. Aasif recalled, “He rolled down the window and the traffic police actually did not recognise him. He was like ‘Isne toh pehchana nahi. Maine kaha shirt utaar shayad pehchan le. (He said he didn’t recognise me. I said, ‘Take off your shirt, he might recognise you then).” About Aasif Sheikh’s 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai' ‘Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai’ is a comedy show which revolves around two neighbouring couples, the Mishras and the Tiwaris, in which the husbands are attracted to each other's wives and attempt various ultimately unsuccessful and hilarious techniques to impress them. Aasif's character of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra is an unsuccessful insurance agent. He is Anita's husband and is often called 'Nalla' for being unemployed, he has fallen for the simple-minded Angoori Tiwari, his neighbour. He is known to be highly educated but still won't do a regular job out of his ego. His plans to woo Angoori usually fail due to her naivety. Meanwhile, Salman Khan is busy shooting for his upcoming film ‘Sikandar’ and hosting the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 18.
17 October,2024 09:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSeasoned actor Radhika Apte surprised everyone with her impromptu pregnancy announcement at the BFI London Film Festival on October 16. She showcased her baby bump in a black bodycon dress while attending the screening of her latest film, 'Sister Midnight'. The actor is expecting her first child with husband and music composer Benedict Taylor. Apte's pregnancy surprise delighted fans, as she shared her experience at the festival through social media, posting photos that captured her radiant presence on the red carpet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Radhika (@radhikaofficial) Who is Radhika Apte’s husband Benedict Taylor? Radhika Apte and Benedict Taylor, who have been married since 2012, maintain a relatively private lifestyle despite their prominent careers in the entertainment industry. The couple, who split their time between London and Mumbai, initially met in 2011 when Radhika was in London for a sabbatical focused on contemporary dance. They lived together before tying the knot in a small ceremony in 2012, followed by an official celebration in 2013. Benedict is a violinist and music composer. He has scored for films and web series with co-composer Naren Chandavarkar and together they are known as 'Naren & Benedict'. Some of their projects include ‘Udta Punjab’, ‘Paatal Lok’, ‘Ghost Stories’, Ghoul’, ‘Heeramandi’, and ‘Killer Soup’ to name a few. Radhika Apte’s work front In addition to her exciting personal news, Radhika Apte is currently involved in several projects. Radhika was seen in Zoya Akhtar’s web series ‘Made In Heaven Season 2’. The show touched upon themes like casteism, physical abuse, colour discrimination, same-sex marriages, and whatnot. But the show’s fifth episode 'The Heart Skipped a Beat', which stars Radhika Apte, was appreciated by people for showing a Dalit wedding. She recently made a cameo appearance in 'Merry Christmas', directed by Sriram Raghavan, which features stars, Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. Furthermore, she is set to star in the revenge thriller series 'Akka', alongside Keethy Suresh, directed by debutante writer-director Dharmaraj Shetty. Radhika’s 'Sister Midnight', the film that marked her red-carpet appearance, is described as a "genre-bending comedy" centered around a misanthropic newlywed who discovers primal instincts that lead her into unexpected scenarios. The film premiered earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival.
17 October,2024 08:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMadhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene have completed 25 years of marriage. To wish her a better half, the actress took to social media to share a beautiful video that captures some of the special moments together that they made over the years. Along with the video, she had Sharing the video, Madhuri wrote, "25 years of love, laughter, and countless memories with you. Happy anniversary, my forever and always". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madhuri Dixit (@madhuridixitnene) Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene's love story Bollywood's dhak-dhak girl broke many hearts when news of her wedding surfaced. She tied the knot with Dr Shriram Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon, in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, California, on October 17, 1999. Having started her career in Bollywood with film Abodh in 1984, Madhuri Dixit owns a huge body of work despite her sporadic appearances on-screen post-2000. Not only films, but she has also featured in several reality TV shows as a judge. She was a part of shows like Dance Deewane and Jhalak Dikhhla Ja, owing to her flawless dancing skills. At the peak of her career, Madhuri Dixit Nene perhaps set her priorities straight, and hence, distanced herself Bollywood. "I wanted to enjoy new phases of my life. I wanted to have kids, and apart from work, I have had other dreams for myself which I wanted to fulfil," said Madhuri in an interview with mid-day. Dr Nene was Madhuri's brother, Ajit Dixit's close friend. On her brother's request, Madhuri decided to meet Shriram. Interestingly, Shriram wasn't aware of Madhuri's stardom in India. He didn't know that she was an actress. Perhaps, that fascinated Mada even more. After three months of courtship, the two decided to get married. And now, they are soulmates, forever! Madhuri Dixit became a mother in 2003 when she gave birth to Arin and then, Ryan in 2005. When Madhuri Dixit spoke about collaboration with her husband professionally The couple owns a film production house by the name RnM Moving Pictures that largely backs Marathi films. Talking about how they distribute duties, Dixit had once told IANS, "My job is of the creative head. I look for scripts, and the casting, and everything is done and Ram looks after the finances of the film, how the workflow is going to happen, and how the budgets are going to get done. So in a film, we are like the left brain and the right brain. We have divided our jobs accordingly. It’s a great partnership.”
