Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

3980 Articles

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.

Articles Written By Sunit Jangir

Panorama Studios International To Not Begin Drishyam 2 Hindi Remake Till Copyright Suit Is Pending
1859 days ago
Bollywood

Panorama Studios International To Not Begin Drishyam 2 Hindi Remake Till Copyright Suit Is Pending

Mumbai, May 8, 2021: Mohanlal starrer Malayalam movie, Drishyam 2 emerged as a digital blockbuster with its engrossing script and intense acting from the leading actors. After the huge success and demand, the Telugu remake was announced immediately of which, the shoot has already been completed. ## Apart from Telugu, the Hindi remake of Drishyam 2 was also announced recently with Panorama Studios International acquiring the Hindi remake rights of the film. However, soon after it was announced in Hindi, the production house lent into legal trouble after Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd alleged copyright issue. ## Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd had last week approached Bombay High Court seeking an order restraining Panorama Studios International from producing any sequel to the movie in Hindi. The company, in its suit, alleged infringement of their copyright and sought recognition and adjudication of copyright and other rights in the production of the sequel in the Drishyam franchise.## "The statement is that the defendants (Panorama) will not themselves or through any other person with whom they may have a contract or arrangement, begin shooting of the film in question i.e. a sequel to the film Drishyam", the Court said in its order.## The production house also accepts that if they take up any preparatory work, such as developing a treatment, script, screenplay, or dialogue, this will be at their own risk and that they will not be entitled to claim any equities on that basis in the future, the HC further noted.## After this order, Panorama Studios International assures High Court that it would not begin shooting till the copyright suit filed against it is pending and hence, the production on the Hindi remake of Drishyam 2 has been stalled indefinitely.## Stay tuned...

Read Article
'Life Is So Unfair', Sonu Sood Mourns The Demise Of Covid-19 Patient He Got Airlifted To Hyderabad
1859 days ago
Bollywood

'Life Is So Unfair', Sonu Sood Mourns The Demise Of Covid-19 Patient He Got Airlifted To Hyderabad

Mumbai, May 8, 2021: Actor Sonu Sood, on Saturday, mourned the demise of a critically ill covid-19 patient whom he got airlifted in an air ambulance from Nagpur to Hyderabad a few days ago. The 25-year-old girl, Bharti, was shifted to Hyderabad's Apollo Hospital as she had lost almost 85-90 percent of her lungs due to Covid-19 which resulted in, she died on Friday. ## Taking to Twitter, Sonu Sood wrote, "Bharti, a young girl from Nagpur whom I airlifted on an air ambulance to Hyderabad passed away last night. She battled for her life on an ECMO machine for a month. My heart goes out to the family members and everyone who prayed for her. Wish I could save her. Life is so unfair". ## Bharti, a young girl from Nagpur whom I airlifted on an air ambulance to Hyderabad passed away last night.She battled for her life on an ECMO machine for a month. My heart goes out to the family members and everyone who prayed for her.Wish I could save her. Life is so unfair 💔— sonu sood (@SonuSood) May 8, 2021 ## With the actor's help, the girl was first shifted to Nagpur's Wockhardt hospital for treatment but the doctors had said that she needed a lung transplant or some special treatment which is only available in the Apollo Hospitals where he came to know about the special treatment called ECMO, and managed to admit Bharti in the Hyderabad hospital.## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Kangana Ranaut Tests Positive For Covid-19; Quarantines Herself
1860 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut Tests Positive For Covid-19; Quarantines Herself

Mumbai, May 8, 2021: Actress Kangana Ranaut has announced on social media that she has tested positive for the covid-19. She had developed symptoms in the last few days and tested herself as she wanted to leave for her hometown, Himachal Pradesh. ## "I was feeling tired and weak with a slight burning sensation in my eyes for past few days, was hoping to go to Himachal so got my test done yesterday and today the result came I am covid positive", Kangana wrote on Instagram. ## "I have quarantined myself, I had no idea this virus is having a party in my body, now that I know I will demolish it, people please don’t give anything any power over you, if you are scared it will scare you more, come let’s destroy this Covid -19 it is nothing but a small-time flu which got too much press and now psyching few people. Har Har Mahadev", she added. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut) ## Kangana is the latest among celebs who have contracted coronavirus in the recent past. Actors like Sonu Sood, Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt had contracted and recovered from Covid-19. Recently, Deepika Padukone too tested positive for the virus along with her family. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Salman Khan To Donate Rs. 1500 Each To Film Industry Workers
1860 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan To Donate Rs. 1500 Each To Film Industry Workers

