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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Riteish Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha To Star In A Horror-Comedy Film Titled Kakuda; To Be Produced By Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Production
1833 days ago
Bollywood

Riteish Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha To Star In A Horror-Comedy Film Titled Kakuda; To Be Produced By Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Production

Mumbai, June 3, 2021: After the success of Stree, Bollywood seems to be looking for more opportunities in the horror-comedy genre for the last couple of years. After Stree and Roohi, there are few more films lined up in this genre with Bhool Bhulaiya 2, Bhediya, and now, there is one more film in this genre that goes on floors. ## Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies to bankroll a horror-comedy film with actors Riteish Deshmukh, and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles along with Saqib Saleem in a prominant role. The film is titled Kakuda and will be helmed by Marathi filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar. ## The shooting of the film begins on Tuesday in Mandawa, Rajasthan. The makers plan to wrap the film in a 40-day start-to-finish schedule. It will be the first time when Riteish Deshmukh and Sonakshi Sinha will share screen space together. ## Triple trouble on the way!👻Get ready for a spooktacular - laughter riot with our homegrown production, #Kakuda!Shoot begins today🎬@AdityaSarpotdar @Riteishd #SonakshiSinha #SaqibSaleem @RonnieScrewvala @iavinashdwivedi @gharkaachirag @nonabains pic.twitter.com/bKMfZAu5Dr— RSVP (@RSVPMovies) July 20, 2021 ## Apart from this horror-comedy, Riteish recently signed his digital debut film for Netflix, to be directed by Shashanka Ghosh. On the other hand, Sonakshi also has multiple projects lined up. She will next be seen in the war drama Bhuj: The Pride of India, headlined by Ajay Devgn, scheduled to release directly on Disney+Hotstar on August 13. ## The actress also has Reema Kagti's web series, "Fallen" which marks her debut in the web series world, which will premiere on Amazon Prime Video, and then she has a Netflix movie Bulbul Tarang, ready to go on floors soon. ## Stay tuned...

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Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak Comes Out In Support Of Kartik Aaryan, Says 'He Never Demanded A Change In The Script In My Films'
1833 days ago
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Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak Comes Out In Support Of Kartik Aaryan, Says 'He Never Demanded A Change In The Script In My Films'

Mumbai, June 3, 2021: Ever since Kartik Aaryan got kicked out of Karan Johar's "Dostana 2" for the alleged unprofessional behavior, the young talented actor is under accusations. Apart from Dostana 2, the actor also loses one more big film of Shah Rukh Khan's banner Red Chillies Entertainment for the said same reason. ## After losing back-to-back films, many in the film industry calling him unprofessional, while some feel that the stardom has gone to his head. Kartik, however, keeping mum on whatever is happening with or around him. Meanwhile, the makers who have worked with him in the past have spoken about these recent events to Dainik Bhaskar. ## Kumar Mangat Pathak, who produced Kartik's three films - Akaash Vani, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, and Guest iin London, supported the actor in the ongoing controversy and said that he is doing one more film with him which will go on floors next year. ## He said, "Kartik is a very sorted person. The stardom has not risen to his head. He never demanded a change in the script in my films. Even today, whenever he meets anywhere, he touches his feet first and then talks. We are doing a film together which may go on floors by next year". ## Filmmaker Subhash Ghai who directed and produced "Kaanchi: The Unbreakable" starring Kartik and Mishti, said that the actor was innocent and humble with him but the reality of any man is found only during his rising success. ## "During the initial struggle, everyone remains humble and innocent. He was always with me like a student. I haven’t met him for three years and even, he never called. God Bless Him! My best wishes are with them. I have never pitched any script to him after Kanchi", Ghai said. ## Stay tuned...

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OMG2: Pankaj Tripathi To Join Akshay Kumar As The Lead Hero In Oh My God Sequel?
1833 days ago
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OMG2: Pankaj Tripathi To Join Akshay Kumar As The Lead Hero In Oh My God Sequel?

