Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1 sees increase in screen count in its third week

The Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1 that released a while back has been doing brisk business at the box office. In fact the Hindi dubbed version of the film has fast emerged as the dark horse at the box office. After opening to a good start, the film which received positive reviews from the critics wowed the audience. Interestingly, Pushpa which released across 1401 screens in its first week saw an increase in screens in week 2 to 1500 screens. Now going into its third week, the film again sees an increase in screen count.

As per reports, in week 3, Pushpa will screen across 1600 screens! This increase in screens in the third week is being attributed to the high demand for the film among the audience and the fact that the Shahid Kapoor starrer Jersey which was slated to release on December 31 has since been postponed. Given the sudden open slot, theatre owners and exhibitors have decided on capitalizing on the chance with a higher screen count for Pushpa: The Rise.

Given this increased screen count in week three, Pushpa: The Rise that has collected Rs. 47.09 cr till date is more than likely to see an increase in collections over the coming week.

Also Read: Pushpa Box Office: Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa (Hindi) holds strong in week 2

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Anushka Sharm to kick off two theatrical releases and one OTT project

Anushka Sharma’s return to the movies has been hugely speculated and anticipated by her fans and industry alike and we can now confirm that Anushka is set to sign about three premium projects! It looks like two of them will be theatrical projects and she will also be seen in one hugely mounted OTT original film that is set to be the biggest movie ever shot for the digital platform in India!

“Anushka Sharma returning to the movies is the best thing happening to our film industry in 2022. She is expected to be mostly seen in three big projects, two of them being big screen entertainers, while one is a massively mounted OTT project. The scale with which this project is being conceptualized easily makes it the biggest film to be produced for the digital space in India! We can expect these announcements to start early next year and Anushka’s fans will rejoice at the range and the clutter-breaking projects that she will choose to entertain them with,” informs a trade source.

“Anushka’s glorious track record at delivering the biggest hits in Hindi cinema coupled with her brilliant, versatile acting skills, already makes these project huge talking points. So, one can expect each announcement to become big conversation starters. Anushka has always been keen to be a part of the best cinema being produced by Hindi film industry and these new choices will be reflective of her headspace to choose entertainers that are fresh and new. She will be focussing on her acting career and wants to be a part of cinema that is remarkably differential yet hugely entertaining,” says the source.

Now that Vamika is close to a year old (her birthday is January 11), looks like Anushka is all set to dazzle the silver screen again!

ALSO READ: Anushka Sharma cheers for husband Virat Kohli along with daughter Vamika

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Cinemas in Mumbai told not to play shows after 8:00 pm on December 31

The Covid-19 situation once again has started to deteriorate especially in the entertainment capital, Mumbai. The cases have risen exponentially in the last 10 days, compelling the authorities to reimpose certain restrictions in the city. This is especially taking in mind that tomorrow is December 31, that is, New Year’s Eve, when citizens are in a mood to gather and party. Realizing that such a situation can lead to widespread Covid-19 cases, the Mumbai Police has imposed Section 144 in the city. Earlier in the day, restaurants and parties were not asked to avoid gatherings and parties.

And now, Bollywood Hungama has found out that the cinema halls, too, have been asked to follow certain restrictions, albeit only for December 31. A source from a multiplex told Bollywood Hungama, “We have been told that no show should be played beyond 8:00 pm tomorrow. Meaning, the last show of the day should begin before 8:00 pm, say at 7:30 pm or 7:45 or 7:55 pm."

The source continued, "We had got a lot of bookings for night shows of 83, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Pushpa: The Rise - Part 01 for tomorrow. As these shows stand cancelled, we'll refund the money to the viewers. Since the time we have been informed about this directive, we have stopped selling tickets of tomorrow's night shows at the box office counter."

The number of daily Covid-19 cases crossed the 3000 mark today in Mumbai. Delhi, meanwhile, has already shut down cinemas since Tuesday. The source said, "As of now, we are told to follow this rule only for a day, on December 31. We hope that in the coming days, the authorities don't impose restrictions or don't ask us to shut down. We had just restarted two months back, after all”.

Also Read: Nora Fatehi tests positive for COVID-19

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Salman Khan's 56th birthday gifts include apartment worth Rs. 12 crore, an expensive BMW, diamond bracelet, Rolex watch

Bollywood actor Salman Khan celebrated his 56th birthday with his family and friends on December 27 at his Panvel farmhouse. His family, friends, co-stars and fans across the world extended their best wishes to Salman through social media. He also received many worthwhile gifts at his birthday party.

On his birthday, Salman received wishes from his co-actors Katrina Kaif, Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt and Jacqueline Fernandez. He also got gifts from his family and friends.

Reportedly, Katrina Kaif gifted Salman a gold bracelet worth around Rs 2-3 lakhs, Jacqueline gifted him a watch of Chopard brand worth Rs. 10-12 lakh. Actor’s close friend Sanjay Dutt gifted a diamond bracelet worth Rs lakhs to Salman. Bollywood star Anil Kapoor gifted Salman an expensive leather jacket worth Rs. 27-29 lakh and actress Shilpa Shetty gifted Salman a gold and diamond bracelet worth Rs. 16-17 lakh.

Salman was also given precious gifts by his family members. His younger sister Arpita, reportedly has gifted him a Rolex watch worth Rs. 15-17 lakh. His brothers, Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan gifted him a BMW S 1000 RR worth Rs. 23-25 lakhs and Audi RS Q8 worth Rs. 2-3 crore, respectively. Arpita Khan’s husband and Salman’s brother-in-law and Antim co-star Aayush gifted him a gold chain worth Rs. 75,000.

According to reports, Salman’s father Salim Khan gifted his son an apartment in Juhu worth Rs. 12-13 crore.

On the work front, Salman Khan recently spoke to the media outside his Panvel farmhouse and made some interesting and exciting revelations.The actor revealed the title of the film, Pawan Putra Bhaijaan which is a sequel to Bhajrangi Bhaijan. Salman said that K V Vijayendra Prasad has named the film and he will complete the script soon.

Also Read: Salman Khan to return as Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg 4; Tigmanshu Dhulia is working on the script

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Park Min Young signs with Hook Entertainment, home to actors Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Seung Gi following her departure from Namoo Actors

South Korean actress Park Min Young has signed with a new agency named Hook Entertainment. It was previously announced on December 29 that the actress parted ways with Namoo Actors after four years. On December 30, Hook Entertainment confirmed that Park Min Young has signed with the agency, which is home to stars including Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Sun Hee, Lee Seo Jin, and Lee SeungGi.

According to Korean tabloid Soompi, the agency commented, “Hook Entertainment will dedicate our full efforts as a partner for actress Park Min Young, who is receiving much love for her excellent character portrayals and sincere acting in every project, in order for her to happily focus on her acting and shine anywhere as a great actress.”

