Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Prabhas 21: Prabhas' Sci-Fi Film With Director Nag Ashwin, Co-Starring Amitabh Bachchan And Deepika Padukone, Goes On Floors In Hyderabad
1783 days ago
Bollywood

Prabhas 21: Prabhas' Sci-Fi Film With Director Nag Ashwin, Co-Starring Amitabh Bachchan And Deepika Padukone, Goes On Floors In Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 24, 2021: It's finally happening. After nearly two years of the official announcement, Prabhas' sci-fi film with director Nag Ashwin, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone went on floors on July 24 in Hyderabad. It is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. ## Big B, who is playing an important role in this yet-untitled film, took to social media on Friday (July 23) to inform that he is all geared up to start shooting for a new film from tomorrow. "T 3975 - ..travelled .. and the mahurat of first day tomorrow .. a new film a new beginning, a new environ..'NEW' never fades .. it grows exponentially", read his post. ## T 3975 - .. travelled .. and the mahurat of first day tomorrow .. a new film a new beginning , a new environ ..'NEW' never fades .. it grows exponentially— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 23, 2021 ## While Big B's post left everyone wondering which film he was talking about, it is learned that he is off to Hyderbad to commence shooting for director Nag Ashwin's ambitious futuristic film with Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. With the Mahurat ceremony, the movie silently starts rolling with some important sequences to shoot on Amitabh Bachchan. The mini first schedule is expected to go for 5-7 days.## Prabhas is expected to be a part of the Mahurat shoot, however, it is still not clear if he will be shooting with the Big B in the first schedule of this film. Deepika too will join later schedules. The shooting will happen in a specially erected set at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. ## Aims to be a Pan-World film with a release in multiple Indian and foreign languages, #Prabhas21 is one of the craziest projects in the country and Nag Ashwin has come up with a stunning subject to surprise the audience. It is said to be India's biggest film to date which will be made with high technical values and a massive budget. The makers have set the premise in a futuristic timeline against the backdrop of the third world war. ## Meanwhile, Prabhas is currently shooting for the last schedule of Radhe Shyam and is then expected to juggle between Adipurush, Salaar, and the Nag Ashwin film. His exact schedule is kept under wraps. There's also an epic mythological film with Dil Raju in the pipeline for him. Deepika Padukone too has several films like Pathan, The Intern, and Fighter lined up. ## Amitabh Bachchan, on the other hand, will finish the first schedule of Nag Ashwin's film and then complete his ongoing assignment, Goodbye, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, and Neena Gupta. He also has director Sooraj Barjatya's family entertainer followed by The Intern with Deepika. ## Stay tuned...

Pooja Hegde Gives An Major Update On Theatrical Release Of Radhe Shyam, Co-Starring Parbhas
1784 days ago
Bollywood

Pooja Hegde Gives An Major Update On Theatrical Release Of Radhe Shyam, Co-Starring Parbhas

Mumbai, July 23, 2021: Actress Pooja Hegde's hands are full of films that make her one of the busiest actresses in the country. The Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo fame is currently shooting for the multilingual love story "Radhe Shyam", alongside actor Prabhas. Set in Europe of the 1970s, the filming is near completion. ## Radhe Shyam is one of the most anticipated Indian films as it is touted to be a never-seen-before romantic film in Indian cinema. The movie has been in development since October 2018 and the makers have treated fans with only a teaser and first looks posters of Prabhas and Pooja so far. Now, Pooja has given an update regarding the remaining shooting and the release plans by the makers of the film. ## Talking to IANS, the actress said, "We are almost towards the end. We have around a week or 10 days' worth of shoot left and then we will wrap. Once shutters open and things are good to go, the producers will decide when they want to release it I guess". ## This is the first time Pooja Hegde romancing Prabhas and she is excited to be a part of this film. While the actress is tight-lipped about her role, she said it is a very mature love story, written and directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Vamsi, Pramod, and Praseedha under the banner of T-Series and UV Creations. ## "I don't know if I can talk about the role right now. Maybe closer to the release. The film is a very mature love story I would say. It's quite interesting to see Prabhas do a romantic film after so much action. For me, myself, I don't think I have not done a proper love story in a long time. So, it's exciting for me", she says.## Apart from Radhe Shyam, Pooja has two more Bollywood films with Salman Khan in "Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali" and Ranveer Singh's "Cirkus". In Telugu, she has "Most Eligible Bachelor" with Akhil Akkineni ready for release while she has "Acharya" with Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan. In Tamil, she will be sharing screen space with Thalapathy Vijay in "Beast". ## Stay tuned...

