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Paresh Rawal, Mrunal Thakur, Sharman Joshi, Among Others Cast In Umesh Shukla's Next Family Entertainer - Aankh Micholi Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Paresh Rawal, Mrunal Thakur, Sharman Joshi, Among Others Cast In Umesh Shukla's Next Family Entertainer - Aankh Micholi

Mumbai, July 19, 2021: After helming films like Oh My God, All Is Well, and 102 Not Out, filmmaker Umesh Shukla has joined hands with Sony Pictures Films India for a family entertainer, titled "Aankh Micholi". The star-studded film features, veteran actor Paresh Rawal along with Mrunal Thakur, Sharman Joshi, Abhimanyu Dassani, Divya Dutta, Abhishek Banerjee, Darshan Jariwala, Grusha Kapoor, and Vijay Raaz in the key roles. ## Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India says, "In these times, 'Aankh Micholi' will be the perfect comedy entertainer to bring entire families together and will truly be a rib-tickling roller-coaster ride. The film, helmed by Umesh Shukla with his inimitable talent to enthrall audiences with humorous and entertaining films, will surely bring a smile on the faces of 8 to 80-year olds". ## Talking about the film, Director and Producer Umesh Shukla shares, "This lockdown has brought everyone close to their families and taught us the importance of our loved ones. 'Aankh Micholi' is very close to my heart and I am proud to be able to make a movie with such an exciting cast, for families to come together and enjoy with laughter and positivity". ## Aankh Micholi is produced by Sony Pictures Films India, Umesh Shukla, and Ashish Wagh's Merry Go Round Studios. Sachin-Jigar will be composing the music for the film. The makers of the movie unveiled the teaser motion poster of the same on social media and it is sure to get movie lovers all intrigued and excited. ## Yeh Cheating Nahi, Setting Hai! 😜 Presenting #AankhMicholi, starring @Abhimannyu_D @mrunal0801 @SirPareshRawal @TheSharmanJoshi @divyadutta25 @nowitsabhi in the most #EyeconicWedding of the year 😎. Directed by @umeshkshukla of #OhMyGod & #102NotOut pic.twitter.com/I78WoxLcap— Sony Pictures Films India (@sonypicsfilmsin) July 19, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Bigg Boss 14 Winner Rubina Dilaik To Make Her Bollywood Debut With Ardh Bollywood
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Bigg Boss 14 Winner Rubina Dilaik To Make Her Bollywood Debut With Ardh

Mumbai, July 18, 2021: Popular TV actress and Bigg Boss 14 winner, Rubina Dilaik is now all set to make her big-screen debut with the film titled, Ardh. The music composer turns director with Ardh, Palaash Muchhal has signed Rubina for the female lead in the film. ## The movie will also star Rajpal Yadav and ex Bigg Boss contestant, Hiten Tejwani. The shooting of the film will begin in September this year. More details about the film are yet to be revealed. ## RUBINA DILAIK MAKES BIG SCREEN DEBUT... Music composer #PalaashMuchhal - who turns director with #Ardh - has signed #RubinaDilaik for the film... #Palaash has also signed #HitenTejwani for the project... #Ardh stars #RajpalYadav... Filming starts Sept 2021. @Palash_Muchhal pic.twitter.com/Lla40JUNj8— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 18, 2021 ## Rubina is a well-known face of Indian television with the shows like Chotti Bahu, Saas Bina Sasural, Jeannie Aur Juju, Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, among others. After taking a break from the show, Rubina returns to Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and currently shooting for the same. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar Wishes Raksha Bandhan Co-Star Bhumi Pednekar On Her Birthday With A Lovely Post Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar Wishes Raksha Bandhan Co-Star Bhumi Pednekar On Her Birthday With A Lovely Post

Mumbai, July 18, 2021: Actress Bhumi Pednekar is celebrating her 32nd birthday today and many celebs are taking to social media to wish the talented actress. Akshay Kumar, who is currently shooting with Bhumi for the upcoming drama film Raksha Bandhan, also wished the actress. ## Taking to Twitter, Akshay shared a monochrome picture and wrote a lovely post. "Trying my best to make the birthday girl smile. She's clearly realised she's turned a year older today. Don't worry Bhumi, hopefully you're getting wiser as well. Happy birthday @bhumipednekar", the actor wrote. ## Trying my best to make the birthday girl smile. She’s clearly realised she’s turned a year older today 😂 Don’t worry Bhumi, hopefully you’re getting wiser as well😜 Happy birthday @bhumipednekar 🤗 pic.twitter.com/UJK5Mxcn7D— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 18, 2021 ## Akshay and Bhumi have previously worked together in 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' helmed by Shree Narayan Singh. The social comedy film was released in August 2017 and won critical acclaim. Now, they are coming together for Anand L Rai's Raksha Bandhan. ## "For starters, the fact that we come from a film that really worked was loved and had such an important social message that people have similar expectations from our current collaboration as well. But I feel Akshay sir and I have a really feel-good value and people know if we are coming then it will be something meaningful and yet entertaining", Bhumi said about collaborating with Akshay fro Raksha Bandhan. ## Stay tuned...

Kangana Ranaut Enjoys Stepping In Theaters After Two Years, Says 'Popcorn Days Are Back' Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Kangana Ranaut Enjoys Stepping In Theaters After Two Years, Says 'Popcorn Days Are Back'

Bollywood 'Queen' Kangana Ranaut is all smile as she stepped into theaters after two long years to watch a movie. The actress is currently in Budapest for the shooting of her upcoming film, Dhaakad. Taking a day off from the shoot, Kangana along with her Dhaakad team enjoyed watching Scarlett Johansson's 'Black Widow' on the big screen. ## Taking to her Instagram stories, Kangana shared a fun boomerang video in which she can be seen holding 2 tubs of popcorn while heading to watch the movie, "Popcorn days are back", she wrote on Video. ## The 'Dhaakad' actress also shared a series of pictures, as she headed to theatres to enjoy a movie on big screens. "After two long years back to theatres for #blackwidow Thanks to my producers for planning this outing for us", she wrote.## Talking about her upcoming film, Dhaakad is an action film, directed by Razneesh Ghai and produced by Sohail Maklai. Kangana is playing the protagonist role of Agent Agni while Arjun Rampal plays Rudraveer, the antagonist. Arjun has wrapped up his portions for 'Dhaakad'. The movie also stars Divya Dutta in a key role. It is scheduled for release on October 1, 2021. ## Stay tuned...