On the work front, Park Min Young is currently gearing up for her upcoming drama Cruel Story of Office Romance, which is set to premiere via JTBC in the first half of 2022. The drama is about the work and love lives of people who work at the Korea Meteorological Administration, Korea’s national weather forecast service.

Park Min Young will be starring as the frosty Jin Ha Kyung, an intelligent and highly organized individual who does everything by the book and is fastidious about keeping her personal and professional lives separate. Due to her cold demeanor, she has few friends at work and has become an “outsider by choice.”

Also Read: Son Ye Jin, Jeon Mi Do & Kim Ji Hyun star in slice-of-life drama Thirty Nine, makers share first still cuts

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Salman Khan to return as Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg 4; Tigmanshu Dhulia is working on the script

Earlier this year, in a chat show hosted by Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan had confirmed his film Dabangg 4. The popular cop franchise sees Salman Khan play the role of Inspector Chulbul Pandey along with Sonakshi Sinha as the leading lady of the film. According to the latest reports, Tigmanshu Dhulia is currently working on the script of Dabangg 4 for Salman.

Reportedly, Tigmanshu Dhulia has been working on the script of the film for over a year now and is expected to complete the script and narrate it to Salman next year. Salman is impressed by the basic idea that will take the franchise forward. The team also has a fresh approach to the iconic character of Chulbul Pandey.

Tigmanshu Dhulia is known for films like Paan Singh Tomar, and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster. Salman Khan and his producer brother Arbaaz felt that Tigmanshu is the right choice to take forward the story of Chulbul Pandey as he is well versed with the rural world in the heartland of India.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan who was last seen in Antim- The Final Truth has an interesting lineup of films including Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, Tiger 3, No Entry 2, sequel of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Black Tiger, and Sooraj Barjatya’s next.

ALSO READ: Salman Khan confirms YRF’s spy universe with Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan and Tiger 3

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Nora Fatehi tests positive for COVID-19

The number of COVID-19 cases in India has seen a massive spike in the past week. Nora Fatehi is the latest Bollywood celebrity to test positive for the virus. She was tested positive on December 28 and has quarantined herself. 

Nora Fatehi's team issued a statement confirming the same, "On behalf of Nora Fatehi, as her spokesperson, would want to inform that Nora Fatehi has been tested positive for Covid on 28th of December. Abiding by the protocols, Nora has been quarantined under the doctor's observation since then and has been cooperating with BMC for the safety and regulations.”

The team also clarified that the actress has not stepped out ever since she tested positive. "Amid the same, the spotting pictures in circulation since yesterday are from an earlier event in the past and Nora has stepped nowhere out recently. We would therefore request to please ignore the old pictures," the statement further read. 

Nora Fatehi was last seen in the music video ‘Dance Meri Rani’ in which she transformed into a mermaid. Presented by T-Series the song is sung by Guru Randhawa and Zahrah S Khan and the music is by Tanishk Bagchi. The song is penned by Rashmi Vrag. 

ALSO READ: The Kapil Sharma Show: Kapil asks Guru Randhawa if ‘Dance Meri Rani’ was an excuse for him to hang out with Nora Fatehi

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Shilpa Shirodkar tests positive for COVID-19

The rise of the Omnicron variant of the novel coronavirus has made headlines. In Bollywood too, many celebrities are testing positive for Covid-19. It all started when actresses Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a party at filmmaker Karan Johar's residence in Mumbai.

Now, 90's popular actress Shilpa Shirodkar who is known for films like Hum, Khuda Gawah and Aankhen has also tested positive for the deadly virus. On Thursday, the actress shared the news through an Instagram post and revealed that she had tested positive four days ago.

Taking to Instagram, Shilpa shared a graphical pictorial in which there were two options negative and positive written in front of Coronavirus (Covid-19) and hers was ticked on positive. Sharing the post, Shilpa in the caption wrote, "COVID POSITIVE !!! #day4 Stay safe everyone, please get vaccinated and follow all the rules… your Government knows what is best for you. Lots of love".

 

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Apart from this, Shilpa Shirodkar was also the first Indian celebrity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The actress who stays in Dubai with her family had received a jab of the Sinopharm vaccine in January this year.

ALSO READ:Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani test positive for COVID-19

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SCOOP: The REAL reason why SS Rajamouli is NOT postponing the release of Ram Charan and Jr. NTR's RRR

Ever since the makers of Jersey announced that the film will no longer release on December 31, there has been a strong buzz about a delay in the release of RRR too from its announced date of January 7. However, we at Bollywood Hungama can exclusively confirm that the movie is not getting delayed at this point of time.

"SS Rajamouli and the team of RRR had requested multiple film producers - from Bheemla Nayak to F3 and Sarkaru Vaari Paata - to delay their release to make way for RRR. The team was of the belief that a film made on a budget as huge as RRR wanted to make the most during the festive season of Pongal and Sankranti. All the producers were gracious enough to delay the film to make way for RRR. The producers of all films announced their new release dates too and planned their schedules as per the new dates. RRR is the only film to release in AP and Telangana on January 7," a trade source from Hyderabad informed Bollywood Hungama.

The source also added that now, if the RRR team decides to delay the release, there is a huge possibility of it not getting a solo release in home state again. "It would be unfair on the producers of other films if RRR is delayed now. The Andhra Pradesh - Telangana market is completely functional. The government there too resolved the on-going ticket rate issues for RRR to ensure a grand release on January 7. Now, if they delay the film keeping the Hindi market in mind, all the stakeholders in the local belt would be disappointed as efforts were taken to ensure the most smooth release of RRR in AP and TG. That aside, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala are also functioning without much of ado. The release issue as of now is only in Hindi and changing the date for that market would upset the people in all other territories," the source explained. 

It's a catch 22 scenario and the makers too are confused on what's to be done next, though on an ethical ground to respect the efforts and unity shown by South Indian industry, they are inclined towards forgoing the Hindi markets too. "They might renegotiate the prices in Hindi based on what the business potential is. RRR is an emotion and they are putting all the emotional interest and energies over the financial ones, even if it means loss of crores of rupees in Hindi belt. There is a possibility of reduced revenue at other places too due to covid uncertainty, but well, at this point of time, Rajamouli and his team are extremely confident of their content and are sure that it's so exciting that the audience will come out to watch the film in Southern states come what way," the trade source said.

There is also another catch as RRR has already sold tickets worth $3 million in the overseas belt and this is increasing with every passing hour. There is an insane craze abroad and it would also be difficult to refund the tickets at the last minute as the advances are in full swing with tickets selling like hot cakes. Over and above that, the team has gone all out on marketing front by unveiling all their assets as also spending a bomb to create awareness of the biggest Indian film till date. A delay would mean all the spending going haywire. All in all, the RRR team is set to experience some loss of revenue either ways and it's extremely sad to see this happen to what is the biggest Indian film till date.

