Junaid Khan starrer Maharaj gets a clean chit from Gujarat court, makers express gratitude

Junaid Khan, the son of Bollywood star Aamir Khan, makes his acting debut in the Netflix film Maharaj, which is based on the life of journalist Karsan Das Mulji. The narrative focuses around the lives of a journalist who, against the odds, used the power of his pen to fight against the ‘atrocities’ perpetrated by religious leaders.

Members of a Hindu organisation filed a court petition to block its distribution, arguing that it violated religious feelings. Protests against its publication included social media boycotts. Its publication was subsequently postponed for one week. The suspension was lifted by the Gujarat High Court on June 21.

After Maharaj secured a clean chit from the court, Yash Raj Films (YRF) issued a long message of thanks to the Court on its official Instagram account. The statement noted, “We are grateful to the judiciary for allowing the release of Maharaj, a film that celebrates one of the most important social reformers of our country, Karsandas Mulji.”

 

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It further noted, We have never produced a film that has tarnished the reputation of our country and our countrymen.”

“#Maharaj is our tribute to one of the greatest social reformers of our country, Karsandas Mulji. The film is streaming now on Netflix,” the production banner said in the caption.

Apart from Junaid, the film also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari Wagh.

Siddharth P Malhotra has directed Maharaj, and Aditya Chopra has produced the film.

Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: Yash Raj Films and Netflix challenge Stay Order on Junaid Khan-starrer Maharaj

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Siddharth P Malhotra pens an emotional note as his film Maharaj finally releases on OTT

“A film release is almost like the arrival of a child for a film maker,” said Director Siddharth P Malhotra in a note as his film, Maharaj, finally released on OTT. Taking to social media, Malhotra penned an emotional note about how the film tells a story that “needs to be told against all odds”. He said that even though the battle to release the film was uphill, they hope the pain and obstacles were worth it as the team is “super proud” of the film, which marks Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan’s acting debut.

“The film is finally live. Please watch the film and share it on social media to spread the word. we promise you it’s well worth your time and your families too. It’s a story hopefully you will agree that needs to be told,” he wrote in the long post.

The film is receiving immense love from critics. While people are praising Junaid’s first stint as an actor, critics are raving over Jaideep Ahlawat’s performance in it. The film marked Malhotra’s return to the director’s chair after Rani Mukherji’s Hichki, which released in theatres in 2018.

Also Read : Maharaj director Siddharth P Malhotra drops an unseen photo with Junaid Khan on his birthday: “He’s got his work ethics from his father for sure”

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Photos: Disha Patani, Amyra Dastur, Neha Dhupia and others attend the launch of Giorgio Armani Sì Eau De Parfum in Taj Palace, Colaba

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Deepika Padukone jokes that Prabhas’ food is the ‘reason behind her bump’; says, “He feeds from the heart”

Apart from the fact that fans were excited to see Deepika Padukone handle her pregnancy with grace as she attended the recent Kalki 2898 AD event in Mumbai along with the team, they are also thrilled to witness the adorable off-screen camaraderie she shared with co-star Prabhas. While the event gave us a glimpse of the rapport that the stars shared with each other on the sets of the Nag Ashwin directorial, Deepika went a step ahead to talk about Prabhas’ generous nature and how he loves to feed everyone.

In a video shared by the portal Gulte on social media, the actors were having a conversation with host Rana Daggubati, wherein Deepika Padukone joked that her bump was because of the amount of food Prabhas fed her. “Actually I am like this because of all the food he has fed me,” said Deepika as she left Prabhas in splits. When Rana further questioned wondering if they got great food on the sets of Kalki 2898 AD, Deepika replied, “Courtesy Prabhas – every day”. She added, “It got to a point where it wasn’t just food coming from home but there was a catering service. The highlight of the day almost became what is Prabhas feeding everyone. Those who know him very well know that ‘he feeds from the heart’.”

#DeepikaPadukone – I’m like this because of all the food he’s fed me!

It got to a point, it wasn’t just food coming from home, there was like full catering service! #Prabhas #Kalki2898AD pic.twitter.com/epeAEsJSFz

— Gulte (@GulteOfficial) June 19, 2024

Deepika Padukone’s character in Kalki

Deepika Padukone will be collaborating for the first time with Prabhas for this sci-fi drama which boasts of an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic dystopian era, the film is inspired by Indian mythology and revolves around the arrival of the tenth avatar of Vishnu which is Kalki. The actress plays a pregnant woman who is on the run to protect her child with Prabhas as the bounty hunter Bhairava.

About Kalki 2898 AD

Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, this multilingual, mythology-inspired sci-fi spectacle set in the future hits the screens on June 27 in multiple languages including Hindi.