The India Box Office Sees A Positive Sign As Salman Khan Starrer Radhe Released On Limited Screens Bollywood
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The India Box Office Sees A Positive Sign As Salman Khan Starrer Radhe Released On Limited Screens

Mumbai, July 17, 2021: Salman Khan's Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai was put on hold for more than a year to give it a theatrical release. It was finally set to release in theaters on May 13, but the prevailing second wave of the covid-19 pandemic forced makers to change their plans. However, this time the makers were not in a mood to delay the release anymore, and hence, they opt for simultaneous OTT release via pay-per-view model and theaters on May 13. ## As theaters were closed in India when Radhe release, the movie automatic became a direct-to-digital release, leaving theatrical business gasping. It was in June when the Maharasthra government allowed theaters to reopen in areas where the covid-19 situation was under control. Upon the reopening of cinemas, Radhe released on the big screens, even though only limited screens were available. While the box office collection was nowhere close to the pre-covid era, it was still increasing to see the audiences stepping out from their houses to watch the movie. ## Recently, the Rajasthan and Utter Pradesh governments also permitted the reopening of cinemas with 50% capacity. Before started screening in Rajasthan on July 13, Radhe had collected around Rs. 1.80 lakh across theaters. From Tuesday onwards, Radhe witness a sharp growth in the collection. ## The movie premiered on iconic single-screen theaters, Raj Mandir, and collected approx 25k on Tuesday, 25.3k on Wednesday, 31.5k on Thursday, and around 36k on Friday. On the other hand, Radhe reportadly released at 5 properties in UP on Friday and collected around 60k from 10 shows. Including Rajasthan and UP's collection, Radhe has so far earned approx. 3.30 lakh. ## The box office collection of Radhe in India should be taken positively considering the fact that the movie is almost two months old and received negative reviews from every corner of the country. It shows that the audience is willing to go out to watch movies in theaters if they get a chance. These are nothing but very positive signs for Akshay Kumar starrer Bell Bottom, which is eying Independence day release in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

Filmmaker Madhu Mantena To Create Mytho-Verse, First Film To Take Place In Treta Yuga Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Filmmaker Madhu Mantena To Create Mytho-Verse, First Film To Take Place In Treta Yuga

Mumbai, July 17, 2021: Filmmaker Madhu Mantena is planning to take the Indian cinema to the next level, and his vision can't get a better and bigger start then kicking off with Indian mythological tales. The filmmaker on Thursday (July 15) announced that he is working on India's first cinematic universe based on Indian history and Mythology. ## Taking to his Instagram handle, Mantena shared a tinted red abstract photo that has a god and demon in it. The photo has 'Stories of Indian mythology' and 'Mythoverse' written on it. While sharing the photo he wrote, "Working on India's first cinematic universe based on Indian history and Mythology .. Our first film begins in Treta Yuga. 1.8 billion years have passed in this Kalpa so far..."## Meanwhile, Mantena recently opened up about his plans to make two epics, 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata'. While he is well aware that other filmmakers are also working on Indian epics, Mantena has promised a unique, world-class experience for all the viewers with regards to 'Ramayana', 'Mahabharata' and the Mytho-verse. "We are making it for the global audience. We want to tell these stories to audiences all across because the basic emotions are the same for everyone", he shared according to DNA. ## Currently, Mantena is working on Ramayana, for which, the casting will be announced around Diwali this year. Speaking about it, the filmmaker had told Pinkvilla, "The ambition that we have for Ramayana is larger than what our country has seen. The responsibility to tell this story is so larger that it requires a lot of work. We have taken it on ourselves to make it as well as anything else in the world".## "We are trying to follow the process that James Cameron did for Avatar. The ambition is so larger that we are going into the minute details of everything. We need to show the world what Ramayana is and it needs to portray all the magic that Valmiki wrote. This isn't a project, it's a purpose, a purpose to tell Ramayana in all its glory to the world", he added. ## It is said that over 200 artists from across the globe are working on various aspects of the film for the last 2 years. The pre-production team includes some Oscar-Winning Artists too. The film has already been mounted so high on a scale that we can't wait to experience this on the biggest possible screens.## Other than Ramayana, Madhu is also working on 'Mahabharata', which will be told from Draupadi's point of view. Deepika Padukone is said to be playing the role of Draupadi. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madhu Mantena (@mantenamadhu) ## Stay tuned...

An FIR Against T-Series Head, Bhushan Kumar Registered In Alleged Rape Case Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

An FIR Against T-Series Head, Bhushan Kumar Registered In Alleged Rape Case

Mumbai, July 16, 2021: The Managing Director of T-Series, Bhushan Kumar has been accused of an alleged rape case. DN Nagar police station in Andheri (West), Mumbai, has registered a First Information Report (FIR) on the complaint of a 30-year old woman. ## The woman claimed that she was allegedly raped by Kumar on the pretext of giving her a job in one of his upcoming projects. Taking action on it, Mumbai Police has registered an FIR under section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for a case of rape. The Mumbai Police is now expected to question and record the statement of Bhushan Kumar, who is yet to respond to the allegations. ## Rape case registered against Managing Director of T-Series #BhushanKumar in Mumbai. Complainant alleged that Bhushan Kumar raped her on the pretext of providing a job. Investigation underway.— Shivangi Thakur (@thakur_shivangi) July 16, 2021 ## Bhushan Kumar is a well-known film producer in the Hindi film industry. He took control of the music company T-Series in 1997 after his father Gulshan Kumar's death. He was 19-years-old that time. He has produced films such as Tum Bin, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Ready, and Aashiqui 2.## Stay tuned...

