Ankita Lokhande roped in to play the lead opposite Randeep Hooda in Swatantraveer Savarkar

Ankita Lokhande is set to spring a huge surprise on movie buffs and her fans once again with her next big offering, Swatantraveer Savarkar. Ankita has been roped in to play the lead opposite Randeep Hooda in a biopic on the late freedom fighter, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The movie also features Amit Sial in a pivotal role.

Sharing her excitement on the announcement, Ankita says, “I love essaying challenging and pivotal characters that not just take the narrative forward but also leave an impact on the audience. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is one such inspiring story that needs to be told and I’m happy to be associated with it”.

Swatantraveer Savarkar marks the debut of Randeep Hooda as a director besides playing the titular role.

The film is conceptualised by Sandeep Singh, and it is written by Utkarsh Naithani and Randeep Hooda. The film is produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Legend Studios, Producers Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh and Sam Khan. The film is scheduled to release on 26th May 2023, marking the 140th birth anniversary of Veer Savarkar.

ALSO READ: Swatantra Veer Savarkar actor Randeep Hooda takes over as the director of the upcoming biopic; shooting to start next week 

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Photos: Celebs attend designer Anamika Khanna’s show at Lakmé Fashion Week

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Sajid Khan on Bigg Boss 16: FWICE sends out a clarification statement after DCW demands his removal from reality show; says, “He has already suffered his punishment”

Sajid Khan, who was accused by actresses and starlets during the MeToo movement, faced a ban from the entertainment industry owing to the sexual harassment allegations. Now the filmmaker has returned to the small screen as a contestant in the ongoing controversial reality show Bigg Boss 16. However, after his return, many of the female artists who had accused him of misconduct voiced their displeasure over his comeback, followed by which Delhi Commission of Women (DCW) also sent out a statement demanding his removal from the show. Now, in response to the same, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has sent out a response and the statement asserts that the ban on him was lifted in 2019.

FWICE issued an official statement on its social media handle, addressing Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur stating that Sajid Khan has faced his punishment and is allowed to work. In the letter, they said, “After carefully going through the entire proceedings of the POSH committee of IFTDA and considering the opinions of the legal team FWICE, the FWICE also endorsed the action against Director Sajid Khan and seconded the decision of IFTDA of BAN on Shri Sajid Khan for one year.”

We write to Hon’ble Minister I&B @ianuragthakur ji in response to a letter issued by @DCWDelhi to him regarding Actor -Director @SimplySajidK ‘s presence in @BiggBoss and make an appeal that Sajid Khan has faced his punishment and should be allowed to work for his living. pic.twitter.com/SqHppugbP6

— Federation of Western India Cine Employees (@fwicemum) October 11, 2022

The statement went on to read, “Shri Sajid Khan had cooperated with the IFTDA and FWICE and obeyed the decision of the POSH Committee. FWICE was satisfied with his behaviour during the period of his Ban and after completion of the one year of this punishment the BAN on Shri Sajid Khan was lifted by the FWICE on 14.03 2019 Shri Sajid Khan has now entered into the BIGG BOSS to earn his living. Copies of all these correspondences are enclosed herewith for your reference.”

Speaking about his right to return to work, the letter elaborated on it adding, “He has also gone through the tough trials of the POSH committee and a lot of humiliation during those trying days in social media and other public platforms. A person who has already suffered his punishment and obeyed the decision of the IFTDA and the FWICE cannot be again tried and punished for the same offence. He has all the right to survive and earn his living and hence he has joined the BIGG BOSS show. It is therefore requested to you to kindly please allow Shri Sajid Khan to work for the show BIGG BOSS and do not initiate any action against him as per the appeal submitted by the Delhi Commission of Women.”

Bigg Boss 16 currently airs on Colors and includes several actors from the Television industry like Shalin Bhanot, Gautam Vig, Tina Dutta, Sreejita De, Ankit Gupta, Priyanka Choudhary, among others along with contestants from other walks of life too.

Also Read: Delhi Commission of Women chief demands ouster of Sajid Khan from Bigg Boss 16; writes to Union minister Anurag Thakur

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Selena Gomez gets emotional talking about her mental health in the trailer of Apple TV+ documentary My Mind & Me; says, “I don’t want to be super famous”

Apple Original Films on Monday unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated documentary feature about singer, songwriter, actress, producer, entrepreneur and activist Selena Gomez, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, directed and produced by Alek Keshishian. The announcement was made on World Mental Health Day, in support of global mental health education and awareness, as Selena bravely shares her own journey in this revealing film.

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieved unimaginable stardom. But just as she reached a new peak, an unexpected turn pulled her into darkness. This raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light. “Just be who you are, Selena,” the voice-over of the songstress begins. “No one cares about what you’re doing. It is about who I am, being okay with where I am. I am grateful to be alive.” The trailer gives a glimpse of Gomez receiving her lupus diagnosis and says that she had a mental breakdown. Selena says in the video, “I’m going to stop living like this.”

Selena is in tears in the trailer as she says, “My whole life since I was a kid I’ve been working. I don’t want to be, like, super famous, but I do know that if I’m here I have to use that for good.”

This film marks the second project for Apple with producers Lighthouse Management + Media and Interscope Films following their collaboration on the Emmy Award-nominated documentary Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry.

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, will premiere on November 4, 2022 on Apple TV+.