Mumbai, May 7, 2021: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again set an example for others as he has decided to donate money to the film industry workers who have suffered the most during the covid-19 pandemic. The actor will be donating Rs 1500 each to 25,000 workers of the Hindi film industry. ## Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE) president BN Tiwari confirmed to ETimes, "We have sent Salman Khan a list of names of the people in need and he has agreed to deposit the money". ## Apart from donating money, Salman Khan recently distributed food packets to frontline warriors through his philanthropic initiative. The actor had started the initiative with Yuva Sena leader Rahul Kanal and they arranged meal kits for nearly 5,000 frontline workers which include police personnel and health care workers. ## Besides the above-mentioned initiatives, Salman Khan Films and Zee Studios recently announced that the revenues generated through the multiplatform release of Salman Khan starrer upcoming movie, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, will be used towards covid-19 relief. ## Last year too, the superstar had transferred funds into the accounts of daily wage workers from the film industry. He had made a payment of Rs 3,000 each to the daily wage workers of the film industry and had promised to transfer more funds later. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Aditya Chopra Launches Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative To Support Daily Wage Earners Of Film Industry
1861 days ago
Bollywood

Aditya Chopra Launches Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative To Support Daily Wage Earners Of Film Industry

Mumbai, May 7, 2021: In the time of a devastating second wave of the covid-19 which has brought the nation to its knees, Aditya Chopra, Chairman, and MD of leading Bollywood production house Yash Raj Films has come to the rescue of the people of the entertainment industry. ## To support the daily wage earners of the film industry, Aditya Chopra has launched the "Yash Chopra Foundation's Saathi Initiative", which will provide financial support to thousands of film industry workers whose livelihood at risk due to the pandemic. ## As part of the initiative, the Yash Raj foundation will oversee "direct benefit transfers" of Rs 5000 (equivalent to $68) to women and senior citizens in the industry as well as distribute "ration kits" to workers for a family of four for one month through their NGO partners Youth Feed India.## The support can be applied through a website - Yash Chopra Foundation's Saathi Initiative set up for applications. ## #AdityaChopra launches Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative to support thousands of daily wage earners of film industry who are in crisis due to loss of livelihood... Will transfer ₹ 5000 to women and senior citizens... Also give ration kits to workers [family of 4] for an entire month pic.twitter.com/aE8S0RzjGY— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 7, 2021 ## Earlier this week, Yash Raj Films made a request to CM of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray to give them permission to purchase the vaccine, and the cost of it will be handled by Yash Raj Foundation. In the letter, the production house has mentioned that the Hindi film industry has suffered a lot amidst the pandemic and it is necessary to start it at the earliest so that 'thousands of workers can start earning their livelihood again'.## Later, FWICE wrote a letter to the CM requesting him to consider YRF's request. Talking about the urgency of the members of the film industry getting vaccinated, the letter mentioned, "Vaccination is very important not only to fight the disease but also to fight against the dropping economy of the state". The organization also requested the CM to provide all the necessary approval for the vaccination of its 30,000 artists, technicians, and workers.## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Anupam Kher Wins The Best Actor Award For The Short Film 'Happy Birthday' At New York Film Fest
1861 days ago
Bollywood

Anupam Kher Wins The Best Actor Award For The Short Film 'Happy Birthday' At New York Film Fest