Also Read: Ram Charan on his bond with RRR co-star Jr NTR – “I will thank everybody but not Tarak”

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Allu Arjun thanks North India for response to Pushpa (Hindi)- “Planning to release Pushpa 2 in maximum number of languages”

Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil starrer Pushpa has been receiving an incredible response from across the country. The film originally made in the Telugu language was also released in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. The Hindi version of Pushpa surprised all with its overwhelming run at the box-office in the Northern belt. At a post-release event for Pushpa, lead actor Allu Arjun thanked the audience in North India for showering love on the film and promised that the sequel to the film will be released in maximum Indian languages.

At the success event of Pushpa: The Rise Part 1, Allu Arjun said that they tested waters by releasing the Hindi version of Pushpa and were pleasantly surprised by the outcome. “We were thinking that we want to release this film in Hindi, but we weren't sure. Because we didn't have the time to do publicity. We didn't know how much of it will convert. I know there is a pulse, which I've been seeing for the last five years on YouTube.”

Allu said how the Hindi dubbed versions of South Indian movies have the highest views on YouTube. “Who are these people all over in the heartland of India who are watching these films? Are they only watching on satellite and YouTube? Or are they even going to come to the theaters?” he said.

“I somewhere had a belief that you know so many people are watching they might come to the theaters. But we don't know for sure. As testing waters to see if the audience which I'm seeing on YouTube and on satellite, which is humongous numbers, will they come to the theaters. I wanted to test waters with Pushpa and believe me thank you to the whole of North India, you proved we are just not going to love us through digital mediums but we will come physically to the theaters to admire you. Thank you so much for that. Thank you every distributor of mine for taking me into other languages,” he further said.

Allu Arjun also confirmed that with Pushpa 2 they plan on going bigger as far as languages are concerned. “I'm planning to release Pushpa 2 in maximum number of languages ever done in Indian cinema before. We want to reach each and every language of the audience if possible. We want to reach your hearts,” he concluded.

ALSO READ: Pushpa: The Rise makers remove Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘bold chest touching’ scene

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Seeta Aur Geeta fame Mushtaq Merchant passes away at 67 after a prolonged illness

Veteran actor and comedian Mushtaq Merchant departed in Mumbai on December 27. He was 67. He lived his last days at Mumbai’s Holy Family Hospital. He was suffering from diabetes and receiving treatment at the hospital. He was living in the Bandra area of Mumbai. Hanif Zaveri, who is a close friend of Mushtaq Merchant, informed the media that the cause of Mushtaq’s death was his high blood pressure and diabetes.

According to Zaveri, Mustaq was suffering from diabetes for the last 10-12 years and he was admitted to the hospital on December 27 after his health deteriorated. He departed a few hours after admission to the hospital. He made his debut in Bollywood with Jawani Diwani in 1972. He also acted in films such as Seeta Aur Geeta, Sagar, Fifty Fifty and Sholay among others. He had a long career spanning over two decades and performed in over 80 films.

Mushtaq was presumed to have an appearance in Sholay that starred Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra. But his role in the film could not make it to the big screen, as the scenes starring him were removed in the final edit due to the length of the film. It is said the late actor essayed two roles in Sholay - train driver and a biker.

According to reports, Mushtaq had won the Best Actor award at the All India Inter College Competition held in Mumbai. He has also won the Best Writer and Director award for three consecutive years at college competitions. Mushtaq had also written scripts for some movies like Pyaar Ka Saaya, Laad Saab, Sapne Saajan Ke, and Gang.

Reports say that the veteran actor has quit films 16 years ago due to his inclination towards religious activities.

Also Read: Malayalam filmmaker KS Sethumadhavan passes away at the age of 90

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Shahid Kapoor reduces his fees from Rs. 31 cr. to keep Jersey in race for a theatrical release - convinces producers not to opt for OTT

The industry was in a shock when the producers of Jersey announced that their sport drama will no longer release on December 31 following the announcement by Delhi Government to shut down the cinema halls in the National Capital. We exclusively bring an insight of all the conversations that happened over the last 2 days in the meetings of team Jersey.

"After the rising Covid cases, the team of Jersey had got a prior intimation that Delhi cinema halls might be shut soon. Hence, they had multiple meetings on the future course of action for the film, since their entire marketing campaign had rolled out and there was not much left to even promote. They had discussion with their digital partner, Netflix, who agreed to pay a premium price for a direct to digital premiere on December 31. The offer was lucrative and the producers were of course inclined to that," a source informed Bollywood Hungama.

That's not all. The source added, "They were almost sure to give the film to Netflix for a premiere since these are uncertain times and Covid will delay the film by at least 1 to 2 months, adding on to the cost and also reducing the hype around the film. They felt, instead of a hike in budget, it's better to let the viewers experience Jersey on OTT. That's when the hero, Shahid Kapoor stepped in. The actor was clear that Jersey deserves a theatrical release. When the makers pointed out the costs, the actor was gracious enough to reduce his remuneration to safeguard the film for theatrical medium."

So what next? "Shahid charged Rs. 31 crore for Jersey and without any hesitation, he told the producer that he will reduce his acting fees to the extent of the additional cost that will pile up on the film due to the delay. If the budget escalates by Rs. 5 crore, he will reduce Rs. 5 crore from his fees. If the budget is escalated by Rs. 10 crore, he will let go off Rs. 10 crore from his fees. For him, Jersey is special and he is confident that the audience will fall in love with the world that they have created. The producers were convinced and that's how they decided on delaying the release rather than opting for a direct to digital premiere."

Well done Shahid!

Also Read: Jersey passed with U/A certificate and ZERO cuts; is the longest Shahid Kapoor film to date

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Sunny Leone's posters burnt by Hindutva groups over ‘Madhuban’ music video for hurting sentiments

Right-wing demonstrators set fire to the posters of actor Sunny Leone in Mumbai on December 28, accusing her of hurting Hindu sensibilities in a new music video for ‘Madhuban’ in which she was featured.

The people from the Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad and the Rashtriya Bajrang Dal assembled at the Soorsadan crossing on MG Road and sang anti-Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad and anti-Rashtriya Bajrang Dal slogans. They demanded that the song be banned, as well as filed a police complaint against the actor at the Hariparwat police station. According to them, "Hindus have been offended by the new music video.”

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, on Sunday, said to take down the ‘obscene’ music video. In the wake of the controversy, music label Saregama on Sunday said the company will "change" the name and lyrics of the song ‘madhuban mein Radhika naache’ after Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra alleged the music video, had hurt Hindus' religious sentiments.