17 October,2024 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs India announced Kiran Rao's feminist dramedy Laapataa Ladies as its Oscar entry last month, it raised the question how Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix prize at Cannes 2024, fell short of the nomination. Given its global acclaim and Cannes performance, Kapadia's film stood a strong chance of getting shortlisted in the best foreign film category at Oscars 2025. But the filmmaker, who is now set to release the film in India, prefers rooting for Rao's work than mulling over the snub. When asked if it hurt that All We Imagine Was Light wasn't selected as India's entry, Kapadia smilingly said, "Laapataa Ladies is a great film. I was just happy. It's a wonderful film. All of us saw it and loved it. I loved Kiran Rao's previous film as well. I am just happy that it's selected and it's the film that's going to be there." She also answered whether she would attempt at taking the film to Oscars independently. "It's going to release in America on November 15. The distribution will decide that once it releases, what's the response. We will see," Kapadia said here at an event to unveil the film's India release date. All We Imagine As Light, starring Kanu Shruti, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon, is set to arrive in Indian cinemas on November 22. It is being distributed by Telugu star-producer Rana Daggubati, who was also present at the event. Kapadia said she was thrilled that the film was coming to home months after the Cannes win. "The win was all surreal. The film has taken many years to get made so we were happy with the selection alone. But what all of it has led to and what I am most excited about is that the film will release in India and people will buy tickets to watch my film. That makes me really happy," she said. The filmmaker showered heavy praise at Daggubati and his team for their understanding of the kind of distribution a film like All We Imagine As Light needed. "They had a very planned distribution approach, which understood what the film could do in different regions and in the Kerala film industry. The understanding of it that it's not a film that can just be released nationwide without a thought to kind of film it is. They were very sensitive to that. I respected that outlook to distribution." Kapadia's directorial marks India's first-ever Grand Prix prize at the Cannes Film Festival. While it serves as a beacon of hope for filmmakers across the country, the film also draws attention to the support that Indian independent filmmaking urgently needs. Kapadia said that indie storytellers are always struggling and it would be nice if different film industries came together to back filmmakers and unique stories. "As indie filmmakers, the challenge is at every step. Even if you get funding from India completely, the next step is distribution, where does it get shown? So indie filmmakers are struggling at every step of the way. The co-productions are the ones that go to the festival so they are printed in the news. But there are many films that are made locally and they get released in their regions but don't get a nationwide release. And then they come on OTT, like Mahesh Narayanan's Declaration which is a beautiful film. It arrived on Netflix but it should have had a theatrical release. Until a few years ago, we used to get grants. There was also distribution. Whether they were shown on Doordarshan, we could watch films like that. We need to have an access to funding or industries could meet each other because to make independent films, it doesn't cost that much. If there's a way we can communicate with each other and no matter how small or big a film is, it can get financed, wouldn't that be nice? The more films there are, the more diversity there is. It makes for a thriving film industry." 'All We Imagine As Light' follows three women in Mumbai, including Prabha, a nurse whose life doesn't remain the same after she receives a mysterious gift from her estranged husband.
17 October,2024 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaRenowned filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, a National Award-winner and a Padma Shri awardee celebrated for his hard-hitting critically acclaimed, and commercially successful films that portray the stark realities of society, is set to dive into the world of Bollywood once again. The filmmaker has previously made films focused on the industry including Heroine and Fashion. This time however, the focus is not on star but on their wives. Known for his socially relevant films such as 'Chandni Bar', 'Page 3', 'Fashion', 'Traffic Signal', 'Jain', 'Heroine' and 'India Lockdown' among others, Bhandarkar’s latest project ‘Wives of Bollywood’ promises to shed light on the unseen facets of the glamorous lives that the wives of Bollywood star-wives lead, peppered with scandal, gossip, power struggles and eye-popping luxury. Madhur Bhandarkar on his new film With a career spanning over two decades and a reputation for making films that critique societal injustices, Bhandarkar's next film is expected to offer a bold commentary on the social life of the entertainment industry. “There is a lot of speculation around the lives of Bollywood star wives, the aim is to bring these untold stories inspired by real incidents, on big screen,” said filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Madhur sir once again after the success of India Lockdown. He has a reputation for creating authentic films, and this topic promises to be explosive, given the intrigue surrounding the lives of celebrity wives at home and in social settings,” added producer Pranav Jain. Produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and P J Motion Pictures, the film is expected to go on floors early next year. Striking similarity with Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives If you are an active consumer of content, you might have found the titled very familiar. The OTT platform Netflix has been home for the show 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives for two seasons now with the third season gearing up for release. The show documents the life of Bhavana Pandey (wife of actor Chunky Panday), Neelam Kothari (wife of Sameer Soni), Maheep Kapoor, (wife of Sanjay Kapoor), and Seema Sajdeh (ex-wife of Sohail Khan). The third season will see the Bollywood wives come upfront with three socialites from Delhi including Ranbir Kapoor's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who settled in the capital city after her marriage years ago.