Sony Pictures Films India In Association With Ram Madhvani Films Announces A Big Screen Underwater Thriller, Dive Bollywood
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Sony Pictures Films India In Association With Ram Madhvani Films Announces A Big Screen Underwater Thriller, Dive

Mumbai, July 16, 2021: Sony Pictures Films India, known for its acclaimed successful films such as Piku, Padman, Soorma, 102 Not Out, and Shakuntala Devi, has now joined hands with Ram and Amita Madhvani's Ram Madhvani Films (RMF) for a big-screen underwater thriller film, titled "Dive". ## Written by Renuka Kunzru, "Dive" is the first-of-its-kind survival thriller film in India. The movie will mark the directorial debut of a well know ad filmmaker with Equinox Films (owned by Ram and Amita), Nitin Parmar. Neerja Narayanan will be serving as an independent executive producer. Produced by Sony Pictures Films India and Ram Madhvani Films, ‘Dive’ is currently in the development stage. ## Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India says, "We are excited to partner with Ram and Amita Madhvani on Dive which is one of its kind high stakes survival drama that's waiting to happen in India. It's in sync with our constant thrust for stories that are clutter-breaking yet entertaining". ## "At Sony Pictures, we have consistently worked towards encouraging and honing new talent - be it actors, directors, or writers. Nitin Parmar, who makes his debut as a filmmaker brings with him a unique vision and path-breaking blending this survivor story with new-age filmmaking technology. Along with writer Renuka Kunzru, we can say we have a great team ready to dive in", he added. ## Time to hold your breath! We're DIVE-ing deep for our next adventure! Presenting ‘DIVE’, an underwater thriller, helmed by Nitin Parmar, written by Renuka Kunzru and jointly produced by Sony Pictures Films India & Ram Madhvani Films. #DiveTheFilm@RamKMadhvani @amita_madhvani pic.twitter.com/nCXBx6YyPy— Sony Pictures Films India (@sonypicsfilmsin) July 15, 2021 ## Ram Madhvani is renowned for the award-winning film Neerja in which Amita Madhvani was the associate producer. In 2020, Ram also directed a web show Aarya, starring Sushmita Sen which received a lot of accolades. Currently, Aarya 2 and Dhamaka are under production. ## Producer Ram Madhvani and Amita Madhvani say, "We are very happy and excited about working with Sony Pictures Films India for 'Dive' which will be helmed by Nitin Parmar from RMF and writer Renuka Kunzru. Nitin and Renuka are confident about this unique story and are aiming to put a new spin to the genre of survival drama". ## Director Nitin Parmar says, "It is a dream come true for me to debut as a director with a film produced by Ram Madhvani Films and Sony Pictures Films India. 'Dive' promises to take viewers to the extreme end of survival, and it will be an experience, tailormade for the theatres with a strong emotional arc". ## Stay tuned...

Taapsee Pannu To Headline Her Maiden Production, Blurr; To Be Directed By Ajay Bahl Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Taapsee Pannu To Headline Her Maiden Production, Blurr; To Be Directed By Ajay Bahl

Mumbai, July 15, 2021: Versatile actress, Taaspee Pannu has joined hands with Pranjal Khandhdiya to launch her own production house, Outsiders Films. Khandhdiya will handle the on-the-ground aspects of production, while Pannu will deal with the creative side, including script selection. ## The first film under Outsiders Films will be "Blurr". It is a thriller film that will be headlined by Taapsee herself. It will be directed by Ajay Bahl (B.A. Pass, Section 375) and will jointly be produced by Zee Studios, Outsiders Films, and Echelon Productions. The shooting of Taapsee's maiden production will kick start on July 18 in the foothills of the Himalayas. ## And here’s the first one of the slate The chill to match the thrill ! #BLURR! @ZeeStudios_ #OutsidersFilms & @echelonmumbai come together for an edge of the seat thriller. Directed by #AjayBahl. @itsvishal_rana @pranjalnk #PawanSony pic.twitter.com/Z4k0IsukXB— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) July 15, 2021 ## Other than "Blurr", Outsider Films also has three more films in the pipeline, one of them will be fronted by Pannu. The actress turns producer is also in talks with streaming platforms for a couple of shows. ## "Basically, the kind of stuff I will be producing will be the kind of stuff that I have been a part of, that people know me for picking", Pannu tells Variety. "So it won't be like a split personality, where I do a certain kind of films as an actor and then produce certain kinds of things as a producer, they won't be different entities, they'll look very similar". ## Meanwhile, on the acting front, Pannu has a slate of upcoming films, including Sony Pictures' official remake of "Run Lola Run" ("Looop Lapeta"), Mithali Raj's biopic "Shabaash Mithu", sports drama "Rashmi Rocket", "Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan?" and Anurag Kashyap's time-traveling thriller "Dobaara". She also has a few Tamil and Telugu movies in her kitty. ## Stay tuned...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Cast To Play The Lead Role In Kangana Ranaut's Debut Production 'Tiku Weds Sheru' Bollywood
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Cast To Play The Lead Role In Kangana Ranaut's Debut Production 'Tiku Weds Sheru'

Mumbai, July 14, 2021: Superimly talented actor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui will lead Kangana Ranaut's debut production venture, "Tiku Weds Sheru". The actor has been cast to play the lead role in this OTT film which is being made under Kangana's production house, Manikarnika Films. ## The official Twitter handle of Kangana's production house Manikarnika Films shared the announcement. "The best actor of our generation joins team Tiku weds Sheru…. We are privileged to have found our Lion #TikuwedsSheru. Filming begins soon". ## The best actor of our generation joins team Tiku weds Sheru….We are privileged to have found our Lion #TikuwedsSheru Filming begins soon ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RZZTAgOQjX— Manikarnika Films Production (@ManikarnikaFP) July 13, 2021 ## The movie will be directed by Sai Kabeer. It is also the first time when the Thalaivi actress is collaborating with Nawazuddin, and also her first step in the digital world as the producer. It's not certain yet if Kangana will also star in the film. ## On the acting front, Kangana Ranaut is currently filming for Dhaakad alongside Arjun Rampal. She will be seen in Ronnie Screwvala's Tejas and Emergency. The latter will have Ranaut playing the role of Indira Gandhi. Kangana is also awaiting the release of the Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi, which was pushed due to the coronavirus pandemic.## On the other hand, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has few films in the pipeline in the form of Sangeen, Heropanti 2 and Jogira Sara Ra Ra. ## Stay tuned...