Mumbai, June 3, 2021: Akshay Kumar has never been short of films, even in the covid-19 pandemic, he is signing films after films. And now, it seems he has got his hands on one more film. As you all know, it was earlier reported that Akshay will be starring in the sequel of his 2012 film, Oh My God with Paresh Rawal in the lead role, though there was no confirmation from makers. ## While the sequel of OMG is definitely ON, we hear that Paresh Rawal will not be part of the sequel, instead, versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi will play the lead role along with Akshay Kumar. If things go as per plan, this would be the second time Pankaj Tripathi will share screen space with Akshay. They recently worked together on the Sajid Nadiadwala production, Bachchan Pandey.## Umesh Shukla, who helmed Oh My God, is reportadly not directing the sequel. The new director is yet to be known. It is said that Ashwin Varde along with Akshay Kumar will bankroll the project, which will go on floors in September this year for two months schedule. ## The pre-production work has begun and makers are working in isolation to explore the probable locations of the shoot, and also deciding on designing the sets in the city. The rest of the cast and crew will also be finalized soon. ## Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is waiting for the release of Sooryavanshi, and Bell Bottom. Apart from these films, he also has Bachchan Pandey, Atrangi Re, and Prithviraj along with Aanand L Rai directorial, Raksha Bandhan, and Abhishek Sharma's Ram Setu. Rakshan Bandhan and Ram Setu are currently under production and will be wrapped up before OMG 2. ## Stay tuned...

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Actors Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani Booked For Violating Lockdown Rules
1834 days ago
Bollywood

Actors Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani Booked For Violating Lockdown Rules

Mumbai, June 3, 2021: Actors Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani have been booked under sections 188, 34 IPC by Bandra police station for violating lockdown rules. According to the police, the actors went out for a drive without a valid reason.## On Tuesday evening, the two were stopped by policemen on patrolling duty at Bandra Bandstand. Shroff is a resident of Bandra (West), the police said. After making inquiries with the two, the Police learnt that the Baaghi 2 actors were out on a drive, which is the violation lockdown and FIR can be registered against violators. ## "An FIR has been registered on Wednesday under section 188(Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the IPC against the duo", said a senior Mumbai Police officer.## Meanwhile, Mumbai Police's social media handle, after registering FIR against the actors, advised people not to violate lockdown norms by mentioning Tiger and Disha's film's title in the tweet in a witty manner. ## "In the ongoing 'War' against the virus, going 'Malang' on the streets of Bandra cost dearly to two actors who have been booked under sections 188, 34 IPC by Bandra PStn. We request all Mumbaikars to avoid unnecessary 'Heropanti' which can compromise on safety against #COVID19", the tweet from Mumbai Police read. ## In the ongoing ‘War’ against the virus, going ‘Malang’ on the streets of Bandra cost dearly to two actors who have been booked under sections 188, 34 IPC by Bandra PStn . We request all Mumbaikars to avoid unnecessary ‘Heropanti’ which can compromise on safety against #COVID19— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) June 3, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Sonu Sood On Helping People During The Covid-19 Pandemic, 'It Took Me 19 Years To Find The Real Role Of My Life
1835 days ago
Bollywood

Sonu Sood On Helping People During The Covid-19 Pandemic, 'It Took Me 19 Years To Find The Real Role Of My Life

Mumbai, June 1, 2021: Actor Sonu Sood has become a real-life superhero for the people who have been facing difficulties during the covid-19 pandemic. When the covid-19 outbreak last year, the actor decided to go all out in helping people without thinking much about finances and his own health. ## Even in the second wave of coronavirus, Sonu Sood has actively been helping people find Covid resources like beds, oxygen cylinders, as well as medicines. Now, on completing 19 years in the film industry on Monday, the actor says he has finally found his true calling, which is making people smile in this hardest time. ## "It took me 19 years to find the right role of my life, which I am doing today and I am glad that God is the director of this real film. Today, when I bring smiles to people's faces, that is the biggest achievement I have to date. I want to thank God for connecting me with the real role that I wanted to play in my life", Sonu told IANS.## The actor says that workwise, too, the time has gone by so quickly. "It has been 19 years since my first film Shaheed-E-Azam released. How time flies! It still feels like the first day when I entered Mumbai with a lot of pictures in my bag and the struggle started from going from one office to the other. I still feel the struggle is on", he said.## While helping out people on the ground, Sonu Sood himself had tested positive for the virus but recovered in a super quick time of just a week. While recovering, he still made sure that the help reaches the needy people. ## On the work front, Sonu Sood has multiple projects in the pipeline including Akshay Kumar starrer Prithviraj along with Kisaan, Acharya, among others. ## Stay tuned...

