Shah Rukh Khan to announce his next film in a month or two
The debacle of his last release Zero prompted Shah Rukh Khan to take a sabbatical. In a past interview, he also said he was planning to spend his leisure time watching films, reading more stories and being with the family. It’s not frequently that superstars can afford such long breaks, isn’t it? Looks like SRK is enjoying his, but fans are eager to hear of his comeback. Well, you don’t have to wait for long! Yesterday, at a Ted Talks India event, the actor revealed he was going to make an announcement regarding his next project within one to two months.
“I am thinking and taking some time. I am working on two or three scripts and, Inshallah, as soon as they are ready, I am ready. Because most of the people with whom I am working are busy so, Inshallah, I will announce it myself. I feel till the time rumours are floating around, it’s good because some of them have given me ideas,” he said.
In between, rumours also suggested that he was to appear as the antagonist in the Hindi remake of Kill Bill. However, producer Nikhil Dwivedi dismissed the rumours. And now, we heard it first-hand that there’s no truth to the news of SRK starring in Tarzan and Jane.
“There was one film people said that I am going to do — Tarzan and Jane. So, I really want to do the role of Tarzan (laughs), But no. I think, Inshallah, in another month or two, I will figure out everything,” he said.
Like we said, it is just a brief wait now!
Saif Ali Khan talks about male stalker genre in Bollywood; says Shah Rukh Khan made his carrer on it
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan who will next be seen in the film Laal Kaptaan recently shared his views on Bollywood’s obsession with depicting male stalkers. During a recent interview with a media house, the actor asserted how the male stalker has become a genre in Indian cinema. The further said that it has somehow become successful and Shah Rukh Khan made his career on it in the beginning.
The Sacred Games actor said that it has become a tendency to give the audience what the filmmakers think they want. However, the actor feels that these characters must have trickled down from the West as the industry copies a lot from them. Giving an example of the same, he said that the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Baazigar is a rip off of James Dearden’s A Kiss Before Dying.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Saif Ali Khan will next be seen in Laal Kaptaan alongside Manav Vij, Zoya Hussain, and Deepak Dobriyal. The actor is also shooting for the film Jawaani Jaaneman and will be seen alongside Tabu and Alaia Furniturewala.
Star Plus’ new show Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka to be launched at Saif Ali Khan’s Pataudi Palace
For the first time ever in the history of Indian television, we will witness a show launch in the most magnificent palace in India, The Pataudi Palace. Star Plus’ upcoming show Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka has taken the notch higher by launching their show in this royal fortress. We have seen the very first teaser of the show, where the story revolves around a young, suave, charming nawab, Aman Junaid Khan, who is being shadowed by the negative spirit of a Jinn. Aditi Sharma (Roshni), who is the daughter of a tawaif, has a positive aura but will she be able to save Aman from the evil energy of the Jinn?
With such a swashbuckling Nawab coming soon on our television screens, there wouldn’t be a better place to launch the show than in the authentic house of the original nawabs at the Pataudi Palace!
The Pataudi Palace, also called Ibrahim Kothi, is a palace of the former ruling family Pataudi family in Pataudi town of Gurgaon district in Haryana state of India. The palace is currently held by his son and well-known Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. Known for its rich heritage, the Pataudi Palace is one of India’s most regal locations and we will see our nawab, Aman, launching the upcoming magical show – Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka.
The show promises to transport the audience to a magical world of a fairy-tale like love story of Aman and Roshni.
Priyanka Chopra draws parallel between the characters in The Sky Is Pink with those in her family
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is currently promoting her upcoming film The Sky Is Pink. During one of her interviews, she spoke about how she really felt connected to the script. The actress draws parallels between the characters in the film with those in her family. Recently, she compared how the on-screen couple (played by her and Farhan Akhtar), was much like her parents who sacrificed their lives and stood by her.
The Sky Is Pink is inspired by the real-life story of Aisha Chaudhary, a young motivational speaker who lost her life at 18 due to being born with an immune-deficient disorder. In the film, Priyanka plays the role of her mother Aditi Chaudhary. Priyanka Chopra said that her parents were also like Aisha’s parents, who stood by her always. Priyanka, while talking about her family said that her parents supported her over their own dreams and ambitions.