Kartik Aaryan Confirmed To Play An Air Force Pilot In Hansal Mehta Directorial - Captain India
1784 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan Confirmed To Play An Air Force Pilot In Hansal Mehta Directorial - Captain India

Mumbai, July 23, 2021: Recently, it was reported that Kartik Aaryan will team with director Hansal Mehta and producer Ronnie Screwvala for his next. Now, confirming the project, the makers have released the first look poster of the film titled "Captain India". Kartik will play an Air Force pilot in the film, produced by RSVP and Baweja Studios. ## "Captain India" is based on true events and inspired by one of India's successful rescue missions from a war-torn country, with Kartik as the pilot who leads the operation and displays exemplary bravery and courage. Writer and producer Harman Baweja called Captain India 'will resonate with every Indian'.## "Captain India is inspiring and thrilling in equal measure and it gives me great pride and honour to be a part of such a historic chapter of our country. I have immense respect for Hansal Sir's body of work and this was the perfect opportunity to collaborate with him", Kartik said in a statement. ## When a man goes beyond the call of duty 🇮🇳With great pride and honour, we bring to you #CaptainIndia 🧑🏻‍✈️@mehtahansal sir 🙏🏻@RSVPMovies @bawejastudios @RonnieScrewvala #HarmanBaweja @soniakanwar22 @VickyBahri @sanchit421 @SanchitPD @karanmukeshvyas pic.twitter.com/Blkcqh35IX— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) July 23, 2021 ## Hansal Mehta added, "Captain India which is inspired by true events will revisit a moment in time where a man goes beyond his own pain and suffering to save thousands. I'm happy to collaborate with Ronnie Screwvala and Harman Baweja on the film and I look forward to working with Kartik". ## Ronnie Screwvala said, "Captain India is not just a story of one of the biggest humanitarian operations ever but also about the indomitable human spirit, one that rises above failure despite the odds. Hansal Mehta is one of the finest filmmakers of our time and has always beautifully captured the true essence of humane stories. Kartik Aaryan's fans are surely in for a treat as he steps into all-new territory with 'Captain India'". ## Meanwhile, Kartik has multiple projects in the pipeline. He will star in Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment's epic musical romantic love saga - Satyanarayan Ki Katha. He also has Anees Bazmee's "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", which will be wrapped up by August this year. And then, he will be doing the Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapuramaloo while his Netflix movie, Dhamaka is ready for release. ## Kartik's movie with Hansal Mehta will only begin after he completes Satyanarayan Ki Katha, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Ala Vaikunthapuramaloo remake. While Satyanarayan Ki Katha and Ala Vaikunthapuramaloo are yet to go on floors, Hansal Mehta's film is expected to roll out in the first quarter of 2022.## Stay tuned...

Actress Mahika Sharma Tested Negative For Covid-19; Reveals Gautam Gambhir Was Her Quarantine Crush
1785 days ago
Bollywood

Actress Mahika Sharma Tested Negative For Covid-19; Reveals Gautam Gambhir Was Her Quarantine Crush

Mumbai, July 22, 2021: Actress Mahika Sharma finally tested negative for the covid-19. She has earlier visited the vaccination centre to take her first dose on June 30 and that's when she found out that she was Covid positive and subsequently quarantined.## "I have finally tested negative, but I am still suffering from vertigo and other physical challenges. Doctors have advised me to take a rest for complete recovery. I have lost around 15 to 20 kilos and my voice has slightly changed", she said.## Meanwhile, the 26-year old known for featuring in television series like "Police Factory", "Ramayan" and "F.I.R.", found her crush while she was quarantining at home. She revealed that earlier former Pakistani cricketer, "Shahid Afridi was her childhood crush but regret it after looking at the picture of Indian politician and former cricketer, Gautam Gambhir. He is married and I respect that but will not deny he was my quarantine crush", she added. ## Mahika started her career winning the beauty pageant Miss Teen Northeast India. She has also featured in Bollywood films such as Mr Joe B. Carvalho, Mardaani, Chalo Dilli, along with 2008 Assamese Film Mon Jaai. ## Stay tuned...

