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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Jacqueline Fernandez, Nushrratt Bharuccha To Star In Akshay Kumar's 'Ram Setu'
1922 days ago
Bollywood

Jacqueline Fernandez, Nushrratt Bharuccha To Star In Akshay Kumar's 'Ram Setu'

Last year on the occasion of Diwali, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar announced his next film titled "Ram Setu". Without revealing further details about the rest of the cast, the actor shared the first look of the film that will be directed by Abhishek Sharma and presented by Akshay's production house, Cape Of Good Films, while Aruna Bhatia and Vikram Malhotra will produce it. ## Now, as the movie is expected to go on floors soon, Akshay Kumar has started preparation of the film and also revealed that Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha will be the two leading actresses in the film. While Jacqueline has already worked with Akshay, this will be the first time Nushrratt will be sharing the screen space with Khiladi Kumar. ## Akshay took to Twitter and shared a picture as they started pre-production work on "Ram Setu". "The team that preps together excels together! An extremely productive script reading session with the team of #RamSetu this evening. Can’t wait to begin filming this one@Asli_Jacqueline @Nushrratt #AbhishekSharma #CapeOfGoodFilms @Abundantia_Ent @vikramix #DrChandraprakashDwivedi", the actor wrote. ## The team that preps together excels together!An extremely productive script reading session with the team of #RamSetu this evening. Can’t wait to begin filming this one@Asli_Jacqueline @Nushrratt #AbhishekSharma #CapeOfGoodFilms @Abundantia_Ent @vikramix#DrChandraprakashDwivedi pic.twitter.com/tbwLud2sR7— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 6, 2021 ## Soon after the announcement of Ram Setu last year, Akshay had met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to seek permission to begin shooting in Ayodhya for the film. The Chief Minister appreciated the actor's efforts in making films with social messages.## Stay tuned...

Farhan Akhtar's Sports Drama 'Toofan' To Skip Theatrical Release
1922 days ago
Bollywood

Farhan Akhtar's Sports Drama 'Toofan' To Skip Theatrical Release

Just when the Bollywood film industry started getting back to its feet, the sudden rise in the covid-19 cases in Maharashtra has raised the eyebrows of the filmmakers again. With vaccination started, dozens of films have been announced for a theatrical release in the packed summer. However, there are still some filmmakers who are not looking sure for a theatrical release and opting for a direct-to-digital release of their films. ## Recently, Netflix India announced its slate of 2021 releases which includes some of the new Hindi movies. Kartik Aryan's Dhamaka, Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, and Harshvardhan Rane starrer Haseen Dilruba, and Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh's Sardar Ka Grandson were recently announced for Netflix premiere. ## Now, one of the most-awaited films, Toofan starring Farhaan Akhtar has also opted for direct-to-digital release. The sports drama will skip the theatrical release and will be premiering on Amazon Prime Video on 21st May this year. The film marks the second collaboration of Farhaan Akhtar with director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra after the blockbuster, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. ## #Toofaan - starring #FarhanAkhtar and #MrunalThakur to premiere on #AmazonPrimeVideo on 21st May 2021... Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra... Produced by Excel Entertainment, and ROMP Pictures. pic.twitter.com/RNT4P1SGtj— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) March 10, 2021 ## According to the earlier reports, the makers are uncertain about the covid-19 situation in Maharashtra which contributes around 30% of the entire business for a Hindi film. With so many films lined to release in theaters in upcoming months, makers of Toofan think that audience won't be willing to invest much in watching more movies in theaters in these times. Hence they are opting for direct to digital release on Amazon Prime Video and sold the film in a profitable amount. ## Apart from Farhaan, the movie also stars Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, and Isha Talwar in key roles. It is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, P.S. Bharathi, and Rajiv Tandon under the banners of Excel Entertainment, and ROMP Pictures. ## Stay tuned...

