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Shootings and Theatres To Operate From Monday As Maharashtra Government Announces Five-Level Unlock Plan

Mumbai, June 5, 2021: The Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai, Maharashtra left stranded once again when the second wave of the covid-19 pandemic forced the state government to enforce the lockdown to curb the virus a few weeks ago. The shootings of the films and tv shows were paused and theaters were shut which badly affected the daily wage earners. ## Now, as the coronavirus cases are declining sharply in Maharashtra and all over the country, the Maha. government has decided to unlock the state from Monday (June 7), which will be based on the COVID positivity rate and the availability of oxygen beds in the state. To unlock the state, the state government led by CM Uddhav Thackeray on Friday issued a five-level restriction plan. ## According to level 1, which includes areas where the weekly covid-19 positivity rate is less than 5% and where less than 25% of oxygen beds are occupied, theaters will be permitted to operate at full capacity while shooting can also resume in such areas. ## The theaters will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity in the areas when the weekly positivity rate is less than 5% and oxygen beds occupancy is between 25% to 40%, according to level 2. Level 3 consists of cities and districts which have a weekly positivity rate of 5%-10% or oxygen bed occupancy of more than 40%. ## Mumbai city falls under the level 3 category since its weekly positivity rate is 5.56% while the bed occupancy is 32.51%. According to the guidelines, cinema halls won't be allowed to resume operations for places under Level 3. However, shootings can be resumed. But, one will have to strictly follow certain rules - the shoots will happen in a bubble and moreover, no movement will be allowed outside after 5 pm.## As per the government notification, every Thursday, the public health department of Maharashtra will declare the list of oxygen beds occupancy and weekly positivity rate in each district. Depending on these figures, a decision will be taken whether a district needs to be moved to a different level.## 🚨Level of restrictions for breaking the chain 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Vi8WvkDuqi— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 4, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Kajal Aggarwal To Star In & As 'Uma', To Be Directed By Ad Filmmaker Tathagata Singha

Mumbai, June 4, 2021: Kajal Aggarwal is one of the busiest actresses currently with multiple projects in the pipeline. And now, she has added one more film to her film library with ad filmmaker Tathagata Singha's second film as director. Kajal will head the cast and star in & as "Uma", which is a slice of life film. Uma will be produced by Avishek Ghosh and Mantraraj Paliwal. The rest of the cast and crew will be announced later when the shooting will start. Looking forward to commencing Uma’s journey 🙂 https://t.co/vIITA6iXSC— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) June 4, 2021 Apart from Uma, the actress has 5 Tamil and 2 Telugu films lined up. She will headline "Hey Sinamika" opposite Dulqeer Salmaan along with Kamal Haasan's "Indian 2". Then she has Koratala Siva's "Acharya" among others in her kitty. Stay tuned...

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Riteish Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha To Star In A Horror-Comedy Film Titled Kakuda; To Be Produced By Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Production

Mumbai, June 3, 2021: After the success of Stree, Bollywood seems to be looking for more opportunities in the horror-comedy genre for the last couple of years. After Stree and Roohi, there are few more films lined up in this genre with Bhool Bhulaiya 2, Bhediya, and now, there is one more film in this genre that goes on floors. ## Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies to bankroll a horror-comedy film with actors Riteish Deshmukh, and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles along with Saqib Saleem in a prominant role. The film is titled Kakuda and will be helmed by Marathi filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar. ## The shooting of the film begins on Tuesday in Mandawa, Rajasthan. The makers plan to wrap the film in a 40-day start-to-finish schedule. It will be the first time when Riteish Deshmukh and Sonakshi Sinha will share screen space together. ## Triple trouble on the way!👻Get ready for a spooktacular - laughter riot with our homegrown production, #Kakuda!Shoot begins today🎬@AdityaSarpotdar @Riteishd #SonakshiSinha #SaqibSaleem @RonnieScrewvala @iavinashdwivedi @gharkaachirag @nonabains pic.twitter.com/bKMfZAu5Dr— RSVP (@RSVPMovies) July 20, 2021 ## Apart from this horror-comedy, Riteish recently signed his digital debut film for Netflix, to be directed by Shashanka Ghosh. On the other hand, Sonakshi also has multiple projects lined up. She will next be seen in the war drama Bhuj: The Pride of India, headlined by Ajay Devgn, scheduled to release directly on Disney+Hotstar on August 13. ## The actress also has Reema Kagti's web series, "Fallen" which marks her debut in the web series world, which will premiere on Amazon Prime Video, and then she has a Netflix movie Bulbul Tarang, ready to go on floors soon. ## Stay tuned...

