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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Pan India Star Prabhas Hikes His Remuneration For 'Spirit'!
1705 days ago
Tollywood

Pan India Star Prabhas Hikes His Remuneration For 'Spirit'!

Hyderabad, October 14 - Pan India star Prabhas has been making some huge announcements of late, surprising each and everyone with the big line-up of films. He has already done with Radhe Shyam, which is scheduled to release on January 14, 2022, and has Salaar, Adipurush, Project K, and Spirit in the pipeline. ## Prabhas has undoubtedly been one of the most bankable actors in India for the last few years. The Baahubali actor has reportedly been charging Rs. 100 crore fees for all his current projects. However, for his recently announced "Spirit", he said to have hiked his remuneration to Rs. 150 crores, and the makers agreed to pay the hefty amount. ## According to some reports, Prabhas will be charging INR 150 crores for his future films, which makes him the highest-paid Indian actor. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar charges INR 130 crore for each film and he is one of the top paid actors in the country. ## Meanwhile, apart from the aforementioned films, Prabhas is in talks with production houses like Sri Venkateswara Creations, Mythri Movie Makers, and UV Creations for his future projects. He is currently shooting for Salaar and Adipurush simultaneously with director Prashanth Neel and Om Raut respectively. Neel is also expected to direct Prabhas in more film apart from Salaar. ## Stay tuned...

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Sidharth Shukla And Shehnaaz Gill Featuring Music Video 'Adhura' To Release Soon; Poster Released
1705 days ago
Bollywood

Sidharth Shukla And Shehnaaz Gill Featuring Music Video 'Adhura' To Release Soon; Poster Released

Mumbai, October 13 - Late actor Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Kaur Gill had shot a music video earlier this year under the banner of Saregama Music. Sung by Shreya Ghoshal, the song was supposed to be released on Valentine's day 2021, but due to some reasons, the studio didn't release the song on the said occasion. ## The fans of Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill aka Sidnaaz have been waiting for the song to release with much eagerness. And now, Saregama has announced that the song featuring Sidnaaz will be released soon. The song titled "Adhura" will be the one last appearance together for Sidharth and Shehnaaz as the Bigg Boss 13 winner recently died of a heart attack, leaving his fans and Shehnaaz in deep shock.## On Wednesday (October 13), Saregama released the poster of "Adhura" with a tagline of "Ek Adhura Gaana Ek Adhuri Kahani". Interestingly, the song was earlier titled "Habit" but surprisingly, makers changed it into the new title. The lyrics of the song are penned by Arko while Shreya Ghoshal has voiced it.## Ek Adhura GaanaEk Adhuri Kahani #Adhura.... coming soon.#Saregama #Sidnaaz #BollywoodSongs #HindiSong #ShreyaGhoshal #CommingSoon #NewSongAlert #NewRelease #Love #SidnaazLovers #Sidhearts #SidnaazForever #Shehnaazgill #Sidnaazians #SidnaazkiDuniya pic.twitter.com/KkwMowMmtj— Saregama (@saregamaglobal) October 13, 2021 ## Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill were one of the most loved couples who carried a huge fan-following. The two met in Bigg Boss 13 for the first time and created sensations with their love-hate relationship. After coming out from Bigg Boss 13, Sidnaaz featured in three music videos together which became big blockbusters. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan To Shoot For Chiranjeevi's Godfather After Completing Tiger 3!
1705 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan To Shoot For Chiranjeevi's Godfather After Completing Tiger 3!

