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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Ayushmann Khurrana To Join Hands With The Rock On! Director Abhishek Kapoor For An Untitled Love Story
2142 days ago
Bollywood

Ayushmann Khurrana To Join Hands With The Rock On! Director Abhishek Kapoor For An Untitled Love Story

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to do his next film the Rock On! director Abhishek Kapoor. The National Award-winning combo will collaborate for the first time for an untitled love story film set in North India in which Ayushmann will enact the part of a cross-functional athlete. ## As per reports, the film will go on floors in October this year. For the role in the film, Ayushmann Khurrana will have to go through a physical transformation and he will be seen in never-before-seen avatar in the movie. ## "Ayushmann will have to undergo a physical transformation for this role. It's quite a challenge and he's committed to it", director Abhishek Kapoor told ETimes. ## "I have never attempted a look like this on screen before and I’m already looking forward to seeing the reaction of audiences. The process is going to be intense and excruciating, but I feel that the pain will be worth it", he further added.## It will Ayushmann Khurrana first film after Shoojit Sircar's Gulabo Sitabo co-starred Amitabh Bachchan that was premiered on Amazon Prime Video 12 June 2020. The film skipped a conventional theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ## Meanwhile, Abhishek Kapoor is hopeful that movie lovers will be back in theatres by the time his film releases next year. He said, "This film is special for both Ayushmann and me. We want audiences to come back to theatres and watch movies as a community. And, we will spare no effort to achieve that". ## Stay tuned...

Kriti Sanon Has A Special Request To Fans Who Wished Her Birthday
2142 days ago
Bollywood

Kriti Sanon Has A Special Request To Fans Who Wished Her Birthday

Actress Kriti Sanon who celebrated her 30th birthday on July 27, stole some time to thank fans for their unconditional love and support to her in every thick and thin. The actress is feels overwhelmed by the birthday wishes, heartwarming edits she received on her birthday. ## While Kriti is delighted to have such lovely fans, she has made a special request to the fans who want to do something for her. Taking to her Instagram handle, the 30-year-old actress said that "there is too much suffering and negativity around" us and "we need to do our bit to make this world a batter and happier place". ## To make that possible, she asked her fans to do good deeds in the name of her. And some of the deeds she highlighted are -## - Donates clothes/books/money/blood.## - Help the underprivileged and feed some poor families.## - Plant some trees.## - Feed street dogs and cats.## - Spend some time with special kids or maybe in an old age home (when covid is over).## - Sponsor some child's education who probably can't afford the basic right to primary education.## - Make people smile!## View this post on Instagram To all my fans and supporters 💕 My birthday wish for all my coming birthdays! ✨🙏🏻🌸 A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) on Jul 28, 2020 at 2:59am PDT ## Asking fans to do she highlighted, she said that "there can be no better gift for her see you (fans) all spread some love and happiness around!. Let that be my birthday gift from now on every single year!", she signed off.## On the work front, Kriti Sanon will be seen next in 'Mimi' that is a Hindi remake of the Marathi-language film Mala Aai Vhhaychy! (2011). Directed by Laxman Utekar, Kriti will play the role of a surrogate mother. The movie was supposed to release in mid-2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the post-production was delayed which forced the movie to push back further. ## Stay tuned... Stay tuned...

Interview Done. Job Letter Already Sent. Jai Hind!
2142 days ago
Bollywood

Interview Done. Job Letter Already Sent. Jai Hind!

Actor Sonu Sood seems to have on a mission in the time of coronavirus pandemic. He has been on the forefront ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in the country and helping people as much as possible. ## After helping thousands of migrant people stranded in the different parts of India and abroad to safely reach their homes, the actor recently came up with an idea of providing job opportunities in the different sectors to those people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. ## Regard the job matter, a Twitter user had reached out to the actor stating that Sharda is a techie who had lost her job due to the covid crisis and that she is now selling vegetables to support her family. ## Responding to the user, Sonu Sood shared on Twitter that the girl has been interviewed and a job letter has already been sent to her. He wrote, "My official met her. Interview done. Job letter already sent. Jai hind".## My official met her.Interview done. Job letter already sent. Jai hind 🇮🇳🙏 @PravasiRojgar https://t.co/tqbAwXAcYt— sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 27, 2020 ## Apart from this, Sonu Sood recently helped a Farmer's family in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh by sending a tractor for them after he came to know that the farmer forced to use his daughters for ploughing his fields as he doesn't have money to rent bulls. ## Stay tuned...