Also Read: Kalki 2898 AD Mumbai event: Deepika Padukone jokes “We should be CELEBRATING that Prabhas said more than two sentences”; Prabhas calls Amitabh Bachchan the first PAN-INDIA star

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Shatrughan Sinha wants to say ‘Khamosh’ to people spreading fake rumours about him not attending daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s marriage; asks, “Why won’t I?”

While neither the Sinha family nor the Ratansi family are ready to reveal details of the impending wedding ceremony of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal this week, there have been several reports which are doing the rounds about them. Amid details of the same that are going viral, some reports suggested that the Sinha family is not happy about Sonakshi’s decision and will not be a part of the nuptials. However, denying any such claims, Shatrughan Sinha has lashed out at these reports asserting that he is his daughter’s ‘armour’ and will always support her.

Shatrughan Sinha asserts that he will be a part of the wedding

In an interview with Zoom, he addressed ongoing rumours about him not attending her wedding wherein he said, “I will be there at the wedding, certainly. Why shouldn’t I and why won’t I?” and went on to state, “Sonakshi and Zaheer have to live life together. They look very nice together.”

He continued to assert that he will always support her as he added, “Tell me, whose life is it anyway? It’s just the life of my only daughter Sonakshi, whom I am very proud of and immensely fond of. She calls me the pillar of her strength. The very fact that I have still been in Mumbai conveys that I am here not only as her pillar of strength but as her real kavach (armour) as well. Her happiness is my happiness and vice versa. She has every right to choose her partner and the other details of her wedding.”

Shatrughan Sinha says ‘Khamosh’ to people spreading rumours

Furthermore, he condemned the gossip-mongers spreading these rumours and shared, “Those who are coming out with fake news are just sounding very frustrated with this joyous occasion as they are spreading nothing but lies. I would like to caution them with my signature dialogue: Khamosh, it’s none of your business. Mind only your business.”

About the wedding

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are expected to tie the knot on June 23 in a court wedding, followed by a lavish bash in the evening, which will be hosted by the newlyweds at the plush restaurant Bastian in Mumbai. The bash is expected to be a private affair with family members and close friends in attendance.

Also Read: Pahlaj Nihalani on whether Shatrughan Sinha and family would attend Sonakshi’s wedding, “Of course, why shouldn’t they?”

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Photos: Shah Rukh Khan, AbRam Khan, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone snapped at the airport

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Photos: Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar snapped at Los Cavos in Bandra

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Photos: Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash, Bunty Walia and Vanessa Parmar snapped in Bandra

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Photos: Celebs grace the success party of Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond

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Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin actress Bhavika Sharma aka Savi express gratitude towards ‘IshVi’ fans; says, “The reunion and reconciliation are a gift for all the Ishvi fans”

Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein, which gained a loyal audience over the years because of its intriguing and engaging plot, is all set to incorporate news twists and turns in the life of Savi Chavan. The high-octane drama starring Bhavika Sharma as Virat and Sai’s daughter Savi, also stars Shakti Arora as her ex-husband Ishaan Bhosale and Sumit Singh as the latter’s fiancé Reeva Marathe. While viewers have started to adore the chemistry of Ishaan and Savi with time, it is going to be short-lived since the former is expected to exit the show soon. However, we hear that Sharma will be continue to be a part of it.

Recently, Bhavika Sharma expressed her heartfelt gratitude towards the love she received for the Star Plus Show. She shared, “I am grateful and blessed to have had the opportunity to essay the role of Savi in the Star Plus show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein. Savi is a strong-headed and independent woman; she has her own thinking and voices her opinions. This one year of portraying Savi has been one-of-a-kind, and with each new day comes new learning. While portraying Savi, I have given heart and soul, and the fans have resonated with Savi. The reunion and reconciliation are a gift for all the Ishvi fans. I am thankful and grateful for Ishvi fans who have showered with love, appreciation, and applause.”

What is the current plot of Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin

The track revolves around Ishaan, Savi, Reeva, and Bhanvar Patil. The makers of the show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein recently dropped a captivating glimpse in which viewers were treated to Ishaan and Savi’s reconciliation and their decision to get married. Here comes the twist as a tragedy befalls Ishaan and Savi, making the fans speculate about what will happen next. With the reunion of Ishvi, this is going to be a visual delight for the Ishaan and Savi fans, as they have finally reconciled, and Ishaan and Savi’s wedding is definitely going to be the much-awaited wedding and reunion.

Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein, produced by Rajesh Ram Singh, Piya Bajpiee, Pradeep Kumar, and Shaika Parween, airs at 8 PM on StarPlus.