Mumbai, October 13 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is keeping himself super busy with back-to-back shoots. The actor recently shoot some additional scenes for "Antim: The Final Truth", which will get a theatrical release on November 26. ## Salman Khan will now resume the final leg of Tiger 3 in Mumbai. The last schedule is expected to go on for six weeks before calling shoot wrap on YRF's film by November end. "The team of this Maneesh Sharma directorial will be shooting some action and dramatic scenes over this schedule with Salman, Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi", a source told Pinkvilla.## The Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor, after completing Tiger 3 shoot, will reportedly begin shooting for Chiranjeevi starrer "Godfather". Salman is said to be playing an extended cameo in the film, which will also mark his debut in Telugu. Godfather is the remake of the Malayalam movie "Lucifer". ## "It's around 15-days of work for Salman in the Chiranjeevi starrer. On finishing it, Salman will take his annual break for birthday and new year celebrations. The dates are however subject to change depending on the Covid scenario", the source added. ## Meanwhile, after taking a break from shoots, Salman Khan will commence filming the Sajid Nadiadwala production, Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali in Mumbai in January 2022. The long-in-development film stars Pooja Hegde in the female lead opposite Salman in this action comedy-drama film. ## Tiger 3 will release in the last quarter of 2022 while Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali is expected to be his Eid 2023 opening. Godfather will also be hitting theaters later next year. ## Stay tuned...

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MS Dhoni Refused To Charge Fees For Mentoring Indian Cricket Team In T20I World Cup
1705 days ago
Cricket

MS Dhoni Refused To Charge Fees For Mentoring Indian Cricket Team In T20I World Cup

Mumbai, October 13 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) surprised one and all when it announced that former India world cup winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be part of the Indian Cricket Team during the ICC T20I World Cup in UAE and Oman as a mentor. ## Dhoni's inclusion as a mentor made the cricket fraternity and fans happy as he has been one of the most loved sportspersons around the world. And now, Dhoni has given another reason to the sports fraternity to be proud of him as he will not be charging any fees for his service to the Indian team. ## Speaking to news agency ANI, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the legend wouldn't be charging anything for his new role. "MS Dhoni is not charging any honorarium for his services as the mentor of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup", he said.## The 40-year-old Dhoni retired from international cricket last year, his last India game being the 2019 World Cup semi-final, which the team lost to New Zealand. It is believed that Dhoni was brought in for his experience in devising near-perfect white ball strategies. ## However, after retiring from international cricket, MS Dhoni continuing to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Under his leadership, CSK will be playing its 9th IPL final on October 15. In the previous 8 finals, Dhoni-led CSK to win 3 IPL trophies while on 5 occasions CSK was the runner-up. ## Meanwhile, the T20I World Cup will begin on October 17. Team India will kick start their campaign on October 24 against arch-rivals Pakistan. The final is scheduled to be played on November 14 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.## Stay tuned...

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Confirmed: Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon Reunite For Rohit Dhawan's 'Shehzada'
1705 days ago
Bollywood

Confirmed: Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon Reunite For Rohit Dhawan's 'Shehzada'

Mumbai, October 13 - Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon have been confirmed to reunite in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo's Hindi remake titled "Shehzada". Directed by Rohit Dhawan, "Shehzada" has been in development for a long time and was supposed to be announced last year. However, the covid-19 pandemic delayed the announcement before the makers made the movie official on October 13.## "Shehzada" is being produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Allu Arvind, Aman Gill, and S Radhe Krishna under their banners of T-Series, Geetha Arts, Brat Films, and Haarika & Hassine Creations respectively. The romantic musical action drama also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Ronit Bose Roy, and Sachin Khedkar in key roles. ## Gear up for a family action packed musical, #Shehzada. In cinemas 4th November 2022.Directed by #RohitDhawan@TheAaryanKartik @kritisanon @ipritamoffical @SirPareshRawal @mkoirala @RonitBoseRoy @SachinSKhedkar #AnkurRathee pic.twitter.com/5XFQlCP0Uu— Haarika & Hassine Creations (@haarikahassine) October 13, 2021 "Shehzada" reunites Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon after their superhit movie "Luka Chuppi". The shooting of has been commenced on October 12 in Mumbai with the principal cast while Pritam has been roped in to score music. The makers have also set the release date of the film in theaters on 4 November 2022. ## Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan recently wrapped up shooting for Freddy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which are gearing up to release next year. The actor also has Sajid Nadiadwala's yet-untitled love story under his kitty, which is directed by Sameer Vidhwans.## On the other hand, Kriti Sanon has several projects in the pipeline, one of them is, action thriller, "Ganapath", which stars Tiger Shroff in the title role. The movie will go on floors soon and will release on December 23, 2022.## Stay tuned...