"In light of recent feedback and respecting the sentiments of our fellow countrymen, we will be changing the lyrics and name of the song 'madhuban...'. The new song will replace the old across all platforms over the next three days," Saregama said in a statement earlier this week.

Also Read: Madhya Pradesh Home Minister warns actor Sunny Leone to take down ‘Madhuban’ music video for hurting Hindu religious sentiments

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Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani test positive for COVID-19

The surge of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus has been increasing day by day. In the midst of Covid returning, the entertainment industry has been highly affected by the infection with governments announcing new regulations. Earlier we reported about various celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amrita Arora, Maheep Kapoor and her daughter Shanya Kapoor being infected by the virus.

Yesterday, Ranvir Shorey had also taken to Twitter to inform that his son Haroon has tested positive for Coronavirus. Now, a report by a web portal suggests that actor Arjun Kapoor, his sister Anshula Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor and her filmmaker hubby Karan Boolani have all tested positive for Covid-19. All of them are presently under quarantine and are taking all the precautions suggested by the doctor.

Meanwhile, on the work front Arjun Kapoor will next be seen in Mohit Suri’s Ek Villain Returns, Aasmaan Bhardwaj’s Kuttey and in Ajay Bahl’s The Ladykiller.

ALSO READ:Arjun Kapoor wishes sister Anshula Kapoor on her birthday; grooves with her on Badshah’s song ‘Jugnu’

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'Bachpan Ka Pyaar' fame Sahdev Dirdo suffers head injury in road accident; Badshah says he is in touch with the family

Internet sensation Sahdev Dirdo, a 10-year-old boy who shot to fame after a video of him singing ‘Bachpan ka Pyaar’ song went viral on the internet, met with a road accident on December 28. The police said that the boy was injured when the motorcycle skidded on the road in Chhattisgarh. The accident took place at around 6:30 pm on Tuesday evening in the Shabri Nagar area.

Sukma Superintendent, Sunil Sharma reportedly said Dirdo wasn't wearing a helmet and fell and suffered a head injury whereas the person riding the bike suffered minor injuries. He was immediately taken to the hospital in the district and then shifted to Jagdalpur Medical College hospital.

Rapper Badshah, who had remixed the song and released it with Sahdev featuring in the music video, took to Twitter that he will help the family in every way. "In touch with Sahdev’s family and friends. He is unconscious, on his way to hospital. I'm there for him. Need your prayers," he wrote on Twitter.

In touch with Sahdev’s family and friends. He is unconscious, on his way to hospital. Im there for him. Need your prayers ????

— BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) December 28, 2021

Sahdev Dirdo shot to fame with his classroom singing video on ‘Bachpan ka Pyaar’ in his school uniform. It was reportedly shot in 2019 but went viral between 2020-2021. The remix was made and released in August 2021.

ALSO READ: 2 Years of Good Newwz: Here’s Why Badshah opted to not do the film

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Rajinikanth officially launches his foundation to help the students of marginalized communities

South megastar Rajinikanth earlier announced a scheme in which he said that he'll help the students of marginalized communities to train them for the exams conducted by TNPSC. According to the scheme, 100 students will be funded under the Rajinikanth foundation.

A press announcement was made earlier this month on December 26 on its official website. The release read, "The Rajinikanth Foundation was started by the Superstar of Indian Cinema Padma Vibhushan Rajinikanth to use education of the poor and the downtrodden as a tool to create a society built on Empathetic Governance, Progressive Thinking, Leadership Excellence, Scientific Temper, Democratized Education and Sustainable Economic System. Though we have a Global vision, we want to limit our initial initiatives to Tamil Nadu."

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajinikanth was seen in the film Annaatthe. Next, it is speculated that he'll be seen in the film Thalaivar 169  which will be helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar.

ALSO READ:Koffee Shots With Karan: Dhanush reveals how he’d react if he woke up as father-in-law Rajinikanth one day

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Team of Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday’s Liger to end the year with multiple announcements in the next 3 days

The team of the Pan-India film Liger starring Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday is all set to end the year with some massive and back-to-back exciting announcements. Starting Wednesday (December 28) till the end of the year, the makers will be making some exciting announcements. On December 31, the makers will be unveiling the first glimpse of the film.

The announcement saga will begin on Wednesday at 10:30 am with a special announcement video which will be followed by a double dhamaka on Thursday when the makers will share BTS stills and a special Insta filter. Finally, on the last day of 2021, the team will be sharing the first glimpse of the much-anticipated film.

ASSEMBLE EVERYONE!????
The #LIGER time table is here!

Join in on the exciting buildup to the moment you have ALL been waiting for - The LIGER first glimpse.????????????
Coming to you on 31st December.
______________@TheDeverakonda @MikeTyson #PuriJagannadh @ananyapandayy @karanjohar pic.twitter.com/YvjfVqVTTZ

— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) December 28, 2021

Liger is being made on a grand scale and the makers have also roped in legendary boxer Mike Tyson for a special role. Vijay and Ananya recently shot with Mike Tyson in the USA.

Liger will also feature numerous foreign fighters. In association with Puri connects, the film is being produced jointly by Bollywood's leading production house Dharma Productions. The film has cinematography handled by Vishnu Sarma, while Kecha from Thailand is the stunt director. Puri Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta together are bankrolling the film.

Ramya Krishnan and Ronit Roy play prominent roles in Liger which is being made in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. Liger is in the last leg of shooting and the makers will release it on August 25, 2022, worldwide.

ALSO READ: Ananya Panday gives a glimpse of her bond with Mike Tyson as they start shooting for Liger

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Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur starrer Jersey postponed amid COVID-19 cases rise in India

Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur starrer Jersey has been postponed. Amid the increased numbers in the positive cases of COVID-19, the makers have decided to postpone the film from its upcoming release on December 31, 2021. Apart from that, the rumours surrounding the film that it will see direct-to-OTT release are false.

The announcement of the postponement was made on December 28, just days before the release of the film. The film will have a theatrical release and the makers will announce the new date in the coming weeks.

The news comes in a few hours after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced strict restrictions in the city in view of the rising COVID-19 cases and a surge in the Omicron variant in the city. In the past few weeks, India has seen a rise in the number of cases with experts predicting the country to see a peak in daily cases only by February. On Tuesday, CM Kejriwal announced that spas, gyms and cinema halls that were earlier operating at 50 percent capacity will be shut down. This announcement has come after the national capital witnessed a test positivity rate of more than 0.5% from the past two days.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: “Normal people get chances now a little more than earlier” – Shahid Kapoor on how the film industry has changed

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Cinema halls to shut down in Delhi amid rising cases of COVID-19; to impact films like 83, Jersey, RRR

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced strict restrictions in the city in view of the rising COVID-19 cases and a surge in the Omicron variant in the city. In the past few weeks, India has seen a rise in the number of cases with experts predicting the country to see a peak in daily cases only by February.