Shahid Kapoor To Do An Action Thriller Film Backed By Bhushan Kumar And Amar Butala? Bollywood
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Shahid Kapoor To Do An Action Thriller Film Backed By Bhushan Kumar And Amar Butala?

Mumbai, July 13, 2021: The success of Kabir Singh has made Shahid Kapoor one of the bankable stars in the Hindi film industry. He is currently shooting for his digital debut series, directed by Raj & DK for Amazon Prime Video while his Jersey is ready for release on the big screens. ## Meanwhile, the talented actor has reportadly signed one more film, to be backed by Bhushan Kumar of T-Series and Amar Bhutala. The yet-untitled project is said to be an action thriller film, aiming to go on floors around December this year. ## While the first schedule will take place in India, the team is expected to fly abroad for the following schedules next year. For the time being, the director of the action film has been kept a secret. It will mostly be Shahid's next film for the big screen after the Diwali 2021 release of Jersey. ## The shoot of Shahid's digital debut series is expected to wrap up by September this year and after that, he will be busy in promotions for Jersey. He is also set to collaborate with Sujoy Ghosh on a thriller, a quickie, which might kick off this year itself. ## The Udta Punjab actor is reportadly in talks with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra for Karna. He is also in talks to portray the character of Chattraprati Shivaji in a film produced by Ashwin Varde, plus, he might be doing a Netflix series. ## Stay tuned...

A Biopic On Former India Captain Sourav Ganguly Is On The Cards Bollywood
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A Biopic On Former India Captain Sourav Ganguly Is On The Cards

Mumbai, July 13, 2021: After Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Mohammad Azharuddin, one more biopic on Indian cricketing legend, Sourav Ganguly, is on the cards. Having remained one of the hottest topics for months, Sourav Ganguly has finally agreed to the biopic on him. ## According to reports, the biopic is going to be a big-budget film, amounting to Rs 200 crore to Rs 250 crore. In an interview with News 18 Bangla, Ganguly confirmed the news saying, "Yes, I have agreed to the biopic. It will be in Hindi but it is not possible to reveal the name of the director now. It will take some more time for everything to be finalized". ## A big production house has reportadly met with Ganguly more than once to discuss the further course. It is said that the makers have also decided who will portray Dada on the big screen. Reports claim that Ranbir Kapoor is the top contender for the role. Two more actors are also being considered. ## While the script of the film is still being written, the film will reportadly capture the entire journey of Sourav Ganguly. From his days as a young cricketer and becoming the captain of the Indian National team to his historic win at the Lords and finally becoming the president of the BCCI, the film will cover all facets of Sourav Ganguly's life.## Sourav Ganguly is known for transforming the Indian cricket team into the world-beaters. He is regarded as one of the finest captains in the history of Indian cricket who led the national team to some of the most famous wins. ## Stay tuned...

Tamil OTT Blockbuster 'Soorarai Pottru' To Be Remade In Hindi Bollywood
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Tamil OTT Blockbuster 'Soorarai Pottru' To Be Remade In Hindi

Mumbai, July 12, 2021: After taking the OTT world by storm, Suriya's monster hit, Soorarai Pottru is all set to be remade in Hindi. Suriya's production house, 2D Entertainment, joins hands with Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment to produce the Hindi version of this critically acclaimed and widely appreciated film. ## "The love and appreciation that was showered on Soorarai Pottru was unprecedented. From the minute I heard this story I felt this has to be a pan India film because the soul of it is such. It gives me immense pleasure to partner with Abundantia Entertainment, who have always made quality content, to tell the inspiring story of Captain Gopinath in Hindi", Suriya said in a statement. ## Abundantia Entertainment has made some well-received and critically acclaimed films such as Airlift, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Sherni, Shakuntala Devi, among others. It has the mega 'Ram Setu' and Amazon Prime show 'The End' in the works. And now, with the Soorarai Pottru remake, the production house makes sure the list gets richer. ## Sudha Kongara, who directed the original Tamil version, will also be helming the Hindi remake too. "I was instantly drawn to the story of Soorarai Pottru, the story of Captain Gopinath, an adventurous maverick and an inspiring entrepreneur who epitomized the New India of the 90s. I'm grateful for all the love we have received so far and look forward to telling this unique and amazing story in Hindi. I hope this official Hindi remake also gets the same love as the original", Sudha said in a statement. ## Soorarai Pottru is a biopic drama film, partly inspired by events from the life of Simplifly Deccan founder G. R. Gopinath. It was selected as one among ten Indian films to be screened under the Best Foreign Film category at the 78th Golden Globe Awards. The film was made available for screening at the 93rd Academy Awards but was not nominated. Apart from Suriya, the movie also starred Paresh Rawal, and Aparna Balamurali with Urvashi, Mohan Babu, and Karunas amongst others in supporting roles. ## The cast and crew for the Hindi remake are yet to be finalized. Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor was rumored to be approached to play Suriya's role in the Hindi remake, ever before the film release on Amazon Prime Video. It was reported that the makers approached Shahid for the lead role and he was said the going through the script. ## Interestingly, the makers of Soorarai Pottru also released the dubbed Hindi version of the film as - Udaan, a few months after the film was released. ## Thrilled and honoured to announce that we have joined hands with 2D Entertainment to remake the globally acclaimed #SooraraiPottru in Hindi. Extra special that Sudha Kongara, who directed the original, will helm the Hindi film as well! #PraiseTheBrave #SooraraiPottruInHindi pic.twitter.com/fCkIUKSWRe— Abundantia (@Abundantia_Ent) July 12, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Vikram Vedha Hindi Remake Sets Up A Potential Box Office Clash With Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Animal Bollywood
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Vikram Vedha Hindi Remake Sets Up A Potential Box Office Clash With Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Animal

