BREAKING: Anees Bazmee in talks to direct Mahesh Babu’s Dookudu for Eros International

Anees Bazmee is among the most loved directors in Bollywood with comic capers like No Entry, Singh Is King, Welcome, Ready, Welcome Back and Mubarakan under kitty. Anees is gearing up to resume the shoot of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 soon, and has also scripted a pure love story after a long time. Bollywood Hungama had previously reported that Eros International has bagged the Hindi remake rights of Dookudu and are in talks with a director for the same. We have now discovered that the ace-filmmaker, Anees Bazmee, is in advanced talks with Eros International for the official remake of Mahesh Babu’s 2011 blockbuster.

“Anees has been wanting to step out of his comfort zone of making comedies for a while now and he feels Dookudu is the best film to venture out. He is in talks with Eros for the remake ever since the start of lockdown and is on the verge of signing the contract soon. If everything goes as planned, this would be Anees Bazmee’s next film after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,” a source shared with Bollywood Hungama.

That’s not all, though the soul of Dookudu remains the same, Anees and Eros have been reworking on the script to match the Hindi audience sensibility. “It’s been 9 years since the release of Dookudu, and it is important to tweak the script to make it palatable for today’s time. That’s being worked upon now,” the source further shared and also informed that there is a delay in signing dotted lines because Anees and Eros are yet to reach the common ground of financial terms and conditions. “It should happen soon,” assured the source. The hunt for leading actor to step into Mahesh Babu's shoes will begin once Anees signs the dotted lines.

Apart from these films, Anees has also written the script of No Entry Mein Entry, which is to star Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan in a double role with 10 heroines. The filmmaker is reportedly awaiting a go ahead from Salman and Boney to take the film on set.

Also Read: Anees Bazmee reveals they were shooting with huge unit on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 when shooting was called off

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Delhi HC disposes plea seeking deletion or modification of scenes in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

On Friday, the Delhi High Court disposed a plea seeking directions to the producers of the recently released film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl to modify or delete few scenes and dialogues.

The plea alleged that the film portrays the Indian Air Force (IAF) in poor light in order to glorify the lead character. The film is inspired by the life of the former Air Force pilot Gunjan Saxena. “Some scenes and dialogues in the movie are factually incorrect, misleading and portray an inappropriate work culture to glorify the screen character of the former Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena. Several male officers have been projected as misogynists to suit the film's false narrative," said the plea by NGO Justice For Rights Foundation.

The plea sought directions to the producers Dharma Films and Netflix India to delete or modify certain scenes. The gender discrimination which has been portrayed in the movie Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is incorrect, false and misleading. Over and above, it is not factually corroborated,” the plea read.

The petitioner pointed out that the IAF has the largest number of women officers serving actively.

ALSO READ: IAF Instructor questions accuracy of the film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl 

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BREAKING: Salman Khan keeps his word; begins construction of 70 houses in flood-hit Khidrapur village in Maharashtra

Salman Khan is loved not just for his on-screen avatar and super hit films but also for his social work. His organization ‘Being Human’ has been praised all over for improving the conditions of many. And now, another significant contribution of the superstar has come to light.

In February this year, Salman Khan had announced on his Instagram page that he has collaborated with Gurugram-based Elan group, run by Akash Kapoor and Ravish Kapoor, for adopting the Khidrapur village in Maharashtra. It is situated in the Kolhapur district and is famous for the Kopeshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This village was ravaged by the floods last year and Salman announced that they’ll be rebuilding the home of those affected by it.

A few days ago, Rajendra Patil Yadravkar, cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government, tweeted that the work on 70 affected houses has finally begun. The tweet also mentioned Salman Khan. He also posted a series of pictures which showed the minister doing a ‘bhoomipujan’ ceremony. The district collector Daulat Desai can also be seen in one of the pictures. According to a report, the state government has given Rs. 95,000 for the construction of each of the houses. The rest of the expenses will be borne by Salman Khan and Elan Foundation. Akash Kapoor that all those whose houses were destroyed would get a residence measuring 250 square feet each.