Mumbai, May 6, 2021: Global icon, veteran actor Anupam Kher won the Best Actor award for his role in the short film "Happy Birthday" at the New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF), the USA 2021. Directed by Prasad Kadam, "Happy Birthday" also won the Best Short Film award. ## Talking about this win, Anupam Kher said, "Thank you New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF) for this great honor. It's humbling to be declared the Best Actor at this film festival. The credit goes to the whole team of 'Happy Birthday' and my co-actor Aahana Kumra, thanks to the director Prasad Kadam, story writer, production team, and everybody". ## Happy Birthday is a mystery drama film that portrays numerous feelings of the actor and his attachment to one thing he loves. Produced by Vikaas Gutgutia of FNP Media and co-produced by Girish Johar, Happy Birthday also stars Aahana Kumra in a prominent role. ## "It's really overwhelming to receive these appreciations & acknowledgment of our hard work, not only from our country but from overseas too. Prasad is an extremely talented Director, who is fully hands-on & knows inside out what to get from his team. He knows his craft fully & is a name to reckon with. He has done wonders & will go places. Anupam Sir is a global icon, the more we say, it always falls short. Aahana too did exceptionally well", says Girish Johar. ## Short Film #HappyBirthday wins Best Actor for @AnupamPKher & Best Short Film awards at the NEW YORK CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 👍@girishjohar pic.twitter.com/6wRO8rbmrG— Kaushik LM (😷 #StaySafe) (@LMKMovieManiac) May 6, 2021 ## The movie was nominated in four categories including the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Short Film, and went on to win two awards. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Anupam Kher And Aahana Kumra Starrer Short Film 'Happy Birthday' Bags Nominations At New York Film Fest
1861 days ago
Bollywood

Anupam Kher And Aahana Kumra Starrer Short Film 'Happy Birthday' Bags Nominations At New York Film Fest

Mumbai, May 6, 2021: Anupam Kher and Aahana Kumra starrer short film "Happy Birthday" has bagged multiple nominations at the New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF), including the Best Short Film category. ## While Anupam Kher and Aahana Kumara have bagged the nominations for the Best Actor and Best Actress awards respectively, the film is also in contention in the Best Short Film category. Prasad Kadam has bagged a nomination for the Best Director award.## "It always feels incredible to be appreciated because an artist puts so much effort into making the film. This project is very close to my heart. I am so grateful and thrilled to be nominated at such a prestigious Film Festival, and I hope the team wins big", Aahana said.## "Happy Birthday is a mystery drama film directed by Prasad Kadam and produced by Vikaas Gutgutia while Girish Johar is the co-producer. The film recently made it to the final of the Paris Play Film Festival.## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Sunny Leone Joins Hands With PETA India To Feed 10,000 Delhi Migrant Workers
1861 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Leone Joins Hands With PETA India To Feed 10,000 Delhi Migrant Workers

New Delhi, May 6, 2021: Actress Sunny Leone has joined hands with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to feed 10,000 migrant workers in the city. ## The meals, consisting of daal and rice or 'khichdi' and often fruit, will be donated through Uday Foundation.## "We are facing a crisis, but together with compassion and solidarity, we will come out ahead. I'm delighted to join hands with PETA India again, this time to get protein-packed vegan meals to thousands in need", Sunny said. ## Sunny was named PETA India's Person of the Year in 2016 and previously starred in the organization's campaigns in support of vegan fashion, vegetarian eating, and dog and cat adoption and sterilization.## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Salman Khan Starrer Radhe's Revenue To Be Used For India's Covid-19 Relief
1862 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan Starrer Radhe's Revenue To Be Used For India's Covid-19 Relief

Mumbai, May 5, 2021: As India battling the second covid-19 wave, Salman Khan Films, and ZEE Entertainment have pledged their support to ongoing COVID-19 relief work in the country.## In a joint press release, the company and production house said that they will donate essential medical equipment like oxygen cylinders, concentrators, and ventilators, in collaboration with Give India.## This support will stem from the revenues garnered from the multi-platform release of Salman Khan starrer Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, due on May 13 on the occasion of Eid. Give India would be facilitating the procurement of extremely critical healthcare equipment. ## #Radhe to support India towards COVID-19 relief in collaboration with @GiveIndia. pic.twitter.com/HKjQg2YHsk— Zee Studios (@ZeeStudios_) May 5, 2021 ## Radhe, which is directed by Prabhu Deva, features Salman Khan as an encounter specialist tackling the drug menace in Mumbai. Also starring Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff, and Randeep Hooda, the movie will have a theatrical release on Eid (13 May) in over 40 countries. It will also simultaneously stream on multiple platforms, including OTT and DTH services via pay-per-view service. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Sonu Sood To Those Who Couldn't Save Their Loved Ones, 'You Didn't Fail, We did'
1862 days ago
Bollywood

Sonu Sood To Those Who Couldn't Save Their Loved Ones, 'You Didn't Fail, We did'

