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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Yash Raj Films To Bear Cost Of Vaccinating Registered People Of Film Industry
1864 days ago
Bollywood

Yash Raj Films To Bear Cost Of Vaccinating Registered People Of Film Industry

Mumbai, May 4, 2021: Due to the second covid-19 wave, there are lockdown-like restrictions in most of the states of India which has affected daily activities. In Maharashtra, which has been the home of the Hindi film industry, the situation is really bad which has put many film and tv shoots to a halt. ## Meanwhile, the next phase of vaccination has begun in India under which, all above 18 years of age are eligible to get the vaccine. Yash Raj Films, one of the leading production houses in India, has decided to bear the cost of vaccinating the registered members of the Hindi film industry. As per a letter to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), YRF has decided to vaccinate almost 30,000 members of the M&E industry free of cost.## 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'. The letter also mentions that the production house has made a request to CM Uddhav Thackeray to give them permission to purchase the vaccine and the cost of it will be handled by Yash Raj Foundation.## 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. ## .@yrf through the #YashChopraFoundation has pledged to sponsor a vaccination drive for 30000 cine workers and members of @fwicemum. We appeal to @OfficeofUT ji & @CMOMaharashtra to kindly look into their request and give the necessary approvals. pic.twitter.com/2mlEF9tu6q— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) May 3, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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It Seems We Learnt Nothing From Our Mistakes And Catastrophes They Cause: Kangana Ranaut
1864 days ago
Bollywood

It Seems We Learnt Nothing From Our Mistakes And Catastrophes They Cause: Kangana Ranaut

Mumbai, May 3, 2021: Actress Kangana Ranaut took to social media to question governments and people on the way we are compensating for all the oxygen that we are forcefully drawing from the environment. Her tweet came as India is witnessing a huge surge in the covid-19 cases which is causing deaths due to lack of oxygen. ## Kangana wants the governments to announce relief for nature apart from announcing more and more oxygen for humans. She also pledges to people to work on improving air quality. ## "Everybody is building more and more oxygen plants, getting tons and tons of oxygen cylinders, how are we compensating for all the oxygen that we are forcefully drawing from the environment? It seems we learnt nothing from our mistakes and catastrophes they cause #PlantTrees", Kangana tweeted. ## "Along with announcing more and more oxygen for humans, governments must announce relief for nature also, people who are using this oxygen should also pledge to work on improving the air quality, for how long we going to be miserable pests only taking never giving back to nature?" she added. ## Remember any other life if disappears from earth even microbes or insects it will affect fertility of soil and Mother Earth’s health she will miss them but if humans disappear Earth will only and only flourish,if you aren’t her lover or child you are just unnecessary #PlantTrees— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) May 3, 2021 ## "Remember any other life if disappears from earth even microbes or insects it will affect the fertility of soil and Mother Earth's health she will miss them but if humans disappear Earth will only and only flourish, if you aren't her lover or child you are just unnecessary #PlantTrees", the actress said in another Tweet. ## Stay tuned...

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I Failed To See The Opportunity In 'The Dirty Picture': Kangana Ranaut
1865 days ago
Bollywood