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Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak Comes Out In Support Of Kartik Aaryan, Says 'He Never Demanded A Change In The Script In My Films'

Mumbai, June 3, 2021: Ever since Kartik Aaryan got kicked out of Karan Johar's "Dostana 2" for the alleged unprofessional behavior, the young talented actor is under accusations. Apart from Dostana 2, the actor also loses one more big film of Shah Rukh Khan's banner Red Chillies Entertainment for the said same reason. ## After losing back-to-back films, many in the film industry calling him unprofessional, while some feel that the stardom has gone to his head. Kartik, however, keeping mum on whatever is happening with or around him. Meanwhile, the makers who have worked with him in the past have spoken about these recent events to Dainik Bhaskar. ## Kumar Mangat Pathak, who produced Kartik's three films - Akaash Vani, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, and Guest iin London, supported the actor in the ongoing controversy and said that he is doing one more film with him which will go on floors next year. ## He said, "Kartik is a very sorted person. The stardom has not risen to his head. He never demanded a change in the script in my films. Even today, whenever he meets anywhere, he touches his feet first and then talks. We are doing a film together which may go on floors by next year". ## Filmmaker Subhash Ghai who directed and produced "Kaanchi: The Unbreakable" starring Kartik and Mishti, said that the actor was innocent and humble with him but the reality of any man is found only during his rising success. ## "During the initial struggle, everyone remains humble and innocent. He was always with me like a student. I haven’t met him for three years and even, he never called. God Bless Him! My best wishes are with them. I have never pitched any script to him after Kanchi", Ghai said. ## Stay tuned...

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OMG2: Pankaj Tripathi To Join Akshay Kumar As The Lead Hero In Oh My God Sequel?

Mumbai, June 3, 2021: Akshay Kumar has never been short of films, even in the covid-19 pandemic, he is signing films after films. And now, it seems he has got his hands on one more film. As you all know, it was earlier reported that Akshay will be starring in the sequel of his 2012 film, Oh My God with Paresh Rawal in the lead role, though there was no confirmation from makers. ## While the sequel of OMG is definitely ON, we hear that Paresh Rawal will not be part of the sequel, instead, versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi will play the lead role along with Akshay Kumar. If things go as per plan, this would be the second time Pankaj Tripathi will share screen space with Akshay. They recently worked together on the Sajid Nadiadwala production, Bachchan Pandey.## Umesh Shukla, who helmed Oh My God, is reportadly not directing the sequel. The new director is yet to be known. It is said that Ashwin Varde along with Akshay Kumar will bankroll the project, which will go on floors in September this year for two months schedule. ## The pre-production work has begun and makers are working in isolation to explore the probable locations of the shoot, and also deciding on designing the sets in the city. The rest of the cast and crew will also be finalized soon. ## Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is waiting for the release of Sooryavanshi, and Bell Bottom. Apart from these films, he also has Bachchan Pandey, Atrangi Re, and Prithviraj along with Aanand L Rai directorial, Raksha Bandhan, and Abhishek Sharma's Ram Setu. Rakshan Bandhan and Ram Setu are currently under production and will be wrapped up before OMG 2. ## Stay tuned...

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Actors Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani Booked For Violating Lockdown Rules

Mumbai, June 3, 2021: Actors Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani have been booked under sections 188, 34 IPC by Bandra police station for violating lockdown rules. According to the police, the actors went out for a drive without a valid reason.## On Tuesday evening, the two were stopped by policemen on patrolling duty at Bandra Bandstand. Shroff is a resident of Bandra (West), the police said. After making inquiries with the two, the Police learnt that the Baaghi 2 actors were out on a drive, which is the violation lockdown and FIR can be registered against violators. ## "An FIR has been registered on Wednesday under section 188(Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the IPC against the duo", said a senior Mumbai Police officer.## Meanwhile, Mumbai Police's social media handle, after registering FIR against the actors, advised people not to violate lockdown norms by mentioning Tiger and Disha's film's title in the tweet in a witty manner. ## "In the ongoing 'War' against the virus, going 'Malang' on the streets of Bandra cost dearly to two actors who have been booked under sections 188, 34 IPC by Bandra PStn. We request all Mumbaikars to avoid unnecessary 'Heropanti' which can compromise on safety against #COVID19", the tweet from Mumbai Police read. ## In the ongoing ‘War’ against the virus, going ‘Malang’ on the streets of Bandra cost dearly to two actors who have been booked under sections 188, 34 IPC by Bandra PStn . We request all Mumbaikars to avoid unnecessary ‘Heropanti’ which can compromise on safety against #COVID19— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) June 3, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Sonu Sood On Helping People During The Covid-19 Pandemic, 'It Took Me 19 Years To Find The Real Role Of My Life