The actress said that they sacrificed their lives so that she could have hers. Priyanka Chopra said that The Sky is Pink is the kind of family film that reminds you how important family is and how important the support of your family is. I found that just so beautiful especially in the world of today.
Priyanka Chopra describes her role as a ferocious mom who was best friends with her daughter. The Barfi actress said that she shares the same relationship with her mother. The two often go out for parties or concerts just to hang out together.
Sophie Choudry to ‘Work It Up’ with celebrities
Dumbbells, sweatpants, and gossip. Catch your B-town favorites sweat out secrets as they ‘Work It Up’ with Sophie Choudry Yes, you heard us right! Ditching the usual couch and making the moves, VOOT and TikTok bring the fit and fabulous Sophie Choudry to host tinsel town celebrities for a one of a kind fitness chat show.
Hosted by Bollywood insider and fitness junkie, Sophie Choudry the show is all set to lure its viewers with fun, fitness and diet secrets from their favorite Bollywood celebrities, whilst they sweat out some spicy revelations.
The show has been conceptualised under #EduTok, one of TikTok’s most successful knowledge based campaigns that has encouraged TikTok users to create educational, inspirational and meaningful content across themes, including fitness and well being. The show is India’s first chat show under #EduTokwhere Voot and TikTok come together to bring a healthy change in the society with leading Bollywood celebs sharing their fitness mantras with viewers.
After the massive popularity of VOOT’s Feet Up With The Stars, this new quirky chat show forays into revealing the fitness regime and more that make your favorite celebs stunning. So put on your running shoes, pump your shoulders and get ready to lose some calories, while you spot your favorite celebrity as they Work It Up.
Talking about the show, host Sophie Choudry said, “Fitness is an important part of my life and I try to promote a healthy lifestyle whenever I can be it through exercise, dance or even my detox tea. Work it Up synergizes my two favorite elements: Fitness and Friends as I take the audience up- close and personal into their favourite Bollywood stars fitness regimes & reveal their hotness secrets! I have a great bond with most of the celebrities and I’m sure this #EduT ok chat show will entertain and entice the audience while also bringing about a healthy change in the minds of the viewers. And with the fit india movement in full effect, this is the perfect time for a show like this!”
WOAH! Hrithik Roshan, Sunny Leone and Nargis Fakhri to perform live in Rotterdam
Hrithik Roshan whose recent release War set new box office benchmarks is certainly enjoying his time in the sun. With the success of his film, the actor is on cloud nine, especially with the congratulatory messages pouring in. But away from the big screen, we hear that Hrithik Roshan is gearing up to do a live stage show next month. If that wasn’t enough, joining Hrithik will be two other Bollywood names viz. Sunny Leone and Nargis Fakhri who will also be performing at the show in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The said show is slated to happen on November 17, 2019 at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam. Organized by Starsline Entertainment, the show will see Bollywood personalities performing for the first time the Netherlands. Apart from Hrithik, Sunny and Nargis, the show will also feature Bollywood playback singers and dancers choreographed by Co Bollywood. As for the tickets, pricing ranges from Euro 53.80 [Rs. 4,200] to Euro 300 [Rs. 23,357], the latter including a special meet and greet session with the stars.
Back on the film front, Hrithik Roshan’s latest release War that also stars Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor has been raking in the moolah at the box office. After drawing in Rs. 53.35 cr on Day 1, the film managed to draw in a further Rs. 24.35 cr on its second day.
Jacqueline Fernandez REVEALS the release date of Drive with a teaser of their first song
Jacqueline Fernandez will next be seen in Drive with Sushant Singh Rajput. The movie is finally slated to release on Netflix after a lot of delays and obstacles. Drive was supposed to release on the silver screens and after a lot of speculations regarding its release, a few days ago the makers and star cast announced its release on Netflix India.
Jacqueline Fernandez took to her Instagram to announce the release date of the movie, November 1, along with the teaser of their first song, ‘Makhna’. She posted the teaser based around on the beach with groovy beats with the caption, “Next #Drive destination @netflix_in ❤️❤️❤️ Nov 1st???? and now on repeat mode #Makhna! Watch the full song, click on link in my bio!”
