BREAKING: Prem Geet 3, the first Indo-Nepali film, is all set to release in cinemas in India on September 23, 2022

In the past few years, the trend of releasing South films in Hindi has picked up considerably. It’s a great time as viewers are open to watching films from different regions of India, as long as it’s entertaining and has mass appeal. Taking this trend forward, now one more industry is ready to enter the arena and score at the Indian box office – the Nepali film industry. Prem Geet 3, the first Indo-Nepali film in Hindi, is all set to storm cinemas on September 23, 2022.

Along with this announcement, the makers of the film have also launched an exciting poster of Prem Geet 3. The poster mentions the release date of the film and also that the theatrical trailer of the film would be released on September 1.

Prem Geet 3 is the third part of the super-hit Prem Geet franchise. Pradeep Khadka, the biggest star in the Nepali film industry, featured as an actor in the first two parts and also stars in Prem Geet 3 as the lead hero. Unlike Prem Geet and Prem Geet 2, the third part is a grand period action film, mounted on a huge scale.

Indian filmmaker Subhash Kale is the producer of Prem Geet 3 and he is ensuring that the film manages to woo Indian audiences so that they buy the ticket and experience its magic in cinemas. What has also gone in their favour is that there are four songs in the film and popular singers like Ankit Tiwari, Palak Muchhal, Dev Negi, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Pawandeep Rajan etc have lent their voices to these tracks.

Lead actor Pradeep Khadka is very happy with the Indian release of Prem Geet 3. He said, “I find it as my new birth as I will be having a new identity as someone who got a chance to venture into a new world, representing the Nepali film industry, for the first time in its over 50 years of history.”

Lead actress Kristina Gurung exclaimed, “I feel very blessed that the first film of my career is crossing boundaries and is making inroads into Bollywood. It’s something beyond my imagination. I am having butterflies in my stomach already!”

Director Santosh Sen stated, “It’s not just my first Indo-Nepali film but it is first in the history of the Nepali film industry. So, I am totally overwhelmed and feel responsible to set a course for the future.”

Subhash Kale, meanwhile, said, “Nepali film industry has been making some fine films. I felt that when Hindi-speaking audiences could accept South films with open arms, then they could do the same with Nepali films as well. Prem Geet 3 is the apt film to begin this trend as it has the scale and grandeur, and a popular actor. I am confident that Prem Geet 3 will get audiences in hordes in cinemas in India.”

Apart from Pradeep Khadka and Kristina Gurung, Prem Geet 3 also stars Shiva Shrestha, Maotse Gurung, Sunil Thapa and Manish Raut. It is directed by Santosh Sen and the late Chhetan Gurung. Chhetan Gurung also wrote the film along with Mandeep Gautam. Besides Subhash Kale, Santosh Sen, Prashant Kumar Gupta and Sushama Shiromanee are the producers of Prem Geet 3.

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Naga Chaitanya speaks up on his public separation from Samantha Ruth Prabhu: ‘She has moved on; I’ve moved on’

Following Samantha Ruth Prabhu who spoke publicly about her separation from Naga Chaitanya on Koffee With Karan 7 recently, the Laal Singh Chaddha actor has spoken about the same. The actor is currently promoting his film and recently said that he doesn’t have his personal life to be a topic of discussion.

 

“I don’t want my personal life to be the topic of discussion. We all have a personal space and there’s a reason why it’s called ‘personal’, “said the actor, to ETimes. “Things that I feel are crucial to be shared and put out, I do inform the media about it, whether it’s good or bad. I come out, tell the people about it through a statement and that’s it. In our case, Samantha has moved on, I’ve moved on and I don’t feel the need to inform the world about it, more than that.”

Recently, the actress came on Koffee With Karan 7 and spoke about her separation. When Karan asked Samantha about the social media trolling following her separation from her husband Naga Chaitanya, she corrected him saying “ex-husband”. “I couldn’t really complain about it because I chose that path. I chose to be transparent and I chose to reveal a lot of my life. And when the separation happened, I couldn’t be too upset about it because they invested in my life and it was my responsibility to have answers, which I didn’t at that point of time,” she said.

When Karan asked how she was doing now after the divorce, Samantha said, “It has been hard but it’s good now. It’s fine. I am stronger than I have ever been.” While Karan implied that he did not want to encroach her with more personal questions, he kept digging into her life which she called him out on. When asked whether there are hard feelings between her and Chaitanya, she said, “Like if you put us both in a room, you have to hide sharp objects? Yeah. As of now, yes.” She added that the situation was not amicable right now “but it maybe sometime in the future”.

