Sonam Kapoor starrer Blind gets delayed further; film finds no taker on OTT due to high asking price of Rs. 40 cr.

The Sonam Kapoor was last seen on the big screen in the 2019 film The Zoya Factor. Since then the star who, ensured she made a fashion statement every time she stepped out has been missing from films. However, post her delivery Sonam has been eager to return to films, with the official remake of the 2011 Korean film Blind. While initially the film was salted to release in theatres in 2022, it was delayed due to pandemic restrictions. Following this, the makers of Blind opted for an OTT release; however it seems that the venture has been wading through troubled waters since then. Now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the Sonam starrer Blind has been delayed yet again.

As per the grapevine, it is learnt that the makers of Blind are having a tough time finding takers among the OTT platforms for the film. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama a well-placed industry source says, “Initially Blind was to see a theatrical release, but due to the pandemic, it was decided to release the film directly on OTT. Now, while the theatrical release of the film still remains a formality, the makers of the film are having a tough time finding takers for its OTT release.” Detailing the issue the film faces further the source continues, “The makers of Blind are looking to sell the film for a staggering Rs. 40 cr. This high asking amount is keeping OTT players in the market away. Though the film will continue with its theatrical release pattern, it has now only become a formality before its sale to any streaming platform. However, with no OTT platform ready to shell out Rs. 40 cr. to acquire the venture, the release of Blind seems to be in limbo.”

Explaining why OTT platforms are facing doubts with the venture the source adds, “The makers of Blind have quoted a staggering Rs. 40 cr. for streaming rights of the venture. Unfortunately, in today’s times, such an amount, shelling out such an amount is risky according to streaming platforms. Basically, neither the makers of Blind are ready to back down from the asking price and nor are steaming platforms ready to spend a sum like that on acquisition. Given this, Blind is certainly stuck in bind.”

While it remains unclear what the makers of Blind will decide on its release, it remains to be seen whether the film will be acquired for a theatrical release. As for the film, Blind went on floors in December 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland and the shoot was completed in a start-to-finish schedule by February 2021. Initially expected to be a direct to OTT release, the makers later decided for a theatrical release. However, for reasons unknown they went back to their original plan of skipping a theatrical release.

Blind, which is an official remake of the 2011 Korean film by the same name, tells the story of a blind police office in search of a serial killer. Directed by debutant director Shome Makhija, the film also stars Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, and Lillete Dubey.

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Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani Wedding: DJ Ganesh, Mishaal Advani, Hari-Sukhmani entertain guests at the grand mehendi ceremony

Another Bollywood pair is getting hitched today. Shershaah co-stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who have been quietly dating for a couple of years, are all set to tie the knot on February 7. The bride-to-be Kiara reached Suryagarh Palace on February 4 afternoon ahead of the wedding festivities. She was joined by designer Manish Malhotra. Sidharth Malhotra and his family reached Jaisalmer on Saturday evening whereas several celebrities reached on Sunday.

It seems like the wedding festivities began on February 5. On Monday, the mehendi ceremony was lit by DJ Ganesh, Mishaal Advani, and Hari-Sukhmani who entertained the guests. Reports suggest both Sidharth and Kiara set the dance floor on fire with their performances. Both families put up performances during the ceremony.

More than 100 dishes from 10 countries will be served at the wedding. The menu reportedly includes Italian, Chinese, American, South Indian, Mexican, Rajasthani, Punjabi, and Gujarati cuisines. It is also being reported that Jaisalmer’s Ghotwan Ladoo are being served amongst the sweets. Sidharth Malhotra has ensured special care for the guests who arrived from Delhi and Punjab.

Bollywood Hungama reported on Saturday that Kiara Advani’s brother Mishaal Advani is set to perform a special song for the couple. “As it is known that Kiara is very close to her brother Mishaal, the latter has made a song for the Shershaah pair. He will perform it during the sangeet ceremony.” Mishaal is a rapper, composer and music producer and he released his first track ‘Know My Name’ in November 2022.

On the work front, Kiara Advani was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera. She will next star in Satyaprem Ki Katha alongside Kartik Aaryan and RC15 with South superstar Ram Charan. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra was most recently seen in Mission Majnu. He has the Rohit Shetty cop series Indian Police Force as well as Yodha with Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani slated for release.

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Photos: Bhumi Pednekar, Samiksha Pednekar and Orhan Awatramani snapped at Mizu in Bandra

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Aishwarya Rai has the sweetest birthday wish for husband Abhishek Bachchan as he turns 47

On February 5, 2023, Abhishek Bachchan, aka Junior Bachchan, turned 47. The actor is frequently regarded as one of Bollywood’s most underappreciated performers. He has given some outstanding performances over the course of his career. Recently his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared a beautiful note on her social media account wishing the actor on his birthday.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated her husband’s 47th birthday by posting a nice message and a touching photo of her husband, Abhishek, to her Instagram account. In a white T-shirt and black jacket, the actor is seen grinning and gazing directly into the camera. The actress captioned the post, “Birthday love… today and forever, Baby.”