Mumbai, July 10, 2021: After months of speculations, two of the very talented actor of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan has been confirmed to star in the Hindi remake of Tamil blockbuster movie, Vikram Vedha. Not only that but the makers also confirmed that the movie will be hitting theaters on 30 September 2022. ## The release date announcement of the Vikram Vedha Hindi remake has set up a potential box office clash with Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal. The makers of Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial had already announced that Animal will be making its debut on Dussehra 2022 (October 5). ## Both the movie, as of now, will release a week apart and if the makers of both Vikram Vedha remake and Animal go ahead with their pre-planned release dates, then the fans are surely on a treat for something special. However, there is nothing certain as the present situation might change the dynamics for both films. But, one can hope that things will become completely normal by then and they will get to witness one of the biggest box office clashes of the year. ## Talking about Vikram Vedha, the director duo Pushkar-Gayathri, who impressed the Tamil audience with the R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi starrer, will now helm the Hindi version with Hrithik and Saif in the lead roles. The Tamil action-thriller released in 2017 and received a positive response at the box office.## The movie was inspired by the Indian folktale Baital Pachisi. The film tells the story of Vikram (Madhavan), a police inspector who sets out to track down and kill Vedha (Sethupathi), a gangster. After Vedha voluntarily surrenders himself, he tells Vikram three stories that change his perceptions of good and evil. The film, also starring Shraddha Srinath, was produced by S Sashikanth. ## On the other hand, Animal is a crime drama film starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. The movie will also star debonair Anil Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, and Bobby Deol in the prominant roles. Written and Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal will be produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, and Murad Khetani under the production banners of T-Series, Bhadrakali Pictures, and Cine1Studios. ## Stay tuned...

Varun Dhawan Wrapped Up Filming On Bhediya; All Set To Release In 2022 Bollywood
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Varun Dhawan Wrapped Up Filming On Bhediya; All Set To Release In 2022

Mumbai, July 10, 2021: The young Bollywood superstar Varun Dhawan has announced that he has wrapped the filming of his upcoming horror-comedy, Bhediya, produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films in association with Jio Studios. Bhediya, directed by Amar Kaushik, is the third installment in Dinesh Vijan's Horror-Comedy Universe with Stree and Roohi being the first two. Kriti Sanon, who is playing the female lead in the film, has already completed her portion. Deepak Dobriyal and Abhishek Banerjee are also playing key roles in the film. Varun took to social media and shared a picture of himself, showing a ripped physique in a mirror selfie as he called a wrap on the film. #bhediya wrapped 🐺 cyu next year pic.twitter.com/elgkVGNUqd— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) July 9, 2021 Bhediya was expected to finish the shoot in May, however, it was halted due to the second wave of the coronavirus. Varun's first in the genre, Bhediya is expected to be high in VFX and prosthetics. The movie is all set to hit the big screens on 14 April 2022. Stay tuned...

Sanya Malhotra To Join Rajkummar Rao In The Hindi Remake Of Telugu Film - HIT: The First Case Bollywood
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Sanya Malhotra To Join Rajkummar Rao In The Hindi Remake Of Telugu Film - HIT: The First Case

Mumbai, July 9, 2021: As the Bollywood film industry going after remakes, one more film that joined the list is the 2020 Telugu movie, HIT: The First Case starring Vishwak Sen, and Ruhani Sharma. Last year in July, producer Dil Raju announced the Hindi remake of HIT with Rajkumar Rao playing the lead role. ## The makers have now brought very talented Sanya Malhotra on board to play the female lead in this mystery action-thriller film. Sailesh Kolanu, who directed the original film, will also be helming the Hindi version. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage and will go on floors soon. ## The Hindi remake of HIT will be produced by Dil Raju, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kuldeep Rathore under the banners of Dil Raju Productions and T-Series. It is the second time when Rajkumar Rao and Sanya Malhotra will share the screen space. Previously, the duo starred in Anurag Basu's directorial anthology black comedy crime film, Ludo. ## Welcome to the #HIT team @sanyamalhotra07!@RajkummarRao @sanyamalhotra07 @KolanuSailesh #BhushanKumar @TSeries @DilRajuProdctns @SVC_official #KrishanKumar @kuldeeprathor9 @tuneintomanan pic.twitter.com/r72Q1Mtck6— Dil Raju Productions (@DilRajuProdctns) July 9, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Siddharth Anand Joins Hands With Viacom18 Studios For India's First Aerial Action Film - Fighter Starring Hrithik Roshan And Deepika Padukone Bollywood
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Siddharth Anand Joins Hands With Viacom18 Studios For India's First Aerial Action Film - Fighter Starring Hrithik Roshan And Deepika Padukone

Mumbai, July 8, 2021: Earlier this year on 10 January, director Siddharth Anand announced that he will be collaborating with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone for his next film titled "Fighter". Siddharth Anand also turns producer with this film. Fighter also marks the first collaboration between Hrithik and Deepika. ## Announcing the film, Hrithik had said, "It is an honor for me as an actor to introduce & be a part of Mamta & Sid Anand's first production Fighter for MARFLIX! This one is special as it deepens my association with a director and friend whose journey I have witnessed from being an AD on my sets to directing me in Bang Bang & War. And now as he turns producer for FIGHTER, I can't seem to contain my excitement. This one is pure adrenaline for the heart and mind. So here goes!".## Fighter marks Hrithik's third film with Anand including Bang Band and War as the other two. Hrithik plays an Air Force Pilot for the first time in his career in Fighter, which is India's first-ever aerial action-thriller franchise. Although, Details of Deepika's character have been kept under wraps for the time being. ## Siddharth Anand, the director turns producer, has joined hands with Viacom18 Studios for this one of its kind films. The movie will be made on budget of around Rs. 250 crores. It has been designed for a global audience and salutes the valor, sacrifice, patriotism of our armed forces. The shooting of the film will start early next year and will be shot at locations across the world. Fighter will release later in the year 2022.## After a decade of entertaining you with hits that are close to your heart, we are all set to up the ante of your cinematic experience! Get ready to witness India’s first aerial action franchise #Fighter with @iHrithik and @deepikapadukone pic.twitter.com/r1eP89IkI8— Viacom18 Studios (@Viacom18Studios) July 8, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