Mumbai, June 1, 2021: Actor Sonu Sood has become a real-life superhero for the people who have been facing difficulties during the covid-19 pandemic. When the covid-19 outbreak last year, the actor decided to go all out in helping people without thinking much about finances and his own health. ## Even in the second wave of coronavirus, Sonu Sood has actively been helping people find Covid resources like beds, oxygen cylinders, as well as medicines. Now, on completing 19 years in the film industry on Monday, the actor says he has finally found his true calling, which is making people smile in this hardest time. ## "It took me 19 years to find the right role of my life, which I am doing today and I am glad that God is the director of this real film. Today, when I bring smiles to people's faces, that is the biggest achievement I have to date. I want to thank God for connecting me with the real role that I wanted to play in my life", Sonu told IANS.## The actor says that workwise, too, the time has gone by so quickly. "It has been 19 years since my first film Shaheed-E-Azam released. How time flies! It still feels like the first day when I entered Mumbai with a lot of pictures in my bag and the struggle started from going from one office to the other. I still feel the struggle is on", he said.## While helping out people on the ground, Sonu Sood himself had tested positive for the virus but recovered in a super quick time of just a week. While recovering, he still made sure that the help reaches the needy people. ## On the work front, Sonu Sood has multiple projects in the pipeline including Akshay Kumar starrer Prithviraj along with Kisaan, Acharya, among others. ## Stay tuned...

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FWICE Writes To Maharashtra CM Requesting Permission To Resume Work

Mumbai, June 1, 2021: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday (May 31), requesting him to allow the resumption of work in the media and entertainment (M&E) industry.## Films and television shooting is currently on hold owing to the second wave of the Covid pandemic as the Maharasthra government has extended lockdown in the state for 15 more days. The FWICE wrote in the letter that the film body sent numerous requests regarding the resumption of work but nothing happened. ## "With reference to the subject matter, we would like to draw your attention to the numerous requests sent to you by the FWICE and the coordination committee regarding our request for resumption of work in the M&E Industry. However, none of our letters have been responded to by your good office and no decision has been taken on our requests", FWICE wrote in the letter signed by Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit, President BN Tiwari, Chief Advisor Sharad Shelar, General Secretary Ashok Dubey, and Treasurer Gangeshwar Shrivastav. ## "Sir, let us apprise you that there are lakhs of artists, workers, and technicians who are jobless for the past one and half years and that the only source of income for them is from the M&E Industry. This industry has been providing work to lakhs of hands and enabling their families to earn their daily bread. However, the lockdown of the Industry has impacted the lives of these daily wage workers who have absolutely no other source of income and are totally dependent on the work of the Industry". ## "The announcement of the extension of the lockdown for another 15 days shall really be a setback for these deprived set of artists, workers and technicians and also the economy of the Industry. Not only the workers but the producers are also affected badly with huge investments already made into the running projects which have been to a standstill due to the unfortunate lockdown". ## "We being the mother body of 32 different crafts of artists, workers, and technicians of the industry have been receiving numerous calls from our members regarding their difficult survival conditions and requesting us to start the work of the Industry", the letter read. ## The FWICE assured the government that all the rules and regulations of the Government shall be followed by each and every crew member and all necessary precautions shall be taken at each work location.## Stay tuned...

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Producers Guild of India To Vaccinate Industry Members From June 1st

Mumbai, May 31, 2021: The Producers Guild of India (PGI), the association of Indian film, television, and digital content producers, on Monday, announced a vaccination drive for its members and associated production crews beginning from June 1.## According to a press release, the PGI said the members will be vaccinated over the multi-day drive to be held at Mehboob Studios in suburban Bandra. Through these camps, thousands of production house personnel and crews will be vaccinated. ## Siddharth Roy Kapur, President of the Producers Guild of India, said the initiative was key to getting the film industry back on its feet amid the coronavirus pandemic.## "An activity of such importance and magnitude cannot be carried out singlehandedly and we are extremely grateful for the support we have received to make this possible", Kapur said in a statement.## He also thanked the production banner "Excel Entertainment who played a pivotal role in securing the vaccines and Mehboob Productions who very generously offered complimentary use of the spacious Mehboob Studios".## "We are happy that we are able to provide this facility to our members, their employees, and the cast and crew of their productions as we work to get the industry back on its feet again in the weeks ahead," Kapur added.## Keeping the coronavirus situation in mind, the government of India allowed a vaccination drive for 18+ aged from May 1st. Earlier this month, Yash Raj Films wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to allocate and allow them to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for 30,000 members of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).## Stay tuned...