On the work front, Naga Chaitanya will next star in Laal Singh Chaddha alongside Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mona Singh. The film releases on August 11, 2022.

ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan 7: Samantha Ruth Prabhu says reports of her asking Rs. 250 crore in alimony from Naga Chaitanya ‘made up’

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One person dead in fire on the sets of Luv Ranjan’s next starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor; FWICE demands enquiry: ‘What if mishap occurred with 1000 workers’

One person has died in fire on the sets of Luv Ranjan’s next starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha. Following their Spain schedule, the trio kicked off the shoot in Mumbai, a few days ago. However, the shoot had to be halted due to a major mishap on the sets of the film. It is being reported that a 32-year-old man, Manish Devashi, who was working on the sets of Luv Ranjan’s film lost his life in the fire.

 

Major smoke coming out of Chitrakoot Ground in Andheri West, Mumbai grabbed the attention of onlookers on Friday. According to statement to PTI by civic officials, the person was brought dead at the Cooper Hospital in Juhu. Ashok Dubey, General Secretary, Federation of Western India Cine Employees, said that another man suffered some injuries who was doing set lighting work.

FWICE General Secretary spoke to ETimes and said, “There was no shoot going on when this incident occurred. One person lost his life. A film unit has 800-1000 workers and technicians, what if the mishap happened when the shoot was on? For the past 4-5 years, we have written letters to CM and fire authorities that proper investigations should be conducted at such places.”

“These accidents are happening repeatedly. The one who built this studio floor had made two other studios that have been burnt to ashes in Bangur Nagar area in Goregaon West. We are now writing to the producers’ body that they must check whether a fire audit has been done before booking studio floors. The federation is issuing notices to producers’ body and production houses and also the chief minister stating that such unauthorised structures should be permitted to function without a fire audit and NOC. In the absence of fire audit and NOC, the federation will ask workers and technicians not to work at such studios,” Ashok Dubey said. He said it will demand an enquiry with BMC.

Another set that may have suffered due to this fire is that of Rajshri Productions. The makers of the film are yet to release a statement.

ALSO READ: Does Shamshera’s debacle affect the release strategy and buzz of Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film, Brahmastra? Trade experts share their views

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Onir speaks about how he was falsely accused of molestation and the humiliation he faced from police for being gay: “They suggested that I should be kept in a lock-up since I indulge in such SINFUL activity”

Onir recently released his memoir, ‘I Am Onir & I Am Gay’, co-written by his sister Irene Dhar Malik. As the title suggests, he has opened up about his sexual preference and identity in the autobiography. India has recently decriminalized homosexuality after abolishing Section 377. Yet, people in India are still not open to the idea of two people of the same sex falling in love or having a relationship. Onir has talked about this aspect and also of the time when he was falsely accused of molesting a guy.

Onir wrote that in 2011, a guy he knew from his gym met him over wine and dinner one evening. Onir confessed that “We flirted and got a little physical with each other”. They also parted, promising to be in touch. The next morning, the man sent Onir “some sweet messages”.

Hence, Onir said that he got the shock of his life when a few days later, a journalist informed him that the guy reached out to her and told her that he had molested him. Onir made it clear that he was lying. Yet, she broke the news and it was picked up by several publications.

Onir stated, “I was alone in my flat, feeling numb, crying, blaming myself for seeking love and desire, confused about why he did what he did”. Fortunately, his parents assured him that they trusted him and they supported him. His sister and his friends, including Sanjay Suri, also came out in his support.

Onir was told to file a police complaint against the guy. His assistant Amar Kaushik, who later went on to make films like Stree (2018) and Bala (2019), also joined him. At the police station, the cops humiliated Onir for being gay. At the same time, they also realized the allegations were false as the gym guy was far stronger and there was no way Onir could have harassed him. Onir wrote, “They suggested that I should ideally be kept in a lock-up since I indulge in such sinful activity”.

Amar Kaushik jumped to his rescue, said Onir. He said that he handled the entire process of registering the complaint. Onir admitted, “I will be forever grateful to Amar for accompanying me, shielding me from the humiliation and harassment and dealing with the police. On my own, I would have broken down or collapsed”.

A day after Onir filed a complaint; the filmmaker filed a defamation case for Re. 1.

Although Onir doesn’t name the guy in the book who filed a complaint against him, it was actor-model Yuvraaj Parashar who had made the accusation. He had made Dunno Y Na Janne Kyun (2010), a gay love story. It also featured him as an actor. In 2015, its sequel, Dunno Y2… Life Is A Moment, was released. Both films also starred Zeenat Aman in a supporting role.