G. Prabha To Release Second Sanskrit Movie After His Award-Winning Film 'Ishti'
1922 days ago
Bollywood

G. Prabha To Release Second Sanskrit Movie After His Award-Winning Film 'Ishti'

Dr. G. Prabha, a retired professor and head of the department of Sanskrit at Loyola College in Chennai, is going to come out with his second Sanskrit movie 'Taya' after his award-winning Sanskrit film 'Ishti'. Ishti was the opening movie at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in 2016 and had won global acclaim at the Pyongyang film festival in South Korea. ## The second film, Taya, is a women-centric film based on a woman from the Brahmin clan taking revenge against a group of Brahmin men who had exploited her friend. Taya is a Sanskrit word meaning 'By Her' in English and the director is also scripting the movie which is a low-budget film produced by Tamil Nadu-based producer Gokulam Gopalan.## Taya has a strong cast including national award winner Nedumudi Venu and Anumol, with Sunny Joseph as the cinematographer.## "The movie is women-centric and brings out the trauma of the Nambudiri women of Kerala in the early 19th century. In this movie, we are trying to narrate the story of a Nambudiri girl who was exploited by several Nambudiri men and was killed when she was to spill the beans. Her friend, Savitri, takes up the issue and threatens all those who had exploited her friend of taking them before the authorities", Prabha told IANS. ## The crew is expected to wind up the shoot by March 25 and complete all the other formalities by the end of April. The crew is expecting support from the Government of India under the Sanskrit promotion schemes as very few films are made in the language.## "We will definitely approach the government of India and the Ministry of Culture for support and to try and get some assistance", the director said.## Stay tuned...

Cinema Halls Are Nothing Short Of A Shrine For Actors: Varun Sharma
1923 days ago
Bollywood

Cinema Halls Are Nothing Short Of A Shrine For Actors: Varun Sharma

Actor Varun Sharma will be headlining as one of the leading actors in the upcoming horror-comedy film, Roohi. Directed by Hardik Mehta, Roohi is the first major Hindi film that will be releasing in theaters on March 11 post the reopening of cinemas. Varun Sharma said that going inside a theatre after a year was a special moment for him. ## Varun entered a theatre for promotional activity around his upcoming film "Roohi", along with the film's team in the Capital on Thursday. He took to Instagram and posted a picture in which he is seen bowing down in the theatre as a mark of respect. He also penned a long note along with the picture. ## "For us, Actors, cinema halls, and multiplexes are nothing short of a shrine. A year back, when the on-going pandemic hit us hard and theatres had to stay shut, the entire cinema industry incurred massive losses. But more importantly, it took an emotional toll on us. Today after one year I visited the Theatre and I feel so much Gratitude in my Heart❤️", he wrote. ## "I grew up in a middle-class family in Jalandhar. I knew no one in showbiz. Despite all that, I wanted to be an actor for the only time I was utterly and truly happy was when I would be before the big screen living the magic and absorbing the larger-than-life charm of Hindi films. Soon, the first day first shows became a way of life and before I knew it, I was seduced into the world of movies", he added.## "When my first film Fukrey released in 2013 and I took my family to the theatres to watch it on the big screen, it was rather overwhelming. When my mother saw me on the screen, she broke down. It was an emotional moment for the entire family. Back in Jalandhar, people were proud of me because they saw me on the silver screen". ## Varun concluded the post talked about his film "Roohi" releasing in theatres, "As my upcoming film #Roohi is all set to hit the theatres on March 11, I am elated beyond words. I am happy to share this special film with my audience who has been waiting to watch me for the past two years. Roohi is my first release after Chhichhore that released in 2019. Let us come together and relive the magic. But don't forget to stay safe. Wear your masks and enjoy the rollercoaster ride that Roohi is💕".## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varun Sharma (@fukravarun) ## Roohi also starred Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao as the leading actors along with Pankaj Tripathi, and Seema Pahwa in supporting roles. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under his production banner Maddock Films, the film tells the story of a girl, controlled by a witch, who abducts brides during their honeymoon.## Stay tuned...