 

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Amitabh Bachchan has previously revealed his feelings on Abhishek turning 47 a day earlier. Considering Abhishek’s accomplishments from last year Amitabh wrote on his blog, “How time has flown by… going back in time all the memories of the day and the several days that kept giving us the joy and the pride and the pleasure of Abhishek… and now to see him achieve his worth through his hard work, quietly, and proving all the naysayers wrong! It is a delight for a father for his son but mostly for the son, who has through the dint of his hard work and perseverance shown the mettle of his calibre and his confidence… That is the pride that one honours… He took his own decisions… he made his own choices… defied the norm and proved it… with his success.”

On the professional front, in addition to the social drama Dasvi with Yami Gautam and Nimrat Kaur, Abhishek Bachchan was most recently seen in the second season of the criminal thriller Breathe: Into The Shadows. The actor has two significant movies in development in addition to an appearance in Ajay Devgn’s Bholaa. His current project is Ghoomer by R. Balki. Recently, producer Anand Pandit had revealed the sequel to his 2021 movie The Big Bull and confirmed his comeback as the lead actor.

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Imran Khan gets spotted with South actress Lekha Washington; sparks relationship rumours

Imran Khan, who has been away from Bollywood, recently resurfaced in the news owing to his personal life. The actor had quit acting years ago and had expressed his desire to become a filmmaker. While there have been no details on his return to the entertainment industry, a video of the actor being spotted with South actress Lekha Washington has found its way on social media and has gone viral on the platform.

Readers would be aware that a few years ago, in 2019, Imran Khan and his childhood sweetheart Avantika Malik separated due to irreconcilable differences. Rumour mills have been churning about the alleged relationship between Imran Khan and Lekha Washington since then. It is a known fact that Lekha shared a great rapport with Avantika and Imran. And now yet again, having spotted them together in Mumbai, rumours about their alleged relationship have been fueling up further once again.

 

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Lekha Washington worked with Imran Khan in the 2013 film Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola which also starred Anushka Sharma and Pankaj Kapur. She has also been a part of several popular Tamil and Telugu films. On the other hand, Imran Khan made his film debut with Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na alongside Genelia D’Souza and he was last seen in the Kangana Ranaut starrer Katti Batti in 2015. While the actor remained mum about not returning to films, some friends of the star later had revealed that he has decided to quit acting altogether.

Coming to his personal life, the actor tied the knot with Avantika Malik in 2011 and the couple had their daughter Imara in 2013. However, in 2019, Avantika took to social media to share cryptic posts that fueled up reports about their troubled marriage. While they were living separately since 2019, there were rumours of the couple planning to reconcile in 2022. However, putting an end to them, sources claimed that the couple has finally decided to go their separate ways.

Also Read: Imran Khan enjoys Mumbai monsoon with daughter in rare appearance

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“Shah Rukh Khan is a true Pathan” Kamal Haasan paid rich compliments to ‘younger brother’ Shah Rukh on the latter’s 50th birthday

When Shah Rukh Khan turned 50, the Tamilian maverick actor Kamal Haasan paid the actor who played a Pathan free of fee for Kamal in Hey Ram, lavish compliments for his qualities of humility practicality and apolitical astuteness. Said Kamal Haasan, “Probably Shah Rukh knew where he was headed. Probably he did not know where he’d end up on the ladder but was willing to climb till he could no more. With that mind-set humility is something you had to train on right from the word go. Shah Rukh first practiced on a quality that most successful people try to practice when it is too late. Early trainers like him require least humility lessons at the top late trainers learn the hard way. Humility is taught through humiliating lessons.”

Kamal was all praise for Shah Rukh’s powers of apolitical articulation. “Shah Rukh spoke the best part of his mind for all to hear and the worst part he digested like food and the world never saw it. No, that does not make him a politician.”

Kamal Haasan is extremely fond of Shah Rukh. They go back a long way to the time 12 years ago, when Shah Rukh agreed to do an extended cameo in Kamal Haasan’s Hey Ram. Kamal Haasan who played the role of the cop on the lookout for a serial killer in the Tamil hit Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, expressed a keen interest in Shah Rukh playing the role in the film’s Hindi version. When Gautham Menon, who understandably respects Kamalji opinion, asked the thespian who should play his role in the Hindi remake, Kamal promptly gave Shah Rukh’s name.