Also Read: Onir reveals that Pritam behaved in an UNPROFESSIONAL manner while working on the music of Bas Ek Pal: “He had cancelled the recording saying he was ill, but he was actually recording for a YRF film”

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Ek Villain Returns Box Office: Film sees marginal increase on Day 2; collects Rs. 7.47 cr on first Saturday

Back in 2020 and just before the pandemic, Mohit Suri’s Malang had emerged as a success at the box office. The film had taken an opening of Rs. 6.71 crores, grew to Rs. 25.36 crores over the weekend, and then closed its first week at Rs. 39.65 crores. Now by the manner in which Ek Villain Returns is currently doing, looks like it may end up having a similar trajectory.

The John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria starrer suspense thriller had a bit of a better start with Rs. 7.05 crores coming on Friday. However, Saturday growth has been minimal with the collections emerging as Rs. 7.47 crores. That said, the good news is that the film hasn’t fallen when that could easily have been the case. The film has collected Rs. 14.52 crores so far and the opening weekend should cross the Rs. 23 crores mark. That would be a little lesser than Malang had collected in its opening weekend but the makers won’t mind that.

One major target that the film would be pinning its hopes on is to reach the Rs. 50 crores mark. That would be quite respectable and reasonably worthy too in the current times. Of course, anything more than that would be an added bonus but to score a half-century would be something that would be playing in the mind of all involved with the film. However for that to happen, the collections should indeed get into the Rs. 8.50-9 crores range, something that is seemingly possible given the fact that mass centers do rise well on Sundays.

Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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“I want to give audiences an experience that is spectacular and like no other with Pathaan”, says Siddharth Anand

Ace director Siddharth Anand is having an incredible birthday this year because he is ‘living and breathing Pathaan every moment’! The visually spectacular Yash Raj Films’ action extravaganza, Pathaan, is part of Aditya Chopra’s spy universe and has the biggest superstars of the country Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham in it. Siddharth says, “It is a very special birthday for me this year as I’m working on one of the most special films of my career, Pathaan. I’m living and breathing Pathaan every moment of my life and I want to give audiences an experience that is spectacular and like no other.”

Pathaan has broken the internet thrice already as its release date announcement video which gave a glimpse of SRK, Shah Rukh’s first look, and recently a glimpse of Deepika Padukone’s look in the film all went viral globally! Sid says, “I’m thrilled with the unanimously positive response to every asset of the film that we have launched so far. Starting with the announcement video, to Shah Rukh Khan’s first look in the film, to us unveiling a glimpse of Deepika Padukone. We are fortunate that everything has been loved by audiences. What the audience thinks and feels is of utmost importance to us all and we are happy that Pathaan has started off on such a strong note with them.”

The director adds, “I always endeavour to give audiences a theatrical experience that sets new benchmarks in Indian cinema. We are all working very hard so that Pathaan, hopefully, does the same when it releases on Jan 25, 2023.”

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika are one of the biggest on-screen pairings in the history of Indian cinema given their epic blockbusters Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, and Dilwale. They recently sizzled in Spain as leaked photos from the sets took the internet by storm. The glamourous duo shot a hugely mounted song in Mallorca as SRK was papped flaunting an eight-pack and DP her perfect bikini bod. They then headed to Cadiz and Jerez in Spain where they wrapped the schedule on March 27th.

Pathaan is set to release on Jan 25, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu!

Also Read: Pathaan Motion Poster: John Abraham presents Deepika Padukone’s first look: ‘Stop, Stare, Shoot’

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“It felt right to make my comeback with my dad’s song, ‘Woh Beete Din’”, says Tanya Kumar who will soon be making a comeback to music

Remember Tanya Singh Kumar? Yes, the daughter of the late Ajit Singh who made her debut back in 1993 with the film Aaja Mere Jaan alongside Kirshan Kumar. Well since then Tanya has come a long way, from featuring on television to even venturing into music. But, Tanya has been away from the limelight. However, things are all set to change with Singh making a comeback to music with a recreation of her father Ajit Singh’s track ‘Woh Beete Din’.