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Squid Game Becomes Netflix's Biggest Series Launch Ever With 111 Million Views
1706 days ago
Digital Media

Squid Game Becomes Netflix's Biggest Series Launch Ever With 111 Million Views

Mumbai, October 13 - Netflix's shows continue to attract worldwide audiences in a large number. The latest on the list is the Dystopian South Korean drama series "Squid Game", which was launched recently and becomes the streamer's biggest series launch ever with attracting 111 million views worldwide.## Strong word of mouth, especially via social media, playing a big role in increasing its views as Squid Game has topped Netflix charts in more than 80 countries in less than four weeks of its debut. Squid Game surpassed Regency romp "Bridgerton", which reached 82m households on debut. ## "Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever!" Netflix announced on Twitter.## Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever! pic.twitter.com/SW3FJ42Qsn— Netflix (@netflix) October 12, 2021 ## The unprecedented global viral hit imagines a macabre world in which marginalized people are pitted against one another in traditional children’s games. While the victor can earn millions in cash, losing players are killed.## Netflix has made Squid Game available in both dubbed and subtitled versions in multiple languages, expanding its potential worldwide audience. It is also the latest success for the streamer's bid to produce more international and non-English language content.## However, despite the unpreceded response, Netflix is expected to be behind in the race of gaining subscribers as according to a recent analyst forcast, Disney is expected to outscore Netflix by the end of 2025 to become in terms of subscribers. ## Stay tuned...

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Movie Theaters Using Fan-Made Posters Of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Promote Upcoming Superhero Film
1706 days ago
Hollywood

Movie Theaters Using Fan-Made Posters Of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Promote Upcoming Superhero Film

Mumbai October 13 - Marvel/Sony made the Spider-Man fans wait a long time before releasing the first teaser/trailer of "No Way Home" on August 24, and once it was released, the response was so loud that it became the most viewed teaser/trailer in the world in 24-hours.## While we have seen the official trailer of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" the wait for the official "No Way Home" poster continues, and it's resulted in some movie theaters taking matters into their own hands. In the absence of an official poster of the upcoming Spider-Man movie, movie theater owners, who have high hopes from this Marvel film, are promoting the film using fan-made posters.## Several of these posters are drawing on the imagery of Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange working together, showing the wallcrawler leaping through the magical portals that the Sorcerer Supreme has employed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ## Some other fan-made posters feature two other big-screen Spider-Men, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, standing alongside Holland's hero. There are rumors that the new Spider-Man movie will also feature these two after some leaks and reports on the same. The official inclusion of some of their villains in the story has fueled those fires that two have a role to play in the new film.## Theatres around the world are Starving for official #SpiderManNoWayHome posters and using Fan Made Posters!@SpiderManMovie about time we get that Official Poster! pic.twitter.com/4gGDCYhd8E— Spider-Man News (@SpiderMan_News_) October 11, 2021 ## However, despite all the leaks, reports, and other stuff, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire along with Tom Holland have kept denying all the possibilities of former two Spider-Man featuring in the new film. "Unless they have hidden the most massive piece of information from me, which I think is too big of a secret for them to keep from me. But as of yet, no. It'll be a continuation of the Spider-Man movies that we've been making", Holland previously told Esquire.## Garfield too has spoken the same on the many occasion that he is not a part of "No Way Home". "I understand why people are freaking out about the concept of that because I'm a fan as well", he had told Variety.## Directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Alfred Molina, and Benedict Cumberbatch, Sony and Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: No Way Home is scheduled to release in theaters on December 17. ## Stay tuned...