I Failed To See The Opportunity In 'The Dirty Picture': Kangana Ranaut

Mumbai, May 2, 2021: Actress Kangana Ranaut, who made her debut with Anurag Basu's Gangster, has completed 15 years, and one can easily say that she is one of the biggest stars of the country now. She has made a name for herself with movies like Fashion, Tanu Weds Manu, Queen, Manikarnika, and many others. ## However, despite choosing some of the best movies, Kangana says she failed to see opportunity in Vidya Balan starrer "The Dirty Picture", which she had refused when it was offered to her. Vidya Balan won the National Award for the Best Actress for her role in the film that went on to become one of the iconic movies in Bollywood. ## In an interview with TOI, Kangana said when asked about a film that she regrets turning down. "Not really. But I think 'The Dirty Picture', just like I always said, turned out to be so wonderful! But I don't think I would have done it better than Vidya Balan because she was terrific in that. But yes, sometimes I feel that I didn't see the potential in that film".## On completing 15 years in cinema, Kangana launched her own production house called "Manikarnika Films". She also announced the first project under the banner, "Tiku Weds Sheru", which will she Kangana to make her digital debut as a producer. Going forward, the actress said that she wants to be a successful director, the top director in the country. ## "Well, for now, I am very happy being an actor and I definitely want to become a very successful director, the top director in the country. I also want to be a producer, a good enough producer, because I am not a money person. But I want to make good content and I want to be someone who backs good content", she added. ## Meanwhile, Kangana is currently waiting for the release of her upcoming biopic drama film, Thalaivi. She movie was scheduled for April 23 release but postponed indefinitely due to the covid-19 pandemic. She also has Dhaakad and Tejas in the pipeline. ## Stay tuned...

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Pooja Entertainment Issues Statement Amid OTT Speculations Of Bell Bottom
1866 days ago
Bollywood

Pooja Entertainment Issues Statement Amid OTT Speculations Of Bell Bottom

Mumbai, May 1, 2021: The makers of Akshay Kumar starrer "Bell Bottom", have issued an official statement amid the speculations of direct OTT release. The statement came after a section of media claimed that Bell Bottom will skip theatrical release and will directly premiere on Disney Plus Hotstar. ## And now, responding to such reports, Pooja Entertainment took to social media and shared a statement. "Pooja Entertainment would like to quash all speculation in some section of media regarding the release of our film "Bellbottom". Any announcement regarding the impending release of the film will be made by Pooja Entertainment at the opportune time. Nobody other than Pooja Entertainment has the mandate to make any statement with regards to any development with the film". ## "We would like to request the media to support us as you always have and refrain from publishing any information that is not officially communicated by us", the statement read. ## OFFICIAL STATEMENT... #BELLBOTTOM PRODUCERS ISSUE CLARIFICATION... #AkshayKumar #VaaniKapoor #HumaQureshi #LaraDutta pic.twitter.com/8qUUDf8UOJ— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 1, 2021 ## Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, Bell Bottom is a spy thriller film. It stars Akshay Kumar as the lead character, with Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta, and Huma Qureshi in other prominent roles. Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani under the banner of Pooja Entertainment, and Emmay Entertainment. ## As of now, the movie is scheduled to release on May 28 in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

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John Abraham To Hand Over His Social Media To NGOs To Help More People
1867 days ago
Bollywood

John Abraham To Hand Over His Social Media To NGOs To Help More People

Mumbai, April 30, 2021: India is currently going through a tough time owning the second wave of the covid-19 which is getting worsened with each passing day. In this time when the healthcare system is immensely under pressure, many celebs and other people coming forward to help people, in any manner they can. ## Actor John Abraham has found a new way to help more people in dealing with the crisis. While he will continue to help at his level, the actor has handed over his social media handles to NGOs to let them reach a wider audience who is seeking covid-19 resources. The actor has 3.2 million followers on Twitter and 8.8 million on Instagram. ## Posting a note on social media, John wrote, "As a country, we are experiencing a very grim situation. With each passing minute, there are more and more people who are unable to procure oxygen, an ICU bed, a vaccine and sometimes even food. However, these trying times have also brought people together, to support, to make a difference and attend to needs". ## "Starting today, I will be handing over my social media accounts to NGOs we have partnered with across the country and all content posted on my handles will be exclusively to help connect those affected with the resources they require. It is time to extend ourselves to humanity and take measures to overcome this crisis". ## "Anything and everything to save lives and win this battle TOGETHER. Stay indoors, stay safe! Be responsible - for yourself, your family, and the country", he concluded.## Anything & everything to save lives and win this battle TOGETHER#CovidIndiaInfo #CovidResources #CovidSOS #CovidHelp #Covid19IndiaHelp #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/mJhABuAeAy— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) April 30, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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'Life Will Never Be The Same Without Him, But Life Will Go On': Neetu Remembers Rishi Kapoor On His Death Anniversary
1867 days ago
Bollywood