'All Of India Knows Where I Live', Salman Khan Reacts On Rumours Of Him Having A Wife In Dubai
1785 days ago
Bollywood

'All Of India Knows Where I Live', Salman Khan Reacts On Rumours Of Him Having A Wife In Dubai

Mumbai, July 21, 2021: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made his guest appearance in the season 2 premiere of his brother Arbaaz Khan's talk show, Pinch, which aired on Wednesday. The format of the show to get reactions from guests of the show on Twitter comments. While saying that the majority of comments on social media are positive, Arbaaz admitted that a handful of them are excessively mean. ## One of the posts referred to Salman suggested that the actor has a secret family in Dubai. The comment read, "Kahan chhupa baitha hai darpok. Bharat mein sab jaante hain ke tu Dubai mein apni biwi Noor aur 17 saal ki beti ke saath hai. Bharat ke log ko kab tak murkh banaiga (Where are you hiding, you a coward? All of India knows you're in Dubai with your wife and 17-year-old daughter. How much longer will you try to fool us)?". ## At first, Salman was taken aback by the comment and then said in Hindi, "These people are very well-informed. This is all rubbish. I don't know whom they've spoken about, and where they've posted. Does this person really think I'm going to dignify them with a response? Brother, I don't have a wife. I live in India, at Galaxy Apartments, since the age of nine. I'm not going to respond to this person, all of India knows where I live)". ## The second season of Pinch is intended to be bigger and bolder than the first one. Salman didn't appear in the first season as Arbaaz wanted the show to succeed on its own terms before inviting Salman on. Other guests on Pinch season 2 include Ananya Panday, Tiger Shroff, Farhan Akhtar, Kiara Advani, Rajkummar Rao, and Farah Khan. ## Meanwhile, on the work front, Salman is gearing up for the shoot of his upcoming film Tiger 3. On Tuesday (July 20), he shared video on social media. In a 23-seconds long video, Salman can be seen sweating hard in an intense training session to get a perfect shape for his role in the third installment in the Tiger franchise. ## Stay tuned...

A Sequel To Historic Blockbuster 'Gadar' Is In Works With Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, And Utkarsh Sharma
1786 days ago
Bollywood

A Sequel To Historic Blockbuster 'Gadar' Is In Works With Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, And Utkarsh Sharma

Mumbai, July 21, 2021: Set against the backdrop of the partition of India, the 2001 romantic period action film "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" was a historic blockbuster. The cross-border love story of Tara Singh and Sakeena broke many box office records and became one of the highest-grossing films of 2001 and won awards for music, acting, and direction categories. ## Directed by Anil Sharma, the story of the film revolved around Tara Singh (Sunny Deol), who went all the way to bring back his love of life and dear wife Sakeena (Ameesha Patel). It also starred Amrish Puri (Sakeena's father), Lillete Dubey, and Utkarsh Sharma (Tara Singh-Sakeena's son). Due to the film's historic success and constant demand, the makers have decided to work on its sequel. ## While the first part was all about a husband-wife relationship, the sequel will focus on the father-son bond. As per reports, Sunny's character will again cross the border but this time to bring his beloved son Charanjeet Singh. The sequel will star Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and grown-up Utkarsh Sharma reprising their roles from part one. ## Tara Singh's charactor became so famous that Anil Sharma feels he can make several films with it. Meanwhile, before heading for Gadar 2, Anil Sharma will reportadly finish the family drama Apne 2 with the Deol family. Apne 2 is expected to go on floors in September this year. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan Sets Internet On Fire As He Shared An Intense Training Video Preparing For Tiger 3
1786 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan Sets Internet On Fire As He Shared An Intense Training Video Preparing For Tiger 3