RIP Dilip Kumar: Film Fraternity Mourns The Demise Of Legendary Actor Dilip Kumar Bollywood
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RIP Dilip Kumar: Film Fraternity Mourns The Demise Of Legendary Actor Dilip Kumar

Mumbai, July 7, 2021: Dilip Kumar, India's acting icon, has died on Wednesday (July 7) morning at a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. Aged 98, Dilip Kumar was credited with bringing the method style into Hindi cinema and was widely known as the "Tragedy King". ## Dilip Kumar started his acting career with Jwar Bhata in 1944 and acted in 62 films in a career that spanned over five decades. Starring in some of the all-time classic films, Kumar is widely regarded as the finest actor India has ever produced. Some of his best-known films include Aan, Daag, Devdas, Madhumati, Azaad, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna, Kranti, Karma, and Ram Aur Shyam.## The legendary actor was awarded the inaugural Filmfare Award for best actor in 1954 for the film "Daag" - a romantic drama film produced and directed by Amiya Chakravarty. In his career, Dilip Kumar won 8 Filmfare awards and is tied with Shah Rukh Khan for most wins. ## Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the cinematic legend - ## Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2021 ## The Indian film fraternity took to social media and paid tribute to the iconic actor of the Indian cinema - ## T 3958 - An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be 'before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar' .. My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss .. 🤲🤲🤲Deeply saddened .. 🙏— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 7, 2021 ## pic.twitter.com/nPwM4myyOJ— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 7, 2021 ## Shared many moments with the legend...some very personal, some on stage. Yet, nothing really prepared me for his passing away. An institution, a timeless actor. Heartbroken.Deepest condolences to Sairaji🙏🏼#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/Il8qaMOOhf— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 7, 2021 ## An Era comes to an END in the Indian Film Industry.Deeply Saddened by the passing of LEGEND #DilipKumar Saab. One of the GREATEST Actors India has ever produced,an Acting Institution & a National Treasure. Enthralled the world for several decades.May his soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/f5Wb7ATs6T— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) July 7, 2021 ## Best actor indian cinema has ever seen and will ever see … #RIP Dilip Saab pic.twitter.com/XG0PM9mjX4— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 7, 2021 ## Farewell to the legendary thespian. I’ve been graced by your love and affection every time I’ve met you. Your kindness and words made one feel like your own. Farewell to my all time favourite actor. There’s nobody like you. Before you or after you. #Dilipkumar pic.twitter.com/LI3uB2O8yP— Mammootty (@mammukka) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumarji was the doyen of Indian Cinema and will forever be remembered.Condolences to his family and friends. May the legend's soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/s8kRj8cFdw— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 7, 2021 ## To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him.My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dVwV7CUfxh— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar Saab's contribution to the growth of Indian cinema is priceless. Rest in Peace sir. You will be missed— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar sahab is no more. The biggest talent in the Indian Film Industry has gone. Across generations he remained unmatched. While I send my condolences to his family, I celebrate his life and am grateful for having seen all his films and having known him. #RIPDilipSahab— Kirron Kher (@KirronKherBJP) July 7, 2021 ## The legend lives on!! There is and there will always be a part of #DilipKumar Saab in every Indian actor for generations to come! His performances were like magic. Thank you Sir for those amazing moments i could spend with you! You taught me so much about life, living & acting! pic.twitter.com/edlguQez9i— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 7, 2021 ## A timeless legend.. His towering brilliance will continue to be an inspiration to actors all around the world. A huge loss for Indian cinema...Rest in peace #DilipKumar Sir. You will be terribly missed 🙏 pic.twitter.com/N2NWjazqKz— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 7, 2021 ## Legendary Dilip Kumar garu no more . May his soul rest in peace . His contribution to Indian Cinema is unparalleled . An inspiration to actors across generations and generations to come . Dilip Saab will always be cherished , celebrated & missed . #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/si58mEVYDA— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar Saab, very few people have influenced Indian cinema the way you did. We have watched your movies and learnt from you.Rest in peace Sir 🙏🏼My heartfelt condolences to Sairaji. pic.twitter.com/u9V5CE81iE— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) July 7, 2021 ## Adieu Dilip Saab . Unknown to you I have been your Eklavya.Thank you for the movies.Thank you for the language . Thank you for the dignity . Thank you for being socially responsible.Thank you🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/P5UeMUOQ8t— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar ji has left an indelible mark on world cinema. The greatest actor to ever grace the silver screen. His charm and versatility is unparalleled. Legends live forever! Rest in peace sir. 🙏— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) July 7, 2021 ## Every now & then some individuals come along who single-handedly alter the present & write history... One such legend was Dilip saab for the world of cinema. pic.twitter.com/30LnjPTmZD— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 7, 2021 ## Before I began my career my grand mom told me that seeing all Dilip Saab’s movies is all I would ever need to feel inspired and start learning the craft. An artist who was subtle, nuanced and never used unnecessary theatrics to portray his characters. pic.twitter.com/HuztFfsbxu— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) July 7, 2021 ## We are all nothing but versions of you Dilip Saab. Every actor has studied you in awe. Wondering how you did it all. You were as close to PERFECT as it can get. As you return to your spiritual home. The prayers of millions are with you. pic.twitter.com/nMY6TAgv9N— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar Saab ♥️The power of his being lies in his unmatchable body of work. Every time I have watched him portray legendary characters I felt like I was being swept away and yet being educated. Educated by his nuances, his silences, his unparalleled depth and his sheer aura pic.twitter.com/og2NTSSPqv— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) July 7, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Junglee Pictures Acquired Life Rights Of Jeevajothi Santhakumar Who Fought Legal Battle Against Dosa King, P Rajagopal Bollywood
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Junglee Pictures Acquired Life Rights Of Jeevajothi Santhakumar Who Fought Legal Battle Against Dosa King, P Rajagopal