'Life Will Never Be The Same Without Him, But Life Will Go On': Neetu Remembers Rishi Kapoor On His Death Anniversary

Mumbai, April 30, 2021: On the first death anniversary of Rishi Kapoor, wife Neetu Kapoor has penned a heartfelt note for the late actor. Calling him an extension of the family's existence, the actress shared that there was not a day without discussing or reminiscing him in the past year. ## The veteran actress took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself with Rishi Kapoor and wrote, "All of last year has been of grief and sadness around the world, for us maybe more as we lost him. Not a day has gone by when we have not discussed or reminisced him as he was an extension of our existence... sometimes his wise advice, his wisecracks, his anecdotes!"## Neetu further added that the family has accepted that life will never be the same without him. "We have celebrated him all year with a smile on the lips as he will stay in our hearts forever. We have accepted life will never be the same without him!!! But life will go on... #rishikapoor".## Rishi Kapoor passed away last year on April 30 after a two-year battle with Leukaemia. It was a back-to-back huge loss for the Indian film fraternity after losing Irrfan Khan after a prolonged illness on April 29. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by neetu Kapoor. Fightingfyt (@neetu54) ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Starrer Bell Bottom Might Opt For A Hybrid Release
1868 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Starrer Bell Bottom Might Opt For A Hybrid Release

Mumbai, April 29, 2021: When the covid-19 cases were slowing down in the country earlier in the year, many Bollywood filmmakers started scheduling the release dates of their pending movies. However, the second wave of coronavirus pandemic has led multiple Bollywood producers to rethink their strategies. ## While Salman Khan starrer "Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai" has already announced for a hybrid release in theaters and multiple digital platforms via a pay per view service this Eid, there are talks happening in the film industry that Akshay Kumar starrer "Bell Bottom" might also take the same route to avoid further delay, however, the makers are also looking for direct-to-digital release via Disney Plus Hotstar. ## "Bell Bottom was all set for a theatrical release on May 28, but in current times, it's unlikely for any film to arrive in the cinema halls at least for the next couple of months. Keeping the current situation in mind, the makers have started negotiating with Disney Plus Hotstar for a price of around 150 crores", a source close to the development told a leading entertainment portal. ## The source further said that "makers want Bell Bottom to be a theatrical experience but this a tough decision they have to take. While the talks with Disney Plus are on, the makers are also finding ways for a hybrid release of Bell Bottom", adding that the hybrid release plan depends upon the success of Salman Khan's Radhe. ## Interestingly, in the month of January, the Bell Bottom team was in talks with Amazon Prime Video for direct OTT release and the streaming giant had reportadly offered 125 crores to the makers. However, the makers later decide to stay with the theatrical release on May 28. ## It will be interesting to see which way makers will go to release the movie. One thing is for sure that the exhibitors and theater owners will largely be disappointed as they have high hopes for this movie. ## Stay tuned...

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Irrfan Khan's Wife Sutapa Pens Emotional Note On Actor's Death Anniversary
1868 days ago
Bollywood