Mumbai, July 21, 2021: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has unofficially confirmed the third installment of the Tiger film franchise. The previous two films in the franchise - Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai, were the huge blockbuster and the expectations from Tiger 3 are even higher. ## Tiger 3 is said to be the more intense, high on the scale, and will be the most expensive in the franchise. Katrina Kaif will also be reprising her role as an ISI agent while Emraan Hashmi is the latest inclusion in the franchise. He will be seen playing the role of Pakistani ISI agent and set to lock horns with the lead protagonist in this Yash Raj Film. Tiger 3 will also have a cameo role of superstar Shah Rukh Khan. ## Meanwhile, Salman has started preparing for his role. He is sweating hard in the gym to get the perfect shape for his role as a RAW agent. On Tuesday (July 20), the superstar turned to Twitter to share a short video showing his intense training session. As soon as he shared the video, the social media users go gaga over his fitness and started sharing their thoughts on Khan's body transformation. ## The 23-second video, captioned, "I think this guy is training for Tiger3". ## I think this guy is training for Tiger3 . . @beingstrongind pic.twitter.com/U9txgezOdf— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 20, 2021 ## Tiger 3 will be directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra under his banner Yash Raj Films. The shooting of the film is said to begin on July 23 with Salman and Katrina. Emraan Hashmi will join later. Tiger 3 will be shot in multiple international locations. ## Stay tuned...

Kartik Aaryan To Star Alongside Deepika Padukone In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Next?
1786 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan To Star Alongside Deepika Padukone In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Next?

Mumbai, July 20, 2021: It has been a bitter-sweet year for Bollywood heartthrob, Kartik Aaryan so far. After being dropped out from Karan Johar's Dostana 2 and Red Chillies Entertainment's Freddie, the talented actor grabbed Sajid Nadiadwala's Satyanarayan Ki Katha, which would now be renamed. ## As Kartik Aaryan's stars started aligning, he has reportadly been approached for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film that also has Deepika Padukone as the female lead. Earlier this month, Kartik and Deepika were spotted at Bhansali's office and now, it is said that the duo will be sharing screen space for the first time. ## While there is no official confirmation yet, it has been reported that Ranbir Kapoor has dropped out of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film, Baiju Bawra, and has been replaced with Kartik Aaryan. If the collaboration gets confirmed, then it will be Bhansali's fourth collaboration with Deepika after Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat while Kartik's first with both Bhansali and Deepika.## A source close to the development reveals to SpotboyE, "Bhansali and Kartik are collaborating on a project that will star the actor opposite Deepika for the first time. However, there is no clarity on which project it is and nothing has been signed on the dotted line yet. That project might be Baiju Bawra or it might be a completely different film that Bhansali is making for Kartik and Deepika". ## Meanwhile, Kartik also has Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with Kiara Advani and Tabu in the works, as well as Ram Madhvani's Netflix movie Dhamaka. He will also be starring in the Hindi adaptation of Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo apparently titled Shehzada.## On the other hand, Deepika Padukone has several films in her kitty. Her biographical sports film, 83, is ready for release. She then has untitled Shakun Batra film along with Pathan, Cirkus, and India's first-ever aerial action Film, Fighter with Hrithik Roshan. ## Stay tuned...

Payal Ghosh To Play An Escort In 'Red'
1786 days ago
Bollywood

Payal Ghosh To Play An Escort In 'Red'

Mumbai, July 20, 2021: The Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi actress, Payal Ghosh will be next seen in "Red". The actress, who has been in the news for his off-screen controversies, is playing the role of an escort in the upcoming film. ## The actress says she referred to Tabu's character in "Chandni Bar" and Julia Roberts's role in "Pretty Woman" while preparing for the project, in which she will be seen alongside Krushna Abhishek. ## "I can't reveal much but the preparation was extensive for the project. I referred to characters such as the one Tabu from 'Chandni Bar' or Julia Roberts in 'Pretty woman'. Have to find the right balance and the feedback has been great", Payal said.## "I feel a job well done when I can know the director gets the scenes as he or she wishes. That's a huge tick on the checklist", she added. The film is directed by Ashok Tyagi and produced by Surendra Jagtap and Rajeev Chaudhary. ## Stay tuned...