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FWICE Writes To Maharashtra CM Requesting Permission To Resume Work
1835 days ago
Bollywood

FWICE Writes To Maharashtra CM Requesting Permission To Resume Work

Mumbai, June 1, 2021: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday (May 31), requesting him to allow the resumption of work in the media and entertainment (M&E) industry.## Films and television shooting is currently on hold owing to the second wave of the Covid pandemic as the Maharasthra government has extended lockdown in the state for 15 more days. The FWICE wrote in the letter that the film body sent numerous requests regarding the resumption of work but nothing happened. ## "With reference to the subject matter, we would like to draw your attention to the numerous requests sent to you by the FWICE and the coordination committee regarding our request for resumption of work in the M&E Industry. However, none of our letters have been responded to by your good office and no decision has been taken on our requests", FWICE wrote in the letter signed by Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit, President BN Tiwari, Chief Advisor Sharad Shelar, General Secretary Ashok Dubey, and Treasurer Gangeshwar Shrivastav. ## "Sir, let us apprise you that there are lakhs of artists, workers, and technicians who are jobless for the past one and half years and that the only source of income for them is from the M&E Industry. This industry has been providing work to lakhs of hands and enabling their families to earn their daily bread. However, the lockdown of the Industry has impacted the lives of these daily wage workers who have absolutely no other source of income and are totally dependent on the work of the Industry". ## "The announcement of the extension of the lockdown for another 15 days shall really be a setback for these deprived set of artists, workers and technicians and also the economy of the Industry. Not only the workers but the producers are also affected badly with huge investments already made into the running projects which have been to a standstill due to the unfortunate lockdown". ## "We being the mother body of 32 different crafts of artists, workers, and technicians of the industry have been receiving numerous calls from our members regarding their difficult survival conditions and requesting us to start the work of the Industry", the letter read. ## The FWICE assured the government that all the rules and regulations of the Government shall be followed by each and every crew member and all necessary precautions shall be taken at each work location.## Stay tuned...

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Producers Guild of India To Vaccinate Industry Members From June 1st
1837 days ago
Bollywood

Producers Guild of India To Vaccinate Industry Members From June 1st

Mumbai, May 31, 2021: The Producers Guild of India (PGI), the association of Indian film, television, and digital content producers, on Monday, announced a vaccination drive for its members and associated production crews beginning from June 1.## According to a press release, the PGI said the members will be vaccinated over the multi-day drive to be held at Mehboob Studios in suburban Bandra. Through these camps, thousands of production house personnel and crews will be vaccinated. ## Siddharth Roy Kapur, President of the Producers Guild of India, said the initiative was key to getting the film industry back on its feet amid the coronavirus pandemic.## "An activity of such importance and magnitude cannot be carried out singlehandedly and we are extremely grateful for the support we have received to make this possible", Kapur said in a statement.## He also thanked the production banner "Excel Entertainment who played a pivotal role in securing the vaccines and Mehboob Productions who very generously offered complimentary use of the spacious Mehboob Studios".## "We are happy that we are able to provide this facility to our members, their employees, and the cast and crew of their productions as we work to get the industry back on its feet again in the weeks ahead," Kapur added.## Keeping the coronavirus situation in mind, the government of India allowed a vaccination drive for 18+ aged from May 1st. Earlier this month, Yash Raj Films wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to allocate and allow them to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for 30,000 members of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).## Stay tuned...

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Singer Adnan Sami Has A Message For 'Pseudo Delusionals' Waiting For A Specific Vaccine
1837 days ago
Bollywood

Singer Adnan Sami Has A Message For 'Pseudo Delusionals' Waiting For A Specific Vaccine