The sarpanch of the village, Haider Khan Mokashi stated that the villagers are extremely happy with this development. They said that they are proud of Salman Khan for helping this tiny hamlet situated in a corner of the state.

Salman Khan will next be seen in the action-packed film, Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai. It was to be released on Eid 2020 but due to the Coronavirus-induced lockdown, it has been postponed indefinitely. Before that, he’ll be seen on the TV as the host of 'Bigg Boss Season 14' in October.

खिद्रापूर ता. शिरोळ येथील महापुरात पडझड झालेल्या घरांची पुर्नबांधणी करण्यासाठी एलान फाऊंडेशन (दिल्ली) व अभिनेते सलमान खान यांनी जबाबदारी घेतलेल्या ७० घरांच्या पायाभरणीचा शुभारंभ पार पडला. pic.twitter.com/clDOWvp3xE

— Rajendra Patil Yadravkar (@yadravkar) August 25, 2020

Also Read: BREAKING: Salman Khan charges Rs 250 crore for Bigg Boss 14; show to go on air from October!

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Sushant Singh Rajput case: Four key witnesses lay out details of what happened hours before the actor’s demise

The CBI is currently investigating the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The investigating agency has been trying to piece together the events that transpired hours before the actor's unfortunate demise. Four key witnesses have described how the actor spent the last few hours. All the four witnesses lived with the actor in his Bandra apartment.

The witnesses are: Siddharth Pithani (flat mate), Neeraj (house help), Keshav (cook) and housekeeper Deepesh Sawant. All four told the CBI that on the night of June 13, Sushant spent his time alone in his room.

Deepesh Sawant was the first person to wake up on June 14. He told the investigating officers that on the night of 13th, Sushant refused to have dinner and asked for a mango shake. The next day Sawant woke up at 5.30 am and an hour later after his morning rituals he went up to the actor's room as usual. When Sawant went to the room, he saw that the actor was up and asked him if he would like to have his breakfast and tea, which the actor refused.

At 7 am Keshav and Neeraj woke up. Neeraj revealed that Sushant asked for chilled water at around 8 am. Around 9:15 am, Keshav gave the actor pomegranate juice and coconut water. According to the two, it was the last time they saw the actor.

Keshav informed the authorities that when he went to ask the actor about lunch, his bedroom door was locked which he found unusual. He informed Pithani, who lived in the room opposite to Sushant. By 10:30 am everyone was worried when Sushant did not respond, Sawant said in his statement. According to the staff, Rajput would lock his room only when Rhea Chakraborty was around.

They knocked on the door again after 15 minutes but did not get any response. At the same time, Pithani received a call from Meetu Singh and informed her of the situation at home. Meetu told them to keep trying and to inform her.

All four were outside the room by 11:15 am and started looking for the key. They even called up actor's manager Samuel Miranda asking him if he had a spare key which he did not. They spent an hour trying to get into the room. The staff called up Meetu while Pithani decided to call a locksmith. Pithani googled for lock makers and found one. The locksmith was not told whose house it was and was paid and sent away after he broke the lock.

After the locksmith left, Sawant and Pithani entered the room but Neeraj and Keshav stayed outside. The lights were off and curtains were drawn, the two men said in their statement.

They further said that they found Sushnat Singh Rajput hanging from the ceiling fan when they switched on the light. They immediately informed Meetu Singh. Pithani then called 108 for an ambulance and doctor. Initially he did not reveal the identity of the actor, but when he was pressed to reveal his identity he let out the actor's name.

Pithani said that Meetu Singh called him later and her husband asked him to get down Sushant and check if he was breathing. Pithani further revealed that Meetu arrived 5 minutes after they laid Sushant on the bed. He also said that they attempted to revive Sushant. Following this the police arrived at the scene.