Revealing her calling to develop the track and make a comeback to music, Tanya revealed that the entire process was like a calling. “My father passed on in 2020 very suddenly. But sometime in December ‘21, I started getting this ‘calling’ again. Almost as if my dad is pushing me to ‘do it’. All my friends and family started pushing me to start, especially my masi Sapna Morarji in Pune, who would actually call or text me every morning to check how much progress I’ve made with my training and music. So I started my vocal Riaz at home by myself, experimenting for long hours every day, to find my voice once again. I had recorded another track first, but then it only felt right to make my comeback with my dad’s song, ‘Woh Beete Din’ just like I made my debut with it in 2000.”

Ask Tanya for details about the track and she adds, “A song I have literally grown up listening to at home, composed by my father Ajit Singh and written by my mom Gittanjali Singh, ‘Woh Beete Din’ is very close to my heart. We have revisited it and re-programmed it with a house /EDM vibe & also added a new verse. I was looking for a new sound and someone who would have the tuning to understand what I want, and I feel blessed that my brother made me meet Jeff Hunt, who has done full justice. We are also lucky to have got the maestro Kalyan Baruah to play the guitars, which are such an asset to the sound and vibe of the song.”

Further talking about the track and the journey it was to develop it Tanya shed light on the same saying, “It was a very beautiful one! Like a trip down memory lane! Right from laying the first IT, to seeing it change with every added track, to getting my brother Arhhan to sing the male adlibs, to my mom spontaneously writing the new lines.  Also, Convincing Jeff to give a go at mixing and mastering it ourselves, since he had all the tools & sensibility to do it. It took a month of edits and re-edits, but we finally did it! We’ve had many arguments among us, especially my sister Nattasha, who has given a few great suggestions in the music edit. Even Jeff’s father John Hunt was a blessing, being there at all the recordings and mixing sessions. The best part has been that every single day that we worked on ‘Woh Beete Din’, it was almost like my dad Ajit Singh was there with us, guiding us & making us do it His way. We all could feel it!!! He left me a legacy and he wants me to take it forward! His genes and passion for Music and I wish to make Him proud up there.”

As for the process of re-envisioning the track for modern music tastes, and how the long process took Tanya continues, “Well, the composition was already there, so we started working on the music arrangement sometime in April and recorded it in May end. We used to jam almost every day for more than a month to get the feel and vibe of the music to what it is. In a few of our sessions my mom, sisters & brother were there too, and we decided to add a fresh verse… and my mom just closed her eyes for a few minutes, and then wrote something and said “try these lines” and that is the opening ad-lib & new verse -‘Itne Kareeb hoke tum…’”

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With 2 Rs. 200 crores films, 1 Rs. 100 crores flick and 2 major blockbusters on OTT, BIRTHDAY girl Kiara Advani has the best and the most ENVIABLE track record in Bollywood at present!

Post-pandemic, the box office track record of several celebrities have taken a beating. Films which were supposed to work big time or at least open well failed miserably at the ticket window. However, there’s one celebrity who has proved to be an exception and whose star power has instead increased in this period. And that’s none other than Kiara Advani, who celebrates her 30th birthday today.

Earlier this year, she was a part of the horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. It was a blockbuster and a rare Bollywood film which managed to work at the box office, collecting a mind-boggling Rs. 185.92 crores. Her presence brought a lot of appeal and she maintained a strong position despite the presence of Kartik Aaryan, Tabu and other talented artists.

A month later, she joined Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor in JugJugg Jeeyo. In all honesty, one expected this film to be a Rs. 100 crores grosser. Its lifetime ended at around Rs. 85 crores. Nevertheless, it’s considered a healthy figure, especially when compared to other latest releases which struggle to cross even the Rs. 30 crores mark. In this Raj Mehta-directed film, she looked like a million bucks, especially in the sensuous number, ‘Rangisari’. Performance-wise, she was first rate. The two scenes in the second half – one, where she discusses love, life and relationships with Neetu Kapoor and secondly, her showdown with Varun Dhawan – proved that she has gotten better as an actor.

Before these films, she had two more releases, both of which premiered directly on OTT. Several films had a direct-to-digital release but only Kiara Advani can claim to have real digital blockbusters in her filmography. Her first digital release, Laxmii (2020), got negative reviews but amassed record viewership. It even had a fantastic run on television, which proves that had the Akshay Kumar co-starrer been released in cinemas, it would have put up good numbers.

Her second digital release is Shershaah. It is considered to be the biggest blockbuster on OTT due to its viewership and terrific word of mouth. Of course, the film was centred around the character of Sidharth Malhotra. However, Kiara Advani’s presence contributed to the emotional quotient. She also was seen in the songs ‘Raataan Lambiyan’ and ‘Ranjha’, which are rare tracks in the present times to have got thumbs up from one and all. Trade pundits have often said that Shershaah would have been a Rs. 100 crores plus film if it had arrived on the big screen.