Sushant Singh Rajput's Father Files An FIR Against Actress Rhea Chakraborty And 5 Others
2142 days ago
Bollywood

Sushant Singh Rajput's Father Files An FIR Against Actress Rhea Chakraborty And 5 Others

In a major development in the Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide case, late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's father Krishna Kumar Singh who remained silent for more than a month has filed an FIR against Sushant's girlfriend and actress Rhea Chakraborty and 5 other people in Patna, Bihar. ## Sushant's father has alleged that actress Rhea Chakraborty provoked Sushant for committing suicide. The FIR against Rhea and 5 others has been lodged under Sections 340, 342, 380, 406, 420, and 306 of IPC. ## A four-member team of Patna Police has reached Mumbai for the further process.## Bihar Police steps in #SushantSingRajput suicide case. FIR lodged against Rhea Chakraborty and 5 others under Sections 340, 342, 380, 406, 420, 306 of IPC. FIR on the complaint of Sushant’s father. A four member patna police team reaches Mumbai.— Marya Shakil (@maryashakil) July 28, 2020 ## Earlier today, Dharma Production's CEO, Apoorva Mehta recorded his statement and also has reportedly submitted a copy of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's contract for the film Drive to the Mumbai Police. He was summoned for questioning in the case by the Amboli police station on Tuesday. ## Drive that was directed by Tarun Mansukhani, was Sushant's last released movie before he died by suicide on June 14. After several delays, the film skipped a theatrical release and premiered on Netflix in November last year. ## Mumbai Police has also asked Dharma Productions owner and filmmaker Karan Johar to record his statement this week. ## Stay tuned...

The Farmer's Family Expressed Gratitude Towards Sonu Sood Who Gifted Them A Tractor
2142 days ago
Bollywood

The Farmer's Family Expressed Gratitude Towards Sonu Sood Who Gifted Them A Tractor

While the nation still battling Coronavirus pandemic, actor Sonu Sood has come out as a real-life hero during this health crisis. He has been continuing to help the people who are in dire need and have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic the most.## In this process, the actor recently gifted a tractor to a family of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh after he came to know that the farmer forced to use his daughters for ploughing his fields as he doesn't have money to rent bulls. Now, the family has expressed their gratitude towards the actor saying that he is "no less than god" to them. ## "He might play a villain in films but he is a hero in real life. When we heard the reports of him helping thousands of migrant workers to reach their native states, we thought he is a real hero. We experienced it now. He is no less than a God to us", said Nageswara Rao, the farmer who received the tractor from the actor, reported HTimes.## Nageswara Rao’s daughter Vennela said, "We too wanted to do some agricultural work. But we had no money. So all our family members are striving to do farm work. The matter went viral through media and social media. And Sonu Sood Ji came to know about our plight. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts".## Ever since the lockdown has been imposed in India, Sonu Sood has helped thousands of people and is continuing the good work. First, he arranged buses and flights for the stranded migrant workers in the Maharasthra state to reach their homes and distributed food to them.## Recently, he arranged flights for the people who got stuck in Kyrgyzstan due to lockdown and now they have safely reached their homes. ## The actor, who is known for his negative roles in the film industry, is being hailed as a real-life hero owing to his philanthropy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.## Stay tuned...

Filmmaker Karan Johar To Be Questioned By Mumbai Police In Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case
2143 days ago
Bollywood

Filmmaker Karan Johar To Be Questioned By Mumbai Police In Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case

In the latest development under the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, Mumbai Police have asked Dharma Productions owner Karan Johar to record his statement before Mumbai Police this week. Mumbai Police will also record Dharma Production CEO Apoorva Mehta's statement on Tuesday in the Sushant's case.## Earlier in the day, director Mahesh Bhatt recorded his statement. Mr. Bhatt reached the Santacruz police station at 11:30 AM and recorded his statements before Deputy Commissioner of Police Abhishek Trimukhe.## Apart from Mahesh Bhatt, Karan Johar's manager and actor Kangana Ranaut have been asked to join investigations into the case, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said on Sunday. ## Kangana Ranaut who has been very vocal in this case and even alleged that Sushant Singh Rajput was a victim of nepotism in the film industry, has also been summoned by the Bandra police, which is investigating the case. She is currently in Himachal Pradesh since March 17, has requested police to send a team to the state to record her statement in person.## Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging in his apartment in Mumbai on June 14. The police said it was death by suicide.## So far, Mumbai Police have recorded over 40 people from the industry including the casting director Mukesh Chhabra, Yash Raj Films (YRF) Chairman Aditya Chopra, YRFs casting director Shanoo Sharma, film critic Rajeev Masand, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. ## Stay tuned...