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Late Sushant Singh Rajput's Fans Show Their Support For Aryan Khan In Drugs Case
1706 days ago
Bollywood

Late Sushant Singh Rajput's Fans Show Their Support For Aryan Khan In Drugs Case

Mumbai, October 12 - The last few days have been very distressful for the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as his son Aryan Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Beuero in a drugs case. While the NCB investigation is on in the case, Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan are getting huge support from industry people and fans as they are praying for the freedom of Aryan. ## In his long supporters' list, the fans of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was himself a huge fan of SRK and regarded him to be his idol, also showed their support to King Khan's family. SSR's fans gathered outside SRK's Mannat bungalow and protest against NCB and extended their support for Aryan and SRK. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) ## Meanwhile, NCB has alleged that there were 'links' found in Aryan Khan's WhatsApp chats that point to an existence of an 'international racket' and also made other allegations against Aryan during the court hearing. However, the Bollywood film industry, as well as fans, claimed that the NCB has targeted SRK and his son in the case. ## Aryan's lawyer, Satish Maneshinde, has requested the court for Aryan's bail in the matter while the inquiry is on. The matter will be heard on Wednesday, October 13 at the Special NDPS court in Mumbai, where the NCB's Additional Solicitor General, Anil Singh, will argue that Aryan requires judicial custody in order to continue the investigation into the drugs case in which the agency has made some new arrests.## Earlier, Aryan Khan was arrested by NCB on October 3 in connection with a drugs raid. He was one of the 10 people present during a rave party on a cruise ship off the coast of Mumbai on Saturday (October 2), where NCB conducted a surprise raid.## Stay tuned...

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Maharashtra Government Releases SOPs For Cinema Theatres
1706 days ago
Bollywood

Maharashtra Government Releases SOPs For Cinema Theatres

Mumbai, October 12 - The government of Maharasthra recently announced that the cinema halls and theaters would be permitted to operate from October 22, for which, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) would be released soon. ## And now, on October 11, the wait is over for the Bollywood filmmakers as the government has released the SOPs which have cleared the road for Rohit Shetty's "Sooryavanshi" and other upcoming Bollywood biggies, which are lined up for release. ## As expected, the moviegoers will have to strictly adhere to the covid-19 guidelines such as practice social distancing, wear face masks and use sanitizers inside the theatre. The government has set a 50% occupancy cap in the cinema halls and also asked for stagger show timings so that crowding doesn't take at any point in the theatre.## The SOP has also mentioned that those who are fully vaccinated will have to show their Covid vaccination certificate. Fortunately, if one is partially or non-vaccinated, he/she can still enter the theatre, provided they show the 'safe' status on their Aarogya Setu app.## The staff of the cinema halls has been asked to check the temperature of the viewers and allow only asymptomatic individuals inside. The management of the theatres will have to sanitize the auditorium after every screening and also ensure regular and disinfection. The staff is also required to be fully vaccinated.## The government hasn't mentioned cut-off time for cinemas to operate in the SOPs which means that the night shows have been allowed. The government has also encouraged online booking to avoid crowd at the booking store and food or beverages will not be allowed inside the theaters.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan Shoot Wrapped Up
1707 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan Shoot Wrapped Up

Mumbai, October 12 - In a span of a couple of weeks, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has wrapped up the shoot of one more film of him. The actor was shooting for director Anand L Rai's "Raksha Bandhan" in Delhi's Chandani Chok, where he called the wrap on Monday night. ## Akshay Kumar took to Twitter and shared a BTS picture with Anand L Rai as the two were having a laugh in this candid click. The Sooryavanshi actor also penned a heartening note on wrapping up the film's shoot. Here's to all I and @aanandlrai did throughout the shoot of #RakshaBandhan - laugh like there's no tomorrow! Ironically, as we wrapped the film last night, there was a bittersweet tinge of sadness. Off to the next. New day, new roller coaster", Akshay wrote.## Here’s to all I and @aanandlrai did throughout the shoot of #RakshaBandhan - laugh like there’s no tomorrow! Ironically, as we wrapped the film last night, there was a bittersweet tinge of sadness. Off to the next. New day, new roller coaster. pic.twitter.com/KIPO7whup4— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 12, 2021 ## Raksha Bandhan, produced by Zee Studios, Aanand L. Rai, and Alka Hiranandani, stars Bhumi Pednekar in the female lead role. The actress reunites with Akshay after Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, in which she played the role of Akshay's wife.## The story of the film, written by Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dhillon, revolves around the love, bonding, and attachment between brother-sister. Shikara actress Sadia Khateeb along with web series, Whos Your Daddy fame Deepika Khanna, Smrithi Srikanth, and Sahejmeen Kaur have been cast to play AK's sisters in the film.## Raksha Bandhan is scheduled to release in theaters on 11 August 2022.## Stay tuned...