Mumbai, July 7, 2021: Vineet Jain of Junglee Pictures has acquired the life rights of Jeevajothi Santhakumar, who fought a lengthy legal battle against the dosa king, P. Rajagopal who was accused of the murder of Jeevajothi's husband Prince Santhakumar, and eventually being convicted of the crime by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.## Junglee Pictures has collaborated with the renowned screenwriter Bhavani Iyer to pen this story which traces the making of the rags-to-riches businessman, a connoisseur of food, who founded the biggest south Indian food chain that has over 100 outlets across 28 countries. It will also delve into how Rajagopal obsessively tried to take Jeevajothi, the daughter of one of his employees, as his third wife on the advice of an astrologer. ## Jeevajothi was already married to Prince Santhakumar and rejected P Rajagopal who was double her age at that time. The rejection didn't go well with the restaurant mogul, and after one attempted murder, he successfully orchestrated the murder of her husband Santhakumar. He was convicted for a 2001 murder, and began serving a life sentence in July 2019. Several days after his imprisonment, he had a heart attack and died. ## Jeevajothi Santhakumar, who is looking forward to sharing her story with the world, said to Bollywood Hungama, "I am overwhelmed and elated by Junglee Pictures’ decision to make a feature film about my legal and emotional battle with this affluent hotelier, a struggle that went on for 18 years. I am confident that seeing this story on the big screen will bring about a drastic change in the status quo of patriarchy". ## Bhavani Iyer, who also penned Raazi, collaborating with Junglee Pictures for the second time. She is excited to join Junglee Pictures again for an aspirational story of Jeevajothi Santhakumar who fought a long battle against an incredibly powerful person and has survived to tell the tale. "So in our story, one character is a true survivor, while the other is a classic example of what power and delusion can lead to. Writing this is a fabulous challenge and I am so excited to get started", Iyer said. ## The makers of the film will soon announce the star cast for this project based on a case that was covered nationwide and even internationally, for close to two decades until it finally culminated in a landmark Supreme Court judgment in 2019. The makers can not wait to tell the story on the silver screen. ## In our story, while one character is a true survivor, the other is a classic example of what power and delusion can lead to.— Junglee Pictures (@JungleePictures) July 7, 2021 ## Meanwhile, Junglee Pictures currently has two films in the pipeline – Badhaai Do featuring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, as well as "Doctor G" featuring Ayushmann Khuranna and Rakul Preet Singh. ## Stay tuned...

Actor Dilip Kumar Passed Away At The Age of 98 Bollywood
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Actor Dilip Kumar Passed Away At The Age of 98

Mumbai, July 7, 2021: At the age of 98, Veteran actor Dilip Kumar passed away at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital. Dr. Jalil Parkar, the pulmonologist treating the actor confirmed this. On Monday, his wife Saira Banu confirmed on Twitter that he was recovering and might soon return home. She added, "We are grateful for God's infinite mercy on Dilip Sahib that his health is improving. We are still in hospital and request your prayers and duas so that Insha'Allah he healthy and discharged soon." Legend Dilip Kumar worked in Indian Cinema for over five decades with notable films like Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas, Naya Daur, and Ram Aur Shyam. He last appeared in the film Qila which was released in 1998. For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

Ajay Devgn's Bhuj: The Pride Of India To Premiere On August 13 On Disney+Hotstar Bollywood
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Ajay Devgn's Bhuj: The Pride Of India To Premiere On August 13 On Disney+Hotstar

Mumbai, July 6, 2021: Ajay Devgn fronted long-awaited war action film, Bhuj: The Pride of India, finally gets a release date. The movie, which was announced for direct-to-digital release last year, will premiere on Disney+Hotstar on August 13, 2021. Set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, it is about the life of IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, the then in charge of the Bhuj airport who, with his team, reconstructed the IAF airbase with the help of 300 women from the local village Madhapar. Directed by Abhishek Dudhaiya and produced by T-Series, and Select Media Holdings LLP, the movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, Nora Fatehi, Sharad Kelkar, Ammy Virk, Pranitha Subhash, and Ihana Dhillon in key roles. Ajay Devgn took to social media and announced the released date with a teaser and poster. 1971. THE GREATEST BATTLE EVER FOUGHT.#BhujThePrideOfIndia releasing on 13th August only on @DisneyplusHSVIP.#DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex@duttsanjay #SonakshiSinha @AmmyVirk #NoraFatehi @SharadK7 @pranitasubhash @ihanaofficial @AbhishekDudhai6 #BhushanKumar @TSeries pic.twitter.com/35WUFp5GK4— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 6, 2021 1971. THE GREATEST BATTLE EVER FOUGHT.#BhujThePrideOfIndia releasing on 13th August only on @DisneyplusHSVIP.#DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex@duttsanjay #SonakshiSinha @AmmyVirk #NoraFatehi @SharadK7 @pranitasubhash @ihanaofficial @AbhishekDudhai6 #BhushanKumar @TSeries pic.twitter.com/TSbFkklrCa— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 6, 2021 Stay tuned...

Ranveer Singh And Alia Bhatt To Reunite After Gully Boy In Karan Johar's Directorial Return - Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Bollywood
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Ranveer Singh And Alia Bhatt To Reunite After Gully Boy In Karan Johar's Directorial Return - Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Mumbai, July 6, 2021: After Gully Boy, Bollywood's energetic stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt will be reuniting in a romantic-comedy film titled, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The movie will be directed by Karan Johar, who marks his comeback in film direction after 5 years. His last directorial film was Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. ## The film, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, was supposed to be announced last year but due to the covid-19 pandemic, the makers delayed the announcement. The movie features Ranveer and Alia as Rocky and Rani, which is said to revolve around family values and love. It will be produced by Hiroo Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Karan Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions while Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan, and Sumit Roy have written the script. ## Jaya Bachchan, who has worked with Karan before in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho, will be playing Ranveer Singh's grandmother while Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra are also coming together for the second time after Mardon Wali Baat in 1988. They will be seen playing Alia's grandparents in the film. ## Karan Johar took to Twitter and announced the film, saying, "Thrilled to get behind the lens with my favourite people in front of it! Presenting Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, headlined by none other than Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt and written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan & Sumit Roy. This anokhi kahani is coming to your screens in 2022! #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani #RRKPK". ## Thrilled to get behind the lens with my favourite people in front of it! Presenting Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, headlined by none other than Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt and written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan & Sumit Roy. pic.twitter.com/vZzGbvv6nS— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 6, 2021 ## Besides this film, Karan is also producing movies "Sooryavanshi", "Brahmastra", "Dostana 2", "Meenakshi Sundareshwar" as well as Madhuri Dixit-starrer web series "Finding Anamika" and season two of "Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives". His other directorial venture is the period drama "Takht", starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, and Bhumi Pednekar. The film is currently put on hold and will start to roll out soon. ## Stay tuned...