Irrfan Khan's Wife Sutapa Pens Emotional Note On Actor's Death Anniversary

Mumbai, April 29, 2021: It has been a year since the highly talented and versatile actor Irrfan Khan passed away after a prolonged illness. Today, on his first death anniversary, Irrfan's wife Sutapa Sikdar took to social media to pen down an emotional note celebrating the actor.## The long note shared on Facebook talks about the late actor's last night at the hospital and how she (Irrfan's wife) and her friend sang songs for him.## "People living deeply have no fear of death Anais Nin your favourite poet Irrfan. Last year tonight me and my friends sang songs for you, all your favorite songs. The nurses were looking at us strangely as they were used to religious chants in critical times but I had overdone that for you Irrfan morning evening and night for two years and since they told me it was time I wanted you to go with memories you loved 'so we sang songs'. next day you left for the next station I hope you knew where to get down without me..363 days eight thousand seven hundred and twelve hours..when each second is counted", she wrote.## She went on to talk about the time he passed away, which was so surreal as he was so interested in the mystery of numbers.## "How exactly does one swim this huge ocean of time. The clock had stopped At 11.11 on 29th April for me. 'Irrfan you had a keen interest in mystery of numbers. .and funny you had 'hree 11's on your final day. some say actually many say this is a very mystical number 11/11/11. How does one walk ahead of the pandemic just adds to the anxiety, fear, and pain", she shared.## Sutapa wrote about the emotional turmoil she went through when she had to change her name.## "The days went by with umpteen responsibilities some extremely new ones like signature galore for changing of a name. My fingers kept stopping on that how could I just take his name away and make it sutapa, I was unable to sign took a day off and the name game played on my mind. Like a film in a projector", she wrote.## Sutapa concluded, "it's been a long journey of correcting each other spanning a life time. fighting arguing laughing evolving together. you were the loner in a crowd. And now a whole crowd has followed you up there ..by the way OM from the tea stall in the nukkad went some years back has he made a chai ka stall up there? are you having ek bata do chai there. and are drinking water from the running streams? All of you stay in peace remember us that we loved you, all of you. And remember all of you is missed by some one or the other ..all your families grieve ..may you all rest in peace! I hope there is enough space I hope some of you will forgive us for not been able to give a respectable cremation #irrfan#NSD#nationbleeding#wearesorry#restinpeace". ## Irrfan had been diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer in 2018. He passed away in Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on April 29 last year at the age of 54. ## Stay tuned...

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Saif Ali Khan To Star In Nuclear Physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha's Biopic?
1868 days ago
Bollywood

Saif Ali Khan To Star In Nuclear Physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha's Biopic?

Mumbai, April 29, 2021: The Bollywood film industry has given some of the best biopics to the audience irrespective of the genre. From sports drama "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" to the upcoming "Gangubai Kathiawadi", the makers of these films have made sure that the audience must the reality. ## There are many biopics lined up for the release in the upcoming days including "83", and "Thalaivi", and now, there is one more biopic going to add to the list which will tell the story of India's nuclear scientist Homi Jehangir Bhabha. ## According to reports, Reliance Entertainment set to bankroll the biographical drama based on the suspicious death of nuclear physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha. Actor Saif Ali Khan has reportadly been roped to essay the role of Bhabha who's acknowledged as one of the most prominent scientists India has ever had.## Vikramjit Singh, who previously helmed Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer Roy (2015), will direct the biopic. The makers are now looking to finalize the rest of the cast including that of an agent assigned to Bhabha's security.## Tentatively titled, Assassination of Homi Bhabha, the movie will go on floors in the first quarter of the next year and will be shot in India and Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon.## Stay tuned...

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Kangana Ranaut Completes 15 Years In Film Industry; Compares Her Success Story With Shah Rukh Khan
1869 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut Completes 15 Years In Film Industry; Compares Her Success Story With Shah Rukh Khan

Mumbai, April 28, 2021: Actress Kangana Ranaut has completed 15 years in the film industry today. She made her acting debut with Anurag Basu's directorial Gangster and went on the become one of the biggest success stories of Indian cinema. ## Recalling how difficult it was for her to reach her current status, while also comparing her journey with another "success story", Shah Rukh Khan, Kangana tweeted on Wednesday (April 28), "15 years ago Gangster released today, Shahrukh Khan Ji and mine are the biggest success stories ever but SRK was from Delhi, convent educated and his parents were involved in films, I did not know a single word of English, no education, came from a remote village of HP". ## "Every step was a battle starting with my own father and grandfather, who made my life miserable, and yet 15 years later after so much success still every day is a fight for survival but totally worth it, thank you everyone Folded hands #15yearsofgangster", she added. ## Every step was a battle starting with my own father and grandfather, who made my life miserable, and yet 15 years later after so much success still every day is a fight for survival but totally worth it, thank you everyone 🙏 #15yearsofgangster— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) April 28, 2021 ## Kangana Ranaut starred opposite Emraan Hashmi and Shiney Ahuja in the romantic thriller Gangster (2006), which was produced by Mahesh Bhatt. Kangana played a bar dancer who falls in love with a gangster, only to be become a loner due to a personal crisis.## Since her debut film, for which she won Filmfare Awards for best female debut, Kangana has won several other accolades including four National Awards. She recently begged her 4th National Award in the Best Actress category for Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Panga. ## While the actress has done most of the films in Hindi, she had also starred in the Tamil movie Dhaam Dhoom (2008), and the 2009's Telugu movie, Ek Niranjan, co-starring Prabhas and Sonu Sood. She is making her comeback to Tamil and Telugu cinema with her upcoming trilingual movie, Thalaivi. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar And Wife Twinkle Khanna Donate 100 Oxygen Concentrators Amid Huge Demand
1870 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar And Wife Twinkle Khanna Donate 100 Oxygen Concentrators Amid Huge Demand