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Amitabh Bachchan Terminates His Contract With Paan Masala Brand After Criticism
1707 days ago
Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan Terminates His Contract With Paan Masala Brand After Criticism

Mumbai, October 11 - Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 79th birthday today. The icon of Indian cinema greeted his fans who came to wish him at his home. On his special day, Big B, in his latest blog post, revealed that he has terminated his contract with a paan masala brand, Kamala Pasand. ## A promo video of the brand was recently launched which inviteed criticism for Big B. Amitabh Bachchan, who is also a brand ambassador for the pulse polio campaign, was criticised for promoting the paan masala brand. In his blog, Big B revealed that he was unware of certain things about the brand and also revealed that he signed the contract with the brand without the knowledge that it categorises as "surrogate advertising". ## "From the office of Mr Amitabh Bachchan", read the statement. "Kamala Pasand - a few days after the commercial was aired, Mr. Bachchan contacted the brand and stepped out of it last week. Upon checking why this sudden move - it was revealed that when Mr. Bachchan became associated with the brand, he wasn't aware that it falls under surrogate advertising".## The statement also revealed that Amitabh Bachchan, after terminating his contract, has returned the money he received for promotional duties. "Mr Bachchan has terminated the contract with the Brand, has written to them his termination and has returned the money received for the promotion".## Last month, an NGO, the National Organization for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), had also reached out to Mr. Bachchan, appealing him to not endorse commercials that promote paan masala brands.## Meanwhile, on the work front, Big B has plenty of projects in the pipeline. The actor is currently hosting the 13th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment channel. He is also shooting for Sooraj Barjatya's "Uunchai". Apart from this, he also has Brahmastra, Jhund, Mayday, Goodbye, and Nag Ashwin's untitled sci-fi film.## Stay tuned...

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Disney+ On Track To Outscore Netflix By 2025 In Terms Of Subscribers: Analyst
1707 days ago
Digital Media

Disney+ On Track To Outscore Netflix By 2025 In Terms Of Subscribers: Analyst

Mumbai, October 11 - The covid-19 pandemic has heavily favored streaming platforms as people around the world have preferred to watch movies and shows in the comfort of their homes. It is the result that streaming platforms have seen a rapid rise in the number of subscribers in the last one and a half years as theaters were closed due to the pandemic. ## According to the latest forecast, Walt Disney's Disney+ will have the most number of paid subscribers by the end of 2025. Though Disney+'s speed has slowed up a bit in terms of gaining subscribers it is still one of the fastest-growing digital platforms, and now, analysts say the streamer will reach more subscribers than Netflix by 2025. ## Research firm Digital TV Research shared the prediction in a report (via THR), projecting that the number of subscribers to Disney+ would reach 284.2 million in 2026. Netflix will in 2026 have 270.7 million subscribers. In a February report, the firm had forecast that Disney+'s user base would surpass Netflix’s in 2026. The latest forecast is, however, down from 294M for Disney+ and 286M for Netflix from the earlier prediction. ## According to Digital TV Research, three platforms, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video "will control nearly half the world's SVOD subscriptions by 2026. Disney+ will be the biggest winner, overtaking Netflix in 2025. ## Disney+ will add 140 million subscribers between 2021 and 2026 to bring its total to 284 million. About 121 million of Disney+'s subscribers (43 percent of its total) in 2026 will be in the 13 Asian countries under the Hotstar brand. Amazon Prime will hit 243.4 million users in the said period.## The report further states that overall global subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) will increase by 491 million between 2021 and 2026 to reach 1.64 billion. Of them, China and the U.S. will account for 49 percent of the global total then. While both China and the U.S. had a similar number of subscriptions by the end-2020, China's growth will be slow due to government pressure. China is expected to have 354 million subscribers by 2026 as compared to the U.S. forecast of 450 million users.## Stay tuned...

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