If one takes into consideration her 2019 films, then her track record is enviable, to say the least. She was paired opposite Shahid Kapoor in Kabir Singh. As the shy and coy Preeti, she won hearts. The film was a surprise blockbuster, collecting Rs. 278.24 crores, surprising the industry, trade and fans. She ended 2019 with Good Newwz, which also crossed the Rs. 200 crores mark.

Unfortunately, in these 3 years, she had one flop in the form of Indoo Ki Jawani (2020). The collections were a paltry Rs. 1.06 crore! However, it was released when theatres had just opened after the first lockdown and there was a lot of fear over going out and watching a movie on the big screen. In better times, it would have definitely collected a lot more.

What also goes in Kiara Advani’s favour is her conduct. She has remained non-controversial. Often, actors have a hate club due to their actions, political views, looks etc. She has none. Kabir Singh was panned by a section of audiences for its content. The director Sandeep Reddy Vanga got into trouble for his views on love and violence. Kiara was also asked some tough questions but she never landed in a soup over her views. She knew how to put forward her point, without hurting anybody. A lot of actors need to learn from her how to walk the fine line!

Despite giving 2 Rs. 200 crores films, 1 Rs. 100 crores flick and 2 major blockbusters on digital, Kiara Advani doesn’t believe in bragging and wants to keep her foot on the ground. During the promotions of JugJugg Jeeyo, when this writer asked if she thinks in terms of box office and entering the Rs. 100 crores and Rs. 200 crores clubs, she replied, “I want every film to do better than the last one. But I don’t think that ‘meri iss film ne itna collections kiya aur uss film ne utna collection kiya’. I want every film to do well and be loved. That’s what we work for, right? We want a lot of people to watch our films. We want to touch the hearts of the people with our movies. So I am hoping for the best.”

Kiara Advani’s upcoming slate of films also sounds exciting. Her immediate release would be the comic caper Govinda Naam Mera, co-starring Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar and produced by Karan Johar. This will be followed by a Telugu film with the working title RC15. It stars RRR star Ram Charan and it’s directed by blockbuster director Shankar. Finally, she’ll reunite with her Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 co-star Kartik Aaryan for a Sajid Nadiadwala production. Here’s hoping she manages to continue with her dream run. She is in a great position in the industry today and if she can choose the correct scripts that can show her worth as an actor and also get mass acceptance, then the sky is the limit for her!

Also Read: Kiara Advani is a diva in black cut-out slip dress worth Rs 1.2 lakh

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EXCLUSIVE: Kartik Aaryan reveals details of Freddy being an OTT release; says, “I did the film keeping that in mind”

Kartik Aaryan, who is riding on the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, took a break after the record-breaking success of the horror comedy. After returning, he dived into Shehzada, his next most anticipated project which is a remake of the Allu Arjun starrer Ala Vaikuntapurramuloo. But amidst his multiple films, the actor also did an unconventional romance drama titled Freddy with Alaya F and Jeniffer Piccinato, which is expected to have an OTT release. The actor recently revealed exclusively to Bollywood Hungama that not only did he know about this but he has done the film keeping in mind his OTT audience.

Speaking to Bollywood Hungama about Freddy releasing on OTT, Kartik Aaryan said, “Main woh film ki hi isiliye thi.” (Transl: I did that film because it was supposed to release on OTT). The film is said to be a dark romantic thriller about obsession and love. “It’s a nice subject that I am really excited about,” shared the Shehzada actor.

Further speaking about the film, Kartik revealed, “Uska abhi post production chal raha hai. Uske baare mein cheezein abhi dheere dheere bahar aayengi.” (Transl: It is currently in the post production stage. The details of the film will slowly be revealed.) As for the OTT platform, the actor says, it is still in the decision stage. “Let’s see on which platform we will be releasing the film. All of those details are yet to be decided. This is the kind of things that the director and producer will be thinking of,” he concluded.

Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Kartik Aaryan will be paired alongside Alaya F for the first time for Freddy. Besides this, Kartik Aaryan has Shehzada, Captain India, and Satyanarayan Ki Katha in the pipeline.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Kartik Aaryan talks about price hike and remuneration; says, “You need to find a fine balance so that the hike doesn’t look unreal”

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Ek Villain Returns Box Office Estimate Day 2: Remains STEADY on Saturday; collects Rs. 7.40 crores

Ek Villain Returns is steady on the second day as the movie has collected in the range of Rs. 7.20 to Rs 7.60 crores. Its a jump of around 7% to 10% on Saturday, and with this, the 2-day total of the Mohit Suri film stands at Rs. 14.60 crores. The movie stars John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria in lead roles.