Income Tax Department Claims Crores Hidden After Raids Carried Out In Mumbai At Taapsee Pannu, Anurag Kashyap And Other's Properties
1924 days ago
Bollywood

Income Tax Department Claims Crores Hidden After Raids Carried Out In Mumbai At Taapsee Pannu, Anurag Kashyap And Other's Properties

The Income Tax Department on Wednesday carried out searches at over 30 locations in Mumbai and Pune, including the premises of film director Anurag Kashyap, actress Taapsee Pannu, filmmaker Vikas Bahl, and Madhu Mantena. Now, the IT Department has issued an official statement on the raids they carried out in Mumbai at different properties and claims crores hidden. ## The statement read, "The Income Tax Department is carrying out search and survey operations which started on 03.03.2021 on two leading film production companies, a leading actress and two Talent Management companies in Mumbai. Search operation is being carried out at Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Hyderabad. The group is mainly engaged in the business of Production of Motion Pictures, Web Series, acting, direction, and talent Management of celebrities and other artists. A total of 28 premises are being covered in different locations which include residences and offices".## "During the search, evidence of huge suppression of income by the leading Film Production house compared to the actual box office collections has been unearthed. The company officials have not been able to explain the discrepancy of around Rs. 300 crore".## "Evidence related to manipulation and under-valuation of share transactions of the production house amongst the film directors and shareholders, having tax implication of about Rs. 350 crore has been found and is being further investigated".## "Evidence of cash receipts by the leading actress amounting to Rs 5 crore has been recovered. Further investigation is going on", the statement further read. ## The statement also said that the team has seized a huge amount of digital data in the form of emails, Whatsapp chats, hard disks, etc which are under investigation. "Apart from this, non-genuine/bogus expenditure to related concerns by the leading producers/director having tax implication of about Rs. 20 crore has been detected. Similar findings have been made in the case of the leading actress also".## At the office premises of the two talent management companies, a huge amount of digital data has been seized in the form of emails, WhatsApp chats, hard disks, etc which are under investigation. During the search, 7 bank lockers have been found which have been placed under restraint. Search is continuing in all the premises".## Stay tuned...

Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal Launches Their Production Banner 'Pushing Buttons Studios'
1924 days ago
Bollywood

Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal Launches Their Production Banner 'Pushing Buttons Studios'

Actors Richa Chadha, and Ali Fazal have launched their production banner "Pushing Buttons Studios". The first project under this banner will be the coming-of-age story "Girls Will Be Girls" which will be directed by debutante filmmaker Shuchi Talati who has also narrated the script of this film.## Set in an elite boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town, the story is about 16-year-old Mira, whose sexy, rebellious coming-of-age is hijacked by her mother who never got to come-of-age. Mother and daughter grow up together through the course of the script and their fraught but ultimately loving relationship is the beating heart of the film.## "Girls Will Be Girls" is the only Indian script invited to the prestigious Berlinale Script Station 2021, a lab that selects 10 projects from around the world every year, according to the makers. It is also the only Indian project at the Jerusalem Script Lab this year where it will be presented formally at the Jerusalem Film Festival in July, they added.## #GirlsWillBeGirls is the only #Indian script invited to the prestigious Berlinale Script Station 2021... A lab that selects only 10 projects from around the world each year.— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 4, 2021 ## Chadha and Talati have been longtime collaborators as they previously co-directed a documentary about adults living with autism and Down's syndrome when they were students at Mumbai's Sophia College.## "In my opinion, Shuchi is an amazing voice and I've been following her evolution for years, knowing that one day an incandescent film would be born from her brain. She is definitely a filmmaker to watch out for", Chadha said.## Stay tuned...