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Singer Adnan Sami Has A Message For 'Pseudo Delusionals' Waiting For A Specific Vaccine

Mumbai, May 30, 2021: As India is battling the covid-19 pandemic along with the rest of the world, more and more people are getting vaccinated to become immune to the virus. Singer Adnan Sami was one of the firsts to take the vaccine and on Saturday, he received his second jab. ## While encouraging others to take the vaccine, Adnan Sami calls out those who are obsessing over which vaccine to take and which is not. Calling them "Pseudo Delusionals", the singer advised such people to get vaccinated whatever is available as soon as possible to get back to normal. ## He took to social media, on Sunday morning and shared a note asking people to get the jab. "There's this obsession of asking everybody which vaccine did you take?' And then they go on to say… Oh I'm waiting for such and such vaccine…or…I'm waiting for that ONE dose vaccine etc etc!! "Listen 'Sherlocks', if you have a headache, you will take whichever medication you can lay your hands on… This is not a frickin restaurant. .. It's a crisis and it's life threatening — Take whatever is available and get safe ASAP!! Period", he added. ## For all the “Pseudo Delusionals” out there.. pic.twitter.com/GaGbrnunfI— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 30, 2021 ## On Saturday, he tweeted his pic while getting vaccinated and captioned the image, "2nd Dose Done! Get yourself Vaccinated & return back to your normal life my lovelies!! Stay Safe!". ## 2nd Dose Done!🙏💖Get yourself Vaccinated & return back to your normal life my lovelies!! Stay Safe!!💖🤗#adnansami #bollywood #vaccinationdone✔️ #covid_19 #covid #coronavirus #corona #staysafe #love #life pic.twitter.com/a43WpcHeeD— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) May 29, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Raj Films To Change The Title Of Akshay Kumar Starrer 'Prithviraj' After Facing Backlash From Karni Sena?

Mumbai, May 30, 2021: Yash Raj Films' ambitious film, Prithviraj is one of the highly-awaited films of the year. It stars Akshay Kumar as Prithviraj Chauhan along with Manushi Chhillar makes her Hindi film debut by playing his beloved wife Sanyogita. This movie is based on Prithviraj Raso, a Braj Bhasha epic poem by Chand Bardai about the life of Prithviraj Chauhan. ## Prithviraj was announced in March 2019 and was supposed to release on Diwali 2020, but due to the covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed as the shoot was yet to be completed. The shoot resumed in October 2020 at YRF Studios, and it is now scheduled to release in theatres on 5 November 2021 coinciding with Diwali. ## While the film has already been delayed by a year, the makers of Prithviraj, find themselves in the hot water because of the film's title. The Karni Sena - a Rajput organization, has raised an objection around the title of the film and demanded it to be changed to Prithviraj Chauhan's full name as a mark of respect to him. ## Filmmaker Surjeet Singh Rathore, President of the Youth Wing of the Karni Sena said, "How can they keep the title of the film as just 'Prithviraj' when the film is based on the great Prithviraj Chauhan? We want the title to be changed to his full name and give respect to him". ## The Karni Sena does not stop with just title change as they have other conditions too. They have demanded that the film has to be shown to them first before its release. Singh said, "If they don't listen to our advice they will have to face the consequences. What happened to Sanjay Leela Bhansali during 'Padmaavat', the makers of this film will have to be prepared for it, too". ## The movie is written and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi who had completed the script for Prithviraj in 2010 but found no one to back the project until Yash Raj Films came to his rescue in 2018, to revive the film. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Sakshi Tanwar, Manav Vij, and Lalit Tiwari in prominant roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Mika Singh To Make 'KRK Kutta' Song To Give Befitting Reply To Kamaal R Khan Over Ongoing Controversy With Salman Khan

Mumbai, May 29, 2021: Singer Mika Singh seems to be really pissed off with actor turned critic, Kamaal R Khan after the latters ongoing tussle with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Salman has filed a defamation suit against KRK for defaming him on social media and in his movie reviews. ## Mika Singh, who has huge respect for Salman, has decided to give a "befitting reply" to KRK. Mika said that he will make a song titled "KRK Kutta" to shut the mouth of KRK, who calls himself the number one critic of the country and often through personal remarks on the actors. ## "KRK is a gadha. Salman Khan should have filed the case on him a long time ago. KRK intentionally says nasty stuff to get attention so that he keeps getting publicity. He makes personal attacks, he starts attacking family members. This is wrong. He talks absolute garbage, starts abusing people, he just says anything to anyone and the entire entertainment industry is silent. Someone needs to give him a proper reply", claimed Mika, justifying his song.## "I think KRK would be happy about the song. He seeks popularity and I am going to make him super popular. I am going to give him a befitting reply through my song. The song is titled 'KRK Kutta' (KRK the dog). The music will be composed by Toshi Sabri", he added, speaking to the media.## Mika said that he wants to entertain people through this song and has no intention to create any controversy. He further said the people from the Bollywood industry should have filed a case on him a long time ago and show him his place. ## KRK had claimed that Salman Khan had filed a defamation case against him for reviewing his recently released film, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. However, the legal team of Salman said that though the actor has filed a case against KRK, it has nothing to do with his review of Radhe. ## Stay tuned...