Also Read: Karanvir Bohra gets injured while filming a fight sequence for the show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin

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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal party with their besties ahead of their wedding

Although they have not termed it as a ‘bachelor’ party in their posts, both Zaheer Iqbal and Sonakshi Sinha were seen partying with their respective squads on Monday, ahead of their wedding. Reports have suggested that the couple will be tying the knot this week and after hanging out Zaheer’s family on Sunday, Sona was seen partying with Huma Qureshi and her other close friends whereas Zaheer too was seen chilling with his boy gang.

About the bachelors and bachelorette

Zaheer Iqbal took to social media to share photos with her boy gang where the boys appeared in casual clothing, chilling, partying, and enjoying each other’s company before Zaheer takes the plunge. While the first photo was a selfie which was on his Instagram story, the second photo captured a glimpse of the fun the boys had with the caption, “Let’s Go!!! Brothers”.

Meanwhile, his girlfriend and soon wife-to-be Sonakshi Sinha went all out for her party with her squad. It was a glamorous one with the actress sporting a beautiful but short black shimmery dress and going by the photos, it seems that black-and-golden was the theme of the décor as well. Sona shared several photos from the bash including a photo with the date tag ‘17-06-2024’.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal will be tying the knot on June 23

In fact, the invitation for their wedding found its way on reddit and ever since then, it is going viral on platforms. The invite also features an audio clip where Zaheer and Sonakshi confessed to be in a relationship for seven years and are now making it official with the wedding. As for the details, we hear that the couple will not be hosting a quintessential ceremony but will be hosting a bash for all family members and close friends at the plush Bastian in Mumbai which will kick off around 8:30 pm on June 23.

Also Read: Sonakshi Sinha spends time with Zaheer Iqbal and his family amid marriage rumours

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas pens a heartfelt note for Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne as they win Tony Award for The Outsiders

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is busy with wrapping up her film commitments, took time out from her schedule to congratulate actress-producer Angelina Jolie on her recent moment of triumph. The Desi Girl actress took to social media to pen a long note to share her happiness over her friend and colleague’s achievement of winning the prestigious Tony Award for the Best Musical for her recent production The Outsider and along with that, she also applauded the work of her daughter Vivienne.

Taking to her Instagram story, Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a photo of Angelina Jolie and daughter Vivienne rejoicing this special moment on stage. In the note which she shared as a caption, she also appreciated the hard work put in by Vivienne and added, “”Huge congratulations to this angel who deserves everything in life and more! Congratulations on winning the Tony for best musical for The Outsiders and also multiple awards and 12 nominations!! You’re a force and I’m so inspired by you everyday @angelinajolie. Congratulations Vivian.”

Angelina Jolie marks her first collaboration with daughter Vivienne

Angelina Jolie revealed that her daughter Vivienne is quite passionate about theatre and even assisted in the production of this Broadway Musical. In an interview with Deadline, she had said, “My daughter Viv loves theater. She appreciates all theater but she certainly knows what she feels close to and what she responds to. She went to see The Outsiders at La Jolla, [California] about five times and was telling me about it, and I had read the book, and I’d seen the film years ago.” She also opened about how her daughter worked hard and stated, “I had the privilege of watching everyone work over this last year to make it into what it is, and Vivienne has been there the whole way.”

About The Outsiders

Based on the novel written by S.E. Herton, the musical revolves around two rival gangs divided by class and status which is set against the backdrop of Tulsa in Oklahoma.

Also Read: Nick Jonas feels a “Deep connection” to Priyanka Chopra’s late father; pens heartwarming note on Father’s Day 2024

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Karan Kundrra shares lovely vacay photos with Tejasswi Prakash amid breakup rumours; see pics

Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash, who received much love on Bigg Boss, have been dealing with breakup rumours for a long time. While reports of them parting ways started doing the rounds yet again recently, the Kitni Mohabbat Hai actor remained conspicuous when he did not share a birthday post for his lady love, adding fuel to the fire. However, he decided to put an end to the same on Sunday, when took to social media to reveal about their recent vacation.

On June 16, Karan Kundrra took to Instagram to share vacation photos and videos with Tejasswi Prakash and we must say that the couple does look much in love! Sharing snaps along with a picturesque view, although the duo refrained from revealing details of their getaway, Karan shared a sweet note in the caption which is a Punjabi verse. “vassdi tu rahe.. hassdi tu ravein.. sannu rokkan vaala kehda ni? Rabb varga aasra tera ni.. raahe raahe jaan waaliye..! Interestingly, Tejasswi also responded him with a Punjabi verse and added, “Mai Tere sar uthe be java ni Mai Tera khoon pi java ni Rahe rahe jaan waliye”.