With Different Genres And Stories, Bollywood Has Space For Everyone: Pranitha Subhash
1925 days ago
Bollywood

With Different Genres And Stories, Bollywood Has Space For Everyone: Pranitha Subhash

Southern actress Pranitha Subhash is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Ajay Devgn starrer "Bhuj: The Pride of India". The film is due to release directly on Disney+Hotstar. The actress will be also be seen in "Hungama 2". Doing different kinds of roles in both movies, Pranitha says the Bollywood film industry is full of diverse content where one can choose what he/she likes to do.## "I think today Bollywood has space for everyone, with different genres and stories - either on OTT or theatres. Apart from that, it's not a space where you get stereotyped anymore. You can choose what you want, there are multiple types of movies. Things have diversified so much, so I am just looking for diversity and variety in my work", Pranitha told IANS.## Apart from doing films in different languages, Pranitha Subhash also actively doing social work through her NGO established in Bangalore. She was recently awarded under Times 40 Under 40 list for her contribution as a social entrepreneur. During the lockdown last year, the actress served 75,000 meals in 21. ## "My parents are doctors and they have been doing a lot of work for the society - be it blood donation camps, which we conduct annually in our hospital in Bangalore or it could be organ donation, eye donation campaigns. So I look at it as my duty. We did Covid relief, work relief. Mostly I have been inspired by many people in the society besides my parents", she said.## On the work front, Pranitha was last seen in the Telugu movie, NTR: Kathanayakudu that is a biographical film, based on the real-life and acting career of N. T. Rama Rao. Pranitha played a cameo in the film.## Stay tuned...

Lyca Productions Collaborates With Leading Indian Filmmakers For Their Forthcoming Projects
1926 days ago
Bollywood

Lyca Productions Collaborates With Leading Indian Filmmakers For Their Forthcoming Projects

One of the leading production and distribution houses of India, Lyca Productions has joined hands with some of the biggest Indian filmmakers to produce and distribute their forthcoming projects. On the occasion of Lyca Group Chairman, Allirajah SubasKaran’s birthday today (March 2), Lyca Productions and Mahaveer Jain unveil names of their esteemed partners (leading filmmakers). ## The filmmakers who have joined hands with Lyca include Karan Johar, Mani Ratnam, Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitesh Tiwari, Aanand L Rai, Akshay Kumar, Shankar, and Sooraj Barjatya. According to reports, Karan Johar's Dharma Production has signed a 5-film deal with Lyca Productions to co-produce films. ## Lyca Productions took to Twitter and unveiled the names of filmmakers it will be collaborating with via a video. "@LycaProductions & #MahaveerJain unveil names of their esteemed partners (leading filmmakers) on the occasion of Lyca Group Chairman, Allirajah SubasKaran’s birthday. #AashishSingh", the caption read. ## @aanandlrai @akshaykumar #AshwinyIyerTiwari @niteshtiwari22 #DineshVijan @karanjohar #ManiRatnam #RajKumarHirani #SanjayLeelaBhansali @shankarshanmugh #SoorajBarjatya— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) March 2, 2021 ## Last year Akshay Kumar and Prabhas promoted the Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Mahaveer Jain's special feature on the untold defining moment of PM Narendra Modi's life, titled Mann Bairagi, which will be releasing later this year.## More details about the collaborations are yet to be revealed. ## Stay tuned...

'He Was An Actor With A Restless Mind', Bhumi Recalls Sushant As 'Sonchiriya' Turns 2
1927 days ago
Bollywood

'He Was An Actor With A Restless Mind', Bhumi Recalls Sushant As 'Sonchiriya' Turns 2