Dil Bechara Creates History; Becomes The Highest Rated Indian Movie On IMDb
2144 days ago
Bollywood

Dil Bechara Creates History; Becomes The Highest Rated Indian Movie On IMDb

Ever since Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi starrer Dil Bechara has premiered on Disney Plus Hotstar it has broken multiple records. Firstly, it became the most-watched Indian movie on the OTT platform in the first 24 hours with approximately 75 Million people watched this and now, it has become the highest-rated Indian movie on IMDb (Internet Movie Database). ## According to IMDb, over 75,000 people have rated the movie and its overall user rating is 9.7 which is the highest so far for an Indian movie. It surpassed the previously top-ranked Kamal Haasan and Madhavan's Tamil movie Anbe Sivam (2003) that's overall rating is 8.8. IMDb itself has given 8.7 to Dil Bechara which is again higher than Anbe Sivam's 8.5. ## Also Read - Dil Bechara trailer beats Avengers Infinity War... ## Dil Bechara that is the based on John Green's 2012 novel and the Hollywood movie 'The Fault in Our Stars' premiered on Disney+Hotstar on July 24. The movie was made free for all the subscribers and non-subscribers as a tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput who died on June 14 after committing suicide. ## However, Sushant's fans wanted this movie to release in the theaters but it couldn't have possible due to the coronavirus pandemic which forced cinemas to close indefinitely. However, despite not getting a theatrical release, fans loved the film and made Dil Bechara a memorable film. Makers and Hotstar also understood fans' emotions towards this movie and made it available free for all. ## Dil Bechara is a directorial debut for Mukesh Chhabra and he has been receiving a lot of appreciation for the direction along with Sanjana Sanghi who made her acting debut in Bollywood with this film. The movie also stars Sahil Vaid, Saswata Chatterjee, Swastika Mukherjee, Subbalakshmi in key roles while Saif Ali Khan made a cameo appearance. ## You can also tell us how much you liked Dil Bechara, Here... ## Stay tuned...

A.R. Rahman Got Back From Shekhar Kapur For His Remarks On A Bollywood Gang
2144 days ago
Bollywood

A.R. Rahman Got Back From Shekhar Kapur For His Remarks On A Bollywood Gang

Ever since Sushant Singh Rajput has died, many people from the Bollywood including the actors, musician, directors have been speaking up against nepotism, favoritism, and the people who have been running the whole show. Recently, an Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman made such remarks on a Bollywood gang who he thinks spreading rumors about him. ## In a recent interview, A.R. Rahman revealed that Mukesh Chhabra who directed Dil Bechara was told many false stories about him and advised not to approach him for composing music for his debut directorial. That is the reason he is doing less work in Bollywood as many people preventing him from doing good work. Read More... ## After the interview, some people criticized him, however, he got support from the National Award-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur who is amongst the people taking on Bollywood gang. He took to Twitter and wrote in support of A.R. Rahman,## "You know what your problem is @arrahman? You went and got #Oscars. An Oscar is the kiss of death in Bollywood. It proves you have more talent than Bollywood can handle..."## You know what your problem is @arrahman ? You went and got #Oscars . An Oscar is the kiss of death in Bollywood. It proves you have more talent than Bollywood can handle .. pic.twitter.com/V148vJccss— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) July 26, 2020 ## A.R. Rahman, however, wants to move on from all this as he believes there are a lot of good things to do. "Lost Money comes back, fame comes back, but the wasted prime time of our lives will never come back. Peace! Lets move on. We have greater things to do", he replied to Shekhar Kapur's tweet. ## Lost Money comes back, fame comes back, but the wasted prime time of our lives will never come back. Peace! Lets move on. We have greater things to do😊 https://t.co/7oWnS4ATvB— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) July 26, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

Kriti Sanon Got Emotional Watching Dil Bechara, Writes, "Its Not Seri, Sushant!"
2145 days ago
Bollywood

Kriti Sanon Got Emotional Watching Dil Bechara, Writes, "Its Not Seri, Sushant!"