On Tuesday, CM Kejriwal announced that spas, gyms and cinema halls that were earlier operating at 50 percent capacity will be shut down. This announcement has come after the national capital witnessed a test positivity rate of more than 0.5% from the past two days.

This announcement has come as a big blow to filmmakers and theatre owners, exhibitors, and distributors. The theatres were just reviving with films like Sooryavanshi, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Pushpa bringing people back to the theatres despite the 50 % capacity rule. Now, with the Delhi government announcing to shut down cinema halls, it will have a major impact on the business of the recently released film 83 starring Ranveer Singh and upcoming films like Jersey starring Shahid Kapoor and the pan-India film RRR. SS Rajamouli's RRR was expected to revive the theatres. The film which is scheduled to release on January 7 stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn.

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Taxi Driver actor Lee Je Hoon and D.P. star Goo Kyo Hwan confirmed to star in new film Escape

South Korean actors Lee Je Hoon and Goo Kyo Hwan have been confirmed to star together in the upcoming film Escape.The two actors will be acting together for the first time after Lee Je Hoon previously expressed his desire to work with Goo Kyo Hwan.

Escape tells the story of the other side of the barbed-wire fence at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and depicts the fierce escape and pursuit of North Korean soldier Gyu Nam, who dreams of living a life with a future, and security team officer Hyun Sang, who must stop him.

Unlike previous films depicting the conflict between South Korea and North Korea, Escape will focus on North Korea’s side of the DMZ and their military units as well as the complicated emotions existing between an escapee and pursuer. The director will also capture the action and escape process in a suspenseful manner.

Lee Je Hoon will play North Korean soldier Im Gyu Nam who dreams of living a new life in South Korea rather than in the North, where his future is already decided. Having starred in various projects of different genres and time periods, Lee Je Hoon raises anticipation for his next transformation into a soldier who puts his life on the line in order to escape and find his dreams.

Goo Kyo Hwan will play North Korea’s security officer Ri Hyun Sang of the intelligence agency, who chases after ImGyu Nam in order to prevent his escape. Viewers are looking forward to seeing the chemistry between Lee Je Hoon and Goo Kyo Hwan as they transform respectively into ImGyu Nam, who is chasing his dreams, and Ri Hyun Sang, who is trying to preserve reality.

The film is helmed by Lee Jong Pil of Samjin Company English Class and The Sound of a Flower and will be produced by The LAMP Ltd., which previously worked on Taxi Driver, Mal. Mo. E – The Secret Mission, and Samjin Company English Class.

On the work front, Lee Je Hoon was last seen in action-thriller drama Taxi Driver released earlier this year. Goo Kyo Hwan, on the other hand, last featured in drama D.P. co-starring Jung Hae In.

Escape will begin filming in the first half of 2022 after finalizing the main cast.

Also Read: South Korean drama Taxi Driver starring Lee Je Hoon in lead reportedly set for season 2 

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Prernaa V Arora and TIPS collaborate for the film Hari UP; Sajid Samji to direct

Filmmaker Sajid Samji of the writer-director duo Sajid-Farhad has announced his first solo directorial. Titled Hari UP, the film is presented by TIPS Industries, Bay Films, and Prernaa V Arora. Shivin Narang will be the lead actor in the film.

Presenter Kumar Taurani ji says, "TIPS is contributing one of the best music for Hari UP the film has an important social message, the music of the film is a different attempt from us to surprise the audience with something very special, we have already worked with Sajid in the past and its a great experience collaborating with Prernaa."

Prernaa V Arora says, "How my film Toilet Ek Prem Katha brought a contribution to the society this film is also based on the teachings of our Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi ji and is an attempt to bring a change in the society, the message this time is 'HridayPariwartan'. I  have always been attached to films with a social message and social cause that’s been my forte one of the greatest films like Rustom, Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Padman and now presenting this film in collaboration with TIPS Industries is an attempt on a subject that will touch everyone’s heart. It's been a wonderful experience working with Sajid Sir and  I'm very confident that he will bring in a beautiful cinema for the audience, and with collaboration with TIPS Industries will aim to do HridayPariwartan."

The film introduces two protagonists who are going to be a surprise package. The father and antagonist characters will be played by profound actors from the industry. The leading actor is Shivin and there is a surprise and twist to the story.

To new and holy beginnings, a story for the soul comes from the city of Varanasi. #HariUp #ComingSoon #2022

Presented by: @tipsofficial @kumartaurani @PprernaArora

Directed by: @SajidSamji
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Sajid Samji says, “Hari UP is all about that, which will change entire thoughts of living your life in and out. It is an emotional and heart-touching story of an ancestral pandit family, of a father and two sons and a reverent Varanasi, also called Kashi. A place of power where a miracle unfolds that takes the town make notice of how one man with love, tenderness and religious bent can make all the difference. This film will be entirely shot in the holy place of India, Kashi a spiritual and the holiest of cities in Hinduism. It is also called the “city of light”.

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BTS’ Jungkook and Yumi’s Cells actress Lee Yoo Bi’s agencies deny dating rumours; Big Hit Music to take legal action

The agencies of BTS’ Jungkook and South Korean actress Lee Yoo Bi have denied reports that say that the two are in a relationship. The rumours began to take over the internet in the past few days and the agencies were quick to put a halt to the speculations.

According to Korean tabloid Soompi, Lee Yoo Bi’s agency Y-Bloom Entertainment commented, “That’s a groundless [rumor]. Lee Yoo Bi and Jungkook’s dating news make no sense. They’ve never met, and they don’t know each other. Among the BTS members, Lee Yoo Bi knew Suga, but that was a long time ago. We don’t even know if they’re in touch right now.”

On the same day, Jungkook’s label BigHit Music stated that it is not true that Jungkook is dating Lee Yoo Bi. The agency is taking regular legal action against malicious posts and false information related to BTS.

Recently, one YouTuber, who posts content about K-pop stars, uploaded a video that claimed the two stars were dating. According to the video, Lee Yoo Bi is a fan of Jungkook, and she engaged in “lovestagram” by posting purple hearts on her Instagram account.

Also, it was pointed out that Jungkook’s older brother and Lee Yoo Bi’s younger sister are following each other on social media. In addition, the YouTuber shared that the two stars wore matching clothes and bracelets and that Jungkook fits Lee Yoo Bi’s description of her ideal type, which is a “manly man with pretty eyes.”

On the work front, Yoo Bi was last seen as Ruby in Kim Go Eun and Ahn Bo Hyun starrer drama Yumi’s Cells. Meanwhile, BTS’ ‘Butter’ earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards which will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on January 31, 2022.