Mumbai, April 27, 2021: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is continuing to do humanitarian work amid the ongoing covid-19 crisis. After donating Rs. 1 crore to Gautam Gambhir Foundation recently, the actor along with his actor wife Twinkle Khanna, has now contributed 100 Oxygen Concentrators to an organization. ## Twinkle took to social media to share the news. She wrote, "Wonderful news-Dr Drashnika Patel & Dr. Govind Bankani of London Elite Health through Daivik Foundation are donating 120 oxygen concentrators and as @akshaykumar and I have managed to get our hands on 100 as well, we have a total of 220. Thank you for the leads. Let's all do our bit".## "I think for the last few weeks with members of my own family ill I have been in a bit of a hole. But I couldn't stay there for long. I implore all of you in your own way to do whatever you can so we can look back at this bleak moment and at least say it took the worst but it brought out the best in all of us. #ILookForSilverLinings", she further said. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Twinkle Khanna (@twinklerkhanna) ## Akshay Kumar is among the highest donors in the country. He has often provided his financial support whenever the country has faced tough times. Last year, the superstar donated a whopping Rs. 25 crores to the PM Cares Fund to support the government in the battle against covid-19.## On the work front, Akshay has several interesting projects in the pipeline like Sooryavanshi, Bachchan Pandey, Bell Bottom, Ram Setu, Prithviraj, among others. His Sooryavanshi was supposed to release on April 30 but the second wave of the covid-19 forced the makers to postpone the release once again.## Stay tuned...

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A Film Titled 'Backwaters' On Kerala's Missing Child Has Been Announced
1870 days ago
Bollywood

A Film Titled 'Backwaters' On Kerala's Missing Child Has Been Announced

Mumbai, April 27, 2021: Film Producer Sunil Jain of SJP, Ashish Arjun Gaikar's AGFS, and Ankit Chandiramani's Sunshine Studios have announced an investigative thriller film on Kerala's mission child. A film, delving into the mysterious world of child trafficking and missing children in God's own country is titled "Backwaters". ## Based on the true events of missing children from Kerala, the film "Backwaters" will be helmed by Abhinav Thakur - an FTII graduate best known for helming short film "Rangmanch". The movie looks at how even God is not aware of what has happened to the missing children of Kerala - the God's Own Country, especially the missing case of a seven-year-old, Rahul Raju, who went missing in May 2005 and has never been found.## Delhi theatre actor Sartaazh Khari will play the role of the CBI officer investigating the case while UK model Neeta Paryani will play the fact-finding journalist conducting a simultaneous investigation. ## "We found Sartaazh to be apt for the role. We are exploring all the angles of how the children went missing and how a sharp CBI officer exploring the case looks at every eventuality but is unable to nail a single one. Journalists have also played an important role in this case and Neeta was pitch-perfect for the scribe who does her own research and investigation into the cases of the missing children", says the director.## To better prepare for the role, Sartaazh has been meeting several top CBI officers while Neena's been meeting journalists who have followed the case. The movie will go on floors by the end of the year at real locations in the backwaters of Alappuzha in Kerala. ## Stay tuned...

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