It was heartbreaking and an emotional moment for many people watching the late Sushant Singh Rajput's last movie Dil Bechara. Kriti Sanon who was one of the closest friends of Sushant is among the people who couldn't stop herself from remembering him all over again.## Taking to her Instagram handle, the actress shared a clip from the movie alongside a touching note. "Its not Seri! And it will never sink in..This broke my heart..again..💔💔"## "In Manny, I saw YOU come alive in so so many moments.. I knew exactly where you had put in a bit of yourself in the character.. And as always, your most magical bits were your silences.. those bits where you said nothing and yet u said so much!", she wrote.## View this post on Instagram Its not Seri! And it will never sink in.. This broke my heart..again..💔💔 In Manny, i saw YOU come alive in so so many moments.. i knew exactly where you had put in a bit of yourself in the character..And as always, your most magical bits were your silences.. those bits where you said nothing and yet u said so much! . @castingchhabra I know this film will always mean a lot more to you than what we had thought.. you made us feel too many emotions in your first! Wish you and @sanjanasanghi96 a beautiful journey ahead! 💛💛 A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) on Jul 25, 2020 at 11:37pm PDT ## Adding further, Kriti Sanon applauded Dil Bechara director Mukesh Chhabra and also send wishes to Sanjana Sanghi who portrayed the role of Kizzie Basu in the movie.## "@castingchhabra I know this film will always mean a lot more to you than what we had thought.. you made us feel too many emotions in your first!"## "Wish you and @sanjanasanghi96 a beautiful journey ahead! 💛💛", she concluded.## FYI, Kriti Sanon and Sushant Singh Rajput had shared the big screen together in the 2017 release Raabta.## Stay tuned...

"There Is A Whole Gang Working Against Me And Preventing Me From Doing Good Work", Reveals A R Rahman
2145 days ago
Bollywood

"There Is A Whole Gang Working Against Me And Preventing Me From Doing Good Work", Reveals A R Rahman

Oscar-winning music composer and singer AR Rahman who has been receiving a lot of appreciation for the music he gave in Dil Bechara revealed that he is not getting enough work in the Bollywood because of a gang working against him and spreading rumors about him. ## In an interview with Radio Mirchi, AR Rahman who composed 9 songs of Sushant Singh Rajput's last film Dil Bechara was asked why he doesn't compose more music for Bollywood movies to which he said that "See, I don't say no to good movies, but I think there is a gang, which, due to misunderstandings, is spreading some false rumors about him".## During the interview, he also revealed that Mukesh Chhabra who directed Dil Bechara was told many false stories about him and advised not to approach him for composing music for his debut directorial. ## "When Mukesh Chhabra came to me, I gave him four songs in two days. He said, Sir, how many people said don't go, don't go (to him). They told me stories after stories. I heard that, and I said, Yeah okay, now I understand why I am doing less work and why the good movies are not coming to me. I am doing dark movies because there is a whole gang working against me, without them knowing that they are doing harm".## While saying that he is aware of what people expect from him but the 'gang' in Bollywood is 'preventing' him from fulfilling those expectations. He told Radio Mirchi "People are expecting me to do stuff, but there is another gang of people preventing that from happening. It is fine because I believe in destiny. I believe that everything comes from God. So, I am taking my own movies and doing my other stuff. But all of you are welcome to come to me. You make beautiful movies, and you are welcome to come to me".## AR Rahman has multiple accolades to his name. In 2009, the noted music composer and singer who 2 Oscars for the movie Slumdog Millionaire's song 'Jai Ho'. He also won the Golden Globe and Grammy Awards for the same song in the same year. Besides that, the 53-year-old has won 6 National Awards along with many others.## Stay tuned...

Dil Bechara Review: Public Reaction On Sushant Singh Rajput And Sanjana Sanghi Starrer
2146 days ago
Bollywood

Dil Bechara Review: Public Reaction On Sushant Singh Rajput And Sanjana Sanghi Starrer