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Shehnaaz Gill Becomes Chandigarh's Most Desirable Woman of 2020, Calls Sidharth Shukla The Most Desirable Man

Mumbai, May 29, 2021: Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, who started her career in the Punjabi music industry, was quite unknown to most of the audience until she went to the reality show, Bigg Boss season 13. The show proved to be a turning point for her career as he has now become a household name. In just a short time, she is now in the national spotlight and has gained a loyal fanbase. ## Shehnaaz Gill's journey since Bigg Boss 13 has been remarkable in every aspect. From going through an eye-catching physical transformation to shining bright in her career, Shehnaaz has come a long way. All these and more rightly qualify Shehnaaz as Chandigarh Times Most Desirable Woman of 2020. ## The actress, who was at number four on the Desirable list last year, topped the list this time, all thanks to her real and unique personality, which she feels makes for a desirable trait. According to her, people connect with real personality and she is the kind of person who is raw and real. ## While she has now become Chandigarh's most desirable woman of 2020, the actress finds Sidharth Shukla as the most desirable man who she thinks possesses these traits. "Yes, there is. The most desirable man, in my opinion, is Sidharth Shukla", Shehnaaz said when asked if there is a man who comes to her mind for the title, in an interview with ETimes. ## After coming out from Bigg Boss 13 house as second runner-up, Shehnaaz has starred in multiple videos, each of them became successful. She recently shot for a Punjabi movie, titled "Honsla Rakh", costarring Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa. The shot was done in Canada and the movie is scheduled to release on Dussera this year. ## Thank you for making me Chandigarh’s most desirable woman of 2020 ♥️♥️ This is truly and solely because of the support of you all. 🙏🏻 A big thank you once again. pic.twitter.com/VN3fDLq4Ky— Shehnaaz Gill (@ishehnaaz_gill) May 29, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Is Sidharth Shukla Playing Meghnad In Om Raut's Magnum Opus, Adipurush? The Actor Spill The Beans

Mumbai, May 28, 2021: Director Om Raut's magnum opus, Adipurush has been in media headlines ever since it was announced. The movie, which is the adaptation of Ramayan, headlines Prabhas in the lead role as Lord Ram, while Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan essay Sita and Lankesh respectively. Sunny Singh roped in for the role of Laxman. ## Recently, actor Sidharth Shukla was rumored to be approached by the makers of Adipurush to play the role of Meghnad, son of Ravana, in this ambitious film. The rumors surfaced on the internet claiming that Om Raut personally met Sidharth on offers him the role. ## Well, looks like it was only a rumor and died down immediately the actor himself spill the beans on it. In a recent chat with Filmfare, the Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania actor said that he hasn't been approached for any kind of role by Adipurush makers. ## "Honestly, it hasn't come to me yet. So, I really don't know if there is any truth to it or not. For me, I really don't know because nothing has come to me", he said. Well, it will really a disappointing to know the truth for Sidharth Shukla's fans who got excited when they heard the rumours and were looking for a positive clarification from the actor himself. ## Sidharth may not have been approached by Adipurush makers but he will continue to entertain his fans with his upcoming projects. He will be starring in his digital debut series, Broken But Beautiful 3, which is set to release on May 29 on ALTBalaji. ## Stay tuned...

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Producer Sandeep Singh And Amit B Wadhwani Announce A Biopic On Veer Savarkar; Mahesh Manjrekar To Direct

Mumbai, May 28, 2021: On the 138th birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, commonly known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar, producer Sandeep Singh in association with Amit B Wadhwani has announced a biopic. Sandeep Singh has acquired the movie rights to make a biopic on the controversial freedom fighter. ## The movie titled, "Swatantra Veer Savarkar", will be helmed by Mahesh Manjrekar, who has also written the script along with Rishi Virmani. Interestingly, Sandeep Ssingh had earlier produced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's biopic with Vivek Oberoi playing Modi. PM Modi has huge admiration for Savarkar. ## The director Mahesh Manjrekar said in a statement, "I have always been fascinated by the life and times of Veer Savarkar. I believe he is a man who has not got his right in history. The reality is that he continues to expose such strong emotions that may have influenced many people. As a director, I know it will be a challenge, but I want to play it". ## MAHESH MANJREKAR TO DIRECT VEER SAVARKAR BIOPIC... On the 138th birth anniversary of #VeerSavarkar, producers #SandeepSingh and #AmitBWadhwani announce a biopic... Titled #SwatantraVeerSavarkar... Directed by #MaheshManjrekar... Written by Rishi Virmani and Mahesh Manjrekar. pic.twitter.com/gZ4oVv1TgZ— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 28, 2021 ## "As much as Veer Savarkar is honored, he is criticized equally. His image is polarised to this day. But it seems that people do not know the full truth about him. No one can deny that he was an important part of our freedom struggle. Our effort is to give a glimpse of his life and journey", said the producer Sandeep Singh. ## Amit B Wadhwani added, "I am delighted that we are making a film that throws light on the work of a freedom fighter. There is an important part about which everyone should be told. Unfortunately, his wrong image has been revealed". ## While the casting of the film is yet to be revealed, the movie will be shot in London, Andaman and various locales of Maharashtra once the covid-19 restrications are lifted. The movie is co-produced by Abhay Verma. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan's Legal Team Issues Statement On Legal Notice To KRK For Reviewing Radhe!