Jacqueline Fernandez will also be seen in her first web series, Mrs. Serial Killer.
FIR filed against celebrities who penned an open letter to Narendra Modi raising concerns over the growing incidents of mob lynching
An FIR was lodged on Thursday against celebrities including Ramchandra Guha, Mani Ratnam and Aparna Sen, who had written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising concern over the growing incidents of mob lynching. As many as 49 celebrities who had opened the letter have been booked for tarnishing the image of the country and “supporting secessionist tendencies,” among others.
The case was lodged after an order was passed by Chief Judicial Magistrate Surya Kant Tiwari two months ago on a petition filed by local advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha. While talking to a news agency, Mr Ojha said that the CJM had passed the order on August 20 accepting his petition upon the receipt of which an FIR was lodged at the Sardar police station.
In the petition, nearly 50 signatories were named as accused who allegedly “tarnished the image of the country and undermined the impressive performance of the prime minister” besides “supporting secessionist tendencies.”
The FIR was lodged under sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those relating to sedition, public nuisance, hurting religious feelings and insulting with intent to provoke breach of peace.
The letter was written by 49 eminent personalities, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap, Shyam Benegal, actor Soumitra Chatterjee as well as vocalist Shubha Mudgal in July this year.
It had said that the lynching of Muslims, Dalits and other minorities must be stopped immediately while stressing that there was “no democracy without dissent.” It also noted that Jai Shri Ram had been reduced to a “provocative war cry”.
Tara Sutaria learns sign language for Marjaavaan
A few days ago, the trailer of Milap Zaveri’s Marjaavaan was released and we couldn’t help but notice that the lead actress Tara Sutaria didn’t have a dialogue in the trailer. The young actor later revealed at the trailer launch event that her character Zoya is verbally-challenged in the film. The Student of the Year 2 actress learned sign language for a few months before she started filming with her sign language coach – Sangeeta Gala.
“Nowadays, it has become extremely important for actors to completely understand, and delve into the characters they’re playing. So, I’m lucky that I could spend those many months learning sign language with Sangeeta ma’am. The experience was amazing because she is a fantastic trainer,” says Tara. Gala, in the past, has worked on several movies such as Black, Guzaarish, and Barfi among others.
Tara says she took the decision to learn the sign language “as soon as Milap narrated her the script. “The moment he delved inside my character, I knew it would be required of me to learn sign language. And it’s amazing that I could learn it, not just for the film’s scenes but in general too,” she says.
The actor says Marjaavaan is “only my second film, but surely, the best one that I could have asked for.” Adding that she is grateful to the makers for casting her in such a “challenging and interesting part”, Tara is “absolutely thrilled”. She says: “I have worked really hard, and am happy to have picked up sign language to communicate in the film. Now, I hope people like my performance.”
Marjaavaan co-starring Siddharth Malhotra, Ritiesh Deshmukh, and Rakul Preet Singh is slated to release on 8th November 2019.
Alia Bhatt talks about her limitations as an actor and exploring all the possible genres
Alia Bhatt has made quite a name for herself since her debut in Student Of The Year. Undoubtedly, she is one of the most versatile actresses that can pull off any role effortlessly. All set to turn heads once again, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in Sadak 2, Takht, and Brahmastra. She has been on her toes this past year and is making sure that she gives her best in everything she does.
In a recent interview with a leading daily, Alia Bhatt opened up about how she wants to work in all the genres possible and does not want to limit herself to one particular style. She says it’s important to do different roles to become a massy actor and it is only possible if one does not set limitations in terms of work. Alia Bhatt further revealed that she’s trying to strike a balance with her work when it comes to entertaining her audiences and satisfying her creative urges as an actor.
Alia Bhatt is also reportedly going to be the leading lady in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai. However, no official announcements have been made for the same.
Shah Rukh Khan & TED Talks India take an important pledge of ‘No Plastic’ at the show launch
TED Talks India is returning on Star Plus, and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is returning to host the show titled ‘Ted Talks India: Nayi Baat’ for the second time. Interestingly, during the show launch, Shah Rukh Khan and the TED Talks India team pledged for the ‘No Plastic’ on set. It’s a very proud and thoughtful initiative taken by Star Plus, Ted Talks India and Shah Rukh Khan.