The wait is over as Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi starrer Dil Bechara has been dropped on Disney Plus Hotstar on July 24 at 7:30 PM. It is the movie we all have been waiting for as it marks the last appearance of Sushant Singh Rajput who is unfortunately not with us anymore, the emotions among the fans and friends have been flowing to the no end. ## And what can be a batter platform than social media to express one's feeling. Twitterati is showing immense love and support to the movie and sharing their excitement over the release of the film. ## Here is what people have to say about Dil Bechara -## #OneWordReview...#DilBechara: HEARTWARMING.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A beautiful love story... #SushantSinghRajput is top notch, charismatic in light moments, makes you moist-eyed in emotional parts... #SanjanaSanghi is wonderful... Give it all your love! #DilBecharaReview pic.twitter.com/CRNT9ujqyx— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 24, 2020 ## #Exclusive #DilBechara is a beautiful soulful film and an entertainer all the way. The love story is heartfully woven in the narrative and is so organic. There is no dull moment and is a smile through affair. A must watch for those with a romantic heart @CastingChhabra ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️— Joginder Tuteja (@Tutejajoginder) July 24, 2020 ## .#DilBechara is an emotional rollercoaster ride that floors you with its ode to life... a life that is limited in terms of moments but each moment can be weighed in gold. It is without a doubt the best performance of Sushant. His smile persists and shall continue to linger on.— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) July 24, 2020 ## I really don’t know what to sayStay smiling forever,,, wherever you are !!#SushantSinghRajput Loved #DilBechara— Roopa Ganguly (@RoopaSpeaks) July 24, 2020 ## Could only think of Sushant’s family & loved ones as I watched #DilBechara . Some of those scenes & conversations were difficult to watch. Felt too close to reality. Hope u feel all the love Sushant. It’s like you’ve become a million stars and entered all our hearts . 😔🙏🏼♥️— Shriya Pilgaonkar (@ShriyaP) July 24, 2020 ## #DilBechara - HEARTBREAKING YET BEAUTIFUL. Its not just a film but an ocean of feelings. #SushanthSinghRajput most heartwarming performance. Scene where SSR talks to kizy’s father while having beer is surreal, like he is talking to all of us today. Will miss u Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/BVsNTxL0ie— Sumit kadel (@SumitkadeI) July 24, 2020 ## If #SushanthSinghRajput was alive, he would have seen the biggest hit of his career. #dilbechara such a breezy love story, makes u fall in love with kizzy and manny. Wanted to see more of them. @sanjanasanghi96 you were lovely @CastingChhabra iam so proud of u👏👏— meera chopra (@MeerraChopra) July 24, 2020 ## Let go of your emotions if you have to. It is important to grieve, for your own sake. Don’t deny your feelings. #DilBechara— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) July 24, 2020 ## #SushanthSinghRajput on screen and I can’t help but whistle❤️#DilBechara pic.twitter.com/PrGGaBB7Oe— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) July 24, 2020 ## To the brightest star in this galaxy ⭐️ Look, what you’ve done! Made us smile, dance and cry (bucket loads) with you. Making us fall in love with your performance, as you watch over us and smile with all your heart. This ‘Prince’ will always be alive in our heart ❤️ #DilBechara pic.twitter.com/Iwus076Crq— Priya Adivarekar (@priyaadivarekar) July 24, 2020 ## #DilBechara You will always remain in our 💓Much love @itsSSR Keep smiling wherever you are 💫🌟 pic.twitter.com/FBs8fBEa0a— Niharika Mishra (@EngNiharika) July 24, 2020 ## I never cried watching any movie like I did today #DilBechara. His absence in real world make me feel so uncomfortable even more after watching this movie, Coincidentally every lines and dialogues felt so real from reel.. We lost the brightest talent of our time.. 💔 @itsSSR 🙏.— Manoj Sharma (@manojksharma2) July 24, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

Rumours Of Hrithik Roshan Playing 4 Roles In Krrish 4 Are Fake, Clears Rakesh Roshan
2147 days ago
Bollywood

Rumours Of Hrithik Roshan Playing 4 Roles In Krrish 4 Are Fake, Clears Rakesh Roshan

While we all are waiting for the announcement of one of the most awaited and highly anticipated movies Krrish 4, the rumors around this superhero flick have already started making noise. Recently, there some news regarding Hrithik Roshan playing 4 roles in Krrish 4 were floating on social media. ## However, the director and producer of the Krrish franchise, Rakesh Roshan rubbished all the rumors about Hrithik playing 4 roles as the script work yet to be done. ## Speaking to a leading daily, He said, "Journalists have a lot of time these days to think up screenplay ideas at home. This is just a rumor, like many rumors about Krrish 4. There is absolutely no truth to it. The script is in the process of evolving. It is still very early. When we do lock in on certain specifics in the plot, I'll share them with you".## While the script work is in the process, the makers of Krrish 4 are planning to make this film even bigger this time in terms of action and visuals. The previous three movies under the Krrish series were highly successful. Thus, the fans will have high hopes from Krrish 4 whenever it releases. ## According to reports, if everything goes well, Krrish 4 is said to roll by the middle of the next year. However, the official confirmation about when the script will be done and shooting will start yet to be made by the makers and Hrithik Roshan himself. Earlier, Rakesh Roshan announced on Hrithik's birthday (January 10) in 2018 that Krrish 4 will release on Christmas 2020 of which the possibilty has now been completely disappeared. ## Now, with a lot of time left for Krrish 4, before that, Hrithik Roshan is said to be doing the remake of Satte Pe Satta, which will be directed by Farah Khan. While a remake of an Amitabh Bachchan film is always fun to watch, we are waiting for this to be confirmed. ## Stay tuned...