Mumbai, May 30, 2021: As India is battling the covid-19 pandemic along with the rest of the world, more and more people are getting vaccinated to become immune to the virus. Singer Adnan Sami was one of the firsts to take the vaccine and on Saturday, he received his second jab. ## While encouraging others to take the vaccine, Adnan Sami calls out those who are obsessing over which vaccine to take and which is not. Calling them "Pseudo Delusionals", the singer advised such people to get vaccinated whatever is available as soon as possible to get back to normal. ## He took to social media, on Sunday morning and shared a note asking people to get the jab. "There's this obsession of asking everybody which vaccine did you take?' And then they go on to say… Oh I'm waiting for such and such vaccine…or…I'm waiting for that ONE dose vaccine etc etc!! "Listen 'Sherlocks', if you have a headache, you will take whichever medication you can lay your hands on… This is not a frickin restaurant. .. It's a crisis and it's life threatening — Take whatever is available and get safe ASAP!! Period", he added. ## For all the “Pseudo Delusionals” out there.. pic.twitter.com/GaGbrnunfI— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 30, 2021 ## On Saturday, he tweeted his pic while getting vaccinated and captioned the image, "2nd Dose Done! Get yourself Vaccinated & return back to your normal life my lovelies!! Stay Safe!". ## 2nd Dose Done!🙏💖Get yourself Vaccinated & return back to your normal life my lovelies!! Stay Safe!!💖🤗#adnansami #bollywood #vaccinationdone✔️ #covid_19 #covid #coronavirus #corona #staysafe #love #life pic.twitter.com/a43WpcHeeD— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 29, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Raj Films To Change The Title Of Akshay Kumar Starrer 'Prithviraj' After Facing Backlash From Karni Sena?
1837 days ago
Bollywood

Yash Raj Films To Change The Title Of Akshay Kumar Starrer 'Prithviraj' After Facing Backlash From Karni Sena?

Mumbai, May 30, 2021: Yash Raj Films' ambitious film, Prithviraj is one of the highly-awaited films of the year. It stars Akshay Kumar as Prithviraj Chauhan along with Manushi Chhillar makes her Hindi film debut by playing his beloved wife Sanyogita. This movie is based on Prithviraj Raso, a Braj Bhasha epic poem by Chand Bardai about the life of Prithviraj Chauhan. ## Prithviraj was announced in March 2019 and was supposed to release on Diwali 2020, but due to the covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed as the shoot was yet to be completed. The shoot resumed in October 2020 at YRF Studios, and it is now scheduled to release in theatres on 5 November 2021 coinciding with Diwali. ## While the film has already been delayed by a year, the makers of Prithviraj, find themselves in the hot water because of the film's title. The Karni Sena - a Rajput organization, has raised an objection around the title of the film and demanded it to be changed to Prithviraj Chauhan's full name as a mark of respect to him. ## Filmmaker Surjeet Singh Rathore, President of the Youth Wing of the Karni Sena said, "How can they keep the title of the film as just 'Prithviraj' when the film is based on the great Prithviraj Chauhan? We want the title to be changed to his full name and give respect to him". ## The Karni Sena does not stop with just title change as they have other conditions too. They have demanded that the film has to be shown to them first before its release. Singh said, "If they don't listen to our advice they will have to face the consequences. What happened to Sanjay Leela Bhansali during 'Padmaavat', the makers of this film will have to be prepared for it, too". ## The movie is written and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi who had completed the script for Prithviraj in 2010 but found no one to back the project until Yash Raj Films came to his rescue in 2018, to revive the film. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Sakshi Tanwar, Manav Vij, and Lalit Tiwari in prominant roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Mika Singh To Make 'KRK Kutta' Song To Give Befitting Reply To Kamaal R Khan Over Ongoing Controversy With Salman Khan
1838 days ago
Bollywood

Mika Singh To Make 'KRK Kutta' Song To Give Befitting Reply To Kamaal R Khan Over Ongoing Controversy With Salman Khan

Mumbai, May 29, 2021: Singer Mika Singh seems to be really pissed off with actor turned critic, Kamaal R Khan after the latters ongoing tussle with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Salman has filed a defamation suit against KRK for defaming him on social media and in his movie reviews. ## Mika Singh, who has huge respect for Salman, has decided to give a "befitting reply" to KRK. Mika said that he will make a song titled "KRK Kutta" to shut the mouth of KRK, who calls himself the number one critic of the country and often through personal remarks on the actors. ## "KRK is a gadha. Salman Khan should have filed the case on him a long time ago. KRK intentionally says nasty stuff to get attention so that he keeps getting publicity. He makes personal attacks, he starts attacking family members. This is wrong. He talks absolute garbage, starts abusing people, he just says anything to anyone and the entire entertainment industry is silent. Someone needs to give him a proper reply", claimed Mika, justifying his song.## "I think KRK would be happy about the song. He seeks popularity and I am going to make him super popular. I am going to give him a befitting reply through my song. The song is titled 'KRK Kutta' (KRK the dog). The music will be composed by Toshi Sabri", he added, speaking to the media.## Mika said that he wants to entertain people through this song and has no intention to create any controversy. He further said the people from the Bollywood industry should have filed a case on him a long time ago and show him his place. ## KRK had claimed that Salman Khan had filed a defamation case against him for reviewing his recently released film, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. However, the legal team of Salman said that though the actor has filed a case against KRK, it has nothing to do with his review of Radhe. ## Stay tuned...