 

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Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash talk about breakup rumours

While this is not the first time where the rumours of the couple breaking up have found its way in reports, both Karan and Tejasswi, on many occasions, have asserted fans about the relationship status. “As a couple we have jobs, and some people don’t. It doesn’t affect me, because we are sitting together and people are saying we broke up, or she got married to someone else. Some people are just too free,” Karan had said in an interview with News18 Showsha. Tejasswi too had explained in a Times Now report about her refraining from talking about her relationship wherein she had stated, “I am in love. I am a little superstitious. I feel the more I talk about it, the more people tend to take the jinx off the beautiful things in your life.”

Karan and Tejasswi’s story

Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash met on the sets of Bigg Boss and the couple garnered ample love from audiences who continue to fondly refer to them as ‘TejRan’. While reports of their marriage have been doing the rounds as well, the couple have maintained that they are happy in this space and would want to focus on their careers.

Also Read: Karan Kundrra opens up about his wedding plans with bae Tejasswi Prakash; says, “Waqt badalte der nahi lagta”

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Devara DOP Rathnavelu expresses gratitude after shooting ‘intense’ action sequence with Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan under ‘bad’ weather conditions

Considering that Man of the Masses, Jr NTR will be returning to the big screen after the grand success of RRR, has sparked much excitement among fans regarding Devara: Part 1. The high-octane action drama, which will feature Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist, is currently in the shooting stage and the cinematographer of the film, Rathnavelu ISC dropped photos from the sets of the entertainer along with sharing details of an intense action sequence.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Rathnavelu shared snaps of him shooting for this high-octane sequence, but did not share any photos of Jr. NTR or Saif Ali Khan in order to retain the details under wraps. However, he did speak about the scene in the caption, wherein he wrote, “Shot an  interesting action sequence in  Goa forest despite heavy rains and  bad weather with @tarak9999 ??and #Saif Ali khan ??Thanx to my wonderful camera crew, light crew ,stunt crew n Team Devara ?? for the cooperation”. As a token of gratitude, he also tagged everyone in this team including filmmaker Kortala Siva.

Shot an interesting action sequence in Goa forest despite heavy rains and bad weather with @tarak9999 ????and #Saif Ali khan ????Thanx to my wonderful camera crew, light crew ,stunt crew n Team Devara ???? for the cooperation ????
@SivaKoratala @anirudhofficial @PeterHeinOffl… pic.twitter.com/Eu53A2C9T8

— Rathnavelu ISC (@RathnaveluDop) June 15, 2024

About Devera: Part 1

Just last week, it was revealed that the release date of the film has been preponed to September from October. The Kortala Siva directorial is expected to release in two parts and is touted to be a massive action entertainer with Jr. NTR as the lead. While it is being said that it is set against the backdrop of the ocean, the film will mark the Telugu debut of Janhvi Kapoor as well as Saif Ali Khan. Apart from them, it is expected to feature an extensive supporting cast too and it is slated for release on September 27 in multiple languages including Hindi.

Also Read: Devara: Part 1: Team celebrates director Koratala Siva’s birthday with a special video: “Get ready for his unparalleled vision”

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Photos: Kartik Aaryan, Kabir Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani and others grace the special screening of ‘Chandu Champion’

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Photos: Hrithik Roshan, Neha Sharma, Aisha Sharma and others snapped at an event hosted by GQ and Arrow

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Photos: Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan snapped in Bandra

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Photos: Ayesha Khan snapped in Bandra

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Amol Parashar CONFIRMS being in “Good and serious” relationship amid rumors of dating Konkona Sen Sharma: “We are not hiding from people”

Actor Amol Parashar has recently been linked to Konkona Sen Sharma, his co-star from the film Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare. While the actors haven’t addressed the rumors directly, Amol did recently open up about his general approach to relationships and public disclosure.

Amol Parashar on keeping his relationship private

In an interview with ETimes, the actor discussed his reasons for keeping his relationship status private. He stated, “There’s nothing stopping me… I have found no good reason to put it out there.” He highlighted the value of privacy in relationships, suggesting it fosters a sense of “sanctity” and authenticity.

“What will I get out of it?” asks Amol Parashar

The Tripling actor further expressed a preference for letting his work speak for him. “What will I get out of it [publicity]?” he questioned. He acknowledged the potential for public pronouncements to be used for promotional purposes. He stated, “I want people to talk about my work… When I put my feelings and vulnerabilities out there, that’s also through my work.”

Amol Parashar speaks on transparency without public display

Despite valuing privacy, the Sardar Udham actor clarified that he isn’t hiding his relationship. He stated, “We are not hiding from people. We go to parties and all of that and people know.” He simply doesn’t see the need for a public announcement in the media.

Amol Parashar CONFIRMS he is in a serious relationship

Parashar did confirm he is currently in a serious relationship. He described it as “good and serious,” adding, “This is my longest relationship so far. We went through the lockdown and everything.”

Also Read: Amol Parashar reunites with Rocket Singh co-star Ranbir Kapoor; see pic

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