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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Salman Khan To Donate Rs. 1500 Each To Film Industry Workers
1863 days ago
Bollywood

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

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

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Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma Launch Campaign To Raise Funds For Covid-19 Relief, Donate Rs. 2 Crores In Fundraiser
1863 days ago
India

Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma Launch Campaign To Raise Funds For Covid-19 Relief, Donate Rs. 2 Crores In Fundraiser

Mumbai, May 7, 2021: As India is going through the devastating second wave of the covid-19, more and more people coming forward to help the country to tackle the crisis. In this process, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his actress wife Anushka Sharma have launched a campaign "In This Together" with an aim to raise funds towards Covid relief measures. ## The celebrity couple shared a video on Instagram where they made people aware of the fundraiser and asked them to donate. The total amount that the fundraiser wishes to raise INR 7 crore of which INR 2 crore has been donated by the couple itself.## The campaign "In This Together" will run for seven days on Ketto and the funds raised will be directed to ACT Grants who is the implementation partner for this campaign and has been extensively working towards providing oxygen, medical manpower, vaccination awareness, and telemedicine facilities during the covid-19 pandemic. ## Virat said, "We are going through an unprecedented time in the history of our country and our nation needs all of us to unite and save as many people as possible. Anushka and I have been shocked to see human suffering since last year. We have been working towards helping as many people as possible all through the pandemic and now, India needs our support more than ever. We are starting this fundraiser with the confidence that we will be able to raise substantial funds to aid those in dire need. We are confident that people will come forward to support fellow countrymen in crisis. We are in this together and we shall overcome this". ## Anushka said, "India is going through an extremely difficult time and the second wave of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic has pushed our country to a state of crisis. It is time for all of us to come together and do our bit for our fellow countrymen who are in serious need of support. Virat and I have been hugely pained looking at the inexplicable suffering that people are going through and we hope that this fund will aid in our fight against the virus that we are all helplessly witnessing. We are praying for everyone's safety. We hope that you join us in our prayers to save as many lives as possible because we are all in this together". ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) ## Stay tuned...

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Aditya Chopra Launches Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative To Support Daily Wage Earners Of Film Industry
1863 days ago
Bollywood

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

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

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Marvel Studios Mourns The Demise Of Robert Downey Jr's Personal Assistant, Jimmy Rich
1863 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel Studios Mourns The Demise Of Robert Downey Jr's Personal Assistant, Jimmy Rich

Los Angeles, May 7, 2021: Marvel Studios, the home of many cinematic superheroes, has paid tribute to Robert Downey Jr aka Iron Man's personal assistant, Jimmy Rich who lost his life in a fatal car accident on Wednesday (May 5). ## "Rest In Peace, Jimmy. You have been such a great friend to all of us at Marvel Studios for so many years. Your love and light were an inspiration to everyone that knew you. We will miss you", Marvel Studios tweeted. ## Rest In Peace, Jimmy. You have been such a great friend to all of us at Marvel Studios for so many years. Your love and light were an inspiration to everyone that knew you. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/O45mKJA1gj— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) May 6, 2021 ## Earlier, Downey Jr. took to Instagram and announced what happened to Jimmy who was like a brother and had been his right-hand man for nearly 20 years. Downey penned what happened along with briefly delving into the important impact he had on his career and personal life. ## "This is not news. This is a terrible and shocking tragedy. Jimmy Rich was in a fatal car accident at approx. 8pm yesterday. He was a brother, my right-hand man, an uncle to our kids and beloved by all who experienced his singular character and wit.. our thoughts go to his relatives, friends, co-workers, and all the fans who knew him as the man who supported every step of my recovery, life and career.. Again, my condolences to his beautiful family, and the legacy of hope and redemption his life will continue to represent. Peace Be Unto You", Downey Jr. wrote on Instagram. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. Official (@robertdowneyjr) ## Stay tuned...

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Anupam Kher Wins The Best Actor Award For The Short Film 'Happy Birthday' At New York Film Fest
1864 days ago
Bollywood

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

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

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Anupam Kher And Aahana Kumra Starrer Short Film 'Happy Birthday' Bags Nominations At New York Film Fest
1864 days ago
Bollywood

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

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

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From Rahul Vaidya To Nikki Tamboli, Here Is The Probable List Of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11' Contestants
1864 days ago
TV

From Rahul Vaidya To Nikki Tamboli, Here Is The Probable List Of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11' Contestants