The film stayed flat in the mass belts, whereas the multiplexes jumped by 7%, which has lead to an overall jump in business. Being a mass film, this was expected, however, a rather steady Saturday has made the Sunday growth very important. Ek Villain Returns is expected to jump by 15% on Sunday and this should take the opening weekend total to Rs. 24 crores.

The weekend biz will pack a decent punch, and then like always, it will all depend on crucial Monday test. A Monday upside of Rs. 3.25 crores will be decent and put the film in the race to collect Rs. 50 crores in the lifetime run. The weekend biz of Ek Villain Returns will be higher than lifetime collections of bigger starcast films like Jersey, Runway 34, Heropanti 2, Jayeshbhai Jordaar to name a few.

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“If anything happens to me, Nana Patekar and Bollywood mafia is responsible”, says Tanushree Dutta in latest Instagram post

Readers would be aware that Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar and some of the other members of the film fraternity of sexually harassing her, kicking off the a series of #MeToo accusations in the industry. The actress, of late, has been posting notes on social media claiming that she is being harassed and targeted by people from B-town and even accused them of being involved in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

In a note shared by Tanushree Dutta a day ago, she claimed that if anything happens to her, Nana Patekar and his Bollywood friends will be responsible. She even went on to request her followers and everyone to boycott their films. The actress said in the note, “If anything ever happens to me let it be known that #metoo accused Nana Patekar, his lawyers & accociates & his Bollywood Mafia friends are responsible! Who are Bollywood Mafia?? Same people all whose names came up frequently in SSR death case. ( note that all have same criminal lawyer)”

 

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She went on to add, “Do not watch their movies, boycott them totally & go after them with a vicious vengeance. Go after all the industry faces & journalists who planted fake news about me and PR people too behind the vicious smear campaigns.” She concluded it by saying, “Go after everyone!! Make their lives a living hell because they harassed me so much! The law & justice may have failed me but I have faith in the people of this great Nation. Jai Hind…and bye! Phir milenge…”

Earlier this month too, Tanushree Dutta had taken to Instagram to accuse people of targeting her and sabotaging her Bollywood career. She accused the ‘Bollywood Mafia, the old political circuit of Maharashtra and nefarious anti – national criminals’ of attempting to poison her and kill her.

Also Read: Tanushree Dutta claims to be ‘targeted’ and ‘harassed’ by old mafia, political circuit, and anti-national criminal elements

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Allu Arjun shared a new photo on Instagram; fans cannot stop calling it the ‘new Pushpa look’

Allu Arjun wowed the country with the film Pushpa and the sleeper pan India hit is now expected to have a sequel. While fans can’t wait to see the South star in his new ‘Pushpa’ avatar, it seems that a photo shared by him has kicked off some rumours about the sequel. Allu Arjun shared a photo of him looking all suave, unleashing his ‘bad boy’ charms in the latest photo on Instagram and it seems to have made fans go gaga over his new style.

While we have seen Allu Arjun in some interesting roles, his latest photo features him in a slight salt-pepper look with the actor smoking cigar in style. The ear piercings and black leather jacket only adds to his charm and it seems to be leaving his female fans wanting for more. Many of them even dropped fire and heart emojis on his look. On the other hand, the actor revealed that this new photo was clicked by none other than popular Bollywood celebrity photographer Avinash Gowariker. He posted it on Instagram with the caption, “???? Caution : Cigar smoking extremely injurious to health ???????? @avigowariker.”

 

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However, the look seems to have left fans wondering if it is his new avatar for Pushpa 2. Many of them took to the social media platform and dropped in comments like “Pushpa 2????”, “Pushpa 2 look????” among others. There were also many others who approved of his look and couldn’t stop gushing about it. “Oora MASS LOOK ????????”, said one of them whereas another one commented, “Stylish Iconic Star ????”. “That cigar can just get lit like that, doesn’t have to use a lighter #sassy????,” commented one of the actor’s female fans.

Speaking of Pushpa, the film starring Allu Arjun in the lead went on to do record-breaking business across the country. As for the sequel, the South star had revealed that they are working on the sequel and that he would like to release in multiple languages. But the details of the same are yet to be revealed.