Kamal Haasan and Shah Rukh share a mutual admiration society from the time they worked together in Hey Ram in 2000. Shah Rukh had refused to charge any money for the film claiming that the honour of working with the great Kamal Haasan was reward enough.

Says Kamal Haasan appreciatively, “Shah Rukh is a true Pathan. A man of his words. I owe him a big favour.”

For a party in Chennai to celebrate Kamal Haasan’s career in 2013 Shah Rukh not only flew down he danced drenched in sweat from head to toe. Recalled Kamal Haasan, “He danced wonderfully on stage and it looked like he had come out of the bath and forgotten to dry.”

The air conditioning at the posh luxury hotel had conked off leaving SRK swathed in sweat.

Says Kamal, “It was every celebrity-bash’s worst nightmare come true. The air conditioning at the hotel broke down. We were all left seething and simmering in the heat, helpless, angry and bitter. Shah Rukh was fully and formally dressed in a suit for the occasion. His condition in the heat was indescribable. But look at this entertainer! He pulled off his coat, jumped on to the stage and danced, although he dripped sweat like he had just had a bath.”

Shah Rukh, we are told, was pretty much completely drained out and on the verge of dehydration after his sweat-soaked performance. “But he didn’t care. At that moment, he forgot all his discomfort. It was just Shah Rukh Saab (that’s how Kamal Haasan addresses his junior colleague) and the stage. He is a natural-born entertainer,” says Kamal Haasan.

Says Kamal emotionally, “Shah Rukh is an artiste at heart and I wish my younger brother stays that way. I wish that success like the one it always has will sit very lightly on his shoulder. Wishing more success to him will induce only emotional sniffles but then that might be only from his detractors .Old friends like me never tire of his success. More to you, Brother, more of all that you love in life”

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Pathaan: Shah Rukh Khan kept Tiger’s scarf as memento; talks about epic cameo of Salman Khan: ‘Matlab fans ka sawaal hai, choti script pe nahi chodh sakte’

Pathaan is now an all-time historic blockbuster – the biggest grossing in Hindi film history and audiences have loved how the YRF Spy Universe got two super-spies Salman Khan as Tiger and Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan in the film! SRK & Salman speak up for the first time about how thrilled they were to be back on screen, how Aditya Chopra floored them with the concept for their reunion to happen and how brilliantly Siddharth Anand directed and presented them with unforgettable swag!

Salman Khan says, “For Shah Rukh and I to come together on the big screen, it always needed a special film and I’m glad Pathaan is that film. When we did Karan Arjun, it was a blockbuster and now, Pathaan, which is part of YRF’s Spy Universe, has also turned out to be a blockbuster. I’m aware that audiences love to see us together on screen and I’m happy that they have given us so much love in Pathaan. I was floored when Adi narrated the sequence to me and told me about his vision to bring us together on screen again.”

He adds, “His (Adi’s) intention was to play to the gallery and give our fans and audiences what they wanted to see from us. Given how closely Adi has known Shah Rukh and me, he truly managed to capture how we are as personalities in the scenes. This is why people are loving us on screen. Also, the way Sidharth executed the sequence and presented us was just brilliant. I’m happy for Shah Rukh and YRF for all the records that Pathaan is achieving. It is a huge win for Indian cinema that we are able to bring people back to the theatres after the pandemic.”

Shah Rukh says, “Trust me when I say this, Salman and I have always wanted to act together but we were waiting for the right film, the right script because we both knew that there would be incredible excitement to see us on screen but we would have to deliver that promise to audiences because they love us so much. If not, they would be mighty dejected and it wouldn’t work for the project. Matlab fans ka sawaal hai, choti script pe nahi chodh sakte types!!”

He adds, “So when Adi told me about the idea to bring the two super spies from YRF’s Spy Universe, Tiger and Pathaan, together to do some kick-ass action scenes, which I’m hoping many people have seen by now, I instantly jumped at it because this idea was delivering the promise of seeing Salman and me on the big screen. I’m delighted that people have loved seeing us together in Pathaan.”

SRK further says, “I know it was a long wait for fans to see us like this on screen and I’m glad that we have delivered a film that they are thoroughly enjoying. Besides this, it’s too much fun with Bhai on sets. I had missed being with him on screen so it all turned out as it should…and that Tiger scarf I am keeping as a memento!!”

Shah Rukh Khan has two more releases this year – Atlee Kumar’s Jawan releasing in June 2023 followed by Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki in December 2023.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan will next star in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. A Salman Khan Films Production, produced by Salma Khan, the film is directed by Farhad Samji. It also stars Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar and is expected to have all the elements of a Salman Khan film – action, comedy, drama, and romance. The film is slated to release on Eid 2023 and it will be a Zee Studios worldwide release.

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