Mumbai, May 6, 2021: Filmmaker Rohit Shetty's hosted Colors TV reality show, "Khatron Ke Khiladi" is all set to go on floors soon in Cape Town, South Africa. Based on the American stunt reality television series, Fear Factor, Season 11 of KKK will be shot amid a strict bio bubble due to the covid-19 pandemic. ## The "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11" team has been working on the final logistics and will fly off to Cape Town in May for a month-long schedule. The contestants and crew will undergo a quarantine period before traveling. While the episodes would be filmed now, the show will only go on air later. ## This year's KKK will see a number of Ex-Bigg Boss contestants competing against each other. As per sources, KKK11 will have Bigg Boss 14 participants including Nikki Tamboli, Rahul Vaidya, and Abhinav Shukla while Bigg Boss 13 contestant, Vishal Aditya Singh is also participating in the show.## Apart from the above-mentioned contestants, the show will also see popular TV personality, Divyanka Tripathi taking on her rivals head-on along with Arjun Bijlani as a confirmed participant. ## Here is the probable list of KKK11 contestants - ## - Divyanka Tripathi## - Nikki Tamboli## - Rahul Vaidya##- Arjun Bijlani##- Varun Sood##- Vishal Aditya Singh##- Abhinav Shukla##- Sana Maqbul##- Aastha Gill##- Anushka Sen##- Maheck Chahal##- Saurabh Raaj Jain## Stay tuned...

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Sunny Leone Joins Hands With PETA India To Feed 10,000 Delhi Migrant Workers
1864 days ago
Bollywood

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

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

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Salman Khan Starrer Radhe's Revenue To Be Used For India's Covid-19 Relief
1865 days ago
Bollywood

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

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

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Sonu Sood To Those Who Couldn't Save Their Loved Ones, 'You Didn't Fail, We did'
1865 days ago
Bollywood

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

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

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Elli AvrRam Wins Best Actress At Stockholm City Film Fest For Short Film 'With You'
1865 days ago
Bollywood

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

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

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Netizens Came In Support Of Kangana Ranaut After Twitter Permanently Suspends Her Account
1865 days ago
Social Media

Netizens Came In Support Of Kangana Ranaut After Twitter Permanently Suspends Her Account

Mumbai, May 5, 2021: Actress Kangana Ranaut's Twitter account has been permanently suspended for violating the policy of the platform. The suspension came after Kangana posted a series of tweets (which termed as hateful speech by the platform) on the alleged violence in West Bengal post-election result. ## The account repeatedly violated Twitter policy on "hateful conduct and abusive behavior", the social media site said on Tuesday. However, the 34-year-old actor said that she has many platforms to raise her voice, including her own art in the form of cinema. ## After the action was taken by Twitter India against Kangana, Netizens started supporting the actress and even demanding to restore her account. Check out some of the reactions to the hashtag #Restorekangana## Freedom of speech , really ? #RestoreKangana— Neelkant Bakshi (@neelkantbakshi) May 4, 2021 ## Always loved how she tweeted stuff like a normal person, tweeted what came to her mind and not what was expected of her. Wasn't afraid to be ridiculed or to be hated or to be misunderstoodHoping she sees the positive msgs today ❤, some of us cherish the chaos #RestoreKangana— 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞 (@NaviKRStan) May 4, 2021 ## Hello Jack chacha. Why you didn’t suspend Swara Bhaskar & Amanatullah’s accounts. This’s allowed but speaking in the favour of our Nation isn’t allowed. Why you’re so biased Jack#Restorekangana pic.twitter.com/omyNAFagPf— 𝐏𝐮𝐣𝐚🤴🏻🦋 (@Beingrealbeing) May 4, 2021 ## Payal Rohatgi Rangoli chandel Jagrati shuklaNow #KangnaRanaut Why @TwitterIndia and left lobby is scared by right wing womens voice ?😷#RestoreKangana— R Jaat (@Rajni_jaat) May 4, 2021 ## #RestoreKangana Now it is time to act by the govt. of India on Twitter on the similar line of what Russia has done to pull them out and fix their selective left leaning agenda of curtailing the freedom of expression. The Kangana's Twitter followers strongly condemn this act. pic.twitter.com/TaKtGmo9Px— Shrikant Maurya (@madcyrus7) May 4, 2021 ## Twitter has permanently suspended Kangana's account just because she raised her voice against Bengal violence! But day & night people like Swara Bhaskar, etc are spreading negativity in twitter, but their accounts are safe!#RestoreKangana— Pratiksha Kumari Panda (@Elza95_2000) May 4, 2021 ## The only Bollywood celebrity who was so vocal about culture of this nation but anti Hindu Twitter suspended her 😡We want her back. @TwitterIndia #Restorekangana #RestoreKangana pic.twitter.com/aFwqVHUn3C— Akshay Jaysinghani (@akshayjaysingha) May 5, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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