ALSO READ: Sushant Singh Rajput’s close friend Mahesh Shetty shares his thoughts on Rhea Chakraborty’s recent interviews 

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Rhea Chakraborty takes on the paparazzi, files a formal Police complaint

Minutes after she reached her home in Santa Cruz in Mumbai after a 10-hour interrogation by the CBI, Rhea Chakraborty lodged a formal complaint against a certain section of the electronic media, at the Santa Cruz police station for harassing her and her old parents.

This is a move that has startled the paparazzi. They never expected Rhea to fight back. She has again displayed her determination to not take the media hounding lying down.

Minutes after Rhea lodged her police complaint, one of her close friends told this writer, “Good that she is finally hitting back. Silence is not the golden solution when you are being attacked so viciously. Rhea has realized this. Hence the interviews giving her point of view, hence the formal police complaint against the paparazzi.”

According to the friend Rhea has reached the end of her patience. “She’s on the edge. God forbid, if she does something drastic to herself. The way she’s being cornered anyone would cave in. The paps are pushing her to the brink, breaking into her apartment compound. Some of them are even entering her home. This hounding must stop.”

Also Read: Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister shares screenshots of WhatsApp chats where Rhea Chakraborty and others are talking about acquiring ‘doobie’

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Sanjay Dutt has a major action sequence to shoot for KGF2

With the indefatigable Sanjay Dutt incapacitated for at least a year, the one project facing the brunt of this setback is director Prashanth Neel’s KGF 2, the sequel to the 2018 sleeper blockbuster which turned Kannada superstar Yash into a global icon.

The sequel has been in the making for quite some time now. It looks like it will take longer to be completed. Much longer. Sources close to the project inform this writer that a 3-week schedule which was to be shot from next week now stands cancelled.

“This schedule was to include the shooting of Mr Dutt and Yash’s climactic combat. But now with Mr Dutt taking a sabbatical the entire schedule would have to be cancelled,” says a source close to the project.

No worries, as long as Sanjay Dutt is fully healthy again

Also Read: Sanjay Dutt to return in 3 months to complete shoot for KGF 2, says executive producer Karthik Gowda

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s close friend Mahesh Shetty shares his thoughts on Rhea Chakraborty’s recent interviews

Two days ago, actress Rhea Chakraborty gave multiple interviews to different news channels speaking out her version of all the things that have been happening post the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput and her personal equation with him. Post the interview, the late actor's close friend Mahesh Shetty expressed his thoughts about the interview. 

Shetty took to his Instagram stories and wrote, “People who are here can defend themselves and eventually the truth will prevail. But let’s not lose our dignity and defame the departed.”

Mahesh Shetty was Sushant's co-star in the television series Pavitra Rishta. The two have been good friends ever since. Reportedly, before his death, Sushant had called up Mahesh but the call went unanswered. 

Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14. He was found hanging in his apartment in Mumbai. While Mumbai Police did the initial probe in the matter, the case was handed over to the CBI after a Supreme Court order a few days back. 

The Enforcement Directorate is also probing the case and have registered a money laundering case linked to the late actor. Recently, even the Narcotics Control Bureau stepped in after an alleged drug angle emerged. 

ALSO READ: “Sushant was paying the EMI for the flat Ankita Lokhande was living in,” says Rhea Chakraborty 

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Rhea Chakraborty interrogated by the CBI for nearly 10 hours; ED examines bank locker

On Friday, the CBI who is currently investigating the death of the Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput interrogated Rhea Chakraborty for the first time. The actress was questioned for nearly 10 hours along with her brother Showik to get a clear picture of their personal equation and their business ventures with the late actor. 

Rhea was seen leaving the DRDO guest house post the interrogation at around 9.30 pm on Friday. The CBI started their investigation on August 20 after an order from the Supreme Court. Ever since their arrival, the team has been trying to piece together the events that occured on the day of the actor's death. Sushant's staff and close friends have been questioned by the CBI. Reportedly, the actress has been summoned by the CBI for another round of investigation as well. 