Also Read: From BTS to BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s, TXT to SEVENTEEN, TWICE to ATEEZ – here are 15 B-sides tracks by Korean artists that were impactful in 2021

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Sooraj Pancholi gets his beast mode on with the Ducati Streetfighter V4 worth over Rs. 26 lakhs!

Sooraj Pancholi made his debut with the 2015 film Hero, post which the Bollywood actor was seen in Satellite Shankar and Time to Dance. While post his debut, Sooraj’s films have not really made a mark at the box office, the actor has certainly made an impression with his performance. But away from films, it seems like Sooraj is all set to get his beast mode on with his latest bike. In fact, the actor recently became a proud owner of the Ducati Streetfighter V4.

Sharing images astride his new mean machine, Sooraj took to Instagram saying, “The best Christmas ever! ❤️‍???????????? #StreetfighterV4s An absolute beast! Thank you soo much @ducati_india I’m in love !!! #Ducati #superbike #V4s #Allblack @ducati”. For the motorhead in you, the machine is equipped with an 1103 cc which develops a power of 205.17 bhp the boke comes with an aggressive design style comprising of an LED headlight with a V-shaped LED DRL, an LED taillight, a split-style seat, and a single-sided swingarm design. Available in Ducati Red and Dark Stealth the machine tips the weighing scale at 180kg! Feasting a Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine with the Panigale V4, linked to a six-speed gearbox, the company also offers the full-racing Ducati Performance exhaust by Akrapovic as an optional extra.

 

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Back on the work front, Sooraj Pancholi is currently working on his next venture titled Hawa Singh. The film which is based on an Indian Heavyweight boxer by the same name, who dominated Indian and Asian amateur boxing for a decade in his weight class, is being directed by Prakash Nambiar.

Also Read: Choreographer Shabina Khan kickstarts Reality in Reality Phase II auditions; Anil Sharma, Sooraj Pancholi support the initiative for underprivileged kids

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Omicron genome sequencing data for Kareena Kapoor Khan turns out negative

Kareena Kapoor Khan's genome sequencing data for Omicron has come out negative, according to BMC. On December 12, the actress tested positive for Covid-19. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation sent her Covid-19 sample for genetic sequencing (BMC). Her sample has now been confirmed as being negative for the Omicron variant.

Kareena Kapoor Khan, who was diagnosed with Covid on December 12, was eager for her home isolation to end. BMC has revealed that her Omicron genome sequencing data has come back negative. The actress was seen at annual Kapoor family Christmas lunch on Saturday.

Other celebrities' samples were also sent for genome sequencing including that of Amrita Arora, Seema Khan, and Maheep Kapoor. They had also tested positive for Covid after attending Karan Johar's get-together.

Amrita Arora, who was also at the dinner with Kareena, tested positive for Covid-19 and has been quarantined. Apart from them, Maheep Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, and Seema Khan all tested positive for Covid-19. Karan Johar had tested negative for Covid-19.

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan tests negative for COVID-19; thanks husband Saif Ali Khan for being patiently locked in a hotel room 

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Disney+ Hotstar's Atrangi Re becomes the most-watched film on release day; beats Laxmii and Hungama 2

Shattering all records, Atrangi Re delivered the biggest opening day on Disney+ Hotstar. Directed by Aanand L Rai and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Color Yellow Production and T-series the movie had the highest viewership ever for a new movie on release day on the streaming platform. Viewers are bestowing their love for the magical duo of Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar’s outstanding performance, and AR Rahman’s lilting score. Subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar from across India are now hooked on to his magical movie, available in Hindi and Tamil.

 

“We are thrilled with the appreciation received for our movie Atrangi Re. Our platform aims at presenting path-breaking, unconventional and entertaining stories, and Atrangi Re fits perfectly with that purpose. Atrangi Re is a unique and magical story beautifully brought to life by director Aanand L Rai, with some of the biggest stars of the industry at the peak of their craft.” said Gaurav Banerjee, Head, Content Disney+ Hotstar and HSM Entertainment network, Disney Star India.

The movie is produced by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, Aanand L Rai and Cape Of Good Films, Colour Yellow Productions, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar. Directed by Aanand L Rai and written by Himashu Sharma, Atrangi Re is now streaming exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Earlier various big-budget banner films including Akshay Kumar's Laxmii, Radhika Madan, and Sunny Kaushal's Shiddat and Shilpa Shetty's Hungama 2 also had an OTT release on Disney+Hotstar owing to the Covid-19 restrictions. Out of all these, Laxmii managed to top the charts in terms of viewership followed by Hungama 2 and Shiddat. 

ALSO READ:Atrangi Re sets the internet on fire; roaring reviews for this record-breaking film

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Paul Bettany says his chats with Johnny Depp made public amid latter’s libel case ‘was an Unpleasant and strange’

English actor Paul Bettany says that having his text messages become part of the court record during Johnny Depp’s libel suit against U.K. tabloid The Sun was strange and unpleasant.

In an interview with The Independent published this past weekend, when the WandaVision and Uncle Frank actor was asked about his 2013 text exchange with fellow actor Johnny Depp regarding the Fantastic Beasts actor’s ex-wife Amber Heard, messages that became public during Depp’s defamation suit against The Sun‘s publisher over the tabloid’s use of “wife beater” to describe him, Bettany said that it’s “a really difficult subject to talk about” and noted that answering would “just pour fuel on the fire,” before chalking the entire situation up to be “very strange.”

“It was a strange moment,” Bettany said. “What was strange about it was you suddenly have one of the most scabrous newspapers in London and their lawyers pouring through your texts for the last 10 years. Can you imagine what it would be like, honestly, to have a bunch of lawyers go through every one of your emails and texts for 10 years?”

“All I can tell you was that it was an unpleasant feeling,” Bettany added.

Bettany’s communications with Depp were included in the 132-page ruling on the case in 2020. Depp and Bettany texted about Heard, with Depp suggesting they burn her, among other graphic things, while Bettany, apparently taking it as a joke, wrote back and suggested a “drowning test” to determine if “she’s a witch.”

Justice Andrew Nicol’s dismissed Depp’s libel claim in November 2020, after finding the allegations that Depp had assaulted Heard on multiple occasions and that she feared for her life were “substantially true,” and opening the door for other publications referring to Depp as a wife beater to have less fear of legal retaliation.

The judge also refused permission for Depp to appeal the decision directly with the court, but on December 9, 2020, the actor applied directly to Britain’s court of appeal in an effort to overturn the ruling. In March 2021, two court of appeal judges said the actor couldn’t challenge the High Court’s rejection of his libel lawsuit against The Sun publisher, according to the Associated Press.