Also Read: Selena Gomez speaks out after Hailey Bieber’s Tell All interview – “No one ever should be spoken to in the manner that I’ve seen.”

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Amitabh Bachchan turns 80 Exclusive: Veteran actor reveals his “code of conduct”; says he always “succumbs” to the director in THIS throwback video

October 11 this year is no less than a festival for fans of Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan as it marks his 80th birthday. The actor is widely known for his stellar performance in various films. From romantic to comedy to suspense thrillers, there is hardly any genre which he has not explored. Once in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Amitabh Bachchan opened up about how he does that effortlessly.

During the promotions of Badla, Big B was asked to explain how he gets into the skin of his characters. In response, he said, “If I’m being paid to work in a film, I presume that I’m expected to do what I’m being paid for, or what I’ve been asked to do. I just do what I’m asked to do as a professional.”

Explaining his take further, Shenshah added, “As a professional, I believe that my code of conduct is to follow what the director says. Once you agree to that you can have discussions, you can have arguments, you can have differences of opinion. But in the end, I will always want to succumb to the director because his vision, his idea, his thought process, is never going to be understood by anyone else.”

Though Shahenshah is one of the biggest names in the Indian film industry, his humbleness and down-to-earth nature always manage to get love from his fans. As he turned a year older today, team Bollywood Hungama wishes him a very happy birthday!

Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan’s 80th Birthday: Karan Johar pens a heartwarming note; calls him “a feeling that defines cinema memories”

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Sharvari Wagh’s green three-piece embroidered ensemble for The 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 will ensure you’re the most stylish wedding guest ever

The 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 is an annual gala that brings together the best actors, actresses, directors, writers, and producers from the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries to honour cinema and the brilliance shown in the previous year. On October 9, the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 took place. The celebrities also gave the occasion a dash of glitz and elegance. A variety of beautifully dressed women were present. The stunning women sashayed in their finest, donning princess gowns, fashionable attire, and sensual silhouettes. The 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 has it all, from Shehnaaz Gill and Sharvari Wagh’s millennial vibe to Keerthy Shetty and Sai Pallavi’s ground-breaking attire.

On Monday, actress Sharvari Wagh stole the show at an awards ceremony. The diva arrived dressed to the nines in a contemporary ensemble that hit all the right notes. On Monday, Sharvari posted some stunning pictures of herself wearing the eye-catching outfit to Instagram. Sharvari dressed into a three-piece embroidered ensemble from renowned designer Anamika Khanna’s own line. She wore a seductive and glittering silver bralette under vivid green separates. She topped the sparkling bralette with a long jacket that was embroidered with tone-on-tone flower embroidery that is exclusive to the designer. Her outfit was completed by an embroidered waistband on an asymmetrical pleated skirt.

With her regal jewels, the actress gave her neo-traditional appearance a hint of an ethnic vibe. She accessorised with a matching pair of drop earrings and an elaborate polki choker. She rounded off her look with transparent shimmer heels. Her attractiveness was enhanced by her immaculate makeup and neatly styled sleek hair bun.

Sharvari’s dress will provide you some fashion inspiration as you dance the night away as wedding season is just around the corner. Her outfit will have you feeling festive in no time, whether you’re a bridesmaid to the bride or the best man’s girlfriend.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS :

ACTRESS : Sharvari Wagh

OUTFIT : Anamika Khanna

STYLIST : Chandini Whabi

HAIR STYLIST & MAKE-UP : Mehak Oberoi

JEWELLERY : Joolry

HEELS: Louboutin

 

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Also Read: Sharvari Wagh amps up the glam quotient in white corset, mini skirt and blazer for Global Spa awards 2022

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Amitabh Bachchan’s 80th birthday: Daughter Shweta shares a heartwarming wish for her ‘grand old man’ with a photo dump

October 11 this year marks the 80th birthday of legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan. Among many others, it’s her daughter Shweta Bachchan who wrote a heartwarming birthday note for him. While taking to her official social media handle, Shweta dropped a photo dump, featuring a few unseen photos of the Shahenshah.

On the other hand, Shweta wrote a Punjabi poem in her caption along with “To my grand old man Happy 80th Birthday”. In one of the images, Amitabh can be seen walking hand-in-hand with toddler Shweta. The multiple-picture post on Shweta’s Instagram handle garnered love from Bachchan’s fans.

Among many others, Soha Ali Khan, Angad Bedi, Navya Naveli Nanda, Hrithik Roshan, Maheep Kapoor, Neha Dhupia and Zoya Akhtar also reacted to the post while wishing the megastar a happy birthday. “Beautiful post Shweta exclaimed a fan, while another called him “the King of India”. The comments section was flooded with red-heart emoticons.

 

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Interestingly, the previous post on Shweta’s Instagram media feed is also dedicated to her actor father. In the throwback picture, little Shweta can be seen posing with a smile as dad Amitabh lifts her up. In the short yet sweet caption, she wrote, “As the song goes … “but you love me daddy” & I you”.

Not only Shweta, but the entire India is celebrating the Don actor’s 80th birthday. To mark the occasion, the Film Heritage Foundation along with PVR Cinemas has announced a four-day film festival. In the film festival, Bachchan Back To The Beginning, presented 11 films of Big B over 22 theatres all around India. The list includes Kabhie Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Abhimaan, Deewar, Mili, Satte Pe Satta, and Chupke Chupke.

Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan turns 80: Ananya Panday falls short of words to describe the experience of watching ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’; pens a heartfelt note

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