Mumbai, May 27, 2021: Kamaal R Khan, who starred in the film Deshdrohi, put out a series of tweets on Wednesday alleging that the Bollywood actor Salman Khan has filed a defamation case against him for reviewing his recently released film, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. ## Now, DSK Legal - the official advocates for Mr. Salman Khan and Salman Khan Ventures have issued a statement regarding the matter. While the legal team of Salman accepts that they have sent a legal notice to KRK, it is not for reviewing Radhe but defaming the actor's image from the last several months just to draw his attention. ## "Mr. Kamaal R Khan, the Defendant, has put out a series of tweets and videos alleging that Mr. Salman Khan has sued him for defamation because the Defendant reviewed the film, Radhe. This is incorrect", their statement reads (according to Box Office Worldwide).## "The suit has been filed as the Defendant has been publishing and endorsing defamatory allegations, including that Mr. Salman Khan is corrupt, that he and his brand Being Human are involved in fraud, manipulation, and money laundering transactions. Defendant has been spreading malicious falsehoods and defaming Mr. Salman Khan consistently over several months, clearly with a view to draw attention to himself", the statement further stated. ## KRK, on May 25, shared the legal notice on the microblogging site, Twitter, and said that Salman sued him for reviewing his film. He also said in one of the tweets that won't be reviewing Salman's film in the future if the actor is affected by his review. ## Stay tuned...

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South Indian Actors Nassar And Satyadev Kancharana To Join The Cast of Akshay Kumar Led 'Ram Setu'; Shoot To Resume In June

Mumbai, May 27, 2021: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar will once again go back to his busy routine once the lockdown restrictions end in the Maharasthra state. ## As soon as the lockdown is lifted and shots allowed, the first movie to begin production of Akshay will his ambitious, Ram Setu, which also stars Nushrratt Bharuccha and Jacqueline Fernandez as the female lead. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, Ram Setu is an epic mythological adventure film. ## The filming of Ram Setu had already begun in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh towards the end of March this year before the deadly second wave of the covid-19 pandemic hit the country. However, things are stabilizing slowly as cases going down. According to reports, the makers are planning to resume the shoot of Ram Setu around June 20 with the hope that the second wave will die down by then. ## Meanwhile, South Indian actors, Nassar and Satyadev Kancharana, known professionally as Satya Dev have said to be been roped in to play key roles in the film. This will be the second film together for Akshay and veteran Nassar after Rowdy Rathore, while Satya Dev will be sharing screen space with AK for the first time. ## Akshay Kumar plays the role of an archaeologist, who is on the mission to prove if Ram Setu - a mythical bridge between ancient India and Sri Lanka, is a myth or reality. Produced by Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment, the makers are targeting Diwali 2022 for its theatrical release.## Stay tuned...

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After Dostana 2, Kartik Aaryan Loses Another Film Called Freddie?

Mumbai, May 27, 2021: The rising star from Bollywood, Kartik Aaryan seems to be dealing with a lot of heat at the moment, which is resulting in only his loss. After receiving an ouster from Dharma Productions' "Dostana 2" over creative issues, the actor has now reportadly loses one more big title. ## According to Film Information, the Pyaar Ka Punchnama actor has shown the door from Red Chillies Entertainment's "Freddie", which was to be directed by Ajay Bahl (Section 375). The reason behind Kartik's omission from Shah Rukh Khan backed production, is said to be the same as Dharma Productions' Dostana 2.## Kartik reportadly wanted some changes in the script, after having approved of it while signing the film. The movie, however, yet to go on floors, which definitely saved some crores of Red Chillies, unlike, Dharma Productions that reportadly loss nearly Rs. 20 crores as the actor had already shot for around 20 days. ## The report also said that Kartik has returned the Rs. 2 crores signing amount, which he had received from Red Chillies Entertainment for acting in Freddie. The production house will now be looking for a new hero for the film that also stars Katrina Kaif as the female lead. ## Stay tuned...