In her interviews to the media, Rhea has claimed that she had left Sushant Singh Rajput's house on June 8 after getting into a fight with him and was not around him on the day of his death. Rajput was found hanging in his apartment in Mumbai on June 14. 

Meanwhile, the ED who is looking into the money laundering case linked to the late actor, examined Rhea's bank locker on Thursday. The bank locker was examined in the presence of Rhea's father and they reportedly found jewellery worth several lakhs. 

ALSO READ: Rhea Chakraborty’s lawyer clarifies claims of offering free legal service 

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Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman passes away at 43

American actor Chadwick Boseman who played the role of Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe passed away at the age of 43 due to cancer. The actor died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.

 Boseman has been battling colon cancer from the past four years. "A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much," his family said in the statement. "From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther," the official statement posted through his Twitter handle read. 

"It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther," it further read. 

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— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020

Boseman never spoke about his diagnosis in public. However, earlier this year fans expressed concern over his health after pictures of his dramatic weight loss surfaced on the internet.

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Ranveer Singh starrer Simmba and Ajay Devgn starrer Golmaal Again is all set to re-release in the USA

Ranveer Singh had managed to leave us all gushing with his performance in Simmba where he played the role of a police officer for the first time. The film became a massive hit considering it had a strong star cast with Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan in lead roles, and Rohit Shetty being the director. Along with Simmba, Golmaal Again starring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Kumal Kemmu, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, and Parineeti Chopra will also re-release in the country.

The pandemic had hindered the international releases of the films and it looks like these power-packed films are all set to release in the USA once again. Reliance Entertainment tweeted, “#Simmba is set to take USA on a roller coaster ride of Entertainment! Re-releasing in Regal Virginia Center and Regal Countryside, Virginia, USA from 28th August 2020. #RohitShetty @RanveerOfficial #SaraAliKhan @SonuSood @Shibasishsarkar @RSPicturez @simmbathefilm”. After reading this, Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan’s international fans are surely going to have a blast!

Take a look at the tweet.

#Simmba is set to take USA on a roller coaster ride of Entertainment! Re-releasing in Regal Virginia Center and Regal Countryside, Virginia, USA from 28th August 2020.#RohitShetty @RanveerOfficial #SaraAliKhan @SonuSood @Shibasishsarkar @RSPicturez @simmbathefilm pic.twitter.com/X25Z4l7sAL

— Reliance Entertainment (@RelianceEnt) August 28, 2020

Also Read: Rohit Shetty extends a helping hand for freelance media videographers, transfers money to their account

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Sonu Sood offers to arrange travel for students appearing for JEE and NEET exams to help reach their centres

Students across India have been requesting the government to postpone the JEE and NEET exams in view of the pandemic. Earlier the Supreme Court had ordered for the competitive exams to be scheduled in September 2020. Post the verdict, the students have been taking to social media to voice their concern regarding the same.

Sonu Sood, who has been helping out people in distress, tweeted in favour of the students a few days back. He had requested the government to postpone the exams. “It’s my request to (the) government of India, to postpone the #Neet/#JEE exams in the current situation of the country! In the given #COVID19 situation, we should care utmost & not risk the lives of students! #PostponeJEE_NEETinCOVID,” he tweeted.

While the examination dates have not been deferred, Sonu Sood has offered to arrange travel for students from across the country to reach their examination center. On Friday, Sood took to his social media handle and wrote, "Students appearing for NEET JEE 2020, I am standing by you! If you are stuck anywhere, let me know your areas of travel. I will help you reach your examination centers. No one should miss their exam because of resources.”