Following the November 2020 court ruling, Warner Bros. severed its ties with Depp, replacing him in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. In August 2021, Depp said he was being boycotted by Hollywood and later in September that cancel culture had gotten “so far out of hand now that I can promise you that no one is safe” while appearing at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

Also Read: Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany starrer WandaVision to premiere on Disney+ on January 15, 2021 

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Madhya Pradesh Home Minister warns actor Sunny Leone to take down ‘Madhuban’ music video for hurting Hindu religious sentiments

The latest music video titled ‘Madhuban’ starring Sunny Leone caused a stir after releasing on Wednesday. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, on Sunday, has said to take down the ‘obscene’ music video. In the wake of the controversy, music label Saregama on Sunday said the company will "change" the name and lyrics of the song ‘madhuban mein Radhika naache’ after Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra alleged the music video, had hurt Hindus' religious sentiments.

"In light of recent feedback and respecting the sentiments of our fellow countrymen, we will be changing the lyrics and name of the song 'madhuban...'. The new song will replace the old across all platforms over the next three days," Saregama said.

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Mr Mishra - who adds Ms Leone to a growing list of brands and artistic content he deems objectionable and has threatened with legal action, including a jewellery collection by designer Sabyasachi - claimed the video that accompanies the song hurts Hindu sentiments. "Some people continuously hurt Hindu sentiments... there are temples for Radha... we pray to her. Saqib Toshi (the music composer) can make songs concerning his religion, but such songs offend us. I will take legal advice and action will be taken if the video is not taken down in three days," he said.

In addition to the Madhya Pradesh minister, Hindu priests from Uttar Pradesh have also spoken out to go to the court if the video is not banned.

Earlier this month Narottam Mishra hit out at Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his invitation to stand-up comics Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui - who have faced cancellation of shows after pressure from the BJP and right-wing groups. Last month Mr Mishra fired another warning - to designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee - over a jewellery collection he declared was "obscene". Before that Mr Mishra lashed out at a Karva Chauth ad from Dabur, and also attacked Bollywood filmmaker Prakash Jha over the filming of a web series.

The song in question features Ms Leone dancing to a song viewed by some as describing the love between Krishna and Radha. The song is sung by Kanika Kapoor and Arindam Chakraborty.

Also Read: Sunny Leone poses with Majnu Bhai’s painting, Anil Kapoor responds

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Salman Khan confirms YRF's spy universe with Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan and Tiger 3

Bollywood actor Salman Khan is on a shooting spree. Taking a break from his regular schedule, the actor headed to his Panvel farmhouse this past weekend to kick off his 56th birthday celebrations. Before the party began last night, he interacted with awaiting paparazzi outside, cut a cake, and greeted everyone.

When asked about his upcoming projects, Salman Khan confirmed the Yash Raj Films spy universe. Talking about Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently shooting his cameo as Pathan for Tiger 3, Salman Khan said, "We are both coming in Tiger 3, in Pathan as well. Tiger will release by December 2022. Hopefully, Pathan will come before it and maybe both of us will come together."

It has been reported previously that YRF plans to do crossovers of its known spies in the upcoming slate of films. Starting with Pathan which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan is set to star as Tiger. The actor has reportedly already shot his cameo. Meanwhile, currently, SRK is shooting his cameo for Tiger 3. If all goes all, both Pathan and Tiger might be seen in a future spy film which is reportedly the sequel to War starring Hrithik Roshan.

ALSO READ: Salman Khan reveals title of Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel, Pavan Putra Bhaijaan

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Prithviraj’s trailer release scheduled for 27th December deferred; Yash Raj Films monitoring the Covid-19 scenario

Superstar Akshay Kumar released Bellbottom this year, at a time when cinemas were operating at 50% occupancy and the crucial state of Maharashtra was shut. As expected, the film’s business was underwhelming. However, his Diwali release, Sooryavanshi, emerged as the first big hit of Bollywood this year and revived the cinema business. His digital film, Atrangi Re, too received a positive response. His fans and the industry are now looking forward to his next film, Prithviraj produced by Yash Raj Films. The historical drama is all set to release on January 21, 2022, and is one of the most awaited films next year.

As per a source, the trailer of the film which was scheduled to be released on 27^th December has been deferred. The source told Bollywood Hungama, “The teaser of Prithviraj was released on November 15 and met with a great response. It gave an indication about the scale and grandeur. Now, the theatrical trailer will provide viewers with a proper idea of the story and setting, and moreover, it will introduce the characters. The focus, of course, would be on Akshay Kumar’s character.”

The source revealed, “Initially, the plan was to release the trailer on December 27. However, now, the release date has been deferred by a few days.”

The source continued, “However, the trailer will be out this week, before the year 2021 ends. The producers, Yash Raj Films, will take a call on this aspect in a day or two and announce.”

Meanwhile, the trade is abuzz that the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 might result in a few changes in the release plans as well. A trade expert said, “If the numbers continue to escalate, night curfew, which has been enforced in some states, might be extended even after the New Year Holiday. And in the days to come, other states might also join the night curfew bandwagon. In such a scenario, big-ticket films might suffer as this restriction can affect the overall business. Prithviraj’s makers, too, are monitoring the situation and would take a call soon on whether they want to postpone the release of the film or whether they want to release the film on January 21 as planned.”

Directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Prithviraj marks the debut of Manushi Chhillar. Besides Akshay Kumar and Manushi, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood in crucial roles.

Also Read: Prithviraj is the third Akshay Kumar film and also the third YRF venture to release in IMAX 

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Salman Khan had this to say about the snake bite incident at his Panvel farmhouse - "It reached into my hand and bit me thrice"

Salman Khan has detailed how he was bitten by a snake at his Panvel farmhouse. He was taken to a hospital in Navi Mumbai on December 25^th night after the incident and was discharged on Sunday morning. Salman returned to the farmhouse after being released from the hospital to celebrate his 56th birthday. The actor normally spends his birthday with his family and close friends at his home on the outskirts of Mumbai.

Salman Khan, when asked about the incident, replied, “It wasn’t much, a snake had entered one of the rooms, the farmhouse is quite in the jungle in Panvel. When the snake entered the room, kids got scared so I went in to see and asked for a stick, the stick that came was a small one so I asked for a longer stick, and they got one, with which I picked up the snake with a lot of love and brought it out, and the snake wrapped itself on the stick and then it started climbing upwards. It came quite close to my hand so I caught it with my other hand and dropped the stick to be able to leave the snake (in the jungle).”

He further said, “The villagers around know what snakes come around. This was a Kandhari snake, and they started screaming ‘kandhari, kandhari, kandhari’. That’s when the snake bit me once, then there was more chaos when they screamed ‘chaavla, chaavla, chaavla’ (the snake has bit), that’s when the snake bit me again. Then they all screamed ‘hospital, hospital, hospital’, saying that I should be taken to a hospital quickly. There was so much commotion, the snake was a bit venomous, and it bit me again. I was taken to the hospital, and there we came to know that it is a different kind of snake, not the great kandhari.”