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Dulquer Salmaan To Star In R Balki's Next Psychological Thriller

Mumbai, May 26, 2021: Mollywood heartthrob, Dulquer Salmaan is all set to be starring in director R Balki's next film which is a psychological thriller. It will be Dulquer's first film with the director who is known for helming movies like Paa, Cheeni Kum, and Padman. ## The movie, which is yet to be titled, will also be the actor's third Bollywood film after Karwaan and The Zoya Factor. The reports of Balki's film with Salmaan had been making rounds on social media, however, there was no confirmation from either side. ## Veteran cinematographer PC Sreeram, who is a long-time collaborator with Balki in all his films, including Cheeni Kum, Paa, Shamitabh, Pad Man, and Ki & Ka, confirmed that he will be collaborating again with Balki with Dulquer in the lead role.## "My next project with Balki will have Dulquer Salman. Its a psychological thriller. Eagerly waiting to start work. #RBalki @dulQuer", Sreeram tweeted. ## My next project with Balki will have Dulquer Salman.Its a psychological thriller . Eagerly waiting to start work.#RBalki@dulQuer pic.twitter.com/g0C7AKHoMf— pcsreeramISC (@pcsreeram) May 25, 2021 ## Apart from Balki's film, Dulquer has multiple projects in the pipeline. He will be starring in Malayalam movies - Kurup and Salute along with the Tamil movie - Hey Sinamika. He also has a Telugu film - Yuddham Tho Rasina Prema Katha, which is currently being filmed. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan Files A Defamation Case Against 'Deshdrohi' KRK For Radhe's Review

Mumbai, May 26, 2021: Salman Khan starrer Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai was released recently on May 13 via a hybrid model in theaters and on multiple digital mediums. The movie did open with poor reviews as critics called it one of the worst movies of Salman Khan, even though the makers claimed that the movie is successful. ## Radhe was largely hit by illegal ways of watching movies as many people watched this film through many pirated sites. The actor along with Zee Studio has been filing cases against those people who are involved in piracy. The actor also issued warning on social media for the same. ## Now, Kamaal R Khan, who starred in the film Deshdrohi, and reviews films and reports their collection, has lent in trouble after Salman Khan filed a defamation complaint in a Mumbai Court against him. This happened after KRK reviewed Radhe recently. ## Dear #Salmankhan Ye defamation case Aapki Hataasha Aur Niraasha Ka Saboot Hai. I am giving review for my followers and doing my job. You should make better films instead of stopping me from reviewing your films. Main Sacchi Ke Liye Ladta Rahunga! Thank you for the case. 🙏🌹 pic.twitter.com/iwYis64rLd— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) May 25, 2021 ## In another tweet, KRK wrote, "I said so many times that I never review film of any producer, actor if he asks me to not review. Salman khan filed a defamation case on me for review of #Radhe means he is getting too much affected by my review. Hence I won't review his films anymore. My last video releasing today". ## I said so many times that I never review film of any producer, actor if he asks me to not review. Salman khan filed defamation case on me for review of #Radhe means he is getting too much affected by my review. Hence I won’t review his films anymore. My last video releasing today— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) May 26, 2021 ## As per the notice, Salman Khan's legal team will take the matter for an urgent hearing before an additional session judge of the city civil court. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan Shoot To Resume On This Date In YRF Studio

Mumbai, May 25, 2021: Shah Rukh Khan's comeback movie, tentatively titled "Pathan" has been in media reports, even though the movie is yet to be officially announced. The movie marks the big-screen debut of SRK after more than 2 years. The movie is set to be made on a grand scale with Salman Khan also having a strong cameo role. The duo of SRK and Salman are reuniting after SRK's Zero, and Salman's entry in Pathan is reportadly planned through a helicopter scene. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Pathan also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in the leading roles. The movie had gone on floors last year with nearly 70% of the shoot is reportadly completed after India and Dubai schedule. The makers had planned to wrap up the shoot by June this year but it had to be halted because of the second wave of the COVID pandemic. Now, according to reports, the shooting of Pathan will resume from June 21 in the Yash Raj Films' studio in Mumbai before a long overseas schedule. Recently, Deepika also returned to Mumbai from Bangalore to prepare for Pathan's shoot. The crew has also been reportadly confirmed the shooting schedule, COVID test, and vaccination updates. Pathan was originally planned for Diwali 2021 release, however, due to the pandemic and postponement of other Bollywood biggies to later this year, Pathan is said to be making its debut on the big screen in the first quarter of 2022. Stay tuned...