Actress Bhumi Pedenekar has remembered late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on the second anniversary of their movie, Sonchiriya which was released on the 1st March 2019. Recalling Sushant, Bhumi said that he was a rare mind in Bollywood. ## "Sushant became a friend and someone I admired very fast. He was a true blue gem of a person and an actor with a restless mind. We really had the best time on set. His rare mind with brilliant ideas kept me very intrigued through our Sonchiriya experience", Bhumi said according to Sify.## "I got to meet and work with a creative mind like Sushant Singh Rajput due to the film. I had the best time exchanging notes with him", she added.## "Sonchiriya' gave me the chance to work with a brilliant cast and people I admired deeply. It's an experience I'll deeply cherish more because of the collaboration I had with Sushant and Khushiya, the little girl who played Sonchiriya. Khushiya has become a part of my life forever", she recalled working on Sonchiriya.## Sonchiriya couldn't make big numbers at the box office but it was critically admired. Bhumi said that this will always be a special film in her filmography because it taught her to take bigger risks as an artist with every film. She also thanked director Abhishek Chaubey for showing faith in her to perform the tough role of Indumati Tomar. ## "A film like Sonchiriya is rare, it comes maybe once in a lifetime for an artist and I'm fortunate that I got to do this project. Abhishek Chaubey's vision with this film was so unique and original that it literally blew my mind. The love and respect that I have got from people across the world for this project are truly humbling", she added. ## Apart from Sushant and Bhumi, the movie also starred Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey, and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles. The story of the film is set in the ravines of the river Chambal valley. It tells the tale of dacoits in 1975, who termed themselves Baaghis, the rebels. Sonchiriya was produced by Ronnie Screwvala under the banner RSVP Movies. ## Stay tuned...

Dum Laga Ke Haisha Will Always Be A Super Special One For My Career, For My Life: Ayushmann Khurrana
1928 days ago
Bollywood

Dum Laga Ke Haisha Will Always Be A Super Special One For My Career, For My Life: Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann Khurrana has established himself as an actor who doesn't afraid of choosing hard-hitting social drama films such as Article 15, Shubh Mangal Savdhaan, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, and Vicky Donor. And there is no debate when she credits his films Vicky Donor and Dum Laga Ke Haisha for triggering his journey to stardom.## "The success of Vicky Donor and then Dum Laga Ke Haisha told me that the audience wanted to have a different experience in the theatre and that their taste was changing. They wanted to have a different form of engagement at the movies. They wanted to have a conversation, have a debate, and take back an uplifting message home", said Ayushmann according to Sify.## Vicky Donor was Ayushmann's debut film in which he played the character of a sperm donor. The film was critically acclaimed. He says films such as Vicky Donor, and Dum Laga Ke Haisha have been the voice of his beliefs and sensibilities, and have enabled him to write his own destiny in this industry. ## "I never looked back after Dum Laga Ke Haisha and so, it will always be a super special one for my career, for my life. It bolstered my belief that I was on the right path of selecting films that spark a conversation. I will forever be indebted to Adi (producer Aditya Chopra) sir, (producer) Maneesh Sharma, and (director) Sharat Katariya for bringing this film to me", he added.## Ayushmann says these types of films have shaped his position as an artiste who wants to walk the road less traveled and constantly experiment with genres and subjects. His upcoming films are "Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui" is a new-age romantic emotional drama film, scheduled to release on 9 July 2021. The actor will also be starring in his "Article 15" director, Anubhav Sinha's next directorial, "ANEK" which is a thriller movie. It will be hitting theaters on September 17 this year. ## Stay tuned...

Kangana Ranaut Reveals Her Character Name From Upcoming Movie Tejas, Movie To Go On Floors In March
1929 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut Reveals Her Character Name From Upcoming Movie Tejas, Movie To Go On Floors In March