17 October,2024 07:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Suniel Shetty, on Wednesday, dropped a picture with son Ahan Shetty in which the father and son are twinning in black vests. The 'Dhadkan' actor shared a photo collage on Instagram featuring Suniel and Ahan. The collage shows Suniel's old picture from his younger days and Ahan's photo clicked in recent times. They can be seen flaunting their muscular biceps in black vests and sporting high-waist jeans and a belt. Both of them have completed their looks with a pair of black sunglasses. Along with the post, Suniel wrote, "Because every picture tells a story...." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suniel Shetty (@suniel.shetty) Sameera Reddy and Sonu Sood reacted to the post by dropping fire and heart emojis respectively in the comment section. Netizens also bombarded the comment section with sweet and nice comments. A user wrote, "Like father like son". Another fan commented, "Anna 2.0." Suniel and Mana Shetty, who married on December 25, 1991, welcomed their first child, Athiya, in 1992 and their second child, Ahan, in 1996. Recently, Suniel's son Ahan Shetty joined the cast of 'Border 2'. Sunny Deol took to social media and welcomed Ahan on board. He also shared a teaser, generating excitement among fans and the film industry alike."Welcoming Fauji @ahan.shetty to the Battalion of #Border2," he captioned the post. Directed by JP Dutta, 'Border' became iconic for its portrayal of the India-Pakistan war and featured a stellar ensemble cast, including Suniel Shetty, who played the unforgettable role of Border Security Force Officer Bhairon Singh. And now two decades later, Ahan Shetty is stepping into his father's shoes, carrying forward this legacy in a film that is deeply embedded in the collective memory of Indian cinema lovers. The announcement video encapsulates the passing of the baton from father to son. It showcases the montage of Suniel Shetty's images from Border, with Ahan Shetty's heartfelt voiceover. Meanwhile, on the work front, Suniel will also seen in various projects like 'Welcome 3', 'The Legend of Somnath', 'Welcome to the Jungle', a show 'Nanda Devi' with Lionsgate and 'Hunter 3'. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 October,2024 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor-filmmaker and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut announced that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially issued a certificate to her film ‘Emergency’. For those unversed, the political drama had to be postponed multiple times in the past couple of months owing to its portrayal of the Sikh community. Censor Board issues certificate to Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ Kangana Ranaut took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, “We are glad to announce we have received the censor certificate for our movie Emergency, we will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support.” We are glad to announce we have received the censor certificate for our movie Emergency, we will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support 🇮🇳 — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) October 17, 2024 The film was scheduled to hit theatres across the country on September 6 but couldn't keep its date as it didn't get a clearance certificate from the censor board, which is important for the public exhibition of films in India. ‘Emergency’ cleared with with 1-minute cut ‘Emergency’ was embroiled in a battle with CBFC over the non-issuance of the certificate for its release. It was caught up in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and getting facts wrong. Ranaut had accused the film body of stalling certification to delay the release. Last month, the CBFC told the Bombay High Court on Monday that Ranaut had agreed to the cuts suggested by the board in the movie. The film’s certificate has surfaced on social media that from its previous run-time of 147 minutes it has been reduced to 146 minutes, which indicates that the cuts implemented account for just a minute in total. Emergency has been cleared by the Censor Board today, earlier runtime was 147 mins and updated one shows only a minute of footage being cut byu/MaalUHave inBollyBlindsNGossip About Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ The movie, in which Kangana Ranaut portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was initially slated for release on September 6. The film, a biographical political thriller, delves into the life of Indira Gandhi, who imposed a 21-month emergency period from 1975 to 1977. Produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, the film is set against the backdrop of one of India's most tumultuous political periods and promises to be a portrayal of historical events. 'Emergency', a project helmed entirely by Kangana Ranaut, boasts a stellar cast including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.
17 October,2024 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