Also Read: Allu Arjun dons a stylish printed shirt, black pants and a hat for a brand shoot with director Trivikram Srinivas

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Rajkummar Rao purchases triplex apartment in Juhu for a whopping Rs. 44 cr; pay Rs. 2.19 cr for registration

A little while back it was reported that Ranveer Singh had shelled out a staggering Rs. 119 cr to acquire a sea-view quadruplex apartment in Bandra. Now it is learnt that Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha too have shelled out a whopping Rs.44 cr to acquire a new property. As per reports, Rao and Patralekha have acquired a triplex apartment in Juhu, from none other than Boney Kapoor’s daughter Janhvi Kapoor.

The latter who purchased the property in December 2020, which is spread over 3,456 sq ft, has apparently sold the same to Rao taking the price to nearly Rs.1.27 lakh per sq ft. With this new acquisition, Rao and Patralekha, who currently reside in the same development on the 11^th and 12^th floors, will have an added apartment across the 14^th, 15^th, and 16^th floors. If that was not enough, reports also claim that Rao has shelled out Rs.2.19 crores as registration for the said triplex apartment which comes with exclusive access to six parking slots.

Though there has been no confirmation from either side about the sale and purchase of the premium triplex apartment, the said deal was apparently registered on July 21, 2022.

Also Read: Rajkummar Rao as Vikram in HIT: The First Case is divided between his job and the trauma of his past; watch first glimpse

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Ek Villain Returns Box Office: Film collects Rs. 7.05 cr on Day 1; emerges as ninth highest opening day grosser of 2022

Ek Villain Returns the keenly anticipated sequel to the 2014 film Ek Villain was released yesterday. Directed by Mohit Suri the film which features Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, Disha Patani and Tara Sutari has been making waves in the run-up to its release. But the question remains, will the film entice the audience at the box office, or will it like recent releases fade away? However, going by reports, the film was expected to open on a good note.

In this box office report, we look at the opening day collections of Ek Villain Returns while comparing the same to previous releases of 2022. Collecting Rs. 7.05 cr, Ek Villain Returns has emerged as the ninth highest opening day grosser of 2022. Leading the list of highest opening day grossers are previous releases like KGF – Chapter 2 which collected Rs. 53.95 cr, RRR which collected Rs. 20.07 cr, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 which collected Rs. 14.11 cr, Bachchhan Paandey which collected Rs. 13.25 cr, Samrat Prithviraj which collected Rs. 10.70 cr, Gangubai Kathiawadi which collected Rs. 10.50 cr, Shamshera which collected Rs. 10.25 cr, and Jugjugg Jeeyo which had collected Rs. 9.28 cr. However, the business of Ek Villain Returns does surpass other releases like Heropanti 2 which collected Rs. 6.5 cr, Radhe Shyam which collected Rs. 4.44 cr, and The Kashmir Files which collected Rs. 3.55 cr.

Currently, Ek Villain Returns has seen a better opening in single-screen dominated mass sectors as compared to multiplex dominated territories. However, reaping the benefit of being a franchise film, the business of Ek Villain Returns is expected to see growth over its opening weekend. In fact, if business at national multiplex chains shows an increase the collections of the film could see a good jump.

Top 10 Highest Opening Day Grossers of 2022 at a glance:
KGF – Chapter 2 – Rs. 53.95 cr
RRR – Rs. 20.07 cr
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 – Rs. 14.11 cr
Bachchhan Paandey – Rs. 13.25 cr
Samrat Prithviraj – Rs. 10.70 cr
Gangubai Kathiawadi – Rs. 10.50 cr
Shamshera – Rs. 10.25 cr
Jugjugg Jeeyo – Rs. 9.28 cr
Ek Villain Returns – Rs. 7.05 cr
Heropanti 2 – Rs. 6.50 cr

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Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone walk the ramp for Mijwan 2022 and it is dreamy and romantic

We had earlier reported that Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone will be making their ramp debut at Mijwan Couture Week 2022 for Manish Malhotra. Needless to say, the couple wowed the audience, not only with their ramp walk but also with their romance. The couple was seen kissing each other on stage, as Ranveer, being the perfect gentleman, held Deepika’s hand, from the time he entered on stage.

A series of photos and videos from the event prove show why Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are one of the most romantic couples in B-Town. Deepika looked ethereal in her slivel lehenga ensemble by Manish Malhotra and complimenting her, was her husband Ranveer Singh who looked suave and charming in his black and silver embroidered sherwani. The couple also exchanged kisses on stage that left the audience gushing about their romance.