No Truth In Kareena Kapoor Khan Playing The Role Of 'Sita', Reveals Veteran Writer KV Vijayendra Prasad
1787 days ago
Bollywood

No Truth In Kareena Kapoor Khan Playing The Role Of 'Sita', Reveals Veteran Writer KV Vijayendra Prasad

Mumbai, July 20, 2021: Earlier this year in February, writer-director Alaukik Desai announced his dream project, "Sita: The Incarnation". It has been written by the 'Baahubali' writer KV Vijayendra Prasad, and it is one of the most ambitious projects in progress. ## Ever since the movie has been announced, there are a lot of talks about who will play the role of divine soul 'Sita' in this magnum opus. There were reports that Kareena Kapoor Khan was approached to essay the titular role, however, according to the makers, they haven't approached anyone else for the same. ## KV Vijayendra Prasad said, "We have not yet finalized who will play Sitamaa's character. We will shortly announce a name". The film will be told from Sita's perspective and is being mounted on a big scale. ## It has also been said that Kareena demanded a whopping Rs. 12 crore fees to play Sita on the big screen, which the producers can't afford. The makers are now looking for a fresh face as they think that the established faces would not be acceptable to the audience. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan To Return In The Sequel Of All-Time Blockbuster, Bajrangi Bhaijaan!
1788 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan To Return In The Sequel Of All-Time Blockbuster, Bajrangi Bhaijaan!

Mumbai, July 19, 2021: Bajrangi Bhaijaan is one of Salman Khan's finest films in which he has acted. Released in 2015, the film not only broke box office records but also won hearts for its heart-touching story, which got appreciation from everyone. Since the movie became so successful, the rumours about its sequel have been making noise for quite some time now, and it looks like the rumors are coming true. ## K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, who had written the story of Bajrangi Bhaijaan and won the Filmfare Award for Best Story, has confirmed that he is trying to crack Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 for Salman Khan. It is the first official confirmation from the writer himself, and it surely has got the fans excited. ## In his recent conversation with a leading entertainment portal, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad said that he told the idea of a sequel to Salman Khan and he is also excited about it. However, he said that he is looking for a proper team to carry the idea of the sequel and hope it will work out soon. ## Bajrangi Bhaijaan, directed by Kabir Khan, tells the story of Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi, an ardent devotee of Hindu deity Hanuman, who embarks on a journey to take a mute six-year-old Pakistani Muslim girl Shahida, separated in India from her parents, back to her hometown in Pakistan. It won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 63rd National Film Awards. ## The movie stars Salman Khan along with Kareena Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and debutante Harshaali Malhotra in the lead roles. Made in the budget of Rs. 90 crore, the movie grossed a whopping Rs. 922 crores worldwide, becoming the 3rd highest grosser Indian movie of all time. ## Stay tuned...

The First Look Of Ayushmann Khurrana As Dr. Uday Gupta From 'Doctor G' Revealed
1788 days ago
Bollywood

The First Look Of Ayushmann Khurrana As Dr. Uday Gupta From 'Doctor G' Revealed

Mumbai, July 19, 2021: Ayushmann Khurrana has won the hearts of one and all for his unique and hard-hitting choices of roles in his films. The supremely talented actor has been in a different league of actors with the films such as Article 15, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Badhaai Ho, Andhadhun, Dream Girl, among others, and impressed everyone with his performances. ## On Monday (July 19), the star actor has unveiled the first look from his upcoming campus comedy-drama, Doctor G. Ayushmann is playing the charactor of Dr. Uday Gupta and it is the first time he is essaying the role of a doctor in his career. Just like most of his previous films, Doctor G is another unique and innovative concept in Ayushmann's acclaimed career. ## Doctor G is being helmed by debutante Anubhuti Kashyap who is the sister of acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap. The movie also stars Rakul Preet Singh and Shefali Shah. It presents Rakul Preet as Dr. Fatima - a medical student while Shefali will essay the role of a senior medical practitioner, Dr. Nandini. ## Produced by Junglee Pictures which previously produced Ayushmann's Badhaai Ho, Doctor G is co-written by Anubhuti Kashyap, Sumit Saxena, Vishal Wagh, and Saurabh Bharat. Saxena, who has written films like 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' and Karan Johar's Lust Stories, has also penned the dialogues of this film.## Check out the first look of Ayushmann from the movie - ## Here’s the first look at Ayushmann Khurrana as Dr. Uday Gupta in our upcoming campus comedy-drama #DoctorG !👨‍⚕️. . . @ayushmannk @Rakulpreet @ShefaliShah_ #SheebaChaddha #AbhayMishra @anubhuti_k#SumitSaxena @SaurabhBharat @VishalWagh21 @JungleePictures #DoctorGFirstLook pic.twitter.com/CUfJHkUBE9— Junglee Pictures (@JungleePictures) July 19, 2021 ## Stay tuned...