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Shehnaaz Gill Becomes Chandigarh's Most Desirable Woman of 2020, Calls Sidharth Shukla The Most Desirable Man
1839 days ago
Bollywood

Shehnaaz Gill Becomes Chandigarh's Most Desirable Woman of 2020, Calls Sidharth Shukla The Most Desirable Man

Mumbai, May 29, 2021: Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, who started her career in the Punjabi music industry, was quite unknown to most of the audience until she went to the reality show, Bigg Boss season 13. The show proved to be a turning point for her career as he has now become a household name. In just a short time, she is now in the national spotlight and has gained a loyal fanbase. ## Shehnaaz Gill's journey since Bigg Boss 13 has been remarkable in every aspect. From going through an eye-catching physical transformation to shining bright in her career, Shehnaaz has come a long way. All these and more rightly qualify Shehnaaz as Chandigarh Times Most Desirable Woman of 2020. ## The actress, who was at number four on the Desirable list last year, topped the list this time, all thanks to her real and unique personality, which she feels makes for a desirable trait. According to her, people connect with real personality and she is the kind of person who is raw and real. ## While she has now become Chandigarh's most desirable woman of 2020, the actress finds Sidharth Shukla as the most desirable man who she thinks possesses these traits. "Yes, there is. The most desirable man, in my opinion, is Sidharth Shukla", Shehnaaz said when asked if there is a man who comes to her mind for the title, in an interview with ETimes. ## After coming out from Bigg Boss 13 house as second runner-up, Shehnaaz has starred in multiple videos, each of them became successful. She recently shot for a Punjabi movie, titled "Honsla Rakh", costarring Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa. The shot was done in Canada and the movie is scheduled to release on Dussera this year. ## Thank you for making me Chandigarh’s most desirable woman of 2020 ♥️♥️ This is truly and solely because of the support of you all. 🙏🏻 A big thank you once again. pic.twitter.com/VN3fDLq4Ky— Shehnaaz Gill (@ishehnaaz_gill) May 29, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Is Sidharth Shukla Playing Meghnad In Om Raut's Magnum Opus, Adipurush? The Actor Spill The Beans
1839 days ago
Bollywood

Is Sidharth Shukla Playing Meghnad In Om Raut's Magnum Opus, Adipurush? The Actor Spill The Beans

Mumbai, May 28, 2021: Director Om Raut's magnum opus, Adipurush has been in media headlines ever since it was announced. The movie, which is the adaptation of Ramayan, headlines Prabhas in the lead role as Lord Ram, while Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan essay Sita and Lankesh respectively. Sunny Singh roped in for the role of Laxman. ## Recently, actor Sidharth Shukla was rumored to be approached by the makers of Adipurush to play the role of Meghnad, son of Ravana, in this ambitious film. The rumors surfaced on the internet claiming that Om Raut personally met Sidharth on offers him the role. ## Well, looks like it was only a rumor and died down immediately the actor himself spill the beans on it. In a recent chat with Filmfare, the Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania actor said that he hasn't been approached for any kind of role by Adipurush makers. ## "Honestly, it hasn't come to me yet. So, I really don't know if there is any truth to it or not. For me, I really don't know because nothing has come to me", he said. Well, it will really a disappointing to know the truth for Sidharth Shukla's fans who got excited when they heard the rumours and were looking for a positive clarification from the actor himself. ## Sidharth may not have been approached by Adipurush makers but he will continue to entertain his fans with his upcoming projects. He will be starring in his digital debut series, Broken But Beautiful 3, which is set to release on May 29 on ALTBalaji. ## Stay tuned...

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