Among the upcoming big-budgeted movies, Kangana Ranaut starrer Tejas is one of them making enough noise to keep the fans on the edge. The film showcases the story of a woman pilot in the Indian Air Force being played by Kangana. ## The movie was announced many moons back but couldn't go on floors due to the covid-19 pandemic. However, things are finally started falling in one place and Tejas is all set to take off next month. While fans are waiting to know more about the film, the actress has revealed her character name from Tejas. ## Taking to Twitter, Kangana shared the picture of an Army uniform which she will wear in the movie with "Tejas Gill" written on it which is her name in the film. However, according to her, she never knew about her character name until she read the full name on her uniform today. ## "Playing a Sikh soldier in Tejas, I never knew until I read my character full name on my uniform today, had an instant smile on my face, our longings and love has a way of manifesting, the universe speaks to us in more ways than we understand", she wrote on Twitter on Saturday. ## Playing a Sikh soldier in Tejas, I never knew until I read my character full name on my uniform today, had an instant smile on my face, our longings and love has a way of manifesting, universe speaks to us in more ways than we understand ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wkR9jQWbhL— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 27, 2021 ## Earlier in the day, Kangana also announced that her ambitious project will officially take off this March which also happens to be her birthday month (March 23). "Beginning of a new journey... look test with team #Tejas going on floor this spring my birthday month @sarveshmewara1, @RonnieScrewvala, @RSVPMovies", she wrote. ## Beginning of a new journey... look test with team #Tejas going on floor this spring my birthday month 🌸⁦@sarveshmewara1⁩ ⁦@RonnieScrewvala⁩ ⁦@RSVPMovies⁩ pic.twitter.com/xMYdshFNlx— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 27, 2021 ## Talking about the film Tejas, it is written and directed by Sarvesh Mewara and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under his production banner RSVP Movies. The film also stars R. Bhakti Klein as Norwegian Ambassador. ## Apart from Tejas, Kangana will also be starring in the much-talked-about movie "Thalaivi" which happens to be the biopic of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa. The actress will be seen playing the titular role in the movie that is directed by AL Vijay. Thalaivi will be hitting the theatres on April 23 this year and will be releasing in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.## Other than Thalaivi, the Queen actress also looking forward to the release of her spy thriller "Dhaakad" in which she is portraying the character of Agent Agni. The Razneesh Ghai directorial will be releasing on 1st October 2021 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.## Stay tuned...

Action Is Like Item Song To Me - John Abraham
1929 days ago
Bollywood

Action Is Like Item Song To Me - John Abraham

Bollywood actor, John Abraham is one of the actors who has done more action films, and this joner has become a cakewalk for him. He is now all set to return to the new action avatar with the upcoming gangster drama film, Mumbai Saga that will be hitting theaters on March 19. The actor said that performing action scenes is like doing an item song for him. ## Abraham's movies have always attracted mass audiences because of the high octane action. And he said that he likes working in mass-oriented films because the mass audience has shaped his career and established him as a macho man of the Bollywood industry. ## "For some actors, they love dancing. For me, the action is my dance. It's like an item song to me", said John.## "I think you must do films that relate to the mass audience and not just a few people who are sitting in a fancy theatre. I saw what Manya Surve (his character in Shootout At Wadala) did for me and Sanjay (Gupta). So, these kinds of films are relatable with a large section of the audience", he said while talking to the media at the trailer launch of Mumbai Saga on his slant at doing mass-oriented films. ## When asked about how he manages to bring a different kind of action in every film, the actor said, "It's tough because I feel like my bones are breaking but I try to do different action in different films. This film has raw action. In this film, my character has a conflict with Emraan's character. It's a gangster film and we are showing what has happened in reality".## The trailer of Mumbai Saga was released on Friday (February 26) and it shows how violence ruled Bombay in the 80s and 90s. John portrays a gangster who aspires to rule Bombay while Emraan Hashmi is cast as a cop who wants to kill John and win prize money of Rs 10 crore. The Sanjay Gupta directorial has an ensemble cast including Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Kajal Aggarwal, Prateik Babbar, Rohit Roy, Anjana Sukhani, and Gulshan Grover. ## John Abraham will also be starring in an action thriller film, Attack, directed and co-written by Lakshya Raj Anand. Co-starring Jacqueline Fernandez, and Rakul Preet Singh, John will be seen doing action once again in this film but he said it will be completely different and futuristic action. Attack is scheduled to release on August 13, 2021.## Apart from Mumbai Saga and Attack, John Abraham's Satyameva Jayate 2, which is a sequel to his 2018's hit movie, is also scheduled to release on May 14 this year. Directed by Milap Zaveri, the movie also stars Divya Khosla Kumar as the female lead. ## Stay tuned...