Mumbai, May 5, 2021: Actor Sonu Sood is continuing to help needy people during the covid-19 crisis in any manner he can. However, despite his relentless efforts, there have been instances during the second wave of the covid-19 when he too felt helpless. ## On Tuesday (May 4) night, Sonu Sood tweeted about the current scenario where people are losing their loved ones amid the shortage of oxygen and injections. ## "Anyone who has lost a loved one due to scarcity of Oxygen or an injection, will never be able to live in peace all their life. They will always live with a feeling that they failed to save their family. I want to tell them... You didn't fail, We did", the actor wrote on Twitter. ## Anyone who has lost a loved one due to scarcity of Oxygen or an injection, will never be able to live in peace all their life. They will always live with a feeling that they failed to save their family.I want to tell them..You didn't fail,We did 🙏— sonu sood (@SonuSood) May 4, 2021 ## Sonu Sood and his team recently saved the lives of 22 patients at a Bengaluru hospital, and also arranged for a critically ill Covid patient to be airlifted from Jhansi to Hyderabad for necessary treatment.## The actor also appeals to the government and other organizations for free education for those children who lost their parents. Priyanka Chopra also backed the actor for this initiative and offers her full support. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Elli AvrRam Wins Best Actress At Stockholm City Film Fest For Short Film 'With You'
1862 days ago
Bollywood

Elli AvrRam Wins Best Actress At Stockholm City Film Fest For Short Film 'With You'

Mumbai, May 5, 2021: Elli AvrRam has won the best actress award for her role in the short film "With You" at the Stockholm City Film Festival. The 23-minute short film is based on the socially relevant subject of mental health awareness, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma.## "I'm just so thrilled and grateful for this recognition. We all went in with our heart for this project, and to see it getting this response at such prestigious film festivals is truly heart-warming. I feel so happy for all of us, grateful to my director Peppe Segura, and especially for the fact that a story like this is being noticed and appreciated", she said to IANS.## Talking about the process of shooting the film, Elli added, "I flew down from Mumbai to Stockholm to shoot the film because I wanted to be part of such films that raise awareness about important issues. Everyone who worked on the film felt it's important to bring in light, in the darkness, because that's what we all need to be able to find the strength and to change things".## "It was emotionally tough to step into my character, Lilly, but I believe that's what I also love, to get challenged, because it leads to growth as an actor", she said. ## Apart from "With You", Elli made a special appearance in the song "Har Funn Maula" with Aamir Khan in the recently released Hindi movie Koi Jaane Na. She will also be starring in "Butterfly" - the Kannada remake of the Hindi movie Queen. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Panorama Studios International Acquires Hindi Remake Rights Of Mohanlal Starrer Drishyam 2
1863 days ago
Bollywood

Panorama Studios International Acquires Hindi Remake Rights Of Mohanlal Starrer Drishyam 2

Mumbai, May 4, 2021: Mohanlal starrer Malayalam movie, Drishyam 2 which recently premiered on Amazon Prime Video became a digital blockbuster after getting rave reviews. And now, the movie is set for its Hindi remake as Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak's Panorama Studios International has acquired the Hindi remake rights of this suspense thriller. ## Panorama Studios had also produced the Hindi remake of Drishyam with Ajay Devgn reprising the role of Mohanlal along with Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta in key roles. While Drishyam was directed by Nishikant Kamat, the details of who will helm Drishyam 2 and the cast will soon be announced.## Director of the original film Jeethu Joseph said in a statement, "The story of Drishyam 2 resonated with people and I am so glad that Panorama Studios will make it reach to a wider audience with the Hindi remake. I am looking forward to it". ## Kumar Mangat Pathak said, "With the huge success of Drishyam 2, the story needs to be told with passion and commitment, and we as producers are committed to that". ## IT'S OFFICIAL... Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak [of Panorama Studios International] acquire *#Hindi remake rights* of #Drishyam2... The important details - including the director - will be announced soon... OFFICIAL STATEMENT... pic.twitter.com/eE407Jz1E3— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 4, 2021 ## Apart from the Hindi remake of Drishyam 2, the Telugu remake of the film starring Venkatesh Daggubati and directed by Jeethu Joseph himself, has already completed the shoot and the post-production is currently on. The movie is also being remade in Kannada as Drishya 2. ## Stay tuned...

Read Article
Prev Next