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Priyadarshan's Hungama 2 Goes For Direct-to-Digital Release On Disney Plus Hotstar

Mumbai, May 25, 2021: Priyadarshan directorial, Hungama 2 becomes the latest Bollywood movie to skip theatrical release to premiere directly on OTT. It was originally slated for theatrical release but due to the covid-19 pandemic, the makers have decided to go for the straight OTT release. ## "Hungama 2 is a lighthearted film meant to be enjoyed across all age groups, and we feel it will entertain the audiences and bring some cheer in these trying times. We will release the film on a digital platform this year and movie lovers can enjoy the laugh riot at the comfort of their homes. We have made Hungama 2 with utmost love and we are confident that our film will bring a smile to people's faces", producer Ratan Jain said.## Hungama 2 marks the comeback of director Priyadarshan to Bollywood films after seven years after Rangrezz. It is a sequel to the director's 2003 comedy hit "Hungama". ## Produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain, Chetan Jain, and Armaan Ventures, Hungama 2 stars Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty, Meezaan Jaffrey, and Pranitha Subhash in the leading roles while Ashutosh Rana, Manoj Joshi, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, and Tiku Talsania also feature in pivotal roles. ## The movie will premiere on Disney Plus Hotstar on July 23 while the trailer will drop on July 1st. ## IT'S OFFICIAL... #HUNGAMA2 TO PREMIERE ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR... TRAILER TOMORROW... Director #Priyadarshan’s next venture #Hungama2 - starring #PareshRawal, #ShilpaShettyKundra, #MeezaanJafri and #PranithaSubhash - premieres 23 July 2021 on #DisneyPlusHotstar. pic.twitter.com/FJ87upSiVA— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 30, 2021 Stay tuned...

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Emraan Hashmi To Lock Horns With Salman Khan As Pakistani ISI Agent In Tiger 3!

Mumbai, May 24, 2021: Salman Khan starrer "Tiger" franchise has been one of most loved among the fans and the third installment of the series is already making a huge noise. In March this year, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif started shooting for this much-awaited action thriller, directed by Maneesh Sharma. Both Salman and Katrina reprise their roles as RAW and ISI agents respectively in Tiger 3. ## While there hasn't been any official confirmation yet, it is said that Emraan Hashmi is playing the lead antagonist to give sleepless nights to Salman in the film. A few days after the shoot began, Emraan had also reportadly started shooting for his part with excessive security on the sets to avoid any leaks. Currently, the shooting is on hold due to the second wave of covid-19, and it is expected to resume around June 20. ## According to reports, Emraan Hashmi is playing the role of Pakistani ISI agent in Tiger 3 and set to lock horns with the lead protagonist in this Yash Raj Film. Hashmi's character is said to be smart, stylish, and far from any negative shade of character he has done previously and he gets into an ideological battle with Tiger. ## Apart from Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi, Katrina Kaif as ISI Agent Zoya too has a terrific arc in Tiger 3. She is on the run with Tiger and her track will be a treat to watch for the fans in Tiger 3. ## Meanwhile, producer Aditya Chopra has planned for a long shooting scheduled abroad, in European countries after wrapping up India's schedule. Some of the locations which will be used for Tiger 3, will be the ones already explored in Ek Tha Tiger. ## Ranveer Shorey, after missing out on Tiger Zinda Hai, will reportadly be returning to this world of spies to reprise his role from Ek Tha Tiger. The film is said to be made on a budget of a whopping Rs. 350 crores to make the film the biggest action event of Hindi cinema. ## Stay tuned...

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Kriti Sanon Is Excited About Her Upcoming Slate of Films As She Completes 7 Year In Bollywood

Mumbai, May 23, 2021: Producer Sajid Nadiadwala's "Heropanti" has completed 7 years from its release today. Directed by Sabbir Khan, "Heropanti" introduced two newcomers to Hindi audiences in Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon, who have now become household names in just a short period of time and having some of the most exciting upcoming projects in their kitty. ## Talking about Kriti, the 30-year old has one of the best lineups in the industry with seven big-budget films to her name. In a recent conversation with TOI, the actress expressed her excitement about her upcoming films and said that she is fortunate to beg such big projects, and one of them is Prabhas starrer magnum opus, Adipurush, in which Kriti playing the role of Sita. ## Also Read - Akshay Kumar Issues Statement Regarding The Release Of His Upcoming Films Bell Bottom and Sooryavanshi## "As an actor, I crave to get diverse roles to be able to explore sides and worlds that I haven't done before. I'm fortunate to have gotten opportunities in such different genres", she said, adding, "It's challenging but very satisfying and I hope I'm able to do justice to all. I am probably in the most exciting phase of my career so far". ## Apart from the mythology drama "Adipurush", which also stars Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Kriti will also be starring in "Bachchan Pandey" with Akshay Kumar. Then she will be reuniting his debut partner, Tiger Shroff in "Ganapath" and horror-comedy "Bhediya" with Varun Dhawan from the makers of Stree. ## Kriti also has "Mimi" in which she will be seen playing the role of a surrogate mother and the quirky comedy "Hum Do Hamaare Do" alongside Rajkummar Rao. And in the last (as of now), the Luka Chuppi actress has another unannounced film in her kitty. ## Stay tuned...

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