The show will feature 26 speakers from different walks of life. They will shed light on ideas describing how to tackle major issues confronting India like healthcare, environmental awareness, and sexual abuse, among others.
The previous season marked the first time that TED had collaborated with any broadcast network to bring on-screen some life-changing talks in any other language than English.
TED Talks India: Nayi Baat will be premiered on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday on November 2nd having the actor hosting the show for the second time.
War: Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff’s film leaked online on second day after release
Ever since a face-off between Tiger Shroff and Hrithik Roshan was announced, fans could hardly contain their excitement. War released on October 2, and bagged as much as Rs 53 crore on its opening day itself! With the festive season on, we can only hope for it to run stronger. However, there might be a trouble in the makers’ paradise as War got leaked online, just on its second day after its release.
As per reports, an HD version of the film is available on the infamous piracy platform TamilRockers. In the past, innumerable of big films including Saaho, Judgementall Hai Kya, Kabir Singh, Bharat, India’s Most Wanted, Kalank, Gully Boy, De De Pyaar De, Student of the Year 2 and Thugs of Hindostan have fallen into the big bad trap of piracy, thanks to TamilRockers. While the site is officially banned, users can still access it using proxy servers.
Incidentally, a day prior to the release, Hrithik took to Twitter and requested everyone to not give out spoilers. ‘Hi Guys! I have a personal request to make. We have made #WAR with a lot of hard work, blood, sweat and love. Please protect our spoilers when you see the film because it will immensely add to everyone’s movie watching experience. Trusting you all with this, ‘ he wrote.
Reportedly, South release Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is also a victim of piracy already.
Farhan Akhtar’s Toofan will be Robert De Niro’s Raging Bull?
While director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and his leading man Farhan Akhtar refuse to disclose whom their boxing bonanza Toofan is based on, sources inform that Farhan’s role models are Mohammad Ali and Robert de Niro in Raging Bull.
While the boxer’s resilience willpower passion and spiritualism are modelled on Ali, the physical preparation to play the boxer to perfection has taken Farhan into months of rigorous preparation that entailed a strict dietary regimen and also complete focus on the project on hand. Says a source close to the project, “As long as it takes for Toofan to be completed, Farhan remains fully committed to the project. There are no professional distractions whatsoever. Farhan has not taken up any other acting assignment after The Sky Is Pink which is now complete and awaiting release in October.”
According to the source Farhan won’t be taking on any directorial or acting assignments for the next one year. “In any case Farhan has not directed any film since Don 2 in 2011. As for acting, Farhan is currently living the boxer’s life,” says the source. One recalls Farhan’s full-scale commitment playing Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Ompraksh Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
One recalls a physical preparation as intense as Farhan’s only once before, when Rajkummar Rao played a man trapped away from human contact for weeks in Vikramaditya Motwane’s Trapped. Says Mehra, “Farhan and I share a very special rapport. It’s to do with our commitment to tell a story about an individual whose life has a universal resonance.”
Who will star opposite Sonam Kapoor in Battle Of Bittora?
With Sonam K Ahuja’s pairing with the Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan in the cricket film The Zoya Factor going for a toss, the question now being asked by Sonam and her sister Rhea Kapoor is, whom to sign for their prestigious home production The Battle Of Bittora?
The much-delayed film was to initially star Sonam Kapoor with Fawad Khan immediately after they made a solid combination in Khoobsurat. But Fawad had to abruptly leave Bollywood and The Battle Of Bittora was put on hold.
While Sonam worked with Dulquer Salmaan in The Zoya Factor, she felt he was the right fit for The Battle Of Bittora. But now with The Zoya Factor proving a box office dud, the hunt is on for a new male star to be paired with Sonam.
That’s easier said than done.
A source close to the development reveals, “The Battle Of Bittora is again a heroine-driven project. With Sonam as a producer most if not all leading men would feel they would be side-lined.”
Until recently an actor as brilliant as Rajkummar Rao had the confidence to play second fiddle to Kangana Ranaut in Queen and Judgementall Hai Kya. But now Rao is doing a film like Made In China that revolves around his character. Sonam would find it increasingly hard to find herself leading men who would be willing to let her take centre stage.