 

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Readers would be aware that Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, who have walked the ramp before for several designers including Manish Malhotra came together as a couple for the first time. As per News18 reports, it was being said that the couple decided to walk the ramp together to showcase their support to the cause of girl empowerment.

 

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Speaking of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, the couple tied the knot on November 14, 2018 in an intimate ceremony in Italy. On the work front, Ranveer will next be seen in Rohit Shettu’s Cirkus alongside Pooja Hegde as well as Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Alia Bhatt. Whereas, Deepika Padukone has Pathaan with Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham, pan India film Project K with Prabhas, and Fighter with Hrithik Roshan in the pipeline.

 

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Also Read: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone to make ramp debut as husband and wife during Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan show

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Veteran actress Mumtaz reveals her birthday plans; says, “My entire family will be there”

The iconic diva of Hindi cinema Mumtaz who turns a year older on July 31 has big plans for the special day. “My husband (global entrepreneur Mayur Madhvani) has made some special plans for my birthday this year. As you know I’ve two daughters. One lives in Dubai the other in Italy. Both my daughters-in-law and my sons-in-law love me a lot. Fardeen my daughter Natasha’s husband, is just like own bachcha. When Fardeen’s mother Sundari (Mrs Feroz Khan) was pregnant with Fardeen we had together done special prayers for his healthy delivery.”

The entire family will get together in Uganda for Mumtaz’s birthday this year. “All of my loved ones have been invited by my husband to come to our home in Uganda for my birthday. We have a beautiful beach house in Uganda. And my entire family will be there. My children, my grandchildren …what would be a happier birthday than this for me? My husband and I love our grandchildren to death.”

After her birthday Mumtaz will return to her home in London. “I will now come to Mumbai again when some work materializes. I want to make sure that my comeback film will be something really special.”

Looking back at her journey so far Mumtaz say, “Bahot pyar diya logon ne. Itna diya ke mujhse sambhala nahin jata (people have given me abundant love, more than I can handle). Even forty years after I quit acting people in Mumbai recognize me. Strangers come up to me and ask, ‘Aap Mumtaz hain na?’ I reply, ‘Bilkul nahin.’ But they aren’t fooled. They know it’s me.”

When asked to pick her favourite performances Mumtaz says, “I like quite a few. I thought I was decent in Khilona, Aaina, Apna Desh, Jheel Ke Uss Paar where I played a blind girl, Aadmi Aur Insaan and Bandhe Haath, my only film with Mr Bachchan. But my favourite is Vijay Anand’s Tere Mere Sapne. I wish I had got the Filmfare award for Tere Mere Sapne instead of Khilona.”

Also Read: “Please ask Sanjay Leela Bhansali if I’m doing Heeramandi” – Mumtaz

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Seoul Vibe Teaser: Yoo Ah In, Park Ju Hyun, Lee Kyu Hyung, Ong Seong Wu, Koh Kyung Pyo uncover truth behind money laundering ring

Netflix today dropped the teaser for Korean original movie Seoul Vibe starring Yoo Ah in the lead role. Premiering on August 26 exclusively on Netflix, Seoul Vibe features a stylish crew of gearheads who team up to bust a crime ring as the South Korean capital gets ready to host the 1988 Olympics. The breathtaking driving sequences, popping visuals and groovy soundtrack make this movie a feast for the senses.

The summer of 1988 sees South Korea in the grip of Olympics fever as Seoul gears up to host the massive event. In the days leading up to this Summer Olympics, a crew of drivers and mechanics called “Sanggye-dong Supreme Team” uncovers some fishy business involving a VIP slush fund.

Together, Yoo Ah In (as Dong Wook, the supreme driver with perfect drifting skills), Koh Kyung Pyo (as John Woo, the club DJ), Lee Kyu Hyung (as Bok Nam, the human navigator), Park Ju Hyun (as Yoon Hee, the talented motorcyclist) and Ong Seong Wu (as Joon Gi, the mechanic) will uncover the truth behind a massive money laundering ring.

Action junkies can look forward to the film’s thrilling driving sequences featuring cool retro vehicles, complete with screeches and skid marks that are sure to get your pulse racing.

Director Moon Hyun Sung says, ”When choosing the exterior look of the vehicles, we wanted to aim for hip-hop and retro feel. I like to call this a ‘hip-tro’ vibe.”

Seoul Vibe is also packed with colourful visuals, funky music and retro fashion that bring the trendy 1980s to life.

Also Read: Our Beloved Summer star Kim Da Mi in talks to sign with United Artists Agency, home to Song Hye Kyo, Yoo Ah In

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