Salman was seen cutting a cake in several photos and videos circulated online. He exited the farmhouse to speak with the paparazzi that had gathered outside. The star gave them a friendly smile and posed for them. They also sang him a song. Salman then talked about the snake bite and his subsequent smile. The actor wore a black T-shirt, a black jacket, and brown colored jeans for the occasion. His neck was encircled with a chain.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan just confirmed a sequel to his 2015 flick Bajrangi Bhaijaan which was directed by Kabir Khan and starring Kareena Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Harshaali Malhotra.

Salman is also working on the third edition of the Tiger series for Yash Raj Films. Salman and actress Katrina Kaif will reprise their roles as RAW agent Tiger and ISI agent Zoya in the spy thriller helmed by Maneesh Sharma.

The actor also announced that he will play Indian espionage agent Ravindra Kaushik in a film co-produced by his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri and his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri, according to sources.

Also Read: Salman Khan confirms sequel to No Entry with Anees Bazmee on his birthday

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Salman Khan reveals title of Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel, Pavan Putra Bhaijaan

Earlier this month, Salman Khan officially announced Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 at the pre-release event of RRR on Sunday in Mumbai. The sequel will be written by SS Rajamouli’s father, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, who also penned the original film and was directed by Kabir Khan. Ringing in his 56th birthday on December 27 at midnight, the actor greeted the paparazzi at his Panvel farmhouse.

During the interaction, he confirmed the title of Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel, Pavan Putra Bhaijaan. He also dismissed the rumours about doing a SS Rajamouli project. “No there is nothing like that. If it happens it will be great as Rajamouli is a very good director. But I am definitely working with his father, K.V. Vijayendra Prasad. He has written the script of Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2016), and now he is writing its sequel too and has named it Pavan Putra Bhaijaan. As soon as he completes it, and I complete shooting these two films (Tiger 3 and Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali), I’ll start shooting them. There might also be a sequel to No Entry. Tiger should release by December 2022.”

Bajrangi Bhaijaan was helmed by Kabir Khan. The story revolved around a Hanuman devotee who meets a girl who accidentally enters India and hails from Pakistan. Played by Harshaali Malhotra, Pawan decides to reunite Munni with his family and that's how the entire story unfolds. The film also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

ALSO READ: Salman Khan announces Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 at RRR event; sequel to be written by SS Rajamouli’s father, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad

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Salman Khan confirms sequel to No Entry with Anees Bazmee on his birthday

Bollywood Hungama was first to inform that the much-awaited sequel to Anees Bazmee's super hit comedy No Entry is finally being put on the table. After much speculation, Salman Khan has confirmed the sequel.

At a media interaction on December 27 post-midnight at his Panvel farmhouse, the actor confirmed No Entry 2 is in the works. He is said to return to comic space after Tiger 3 is completed; the sequel will happen with Anees Bazmee. The actor rang in his 57th birthday in the presence of his family and friends.

A source had earlier informed Bollywood Hungama, "Anees Bazmee's scripting is complete. This time, it is going to be 9 times the fun because the trio - Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan - return in triple roles. So there will also be 9 heroines in the film. It's a massive ensemble that nobody has ever seen in the history of Bollywood. The story will follow the same catchline - three husbands trying to go astray and the madness that comes along with it."

Bhushan Kumar of T-Series along with Murad Khetani have decided to work on this project together. The film is expected to roll out by next year.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor & Fardeen Khan to return with a triple role in No Entry Mein Entry; 9 actresses to be signed for the film!

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Salman Khan gets bitten by a snake at his farmhouse in Panvel; discharged from hospital

Superstar Salman Khan was bitten by a snake in the late hours of Sunday at his farmhouse in Panvel. He was immediately rushed to  Kamothe hospital in Navi Mumbai. Fortunately, the snake he was bitten by was a non-venomous snake. The actor has got the treatment done and has now recovered completely.

Reportedly,  Salman Khan's hand was bitten by the snake but the actor is doing better now. An anti-venom medicine was administered to him and after a few hours of observation, the actor was allowed to go home. He has discharged at 9 in the morning on December 26 and is currently in his farmhouse resting.

Salman Khan went to his farmhouse to celebrate his 56th birthday when the incident took place. At that time, he was sitting and chatting with some friends in the garden area. The garden area of Salman's farmhouse is huge and sits on a lot of jungle and forest terrain. Now, as he has recovered well, it is speculated that he'll host a grand bash today.

Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor officially announced the sequel of Bajrangi Bhaijaan at the RRR pre-release in Mumbai last week. The sequel is set to be written by S S Rajamouli’s father, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, who also wrote the original film.

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After BTS' SUGA, members RM and Jin test positive for COVID-19

South Korean juggernaut BTS members RM and Jin have been diagnosed with COVID-19. On the evening of Saturday, December 25, their agency updated the news on their official app about their respective diagnosis. This news come in after, SUGA was also tested positive. No members have come in contact with each other.

On Saturday, BIGHIT Music took to Weverse to release a statement that read, "BTS members RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on the evening of Saturday, December 25. After returning on Friday the 17th from the United States following his personal schedule as part of his official vacation period, RM immediately underwent PCR testing, was found negative, and entered into self-quarantine in his home as mandated by COVID-19 control procedures. However, he underwent PCR testing today before his scheduled release from quarantine and was found to be positive for COVID-19; he is currently exhibiting no particular symptoms."

"Jin returned to Korea on Monday, December 6 and underwent PCR testing immediately after his return and again before his release from self-quarantine, and was found negative on both occasions. However, feeling flu-like symptoms this afternoon he underwent PCR testing and was found positive for COVID-19 late this evening. He is exhibiting mild symptoms including light fever, and is undergoing self-treatment at home," it further read.

"RM and Jin both completed their second round of COVID-19 vaccinations in late August, and are currently undergoing self-treatment at home as per health authority guidelines. Neither member had any contact with other members after their return to Korea. Our company will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of RM and Jin, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. We will continue to cooperate fully with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities," the statement concluded.

BTS had been in Los Angeles since the end of November ahead of their four LA sold-out stadium shows. Followed by which, it was announced the group was taking a break to spend quality time with their families during holidays. All members slowly returned to Korea after their individual vacations. Jin, Jimin and Jungkook returned together on the same day, whereas V, J-Hope, RM, and Suga returned to Korea one after another after their family vacations.

We wish a speedy recovery to RM, Jin, and Suga.

ALSO READ: BTS’ SUGA tests positive for COVID-19 after returning to Korea; remains asymptomatic but administering self-care amid quarantine

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