Sara Ali Khan To Head Anand L Rai's Next Production Titled - Nakhrewali! Bollywood
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Sara Ali Khan To Head Anand L Rai's Next Production Titled - Nakhrewali!

Mumbai, July 5, 2021: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan will once again lead Anand L Rai's next production. After collaborating with Rai for "Atrangi Re", Sara has reportadly been cast to play the titular role in the filmmaker's next film, tentatively titled, Nakhrewali. ## The young talented actress has already completed, Atrangi Re, which also stars Akshay Kumar and Dhanush in the lead roles. Anand L Rai has directed and co-produced this romantic drama film. It is reported that Rai and Sara had a great experience working on the sets of Atrangi Re, which is going to be a great cinematic experience once it comes out. ## "Sara has now been approached for Rai's next production film which is titled 'Nakhrewali'. She will be seen essaying the titular role. It is definitely going to be an out-and-out entertainer", said a source according to TOI. Rai will not be directing the film. ## Sara was last seen in David Dhawan's "Coolie No. 1", in which she shared screen space with Varun Dhawan. The film was released directly on Amazon Prime Video on 25 December, during Christmas. Her next, Atrangi Re, is scheduled to release in August. Apart from this, Sara is rumored to be starring opposite Vicky Kaushal in "The Immortal Ashwatthama", however, there is no official confirmation on it yet. ## Stay tuned...

It's Raining Remakes In Bollywood - Not One Or Two But Bollywood Gears Up For More Than 20 Remakes In Next Two-Three Years Bollywood
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It's Raining Remakes In Bollywood - Not One Or Two But Bollywood Gears Up For More Than 20 Remakes In Next Two-Three Years

Mumbai, July 5, 2021: Bollywood's love affair with remakes is not hidden from audiences. The largest film industry in the country, Bollywood has mastered adapting films from different languages - be it regional or international, and also able to give them a Bollywood touch to lure the Hindi audiences. ## In the last one and a half-decade, Bollywood stars have done films like Ghajini, Gabbar Is Back, Force, Singham, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Simmba, Son of Sardaar, Wanted, Rowdy Rathore, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Kabir Singh, and Baaghi, which all are remakes of Tamil and Telugu films but proved to be some of the highest grosser of its respective release years. ## Even though the Hindi filmmakers have often been criticized for the lack of fresh ideas, they continued to acquire the Hindi remakes of other languages. And it looks like they have no plan to stop adapting good films into Hindi anytime soon, even though the audience likly to invest in fresh content as the covid-19 pandemic might have made them more opinionated than before. ## Well, opinion aside, Bollywood filmmakers still believe that the Hindi audience's interest in the remake hasn't waned yet and they will watch whenever they get a chance. Keeping that in mind, Bollywood isn't hesitating to do remakes and for the record, there are at least 20+ remakes already in making in Hindi. ## Also Read - Bollywood Set To Explore Superhero Universe With Upcoming Movies## Among the most-awaited remakes, Shahid Kapoor starrer "Jersey" is completed and ready for release on Diwali this year. It is a remake of the 2019 Telugu movie of the same name starring Nani in the lead role. Ajay Devgn is also doing the Hindi version of the 2019 Tamil action thriller film, Kaithi. Ajay in association with Dil Raju also acquired the remake rights of the 2021 Telugu hit, Naandhi. ## Recently, it was revealed that Akshay Kumar's next film with Bell Bottom makers is the remake of the 2018 Tamil psychological crime thriller film, Ratsasan. Last year, John Abraham had bought the rights to the 2020 Malayalam thriller film Ayyappanum Koshiyum, in which he will also be starring alongside Abhishek Bachchan. ## Acclaimed filmmaker, S Shankar announced that he will be remaking his own 2005 Tamil film, Anniyan in Hindi with Ranveer Singh playing the lead role. The film will mark Shankar's return to Hindi films twenty years after his only Hindi directorial, Nayak (2001) that starred Anil Kapoor in the lead. Another Tamil film, Vikram Vedha starring Vijay Sethupathi and R Madhavan is getting its Hindi adaptation with Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan starring in it. ## Also Read - Akshay Kumar All Set To Reunite With Priyadarshan After A Decade For A Comedy Film## Among the other top remakes, Kartik Aaryan is doing the Hindi version of Ala Vaikuntapurramuloo, which starrer Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles. Kabir Singh producer Murad Khetani of Cine1 Studios along with Endemol Shine India, and 7 Screen Studio also bought the remake rights of the 2021's biggest hit Tamil film, Master, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathy. Salman Khan is said to be starring the Hindi remake. ## There are some reports claiming that Salman Khan has bought the Hindi remake rights of Ravi Teja's upcoming film, Khiladi. Boney Kapoor is remaking the 2021 Malayalam political thriller, One along with 'Helen' with his daughter Janhavi Kapoor in the lead, followed by the 2019 Tamil film 'Comali' with his son Arjun Kapoor. ## The time and cinema viewing might have changed for others, it is still hasn't changed much for Hindi filmmakers when it comes to remakes. Now, it will be interesting to see how the audience takes these remakes as they might have already watched dubbed versions of such films. ## Stay tuned...

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