 

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I AM THERE WITH YOU ❣️???? #NEET #JEE

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ALSO READ: Sonu Sood provides accommodation to 20,000 migrants in Noida

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Hrithik Roshan starrer Super 30 to re-release in the USA

The Hrithik Roshan starrer, Super 30 is all set to re-release in Regal Virginia Centre and Regal Countryside, Virginia, USA. The film was recently released in the Netherlands and is now travelling to USA to inspire more and more people. The film was originally released in 2019 in India and received immense appreciation from the audience and critics for such an inspirational film.

Super 30 is inspired by the life of mathematics educator Anand Kumar film and his highly ambitious educational program in the name Super 30. Hrithik Roshan exhibits the role of Anand Kumar to the T, his performance was remarkable and he revived overwhelming response from the critics and the audiences.

As the movie makes its way to the US theatres, Reliance Entertainment took to their social media to break the news and shared, “Haqdaars are geared up to inspire USA!” #Super30 is re-releasing in Regal Virginia Center and Regal Countryside, Virginia, USA from 28th August 2020. @hrithikroshan #VikasBahl @mrunalofficial2016 @nandishsandhu @theamitsadh @pankajtripathi #AnandKumar @sarkarshibasish #SajidNadiadwala @reliance.entertainment @fuhsephantom @hrxfilms @nadiadwalagrandson @super30film".

 

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Haqdaars are geared up to inspire USA!‬ ‪#Super30 is re-releasing in Regal Virginia Center and Regal Countryside, Virginia, USA from 28th August 2020.‬ @hrithikroshan #VikasBahl @mrunalofficial2016 @nandishsandhu ‬@theamitsadh @pankajtripathi #AnandKumar @sarkarshibasish #SajidNadiadwala @reliance.entertainment @fuhsephantom @hrxfilms @nadiadwalagrandson @super30film . . . . . . . . #Super30 #HrithikRoshan #MrunalThakur #AmitSadh #NandishSandhu #PankajTripathi #AnandKumar #Inspiration #Motivational #Kids #Teacher #Maths #Inspiring #Bollywood #BollywoodMovies #Films #Movies #Cinema #Entertainment #USA #America #CinemaHalls #Theatres #CinemaHalls #Entertainment #RelianceEntertainment

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The love and appreciation that Super 30 has received is heartwarming, just like how it is is leaving an undisturbed mark on the globe and inspiring thousands of people. Be it his makeup or his accent or just his versatility and dedication towards his role, Hrithik as Anand Kumar blew everyone’s mind with his impactful performance. We are definite thy Super 30 will win accolades from the USA audiences when it releases there on this 28th August.

The film has been directed by Vikas Bahl, co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, and co-distributed by Reliance Entertainment. The film also stars Mrunal Thakur, Virendra Saxena, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Srivastava and Amit Sadh in pivotal roles.

Also Read: Virat Kohli’s most admirable person during his childhood was Hrithik Roshan

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Sonu Sood and Farah Khan offer help to Naveed Duste who lost a leg saving 30 people

Naveed Duste is a brave heart who recently saved the lives of 30 people, but ended up losing his leg in the process. Duste is currently recovering in Apollo hospital in CBD. However, financial difficulties are being faced by him and his family. After coming across reports of Duste, Sonu Sood and Farah Khan offered to help him financially.

Reportedly, Farah Khan called up Duste's brother-in-law Parvez Kauchali on Thursday and assured him of help. Actor Sonu Sood also called the family and assured them of help.

Talking to a tabloid, Sood said that he will ensure that Duste gets back on his feet with the help of advanced technology. The actor informed that he is already in touch with Doctors in Mumbai and Nagpur and will arrange for everything once he gets Duste's medical files.

Reports further state that Duste's hospital bill will be paid from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. On Monday, the Tarique building in Mahad collapsed and Duste immediately went in to rescue the people stranded in the building. It was when he was almost out of the building with an elderly woman that it collapsed and trapped him. Doctors had to amputate his right leg below the knee.

ALSO READ: Sonu Sood shoots for an ad with Telugu actor Sidhika Sharma

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